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Nogales council approves routine agreements, early office closures and event licenses; ratifies two department head appointments
Summary
At its Oct. 1 meeting the Nogales City Council approved multiple routine items including two intergovernmental training agreements, special-event liquor licenses, an in-kind support request, an early holiday office closure, and the ratification of new public works and finance directors.
The Nogales City Council approved a package of routine orders, licenses and appointments during its Oct. 1 meeting. Several items were brief and non-controversial; votes were recorded for each action.
Key actions approved without extended debate:
- In-kind support for San Felipe de Jesus Roman Catholic Parish's Kermes festival on Oct. 25–26, 2025. Motion passed.
- Intergovernmental agreement with the City of Tucson to continue using the Southern Arizona Law Enforcement Training Center (Tucson Police Academy) for Nogales Police Department recruit training. The city uses this and a Pima County academy depending on needs; the academy may waive fees for certain arrangements.
- Intergovernmental agreement with the Arizona Department of Public Safety for AZ-WINS membership. Motion passed.
- Two special-event liquor license recommendations: Santa Cruz Children's Museum festival (Nov. 22) and Sacred Heart Catholic School event (Oct. 25). The council approved both license recommendations.
- Early closure of city offices on Dec. 24, 2025 at noon, with offices closed Dec. 26; essential services (including refuse) to operate on Dec. 26. Council discussed the rationale—city leadership called the closure an employee appreciation measure—and approved the closure.
- Ratification of personnel appointments: Jose Noel Garcia as public works director and Jacqueline Andrade as finance director. Both ratifications passed after brief comment and no recorded opposition in the final roll calls.
Votes on these routine items were taken during the meeting; discussion levels ranged from brief clarifying questions to short comments thanking staff. The transcript records that the mayor and council approved these items; the meeting audio did not include a complete, named roll-call tally in the meeting packet for every action. Council indicated standard reporting and procurement procedures will continue to apply for items that require additional steps (for example, park procurement and project reports).
