1 00:09:43,695 --> 00:09:44,475 Murder victims. 2 00:09:47,305 --> 00:09:48,355 Whereas the death 3 00:09:48,355 --> 00:09:51,115 of a murdered loved one is a difficult experience 4 00:09:51,145 --> 00:09:53,755 that robs immediate and extended family members 5 00:09:54,015 --> 00:09:56,835 and creates overwhelming challenges to fill the void 6 00:09:56,905 --> 00:09:58,235 that their absence creates. 7 00:09:59,535 --> 00:10:00,835 And whereas the friends 8 00:10:00,835 --> 00:10:03,075 and families of murder victims cope with grief 9 00:10:03,075 --> 00:10:06,515 through a variety of support services, including counseling, 10 00:10:06,775 --> 00:10:09,835 crisis prevention, professional referrals 11 00:10:09,855 --> 00:10:12,595 and assistance in dealing with the criminal justice system. 12 00:10:13,495 --> 00:10:15,355 And whereas the City of Yuma joins 13 00:10:15,355 --> 00:10:17,755 with Yuma County Victims Rights Committee, as well 14 00:10:17,775 --> 00:10:21,435 as the victim service programs, criminal justice officials 15 00:10:21,895 --> 00:10:23,835 and concerned citizens throughout the county, 16 00:10:24,295 --> 00:10:26,835 to remember the anguish caused by homicide 17 00:10:27,175 --> 00:10:29,195 to honor the courage of survivors 18 00:10:29,215 --> 00:10:32,035 and to strive to help the survivors rebuild their lives. 19 00:10:33,055 --> 00:10:35,795 Now therefore, I Douglas J. Nichols do hereby proclaim 20 00:10:36,115 --> 00:10:40,235 September 25th, 2026 as the National Day of Remembrance 21 00:10:40,235 --> 00:10:42,195 for murder victims in the city of Yuma. 22 00:10:42,575 --> 00:10:45,075 And in doing so, I encourage all citizens 23 00:10:45,075 --> 00:10:47,715 to join me in remembering the victims who have been murdered 24 00:10:47,855 --> 00:10:50,995 and their families and to support programs that help those 25 00:10:51,055 --> 00:10:53,675 who have been devastated through these violent tragedies. 26 00:10:54,065 --> 00:10:56,795 It's a very important thing for us to, as a community, 27 00:10:56,795 --> 00:10:58,275 to make sure we're staying sensitive to. 28 00:10:58,335 --> 00:11:00,835 So I appreciate this proclamation coming forward. 29 00:11:01,175 --> 00:11:03,875 And I think there's some people I'm presenting this to. 30 00:11:04,015 --> 00:11:07,035 Do we have a group here today? 31 00:11:08,455 --> 00:11:10,155 The chairman? No. Okay. 32 00:11:10,375 --> 00:11:12,075 You're the chairman or am I presenting this to you? 33 00:11:12,215 --> 00:11:13,215 Yes, sir. Okay. 34 00:11:14,075 --> 00:11:17,395 I dunno if there's any other advocates. Okay. 35 00:11:18,205 --> 00:11:20,625 You wanna just do it right here? Sure. Okay. We can do that. 36 00:11:23,885 --> 00:11:27,535 Does that work with pictures? Yes, please. Okay. 37 00:11:28,355 --> 00:11:29,935 I'd appreciate, that'd be great. 38 00:11:49,045 --> 00:11:50,045 Thank you. 39 00:11:56,305 --> 00:11:59,005 All right. Our second proclamation, I'm sorry. 40 00:11:59,005 --> 00:12:02,045 Presentation this evening is our Forefront Ed update 41 00:12:02,225 --> 00:12:04,165 and I turn the meeting over to Dr. 42 00:12:04,405 --> 00:12:07,605 Remy Martiz Ktu, our executive director. Thank 43 00:12:07,605 --> 00:12:08,605 You. 44 00:12:16,075 --> 00:12:19,985 Thank you. Good evening. Good evening Mayor. 45 00:12:19,985 --> 00:12:22,905 Members of the Council City leadership. 46 00:12:23,945 --> 00:12:25,025 Thank you for having me. 47 00:12:25,905 --> 00:12:27,865 I want to begin with a, with an idea. 48 00:12:28,755 --> 00:12:30,705 Mayor Nichols wants share with me 49 00:12:31,215 --> 00:12:33,985 because it frames everything I have to say. 50 00:12:34,885 --> 00:12:38,305 He observed that nothing, that nothing 51 00:12:38,305 --> 00:12:42,225 because nothing significant is ever built without first 52 00:12:42,225 --> 00:12:44,105 holding a positive vision of it. 53 00:12:44,935 --> 00:12:47,265 That the things we're doing are 54 00:12:47,285 --> 00:12:50,985 by definition not just real when we decide to pursue them. 55 00:12:51,825 --> 00:12:55,465 A region like a city becomes what its leadership has 56 00:12:55,465 --> 00:12:59,305 to the confidence to imagine forefront ED exists 57 00:12:59,305 --> 00:13:02,465 because some years ago that kind of vision was applied 58 00:13:02,465 --> 00:13:05,305 to a simple question, what does it mean 59 00:13:05,335 --> 00:13:08,505 that Juma sits precisely where two nations 60 00:13:08,765 --> 00:13:10,345 and two states meet? 61 00:13:11,045 --> 00:13:13,025 I'm here tonight not to sell you anything, 62 00:13:13,125 --> 00:13:16,665 but to report on what has become of that vision plainly, 63 00:13:16,665 --> 00:13:19,945 because you are right to ask, allow me a moment. 64 00:13:20,045 --> 00:13:22,385 As a researcher rather than an advocate, 65 00:13:22,795 --> 00:13:25,425 every city has an economic nature determined 66 00:13:25,425 --> 00:13:27,145 by geo geography. 67 00:13:27,765 --> 00:13:31,265 Juba's nature is by national, the daily life of the city, 68 00:13:31,405 --> 00:13:35,425 the jobs, the tax base, the commerce that fan source, street 69 00:13:35,525 --> 00:13:36,945 or police or fire service 70 00:13:37,485 --> 00:13:40,065 is inseparable from the constant movements of good 71 00:13:40,165 --> 00:13:42,945 and people among California, Sonora and Juma. 72 00:13:43,655 --> 00:13:45,385 This is not a matter of policy. 73 00:13:45,385 --> 00:13:48,145 Preference is simply what Juma is. 74 00:13:49,775 --> 00:13:51,115 Let me offer a single figure. 75 00:13:51,425 --> 00:13:54,715 Arizona and Mexico trade more than $20 billion a 76 00:13:54,715 --> 00:13:55,835 year across this border. 77 00:13:56,655 --> 00:13:59,515 And Yuma sits on the corridor that carries. 78 00:14:00,045 --> 00:14:03,315 There is not this commerce, this is daily movement 79 00:14:03,315 --> 00:14:06,475 that helps fund the various service this council is towards. 80 00:14:07,095 --> 00:14:08,915 The fuller pictures is on the screen, 81 00:14:09,375 --> 00:14:11,435 but that one number makes the point. 82 00:14:12,175 --> 00:14:14,355 And that facts carry an obligation. 83 00:14:14,955 --> 00:14:18,395 A city whose prosperity depends on cross-border flows must 84 00:14:18,395 --> 00:14:21,035 tend to the relationship that keeps those flows open 85 00:14:21,655 --> 00:14:24,755 or it leaves its own economic foundation to chance. 86 00:14:26,335 --> 00:14:29,275 Our region's economy runs on three distinct engines. 87 00:14:30,375 --> 00:14:32,835 Now non duplicating another 88 00:14:33,465 --> 00:14:35,915 greater jum Economic development corporation 89 00:14:35,915 --> 00:14:37,515 recruits employers and creates jobs. 90 00:14:38,305 --> 00:14:41,435 Greater juma poor authority builds, builds sports 91 00:14:41,695 --> 00:14:42,915 and freights infrastructure. 92 00:14:43,775 --> 00:14:46,035 And for four 80 tends to devi national 93 00:14:46,055 --> 00:14:47,275 and federal relationship 94 00:14:47,745 --> 00:14:50,635 that keep the corridor stable enough for the order 95 00:14:50,695 --> 00:14:51,925 to to, to succeed. 96 00:14:52,865 --> 00:14:54,805 Here's the simplest ways I can put it. 97 00:14:55,485 --> 00:14:59,125 GDE, the C brings investment GPA build the crossing 98 00:14:59,125 --> 00:15:02,125 that moves it and forefront Ed keeps the border those 99 00:15:02,445 --> 00:15:05,005 crossing the pen open, stable, and predictable. 100 00:15:05,665 --> 00:15:09,325 We do sell industrial land. We do not package initiatives. 101 00:15:09,785 --> 00:15:11,565 We do not operate port gates. 102 00:15:11,665 --> 00:15:14,245 The lanes are separate by design and 103 00:15:14,245 --> 00:15:16,605 because they're separate, they train one another. 104 00:15:17,335 --> 00:15:20,005 We're not a Ford engine competing for the same work. 105 00:15:20,145 --> 00:15:22,765 We keep the road that the other two drive unclear. 106 00:15:24,785 --> 00:15:26,875 This is where the mayor's vision becomes 107 00:15:26,975 --> 00:15:28,035 the daily discipline. 108 00:15:28,675 --> 00:15:31,795 A border location is not by itself an advantage. 109 00:15:32,655 --> 00:15:33,955 It becomes one only 110 00:15:33,955 --> 00:15:36,315 through good neighborhoods, through the patient. 111 00:15:37,355 --> 00:15:40,075 Permanent work of keeping open, productive channels 112 00:15:40,075 --> 00:15:43,715 of communications where our counterparts across the line, 113 00:15:45,015 --> 00:15:46,615 a project that needs coordinated 114 00:15:46,875 --> 00:15:50,495 and event a signature that needs to happen, a matter 115 00:15:50,525 --> 00:15:52,055 that needs an answer quickly. 116 00:15:52,695 --> 00:15:55,615 A region that sits in the delta of the Colorado River shared 117 00:15:55,635 --> 00:15:59,015 by two nations cannot afford to to channel to those channels 118 00:15:59,015 --> 00:16:00,135 to go quiet. 119 00:16:01,555 --> 00:16:03,215 And what I want to be candid with you, 120 00:16:03,365 --> 00:16:05,655 even in a complex political climate, 121 00:16:06,205 --> 00:16:10,295 perhaps especially in one, those ties have a stay active. 122 00:16:11,635 --> 00:16:13,095 You can see it in the details. 123 00:16:13,445 --> 00:16:18,135 Invitations answer, ator attended agreements, 124 00:16:18,135 --> 00:16:22,735 signed request to collaborate in tourism culture in regions. 125 00:16:22,735 --> 00:16:26,135 Larger projects meet on both sides of the line. 126 00:16:27,325 --> 00:16:30,655 That is not luck is maintained deliberately. 