City Council

Mayor Cal Sheehy Lake Havasu City Vice Mayor Michele Lin Council Chambers Councilmember Nancy 92 Acoma Boulevard South Campbell Lake Havasu City, Arizona Councilmember Jeni Coke 86403 Councilmember David Diaz www.lhcaz.gov Councilmember Jim Dolan Councilmember Cameron Moses City Council Regular Meeting Minutes - Final Tuesday, January 28, 2025 5:30 PM 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Sheehy called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. 2. INVOCATION Pastor Kay Zimmerman, City on a Hill International Church, gave the invocation. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Ms. Soneesh Kothagundla, American Lung Cancer Screening Initiative, led in the Pledge of Allegiance (present via remote conferencing). 4. ROLL CALL Present: 7- Mayor Cal Sheehy, Councilmember Nancy Campbell, Councilmember Jim Dolan, Councilmember David Diaz, Councilmember Cameron Moses, Councilmember Michele Lin and Vice Mayor Michele Lin Absent: 1- Councilmember Jeni Coke *Councilmember Jeni Coke joined the meeting via remote conferencing at 5:46 p.m. 5. CONSENT AGENDA 5.1 ID 25-4630 Action: Approve the January 14, 2025, City Council Regular Meeting Minutes (Kelly Williams) 5.2 ID 25-4597 Action: Resolution No. 25-3796 Ratifying the Submission of a Grant Application to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program for the Purchase of Automatic Chest Compression Devices (Chief Pilafas) 5.3 ID 25-4616 Action: Resolution No. 25-3801 Ratifying the Submission of a WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency for Fiscal Year 2024 and Fiscal Year 2025 Grant Application to the Bureau of Reclamation Water Meter Upgrade Program (Vijette Saari) Lake Havasu City Page 1 Printed on 2/14/2025 City Council Minutes - Final January 28, 2025 5.4 ID 25-4619 Action: Resolution No. 25-3802 Approving the Submission of a Grant Application to the Arizona State Parks & Trails for Grant Funding from the State Lake Improvement Fund (SLIF) for the Lake Havasu City ADA Accessibility Project (Vijette Saari) 5.5 ID 25-4624 Action: Purchase Order Change Order Ratifying Additional Funds for the Tax and Delivery of Paint Striper from Monroe Truck Equipment, Inc., dba M-B Companies (Bill Young) 5.6 ID 25-4621 Action: First Amendment to Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., for Banking Services to Extend the Agreement through December 31, 2027 (Jill Olsen) 5.7 ID 25-4634 Action: Call for Executive Session Pursuant to A.R.S.§ 38-431.03(A) 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, February 11, 2025 (Kelly Williams) Councilmember Dolan moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented, seconded by Councilmember Moses, and carried by the following vote: Aye: 6 - Mayor Sheehy, Councilmember Campbell, Councilmember Dolan, Councilmember Diaz, Councilmember Moses and Vice Mayor Lin Absent: 1 - Councilmember Coke 6. CORRESPONDENCE, COMMUNICATIONS, PETITIONS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, CITY MANAGER REPORT 6.1 ID 25-4620 American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Community Resource Report (Trinna Ware) Mayor Sheehy noted that this item is for informational purposes only. 6.2 ID 25-4633 Announce Vacancies on Lake Havasu City Boards, Committees, and Commissions (Kelly Williams) City Clerk Kelly Williams announced the current vacancies on various Lake Havasu City Boards, Committees, and Commissions. She added that applications are available at City Hall and on the City’s website at www.lhcaz.gov. 6.3 ID 25-4632 City Manager’s Report (Jess Knudson) City Manager Jess Knudson reported on the following: • Announced various ceremonies, events, and proclamations. • A Coffee with the Mayor and Two Chiefs will be held on Friday, February 7, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. at the Lake Havasu City Council Chambers. • Republic Services will be holding a Household Hazardous Waste Event on Saturday, February 1, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., at 2065 Kiowa Boulevard North (Fire Station No. 2). Lake Havasu City Page 2 Printed on 2/14/2025 City Council Minutes - Final January 28, 2025 Present: 8- Mayor Cal Sheehy, Councilmember Nancy Campbell, Councilmember Jeni Coke, Councilmember Jim Dolan, Councilmember David Diaz, Councilmember Cameron Moses, Councilmember Michele Lin and Vice Mayor Michele Lin 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS 7.1 ID 24-4582 Discussion and Action: Series #7 Beer and Wine Bar Liquor License, Ken’s Pizza ‘N Pasta, 1675 Mesquite Avenue, Ste. B/Zettel (Kelly Williams) Councilmember Jeni Coke joined the meeting via remote conferencing. Ms. Williams advised that Melissa Zettel has applied for a Series #7 Beer and Wine Bar Liquor License for Ken’s Pizza ‘N Pasta located at 1675 Mesquite