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, April 22, 2025 5:30 PM 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Sheehy called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. 2. INVOCATION Dr. David Bybee, Christ Chapel, gave the invocation. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Students from Lake Havasu Homeschool Co-op led in the Pledge of Allegiance. 4. ROLL CALL Present: 6- Mayor Cal Sheehy, Councilmember Nancy Campbell, Councilmember Jeni Coke, Councilmember Jim Dolan, Councilmember David Diaz and Councilmember Cameron Moses Absent: 1- Vice Mayor Michele Lin *Councilmember David Diaz was present via remote conferencing. 5. CONSENT AGENDA 5.1 ID 25-4740 Action: Approve the April 8, 2025, City Council Regular Meeting Minutes (Kelly Williams) 5.2 ID 25-4738 Action: Resolution No. 25-3826 Approving an Abandonment of the Easternmost 95.5 Feet of the Existing 20-Foot-Wide Public Utility and Drainage Easement Located in the Middle of 1041 Acoma Boulevard South, Tract 2285, Block 1, Lots 1 and 2 (Chris Gilbert) 5.3 ID 25-4741 Action: Call for Executive Session Pursuant to A.R.S.§ 38-431.03(A) 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 13, 2025 (Kelly Williams) Councilmember Coke moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented, seconded by Councilmember Moses, and carried by the following vote: Lake Havasu City Page 1 Printed on 5/14/2025 City Council Minutes - Final April 22, 2025 Aye: 6 - Mayor Sheehy, Councilmember Campbell, Councilmember Coke, Councilmember Dolan, Councilmember Diaz and Councilmember Moses Absent: 1 - Vice Mayor Lin 6. CORRESPONDENCE, COMMUNICATIONS, PETITIONS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, CITY MANAGER REPORT 6.1 ID 25-4742 Announce Vacancies on Lake Havasu City Boards, Committees, and Commissions (Kelly Williams) City Clerk Kelly Williams announced the current and upcoming vacancies on various Lake Havasu City Boards, Committees, and Commissions. She noted that applications are available at City Hall and on the City’s website at www.lhcaz.gov. 6.2 ID 25-4743 City Manager’s Report (Jess Knudson) City Manager Jess Knudson reported on the following: • Announced various ceremonies, events, and proclamations. • Expressed condolences to the family and friends of former Board Member Don Bergen, and to the family and friends of Robert Zasadil with the Lake Havasu Police Department. • The Lake Havasu City Parks and Recreation Department received a generous donation from Craig Plumbing to support the City’s Learn to Swim Program, and the Lake Havasu City Police Department received a generous donation from Southern Arizona Book Heroes to support children in crisis. • The Community Aquatic Center will celebrate its 30th Anniversary with a free swim on Saturday, May 3, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. • A Lake Havasu City General Plan Questionnaire is available on the City’s website at www.lhcaz.gov and also on the City’s Facebook page. • Lake Havasu City is celebrating local parks in recognition of National Parks Week and Kids to City Parks Day by spotlighting City parks April through May 2025. 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS 7.1 ID 25-4710 Discussion and Action: Series #12 Restaurant Liquor License, El Paraiso Family Mexican Restaurant, 1530 Palo Verde Boulevard South/Jimenez (Kelly Williams) Ms. Williams advised that Maribel Cisneros Jimenez has applied for a Series #12 Restaurant Liquor License for El Paraiso Family Mexican Restaurant located at 1530 Palo Verde Boulevard South. 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 #12 liquor license. Mayor Sheehy opened the public hearing. There being no comments, he closed the public Lake Havasu City Page 2 Printed on 5/14/2025 City Council Minutes - Final April 22, 2025 hearing. Councilmember Moses moved to recommend that the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses & Control approve a Series #12 restaurant liquor license for El Paraiso Family Mexican Restaurant, 1530 Palo Verde Boulevard South, seconded by Councilmember Coke, and carried by the following vote: Aye: 6 - Mayor Sheehy, Councilmember Campbell, Councilmember Coke, Councilmember Dolan, Councilmember Diaz and Councilmember Moses Absent: 1 - Vice Mayor Lin 7.2 ID 25-4726 Discussion and Action: Engineering