Goodyear public meetings in 2021

Parks and Recreation; Advisory Commission

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission will discuss the Bullard Wash Master Plan update and spring special events. The meeting also includes subcommittee reports and the administration of oaths for commissioner appointments.

• Vote to appoint a commissioner to the Programs & Planning Subcommittee
• Bullard Wash Master Plan update
• Administration of oath of office and commissioner appointments
• Spring special event preview
• Time capsule roll out

Self-Insured Healthcare Trust Board

The Self-Insured Healthcare Trust Board will review a financial overview and FY21 Q2 claims experience. The agenda also includes Cigna's observations and recommendations and benefits survey data.

• Approval of October 29, 2020, meeting minutes
• Review of FY21 Q2 claims experience
• Cigna's observations and recommendations
• Overview of benefits survey data
• Discussion of FY22 healthcare premiums

The board approved the October 29, 2020 meeting minutes. Staff presented financial and claims updates, including a $5.3M contribution and pharmacy rebates, and discussed plan changes and employee benefits survey results. No formal decisions were made on premiums or plan changes; further discussion is scheduled for the next meeting.

• Approved draft minutes of October 29, 2020 meeting (5-0)

Youth Commission

The Goodyear Youth Commission will hold a meeting via Zoom to discuss human trafficking awareness. The agenda includes a presentation by Dr. Dominique Roe-Sepowitz from Arizona State University.

• Human Trafficking Awareness Presentation by Dr. Dominique Roe-Sepowitz

The Goodyear Youth Commission met online and received an educational presentation on sex trafficking from Dr. Dominique Roe-Sepowitz of Arizona State University and Rubeena Malik of New Life Center. No formal decisions or votes were taken; the meeting was informational only. The commission discussed potential next steps, including developing a train-the-trainer model and youth-led awareness initiatives in schools.

• No formal decisions or votes taken; meeting was informational only

Arts & Culture Commission: Communication and Advocacy Subcommittee

The subcommittee will review updates regarding social media and a promotional video and infographic. Members will also work to prioritize four goals for 2021 and select monthly art challenges and incentives.

• Promotional video and infographic update
• Social media update
• Prioritization of four goals for 2021
• Selection of monthly art challenges and incentives

The subcommittee discussed creating a promotional video and infographic, and prioritized four goals for 2021: creating the video infographic, increasing social media engagement, holding quarterly art challenges, and engaging with the Parks and Recreation Commission. No formal votes or decisions were recorded; the meeting was informational and planning-focused.

• Prioritized four 2021 goals: video infographic, social media engagement, quarterly art challenges, Parks and Recreation engagement
• Discussed creating a promotional video with videographer Mary Manning
• Discussed joint infographic with Parks and Recreation Commission

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider establishing marijuana regulations, restrictions, and penalties within the city code. The agenda also includes adopting five-year rates for water, wastewater, and solid waste services.

• Establishing marijuana regulations, restrictions, and penalties
• Adopting five-year water, wastewater, and solid waste rates and fees
• Use permit for a Someburros drive-through restaurant at Hudson Commons
• Budget transfer of up to $50,000 for recreation center promotions
• Liquor license transfer for Tres Rios Golf Course at Estrella Mountain

The Goodyear City Council adopted new ordinances establishing marijuana regulations, restrictions, and penalties in response to Proposition 207. The Council also approved five-year water, wastewater, and solid waste rate structures, noting no fee increases for 2021. Additionally, the Council approved a use permit for a drive-through restaurant and authorized promotional rates for the new Recreation Center.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 2021-1491 establishing marijuana regulations (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-2112 for five-year water, wastewater, and solid waste rates (7-0)
• Approved Use Permit for Someburros drive-through restaurant at Hudson Commons (7-0)
• Approved Preliminary Plat for Estrella Parcel 9.29 (7-0)
• Approved amendment to Goodyear Recreation Campus sign package (7-0)
• Authorized Recreation Center resident pass promotions and $50,000 budget transfer (6-1)
• Recommended approval of liquor license owner transfer for Tres Rios Golf Course (7-0)
• Approved appointments to Fire/Building/Code Enforcement Appeals Board and other commissions (7-0)

City Council Work Session

The City Council will discuss providing direction to staff regarding multi-family, vacant commercial corners, and industrial development. This meeting is a work session for discussion only, and no action will be taken.