Avenue, Ste. B. She said all posting requirements have been met, all fees have been paid, and no objections were received. Ms. Williams added that the location is properly zoned for a Series #7 liquor license. Mayor Sheehy opened the public hearing. There being no comments, he closed the public hearing. Councilmember Diaz moved to recommend that the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses & Control approve a Series #7 beer and wine bar liquor license for Ken’s Pizza ‘N Pasta, 1675 Mesquite Avenue, Ste. B, seconded by Councilmember Campbell, and carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Mayor Sheehy, Councilmember Campbell, Councilmember Coke, Councilmember Dolan, Councilmember Diaz, Councilmember Moses and Vice Mayor Lin 7.2 ID 25-4623 Discussion and Action: Professional Services Contract for the City’s General Plan Update with Logan-Simpson Design, Inc. (Jeff Thuneman) Development Services Director Jeff Thuneman advised that this item is requesting approval of a Professional Services Contract with Logan-Simpson Design, Inc., in the amount of $225,000, for updating Lake Havasu City’s General Plan. He said the city is mandated by Arizona State law to update its General Plan every ten years to ensure it aligns with the community’s involving needs and priorities. The General Plan serves as the critical framework for guiding future growth and development covering key areas such as land use, transportation, housing, and public services. Mr. Thuneman said the last comprehensive update to the city's General Plan was completed in 2016 and noted that over the past decade the city has experienced challenges including population growth, economic development, and community priorities. To address these changes and to provide a strategic vision for sustainable development, it is essential to undertake a thorough and collaborative update of the General Plan. He said the city issued a Request Lake Havasu City Page 3 Printed on 2/14/2025 City Council Minutes - Final January 28, 2025 for Proposals (RFP) to solicit qualified firms to assist with the General Plan update. The selection process identified Logan-Simpson Design, Inc., as the most qualified contractor to undertake this important project. Logan-Simpson Design, Inc., has demonstrated extensive experience and expertise in comprehensive planning, community engagement, and developing strategic recommendations to reflect the community’s vision and goals. The updated General Plan will be developed through a collaborative process involving community members, stakeholders, and local government agencies to ensure it reflects a shared vision for the future of Lake Havasu City. Mr. Thuneman introduced Ms. Terri Hogan, Project Manager with Logan-Simpson Design, Inc., (present via remote conferencing). Ms. Hogan outlined their experience working with rural, resort, and mountain communities as well as communities throughout Arizona. Councilmember Moses asked if Ms. Hogan could expand on the optional public engagement add-ons listed in the contract, to which Ms. Hogan said the contract includes the base-level prices but also includes a couple of add-ons as options. She said the first option is the TED-Talks or what they would call the “Lake Havasu City-Talks” and would essentially be an educational panel of experts based upon the issues within a particular community. The second option is the “Emersion Lab” which is a virtual augmented reality lab that involves the community developing a vision for certain “place types” that are projected into a virtual reality. Mr. Thuneman explained that, if approved, staff would meet with Logan-Simpson Design, Inc., who would come back to City Council for a kick-off meeting to explain the whole process and present a public outreach and presentation program related to the steering committee, website design, community engagement events and would be requesting feedback and adoption of that program from the City Council at that time. Mayor Sheehy opened the public hearing. Mr. Gregory Logan, citizen, addressed the council and asked if there was an open bid process for this contract and who selected the company, to which Mayor Sheehy said the bid went through a competitive process with a selection committee composed of the city’s planning team. There being no further comments, Mayor Sheehy closed the public hearing. Councilmember Dolan moved to award the Professional Services Contract for the City’s General Plan Update to Logan Simpson Design, Inc., in the amount of $225,000 plus applicable taxes, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract on behalf of the City, seconded by Councilmember Moses, and carried by Lake Havasu City Page 4 Printed on 2/14/2025 City Council Minutes - Final January 28, 2025 the following vote: Aye: 7 - Mayor