City Council Meeting
Regular MeetingYuma, AZ · October 16, 2024
Agenda
City of Yuma
City Council Meeting
Agenda
Wednesday, October 16, 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.
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Speaker Request Form prior to the start of the meeting. Speaker Request Forms can be
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CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
FINAL CALL
Final call for submission of Speaker Request Forms for agenda related items.
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ROLL CALL
I. PRESENTATIONS
• Downtown Yuma Merchants Association Update
II. 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 2024-168 Regular Council Worksession Draft Minutes September 17,
2024
Attachments: 2024 09 17 RWS Minutes
2. MC 2024-169 Regular Council Worksession Draft Minutes October 1, 2024
Attachments: 2024 10 01 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 2024-155 Liquor License: Angry Italian
Approve a Series #12: Restaurant Liquor License application
submitted by James Owens, agent for Angry Italian located at
2680 S. 4th Ave. (LL24-13) (City Administration/City Clerk) (Lynda
L. Bushong)
Attachments: 1. MAP Liquor License: Angry Italian
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2. MC 2024-156 Liquor License: Mariscos El Navegante 2
Approve a Series #12: Restaurant Liquor License application
submitted by Jesus Ortiz Paez, agent for Mariscos El Navegante 2
located at 1651 S. 4th Avenue. (LL24-15) (City Administration/City
Clerk) (Lynda L. Bushong)
Attachments: 1. MAP Liquor License: Mariscos El Navegante 2
3. MC 2024-157 Bid Award: Backflow Assembly Testing and Repair Services
Award to the most responsive and responsible bidder a one-year
contract for backflow assembly testing, inspections, and repair
services with an option to renew for four additional one-year
periods, depending on the appropriation of funds and satisfactory
performance, for an estimated $22,000.00 annually to Metro Fire
Equipment, Inc., Gilbert, Arizona. (Building Safety-RFB-25-014)
(Randall Crist/Robin R. Wilson)
4. MC 2024-158 Bid Award: Replacement of Manufactured Home with HOME
Investment Partnerships Act Funding
Authorize award of bid to replace a manufactured home under the
Neighborhood Services Housing Rehabilitation Program to the
lowest responsive and responsible bidder in the amount of
$110,398.00 to Easy Living Lifestyles, LLC. (Planning &
Neighborhood Services) (Nikki Hoogendoorn)
5. MC 2024-159 Bid Rejection: Mesa Heights Neighborhood Visual
Improvement Program VIP-004
Pursuant to the Yuma City Code § 36-36, reject all bids received
for the Mesa Heights Neighborhood Visual Improvement Program
- Metro Mobile Project due to incomplete bid submittals (Planning
and Neighborhood Services/Neighborhood Services) (Nikki
Hoogendoorn)
6. MC 2024-160 Request for Qualifications (RFQ) Award: City-Wide Vehicle
Purchases
Authorize the City Administrator to execute a one-year contract
with the option to renew for four additional one-year periods, one
period at a time, depending on the appropriation of funds and
satisfactory performance, with the following qualified vendors:
Alexander Ford Lincoln, Yuma, Arizona; Chapman Chevrolet Buick
GMC, Yuma, Arizona, Lamb Chevrolet, Prescott, Arizona and
Sanderson Ford of Glendale, Arizona. (Public Works/Fleet-
RFQ-24-245) (Joel Olea)
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7. MC 2024-161 Cooperative Purchase Agreement: Painting Services for City
Hall and Public Works Building
Authorize the use of a cooperative purchase agreement initiated
by the Yuma Educational Materials Management Consortium to
obtain painting services for City Hall and the Public Works building
at an estimated cost of $155,100.00 to MC Custom Painting LLC,
Yuma, Arizona. (CPA-23-251-Building Safety) (Justin Lewis/Robin
R. Wilson)
8. MC 2024-162 Cooperative Purchase Agreement: Ground & Turf Maintenance
Equipment
Authorize the purchase of various Ground and Turf Maintenance
Equipment from: RDO Equipment, Yuma, Arizona; Stotz
Equipment, Avondale, Arizona; Felling Trailers, Sauk Centre,
Minnesota; Simpson Norton, Goodyear, Arizona utilizing
Sourcewell and Mohave Education Services cooperative purchase
agreements, at an estimated expenditure of $403,245.28 (Parks &
Recreation-CPA-25-133 (Eric Urfer/Robin R. Wilson)
9. MC 2024-163 Cooperative Purchase Agreement: Fire Service Apparatus
Authorize the purchase of one Skeeter Emergency Vehicle 2025
Ford F-550 Type 5 Rescue Vehicle, utilzing the cooperative
purchase agreement orginated by the Houston-Galveston Area
Council, at a cost of $374,330.79 to: Hughes Fire Equipment, Inc.,
Springfield, Oregon (Fire Department-CPA-25-138) (Dustin
Fields/Robin R. Wilson)
10. MC 2024-164 Sole Source: Human Resources Software Subscription
Supplement
Authorize additional modules of Software Subscription from
Governmentjobs.com, dba NeoGov, El Segundo, California, for a
one-year estimated expenditure of $210,000.00. (Information
Technology-SS-25-002) (Isaiah Kirk/Monica Welch/Robin R.
