InFocus - Issue 90 - Jan 2018 by City of Goodyear

January 2018

January 23 7 – 8:30 p.m. Garth Johnson

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Total Wine, 1416 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear The Hot Coffee Arts & Culture Lecture series is held the last Tuesday of every month from January through October. Light refreshments are served. Parking and admission are free. For more info, visit goodyearaz.gov/arts

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InFocus Magazine

Top row (left to right): Bill Stipp , Joanne Osborne, Joe Pizzillo, and Brannon Hampton. Bottom row (left to right): Sheri Lauritano, Mayor Georgia Lord, and Vice Mayor Wally Campbell.

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Editor: Sherine Zaya Assistant Editor: Dawn Reid Writer: Amy Bolton Photographer: Geoff Kinnerk Layout Production: Sarna OBrien-Trayner Questions or comments, email: communications@goodyearaz.gov

From the Mayor As your Mayor, I am proud to report that the state of our city is strong, vibrant, and dynamic.

oodyear is a rapidly-growing community and a premiere location in which to live, work, and raise a family in the West Valley. Our commitment to the high quality of life enjoyed by our residents is key to our success, and our innovative spirit has led Mayor us to outstanding achievements, Georgia Lord sustainable progress, and monumental accomplishments in recent years. As you’ll read in this issue, the city experienced extraordinary successes last year, like our historic agreement with Salt River Project to bring in surface water, the memorialization of plans to develop and construct tremendous wellness and recreation amenities for our residents, the announcements of remarkable economic development projects and thousands of jobs coming to Goodyear, and many others. Our continued focus on citizen engagement, and providing opportunities for community involvement, are true hallmarks of a city that is managed and developed with you – our resident – in mind. Your participation on city boards, commissions, committees, and in neighborhood and leadership programs is a critical element of our future success, and I encourage you to explore additional ways to connect with your community this year. I am honored and privileged to serve as your mayor, and I look forward to sharing another season of success with you in the coming year ahead.

COUNCIL CONVERSATIONS Getting to know your City Council members.

Goodyear councilmembers invite you to join them to casually mingle, chat about city issues and initiatives, and get to know each other a little better. This forum is free and will be held on February 9 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Oasis Bagels, 17650 W. Elliot Rd., Suite A-155, Goodyear, AZ 85338. For questions, contact the Mayor and Council office at 623-882-7776.

Council Corner The city of Goodyear works hard to maintain the quality of life our residents deserve and to build a city where we can live, work and play for decades to come.

The Parks and Recreation Department sought public input on several occasions last fall to ensure the interests of our residents are reflected in the amenities included in the project, and the fire station projects will be led by an architectural design company to maintain a cost effective timeline.

f you haven’t heard, the city of Goodyear has several projects in the pipeline that we are excited to see come to fruition! If all goes to plan, by the end of 2021, the city of Goodyear will have opened a new Vice Mayor recreation campus (including a Wally Campbell park, recreation center and aquatic facility), relocated one fire station, and will have constructed two new fire stations to increase safety in the southern and western areas of the city.

This is all made possible because of development impact fees and General Obligation (GO) bonds the city issues. The city of Goodyear plans for and issues GO bonds in an amount that ensures city tax rates do not rise, while still providing for projects in a timely manner. As Goodyear officials listen to our residents’ needs and wants, and plan for the future, development impact fees will purposefully be allocated towards any project required because of growth before bond monies are used. This year the city was extremely successful as the interest rate received on our GO bond was lower and the tax rate will remain the same!

January 2018

Wally Campbell, Vice Mayor How she represents Goodyear: Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce, MAG Human Services Committee, National League of Cities Board of Directors, Women in Municipal Government Board of Directors Fun Fact: Staffed the California Assembly prior to moving to Arizona First Appointed/Elected: March, 2011 | Term Dates: June, 2017 – June, 2021

Joanne Osborne, Council Member How she represents Goodyear: Arizona Municipal Water Users Association, National League of Cities FAIR Committee Fun Fact: Grandmother to twin granddaughters and one grandson First Appointed/Elected: June, 2007 | Term Dates: June, 2015 – June, 2019

Joe Pizzillo, Council Member How he represents Goodyear: Southwest Valley Lending Closet Board of Directors Fun Fact: Motorcycle enthusiast First Appointed/Elected: June, 2009 | Term Dates: June, 2017 – June, 2021