Sheehy, Councilmember Campbell, Councilmember Coke, Councilmember Dolan, Councilmember Diaz, Councilmember Moses and Vice Mayor Lin 7.3 ID 25-4636 Discussion and Action: Resolution No. 25-3803 Prioritizing Affordable Housing within City Operations to Create Safe, Decent, and Affordable Housing Opportunities for All Community Members, and Urging the State Legislature of the State of Arizona to Address the Impacts of Short-Term Rentals on the Supply of Housing for Arizona Residents (Mayor Sheehy) Mayor Sheehy said this item is before the City Council based on a request from the City of Sedona who has asked cities and towns throughout the state, particularly the ones that have had impacts with short-term rentals over the years, if they would consider a resolution. He said included in their council packet is a resolution that he is requesting the City Council to consider and a copy of the resolution from the City of Sedona. He said the city’s resolution would recognize that housing challenges exist within the city and region and would recognize the need to make housing a League priority which the City Council has done multiple times but not in a formalized process such as a resolution. He said the resolution would also recognize that the housing challenges are exacerbated short-term rentals and request the state legislature return local controls to cities and towns to implement reasonable zoning restrictions on short-term rentals and that Lake Havasu City calls on the legislature and the Governor of the State to allow local governments to adopt reasonable regulations. Mayor Sheehy spoke on the history of short-term rentals, legislative changes, and the Governor’s recent State-of-the-State address. He said based on all the discussions regarding short-term rentals, he felt it was important that Lake Havasu City remained at the table and believes this resolution allows them to do that. Councilmember Campbell said she has been looking into this and believes what the City of Sedona is doing to get long-term rentals is complete government overreach. She said there are several bills on the table and feels that the city will always have a seat at the table. She said she does not understand this resolution or know which direction it is going and would like to see what the local legislators are doing, as she believes short term rentals are adjusting themselves and great opportunities are happening already. She said she does not find this to be an issue right now unless the City Council, staff, and the community say it is okay. Vice Mayor Lin asked if the City Council would not have a seat at the table if they chose not to adopt this resolution, to which Mayor Sheehy said it would not mean that they would not have a seat at the table; however, the city would start getting pulled away from being able to craft some of the legislation. Mayor Sheehy stated that the City of Sedona resolution is being crafted by a bipartisan coalition throughout Arizona just to have a seat Lake Havasu City Page 5 Printed on 2/14/2025 City Council Minutes - Final January 28, 2025 at the table, and understand housing is a challenge and want to continue to make it a priority. Councilmember Diaz said he did not believe short-term rentals were the cause of affordable housing and was interested in hearing from the citizens before he could support this resolution. Mayor Sheehy opened the public hearing. The following individuals spoke in opposition to the proposed resolution: • Ms. Tiffany Wilson, citizen • Mr. Martin Stansberry, citizen • Ms. Ginna Kraft, citizen • Mr. Gregory Logan, citizen • Ms. Bonny Toy, citizen • Ms. Lucille Jennings, citizen The following individuals spoke in favor of the proposed resolution: • Ms. Joan Dzuro, citizen • Mr. Charles Taylor, citizen • Mr. Sam Castarana, citizen • Mr. Patrick Willett, citizen There being no further comments, Mayor Sheehy closed the public hearing. Mayor Sheehy noted that the proposed resolution is not a binding document but a resolution that says the City Council resolves that they support these things as the Governor and legislature work through different pieces of legislation. Vice Mayor Lin suggested the City Council remove Section 2 within the proposed resolution that states “Lake Havasu City recognizes that the housing challenges are exacerbated by the proliferation of short-term rentals and requests the State Legislature return local control to cities and towns to implement reasonable zoning restrictions on STRs.” Councilmember Campbell was in favor of removing the language in the proposed resolution pertaining to affordable housing. Vice Mayor Lin suggested the City Council also remove the following two sections (Section 13 and 14) pertaining to affordable housing within the proposed resolution: “Whereas, STRs eliminate critically