127 00:16:30,795 --> 00:16:33,055 So the relationship are already there 128 00:16:33,115 --> 00:16:34,295 the moment we need them. 129 00:16:35,975 --> 00:16:39,995 Let me offer a few concrete example, not as a list 130 00:16:39,995 --> 00:16:42,715 of accomplishment, but as a evidence of a principle 131 00:16:42,715 --> 00:16:43,795 that diplomacy 132 00:16:43,935 --> 00:16:46,755 or paradi diplomacy done well is 133 00:16:46,755 --> 00:16:48,315 what makes large things possible. 134 00:16:48,335 --> 00:16:50,075 Before there are in individual 135 00:16:51,415 --> 00:16:54,835 the human space board is the clearest case is not yet 136 00:16:54,835 --> 00:16:55,915 as finished reality. 137 00:16:56,255 --> 00:16:57,755 And that is precisely the point. 138 00:16:58,335 --> 00:17:01,235 Air space coordination by national consensus, 139 00:17:01,515 --> 00:17:03,635 cross-border regulatory understanding, 140 00:17:04,025 --> 00:17:05,835 this is the groundwork that must exceed 141 00:17:05,835 --> 00:17:08,115 before such a project can ever touch ground. 142 00:17:09,245 --> 00:17:10,505 And the groundwork is moving. 143 00:17:11,135 --> 00:17:13,745 This past June at the Arizona Mexico Commission plenary 144 00:17:14,265 --> 00:17:16,465 Mayor Nichols sign a joint statement of intent 145 00:17:16,575 --> 00:17:18,745 that put this region at this Sonora 146 00:17:18,745 --> 00:17:20,105 counterpart on the same page. 147 00:17:21,135 --> 00:17:24,225 Next month on October 14th in Mexico City, 148 00:17:24,325 --> 00:17:27,225 we take the next step, the signing of A MOU 149 00:17:27,575 --> 00:17:29,785 with this Department of Science of technology 150 00:17:29,855 --> 00:17:31,505 with the Mexican Pharaoh government 151 00:17:31,525 --> 00:17:35,025 and an instrument built for project of long-term vision 152 00:17:35,085 --> 00:17:38,825 and grow anchor in regional research institutions. 153 00:17:39,445 --> 00:17:42,505 The mayor and human delegation will represent for the, 154 00:17:42,815 --> 00:17:44,185 will be present for the signing. 155 00:17:46,085 --> 00:17:47,665 The same logic runs through the rest 156 00:17:47,685 --> 00:17:51,325 of our work high level advocacy to modernize our port 157 00:17:51,325 --> 00:17:53,965 of entry, positioning our foreign trade zone 158 00:17:54,275 --> 00:17:58,325 with cross border supply chains, alongside with G-D-Y-D-C 159 00:17:58,325 --> 00:18:01,005 and regular executive briefings on the U-S-M-C-A 160 00:18:01,005 --> 00:18:02,405 review and trade policy. 161 00:18:03,105 --> 00:18:05,645 So these region leaders are never cut unprepared 162 00:18:05,705 --> 00:18:07,885 by chiefs far beyond our borders. 163 00:18:10,755 --> 00:18:12,935 And there's one more effort I want to name 164 00:18:12,935 --> 00:18:16,575 because it's about people rather than infrastructure. 165 00:18:17,425 --> 00:18:19,495 We're not forming what we all call, we, 166 00:18:19,755 --> 00:18:23,375 we call the forefront academic circuit for this purpose. 167 00:18:23,555 --> 00:18:26,175 We may say the ED becomes AC 168 00:18:26,965 --> 00:18:28,935 anor at Arizona Western College 169 00:18:29,355 --> 00:18:31,255 and joined by regional universities 170 00:18:31,315 --> 00:18:32,455 on both sides of the line. 171 00:18:33,035 --> 00:18:36,215 It aligns talent and research so that the workforce is ready 172 00:18:36,215 --> 00:18:37,615 before the industries arrive. 173 00:18:38,075 --> 00:18:40,775 It is one more way of building this regional, socially, 174 00:18:41,045 --> 00:18:44,215 this region, socially the quiet work that led us grow 175 00:18:44,275 --> 00:18:45,575 and grow with security. 176 00:18:48,355 --> 00:18:51,695 And now one last note on this vein, which I share 177 00:18:51,695 --> 00:18:54,655 with some pride on that re on on, on the region's behalf. 178 00:18:55,605 --> 00:18:58,375 Even the mayor's international bike ride together 179 00:18:58,405 --> 00:19:01,495 with the forefront it is regional model has now been 180 00:19:01,895 --> 00:19:03,295 accepted into the academic record 181 00:19:04,075 --> 00:19:06,575 in work producing collaboration with Mayor Nichols 182 00:19:06,575 --> 00:19:10,135 and publish by Aire, Mexico National Association 183 00:19:10,155 --> 00:19:11,975 for the Science of Regional Development. 184 00:19:12,885 --> 00:19:15,615 What we practice here is being a study 185 00:19:17,535 --> 00:19:19,635 our structure costs, let me be precise 186 00:19:19,635 --> 00:19:21,715 because Jews steward of public money 187 00:19:22,935 --> 00:19:24,635 and the question is a fair one. 188 00:19:25,435 --> 00:19:28,435 I will not stand here. I argue that forefront Ed is cheap. 189 00:19:29,555 --> 00:19:30,955 I will argue something different 190 00:19:31,625 --> 00:19:33,075 that every dollar this region 191 00:19:33,175 --> 00:19:35,755 and trust to us is treated as valuable 192 00:19:35,825 --> 00:19:39,715 because every dollar counts for front ed is a small ag 193 00:19:41,035 --> 00:19:43,645 that works in person on both sides of the line. 194 00:19:44,065 --> 00:19:45,325 And it's built to make each 195 00:19:45,325 --> 00:19:48,405 of those dollar reach further than it otherwise will. 196 00:19:49,735 --> 00:19:51,835 The truer measure is not what we cost, 197 00:19:53,645 --> 00:19:57,185 but what we protect for fronted is what allows this region 198 00:19:57,205 --> 00:19:59,105 to speak with one coordinated voice 199 00:19:59,105 --> 00:20:01,545 to work California Sonora, Baja, California 200 00:20:01,925 --> 00:20:05,305 and the me Mexican federal government as a whole, 201 00:20:05,405 --> 00:20:07,025 rather than in fragments, 202 00:20:08,395 --> 00:20:10,355 a dollar spent keeping the co stable 203 00:20:10,455 --> 00:20:12,035 and the region aligned is a dollar 204 00:20:12,035 --> 00:20:13,555 that protects every other dollar. 205 00:20:13,655 --> 00:20:15,995 You mean best in infrastructure and economic development? 206 00:20:17,015 --> 00:20:19,315 It does not compete with city services. 207 00:20:19,905 --> 00:20:21,715 This council rightly prioritize. 208 00:20:22,625 --> 00:20:25,005 It helps protect the tax base that funds them. 209 00:20:27,585 --> 00:20:30,085 So I will end where I began. 210 00:20:30,955 --> 00:20:32,805 This organization is the product 211 00:20:33,065 --> 00:20:35,885 of a vision this council leadership had the confidence 212 00:20:35,885 --> 00:20:37,405 to hold before it was proven. 213 00:20:38,425 --> 00:20:41,485 The vision to look at where Yuma sits 214 00:20:41,665 --> 00:20:45,005 and to see in that location an opportunity 215 00:20:45,035 --> 00:20:47,485 that only good neighbors can unlock. 216 00:20:48,225 --> 00:20:52,645 I'm grateful to be part of seeing it true and it's junior. 217 00:20:52,955 --> 00:20:56,285 It's a junior privilege to report to you tonight on 218 00:20:56,285 --> 00:20:57,565 what the vision has built 219 00:20:58,465 --> 00:21:02,605 and on what is still building a region that prosper 220 00:21:02,865 --> 00:21:04,445 and prosper with security. 221 00:21:05,455 --> 00:21:06,455 Thank you. 222 00:21:08,015 --> 00:21:10,645 Thank you very much. And apologize for interrupted 223 00:21:10,665 --> 00:21:12,685 by storm warning, but 224 00:21:13,375 --> 00:21:14,375 There you go. 225 00:21:14,375 --> 00:21:16,405 Part of part of what happens, that's the 226 00:21:16,405 --> 00:21:18,005 Forefront of the Region, right? 227 00:21:18,005 --> 00:21:19,885 Throughout the region, right? Yes. No problem. 228 00:21:20,295 --> 00:21:21,845 Thank you very much for your presentations. 229 00:21:21,845 --> 00:21:23,605 Council, have any comments or questions 230 00:21:23,985 --> 00:21:25,005 or thoughts to share? 231 00:21:27,845 --> 00:21:30,565 I I'll just say I appreciated when we went 232 00:21:30,565 --> 00:21:34,005 to her herma seal, your, your diplomacy 233 00:21:34,005 --> 00:21:37,045 and your your connectedness was extremely apparent 234 00:21:37,045 --> 00:21:41,925 everywhere we went from the, the governor's meetings to the, 235 00:21:42,465 --> 00:21:44,565 to the conference, to city hall. 236 00:21:46,205 --> 00:21:48,165 I don't know if you planted everybody everywhere 237 00:21:48,165 --> 00:21:49,205 that we ran into maybe, 238 00:21:49,205 --> 00:21:51,885 but every corner we took there was somebody else 239 00:21:52,315 --> 00:21:54,365 that you knew and that you knew well that held, 240 00:21:54,365 --> 00:21:56,405 that held some very strong position. 241 00:21:56,465 --> 00:21:59,325 So it's, to your point in your presentation, 242 00:22:00,075 --> 00:22:01,565 diplomacy is relationships 243 00:22:02,025 --> 00:22:05,485 and your relationships really help build and in 244 00:22:05,865 --> 00:22:08,725 and in my estimation is the reason why the, 245 00:22:08,745 --> 00:22:12,285 the Spaceport MOUs went as fast as they did, I think. 246 00:22:12,345 --> 00:22:16,045 And, and I walked in to Mexico City, Herman Seal by myself. 247 00:22:16,485 --> 00:22:18,565 I think we'd still be waiting. 248 00:22:19,265 --> 00:22:21,125 So I appreciate your, your leadership 249 00:22:21,905 --> 00:22:23,765 and your commitment to our, our region 250 00:22:24,225 --> 00:22:26,965 and really looking forward to the, a good bike ride, 251 00:22:26,965 --> 00:22:31,765 but also a good trip to Mexico City to, to sign the the MOU 252 00:22:32,025 --> 00:22:33,485 and move the space port forward. 253 00:22:33,795 --> 00:22:35,285 Yeah, thank you mayor for your words 254 00:22:35,285 --> 00:22:38,645 and your confidence in in the work the forefront Ed, 255 00:22:38,645 --> 00:22:43,205 because thinking in terms of the region is always complex, 256 00:22:44,985 --> 00:22:47,205 but I think that the commitment 257 00:22:47,205 --> 00:22:48,725 that the leadership here in the city 258 00:22:49,105 --> 00:22:50,325 is, is, is great for it. 259 00:22:50,425 --> 00:22:53,125 And I'm looking forward for seeing you all on in Mexico City 260 00:22:53,185 --> 00:22:55,085 and always on the bike ride. 261 00:22:55,305 --> 00:22:58,525 And we're expecting record breaking this, this, this, 262 00:22:58,555 --> 00:22:59,605 this 10 edition. 