Professional Services Agreement for Pavement Management Plan Update with Nichols Consulting Engineers, CHTD (Bill Young) Transportation and Maintenance Superintendent Bill Young advised that this item is requesting approval of an Engineering Professional Services Agreement for a Pavement Management Plan Update with Nichols Consulting Engineers in the amount of $138,000. Mr. Young gave a presentation that outlined the Pavement Management Program and Pavement Condition Index (PCI). He explained that a Pavement Management Program is an approach used to make cost-effective decisions based on the streets the City owns/maintains, the condition of the streets, the repairs needed, and the funding needed to maintain or improve the streets. He outlined the steps of the Pavement Management Program, including: develop inventory, perform condition survey, input maintenance records, development maintenance decision tree, perform budget needs analysis, perform budget scenarios, prepare final report, and development implementation ready workplan. Mr. Young displayed a picture of the data collection vehicles and pavement LiDAR that provides a full report of the width of the street, depth of asphalt, and condition of the subbase. He added that the Pavement Management Program provides the city with a comprehensive understanding of assets, data-driven decision making, proactive maintenance planning, and resource optimization. Councilmember Campbell asked if this program would include the City alleyways, to which Mr. Young replied yes. Councilmember Campbell asked if the program would include guidance on street markings and sidewalks, to which Mr. Young said those would be done in-house. Mr. Young explained that the updated technology allows the City to evaluate the asphalt from the surface to the subgrade. He said the company would supply the vehicles and equipment and would provide the City with the data/information that would then be input into their Street Saver Program. Mayor Sheehy opened the public hearing. Mr. Artie Collins, citizen, addressed the council regarding the poor condition of the Lake Havasu City Page 3 Printed on 5/14/2025 City Council Minutes - Final April 22, 2025 pavement behind McKee’s, Desert Martini, and BJ’s. Mr. Young said the pavement in that area is scheduled to be replaced. Ms. Bonny Toy, citizen, addressed the council and asked if this program would address water runoff issues on new pavement. Mayor Sheehy explained that this program measures and monitors the current condition of pavement and subbase. Mr. Tim Murray, citizen, addressed the council and expressed his appreciation to the City Council and City for the roadwork being done. There being no further comments, Mayor Sheehy closed the public hearing. Councilmember Dolan moved to approve the Engineering Professional Services Agreement for Pavement Management Program Update with Nichols Consulting Engineers in the amount of $138,000, seconded by Councilmember Campbell, and carried by the following vote: Aye: 6 - Mayor Sheehy, Councilmember Campbell, Councilmember Coke, Councilmember Dolan, Councilmember Diaz and Councilmember Moses Absent: 1 - Vice Mayor Lin 7.3 ID 25-4746 Discussion and Action: Change Order No. 1 to Contract for the Lake Havasu Avenue & Mesquite Avenue Paving Rehabilitation Project with Pioneer Earthmovers, Inc. (Brent Cummings) Councilmember Campbell recused herself from participating and voting on this item. Capital Program Manager Jason Hart advised that this item is requesting approval of Change Order No. 1 to the contract for the Lake Havasu Avenue and Mesquite Avenue Paving Rehabilitation Project (“Project”). Mr. Hart said the Project was awarded to Pioneer Earthmovers, Inc., on December 10, 2024, and included installing 2,777 linear feet of new 6 and 8-inch water main, water services, fire lines and fire hydrants from the eastside of Riviera Boulevard to the westside of Pima Wash on Mesquite Avenue, and roto-milling and paving Mesquite Avenue from Lake Havasu Avenue to Acoma Boulevard. Mr. Hart said this change order involves roto-milling and repaving several streets in need of repair adjacent to Mesquite Avenue and recently completed core projects, including: Civic Center Lane (from Mesquite Avenue to wash), Querio Drive (from Mesquite Avenue to McCulloch Boulevard), Smoketree Boulevard (from Swanson Avenue to US 95), and Wings Loop (from Swanson Avenue to Swanson Avenue). He Lake Havasu City Page 4 Printed on 5/14/2025 City Council Minutes - Final April 22, 2025 added that a negotiated price of $820,310 was agreed upon based on existing bid items in the cost estimate. Mayor Sheehy opened the public hearing. Ms. Toy addressed the council and asked if the project included the section from McCulloch Boulevard to Wings Loop. Mr. Hart said that section is on the City’s current maintenance schedule and would be done in-house. There being no further comments, Mayor Sheehy closed the public hearing. Councilmember Coke moved to approve Change Order No. 1 to the Contract for the Lake Havasu Avenue & Mesquite Avenue Paving Rehabilitation Project with Pioneer Earthmovers, Inc., in the amount of $820,310, seconded by Councilmember Moses, and carried by the following vote: Aye: 5 - Mayor Sheehy, Councilmember Coke, Councilmember Dolan, Councilmember Diaz and Councilmember Moses Absent: 1 - Vice Mayor Lin Recused: 1 - Councilmember Campbell 7.4 ID 25-4744 Discussion and Action: License and Use Agreement for Lake Havasu City Municipal Airport Hangar 59 with Zephyr Systems, Inc. (Robert C. Kane) Airport Manager Robert Kane advised that this item is requesting approval of a License and Use Agreement for the Lake Havasu City Municipal Court Hangar 59 with Zephyr Systems, Inc. Mr. Kane explained that in September 2024, the City released a Request for Proposal (RFP) for qualified parties to develop and operate an aircraft maintenance facility as a special aviation service operator in an available City-owned hangar (Hangar 59). Three proposals were received and evaluated by a panel in accordance with the RFP requirements and criteria, which resulted in a recommendation for the selection of Zephyr Systems, Inc. Mr. Kane explained that this facility will add much needed additional maintenance capability at the Airport focused primarily on smaller piston-driven general aviation aircraft. Mayor Sheehy opened the public hearing. There being no comments, he closed the public hearing. Councilmember Dolan moved to approve the License and Use Agreement for Lake Havasu City Municipal Airport Hangar 59 with Zephyr Systems, Inc., seconded by Councilmember Campbell, and carried by the following vote: Lake Havasu City Page 5 Printed on 5/14/2025 City Council Minutes - Final April 22, 2025 Aye: 6 - Mayor Sheehy, Councilmember Campbell, Councilmember Coke, Councilmember Dolan, Councilmember Diaz and Councilmember Moses Absent: 1 - Vice Mayor Lin 8. CALL TO THE PUBLIC Mr. Emiliano Torres, citizen, addressed the council regarding the General Plan Steering Committee. He said the deadline to submit an application for consideration is Friday, April 25, 2025. Ms. Sara Akon, teacher at Ballet Havasu, addressed the council and invited the City Council and community to attend their upcoming production of “Alice’s Adventure in Wonderland” at the Lake Havasu High School Performing Arts Center on April 26 and 27, 2025. Ms. Toy addressed the council concerning the need for signage in the Bridgewater Channel regarding dogs on leashes. Mr. Nicholas Black, citizen, addressed the council regarding the future use of the Arizona State University facility. Mr. Murray addressed the council and expressed his appreciation to the City Council and staff for the completion of the Main Street Commons Project. He spoke on the City’s Vision 20/20 Plan and encouraged the City Council to revisit, reflect, and reassess the five pillars of the Vision 20/20 Plan before moving into the future. 9. CURRENT EVENTS There were no Council committee reports. 10. FUTURE MEETINGS Tuesday, May 13, 2025 @ 5:30 p.m. – Regular Meeting Thursday, May 15, 2025 @ 9:00 a.m. – Budget/CIP Work Session Tuesday, May 27, 2025 @ 5:30 p.m. – Regular Meeting 11. FUTURE DISCUSSION ITEMS There were no requests from Council for future discussion items. 12. ADJOURN The meeting was adjourned at 6:17 p.m. CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that the foregoing is a full and true copy of the Regular Meeting Minutes Lake Havasu City Page 6 Printed on 5/14/2025 City Council Minutes - Final April 22, 2025 of the Lake Havasu City Council held on the 22nd day of April, 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 7 Printed on 5/14/2025