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Regular Meeting

Yuma, AZ · December 15, 2021

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City of Yuma City Council Meeting Agenda Wednesday, December 15, 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 December 15, 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 December 14, 2021 are cancelled. CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE City of Yuma Page 1 Printed on 12/9/2021 City Council Meeting Agenda December 15, 2021 ROLL CALL FINAL CALL Final call for submission of Speaker Request Forms for agenda related items. 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 2021-145 Regular Council Meeting Draft Minutes December 1, 2021 Attachments: 2021 12 01 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) C. Approval of staff recommendations: 1. MC 2021-141 Special Event Liquor License: Downtown Yuma Merchants Association - Yuma Medjool Date Festival Approve a Special Event Liquor License application submitted by Chris Wheeler on behalf of the Downtown Yuma Merchants Association for the Yuma Medjool Date Festival. The event will take place in the 200-300 blocks of S. Main Street on Saturday, January 8, 2022, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. (SP22-02) (City Administration/City Clerk) (Lynda L. Bushong) Attachments: 1. MAP Spc Event LL: Medjool Date Festival City of Yuma Page 2 Printed on 12/9/2021 City Council Meeting Agenda December 15, 2021 2. MC 2021-144 Consent to Transfer, Assignment, and Assumption of Land and Improvements Lease Approve the Assignment and Assumption of Land and Improvements Lease (Parcel A2) from Sixteen & Four, LLC to Hardknocks Limited Partnership (City Attorney) (Richard Files) Attachments: 1. LEASE Consent to Transfer 2. MAP Consent to Transfer 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. R2021-028 Municipal Improvement District No. 119: Desert Sands Subdivision Unit 3 - Intent to Create Approve the creation of Municipal Improvement District No. 119 to serve Desert Sands Unit No. 3 (Planning and Neighborhood Services/Community Planning) (Tim Bourcier) Attachments: 1. RES MID #119: Intent to Create 2. PETITION MID #119: Intent to Create 2. R2021-029 Intergovernmental Agreement: Department of Public Safety Recommend approval of the Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) regarding the Arizona Vehicle Theft Task Force, which allows for the Yuma Police Department to join the Department of Public Safety task force and sets forth obligations of both parties. (PD/Investigations) (Susan Smith) Attachments: 1. LTR IGA: Department of Public Safety 2. AGR IGA: Department of Public Safety 3. RES IGA: Department of Public Safety City of Yuma Page 3 Printed on 12/9/2021 City Council Meeting Agenda December 15, 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. O2021-038 Rezoning of Property: Located at 1421 S. Avenue B Rezone approximately 5.8 acres from the Medium Density Residential/Planned Unit Development (R-2/PUD) to the Medium Density Residential (R-2) District and the High Density Residential (R-3) District, for the property located at 1421 S. Avenue B. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended denial of the rezone. (Planning and Neighborhood Services/Community Planning) (Tim Bourcier) Attachments: 1. P&Z RPT Rezoning: 1421 S. Avenue B 2. ORD Rezoning: 1421 S. Avenue B 2. O2021-040 Issuance of Utility System Revenue Obligations Series 2021 Adopt an ordinance approving the sale, execution and delivery of utility system revenue obligations; approve the form and authorize the execution and delivery of necessary agreements, instruments and documents; and delegate authority to the City Administrator and Director of Finance to determine certain matters with respect to the foregoing and declaring an emergency. (City Administration/ Finance) (Jay Simonton/Doug Allen) Attachments: 1. ORD Issuance of Utility System Revenue Bonds 2. Preliminary Official Statement: Issuance of Utility System Revenue Bonds 3. Obligation Indenture: Issuance of Utility System Revenue Bonds 4. Obligation Purchase Contract: Issuance of Utility System Revenue Bonds 5. Purchase Agreement: Issuance of Utility System Revenue Bonds 3. O2021-041 Code Text Amendment: Chapter 137 Trees Amend Title 13, Chapter 137 of the Yuma City Code to update provisions related to the care and maintenance of municipal trees. (Parks & Recreation/Administration) (Jason Nau) Attachments: 1. ORD Code Text Amendment: Chapter 137 Trees City of Yuma Page 4 Printed on 12/9/2021 City Council Meeting Agenda December 15, 2021 4. O2021-043 Form Lease Agreement: Main Street Mall Maintenance District Extension of Premises Approve a customizable Form Lease Agreement for the Extension of Premises in the Main Street Mall Maintenance and Parking District. (Administration) (Jay Simonton/ Rodney Short) Attachments: 1. ORD Lease Agreement: Main Street Mall Extension of Premises 2. EXH A Lease Agreement: Main Street Mall Extension of Premises 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. O2021-044 Rezoning of Property: Northeast Corner of S. Avenue 7E and E. 40th Street Rezoning of approximately 29.96 acres from the Agriculture (AG) District to the Medium Density Residential/Planned Unit Development (R-2/PUD) District for the property located at the northeast corner of Avenue 7E and 40th Street. (Planning and Neighborhood Services/Community Planning) (Tim Bourcier) Attachments: 1. P&Z RPT Rezoning: Northeast corner of Ave 7E and 40th Street 2. COMMENTS Rezoning: Northeast corner of Ave 7E and 40th Street 3. ORD Rezoning: Northeast corner of Ave 7E and 40th Street V. PUBLIC HEARING AND RELATED ITEMS The following public hearing may result in the adoption of Resolution R2021-027 1. R2021-027 Major General Plan Amendment: City of Yuma 2022 General Plan Following a public hearing, approve a resolution adopting the City of Yuma 2022 General Plan. (GP-35235-2021) (Planning and Neighborhood Services/Community Planning) (Tim Bourcier) Attachments: 1. P&Z RPT GP Amendment: City of Yuma 2022 General Plan 2. RES GP Amendment: City of Yuma 2022 General Plan FINAL CALL Final call for submission of Speaker Request Forms for Call to the Public. City of Yuma Page 5 Printed on 12/9/2021 City Council Meeting Agenda December 15, 2021 VI. 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 December 2, 2021 through December 15, 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. 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. City of Yuma Page 6 Printed on 12/9/2021 City Council Meeting Agenda December 15, 2021 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: There are no executive session items scheduled at this time. 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 7 Printed on 12/9/2021

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