important housing units from the City’s available housing stock;” and “Whereas, since short-term vacation rentals are mainly located in residential areas, by renting a short-term vacation accommodation, tourists are using up Lake Havasu City Page 6 Printed on 2/14/2025 City Council Minutes - Final January 28, 2025 space that otherwise might be used for living, resulting in a decrease of long-term housing availability which contributes to increasing housing and rental prices”. Vice Mayor Lin moved to adopt Resolution No. 25-3803 prioritizing affordable housing and urging the State Legislature to address the impacts of short-term rentals with the removal of Section 2 and Sections 13 and 14, seconded by Councilmember Campbell, and carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Mayor Sheehy, Councilmember Campbell, Councilmember Coke, Councilmember Dolan, Councilmember Diaz, Councilmember Moses and Vice Mayor Lin 7.4 ID 25-4637 Discussion and Action: Ordinance No. 25-1353 Amending Lake Havasu City Code Section 2.04.280, Council Requests (Introduction) (Councilmember Diaz) Mayor Sheehy stated that this item was introduced at the January 14, 2025, meeting. He turned the item over to Councilmember Diaz who requested this as a future agenda item. Councilmember Diaz said in 2011, the City Code Section §2.04.280 read as follows: “Any member of the Council may request that an item be placed on the agenda for consideration, discussion, and/or legal action by making a request during the future agenda items during a meeting, or by submitting a written request to the City Clerk’s Office prior to the deadline for the specified agenda. All communications should be addressed to council as a whole and not to any individual member thereof...” He reviewed the changes that were made to Section §2.04.280 in March 2023. He said at a recent training he spoke with several cities and towns throughout Arizona and could only find one city (Gilbert) that does it the way that the city does, but noted that they must put the first, second, and third in writing. He said at the March 14, 2023, meeting he thought there was some misinformation given that the local cities in Mohave County also require a third. He said he spoke with the City of Bullhead and City of Kingman who stated that they do not require a third and have not for quite some time. He stated that while the City Council does not strictly use Roberts Rules Order, the City Council does use some form of it quite a bit. He said all seven candidates that ran for City Council during the last election stated that they were for going back to requiring a first and second. He said at the February 28, 2023, meeting, changes were made to Section §2.04.080 but no changes were made to Section §2.04.280; however, when the item came back to the City Council on March 14, 2023, he thought any changes to §2.04.280 would require the ordinance to come back at a future date for adoption. Mayor Sheehy briefly reviewed the process and timeline for introduction and adoption of ordinances and outlined the discussion and direction/action from the City Council at the February 28, 2023, and March 14, 2023, meetings. Lake Havasu City Page 7 Printed on 2/14/2025 City Council Minutes - Final January 28, 2025 Councilmember Diaz stated that he drafted a possible motion for the City Council’s consideration. He said Mayor Sheehy also drafted a possible motion for the City Council’s consideration. Mayor Sheehy stated that there are several ways for a councilmember to request an agenda item. He said he has never denied anyone’s ability to get anything on the agenda and noted that if he did not agree with something working through his office, he would give a pathway to getting something on the agenda so that it could always be heard. He said that is practice, and what has always occurred. He added that the current process works as a future agenda item was requested at the last meeting with a second and third received. Mayor Sheehy suggested the following additional changes (ALL CAPS) to the proposed ordinance: A. Any member of the Council may request that an item be researched further or place an item on a future agenda for consideration, discussion, or legal action by: 1. Making a motion and receiving a second no vote necessary, during the Future Discussion Items portion of the City Council meeting; or 2. Submitting a written request to the Mayor and then the Mayor will work with the Councilmember(s) and the City Manager to determine the best course of action for handling the request. 