City Council Meeting
Regular MeetingYuma, AZ · March 15, 2023
Agenda
City of Yuma
City Council Meeting
Agenda
Wednesday, March 15, 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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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 2023-038 Regular Council Meeting Draft Minutes February 15, 2023
Attachments: 2023 02 15 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 2023-031 Liquor License: The Chile Pepper
Approve a Series #12: Restaurant Liquor License application
submitted by Andrea Huff, agent for The Chile Pepper located at
1030 W. 24th St. (LL23-04) (City Administration/ City Clerk)
(Lynda L. Bushong)
Attachments: 1. MAP Liquor License: The Chile Pepper
2. MC 2023-032 Bid Award: Office Supplies and Products
Award the most responsive and responsible bidders a one-year
contract for the purchase of office supplies and products with an
option to renew for four additional one-year periods, with an
estimated annually combined total expenditure of $135,000.00 to
Wist Business Supplies and Equipment, Tempe, AZ and to
Hoppstetters Office Products, Yuma, AZ (Finance-RFB-23-162)
(Doug Allen/Robin R. Wilson)
Attachments: 1. SUPP DOC Bid Award: Office Supplies and Products
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3. MC 2023-033 Bid Award: Avenue 3½ E Paving, 32nd Street to 40th Street
Authorize the City Administrator to execute a contract for
construction services for the Avenue 3 ½E Paving, between 32nd
Street and 40th Street, to the lowest responsive and responsible
bidder in the amount of $2,059,779.57 to: Gutierrez Canales
Engineering, Yuma, AZ (Engineering-RFB-22-145) (David
Wostenberg/Robin R. Wilson)
4. MC 2023-034 Bid Award: Sale of Property-Southeast Corner of Avenue A
and 4th Street
Authorize a bid award for the sale of property on the southeast
corner of Avenue A and 4th Street to UBLA Properties of Yuma,
AZ in the amount of $128,000. (City Attorney-RFO-23-186)
(Richard Files/Robin R. Wilson)
Attachments: 1. SUPP DOC Bid Award: Sale of Property-SE Corner of Ave A and 4th St.
5. MC 2023-035 Contract Increase: Tree, Shrub and Bush Trimming Services
Approve a $131,000.00 increase for tree, shrub and bush trimming
services to Arbor Tech, Yuma, AZ and All Star Tree Service LLC,
Yuma, AZ for a total annual estimated cost of $251,000.00. (Parks
& Recreation and Public Works) (RFB-22-177) (Eric Urfer/Joel
Olea/Robin R. Wilson)
6. MC 2023-036 Agreement: Arizona Department of Homeland Security
Authorize the City Administrator to execute a reimbursement
agreement with the Arizona Department of Homeland Security for
City funds expended for equipment supporting Operation
Stonegarden. (Police/Patrol) (Thomas Garrity)
Attachments: 1. SUPP Arizona Department of Homeland Security: 2022 OPSG
2. SUPP Arizona Department of Homeland Security: 2022 OPSG
3. SUPP Arizona Department of Homeland Security: 2022 OPSG
4. AGMT Arizona Department of Homeland Security: 2022 OPSG
7. MC 2023-037 Settlement: Ramirez Claim
Authorize settlement of a Notice of Claim submitted on behalf of
Maria Ramirez. (City Attorney) (Richard W. Files)
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II. 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. O2023-007 Rezoning of Property: 2774 S. Avenue B
Rezone approximately .88 acres from the Agriculture (AG) District
to the Limited Commercial (B-1) District for the property located at
2774 S. Avenue B. (Planning & Neighborhood
Services/Community Planning) (Alyssa Linville)
Attachments: 1. P&Z RPT Rezoning of Property: 2774 S. Avenue B
2. ORD Rezoning of Property: 2774 S. Avenue B
2. O2023-008 Rezoning of Property: E. North Frontage Road and S. Avenue
3E
Approve the rezoning of approximately 20 acres from the
Agriculture (AG) District to the General Commercial/Aesthetic
Overlay (B-2/AO) District for the property located at the northeast
corner of E. North Frontage Road and S. Avenue 3E (Planning and
Neighborhood Services/Community Planning) (Alyssa Linville)
Attachments: 1. P&Z RPT Rezoning: Ave 3E & N. Frontage Road
2. ORD. Rezoning: Ave 3E & N. Frontage Road
3. O2023-009 Rezoning of Property: Northwest corner of 24th Street and
Avenue 9E
Rezone approximately seven acres from the Agriculture (AG)
District to the Medium Density Residential (R-2) District for the
property located at the northwest corner of 24th Street and Avenue
9E. (Planning and Neighborhood Services/Communtiy Planning)
(Alyssa Linville)
Attachments: 1. P&Z REPORT Rezoning: Northwest Corner of 24th Street and Avenue 9E
2. ORD Rezoning: Northwest Corner of 24th Street and Avenue 9E
FINAL CALL
Final call for submission of Speaker Request Forms for Call to the Public.
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III. APPOINTMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS AND SCHEDULING
Discussion and possible action on the following items:
1. Appointments:
• Parks, Arts, and Recreation Commission - one appointment
• Yuma County Library Board of Trustees - one reappointment
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 March 2, 2023 through March 15, 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.
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.
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VI. 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 proposed EPA
permitted Hazardous Waste Transfer Facility at 2264 E. 13th Street. (A.R.S. 38-431.03 A3 &
A4)
B. Discussion, consultation with and/or instruction to legal counsel regarding city-owned
real property located at the southwest corner of 16th Street and Fourth Avenue. (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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