Sheri Lauritano, Council Member How she represents Goodyear: National League of Cities PSPC Committee Fun Fact: Plans to safari in Africa for her 50th birthday First Appointed/Elected: March, 2010 | Term Dates: June, 2015 – June, 2019

Bill Stipp, Council Member How he represents Goodyear: Valley Metro Regional Public Transit Authority Board of Directors Fun Fact: Holds a Master’s Degree in Public Administration First Appointed/Elected: June, 2011 | Term Dates: June, 2015 – June, 2019

Brannon Hampton, Council Member How he represents Goodyear: Maricopa County Community Development Advisory Board Fun Fact: Has three children under age 10 with wife, Rebecca First Appointed/Elected: June, 2017 | Term Dates: June, 2017 – June, 2021

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Our Top 25 of 2017

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Looking ahead at 2018 brings so much excitement and anticipation for me, my fellow

councilmembers, and city staff. But before we get too far down the road, I wanted to dedicate this issue of InFocus magazine to a look back at some of the more notable moments we enjoyed in 2017, and celebrate those accomplishments together. City officials are committed to providing Goodyear residents with the finest of city services, and these

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January 2018

Leadership

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With the most talented and dedicated work force in place, we are fortunate enough to have officials who can lead us to great things.

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Our Water Future is Assured

ringing water to our city to support future growth and development is at the heart of a historic agreement forged between Salt River Project (SRP) and the city of Goodyear. Under the partnership, the city can use SRP’s infrastructure to receive Colorado River water for the next 100 years. Read about the agreement in the June/July 2017 issue of InFocus magazine at

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Excellence in Innovation

he city of Goodyear and Salt River Project won the Excellence in Innovation Award at WESTMARC’s annual Best of the West ceremony for the groundbreaking agreement

which brings an assured water-supply to the West Valley. The award is just one of several local and national accolades received

Tribute to Brian Dalke

for this pioneering agreement.

The city of Goodyear has experienced a great deal of change since its incorporation in 1946, and especially over the past few decades. Our population has nearly doubled since 2006, and the recent announcements of thousands of high-quality jobs and millions of dollars in privatesector investment throughout the city is astounding. It is certainly safe to say that great things are happening in Goodyear! Strategic and sustainable growth that is reflective of a community’s shared vision is not always easily achieved. It requires dedicated, thoughtful, patient and sometimes tenacious leadership, and the city of Goodyear has been fortunate to have been led by a City Manager who embodies these characteristics- and many more - since 2012. Goodyear’s City Manager, Brian Dalke, first came to the city in 1994, and initially served as Director of Economic Development until his promotion to Deputy City Manager in 2004. Under Brian’s leadership, the city has accomplished historical feats, and his gracious leadership style has positively influenced the city’s philosophies and culture. His commitment to the city’s progress, and to the development and preservation of a quality community in which to live, work, and play, has made such an impact on the on the lives of so many. As Brian transitions into retirement this year, the city will again experience a significant change, but the vision and values promoted by Brian will continue to inspire the city’s progress. Brian’s service to the city of Goodyear, the broader West Valley region, and the state of Arizona has been exceptional, and his achievements as a local and regional leader are truly commendable. Thank you, Brian, for your service to the city of Goodyear, and congratulations on your retirement! – Mayor Georgia Lord 6

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Economy

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Working with all of our partners ensures we can maximize our resources to provide the services our residents need.

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Jobs & Capital Investment

n 2017, the city’s Economic Development Department helped Goodyear create 1,500 jobs and nearly $500 million in capital investment. These tremendous investments in the city are spread across a diverse group of industries including retail, logistics, and corporate office. Some of the newest members of the Goodyear business community include: Aldi; Dutch Bros.; UPS; Bahama Bucks; and Orange Theory Fitness. Learn more about local businesses and resources at

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Award-winning Economy PV|303 Business Park Sunbelt Holdings’ PV|303 is a 1,600-acre premier business park located near Interstate 10 and Loop 303. It is home to wellknown brands like Sub-Zero, Dicks Sporting Goods, REI, Aldi

Loop 303 Interchange Opens

n October, the Arizona Department of Transportation opened a new section of the Loop 303 that connects it to I-10 and extends south to Van Buren Street. The $64 million project

was funded with regional and federal dollars. The next phase,

Incorporated, UPS, and most recently, Ball Corporation. In 2017,

scheduled to start in fall 2019, will extend Loop 303 south to

PV|303 announced nearly 2,000 jobs in office, manufacturing,

Maricopa County (MC) Highway 85. Learn more at azdot.gov.

and logistics sectors, as well as almost half-billion dollars in capital investment – more than any other business park in the West Valley.

