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Lake Havasu City Council Regular Meeting July 9, 2024

City Council & Planning and Zoning — Tuesday, July 9, 2024
BodyLake Havasu City, Arizona
SessionCity Council & Planning and Zoning
DateTuesday, July 9, 2024
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0:31

Good evening.

0:31

I call to order the Lake Havasu City Council regular meeting and our property tax levy adoption on Tuesday, July 9th, 2024 at 5 30 p.m.

0:40

We'll now have an invocation from Pastor Dale Ray from Lakeview Community Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Heidi Greedy from the Don't Be Greedy Nonprofit.

0:51

Good evening.

0:53

I read from First Timothy chapter 2, which says, I urge then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession, and thanksgiving be made for all people, for kings and all those in authority, that they they may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.

1:15

So precious heavenly father, as we bow our heads, I ask that you give guidance and grace to the men and women serving our city, for the mayor, the council, administrative and advisory staff members, police and fire departments, and the various agents and agencies of Lake Havasu City.

1:36

I pray that you keep them safe and strengthened by your mighty hand.

1:40

I pray for those seeking to hold office on a local and state level.

1:45

Give your heavenly guidance in the citizens or those citizens of the city and the state as we make our selection.

1:54

And may all who live here live peaceably and uphold the laws of Lake Havasu City.

2:00

Lord, I pray use each of us to serve compassionately and justly to your glory and honor.

2:06

In the mighty name of Jesus, I pray.

2:09

Amen.

2:16

Would you all please join me in the Pledge of Allegiance?

2:19

I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

2:36

Thank you and welcome, Heidi.

2:37

If you don't like to share a little bit about your organization, sure.

2:40

Um, my name, like you said, is Heidi Greedy, and my um organization is Don't Be Greedy Nonprofit.

2:46

I started this nonprofit in November of last year after I lost my husband in August of 2023 to colon cancer.

2:54

We found out once he was diagnosed that it's kind of difficult in Lake Havasu to get medical care, and a lot of people have to travel for chemotherapy, major surgeries, and things like that.

3:04

And while my husband was in the hospital, he made a comment at how um how fortunate we were that we still had a home in California, that I was able to be by his side while he was in the hospital.

3:15

And he asked if I would take points from our credit card and donate them to families in Lake Havasu who weren't so fortunate who had to travel for medical care.

3:23

So obviously at the time I was like, yeah, yeah.

3:26

So after he passed, I sat down with my kids and said, told them the story, and I said, I want to start a nonprofit, and this is what I want to do.

3:34

I want to give money and raise money so people who have to leave Havasu to get medical care, we help pay for their lodging and their travel expenses so that they can have a loved one by their side.

3:45

And so it said, first thing you have to do, I went online, said, How do you start a nonprofit?

3:49

It says, pick a name.

3:50

And my daughter-in-law said, That's easy, because my last name's Greedy.

3:53

She said, Don't be greedy.

3:55

So we started, we did our first event in at the bunker bar in February, and we raised just over $20,000 in February.

4:03

And we have been able so far since May, we started giving out applications, and we've blessed seven people in our city who have had to travel.

4:12

People with um, let's see, we have a couple people who have breast cancer, a gentleman who had a bone marrow transplant in Arizona in um Gilbert, and um, we just gave money to a family who has a five-month-old baby who was born with birth defects.

4:27

And we're pending giving the check to a gentleman who just got a liver transplant.

4:31

So it's we found that's very much in need in this area because unfortunately we are smiling small town.

4:38

You know, we're a big town but a small town.

4:40

And so there's a lot of things that people have to travel for.

4:42

So I just wanted to share that.

4:44

We are having our second event.

4:45

It's actually this Friday.

4:46

There are very limited tickets left, but um, we're having a charity gala at the London Bridge Convention Center.

4:52

Um, it's a runway fashion show, and um so we invite anybody if they still want to come.

4:58

Thank you for letting me speak.

5:00

Thank you so much.

