City Council
Regular MeetingLake Havasu City, AZ · September 9, 2025
Minutes
Mayor Cal Sheehy Lake Havasu City
Vice Mayor Michele Lin Municipal Courthouse
Councilmember Nancy Council Chambers
Campbell 92 Acoma Boulevard
Councilmember Jeni Coke Lake Havasu City, Arizona
Councilmember David Diaz 86403
Councilmember Jim Dolan www.lhcaz.gov
Councilmember Cameron
Moses
City Council Regular Meeting
Minutes - Final
Tuesday, September 9, 2025 5:30 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Sheehy called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
2. INVOCATION
Father Anthony Okolo, Our Lady of the Lake Roman Catholic Church, gave the
invocation.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Ms. Janelle Huivinga from Havasu Dance Alliance for Girls led in the Pledge of
Allegiance.
4. ROLL CALL
Present: 6- Mayor Cal Sheehy, Councilmember Jeni Coke, Councilmember
Jim Dolan, Councilmember David Diaz, Councilmember
Cameron Moses and Vice Mayor Michele Lin
Absent: 1- Councilmember Nancy Campbell
5. CONSENT AGENDA
5.1 ID 25-4918 Action: Approve the August 26, 2025, City Council Regular Meeting Minutes (Kelly
Williams)
5.2 ID 25-4919 Action: Call for Executive Session Pursuant to A.R.S.§ 38-431.03(A) 4:30 p.m.,
Tuesday, September 23, 2025 (Kelly Williams)
Councilmember Coke moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented,
seconded by Councilmember Moses, and carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Mayor Sheehy, Councilmember Coke, Councilmember Dolan,
Councilmember Diaz, Councilmember Moses and Vice Mayor
Lin
Absent: 1 - Councilmember Campbell
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6. CORRESPONDENCE, COMMUNICATIONS, PETITIONS,
ANNOUNCEMENTS, CITY MANAGER REPORT
6.1 ID 25-4902 Investment Report as of June 30, 2025 (Jill Olsen)
Mayor Sheehy noted that this item was for informational purposes only.
6.2 ID 25-4920 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.
6.3 ID 25-4922 City Manager’s Report (Jess Knudson)
City Manager Jess Knudson reported on the following:
• Announced various events, accomplishments, and proclamations.
• Acknowledged the retirement of Jason Semmens (Public Works Department) with
34 years of service.
• Congratulated Councilmember Jeni Coke for being selected by the League of
Arizona Cities and Towns inaugural Arizona Civic Craft Leadership Program.
• The 2024 International Building and Fire Code Amendments are available on the
City's website for community input.
• Recognized National Parks Week and spotlighted Rotary Community Park.
• Project Updates:
o Fire Station No. 7
o Second Bridge
Mayor Sheehy presented Senator Hildy Angius, who was recently recognized and awarded
as a Legislative Champion for Cities and Towns by the League of Arizona Cities and
Towns, with a “Key to the City”.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7.1 ID 25-4921 2026 General Plan Update Progress Report (Chris Gilbert)
Planning Division Manager Chris Gilbert said this item would present a progress report on
the 2026 General Plan Update. He explained that the General Plan Update is a long-range
planning effort that will shape the City’s goals and objectives for growth and development
over the next decade and serves as a strategic guide and not a regulatory document. He
noted that the General Plan Update would not change the current Development Code or
Zoning Map and added that any future policy changes for those documents would require
a formal legislative process including public hearings.
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Mr. Gilbert reviewed the following in his presentation:
Process & Schedule:
1. Launch (Project Startup): February – April 2025
2. Discover (Data Collection): February – May 2025
3. Envision (Visioning): April – August 2025
4. Build (Plan Development): June – November 2025
5. Celebrate (Draft Presentation & Ratification Plan): November – Spring 2025-2026
Public Participating Summary:
• Over 20,000 people engaged in process to date
• 18,805 views
• 148 subscribers
Mr. Gilbert spoke on the community listening sessions and said as part of the
comprehensive data collection strategy, in-depth interviews were conducted with a range
of community stakeholders. He said these conversations were guided by a detailed set of
questions to gather various perspectives and priorities across the city.
