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City Council
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City Hall is open Monday through Friday, 7:30AM - 5:00PM. We can also be reached at 623-932-3910.
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Council meetings are held the second and fourth Monday of each month at 6:00 PM in the Justice Facility in Goodyear, located at 986 South Litchfield Road, unless otherwise specified.
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Yes, except when the Council recesses for Executive Sessions.
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Citizen participation is invited and encouraged by the City Council. The general public is welcomed at all Council meetings, and any person may speak on matters on the agenda, or any other appropriate subjects. However, in order to assure fair consideration of each item and of all the viewpoints to be presented, certain general rules regarding the appropriate time to speak and length of time spoken must be followed.
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The agenda is posted on the City’s website and outside City Hall for public viewing on the Friday preceding the Council meeting, in compliance with the Arizona Open Meeting Law Act. Every Tuesday morning following the Monday Council Meeting, there is a summary of Council Actions from the most recent Council meeting.
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Any person may speak on matters on the agenda or any other appropriate subjects. At each point in the meeting when it is appropriate for citizens to speak, the Mayor will so indicate. Each citizen wishing to speak should approach the microphone, and may begin when recognized by the Mayor. Before you begin to speak, identify yourself by clearly stating your name and address. When addressing the Council, please limit your comments to 3-5 minutes. The Council is not permitted to respond to comments during this time.
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You may pick up a voter registration form at City Hall, 190 N. Litchfield Road, or visit the Maricopa County Elections website.
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Code Violations
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Owners are responsible for picking up after their animals immediately when on any public right-of-way. On private property, animal droppings must be picked up a minimum of twice weekly and removed from the premises. Dog and cat droppings must be bagged and tied before placing in trash containers for pick-up by the City.
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It is unlawful to backwash swimming pools or allow large amounts of water to flow onto a city street or alley.
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It is unlawful to keep a dog within the city limits that habitually barks, howls or otherwise disturbs the peace and quiet of a neighborhood. If you are having a problem with such a dog in your neighborhood, it is suggested that you first try to talk peacefully with the owner of a chronic barking dog and explain your concerns. If the person is unresponsive, you can fill out an Action Request Form to report any possible code violations.
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Within 500 feet of a residential zone or within a residential zone, construction or repair work cannot begin prior to the following times: April 15 to October 15
Concrete work – 5 am to 7 pm
Construction – 6 am to 7 pm October 16 to April 14
Concrete work – 6 am to 7 pm
Construction – 7 am to 7 pm Weekends and Holidays – 7 am to 7 pm Permits may be obtained from the Community Development Department for work at other than the approved hours listed.
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A parent or guardian must accompany children and teens under the age of sixteen after 10 p.m. Teens 16 to 18 years old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian after 12 midnight.
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It is unlawful to play, or permit to be played, any music or musical instrument in such a loud or unusual manner as to be offensive or to disturb the peace and quiet or otherwise interfere with the comfortable enjoyment of life or property.
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Goodyear and other Valley residents are prohibited from using wood-burning fireplaces when Maricopa County environmental officials issue “no burn day” advisories. No-burn days are usually during the winter months when the particulate count in the Valley’s air is at its highest. Residents can hear a daily-recorded advisory, available after 10 a.m., by calling Maricopa County at 602-506-6400.
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For public health and fire safety reasons, grass or weeds may not exceed a height of six inches on residential property.
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Horses and farm animals are allowed to be kept only in residential areas that are specifically zoned to permit such animals. If you have questions regarding the zoning on a particular piece of property, call the Community Development Department at 623-932-3005.
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Planning to have a yard sale? Selling a litter of puppies or kittens? Holding an estate sale? If you plan on using signs, please remember that signs may not be posted, staked or placed in the right-of-way. Signs may not be nailed or stapled to utility poles. A-frame signs, commonly referred to as sandwich boards, are not allowed on public or private property. Illegal signs not only create an eyesore in a neighborhood or on a public street but, more importantly, could also create dangerous conditions if they fall into the street or block the view or path of motorists or pedestrians.
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The Maricopa County Environmental Services Department is responsible for responding to complaints regarding mosquitoes or flies. The department’s 24-hour hotline for complaints is 602-506-6616. Or, you may visit "Fight the Bite" website.