• Direction to staff regarding development on Bullard from Van Buren to I-10

The City Council discussed three policy questions regarding multi-family housing, vacant commercial corners, and industrial development along Bullard Avenue. Council expressed a preference for multi-family housing over single-family homes along freeways if commercial development is not feasible, and for being patient but not overly so with vacant commercial corners. For the Bullard corridor, Council directed staff to pursue a medical/tech/office vision rather than warehouse/logistics, with high design standards.

• Preferred multi-family housing over single-family along freeways if retail/commercial not feasible
• Expressed support for case-by-case evaluation of vacant commercial corners, with limited patience
• Directed staff to develop Bullard Avenue as medical/tech/office corridor, not warehouse/logistics
• Emphasized high design standards for industrial development in the corridor

Parks and Recreation; Advisory Commission; Advocacy Subcommittee

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Advocacy Subcommittee will discuss collaborating with the Arts and Culture Commission on specific activities. The meeting also includes reviewing advocacy proposals for January and February events and receiving an update on the Parks Nonprofit Fund.

• Parks Nonprofit Fund update
• Arts and Culture Commission collaboration discussion
• January/February events advocacy proposals

Police Public Safety Personnel Retirement Board

The Goodyear Police Public Safety Personnel Retirement Board will consider several applications for entry into the retirement system and the Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP). The meeting also includes reviews of a re-employment request and an accidental disability application.

• Re-employment into a non-Public Safety position for Jacqueline Cole
• DROP enrollment applications for Dwayne Pollard and Mark Moncada
• Retirement system entry applications for Mariah Camacho, Ryan Kajihiro, and Raul Villanueva
• Accidental disability application review for Jason Mattie
• Approval of December 10, 2020, meeting minutes

The Goodyear Police Public Safety Personnel Retirement Board approved several retirement-related applications, including DROP enrollments for Dwayne Pollard and Mark Moncada, and PSPRS entries for Mariah Camacho, Ryan Kajihiro, and Raul Villanueva. The board also approved a disability application for Jason Mattie and appointed a medical board for his independent medical examination. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved minutes of December 10, 2020 meeting (5-0)
• Accepted DROP application for Dwayne Pollard effective Jan 9, 2021 (5-0)
• Accepted DROP application for Mark Moncada effective Jan 9, 2021 (5-0)
• Accepted PSPRS entry with pre-existing conditions for Mariah Camacho (5-0)
• Accepted PSPRS entry with pre-existing conditions for Ryan Kajihiro (5-0)
• Accepted PSPRS entry with pre-existing conditions for Raul Villanueva (5-0)
• Accepted disability application for Jason Mattie and appointed medical board (5-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will consider a use permit for a drive-through restaurant at the southwest corner of Estrella Parkway and Van Buren Street. The agenda also includes reviews of preliminary plats for Estrella parcels and a sign package amendment for the Goodyear Recreation Campus.

• Use permit request for a drive-through restaurant at Hudson Commons
• Preliminary plat for Estrella Parcel 9.29
• Preliminary plat for Estrella Parcel 11.I1
• Amendment to the Goodyear Recreation Campus sign package
• Development Services 2020 year-end review

The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval for a Someburros restaurant use permit and two residential preliminary plats. The commission also recommended an amendment to add an electronic sign to the Goodyear Recreation Campus.

• Recommended approval for Someburros drive-through restaurant use permit (6-0)
• Recommended approval for Estrella Parcel 9.29 preliminary plat (6-0)
• Recommended approval for Estrella Parcel 11.I1 preliminary plat (6-0)
• Recommended approval for Goodyear Recreation Campus electronic sign amendment (4-2)

Arts & Culture Commission

The Arts & Culture Commission will discuss the FY2022 Annual Public Art Plan and set 2021 subcommittee goals. The agenda includes updates on special events such as Shakespeare in the Park and the Goodyear Lakeside Music Fest. Members will also consider approving public art for the Goodyear Civic Square.

• Approval of public art for the Goodyear Civic Square
• Discussion of FY2022 Annual Public Art Plan
• Updates on Poetry Illuminated, Shakespeare in the Park, and Lakeside Music Fest
• Setting 2021 subcommittee goals

The commission approved the public art installation for Goodyear Civic Square, designed by artist Blessing Handcock, with a unanimous vote. They also approved the minutes from the November 10, 2020 meeting. Updates were given on upcoming events, including Poetry Illuminated in April, a virtual Shakespeare in the Park on February 21, and the postponement of Goodyear Lakeside Music Fest to 2022. The FY2022 Annual Public Art Plan was discussed for presentation to Council in April.

