Douglas public meetings in 2024
43 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Local Pension Board - Fire
The board approved the October 29, 2024 meeting minutes and received a report on the latest PSPRS employer valuation. The report showed the Fire fund is now 98.6% funded (up from 94.9%), and employer contribution rates will decrease next year for all tiers. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved October 29, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Noted Fire fund funding status at 98.6% (up from 94.9%)
- Noted employer contribution rate decrease for Tier 1/2 from 20.72% to 15.91%
- Noted employer contribution rate decrease for Tier 3 from 15.47% to 10.75%
Local Pension Board - Police
This meeting agenda for the Douglas Local Pension Board (Police) contains only procedural boilerplate and document references. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are listed. The meeting appears to be routine with no actionable items for residents.
The Douglas Local Pension Board approved the enrollment of six new police officers into the PSPRS pension system, all in Tier 3, with effective dates based on their eligibility. The board also declared pre-existing conditions for two officers. Additionally, the board reviewed the latest actuarial valuation, noting the police fund is 99.1% funded and employer contribution rates will increase slightly next year.
- Approved PSPRS membership for 6 new officers (all in favor)
- Declared 1 pre-existing condition for Michael Salcido and 1 for Rafael Gonzalez-Valdez
- Approved minutes from October 29, 2024
- Entered executive session for legal advice and confidential medical review
- Adjourned executive session and reconvened open session
Industrial Development Authority
The Industrial Development Authority approved a consent agenda, formed a committee to organize treasurer reports, and unanimously hired Nicholas Cook as the IDA attorney. The board also voted to add a discussion item on Steve Helffrich's loan extension request to the next meeting's agenda. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved consent agenda including minutes from Nov 8, 15, 22, 2024 (unanimous)
- Formed committee to organize treasurer paperwork (unanimous)
- Hired Nicholas Cook as IDA attorney (unanimous)
- Added agenda item on Helffrich loan extension for next meeting (unanimous)
Transit Advisory Committee
The Transit Advisory Committee will meet to discuss ridership, vehicle reports, and new driver hires. The body will also review driver training for Douglas and Bisbee and discuss office updates.
- Approval of March 22, 2024, minutes
- Ridership and vehicle reports
- New hires and drivers
- PASS training for Douglas and Bisbee drivers
- Douglas office updates
City Council
The Douglas City Council held a ceremonial meeting where Jose Grijalva was sworn in as mayor and Melissa Rodriguez, Danya Acosta, and Michael Baldenegro took their oaths as council members. The council approved a non-exclusive easement to the U.S. General Services Administration for construction access to the new commercial Port of Entry, and also approved the consent agenda, a benefits broker contract, and an updated harassment policy. No items were denied or tabled.
- Approved consent agenda including $1,966,025.76 November expenditures (7-0)
- Approved Resolution 24-1647 granting GSA a 60-foot easement for Port of Entry construction access (7-0)
- Approved GBS Arizona as benefits consultant/broker with optional Mexico network (7-0)
- Approved updated Administrative Policy 4.01 against harassment (7-0)
- Designated Council Member Danya Acosta as Mayor Pro Tempore
- Administered oath of office to Mayor Jose Grijalva and Council Members Rodriguez, Acosta, and Baldenegro
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss and decide on two zoning changes. These requests involve switching parcels between General Commercial and Multi-Family Residential designations.
- ZMA-2024-03: Proposal to rezone a 2.66-acre parcel (APN 41017001) at 1151 16th St. from Multi-Family Residential to General Commercial for a pediatric health clinic
- ZMA-2024-04: Proposal to rezone a 0.15-acre parcel (APN 40903090) from General Commercial to Multi-Family Residential
Local Pension Board - Fire
The agenda provided is procedural boilerplate and does not list specific discussion items or decisions.
Local Pension Board - Police
The agenda provided contains only procedural headers and document references. There are no specific discussion items or decisions listed in the provided text.
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission holds public hearings and will discuss/decide on two zoning code amendments: one to increase the backyard fowl limit to six for properties half an acre or less, aligning with House Bill 2325; and another to remove local restrictions on accessory dwelling units (ADUs) as required by House Bill 2720. Staff also introduces a text amendment for historic preservation regulations.
- Public hearing and decision on ZCA-2024-02: raise fowl limit to 6 for lots ≤0.5 acre, per HB 2325
- Public hearing and decision on ZCA-2024-03: align ADU regulations with HB 2720, prohibiting restrictions on ADU use, parking, design standards, and more
- Staff communication on a text amendment to Title 18 (Historic Preservation regulations)
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and decide on a special use permit for a free-standing sign at 1200 E 14th St. The proposed sign exceeds municipal code limits for height and area. The body will also address two zoning map amendments.
- Special Use Permit for Loretto Catholic School sign (15 feet 1 inch high, 44.10 square feet)
- Second Reading for Ordinance No.24-1197, ZMA 2024-01
- First Reading for Ordinance No.24-XXXX, ZMA 2024-02
Municipal Property Corporation - Golf Course
The Douglas Public Facility Municipal Property Corporation board met and approved the August 20, 2024 minutes. They discussed golf course maintenance challenges, including stalled greens improvements due to missing equipment, and a proposed $1-1.3 million irrigation overhaul. No formal decisions were made on these items.
