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1) Consent agenda approval (Item 5)
Motion: Approve the consent agenda as presented. Outcome: Approved on a voice vote; motion carried. Vote: all present signified “aye.”

2) Ratification of HireQuest temporary staffing purchase orders (Item 6B)
Motion: Approve continued use of HireQuest temporary services and ratify purchase orders for FY2025 under city code 3.05.0.020 F. Outcome: Approved on a voice vote; all present voted “aye.” Tally recorded as 6–0–0 (yes–no–abstain).

3) Continue salary adjustments discussion (Item 6C)
Motion: Continue the item to the next regular council meeting and direct staff to provide the full report and formulas; any majority‑approved adjustments at the next meeting to be retroactive to Jan. 1, 2025. Outcome: Motion carried on a voice vote. Tally recorded as 6–0–0.

4) Well Site 5 change order (Item 6D)
Motion: Approve change order for Specialty Electric to expedite delivery of the service entrance section in the amount of $35,670 and approve related budget transfer. Outcome: Approved on a voice vote; all present voted “aye.” Tally recorded as 6–0–0.

Procedural notes: where the transcript records voice votes without roll‑call tallies, the article records the number of council members present at roll call (six) and reports unanimous voice votes accordingly. No recorded motions failed. The community grant program (Item 6A) was discussed but not acted on; staff will return with revisions for council consideration.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Wednesday, January 8, 2025 - Regular City Council Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Summary of formal motions and council outcomes from the San Luis City Council meeting: consent agenda approved; HireQuest ratified; salary adjustment item continued with retroactivity provision; Well Site 5 electrical change order approved.","taxTitle","San Luis, Yuma County, Arizona","taxId",53256,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6394959,"Council approves $35,670 change order to expedite electrical equipment delivery for Well Site 5 project",266,6200000,6466000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2101734-790aac59f8066db92bcab00921f324ca&start=6200&end=6466","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2101734-790aac59f8066db92bcab00921f324ca/thumbnail_6200000.jpg","/articles/6394959/San-Luis/Yuma-County/Arizona/Council-approves-35670-change-order-to-expedite-electrical-equipment-delivery-for-Well-Site-5-project","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6394959-92894290fac0b64e9d18ca09095a46b8/orig.mp4?Expires=1770448581&Signature=aec7454XJ-uI4I6clnmUcTJ8YHaWmubev6bv0HkU3QE3G9XHCexUTeWZgUPh90eWNSr-xYd1fVr~MSrWZ~~NiNOZgTHYcdowrcn8kTyG8VPd4N1X6BsGdhRy3o1QWmNjrpdMHp4uVMcTBRe--tMLkTqHadWXqlOIg-VEYyLnuX-vjCdYmJcpAYw-hZJax3ozebFWnRz44xgTw~EyzUlzt3TVrcT3r389DJbGvrCX7k8wl9VgFf30vBZk0NHzHzoquhv7v0O0sAxcPj8pBwaW35-ig934rxPONHxtKSHoXJMWmvEJGzWO4n5HRDlYldClFUC4euKtgEf6L5-U14M5AA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Assistant Director of Public Works Jorge Perez asked the council to approve a change order to expedite delivery of major electrical equipment needed for the Well Site 5 new well and treatment unit project.

Perez said the city had previously purchased the generator and transfer switch but the service entrance section still had a lead time that would push delivery to late May 2025, threatening the project completion date of March 2025. City staff negotiated with the vendor Specialty Electric and the equipment manufacturer, Siemens, and presented a $35,670 proposal to expedite delivery with a guaranteed February 2025 ship date.

Council moved and seconded approval of the change order and a budget transfer; the motion passed on a voice vote with all members present signaling “aye.” Perez noted that the Well Site 5 project is necessary before the city can remove an existing well on Cesar Chavez Boulevard as part of that roadway project.

