City Council Meeting
Regular MeetingYuma, AZ · May 4, 2022
Agenda
City of Yuma
City Council Meeting
Agenda
Wednesday, May 4, 2022 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 4, 2022, 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
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CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
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FINAL CALL
Final call for submission of Speaker Request Forms for agenda related items.
PRESENTATIONS
• Reading of Proclamation Relating to Nurses Month
• Presentation of the HOME-ARP Allocation 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 2022-089 Regular Council Meeting Draft Minutes April 20, 2022
Attachments: 2022 04 20 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 2022-081 Liquor License: Yuma Liquor
Approve a Series #09 Liquor Store Liquor License
Location/Owner Transfer application submitted by Delon Sabah
Ablahad, agent for Yuma Liquor located at 2395 S. 4th Avenue,
Suite 84. (LL22-06) (City Administration/City Clerk) (Lynda L.
Bushong)
Attachments: 1. MAP Liquor License: Yuma Liquor
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2. MC 2022-082 Bid Award: Pavement Replacement - Country Club Estates &
Country Club Manor Subdivisions
Authorize the City Administrator to execute a contract for
construction services for Pavement Replacement - Country Club
Estates & Country Club Manor Subdivisions, to the lowest
responsive and responsible bidder in the amount of $879,000 to:
DPE Construction, Inc. Yuma, AZ (Engineering RFB-22-120)
(Chris Young/Robin R. Wilson)
3. MC 2022-083 Contract Award: Integrated Water Resources Master Plan
Authorize the City Administrator to execute a contract for an
Integrated Water Resources Master Plan to Carollo Engineers Inc.,
Phoenix, AZ for $499,278.00. (Engineering-RFQ-21-095) (Chris
Young/ Jeremy McCall/Robin R. Wilson)
4. MC 2022-084 Cooperative Purchase Agreement: Audio Visual Upgrade
Authorize the purchase of Audio Visual Equipment from Bluum
USA, Inc., Phoenix, AZ, utilizing a Mohave cooperative purchase
agreement for a total expenditure of approximately $113,538.48.
(Administration-GNT-22-160) (Jennifer Reichelt/Robin R. Wilson)
5. MC 2022-085 Ratification: Main Street Water Treatment Plant Filters 5-8
Rehabilitation/Upgrade Phase 2
Ratify the approval of a purchase order for the Main Street Water
Treatment Plant Filters 5-8 Rehabilitation/Upgrade Phase 2 to Kay
Constructors, LLC, Goodyear, AZ for an increase of $777,582.00
for a total expenditure of $3,756,182.00. (Engineering-Bid
#2021-20000006) (Chris Young/Jeremy McCall/Robin R. Wilson)
6. MC 2022-086 Grant Award Acceptance- State of Arizona Department of
Emergency and Military Affairs Border Security
Authorize the City Administrator to accept the State of Arizona
Department of Emergency and Military Affairs Border Security
Grant. (Police/Patrol) (Susan Smith)
Attachments: 1. AGMT State of AZ Dept of Emergency and Military Affairs Border Security
7. MC 2022-087 Infrastructure & Services Report: ANEX-36479-2021 Ironwood
Golf Course
Approve an Infrastructure and Services Report for Annexation Area
No. ANEX-36479-2021, identified as the Ironwood Golf Course
Annexation, located at 2945 W. 8th Street. (Planning and
Neighborhood Services/Community Planning) (Alyssa Linville)
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8. MC 2022-088 Infrastructure & Services Report: ANEX-36475-2021 Yuma Real
Estate
Approve an Infrastructure and Services Report for Annexation Area
No. ANEX-36475-2021, identified as the Yuma Real Estate
Annexation, located at the northeast corner of Interstate 8 and
Avenue 3E. (Planning and Neighborhood Services/Community
Planning) (Alyssa Linville)
9. MC 2022-090 Guaranty: Greater Yuma Port Authority (GYPA) Infrastructure
Loan from Yuma County
Authorize the City Administrator to execute a guaranty, in
substantially similar form as the attached Guaranty, confirming the
City of Yuma will act as Guarantor of the 33 1/3% of the loan
balance for a Greater Yuma Port Authority infrastructure loan for
the Magrino Industrial Park from Yuma County. (Admin/Economic
Development) (Jay Simonton)
Attachments: 1. AGR Guaranty: GYPA Infrastructure Loan
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. R2022-025 RAISE Grant Award: Federal Transit Administration (FTA)
Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Administrator to apply for and
act on behalf of the City of Yuma with regard to Federal Transit
Administration grants. (Administration) (Jay Simonton)
Attachments: 1. RES RAISE Grant Award: Federal Transit Authority
2. R2022-026 Development Fee Deferral: Desert Sands Unit No. 2 Subdivision
Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Administrator to execute an
agreement to defer City of Yuma development fees and water and
sewer capacity charges for Desert Sands Unit No. 2 Subdivision,
and to collect a $500.00 administrative fee for the deferral
agreement. The effective term of the deferral agreement is for
three years from date of execution. (Chris Young) (Engineering)
Attachments: 1. MAP Dev Fee Deferral: Desert Sands Unit No. 2 Subdivision
2. RES Dev Fee Deferral: Desert Sands Unit No. 2 Subdivision
3. AGMT Dev Fee Deferral: Desert Sands Unit No. 2 Subdivision
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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. O2022-008 Amend Yuma City Code: 2018 International Plumbing Code and
the Local Amendments dated December 15, 2021
Amend Yuma City Code Chapter 150, Sections 150-060 and
