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Votes at a glance: Nogales City Council, April 2, 2025
Summary
Key motions approved by the council included a 99‑year easement sale for a cell tower site, a budget transfer for HVAC work at a city facility, multiple liquor‑license recommendations, and the creation of a Commission on Disability Issues.
The Nogales City Council voted on several ordinances, contracts and administrative measures during its April 2 meeting. The items below summarize formal actions recorded in the meeting minutes; motions, outcomes and available details are drawn from the council record.
- Octagon Towers LLC — cell tower lease/easement (1299 N. David Drive): Council approved the second proposal to convert the existing lease to a 99‑year easement in exchange for a one‑time payment of $325,000. City manager recommended the 99‑year easement and council approved the proposal by voice vote.
- Budget transfer for HVAC at Palo Alto restaurant (Order 2025‑04‑01): Council approved an order authorizing a transfer not to exceed $125,541.06 from the general fund reserves to Parks & Recreation for purchase and installation of an HVAC unit at the Palo Alto building (item presented as an unexpected expense).
- Commission on Disability Issues (Ordinance O2025‑04‑003): Council adopted an ordinance establishing an unpaid advisory Commission on Disability Issues (CODY) with specified agency representation; the ordinance designates city staff as commission secretary. The ordinance was adopted by voice vote.
- Taxi/for‑hire ordinance (Ordinance O2025‑04‑004): Council approved updates to Chapter 18 (Traffic and Motor Vehicles) to add public transportation provisions and modernize taxi meter/payment rules and technology so drivers can use tablets and similar devices. The ordinance passed by roll call/voice vote as presented.
- City clerk personnel action: Council approved a personnel motion to reassign City Clerk Letty Robinson to another city position (per an ADA/medical accommodation) and to advertise for a permanent full‑time city clerk. The council designated Judy Armendares as acting city clerk until a permanent hire is made; a council member abstained from the vote due to a family relationship.
- In‑kind support for Santa Cruz Advocates for the Arts (Dominguez Project event): Council approved in‑kind support for an arts event scheduled for April 26 (agenda corrected to reflect Saturday date); motion passed.
- Cemetery rules and policies (parks and rec): Council voted to table a proposed new cemetery policy for further review; the item was tabled on motion by Councilmember Doyle.
- Liquor license recommendations: Council approved several liquor‑license recommendations and special event liquor licenses. Actions recorded included approval of application 2025‑4 (special license for Angel Suarez, July 4 event), 2025‑5 (RHA Nogales Inc./Pronto Market/Papas Locas), 2025‑6 (Eagles Coffee & Chilorios), 2025‑7 (special license for Michikawi Academy event, April 25) and 2025‑8 (special license for Jose Vasquez event on May 3). The council approved those licenses by voice vote.
- Other routine approvals: The council approved proclamations for National Library Week and for Mental Health/Neurodiversity/Autism Awareness observances, and presented a Good Samaritan award; those items passed by voice vote.
Where available, motions were made and seconded on the record; the minutes record voice‑vote outcomes for most items. For items that passed by unanimous voice vote the council recorded “All in favor? Aye.”
