City Council Meeting
Regular MeetingYuma, AZ · November 15, 2023
Agenda
City of Yuma
City Council Meeting
REVISED Agenda
Wednesday, November 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
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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:
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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
• Greater Yuma Economic Development Corporation Annual Presentation
• Recognition of Achievement for Excellence Award from the Government Finance Officers
Association
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 2023-185 Variance Appeal - Board of Adjustments Draft Minutes
November 1, 2023
Attachments: 2023 11 01 Variance Appeal 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 2023-172 Liquor License: Maverik
Approve a Series #10: Beer and Wine Store Liquor License
application submitted by Lauren Merrett, agent for Maverik located
at 2930 E. Gila Ridge Road. (LL23-14) (City Administration/City
Clerk) (Lynda L. Bushong)
Attachments: 1. MAP Liquor License: Maverik
2. MC 2023-173 Liquor License: Carnitas El Taste Foothills
Approve a Series #12: Restaurant Liquor License application
submitted by Marina Barajas, agent for Carnitas El Taste Foothills
located at 5836 E. 32nd Street, Suite 1. (LL23-15) (City
Administration/City Clerk) (Lynda L. Bushong)
Attachments: 1. MAP Liquor License: Carnitas El Taste Foothills
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3. MC 2023-174 Liquor License: 928 Tacos
Approve a Series #07: Beer and Wine Bar Liquor License
application submitted by Gerardo Nunez, agent for 928 Tacos
located at 1150 W. 24th Street. (LL23-16) (City Administration/
City Clerk) (Lynda L. Bushong)
Attachments: 1. MAP Liquor License: 928 Tacos
4. MC 2023-176 Bid Award: 45th Avenue Multi-Use Pathway 28th Street to 24th
Street
Authorize the City Administrator to execute a construction services
contract for the 45th Avenue Multi-Use Pathway, 28th Street to 24th
Street Project, to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder in
the amount of $471,226.80 for the base bid, and $56,773.20 for
the alternate bid for a total of $528,000.00 to DPE Construction,
Inc., Yuma, Arizona. (Engineering - RFB-23-253) (David
Wostenberg/Robin R. Wilson)
5. MC 2023-177 Cooperative Purchase Agreement: Ground and Turf
Maintenance Equipment
Authorize the purchase of various Ground and Turf Maintenance
Equipment to Hillyard, Mesa, Arizona; Stotz Equipment, Avondale,
Arizona; and RDO Equipment, Yuma Arizona utilizing Arizona
State Contract, Sourcewell and Mohave Education Services
cooperative purchase agreements, at an estimated cost of
$228,417.63 (Parks and Recreation Department-CPA-24-131)
(Eric Urfer/Robin R. Wilson)
6. MC 2023-178 Cooperative Purchase Agreement: Global Positioning System
Receivers
Authorize the use of a Cooperative Purchase Agreement initiated
by the State of Arizona for the purchase of a 3D Laser Scanner
with AllTerra Central, Inc., Austin, Texas for a total amount of
$104,956.51. (Police/Administration - GRT-24-136) (Thomas
Garrity/Robin R. Wilson)
7. MC 2023-184 Cooperative Purchase Agreement: Playground Equipment -
Shade Structure
Authorize the purchase and delivery of two shade structures from
Exerplay, Cedar Crest, MN, utilizing the Mohave Educational
Services Cooperative Purchase Agreement for an estimated
expenditure of $94,408.69. (Park-CPA-24-108) (Eric Urfer/Robin
R. Wilson)
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8. MC 2023-179 Software Subscription Renewal: Tyler Technologies
Authorize the renewal of the annual software subscription for a total
expenditure of $161,694.18 to: Tyler Technologies, Inc., Dallas, TX
(Finance/IT - RFP 2011000118) (Douglas Allen/Isaiah Kirk/Robin
R. Wilson)
9. MC 2023-180 Sole Source: Integrated Ballistic Information System Warranty
and Protection Plan
Authorize the City Administrator to execute a sole source purchase
extending the Warranty and Protection Plan of the Integrated
Ballistic Information System (IBIS) with Forensic Technology Inc., of
Largo, Florida, for total expenditure of $123,879.00.
