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Lake Havasu City Council Regular Meeting - January 28, 2025

City Council & Planning and Zoning — Tuesday, January 28, 2025
BodyLake Havasu City, Arizona
SessionCity Council & Planning and Zoning
DateTuesday, January 28, 2025
StatusFILED
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Good evening and welcome.

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I call to order the Lake Havasu City Council regular meeting on Tuesday, January 28th, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.

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to order.

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We'll begin with an invocation from Pastor Kay Zimmerman from City on a Hill International Church.

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And then followed with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Sanish Katha Gundala with the American Lung Cancer Screening Institute joining us virtually this evening.

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Good evening, everyone.

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Let's pray.

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Father God, we just thank you that you're our God.

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And we just uh invite you to come to this meeting, Lord.

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We invite you to be God over our city.

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We thank you, Lord, that you had Mr.

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McCullough come here and create this city because you had a plan and a purpose.

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And we thank you for it, Lord.

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I pray that you will guide every decision made, Father God, that it will be in line with your will and for your glory, Lord.

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And I just thank you that you've even given us a decree for our city.

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But before I decree, I want to thank you for our mayor and our council and every city leader that we have, and I just pray a blessing over each one of them.

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Thank them for what they do.

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I decree over the city of Lake Havasu City that this city shall be a city of righteousness that honors God in all her ways.

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A city of hope to all her people and all those who come here.

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A city of light where darkness finds no room to hide.

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A city of love that prospers in all her ways, providing prosperity and goodwill to all her people, as well as those surrounding her, and a city of peace to all who dwell here.

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Thank you.

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And gentlemen, if you'd like to leave us in the Pledge of Allegiance.

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One nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

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Amen.

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Thank you.

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And we have you on the screens throughout our council chambers if you'd like to share a little bit about uh the organization that you're working with.

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Amazing.

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Should I go ahead and present my screen on this?

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Yes.

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Awesome.

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Amazing.

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So my name is Sonish, and I'm an advocate lead of the American Lung Cancer Screen Initiative.

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And today we're going to be talking about increasing lung cancer screening in Arizona for Lake Kabasa City.

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So first of all, who we are.

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I'll see for the American Long Cancer Screen Initiative, the National 501 City Nonprofit, and we posted over 700 events and 35,000 conversations about lung cancer screening.

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As you can see in the picture.

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And we strongly believe that advocacy is a key to long-term improvement.

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As you can see a picture of our team at the Rayburn House of Representatives.

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We have a big team in Boston for headquarters.

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And we've been collecting over 1004 public service announcements for famous governors, senators, and medical professionals.

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One of them is from the mayor of Lake Boston City, Mayor Chief.

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And we have over 56,000 chapters today across the United States, Canada, and outside.

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And we have over 574 blood cancer screen proclamations from all 50 United States as in Canada.

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And we have the last three years of Senate resolution recognized in November as national blood cancer.

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And so today we're going to talk about why do we need blood cancer scripts?

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So first of all, who's that race?

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It's first of all, people who have smoked cigarettes.

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And 30% of adults in Arizona have smoked cigarettes.

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And second, this doctor is radar.

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Radon is responsible for about 21,000 events every year.

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And one individual Arizona was not elevated.

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So to use a radar test.

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Lung cancer screening is truly important, done with a quick CTCN and is recommended for those aged 50 to 80 years old who have smoked a pack a day or more for 20 years and either still smoke or quit within the last 15 years.

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If you meet these guidelines, it is covered by Medicare or Medicaid.

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The screening is fast, painless, and requires no needles, much like a mammogram for breast cancer.

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So currently the state average for individuals who are electable for screening who are actually getting screened is 13.7%.

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And there's only 26 locations in Arizona registered and the event service located.

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So here's our call to action.

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We'd love to keep coming to city council meetings to speak about months.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Procedural████████████████████████████28%
Public Engagement██████████████14%
Affordable Housing██████████████14%
Local Control██████████████14%
Engineering And Infrastructure██████6%
Procurement Process████4%
Water And Wastewater Management████4%
Fire Safety████4%
Liquor Licensing██2%
Summary of Proceedings

Lake Havasu City Council Regular Meeting - January 28, 2025

The Lake Havasu City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at 92 Acoma Boulevard South. Mayor Cal Sheehy presided, and Vice Mayor Michele Lin and Councilmembers Nancy Campbell, Jim Dolan, David Diaz, Cameron Moses, and Jeni Coke (via remote conferencing after 5:46 p.m.) were present. The council approved the consent agenda, held seven public hearings, heard open public comment, and adjourned at 8:22 p.m. After Councilmember Coke joined, all roll-call votes were 7-0; the consent agenda was approved 6-0 before she joined.

