City Council Meeting
Regular MeetingYuma, AZ · October 17, 2023
Agenda
City of Yuma
City Council Meeting
Agenda
Tuesday, October 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
• Amberly's Place Update
• Clean and Beautiful Commission Annual Report
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
may be taken separately.
A. Approval of minutes of the following City Council meeting(s):
1. MC 2023-161 Regular Council Worksession Draft Minutes September 19,
2023
Attachments: 2023 09 19 RWS Minutes
2. MC 2023-162 Regular Council Meeting Draft Minutes October 4, 2023
Attachments: 2023 10 04 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 2023-156 Authorize Contract and Payment Based on Bid Award: “A”
Canal - 7E and 40th Street Project
Authorize Yuma Mesa Irrigation & Drainage District (YMIDD) to
execute a construction services contract for the “A” Canal - 7E and
40th Street project, in the amount of $2,839,213.05 to the lowest
responsive and responsible bidder: Gutierrez Canales
Engineering, PC. Authorize payment to YMIDD to provide
construction administration and inspection for construction of the
“A” Canal - 7E and 40th Street project, in accordance with the
executed intergovernmental agreement (IGA), in the amount of
$270,283.76. (Engineering) (Dave Wostenberg)
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2. MC 2023-157 Cooperative Purchase Agreement: Economic Development
Marketing and Media Services
Authorize the use of a Cooperative Purchase Agreement initiated
by the State of Arizona for media and marketing services with
Highnoon Ventures LLC, Phoenix, AZ for an estimated annual
expense of $89,950, with the option to renew for three additional
one-year periods pending budget appropriation and satisfactory
performance. (City Administration CPA-23-132) (Jenn Reichelt/
Robin R. Wilson)
3. MC 2023-158 Sole Source: Water Filter Membrane Replacement
Authorize a sole source purchase for water filter membrane
replacements for the Agua Viva Water Treatment Plant (AVWTP)
in the amount of $1,515,185.00 to: Zenon Environmental
Corporation dba Veolia Water Technologies, Richmond, CA.
(Utilities SS-24-095) (Jeremy McCall/Robin R. Wilson)
4. MC 2023-159 Sole Source Contract: Hydrogen Peroxide Regenerated
Iron-Sulfide Control
Award a five-year Sole Source contract for Hydrogen Peroxide at
an estimated annual expenditure of $450,000.00 to US Peroxide
LLC dba USP Technologies, Atlanta, GA (Utilities SS-24-061)
(Jeremy McCall/Robin R. Wilson)
5. MC 2023-160 Mutual Aid and Assistance Agreement: Yuma Proving Ground
Approve a Mutual Aid and Assistance Agreement between the
U.S. Army Garrison, Yuma Proving Ground AZ and the City of
Yuma Fire Department for mutual aid in fire prevention, the
protection of life and property from fire, and firefighting to include
emergency services, including basic medical support, basic and
advanced life support, hazardous material containment and
confinement, and special rescue events involving vehicular and
water mishaps, and trench, building, and confined space
extractions. (Fire/Administration) (Dusty Fields).
Attachments: 1. AGMT Mutual Aid and Assistance: Yuma Proving Ground
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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 may be taken separately.
1. R2023-047 2023 Special Election: Election Board
Approve the appointed election board for the 2023 City of Yuma
Special Election to be held November 7, 2023. (City
Administration/City Clerk) (Lynda L. Bushong)
Attachments: 1. RES 2023 Spc Election: Election Board
2. EXH A 2023 Spc Election: Election Board
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 may be
removed from the Ordinance Consent Agenda and the vote or action will be taken separately.
1. O2023-032 Lease Amendment: Tesla Motors, Inc.
Authorize an amendment to the Ground Lease with Tesla Motors,
Inc. to allow the charging of third-party electric vehicles.
(Administration/City Attorney) (Jay Simonton/Richard Files)
Attachments: 1. ORD: Amend Tesla Ground Lease
2. O2023-033 Development Agreement and Transfer of City-Owned Property:
Mesa Heights Affordable Housing Project
Declare City-owned property surplus and approve a development
agreement with the Arizona Housing Development Corporation for
the construction of six two-bedroom affordable rental housing units
on three parcels owned by the City in the Mesa Heights
neighborhood. (Planning and Neighborhood Services) (Jay Nance)
Attachments: 1. MAP: Mesa Heights Affordable Housing Project
2. ORD: Mesa Heights Affordable Housing Project
3. AGMT: Mesa Heights Affordable Housing Project
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IV. PUBLIC HEARING AND RELATED ITEMS
The following statutory compliance hearing may result in the introduction of Ordinance
O2023-034.
1. O2023-034 Statutory Compliance Hearing/Amendment: Ordinance
O2019-037
Pursuant to A.R.S. § 9-462.01, conduct a public hearing to
determine compliance with the conditions of approval for rezoning
Ordinance O2019-037, and introduce an ordinance to amend
O2019-037 to extend the time to comply with the rezoning
conditions. (Planning and Neighborhood Services/ Community
Planning) (Alyssa Linville)
Attachments: 1. ORD Statutory Compliance: SEC Ave 3E and 38th St Alignment
2. MAP Statutory Compliance: SEC Ave 3E and 38th St Alignment
FINAL CALL
Final call for submission of Speaker Request Forms for Call to the Public.
V. APPOINTMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS AND SCHEDULING
Discussion and possible action on the following items:
1. Appointments:
• Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Advisory Commission
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 October 5, 2023 through October 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.
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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.
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.
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 One
Arizona Opioid Settlement Memorandum of Understanding. (A.R.S. § 38-431.03 A3 & A4)
B. Discussion, consultation with, and/or instruction to legal counsel regarding the City of
Yuma Investment Policy. (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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