City Council Meeting
Regular MeetingYuma, AZ · November 1, 2023
Agenda
City of Yuma
City Council Meeting
Agenda
Wednesday, November 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
• Quarterly Financial Briefing - Fiscal Year 2024 1st Quarter
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 2023-170 Regular Council Meeting Draft Minutes September 20, 2023
Attachments: 2023 09 20 RCM Minutes
2. MC 2023-171 Regular Council Meeting Draft Minutes October 17, 2023
Attachments: 2023 10 17 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 2023-163 Declaration and Bid Award: Sale of Firearms
Declare surplus and award the sale of (175) firearms to the highest
responsive and responsible offer for a total of $33,741.00 from the
following vendors: (1) Kings Firearms, Columbia, TN. $2,870.00;
(2) Nine Lives Auction, Phoenix, AZ. $30,586.00; and (3)
Sprague’s Sports, LLC, Yuma, AZ. $285.00. (Police Department-
RFO 23-293) (Thomas Garrity/Robin R. Wilson)
2. MC 2023-164 Cooperative Purchase Agreement: Switch Refresh Project
(Access Layer)
Authorize the purchase of Cisco Network devices, equipment, and
licensing utilizing a Cooperative Purchase Agreement through the
State of Arizona for an estimated total amount of $368,215.00 to
Advanced Network Management, Inc., Scottsdale, AZ. (Information
Technology - CPA-24-001) (Jason Smith/Robin R. Wilson)
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3. MC 2023-165 Cooperative Purchase Agreement: Stewart Vincent Wolfe
Playground Inclusive Play Project
Authorize the purchase, delivery and installation of inclusive playground
equipment from Exerplay, Cedar Crest, MN, utilizing the Mohave
Educational Services Cooperative Purchase Agreement at an
estimated expenditure of $223,262.76 (Parks-CPA-24-124) (Eric Urfer/
Robin R. Wilson)
4. MC 2023-166 Cooperative Purchase Agreement: Parks Playground
Equipment Shade Structures
Authorize the purchase, delivery, and installation of two shade
structures to Exerplay, Cedar Crest, MN, utilizing the Mohave
Educational Services Cooperative Purchase Agreement for an
estimated expenditure of $190,913.86. (Parks-CPA-24-108) (Eric
Urfer/Robin R. Wilson)
5. MC 2023-168 Sole Source: Badger Meters and Automated Meter
Infrastructure
Authorize a sole source purchase of Badger Water Meters,
encoders, and endpoints to replace existing water meters at an
expenditure of $618,099.62 to: Badger Meter, Milwaukee, WI
(SS-24-127) (Jeremy McCall/Robin R. Wilson)
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. R2023-050 Acceptance of Greater Yuma Port Authority (GYPA) Distribution
Accept GYPA’s proposed distribution of $155,000.00 to each
member agency. (City Administration) (Jay Simonton)
Attachments: 1. RES GYPA Distribution
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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. O2023-034 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
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. O2023-035 Text Amendment: Accessory Dwelling Units
Amend Title 15, Chapter 154, to update the placement, size and
height of accessory dwellings. (Planning and Neighborhood
Services/Community Planning) (Alyssa Linville)
Attachments: 1 P&Z Text Amendment: Accessory Dwelling Units
2 ORD Text Amendment: Accessory Dwelling Units
2. O2023-036 Text Amendment: Nursing & Personal Care Facilities and
Residential Care Homes
Amend Title 15, Chapter 154, of the Yuma City Code to update the
definitions and allowable zoning districts for Nursing & Personal
Care Facilities and Residential Care Homes. (Planning and
Neighborhood Services/ Community Planning) (Alyssa Linville)
Attachments: 1 P&Z RPT Nursing & Personal Care Facilities and Residential Care Homes
2 ORD Nursing & Personal Care Facilities and Residential Care Homes
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3. O2023-037 Yuma City Code Text Amendment: Fireworks
Amend Title 13, Chapter 139 (Yuma City Code §§ 139-004
through 139-010, and § 139-009) to comply with the State
preemption of the regulation of Fireworks and Permissible
Consumer Fireworks, and incorporate the amendments enacted
by Senate Bill 1188, of the Fifty-sixth Legislature, First Regular
Session, 2023. (City Attorney) (Richard Files)
Attachments: 1. ORD Text Amendment Fireworks
V. PUBLIC HEARING AND RELATED ITEMS
The following public hearings may result in the adoption of Resolutions R2023-048 and
R2023-049
1. R2023-048 General Plan Amendment: YRMC Yuma East Outpatient Medical
Campus
Following a public hearing, approve the request to amend the City
of Yuma General Plan to change the land use designation from
Mixed Use to Commercial, for the properties located at the
southeast corner of 24th Street and Avenue A. (GP-41613-2023)
(Planning and Neighborhood Services/ Community Planning)
(Alyssa Linville)
Attachments: 1. P&Z RPT GP Amendment: YRMC Yuma East Outpatient Medical Campus
2. RES GP Amendment: YRMC Yuma East Outpatient Medical Campus
2. R2023-049 General Plan Amendment: YRMC/AWC Medical Education
Building
Following a public hearing, approve the request to amend the City
of Yuma General Plan to change the land use designation from
Mixed Use to Commercial, for the property located at the northwest
corner of 24th Street and Elks Lane. (GP-41614-2023) (Planning
and Neighborhood Services/Community Planning) (Alyssa Linville)
Attachments: 1. P&Z RPT GP Amendment: YRMC/AWC Medical Education Building
2. RES GP Amendment: YRMC/AWC Medical Education Building
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VI. VARIANCE APPEAL - 2475 S. 43RD TRAIL
1. MC 2023-169 Variance Appeal: VAR-41582-2023 - 2475 S. 43rd Trail
The City Council will hear and decide this variance appeal in a
quasi-judicial capacity as a statutory board of adjustment pursuant to
Arizona Revised Statutes (A.R.S.) Section 9-462.06 and Yuma City
Code (Y.C.C.) §154-02.02. (Planning and Neighborhood
Services/Community Planning) (Alyssa Linville)
Attachments: 1. HO RPT Variance: 2475 S. 43rd Trail
2. Hearing Officer Minutes
3. August 14, 2023 Notice of Right to Appeal
4. August 24, 2023 Appellant's Notice of Appeal
5. September 6, 2023 Appeal Schedule
6. Appellee Department of Planning and Neighborhood Services brief in support
of the Hearing Officer's decision dated October 6, 2023
FINAL CALL
Final call for submission of Speaker Request Forms for Call to the Public.
VII. APPOINTMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS AND SCHEDULING
Discussion and possible action on the following items:
1. Appointments:
• Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Advisory Commission - one appointment
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 18, 2023 through November 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.
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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.
VIII. 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.
IX. 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.
X. 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:
There are no additional Executive Session agenda items scheduled at this time.
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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