Awarded and Recognized During WESTMARC’s 25th Annual Best of the West Awards Dinner in November, Sunbelt Holdings’ President & CEO John Graham was presented with the Regional Advancement Award for strengthening and transforming the West Valley’s position for economic growth with the PV|303 Business Park in Goodyear and other achievements. During the same ceremony, PV|303 also was recognized with the Economic Engine Award for creating a significant economic outcome and/or job creation for the West Valley. January 2018

Community Gathering Places

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These public spaces create a sense of community and add to the quality of life. If you haven’t visited one, I urge you to make it a resolution for 2018.

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Goodyear Branch Library

n 2017, the Goodyear Branch Library had more than 125,000 visitors and lent approximately 387,000 pieces of media. Due to this high demand, the City Council approved adding Sunday hours, making library services and programs available seven days a week.

More about the Library In addition to Sunday hours, the city also invested in which now calls Goodyear Library its home.

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Youth artists created a new interactive book drop off titled “Storyteller.” A quote by Neil Gaiman was engraved into the concrete of the plaza: “A book is a dream that you hold in your hand.” The redesigned plaza not only improved accessibility but added a shaded seating area with lights. The Goodyear Branch Library offers a variety of programs, services and events for people of all ages. There are weekly story times for young children; monthly kids’ crafts; teens digital art and filmmaking kits; and the InnovationHub – a space where entrepreneurs and small businesses can collaborate, network, expand on their ideas, and receive one-on-one mentoring. For more information, visit the library at 14455 W. Van Buren Street, call 602-652-3000 or online at

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Two Parks Add Quality of Life

ctively working to meet another highlyrequested service from its residents, the City Council began the steps to transform two park concepts into reality. Wellspring Park is a public-private partnership with 129 acres of open space located along the north side of Interstate 10, between Dysart and Bullard roads, which will focus on health and wellness facilities. For more information and to obtain a copy of the plan, visit

goodyearaz.gov/communityhealthpark The future recreation campus planned at the corner of Goodyear Boulevard and Estrella Parkway is envisioned to include a 30-acre park, 35,000-square foot recreation center, and an outdoor aquatic facility. Public meetings began in 2017 as did initial design, with an expected completion in 2020. To learn more about this campus, visit

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Park Improvements

Goldschmidt Field

In 2017, the city completed 52 park projects totaling $1.6 million. Playground upgrades at: Canada Village; Estrella Vista North and South; Foothills Community; and Palm Valley. Lighting upgrades at: Canada Village; Estrella Vista South; Palm Valley; Parque De Paz; and Rio Paseo. Ballfields renovated at: Falcon Park; Foothills Community Park; and Goodyear Community Park.

outh baseball and softball players were treated to an upgraded field at Falcon Park in April thanks to a generous donation from the Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation,

APS, and Paul Goldschmidt. Valued at more than $500,000 and at no cost to the city, it now features: new lights; an electronic scoreboard; new fencing and backstops; new irrigation, grass and dirt; updated dugouts and bullpens.

photo by Sarah Sachs/Arizona Diamondbacks

Loma Linda Pool experienced a record-breaking season serving more than 29,000 patrons and teaching more than 500 children to swim. The pool and adjacent park received $450,000 in updates, including: Fencing

Restroom fixtures

Irrigation system

Parking lot

Landscaping

Poll decking

Lighting

Sidewalk repairs

Multi-sport court

Addition of horseshoe pits

For more information, call 623-882-7525 or visit

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Our Neighborhoods

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Making sure we are performing as efficiently as possible has been a priority for the city… and it’s paid off.

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Development Standards Preserve High-quality Growth

his past year, the Development Services Department modernized the city’s Zoning Ordinance to be more responsive to housing market conditions to maintain a competitive advantage while preserving high-quality development standards.

