City Council Regular Meeting - 10/28/2024

The City Council of Goodyear held a regular meeting on October 28, 2024, where several procurement and infrastructure-related topics were discussed. Key procurement actions included the approval of a budget amendment and expenditure authority for a combined Capital Improvement Project (CIP) to improve Yuma Road from Canyon Trails to Seral Avenue. The project budget was increased by $3 million to a total of $10.7 million to cover roadway expansion, medians, landscaping, drainage, and a new traffic signal at 165th Avenue. The council also reviewed and adopted a traffic signal camera operation and recording policy, which included a $300,000 budget for software and hardware over three years to implement traffic camera recording for public safety and traffic management purposes. The policy outlined access controls, retention periods, and use cases, with future plans to integrate with a real-time crime center. Public comments addressed community concerns about local infrastructure and services, but no other contract awards or vendor selections were noted. The meeting also included updates on local events and community engagement activities.