263 00:23:01,375 --> 00:23:04,685 Thank you very much. Appreciate your presentation. 264 00:23:04,905 --> 00:23:07,565 All right. We are on to our rest of our agenda. 265 00:23:07,665 --> 00:23:10,045 We have eight items on our motion 266 00:23:10,045 --> 00:23:11,325 consent agenda this evening. 267 00:23:11,345 --> 00:23:12,725 As council have any comments, questions, 268 00:23:12,725 --> 00:23:14,925 or conflicts on these items? 269 00:23:16,945 --> 00:23:18,965 All right. Hearing none, I'll entertain a motion 270 00:23:19,065 --> 00:23:22,125 to approve Ms. Council member Smith. 271 00:23:22,565 --> 00:23:24,565 I move to approve the motion consent 272 00:23:24,585 --> 00:23:25,885 agenda as recommended. 273 00:23:26,305 --> 00:23:30,325 Second, I have a motion by council member Smith, a second 274 00:23:30,345 --> 00:23:32,165 by council member Morris to approve the motion 275 00:23:32,165 --> 00:23:33,565 consent agenda as presented. 276 00:23:34,065 --> 00:23:37,645 All those in favor say aye. Aye. Aye. Those opposed nay. 277 00:23:38,345 --> 00:23:39,525 And the motion carries. 278 00:23:40,065 --> 00:23:42,725 We have a new, new section of our agenda this evening. 279 00:23:42,825 --> 00:23:44,245 The motion action agenda. 280 00:23:44,505 --> 00:23:47,285 And this is due to a recent legislative change. 281 00:23:48,145 --> 00:23:51,725 And so we will handle each item independently. 282 00:23:51,725 --> 00:23:53,485 We will not handle them collectively. 283 00:23:54,105 --> 00:23:56,285 So we have two items on tonight's motion. 284 00:23:56,305 --> 00:23:59,285 Action agenda and council have any conflicts 285 00:23:59,285 --> 00:24:01,205 to declare on the very first 286 00:24:02,185 --> 00:24:05,325 MC 20 26, 1 72 or any questions? 287 00:24:07,055 --> 00:24:09,545 Alright, hearing, I'll entertain a motion 288 00:24:09,645 --> 00:24:13,785 to approve MC 20 26 1 72. 289 00:24:15,085 --> 00:24:16,985 Mr. Mayor Council Smith, I move 290 00:24:16,985 --> 00:24:20,585 to approve MC 20 26 1 72. 291 00:24:21,485 --> 00:24:26,145 Second Before we get there, is there, 292 00:24:26,245 --> 00:24:30,745 is there anything we need to say legally about this emotion? 293 00:24:30,885 --> 00:24:33,185 Or does this pretty much stand on its own? 294 00:24:33,625 --> 00:24:35,225 Pretty much stands on its own. Mayor. 295 00:24:35,255 --> 00:24:36,905 Okay. Thank you very much. So I have a motion 296 00:24:36,925 --> 00:24:39,865 by council member Smith, a second by council member Watts 297 00:24:39,865 --> 00:24:42,825 to approve MC 2026 dash 1 72. 298 00:24:43,325 --> 00:24:47,105 All those in favor say aye. Aye. Aye. Those opposed nay. 299 00:24:47,365 --> 00:24:49,585 The motion carries. We're on to 300 00:24:50,525 --> 00:24:52,545 mc 2026 dash 1 73. 301 00:24:52,545 --> 00:24:54,985 Does council have any comments or conflicts? 302 00:24:55,485 --> 00:24:57,465 Mr. Mayor, council Member Smith, I 303 00:24:57,465 --> 00:25:00,985 Just have a question for this item in particular. 304 00:25:01,685 --> 00:25:05,425 If, I know that Rodney gave a great update last night, 305 00:25:05,525 --> 00:25:08,145 but if you could just kind of review 306 00:25:08,335 --> 00:25:10,625 what this means moving forward. 307 00:25:11,125 --> 00:25:12,945 If this is to be approved, please 308 00:25:12,975 --> 00:25:13,975 Glad to. 309 00:25:14,285 --> 00:25:16,025 Mr. Merrick City council is Rodney 310 00:25:16,025 --> 00:25:17,265 Short, deputy City Attorney. 311 00:25:17,745 --> 00:25:19,665 This is the motion in front of you. 312 00:25:20,655 --> 00:25:22,625 Tonight's motion's really about direction. 313 00:25:22,855 --> 00:25:25,305 It's about direction that you guys are gonna give you 314 00:25:25,305 --> 00:25:29,025 control, litigation, you control the policies for the city 315 00:25:29,255 --> 00:25:30,345 that the administration 316 00:25:30,525 --> 00:25:32,985 and your city attorneys must, must go through. 317 00:25:34,135 --> 00:25:36,865 This is the first step of, of it could be two 318 00:25:36,865 --> 00:25:40,025 or three steps kind of depending on the strategies 319 00:25:40,025 --> 00:25:41,265 that we develop for you. 320 00:25:42,045 --> 00:25:45,105 You guys develop and give us input on for other stuff. 321 00:25:45,125 --> 00:25:47,505 And this has to do with the record of decision 322 00:25:47,925 --> 00:25:50,625 for the Colorado River Operating Plan for the next 10 years. 323 00:25:50,625 --> 00:25:51,825 And specifically in the next two years. 324 00:25:52,965 --> 00:25:54,265 As stated in the motion, 325 00:25:54,735 --> 00:25:57,385 there's already litigation pending from the state of Nevada 326 00:25:57,735 --> 00:26:01,545 that is challenging this some of our other 327 00:26:02,455 --> 00:26:05,465 colleague type boards across the state, 328 00:26:05,885 --> 00:26:08,065 namely the Arizona RECONSULTATION Committee 329 00:26:08,525 --> 00:26:12,305 and the Central Arizona Water Conservation District, 330 00:26:12,675 --> 00:26:16,225 which is operates the cap, the Central Arizona project, 331 00:26:16,695 --> 00:26:19,665 have authorized very similar things to investigate. 332 00:26:20,085 --> 00:26:21,825 And it kind of looks like 333 00:26:22,255 --> 00:26:24,585 what we're doing is we're gotta look at the possibilities 334 00:26:24,605 --> 00:26:26,265 of, of how to handle this situation. 335 00:26:26,465 --> 00:26:28,145 'cause it's not very good from Arizona. 336 00:26:28,555 --> 00:26:29,585 We're only a couple 337 00:26:29,685 --> 00:26:32,945 of priorities away from this affecting not only city of Yuma 338 00:26:33,165 --> 00:26:34,385 but the region as a whole. 339 00:26:34,645 --> 00:26:37,025 So we think, we know the water districts are also 340 00:26:37,095 --> 00:26:38,785 contemplating this at their boards. 341 00:26:38,785 --> 00:26:39,825 Very similar to you guys. 342 00:26:39,885 --> 00:26:41,305 And we know that you talk 343 00:26:41,305 --> 00:26:42,945 to water District board members all the time. 344 00:26:43,545 --> 00:26:45,805 So you know, the first thing you're sort of looking at, 345 00:26:45,805 --> 00:26:46,885 there's many pathways here. 346 00:26:46,885 --> 00:26:49,365 First one could be a litigation, it could be 347 00:26:49,365 --> 00:26:51,925 that we're gonna go this way, you're gonna give direction. 348 00:26:51,925 --> 00:26:53,285 We're gonna go out and look to see if 349 00:26:53,285 --> 00:26:55,925 that's the best strategy of maybe filing an independent 350 00:26:55,925 --> 00:27:00,285 lawsuit, maybe joining an existing litigation, maybe joining 351 00:27:00,425 --> 00:27:01,565 as amicus. 352 00:27:02,305 --> 00:27:04,205 Or we could just seek intervention in, 353 00:27:04,225 --> 00:27:06,325 in a different related cases there. 354 00:27:06,635 --> 00:27:08,965 Alternatively, you could say, you know, 355 00:27:09,415 --> 00:27:10,685 let's look at the administrative 356 00:27:10,685 --> 00:27:12,325 and let's go through the administrative record 357 00:27:12,385 --> 00:27:13,805 to see if there's anything we can do 358 00:27:14,025 --> 00:27:16,645 to do an administrative challenge in Washington 359 00:27:16,745 --> 00:27:18,045 DC over this one. 360 00:27:18,305 --> 00:27:20,485 And kind of look to see if there's some 361 00:27:20,485 --> 00:27:21,725 sort of intervention we could do. 362 00:27:22,425 --> 00:27:24,405 Or you could do 'em all, you know, 363 00:27:24,425 --> 00:27:25,885 and it may be all hands on deck. 364 00:27:26,145 --> 00:27:28,565 And I know that this is pretty broad. It's broad by design. 365 00:27:28,765 --> 00:27:29,725 'cause frankly we just don't 366 00:27:29,725 --> 00:27:30,765 know which way this thing will go. 367 00:27:31,265 --> 00:27:32,965 We weren't expecting the record of decision 368 00:27:32,985 --> 00:27:34,205 to kind of come out this way. 369 00:27:34,865 --> 00:27:36,325 You guys have all been in water meetings. 370 00:27:36,325 --> 00:27:38,325 We've all talked about it, you know, on the hallway 371 00:27:38,505 --> 00:27:39,645 or at the DAAs here. 372 00:27:40,665 --> 00:27:44,525 And it, it was, it's, it, it went away that kind of Arizona, 373 00:27:44,525 --> 00:27:46,645 California and Nevada didn't think it was gonna go. 374 00:27:47,225 --> 00:27:50,605 And the, our upper basin colleagues were extremely 375 00:27:50,605 --> 00:27:51,765 excited it went the way it went. 376 00:27:52,265 --> 00:27:53,765 So that's kind of what we're doing. 377 00:27:53,765 --> 00:27:57,205 We're stepping front because as city council always says, 378 00:27:57,865 --> 00:28:00,285 if we are not at the table, we're on the menu 379 00:28:00,545 --> 00:28:02,165 and we don't wanna be on the menu on this one. 380 00:28:02,875 --> 00:28:06,405 Okay, thank you. I was, you know, as I'm reviewing this, 381 00:28:06,475 --> 00:28:08,925 it's just kind of a push, like let's get going, 382 00:28:08,975 --> 00:28:10,165 let's start doing something. 383 00:28:11,345 --> 00:28:14,485 And then even where it talks about exploring legal action 384 00:28:14,585 --> 00:28:18,445 and retaining attorneys, it's such a complex issue 385 00:28:18,985 --> 00:28:20,765 and very specific. 386 00:28:20,885 --> 00:28:23,965 I know certain lawyers spend a lifetime dedicated to water. 387 00:28:24,145 --> 00:28:28,525 So just at least looking at that section specifically, 388 00:28:28,555 --> 00:28:29,925 that might be a possibility. 389 00:28:29,925 --> 00:28:31,685 Potentially entering litigation, like you said. 390 00:28:31,785 --> 00:28:34,325 Yes. And, and thank you council members. 