City Council

GRANDVIEW CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES DECEMBER 12, 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 Steve Barrientes, David Diaz, Laura Flores, Bill Moore (Mayor Pro Tem), Robert Ozuna, Javier Rodriguez and Joan Souders Present via teleconference: None Absent: None 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, Library Director Wendy Poteet 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 Barrientes, Council approved the December 12, 2023 regular meeting agenda as presented. Roll Call Vote: • Councilmember Barrientes – Yes • Councilmember Diaz – Yes • Councilmember Flores – Yes • Councilmember Moore – Yes • Councilmember Ozuna – Yes • Councilmember Rodriguez – Yes • Councilmember Souders – Yes 4. PRESENTATIONS A. Certificates of Extraordinary Achievement – Grandview Grid Kids Pee Wee Squad Championship Mayor Mendoza presented Certificates of Extraordinary Achievement to the 2023 Grandview Grid Kids Pee Wee Squad Championship Football Team. Regular Meeting Minutes December 12, 2023 Page 2 B. Retirement Award – City Administrator/Public Works Director Cus Arteaga Mayor Mendoza presented a Retirement Award to City Administrator/Public Works Director Cus Arteaga in honor of his retirement and in grateful appreciation for 50 years of loyal and dedicated service to the citizens of the City of Grandview from April 19, 1973 to December 15, 2023. C. Service Award – Mayor Gloria Mendoza Mayor Pro Tem Moore presented a Service Award to Mayor Mendoza in recognition and grateful appreciation for her loyal and dedicated service to the citizens of the City of Grandview from January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2023. 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 28, 2023 Committee-of-the-Whole meeting B. Minutes of the November 28, 2023 Council meeting C. Payroll Check Nos. 13642-13671 in the amount of $30,205.00 D. Payroll Electronic Fund Transfers (EFT) Nos. 61200-61206 in the amount of $111,601.27 E. Payroll Direct Deposit 11/16/23-11/30/23 in the amount $111,601.27 F. Claim Check Nos. 127838-127949 in the amount of $1,184,915.80 Roll Call Vote: • Councilmember Barrientes – Yes • Councilmember Diaz – Yes • Councilmember Flores – Yes • Councilmember Moore – Yes • Councilmember Ozuna – Yes • Councilmember Rodriguez – Yes • Councilmember Souders – Yes 7. ACTIVE AGENDA A. Resolution No. 2023-78 approving a Site Use Agreement between People For People and the City of Grandview Community Center This item was previously discussed at the November 28, 2023 C.O.W. meeting. On motion by Councilmember Ozuna, second by Councilmember Barrientes, Council approved Resolution No. 2023-78 approving a Site Use Agreement between People For People and the City of Grandview Community Center. Regular Meeting Minutes December 12, 2023 Page 3 Roll Call Vote: • Councilmember Barrientes – Yes • Councilmember Diaz – Yes • Councilmember Flores – Yes • Councilmember Moore – Yes • Councilmember Ozuna – Yes • Councilmember Rodriguez – Yes • Councilmember Souders – Abstained B. Beautification Commission Appointments This item was previously discussed at the November 28, 2023 C.O.W. meeting. On motion by Councilmember Ozuna, second by Councilmember Souders, Council confirmed the following Beautification Commission appointments: • Brenda Shephard – Term 12/31/2029 • Erin Olsen – Term 12/31/2029 Roll Call Vote: • Councilmember Barrientes – Yes • Councilmember Diaz – Yes • Councilmember Flores – Yes • Councilmember Moore – Yes • Councilmember Ozuna – Yes • Councilmember Rodriguez – Yes • Councilmember Souders – Yes C. Resolution No. 2023-79 authorizing the Mayor to sign the Washington State Department of Transportation Local Agency A&E Professional Services Negotiated Hourly Rate Consultant Agreement with HLA Engineering and Land Surveying, Inc., for design engineering services on the Wine Country Road Park and Ride Improvements This item was previously discussed at the November 28, 2023 C.O.W. meeting. On motion by Councilmember Moore, second by Councilmember Rodriguez, Council approved Resolution No. 2023-79 authorizing the Mayor to sign the Washington State Department of Transportation Local Agency A&E Professional Services Negotiated Hourly Rate Consultant Agreement with HLA