- Approved August 20, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Discussed bank balance of $7,916 and new deposit procedures
- Discussed stalled greens improvements due to equipment shortages
- Discussed proposed $1-1.3 million irrigation system overhaul
- Discussed upcoming golf events and cart rental procedures
Industrial Development Authority
The Industrial Development Authority approved a $10,000 loan to Douglas Tortilleria with a 2.5% interest rate over five years, with interest-only payments for the first six months and no early payoff penalty. The board also approved the treasurer's report and unanimously passed a motion to request the City of Douglas reimburse half of the $18,127 storage tank removal cost. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included updates on the attorney search, IRS letter, and tank removal.
- Approved $10,000 loan to Douglas Tortilleria with 2.5% interest, 5-year term, 6 months interest-only, no prepayment penalty (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda including August 16, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved treasurer's report for period ending September 12, 2024 (unanimous)
- Approved motion to request City of Douglas reimburse half of $18,127 storage tank removal cost (unanimous)
City Council
The Douglas City Council approved the second reading of Ordinance No. 24-1193, adopting Title 18: Historic Preservation, and Ordinance No. 24-1196, amending zoning for tiny homes, was tabled to allow further review of minimum building size requirements. The council also approved several resolutions, including a $750,000 grant for airport hangar restoration and a $30,000 golf course revitalization grant, and authorized the donation of 80 acres for a new commercial port of entry.
- Approved Ordinance No. 24-1193 (Historic Preservation) (7-0)
- Tabled Ordinance No. 24-1196 (Tiny Homes) for further review
- Approved Ordinance No. 24-1197 (Rezoning 5.5 acres to MFR) (7-0)
- Approved Ordinance No. 24-1198 (Police Dept. reorganization) (7-0)
- Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 24-1199 (Rezoning 0.15 acres to MFR) (7-0)
- Approved Resolution No. 24-1621 (Best Friends Animal Society grant) (7-0)
- Approved Resolution No. 24-1625 ($750,000 Save America's Treasures grant) (7-0)
- Approved donation of 80 acres to GSA for port of entry (7-0)
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss amendments to the city zoning code regarding tiny homes and tiny home parks. The body will also decide on a request to rezone a 0.15-acre parcel for multifamily residential housing.
- ZMA-2024-02: Proposed rezoning of a 0.15-acre parcel (APN 409-05-074) from General Commercial to Multifamily Residential
- ZCA-2024-01: Proposed Zoning Code Amendment to add requirements for Tiny Homes and Tiny Home Parks
- Proposed updates to Article 15, Section 501.7, and Section 516 of the Zoning Code
- Proposed addition of new section 326 regarding Tiny Homes and Tiny Home Parks
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and discussion regarding an amendment to the City of Douglas Building Codes. The proposal seeks to add requirements for the permit review and inspection of tiny houses.
- Public hearing on BCA-2024-02 Tiny Houses Amendment
- Proposed amendment to Chapter 15.04 of the Douglas Municipal Code
- Adoption of requirements for tiny house building permit review and inspection
City Council
This agenda is purely procedural boilerplate. It contains only a link to the Municode agendas portal and lists no decisions, discussions, or action items for the May 28, 2024 City Council meeting.
City Council
This agenda is purely procedural boilerplate. It contains no listed agenda items, only a link to the Municode agendas platform. No decisions or discussions are scheduled for this meeting.
City Council
This agenda is purely procedural boilerplate: it lists only a link to the Municode agendas portal and contains no specific items for decision or discussion. No actions, proposals, or public hearings are scheduled in the provided text.
City Council
This agenda is purely procedural boilerplate. It contains only a link to the Municode agendas platform and lists no specific items for discussion, decision, or public hearing.
City Council
This agenda for the Douglas City Council meeting on May 1, 2024, contains only a link to the Municode agendas page. No specific items, decisions, or discussions are listed, so the meeting appears to be procedural or the agenda is incomplete.
City Council
This agenda is purely procedural boilerplate. It contains no listed agenda items, only a link to the Municode agendas platform, so there is nothing concrete for the council to decide or discuss at this meeting.
City Council
This agenda for the Douglas, AZ City Council meeting on April 10, 2024, contains only a link to Municode's agenda platform and no listed agenda items. The meeting appears to be procedural or the agenda details are not provided in this document.
City Council
This agenda is purely procedural boilerplate. It contains no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics — only a link to the Municode agendas portal. No substantive business is scheduled for this meeting.
Douglas Airport Authority Board
The Douglas Airport Authority is holding a special meeting to discuss the revised airport layout plan and the potential sale of land around the Douglas Municipal Airport. The board will also review the financial report and approve the minutes from the November 6, 2023 meeting. The meeting is open to the public.
