City Council
Regular MeetingLake Havasu City, AZ · February 9, 2016
Minutes
Mayor Mark S. Nexsen Lake Havasu City
Vice Mayor Don Callahan Police Facility
Councilmember Dean Barlow 2360 McCulloch Blvd North
Councilmember Donna Lake Havasu City, Arizona 86403
Brister-McCoy www.lhcaz.gov
Councilmember Jeni Coke
Councilmember Michele Lin
Councilmember Cal Sheehy
City Council Regular Meeting
Minutes - Final
Tuesday, February 9, 2016 6:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Nexsen called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. INVOCATION: Pastor Lan Blair, Abundant Grace Church
Pastor Lan Blair with Abundant Grace Church gave the invocation.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Mayor led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. ROLL CALL
Present: 6- Mayor Mark S. Nexsen, Councilmember Dean Barlow,
Councilmember Donna Brister-McCoy, Councilmember Jeni
Coke, Councilmember Cal Sheehy and Councilmember
Michele Lin
Absent: 1- Vice Mayor Don Callahan
Mayor Nexsen noted that Vice Mayor Callahan was traveling out of town and was unable to attend
the regular meeting.
5. CALL TO THE PUBLIC
There were no requests to address the Council.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
6.1 ID 16-0579 Approve the January 26, 2016, City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
6.2 ID 16-0572 Adopt Resolution No. 16-3020 Ratifying the Police Chief’s Execution of a
Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Chandler for Police
Motorcycle Operation Training
6.3 ID 16-0584 Adopt Resolution No. 16-3022 Approving an Intergovernmental
Agreement with Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) to Continue
the Operation of the Western Regional Crime Laboratory
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6.4 ID 16-0546 Adopt Resolution No. 16-3013 Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing in
Lake Havasu City
6.5 ID 16-0547 Adopt Resolution No. 16-3015 Authorizing the Adoption of Owner
Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Guidelines dated November 16, 2015, in
Relation to an Application for FY 2015 Community Development Block
Grant
6.6 ID 16-0577 Recommend Approval of a Special Event Liquor License Application for
the Friends of the Fair on February 26, 2016, at 7206 Dub Campbell
Parkway / Nagel
6.7 ID 16-0582 Recommend Approval of a Special Event Liquor License Application for
the Havasu Realtors Charitable Assistance Event on February 27, 2016, at
2119 McCulloch Boulevard / Callagy
6.8 ID 16-0574 Recommend Approval of a Special Event Liquor License Application for
the Rio Colorado 99s Airport Open House on March 4 & 5, 2016, at 5600
N. Highway 95 #1 / Duarte-Irwin
6.9 ID 16-0575 Recommend Approval of a Special Event Liquor License Application for
the Havasu Deuces, Inc. on March 5, 2016, at 1400 Smoketree Avenue N.
/ Raczuk
6.10 ID 16-0576 Recommend Approval of a Special Event Liquor License Application for
the K-12 Foundation of Lake Havasu Unified District #1 Fundraiser on
March 5, 2016, at 2119 McCulloch Boulevard / Campbell
6.11 ID 16-0573 Recommend Approval of a Special Event Liquor License Application for
the Rio Colorado 99s Air Race on March 19, 2016, at 5600 N. Highway
95 #6 / Duarte-Irwin
6.12 ID 16-0581 Call for Executive Session Pursuant to A.R.S. 38-431.03(A) 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, February 23, 2016
Councilmember Coke moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented, seconded
by Councilmember Brister-McCoy, and carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Mayor Nexsen, Councilmember Barlow, Councilmember
Brister-McCoy, Councilmember Coke, Councilmember Sheehy
and Councilmember Lin
Absent: 1 - Vice Mayor Callahan
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7. CORRESPONDENCE, COMMUNICATIONS, PETITIONS,
ANNOUNCEMENTS, CITY MANAGER REPORT
7.1 ID 16-0578 Lake Havasu City Convention & Visitors Bureau Mid-Year Update
Mayor Nexsen noted that Mr. Traub was unable to attend and noted that this item would be
rescheduled to a later date.
