City Council Meeting
Regular MeetingYuma, AZ · May 3, 2023
Agenda
City of Yuma
City Council Meeting
Agenda
Wednesday, May 3, 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 2023-062 Special Worksession/Council Retreat Draft Minutes February 28, 2023
Attachments: 2023 02 28 SWS Minutes
2. MC 2023-063 Special Worksession/Council Retreat Draft Minutes March 2, 2023
Attachments: 2023 03 02 SWS Minutes
3. MC 2023-064 Regular Council Meeting Draft Minutes April 5, 2023
Attachments: 2023 04 05 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 2023-059 Liquor License: Aroi Thai Cuisine
Approve a Series #12: Restaurant Liquor License application
submitted by Prakaisang Nelson, agent for Aroi Thai Cuisine
located at 1325 S. Yuma Palms Parkway Suite B4. (LL23-09) (City
Administration/ City Clerk) (Lynda L. Bushong)
Attachments: 1. MAP Liquor License: Aroi Thai Cuisine
2. MC 2023-060 Liquor License: The Gents Barbershop
Approve a Series #7: Beer and Wine Bar Liquor License
application submitted by Paul Varela, agent for The Gents
Barbershop located at 3250 S. 4th Avenue #H. (LL23-08) (City
Administration/City Clerk) (Lynda L. Bushong)
Attachments: 1. MAP Liquor License: The Gents Barbershop
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3. MC 2023-061 2023 Annual Action Plan - Community Development Block Grant
and HOME Investment Partnerships Program
Approve the City of Yuma 2023 Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Program
(HOME) Annual Action Plan and authorize the City Administrator to
execute funding agreements with the U.S. Department of Housing
and Urban Development (HUD) to implement the plan. (Planning &
Neighborhood Services/Neighborhood Services) (Nikki
Hoogendoorn)
Attachments: 1. 2023 Action Plan
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. R2023-015 Resolution of Support: Arizona State Land and Water
Conservation Fund-Carver Park
Adopt a resolution supporting the submission of an Arizona State
Park Land and Water Conservation Fund grant application for
funding the revitalization of Carver Park. (Parks & Recreation)
(Eric Urfer)
Attachments: 1. RES Resolution of Support: Carver Park
2. R2023-016 Economic and Historic Downtown Redevelopment Agreement -
Gowan Company, LLC
Approve the Economic and Historic Downtown Redevelopment
Agreement (Agreement) with Gowan Company LLC, to expand
operations of its headquarters in downtown Yuma (354 S. Main
Street and 390 S. Main Street). (City Administration/Economic
Development) (Jeff Burt)
Attachments: 1. SUPP DOC Redevelopment Agreement: Gowan Company, LLC
2. RES Redevelopment Agreement: Gowan Company LLC
3. AGMT Redevelopment Agreement: Gowan Company, LLC
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III. 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. O2023-014 City of Yuma 2023 Special Election
Call for a Special Election to be held November 8, 2023 as an all-mail
ballot election, for the purpose of allowing the qualified electors to
determine whether to amend the Yuma City Charter Article VI
(Sections 3c and 14a) and Article VIII (Section 2). (Mayor and City
Council)
Attachments: 1. ORD City of Yuma 2023 Special Election
IV. BUDGET DISCUSSION
Discussion and questions by City Council relating to the proposed FY2024 Budget.
V. IMMIGRATION UPDATE AND DISCUSSION
ADDITION
Mayor Nicholls will provide an update on the immigration issues, followed by City Council
discussion.
FINAL CALL
Final call for submission of Speaker Request Forms for Call to the Public.
VI. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND SCHEDULING
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 20, 2023 through May 3, 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.
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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.
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.
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 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 potential
annexation. (A.R.S. 38-431.03 A3 & A4)
C. Discussion, consultation with and/or instruction to legal counsel regarding strategies and
actions relating to the proposed water issue. (A.R.S. 38-431.03 A3 & A4)
ADDITION
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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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