5:03

Thank you for uh sharing what you uh do with your organization and uh like how sure city is such a special place because of people like you and others that stand up.

5:11

So thank you so much for for being here today and for all the great work you're doing for our community.

5:16

We'll move on to the next item on our agenda, which is roll call.

5:18

Miss Williams, if you please call the roll.

5:20

Council members Nancy Campbell here, Michelle Lynn.

5:26

Jenny Koch.

5:28

Here Jim Dolan.

5:32

Here, David Lane?

5:34

Here, Vice Mayor Cameron Moses here.

5:37

Mayor Kalshehi?

5:38

Here.

5:38

Thank you.

5:39

Thank you.

5:40

Item five is our consent agenda.

5:42

Would any of the council members like to remove any of the items for separate discussion?

5:46

Mayor.

5:47

Councilmember Koch.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Transportation Safety█████████████████████21%
Vehicle Maintenance████████████12%
Public Engagement█████████9%
Zoning█████████9%
Procurement Process█████████9%
Fiscal Sustainability███████7%
General Plan███████7%
Procedural█████5%
Fire Safety█████5%
Summary of Proceedings

Lake Havasu City Council Regular Meeting (Property Tax Levy Adoption) - July 9, 2024

The Lake Havasu City Council met on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at 5:30 PM in the Council Chambers. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Cal Sheehy with six members present (Councilmember Michele Lin absent). The agenda included property tax levy adoption, a strategic transportation safety plan presentation, several land use and code amendments, and multiple fire department equipment purchases. All votes were 6-0. The meeting adjourned at 7:15 PM.

Consent Calendar

  • Approved the June 25, 2024, Regular Meeting Minutes.
  • Adopted Resolution No. 24-3769 abandoning a public utility and drainage easement at 2195 Casper Drive.
  • Approved the First Amendment to Base Station Agreement with Havasu Regional Medical Center.
  • Called an Executive Session for July 23, 2024, at 4:30 PM.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • Strategic Transportation Safety Plan (Item 7.2): Emiliano Torres asked about passenger counts in crash data. Pam Swenson inquired about all-red intervals at intersections. Tim Murray questioned enforcement authority on SR 95. Bonny Toy raised concerns about signal synchronization on Mulberry Avenue and Lake Havasu Avenue. Pat Willett asked how "suspected serious injuries" are determined. Craig Geary suggested installing flashing warning signals before traffic lights.
  • Lot Coverage Ordinance (Item 7.6): Pam Swenson asked if removing lot coverage percentages would allow a casita; staff clarified setbacks and rear-yard coverage limits still apply. Bonny Toy asked whether the change would apply to commercial districts; staff said no.
  • Fire Apparatus Refurbishment (Item 7.8): Tim Murray praised the refurbishment program as tax-saving. Pat Willett asked about the bidding process; Chief Pilafas explained the cooperative purchase allowed pre-vetted pricing.
  • Fire Engine Purchase (Item 7.9): David Diaz asked if rigs are reserved for proposed Fire Station No. 7; Chief Pilafas confirmed yes.
  • Wastewater System Expansion (Item 7.11): Joan Dzuro noted a typographical error in the agreement (misspelling of "Chenoweth") and asked about design scope; staff confirmed the design includes capacity upgrades.
  • Call to the Public: Don Wisdom suggested moving the second bridge location to Mulberry Avenue. Bonny Toy advocated for a pedestrian-only second bridge and for cooling stations around the city. Pat Willett reported construction debris left at Palo Verde Boulevard and SR 95.