(Police/Administration - GRT-24-140) (Thomas Garrity/Robin R.
Wilson)
10. MC 2023-181 Amendment: City of Yuma Investment Policy
Approve amendments to the City of Yuma Investment Policy
relating to authorized investments and changing the title of the
authorized director. (Finance) (Douglas Allen)
11. MC 2023-182 Final Plat: Spirit Park Subdivision
Approve the final plat of the Spirit Park Subdivision. The property
is located at the southeast corner of Avenue 3E and 38th Street.
(Planning and Neighborhood Services/Community Planning)
(Alyssa Linville)
Attachments: 1. SUPP DOC Final Plat: Spirit Park Subdivision
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
request 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. R2023-055 2023 City of Yuma Special Election Canvass
Adopt the official canvass of the November 7, 2023, City of Yuma
Special Election. (City Administration/ City Clerk) (Lynda L. Bushong)
Attachments: 1. RES 2023 Spc. Election Canvass
2. EXH A 2023 Spc. Election Canvass
ADDITION
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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. O2023-035 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
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
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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. O2023-038 Declare Real Property Surplus and Authorize Sale: 150 N.
Madison Avenue and 120 N. Main Street
Declare vacant City of Yuma-owned real property surplus and
authorize the sale through a request for proposal (RFP) process
(or other competitive process) for the City-owned properties
located at 150 N. Madison Avenue and 120 N. Main Street.
(Economic Development) (Jeff Burt)
Attachments: 1. ORD Declare Surplus and Authorize Sale: Madison Ave and Main St.
V. PUBLIC HEARING AND RELATED ITEMS
1. R2023-052 General Plan Amendment: 1749 S. Arizona Avenue and the
Northeast Corner of Riley Avenue and 18th Street
Following a public hearing, approve the Major Amendment request to
amend the City of Yuma General Plan to change the land use
designation from Commercial to High Density Residential, for
properties located at 1749 S. Arizona Avenue and the northeast
corner of Riley Avenue and 18th Street. (GP-41487-2023) (Planning
and Neighborhood Services/Community Planning) (Alyssa Linville)
Attachments: 1. P&Z RPT GP Amendment: 1749 S. Arizona Avenue and NEC of Riley Avenue
and 18th Street
2. RES GP Amendment: 1749 S. Arizona Avenue and NEC of Riley Avenue and
18th Street
2. R2023-053 General Plan Amendment: 1717 S. Pacific Avenue
Following a public hearing, approve the Major Amendment request to
amend the City of Yuma General Plan to change the land use
designation from Industrial to Commercial, for a portion of the property
located at 1717 S. Pacific Avenue. (GP-41558-2023) (Planning and
Neighborhood Services/ Community Planning) (Alyssa Linville)
Attachments: 1. P&Z RPT GP Amendment: 1717 S. Pacific Avenue
2. RES GP Amendment: 1717 S. Pacific Avenue
REVISED
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VI. UTILITY RATES
1. MC 2023-183 Notice of Intention to Adjust Water and Wastewater Utility Rates
Adopt a Notice of Intention pursuant to A.R.S. § 9-511.01 to increase
water and wastewater rates, reinstate the Water Resource Trust Fund
surcharge, and set a public hearing on the proposed rate increase.
(Utilities/Administration) (Jeremy McCall)
Attachments: 1. Notice of Intent
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:
• Building Advisory Board - two reappointments
• Design and Historic Review Commission - one reappointment
• Merit System Board - one reappointment
• Planning and Zoning Commission - two reappointments
• Residential Advisory Board - two reappointments
• Water and Sewer Commission - two reappointments
• Housing Authority Commission - one reappointment
• Clean and Beautiful 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 November 2, 2023 through November 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.
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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 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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