City Council Meeting
Regular MeetingYuma, AZ · February 17, 2021
Agenda
City of Yuma
City Council Meeting
REVISED Agenda
Wednesday, February 17, 2021 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.
Consistent with the March 13, 2020 Arizona Attorney General opinion relating to Arizona’s Open
Meeting Law and COVID-19, in order to protect the public and reduce the chance of COVID-19
transmission, the February 17, 2021 Regular City Council meeting will be conducted remotely
through technological means along with limited public, in-person access, consistent with social
distancing requirements.
City Council Chambers will be open with limited public access in
addition to participation through Zoom.
Those wishing to speak on any applicable agenda item or at Call to the Public and choose
to participate via Zoom, must submit an email request to publiccomment@yumaaz.gov no
later than 60 minutes prior to the start of the scheduled meeting. Further instructions will
be given at that time.
Members of the public are encouraged to view the meeting through either of the following two
venues:
1) Zoom: Residents will need to connect through the following website:
https://cityofyuma.zoom.us/. Click on "Calendar" then select the City meeting and click “Join”.
2) City of Yuma live stream: Use the Video and TV Stream quick link at www.yumaaz.gov and
search for Yuma Live Playlist 73. Watch live on TV cable channel 73.
A recording of the meeting will be available on the City’s website after the meeting.
The Worksession and Citizen's Forum previously scheduled for February 16, 2021 are
cancelled.
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
City of Yuma Page 1 Printed on 2/16/2021
City Council Meeting Agenda February 17, 2021
ROLL CALL
FINAL CALL
Final call for submission of Speaker Request Forms for agenda related items.
PRESENTATIONS
• Update on Current Colorado River Water Conditions and Transfers by Attorney, Steve
Moore
• Regional Fiber Optic Infrastructure Master Plan - Phase I Progress Report provided by
Chief Information Officer, Kathy Fernandez
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 2021-017 Special Council Meeting Draft Minutes November 10, 2020
Attachments: 2020 11 10 SCM 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)
City of Yuma Page 2 Printed on 2/16/2021
City Council Meeting Agenda February 17, 2021
2. MC 2021-012 Liquor License: 1st Street Market
Approve a new Series #10 Beer and Wine Store Liquor License
application submitted by Mohamed Abdo Hassin, agent for 1st
Street Market located at 595 W. 1st Street. (LL21-01) (City
Administration/City Clerk) (Lynda L. Bushong)
Attachments: 1. RFCCA Liquor License: 1st Street Market
2. MAP Liquor License: 1st Street Market
3. MC 2021-013 Change Order/Contract Increase: Downtown Raised Crosswalk
and Spot Drainage Improvements
Authorize a change order/contract increase to the approved
construction contract with Gutierrez Canales Engineering, PC
(GCE), in the amount not to exceed $2,926.48 for construction
services for Downtown Raised Crosswalk and Spot Drainage
Improvements. (Engineering) (Jeffrey A. Kramer)
Attachments: 1. RFCCA Change Order 2 - Downtown Change Order - Contract Downtown
Raised Crosswalk & Spot Drainage Improvements
4. MC 2021-014 Reject Proposals: Unified Communications and Contact
Center Solution
Authorize the City Administrator to reject all proposals received for
a Unified Communications and Contact Center Solution. (RFP
#2021-20000071-Information Technology) (Kathleen Fernandez)
Attachments: 1. RFCCA Rejection: Unified Communications and Contact Center Solution
5. MC 2021-015 Grant Acceptance: Drug Free Communities
Authorize the City Administrator to accept the awarded grant funds
for the work of the Yuma County Anti-Drug Coalition in
collaboration with the City of Yuma; authorize City Council to
appoint the designated roles required by the Drug-Free
Communities Grant; and, authorize the hiring of a contract
employee, utilizing grant funds, to perform the role of Outreach
Coordinator for the Drug-Free Communities grant action plan.
(Administration) (Philip Rodriguez)
Attachments: 1. RFCCA Drug Free Communities Grant
City of Yuma Page 3 Printed on 2/16/2021
City Council Meeting Agenda February 17, 2021
6. MC 2021-016 Agreement: Arizona Department of Homeland Security
Authorize the City Administrator to execute a Subrecipient
Agreement with the Arizona Department of Homeland Security for
reimbursement of funds expended for overtime, mileage, and
equipment for activities in support of Operation Stonegarden.
(Police/Patrol) (Susan Smith)
Attachments: 1. RFCCA Agreement: FFY2020 OPSG Overtime-Mileage
2. AGMT Agreement: FFY2020 OPSG Overtime-Mileage
3. AWARD LTR Agreement: FFY2020 OPSG Overtime-Mileage
4. SUPP DOC Agreement: FFY2020 OPSG Overtime-Mileage
5. SUPP DOC Agreement: FFY2020 Overtime-Mileage
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.
1. R2021-002 Resolution Opposing Senate Bill 1334 - Fireworks
City Council requested staff to bring forward a resolution opposing
state law preemption of local control of fireworks. (City
Administrator Philip Rodriguez/Fire Chief Steve Irr/Deputy City
Attorney Rodney Short)
Attachments: 1. RFCCA Opposing SB1334 - Fireworks
2. RES Opposing SB1334 - Fireworks
City of Yuma Page 4 Printed on 2/16/2021
City Council Meeting Agenda February 17, 2021
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. O2021-005 Repeal and Replace Title 21, Chapter 213, Yuma City Code
Approve an Ordinance repealing and replacing Title 21, Section
213 of the Yuma City Code with updates to regulations relating to
the use and operation of bicycles, electric bicycles, electric
scooters, electric miniature scooters, electric skateboards,
motorized play vehicles and similar devices. (Police) (Susan
Smith)
Attachments: 1. RFCCA Repeal and Replace Title 21, Chapter 213, Yuma City Code
2. ORD Repeal and Replace Title 21, Chapter 213, Yuma City Code
FINAL CALL
Final call for submission of Speaker Request Forms for Call to the Public.
IV. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND SCHEDULING
Discussion and possible action on the following items:
1. 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 4, 2021 through February 17, 2021.
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.
2. Scheduling:
Motion to schedule future City Council meetings pursuant to Arizona Revised Statutes
Section 38-431.02 and the Yuma City Code, Chapter 30.
City of Yuma Page 5 Printed on 2/16/2021
City Council Meeting Agenda February 17, 2021
V. 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.
VI. 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.
VII. 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 concerning City of
Yuma response to the release of migrants. (ARS 38-431.03 A3 & A4)
ADDITION
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.
City of Yuma Page 6 Printed on 2/16/2021
Get email alerts for Yuma
A daily email when new agendas and minutes are posted.