Discussion Items

  • Strategic Transportation Safety Plan (Item 7.2): Sarah Lojewski (LHMPO) and Josh Barger (Greenlight Engineering) presented the update. Crash data from 2018-2022 showed 26 fatalities, 1,200 injuries, and 2,900 crashes in the region. Overrepresented focus areas: restraint use, motorcycles, intersections, lane departure, nighttime crashes, speeding, and distracted driving. Top intersection: Acoma Blvd & SR 95. Top segments: SR 95. The plan aims for a 3-7% reduction in fatal/serious injury crashes over five years. An online survey is open for public input. Councilmember Campbell asked about red-light running solutions; Barger mentioned education, yellow interval timing, and all-red intervals.
  • Property Tax Levy Adoption (Item 7.3): Administrative Services Director Jill Olsen presented the final adoption. The tax rate remains $0.6718 per $100 assessed value for the seventh consecutive year. The levy is $6,761,417, an increase of $301,578 (excluding new construction) due to higher assessed valuation. The public hearing had no comments.
  • Improvement District No. 2 Levy (Item 7.4): The London Bridge Plaza improvement district tax rate remains $0.7370 per $100, with a levy of $17,188 (increase of $323). Vice Mayor Moses explained that swap meet revenues fund parking lot maintenance.
  • Minor General Plan Amendment (Item 7.5): Planning Manager Chris Gilbert explained that the 2.5-acre site at 70-100 Inlet Drive is zoned R-3 but mapped as Low Density Residential. The amendment to High Density Residential brings the land use map into conformance with existing zoning. The applicant withdrew the associated rezoning request. The Planning Commission recommended approval 7-0.
  • Ordinance Removing Lot Coverage Percentages (Item 7.6): Staff recommended removing maximum lot coverage requirements from residential districts because the city historically used setbacks to ensure open space, and enforcing the current limits would create many nonconforming lots. The Planning Commission recommended approval 7-0. The ordinance does not change commercial districts.
  • Fire Department Apparatus Plan (Item 7.8): Chief Pilafas presented the department's capital plan, including a lifecycle of 10 years frontline/5 years reserve for engines, and a refurbishment program extending life by 8-10 years. The council approved the refurbishment of a 2001 E-One 100' aerial quint (aging 23 years) at a cost not-to-exceed $900,000 through a cooperative contract.
  • Cooperative Purchase of Fire Engine (Item 7.9): Approved purchase of one Pierce Velocity Fire Engine for $1,218,469.72, with 100% bonded prepayment to save $125,000. Delivery expected in 2028.
  • Sole Source Purchase of Medical Equipment (Item 7.10): Approved purchase of two LIFEPAK 15 replacement units and accessories from Stryker Medical for $75,439.43. The units have an 8-10 year life cycle.
  • North End Wastewater System Expansion Design (Item 7.11): Approved a professional services agreement with NCS Engineers, Inc., for $287,907 to design upgrades to two sewage pump stations, redirect redundant pumping, and install a new force main under SR 95. The project will increase capacity and efficiency.

Key Outcomes

  • Adopted Resolution No. 24-3770 (Property Tax Levy) – rate $0.6718 per $100, levy $6,761,417 for FY 2024-25.
  • Adopted Resolution No. 24-3771 (Improvement District No. 2 Levy) – rate $0.7370 per $100, levy $17,188.
  • Adopted Resolution No. 24-3767 (Minor General Plan Amendment) – changed land use at 70-100 Inlet Drive to High Density Residential.
  • Adopted Ordinance No. 24-1337 – removed maximum lot coverage percentage requirements from residential districts.
  • Approved cooperative purchase for refurbishment of 2001 E-One aerial quint from Brindlee Mountain Fire Apparatus (dba Firetrucks Unlimited) – not-to-exceed $900,000.
  • Approved cooperative purchase of one Pierce Velocity Fire Engine from Hughes Fire Equipment Inc. – $1,218,469.72, with prepayment.
  • Approved sole source purchase of two LIFEPAK 15 replacement units from Stryker Medical – $75,439.43.
  • Approved professional services agreement with NCS Engineers, Inc. for North End Wastewater System Expansion design – $287,907.
  • Approved cooperative purchase/lease agreement with Quadient, Inc. for mailing equipment, supplies, and maintenance – 60-month lease, $58,000 plus $50,000 in postage/mailing supplies.
  • Recommended approval of Series #13 Farm Winery Liquor License for Waters Edge Winery to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses & Control.
  • Councilmember Lane reported on Go Lake Havasu updates: new tagline "Escape, Experience, Enjoy," new websites (glhbiz.com), targeting Phoenix and Las Vegas, and rebranding efforts.