391 00:28:34,515 --> 00:28:38,285 That was a really good question. I know you were And I, yes. 392 00:28:38,385 --> 00:28:40,845 If, if, if litigation is going to be the key, 393 00:28:41,035 --> 00:28:42,645 this is coming back in front of you. 394 00:28:43,245 --> 00:28:45,445 When we go and retain, we look for things. 395 00:28:45,445 --> 00:28:47,765 We're engaging with somebody to be our champion. 396 00:28:47,945 --> 00:28:49,885 And you're absolutely right. The lawyers 397 00:28:49,885 --> 00:28:51,365 that are gonna be involved in this 398 00:28:52,685 --> 00:28:54,125 probably couldn't defend a car accident, 399 00:28:54,705 --> 00:28:57,125 but they sure as heck can defend water rights. 400 00:28:57,705 --> 00:29:00,805 It is a very specialized portion of the law 401 00:29:00,805 --> 00:29:02,285 that it's, and it's not intrinsic. 402 00:29:02,705 --> 00:29:03,845 And they have to also be good 403 00:29:03,845 --> 00:29:04,845 because usually the judges 404 00:29:04,935 --> 00:29:06,245 don't understand water law either. 405 00:29:06,645 --> 00:29:08,725 I think there's only one Supreme Court justice right now, 406 00:29:09,115 --> 00:29:10,165 justice Gorsuch. 407 00:29:10,165 --> 00:29:12,525 It's ever touched a water law case in their career. 408 00:29:13,385 --> 00:29:17,165 So it's kind of exciting and scary, isn't it? Yeah. 409 00:29:17,425 --> 00:29:19,125 But we'll see more 410 00:29:19,125 --> 00:29:20,565 of these things come back in front of us. 411 00:29:20,615 --> 00:29:23,085 We're just right now like, let's get going, let's get ready. 412 00:29:23,345 --> 00:29:26,765 You're telling, you're telling your city administrator 413 00:29:26,905 --> 00:29:28,965 and your city attorneys get on the 414 00:29:28,965 --> 00:29:30,725 stick and get us some work. Alright, 415 00:29:30,725 --> 00:29:31,685 Thank you Rodney. Thank you 416 00:29:31,685 --> 00:29:32,685 Mayor. 417 00:29:32,685 --> 00:29:33,125 Thank you Mr. Short, 418 00:29:33,125 --> 00:29:37,565 before you leave, I, I assume this is gonna probably mostly 419 00:29:38,825 --> 00:29:41,165 be a lot of discussions with our peers, a lot, lot 420 00:29:41,165 --> 00:29:42,445 of their councils 421 00:29:42,445 --> 00:29:45,005 because we don't wanna go off in a direction 422 00:29:45,005 --> 00:29:48,205 and then counterman, whatever they're trying to do, we want 423 00:29:48,205 --> 00:29:49,925 to coordinate regionally, right? 424 00:29:49,945 --> 00:29:51,445 Is that, tell me about that a little bit. 425 00:29:51,595 --> 00:29:53,405 Yeah, yeah. That thank you Mr. Ram Mayor. 426 00:29:53,405 --> 00:29:54,565 That, that's a really good question. 427 00:29:54,585 --> 00:29:57,645 And one of the things that this city council has been for, 428 00:29:57,665 --> 00:29:59,165 you know, you guys have been locked up 429 00:29:59,165 --> 00:30:02,725 and making sure that not only our peers in Yuma County, 430 00:30:03,305 --> 00:30:05,485 but ones that could be in California as well, 431 00:30:05,485 --> 00:30:07,725 that are similarly situated with water rights 432 00:30:08,145 --> 00:30:11,245 and interests in both agriculture 433 00:30:11,245 --> 00:30:12,885 and just sustainability along the river. 434 00:30:13,765 --> 00:30:15,205 I this is one you don't go out alone. 435 00:30:16,205 --> 00:30:18,165 I, I gave you that first choice about, oh, 436 00:30:18,205 --> 00:30:19,565 do we wanna file an in independent lawsuit? 437 00:30:20,245 --> 00:30:22,045 I, I, that's gonna be a really hard 438 00:30:22,045 --> 00:30:23,405 recommendation for us to make. 439 00:30:23,955 --> 00:30:26,645 It's gonna be one that we jump in with other folks and, 440 00:30:26,825 --> 00:30:29,405 and it's gonna be one that we're gonna have to give a lot 441 00:30:29,405 --> 00:30:31,525 of information so you're well informed. 442 00:30:32,475 --> 00:30:35,245 Much of it's gonna be, you know, in, in the public vote. 443 00:30:35,255 --> 00:30:36,805 It'll probably be a, a discussion 444 00:30:36,805 --> 00:30:39,605 with everybody in the public too to do that. 445 00:30:39,605 --> 00:30:41,245 We can kind of do and make the best step 446 00:30:41,245 --> 00:30:42,925 that's gonna be best for our citizens 447 00:30:43,505 --> 00:30:45,165 and the best for regionally as well. 448 00:30:45,405 --> 00:30:48,165 I mean, we, we, we have a Section five contract. 449 00:30:49,465 --> 00:30:51,725 The only other folks that have section five contracts like 450 00:30:51,955 --> 00:30:53,965 ours are entitlement holders 451 00:30:53,965 --> 00:30:55,725 that are our water districts. So, 452 00:30:56,675 --> 00:30:57,675 Very good. 453 00:30:57,675 --> 00:30:58,525 Does council have any other comments 454 00:30:58,545 --> 00:30:59,845 or questions for Mr. Short? 455 00:31:01,425 --> 00:31:02,615 Thank you very much. Okay. 456 00:31:02,615 --> 00:31:04,215 Appreciate it. Alright, 457 00:31:04,215 --> 00:31:05,375 if we have nothing else on this item, 458 00:31:05,375 --> 00:31:06,775 we'll entertain a motion to approve 459 00:31:07,485 --> 00:31:08,385 Mr. Mayor Councilor 460 00:31:08,385 --> 00:31:12,825 Smith, I move to approve MC 2026 dash 1 73. 461 00:31:13,565 --> 00:31:16,625 Second, I have a motion by council member Smith the second 462 00:31:16,645 --> 00:31:20,585 by council member Watts to approve MC 2026 dash 1 73. 463 00:31:21,085 --> 00:31:25,025 All those in favor say aye. Aye. Aye. Those opposed nay. 464 00:31:25,445 --> 00:31:28,545 The motion carries. Alright, we're on to two 465 00:31:29,665 --> 00:31:32,465 proposed resolutions for adoption this evening. 466 00:31:32,495 --> 00:31:34,625 Does council have any conflicts or comments 467 00:31:34,765 --> 00:31:36,305 or questions on either item? 468 00:31:38,735 --> 00:31:41,145 Alright, do we have any speakers signed up for either item? 469 00:31:41,755 --> 00:31:42,785 There are no speakers. 470 00:31:43,055 --> 00:31:45,065 Very good. I'll entertain a motion for the adoption 471 00:31:45,065 --> 00:31:46,465 of the resolution consent agenda. 472 00:31:47,125 --> 00:31:48,785 Mr. Mayor, Council member Morris. 473 00:31:49,185 --> 00:31:50,185 Thank you Mayor. I move 474 00:31:50,185 --> 00:31:53,825 to adopt the resolution consent agenda as presented. 475 00:31:54,525 --> 00:31:57,585 Second, I have a motion by council member Morris, 476 00:31:57,705 --> 00:31:59,025 a second by council member Smith 477 00:31:59,045 --> 00:32:01,825 to adopt the resolution consent agenda as presented. 478 00:32:01,935 --> 00:32:03,345 Will the clerk please display the 479 00:32:03,345 --> 00:32:04,585 titles and call a rule vote 480 00:32:06,825 --> 00:32:11,145 Resolution R 2026 dash 0 45 Adopt the city 481 00:32:11,145 --> 00:32:14,265 of Yuma Emergency Operations Plan 2026 482 00:32:14,765 --> 00:32:19,025 and repeal resolution R 2019 dash 0 34 483 00:32:20,455 --> 00:32:24,755 and resolution R 2026 dash 0 46 Intent 484 00:32:24,755 --> 00:32:26,715 to create municipal improvement District number 485 00:32:27,575 --> 00:32:30,235 1 36 Livingston Ranch, number four. 486 00:32:31,645 --> 00:32:35,615 Council member Martinez Aye. Council member Morris Aye. 487 00:32:36,835 --> 00:32:38,525 Council member Smith Aye. 488 00:32:38,995 --> 00:32:43,725 Council member Watts Aye. And Mayor Nichols. Aye. 489 00:32:43,935 --> 00:32:45,765 Thank you. Those resolutions have been adopted. 490 00:32:46,215 --> 00:32:49,365 Thank you very much. We are now on the ADOPTIN adoption 491 00:32:49,365 --> 00:32:51,885 of ordinances consent agenda where we have two 492 00:32:52,525 --> 00:32:55,085 proposed ordinances that were presented for adoption. 493 00:32:55,085 --> 00:32:57,565 However, we do need to split these apart. 494 00:32:59,725 --> 00:33:02,565 Proposed ordinance, oh, 2026 dash 0 2 5, 495 00:33:02,575 --> 00:33:05,965 which is the rezoning for in the southeast, southeast corner 496 00:33:05,965 --> 00:33:10,805 of Arabee Road and 26th Street for the, the gas station. 497 00:33:11,985 --> 00:33:16,805 The applicant wants to, to pull the 498 00:33:19,315 --> 00:33:22,165 application, but the property owner wants to continue it. 499 00:33:22,425 --> 00:33:24,765 So Mr. Symington, you wanna give us a little bit of 500 00:33:24,765 --> 00:33:25,765 Heads up? 501 00:33:25,765 --> 00:33:26,845 Yeah, yeah. Mr. Mayor, as you know, 502 00:33:27,345 --> 00:33:30,125 QT was looking at this site they, they've elected to, 503 00:33:30,145 --> 00:33:31,245 to pull this application, 504 00:33:31,245 --> 00:33:34,085 but the owner is interested in pursuing the, going 505 00:33:34,605 --> 00:33:36,445 and moving forward with the rezone. 506 00:33:36,445 --> 00:33:38,845 They think this might enhance the value of their property, 507 00:33:38,845 --> 00:33:40,725 but they want a, a week or two to look at that 508 00:33:40,825 --> 00:33:42,325 and see what those impacts are 509 00:33:42,325 --> 00:33:43,685 and then bring this back to you guys. 510 00:33:43,745 --> 00:33:44,845 The first meeting in October. 511 00:33:45,355 --> 00:33:46,805 Okay. So we need to 512 00:33:47,725 --> 00:33:50,285 continue this at the request of the owner. 513 00:33:50,765 --> 00:33:52,805 So we do have a green sheet to make that motion. 514 00:33:52,945 --> 00:33:55,605 If council has any questions, we can do questions. 515 00:33:55,605 --> 00:33:56,965 Otherwise we'll just do that motion. 516 00:33:57,225 --> 00:33:58,645 Mr. Mayor, council member Smith. 517 00:33:58,745 --> 00:34:00,045 So thank you. 518 00:34:00,425 --> 00:34:03,245 So my understanding is that the QT 519 00:34:04,305 --> 00:34:05,965 is no longer interested. They told 520 00:34:06,665 --> 00:34:07,665 Yes. 521 00:34:07,665 --> 00:34:09,085 Mr. Mayor, council member Smith? That's correct. 