I. II. III. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE IV. BRIEF SUMMARY OF CURRENT EVENTS BY MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL AND/OR CITY MANAGER - THE PUBLIC BODY DOES NOT PROPOSE, DISCUSS, DELIBERATE OR TAKE LEGAL ACTION ON ANY MATTER BROUGHT UP DURING THIS SUMMARY UNLESS THE SPECIFIC MATTER IS PROPERLY NOTICED FOR LEGAL ACTION. V. CALL TO THE PUBLIC The public may address the Council on matters directly relating to City business that are not listed on the agenda during the Call to the Public by submitting a written “Request to Speak” form to the City Clerk no later than the conclusion of the information reports/updates portion of the agenda. There is a three-minute timeframe per speaker, and all comments shall be addressed to the Council as a whole and not to any member thereof, staff, or audience. The Mayor may direct a speaker to stop speaking and leave the podium or adjourn the meeting if anyone becomes disorderly or uncivil, makes personal attacks against any person or persons, or if the Mayor determines that the speaker is speaking about items that are outside the City’s legal authority to act. VI. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES--SPECIAL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 19, 2024, AND REGULAR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 19, 2024. VII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. DISCUSSION REGARDING THE CITY MANAGER RECRUITMENT PROCESS AND SELECTION OF AN EXECUTIVE RECRUITMENT FIRM TO CONDUCT SUCH SERVICES. VIII. CONSENT AGENDA The following items are considered to be routine and non-controversial by the Council and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of 1these items unless a Council Member or a citizen so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the Agenda. 1. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACCEPTANCE OF PERMANENT SIDEWALK EASEMENT DEDICATIONS FROM PROPERTY OWNERS ON MAIN STREET AT 10TH STREET. 2. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACCEPTANCE OF PERMANENT SIDEWALK EASEMENT DEDICATIONS FROM PROPERTY OWNERS ON MAIN STREET AT 10TH STREET. 3. RESOLUTION NUMBER 3322--A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COTTONWOOD, ARIZONA, DEDICATING CITYOWNED LAND AS PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY. 4. RESOLUTION NUMBER 3323 - A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COTTONWOOD, ARIZONA, DEDICATING CITYOWNED LAND AS PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY. 5. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT WITH OFF-DUTY MANAGEMENT, INC., FOR OFF-DUTY OFFICER OUTSIDE EMPLOYMENT. 6. APPROVAL OF LEASE FOR THE TRANSFER STATION PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1500 WEST MINGUS AVENUE. IX. NEW BUSINESS The following items are for Council discussion, consideration, and possible legal action. 1. INTERVIEW OF PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISION APPLICANT. 2. INTERVIEW OF PERSONNEL BOARD APPLICANTS 3. ORDINANCE NUMBER 752--AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COTTONWOOD, ARIZONA, DECLARING THE DOCUMENT TITLED "AMENDMENTS TO ZONING ORDINANCE SECTION 301 REGARDING ZONING AMENDMENT PROCEDURES" AS A PUBLIC RECORD, ADOPTING THE SAME BY REFERENCE, AND AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COTTONWOOD AS SET FORTH THEREIN. 4. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING RETAINING INTERIM PUBLIC MANAGEMENT, LLC., TO SEARCH FOR INTERIM CITY MANAGER CANDIDATES. 5. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO RETAIN HORIZON STRATEGIES TO FACILITATE A COTTONWOOD CITY COUNCIL STRATEGIC RETREAT IN 2025--(SUBMITTED BY MAYOR ANN SHAW). 2X. COUNCIL MEMBER REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEM XI. CLAIMS 1. CLAIMS--DECEMBER 3, 2024. XII. SET AN EXECUTIVE SESSION 1. COUNCIL MAY CONVENE INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO A.R.S. 38-431(A)(3) AND 38-431(A)(4) FOR DISCUSSION AND CONSULTATION FOR LEGAL ADVICE WITH THE CITY ATTORNEY REGARDING CRD-2023-0370, CHRISTOPHER HALL V. CITY OF COTTONWOOD, AND TO CONSIDER ITS POSITION AND INSTRUCT THE CITY ATTORNEY REGARDING THE CITY'S POSITION IN SETTLEMENT DISCUSSIONS CONDUCTED IN ORDER TO AVOID OR RESOLVE LITIGATION REGARDING THE SAME. XIII. ADJOURNMENT Pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.03.(A), the Council may vote to go into executive session on any agenda item pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.03.(A)(3) and/or A.R.S. §38-431.03(A)(4), discussion or consultation for legal advice with the attorney or attorneys of the public body. ... See MoreSee Less
I. II. III. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION, CONSIDERATION, AND POSSIBLE DIRECTION TO STAFF: Comments regarding items listed on the agenda are limited to a 3 minute time period per speaker. 1. DISCUSSION AND DIRECTION TO STAFF ON PERFORMING A SPACENEEDS ASSESSMENT AND IDENTIFICATION AND EVALUATION OF ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS FOR LOCATING A NEW CITY HALL. 2. DISCUSSION AND DIRECTION TO STAFF REGARDING THE CITY MANAGER RECRUITMENT PROCESS AND EXECUTIVE RECRUITMENT FIRMS TO CONDUCT SUCH SERVICES. IV. ADJOURNMENT ... See MoreSee Less