Future Meetings

  • Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at 5:30 PM – Regular Meeting
  • Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at 5:30 PM – Regular Meeting

Meeting Transcript

Good evening. I call to order the Lake Havasu City Council regular meeting and our property tax levy adoption on Tuesday, July 9th, 2024 at 5 30 p.m. We'll now have an invocation from Pastor Dale Ray from Lakeview Community Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Heidi Greedy from the Don't Be Greedy Nonprofit. Good evening. I read from First Timothy chapter 2, which says, I urge then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession, and thanksgiving be made for all people, for kings and all those in authority, that they they may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. So precious heavenly father, as we bow our heads, I ask that you give guidance and grace to the men and women serving our city, for the mayor, the council, administrative and advisory staff members, police and fire departments, and the various agents and agencies of Lake Havasu City. I pray that you keep them safe and strengthened by your mighty hand. I pray for those seeking to hold office on a local and state level. Give your heavenly guidance in the citizens or those citizens of the city and the state as we make our selection. And may all who live here live peaceably and uphold the laws of Lake Havasu City. Lord, I pray use each of us to serve compassionately and justly to your glory and honor. In the mighty name of Jesus, I pray. Amen. Would you all please join me in the Pledge of Allegiance? I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Thank you and welcome, Heidi. If you don't like to share a little bit about your organization, sure. Um, my name, like you said, is Heidi Greedy, and my um organization is Don't Be Greedy Nonprofit. I started this nonprofit in November of last year after I lost my husband in August of 2023 to colon cancer. We found out once he was diagnosed that it's kind of difficult in Lake Havasu to get medical care, and a lot of people have to travel for chemotherapy, major surgeries, and things like that. And while my husband was in the hospital, he made a comment at how um how fortunate we were that we still had a home in California, that I was able to be by his side while he was in the hospital. And he asked if I would take points from our credit card and donate them to families in Lake Havasu who weren't so fortunate who had to travel for medical care. So obviously at the time I was like, yeah, yeah. So after he passed, I sat down with my kids and said, told them the story, and I said, I want to start a nonprofit, and this is what I want to do. I want to give money and raise money so people who have to leave Havasu to get medical care, we help pay for their lodging and their travel expenses so that they can have a loved one by their side. And so it said, first thing you have to do, I went online, said, How do you start a nonprofit? It says, pick a name. And my daughter-in-law said, That's easy, because my last name's Greedy. She said, Don't be greedy. So we started, we did our first event in at the bunker bar in February, and we raised just over $20,000 in February. And we have been able so far since May, we started giving out applications, and we've blessed seven people in our city who have had to travel. People with um, let's see, we have a couple people who have breast cancer, a gentleman who had a bone marrow transplant in Arizona in um Gilbert, and um, we just gave money to a family who has a five-month-old baby who was born with birth defects. And we're pending giving the check to a gentleman who just got a liver transplant. So it's we found that's very much in need in this area because unfortunately we are smiling small town. You know, we're a big town but a small town. And so there's a lot of things that people have to travel for. So I just wanted to share that. We are having our second event. It's actually this Friday. There are very limited tickets left, but um, we're having a charity gala at the London Bridge Convention Center. Um, it's a runway fashion show, and um so we invite anybody if they still want to come. Thank you for letting me speak. Thank you so much. Thank you for uh sharing what you uh do with your organization and uh like how sure city is such a special place because of people like you and others that stand up. So thank you so much for for being here today and for all the great work you're doing for our community. We'll move on to the next item on our agenda, which is roll call. Miss Williams, if you please call the roll. Council members Nancy Campbell here, Michelle Lynn. Jenny Koch. Here Jim Dolan.

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