Consent Calendar

  • Approved 6-0: January 14, 2025 regular meeting minutes; Resolution 25-3796 ratifying FEMA Assistance to Firefighters grant application for automatic chest compression devices; Resolution 25-3801 ratifying WaterSMART Water Meter Upgrade grant application; Resolution 25-3802 ratifying Arizona State Parks & Trails SLIF grant application for the ADA Accessibility Project; purchase order change order for tax and delivery of a paint striper from Monroe Truck Equipment, Inc. dba M-B Companies; First Amendment to JPMorgan Chase Bank cooperative purchasing agreement extending banking services through December 31, 2027; and a call for executive session on February 11, 2025 at 4:30 p.m.

Reports and Announcements

  • The ARPA Community Resource Report was presented for information only.
  • City Clerk Kelly Williams announced vacancies on city boards, committees, and commissions.
  • City Manager Jess Knudson announced a Coffee with the Mayor and Two Chiefs on February 7, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. and a Republic Services Household Hazardous Waste Event on February 1, 2025 from 8:00 a.m. to noon at Fire Station 2.

Public Hearings and Actions

7.1 Beer and Wine Bar Liquor License - Ken's Pizza 'N Pasta

  • City Clerk Kelly Williams stated all posting requirements were met, fees paid, no objections received, and the location is properly zoned. No public comment was offered. The council voted 7-0 to recommend the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses & Control approve the Series #7 license for 1675 Mesquite Avenue, Suite B.

7.2 General Plan Update Contract - Logan-Simpson Design, Inc.

  • Development Services Director Jeff Thuneman requested approval of a $225,000 professional services contract, plus applicable taxes, for the city's decennial General Plan update. The last comprehensive update was in 2016, and ratification is planned for the November 2026 general election.
  • Logan-Simpson project manager Terri Hogan described optional public engagement add-ons: "Lake Havasu City-Talks" expert panels and an augmented-reality "Immersion Lab."
  • Public commenter Gregory Logan asked about the bidding process; Mayor Sheehy said the selection followed a competitive process with a selection committee. The council voted 7-0 to award the contract and authorize the City Manager to execute it.

7.3 Resolution 25-3803 - Affordable Housing and Short-Term Rentals

  • Mayor Sheehy presented a resolution developed in response to a request from Sedona, recognizing housing challenges, prioritizing housing, and urging the state legislature to return local control over short-term rental regulations.
  • In public testimony, six speakers opposed the resolution and four supported it. Opponents said the housing market is self-correcting, short-term rentals are not causing affordability problems, and the city already has a seat at the table. Supporters said the resolution preserves local control and sends a message to state legislators.
  • Councilmember Campbell initially called Sedona's approach government overreach, and Councilmember Diaz said he did not believe short-term rentals caused the affordability issue. Vice Mayor Lin successfully moved to remove Section 2 and Sections 13 and 14, which contained language asserting short-term rentals exacerbate housing challenges. The amended resolution passed 7-0.

7.4 Ordinance 25-1353 - Council Requests (Introduction)

  • Councilmember David Diaz proposed amending City Code Section 2.04.280 to allow a councilmember to place a future agenda item with a motion and a second, instead of requiring a third. Draft language also added that the requesting councilmember will present the item to the full council, that the Mayor will work with the City Manager on written requests and provide written notice, and that the Mayor sets and approves the agenda under City Code 2.04.250.
  • Councilmember Nancy Campbell recounted being blocked from receiving a second on a past water-rate-study request and asked for equal respect in the process. Mayor Sheehy said he is bound by state law and cannot discuss items not placed on the agenda.
  • Public speakers Ginna Kraft, Bonny Toy, and Steve Greeley spoke in favor; Charles Taylor thanked the council for street and roadwork. The council voted 7-0 to introduce the ordinance for a future adoption hearing.

7.5 Fire Station 7 - CMAR Pre-Construction Services

  • Project Manager Phil Porter requested approval of a $59,839 pre-construction services agreement with Willmeng Construction, Inc. for Construction Manager At Risk services. The work includes cost estimating, construction phasing, value engineering, subcontractor selection, coordination, a guaranteed maximum price (GMP), and permitting assistance. The design phase is expected to take eight months, with construction beginning in late 2025 and completing around the end of 2026.
  • Councilmember Campbell questioned the GMP/CMAR process and public perception, then expressed support after staff explained the city's involvement in subcontractor selection and price locking. Fire Chief Pilafas said the station will be just under 12,000 square feet and built as a commercial/residential structure. The council voted 7-0 to award the agreement.