Why it matters: expediting the service entrance section maintains the construction schedule for a water infrastructure project that is linked to road work on Cesar Chavez Boulevard. The change order allocates funds to shorten equipment lead time and avoid construction delays.","Council approved a change order to pay $35,670 to expedite delivery of the service entrance section for the new Well Site 5 treatment unit so construction can meet a March 2025 deadline.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6394963,"Council delays action on citywide salary adjustments, asks for full report",98,6043000,6141000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2101734-790aac59f8066db92bcab00921f324ca&start=6043&end=6141","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2101734-790aac59f8066db92bcab00921f324ca/thumbnail_6043000.jpg","/articles/6394963/San-Luis/Yuma-County/Arizona/Council-delays-action-on-citywide-salary-adjustments-asks-for-full-report","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6394963-32a01041b0a002aaa534c43bff4ec5d1/orig.mp4?Expires=1770448581&Signature=DfDxhwlNnR7vYB3Hdg3RA6FJwxP0Di1cl0hz77JUm-2tFd9DqeZYMSmrCVHKHhlAm0KIidHuYX3HznE7pXN~L2~8-B-CzS2TIotdhNtqSdCdSLIGyY4NJFFMmgX~yjJBO7qOVPCOn~gUjmv87iffB8cDucEv19Gil-TguoEilU-VXQIIie6l93PkaxG5bUL281de5ohEBjbdnWKG9gtpRwRCO3LdkHiL0Pp21YUvQagCpKyj~kTUT8kq6L7V0Hp-0VwDPhfUrIT0OnzXcvxvy-zfOUKibNsytGx~igU2Vimkmu5u3At5UwEbb11Xmd4vbCG7XYwgkXNNebqEIqVr1Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Adela Cortes, Director of Human Resources, asked the council to consider a strategy for implementing salary adjustments. Council members said the attachments were not available when the agenda posted and requested the full report, formulas and background before making a decision.

Council moved and unanimously approved a continuance of the item to the next regular meeting and specified that any pay action approved then would be retroactive to Jan. 1, 2025. Cortes and councilors emphasized the need for time to review the compensation study and for staff to provide detailed calculations.

Why it matters: compensation changes affect payroll costs and employee retention across departments; council sought more information before approving retroactive pay. The motion preserves the Jan. 1 effective date should the council approve action at the next meeting.

Motion details appear in the Votes at a glance section.","Council voted to continue discussion on salary adjustments to the next regular meeting and requested the full report and formulas be provided before action; any approved increases would be retroactive to Jan. 1, 2025.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6394968,"Council ratifies continued use of HireQuest temporary staffing to cover shortfalls",183,5853000,6036000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2101734-790aac59f8066db92bcab00921f324ca&start=5853&end=6036","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2101734-790aac59f8066db92bcab00921f324ca/thumbnail_5853000.jpg","/articles/6394968/San-Luis/Yuma-County/Arizona/Council-ratifies-continued-use-of-HireQuest-temporary-staffing-to-cover-shortfalls","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6394968-f6ec252fdb63445f42536587a8e35bae/orig.mp4?Expires=1770448581&Signature=HZ0GCGPBn5KPUFLPpHFX~V7h8kvNGKaZ15UuqMXCzU3XN0ttTFy3ucB6LV8o5RPgOiq~L7F4GccTcGdJoHx85DhIUWulmz53Va8GbIBb-TQubPfPuJYkRKDYVJJ4fawSR~f2lJ~I0J4HXCbRXWz4Jnj22mLnyKVGicg-0pH5HU8VuYNTTT~uYzahMXgljsSXWpnXUumuneYf6IRBFIzJWyCsgv00Cog7QcqUHFU3BXWHx7MTnZ7mZslDa9wzbJMq7xZ07kpc45Lc6KbnjjZFlpitS9NEjrCfxijh5OSdDrKd92ldIeGHA2Qk1pikSzFOJR-VH8qlEh-p3xNNsq6JHg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City Council voted to ratify continuing temporary staffing services provided by HireQuest Inc., a staffing agency the city has used since August 2022.

Maria Munoz, Human Resources analyst, said HireQuest has supplied temporary administrative and manual labor workers across departments and that projected fiscal‑year spending will exceed the city's procurement threshold of $45,000. Council moved and seconded a motion to approve continued use and to ratify related purchase orders under city code; the motion passed on a voice vote with all members present signaling “aye.”

Why it matters: temporary staffing has helped departments with short‑term coverage and special projects but carries ongoing procurement and budget implications. Munoz said some temporary workers have later been hired as city employees and that current placements include highway users and the city prosecutor’s office.

