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.

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):

MC 2024-036

Regular Council Worksession Draft Minutes February 20, 2024

Attachments:

2024 02 20 RWS Minutes

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:

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.