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City of Douglas Mayor and Council Meeting

January 14, 2026 · Douglas, AZ
Source: Meeting minutes 2026-01-14 (PDF, 5 pp)
Retrieved April 24, 2026 from www.douglasaz.gov ↗
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Attendees

✓ Jose Grijalva (Mayor)
✓ Ray Shelton (Mayor Pro Tempore)
✓ Melissa Rodriguez (Council Member)
✓ Jose Montano (Council Member)
✓ Gustavo Durazo Jr. (Council Member)
✓ Maria Dillman (Council Member)
✓ Richard C. Acosta (Council Member)
✓ Ana Urquijo (City Manager)
✓ Denis Fitzgibbons (City Attorney)
✓ Alejandro Martinez (City Treasurer)
✓ Alma Andrade (City Clerk)
✓ Present: 11/11

Decisions

#1

APPROVED

#2

APPROVED

#3

APPROVED

#4

ADJOURNED

Agenda Items

#1

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order by Mayor Jose Grijalva.
#2

Pledge of Allegiance

The council recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
#3

Invocation

Pastor Fernando Betancourt delivered the invocation.
#4

Roll Call

The council members were present and accounted for.
#5

Events Update

Representatives from the Aquatics and Recreation Departments provided updates on upcoming events.
#6

Mayor and Council Member Updates and/or Reports

Council members shared updates and reports on various topics.
#7

Reading of Proclamation

Mayor Grijalva read proclamations declaring February 2026 as Black History Month and February 2, 2026, as Mexican American Heritage Day.
#8

Presentation of Awards

The City of Douglas Finance Department received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for fiscal year 2024.
#9

Persons Wishing to Address the Council

Several individuals addressed the council on various topics.
#10

Discussion/Decision on Approval of Consent Agenda Items

The council approved the consent agenda items.
#11

Discussion/Decision on Approvals

The council approved several ordinances and resolutions.
#12

City Manager Reports

The city manager provided updates on various topics.
#13

Future Agenda Item Requests from Mayor and Council

No future item requests were made.
#14

Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned.

Public Comments

4 speakers
Ida Ann Pedrego · Topic: Opposition to widening of sidewalks and narrowing of streets in the downtown area

Expressed concern about the removal of turning lanes and argued that many council members had not adequately consulted with constituents before voting on the project.

Steve Helfrich · Topic: Introduction and offer of professional services to the city

Introduced himself as an architect and offered his services to the city for various projects.

Diana LaMar · Topic: Request for the council to affirm its commitment to free speech, due process, and limited cooperation with ICE

Emphasized that peaceful protest is a constitutional right and requested that the council formalize its commitments as a resolution.

Supervisor Kathleen Gomez · Topic: Discussion of county islands within Douglas and collaboration with SEACOM

Discussed the need for collaboration with SEACOM and outlined plans for an economic study focused on Douglas and the port as priority areas.