Wilson)
11. MC 2024-165 Begin Negotiating Terms of the Hotel Del Sol Development
Agreement
Authorize the City Administrator and City staff to begin negotiating
the terms of a development agreement with Kalthia Group Hotels
from San Diego, California, for the redevelopment of the Hotel del
Sol and former Alsco properties. (Engineering RFQ-24-200)
(David Wostenberg/Robin R. Wilson).
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12. MC 2024-166 Final Plat: Santana Unit 1 Subdivision
Approve the final plat for the Santana Unit 1 Subdivision, located at
the northwest corner of 34th Street and Avenue 7¾ E Alignment
(SUBD-043214-2024) (Planning and Neighborhood Services/
Community Planning) (Alyssa Linville)
Attachments: 1. P&Z RPT Final Plat: Santana Unit 1
2. PLAT Final Plat: Santana Unit 1
13. MC 2024-167 Adoption of the Updated City of Yuma Strategic Plan
Adopt the updated 2024 - 2029 City of Yuma Strategic Plan.
(Administration) (Jay Simonton/Jennifer Reichelt)
Attachments: 1. City of Yuma Strategic Plan
III. 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. R2024-055 Intergovernmental Agreement: Yuma Union High School
District #70 - Joint Use of Facilities
Authorize the execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA)
with the Yuma Union High School District #70 continuing the
current Joint Use of Facilities Program with the City of Yuma.
(Parks & Recreation) (Eric Urfer)
Attachments: 1. RES IGA: YUHSD Joint Use of Facilities
2. AGMT IGA: YUHSD Joint Use of Facilities
2. R2024-056 Intergovernmental Agreement: Yuma Union High School
District #70 - Cibola Softball Complex
Authorize the execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA)
with the Yuma Union High School District #70 continuing the
current maintenance and use of the Cibola High School Softball
Complex with the City of Yuma. (Parks & Recreation) (Eric Urfer)
Attachments: 1. RES IGA: Cibola Softball Complex
2. AGMT IGA: Cibola Softball Complex
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3. R2024-057 Intergovernmental Agreement: Yuma Union High School
District #70 - Sunrise Optimist Park
Authorize the execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA)
with the Yuma Union High School District #70 continuing the
current maintenance and use arrangement of the Sunrise Optimist
Park with the City of Yuma. (Parks & Recreation) (Eric Urfer)
Attachments: 1. RES IGA: Sunrise Optimist Park
2. AGMT IGA: Sunrise Optimist Park
4. R2024-058 Preannexation Development Agreement: Contreras
APN-631-56-157
Authorize a Preannexation Development Agreement with Jose A.
