City Council

GRANDVIEW CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MAY 24, 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 and Joan Souders Present via teleconference: Councilmember Mike Everett Absent: Councilmember Javier Rodriguez On motion by Councilmember Souders, second by Councilmember Diaz, Council excused Councilmember Rodriguez from the meeting. Roll Call Vote: • Councilmember Diaz – Yes • Councilmember Espinoza – Yes • Councilmember Everett – Yes • Councilmember Moore – Yes • Councilmember Ozuna – Yes • Councilmember Souders – Yes Staff present: City Administrator/Public Works Director Cus Arteaga, City Attorney Quinn Plant, Assistant Public Works Director Todd Dorsett 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 Diaz, Council approved the May 24, 2022 regular meeting agenda as amended to include the following items from the C.O.W. agenda: • Resolution amending Section 3.09 Paid Holidays of the Personnel Policy Manual • Resolution amending Chapter 9 Longevity Pay of the Personnel Policy Manual Roll Call Vote: • Councilmember Diaz – Yes • Councilmember Espinoza – Yes • Councilmember Everett – Yes • Councilmember Moore – Yes • Councilmember Ozuna – Yes Regular Meeting Minutes May 24, 2022 Page 2 • Councilmember Souders – Yes 4. PRESENTATIONS American Legion Penny-A-Day Campaign Certificate of Appreciation – The American Legion Fred E. Hayes Post 57 presented a Certificate of Appreciation to the City of Grandview for assistance with the drive-by Penny-a-Day Campaign conducted March 26, 2022 and in support of community programs supported by the American Legion. 5. PUBLIC COMMENT – None 6. CONSENT AGENDA On motion by Councilmember Moore, second by Councilmember Diaz, Council approved the Consent Agenda consisting of the following: A. Minutes of the May 10, 2022 Committee-of-the-Whole meeting B. Minutes of the May 10, 2022 Council meeting C. Minutes of the May 17, 2022 Special Council meeting D. Payroll Check Nos. 12725-12740 in the amount of $88,628.06 E. Payroll Electronic Fund Transfers (EFT) Nos. 60794-60798 in the amount of $97,018.73 F. Payroll Direct Deposit 5/1/22-5/15/22 in the amount of $132,285.35 G. Claim Check Nos. 124224-124318 in the amount of $292,803.61 Roll Call Vote: • Councilmember Diaz – Yes • Councilmember Espinoza – Yes • Councilmember Everett – Yes • Councilmember Moore – Yes • Councilmember Ozuna – Yes • Councilmember Souders – Yes 7. ACTIVE AGENDA A. Public Hearing – 2023-2028 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program Mayor Mendoza opened the public hearing to receive comments on an amendment to the 2023- 2028 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program by reading the public hearing procedure. City Administrator Arteaga explained that each year, the City was required to update the Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The Six-Year TIP identified street priority projects and funding sources. In the past, Council had not added street projects unless there was a funding source available to support the recommendation. She presented the 2023-2028 Six-Year TIP prioritized as follows: Regular Meeting Minutes May 24, 2022 Page 3 Priority Number: 1 Project Title: Old Inland Empire Highway Improvements from Grandridge Road to Elm Street Project Description: Reconstruct roadway including widening, excavation, gravel surfacing, hot mix asphalt, curb and gutter, sidewalk, storm drainage improvements, landscaping and street lights Project Year: 2023 Funding Source: Surface Transportation Program (STP) Federal/State Funds: $1,897,200 Local Funds: $296,200 Total Funds: $2,193,900 Priority Number: 2 Project Title: Stover Road Railroad Crossing Improvements Project Description: Replace outdated railroad crossing equipment, railroad crossing surfacing and pedestrian crossing and resurface roadway Project Year: 2023 Funding Source: Transportation Improvement Board (TIB) Federal/State Funds: $650,000 Local Funds: -0- Total Funds: $650,000 Priority Number: 3 Project Title: West Fifth Street Resurfacing from Euclid Road to Grandridge Road Project Description: Grind and overlay asphalt surface, pavement markings, update sidewalk ramps to ADA standards Project Year: 2023 Funding Source: Transportation Improvement Board (TIB) Federal/State Funds: $491,400 Local Funds: $54,600 Total Funds: $546,000 Priority Number: 4 Project Title: Larson Street Improvements from West Fifth Street to Queen Street Project Description: Roadway reconstruction including excavation, roadway widening, storm drainage improvements, hot mix asphalt, curb and gutter, and water system improvements Project Year: 2024 Funding Source: City of Grandview Federal/State Funds: -0- Local Funds: $525,000 Total Funds: $525,000 Priority Number: 5 Project Title: Stassen Street Improvements from Hillcrest Street to Velma Avenue Project Description: Roadway reconstruction including excavation, roadway widening, storm drainage improvements, hot mix asphalt, and water system improvements Project Year: 2026 Funding Source: City of Grandview Federal/State Funds: -0- Local Funds: $556,500 Regular Meeting Minutes May 24, 2022 Page 4 Total Funds: $556,500 Priority Number: 6 Project Title: Highland Road Improvements from Elm Street to east City limits Project Description: Roadway reconstruction including excavation, road widening, curb and gutter, hot mix asphalt, storm drainage improvements, and water and sewer system improvements Project Year: 2027 Funding Source: City of Grandview Federal/State Funds: -0- Local Funds: $3,684,500 Total Funds: $3,684,500 Priority Number: 7 Project Title: Forsell Road Resurfacing from Wallace