Mr. Gilbert said the General Plan Steering Committee (GPSC) and Technical Advisory
Committee (TAC) (members listed below) play an active role in shaping the General Plan
Update. He said the GPSC members were elected from a pool of applicants representing a
wide range of backgrounds and perspectives across the city and are responsible for
providing strategic guidance throughout the process. He said the TAC is comprised of city
staff with subject-matter expertise and are responsible for reviewing all materials, data,
reports, and draft content for technical accuracy and consistency.
• General Plan Steering Committee
o Jim Aten
o James Crompton
o Steven Greeley
o Richard Hobday
o Gunner Mitchell
o Steve Palmieri
o John Parrot
o Emiliano Torres
o David Tunnell
o Lindsay Wagner
• Technical Advisory Committee
o City Attorney
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o Finance
o Fire
o Police
o Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO)
o Development Services
o Parks & Recreation
o Public Works
Mr. Gilbert highlighted their outreach efforts and questionnaires. He said the first survey
received responses from 831 individuals who shared their thoughts on various aspects of
the city’s future. Mr. Gilbert said from analyzing those responses, the following seven key
themes emerged: 1) strong design to preserve the city’s small town character, 2) affordable
housing, 3) attracting more well-paying jobs, and concern related to the city’s reliance on
tourism and service-based industries, 4) traffic congestion and mobility, expanded public
transit and improved bike infrastructure, 5) access to healthcare specialists and emergency
services, 6) recreational opportunities including sports fields, indoor facilities and youth
programs, and 7) protecting the shoreline and natural environment. Mr. Gilbert noted that
these themes are helping shape the General Plan Update and will continue to guide the
work moving forward. Mr. Gilbert said the first visioning workshop (with 63 in-person and
85 virtual attendees) was a valuable opportunity to gather input and begin shaping the
General Plan Update.
Mr. Gilbert said after review of the full range of public input and data, the following five
core aspiration statements were developed:
• Land Use & Growth – We envision a community where growth
is shaped by careful land use planning that respects the area’s natural
beauty, reinforces the unique character of neighborhoods, and supports
revitalization and smart infill – fostering a livable, well-balanced, and
community-focused future.
• Connected Community – We envision a strong, well-connected
community supported by reliable infrastructure, effective public services,
and efficient transportation systems – including a vital regional airport-
advancing safety, long-term sustainability, economic growth, and overall
quality of life.
• Prosperous Economy – We envision a strong and growing economy
that supports local business, draws a broad range of industries, and prioritized
education and workforce development – creating opportunities for residents to
find meaningful work, manage the cost of living, and build successful futures.
• Thriving Neighborhoods – We envision thriving neighborhood with a variety
of housing choices, continued investment in older area, and a strong sense of
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local identity – creating opportunities for residents to live, work, and grow in a
unique desert community.
• Healthy Environment – We will safeguard our natural surroundings through
thoughtful planning, preservation of open land and proactive risk management –
maintaining the beauty, safety, and recreational benefits of our desert and lake
landscapes for future generations.
Mr. Gilbert reviewed the next steps in the General Plan Update as follows:
• Analyze Plan Audit Results
• Complete Listening Sessions
• Draft Future Land Use Map
• General Plan Steering Committee – October 15, 2025
• Community Workshop – Mohave County Library on October 30, 2025
(In Person & Virtual)
Mr. Gilbert said upon completion and possible adoption of the General Plan Update by
City Council early next year, the General Plan Update would be placed before the voters
for ratification in November 2026.
Discussion ensued related to the committee meetings and ways the city can increase
community input and public engagement.
Mayor Sheehy opened the public hearing.
Mr. Emiliano Torres, citizen, addressed the council and said he is a member of the
General Plan Steering Committee and spoke on the need for more youth participation.
Ms. Bonny Toy, citizen, addressed the council and said she did not see anything in the
plan that addressed more handicapped accessibility. She suggested the city utilize more
social media outlets to share information on the General Plan Update.
Mr. Gilbert said the Americans with Disaibilities Act (ADA) requirements are a part of the
plan components and there would likely be goals and objectives coming out of those
components specific to handicapped access.
Mr. Don Wisdom, citizen, addressed the council and asked if the General Plan addressed
future nuclear power sources.
Mr. Gilbert said there are elements from the state-mandated requirements that would be
contained in the plan and address energy conservation. He added that those elements and
discussions would be ongoing through the development of the plan.
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There being no further comments, Mayor Sheehy closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Dolan suggested the city and consultants reach out to students at Mohave
College and the Lake Havasu High School to gather insight and input from the youth.
