City Council

GRANDVIEW CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES APRIL 23, 2019 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Gloria Mendoza called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. Present were: Mayor Mendoza and Councilmembers Gay Brewer, David Diaz, Mike Everett, Diana Jennings, Bill Moore and Javier Rodriguez. Councilmember Joan Souders was absent. On motion by Councilmember Moore, second by Councilmember Rodriguez, Council excused Councilmember Souders from the meeting. Staff present were: City Administrator/Public Works Director Cus Arteaga, City Attorney Quinn Plant, City Treasurer Matt Cordray, Police Chief Kal Fuller and City Clerk Anita Palacios. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Moore led the pledge of allegiance. 3. PRESENTATIONS – None 4. PUBLIC COMMENT – None 5. CONSENT AGENDA On motion by Councilmember Moore, second by Councilmember Rodriguez, Council approved the Consent Agenda consisting of the following: A. Minutes of the April 9, 2019 Committee-of-the-Whole meeting B. Minutes of the April 9, 2019 Council meeting C. Payroll Check Nos. 10913-10931 in the amount of $93,211.00 D. Payroll Electronic Fund Transfers (EFT) Nos. 60095-60099 in the amount of $82,142.10 E. Payroll Direct Deposit 4/1/19-4/15/19 in the amount of $106,135.26 F. Claim Check Nos. 117404-117493 in the amount of $263,876.02 6. ACTIVE AGENDA A. Resolution No. 2019-15 accepting the bid for the Museum Building Reroof and authorizing the Mayor to sign all contract documents with Bestebreur Brothers Construction, Inc. This item was previously discussed at the April 9, 2019 C.O.W. meeting. On motion by Councilmember Brewer, second by Councilmember Rodriguez, Council approved Resolution No. 2019-15 accepting the bid for the Museum Building Reroof and Regular Meeting Minutes April 23, 2019 Page 2 authorizing the Mayor to sign all contract documents with Bestebreur Brothers Construction, Inc. B. Resolution No. 2019-16 authorizing the Mayor to sign the Washington State Transportation Improvement Board Complete Streets Award Grant Agreement This item was previously discussed at the April 9, 2019 C.O.W. meeting. On motion by Councilmember Moore, second by Councilmember Everett, Council approved Resolution No. 2019-16 authorizing the Mayor to sign the Washington State Transportation Improvement Board Complete Streets Award Grant Agreement. C. Resolution No. 2019-17 authorizing the Mayor to sign the 2019 Yakima County Technology Services Interlocal Agreement This item was previously discussed at the April 9, 2019 C.O.W. meeting. On motion by Councilmember Jennings, second by Councilmember Diaz, Council approved Resolution No. 2019-17 authorizing the Mayor to sign the 2019 Yakima County Technology Services Interlocal Agreement. D. Resolution No. 2019-18 declaring certain City property from the Police Department as surplus and authorizing disposal This item was previously discussed at the April 9, 2019 C.O.W. meeting. On motion by Councilmember Moore, second by Councilmember Jennings, Council approved Resolution No. 2019-18 declaring certain City property from the Police Department as surplus and authorizing disposal. E. Ordinance No. 2019-5 amending Section 8.24.010 and Section 8.24.020 of the Grandview Municipal Code to establish that producing or processing marijuana or marijuana-infused products, or the storage or growing of marijuana plants where any portion of such activity can be readily seen by normal unaided vision or readily smelled from a public place or the private property of another housing unit is a public nuisance This item was previously discussed at the April 9, 2019 C.O.W. meeting. On motion by Councilmember Moore, second by Councilmember Rodriguez, Council approved Ordinance No. 2019-5 amending Section 8.24.010 and Section 8.24.020 of the Grandview Municipal Code to establish that producing or processing marijuana or marijuana-infused products, or the storage or growing of marijuana plants where any portion of such activity can be readily seen by normal unaided vision or readily smelled from a public place or the private property of another housing unit is a public nuisance. Councilmembers Brewer and Everett voted in opposition. Regular Meeting Minutes April 23, 2019 Page 3 F. Resolution No. 2019-19 amending the Council Procedure Manual to reflect that regular meetings of the City Council consist of a 6:00 p.m. committee meeting and a 7:00 p.m. business meeting on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month This item was previously discussed at the April 9, 2019 C.O.W. meeting. On motion by Councilmember Everett, second by Councilmember Rodriguez, Council approved Resolution No. 2019-19 amending the Council Procedure Manual to reflect that regular meetings of the City Council consist of a 6:00 p.m. committee meeting and a 7:00 p.m. business meeting on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. Councilmember Brewer voted in opposition. 7. UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS – None 8. CITY ADMINISTRATOR AND/OR STAFF REPORTS WWTP Process Upset – The City was experiencing upset conditions at the Wastewater Treatment Plant since April 12th. The upset was causing excessive floating sludge and scum in the aeration basin. Staff was working with the City Engineer to determine and remedy the situation. Staff would be investigating industries and other possible sources which may have overloaded the plant and/or introduced excessive soap into the system. Retail Real Estate Convention – City Administrator Arteaga reported that Mayor Mendoza and himself would be attending the Retail Real Estate Convention in Las Vegas on May 19-22, 2019. 9. MAYOR & COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS YVCOG General Membership Meeting – Councilmember Moore reported that the Yakima Valley Conference of Governments General Membership meeting was scheduled for May 15th in Union Gap. New Councilmember Orientation – Councilmember Diaz reported that City Administrator Arteaga provided him with a new Councilmember orientation. New High School Construction Tour – Councilmember Moore reported that School Board President Dale Burgeson would like to organize a tour of the new high school construction for the Mayor and City Council. Coffee with the Mayor & Cop – Mayor Mendoza reported that Coffee with the Mayor & Cop (Police Chief Fuller) would be held on May 9th at Gloria Casa de Vino. Budget Retreat – Councilmember Everett requested that a budget retreat be scheduled during the month of July. Retail Recruitment Town Hall Meeting – Mayor Mendoza reported that a town hall meeting regarding retail recruitment would be held during the month of August. Regular Meeting Minutes April 23, 2019 Page 4 10. ADJOURNMENT On motion by Councilmember Moore, second by Councilmember Diaz, Council adjourned the regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. ___________________________________ ___________________________________ Mayor Gloria Mendoza Anita Palacios, City Clerk