City Council Meeting
Regular MeetingYuma, AZ · February 21, 2024
Agenda
City of Yuma
City Council Meeting
Agenda
Wednesday, February 21, 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
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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.
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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
• Presentation by the City's Auditors, Heinfeld, Meech & Co. PC, on the FY 2023 Annual
Financial Statements and Audit Results
• Presentation by Nate Boulter regarding the AZ Anti-Trafficking Network (AATN)
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 2024-022 Regular City Council Meeting Draft Minutes January 17, 2024
Attachments: 2024 01 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 2024-020 Cooperative Purchase Agreement: YRCS Ethernet Backhaul
Migration
Authorize the purchase of Ethernet backhaul network technical
services utilizing a Cooperative Purchase Agreement through the
State of Arizona for a total amount of $431,649.00 to Parsons
Environment & Infrastructure Group, Inc., Tinton Falls, New Jersey
(IT-24-001) (Jeremy W. Jeffcoat/ Robin R. Wilson)
2. MC 2024-021 Ratification: Pavement Replacement on Waterline Project
Ratify and approve the purchase order increase for the Waterline
Replacement, 24th Street to 25th Street between 5th and 6th
Avenue project to Gutierrez Canales Engineering, Yuma, Arizona.
The $211,996.68 purchase order increase will bring the total cost
of the project to $878,613.06. (Engineering RFB-23-220) (David
Wostenberg/ Robin Wilson)
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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. R2024-005 Intergovernmental Agreement: Arizona Department of Revenue
Authorize an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Arizona
Department of Revenue for the uniform administration, licensing,
collection, and auditing of transaction privilege tax, use tax,
severance tax, jet fuel excise and use tax, and rental occupancy
taxes imposed by the State or cities or towns.
(Finance/Administration) (Douglas Allen)
Attachments: 1. RES IGA: Arizona Department of Revenue
2. AGMT IGA: Arizona Department of Revenue
2. R2024-006 Optional Supplemental Salary Deferral (457 Plans) with
Nationwide Investment Services Corporation (Nationwide)
Resolve to accept employee/employer participation in a
Supplemental Salary Deferral 457 Plan with Nationwide as a
deferred compensation option plan for City employees.
(Administration/Jay Simonton)
Attachments: 1. RES 457 Plans with Nationwide
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. O2024-007 Text Amendment: Cielo Verde Specific Plan
Amend Title 15, Chapter 154, to update the list of uses within the
Residential District of the Cielo Verde Specific Plan. (Planning
and Neighborhood Services/Community Planning) (Alyssa Linville)
Attachments: 1. P&Z RPT Cielo Verde Text Amendment.pdf
2. ORD Cielo Verde Text Amendment.docx
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2. O2024-008 Rezoning of Property: Located at 430 and 440 S. Magnolia
Avenue
Rezone approximately 1.17 acres from the Medium Density
Residential (R-2) District to the High Density Residential (R-3)
District, for the properties located at 430 and 440 S. Magnolia
Avenue. (Planning and Neighborhood Services/Community
Planning) (Alyssa Linville)
Attachments: 1. P&Z RPT Rezoning of Property: 430 Magnolia Avenue
2. ORD Rezoning of Property: 430 Magnolia Avenue
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. O2024-009 Rezoning of Property: 1749 S. Arizona Avenue and the
Northeast Corner of Riley Avenue and 18th Street
Rezone approximately 2.82 acres from the General Commercial
(B-2) District to the High Density Residential (R-3) District, while
maintaining the existing Infill Overlay (IO) District, for the properties
located at 1749 S. Arizona Avenue and the northeast corner of
Riley Avenue and 18th Street. (Planning and Neighborhood
Services / Community Planning) (Alyssa Linville)
Attachments: 1. P&Z RPT Rezoning of Property: 1749 S. Arizona Ave and NE Corner of Riley
Ave and 18th St
2. ORD Rezoning of Property: 1749 S. Arizona Ave and the NE Corner of Riley
Ave and 18th St.
V. WATER AND WASTEWATER RELATED ITEMS
Discussion of the following items may result in the adoption of the below noted resolutions
1. R2024-007 Water and Wastewater Utility Rates and Fees
Pursuant to Arizona Revised Statutes, Section 9-511.01, adopt
water and wastewater utility rates and fees adjustments by
resolution. (Utilities/Administration) (Jeremy McCall)
Attachments: 1. RES Water and Wastewater Utility Rates and Fees
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2. R2024-008 Water Resources Trust Fund Surcharge
Pursuant to Arizona Revised Statutes § 9-511.01, reinstate the
Water Resources Trust Fund Surcharge by resolution.
(Utilities/Administration) (Jeremy McCall)
Attachments: 1. RES Water Resources Trust Fund
VI. PUBLIC HEARING AND RELATED ITEMS
The public hearing and discussion of the following item may result in the adoption of Resolution
R2024-003
1. R2024-003 Minor General Plan Amendment: Palm Avenue
Following a public hearing, approve the request to amend the City
of Yuma General Plan to change the land use designation from
Low Density Residential to High Density Residential, for the
property located approximately 305 feet north of the northwest
corner of 12th Street and Palm Avenue. (GP-41820-2023)
(Planning and Neighborhood Services/Community Planning)
(Alyssa Linville)
Attachments: 1. P&Z RPT GP Amendment: Palm Avenue
2. RES GP Amendment: Palm Avenue
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 Advisory Commission – one appointment
• Parks, Arts, and Recreation Commission – one appointment
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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 February 8, 2024 through February 21, 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.
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:
A. Discussion or consideration of personnel issues. (A.R.S. § 38-431.03 A1)
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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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