3. THE COUNCILMEMBER THAT REQUESTS AN ITEM TO BE PLACED ON A FUTURE AGENDA AND RECEIVES A SECOND WILL MAKE A PRESENTATION TO THE COUNCIL AS A WHOLE AT A FUTURE CITY COUNCIL MEETING. B. The Mayor may submit items for placement on an agenda AND THEN HE OR SHE WILL WORK WITH THE CITY MANAGER TO OBTAIN THE NECESSARY INFORMATION AND MATERIALS FOR PLACEMENT OF THE ITEM ON A FUTURE AGENDA AND PROVIDE written notice to all Councilmembers. C. All communication should be addressed to Council as a whole and not to any individual member thereof. Lake Havasu City Page 8 Printed on 2/14/2025 City Council Minutes - Final January 28, 2025 D. THE MAYOR SETS THE AGENDA AND APPROVES THE AGENDA PURSUANT TO CITY CODE § 2.04.250 (ORDER OF BUSINESS), ENSURING IT ALIGNS WITH THE CITY'S PRIORITIES AND OBJECTIVES. Mayor Sheehy said the proposed revisions are a compromise that comes from a place of good intention that meets the needs of the citizens based on the testimony the City Council received at the last meeting. Councilmember Dolan was in favor of the proposed changes. He said he hoped that the City Council continued to do their due diligence to keep city matters on City Council. Councilmember Campbell said the comment that an item has never been blocked is not true as she had an item blocked when she motioned to stop the water rate study and was not given the chance to get a second or third. She said her request at the last meeting received a second and third; however, there was no opportunity to provide clarification. She stated that she would like equal respect in the process, and thanked staff for the video that was put together pertaining to her request on the trees; however, she would like to rescind her motion to discuss trees at this time. Mayor Sheehy said in response to Councilmember Campbell’s comments, he is bound by state law and cannot allow an item that is not on the agenda to be discussed. Discussion ensued related to ways in which an item that is not within the city’s jurisdiction could come back to the council. Mayor Sheehy opened the public hearing. The following individuals spoke in favor of the proposed changes in the code section regarding council requests: • Ms. Ginna Kraft, citizen • Ms. Bonny Toy, citizen • Mr. Steve Greeley, citizen Mr. Charles Taylor, citizen, addressed the council and thanked them for the street and roadwork that was done last year as it helps the public safety vehicles and school buses. There being no further comments, Mayor Sheehy closed the public hearing. Councilmember Coke said she could support the proposed changes. She reminded the City Council to be cognizant that not all items are within the purview of the city and the City Lake Havasu City Page 9 Printed on 2/14/2025 City Council Minutes - Final January 28, 2025 Council do their due diligence before it is placed on an agenda. Councilmember Moses said he was appreciative of the compromise being made and was in support of the proposed changes. Councilmember Diaz moved to introduce Ordinance No. 25-1353 amending City Code Section 2.04.280, with the following additional changes: 3) The Councilmember that requests an item to be placed on a future agenda and receives a second will make a presentation to the Council as whole at a future City Council meeting; B) The Mayor may submit items for placement on an agenda and then he or she will work with the City Manager to obtain the necessary information and materials for place of the item on a future agenda and provide written notice to all Councilmembers; and D) The Mayor sets the agenda and approves the agenda pursuant to City Code 2.04.250 (Order of Business), ensuring it aligns with the City’s priorities and objectives, seconded by Councilmember Moses, and carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Mayor Sheehy, Councilmember Campbell, Councilmember Coke, Councilmember Dolan, Councilmember Diaz, Councilmember Moses and Vice Mayor Lin 7.5 ID 25-4629 Discussion and Action: Professional Services Agreement for the Pre-Construction Services for Construction Manager At Risk (CMAR) for the Fire Station 7 Project to Willmeng Construction, Inc. (Phil Porter) Project Manager Phil Porter advised that this item is to award a Professional Services Agreement for pre-construction services for Construction Manager At Risk (CMAR) for the Fire Station No. 7 Project to Willmeng Construction, Inc., in the amount $59,839. Mr. Porter explained that the pre-construction services include cost estimating, construction phasing plans, value engineering and constructability, sub-contractor selection, project coordination with architects and stakeholders, final Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for construction, and permitting assistance. He said three firms responded to the Request for Statement of Qualifications, and all three were interviewed, scored, and ranked by the selection committee with Willmeng Construction, Inc., being selected as the most qualified. He noted that the project schedule is anticipated to take eight months. Councilmember Moses asked