Residential and Commercial Development

he strong housing market continued in 2017. Singlefamily housing permits are coming into the city at a pace of approximately 1,000 annually, and the year-to-date housing permits in Goodyear is a five percent increase over the same time last year. As evidence of increased interest in our city, commercial buildings are being constructed on speculative basis, meaning

the development community is confident enough in Goodyear that they are constructing buildings knowing a user will be identified once the building is available. A few developments coming to our city include: Cottages at Rio Paseo is a 93-home neighborhood located north of Encanto Boulevard at Bullard Avenue. Liv Goodyear, located at the southeast corner of Pebble Creek Parkway and Virginia Avenue, is a multifamily development of 326 units expected to be finished in the fourth quarter of 2018. Maxx 159 is a pet-friendly housing development of 132 units at the northeast corner of 159th Avenue and McDowell Road. Vistas at Palm Valley is a new single-family home development of 198 units going in at Palm Valley Phase II on approximately 50 acres at the southeast corner of Litchfield Road and Palm Valley Boulevard. Adelante Goodyear Health Center is a 45,000 square foot site located south of McDowell Road on Cornerstone Boulevard, just west of Abrazo West Campus. The development, slated for opening later this year, will offer: family and internal medicine; pediatrics; women’s health; and dental care.

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Get Involved in the Conversation

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Residents spoke and we listened. That’s not unique to one project or another – it’s our job. Remember to voice your opinion because we represent you.

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Attracting Businesses In June, the City Council approved a Retail and Entertainment Development Impact Fee Reduction Program as a way to incentivize businesses to locate in Goodyear. The program runs through June 30, 2019 and is offered on a first come, first served basis. Retail and entertainment venues were chosen because they are the most requested businesses by residents. To learn more about this program and other economic development opportunities, visit

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Our Economy Through an online survey, city officials were able to gauge which businesses residents want in Goodyear. The top 10 stores requested by survey respondents were:

1 Trader Joe’s 6 Dillard’s 2 Macy’s 7 Estrella Falls Regional Mall 3 Whole Foods Market 8 WinCo Foods 4 Costco Wholesale 9 Bath & Body Works 5 Nordstrom & Nordstrom Rack 10 Dick’s Sporting Goods To view the complete survey results, visit goodyearaz.gov/survey

Residents’ everyday choices can play a big role in attracting new businesses to the city. Shop local. Business location decisions are data-driven and retailers know where you choose to spend your money.

Residential development. Population growth is essential for business attraction and development. Join in the community conversation. Businesses often look at social media activity in communities of interest. Get involved. Residents who participate in city programs learn more about their community.

Community in Dialogue Launched in February, TOM (Topics on the Move) Van is a great way to encourage conversations, and for residents to leave their mark - by writing on it! Other opportunities to speak with city officials include: Council Conversations; LEAD academy; Dinner with the Fire Chief; Coffee with a Cop; Police Academy; and Council meetings. View the full city calendar of events at

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Enhancing Community Safety is a Priority

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Every resident survey we conduct tells us fire and police services are very important to you, and our departments deliver on that expectation.

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Community Paramedicine Pilot Program

he Goodyear Fire Department is committed to taking care of people. One program explored in 2017 was community paramedicine, when the department partnered with Vitalyst Health Foundation and other regional fire agencies to offer high frequency users of the 911 system proactive services. As a result of this one-year pilot program, nonemergency calls to the 911 system were reduced by 89 percent.

Community Risk Reduction

Looking Ahead with the Fire Department

o further engage and educate the community, the department combined the Fire Prevention and Community Education functions to create the Community Risk Reduction Division. This past year, the division: recruited and mobilized community volunteers; deployed a hands-only cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) program for eighth grade students in Goodyear; and for the third year, provided a “camp” for girls, ages 14 – 18 years old, to introduce them to a career in the fire service.

Station 181 Serving Central Goodyear. Currently at Litchfield and Yuma roads, this station will be relocated to west of Litchfield Road and Van Buren Street. Groundbreaking will be in 2018 with a tentative completion by the end of 2019.

Firefighter Flashover Training

Station 188 Serving West Goodyear. This new station is planned near Harrison Street and Citrus Road, expanding service to the western portion of the city. Groundbreaking is anticipated in 2019 with a projected completion at the end of 2020.

n 2017, two Los Angeles Fire Department veteran instructors provided “Train the Trainer” certification on flashovers to 10 fire captains from Goodyear, Avondale, Buckeye Valley, and Tolleson. A flashover is when the temperature in a compartment results in the simultaneous ignition of all the combustible contents in the space, which can lead to injury/death of responding fire crews and building occupants.

