City Council

GRANDVIEW CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES DECEMBER 13, 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, Laura Flores, Bill Moore (Mayor Pro Tem), Robert Ozuna, Javier Rodriguez and Joan Souders Present via teleconference: None Absent: Councilmember Jessie Espinoza On motion by Councilmember Souders, second by Councilmember Moore, Council excused Councilmember Jessie Espinoza from the meeting. 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 Rodriguez, Council approved the December 13, 2022 regular meeting agenda as presented. Roll Call Vote: • Councilmember Diaz – Yes • Councilmember Flores – Yes • Councilmember Moore – Yes • Councilmember Ozuna – Yes • Councilmember Rodriguez – Yes • Councilmember Souders – Yes 4. PRESENTATIONS A. 25-Year Service Award – Hector Mejia, Public Works Foreman Mayor Mendoza presented a 25-year Service Award to Hector Mejia in recognition and appreciation for his loyal service and dedication to the City of Grandview from December 1, 1997 to December 1, 2022. Regular Meeting Minutes December 13, 2022 Page 2 5. PUBLIC COMMENT Marc Thornsbury, the new Executive Director with the Yakima Regional Clean Air Agency, introduced himself to the Council. 6. CONSENT AGENDA On motion by Councilmember Rodriguez, second by Councilmember Souders, Council approved the Consent Agenda consisting of the following: A. Minutes of the November 22, 2022 Committee-of-the-Whole meeting B. Minutes of the November 22, 2022 Council meeting C. Payroll Check Nos. 13044-13071 in the amount of $28,314.75 D. Payroll Electronic Fund Transfers (EFT) Nos. 60930-60936 in the amount of $103,632.11 E. Payroll Direct Deposit 11/16/2022-11/30/2022 in the amount of $137,873.12 F. Claim Check Nos. 125417-125522 in the amount of $485,558.81 G. Mosquito Control Board Reappointment Request – Mayor Pro Tem Bill Moore Roll Call Vote: • Councilmember Diaz – Yes • Councilmember Flores – Yes • Councilmember Moore – Yes • Councilmember Ozuna – Yes • Councilmember Rodriguez – Yes • Councilmember Souders – Yes 7. ACTIVE AGENDA A. Resolution No. 2022-60 approving Amendment No. 1 to Task Order No. 2020-02 with HLA Engineering and Land Surveying, Inc., for the Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Facility Plan This item was previously discussed at the November 22, 2022 C.O.W. meeting. On motion by Councilmember Diaz, second by Councilmember Souders, Council approved Resolution No. 2022-60 approving Amendment No. 1 to Task Order No. 2020-02 with HLA Engineering and Land Surveying, Inc., for the Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Facility Plan. Roll Call Vote: • Councilmember Diaz – Yes • Councilmember Flores – Yes • Councilmember Moore – Yes • Councilmember Ozuna – Yes • Councilmember Rodriguez – Yes • Councilmember Souders – Yes Regular Meeting Minutes December 13, 2022 Page 3 B. Ordinance No. 2022-22 amending Grandview Municipal Code Section 13.28.160 Extension of Water Mains/Sewer Lines (Latecomer Agreements) This item was previously discussed at the November 22, 2022 C.O.W. meeting. On motion by Councilmember Moore, second by Councilmember Rodriguez, Council approved Ordinance No. 2022-22 amending Grandview Municipal Code Section 13.28.160 Extension of Water Mains/Sewer Lines (Latecomer Agreements). Roll Call Vote: • Councilmember Diaz – Yes • Councilmember Flores – Yes • Councilmember Moore – Yes • Councilmember Ozuna – Yes • Councilmember Rodriguez – Yes • Councilmember Souders – Yes C. Resolution No. 2022-61 approving Task Order No. 2022-06 with HLA Engineering and Land Surveying, Inc., for the Wine Country Road and McCreadie Road Utilities This item was previously discussed at the November 22, 2022 C.O.W. meeting. On motion by Councilmember Rodriguez, second by Councilmember Moore, Council approved Resolution No. 2022-61 approving Task Order No. 2022-06 with HLA Engineering and Land Surveying, Inc., for the Wine Country Road and McCreadie Road Utilities. Roll Call Vote: • Councilmember Diaz – Yes • Councilmember Flores – Yes • Councilmember Moore – Yes • Councilmember Ozuna – Yes • Councilmember Rodriguez – Yes • Councilmember Souders – Yes D. Resolution No. 2022-62 authorizing the Mayor to sign a Professional Service Agreement with the Yakima Valley Conference of Governments for the Yakima Valley Local Crime Lab This item was previously discussed at the November 22, 2022 C.O.W. meeting. On motion by Councilmember Moore, second by Councilmember Rodriguez, Council approved Resolution No. 2022-62 authorizing the Mayor to sign a Professional Service Agreement with the Yakima Valley Conference of Governments for the Yakima Valley Local Crime Lab. (MOTION FAILED) Roll Call Vote: • Councilmember Diaz – No Regular Meeting Minutes December 13, 2022 Page 4 • Councilmember Flores – No • Councilmember Moore – No • Councilmember Ozuna – No • Councilmember Rodriguez – No • Councilmember Souders – No On motion by Councilmember Ozuna, second by Councilmember Diaz, Council tabled the Professional Service Agreement with the Yakima Valley Conference of Governments for the Yakima Valley Local Crime Lab to the January 10, 2023 C.O.W. meeting for further consideration. Roll Call Vote: • Councilmember Diaz – Yes • Councilmember Flores – Yes • Councilmember Moore – Yes • Councilmember Ozuna – Yes • Councilmember Rodriguez – Yes • Councilmember Souders – Yes E. Ordinance No. 2022-23 establishing an Emergency Medical Services proprietary fund This item was previously discussed at the November 22, 2022 C.O.W. meeting. On motion by Councilmember Moore second by Councilmember Souders, Council approved Ordinance No. 2022-23 establishing an Emergency Medical Services proprietary fund. Roll Call Vote: • Councilmember Diaz – Yes • Councilmember Flores – Yes • Councilmember Moore – Yes • Councilmember Ozuna – Yes • Councilmember Rodriguez – Yes • Councilmember Souders – Yes F. Ordinance No. 2022-24 amending the 2022 Annual Budget This item was previously discussed at the November 22, 2022 C.O.W. meeting. On motion by Councilmember Diaz, second by Councilmember Moore, Council approved Ordinance No. 2022-24 amending the 2022 Annual Budget. Roll Call Vote: • Councilmember Diaz – Yes • Councilmember Flores – Yes • Councilmember Moore – Yes Regular Meeting Minutes December 13, 2022 Page 5 • Councilmember Ozuna – Yes • Councilmember Rodriguez – Yes • Councilmember Souders – Yes G. Ordinance No. 2022-25 adopting the budget and confirming tax levies for revenue to carry on the government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023 This item was previously discussed at the November 22, 2022 C.O.W. meeting. On motion by Councilmember Rodriguez, second by Councilmember Souders, Council approved Ordinance No. 2022-25 adopting the budget and confirming tax levies for revenue to carry on the government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023. Roll Call Vote: • Councilmember Diaz – Yes • Councilmember Flores – Yes • Councilmember Moore – Yes • Councilmember Ozuna – Yes • Councilmember Rodriguez – Yes • Councilmember Souders – Yes H. Ordinance No. 2022-26 amending the City of Grandview 2023 non-union salary schedule This item was previously discussed at the November 22, 2022 C.O.W. meeting. On motion by Councilmember Ozuna, second by Councilmember Rodriguez, Council approved Ordinance No. 2022-26 amending the City of Grandview 2023 non-union salary schedule. Roll Call Vote: • Councilmember Diaz – Yes • Councilmember Flores – Yes • Councilmember Moore – Yes • Councilmember Ozuna – Yes • Councilmember Rodriguez – Yes • Councilmember Souders – Yes I. Resolution No. 2022-63 accepting the bid and authorizing the Grandview Herald as the Official City Newspaper for the year 2023 This item was previously discussed at the November 22, 2022 C.O.W. meeting. On motion by Councilmember Diaz, second by Councilmember Souders, Council approved Resolution No. 2022-63 accepting the bid and authorizing the Grandview Herald as the Official City