City Council

GRANDVIEW CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 23, 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 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. APPROVE AGENDA On motion by Councilmember Moore, second by Councilmember Espinoza, Council approved the August 23, 2022 regular meeting agenda as amended to include the following items on the Consent Agenda: • Resolution waiving the requirements of the State bid law to allow a purchase involving special facilities or market conditions – 1999 International 4900 Boom Truck • Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign a contract for Indigent Defense Services with the Law Office of Beck and Phillips, PLLC Roll Call Vote: • Councilmember Diaz – Yes • Councilmember Espinoza – Yes • Councilmember Everett – Yes • Councilmember Moore – Yes • Councilmember Ozuna – Yes • Councilmember Rodriguez – Yes • Councilmember Souders – Yes 4. PRESENTATIONS – None Regular Meeting Minutes August 23, 2022 Page 2 5. PUBLIC COMMENT Steve Saunders, candidate for Yakima County Commissioner District 3, introduced himself to the Council. 6. CONSENT AGENDA On motion by Councilmember Rodriguez, second by Councilmember Ozuna, Council approved the Consent Agenda consisting of the following: A. Minutes of the July 26, 2022 Committee-of-the-Whole meeting B. Minutes of the July 26, 2022 Council meeting C. Payroll Check Nos. 12849-12910 in the amount of $130,966.69 D. Payroll Electronic Fund Transfers (EFT) Nos. 60852-60858 in the amount of $98,634.41 E. Payroll Electronic Fund Transfers (EFT) Nos. 60862-60866 in the amount of $90,742.96 F. Payroll Direct Deposit 7/16/22-7/31/22 in the amount of $131,628.98 G. Payroll Direct Deposit 8/1/22-8/15/22 in the amount of $121,416.53 H. Claim Check Nos. 124692-124885 in the amount of $579,177.12 I. Resolution No. 2022-37 waiving the requirements of the State bid law to allow a purchase involving special facilities or market conditions – 1999 International 4900 Boom Truck J. Resolution No. 2022-38 authorizing the Mayor to sign a contract for Indigent Defense Services with the Law Office of Beck and Phillips, PLLC 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. Ordinance No. 2022-12 providing for the annexation of property known as the Statewide Development 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 14, 2022 regular meeting. Regular Meeting Minutes August 23, 2022 Page 3 On motion by Councilmember Moore, second by Councilmember Souders, Council approved Ordinance No. 2022-12 providing for the annexation of property known as the Statewide Development 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 Espinoza – Yes • Councilmember Everett – Yes • Councilmember Moore – Yes • Councilmember Ozuna – Yes • Councilmember Rodriguez – Yes • Councilmember Souders – Yes 8. UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS – None 9. CITY ADMINISTRATOR AND/OR STAFF REPORTS Canyon Road Fire – City Administrator Arteaga reported that staff was working with Washington Cities Insurance Authority to submit a claim for damages for the water transmission main that was destroyed as a result of the Canyon Road fire that occurred on August 10, 2022. 2023 Preliminary Budget – City Administrator Arteaga reported that the budget worksheets were distributed to Department Heads on August 9, 2022. Department Heads were busy completing budget estimates for filing with the City Treasurer by September 6, 2022. 10. MAYOR & COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS Dollar Tree Fire – City Administrator Arteaga advised that the Dollar Tree anticipates rebuilding following the July 4, 2022 fire that destroyed the building. Dollar General – The Dollar General was under construction and a grand opening was being planned for September 2022. Council Retreat – Councilmember Ozuna requested that the Council Retreat summary be placed on the September 27, 2002 C.O.W. meeting for discussion. Employee Appreciation BBQ – Councilmember Espinoza reported that the Employee Appreciation BBQ was planned for September 28th, 12:00 Noon at the Fire Department. The event would be catered and he requested the Mayor and Council donate $200 to pay for the catering. A payroll deduction was authorized. Regular Meeting Minutes August 23, 2022 Page 4 11. ADJOURNMENT On motion by Councilmember Moore, second by Councilmember Rodriguez, the Council meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m. ___________________________________ ___________________________________ Mayor Gloria Mendoza Anita Palacios, City Clerk