City Council Meeting
Regular MeetingYuma, AZ · March 1, 2023
Agenda
City of Yuma
City Council Meeting
Agenda
Wednesday, March 1, 2023 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.
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.
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
FINAL CALL
Final call for submission of Speaker Request Forms for agenda related items.
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PRESENTATIONS
• MCAS WTI Presentation
• Labor Market Study Findings and Implementation Options/Recommendations
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 2023-030 Regular Council Meeting Draft Minutes February 1, 2023
Attachments: 2023 02 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 2023-029 Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management
Agreement
Authorize the City Administrator to execute a grant agreement with
the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management. (Parks
and Recreation/Administration) (Eric Urfer/Madeleine Coil)
Attachments: 1. AGMT Grant Agreement: Az Dept. of Forestry and Fire Management Agmt.
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.
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1. R2023-003 Public Record Declaration: International Fire Code 2018
Declare a certain document entitled, International Fire Code
2018, commonly known as the IFC 2018, a public record and
order three copies to remain on file with the City Clerk.
(Fire/Administration) (Dustin Fields)
Attachments: 1. RES Public Record Declaration: International Fire Code 2018
2. R2023-004 Third Amendment: Yuma County Intergovernmental Public
Transportation Authority
Authorize the City Administrator to execute a Third Amendment to
the Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with the Yuma County
Intergovernmental Public Transportation Authority (YCIPTA)
extending the term, for the purpose of final design and
pre-construction costs associated with the improvement and
rehabilitation of the Hotel Del Sol, to September 30, 2024.
(Engineering) (David Wostenberg)
Attachments: 1. RES Third Amendment: YCIPTA
2. AGR Third Amendment: YCIPTA
3. R2023-005 Intergovernmental Agreement: Arizona Department of
Transportation - Arterial Pavement Markings Project
Authorize the City Administrator to execute an Intergovernmental
Agreement with the State of Arizona Department of Transportation
(ADOT) for the design and construction of the upgraded Arterial
Pavement Markings Project. This is a Highway Safety
Improvement Program (HSIP) project and is 100% grant funded
with a total amount of $705,390.00. (Engineering) (David
Wostenberg)
Attachments: 1. RES IGA: Upgrade Pavement Markings 5 Arterials Project
2. AGMT IGA: Upgrade Pavement Markings 5 Arterials Project
4. R2023-006 Intergovernmental Agreement: Arizona Department of
Transportation - Pedestrian Hybrid Beacons (PHB) Project
Authorize the City Administrator to execute an Intergovernmental
Agreement with the State of Arizona Department of Transportation
(ADOT) for the design and construction of the Pedestrian Hybrid
Beacons (PHB) Project. This is a Highway Safety Improvement
Program (HSIP) project and is 100% grant funded with a total
amount of $2,015,344.00. (Engineering) (David Wostenberg)
Attachments: 1. RES IGA: Pedestrian Hybrid Beacons Project
2. AGMT IGA: Pedestrian Hybrid Beacons Project
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5. R2023-007 Intergovernmental Agreement: Arizona Department of
Transportation - Flashing Yellow Arrows (FYA) Traffic Signal
Project
Authorize the City Administrator to execute an Intergovernmental
Agreement with the State of Arizona Department of Transportation
(ADOT) for the design and construction of the Flashing Yellow
Arrow (FYA) Traffic Signal Project. This is a Highway Safety
Improvement Program (HSIP) project and is 100% grant funded in
the amount of $493,500. (Engineering) (David Wostenberg).
Attachments: 1. RES IGA: Flashing Yellow Arrows Traffic Signal Project
2. AGMT IGA: Flashing Yellow Arrows Traffic Signal Project
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. O2023-006 Right-of-Way Acquisition: Northwest Corner of Gila Ridge Road
and Avenue 3E
Authorize acquisition of the North 10 feet of right-of-way (R-O-W)
along a 235.99 feet section of the northwest corner of Gila Ridge
Road and Avenue 3E by gift. (Engineering/ Development
Engineering) (David Wostenberg)
Attachments: 1. MAP ROW Acq.: NWC Gila Ridge Rd. and Ave. 3E
2. ORD ROW Acq.: NWC Gila Ridge Rd. and Ave. 3E
3. EXH A ROW Acq.: NWC Gila Ridge Rd. and Ave. 3E
IV. PUBLIC HEARING AND RELATED ITEMS
The following Public Hearing may result in the adoption of Resolution R2023-008
1. R2023-008 Minor General Plan Amendment: Bio Realty Group, LLC
Hold a Public Hearing and approve the request to amend the City
of Yuma General Plan to change the land use designation from
Low Density Residential to Mixed Use, for properties located at
868 S. Avenue B and 920 S. Avenue B. (GP-40777-2022)
(Planning and Neighborhood Services) (Alyssa Linville)
Attachments: 1. P&Z RPT GP Amendment: Bio Realty Group, LLC
2. RES GP Amendment: Bio Realty Group, LLC
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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 February 16, 2023 through March 1, 2023. 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.
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.
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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 the Ramirez
Claim (A.R.S. § 38-431.03 A3 and A4)
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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