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Appointments approved during the meeting included reappointing Council member Matias Rosales to represent the city on the Greater Yuma Port Authority and as the city’s elected representative to the Greater Yuma Economic Development Corporation board. The council also appointed a representative to the Yuma County Intergovernmental Public Transportation Authority (name recorded in the meeting as Lizette) and named Council member Javier Vargas to serve on the Western Arizona Council of Governments (WACOG) Executive Board of Directors.

Separately, the Economic Development Department recommended appointment to fill a two-year vacancy on the San Luis Economic Development Commission created by the recent resignation of Audra Morris Sandoval. The city received five applications and invited applicants to speak at the meeting. Eric Jones told the council his family has been in the Salinas area since 1951 and described his business experience in fueling, property management and warehousing; the council voted to appoint Jones to complete the vacant two-year term.

Why it matters: The regional boards advise or make decisions on transportation, port, economic-development and regional planning matters; the appointments determine San Luis’s local representation on those bodies. The Economic Development Commission appointment restores a local resident voice for business and development matters in city planning.

Next steps: Appointees will begin representing San Luis on their respective boards. The acting city manager was named as the city’s ex officio representative to the Greater Yuma Economic Development Corporation.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Wednesday, January 22, 2025 - Regular City Council Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Council appointed members to several regional boards and appointed Eric Jones to complete a two-year vacancy on the San Luis Economic Development Commission.","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},6372963,"San Luis approves Westmore Electric contract to install traffic signal at County 22nd and 4th Avenue",232,1266000,1498000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2146658-ef584338f84e0040207d872ac5766baa&start=1266&end=1498","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2146658-ef584338f84e0040207d872ac5766baa/thumbnail_1266000.jpg","/articles/6372963/San-Luis/Yuma-County/Arizona/San-Luis-approves-Westmore-Electric-contract-to-install-traffic-signal-at-County-22nd-and-4th-Avenue","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6372963-977934f5279e1a8be99f659e6225227c/orig.mp4?Expires=1776024324&Signature=ACiDXA92VOo41qH82Axi-P8vJpw71xQPoeLvOOivUDh6ScXeE9Jtx-nhkrXS8HNFj3OnX~V5RCKwWl4FYkMIEMv9yEz6zRw2wO2C~WIytcB54IfsZZX65qDu7IT6Olp6KU0iStfoAeIFpwgTAkSgt6~Nb4bdC3E~lzd2WO69hXrqD0gsiWXKlQM8D-AgoNLgQyTf9PH-Da22ThdDmUNb9sQPzg7snno3yFTiGy~0uhHoH51MMMSLi~ckx780frW83yyV15qLLl5G-R6pk0KAHfGKmgc68eWV5ih4SypdI-o4htU5U9qEzz750K5-MM6PNeQ06hRM60sK2RTJXnR2sg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The San Luis City Council approved a contract to accept construction services from Westmore Electric Inc. for the installation of a city-furnished traffic signal at County 22nd Street and Fourth Avenue.

Manuel Hernandez, Assistant Director of Public Works, said the intersection has had several severe accidents and that a traffic signal will improve safety, efficiency and traffic flow. Public Works staff said materials for the signal have arrived and that the contractor expects to complete installation about 30 days after notice to proceed.

Council members noted the installation is a temporary mitigation measure while the city proceeds with advertisement and design for full roadway improvements (additional lanes and width), which are pending right-of-way acquisition. Staff clarified the current item covers only the signal-installation work; the roadway improvements will be advertised and bid separately.

The council approved a motion to accept the services from Westmore Electric and to waive formal procurement procedures for reasons presented by staff. The motion carried by voice vote.

Why it matters: The signal is intended to immediately address safety concerns at a high-traffic intersection near a high school; staff said temporary signal installation will be followed by a separate full roadway improvement project once right-of-way is secured.

Next steps: Staff will issue a notice to proceed to Westmore Electric and start the bid process for the roadway improvements.","The council accepted construction services from Westmore Electric Inc. to install a city-furnished traffic signal at County 22nd Street and Fourth Avenue and waived formal procurement procedures; staff said the contractor expects to complete installation about 30 days after notice to proceed.",{"_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},6372968,"San Luis council approves nearly $3 million membrane purchase for West Wastewater Plant expansion",206,1051000,1257000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2146658-ef584338f84e0040207d872ac5766baa&start=1051&end=1257","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2146658-ef584338f84e0040207d872ac5766baa/thumbnail_1051000.jpg","/articles/6372968/San-Luis/Yuma-County/Arizona/San-Luis-council-approves-nearly-3-million-membrane-purchase-for-West-Wastewater-Plant-expansion","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6372968-32307e8069ef2c336e21855c14c47c1c/orig.mp4?Expires=1776024324&Signature=oMw1u2mEgPlvecQ7m7egNvr0Pzem0~N90bc13lUYOZX~Z6msrGz3GgQvT1HuBtVuFUs~1bW2lBqMOS-8kohkoEopl1ezY7U94jXOhONaJEUd5jio24Qp4H-5mjLIZOatRAanefGHdODxhIOAy42-UHKeu~poE-apeNf3nSE~gDnwZDEY7RzDNc2TJBY5kEs7ogreX0JzvpWJ~lteNnYagA2cleWzJAVeAn3khIYSmRwT6zNNGz09g~arOFcz~Au1yapqH6VocEuN1zQlU6gAcxx2UUvkwDd1DdLGhMhw7LSl8kMaPCjpyVduBaw~D~azdm2UtsLwYSOZHxL515UFHA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The San Luis City Council approved the procurement of the main membrane bioreactor (MBR) process equipment for the West Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion on Jan. 22, accepting a recommendation from the city's engineering consultant and authorizing staff to finalize contract terms.

