City Council

GRANDVIEW CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MAY 10, 2022 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 David Diaz, Jessie Espinoza, Bill Moore (Mayor Pro Tem), Robert Ozuna, Javier Rodriguez and Joan Souders Present via teleconference: Councilmember Mike Everett Absent: None Staff present: City Administrator/Public Works Director Cus Arteaga, City Attorney Quinn Plant, City Attorney Tony Menke, City Treasurer Matt Cordray, Police Chief Kal Fuller and City Clerk Anita Palacios 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Mendoza led the pledge of allegiance. 3. APPROVE AGENDA On motion by Councilmember Moore, second by Councilmember Souders, Council approved the May 10, 2022 regular meeting agenda as amended to include the following items from the C.O.W. agenda: • Police Officer New Hires • Police Dispatcher New Hire • Police Clerk New Hire On motion by Councilmember Diaz, second by Councilmember Souders, Council added an item entitled Communication/Economic Community Director” to the agenda. 4. PRESENTATIONS A. Introduction of new Building Official/Code Enforcement Officer Blas Cantu City Administrator Arteaga introduced Blas Cantu as the new Building Official/Code Enforcement Officer. 5. PUBLIC COMMENT Lucia Jimenez, 600 Stover, Grandview, owner of Reale Hall, asked the Council for guidance in determining ways to promote public safety at her facility in light of the recent crime activity in the area. She was referred to Police Chief Fuller. Regular Meeting Minutes May 10, 2022 Page 2 6. CONSENT AGENDA On motion by Councilmember Diaz, second by Councilmember Rodriguez, Council approved the Consent Agenda consisting of the following: A. Minutes of the April 26, 2022 Committee-of-the-Whole meeting B. Minutes of the April 26, 2022 Council meeting C. Payroll Check Nos. 12695-12724 in the amount of $25,768.24 D. Payroll Electronic Fund Transfers (EFT) Nos. 60784-60790 in the amount of $92,560.68 E. Payroll Direct Deposit 4/16/22-4/30/22 in the amount of $122,375.20 F. Claim Check Nos. 124134-124223 in the amount of $363,758.82 Roll Call Vote: • Councilmember Diaz – Yes • Councilmember Espinoza – Yes • Councilmember Everett – Yes • Councilmember Moore – Yes • Councilmember Ozuna – Yes • Councilmember Rodriguez – Yes • Councilmember Souders – Yes 7. ACTIVE AGENDA A. Public Hearing – 2022-2027 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program Amendment Mayor Mendoza opened the public hearing to receive comments on an amendment to the 2022- 2027 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program by reading the public hearing procedure. City Administrator Arteaga explained that the amendment to the 2022-2027 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program was to replace outdated railroad crossing equipment, railroad crossing surfacing, and pedestrian crossing and resurface roadway for the Stover Road Railroad Crossing Improvements on Stover Road from Wallace Way to Wine Country Road. No comments were received during the public hearing or by mail and the hearing was closed. B. Resolution No. 2022-20 amending the 2022-2027 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program to replace outdated railroad crossing equipment, railroad crossing surfacing, and pedestrian crossing and resurface roadway for the Stover Road Railroad Crossing Improvements on Stover Road from Wallace Way to Wine Country Road On motion by Councilmember Everett, second by Councilmember Rodriguez, Council approved Resolution No. 2022-20 amending the 2022-2027 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program to replace outdated railroad crossing equipment, railroad crossing surfacing, and pedestrian crossing and resurface roadway for the Stover Road Railroad Crossing Improvements on Stover Road from Wallace Way to Wine Country Road. Regular Meeting Minutes May 10, 2022 Page 3 Roll Call Vote: • Councilmember Diaz – Yes • Councilmember Espinoza – Yes • Councilmember Everett – Yes • Councilmember Moore – Yes • Councilmember Ozuna – Yes • Councilmember Rodriguez – Yes • Councilmember Souders – Yes C. Ordinance No. 2022-08 amending the 2022 Annual Budget This item was previously discussed at the April 26, 2022 C.O.W. meeting. On motion by Councilmember Rodriguez, second by Councilmember Moore, Council approved Ordinance No. 2022-08 amending the 2022 Annual Budget. Roll Call Vote: • Councilmember Diaz – Yes • Councilmember Espinoza – Yes • Councilmember Everett – Yes • Councilmember Moore – Yes • Councilmember Ozuna – Yes • Councilmember Rodriguez – Yes • Councilmember Souders – Yes D. Police Officer New Hires/Police Dispatcher New Hire/Police Clerk New Hire These items were previously discussed at the May 10, 2022 C.O.W. meeting. On motion by Councilmember Everett, second by Councilmember Ozuna, Council authorized staff to begin the hiring process to fill three (3) empty police officer positions and return the Police Department to its minimum staffing level of 18 commissioned police officers; authorized funding in the amount of $40,000 to begin the hiring process for one police dispatcher; and authorized funding in the amount of $30,000 to begin the hiring process for one police clerk. Roll Call Vote: • Councilmember Diaz – Yes • Councilmember Espinoza – Yes • Councilmember Everett – Yes • Councilmember Moore – Yes • Councilmember Ozuna – Yes • Councilmember Rodriguez – Yes • Councilmember Souders – Yes Regular Meeting Minutes May 10, 2022 Page 4 8. UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS – None 9. CITY ADMINISTRATOR AND/OR STAFF REPORTS YCDA Annual Meeting – City Administrator Arteaga reported that the Yakima County Development Association (YCDA) annual meeting was scheduled for May 12, 2022, 3:30 p.m., at Sozo Sports Complex. The City purchased a table for the elected officials and staff to attend. YCDA Board of Directors – City Administrator Arteaga reported that he was appointed to represent the Lower Valley on the Yakima County Development Association Board of Directors. Following reports, City Administrator Arteaga excused himself from the meeting due to a water leak emergency. 10. MAYOR & COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS Mayor Norm Childress Memorial Service – Councilmember Souders reported that she attended the memorial service for Mayor Norm Childress on April 30th. Business Surveys – Councilmember Ozuna reported that 55 business surveys were received. 11. EXECUTIVE SESSION – CITY ADMINISTRATOR/PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT Mayor Mendoza adjourned the meeting to an executive session at 7:40 p.m., for approximately 10 minutes to discuss personnel matters per RCW 42.30.110(1)(g) to include the City Administrator/Public Works Director employment contract with the aforementioned Mayor, Councilmembers, City Attorney Menke and City Attorney Plant present. The meeting resumed at 7:50 p.m., with the aforementioned Mayor, Council and staff present. On motion by Councilmember Ozuna, second by Councilmember Moore, Council approved the City Administrator/Public Works Director Employment Contract and authorized the Mayor to sign the contract. Roll Call Vote: • Councilmember Diaz – Yes • Councilmember Espinoza – Yes • Councilmember Everett – Yes • Councilmember Moore – Yes • Councilmember Ozuna – Yes • Councilmember Rodriguez – Yes • Councilmember Souders – Yes Regular Meeting Minutes May 10, 2022 Page 5 12. COMMUNICATIONS/ECONOMIC COMMUNITY DIRECTOR Councilmember Diaz explained that with the approval of the City Administrator/Public Works Director two (2) year employment contract, Council should be proactive and hire an employee to assist in the transition and eventually fill the City Administrator position. Discussion took place. No action was taken. 13. ADJOURNMENT On motion by Councilmember Moore, second by Councilmember Souders, the Council meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m. ___________________________________ ___________________________________ Mayor Gloria Mendoza Anita Palacios, City Clerk