City Council Meeting

City of Yuma City Council Meeting Agenda Wednesday, January 17, 2024 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. City of Yuma Page 1 Printed on 1/12/2024 City Council Meeting Agenda January 17, 2024 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 2024-009 Regular Council Worksession Draft Minutes December 19, 2023 Attachments: 2023 12 19 RWS Minutes.docx 2. MC 2024-010 Regular Council Meeting Draft Minutes December 20, 2023 Attachments: 2023 12 20 RCM Minutes.docx 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: There are no additional motion consent items scheduled for approval at this time. II. 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. O2024-001 Grant of Utility Easement: Fire Station at Avenue 8½ E Grant a utility easement near the intersection of Avenue 8½ E and Desert Springs Drive to Arizona Public Service Company (APS) for the installation of electric facilities necessary to serve the new City fire station. (City Administrator/Jay Simonton) Attachments: 1. AGMT Grant of Utility Easement: Fire Station at Ave 8 1/2E 2. ORD Grant of Utillity Easement: Fire Station at Ave 8 1/2E City of Yuma Page 2 Printed on 1/12/2024 City Council Meeting Agenda January 17, 2024 2. O2024-002 Intergovernmental Agreement Amendment: Yuma County and Yuma County Airport Authority, Inc. Amend the intergovernmental agreement (IGA) between the City and Yuma County with signature consent by the Yuma County Airport Authority, Inc. for the 40th Street Lift Station and force main improvements. (David Wostenberg) Attachments: 1. AGMT IGA: Yuma County and Yuma County Airport Authority 2. ORD IGA: Yuma County and Yuma County Airport Authority 3. O2024-003 Easement Exchange: 24th Place and 31st Drive Accept a new water meter easement and abandon a portion of an existing sewer line located west of 24th Place and 31st Drive. (Engineering/Development Engineering) (David Wostenberg) Attachments: 1. ORD Easement Exchange: 24th Place and 31st Drive 2. EXH A Easement Exchange: 24th Place and 31st Drive 3. EXH B Easement Exchange: 24th Place and 31st Drive 4. O2024-004 Rezoning of Property: 1719 S. Madison Avenue Rezone approximately .15 acres from the Light Industrial/Infill Overlay (L-I/IO) District to the Low Density Residential/Infill Overlay (R-1-6/IO) District for property located at 1719 S. Madison Avenue, Yuma AZ. (Planning and Neighborhood Services / Community Planning) (Alyssa Linville) Attachments: 1. P&Z RPT Rezoning of Property: 1719 S. Madison Ave 2. ORD Rezoning of Property: 1719 S. Madison Ave 5. O2024-005 Rezoning of Property: 1641 W. 10th Place Rezone approximately 1.33 acres from the Low Density Residential (R-1-6) District to the High Density Residential (R-3) District, for the property located at 1641 W. 10th Place. (Planning and Neighborhood Services / Community Planning) (Alyssa Linville) Attachments: 1. P&Z Rpt Rezoning: 1641 W. 10th Place 2. ORD Rezoning: 1641 W. 10th Place City of Yuma Page 3 Printed on 1/12/2024 City Council Meeting Agenda January 17, 2024 III. 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. O2024-006 Rezoning of Property: 1010 and 1012 S. 2nd Avenue Rezone approximately 14,000 square feet of land from the Light Industrial/Infill Overlay (L-I/IO) District to the Medium Density Residential/Infill Overlay (R-2/IO) District for property located at 1010 and 1012 S. 2nd Avenue, Yuma, AZ. (Planning and Neighborhood Services/Community Planning) (Alyssa Linville) Attachments: 1. P&Z RPT Rezoning of Property: 1010 and 1012 S. 2nd Ave 2. ORD Rezoning of Property: 1010 and 1012 S. 2nd Ave IV. PUBLIC HEARING AND RELATED ITEMS 1. MC 2024-008 Public Hearing: Proposed Increases to Water and Wastewater Utility Rate Charges and Fees and Reinstatement of the Water Resource Trust Fund Surcharge Following a public hearing, staff is seeking City Council’s recommendation for the preferred water and wastewater rate charge and fee schedule including reinstatement of the Water Resource Trust Fund Surcharge, which will be presented as separate resolutions at a future City Council meeting. (Utilities/Administration) (Jeremy McCall) FINAL CALL Final call for submission of Speaker Request Forms for Call to the Public. City of Yuma Page 4 Printed on 1/12/2024 City Council Meeting Agenda January 17, 2024 V. APPOINTMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS AND SCHEDULING Discussion and possible action on the following items: 1. Appointments: CITY COUNCIL APPOINTED POSITIONS/COMMITTEES: • Deputy Mayor • Greater Yuma Economic Development Corporation, Executive Board • Greater Yuma Economic Development Corporation, Board of Directors • Greater Yuma Port Authority • Western Arizona Council of Governments, Executive Board • Western Arizona Council of Governments, Council on Aging • Western Arizona Council of Governments, Yuma County Advisory Board • Yuma Metropolitan Planning Organization, Executive Board (three terms/appointments) • Yuma Fire Public Safety Board • Yuma Public Safety Police Board BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS: • Clean and Beautiful Commission – one appointment • Planning and Zoning Commission – two appointments • Parks, Arts and Recreation 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 January 4, 2024 through January 17, 2024. 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. City of Yuma Page 5 Printed on 1/12/2024 City Council Meeting Agenda January 17, 2024 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 establishment clause and public meetings. (A.R.S. 38-431.03 A3 & A4) B. Discussion, consultation with and/or instruction to legal counsel regarding the potential purchase of real property. (A.R.S. 38-431.03 A3, A4 & A7) 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. City of Yuma Page 6 Printed on 1/12/2024