
NOTICE OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
In accordance with §
38-431.02 of the Arizona Revised Statutes of the State of Arizona, notice is hereby given to the Members of City Council and to the general public that the Mayor and Council of the City of San Luis, Arizona will hold a Regular City Council meeting at 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 25, 2026. The meeting will take place at the City Council Chambers, located at 1090 E. Union Street, San Luis, Arizona, 85349. The public is invited to attend the open meeting.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the City of San Luis does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission of or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs, activities, or services. For information regarding rights and provisions of the ADA or Section 504, or to request reasonable accommodations for participation in City programs, activities, or services contact: ADA/Section 504 Coordinator, City of San Luis Human Resources Department, 1090 E. Union Street, San Luis, Arizona, 85349; (928) 341-8520.
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to A.R.S. § 1-602.A.9, subject to certain specified statutory exceptions, parents have a right to consent before the State or any of its political subdivisions make a video or audio recording of a minor child. Meetings of the City Council are audio and/or video recorded, and, as a result, proceedings in which children are present may be subject to such recordings. Parents in order to exercise their rights may either file written consent with the City Clerk to such recordings or take personal action to ensure that their child or children are not present when a recording may be made. If a child is present at the time a recording is made, the City will assume that the rights afforded parents pursuant to A.R.S. § 1-602.A.9 have been waived.
THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN BY:
/s/ Sonia Cornelio, City Clerk
AVISO DE JUNTA REGULAR
De acuerdo con los Estatutos del Estado de Arizona A.R.S. § 38-431.02, se le informa a los miembros del Cabildo y al público en general que el Alcalde y el Cabildo, tendrán una Junta Regular a las 6:00 p.m., el día Miercoles, 25 de Febrero del 2026. La junta se llevará a cabo en la Sala del Cabildo, ubicada en el 1090 E. Union Street, San Luis, Arizona, 85349. El público está invitado a la junta.De acuerdo con el Acta de Americanos con Discapacidades y la Sección 504 del Acta de Rehabilitación del 1973, la Ciudad de San Luis, Arizona no discrimina por causa de discapacidad la admisión y acceso a sus programas, actividades, servicios o en el trato en cuanto a empleo. Para más información referente a derechos y provisiones del Acta de Americanos con Discapacidades o Sección 504, o para solicitar adaptaciones que sean razonables para la participación en programas, actividades o servicios de la Ciudad, contactar al: Coordinador del Acta de Americanos con Discapacidades/Sección 504, Departamento de Recursos Humanos de la Ciudad de San Luis, Arizona, ubicado en el 1090 E. Union Street, San Luis, Arizona, 85349; (928) 341-8520.
Por medio de este aviso y de acuerdo con los Estatutos del Estado de Arizona A.R.S § 1-602.A.9, sujeto a ciertas excepciones reglamentarias, los padres de familia tienen el derecho de dar el consentimiento ante el Estado o cualquiera de sus subdivisiones políticas para hacer una grabación de audio o video de su hijo menor de edad. Las juntas del Cabildo se graban en audio y/o video y como resultado, el hecho de que haya menores presentes puede ser sujeto a que sean grabados. Para que los padres de familia puedan ejercer sus derechos pueden dar el consentimiento por escrito con la Secretaria de la Ciudad a tal grabación, o tomar acción personal para asegurarse que su hijo menor no esté presente cuando la grabación se lleve a cabo. Si un menor de edad está presente en el momento de la grabación, la Ciudad asumirá que los padres de familia están cediendo los derechos sobre una posible grabación de acuerdo con los Estatutos del Estado de Arizona A.R.S. § 1-602.A.9.