Motion details and outcome are listed below in the Votes at a glance section.","Council approved continuing temporary staffing services through HireQuest Inc. after staff said usage would exceed procurement thresholds; ratification covers ongoing highway users and prosecutor’s office assistance.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6394972,"San Luis staff propose formal community grant application and scoring process; council to take feedback",682,5005000,5687000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2101734-790aac59f8066db92bcab00921f324ca&start=5005&end=5687","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2101734-790aac59f8066db92bcab00921f324ca/thumbnail_5005000.jpg","/articles/6394972/San-Luis/Yuma-County/Arizona/San-Luis-staff-propose-formal-community-grant-application-and-scoring-process-council-to-take-feedback","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6394972-907f46f5317696609d2de2efbd525d0d/orig.mp4?Expires=1770448581&Signature=VLHLYBchVh90dSQeP2qXY3hs90SwFAjf6xzKRKIMzAt5gfxU6tlzeXTB9Dxho3rh3apiaVIdgVt4hHxvwFbbSD0SbL6f7rJ8Yiz518FDPpVIKPey5r1jnEbYUWsVv26~X15APXtK7Ui04bYyil2e0Q3hkli~R6Q-FDoaflCkh5bpAwiJT146MfnHKVpJsbQj7QTWsuX8aT7BJ9PS-hDIoo57nHPzixCGFN2bzygzkWHHpKHMy3zf4j7RYNZRaeC33QB9FhzNi6apm~FXq6Y72ak6QyUku9GNaq6aONPosuJWO1g5bfDc522Q3TbkvLBLIm57aB0dkOMl6nyUIh8loQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Administrative Services Manager Olivia Jenkins presented a draft procedure to formalize council contributions to nonprofits and other entities, proposing an application process with a maximum award of $5,000 per applicant, a 30‑day application window, and a three‑member review committee composed of finance staff, an administration representative and a council member.

Jenkins said the draft mimics processes used by other Arizona cities and is designed to increase transparency and ensure compliance with restrictions on public funds. She told council the list of entities that already have contracts or IGAs with the city would remain outside this process.

City Attorney Kaye and Acting City Manager Jenny Torres were available during the discussion to answer legal and administrative questions about the anti‑gift clause and budget timing. Council members raised practical concerns about a single annual window and suggested alternatives; one councilor proposed two application rounds (e.g., January–February and July–August) with a preset annual total split between the rounds so late‑emerging requests would not rely on contingency funds.

Jenkins said the draft is for council review and no action was requested; she invited questions and written comments. Kaye noted that exceptions could be brought directly to council but would typically come from contingency funds rather than the community‑grant pool.

Why it matters: the proposal would change how community event and project requests are evaluated and funded and could limit ad hoc council contributions by creating a single competitive process. Council members asked staff to return with revisions and suggested considering two annual application cycles to balance fairness and flexibility.

No motion or vote occurred on the draft; council asked staff to take feedback, consider timing and return with a revised procedure.","Staff presented a draft community grant program establishing a capped application process, a 30‑day submission window, point‑scoring review committee and a proposed $5,000 per applicant maximum; council asked for revisions including possible biannual rounds.",{"_33":124,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":125,"_41":126,"_43":127,"_45":128,"_47":129,"_49":130,"_51":131,"_53":132,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":133,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":134,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6394977,"San Luis departments report high workloads, new systems and facility upgrades in year-end summaries",3857,1037000,4894000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2101734-790aac59f8066db92bcab00921f324ca&start=1037&end=4894","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2101734-790aac59f8066db92bcab00921f324ca/thumbnail_1037000.jpg","/articles/6394977/San-Luis/Yuma-County/Arizona/San-Luis-departments-report-high-workloads-new-systems-and-facility-upgrades-in-year-end-summaries","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6394977-77b9b258e31b2b0e480926aa03ac246a/orig.mp4?Expires=1770448581&Signature=JygyeWl79tauNTKLONgJyi9M4CjDXLeWnAzDVPDeTrxkSnwePsZfRB-BqPRmTVolz-7NT0t3d0g9~0BhuuwNy0vuE8IVbwvo6Mvfc1cGUPIosPDwZQ-Hi2XLvt0ha4zMK8bFNjLG0RbovI-t0cGXj92AEpG8xCazwvGgsx24iZVrRBF8QXiR5o8efN~6hr5nXTC2xhQhhaUMl4k0tdXxWpeB5d9UEZ2RnazHNq~m7QcIPhVdvM-noPyS17LRDtjNilIyfWtXHQvLhmTJqs8NFYvaJuxon-O1VUx~m6YnDIJ1YtTwPIjX~5YMa2c82t8FQuQPioJH9oiV2rS2FSFGpw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Mayor Nieves Bridal and council members heard year-end reports from multiple city departments on operations, staffing and capital projects.