7.6 Aeration System Replacement - North Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant

  • Wastewater Superintendent Thilak Fernando requested approval of the $596,548 bid from Felix Construction Company. The plant's two aeration basins each treat close to two million gallons, and the current system, installed in 2006, needs replacement. The project is expected to take about nine months. The council voted 7-0 to award the bid.

7.7 Monitoring Well NP-12 Replacement - North Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant

  • Mr. Fernando requested approval of the $144,250 bid from AZCA Drilling & Pump, Inc. to replace collapsed Monitoring Well NP-12. ADEQ requested a replacement well within 50 feet of the existing well near the plant and airport. The council voted 7-0 to award the bid.

Call to the Public

  • Joan Dzuro, Vice President of the Lake Havasu Republican Women's Club, reported 10,818 volunteer hours, about $159,000 in saved wages, 150 adopted seniors, 260+ pairs of shoes, and other community contributions in 2024.
  • Bonny Toy requested pedestrian safety improvements, including lights at crosswalks near Smoketree and Swanson, ahead of Winterfest.
  • Martin Stansberry praised the evening's civil debate. Charles Taylor thanked the city for roadwork and well management. Ginna Kraft asked for a searchable record of council voting history. Patrick Willett asked about panhandling. Craig Geary invited the community to a pruning seminar on January 31 at the Aquatic Center.

Key Outcomes

  • Approved consent agenda 6-0; all later votes were 7-0.
  • Adopted Resolution 25-3803 as amended, removing language that short-term rentals exacerbate housing challenges.
  • Introduced Ordinance 25-1353, amending the council request process, for final adoption at a later meeting.
  • Awarded contracts for the General Plan update, Fire Station 7 pre-construction services, aeration system replacement, and monitoring well replacement.
  • Future meetings announced: Planning Session January 30, 2025 at 8:30 a.m.; Regular Meetings February 11 and February 25, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. The meeting adjourned at 8:22 p.m.

Meeting Transcript

Good evening and welcome. I call to order the Lake Havasu City Council regular meeting on Tuesday, January 28th, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. to order. We'll begin with an invocation from Pastor Kay Zimmerman from City on a Hill International Church. And then followed with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Sanish Katha Gundala with the American Lung Cancer Screening Institute joining us virtually this evening. Good evening, everyone. Let's pray. Father God, we just thank you that you're our God. And we just uh invite you to come to this meeting, Lord. We invite you to be God over our city. We thank you, Lord, that you had Mr. McCullough come here and create this city because you had a plan and a purpose. And we thank you for it, Lord. I pray that you will guide every decision made, Father God, that it will be in line with your will and for your glory, Lord. And I just thank you that you've even given us a decree for our city. But before I decree, I want to thank you for our mayor and our council and every city leader that we have, and I just pray a blessing over each one of them. Thank them for what they do. I decree over the city of Lake Havasu City that this city shall be a city of righteousness that honors God in all her ways. A city of hope to all her people and all those who come here. A city of light where darkness finds no room to hide. A city of love that prospers in all her ways, providing prosperity and goodwill to all her people, as well as those surrounding her, and a city of peace to all who dwell here. Thank you. And gentlemen, if you'd like to leave us in the Pledge of Allegiance. One nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Amen. Thank you. And we have you on the screens throughout our council chambers if you'd like to share a little bit about uh the organization that you're working with. Amazing. Should I go ahead and present my screen on this? Yes. Awesome. Amazing. So my name is Sonish, and I'm an advocate lead of the American Lung Cancer Screen Initiative. And today we're going to be talking about increasing lung cancer screening in Arizona for Lake Kabasa City. So first of all, who we are. I'll see for the American Long Cancer Screen Initiative, the National 501 City Nonprofit, and we posted over 700 events and 35,000 conversations about lung cancer screening. As you can see in the picture. And we strongly believe that advocacy is a key to long-term improvement. As you can see a picture of our team at the Rayburn House of Representatives. We have a big team in Boston for headquarters. And we've been collecting over 1004 public service announcements for famous governors, senators, and medical professionals. One of them is from the mayor of Lake Boston City, Mayor Chief. And we have over 56,000 chapters today across the United States, Canada, and outside. And we have over 574 blood cancer screen proclamations from all 50 United States as in Canada. And we have the last three years of Senate resolution recognized in November as national blood cancer. And so today we're going to talk about why do we need blood cancer scripts? So first of all, who's that race? It's first of all, people who have smoked cigarettes. And 30% of adults in Arizona have smoked cigarettes. And second, this doctor is radar.

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