Newspaper for the year 2023. Regular Meeting Minutes December 13, 2022 Page 6 Roll Call Vote: • Councilmember Diaz – Yes • Councilmember Flores – Yes • Councilmember Moore – Yes • Councilmember Ozuna – Yes • Councilmember Rodriguez – Yes • Councilmember Souders – Yes J. Resolution No. 2022-64 authorizing the Mayor to sign a Public Defender Agreement for conflict indigent defense counsel with Everett Family Law, LLC This item was previously discussed at the November 22, 2022 C.O.W. meeting. On motion by Councilmember Ozuna, second by Councilmember Moore, Council approved Resolution No. 2022-64 authorizing the Mayor to sign a Public Defender Agreement for conflict indigent defense counsel with Everett Family Law, LLC. Roll Call Vote: • Councilmember Diaz – Yes • Councilmember Flores – Yes • Councilmember Moore – Yes • Councilmember Ozuna – Yes • Councilmember Rodriguez – Yes • Councilmember Souders – Yes K. Ordinance No. 2022-27 regarding a Supporting Investments in Economic Diversification (SIED) Contract with Yakima County and the City of Grandview for the Wine Country Road and McCreadie Road Roundabout and Utilities; authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to implement the contract and receive and expend all monies received under the contract for the project; and creating project Fund 335 – Wine Country Road and McCreadie Road Roundabout and Utilities and authorizing the City Treasurer to make interfund loans to support cash flow to Fund 335 Mayor Mendoza recused herself as the chair as she owns commercial property that would benefit from the utility extension as part of the Wine Country Road and McCreadie Road Roundabout. This item was previously discussed at the December 13, 2022 C.O.W. meeting. On motion by Councilmember Moore, second by Councilmember Souders, Council approved Ordinance No. 2022-27 regarding a Supporting Investments in Economic Diversification (SIED) contract with Yakima County and the City of Grandview for the Wine Country Road and McCreadie Road Roundabout and Utilities; authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to implement the contract and receive and expend all monies received under the contract for the project; and creating project Fund 335 – Wine Country Road and McCreadie Road Roundabout and Utilities and authorizing the City Treasurer to make interfund loans to support cash flow to Fund 335. Regular Meeting Minutes December 13, 2022 Page 7 Roll Call Vote: • Councilmember Diaz – Yes • Councilmember Flores – Yes • Councilmember Moore – Yes • Councilmember Ozuna – Yes • Councilmember Rodriguez – Yes • Councilmember Souders – Yes L. Resolution No. 2022- 65 authorizing the Mayor to sign the Washington State Transportation Improvement Board Fuel Tax Grant Agreement Project Number 3-E-183(010)-1 for the West Fifth and Elm Street Overlay This item was previously discussed at the December 13, 2022 C.O.W. meeting. On motion by Councilmember Ozuna, second by Councilmember Moore, Council approved Resolution No. 2022- 65 authorizing the Mayor to sign the Washington State Transportation Improvement Board Fuel Tax Grant Agreement Project Number 3-E-183(010)-1 for the West Fifth and Elm Street Overlay. Roll Call Vote: • Councilmember Diaz – Yes • Councilmember Flores – Yes • Councilmember Moore – Yes • Councilmember Ozuna – Yes • Councilmember Rodriguez – Yes • Councilmember Souders – Yes M. Resolution No. 2022-66 approving Task Order No. 2022-07 with HLA Engineering and Land Surveying, Inc., for the Headworks Bypass Improvements This item was previously discussed at the December 13, 2022 C.O.W. meeting. On motion by Councilmember Rodriguez, second by Councilmember Ozuna, Council approved Resolution No. 2022-66 approving Task Order No. 2022-07 with HLA Engineering and Land Surveying, Inc., for the Headworks Bypass Improvements. Roll Call Vote: • Councilmember Diaz – Yes • Councilmember Flores – Yes • Councilmember Moore – Yes • Councilmember Ozuna – Yes • Councilmember Rodriguez – Yes • Councilmember Souders – Yes Regular Meeting Minutes December 13, 2022 Page 8 N. Resolution No. 2022-67 authorizing the Mayor to sign the Technical Assistance Contract No. 010123GV with the Yakima Valley Conference of Governments This item was previously discussed at the December 13, 2022 C.O.W. meeting. On motion by Councilmember Ozuna, second by Councilmember Moore, Council approved Resolution No. 2022-67 authorizing the Mayor to sign the Technical Assistance Contract No. 010123GV with the Yakima Valley Conference of Governments. Roll Call Vote: • Councilmember Diaz – Yes • Councilmember Flores – Yes • Councilmember Moore – Yes • Councilmember Ozuna – Yes • Councilmember Rodriguez – Yes • Councilmember Souders – Yes 8. UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS A. December 27, 2022 C.O.W. and Council Meeting Cancellations On motion by Councilmember Moore, second by Councilmember Rodriguez, Council cancelled the December 27, 2022 Committee-of-the-Whole and Council meetings due to a lack of agenda items and the Christmas holiday. Roll Call Vote: • Councilmember Diaz – Yes • Councilmember Flores – Yes • Councilmember Moore – Yes • Councilmember Ozuna – Yes • Councilmember Rodriguez – Yes • Councilmember Souders – Yes 9. CITY ADMINISTRATOR AND/OR STAFF REPORTS – None 10. MAYOR & COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS Christmas Eve Holiday – Mayor Mendoza advised that the Grandview Personnel Manual Section 3.09 Paid Holidays provides that Christmas Eve – December 24th (1/2 day) was recognized as a municipal holiday for pay purposes and regular full-time employees have this day off with pay only if authorized by the Mayor. When a day recognized as a holiday by the City falls on Saturday, the preceding Friday is observed as the holiday. When a day recognized as a holiday by the City falls on Sunday, the following Monday is observed as the holiday. With Christmas Eve being on Saturday, December 24th this year, she would be granting City employees Friday, December 23rd 1/2 day off. Regular Meeting Minutes December 13, 2022 Page 9 11. EXECUTIVE SESSION – Union Negotiations Mayor Mendoza adjourned the meeting to an executive session at 7:40 p.m., for approximately 15 minutes to discuss union negotiation proposals for the following bargaining units: Police Sergeants-Patrol and Police Dispatch per RCW 42.30.110(1)(g) with the aforementioned Mayor, Councilmembers, City Attorney, City Administrator and City Clerk present. The meeting resumed at 7:55 p.m., with the aforementioned Mayor, Council and staff present. On motion by Councilmember Moore, second by Councilmember Rodriguez, Council amended the agenda to include the following: • Resolution No. 2022-68 approving the Police Department Sergeants – Patrol Agreement between the City of Grandview and Teamsters Local No. 760 for the period of January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2025 • Resolution No. 2022-69 approving the Police Department Dispatch Agreement between the City of Grandview and Teamsters Local No. 760 for the period of January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2025 On motion by Councilmember Ozuna, second by Councilmember Moore, Council approved Resolution No. 2022-68 approving the Police Department Sergeants – Patrol Agreement between the City of Grandview and Teamsters Local No. 760 for the period of January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2025. On motion by Councilmember Ozuna, second by Councilmember Souders, Council Resolution No. 2022-69 approving the Police Department Dispatch Agreement between the City of Grandview and Teamsters Local No. 760 for the period of January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2025. 12. ADJOURNMENT On motion by Councilmember Moore, second by Councilmember Souders, Council meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. ___________________________________ ___________________________________ Mayor Gloria Mendoza Anita Palacios, City Clerk