Way to Puterbaugh Road Project Description: Grind and overlay asphalt surface and pavement markings Project Year: 2025 Funding Source: Transportation Improvement Board (TIB) Federal/State Funds: $361,179 Local Funds: $40,131 Total Funds: $401,310 Priority Number: 8 Project Title: West Second Street Improvements from Hillcrest Road to Avenue J Project Description: Reconstruct roadway including excavation, crushed surfacing, hot mix asphalt, curb and gutter, sidewalks, storm drainage, street lighting and pavement markings Project Year: 2024/2025 Funding Source: Transportation Improvement Board (TIB) Federal/State Funds: $1,273,500 Local Funds: $141,500 Total Funds: $1,415,000 No comments were received during the public hearing or by mail and the hearing was closed. B. Resolution No. 2022-21 adopting the 2023-2028 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program On motion by Councilmember Moore, second by Councilmember Souders, Council approved Resolution No. 2022-21 adopting the 2023-2028 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program. Roll Call Vote: • Councilmember Diaz – Yes • Councilmember Espinoza – Yes • Councilmember Everett – Yes • Councilmember Moore – Yes • Councilmember Ozuna – Yes • Councilmember Souders – Yes Regular Meeting Minutes May 24, 2022 Page 5 C. Resolution No. 2022-22 authorizing the Mayor to sign a Recreational Use Permit by and Between the City of Grandview and the Grandview Neptune Rotary Swim Team for the use of the swimming pool – 2022 Swim Team Program This item was previously discussed at the May 10, 2022 C.O.W. meeting. On motion by Councilmember Everett, second by Councilmember Diaz, Council approved Resolution No. 2022-22 authorizing the Mayor to sign a Recreational Use Permit by and Between the City of Grandview and the Grandview Neptune Rotary Swim Team for the use of the swimming pool – 2022 Swim Team Program. Roll Call Vote: • Councilmember Diaz – Yes • Councilmember Espinoza – Yes • Councilmember Everett – Yes • Councilmember Moore – Yes • Councilmember Ozuna – Yes • Councilmember Souders – Yes D. Resolution No. 2022-23 amending Section 3.09 Paid Holidays of the Personnel Policy Manual This item was previously discussed at the May 24, 2022 C.O.W. meeting. On motion by Councilmember Moore, second by Councilmember Diaz, Council approved Resolution No. 2022-23 amending Section 3.09 Paid Holidays of the Personnel Policy Manual. Roll Call Vote: • Councilmember Diaz – Yes • Councilmember Espinoza – Yes • Councilmember Everett – Yes • Councilmember Moore – Yes • Councilmember Ozuna – Yes • Councilmember Souders – Yes E. Resolution No. 2022-24 amending Chapter 9 Longevity Pay of the Personnel Policy Manual This item was previously discussed at the May 24, 2022 C.O.W. meeting. On motion by Councilmember Souders, second by Councilmember Moore, Council approved Resolution No. 2022-24 amending Chapter 9 Longevity Pay of the Personnel Policy Manual. Roll Call Vote: • Councilmember Diaz – Yes Regular Meeting Minutes May 24, 2022 Page 6 • Councilmember Espinoza – Yes • Councilmember Everett – Yes • Councilmember Moore – Yes • Councilmember Ozuna – Yes • Councilmember Souders – Yes 8. UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS – None 9. CITY ADMINISTRATOR AND/OR STAFF REPORTS Swim Pool Repainting – City Administrator Arteaga reported that the swim pool repainting was complete and the pool would be filled next week. Street Re-Striping – Assistant Public Works Director Dorsett reported that street re-striping would commence next week. Japanese Beetle Eradication – Assistant Public Works Director Dorsett reported that the Washington State Department of Agriculture has treated all City property for the Japanese beetle. Downtown Flower Pots and Planters – Assistant Public Works Director Dorsett reported that the downtown flower pots and planters would be completed this next week. 10. MAYOR & COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS Council Retreat – Council discussed the scheduling of a Council retreat. Items for the retreat agenda would include economic development, ARPA funding, branding, and the 2023 budget. A date during the month of July would be coordinated for the retreat. Employee/Council Appreciation Picnic – Council discussed the scheduling of the annual Employee/Council appreciation picnic. A date at the end of June would be coordinated for the event. Camp Hope Gala – Councilmember Souders attended the Camp Hope Gala. 11. EXECUTIVE SESSION – UNION NEGOTIATIONS POLICE DISPATCH Mayor Mendoza adjourned the meeting to an executive session at 7:45 p.m., for approximately 5 minutes to discuss personnel matters per RCW 42.30.110(1)(g) to include the union negotiation proposal for the Police Dispatcher bargaining unit with the aforementioned Mayor, Councilmembers, City Administrator and City Attorney 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 Espinoza, Council approved Resolution No. 2022-25 approving the Police Department Dispatch Agreement between the City of Grandview and Teamsters Local No. 760 for the period of January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022. Regular Meeting Minutes May 24, 2022 Page 7 Roll Call Vote: • Councilmember Diaz – Yes • Councilmember Espinoza – Yes • Councilmember Everett – No • Councilmember Moore – Yes • Councilmember Ozuna – Yes • Councilmember Souders – Yes 12. ADJOURNMENT On motion by Councilmember Moore, second by Councilmember Souders, the Council meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m. ___________________________________ ___________________________________ Mayor Gloria Mendoza Anita Palacios, City Clerk