City Council Meeting
Regular MeetingYuma, AZ · January 15, 2020
Agenda
City of Yuma
City Council Meeting
REVISED Agenda
Wednesday, January 15, 2020 5:30 PM Yuma City Hall Council Chambers
One City Plaza, Yuma
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Resolution R2015-047 that one or more members of the
Yuma City Council may participate in person or by telephonic, video or internet conferencing.
Voting procedures will remain as required by the Yuma City Charter and other applicable laws.
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
FINAL CALL
Final call for submission of Speaker Request Forms for agenda related items.
PRESENTATIONS
• Recognition of Years of Service and Retirement
• Performance Recognition at the Southern AZ High-Risk Deployment K9 Seminar
I. MOTION CONSENT AGENDA
All items listed on the Motion Consent Agenda will be considered and enacted with one motion.
There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Councilmember so requests. In
which event, the item will be removed from the Motion Consent Agenda and the vote or action
will be taken separately.
A. Approval of minutes of the following City Council meeting(s):
1. MC 2020-011 Regular Council Worksession Draft Minutes September 18, 2018
Attachments: 2018 09 18 RWS Minutes
2. MC 2020-012 Regular Council Meeting Draft Minutes March 6, 2019
Attachments: 2019 03 06 RCM Minutes
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3. MC 2020-013 Council Citizen's Forum Draft Minutes December 17, 2019
Attachments: 2019 12 17 CCF Minutes
B. Approval of staff recommendations:
1. MC 2015-000 Executive Sessions
Executive Sessions may be held at the next regularly scheduled
Special Worksession, Regular Worksession and City Council
Meeting for personnel, legal, litigation and real estate matters
pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.03 Section A (1), (3), (4), and (7).
(City Attorney)
2. MC 2020-001 Special Event Liquor License: Yuma Art Symposium, Inc. - Yuma
Art Symposium
Approve a Special Event Liquor License application submitted by
Pamela Tomkins on behalf of Yuma Art Symposium, Inc., for Yuma
Art Symposium. The event will take place at the Historic Gowan
Building, 370 S. Main Street, on Saturday, February 22, 2020,
from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (SP19-38) (Lynda L. Bushong) (City
Administration/City Clerk)
Attachments: 1. RFCCA Special Event Liquor License: Yuma Art Symposium, Inc.
2. MAP Special Event Liquor License: Yuma Art Symposium, Inc.
3. MC 2020-002 Special Event Liquor License: Caballeros de Yuma - Bull of the
Desert Strongman Competition
Approve a Special Event Liquor License application submitted by
Barry Olsen on behalf of the Caballeros de Yuma for the Bull of the
Desert Strongman Competition. The event will take place at
Desert Sun Stadium, 1280 W. Desert Sun Drive, on Saturday,
February 15, 2020, from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (SP20-01) (City
Administration/City Clerk) (Lynda L. Bushong)
Attachments: 1. RFCCA Special Event Liquor License: Caballeros de Yuma
2. MAP Special Event Liquor License: Caballeros de Yuma
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4. MC 2020-010 Special Event Liquor License: Immaculate Conception Church -
Valentine's Day Dinner & Dance
Approve a Special Event Liquor License application submitted by
Oscar Chavez on behalf of Immaculate Conception Church for the
Valentine's Day Dinner & Dance. The event will take place at
Immaculate Conception Church, 501 S. Avenue B, on Friday,
February 14, 2020, from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (SP19-34) (City
Administration/City Clerk) (Lynda L. Bushong)
Attachments: 1. RFCCA Special Event Liquor License: Immaculate Conception Chruch
2. MAP Special Event Liquor License: Immaculate Conception Church
5. MC 2020-016 Special Event Liquor License: Littlewood Fine Art and
Community Co-Op - Chicano Artwalk 2020
Approve a Special Event Liquor License application submitted by
Isaac Russell on behalf of Littlewood Fine Art and Community
Co-Op for Chicano Artwalk 2020. The event will take place at
Littlewood Fine Art and Community Co-Op, 176 S. Main Street, on
Saturday, January 25, 2020, from 4:00 p.m. to 11:59 p.m.
