Discussion and possible action on any and all matters regarding Ordinance No. 359.  An ordinance of the City of San Luis, amending the City Code of the City of San Luis, Arizona by adding Chapter 153 Public Works Standards, repealing any conflicting provisions, providing for severability, and declaring an emergency. (Eulogio Vera, Public Works Director)

A.  Adoption of Ordinance No. 359 by title only
(The City Clerk to read Ordinance No. 359 by title only)
B.  Adoption and approval of Ordinance No. 359 and declaring an emergency

The City of San Luis has never adopted public works standards as a stand alone set of regulations yet it has required them for development of infrastructure for years.  The City of Yuma recently updated their standards to the Maricopa Association of Governments standards, which are the principle standards used throughout the state.  The County of Yuma is updating their standards to conform to what Yuma has done.  What is proposed is what Yuma has done, with some minor changes to conform to our particular infrastructure and to adopt polymer manholes and LED street lighting like Somerton with the addition of a second clean-out as previously requested by City Council.  It is important to adopt these standards ahead of new subdivision development, otherwise we will get substandard infrastructure.  As new developments are pending for consideration, emergency passage is requested so as to have proper infrastructure for health and safety needs.  These are the minimum standards for water, wastewater, streets, roads, flood control, drainage, etc.  It is important they be formally adopted and in place as new projects are developed.

In order for the Ordinance to pass immediately, six (6) votes in favor are required.