ESTE AVISO ES DADO POR:
/f/ Sonia Cornelio, Actuaria de la Ciudad
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AGENDA Regular Meeting San Luis City Council Council Chambers 1090 E. Union Street San Luis, AZ 85349 February 25, 2026 6:00 p.m. |
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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL WILL ATTEND EITHER IN PERSON, TELEPHONE, OR VIDEO CONFERENCE COMMUNICATION. THE MAYOR OR ACTING MAYOR FOR THIS MEETING MAY CHANGE THE ORDER OF THE ITEMS; IF AUTHORIZED BY LAW AND BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF A QUORUM OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT, AN EXECUTIVE SESSION WILL BE HELD IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE VOTE IN ACCORDANCE WITH A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A) AND THE MEETING WILL BE TEMPORARILY RECESSED WHILE THE CITY COUNCIL RETIRES TO EXECUTIVE SESSION WHICH WILL NOT BE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
TENGA EN CUENTA QUE LOS MIEMBROS DEL CABILDO DE LA CIUDAD ASISTIRÁN EN PERSONA, TELÉFONO O COMUNICACIÓN POR VIDEO CONFERENCIA. LA ALCALDESA O ALCALDE INTERINO DE ESTA REUNIÓN PUEDE CAMBIAR EL ORDEN DE LOS TEMAS; SI ESTÁ AUTORIZADO POR LA LEY Y POR MAYORÍA DE VOTOS DE UN QUÓRUM DE MIEMBROS DEL CABILDO PRESENTES, SE LLEVARÁ A CABO UNA SESIÓN EJECUTIVA INMEDIATAMENTE DESPUÉS DE LA VOTACIÓN DE ACUERDO CON LOS ESTATUTOS DEL ESTADO DE ARIZONA A.R.S. § 38-431.03 (A) Y LA REUNIÓN SERÁ TEMPORALMENTE RECESADA MIENTRAS EL CABILDO DE LA CIUDAD SE RETIRE A UNA SESIÓN EJECUTIVA QUE NO ESTARÁ ABIERTA AL PÚBLICO.
TENGA EN CUENTA QUE LOS MIEMBROS DEL CABILDO DE LA CIUDAD ASISTIRÁN EN PERSONA, TELÉFONO O COMUNICACIÓN POR VIDEO CONFERENCIA. LA ALCALDESA O ALCALDE INTERINO DE ESTA REUNIÓN PUEDE CAMBIAR EL ORDEN DE LOS TEMAS; SI ESTÁ AUTORIZADO POR LA LEY Y POR MAYORÍA DE VOTOS DE UN QUÓRUM DE MIEMBROS DEL CABILDO PRESENTES, SE LLEVARÁ A CABO UNA SESIÓN EJECUTIVA INMEDIATAMENTE DESPUÉS DE LA VOTACIÓN DE ACUERDO CON LOS ESTATUTOS DEL ESTADO DE ARIZONA A.R.S. § 38-431.03 (A) Y LA REUNIÓN SERÁ TEMPORALMENTE RECESADA MIENTRAS EL CABILDO DE LA CIUDAD SE RETIRE A UNA SESIÓN EJECUTIVA QUE NO ESTARÁ ABIERTA AL PÚBLICO.
1.
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL 6:00 P.M.
2.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3.
INVOCATION
Any opening invocation that is offered before the official start of the Council meeting shall be the voluntary offering of a private person, to and for the benefit of the Council. The views or beliefs expressed by the invocation speaker have not been previously reviewed or approved by the City Council or the city staff. The city is not allowed by law to endorse the religious or non-religious beliefs or views of such speakers. Any invitation to stand during the Pledge of Allegiance or invocation shall not be construed as a demand, order, or any other type of command. No person in attendance at the meeting shall be required to participate in any Pledge of Allegiance or an opening invocation that is offered.
Toda invocación inicial que se ofrezca antes del inicio oficial de la sesión del Cabildo será una ofrenda voluntaria de una persona particular, para beneficio del Cabildo. Las opiniones o creencias expresadas por quien haga la invocación no han sido revisadas ni aprobadas previamente por el Cabildo ni por el personal de la ciudad. La ley no permite a la ciudad respaldar las creencias o puntos de vista religiosos o no religiosos de dichos oradores. Cualquier invitación a ponerse de pie durante el Juramento a la Bandera o la invocación no se interpretará como una exigencia, orden ni ningún otro tipo de mandato. Ninguna persona presente en la sesión estará obligada a participar en el Juramento a la Bandera ni en ninguna invocación inicial que se ofrezca.
