City Council Regular Meeting - 11/17/2025

The City Council of Goodyear held a regular meeting on November 17, 2025, addressing several procurement and budget-related matters. Key procurement discussions included the approval of a use permit for a new Walmart convenience store and gas station, featuring a site plan with parking and traffic improvements funded by the developer. The council also authorized a special public improvement cost recovery area for the Camelback Road widening project, with an estimated $30 million construction cost to be partially recovered from impacted property owners. Additionally, the council reviewed and adopted the city's fiscal year 2026-2029 strategic plan, which guides budget priorities and capital projects. A significant agenda item was the approval of a letter of intent with RG Land Partners LLC to facilitate the acquisition and construction of a new 600-space public parking garage in the GSQ downtown development, estimated at $15 million, with shared operational costs between the city and developers. The council also discussed a proposed utility rate increase plan covering water, wastewater, and solid waste services, emphasizing the need for gradual rate adjustments due to rising infrastructure and regulatory costs. Public hearings and citizen committee input were part of the rate-setting process, with a final public hearing scheduled for December 15, 2025. The meeting included public comments on community issues but focused primarily on procurement approvals, capital improvement projects, and utility rate considerations.