7.2 ID 25-4917 Discussion and Action: Ordinance No. 25-1368 Approving the Planned Development
Rezone and General Development Plan of 669 Lake Havasu Avenue N, Tract 115, Block
2, Lots 1-4, from General Commercial (C-2) District to General Commercial/Planned
Development (C-2/PD) District to Allow the Outdoor Storage Use to be Located in Front
of the Primary Structure and Allow the Outdoor Storage Area to Exceed the Area of the
Primary Structure (Trevor Kearns)
City Planner Trevor Kearns advised that the subject property measures 1.66 acres and is
currently developed with a 12,500 square foot commercial building located on the corner
of Lake Havasu Avenue North and Industrial Boulevard. He said the properties to the
north and south are zoned General Commercial (C-2) District and are currently developed
with commercial uses, and the property to the east is zoned Light Industrial (LI) District
and developed for industrial type uses. He added that the General Plan designates this
property as Commercial Mixed-Use. The applicant’s letter of intent requests to allow
outdoor storage materials to be stored in front of the primary structure and allow the
outdoor storage area to exceed the area of the primary structure. Mr. Kearns said in
addition, staff would require street frontage landscaping and storage materials to be kept at
a maximum of 6 feet tall. He said besides the requested exceptions the request complies
with the required findings of the Development Code and added that the Planning and
Zoning Commission heard this item at their August 6, 2025, meeting and recommended
approval.
Mr. Kearns reviewed the code compliance conditions as follows:
1. The development of the property shall substantially match the General
Development Plan.
2. The perimeter barrier shall be a 6-foot-tall concrete masonry unit wall.
3. Storage materials shall be stored at a maximum height of 6 feet tall.
4. Building permits and Design Review for compliance with City Codes are required
prior to development of the property.
Discussion ensued related to the materials being stored outside. Mr. Paul Lehr, architect
for the applicant, addressed the council and said the material stored would be large
industrial PVC pipe.
Mayor Sheehy opened the public hearing. There being no comments, he closed the public
hearing.
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Councilmember Diaz moved to adopt Ordinance No. 25-1368 approving the
Planned Development Rezone and General Development Plan of 669 Lake Havasu
Avenue N, Tract 115, Block 2, Lots 1-4, from General Commercial District to
General Commercial/Planned Development District to allow the outdoor storage use
to be located in front of the primary structure and allow the outdoor storage area to
exceed the area of the primary structure, seconded by Councilmember Dolan, and
carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Mayor Sheehy, Councilmember Coke, Councilmember Dolan,
Councilmember Diaz, Councilmember Moses and Vice Mayor
Lin
Absent: 1 - Councilmember Campbell
7.3 ID 25-4926 Discussion and Action: Amendment to Airport Fixed Based Operator Lease Site 6,
Consent to Assignment of Leases, and Estoppel Certificates Regarding the Transfer of
Airport Sites 3, 4 and 6 Fixed Based Operator Leases and Sublease Related to Fueling of
Sites 1 and 2 from Havasu Air Center, LLC, to Velocity Havasu Holdings, LLC (Kelly
Garry)
City Attorney Kelly Garry advised that Lake Havasu City received a request to consent to
the assignment of the Fixed Based Operator (FBO) leases for Site 3, 4, and 6 and a
Sublease related to Sites 1 and 2 for fueling activities at the Lake Havasu City Municipal
Airport from Havasu Air Center (HAC) to a new FBO, Velocity Havasu Holdings, LLC
(Velocity). She said Velocity is currently operating at three airport locations in Florida,
Michigan, and Georgia and has vast experience in managing and acquiring FBOs. Ms.