(SP20-06) (City Administration/City Clerk) (Lynda L. Bushong)
Attachments: 1. RFCCA Special Event Liquor License: Littlewood Fine Art & Community
Co-Op
2. MAP Special Event Liquor License: Littlewood Fine Art & Community Co-Op
Addition
6. MC 2020-017 Special Event Liquor License: Littlewood Fine Art and
Community Co-Op - Folk Music Festival
Approve a Special Event Liquor License application submitted by
Isaac Russell on behalf of Littlewood Fine Art and Community
Co-Op for a Folk Music Festival. The event will take place at
Littlewood Fine Art and Community Co-Op, 176 S. Main Street, on
Saturday, February 1, 2020, from 12:00 p.m. to 11:59 p.m.
(SP20-07) (City Administration/City Clerk) (Lynda L. Bushong)
Attachments: 1. RFCCA Special Event Liquor License: Littlewood Fine Art & Community
Co-Op
2. MAP Special Event Liquor License: Littlewood Fine Art & Community Co-Op
Addition
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7. MC 2020-018 Special Event Liquor License: Littlewood Fine Art and
Community Co-Op - Comedy Night
Approve a Special Event Liquor License application submitted by
Isaac Russell on behalf of Littlewood Fine Art and Community
Co-Op for Comedy Night. The event will take place at Littlewood
Fine Art and Community Co-Op, 176 S. Main Street, on Friday,
February 7, 2020, from 6:00 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. (SP20-08) (City
Administration/City Clerk) (Lynda L. Bushong)
Attachments: 1. RFCCA Special Event Liquor License: Littlewood Fine Art & Community
Co-Op
2. MAP Special Event Liquor License: Littlewood Fine Art & Community Co-Op
Addition
8. MC 2020-019 Special Event Liquor License: Littlewood Fine Art and
Community Co-Op - Yuma Love Hip Hop
Approve a Special Event Liquor License application submitted by
Isaac Russell on behalf of Littlewood Fine Art and Community
Co-Op for Yuma Love Hip Hop. The event will take place at
Littlewood Fine Art and Community Co-Op, 176 S. Main Street, on
Saturday, February 8, 2020, from 4:00 p.m. to 11:59 p.m.
(SP20-09) (City Administration/City Clerk) (Lynda L. Bushong)
Attachments: 1. RFCCA Special Event Liquor License: Littlewood Fine Art & Community
Co-Op
2. MAP Special Event Liquor License: Littlewood Fine Art & Community Co-Op
Addition
9. MC 2020-015 Temporary Extension of Premises: Fat Harvey's
Approve a Temporary Extension of Premises/Patio Permit
application submitted by Clifford Beesley, agent for Fat Harvey's
located at 303 W. 26th Street, for a Super Bowl Playoff Barbeque
on Sunday, February 2, 2020 (EP19-02)
Attachments: 1. RFCCA Temporary Extension of Premises: Fat Harvey's
2. MAP Temporary Extension of Premises: Fat Harvey's
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10. MC 2020-003 Contract Increase: Lucity, Inc.
Authorize the City Administrator to increase the contract amount by
$119,094.00 for a contract total of $329,094.00 for the Lucity
Enterprise Asset Management solution, which includes annual
maintenance, support and to purchase an additional software
module. (Information Technology - RFP #2016-20000054)
(Kathleen Fernandez/Robin R. Wilson)
Attachments: 1. RFCCA Contract Increase: Lucity, Inc.
11. MC 2020-004 Grant Award: Walmart Community Grants
Authorize the Yuma Fire Department to accept grant funding from
Walmart's Community Grants in the amount of $7,500.00 to
purchase training materials for community education of bleeding
control/traumatic injury training and fire extinguisher training.
(Fire/Community Risk Reduction) (Steve Irr)
Attachments: 1. RFCCA Grant Award: Walmart Community Grants
2. SUPP DOC Grant Award: Walmart community Grants
12. MC 2020-005 Lease Agreement: Arizona Housing Development Corporation
Authorize the City Administrator to execute a lease agreement, in
substantially similar form as attached Exhibit A, between the City
of Yuma and the Arizona Housing Development Corporation
(AHDC) for premises located at 1100 S. 13th Avenue (City
Attorney) (Richard Files)
Attachments: 1. RFCCA Lease Agreement: 1100 S. 13th Ave
2. EXH A Lease Agreement 1100 S. 13th Ave
13. MC 2020-006 Job Order Authorization: 8th Street and Castle Dome
Intersection Improvements
Authorize the City Administrator to execute a job order with SWP
Contracting & Paving, in an amount of $1,150,241.89, for capital
improvements to 8th Street and Castle Dome intersection through
the City's Job Order Contracting program. (Engineering) (Jeffrey
A. Kramer)
Attachments: 1. RFCCA Job Order Authorization: 8th St. & Pacific Ave.
