Yuma City Council Meeting Recap, August 4, 2010
Date:
08/05/2010 (Last updated: 08/18/2010)Summary:
Awards & Recognition; Major Purchases And Contracts; Resolutions; Development Agreements; OrdinancesContact:
Awards & Recognition; Major Purchases And Contracts; Resolutions; Development Agreements; Ordinances
The August 4, 2010 City Council Meeting was called to order by Mayor Alan L. Krieger at 5:30 p.m.
19 people addressed the City Council during the Call to the Public portion of the City Council Meeting.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:05 p.m.
Awards & Recognition
Yuma Police Chier Jerry Geier will introduce Deputy Chief John Lekan, who's temporary appointment became official recently.
City Administrator Greg Wilkinson introduced the City of Yuma, Employee of the Quarter, Arnold Montijo, of the City's Facilities Maintenance Team. Arnold was one of seventeen employees nominated for this new quarterly award.
Liquor Licenses for Approval
The Yuma City Council approved:
- 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 were approved by the City Council.
The Council:
- Authorized the donation of Surplus Confined Spaces and Emergency Medical Expendable Supplies to San Luis Rio Colorado, Sonora Mexico Fire Department.
- Awarded 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.
- Authorized 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.
- Approved an agreement with Unit B and Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) to transport City of Yuma (City) water to the Aqua Viva Water Treatment Plant.
- Authorized 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).
The item to purchase Chevy Impala Police Vehicles was pulled from the City Council Agenda.
Resolutions
There were no Resolutions for Approval at this meeting
Ordinances Adopted
There were no Ordinances scheduled for Adopotion at this meeting
Ordinances Introduced
The following Ordinances were given their first reading, or introduction. 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 O2010-40 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
The City Council held a Public Hearing on the matter listed below. After the Public Hearing was closed, Ordinance O2010-38 was given first reading, or Introduction. Ordinance O2010-38 is scheduled for Adoption on Wednesday, August 18, 2010.
- 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
David Psolka was appointed to the Clean and Beautiful Commission for a term that expires on August 4, 2013.
Future Council Meeting Topics
A motion was made to reconsider the previous action of the City Council in regard to the future funding of YCAT. The reconsideration passed on a 4-3 vote. The item will be placed on a future City Council Agenda.
For More Information
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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.