Garry stated that the Site 3 FBO lease was originally executed in 1992 and assigned to
HAC in 2025. The lease expires in September 30, 2027, and includes a restaurant,
hangars, and office space. Ms. Garry stated that the Site 4 FBO lease was originally
executed in 2008 and assigned to HAC in 2025. The lease expires in 2033 with a 10-year
extension option, and includes hangars, office space, and a pool. Ms. Garry said the Site 6
FBO lease was executed in 2006 with HAC. The lease expires in 2036 with a 10-year
extension option, and includes hangars, office space, conference rooms, maintenance
facility, and fuel services. Ms. Garry said the Sublease for the fuel island located on Sites
1 and 2 was executed in 2003 between D2 Aero, LLC, and HAC and runs with a Master
Lease for Sites 1 and 2 and expires in 2043. She added that the Sublease allows fueling
activities from the fuel tanks located on these sites. Ms. Garry said the city recently
approved amendments to the leases for Sites 3 and 4, and certain amendments to the FBO
lease for Site 6 are proposed at this time and prior to any assignment. She noted that the
amendments include provisions regarding liens and mortgages and Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) grant assurances. Ms. Garry said HAC and Velocity request the
city consent to the assignment of Sites 3, 4, and 6 and Sublease related to the fueling of
Sites 1 and 2 from HAC to Velocity. This action would allow the transfer of the FBO
leases for the sites and the Sublease related to Sites 1 and 2 from HAC to Velocity for the
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remainder of the lease terms. Ms. Garry said HAC requests the city to execute Estoppel
certificates for Sites 3, 4, and 6 and the Sublease related to the fueling for Sites 1 and 2.
The Estoppel certificates serve to confirm the accuracy of the lease terms between the
tenant and landlord for third parties such as a potential buyer or lender.
Councilmember Diaz asked if these amendments also address hot fueling, to which Ms.
Garry said none of these leases specifically address hot fueling.
Mayor Sheehy opened the public hearing. There being no comments, he closed the public
hearing.
Councilmember Dolan asked if these amendments would affect the south end
development at the Airport, to which Ms. Garry said the south end development does not
have anything to do with the proposed amendments, assignments, and consents.
Councilmember Dolan expressed concern that these amendments would change a lot of
things at the Airport.
Mr. Dante Marinelli, HAC, addressed the council and said the amendments are only for
the leases in place and are not intended to transfer any rights or options that they have on
the Request for Proposal (RFP) at this time. He added that Velocity would not be
participating in that process and added that most FBO companies are not necessarily
interested in greenfield or development operations.
Councilmember Dolan moved to approve Amendment to Airport Fixed Based
Operator Lease Site 6, Consent to Assignment of Leases, and Estoppel Certificates
Regarding the Transfer of Airport Sites 3, 4 and 6 Fixed Based Operator Leases and
Sublease related to fueling of Sites 1 and 2 from Havasu Air Center, LLC, to
Velocity Havasu Holdings, LLC, seconded by Councilmember Diaz, and carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Mayor Sheehy, Councilmember Coke, Councilmember Dolan,
Councilmember Diaz, Councilmember Moses and Vice Mayor
Lin
Absent: 1 - Councilmember Campbell
7.4 ID 25-4912 Discussion and Action: License Agreement for City Parks Wi-Fi and Infrastructure with
ALLO Arizona, LLC (Jonathan Baskette)
Chief Information Officer Jonathan Baskette advised that this item is requesting approval
of a license agreement with ALLO Arizona, LLC (ALLO), to support Wi-Fi and
infrastructure expansion to city parks. Mr. Baskette explained that under this agreement
ALLO would install their own infrastructure to enhance customer Wi-Fi but also install
City infrastructure that would be owned by the city to expand the City’s network, and
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enhance security upgrades and employee Wi-Fi in the parks. He noted that Rotary Park
would be used as the pilot park location and, if successful, would expand to the other park
locations.
Discussion ensued related to the timeline of the pilot location. Mr. Steve Goodman,
ALLO, said their projected completion date is March 2026; however, they are looking to
get started right away and believe they can complete the project within the next 90 days.
Mayor Sheehy asked if the public Wi-Fi system would be controlled by ALLO or the City,
to which Mr. Goodman responded that it would be controlled by ALLO. Mayor Sheehy
asked if the hours of Wi-Fi availability could be set to mirror the hours that the parks are
open if needed, to which Mr. Goodman said yes.
Discussion ensued related to the infrastructure costs that would be incurred by ALLO.
Mayor Sheehy opened the public hearing. There being no comments, he closed the public
hearing.