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It is unlawful to park a vehicle on gravel, dirt or grass on a residential property. Parking spaces must be paved with concrete, asphalt or masonry. Vehicles must be parked on an improved driveway and in no case will parking be allowed on both sides of the house.
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The city cannot force any person owning, leasing or otherwise having control of property to landscape their property. However, any person owning or occupying any building or property is required to remove all trash, weeds, refuse or accumulation of filth or debris from the property.
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Recreational vehicles, boats, utility trailers, unmounted campers, or work trailers must be parked in a carport, or garage, or in an adequately screened rear yard except for loading and unloading. Loading and unloading may take no more than 48 hours. Unattached trailers or recreation vehicles may not be left parked in the street for more than 48 hours.
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Realizing that apartments and other rental properties have a major impact on the appearance and integrity of neighborhoods, the City Council approved a Goodyear Residential Rental Property Ordinance that falls in line with the State adopted law. The Ordinance, which establishes minimum health and safety standards for rental properties, applies to both the interior and exterior of a dwelling. This applies to any apartment, single-family home, or mobile home that is rented or leased for a fee. Please complete our Action Request Form to report any possible code violations.
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Employment
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The City of Goodyear accepts on-line applications for open positions only. Open positions are posted on the Job Opportunities Webpage and in the lobby of City Hall at 190 North Litchfield Road. An application must be submitted for each available position for which you wish to apply. A resume may not be submitted in lieu of a City application. The City of Goodyear is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all applicants are considered strictly on the basis of their qualifications for the position. Any applicant that requires additional assistance during the recruitment process should contact the Human Resources Department (623-882-7765 or 623-882-7762) for accommodations. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date of the recruitment.
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You may attach one document to the application. It must be in Word (wpd) or Adobe (pdf) format and must be no larger than 1MB. You may also cut and paste, or type text into the ‘Resume’ field of the application.
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List your complete employment history for the past TEN years starting with your most recent employer. List all positions held, including military experience, part-time, summer, and/or volunteer work; do not omit any employers. Explain any gaps in employment. You must include job related duties on your application even if you have included a resume.
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From the Job Opportunities Webpage , click on the ‘Request job notifications by category’ link. Place a check in the box next to each job category for which you would like to receive email notifications and fill out the required information in the 'Job Interest Card' section, then click the 'Submit Request' button. For the next 12 months after you submit this form, you will receive an email notification each time a position opens with the City Of Goodyear whose category matches one of the categories you've chosen. We'll also send you a reminder email in 11 months as a reminder to fill out a new card to be notified for another year. To change the results, deselect and reselect the categories by using the Clear All Categories/Select All Categories links or by clicking on the check boxes.
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From the Job Opportunities Webpage, click on the position you have already applied for if the position is still open. You will be asked to log in, select the position in which you would like to edit, then you can edit any section of the application you like, including your resume.
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The selection process and timelines may vary by recruitment. Generally, once the position closes, the applications are forwarded to the hiring department for evaluation. Only applicants that meet the minimum qualifications will advance to the next step. Other areas of screening may include: preferred qualifications and examinations. Selected candidates will be invited to participate in an oral panel interview. All candidates participating in the interview process will be notified of the outcome. All offers of employment are conditional upon an applicant’s successful completion of a background investigation and pre-employment controlled substance drug and alcohol test.
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Please allow yourself plenty of time to apply online in case of technical difficulties with the system. Do not wait until the last day so our staff can help you with any problems you may encounter. Should you encounter difficulties, please contact 623-882-7765 or 623-882-7762 for assistance. You may also come down to City Hall and use the computer in the front lobby.
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Go to www.governmentjobs.com and click on the “Career Seekers” tab. Enter your username and password. Click on “Application Status” and you will see the list of positions you have applied for and the status of each application.
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You will receive an e-mail notice or a letter at the end of the process.
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The closing date is listed on the Job Opportunities Webpage. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date listed on the job announcement. Once the position closes, it will be removed from the website and applications will not be accepted. Some job opportunities list “Continuous” under the closing date. These opportunities remain open until filled.
