City Council

GRANDVIEW CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 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. The meeting was held in person and was also available via teleconference. Present in person: Mayor Mendoza and Councilmembers Bill Moore (Mayor Pro Tem), Robert Ozuna and Joan Souders Present via teleconference: Councilmembers David Diaz, Mike Everett, Diana Jennings and Javier Rodriguez Absent: None Staff present: City Administrator/Public Works Director Cus Arteaga, City Attorney Quinn Plant, City Treasurer Matt Cordray, Assistant Public Works Director Todd Dorsett and City Clerk Anita Palacios 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Mendoza led the pledge of allegiance. 3. PRESENTATIONS – None 4. PUBLIC COMMENT – None 5. CONSENT AGENDA On motion by Councilmember Moore, second by Councilmember Souders, Council approved the Consent Agenda consisting of the following: A. Minutes of the September 14, 2021 Committee-of-the-Whole meeting B. Minutes of the September 14, 2021 Council meeting C. Payroll Check Nos. 12388-12403 in the amount of $89,602.21 D. Payroll Electronic Fund Transfers (EFT) Nos. 60630-60634 in the amount of $84,763.27 E. Payroll Direct Deposit 09/01/21-09/15/21 in the amount of $117,344.08 F. Claim Check Nos. 122758-122848 in the amount of $471,690.44 Roll Call Vote: • Councilmember Diaz – Yes • Councilmember Everett – Yes • Councilmember Jennings – Yes • Councilmember Moore – Yes • Councilmember Ozuna – Yes • Councilmember Rodriguez – Yes Regular Meeting Minutes September 28, 2021 Page 2 • Councilmember Souders – Yes 6. ACTIVE AGENDA A. Ordinance No. 2021-12 amending 2021 Annual Budget This item was previously discussed at the September 14, 2021 C.O.W. meeting. On motion by Councilmember Everett, second by Councilmember Ozuna, Council approved Ordinance No. 2021-12 amending 2021 Annual Budget. Roll Call Vote: • Councilmember Diaz – Yes • Councilmember Everett – Yes • Councilmember Jennings – Yes • Councilmember Moore – Yes • Councilmember Ozuna – Yes • Councilmember Rodriguez – Yes • Councilmember Souders – Yes B. Resolution No. 2021-40 authorizing the Mayor to sign an Industrial Wastewater User Contract Amendment with FruitSmart Inc. This item was previously discussed at the September 14, 2021 C.O.W. meeting. On motion by Councilmember Moore, second by Councilmember Souders, Council approved Resolution No. 2021-40 authorizing the Mayor to sign an Industrial Wastewater User Contract Amendment with FruitSmart Inc. Roll Call Vote: • Councilmember Diaz – Yes • Councilmember Everett – Yes • Councilmember Jennings – Yes • Councilmember Moore – Yes • Councilmember Ozuna – Yes • Councilmember Rodriguez – Yes • Councilmember Souders – Yes C. Ordinance No. 2021-13 providing for the annexation of property known as the John and Diane Buettner annexation to the City of Grandview pursuant to the petition method, and incorporating the same within the corporate limits thereof, providing for the assumption of existing indebtedness, requiring said property to be assessed and taxed at the same rate and basis as other property within said City, adopting a comprehensive land use plan, and changing the official zoning map of the City This item was previously discussed at the June 22, 2021 regular meeting. Regular Meeting Minutes September 28, 2021 Page 3 On motion by Councilmember Souders, second by Councilmember Diaz, Council approved Ordinance No. 2021-13 providing for the annexation of property known as the John and Diane Buettner annexation to the City of Grandview pursuant to the petition method, and incorporating the same within the corporate limits thereof, providing for the assumption of existing indebtedness, requiring said property to be assessed and taxed at the same rate and basis as other property within said City, adopting a comprehensive land use plan, and changing the official zoning map of the City. Roll Call Vote: • Councilmember Diaz – Yes • Councilmember Everett – Yes • Councilmember Jennings – Yes • Councilmember Moore – Yes • Councilmember Ozuna – Yes • Councilmember Rodriguez – Yes • Councilmember Souders – Yes D. Economic Development Plan – Request for Funding This item was previously discussed at the September 28, 2021 C.O.W. meeting. On motion by Councilmember Everett, second by Councilmember Diaz, Council approved the request for Economic Development Plan funding in the amount of $10,000. 7. UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS ARPA Funding – The discussion from the C.O.W. meeting continued. This item would be added to the October 12, 2021 C.O.W. agenda for consideration. 8. CITY ADMINISTRATOR AND/OR STAFF REPORTS Sanitary Sewer Trunk Main Replacement Project – City Administrator Arteaga reported that following the contract termination letter, C & R Tractor stopped work on the Sanitary Sewer Trunk Main Replacement Project. The City advertised for bids to complete the project. Well #14 and Well #13 Motor Problems – Back in July, City Administrator Arteaga reported that Well #14 and Well #13 were experiencing motor problems. Well #14 (Butternut Well) was back online and running fine. A new pump, electrical wiring and variable drive unit was purchased for Well #13 (Willoughby Well). The pump was reinstalled, but was experiencing issues and tripping the motor. Staff and the contractor were troubleshooting the problem. Water levels were being closely monitored due to increased water consumption with grape and apple harvest. 9. MAYOR & COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS Grandview High School Dedication and Open House – Mayor Mendoza reported that the new Grandview High School Dedication and Open House was scheduled for October 2, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. Regular Meeting Minutes September 28, 2021 Page 4 2022 Preliminary Budget – Mayor Mendoza distributed copies of the 2022 Budget Preparation Calendars. 2020 Annual Audit – Mayor Mendoza reported that the 2020 Annual Audit exit conference was held on September 22, 2021 and the City received a clean audit. 10. ADJOURNMENT On motion by Councilmember Moore, second by Councilmember Ozuna, the Council meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m. ___________________________________ ___________________________________ Mayor Gloria Mendoza Anita Palacios, City Clerk