Councilmember Coke moved to approve the License Agreement with ALLO
Arizona, LLC, seconded by Councilmember Moses, and carried by the following
vote:
Aye: 6 - Mayor Sheehy, Councilmember Coke, Councilmember Dolan,
Councilmember Diaz, Councilmember Moses and Vice Mayor
Lin
Absent: 1 - Councilmember Campbell
7.5 ID 25-4923 Discussion and Action: Cooperative Purchase of One (1) 2026 Western Star 47X with
Truck Mounted Hydro-Excavator from AZ Wastewater Industries, Inc. (Bill Young)
Public Works Deputy Director Bill Young advised that this item is requesting approval of a
Cooperative Purchase Agreement and purchase of a 2026 Western Star 47X with truck
mounted hydro-excavator from AZ Wastewater Industries, Inc., in the amount of
$635,564.85, to support ongoing operations and safely excavate around existing utilities
such as gas, fiber, and electrical lines.
Mayor Sheehy opened the public hearing. There being no comments, he closed the public
hearing.
Councilmember Dolan moved to approve the cooperative purchase of one (1) 2026
Western Star 47X with truck mounted Hydro-Excavator from AZ Wastewater
Industries, Inc., in the amount of $635,564.85, seconded by Councilmember Moses,
and carried by the following vote:
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Aye: 6 - Mayor Sheehy, Councilmember Coke, Councilmember Dolan,
Councilmember Diaz, Councilmember Moses and Vice Mayor
Lin
Absent: 1 - Councilmember Campbell
7.6 ID 25-4911 Open Meeting Law Presentation (Kelly Garry)
Ms. Garry advised that at the council’s request, this item is to discuss the foundations of
what constitutes a meeting as defined by Open Meeting Law and the legal requirements
for notice, agenda, minutes, and executive sessions. Ms. Garry explained that all 50 states
have enacted some type of legislation providing the public with the right to openness of
government. She said Arizona enacted its Open Meeting Law in 1962 to maximize public
access to the governmental process. The most fundamental element of Open Meeting Law
is the definition of a meeting, which under Arizona law is defined as “the gathering in
person or through technological devices of a quorum of the members of a public body at
which they discuss, propose, or take legal action including any deliberations by a quorum
with respect to that action, includes a one-way electronic communication by one member
of a public body that is sent to a quorum of the members of a public body and that
proposes legal action, or an exchange of electronic communications among a quorum of
the members of a public body that involves a discussion, deliberation, or the taking of legal
action by the public body concerning a matter likely to come before the public body for
action”.
Ms. Garry reviewed the following related to meetings:
1. Gathering: In the eyes of the law, it does not matter what you
call the gathering (can include a meeting, special meeting, work
session, public event, private event, or retreat). It also does not
have to occur at the same time or in the same place. It is not
always easy to determine if a meeting has occurred, you must
analyze each element of the definition and apply the relevant facts.
2. Quorum: Usually, a quorum is a majority of the members of a governing
body. The City Code defines a quorum for the City Council as four members
of the Council shall constitute a quorum and be necessary for the transaction
of business.
3. Public Body: Is defined by law and includes governing bodies, boards,
commissions of political subdivisions (political subdivisions include cities
and towns) and any special, advisory or subcommittees of the governing
body, commission, or board.
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4. In Person/Electronically: To constitute a meeting, it does not have to
be in person or take place at the same time or in the same place. A meeting
can occur in many ways and by technological devices as well. One example
of a meeting by technological devices is a Zoom or Teams meeting where
some or all of the governing body members appear virtually. Other examples
include phone, email, text, and social media. In these instances, a quorum may
not be immediately achieved but rather achieved by a “serial meeting” where
words spoken, or an email, text or post is provided over time to a quorum of
the members of the governing body (this can be done knowingly or unknowingly,
this is also referenced to as circumventing the Open Meeting Law). These serial
meetings can violate the Open Meeting Law (if they meet the elements of the
definition of a meeting). Public body members have to use caution to avoid these
types of violations.
5. Action: Legal action includes all discussions, deliberations, considerations,
or consultations among a quorum of a public body regarding matters that may
foreseeably require final action or a final decision by the governing body. The
safest course of action is to assume Open Meeting Law applies whenever a
quorum discusses the business of the public body. The objective is to allow the
public to observe the discussions, deliberations, and considerations of the public
body. It cannot do so if those actions do not take place publicly.
Ms. Garry reviewed the following related to legal requirements:
1. Notice: Generally, notice must be provided at least 24 hours in advance
of a meeting (unless it falls under an exception like an emergency). The
notice must be posted and include the date, time, and place of the meeting.
The notice should contain the agenda or how the agenda may be obtained.
2. Agenda: The meeting must have an agenda that lists the specific matters
to be discussed, considered, or decided by the governing body at the meeting.