522 00:34:09,445 --> 00:34:12,605 I think the, the, the representative QT at the last meeting 523 00:34:12,785 --> 00:34:14,605 got the message that, that 524 00:34:15,145 --> 00:34:16,605 and he, it indicated to you 525 00:34:16,605 --> 00:34:17,845 that they needed the diesel fuel, 526 00:34:17,865 --> 00:34:20,325 the commercial diesel items to make this project viable 527 00:34:20,905 --> 00:34:23,005 and knowing that you were not going to prove that 528 00:34:23,515 --> 00:34:25,725 they elected to, to withdraw their, 529 00:34:25,895 --> 00:34:28,045 their pursuit of this, this site. 530 00:34:28,315 --> 00:34:31,565 Okay, thank you. I'd had several residents reach out 531 00:34:32,105 --> 00:34:34,765 in opposition to the semi-truck fueling, 532 00:34:34,785 --> 00:34:35,845 so I just wanna be able 533 00:34:35,845 --> 00:34:38,405 to share the correct message with them. Thank you. 534 00:34:38,735 --> 00:34:41,325 Thank you Mr. Mayor. Any council member? Morris? 535 00:34:41,965 --> 00:34:44,725 Thank you Mayor. A question for our administrator. 536 00:34:44,755 --> 00:34:46,765 Does this change anything as far as 537 00:34:47,855 --> 00:34:51,205 additional public neighborhood meetings needing to be held 538 00:34:51,345 --> 00:34:53,245 or with the change of the applicant? 539 00:34:53,315 --> 00:34:57,605 Does, does any of the prior process that occurred have 540 00:34:57,605 --> 00:34:59,325 to be redone or is it still 541 00:35:00,445 --> 00:35:02,125 continue at the same point where we were 542 00:35:02,705 --> 00:35:03,705 Mr. 543 00:35:03,705 --> 00:35:05,485 Mayor, council member Morris, I I believe 544 00:35:06,105 --> 00:35:07,485 if we continue this and then, 545 00:35:07,625 --> 00:35:10,805 and the conditions stay the same as that are proposed and, 546 00:35:10,805 --> 00:35:12,285 and what the staff has recommended 547 00:35:12,555 --> 00:35:15,485 that this could be voted on at the next council meeting and 548 00:35:15,485 --> 00:35:17,285 and approved the zoning would be approved 549 00:35:17,285 --> 00:35:18,925 with the conditions as, as outlined. 550 00:35:19,555 --> 00:35:21,285 Okay. Thank you sir. Thank, thank you mayor. 551 00:35:21,595 --> 00:35:23,045 Very good. Any other comments or questions? 552 00:35:23,715 --> 00:35:25,205 Alright, I entertain a motion 553 00:35:26,105 --> 00:35:28,325 to continue this per the green sheet. 554 00:35:28,825 --> 00:35:30,245 Mr. Mayor, Councilor Smith, 555 00:35:30,645 --> 00:35:35,365 I move that ordinance, oh 2026 dash 0 25 rezoning 556 00:35:35,385 --> 00:35:38,165 of property southeast corner of EE Road 557 00:35:38,225 --> 00:35:41,085 and the 26th street alignment be continued 558 00:35:41,085 --> 00:35:44,765 to the October 7th, 2026 regular city council meeting 559 00:35:44,785 --> 00:35:45,845 at the owner's request. 560 00:35:46,825 --> 00:35:49,685 Second, The motion by council member Smith the second 561 00:35:49,705 --> 00:35:51,845 by council member Watts to continue 562 00:35:52,595 --> 00:35:55,005 ordinance oh 20 26 0 2 5. 563 00:35:56,825 --> 00:35:58,125 All those in favor say aye. 564 00:35:58,465 --> 00:36:00,445 Aye. Aye. Aye. Those opposed nay. 565 00:36:00,985 --> 00:36:02,045 And the motion carries. 566 00:36:02,205 --> 00:36:04,525 I did want to take a minute while we still have the record 567 00:36:04,555 --> 00:36:07,125 open, if there's anybody that signed up 568 00:36:07,125 --> 00:36:08,125 to speak on this item 569 00:36:08,195 --> 00:36:10,245 that we could hear them. Do we have any speakers? 570 00:36:10,545 --> 00:36:12,325 We did not. Okay. Very good. 571 00:36:12,635 --> 00:36:15,685 Alright, so that leaves one item on our adoption 572 00:36:15,685 --> 00:36:17,045 of ordinances consent agenda. 573 00:36:17,185 --> 00:36:18,885 So does council have any comments, questions, 574 00:36:19,385 --> 00:36:20,925 or conflicts to declare on that item? 575 00:36:22,935 --> 00:36:24,675 All right. Hearing none, I'll entertain a motion 576 00:36:24,735 --> 00:36:26,395 for adoption of the remainder of the motion 577 00:36:27,115 --> 00:36:28,195 ordinance consent agenda. 578 00:36:28,855 --> 00:36:30,235 Mr. Mayor. Councilor Remorse. 579 00:36:30,235 --> 00:36:32,635 Thank you, mayor. I move to, for the adoption 580 00:36:32,975 --> 00:36:35,755 of the remainder of the ordinance consent 581 00:36:35,755 --> 00:36:36,955 agenda as presented. 582 00:36:37,625 --> 00:36:40,525 Second, I have a motion by council member Morris, 583 00:36:40,685 --> 00:36:44,045 a second by council member Smith to adopt the remainder 584 00:36:44,045 --> 00:36:46,285 of the, of the ordinance consent agenda 585 00:36:46,575 --> 00:36:47,765 where the clerk please display the 586 00:36:47,765 --> 00:36:48,965 title and call the roll vote. 587 00:36:49,515 --> 00:36:50,515 Okay. 588 00:36:52,755 --> 00:36:56,845 Ordinance oh, 2026 dash 0 24, text Amendment 589 00:36:57,355 --> 00:37:01,045 Residential care Homes council member Martinez Aye. 590 00:37:01,115 --> 00:37:04,845 Council member Morris Aye. Council member Smith Aye. 591 00:37:05,155 --> 00:37:06,725 Council member Watts 592 00:37:07,105 --> 00:37:08,105 Aye. 593 00:37:08,105 --> 00:37:09,725 And Mayor Nichols. Aye. Thank you. 594 00:37:09,725 --> 00:37:11,285 That ordinance has been adopted. 595 00:37:11,635 --> 00:37:14,245 Very good. We are onto our introduction of ordinances 596 00:37:14,245 --> 00:37:16,045 where we have one proposed ordinance 597 00:37:16,045 --> 00:37:17,085 being introduced this evening. 598 00:37:17,085 --> 00:37:19,365 Council, have any conflicts, questions, or comments? 599 00:37:21,155 --> 00:37:22,325 Very good. Do we have any sign up? 600 00:37:22,345 --> 00:37:24,005 Do we have any speakers signed up for this item? No 601 00:37:24,005 --> 00:37:25,005 Speakers. 602 00:37:25,005 --> 00:37:25,805 Very good. Will you please display the 603 00:37:26,115 --> 00:37:27,205 play display, the title 604 00:37:28,635 --> 00:37:32,925 Ordinance O 2026 dash 0 26, conveyance 605 00:37:33,025 --> 00:37:35,885 of Los Palmera Subdivision Right of way 606 00:37:35,885 --> 00:37:37,565 to Yuma County. Thank you. 607 00:37:37,695 --> 00:37:39,445 Thank you very much. We are on 608 00:37:39,445 --> 00:37:40,725 to announcements and scheduling. 609 00:37:40,795 --> 00:37:45,045 Council have reports for the last oh two weeks of activity. 610 00:37:47,225 --> 00:37:48,565 Mr. Mayor, Council member Smith. 611 00:37:48,655 --> 00:37:51,405 Thank you. On September 9th, 612 00:37:52,045 --> 00:37:55,725 I was on the Jennifer Blackwell show doing our last water 613 00:37:55,725 --> 00:37:57,365 safety Wednesday of the season. 614 00:37:58,025 --> 00:38:01,125 But the message remains all year to keep your family safe 615 00:38:01,125 --> 00:38:03,605 around water as we work 616 00:38:03,865 --> 00:38:05,685 to prevent drownings in our community. 617 00:38:05,705 --> 00:38:09,605 All year on the 11th, along with Mayor Nichols, 618 00:38:09,605 --> 00:38:14,145 we did the stair climb at the Pancras building, 619 00:38:14,145 --> 00:38:16,825 climbed 110 stairs along with many 620 00:38:16,825 --> 00:38:18,905 of our first responders in the community, 621 00:38:19,605 --> 00:38:20,705 and then went 622 00:38:20,705 --> 00:38:23,905 to the nine 11 Remembrance ceremony at Fire Station one 623 00:38:23,955 --> 00:38:27,345 along I think most of council, if not all council was there. 624 00:38:28,325 --> 00:38:31,345 25 years is hard to believe, 625 00:38:31,765 --> 00:38:35,065 but it was a beautiful memorial service to 626 00:38:36,365 --> 00:38:37,805 remember not only the victims, 627 00:38:38,025 --> 00:38:41,165 but honor the courage of all of our first responders. 628 00:38:42,265 --> 00:38:46,965 On the 12th I attended the Humane Society Furball, along 629 00:38:46,965 --> 00:38:49,165 with several members of our council in Mayor Nichols. 630 00:38:49,505 --> 00:38:53,525 And on the 12th, the same day that morning, I went 631 00:38:53,665 --> 00:38:55,045 to the Chamber of Commerce, 632 00:38:56,095 --> 00:38:57,885 their big event at the Civic Center 633 00:38:58,305 --> 00:39:01,605 and did a CPR presentation and demonstration 634 00:39:02,185 --> 00:39:04,365 and talked about water safety again 635 00:39:04,365 --> 00:39:05,525 with people in our community. 636 00:39:05,745 --> 00:39:06,925 And that is the end of my report. 637 00:39:07,955 --> 00:39:11,005 Very good. Anyone else? Mr. Mayor? Councilor Watts. 638 00:39:11,975 --> 00:39:15,885 Thank you. On the well, September 10th, 639 00:39:16,125 --> 00:39:18,725 I attended the Yuma Coalition to End Homelessness. 640 00:39:19,395 --> 00:39:22,725 They will be having a conference that they do 641 00:39:22,795 --> 00:39:25,205 that they do annually on November 18th. 642 00:39:25,665 --> 00:39:28,405 And what's gonna be interesting for that're going to have a 643 00:39:29,045 --> 00:39:30,685 homeless simulation activity. 644 00:39:30,905 --> 00:39:32,645 So it should be interesting. 645 00:39:33,265 --> 00:39:37,325 On the 11th, I also attended the nine 11 Remembrance, 646 00:39:38,305 --> 00:39:42,125 the 12th as mentioned, the Fur Ball 647 00:39:42,235 --> 00:39:44,845 that was a fundraiser for the Humane Society. 648 00:39:45,705 --> 00:39:48,805 On the 15th, I attended the Dean Circle 649 00:39:49,265 --> 00:39:52,325 for NAU at Sunkist, and this is their first meeting. 650 00:39:53,345 --> 00:39:56,925 It, it involved the NAU College of Nursing, 651 00:39:57,145 --> 00:40:01,285 the dean administration staff instructors, 652 00:40:01,345 --> 00:40:03,005 and there was leaders in the community, 653 00:40:03,005 --> 00:40:04,485 nursing and non-nursing. 