for clarification regarding the project completion date, to which Mr. Porter clarified that eight months is the project schedule for the plans to be completed. Councilmember Diaz asked when Fire Station No. 7 is expected to be built, to which Mr. Porter said construction is expected to begin at the end of 2025 with an anticipated completion date by the end of 2026. Lake Havasu City Page 10 Printed on 2/14/2025 City Council Minutes - Final January 28, 2025 Councilmember Campbell asked how much was budgeted in the CIP for Fire Station No. 7, to which Mr. Porter said $6 million. Councilmember Campbell said she likes the CMAR approach when the city is in a volatile area and pricing could fluctuate very high, but, in some cases, when construction markets are consistent contractors add a lot of money to the price because they do not want to lose money. She said the process seems to be different when it is not going out to bid. She asked if the GMP goes down if the prices go down, to which Mr. Porter said the GMP can go down as it is a guaranteed maximum price and noted that part of the benefit of the GMP and working on a CMAR project is that the city does get to lock in prices where traditionally the market goes up every year. He said through the process the city is working with the actual contractor not just the architect and through value engineering they are getting real dollar value bids during the design phase. He added that through this process the city is confident that at the end of the design phase they will have a project that the city can afford to build. Councilmember Campbell expressed her concerns regarding the CMAR process and public perception. Mr. Porter added that the city is involved in the subcontractor process as well. He said they will bring forward several subcontractors for each trade and the city gets to see the numbers live and make the choice of who the city is bringing in to be working on the projects for the city. Vice Mayor Lin asked for clarification on the term CMAR, to which Mr. Porter stated it is a Construction Manager At Risk, which means at the end of this phase they will have a set of plans with a GMP and then the contractor is at risk of performing the building phase to the project costs that they have guaranteed at that price. Mayor Sheehy opened the public hearing. Ms. Toy addressed the council and asked if the new station would require additional fire engines and personnel that would add to the design costs, to which Mayor Sheehy stated that the new fire station would need to be outfitted with personnel and new equipment. He said the costs that have been discussed today are just for the capital outlay to build the station. Mr. Taylor addressed the council and said many years ago the design of the station included a room for the Police Department and asked if that was still in the plan today, to which Mr. Knudson said any needs would be addressed through collaborative team discussions. Mr. Tim Murray, citizen, addressed the council and expressed his dissatisfaction with the project timeline. He suggested the city place a sign on the property stating, “Future Home of Fire Station No. 7”. Lake Havasu City Page 11 Printed on 2/14/2025 City Council Minutes - Final January 28, 2025 Mr. Willett addressed the council and asked what the total square footage would be. He said $6 million seemed high when he just received a bid for an RV garage that was $100,000 and wondered what the cost was per square foot. Fire Chief Pilafas said the total square footage is just under 12,000. He explained that they have done extensive research, and the construction is different because it is a commercial/residential project in that the commercial aspect is the apparatus bay that needs to be built with block or concrete and withstand the longevity of 50 years. There being no further comments, Mayor Sheehy closed the public hearing. Councilmember Moses moved to award the Agreement for Professional Services for the CMAR Pre-Construction Services for Fire Station 7 to Willmeng Construction, Inc., in the amount of $59,839, seconded by Councilmember Dolan, and carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Mayor Sheehy, Councilmember Campbell, Councilmember Coke, Councilmember Dolan, Councilmember Diaz, Councilmember Moses and Vice Mayor Lin 7.6 ID 25-4618 Discussion and Action: Bid for the Aeration System Replacement at North Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant to Felix Construction Company (Thilak Fernando) Wastewater Superintendent Thilak Fernando advised that this item is to award bid for the Aeration System Replacement at North Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant to Felix Construction Company in the amount of $596,548. He explained that critical stages in wastewater treatment rely