7.2 ID 16-0570 Announce Vacancies on Lake Havasu City Boards, Committees, and
Commissions
City Clerk Kelly Williams announced the current vacancies on various Lake Havasu City Boards,
Committees, and Commissions.
7.3 ID 16-0559 Investment Report at December 31, 2015
Mayor Nexsen noted this was for informational purposes only.
7.4 ID 16-0580 City Manager's Report
City Manager Charlie Cassens reported on the following:
• The Lake Havasu City Police Explorers recently competed in the annual Explorer SWAT
Competition hosted by the Chandler Police Department and received awards in three
categories first place –waterborne operations; second place –rapid response/active
shooter; and fourth place—ten-man hostage rescue team.
• Election packets containing information, forms, and petitions necessary for a potential
candidate to run for Lake Havasu City Council in the Fall Election will be available, Friday,
February 19, 2016. Three (3) Councilmember positions will be on the ballot in the Fall
Primary Election on August 30, 2016. Those seats are currently held by Council members
Dean Barlow, Donna Brister, and Don Callahan.
• The City has launched a new website at www.lhcaz.gov.
• Lake Havasu City is looking for low-income homeowners who wish to have health
and safety-related repairs made to their home. Applicants will be placed on a waiting list
only if the following minimum requirements are met.
• Code Enforcement Updates. There are currently 42 active and open cases.
• Building Updates.
• City offices are closed on Monday, February 15 for Presidents’ Day.
• Special Events Update:
o February 12-14, 1016, the 8th Annual Lake Havasu City Rockabilly Reunion
will be held at Lake Havasu State Park, Windsor 4.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8.1 ID 16-0555 Series #07 Liquor License, Hampton Inn, 245 London Bridge Road/Harry
Ms. Williams advised that Diane Marie Harry has applied for a Series #07 Beer and Wine Bar
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Liquor License for Hampton Inn, located at 245 London Bridge Road. Ms. Williams noted that all
posting requirements have been met, all fees have been paid, and no objections were received. She
said a liquor license was previously held at this location.
Mayor Nexsen opened the public hearing. There being no comments, he closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Barlow moved to recommend that the Arizona Department of
Liquor Licenses & Control approve a Series #07 liquor license for Hampton Inn, 245
London Bridge Road, seconded by Councilmember Brister-McCoy, and carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Mayor Nexsen, Councilmember Barlow, Councilmember
Brister-McCoy, Councilmember Coke, Councilmember Sheehy
and Councilmember Lin
Absent: 1 - Vice Mayor Callahan
8.2 ID 16-0545 Adopt Resolution No. 16-3014 Authorizing Submittal of a CDBG-SSP
Grant Application and to Implement a CDBG-SSP Project
Grants Administrator Holly Morin stated this request relates to the Community Development
Block Grants. She said staff is submitting an application for a State special project for $300,000
for owner-occupied housing rehabilitation for low-income home owners which improves our
neighborhoods and home values. Ms. Morin stated that the City currently assists disabled and
elderly but by the end of this calendar year, their first priority population will be veterans. She
stated that all of the money to pay for the housing rehabilitation, contractors, inspectors and her
salary and benefits as it relates to this housing rehabilitation program comes from State and Federal
funds. Ms. Morin stated during calendar year 2015, the City was awarded over $1.2 million in
housing grants, completed 24 projects, and 11 projects will be completed this month.
Mayor Nexsen opened the public hearing. There being no comments, he closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Sheehy moved to adopt Resolution No. 16-3014 authorizing City
staff to submit an application for Federal FY2015 CDBG funds for an SSP Project in
the amount of $300,000 for housing rehabilitation of eligible, owner occupied single
family residences, located within the City limits and authorize the City Manager to
execute the grant agreement and take all actions necessary to implement and
complete the activities submitted in the application, seconded by Councilmember
Brister-McCoy, and carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Mayor Nexsen, Councilmember Barlow, Councilmember
Brister-McCoy, Councilmember Coke, Councilmember Sheehy
and Councilmember Lin
Absent: 1 - Vice Mayor Callahan
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8.3 ID 16-0565 Adopt Ordinance No. 16-1140 to Rezone Tract 107, Block 2, Lots 95, 96A
and 96B, 282 Lake Havasu Avenue North and 1620 & 1622 Palo Verde
Boulevard South, from R-1, Single-Family Residential, to C-1, Limited
Commercial District
Senior Planner Stuart Schmeling stated there are three properties involved in this rezone request
with is located on the corner of Lake Havasu Avenue North and Palo Verde Boulevard South. He
said the three properties are zoned R-1, with the west side of Lake Havasu Avenue zoned C-1, and
the property across the street zoned multi-family. Mr. Schmeling stated the future land use maps
indicates that at some point in the future, the City anticipates the development along Lake Havasu
Avenue to become commercial, therefore the zoning request is in compliance with the General
Plan.
