City Council Meeting
Regular MeetingYuma, AZ · May 17, 2023
Agenda
City of Yuma
City Council Meeting
Agenda
Wednesday, May 17, 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
• YPD Crime Report Update
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 2023-071 Regular Council Meeting Draft Minutes March 1, 2023
Attachments: 2023 03 01 RCM Minutes
2. MC 2023-072 Regular Council Meeting Draft Minutes April 19, 2023
Attachments: 2023 04 19 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 2023-065 Liquor License: Elegant Nails & Spa
Approve a Series #7: Beer and Wine Bar Liquor License
application submitted by Huong Phan, agent for Elegant Nails &
Spa located at 2816 S. 4th Avenue Suite B. (LL23-10) (City
Administration/City Clerk) (Lynda L. Bushong)
Attachments: 1. MAP Liquor License: Elegant Nails & Spa
2. MC 2023-070 Contract Award: Desert Dunes Water Reclamation Facility
Construction Management Services
Authorize the City Administrator to execute a contract for
construction management services for the Desert Dunes Water
Reclamation Facility (WRF) capacity increase project to
Consultant Engineering Inc. of Phoenix, AZ in the amount not to
exceed $2,618,866. (Engineering-RFQ-22-021) (Dave
Wostenberg/Robin R. Wilson)
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3. MC 2023-066 Infrastructure & Services Report: ANEX-40994-2023 Gila Ridge
Road #1
Approve an Infrastructure and Services Report for Annexation Area
No. ANEX-40994-2023, identified as the Gila Ridge Road #1
Annexation, located along the north property line of 2930 E. Gila
Ridge Road. (Planning and Neighborhood Services/Community
Planning) (Alyssa Linville)
4. MC 2023-067 Infrastructure & Services Report: ANEX-40995-2023 Gila Ridge
Road #2
Approve an Infrastructure and Services Report for Annexation Area
No. ANEX-40995-2023, identified as the Gila Ridge Road #2
Annexation, located along the north property line of 2734 E. Gila
Ridge Road. (Planning and Neighborhood Services/Community
Planning) (Alyssa Linville)
5. MC 2023-068 Infrastructure & Services Report: ANEX-40996-2023 Gila Ridge
Road #3
Approve an Infrastructure and Services Report for Annexation Area
No. ANEX-40996-2023, identified as the Gila Ridge Road #3
Annexation, located along the north property line of 2145 S. Harley
Drive. (Planning and Neighborhood Services/Community Planning)
(Alyssa Linville)
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. R2023-017 Preannexation Development Agreement: Maria P. Ambriz
Authorize a Preannexation Development Agreement with Maria P.
Ambriz for property located at 671 S. El Prado Road. (Planning
and Neighborhood Services/Community Planning) (Alyssa Linville)
Attachments: 1. RES PDA: El Prado Road
2. AGMT PDA: El Prado Road
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2. R2023-018 Acceptance and Expenditure of Grant Funding - YRCS
Enhancements
Authorize and approve the receipt and expenditure of Arizona
Department of Emergency and Military Affairs (DEMA) state grant
funds awarded to Yuma County for the purpose of joint
procurement/lease, maintenance, operation, and use of a Regional
Multi-Jurisdictional Public Safety System to support border
security. The funds will be accepted and expended through the
Yuma Regional Communications Systems (YRCS)
Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between the County of Yuma
and the City of Yuma and the terms of the DEMA grant.
(Information Technology/YRCS) (Jeremy W. Jeffcoat).
Attachments: 1. RES IGA with Yuma County: YRCS Enhancements
2. SUPP DOC IGA with Yuma County: YRCS Enhancements
3. SUPP DOC IGA with Yuma County: YRCS Enhancements
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. O2023-014 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
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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. O2023-016 Annexation Area No. ANEX-40994-2023: Gila Ridge Road #1
Authorize annexation of property located along the north property
line of 2930 E. Gila Ridge Road. (ANEX-40994-2023). (Planning
and Neighborhood Services/Community Planning) (Alyssa Linville)
Attachments: 1. PET Annex Gila Ridge Road 1
2. ORD Annex Gila Ridge Road 1
2. O2023-017 Annexation Area No. ANEX-40995-2023: Gila Ridge Road #2
Authorize annexation of property located along the north property
line of 2734 E. Gila Ridge Road. (ANEX-40995-2023). (Planning
and Neighborhood Services/Community Planning) (Alyssa Linville)
Attachments: 1. PET Annex Gila Ridge Road 2
2. ORD Annex Gila Ridge Road 2
3. O2023-018 Annexation Area No. ANEX-40996-2023: Gila Ridge Road #3
Authorize annexation of property located along the north property
line of 2145 S. Harley Drive. (ANEX-40996-2023). (Planning and
Neighborhood Services/Community Planning) (Alyssa Linville)
Attachments: 1. PET Annex Gila Ridge Road 3
2. ORD Annex Gila Ridge Road 3
V. PUBLIC HEARING AND RELATED ITEMS
1. MC 2023-069 Public Hearing: Fiscal Year 2024 - Fiscal Year 2028 Capital
Improvement Program
Conduct a public hearing for the proposed Fiscal Year 2024 - Fiscal
Year 2028 City of Yuma Capital Improvement Program pursuant to
Yuma City Charter, Article XIII, Section 11 (Engineering)(Susan
Cowey)
VI. BUDGET DISCUSSION
Discussion and questions by City Council relating to the proposed FY2024 Budget.
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VII. IMMIGRATION UPDATE AND DISCUSSION
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.
VIII. 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 May 4, 2023 through May 17, 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.
IX. 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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X. 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.
XI. 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 strategic
actions relating to City Council’s position on a water issue. (A.R.S. § 38-431.03 A3 & A4)
B. Discussion, consultation with and/or instruction to legal counsel regarding Immigration
issues. (A.R.S. § 38-431.03 A3 & A4)
C. 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)
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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