Jorge Perez, Assistant Director of Public Works, told the council the project is at roughly 30% design and that the city solicited proposals for three major pieces of equipment for the expansion. He said the consultant evaluation ranked Kubota Membrane USA highest; the recommendation memorandum cited a proposed price of $2,998,000 for the membrane system.

Perez said staff is seeking approval now because equipment delivery can take an extended period. He told the council the manufacturer’s delivery lead time would take “between 38–50 weeks.” The council approved a motion authorizing the purchase “in an amount not to exceed $2,998,000” and directed staff to finalize contract terms; the approval is structured to allow the expense to be spent over the next fiscal year.

Why it matters: The MBR system is a core treatment technology for the plant expansion and is the first of three major procurements. Securing long-lead equipment early aims to keep the expansion schedule on track.

Next steps: Staff will finalize contract language and coordinate delivery timing with the consultant and contractor as the project progresses through design and construction planning.","The council approved awarding the membrane bioreactor equipment purchase for the West Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion to Kubota Membrane USA in a bid of $2,998,000 and authorized staff to finalize contract terms to be spent over the next fiscal year.",{"_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},6372976,"San Luis council approves calling May 20 special election on primary property tax after heated debate",1686,1528000,3214000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2146658-ef584338f84e0040207d872ac5766baa&start=1528&end=3214","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2146658-ef584338f84e0040207d872ac5766baa/thumbnail_1528000.jpg","/articles/6372976/San-Luis/Yuma-County/Arizona/San-Luis-council-approves-calling-May-20-special-election-on-primary-property-tax-after-heated-debate","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6372976-defc165426227b11f1b2d0609a652881/orig.mp4?Expires=1776024324&Signature=DvF7KdIBLMV3fEQ2EPyipJJXV17Mh0dOFD86SlX-iziadJB6CcKotVDJlsH5ywwHSJgQnw1JiL5tB6OKtVd0M5mH5SfwNe1fG4XgCeUFvXJZDSD3VdGGB6R9iWtHVm6oP9j~7uefJlVs2XusyfhI4XinHXwHM~73IU2pg-Lua-Gpxcd0gFvmi9io5iMs2nZghUFBcZy~CQLDw~FQghbfqSOWeqp88~NIWYEx-iv1x903YttT4g8hMb6IEjbvX4MxpqRclijtMnIWSZfXQrXwDPGzZ3Xd4LfR1mDce-fXlNfkN8BAR47o3NhwF6kb4CY~E-yJFAkLs3v2lr2XSnOTpQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The San Luis City Council voted 4–3 on Jan. 22 to adopt Resolution No. 2351, ordering a special election on May 20, 2025 to ask voters whether the city should implement a primary ad valorem property tax.

The measure will place a question on the May ballot about the amount to be raised by a primary property tax; the council debate focused less on the content of a final tax rate and more on whether now is the right time to ask voters. Mayor (name not specified in transcript) framed the vote as necessary to address persistent budget needs, saying, “If I gotta bring it every year while I'm the mayor I'm gonna bring it.”

The resolution’s supporters told the council a property tax would provide a stable local revenue stream for recurring needs such as police, fire and ambulance coverage. Opponents said the community was not yet sufficiently informed and suggested starting with a lower amount or more outreach before asking voters again. Acting City Manager Jenny Torres told the council the cost to place the measure on the ballot in May 2024 was “close to $61,000. That's what we paid in the year of, May 2024.”

Council members exchanged multiple procedural motions during the item. A motion to deny Resolution No. 2351 was made and seconded; the council then voted to approve and adopt the resolution. The council conducted a roll call that produced four votes in favor and three opposed. The roll-call sequence recorded: Council member Maria Cecilia Cruz — No; Council member Esteban Rosales — Aye; Council member Luis Cabrera — Nay; Council member Lizette Cerbin — Nay; Council member Javier Vargas — Aye; Vice Mayor (name not specified in transcript) — Aye; Mayor (name not specified in transcript) — Aye. The mayor announced the motion carried 4–3.

During public comment, resident James Allen Jr. urged caution and recommended pausing nonessential projects and reworking the budget, saying, “Stop all projects that are not necessary. Stop those projects. Put a hold on. Rework the budget for what you have.”

Why it matters: Council members and staff said the city faces recurring shortfalls for core services and that a property tax would create a predictable local revenue source to support long-term planning and staffing. Opponents and some council members said the city needs a sustained public-education campaign and possibly a lower initial ask to improve chances of voter approval.

Next steps: With Resolution No. 2351 adopted, the city clerk will proceed with election preparations for May 20, 2025. The council also discussed forming a council-led community education committee to spend the coming months engaging residents about the proposal.","After more than an hour of debate about timing and voter education, the San Luis City Council voted 4–3 to adopt Resolution No. 2351 to place a primary ad valorem property tax question on the May 20, 2025 special-election ballot.","actionData","errors"]

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