City Council Work Session - 10/21/2024

The City Council Work Session for the City of Goodyear on October 21, 2024, focused primarily on two key topics: the evaluation of entrepreneurial support programs and an update on the city's organizational culture and employee engagement, followed by a detailed discussion on updating the city's design guidelines manual. The council reviewed the Innovation Hub and related entrepreneurial initiatives, including budget considerations such as the $300,000 funding for the Hub and the $100,000 tier two partnership with ASU Edison. While no direct contract awards or RFPs were discussed, council members emphasized the importance of evaluating program effectiveness and potential budget recommendations in the upcoming budget process. The session also included a comprehensive presentation on the Gallup Q12 employee engagement survey results, highlighting ongoing efforts to improve organizational culture through leadership development and employee feedback mechanisms. Lastly, the council discussed the updated design guidelines manual aimed at improving the quality and flexibility of development projects, including provisions for affordable housing and environmental considerations. The manual update process involved extensive public and developer outreach, with council members stressing the need for maintaining high-quality standards and adaptability to future development pressures. No specific procurement actions or contract approvals were reported during this meeting.