Mayor Nexsen asked what the current plans are for the properties, to which Mr. Schmeling stated it
is a request to rezone to C-1 which means any and all uses that are allowed in the C-1 district can
be done on the properties once they are rezoned. He added the letter of intent was received on El
Pollo Loco letterhead so staff anticipates it may be developed as such, but it may be any
commercial use that is allowed in a C-1 District.
Mayor Nexsen opened the public hearing. There being no comments, he closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Coke moved to adopt Ordinance No. 16-1140 rezoning Tract 107,
Block 2, Lots 95, 96A and 96B; 282 Lake Havasu Avenue North and 1620 & 1622
Palo Verde Boulevard South, from R-1, Single-Family Residential, to C-1, Limited
Commercial District, seconded by Councilmember Barlow, and carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 6 - Mayor Nexsen, Councilmember Barlow, Councilmember
Brister-McCoy, Councilmember Coke, Councilmember Sheehy
and Councilmember Lin
Absent: 1 - Vice Mayor Callahan
8.4 ID 16-0566 Ratify City Manager’s Execution of Amendment No. 2 to the Services
Contract for Janitorial Services for Various Facilities on a Requirements
Basis with Advance Janitorial Services, Inc.
Maintenance Services Division Manager Mark Clark stated the item before Council is a change
order to the existing janitorial services contract to include janitorial services at the Transit building.
Mayor Nexsen opened the public hearing. There being no comments, he closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Brister-McCoy moved to ratify the City Manager’s execution of
Amendment No. 2 to the Services Contract for Janitorial Services for Various
Facilities with Advance Janitorial Services, Inc., seconded by Councilmember
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Barlow, and carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Mayor Nexsen, Councilmember Barlow, Councilmember
Brister-McCoy, Councilmember Coke, Councilmember Sheehy
and Councilmember Lin
Absent: 1 - Vice Mayor Callahan
8.5 ID 16-0568 Approve Cooperative Purchase of Tires, Tubes, and Services from
Redburn Tire Co.
Mr. Clark stated that staff anticipates expenditures to exceed the $50,000 threshold for tires, and
added that this purchase is through Redburn Tire Company utilizing a State contract for
competitive pricing.
Mayor Nexsen opened the public hearing. There being no comments, he closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Sheehy moved to approve the cooperative purchase of tires, tubes,
and services from Redburn Tire Co., utilizing Arizona State Procurement Office
Contracts #ADSPO12-021289 and #ADSPO16-122307 for heavy truck, backhoe and
loader tires, not to exceed $75,000, seconded by Councilmember Coke, and carried
by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Mayor Nexsen, Councilmember Barlow, Councilmember
Brister-McCoy, Councilmember Coke, Councilmember Sheehy
and Councilmember Lin
Absent: 1 - Vice Mayor Callahan
8.6 ID 16-0569 Approve Cooperative Purchase of Auto Parts and Services from Jack’s
Auto Parts
Mr. Clark stated this request is for the purchase of small passenger and light vehicle after-market
parts and is a cooperative purchase contract with the U.S. Communities Purchasing Contract. He
said all of the prices are online to allow price comparisons amongst other organizations. Mr. Clark
stated that staff anticipates expenditures to exceed the $50,000 threshold.
Mayor Nexsen opened the public hearing. There being no comments, he closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Barlow moved to approve the cooperative purchase of auto parts
and services from Jack’s Auto Parts, utilizing U.S. Communities Contract No.
