City Council Meeting
Regular MeetingYuma, AZ · March 4, 2020
Agenda
City of Yuma
City Council Meeting
Agenda
Wednesday, March 4, 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
• Reading of Purchasing Month Proclamation
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 2020-063 Council Citizen's Forum Draft Minutes February 18, 2020
Attachments: 2020 02 18 CCF Minutes
2. MC 2020-064 Regular Council Meeting Draft Minutes February 5, 2020
Attachments: 2020 02 05 RCM Minutes
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3. MC 2020-065 Regular Council Worksession Draft Minutes June 18, 2019
Attachments: 2019 06 18 RWS Minutes
4. MC 2020-066 Regular Council Meeting Draft Minutes September 4, 2019
Attachments: 2019 09 04 RCM 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 2020-053 Special Event Liquor License: City of Yuma Parks and
Recreation Department - ARTbeat 13
Approve a Special Event Liquor License application submitted by
Lindsay Benacka on behalf of the City of Yuma Parks and
Recreation Department for ARTbeat 13. The event will take place
on the 100-300 blocks of Main Street on Saturday, April 18, 2020,
from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. (SP20-11) (City Administration/City
Clerk) (Lynda L. Bushong)
Attachments: 1. RFCCA Special Event Liquor License: City of Yuma Parks and Recreation
Department
2. MAP Special Event Liquor License: City of Yuma Parks and Recreation
Department
3. MC 2020-054 Special Event Liquor License: Littlewood Fine Art & Community
Co-Op - Project Nunway
Approve a Special Event Liquor License application submitted by
Isaac Russell on behalf of Littlewood Fine Art & Community Co-Op
for Project Nunway. The event will take place at Littlewood Fine Art
& Community Co-Op, 176 S. Main Street, on Saturday, March 7,
2020, from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. (SP20-13) (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
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4. MC 2020-055 Special Event Liquor License: Yuma County Democratic Party -
Spring Fling
Approve a Special Event Liquor License application submitted by
Mary Barkley on behalf of the Yuma County Democratic Party for
Spring Fling. The event will take place at the Historic Gowan
Building, 370 S. Main Street, on Saturday, May 2, 2020, from 5:00
p.m. to 11:00 p.m. (SP20-12) (City Administration/City Clerk)
(Lynda L. Bushong)
Attachments: 1. RFCCA Special Event Liquor License: Yuma County Democratic Party
2. MAP Special Event Liquor License: Yuma County Democratic Party
5. MC 2020-056 Special Event Liquor License: Littlewood Fine Art & Community
Co-Op - Yuma Area Art Educators Association Annual Auction
Approve a Special Event Liquor License application submitted by
Isaac Russell on behalf of Littlewood Fine Art & Community Co-Op
for the Yuma Area Art Educators Association Annual Auction. The
event will take place at Littlewood Fine Art & Community Co-Op,
176 S. Main Street, on Saturday, March 14, 2020, from 3:00 p.m.
to 11:00 p.m. (SP20-14) (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
6. MC 2020-057 Special Event Liquor License: Humane Society of Yuma - Come
Wine With Us
Approve a Special Event Liquor License application submitted by
Kari Tatar on behalf of the Humane Society of Yuma for Come
Wine With Us. The event will take place in the City Hall Atrium, One
City Plaza, on Thursday, April 16, 2020, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30
p.m. (SP20-15) (City Administration/City Clerk) (Lynda L.
Bushong)
Attachments: 1. RFCCA Special Event Liquor License: Humane Society of Yuma
2. MAP Special Event Liquor License: Humane Society of Yuma
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7. MC 2020-058 Special Event Liquor License: Yuma Visitors Bureau - Rio de
Cerveza Brew Fest
Approve a Special Event Liquor License application submitted by
Linda Morgan on behalf of the Yuma Visitors Bureau for Rio de
Cerveza Brew Fest. The event will take place at the Colorado
River State Historic Park, 201 N. 4th Avenue, on Saturday, March
28, 2020, from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. (SP20-16) (City
Administration/City Clerk) (Lynda L. Bushong)
Attachments: 1. RFCCA Special Event Liquor License: Yuma Visitors Bureau
2. MAP Special Event Liquor License: Yuma Visitors Bureau
8. MC 2020-059 Special Event Liquor License: City of Yuma - Music on Main
Approve a Special Event Liquor License application submitted by
Carrie Ring on behalf of the City of Yuma for Music on Main. The
event will take place on the 100-200 blocks of Main Street on
Saturday, March 14, 2020, from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. (SP20-20)
(City Administration/City Clerk) (Lynda L. Bushong)
Attachments: 1. RFCCA Special Event Liquor License: City of Yuma
2. MAP Special Event Liquor License: City of Yuma
9. MC 2020-060 Cooperative Purchase Agreement: Commercial Floor Coverings
Authorize the use of a cooperative purchase agreement initiated
by the Cooperative Purchasing Network, for the purchase, delivery
and installation of commercial floor coverings, a one-year contract
with the option to renew for four additional one-year periods,
depending on the appropriation of funds and satisfactory
performance, for an annual expenditure of $100,000 as needed to
the following: Continental Flooring Company Scottsdale, Arizona
(Facilities Maintenance - Bid #2020-20000105) (Justin Lewis /
Robin R. Wilson)
Attachments: RFCCA Cooperative Purchase Agreement: Commercial Floor Coverings
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10. MC 2020-045 Agreement: Arizona Department of Homeland Security Grant
Authorize the City Administrator to execute an agreement with the
Arizona Department of Homeland Security for reimbursement of
funds expended for equipment in support of the State Homeland
Security Grant Program (SHSGP). (Police/Patrol) (Susan Smith)
Attachments: 1. RFCCA Grant Agreement: ADHS
2. LTR Grant Agreement: ADHS
3. AGMT Grant Agreement: ADHS
4. SUPP DOC Grant Agreement: ADHS
5. SUPP DOC Grant Agreement: ADHS
11. MC 2020-062 Infrastructure & Services Report: ANEX-23670-2018 Trail Estates
1, 2 and 3
Approve an Infrastructure and Services Report for Annexation Area
No. ANEX-23670-2018, identified as the Trail Estates 1, 2 and 3
Annexation, located at the northwest corner of Avenue 9E and 40th
Street. (Community Development/Community Planning) (Jay
Simonton)
Attachments: 1. RFCCA IIP ANEX-23670-2018: Trail Estates 1, 2 and 3
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. R2020-005 Intent to Create Municipal Improvement District No. 112: Araby
North Subdivision
Approve the creation of Municipal Improvement District No. 112 to
serve Araby North Subdivision. (Community Development/
Community Planning) (Jay Simonton)
Attachments: 1. RFCCA MID No. 112: Araby North Subdivision
2. RES MID No. 112: Araby North Subdivision
3. EXH A MID No. 112: Araby North Subdivision
4. SUPP DOC MID No. 112: Araby North Subdivision
2. R2020-006 Preannexation Development Agreement: Reyes
Authorize a Preannexation Development Agreement with Martin
Reyes for property located at 961 S. Avenue C. (Community
Development/Community Planning) (Jay Simonton)