654 00:40:04,865 --> 00:40:08,245 And the goal is to advance NAU College of Nursing 655 00:40:09,315 --> 00:40:10,765 Education here in Yuma. 656 00:40:10,785 --> 00:40:13,485 So it's, we wanna train our nurses here in Yuma 657 00:40:13,505 --> 00:40:15,165 and keep them here in Yuma. 658 00:40:16,475 --> 00:40:17,845 Also today I met with Alyssa 659 00:40:18,145 --> 00:40:21,565 to talk about the heat preparedness for the city of Yuma. 660 00:40:22,935 --> 00:40:25,285 We'll have more information coming towards the end 661 00:40:25,285 --> 00:40:28,325 of the year, and I'm looking forward to the heat map 662 00:40:28,345 --> 00:40:30,285 for Yuma that is in development. 663 00:40:30,425 --> 00:40:32,565 And that concludes my activities. Thank you. 664 00:40:32,975 --> 00:40:34,445 Thank you. Councillor Morse. 665 00:40:34,845 --> 00:40:38,645 Thank you, mayor. Okay, starting on the ninth, 666 00:40:39,285 --> 00:40:40,925 I attended the Residential 667 00:40:42,795 --> 00:40:44,845 Residential Advisory Board meeting. 668 00:40:45,705 --> 00:40:48,805 And so this is for, for building codes. 669 00:40:48,805 --> 00:40:52,085 And we reviewed a couple of potential concerns 670 00:40:52,085 --> 00:40:54,165 that have come up in the construction industry locally 671 00:40:55,625 --> 00:41:00,405 and looking at some potential amendments to the code that 672 00:41:01,065 --> 00:41:03,485 may or may not be coming to the council soon 673 00:41:04,505 --> 00:41:05,725 to be presented for adoption. 674 00:41:06,705 --> 00:41:10,365 And on the 11th, along with all of council mayor, 675 00:41:11,125 --> 00:41:12,925 attended the, the remembrance ceremony 676 00:41:12,945 --> 00:41:14,805 for nine 11 at fire station one. 677 00:41:15,845 --> 00:41:17,005 Great, great service there. 678 00:41:17,665 --> 00:41:20,045 And then today attended the 679 00:41:20,925 --> 00:41:23,845 Greater Yuma Economic Development Corporation meeting 680 00:41:24,215 --> 00:41:27,365 where we had an update on some of our collaboration 681 00:41:27,595 --> 00:41:31,365 that we have had occurring with our neighbors in Mexico 682 00:41:31,985 --> 00:41:33,805 and how some of that has been progressing. 683 00:41:34,705 --> 00:41:39,685 And earlier today, as part of a subcommittee of GYDC 684 00:41:40,425 --> 00:41:43,765 had a meeting on the Greater Yuma Talent Alliance committee 685 00:41:43,765 --> 00:41:47,925 where we're working on some new things with GYDC 686 00:41:48,145 --> 00:41:51,485 and to share a little bit of the, of that, what we're hoping 687 00:41:51,725 --> 00:41:55,765 to do is put together a regional resource 688 00:41:56,385 --> 00:41:58,285 for companies here locally in Yuma 689 00:41:58,905 --> 00:42:01,325 and throughout the greater Yuma area that are gonna, 690 00:42:01,435 --> 00:42:04,645 that will allow companies 691 00:42:04,645 --> 00:42:08,125 and organizations to attract talent from outside of Yuma. 692 00:42:09,065 --> 00:42:12,525 And the idea is a website that that could be shared 693 00:42:13,065 --> 00:42:16,125 for recruitment efforts that a person could go in and, 694 00:42:16,425 --> 00:42:18,965 and look up where they're coming from and Yuma 695 00:42:19,225 --> 00:42:22,925 and make comparisons as to what the cost of living is, 696 00:42:23,155 --> 00:42:26,525 what the comparables are, a lot of the amenities 697 00:42:26,525 --> 00:42:28,645 that we have throughout the region. 698 00:42:29,185 --> 00:42:32,405 And along with that, creating a toolkit that would 699 00:42:33,385 --> 00:42:36,885 be very specific to recruitment efforts on the type 700 00:42:36,885 --> 00:42:39,365 of golf courses we have, hiking trails 701 00:42:39,425 --> 00:42:43,645 and really become a regional tool to help attract a lot 702 00:42:43,645 --> 00:42:45,605 of the talent that Yuma deserves. 703 00:42:46,425 --> 00:42:49,365 And that Mr. Mayor concludes my report. Thank you. 704 00:42:49,715 --> 00:42:50,715 Very good, 705 00:42:51,385 --> 00:42:52,385 Mr. 706 00:42:52,385 --> 00:42:53,685 Mayor. Councilman Martinez. Thank you, sir. 707 00:42:54,305 --> 00:42:56,285 As with the other council members, I attended the 708 00:42:56,795 --> 00:42:58,085 nine 11 memorial service 709 00:42:58,675 --> 00:43:01,085 that was our generation's Pearl Harbor. 710 00:43:01,945 --> 00:43:04,325 And it's, it is very, it's always a, an emotional time. 711 00:43:05,405 --> 00:43:06,645 'cause we all remember when 712 00:43:06,745 --> 00:43:08,405 and where we, where we were when, 713 00:43:08,405 --> 00:43:09,765 when we heard about this attack 714 00:43:10,545 --> 00:43:11,605 and we had the opportunity, 715 00:43:11,675 --> 00:43:13,605 many Americans joined the military 716 00:43:13,605 --> 00:43:16,205 and supported in, in defense of this great country of ours, 717 00:43:16,885 --> 00:43:20,685 I was able to assist in training soldiers to go down range. 718 00:43:21,305 --> 00:43:22,925 And then I was fortunate enough to go and, 719 00:43:22,925 --> 00:43:25,845 and actually get engaged myself in, in Iraq. 720 00:43:26,905 --> 00:43:28,725 So it's always an honor, it's always emotional. 721 00:43:29,705 --> 00:43:33,045 On the 14th, I attended the victim rights committee meeting 722 00:43:33,335 --> 00:43:35,205 where we discussed the homicide vigil 723 00:43:35,585 --> 00:43:37,005 and the, the community is invited. 724 00:43:37,435 --> 00:43:40,405 It's homicides not only affect the, the family, 725 00:43:40,705 --> 00:43:43,205 but also the, the first responders, the law enforcement 726 00:43:43,205 --> 00:43:45,845 that have to investigate the crimes, the county attorneys 727 00:43:45,845 --> 00:43:46,925 that have to prosecute it. 728 00:43:47,305 --> 00:43:52,245 So we offer this vigil as a, as a way to help heal some 729 00:43:52,245 --> 00:43:54,085 of the, some of the wounds that they'll never be 730 00:43:54,085 --> 00:43:55,245 healed and never forget. 731 00:43:56,065 --> 00:43:57,445 But we offer some resources 732 00:43:57,445 --> 00:44:00,245 and I've gave the counsel some swag bags 733 00:44:00,345 --> 00:44:02,685 and the personal invitation to attend, 734 00:44:03,945 --> 00:44:05,285 but the public is also invited. 735 00:44:07,085 --> 00:44:10,285 I was out in the hallway Monday or Tuesday 736 00:44:10,465 --> 00:44:11,765 and I was approached by a citizen 737 00:44:12,465 --> 00:44:15,645 and he asked why our flag has a gold fringe around it. 738 00:44:16,385 --> 00:44:17,845 And we, we discussed it for a second. 739 00:44:17,925 --> 00:44:19,125 I said, I don't know, he didn't know either. 740 00:44:19,705 --> 00:44:21,125 He wasn't sure what it was all about. 741 00:44:21,245 --> 00:44:23,405 I said I would get back to him. So I hope he is watching. 742 00:44:24,045 --> 00:44:25,805 The gold fringe is a formal flag. 743 00:44:26,345 --> 00:44:28,885 The, the United States Army adopted in 1895. 744 00:44:29,865 --> 00:44:31,645 It doesn't affect the, the flag code 745 00:44:31,645 --> 00:44:33,405 because the fringe doesn't touch the flag 746 00:44:33,505 --> 00:44:34,525 in or outside of it. 747 00:44:34,545 --> 00:44:37,805 So it is appropriate in formal settings to have a, 748 00:44:38,025 --> 00:44:39,645 the United States flag with code fringe. 749 00:44:40,145 --> 00:44:42,125 So I thought that was pretty cool that he stopped to ask 750 00:44:42,125 --> 00:44:44,125 and I, I, I told him I'd, I'd explain it 751 00:44:44,545 --> 00:44:45,605 and I hope he is watching. 752 00:44:46,115 --> 00:44:49,725 Also. One last thing, Jamal's my wife's birthday. 753 00:44:49,845 --> 00:44:52,045 I hope she's watching, I can't tell you 754 00:44:52,045 --> 00:44:54,365 what anniversary it is for her 29th birthday, 755 00:44:55,265 --> 00:44:56,885 but it, it is an anniversary of it. 756 00:44:56,945 --> 00:44:59,685 So happy birthday and thank you Mr. Mayor. Thank 757 00:44:59,685 --> 00:45:00,685 You. 758 00:45:01,005 --> 00:45:03,085 I guess that just leaves me, right? 759 00:45:03,465 --> 00:45:07,005 So on the eighth 760 00:45:07,525 --> 00:45:10,565 I attended the Elevate Southwest Board meeting 761 00:45:10,575 --> 00:45:13,085 where we went over the success of the Moonshot 762 00:45:15,095 --> 00:45:16,125 Pitch competition 763 00:45:16,425 --> 00:45:19,765 and looked forward to our, our next competition 764 00:45:19,765 --> 00:45:22,165 that should be announced here in the next next few weeks. 765 00:45:22,845 --> 00:45:25,045 Those are great opportunities for us to showcase, 766 00:45:26,045 --> 00:45:27,965 showcase our local talent 767 00:45:29,355 --> 00:45:32,525 that are being ingenu, they're being creative 768 00:45:32,905 --> 00:45:36,125 and really looking for answers to technical answers. 769 00:45:36,555 --> 00:45:39,405 Elevate Southwest focuses on businesses being created 770 00:45:39,825 --> 00:45:41,885 and that are more of STEM focused. 771 00:45:42,985 --> 00:45:46,765 And so those are kind of interesting from my perspective. 772 00:45:46,865 --> 00:45:48,685 We also went over the budget. 773 00:45:48,685 --> 00:45:51,285 Currently there is not a lot of funding, 774 00:45:51,545 --> 00:45:56,205 but the, the tenants that do occupy the innovation hub 775 00:45:56,465 --> 00:46:00,325 as it sits, do pay for the operation of the hub. 776 00:46:00,465 --> 00:46:03,565 So our director and staff right now are all volunteering. 777 00:46:04,635 --> 00:46:08,925 They are very passionate about the, the activity 778 00:46:08,985 --> 00:46:10,125 and about the effort. 779 00:46:10,305 --> 00:46:13,165 And so while, you know, everyone likes to get paid, 780 00:46:13,705 --> 00:46:15,005 that's not their motivation. 781 00:46:15,005 --> 00:46:16,685 And so they're, they're sticking around until, 782 00:46:17,265 --> 00:46:18,445 and we're talking about other ways 783 00:46:18,445 --> 00:46:20,605 to get some private dollars into help. 784 00:46:20,665 --> 00:46:24,445 The, the Elevate Southwest effort on the ninth, 785 00:46:24,645 --> 00:46:27,125 I attended virtually the Arizona Space Commission. 