City Council Regular Meeting - AMENDED - 12/15/2025

The City of Goodyear held its regular City Council meeting on December 15, 2025, which included several procurement and budget-related discussions. The council approved multiple consent agenda items, including an intergovernmental agreement for police recruit training, participation in the Maricopa County Home Consortium for federal funding, a license agreement with Level 3 Communications LLC for fiber and conduit use, and awarded a contract to WBCP, Inc. for executive recruitment services. A significant portion of the meeting focused on a public hearing and subsequent adoption of a four-year water, wastewater, and solid waste rate plan, which proposed phased utility rate increases averaging around 5.8% annually to cover rising operational and capital costs, including infrastructure projects and treatment challenges unique to Goodyear. The council discussed the impact of these increases on residents and commercial users, the role of development impact fees, and the importance of maintaining financial reserves and regulatory compliance. Additionally, the council adopted a zoning ordinance amendment to comply with new state legislation regarding middle housing and accessory dwelling units. The meeting concluded with the appointment of a vice mayor for a one-year term starting January 2026.