150-061 (Building Safety/ Building Safety)(Randall Crist)
Attachments: 1. ORD International Plumbing Code
2. O2022-009 Amend Yuma City Code: 2018 International Mechanical Code
and the Local Amendments dated December 15, 2021
Amend Yuma City Code Chapter 150, Sections 150-045 and
150-046. (Building Safety/ Building Safety)(Randall Crist)
Attachments: 1. ORD Mechanical Code
3. O2022-010 Amend Yuma City Code: 2018 International Fuel Gas Code and
the Local Amendments dated January 12, 2022
Amend Yuma City Code Chapter 150, Sections 150-065 and
150-067. (Building Safety/ Building Safety)(Randall Crist)
Attachments: 1. ORD Fuel Gas Code
4. O2022-011 Amend Yuma City Code: NFPA 70 National Electrical Code 2020
Edition and the Local Amendments dated February 2, 2022
Amend Yuma City Code Chapter 150, Sections 150-076 and
150-077. (Building Safety/ Building Safety)(Randall Crist)
Attachments: 1. ORD Electric Code
5. O2022-012 Declare Real Property Surplus and Vacate of Right-of-Way:
Northwest Corner of 25th Lane and Avenue C
Declare certain City owned right-of-way north of the northwest
corner of 25th Lane and Avenue C surplus for City use and
authorize the vacation of the surplus right-of-way to the adjacent
property owners of Lots 82, 83, 84, 85, 86 of the Park West Unit
No. 1 subdivision pursuant to A.R.S. § 28-7205 upon the
recordation of the lot tie for each of the five lots. (City Attorney's
Office) (Richard Files)
Attachments: 1. ORD Declare Surplus and Vacate Right-of-Way: NW Corner of 25th Ln and
Ave C
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6. O2022-013 Right-of-Way Acquisition: Avenue 4E Sewer Line Extension
Authorize the acquisition of right-of-way necessary for the
construction and operation of a 15-inch sanitary sewer line along
Avenue 4E (Engineering)(Chris Young)
Attachments: 1. ORD Right-of-Way Acquisition: Ave 4E Sewer Line Extension
7. O2022-014 Ratification of a Grant of Easement
Ratify the acquisition of an easement west of the southwest corner
of East Palo Verde Street and South Avenue 3E. (City Attorney’s
Office)(Richard Files)
Attachments: 1. ORD Ratification of a Grant of Easement: Yuma Mesa Storage
8. O2022-015 Assignment and Partial Termination of Master Development
and Disposition Agreement and Phase Two Lease
Approve the attached Termination of the Yuma Pivot Point Phase
Two Amended and Restated Land and Improvements Lease;
Partial Termination of the Yuma Pivot Point Amended and
Restated Phase Two Component Development and Disposition
Agreement; Assignment of Master Developer and Phase Two
Component Developer’s Interests and Duties to the Municipal
Property Corporation as Successor Master Developer;
Termination of the Master Development and Disposition
Agreement (Master DDA) as to Certain Parcels with the Exception
of the Pivot Point Hotel and Conference Center Parcel and the
Home2 Suites Parcel; and Mutual Release Between the Parties.
(City Attorney) (Richard W. Files)
Attachments: 1. ORD Assignment and Partial Termination of Master DDA and Phase Two
Lease
2. AGMT Assignment and Partial Termination of Master DDA and Phase Two
Lease
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. O2022-016 Amend Yuma City Code: Title 13, Chapter 131, Section 16
Amend the Yuma City Code to include an amendment to the NFPA
1 Fire Code 2018. (Fire/Community Risk Reduction) (Dusty
Fields/Kayla Franklin)
Attachments: 1. ORD Yuma City Code Amendment
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2. O2022-017 Annexation Area No. ANEX-36479-2021: Ironwood Golf Course
Authorize annexation of property located at 2945 W. 8th Street.
(ANEX-36479-2021) (Planning and Neighborhood
Services/Community Planning) (Alyssa Linville)
Attachments: 1. PET Annex: Ironwood Golf Course
2. ORD Annex: Ironwood Golf Course
3. MAP Annex: Ironwood Golf Course
3. O2022-018 Annexation Area No. ANEX-36475-2021: Yuma Real Estate
Authorize annexation of property located at the northeast corner of
Interstate 8 and Avenue 3E. (ANEX-36475-2021) (Planning and
Neighborhood Services/Community Planning) (Alyssa Linville)
Attachments: 1 PET Annex: Yuma Real Estate
2 ORD Annex: Yuma Real Estate
3 MAP Annex: Yuma Real Estate
V. PUBLIC HEARING AND RELATED ITEMS
1. R2022-027 Minor General Plan Amendment: Ironwood Golf Course
Hold a Public Hearing and approve the request to amend the City of
Yuma General Plan to change the land use designation from Medium
Density Residential to High Density Residential, for property located
at 2945 W. 8th Street. The applicant is Ironwood of Yuma, LLC.
(GP-37503-2021) (Planning and Neighborhood Services) (Alyssa
Linville)
Attachments: 1. P&Z RPT GP Amendment: Ironwood Golf Course
2. RES GP Amendment: Ironwood Golf Course
FINAL CALL
Final call for submission of Speaker Request Forms for Call to the Public.
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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 April 21, 2022 through May 4, 2022. 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.
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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:
A. Discussion, consultation with and/or instruction to legal counsel regarding possible loan
guarantee on behalf of the Greater Yuma Port Authority. (A.R.S. 38-431.03 A3, A4 & A7)
B. Discussion, consultation with and/or instruction to legal counsel regarding HUD/HOME
loan matter. (A.R.S. 38-431.03 A3 & A4)
C. Discussion, consultation with and/or instruction to legal counsel regarding potential sale
of real property. (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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