City Council Meeting
Regular MeetingYuma, AZ · August 18, 2021
Agenda
City of Yuma
City Council Meeting
REVISED Agenda
Wednesday, August 18, 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 August 18, 2021 Regular City Council meeting will be conducted remotely
through technological means along with public, in-person access.
City Council Chambers will be open with 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 August 17, 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
• Presentation regarding the ALEAPAZ Law Enforcement Accreditation Program
• Presentation regarding the Tree and Shade Master Plan
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 2021-098 Regular Council Meeting Draft Minutes May 19, 2021
Attachments: 2021 05 19 RCM Minutes
2. MC 2021-099 Regular Council Meeting Draft Minutes July 21, 2021
Attachments: 2021 07 21 RCM Minutes
B. 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)
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C. Approval of staff recommendations:
1. MC 2021-090 Special Event Liquor License: Caballeros de Yuma - Tacos and
Tunes
Approve a Special Event Liquor License application submitted by
Barry Olsen on behalf of Caballeros de Yuma for Tacos and Tunes.
The event will take place at Desert Sun Stadium, 1280 Desert Sun
Drive, on Friday, September 24, and Saturday, September 25,
2021, from 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. (SP21-01) (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
2. MC 2021-091 Bid Award: Reconstruction of Single-Family Home with HOME
Funds
Authorize award of bid to reconstruct a single-family home under
the Neighborhood Services Housing Rehabilitation Program to the
lowest, responsive and responsible bidder in the amount of
$112,594.40 to: D'Pair Development, LLC, Yuma, Arizona.
(Planning and Neighborhood Services/Neighborhood Services)
(Rhonda Lee-James)
Attachments: 1. RFCCA Bid Award: Reconstruction Avenue A
3. MC 2021-092 Contract Award: Architectural and Engineering Services for
East Mesa Community Park
Authorize the City Administrator to negotiate and execute a
contract for Architectural and Engineering Services for the East
Mesa Community Park project in an amount not to exceed
$189,287.14 to the following firm: J2 Engineering & Environmental
Design, LLC, Phoenix, Arizona. (Engineering - RFQ 21-179) (Jay
Simonton/Robin R. Wilson)
Attachments: 1. RFCCA Contract Award: Architectural & Engineering-East Mesa Park
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4. MC 2021-093 Ratification of Job Order: Emergency Waterline Repair
Ratify a job order issued to Yuma Valley Contractors, Inc. in an
amount not to exceed $185,000.00 for emergency repairs to a
waterline in Giss Parkway, pursuant to the City’s Utility
Infrastructure Job Order Contract. (Bid 2019-20000049/
Engineering) (Jay Simonton/Robin R. Wilson)
Attachments: 1. RFCCA Ratification: Emergency Water Line Repair
5. MC 2021-095 Agreements: Fiscal Year 2022 HOME Subrecipient Agreements
Authorize the City Administrator to execute two Home Investment
Partnerships Program (HOME) Subrecipient Agreements totaling
$466,429 in accordance with the FY 2022 Annual Action Plan.
(Planning and Neighborhood Services/Neighborhood Services)
(Rhonda Lee-James)
Attachments: 1. RFCCA HOME Agreements 2021
2. AGMT HOME Agreements 2021: HACY
3. AGMT HOME Agreements 2021: Yuma County
6. MC 2021-096 Allocation of CDBG-CV funds: Catholic Community Services
Yuma - Safe House
Authorize the allocation of CDBG-CV funds from the CARES Act
to Catholic Community Services Yuma for the Safe House to
provide shelter to victims of domestic violence in an environment
where COVID-19 safety precautions are strictly followed. (Planning
and Neighborhood Services/Neighborhood Services) (Rhonda
Lee-James)
Attachments: 1. RFCCA Allocation of CDBG-CV Funds: CCS-Safe House
2. AGMT Allocation of CDBG Subrecipient Agmt: CCS-Safe House
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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. R2021-022 Intergovernmental Agreement: Crane Elementary School
District No. 13 School Safety Program/School Resource Officer
Authorize the City Administrator to execute an agreement with
Crane Elementary School District No. 13 (District) for the Yuma
Police Department (YPD) to provide a School Resource Officer
(SRO) on school grounds in order to contribute to a safe
environment conducive to teaching and learning. (YPD/Admin)
(Susan Smith)
Attachments: 1. RFCCA IGA: Crane Elementary School District SRO
2. RES IGA: Crane Elementary School District SRO
3. AGMT IGA: Crane Elementary School District SRO
FINAL CALL
Final call for submission of Speaker Request Forms for Call to the Public.
III. APPOINTMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS AND SCHEDULING
Discussion and possible action on the following items:
1. Appointments:
• Yuma Area Benefits Consortium (YABC) Trust Board - one appointment
• Workers Compensation Trust Board - one appointment
• Hearing Officer - 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 August 5, 2021 through August 18, 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.
IV. 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.
V. 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.
VI. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
Discussion and possible action pertaining to employment of the City Administrator.
ADDITION
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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, pertaining to
employment of the City Administrator. (ARS 38-431.03 A1 and A3)
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.
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