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I. II. III. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE IV. BRIEF SUMMARY OF CURRENT EVENTS BY MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL AND/OR CITY MANAGER - THE PUBLIC BODY DOES NOT PROPOSE, DISCUSS, DELIBERATE OR TAKE LEGAL ACTION ON ANY MATTER BROUGHT UP DURING THIS SUMMARY UNLESS THE SPECIFIC MATTER IS PROPERLY NOTICED FOR LEGAL ACTION. V. PROCLAMATION(S) 1. PROCLAMATION--SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY-NOVEMBER 30, 2024 VI. CALL TO THE PUBLIC The public may address the Council on matters directly relating to City business that are not listed on the agenda during the Call to the Public by submitting a written “Request to Speak” form to the City Clerk no later than the conclusion of the information reports/updates portion of the agenda. There is a three-minute timeframe per speaker, and all comments shall be addressed to the Council as a whole and not to any member thereof, staff, or audience. The Mayor may direct a speaker to stop speaking and leave the podium or adjourn the meeting if anyone becomes disorderly or uncivil, makes personal attacks against any person or persons, or if the Mayor determines that the speaker is speaking about items that are outside the City’s legal authority to act. VII. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES--REGULAR MEETING OF OCTOBER 15, 2024. VIII. CONSENT AGENDA The following items are considered to be routine and non-controversial by the Council and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Council Member or a citizen so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the Agenda. 11. RESOLUTION NUMBER 3319--A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COTTONWOOD, ARIZONA, APPROVING A HIGHWAY SAFETY GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF HIGHWAY SAFETY FOR DUI/IMPAIRED DRIVING ENFORCEMENT PATROL OVERTIME EXPENSES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025. 2. RESOLUTION NUMBER 3320--A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COTTONWOOD, ARIZONA, APPROVING A HIGHWAY SAFETY GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF HIGHWAY SAFETY FOR SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PATROL OVERTIME EXPENSES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025. 3. APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT WITH HAZEN AND SAWYER, P.C. FOR THE COMPLETION OF MASTER PLANS AND RATE STUDIES FOR BOTH WATER AND WASTEWATER. 4. APPROVAL TO WAIVE THE PROCUREMENT POLICY TO CONTRACT WITH FERGUSON ENTERPRISES, LLC FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF NEPTUNE REMOTE READ WATER METERS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $907,100. IX. NEW BUSINESS The following items are for Council discussion, consideration, and possible legal action. 1. DISCUSSION AND DIRECTION TO STAFF REGARDING THE CITY MANAGER RECRUITMENT PROCESS AND THE POTENTIAL SELECTION OF AN EXECUTIVE RECRUITMENT FIRM TO CONDUCT SUCH SERVICES. 2. RENEWAL OF A 2013 RIGHT-OF-WAY ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT IN ASSOCIATION WITH PIZZERIA BOCCE: 1060 NORTH MAIN STREET. 3. AMENDMENT TO THE 2019 ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT IN ASSOCIATION WITH STRADA:1054 NORTH MAIN STREET. 4. 2024 ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT FOR USE OF CITY-OWNED RIGHTOF-WAY IN ASSOCIATION WITH BERRY DIVINE:1054 N. MAIN STREET. 5. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NUMBER 3318--A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COTTONWOOD, INCREASING THE MONTHLY COMPENSATION FOR THE MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS TO TAKE EFFECT AFTER THE GENERAL ELECTION in 2026. 6. DISCUSSION ON THE CURRENT PROCESS OF THE SALE OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 635 NORTH MAIN STREET, AND DIRECTION ON FUTURE ACTIONS. 7. COUNCIL MEMBER(S) REQUEST FOR AGENDA ITEM--REQUEST FOR A MEETING/SPECIAL MEETING OF COUNCIL ON OR BEFORE NOVEMBER 5TH, 2024, TO DISCUSS AND CONSIDER SETTLEMENT OF THE DEREK 2PALOSAARI LAWSUIT. REQUEST SUBMITTED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS DEWILLIS AND MATHEWS. X. COUNCIL MEMBER REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEM XI. CLAIMS 1. CLAIMS--NOVEMBER 19, 2024. XII. SET AN EXECUTIVE SESSION 1. EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO A.R.S. 38-431.03(A)(3) AND A.R.S. 38431.03(A)(4) FOR DISCUSSION AND CONSULTATION FOR LEGAL ADVICE WITH THE CITY'S ATTORNEYS AND TO INSTRUCT THE CITY'S ATTORNEYS REGARDING THE CITY'S POSITION IN SETTLEMENT DISCUSSIONS IN LANGMACK V. CITY OF COTTONWOOD. XIII. ADJOURNMENT ... See MoreSee Less
I. II. Iii. CALL TO ORDER 1. Roll Call 2. Approval of the October 21, 2024 Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes INFORMATIONAL REPORTS AND UPDATES: A brief summary of current events by Chairperson, Commission members, and/or Community Development Director. (The public body does not propose, discuss, deliberate, or take legal action on any matter brought up during this summary unless the matter is properly noticed for legal action). NEW BUSINESS: 1. DR-24-010 - CONTRACTOR'S STORAGE YARD 2. CUP-24-012 - A REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A FENCE HEIGHT OF 9 FEET 8 INCHES IN A C-1 ZONE. IV. CALL TO THE PUBLIC This is the time for the public to comment on any matter that does not appear on the agenda. Commission members may not discuss items not identified on the agenda. Pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.01(H), action taken as a result of public comment will be limited to directing staff to study the matter, responding to criticism, or scheduling the matter for consideration at a later date. Comments are limited to three minutes for each person. V. ADJOURNMENT ... See MoreSee Less