- Discussion of the new Douglas Municipal Revised Airport Layout Plan
- Discussion on the sale of land around the Douglas Municipal Airport
- Approval of minutes from November 6, 2023
- Financial report presented by staff
- Public comment on items not on the agenda
City Council
This agenda is purely procedural boilerplate. It lists a single item — a link to the Municode agendas portal — with no specific decisions, discussions, or action items provided for the March 27, 2024 City Council meeting.
- No specific agenda items listed
Merit System Board
The Merit System Board is meeting to discuss and potentially take actions on personnel matters. The agenda includes a standard agenda document and a version with actions noted.
- Review of Merit System Board agenda for March 22, 2024
- Potential actions on personnel rules or cases
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and make decisions on a conditional use permit for a day care in a mobile home residential zone and on updating the city's building codes. They will also discuss the 60-day review draft of the General Plan Update.
- CUP-2024-02: Lomeli Day Care, 1,792 sq ft child care on 0.43-acre MHR-zoned parcel at 1240 E. 23rd Street (APN 41016096B)
- BCA-2024-01: 2024 amendment of City of Douglas Building Codes (ICC codes in DMC Chapter 15.04) to allow tiny homes under 400 sq ft, shipping container reuse, and material/technology updates
- General Plan Update (GPA-2024-01) 60-day review draft presentation and discussion
- Staff certifications earned: William Romero (Building Specialist) and Leslie Dominguez (Permit Technician) passed ICC exams
- City Planner position update
Transit Advisory Committee
The Douglas Transit Advisory Committee is holding a regular public meeting to discuss and decide on routine operational matters, including approval of prior meeting minutes, a financial statement, vehicle reports, and new hires. The committee will also discuss the 5311 ADOT grant application. The agenda is largely procedural with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.
- Approval of October 26, 2023, meeting minutes
- Quarterly operations financial statement handout
- Vehicle report
- New hires/driver update
- Discussion of 5311 ADOT grant application
City Council
This agenda contains only a link to the Municode agendas portal and no specific meeting items. It is purely procedural boilerplate with no decisions or discussions listed.
City Council
This agenda is purely procedural boilerplate. It contains only a link to the Municode agendas portal and lists no specific items for discussion, decision, or public hearing.
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee will hold a special meeting to discuss the second quarter financial report for fiscal year 2023/2024. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from previous meetings and a public comment period. No votes or decisions on specific contracts or expenditures are listed.
- Discussion of second quarter FY 2023/2024 financial report
- Approval of minutes from January 24, 2022, May 9, 2023, and December 4, 2023
City Council
This agenda for the Douglas, AZ City Council meeting on February 28, 2024, contains only a link to Municode's agenda platform. No specific agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics are listed in the provided text, so the meeting appears to be procedural or the details are hosted externally.
City Council
This agenda is purely procedural boilerplate. It contains only a link to the Municode agendas portal and no listed agenda items, so there is nothing concrete for the council to decide or discuss at this meeting.
City Council
This agenda contains only a link to the Municode agendas portal and no specific items for discussion or decision. The meeting appears to be procedural or the agenda was not populated with substantive content.
City Council
This agenda for the Douglas City Council meeting of February 14, 2024, contains only a link to the Municode agendas platform, with no specific agenda items, decisions, or discussions listed. It is purely procedural boilerplate.
City Council
This agenda is purely procedural boilerplate. It contains only a link to the Municode agendas platform and lists no specific items for discussion or decision.
City Council
This agenda for the Douglas City Council meeting on February 14, 2024, contains only a link to the Municode agendas portal and no specific agenda items. It is purely procedural boilerplate with no decisions or discussions listed.
City Council
This agenda is purely procedural boilerplate. It contains only a link to the Municode agendas portal and lists no specific items for discussion or decision at the February 14, 2024 City Council meeting.
General Plan Advisory Committee
The General Plan Advisory Committee will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2024 General Plan Update, which incorporates public input and state-required elements to guide future development and services in Douglas. A regular meeting will follow the hearing. The committee may also vote to enter executive session for legal advice.
- Public hearing on the 2024 General Plan Update
- Regular meeting following the public hearing
- Possible executive session for legal advice
General Plan Advisory Committee
The General Plan Advisory Committee will hold a regular meeting to receive updates on the 2024 General Plan. The meeting is open to the public and includes a call to order, roll call, and public comment period.
- Updates on the 2024 General Plan
General Plan Advisory Committee
The General Plan Advisory Committee will hold a regular meeting to review and markup the Land Use Element and Land Use Map, as well as the Growth Areas Element and Growth Areas Map. These are working sessions to update the city's long-range planning documents. The meeting is open to the public, with an opportunity for public comment.
- Review of Land Use Element and markup of Existing Land Use Map
- Review of Growth Areas Element and markup of Existing Growth Areas Map
- Call to the Public for comments
City Council
This agenda for the Douglas, AZ City Council meeting of January 10, 2024, contains only a link to the Municode agendas portal. No specific agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics are listed in the provided text, so the meeting appears to be procedural or the substantive agenda is hosted externally.
- No specific items listed in the provided agenda text
City Council
This agenda is purely procedural boilerplate. It contains no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics — only a link to the Municode agendas portal. No substantive business is scheduled for this meeting according to the provided text.