Mayor and Council - Special Meeting

Mr. Mayor, it's time.

I'd like to call this special meeting to order at 12 p.m. Roll call, please.

Mayor Jose Grijalva.

Here.

Council Member Aida Federico. Council Member Jose Montaño.

Here.

Council Member Gustavo Durazo.

Here.

Council Member Ray Shelton.

Present.

Council Member, Maria Dillman. Council Member, Richard Acosta. City Manager, Honor Quijo.

Present.

City Attorney, Dennis Fitzgibbons.

Present.

City Treasurer, Alejandro Martinez. Here. Thank you.

For the record, Mrs. Dillman and Mr. Acosta are excused. They're working summer school and Mrs. Pedro goes on her way back from a doctor's appointment in Phoenix. Item three, persons wishing to address the council in writing or verbally on any item not on the agenda. Do we have anyone? Item four, discussion decision on approval of resolution number 26-1735, a resolution of the mayor and council of the city of Douglas Cochise County, Arizona, declaring and adopting the results of the special election held on May 19th, 2026 for the city of Douglas charter amendments. Ms. Andrade.

Thank you, Mr. Mayor and members of the council. Arizona revised statutes 19-143 requires that all proposed charter amendments be submitted to the voters of the city. Following review of the proposed charter amendments, the city scheduled a special election for this purpose. The Mayor and Council approved Resolution No. 251700 on December 10, 2025, adopting the proposed charter amendments. Following this action, my office initiated the drafting of a publicity pamphlet that was distributed to every household in the city to ensure voters were informed about each proposition. In addition, Mr. A. Villarreal of Cochise College assisted by conducting two educational sessions to the public. One held April 14th at Cochise College and the second on April 16th at the Douglas Fire Department, providing residents the opportunity to learn about the propositions appearing on the ballot. Information regarding the charter amendments was also shared through the city's social media channels and on the city's website. Seven propositions were approved by the voters. Proposition 468 that requires proof of residency of council persons whenever we have interest of parties within the council. Proposition 471 for appointed council members to serve the remainder of the term. And this, we have like Ms. Ida Pedregal that she will continue the remainder of the term. Proposition 472, it would allow citizen petitions to be considered at council's discretion, but no later than two regular meetings. Proposition 473, to include certain positions within the city manager's power of appointment and removal. Proposition 474, will determine the qualifications, powers, duties, and compensation of the city court. Proposition 476, it will shorten the notice period of ordinance and resolutions to 24 hours. Proposition 482, it would amend the number of days to canvas the election results from seven to 20 days. Those are the approved propositions, Mr. Mayor, and I can entertain any questions if you have any.

Thank you. I have a motion to approve resolution number 26-1735.

and make a motion that we approve said proposals.

Do I have a second? Second. Motion by Mr. Shelton, second by Mr. Montano. Any discussion?

Yes, Mayor. Mr. Montano. Ms. Andrade, would you be able to give us like kind of a rundown like you did now for the ones that did not pass?

Yes.

Please. Yes. Just so it's on the record and everybody knows about them.

So the propositions that did not pass and were not approved by the voters was 469. Let me give you what that one is. 469 is the stipend for the mayor from 300 to 1,000. Or 70 proposition for 70 is a stipend for Council members from 200 to 500. or 75. or 75 is to remove the merit system board. or 77. It would be to eliminate the requirement of full readings of the ordinance during the meetings. 478. To designate city officers to sign contracts on behalf of the city. 479. to increase the value from 500 to 5,000 for when the city manager may sell or dispose personal city property. 480, to increase the value from 500 to 5,000 for when personal property must be sold at a live or online auction after publication in a newspaper. And 481, to allow family members of city employees selected or appointed city officials to purchase or acquire city property during a live or . Seven propositions approved and .

Thank you.

Any other questions? Hearing none. Roll call please.

Council member Montaño.

Yes.

Council member Durazo.

Yes.

Council member Shelton.

Yes.

Council member Dillman.

Sorry.

Mr. Mayor.

Yes, the motion passes. Item five adjournment may have a motion to adjourn. Mayor. Mr. Montaño. I motion that we adjourn this meeting. You second, Mr. Shelton? Second. Okay, all in favor say aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Mays, ayes have it. We adjourn at 12.07 p.m.

Thank you. Thank you, Dennis.

All right, you guys, we'll see you tomorrow.

Thank you. All right, take care.

Bye-bye.