• Approved public art for Goodyear Civic Square (6-0)
• Approved minutes of November 10, 2020 meeting (6-0)

City Council Work Session

The City Council will discuss proposed amendments to the city code regarding marijuana regulations, restrictions, and penalties. The council will also receive an update on Goodyear Municipal Court activity for fiscal year 2020. No official actions will be taken during this work session.

• Proposed city code amendments regarding marijuana regulations and penalties
• Human resource policy updates for Arizona Proposition 207 compliance
• Goodyear Municipal Court judicial branch activity update for FY20

The City Council held a work session to discuss proposed city code amendments regarding marijuana regulations following Arizona Proposition 207. The Council also received a report on Goodyear Municipal Court activities and future digital initiatives. No formal votes were taken during this session.

City Council Special Meeting

The City Council will consider a resolution to support an application for a single-user Foreign Trade Zone site known as Project Spring. The meeting also includes discussions regarding economic development negotiations and the Presiding Judge's performance evaluation and contract renewal.

• Resolution 2021-7166 supporting a Foreign Trade Zone site for Project Spring
• Discussion of contractual negotiations for economic development opportunities
• Possible action on renewing the Presiding Judge’s employment contract

The City Council approved a two-year contract extension for Presiding Judge Mayra Galindo. The Council also adopted a resolution supporting a single-user Foreign Trade Zone site for Project Spring.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-2128 supporting a single-user Foreign Trade Zone site for Project Spring (7-0)
• Approved two-year contract extension for Presiding Judge Mayra Galindo with $183,233 base salary and $10,000 annual deferred compensation (5-2)

City Council Subcommittee: Boards, Commissions and Committee Appointments

The subcommittee is discussing possible appointments or reappointments to several city boards. These include the Fire/Building/Code Enforcement Appeals Board, Parks and Recreation Commission, and Planning and Zoning Commission.

• Appointments/reappointments to Fire/Building/Code Enforcement Appeals Board
• Appointments/reappointments to Parks and Recreation Commission
• Appointments/reappointments to Planning and Zoning Commission

The subcommittee approved appointments and reappointments to the Fire/Building/Code Enforcement Appeals Board, Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission, and Planning and Zoning Commission. The motion passed unanimously (3-0).

• Appointed Jeffrey Fecteau to a five-year term on the Fire/Building/Code Enforcement Appeals Board (3-0)
• Appointed Sharolyn Hohman to a four-year term on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission (3-0)
• Reappointed Raquel Landefeld, Gerald Wilson, and Annie Stephens to four-year terms on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission (3-0)
• Reappointed Jason Kish, Walt Steiner, and Brian Ellison to three-year terms on the Planning and Zoning Commission (3-0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing and discussion regarding water, wastewater, solid waste, and stormwater rates for 2021-2025. The agenda also includes reviewing park facility user fees and infrastructure improvements for the Municipal Operations Center.

• Public hearing on five-year water, wastewater, solid waste, and stormwater rates and fees
• Use permit request for Bosa Donuts at Parkway Village drive-through restaurant
• Adoption of Parks & Recreation facility user fees and a military discount
• Expenditure up to $1,162,000 for Municipal Operations Center infrastructure improvements
• License agreement with NNP III-EMR 4, LLC for Rainbow Valley irrigation line

City Council approved funding for public works infrastructure and a use permit for a drive-through restaurant. The Council also adopted a new fee schedule for parks and recreation facilities and extended a preliminary plat for Abel Ranch.

• Approved $1,162,000 for Municipal Operations Center parking and infrastructure improvements (7-0)
• Approved use permit for Bosa Donuts drive-through restaurant at Parkway Village (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2020-2114 for Recreation and Aquatics Center and park rental fees (6-1)
• Approved one-year extension of the Abel Ranch Preliminary Plat (7-0)
• Approved license agreement with NNP III-EMR 4, LLC for Rainbow Valley irrigation line (7-0)
• Approved Intergovernmental Agreement for Arizona Child Abduction Response Team (7-0)

Judicial Advisory Committee

The Judicial Advisory Committee will meet to deliberate on and finalize a recommendation regarding the reappointment of Presiding Judge Galindo. The agenda also includes citizen comments and information items.

• Recommendation for Presiding Judge Galindo's reappointment

The Judicial Advisory Committee reviewed Judge Galindo's self-evaluation and interview responses. The Committee voted unanimously to recommend the judge's reappointment to the Council.

• Recommended reappointment of Presiding Judge Galindo (unanimous)