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You may come down to City Hall and use the computer in the front lobby, visit your local library, or any other location with public access computers.
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Engineering
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Applications are processed within 3 business days and permit issued.
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In most cases, 2-3 business days.
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Yes, on water mains 16" and larger. Beginning May 1, 2008 polywrap will be required on all DIP waterlines for permits issued on or after that date. (See MAG 610.6)
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At his time, an independent private lab hired by the developer/owner will sample and test per MAG 611.15(B). The construction inspector shall be present at the time of the site sampling.
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Between the hours of 6:30 AM and 2:00 PM, Monday through Friday. No inspections are available on weekends or City observed holidays.
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When an Enginering Permit is issued, an area construction inspector will be assigned as a point of contact. During the onsite pre-construction meeting a project inspector will be assigned. The contractor shall contact the project inspector or the area inspector to schedule an appointment.
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Each time that it is installed or reinstalled.
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A typical length of the water meter is not provided by the Water Resources Department. Please provide enough piping to allow for your final water pipe connection and for adjustments.
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Yes. The first test takes place after the contractor has pre-tested the lines, and the second will take place after dry utilities has finished trenching. This is to ensure that the dry utility installation did not damage work already completed.
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321.4 APPLICATION OF TACK COAT: A tack coat shall be applied to all existing and to each new course of bituminous surfaces prior to the placing of a succeeding layer of bituminous mixed material. The tack coat may be deleted when a succeeding layer of concrete is being applied over a freshly laid course that has been subjected to very little traffic, when approved by the Engineer.
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Fire Department
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This information can be obtained by visiting our "Station Locations" page. This will provide you with address locations and map links. By using a search engine such as Yahoo maps or Mapquest, you will be able to provide your insurance company with distance details. However, if you need additional information, such as ISO ratings and hydrant distances, please call the Administrative Offices at 623-932-2300.
Click here for Fire Station Locations
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If there is a child locked in the vehicle, you will need to call 911 to have a unit dispatched. However, if there is no child involved, you will need to call a locksmith for assistance.
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A smoke detector will beep or “chirp” once every minute or so when the batteries are low. Although your smoke detector may be wired into your home’s electrical system, it may still has a battery back-up in case of a power failure. Your smoke detector should be checked monthly and your batteries changed yearly. If your house is new, your smoke detectors may be hard wired. If this is the case, once one device goes off, they all may go off. If your detector(s) is chirping, you should try replacing the batteries. If it continues to chirp, try vacuuming each device as dirt will also set them off. Your smoke alarm should last about 8 - 10 years, after which time they should be replaced. Like most electrical devices, smoke alarms wear out. Smoke alarms are easy to take care of - simply replace batteries at least once a year and keep them clean by vacuuming over and around your smoke alarm regularly. For assistance with your detectors, you may call a licensed handyman or electrician. If you reside in PebbleCreek and you need assistance, you may call Kare Bears at 623-935-6798. The Goodyear Fire Department does not provide smoke alarms nor do we install smoke alarms. You can purchase smoke alarms from any major hardware store.
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The Fire Prevention office will be happy to schedule an inspection with a fire inspector. Please call 623-882-7316.
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Please visit Fire Administration at 175 N. 145th Avenue in Goodyear to obtain a signed Knox Box application.
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Fire department staff has received special training to become Certified Car Safety Seat Technicians. The technicians will be happy to inspect and teach Goodyear residents about their child's safety seat. If you are a Goodyear resident and you would like to schedule an appointment, please call the Car Seat Hotline at (623) 882-SEAT (7328), leave your name and phone number, and a Car Seat Technician will contact you for an appointment.
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The Goodyear Fire Department does not conduct individual CPR classes. For more information on where to receive individual CPR classes, please contact Cross Life Emergency Training at 623-478-2296 or check your local newspaper(s). For more information, you may also contact the American Heart Institute. However, if you are a business and/or have a group of 6 or more people, the Goodyear Fire Department will provide a CPR/AED class for a fee of $35.00 per person. Please contact Tanja Tanner at 623-882-7308 for scheduling.