2. SUPP DOC Job Order Authorization: 8th St. & Pacific Ave.
3. SUPP DOC Job Order Authorization: 8th St. & Pacific Ave.
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14. MC 2020-007 Final Plat: The Village on 19th Subdivision
Approve the final plat for The Village on 19th Subdivision. The
property is located at the southeast corner of S. 13th Avenue and
W. 19th Street, Yuma, AZ. The applicant is Dahl Robins and
Associates, on behalf of the First Church of the Nazarene of Yuma.
(SUBD-27629-2019)(Community Development/Community
Planning) (Laurie Lineberry)
Attachments: 1. RFCCA Final Plat: The Village on 19th Subdivision
2. P&Z RPT Final Plat: The Village on 19th Subdivision
15. MC 2020-008 Final Plat: Araby North Subdivision
Approve the final plat for Araby North Subdivision. The property is
located at the southeast corner of S. Araby Road and E. 32nd
Street, Yuma, AZ. The applicant is Colvin Engineering, Inc., on
behalf of Elliot Construction Inc. (SUBD-27862-2019) (Community
Development/Community Planning) (Laurie Lineberry)
Attachments: 1. RFCCA Final Plat: Araby North Subdivision
2. P&Z RPT Final Plat: Araby North Subdivision
16. MC 2020-014 Settlement of Lawsuit
Approve and ratify settlement of Yuma County Superior Court
Case No. S1400CV2019-00080. (City Attorney) (Richard Files)
Attachments: 1. RFCCA Settlement of Lawsuit: S1400CV2019-00080
II. RESOLUTION CONSENT AGENDA
All items listed on the Resolution Consent Agenda will be considered and enacted with one
motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a City Councilmember so
requests or a Speaker Request Form has been submitted. In which event, the item will be
removed from the Resolution Consent Agenda and the vote or action will be taken separately.
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1. R2020-001 Declare A Public Record: 2020 Tree & Shade Master Plan
Declare that certain document entitled 2020 Tree & Shade Master
Plan a public record and order three copies of each to remain on
file with the City Clerk.
Attachments: 1. RFCCA Declaring 2020 Tree Shade Master Plan a Public Document
2. RES Declaring 2020 Tree Shade Master Plan a Public Document
3. EXH A Declaring 2020 Tree Shade Master Plan a Public Document
III. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES CONSENT AGENDA
All items listed on the Ordinances Consent Agenda will be considered and enacted with one
motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a City Councilmember so
requests or a Speaker Request Form has been submitted. In which event, the item will be
removed from the Ordinance Consent Agenda and the vote or action will be taken separately.
There are no ordinances scheduled for adoption at this time.
IV. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES
The following ordinance(s) is presented to the City Council for introduction. No vote or action by
the City Council is necessary. However, the City Council may, at its option, vote or take action
where appropriate. Ordinances given introduction are generally presented to the City Council for
adoption at the next Regular City Council meeting.
1. O2020-001 Declare Surplus and Authorize Sale of Real Property
Authorize the sale of approximately 758 square feet of City-owned
property generally located at 1916 S. Ridgeview Drive.
(Engineering) (Jeff Kramer)
Attachments: 1. RFCCA Declare Surplus and Sale: 1916 S. Ridgeview Dr.