Any opening invocation that is offered before the official start of the Council meeting shall be the voluntary offering of a private person, to and for the benefit of the Council. The views or beliefs expressed by the invocation speaker have not been previously reviewed or approved by the City Council or the city staff. The city is not allowed by law to endorse the religious or non-religious beliefs or views of such speakers. Any invitation to stand during the Pledge of Allegiance or invocation shall not be construed as a demand, order, or any other type of command. No person in attendance at the meeting shall be required to participate in any Pledge of Allegiance or an opening invocation that is offered.
Toda invocación inicial que se ofrezca antes del inicio oficial de la sesión del Cabildo será una ofrenda voluntaria de una persona particular, para beneficio del Cabildo. Las opiniones o creencias expresadas por quien haga la invocación no han sido revisadas ni aprobadas previamente por el Cabildo ni por el personal de la ciudad. La ley no permite a la ciudad respaldar las creencias o puntos de vista religiosos o no religiosos de dichos oradores. Cualquier invitación a ponerse de pie durante el Juramento a la Bandera o la invocación no se interpretará como una exigencia, orden ni ningún otro tipo de mandato. Ninguna persona presente en la sesión estará obligada a participar en el Juramento a la Bandera ni en ninguna invocación inicial que se ofrezca.
4.
CALL TO THE PUBLIC
This is the time for the public to comment. Under A.R.S. § 38-431.01(I), Members of the City Council shall not discuss or take legal action on matters raised during an open call to the public that are not properly noticed on this agenda for discussion and legal action. At the conclusion of an open call to the public, individual Members of the City Council may respond to criticism made by those who have addressed the City Council, may ask staff to review a matter, or may ask that a matter be put on a future agenda.
This is the time for the public to comment. Under A.R.S. § 38-431.01(I), Members of the City Council shall not discuss or take legal action on matters raised during an open call to the public that are not properly noticed on this agenda for discussion and legal action. At the conclusion of an open call to the public, individual Members of the City Council may respond to criticism made by those who have addressed the City Council, may ask staff to review a matter, or may ask that a matter be put on a future agenda.
No Legal
Action Permitted
Action Permitted
5.
PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
5.
A.
Proclamation on Read Across America Week March 2-6, 2026
Proclaimed
5.
B.
Proclamation on International Women's Day March 8, 2026
Proclaimed
5.
C.
Presentation and recognition of the 2025 - 4th Quarter Awardees by the Employee Recognition and Awards Program (ERAP) for their outstanding work with the City of San Luis.
(Enrique Lopez, ERAP Chair)
Presentation Done
5.
D.
Presentation on the economic value of Arizona Western College (AWC) in Yuma and La Paz Counties.
(Susanna M. Zambrano, AWC Dean of Regional Centers and Adult Education)
Presentation Done
5.
E.
Presentation by the Greater Yuma Economic Development Corporation (GYEDC) on the updated Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS).
(Amber Shek, Greater Yuma Economic Development Corporation)
Presentation Done
6.
CONSENT AGENDA
All matters are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. If discussion is desired, that item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and will be considered separately.
All matters are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. If discussion is desired, that item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and will be considered separately.
6.
A.
MINUTES OF
- Regular Council meeting held January 28, 2026
- Regular Council meeting held January 28, 2026
Approved
6.
B.
DISBURSEMENTS
From February 3, 2026 to February 17, 2026
Total $1,849,451.16 (One Million, Eight Hundred Forty-Nine Thousand, Four Hundred Fifty-One Dollars and Sixteen Cents)
From February 3, 2026 to February 17, 2026
Total $1,849,451.16 (One Million, Eight Hundred Forty-Nine Thousand, Four Hundred Fifty-One Dollars and Sixteen Cents)
Approved
7.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS:
7.
A.
Discussion and possible action on any and all matters regarding the appointment of a San Luis representative to serve on the Yuma County Library District Board of Trustees. (ITEM CONTINUED FROM THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING HELD JANUARY 28, 2026)
(Jenny Torres, Acting City Manager)
Approved
7.
