City Council Regular Meeting -AMENDED - 09/22/2025

The City Council of Goodyear held a regular meeting on September 22, 2025, which included several procurement and development-related discussions. Key agenda items included approval of a drug enforcement agency equitable sharing agreement with the Department of Justice, amendments to infrastructure development agreements, and a job creation agreement with Schneider Electric IT Corporation. The council also considered a use permit for limited outdoor storage and display for Tractor Supply, approving it with stipulations regarding truck routes to avoid disruption to neighboring businesses. A significant portion of the meeting focused on a rezoning request for the Estrella community (Community 14), involving a downzone that reduces residential units from 8,400 to 6,034 and multifamily units from 4,500 to 864, while increasing open space and allowing for a mixed-use commercial core. The rezoning was recommended for approval with conditions, addressing concerns about traffic, school capacity, and building heights. Additionally, the council adopted a notice of intent to update utility rates, setting a public hearing for December 15, 2025, with no immediate rate changes. The meeting concluded with commendations for police and fire department efforts during a major regional event. Overall, the meeting involved important procurement decisions, land use planning, and utility rate policy steps that will impact future development and city services.