2. MAP Declare Surplus and Sale: 1916 S. Ridgeview Dr.
3. ORD Declare Surplus and Sale: 1916 S. Ridgeview Dr.
4. EXH A Declare Surplus and Sale: 1916 S. Ridgeview Dr.
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2. O2020-002 Rezoning of Property: Southeast Corner of Avenue 7 1/2 E and
44th Street
Rezone approximately 19.3 acres from the Agriculture (AG)
District to the Medium Density Residential (R-2) District and
Medium Density Single-Family Residential (R-2-5) District, for the
property located at the southeast corner of Avenue 7 ½ E and 44th
Street, Yuma, AZ. (ZONE-27899-2019) (Community
Development/Community Planning) (Laurie Lineberry)
Attachments: 1. RFCCA Rezoning: 7 1/2E and 44th Street
2. P&Z RPT Rezoning: 7 1/2E and 44th Street
3. ORD Rezoning: 7 1/2E and 44th Street
V. PUBLIC HEARING AND RELATED ITEMS
There are no public hearings scheduled at this time.
FINAL CALL
Final call for submission of Speaker Request Forms for Call to the Public.
VI. APPOINTMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS AND SCHEDULING
Discussion and possible action on the following items:
1. Appointments:
CITY COUNCIL APPOINTED POSITIONS/COMMITTEES:
• Deputy Mayor
• Greater Yuma Economic Development Corporation, Executive Board
• Greater Yuma Economic Development Corporation, Board of Directors
• Greater Yuma Port Authority
• Western Arizona Council of Governments, Executive Board
• Western Arizona Council of Governments, Council on Aging
• Western Arizona Council of Governments, Yuma County Advisory Board
• Yuma Metropolitan Planning Organization, Executive Board (three terms/appointments)
• Yuma Fire Public Safety Board
• Yuma Public Safety Police Board
BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS:
• Workers Compensation Trust Board - one appointment
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2. Announcements:
City Council report on meetings/events attended – City Council report on issues discussed
in meetings/events attended by a City Council representative in their official capacity as the
City’s representative during the period of December 19, 2019 through January 15, 2020.
City Council questions regarding the update must be limited solely for clarification
purposes. If further discussion is warranted, the issue will be added to a future agenda for
a detailed briefing.
City Council report of upcoming meetings.
City Council request for agenda items to be placed on future agendas.
3. Scheduling:
Motion to schedule future City Council meetings pursuant to Arizona Revised Statutes
Section 38-431.02 and the Yuma City Code, Chapter 30.
VII. SUMMARY OF CURRENT EVENTS
This is the City Administrator’s opportunity to give notice to the City Council of current events
impacting the City. Comments are intended to be informational only and no discussion,
deliberation or decision will occur on this item.
VIII. CALL TO THE PUBLIC
Members of the public may address the City Council on matters that are not listed on the City
Council agenda. The City Council cannot discuss or take legal action on any matter raised
unless it is properly noticed for discussion and legal action. At the conclusion of the Call to the
Public, individual members of the City Council may respond to criticism made by those who
have addressed the City Council, may ask staff to review a matter or may ask that a matter be
placed on a future agenda. All City Council meetings are recorded and videotaped.
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IX. EXECUTIVE SESSION
An Executive Session may be called during the public meeting for the purpose of receiving
legal advice for items on this agenda pursuant to A.R.S. Section 38-431.03 A (1, 3, 4 and/or 7)
and the following items:
A. Discussion, consultation with and/or instruction to legal counsel regarding the following
legal matters (ARS 38-431.03 A3, A4 and A7):
1. Avenue 6E Investments, et al v. City of Yuma
2. Pearce v. City of Yuma, et al
3. Angulo-Murrieta v. City of Yuma, et al
4. Preciado v. City of Yuma, et al
5. Steenhard v. City of Yuma, et al
6. City of Yuma v. Great American Insurance
7. City of Yuma v. PKC, et al
8. Boys and Girls Club and the City of Yuma v. Salvation Army
9. Beas v. Babb, et al
10. Claims and potential litigation
B. Discussion, consultation with and/or instruction to legal counsel regarding changes and
proposed changes in telecommunication and digital information laws, the legal effects of the
changes, including City of Eugene, Oregon v. FCC, et al [City of Yuma] Case No. 19-72219.
(ARS 38-431.03 A3 and A4)
ADJOURNMENT
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the
City of Yuma does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission of or access to, or treatment or
employment in, its programs, activities, or services. For information regarding rights and provisions of the ADA or
Section 504, or to request reasonable accommodations for participation in City programs, activities, or services
contact: ADA/Section 504 Coordinator, City of Yuma Human Resources Department, One City Plaza, Yuma, AZ
85364-1436; (928) 373-5125 or TTY (928) 373-5149.
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