786 00:46:27,465 --> 00:46:31,125 Our strategic plan is coming together quite well. 787 00:46:31,945 --> 00:46:35,525 We will be presenting that here to the state legislature, 788 00:46:36,005 --> 00:46:39,885 I believe in early November in, in time for 789 00:46:40,705 --> 00:46:43,685 the next session and legislative session 790 00:46:43,685 --> 00:46:45,005 coming up next year. 791 00:46:45,585 --> 00:46:48,965 And Arizona has 792 00:46:49,985 --> 00:46:53,965 struck a very strong position on where we like to see our, 793 00:46:54,345 --> 00:46:58,725 our aerospace industry go in the next 20, 30 years. 794 00:46:59,465 --> 00:47:01,965 And Yuma and Sierra Vista are both 795 00:47:02,195 --> 00:47:04,645 with their spaceport opportunities, both 796 00:47:06,005 --> 00:47:07,925 represented strongly in those positions. 797 00:47:07,925 --> 00:47:09,205 Sierra Vista has a, 798 00:47:09,315 --> 00:47:11,965 essentially the catching side of a spaceport. 799 00:47:12,605 --> 00:47:14,605 They do not launch, they just receive 800 00:47:15,065 --> 00:47:17,285 and we don't really have the receiving option. 801 00:47:17,305 --> 00:47:21,765 So from a statewide system and asset, we work extremely well 802 00:47:21,765 --> 00:47:24,285 and have had several conversations with Sierra Vista to make 803 00:47:25,795 --> 00:47:29,845 that a complete system here in the state of Arizona. 804 00:47:30,645 --> 00:47:35,565 And later that day, I met with the cons from Mexico Cons va, 805 00:47:36,025 --> 00:47:38,445 and we talked about a lot of events coming up, 806 00:47:38,445 --> 00:47:41,565 including the bike ride, the international bike ride, 807 00:47:42,585 --> 00:47:45,445 and the Mexican Independence Day celebration. 808 00:47:45,515 --> 00:47:49,005 That was yesterday while we were here in chambers. 809 00:47:50,465 --> 00:47:53,485 So we continually have a, a strong relationship with them 810 00:47:53,545 --> 00:47:55,605 as things continue to move forward. 811 00:47:56,785 --> 00:47:58,765 On the 10th, I attended Good Morning Yuma, 812 00:47:58,765 --> 00:48:01,245 where they recognized the new director 813 00:48:01,265 --> 00:48:04,725 for Arizona Western College Tika, Dr. 814 00:48:05,415 --> 00:48:10,245 Dewan had, it was a very well attended event out at a WC 815 00:48:10,985 --> 00:48:13,645 and on the 11th I did attend or attend. 816 00:48:13,885 --> 00:48:15,365 I, it wasn't attending, 817 00:48:15,365 --> 00:48:18,045 it was actually walking all, all those stairs. 818 00:48:20,325 --> 00:48:21,455 That was a good event. 819 00:48:21,495 --> 00:48:23,575 I didn't feel it till two or three days later, 820 00:48:23,595 --> 00:48:25,175 but felt it anyway. 821 00:48:26,275 --> 00:48:29,975 And as well as that evening attended the Chamber mega mixer, 822 00:48:30,065 --> 00:48:32,895 which I read a proclamation for Patriot Day and, 823 00:48:32,895 --> 00:48:36,815 and in remembrance of the 25th anniversary of nine 11. 824 00:48:38,395 --> 00:48:41,855 All right, with that, we are on to request council request 825 00:48:41,855 --> 00:48:43,175 for future agenda items 826 00:48:45,555 --> 00:48:48,295 and I don't see a need for additional scheduling. 827 00:48:49,155 --> 00:48:50,535 So we're on summary of current events 828 00:48:50,555 --> 00:48:52,415 by our city administrator, Mr. Symington. 829 00:48:52,415 --> 00:48:54,135 Thank you Mr. Mayor. I've got a couple things tonight. 830 00:48:54,595 --> 00:48:56,415 The U March Center is gonna be kicking off. 831 00:48:56,995 --> 00:48:59,575 New exhibit has several artists there at the, the, 832 00:48:59,685 --> 00:49:04,055 it's a free open house this Friday from six to 8:00 PM 833 00:49:04,195 --> 00:49:07,855 so there'll be hor d'oeuvres there and, and a cash cash bar. 834 00:49:08,455 --> 00:49:10,255 Please get out there and check out the, the artwork. 835 00:49:11,275 --> 00:49:13,615 And we're kicking off our event season on October 3rd. 836 00:49:13,705 --> 00:49:16,135 Tacos and toons, again is at the stadium 837 00:49:16,765 --> 00:49:19,735 that opens up at three o'clock to 11 o'clock. 838 00:49:20,175 --> 00:49:22,455 A lot of vendors out there, a lot of taco vendors out there, 839 00:49:22,925 --> 00:49:24,575 merchandise and a lot of great music. 840 00:49:25,035 --> 00:49:27,615 So please and that's a free, free event to attend. 841 00:49:27,835 --> 00:49:30,295 And I do wanna let let everybody know Aqua Vivo is 842 00:49:30,295 --> 00:49:31,375 back up on AP PS Power. 843 00:49:31,715 --> 00:49:32,815 We were able to transition 844 00:49:32,815 --> 00:49:34,575 to a PS power earlier this morning. 845 00:49:34,675 --> 00:49:37,655 So still got some work to do to make some other repairs, 846 00:49:37,915 --> 00:49:39,135 but we are back up in 847 00:49:39,135 --> 00:49:41,215 and running on, on normal power. Very good. 848 00:49:41,215 --> 00:49:42,255 Thank you Mr. Mayor. That's great news. 849 00:49:42,275 --> 00:49:46,415 Now I do need a backup to the, my report since 850 00:49:47,335 --> 00:49:50,735 I was unaware that Councilman Martinez's wife 851 00:49:50,735 --> 00:49:53,055 and my wife share the same birthday, so happy birthday 852 00:49:53,055 --> 00:49:54,055 to my wife tomorrow. 853 00:49:54,915 --> 00:49:58,335 Two, I don't know what what that means, 854 00:49:58,475 --> 00:50:00,055 but happy birthday to both of them. 855 00:50:00,735 --> 00:50:02,975 I look forward to celebrating those for the, 856 00:50:02,975 --> 00:50:05,535 I I think those are birthday weeks or months. 857 00:50:05,655 --> 00:50:08,295 I can't remember, whatever. Yeah, very good. 858 00:50:09,165 --> 00:50:11,055 Alright, we're on to call to the public. 859 00:50:11,155 --> 00:50:13,375 How many speakers do we have signed up for this evening? I 860 00:50:13,375 --> 00:50:14,735 Have four speakers. Please 861 00:50:14,735 --> 00:50:18,415 Call the first speaker Commander, Matthew Evans, MCAS. 862 00:50:18,565 --> 00:50:19,565 Yuma, 863 00:50:29,155 --> 00:50:30,925 It's my first time. Do I just start going here? 864 00:50:31,265 --> 00:50:32,765 You need to state your name and your address 865 00:50:33,225 --> 00:50:35,845 and office address is just as fine as a personal address. 866 00:50:35,945 --> 00:50:38,725 Sounds great. So Commander Matthew Evans Marine 867 00:50:38,725 --> 00:50:39,805 Corps Air Station, Yuma. 868 00:50:40,075 --> 00:50:41,925 I'll give that as my address for now. Okay. Alright. 869 00:50:41,995 --> 00:50:43,445 Alright. Good evening. 870 00:50:43,445 --> 00:50:46,565 Council members, members of the community, I'm here 871 00:50:46,585 --> 00:50:48,965 to provide information about our upcoming testing. 872 00:50:49,585 --> 00:50:54,125 The, the Marine Corps is conducting on groundwater for per 873 00:50:54,125 --> 00:50:57,525 and polyflor alcohol substances, commonly known as PFAS. 874 00:50:58,125 --> 00:51:00,565 The main source of military related PFAS releases 875 00:51:01,155 --> 00:51:04,365 were from firefighting foam previously used in our 876 00:51:04,375 --> 00:51:05,925 lifesaving e equipment. 877 00:51:06,625 --> 00:51:09,805 Our testing effort has the full cooperation of the U-S-E-P-A 878 00:51:09,825 --> 00:51:11,645 as well as state of Arizona Environmental 879 00:51:11,645 --> 00:51:12,685 and Public Health Services. 880 00:51:13,225 --> 00:51:15,365 And we've been doing this testing since 2023. 881 00:51:16,045 --> 00:51:17,445 In 2023, the Navy Marine Corps 882 00:51:18,135 --> 00:51:21,285 began monitoring PAS levels in the groundwater in, in 883 00:51:21,285 --> 00:51:22,605 and around Mc a huma. 884 00:51:23,065 --> 00:51:26,245 Our initial round of drinking water well testing in 2023 885 00:51:26,485 --> 00:51:29,325 included five public wells, all of which were 886 00:51:29,325 --> 00:51:34,125 below the Department of Wars Interim action levels in 2024. 887 00:51:34,585 --> 00:51:36,885 As you may know, the EPA reduced the level level 888 00:51:36,885 --> 00:51:39,685 for certain PFAS in public drinking water. 889 00:51:40,305 --> 00:51:44,565 And the Department of War has now lowered our interim action 890 00:51:44,565 --> 00:51:46,445 levels for private drinking water wells. 891 00:51:47,365 --> 00:51:49,845 Additionally, groundwater moves over time, so there's need 892 00:51:49,845 --> 00:51:53,045 to evaluate changes in the PFAS in the groundwater 893 00:51:53,225 --> 00:51:57,045 as it continues to flow down gradient in a response. 894 00:51:57,045 --> 00:52:00,125 We are conducting a second round of drinking water testing 895 00:52:01,835 --> 00:52:05,045 this year across a slightly larger sampling radius than the 896 00:52:05,045 --> 00:52:08,205 last time the Navy Marine Corps are requesting permission 897 00:52:08,205 --> 00:52:10,885 from property owners within the sampling radius 898 00:52:10,885 --> 00:52:12,805 to test their private drinking water wells. 899 00:52:13,285 --> 00:52:14,845 Notifications have already been sent 900 00:52:14,845 --> 00:52:16,605 to property owners within the area. 901 00:52:17,445 --> 00:52:19,565 While our goal is to notify all property owners 902 00:52:20,305 --> 00:52:23,085 and the sampling radius in case we, there's a, 903 00:52:23,085 --> 00:52:25,645 well we are not aware of, only properties 904 00:52:25,645 --> 00:52:27,845 with drinking water wells within 905 00:52:27,845 --> 00:52:29,485 that radius are eligible for the program. 906 00:52:30,965 --> 00:52:33,285 Sampling will be conducted from September 30th 907 00:52:34,045 --> 00:52:35,205 through October 7th 908 00:52:35,385 --> 00:52:37,485 and is conducted at no cost to the owners. 