on microbial activity to degrade organic pollutants as part of the aeration process. He said the North Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant contains two aeration basins that can each treat over two million gallons of wastewater at a time; however, the current system has reached its maximum life and is in need of replacement. Vice Mayor Lin asked how long this project is anticipated to take, to which Mr. Fernando said approximately nine months. Mayor Sheehy opened the public hearing. There being no comments, he closed the public hearing. Councilmember Dolan moved to award the Aeration System Replacement Project at the North Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant to Felix Construction Company in the amount of $596,548, seconded by Councilmember Moses, and carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Mayor Sheehy, Councilmember Campbell, Councilmember Coke, Councilmember Dolan, Councilmember Diaz, Councilmember Moses and Vice Mayor Lin Lake Havasu City Page 12 Printed on 2/14/2025 City Council Minutes - Final January 28, 2025 7.7 ID 25-4617 Discussion and Action: Bid for Replacement of Monitoring Well NP-12 at the North Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant to AZCA Drilling & Pump, Inc. (Thilak Fernando) Mr. Fernando advised that this item is to award bid for the replacement of Monitoring Well NP-12 at the North Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant to AZCA Drilling & Pump, Inc., in the amount of $144,250. He explained that Monitoring Well NP-12 is one of the points of compliance for the NRWTP effluent injection area. He said the city is no longer able to collect any samplings as the inside of this well is collapsed and the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) has requested that the city drill a replacement well within 50-feet of the existing well. Councilmember Diaz asked if this item and the previous item were approved in the current budget, to which Mr. Fernando replied yes. Councilmember Moses asked where this well is located, to which Mr. Fernando said it is located near the NRWTP next to the airport. Mayor Sheehy opened the public hearing. There being no comments, he closed the public hearing. Councilmember Diaz moved to award the bid for drilling a replacement for Monitoring Well NP-12 at the North Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant to AZCA Drilling & Pump, Inc., in the amount of $144,250, seconded by Councilmember Dolan, and carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Mayor Sheehy, Councilmember Campbell, Councilmember Coke, Councilmember Dolan, Councilmember Diaz, Councilmember Moses and Vice Mayor Lin 8. CALL TO THE PUBLIC Ms. Dzuro, Vice President of the Lake Havasu Republican Women’s Club, addressed the council and shared their accomplishments and contributions in the community in 2024. Ms. Toy addressed the council and spoke regarding pedestrian safety and traffic in the downtown area. She suggested the city install lights above the crosswalks. Mr. Stansberry addressed the council and thanked them for an informative meeting. Mr. Taylor addressed the council and expressed his appreciation to the mayor regarding the city’s wells. Ms. Kraft addressed the council and said her comments earlier were not directed at whether the City Council received the information but whether the City Council was Lake Havasu City Page 13 Printed on 2/14/2025 City Council Minutes - Final January 28, 2025 aware that conversations and discussions were brewing regarding short-term rentals and affordable housing. She suggested the city have a way to search for the voting history of the city councilmembers. Mr. Willett addressed the council regarding panhandlers and asked if the city had a way to address this issue. Mr. Craig Geary, citizen, addressed the council and invited the community to a pruning seminar on Friday, January 31, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at the Aquatic Center. 9. CURRENT EVENTS Councilmember Moses provided an update from the Partnership for Economic Development. Councilmember Campbell provided an update from the Chamber of Commerce. 10. FUTURE MEETINGS Thursday, January 30, 2025 @ 8:30 p.m. – Planning Session Tuesday, February 11, 2025 @ 5:30 p.m. – Regular Meeting Tuesday, February 25, 2025 @ 5:30 p.m. – Regular Meeting 11. FUTURE DISCUSSION ITEMS There were no requests from council for future discussion items. 12. ADJOURN Upon motion by Vice Mayor Lin and seconded, the meeting adjourned at 8:22 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 28th day of January, 2025. I further certify that the meeting was duly called and posted, and that a quorum was present. ____________________________________ Kelly Williams, City Clerk/MMC Lake Havasu City Page 14 Printed on 2/14/2025