Press Release

UPDATED: Yuma City Council Meeting Preview, August 4, 2010

Date:

08/03/2010 (Last updated: 08/18/2010)

Summary:

Awards & Recognition; Major Purchases And Contracts; Resolutions; Development Agreements; Ordinances

Contact:

Greg HylandDirector of Communications & Public Affairs
 

Awards & Recognition; Major Purchases And Contracts; Resolutions; Development Agreements; Ordinances

Awards & Recognition

Yuma Police Chier Jerry Geier will introduce Deputy Chief John Lekan, who's temporary appointment became official recently.

City Administrator Greg Wilkinson will introduce the City of Yuma, Employee of the Quarter, Arnold Montijo, of the City's Facilities Maintenance Team.  Arnold was one of sixteen employees nominated for this new quarterly award.

Liquor Licenses for Approval

The Yuma City Council is scheduled to approve:

  • An Interim Permit and New Restaurant (#12) Liquor License application for Coco's Bakery & Restaurant, 2198 4th Avenue
  • An Interim Permit and New Beer and Wine Store (#10) Liquor License application O.K. Market, 5800 E. Hwy 80
  • A New Domestic Farm Winery (#13) Liquor License application for Earle's Custom Wines, Inc dba Yuma's Main Squeeze, 251 S. Main Street

Major Purchases and Contracts

The following major purchases, contracts and donations are proposed for approval by the City Council.

The Council may:

  • Authorize the donation of Surplus Confined Spaces and Emergency Medical Expendable Supplies to San Luis Rio Colorado, Sonora Mexico Fire Department.
  • Authorize staff to purchase vehicles for use by the Police Department utilizing a cooperative purchase agreement originated by the State of Arizona at a total cost of $58,185.26, utilizing City funds, and funds from a Selective Traffic Enforcement Program grant and a DUI Enforcement Program grant.
  • Award to the lowest responsive/responsible bidder for Physical Provider Services/Fire Personnel at an estimated annual cost of $57,000.00 to: Pinnacle Healthcare, Yuma, Arizona.
  • Authorize the City Administrator to execute an Agreement with the Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area Corporation for the operations of the Yuma Quartermaster Depot State Historic Park; to provide funding to support park operations in the amount of $150,000.00 for fiscal year 2010-2011; and to provide performance standards for the Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area Corporation.
  • Approve an agreement with Unit B and Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) to transport City of Yuma (City) water to the Aqua Viva Water Treatment Plant.
  • Authorize an amendment to the Construction Manager At Risk Agreement (CMAR Agreement) for construction of the East Mesa Water Treatment Plant (Aqua Viva Water Treatment Plant or "Project") with J. R. Filanc Construction Company, Inc. (Filanc).

Resolutions

There are no Resolutions for Approval at this meeting

Ordinances Adopted

There are no Ordinances scheduled for Adopotion at this meeting

Ordinances Introduced

The following Ordinances may be given their first reading, or introduction, on August 4th. If introduced, they are scheduled to be adopted on Wednesday, August 18, 2010

  • Ordinance O2010-37 Graffiti: Accessibility to implements and penalties for violations.
    Amend the Yuma City Code, Title 11, Chapter 112, Subsections 112-17 and 112-99 to amend requirements for the placement of signs relating to the accessibility of graffiti implements, and to increase the penalties for graffiti-related violations.
  • Ordinance O2010-39 Conveyance of Easement, Right-of-Way Abandonment and Establishment of Restrictive Covenant on 11.16 Acres of City Property
    Authorize the granting of a powerline easement, abandonment of portions of 9th, 11th and 12th Avenue rights-of-way and establishment of a restrictive covenant on 11.16 acres of City property at West Wetlands.
  • Ordinance O2010-40 Rezoning of Property: Located at 780-792 S. 2nd Avenue
    Rezone from the High Density Residential / Historic District Overlay (R-3/H) & General Commercial / Historic District Overlay (B-2/H) to the Medium Density Residential / Historic District Overlay (R-2/H) District. The applicant is Chris Hengl, on behalf of Markal Investments, LLC.

Public Hearings

  • Ordinance O2010-38 Rezoning of Property: Located at 1462 W. 8th Place, also known as 810 S. 14th Avenue
    Rezone property from the Low Density Residential (R-1-6) District to the General Commercial (B-2) District. The applicants are Adolfo and Irma Enriquez Garcia.

Appointments to City Boards and Commissions

There may be appointments made to the City's various Boards and Commissions.

For More Information

To download the complete meeting packet for this meeting or any other meeting agenda, visit www.YumaAZ.gov/meetingAgendas.

For further information, please contact Greg Hyland, CPM, the City of Yuma's Director of Communications & Public Affairs at (928) 373-5023 or by e-mail or Dave Nash, City of Yuma Public Affairs Coordinator at (928) 373-5015 or by e-mail.

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