The descriptions on the agenda must provide enough information as is
reasonably necessary to inform the public of the matters to be discussed or
decided. If it is not on the agenda or related thereto, it cannot be discussed at
the meeting (The “other matters” must in some reasonable manner be “related”
to an item specifically listed on the agenda).
3. Minutes: Minutes must be taken of all public meetings. They can be written
or recorded. They must be made available to the public within the timeframes
prescribed by law. They must contain the details of the meeting such as date,
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time, place, roll call of the public body members, and general description of the
matters considered and outcomes, as well as the names of persons who make
statements or present materials.
Ms. Garry reviewed the following related to executive sessions:
1. Executive Sessions: Are an essential and necessary function. They are
defined as “a gathering of a quorum of members of a public body from which
the public is excluded for one of more of the reasons identified in law”
(Section § 38-431-03). Only individuals whose presence is reasonably
necessary in order for the public body to carry out its executive session
responsibilities may attend the executive session.
2. Key Elements of an Executive Session:
a. Not open to the public (only councilmembers and necessary
staff/advisors are permitted to attend).
b. No legal action involving a final vote or decision is taken at
an executive session.
c. Notice, agenda, and minutes – just like any other meeting,
there are notice, agenda and minute requirements.
d. Confidential – all decisions that occur in executive session are
confidential and there are penalties for violations from fines up
to removal from office.
e. Limited topics – there are nine specific instances in which the
public body may discuss matters in executive session. These are
areas that are recognized by law to be sensitive in nature. A public
body cannot meet in executive session for just any reason, it has to
fall into one of these categories: personnel matters, confidential
records, legal advice, litigation/contract negotiations, settlement
discussions, certain salary negotiations, international/interstate/tribal
negotiations, purchase/sale/lease of real property, school safety
operations/plan, and security plans/procedures/assessment/measure
systems.
Discussion ensued regarding Open Meeting Law as it pertains to social media posts and
newspaper articles.
Mayor Sheehy opened the public hearing.
Mr. Torres addressed the council and asked if a quorum of council members attending an
event constitutes a meeting and asked if a quorum is obtained when you have members
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from several public bodies in attendance.
Ms. Garry explained that to constitute a meeting it must meet all the elements under the
definition of a meeting, and the members must be taking some sort of legal action or
discussing an item that will foreseeably come before the public body. She said just the fact
that the council or public body is in the same room or event together does not necessarily
constitute a meeting. She added that a quorum of members applies to one body at a time.
Ms. Toy addressed the council and asked if the council is allowed to post or share
information on social media without violating open meeting laws. Ms. Toy also asked if
open meeting laws applies to federal offices or only local and state, and if the City
Manager is included as a member of the public body.
Mayor Sheehy said members of the public body can post on social media, however, the
burden is on them should they receive a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request. He
stated that the City Manager is not a part of the governing board. Ms. Garry said she was
not familiar with federal laws that may be related to open meetings.
There being no further comments, Mayor Sheehy closed the public hearing.
8. CALL TO THE PUBLIC
There were no requests to address the Council.
9. CURRENT EVENTS
Councilmember Moses provided an update from the Parks and Recreation Advisory
Board.
10. FUTURE MEETINGS
Tuesday, September 23, 2025 @ 5:30 p.m. – Regular Meeting
Tuesday, October 14, 2025 @ 5:30 p.m. – Regular Meeting
11. FUTURE DISCUSSION ITEMS
Mayor Sheehy announced that a 9/11 Ceremony would be held at London Bridge Beach
Park on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at 8:15 a.m.
12. ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 7:00 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 September, 2025. I further certify
that the meeting was duly called and posted, and that a quorum was present.
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Kelly Williams, City Clerk/MMC
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Agenda
Mayor Cal Sheehy Lake Havasu City
Vice Mayor Michele Lin Council Chambers
Councilmember Nancy Campbell 92 Acoma Boulevard South
Councilmember Jeni Coke Lake Havasu City, Arizona 86403
Councilmember David Diaz www.lhcaz.gov
Councilmember Jim Dolan
Councilmember Cameron Moses
City Council
Regular Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, September 9, 2025 5:30 PM
One or more councilmembers may be participating and voting via remote conferencing.
In accordance with A.R.S. § 38-431.02, the public will have physical access to the meeting place fifteen (15)
minutes prior to the start time as noticed on the meeting agenda.