B.
Discussion and possible action on any and all matters regarding the re-appointment of three (3) City of San Luis residents to serve on the City of San Luis Planning and Zoning Commission. (ITEM CONTINUED FROM THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING HELD JANUARY 28, 2026)
(Jose A. Guzman, Director of Development Services)
Approved
7.
C.
Discussion and possible action on any and all matters regarding the City of San Luis accepting the proposed change order No. 3 from Pacific Advanced Civil Engineering, Inc. (PACE) pertaining to the design and construction phases of the West Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion.
(Jorge Perez, Assistant Director of Public Works)
Approved
7.
D.
Discussion and possible action on any and all matters regarding the award of a contract to Kimley Horn and Associates, Inc. for design and professional services for Well Site #3 Water Tank and Hydropneumatic Tank Rehabilitation.
(Tomas Sanchez, City Engineer)
Approved
7.
E.
Public Hearing followed by discussion and possible action on any and all matters regarding the recommendation of a Special Event Liquor License Application to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control to authorize the San Luis FRONTERA Rotary Club to sell alcohol at the Asado and Brew Festival - A Founders Day Celebration on Saturday, April 11, 2026.
(Marcos Ramirez, San Luis Frontera Rotary Club)
A. Staff and/or Applicant presentation
B. Open Public Hearing
C. Call to the public on this item
D. Close Public Hearing
E. Action on Special Event Liquor License Application to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses & Control
A. Staff and/or Applicant presentation
B. Open Public Hearing
C. Call to the public on this item
D. Close Public Hearing
E. Action on Special Event Liquor License Application to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses & Control
Public Hearing Held/Approved
7.
F.
Discussion and possible action on any and all matters regarding authorization to purchase 13 portable handheld radios for the San Luis Police Department using Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Capital Improvement Budgeted Funds.
(Alan Guevara, Lieutenant)
Approved
7.
G.
Discussion and possible action on any and all matters regarding Ordinance No. 481. An Ordinance of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Luis, Arizona, repealing San Luis City Code Section 5.15.070, and amending Sections 5.15.010, 5.15.020, 5.15.030, and 5.15.990 to remove references to taxi stands and taxi waiting stands; repealing conflicting revisions and providing for severability.
(Nigel Reynoso, Chief of Police)
A. Action on reading of Ordinance No. 481 by title only.
B. Action on Ordinance No. 481
A. Action on reading of Ordinance No. 481 by title only.
B. Action on Ordinance No. 481
Disapproved
8.
SUMMARY OF CURRENT EVENTS
Events by Mayor, Council Members and/or City Manager pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.02 (K).
Events by Mayor, Council Members and/or City Manager pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.02 (K).
Informational Update
9.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Vote to hold an Executive Session pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(1), (3) and (4).
Discussion and possible action to hold an executive session pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(1), (3) and (4) on any and all matters relating to the position of City Manager to discuss or consider employment, assignment, appointment of Jenny Torres and/or discussion of approval of terms and/or conditions pursuant to San Luis City Code § 34.20, and consultation with the City Attorney or City's attorneys regarding the same. (Joe Estes, Interim City Attorney)
Vote to hold an Executive Session pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(1), (3) and (4).
Discussion and possible action to hold an executive session pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(1), (3) and (4) on any and all matters relating to the position of City Manager to discuss or consider employment, assignment, appointment of Jenny Torres and/or discussion of approval of terms and/or conditions pursuant to San Luis City Code § 34.20, and consultation with the City Attorney or City's attorneys regarding the same. (Joe Estes, Interim City Attorney)
Executive Session Held
10.
MOTION TO GO BACK INTO REGULAR SESSION
11.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEM:
Discussion and possible action on any and all matters regarding an employment contract for Jenny Torres as the City Manager. (Joe Estes, Interim City Attorney)
Discussion and possible action on any and all matters regarding an employment contract for Jenny Torres as the City Manager. (Joe Estes, Interim City Attorney)
Approved
12.
ADJOURNMENT 7:33 P.M.