1101149 for aftermarket parts and supplies not to exceed $70,000, seconded by
Councilmember Lin, and carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Mayor Nexsen, Councilmember Barlow, Councilmember
Brister-McCoy, Councilmember Coke, Councilmember Sheehy
and Councilmember Lin
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Absent: 1 - Vice Mayor Callahan
9. CURRENT EVENTS
Councilmember Coke reported that the Partnership for Economic (PED) is excited to announce
that the Entrepreneurship Outreach Network (EON) Program is partnering with Arizona State
University (ASU) and the Chamber of Commerce. She said the continuing education program will
be starting in approximately eight weeks, April through May, and is offered at no cost.
Mayor Nexsen reported that there will be an Executive Committee meeting for the League of
Arizona Cities and Towns on Friday, February 12, 2016. He said Councilmembers will be joining
Legislators for dinner the night before the meeting to understand some of the current legislation
going through the State and to voice any concerns.
10. FUTURE MEETINGS
Tuesday, February 23, 2016 @ 6:00 p.m. – Regular Meeting
Tuesday, March 8, 2016 @ 5:00 p.m. – Work Session
Tuesday, March 8, 2016 @ 6:00 p.m. – Regular Meeting
11. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
There were no requests for future agenda items.
12. ADJOURN
Upon motion by Councilmember Barlow and seconded, the meeting adjourned at 6:25 p.m.
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a full and true copy of the Regular Meeting Minutes of the
Lake Havasu City Council held on the 9th day of February, 2016. I further certify that the meeting
was duly called and posted, and that a quorum was present.
____________________________________
Kelly Williams, City Clerk/CMC
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Agenda
Mayor Mark S. Nexsen Lake Havasu City
Vice Mayor Don Callahan Police Facility
Councilmember Dean Barlow 2360 McCulloch Blvd North
Councilmember Donna Lake Havasu City, Arizona 86403
Brister-McCoy www.lhcaz.gov
Councilmember Jeni Coke
Councilmember Michele Lin
Councilmember Cal Sheehy
City Council
Regular Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, February 9, 2016 6:00 PM
One or more councilmembers may be participating and voting via telephone remote.
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persons with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you need an accommodation
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Action as a result of public comment on an item not on the agenda will be limited to directing staff to study the
matter or rescheduling the matter to a later date.
The City Council may vote to hold an executive session for the purpose of obtaining legal advice from the City’s
attorney on any matter listed on the agenda under A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(3).
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. INVOCATION: Pastor Lan Blair, Abundant Grace Church
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. ROLL CALL
5. CALL TO THE PUBLIC
We will now have an open call to the public for citizens wishing to address the council on issues
within the jurisdiction of the city. Your comments must be limited to five (5) minutes or less. If you
wish to address an item already on tonight’s agenda, you should wait until that item is announced for a
public hearing. At the conclusion of the open call to the public, individual members of the council
may respond to criticism made by those who have addressed the council, may ask staff to review a
matter or may ask that a matter be put on a future agenda. However, members of the council cannot
discuss or take legal action on matters not already on the agenda.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
The following items will be considered as one item by the City Council and will be enacted with one
motion with no separate discussion unless a councilmember so requests, in which event the item will
be removed.
6.1 ID 16-0579 Approve the January 26, 2016, City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
6.2 ID 16-0572 Adopt Resolution No. 16-3020 Ratifying the Police Chief’s Execution of a
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Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Chandler for Police
Motorcycle Operation Training
6.3 ID 16-0584 Adopt Resolution No. 16-3022 Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement
with Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) to Continue the Operation of
the Western Regional Crime Laboratory
6.4 ID 16-0546 Adopt Resolution No. 16-3013 Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing in Lake
Havasu City
6.5 ID 16-0547 Adopt Resolution No. 16-3015 Authorizing the Adoption of Owner Occupied
Housing Rehabilitation Guidelines dated November 16, 2015, in Relation to an
Application for FY 2015 Community Development Block Grant
6.6 ID 16-0577 Recommend Approval of a Special Event Liquor License Application for the
Friends of the Fair on February 26, 2016, at 7206 Dub Campbell Parkway /
Nagel
6.7 ID 16-0582 Recommend Approval of a Special Event Liquor License Application for the
Havasu Realtors Charitable Assistance Event on February 27, 2016, at 2119
McCulloch Boulevard / Callagy
6.8 ID 16-0574 Recommend Approval of a Special Event Liquor License Application for the
Rio Colorado 99s Airport Open House on March 4 & 5, 2016, at 5600 N.