Attachments: 1. RFCCA PDA: 961 S. Avenue C
2. RES PDA: 961 S. Avenue C
3. AGMT PDA: 961 S Avenue C
3. R2020-007 Lease: Daily Farms, Inc.
Authorize the City Administrator to approve a two-year lease with
Daily Farms, Inc., for 102 acres of vacant land located east of
Avenue 6E and north of 40th Street. (City Attorney) (Richard Files)
Attachments: 1. RFCCA Lease: Daily Farms, Inc.
2. RES Lease: Daily Farms, Inc.
3. AGMT Lease: Daily Farms, Inc.
4. R2020-008 Grant Application: 2021 Arizona State Parks Recreational Trails
Program
Authorize the City Administrator to approve the submission of a
grant application for the 2021 Arizona State Parks Recreational
Trails Program (Non-motorized) in an amount up to $150,000
(Parks and Recreation) (Debbie Wendt)
Attachments: 1. RFCCA Grant: AZ State Parks Recreational Trails Program
2. RES Grant: AZ State Parks Recreational Trails Program
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5. R2020-009 Grant Application: 2020 Arizona Land and Water Conservation
Fund Grant Program
Authorize the City Administrator to approve the submission of a
grant application for the 2020 Arizona State Land and Water
Conservation Fund in the amount of $500,000 (Parks and
Recreation) (Debbie Wendt)
Attachments: 1. RFCCA Grant: 2020 AZ Land and Water Conservation Fund
2. RES Grant: 2020 AZ Land and Water Conservation Fund
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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.
1. O2020-004 Utility Easement: Arizona Public Service
Authorize the granting of a utility easement to Arizona Public
Service on City-owned property located in the vicinity of 26th
Street and 31st Avenue, as depicted in the attached location map.
(Engineering) (Jeffrey A. Kramer)
Attachments: 1. RFCCA Utility Easement: AP
2. MAP Utility Easement: APS
3. ORD Utility Easement: APS
4. EXH A Utility Easement: APS
2. O2020-005 Rezoning of Property: East of the Southeast Corner of S.
Avenue 8-1/2 E and E. 40th Street
Rezone a 19.3 acre parcel from the Agriculture (AG) District to the
Low Density Residential (R-1-6) District, for the property located
east of the southeast corner of S. Avenue 8-1/2 E and E. 40th
Street, Yuma, AZ. (ZONE-28098-2019) (Community
Development/Community Planning) (Jay Simonton)
Attachments: 1. RFCCA Rezoning of Property: Ave 8 1/2 E and 40th St.
2. P&Z RPT Rezoning of Property: Ave 8 1/2 E and E. 40th St.
3. ORD Rezoning of Property: Ave 8 1/2 E and 40th St.
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3. O2020-006 Rezoning of Property: North of the Intersection of E. 8th Street
and S. Castle Dome Avenue
Rezone approximately 14.9 acres from the General Commercial
(B-2) District to the High Density Residential (R-3) District, while
maintaining the existing Aesthetic Overlay (AO) District, for the
properties located north of the intersection of E. 8th Street and S.
Castle Dome Avenue, Yuma, AZ. (Community
Development/Community Planning) (Jay Simonton)
Attachments: 1. RFCCA Rezoning of Property: E. 8th St. and S. Castle Dome Ave
2. P&Z RPT Rezoning of Property: E. 8th St. and S. Castle Dome Ave
3. ORD Rezoning of Property: E. 8th St. and S. Castle Dome Ave.
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. O2020-007 Annexation Area No. ANEX-23670-2018: Trail Estates 1, 2 and 3
Authorize annexation of properties generally located at the
northwest corner of Avenue 9E and 40th Street.
(ANEX-23670-2018). (Community Development/Community
Planning) (Jay Simonton)
Attachments: 1. RFCCA ANEX-23670-2018: Trail Estates 1, 2 and 3
2. PET ANEX-23670-2018: Trail Estates 1, 2 and 3
3. ORD ANEX-23670-2018: Trail Estates 1, 2 and 3
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.
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VI. APPOINTMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS AND SCHEDULING
Discussion and possible action on the following items:
1. Appointments:
There are no appointments scheduled at this time.
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 February 20, 2020 through March 4, 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 potential
acquisition of Far West Water. (A.R.S. 38-431.03 A3, A4 & A7)
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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