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Reports for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and fire incidents can be requested in person, in writing or by downloading an Incidence Request Form and mailing it to PO Box 5100, Goodyear, AZ 85338. There is a $3 fee for each report. Please call Administrative Services at 623-932-2300 or send email to make sure the report is available.
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Goodyear Fire Department is not currently recruiting. Please fill out a job interest card on-line and we will notify you when recruitment begins. The Goodyear Fire Department participates in the metro Phoenix Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) Consortium. If you are interested in being a firefighter, attend a candidate orientation class. Orientation class topics include physical job requirements, physical training tips, basic written test taking techniques, and oral board interview tips. Get more information on the classes, times, locations and to register.
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You must be at least 18 years of age and pass a background check. You may ride with a fire company between 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. and each person is limited to once per year. Arrangements for ride-alongs must be made at least 30 days prior to your requested ride-along date(s). The date of your ride-along will be confirmed by a fire captain, after passing the background check. A waiver must be completed and your age verified before a ride-along will be scheduled. Please visit Fire Administration at 175 N. 145th Avenue in Goodyear during normal business hours (Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.) to complete the required paperwork.
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The Goodyear Fire Department offers tours of our fire stations. Station 181 – Yuma Road at Litchfield
Station 182 – Estrella Parkway at Spring Drive
Station 183 – Litchfield Road at Avalon
Station 184 - Yuma at Sarival To schedule a tour, please contact the Community Education Coordinator at 623-882-7308, or send email.
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Citizens should call a bee keeper in a non-emergency bee situation. For bee removal, look in the Yellow Pages under “Bee Removal Services.” If bees are attacking, the citizen should call 911 and the Fire Department will respond to bee attacks or related emergencies such as allergic reactions caused by bee stings, etc.
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The Goodyear Fire Department no longer trades (or sells) patches. This is due to the potential for department patches to be used in terrorist or criminal activities. Thank you for your interest.
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The Goodyear Fire Department does not administer baby shots. Follow this link to find the nearest Free Immunization Clinic.
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Please consult the yellow pages for assistance.
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Please consult the yellow pages for assistance.
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No, please consult the yellow pages for assistance.
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No, the Fire Department does not respond to this type of a call. Cats will come down when they are ready OR you can put food at the base of the tree and they will come down when hungry.
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Goodyear Fire Department does not provide this service.
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The fire department does not fill or check fire extinguishers. Please consult the Yellow Pages under Fire Extinguishers.
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Please contact Tanja Tanner, Goodyear Fire Community Education Coordinator, at 623-882-7308.
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Goodyear's CERT class is offered several times a year. This class includes proper hands-on training using fire extinguishers to put out real fires.
Click here for more CERT information
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You must be at least 18 years old, a high school graduate, have your Firefighter I and II certificates (offered through Glendale Community College), have completed the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) course, have successfully obtained the CPAT certification at least 6 months prior to any upcoming academy, and have your Hazardous Materials First Responder Certificate.
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Phone numbers to the fire stations are restricted. Please contact our Administrative Office at 623-932-2300 for assistance.
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Consult the Yellow Pages for a professional contractor specializing in fire/smoke damage.
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Please call 623-882-7329 for a Fire Plans Examiner. The Fire Department does not review general plans. However, we will assist with Fire Suppression items.
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Any sign store can provide you with the proper fire related signage. Please check the yellow pages.
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Fire Sprinklers
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Cost per square foot to install a home system is estimated at less than $1.00.
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Only one in 16,000,000 activate due to manufacturing defects.
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Sprinkler systems are tested at 200 pounds per square inch of pressure for 2 hours. In comparison, a home’s normal plumbing is tested at 1/2 to 1/3 this pressure.
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Home Owners Insurance rates are typically reduced by 5% to 15% when sprinklers are installed.
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Only those sprinklers subjected to the heat of fire will activate. 98% of all home fires are controlled by one sprinkler head.
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No, tests have shown that properties equipped with sprinklers have up to 85% less water damage than properties without sprinklers.
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Sprinkler heads are available that are fully concealed. Standard heads protrude only 3/4 of an inch from the ceiling.
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Fire Department staff will not schedule or conduct system TI inspections prior to approving the shell's C of O. Sprinkler system TI inspections shall not be scheduled until the shell inspection has been approved.
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