City Council

GRANDVIEW CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES NOVEMBER 28, 2023 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 Steve Barrientes On motion by Councilmember Moore, second by Councilmember Diaz, Council excused Councilmember Barrientes from the meeting. Roll Call Vote: • Councilmember Diaz – Yes • Councilmember Flores – Yes • Councilmember Moore – Yes • Councilmember Ozuna – Yes • Councilmember Rodriguez – Yes • Councilmember Souders – Yes Staff present: City Administrator/Public Works Director Cus Arteaga, City Administrator Shane Fisher, City Attorney Quinn Plant, City Treasurer Matt Cordray, Public Works Director Hector Mejia 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 November 28, 2023 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 Regular Meeting Minutes November 28, 2023 Page 2 4. PRESENTATIONS – None 5. PUBLIC COMMENT – None 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 14, 2023 Committee-of-the-Whole meeting B. Minutes of the November 14, 2023 Council meeting C. Payroll Check Nos. 13625-13641 in the amount of $106,857.70 D. Payroll Electronic Fund Transfers (EFT) Nos. 61190-61194 in the amount of $98,439.04 E. Payroll Direct Deposit 11/1/23-11/15/23 in the amount $134,507.22 F. Claim Check Nos. 127729-127837 in the amount of $1,141,345.69 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. Public Hearing – 2024 Preliminary Budget Mayor Mendoza opened the public hearing for the purpose of receiving comments on the 2024 Preliminary Budget by reading the public hearing procedure. City Clerk Palacios indicated that there were no public comments received by mail. Mayor Mendoza requested public comments. No public comments were received. The public testimony portion of the hearing was declared closed and no further comments were received. B. Public Hearing – Surplus City-Owned Property Mayor Mendoza opened the public hearing for the purpose of considering whether City-owned property should be declared surplus to the municipal water utility by reading the public hearing procedure. The City-owned property involved, Yakima County Parcel No. 230913-31003 consisting of 9.58 acres is located adjacent to the City’s Public Works Department at 603 North Willoughby Road, Grandview, WA. Regular Meeting Minutes November 28, 2023 Page 3 Before hearing from the public, Public Works Director Mejia presented the staff report. He explained that the City-owned property involved, Yakima County Parcel No. 230913-31003 consisting of 9.58 acres was located adjacent to the City’s Public Works Department at 603 North Willoughby Road, Grandview, WA. The property was purchased in 1977 with funds from the municipal water utility fund and at that time was intended for future use in connection with the provision and/or maintenance of municipal utilities. The City identified a need for this property to be used for expansion of the City of Grandview Cemetery and the property was suitable to these needs as it was adjacent to the current Cemetery. City Clerk Palacios indicated that there were no public comments received by mail. Mayor Mendoza requested public comments. No public comments were received. The public testimony portion of the hearing was declared closed and no further comments were received. C. Resolution No. 2023-70 declaring property purchased by the Water Utility Fund surplus and transferring said property to the Cemetery Fund This item was previously discussed at the November 28, 2023 public hearing. On motion by Councilmember Moore, second by Councilmember Rodriguez, Council approved Resolution No. 2023-70 declaring property purchased by the Water Utility Fund surplus and transferring said property to the Cemetery Fund. Roll Call Vote: • Councilmember Diaz – Yes • Councilmember Flores – Yes • Councilmember Moore – Yes • Councilmember Ozuna – Yes • Councilmember Rodriguez – Yes • Councilmember Souders – Yes D. Resolution No. 2023-71 authorizing the Mayor to sign the Interlocal Agreement between the City of Sunnyside and the City of Grandview for the Housing of Inmates Addendum III This item was previously discussed at the November 14, 2023 C.O.W. meeting. On motion by Councilmember Ozuna, second by Councilmember Diaz, Council approved Resolution No. 2023-71 authorizing the Mayor to sign the Interlocal Agreement between the City of Sunnyside and the City of Grandview for the Housing of Inmates Addendum III. Roll Call Vote: • Councilmember Diaz – Yes • Councilmember Flores – Yes • Councilmember Moore – Yes • Councilmember Ozuna – Yes Regular Meeting Minutes November 28, 2023 Page 4 • Councilmember Rodriguez – Yes • Councilmember Souders – Yes E. Resolution No. 2023-72 authorizing the Mayor to sign the 2024 Interlocal Corrections/Detention Agreement with Yakima County This item was previously discussed at the November 14, 2023 C.O.W. meeting. On motion by Councilmember Diaz, second by Councilmember Souders, Council approved Resolution No. 2023-72 authorizing the Mayor to sign the 2024 Interlocal Corrections/Detention Agreement with Yakima County. Roll Call Vote: • Councilmember Diaz – Yes • Councilmember Flores – Yes • Councilmember Moore – Yes • Councilmember Ozuna – Yes • Councilmember Rodriguez – Yes • Councilmember Souders – Yes F. Resolution No. 2023-73 approving Task Order No. 2023-02 Amendment No. 1 with HLA Engineering and Land Surveying, Inc., for the West Fifth Street Resurfacing Improvements This item was previously discussed at the November 14, 2023 C.O.W. meeting. On motion by Councilmember Moore, second by Councilmember Diaz, Council approved Resolution No. 2023-73 approving Task Order No. 2023-02 Amendment No. 1 with HLA Engineering and Land Surveying, Inc., for the West Fifth Street Resurfacing Improvements. Roll Call Vote: • Councilmember Diaz – Yes • Councilmember Flores – Yes • Councilmember Moore – Yes • Councilmember Ozuna – Yes • Councilmember Rodriguez – Yes • Councilmember Souders – Yes G. Resolution No. 2023-74 approving the final plat of Euclid Meadows PUD – Phase 2 located on North Euclid Road This item was previously discussed at the November 14, 2023 C.O.W. meeting. On motion by Councilmember Rodriguez, second by Councilmember Souders, Council approved Resolution No. 2023-74 approving the final plat of Euclid Meadows PUD – Phase 2 located on North Euclid Road. Regular Meeting Minutes November 28, 2023 Page 5 Roll Call Vote: • Councilmember Diaz – Yes • Councilmember Flores – Yes • Councilmember Moore – Yes • Councilmember Ozuna – Yes • Councilmember Rodriguez – Yes • Councilmember Souders – Yes H. Resolution No. 2023-75 authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement for Professional Services with HLA Engineering and Land Surveying, Inc., for the years 2024, 2025 and 2026 This item was previously discussed at the November 14, 2023 C.O.W. meeting. On motion by Councilmember Moore, second by Councilmember Rodriguez, Council approved Resolution No. 2023-75 authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement for Professional Services with HLA Engineering and Land Surveying, Inc., for the years 2024, 2025 and 2026. Roll Call Vote: • Councilmember Diaz – Yes • Councilmember Flores – Yes • Councilmember Moore – Yes • Councilmember Ozuna – Yes • Councilmember Rodriguez – Yes • Councilmember Souders – Yes I. Ordinance No. 2023-25 amending the 2023 Annual Budget This item was previously discussed at the November 14, 2023 C.O.W. meeting. On motion by Councilmember Rodriguez, second by Councilmember Moore, Council approved Ordinance No. 2023-25 amending the 2023 Annual Budget. Roll Call Vote: • Councilmember Diaz – Yes • Councilmember Flores – Yes • Councilmember Moore – Yes • Councilmember Ozuna – Yes • Councilmember Rodriguez – Yes • Councilmember Souders – Yes J. Resolution No. 2023-76 approving the final plat of Grandridge Estates – Phase 5 located on Grandridge Road This item was previously discussed at the November 28, 2023 C.O.W. meeting. Regular Meeting Minutes November 28, 2023 Page 6 On motion by Councilmember Ozuna, second by Councilmember Moore, Council approved Resolution No. 2023-76 approving the final plat of Grandridge Estates – Phase 5 located on Grandridge Road. Roll Call Vote: • Councilmember Diaz – Yes • Councilmember Flores – Yes • Councilmember Moore – Yes • Councilmember Ozuna – Yes • Councilmember Rodriguez – Yes • Councilmember Souders – Yes K. Resolution No. 2023-77 approving the final plat of Eldorado Estates – Phase 1 located on Wilson Highway This item was previously discussed at the November 28, 2023 C.O.W. meeting. On motion by Councilmember Diaz, second by Councilmember Souders, Council approved Resolution No. 2023-77 approving the final plat of Eldorado Estates – Phase 1 located on Wilson Highway. 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 – None 9. CITY ADMINISTRATOR AND/OR STAFF REPORTS – None 10. MAYOR & COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS – None 11. ADJOURNMENT On motion by Councilmember Moore, second by Councilmember Ozuna, the Council meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m. ___________________________________ ___________________________________ Mayor Gloria Mendoza Anita Palacios, City Clerk