City Council Regular Meeting - 09/28/2026

The City Council of Goodyear held a regular meeting on September 28, 2026. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of budget amendments and expenditure authority, as well as several memorandums of understanding with federal and local law enforcement task forces, including forensic medical services and participation in Homeland Security, FBI Financial Crimes, and DEA task forces. A significant agenda item was the authorization for the Water Services Director to enter into a consent order agreement with Maricopa County Environmental Services to address elevated levels of total trihalomethanes in the city's water distribution system. The council discussed the procurement and installation of granular activated carbon treatment vessels as a near-term solution to reduce these substances, with a timeline aiming for operational status in October. The council unanimously approved the motion to proceed with the consent order agreement and related actions. Additionally, the city manager was tasked with following up on a resident concern regarding turf conversion denial by development services. Overall, the meeting focused on water quality compliance measures, interagency cooperation agreements, and community engagement.