2024-12-17 Regular Meeting of the City of Cottonwood City Council
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--WORK SESSION OF NOVEMBER 25, 2024.
VII. 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.
1. NEW SERIES 003 (IN-STATE MICROBREWERY) LIQUOR LICENSE
APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY FARSHID PAYDAR, AGENT FOR THE
PUBLIC TAPROOM LOCATED AT 300 EAST CHERRY STREET,
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COTTONWOOD, ARIZONA, 86326.
2. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF A THREE-YEAR
CONTRACT WITH ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS RESEARCH INSTITUTE,
INC. (ESRI) FOR A SMALL ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT LOCAL
GOVERMENT CLOUD BASED SERVICES FOR ARCGIS IN AN AMOUNT
NOT TO
2024-12-10 City of Cottonwood Regular Meeting of The City Council
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 REGARDING RESOLUTION NUMBER 3244--ADOPTING THE
CITY OF COTTONWOOD CITY COUNCIL CODE OF CONDUCT.
2. PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION ON THE ANNUAL THUNDER VALLEY
RALLY SPECIAL EVENT.
3. DISCUSSION OF THE COTTONWOOD MUNICIPAL CENTER AND THE
PROPERTY AT 635 NORTH MAIN STREET.
4. DISCUSSION OF THE USE OF THE COTTONWOOD MUNICIPAL CENTER
AND OTHER CITY BUILDINGS AND PROPERTIES
IV. ADJOURNMENT
2024-12-3 Regular Meeting of the City of Cottonwood City Council
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
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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.
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
SI
2024-11-25 City of Cottonwood Special Meeting
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 SPACE
NEEDS 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
2024-11-19 City of Cottonwood Special & Regular City Council Meeting
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.
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1. 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 RESOLUTIO
2024-11-18 Regular Meeting of the City of Cottonwood Planning and Zoning Commission
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
2024-10-21 City of Cottonwood Planning & Zoning Meeting
I. CALL TO ORDER
A. Roll Call
B. Approval of Minutes:
C. Election of Chair and Vice Chair
1. Roll Call
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR THE AUGUST 19, 2024 AND THE
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE PLANNING & ZONING
COMMISSION.
II. 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).
IV. NEW BUSINESS:
1. DR-24-008 - TAVERN LOFTS
2. DR-24-014 (DR 18-017 MOD) - BERRY DIVINE @ STRADA MODIFICATION
3. SAN CIPRIANO APARTMENTS DESIGN REVIEW MODIFICATION
4. ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT REGARDING ZONING AMENDMENT
PROCEDURES
V. 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 staf
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.
VI. DISCUSSION ITEMS:
1. DISCUSS REQUIRMENTS OF SECTION 404.J. OF THE ZONING
ORDINANCE REGARDING WALLS AND FENCES.
Regular Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission
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VII. ADJOURNMENT:
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to A.R.S. 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 recording. Parents in order to exercise their rights may
either file written consent with the City Clerk to such recording, or take personal action to ensure that their
child or ch
2024-10-15 City of Cottonwood Regular Meeting of The City Council
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
III. 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. PRESENTATION(S)
1. FISCAL YEAR 2024 OUTSIDE AGENCY FUNDING PRESENTATIONS.
VII. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES--REGULAR MEETING OF OCTOBER 1, 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.
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1. APPROVAL OF A JOB ORDER CONTRACT PURCHASING AGREEMENT
WITH COMBS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC.
2. APPROVAL OF JOB ORDER CONTRACTING PURCHASING AGREEMENT
WITH TIFFANY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR THE SEWER LINE
UPSIZING AND IMPROVEMENTS ON NORTH MAIN STREET.
3. APPROVAL OF COOPERATIVE PURCHASING CONTRACT WITH RIVER
NORTH TRANSIT, LLC, FOR VIA SOFTWARE.
4. APPRO
The vendors are eager to serve you at the 62nd Annual Mayer Daze, until 3PM today in downtown Mayer.
The second of two police and medical helicopters arrives at National Night Out at the Cottonwood Kid’s Park. Free event until 7 tonight.
2024-10-1 City of Cottonwood Regular Meeting of The City Council
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
III. 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. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH--OCTOBER, 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 MEETINGS OF SEPTEMBER 3 AND
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024; WORK SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 10, 2024; AND
SPECIAL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 10, 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
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item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal
sequence on the Agenda.
1. RESOLUTION NUMBER 3316--A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COTTONWOOD, ARIZONA, APPROVING AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE YAVAPAI COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL
DISTRICT AND THE CITY OF COTTONWOOD FOR
Fun and games at Verde River Day!
