City Council Meeting
Regular MeetingYuma, AZ · October 6, 2021
Agenda
City of Yuma
City Council Meeting
Agenda
Wednesday, October 6, 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 October 6, 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 October 5, 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 Domestic Violence Awareness 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 2021-113 Regular Council Meeting Draft Minutes August 4, 2021
Attachments: Regular Council Meeting Draft Minutes August 4, 2021
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)
C. Approval of staff recommendations:
1. MC 2021-107 Liquor License: Nice Beverages
Approve a new Series #04 Wholesaler Liquor License application
submitted by Theresa June Morse, agent for Nice Beverages
located at 4136 E. 32nd Street. (LL21-11) (City
Administration/City Clerk) (Lynda L. Bushong)
Attachments: 1. RFCCA Liquor License: Nice Beverages
2. MAP Liquor License: Nice Beverages
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2. MC 2021-108 Special Event Liquor License: Fort Yuma Rotary Club -
Penitentiary Pint Fest
Approve a Special Event Liquor License application submitted by
Kari Tatar on behalf of Fort Yuma Rotary Club for Penitentiary Pint
Fest. The event will take place at the Yuma Territorial Prison State
Historic Park, 220 Prison Hill Road, on Saturday, November 6,
2021, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (SP21-04) (City
Administration/City Clerk) (Lynda L. Bushong)
Attachments: 1. RFCCA Special Event Liquor License: Fort Yuma Rotary Club
2. MAP Special Event Liquor License: Fort Yuma Rotary Club
3. MC 2021-109 Special Event Liquor License: Children’s Museum of Yuma
County - UnWined
Approve a Special Event Liquor License application submitted by
Melissa Irr on behalf of the Children’s Museum of Yuma County for
UnWined. The event will take place at 200 S. Main Street and
outside of the building on a portion of 2nd Street on Friday,
November 5, 2021, from 6:00 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. (SP21-05) (City
Administration/City Clerk) (Lynda L. Bushong)
Attachments: 1. RFCCA Special Event Liquor License: Children's Museum of Yuma County
2. MAP Special Event Liquor License: Children's Museum of Yuma County
4. MC 2021-110 Bid Award: Arizona Avenue Paving - Palo Verde to Country
Club Drive
Authorize the City Administrator to execute a contract for
construction services for the Arizona Avenue Paving, from Palo
Verde Street to Country Club Drive, to the lowest responsive and
responsible bidder in the amount of $969,169.49 to: Gutierrez
Canales Engineering, Yuma, Arizona. (Engineering RFB-22-013)
(Henry Hash/Robin R. Wilson)
Attachments: 1 RFCCA Bid Award: Arizona Avenue Paving
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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. R2021-024 Intergovernmental Agreement: Yuma County
Authorize the City Administrator to execute an Intergovernmental
Agreement (IGA) with Yuma County for joint participation in a
pavement rehabilitation project on Avenue B between 32nd Street
and 24th Street. (Engineering) (Jay Simonton).
Attachments: 1. RFCCA Intergovernmental Agreement: Yuma County
2. RES Intergovernmental Agreement: Yuma County
3. AGMT Intergovernmental Agreement: Yuma County
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. O2021-030 Zoning Code Text Amendment: Old Town Zoning District and
Main Street Mall and Off Street Parking Maintenance District No.
1
Amend Title 15, Chapter 154, Article 16 and Article 10 relating to
parking regulations in the Main Street Mall and Off Street Parking
Maintenance District No. 1 (an Improvement District) and the
residential density limitations for the Old Town Zoning District - the
Planning and Zoning Commission recommended denial (City
Attorney/Planning & Neighborhood Svc.) (Richard Files/Alyssa
Linville)
Attachments: 1. RFCCA Zoning Code Text Amendment: Old Town District
2. P&Z REPORT Zoning Code Text Amendment: Old Town District
3. ORD Zoning Code Text Amendment: Old Town District
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2. O2021-031 Declare City Right-of-Way Surplus, Authorize Vacation of the
Surplus Right-of-Way To The Abutting Property Owner, and the
Acceptance of a Sight Triangle
Declare certain City-owned right-of-way on the south side of W. 6th
Street, east of the intersection with S. 12th Avenue, surplus for City
use and authorize vacating title to the abutting property owner
pursuant to a lot tie and the acceptance of a 31.76 square foot
sight triangle. (Planning and Neighborhood Services/
Neighborhood Services and Engineering) (Rhonda Lee-James/
Andrew McGarvie)
Attachments: 1. RFCCA Declare and Authorize Surplus: 6th Street ROW
2. SUPP DOC Declare and Authorize Surplus: 6th Street ROW
3. ORD Declare and Authorize Surplus: 6th Street ROW
4. LOT TIE MAP Declare and Authorize Surplus: 6th Street ROW
IV. PUBLIC HEARING AND RELATED ITEMS
The following public hearing may result in the adoption of Resolution R2021-025
1. R2021-025 General Plan Amendment: Perricone Heritage Properties
Approve a request to amend the City of Yuma General Plan to
change the land use designation from Medium Density Residential
to Commercial, for property located east of the northeast corner of
Araby Road and Interstate 8. The applicant is Perricone Heritage
Properties (GP-34714-2021) (Planning and Neighborhood
Services/Community Planning) (Randall Crist)
Attachments: 1. RFCCA General Plan Amendment: Perricone Heritage Properties
2. RES General Plan Amendment: Perricone Heritage Properties
3. P&Z RPT General Plan Amendment: Perricone Heritage Properties
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2. MC 2021-111 Annexation Area No. ANEX-35396-2021: Ibarra Annexation
This is a public hearing to consider the annexation of property
located at the southeast corner of 16th Street and 48th Avenue.
(ANEX-35396-2021) (Planning and Neighborhood Services)
(Randall Crist)
Attachments: 1. RFCCA PH ANEX-35396-2021: Ibarra Annexation
2. MAP PH ANEX-35396-2021: Ibarra Annexation
3. RESEARCH PH ANEX-35396-2021: Ibarra Annexation
4. PETITION PH ANEX-35396-2021: Ibarra Annexation
3. MC 2021-112 Annexation Area No. ANEX-35528-2021: Premier Storage
This is a public hearing to consider the annexation of property
located at the northwest corner of 34th Street and Avenue 4E.
(ANEX-35528-2021) (Planning and Neighborhood
Services/Community Planning) (Randall Crist)
Attachments: 1. RFCCA PH ANEX-35528-2021: Premier Storage
2. PET PH ANEX-35528-2021: Premier Storage
3. RESEARCH PH ANEX-35528-2021: Premier Storage
4. MAP PH ANEX-35528-2021: Premier Storage
FINAL CALL
Final call for submission of Speaker Request Forms for Call to the Public.
V. 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 September 16, 2021 through October 6, 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.
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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.
VI. 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.
VII. 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.
VIII. 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 a proposed
land exchange. (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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