City Council Meeting
Regular MeetingYuma, AZ · April 3, 2024
Agenda
City of Yuma
City Council Meeting
REVISED Agenda
Wednesday, April 3, 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.
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PRESENTATIONS
Reading of the following Proclamations:
• City of Yuma's 110th Birthday
• Month of the Military Child
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 2024-036 Regular Council Worksession Draft Minutes February 20, 2024
Attachments: 2024 02 20 RWS Minutes
2. MC 2024-037 Regular Council Meeting Draft Minutes February 21, 2024
Attachments: 2024 02 21 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 2024-035 Liquor License: Tacos & Mariscos Costa Baja
Approve a Series #07: Beer and Wine Bar Location/Owner
Transfer Liquor License application submitted by Jesus Alexis
Orozco Avendano, agent for Tacos & Mariscos Costa Baja
located at 1150 W. 24th Street. (LL24-02) (City Administration/City
Clerk) (Lynda L. Bushong)
Attachments: 1. MAP Liquor License: Tacos & Mariscos Costa Baja
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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. O2024-011 Text Amendment: Residential Development Standards
Amend Title 15, Chapter 154, to update development standards
for lot coverage, setbacks, open space, and height requirements
within the residential zoning districts. (Planning and Neighborhood
Services/Community Planning) (Alyssa Linville)
Attachments: 1. P&Z Rpt. Text Amendment: Residential Development Standards
2. ORD Text Amendment: Residential Development Standards
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. O2024-012 Wastewater Discharge Local Limits Update
Pursuant to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Pretreatment Regulations 40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)
403, amend City Code § 191-02 General Sewer Use
Requirements, to update the existing wastewater Local Limits in
accordance with the findings of the Local Limits Figueroa Avenue
Water Pollution Control Facility (WPCF) Report. (Utilities/
Administration) (Jeremy McCall)
Attachments: 1. ORD Wastewater Discharge Local Limits Update
IV. POTENTIAL CHARTER AMENDMENTS
ADDITION
Discussion and possible action regarding potential Charter amendments to Article IV,
Elections and Article VI. City Officials.
FINAL CALL
Final call for submission of Speaker Request Forms for Call to the Public.
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V. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND SCHEDULING
Discussion and possible action on the following items:
1. 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 March 21, 2024 through April 3, 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.
2. Scheduling:
Motion to schedule future City Council meetings pursuant to Arizona Revised Statutes
Section 38-431.02 and the Yuma City Code, Chapter 30.
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.
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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:
1. Discussion, consultation with and/or instruction to legal counsel regarding potential
contract litigation. (A.R.S. 38-431.03 A3 & A4)
2. Discussion, consultation with and/or instruction to legal counsel regarding potential
charter amendments. (A.R.S. 38-431.03 A3 & A4)
3. Discussion, consultation with and/or instruction to legal counsel regarding potential
development of land. (A.R.S. 38-431.03 A3, A4 & A7)
4. Discussion, consultation with and/or instruction to legal counsel regarding Resolution
R2010-09 and R2015-047. (A.R.S. 38-431.03 A3 & A4)
5. Discussion or consideration of personnel issues. (A.R.S. § 38-431.03 A1)
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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