909 00:52:38,465 --> 00:52:42,605 If PFAS is detected then above the action levels, 910 00:52:42,795 --> 00:52:45,205 then we will work to discuss enduring solutions 911 00:52:45,555 --> 00:52:49,045 that would reduce the property owner's continued exposure. 912 00:52:50,005 --> 00:52:51,565 Eligible property owners may schedule an appointment. 913 00:52:51,565 --> 00:52:55,605 They have a phone number here, 1-800-THROUGH 7 4 7 8 4 3. 914 00:52:55,605 --> 00:53:00,565 There's also a website best found by searching Yuma PFAS and 915 00:53:00,665 --> 00:53:02,245 and should be the first thing that shows up. 916 00:53:02,685 --> 00:53:06,525 We're also hosting an open house September 29th from five 917 00:53:06,545 --> 00:53:08,245 to 7:00 PM at the Civic Center. 918 00:53:08,505 --> 00:53:11,045 And we invite all public interested as well 919 00:53:11,045 --> 00:53:12,485 as city leadership to attend, 920 00:53:12,585 --> 00:53:15,845 to learn about our ongoing efforts to be good stewards 921 00:53:15,845 --> 00:53:17,205 of the environment and our drinking water. 922 00:53:17,585 --> 00:53:20,485 Our representatives of the Navy Marine Corps EPA 923 00:53:21,165 --> 00:53:23,445 Arizona State Agencies will be there to answer questions 924 00:53:23,625 --> 00:53:26,365 and we appreciate the city's partnership 925 00:53:26,465 --> 00:53:28,525 and the community's partner participation 926 00:53:28,945 --> 00:53:30,965 as we carry out this work. Thank you very much. 927 00:53:31,535 --> 00:53:32,965 Thank you very much. Commander Evans, 928 00:53:35,735 --> 00:53:36,845 Pedro Suna 929 00:53:42,305 --> 00:53:42,425 I, 930 00:53:48,985 --> 00:53:50,205 My name is Pedro Una. 931 00:53:50,205 --> 00:53:54,085 It's 4 0 5 South 16th Avenue, Arizona 85 3 6 4. 932 00:53:54,245 --> 00:53:57,845 I just submitted an an official request for an investigation 933 00:53:58,625 --> 00:54:02,285 for Butler states in regards to conflict 934 00:54:02,285 --> 00:54:05,405 of interest within Mr. Jonathan Lyons right behind me 935 00:54:05,705 --> 00:54:09,285 as well with Douglas Nichols and Danette Garcia Nichols. 936 00:54:09,395 --> 00:54:10,565 Everybody in the planning 937 00:54:10,585 --> 00:54:11,765 and zoning commissions needs 938 00:54:11,765 --> 00:54:15,445 to be actually requesting a formal investigation on it 939 00:54:15,665 --> 00:54:17,565 for conflict of interest and gift clause as well. 940 00:54:18,425 --> 00:54:19,725 If you can look it up. 941 00:54:20,325 --> 00:54:21,325 I also have the proofs 942 00:54:21,325 --> 00:54:22,605 and I've submitted this information 943 00:54:22,845 --> 00:54:24,805 to four different agencies. 944 00:54:24,925 --> 00:54:26,965 I have not received any response, but it's okay. 945 00:54:26,965 --> 00:54:29,085 From the pa from the previous one. That's it. 946 00:54:32,475 --> 00:54:33,045 Irma, Felix, 947 00:54:40,155 --> 00:54:43,525 Good evening, Irma, Felix, 9 1 5 South eighth Avenue. 948 00:54:44,225 --> 00:54:46,285 My name is Irma Felix. I'm speaking today 949 00:54:46,285 --> 00:54:47,925 as a concerned citizen of Yuma 950 00:54:47,925 --> 00:54:49,685 to address critical oversight gaps 951 00:54:49,705 --> 00:54:51,605 and civic transparency in our community. 952 00:54:52,355 --> 00:54:54,245 Over the past year, throughout involvement 953 00:54:54,245 --> 00:54:55,365 with the Carver PTO 954 00:54:55,365 --> 00:54:56,485 and local district policy, 955 00:54:56,745 --> 00:54:58,645 severe systemic issues were uncovered, 956 00:54:58,875 --> 00:55:03,445 including financial mismanagement from the prior Carver PTO 957 00:55:03,445 --> 00:55:06,845 non-compliance with required title one parent involvement 958 00:55:07,005 --> 00:55:09,325 structures and district acknowledged financial 959 00:55:09,325 --> 00:55:11,565 miscalculations totaling near $2 million. 960 00:55:12,355 --> 00:55:13,805 When concerns were raised locally, 961 00:55:13,805 --> 00:55:17,085 administrative accountability was repeatedly deflected. 962 00:55:17,995 --> 00:55:21,085 When citizens attempt to report these systemic failures 963 00:55:21,085 --> 00:55:22,365 through municipal platforms, 964 00:55:22,665 --> 00:55:25,525 the response is often a simple disclaim of jurisdiction. 965 00:55:25,975 --> 00:55:29,405 While I acknowledge the formal jurisdiction separation 966 00:55:29,405 --> 00:55:31,365 between city government, school boards, 967 00:55:31,465 --> 00:55:32,805 and county judicial system, 968 00:55:33,155 --> 00:55:36,045 elected leadership cannot remain completely detached from 969 00:55:36,045 --> 00:55:39,805 severe governance breakdowns affecting our children tax 970 00:55:39,805 --> 00:55:42,645 dollars and indigent citizens needing competent legal 971 00:55:42,645 --> 00:55:45,205 representation, it is essential 972 00:55:45,205 --> 00:55:46,965 that these gaps are looked at. 973 00:55:47,345 --> 00:55:49,605 I'm thankful that Mr. Adams has taken the initiative 974 00:55:49,605 --> 00:55:51,525 and mobilizing community led transparency, 975 00:55:51,885 --> 00:55:53,285 transparency initiatives 976 00:55:53,285 --> 00:55:54,605 through the Human Transparency Club. 977 00:55:55,465 --> 00:55:57,565 It is vital that we establish school board 978 00:55:57,785 --> 00:56:00,605 and policy oversight, investigating district compliance, 979 00:56:01,245 --> 00:56:02,605 ensuring federal and local funding, 980 00:56:03,005 --> 00:56:05,765 directly support classroom educators and students, 981 00:56:05,905 --> 00:56:08,045 and verifying that special needs students are 982 00:56:08,045 --> 00:56:09,325 protected from discrimination. 983 00:56:09,945 --> 00:56:13,485 It is also imperative to form a local court watch, counsel 984 00:56:13,545 --> 00:56:14,925 for Judicial Accountability 985 00:56:14,945 --> 00:56:18,325 to monitor court appointed legal representation for citizens 986 00:56:18,505 --> 00:56:20,085 and ensure for access to justice. 987 00:56:20,845 --> 00:56:22,005 I thank Mr. Adams again 988 00:56:22,005 --> 00:56:23,965 for supporting citizen led initiatives 989 00:56:23,965 --> 00:56:26,845 that foster community improvement and accountability. 990 00:56:27,125 --> 00:56:28,645 I invite all concerned citizens 991 00:56:28,905 --> 00:56:32,005 and residents to join the YTC in advocating for compliance, 992 00:56:32,005 --> 00:56:35,365 transparency, and integrity across all public institutions 993 00:56:35,515 --> 00:56:36,605 serving our city. 994 00:56:37,335 --> 00:56:40,885 Thank you, Carlos Adams. 995 00:56:53,215 --> 00:56:55,995 Carlos Adams, 1410 East Palo Street. 996 00:56:58,965 --> 00:57:00,575 This Tuesday, September 22nd, 997 00:57:00,895 --> 00:57:02,495 I will be finalizing two proposals 998 00:57:02,695 --> 00:57:04,615 that I believe deserve serious consideration 999 00:57:05,075 --> 00:57:06,975 by our city council and our community. 1000 00:57:07,355 --> 00:57:10,655 Number one, a city charter amendment addressing elected 1001 00:57:10,655 --> 00:57:12,055 officials doing a private business 1002 00:57:12,055 --> 00:57:13,615 with the city while holding office. 1003 00:57:13,755 --> 00:57:15,615 Number two, the framework 1004 00:57:15,635 --> 00:57:17,095 for an independent ethics commission. 1005 00:57:17,515 --> 00:57:20,015 The principle behind the charter amendment is simple. 1006 00:57:20,315 --> 00:57:22,415 If you are elected to serve the city, 1007 00:57:22,685 --> 00:57:24,935 your public position should not create private business 1008 00:57:24,935 --> 00:57:27,535 opportunities with the same city you represent. 1009 00:57:31,225 --> 00:57:35,855 Sorry. Elected officials have 1010 00:57:36,195 --> 00:57:38,935 access to relationships, information, influence, 1011 00:57:39,195 --> 00:57:42,495 and decision makers that ordinary businesses do not 1012 00:57:43,085 --> 00:57:46,935 even when conduct, even when conduct may technically comply 1013 00:57:46,935 --> 00:57:50,375 with existing rules, that situation can create serious 1014 00:57:50,855 --> 00:57:53,495 conflicts of interest and undermine public confidence. 1015 00:57:54,215 --> 00:57:56,815 I will be emailing every member of the city council, 1016 00:57:57,235 --> 00:57:58,615 the finalized charter amendment 1017 00:57:58,755 --> 00:58:00,295 and Ethics Commission framework. 1018 00:58:01,015 --> 00:58:04,935 I expect a response from each of you, support it, oppose it, 1019 00:58:05,445 --> 00:58:07,895 propose changes, or explain your position publicly. 1020 00:58:08,715 --> 00:58:11,615 If the council does not want to advance these reforms, 1021 00:58:11,725 --> 00:58:14,255 then I'm prepared to use the lawful citizen initiative 1022 00:58:14,255 --> 00:58:17,455 process, collect the required signatures, 1023 00:58:17,635 --> 00:58:19,855 and take the question directly to the human voters. 1024 00:58:20,155 --> 00:58:21,935 Either way, this issue is going 1025 00:58:21,935 --> 00:58:23,335 to receive public discussion. 1026 00:58:23,875 --> 00:58:25,935 Ethics should not depend on who holds office. 1027 00:58:28,605 --> 00:58:31,305 The rule should protect taxpayers, elected officials, 1028 00:58:31,575 --> 00:58:33,985 city employees, businesses, and the public. 1029 00:58:34,295 --> 00:58:37,625 Equally, I want to bring ethics back to Yuma 1030 00:58:37,965 --> 00:58:39,425 and I need your help to get there. 1031 00:58:39,605 --> 00:58:41,345 So let's bring ethics back together. 1032 00:58:44,905 --> 00:58:46,085 And that's all I had to say. 1033 00:58:48,545 --> 00:58:50,805 That's our last speaker. Thank you very much. 1034 00:58:51,665 --> 00:58:55,725 We do not have a need for an executive session. Not tonight. 1035 00:58:55,905 --> 00:58:57,645 No, thank you. Very good. We've concluded our business 1036 00:58:57,645 --> 00:58:58,405 so we are adjourned.