Highway 95 #1 / Duarte-Irwin
6.9 ID 16-0575 Recommend Approval of a Special Event Liquor License Application for the
Havasu Deuces, Inc. on March 5, 2016, at 1400 Smoketree Avenue N. / Raczuk
6.10 ID 16-0576 Recommend Approval of a Special Event Liquor License Application for the
K-12 Foundation of Lake Havasu Unified District #1 Fundraiser on March 5,
2016, at 2119 McCulloch Boulevard / Campbell
6.11 ID 16-0573 Recommend Approval of a Special Event Liquor License Application for the
Rio Colorado 99s Air Race on March 19, 2016, at 5600 N. Highway 95 #6 /
Duarte-Irwin
6.12 ID 16-0581 Call for Executive Session Pursuant to A.R.S. 38-431.03(A) 5:00 p.m. Tuesday,
February 23, 2016
7. CORRESPONDENCE, COMMUNICATIONS, PETITIONS,
ANNOUNCEMENTS, CITY MANAGER REPORT
7.1 ID 16-0578 Lake Havasu City Convention & Visitors Bureau Mid-Year Update
7.2 ID 16-0570 Announce Vacancies on Lake Havasu City Boards, Committees, and
Commissions
7.3 ID 16-0559 Investment Report at December 31, 2015
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7.4 ID 16-0580 City Manager’s Report
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8.1 ID 16-0555 Series #07 Liquor License, Hampton Inn, 245 London Bridge Road/Harry
8.2 ID 16-0545 Adopt Resolution No. 16-3014 Authorizing Submittal of a CDBG-SSP Grant
Application and to Implement a CDBG-SSP Project
8.3 ID 16-0565 Adopt Ordinance No. 16-1140 to Rezone Tract 107, Block 2, Lots 95, 96A and
96B, 282 Lake Havasu Avenue North and 1620 & 1622 Palo Verde Boulevard
South, from R-1, Single-Family Residential, to C-1, Limited Commercial
District
8.4 ID 16-0566 Ratify City Manager’s Execution of Amendment No. 2 to the Services Contract
for Janitorial Services for Various Facilities on a Requirements Basis with
Advance Janitorial Services, Inc.
8.5 ID 16-0568 Approve Cooperative Purchase of Tires, Tubes, and Services from Redburn Tire
Co.
8.6 ID 16-0569 Approve Cooperative Purchase of Auto Parts and Services from Jack’s Auto
Parts
9. CURRENT EVENTS
Pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.02(K), a public body shall not propose, discuss, deliberate, or take legal
action on any Current Event item
Council Committee Reports:
Airport Advisory Board - Councilmember Sheehy
League of AZ Cities and Towns Executive Committee - Mayor Nexsen
Clean Colorado River Sustainability Coalition (CCRSCo) - Mayor Nexsen
Havasu Youth Advisory Council - Councilmember Coke
Lake Havasu Area Chamber of Commerce - Councilmember Barlow
Lake Havasu Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) - Councilmember Callahan
Lake Havasu Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) -
Councilmembers Nexsen/Brister-McCoy/Callahan (Regular) / Sheehy (Alternate)
Mohave County Water Authority - Councilmember Barlow
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board - Councilmember Lin
Partnership for Economic Development (PED) - Councilmember Coke
Public Safety Personnel Retirement System – Local Fire Board - Mayor Nexsen
Public Safety Personnel Retirement System – Local Police Board - Mayor Nexsen
Uptown/Main Street Association - Councilmember Barlow
Western Arizona Council of Governments (WACOG) - Councilmember Sheehy
10. FUTURE MEETINGS
Tuesday, February 23, 2016 @ 6:00 p.m. - Regular Meeting
Tuesday, March 8, 2016 @ 5:00 p.m. - Work Session
Tuesday, March 8, 2016 @ 6:00 p.m. - Regular Meeting
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11. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
12. ADJOURN
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