City Council Meeting
Regular MeetingYuma, AZ · December 6, 2023
Agenda
City of Yuma
City Council Meeting
Agenda
Wednesday, December 6, 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
• Employee Recognition - 50 years of Service to the City of Yuma
• Annual Stormwater Report provided by City Engineer, Dave Wostenberg
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 2023-190 Regular Council Meeting Draft Minutes November 1, 2023
Attachments: 2023 11 01 RCM Minutes
2. MC 2023-191 Regular Council Worksession Draft Minutes November 14, 2023
Attachments: 2023 11 14 RWS 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 2023-186 Bid Award: Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
Replacement
Authorize the purchase of a HVAC unit to the lowest responsive
and responsible bidder to Polar Cooling, Yuma, Arizona for a total
cost of $153,634.00. (Building Safety 2018-20000076/
RFB-24-119) (Justin Lewis/Robin R. Wilson)
2. MC 2023-188 Settlement: Calder and Calder-Phillips v. City of Yuma
Authorize settlement of the Calder and Calder-Phillips Claims.
(City Attorney) (Richard Files)
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3. MC 2023-189 RFQ Award: Desert Dunes Water Reclamation Facility Capacity
Increase
Authorize the City Administrator to execute a contract for the
construction of the Desert Dunes Water Reclamation Facility
(WRF) Capacity Increase Project to the Construction Manager at
Risk (CMAR) contractor PCL Construction, Inc., Tempe, Arizona in
the amount not to exceed, $94,069,589.00. (Engineering-
RFQ-21-178) (David Wostenberg/ 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
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. O2023-038 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.
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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. O2023-039 Text Amendment: Home Occupations
Amend Title 15, Chapter 154 of the Yuma City Code, to update the
permitted Home Occupations. (Planning and Neighborhood
Services/Community Planning) (Alyssa Linville)
Attachments: 1. P&Z Rpt Home Occupation Text Amendment
2. ORD Home Occupation Text Amendment
2. O2023-040 Text Amendment: Off-Street Parking
Amend Title 15, Chapter 154 of the Yuma City Code, Article 16
Off-Street Parking and Loading Regulations, to update provisions
related to off-street parking (Planning and Neighborhood
Services/Community Planning) (Alyssa Linville)
Attachments: 1. P&Z REPORT Off Street Parking Text Amendment
2. ORD Off Street Parking Text Amendment
V. INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY HOSPITAL REVENUE BONDS SERIES 2023A
Presented for discussion and consideration of adoption.
1. R2023-054 Industrial Development Authority Hospital Revenue Bonds
Series 2023A
Approve the Issuance of Hospital Revenue Bonds, Series 2023A
(Yuma Regional Medical Center) by the Industrial Development
Authority (IDA) of the City of Yuma, Arizona and declare an
emergency. (City Attorney) (Richard W. Files)
Attachments: 1. RES IDA Hospital Revenue Bonds
2. AGR IDA Hospital Revenue Bonds
FINAL CALL
Final call for submission of Speaker Request Forms for Call to the Public.
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VI. APPOINTMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS AND SCHEDULING
Discussion and possible action on the following items:
1. Appointments:
• Greater Yuma Port Authority, citizen 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 16, 2023 through December 6, 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.
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.
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.
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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:
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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