Contreras for Assessor Parcel Number 631-56-157 located on 5th
Street, west of Avenue C. (Planning and Neighborhood
Services/Community Planning) (Alyssa Linville)
Attachments: 1. RES PDA: Contreras APN 631-56-157
2. AGR PDA: Contreras APN 631-56-157
5. R2024-059 License Agreement: Cactus State Utility Operating Company,
LLC
Approve a license agreement with Cactus State Utility Operating
Company, LLC (Cactus State) for operation and maintenance of
wastewater utility infrastructure within City right-of-way. (City
Administration) (Jay Simonton)
Attachments: 1. RES License Agreement
2. AGMT License Agreement
IV. 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.
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1. O2024-033 Rezoning of Property: 733 S. Clifford Way
Approve the rezoning of three parcels, totaling approximately
48,207 square feett in size, from the Manufactured Housing
Subdivision (MHS) District to the Medium Density Residential
(R-2) District, located at 733 S. Clifford Way, Yuma, AZ.
(ZONE-42944-2024)(Planning and Neighborhood Services/
Community Planning) (Alyssa Linville)
Attachments: 1. P&Z RPT Rezone of Property: 733 S. Clifford Way
2. ORD Rezone of Property: 733 S. Clifford Way
2. O2024-034 Text Amendment: Outdoor Lighting Standards
Amend Title 15, Chapter 154, to update development standards
for outdoor lighting. (Planning and Neighborhood
Services/Community Planning) (Alyssa Linville)
Attachments: 1. P&Z RPT Text Amendment: Outdoor Lighting
2. ORD Text Amendment: Outdoor Lighting
V. 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. O2024-035 3rd Street Right-of-Way Acquisition
Approval of right-of-way acquisition from Yuma County for 3rd
Street from east of 27th Drive to Avenue B, a distance of
approximately 700’. (Engineering) (Steve Wilson/ Dave
Wostenberg).
Attachments: 1. ORD ROW Acquisition: 3rd Street
2. DEED ROW Acquisition: 3rd Street
2. O2024-036 Acceptance of Shaw Field
Accept Shaw Diversified Services, Inc.’s (“Shaw”) donation of
Shaw Field to the City of Yuma. (City Administration) (Jay
Simonton).
Attachments: 1. ORD to Accept Shaw Field
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3. O2024-037 Right-of-Way Acquisition: Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon Signals
Approval of Right-of-Way Acquisition to install five Pedestrian
Hybrid Beacon Signals (High-intensity Activated crossWalK
Signals, commonly known as HAWK’s) to improve pedestrian
safety. (Engineering) (Dave Wostenberg)
Attachments: 1. ORD ROW Acquisition: HAWK Signals
2. EXHIBIT A-B ROW Acquisition: HAWK Signals
4. O2024-038 Tender Offer: Purchase of Certain Obligations of the City
Adopt an ordinance approving a tender offer with respect to the
purchase of certain obligations of the City (Administration) (Jay
Simonton/Douglas Allen)
Attachments: 1. SUPP DOCS Excerpts from Bond Buyback Presenation
2. Notice Filing - Tender Offer
3. Dealer Manager Agreement
4. ORD Tender Offer Approval
VI. PUBLIC HEARING AND RELATED ITEMS
1. R2024-054 General Plan Amendment: Southeast corner of Avenue A and 16th
Street
Following a public hearing, approve the request to amend the City of
Yuma General Plan to change the land use designation from Mixed
Use and Low Density Residential to High Density Residential, for the
property located at the southeast corner of Avenue A and 16th Street.
(GP-42762-2024) (Planning and Neighborhood Services/Community
Planning) (Alyssa Linville)
Attachments: 1. PZ RPT GP AMENDMENT: SEC AVE A AND 16TH ST
2. RES GP AMENDMENT: SEC AVE A & 16TH ST
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VII. 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 October 3, 2024 through October 16, 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.
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 within City Council's authority
and jurisdiction that are not listed on the agenda during the "Call to the Public" segment of the
meeting. All speakers must complete a Speaker Request Form and submit it to City Clerk staff
no later than the "Final Call for Speaker Request Forms" is made at the beginning of each
meeting.
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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, consultation with and/or instruction to legal counsel concerning the potential
sale and acquisition of real properties. (A.R.S. § 38-431.03 A3, A4 & A7)
B. Discussion, consultation with and/or instruction to legal counsel regarding a contract
matter. (A.R.S. 38-431.03 A3, A4 & A7)
C. Discussion, consultation with and/or instruction to legal counsel concerning A.R.S. §
16-1019. (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.
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