Lake Havasu City endeavors to ensure the accessibility of all of its programs, facilities, and services to all persons
with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you need an accommodation for a
meeting, please contact the City Clerk at 453-4142 at least 24 hours prior to the meeting so that an
accommodation can be arranged.
Anyone wishing to address the council on an item not shown on the agenda should fill out a “Request to Speak”
form, which will be found on the desk located at the entrance to the meeting room, and hand it to the City Clerk.
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
A voluntary invocation may be offered by a private citizen to and for the benefit of the City Council. The
views or beliefs expressed by the invocation speaker have not been previously reviewed or approved, and
the City Council does not endorse the beliefs or views of the speaker. No person in attendance at this
meeting is required to participate in the invocation.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. ROLL CALL
5. 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.
5.1 ID 25-4918 Action: Approve the August 26, 2025, City Council Regular Meeting Minutes (Kelly
Williams)
5.2 ID 25-4919 Action: Call for Executive Session Pursuant to A.R.S.§ 38-431.03(A) 4:30 p.m.,
Tuesday, September 23, 2025 (Kelly Williams)
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6. CORRESPONDENCE, COMMUNICATIONS, PETITIONS,
ANNOUNCEMENTS, CITY MANAGER REPORT
6.1 ID 25-4902 Investment Report as of June 30, 2025 (Jill Olsen)
6.2 ID 25-4920 Announce Vacancies on Lake Havasu City Boards, Committees, and Commissions
(Kelly Williams)
6.3 ID 25-4922 City Manager’s Report (Jess Knudson)
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7.1 ID 25-4921 2026 General Plan Update Progress Report (Chris Gilbert)
7.2 ID 25-4917 Discussion and Action: Ordinance No. 25-1368 Approving the Planned
Development Rezone and General Development Plan of 669 Lake Havasu Avenue
N, Tract 115, Block 2, Lots 1-4, from General Commercial (C-2) District to General
Commercial/Planned Development (C-2/PD) District to Allow the Outdoor Storage
Use to be Located in Front of the Primary Structure and Allow the Outdoor Storage
Area to Exceed the Area of the Primary Structure (Trevor Kearns)
7.3 ID 25-4926 Discussion and Action: Amendment to Airport Fixed Based Operator Lease Site 6,
Consent to Assignment of Leases, and Estoppel Certificates Regarding the Transfer
of Airport Sites 3, 4 and 6 Fixed Based Operator Leases and Sublease Related to
Fueling of Sites 1 and 2 from Havasu Air Center, LLC, to Velocity Havasu Holdings,
LLC (Kelly Garry)
7.4 ID 25-4912 Discussion and Action: License Agreement for City Parks Wi-Fi and Infrastructure
with ALLO Arizona, LLC (Jonathan Baskette)
7.5 ID 25-4923 Discussion and Action: Cooperative Purchase of One (1) 2026 Western Star 47X
with Truck Mounted Hydro-Excavator from AZ Wastewater Industries, Inc. (Bill
Young)
7.6 ID 25-4911 Open Meeting Law Presentation (Kelly Garry)
8. 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 three (3) 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.
9. CURRENT EVENTS
Pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.02(K), a public body shall not propose, discuss, deliberate, or take legal action
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on any Current Event item
Council Committee Reports:
Clean Colorado River Sustainability Coalition (CCRSCo) - Mayor Sheehy
Havasu Youth Advisory Council - Vice Mayor Lin & Councilmember Coke
Lake Havasu Area Chamber of Commerce - Councilmember Campbell
Go Lake Havasu - Councilmember Diaz
Lake Havasu Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) -
Mayor Sheehy & Councilmembers Campbell/Coke/Diaz (Alternate)
Mohave County Water Authority - Mayor Sheehy
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board - Councilmember Moses
Partnership for Economic Development (PED) - Vice Mayor Lin
Public Safety Personnel Retirement System – Local Fire Board - Councilmember Coke
Public Safety Personnel Retirement System – Local Police Board - Councilmember Coke
Western Arizona Council of Governments (WACOG) - Councilmember Dolan
10. FUTURE MEETINGS
Tuesday, September 23, 2025 @ 5:30 p.m. - Regular Meeting
Tuesday, October 14, 2025 @ 5:30 p.m. - Regular Meeting
11. FUTURE DISCUSSION ITEMS
12. ADJOURN
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