Department leaders summarized 2024 performance and highlighted projects and needs. Billing and collections reported 9,822 work orders completed, 521 new utility accounts and a water‑meter replacement project that is 52% complete; the City Clerk reported handling 155 public‑records requests and managing election materials for 2024; the municipal court detailed 2,740 filings, a 92.97% clearance rate for 2024 cases and recent courtroom audio‑visual and safety upgrades; development services reported 506 new residential permits and nearly 11,000 inspections; economic development described business attraction and grants including two pending $20 million EDA applications and a $60,000 USDA award for small business support; human resources and risk highlighted recruitment successes, training increases and a citywide compensation study; parks and recreation summarized completed pool renovations, event attendance increases for the Fourth of July and Founder’s Day events and ongoing park and facility improvements.

Why it matters: the reports show the pace of growth in San Luis, the operational strains on small departments and several capital or grant‑dependent projects that are timed for the coming year. Council members complimented staff and repeatedly noted that many departments are operating with limited personnel while workload rises.

Highlights and supporting details follow. Billing and collections (presented by the Billing and Collections Manager) said it issued 335 business licenses in 2024 and implemented three online customer forms plus a new payment portal after the prior vendor was not renewed. The water meter replacement program has replaced 2,295 meters and 2,188 meter antennas to date; staff installed two base stations to collect reads.

The City Attorney’s Office (City Attorney Kaye) said the office completed franchise agreement work and litigation related to right‑of‑way acquisitions on Cesar Chavez Boulevard, and that the prosecutor’s office handled 404 new misdemeanors in ten months and is implementing case‑management software. The City Clerk (Sonia, City Clerk) said the office processed 155 public records requests, sent 1,224 business license renewal notices in December and ran a special and general election cycle in 2024 involving three council seats and two ballot propositions.

Municipal Court (Judge Figueroa) reported 11,535 courthouse visits in 2024, 2,740 filings through Nov. 27, 2024, and a high share of self‑represented litigants. The court completed data‑room rewiring required by a 2017 OSHA report, added cameras and wireless routers to support virtual hearings, and plans to update case‑processing procedures and the bond schedule in 2025.

Development Services (presenter from Development Services) said staff opened 176 code‑enforcement cases, issued 506 residential permits and performed 10,951 inspections; the department finalized a parks and trail master plan and completed fee updates and a text amendment to conform rezoning timeframes to state statute.

Economic Development (Economic Development staff) said the city assisted two expanding manufacturers, expects 50 jobs in phase one of one project and 35 jobs at another expansion, secured an EDA grant to extend water and sewer for a private expansion, launched a small‑business accelerator with USDA funds and restarted the Economic Development Commission with seven appointees. Staff reported submitting major grant applications, including two $20 million Community Change grants and an active‑transportation grant for canal trail work.

Human Resources and Risk (Director of Human Resources Adela Cortes; Risk Manager Maria Savory) reported the city’s full‑time headcount rose to 324 (90% of budgeted positions), turnover fell from 15% to about 10.8% in 2024, training hours rose from 290 to 910, and the city completed a comprehensive compensation study with salary adjustments planned for January. Risk said it conducted 69 safety walkthroughs, launched a new hire safety orientation and expanded hazard assessments and safety trainings.

Parks and Recreation (Director Angelica Roland) reported completion of the municipal pool renovation, expanded cultural‑center programming, higher attendance at the July 4 festivities (estimated 10,000–15,000) and the Asado & Brew founders event (6,000–8,000), and ongoing projects including East Community Park infrastructure and procurement of a prefab restroom.

The presentations prompted council recognition of staff workload and requests that council review staffing and budget priorities in the upcoming budget cycle. No formal council actions were taken during the overview presentations.","City department heads reported 2024 workloads and highlighted projects under way or planned, including a major water meter replacement, court facility and technology upgrades, economic development grant activity and parks improvements.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: San Luis City Council actions taken

Council approves $35,670 change order to expedite electrical equipment delivery for Well Site 5 project

Council delays action on citywide salary adjustments, asks for full report

Council ratifies continued use of HireQuest temporary staffing to cover shortfalls

San Luis staff propose formal community grant application and scoring process; council to take feedback

San Luis departments report high workloads, new systems and facility upgrades in year-end summaries