UNITY INTEGRITY EXCELLENCE

Goodyear Fire Department turns 70 years old in 2018 !

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Station 186 Serving South Goodyear. A new station will be constructed at Estrella Parkway and Willis Road near Canta Mia in Estrella, expanding service to the southern part of Goodyear. It also will break ground in 2018 and is slated for completion in late 2019.

Three New Engines. In the spring, the department will take delivery of three new Smeal fire engines custom designed to Goodyear specifications. Aerial Apparatus. As the city’s current ladder truck approaches the end of its lifespan, a replacement is being designed and will begin construction this year, with an expected build time of up to 18 months. For more information, call 623-932-2300 or visit

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Police Operations Building

o house a service that never stops, the city unveiled its Police Operations Building in January when, for the first time in years, the patrol divisions were consolidated from six locations into one central facility. Equipped with technology, training space, and community room, the 21,000-square-foot building at 11 N. 145th Avenue includes a memorial plaza with an honor wall featuring images of Goodyear Police personnel.

Ensuring Safety

growing city means a growing police force, but hiring and recruiting for quality officers is a challenge facing agencies nationwide. Over the past year, the Goodyear

Police Department launched a recruiting campaign that resulted in the hiring of 13 new police officers. And for the first time in six years, the department anticipates being fully staffed in the coming months. But hiring more officers isn’t the only way to stop crime. The department believes in community

Working with our Neighbors

he Neighborhood Enforcement Team (NET) was launched as part of the department’s commitment to community policing and proactively addressing public safety issues. As an extension of Patrol Unit, NET officers focus efforts in neighborhoods experiencing specific concerns, an increase in certain types of crimes, or where a little extra attention is needed. They provide increased patrol, speak to neighbors, and assist in the investigation of crime. This unit has been very successful in solving concerns, addressing crime and reaching out to neighborhoods to collaborate on solutions.

policing – a philosophy which focuses on building ties and working closely with members of the communities. In 2017, police officers hosted five Coffee with a Cop events, graduated 35 residents from the Citizens’ Police Academy, and gave back to the community through programs such as Tip-A-Cop (which benefits Special Olympics), Getting Arizona Involved in Neighborhoods (GAIN), and Shop with a Cop (which benefits kids in need). For more information about the Police Department, call 623-932-1220 or visit

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Signature Events

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Family-friendly events is the name of the game in Goodyear, most of which are free to attend, so get out and enjoy your city!

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During the last fiscal year, nearly 60,000 attendees enjoyed special events put on by the city’s staff and volunteers, including: Tale of Two Cities

Star Spangled Fourth

Spring Concert Series

Fall Festival & Fall Concert Series

Skatefest & Kids to Park Day

Veteran’s Day Tribute & Wag and Tag

Movies at the Ballpark

Home Plate for the Holidays

Another 20,000 participants enjoyed an arts experience at: Hot Coffee Art Lecture Series

Ballet Under the Stars

Goodyear Lakeside Music Fest

Art of Cultures

Follow Your Art Jr.

Chalk Art in the Park

For more information on these and other city events, click on the Calendar button at

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Take me out to the Ballpark

eople love Goodyear Ballpark! In the 2017 spring training season, the ballpark broke two records for attendance: the season record was set at a whopping 174,369 fans; and the single game record was shattered on March 27 when 11,624 fans watched the Cleveland Indians take on the Chicago Cubs. To learn more, visit

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Right-of-Way Improvements

n 2017, there were 60 right-of-way projects completed totaling $3.5 million investment in the beautification of the most highly traveled and viewed areas of the city. Part of this overhaul of the city’s streetscape included installing 100 trees and 2,000 plants, and spreading 33,000 tons of granite in the areas of: Estrella; Litchfield and McDowell roads; Palm Valley Phase I; Pebble Creek; and Wildflower. The city is responsible for the maintenance of more than 23 million square feet of rights-of-way and medians, City Hall and Goodyear Municipal Complex buildings. It oversees a landscape contract as wells as uses inmate labor through a partnership with the Perryville Inmate Work Program. For more information, call 623-882-7525 or visit

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HOLIDAY TRASH COLLECTION SCHEDULE City offices closed and sanitation pickup changes City offices will be closed and there will be no trash, recycling or bulk pickup on January 1 in observance