City Council Meeting
Regular MeetingYuma, AZ · May 19, 2021
Agenda
City of Yuma
City Council Meeting
Agenda
Wednesday, May 19, 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 May 19, 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 May 18, 2021 are cancelled.
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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ROLL CALL
FINAL CALL
Final call for submission of Speaker Request Forms for agenda related items.
PRESENTATIONS
• Reading of Nurses Month Proclamation
• Annual Stormwater Update
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 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 2021-041 Liquor License: Cafecito
Approve a new Series #12 Restaurant Liquor License application
submitted by Ashley Morgan Simms, agent for Cafecito located at
176 S. Main Street. (LL21-04) (City Administration/City Clerk)
(Lynda L. Bushong)
Attachments: 1. RFCCA Liquor License: Cafecito
2. MAP Liquor License: Cafecito
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3. MC 2021-042 Bid Award: 1st Avenue Waterline Replacement - Court Street
to 1st Street
Authorize the City Administrator to execute a contract for
construction services for the 1st Avenue Waterline Replacement
from Court Street to 1st Street to the lowest responsive and
responsible bidder in the amount of $173,917.69 to: Gutierrez
Canales Engineering, Yuma, Arizona, (Engineering Bid
#2021-20000008) (Jeffrey Kramer/Robin R. Wilson)
Attachments: 1. RFCCA Bid Award: 1st Ave Waterline Replacement
2. SUPP DOC Bid Award: 1st Ave Waterline Replacement
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. R2021-010 Resolution Designating the Chief Fiscal Officer
Adopt a resolution designating Philip A. Rodriguez as the Chief
Fiscal Officer for the purpose of submitting the City’s Annual
Expenditure Limitation Reports (AELR) to the Auditor General for
Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 (July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021) and FY
2022 (July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022). (Finance) (Barbara
Goodrich)
Attachments: 1. RFCCA Designating the CFO
2. RES Designating the CFO
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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. O2021-008 Utility Easement: Terraces Retail, L.L.C.
Approve a public utilities easement for the Terraces commercial
property dedicated by Terraces Retail L.L.C., a subsidiary of Elliott
Homes, Inc. (Engineering) (Jeffrey Kramer)
Attachments: 1. RFCCA Utility Easement: Terraces Retail, L.L.C.
2. MAP Utility Easement: Terraces Retail, L.L.C.
3. ORD Utility Easement: Terraces Retail, L.L.C.
4. EXH. A Utility Easement: Terraces Retail, L.L.C.
2. O2021-009 Lease Renewal: Yuma Private Industry Council
Authorize the City Administrator to execute a lease agreement with
the Yuma Private Industry Council for use of the Dr. Martin Luther
King, Jr. Neighborhood Center. (Community Development /
Neighborhood Services) (Randy Crist / Rhonda Lee-James)
Attachments: 1. RFCCA MLK Center Lease
2. ORD MLK Center Lease
3. AGR MLK Center Lease
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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. O2021-010 Utility Easement: Southwest Gas Corporation
Grant a utility easement to Southwest Gas Corporation in Block 14
of Yuma Townsite (from Madison Avenue to Main Street, between
2nd Street and 3rd Street) to replace an existing undefined
easement. (Engineering) (Jeff Kramer)
Attachments: 1. RFCCA Utility Easement: Southwest Gas Corporation
2. ORD Utility Easement: Southwest Gas Corporation
3. GRANT OF EASEMENT Utility Easement: Southwest Gas Corporation
V. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. MC 2021-043 Annexation Area No. ANEX-33710-2021: Las Palmas Apartments
This is a public hearing to consider the annexation of property located
at 248 S. Avenue B. (ANEX-33710-2021) (Community
Development/Community Planning) (Randall Crist)
Attachments: 1. RFCCA PH Las Palmas Apartments ANEX-033710-2021
2. PET PH Las Palmas Apartments ANEX-033710-2021
3. RESEARCH PH Las Palmas Apartments ANEX-033710-2021
4. MAP PH Las Palmas Apartments ANEX-033710-2021
VI. BUDGET AND RELATED ITEMS
1. MC 2021-044 Public Hearing: FY 2022-FY 2026 Capital Improvement Program
Conduct a public hearing for the City of Yuma Capital Improvement
Program budget for Fiscal Years 2022 through 2026 pursuant to Yuma
City Charter, Article XIII, Section 11 (Engineering) (Jeff Kramer)
Attachments: 1. RFCCA Public Hearing: CIP FY 2022-2026
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2. Proposed Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2022
• City Administrator, Philip Rodriguez and Interim Finance Director, Barbara Goodrich will
provide a briefing of the Proposed Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2022.
FINAL CALL
Final call for submission of Speaker Request Forms for Call to the Public.
VII. APPOINTMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS AND SCHEDULING
Discussion and possible action on the following items:
1. Appointments:
CITY COUNCIL APPOINTED POSITIONS/COMMITTEES:
• Greater Yuma Port Authority
BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS:
• Planning and Zoning Commission - one appointment
• Workers Compensation Board - one reappointment
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 May 6, 2021 through May 19, 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.
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.
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VIII. 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.
IX. 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.
X. 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 sale
of real property. (A.R.S. 38-431.03 A3, A4 & A7)
B. Discussion, consultation with and/or instruction to legal counsel regarding Spectrum
Pacific West, LLC v. City of Yuma. (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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