Engineering and Land Surveying, Inc., for design engineering services on the Wine Country Road Park and Ride Improvements. Roll Call Vote: • Councilmember Barrientes – Yes • Councilmember Diaz – Yes • Councilmember Flores – Yes • Councilmember Moore – Yes • Councilmember Ozuna – Yes Regular Meeting Minutes December 12, 2023 Page 4 • Councilmember Rodriguez – Yes • Councilmember Souders – Yes D. Resolution No. 2023-80 approving Task Order No. 2023-12 with HLA Engineering and Land Surveying, Inc., for the Wine Country Road Park and Ride Improvements This item was previously discussed at the November 28, 2023 C.O.W. meeting. On motion by Councilmember Rodriguez, second by Councilmember Souders, Council approved Resolution No. 2023-80 approving Task Order No. 2023-12 with HLA Engineering and Land Surveying, Inc., for the Wine Country Road Park and Ride Improvements. Roll Call Vote: • Councilmember Barrientes – Yes • Councilmember Diaz – Yes • Councilmember Flores – Yes • Councilmember Moore – Yes • Councilmember Ozuna – Yes • Councilmember Rodriguez – Yes • Councilmember Souders – Yes E. Resolution No. 2023-81 accepting the bid and authorizing the Grandview Herald as the Official City Newspaper for the year 2024 This item was previously discussed at the November 28, 2023 C.O.W. meeting. On motion by Councilmember Diaz, second by Councilmember Rodriguez, Council approved Resolution No. 2023-81 accepting the bid and authorizing the Grandview Herald as the Official City Newspaper for the year 2024. Roll Call Vote: • Councilmember Barrientes – Yes • Councilmember Diaz – Yes • Councilmember Flores – Yes • Councilmember Moore – Yes • Councilmember Ozuna – Yes • Councilmember Rodriguez – Yes • Councilmember Souders – Yes F. Ordinance No. 2023-26 adopting the budget and confirming tax levies for revenue to carry on the government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024 This item was previously discussed at the November 28, 2023 C.O.W. meeting. Regular Meeting Minutes December 12, 2023 Page 5 On motion by Councilmember Rodriguez, second by Councilmember Ozuna, Council approved Ordinance No. 2023-26 adopting the budget and confirming tax levies for revenue to carry on the government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024. Roll Call Vote: • Councilmember Barrientes – Yes • Councilmember Diaz – Yes • Councilmember Flores – Yes • Councilmember Moore – Yes • Councilmember Ozuna – Yes • Councilmember Rodriguez – Yes • Councilmember Souders – Yes G. Ordinance No. 2023-27 amending the City of Grandview 2024 non-union salary schedule This item was previously discussed at the November 28, 2023 C.O.W. meeting. On motion by Councilmember Diaz, second by Councilmember Rodriguez, Council approved Ordinance No. 2023-27 amending the City of Grandview 2024 non-union salary schedule. Roll Call Vote: • Councilmember Barrientes – Yes • Councilmember Diaz – Yes • Councilmember Flores – Yes • Councilmember Moore – Yes • Councilmember Ozuna – Yes • Councilmember Rodriguez – Yes • Councilmember Souders – Yes H. Ordinance No. 2023-28 amending Grandview Municipal Code Section 2.28.450 Compensation for Volunteer Firefighters This item was previously discussed at the November 28, 2023 C.O.W. meeting. On motion by Councilmember Moore, second by Councilmember Souders, Council approved Ordinance No. 2023-28 amending Grandview Municipal Code Section 2.28.450 Compensation for Volunteer Firefighters. Roll Call Vote: • Councilmember Barrientes – Yes • Councilmember Diaz – Yes • Councilmember Flores – Yes • Councilmember Moore – Yes • Councilmember Ozuna – Yes • Councilmember Rodriguez – Yes Regular Meeting Minutes December 12, 2023 Page 6 • Councilmember Souders – Yes I. Resolution No. 2023-82 authorizing the Mayor to sign a Professional Services Contract for Hearing Examiner Services with Gary M. Cuillier This item was previously discussed at the December 12, 2023 C.O.W. meeting. On motion by Councilmember Ozuna, second by Councilmember Moore, Council approved Resolution No. 2023-82 authorizing the Mayor to sign a Professional Services Contract for Hearing Examiner Services with Gary M. Cuillier. Roll Call Vote: • Councilmember Barrientes – Yes • Councilmember Diaz – Yes • Councilmember Flores – Yes • Councilmember Moore – Yes • Councilmember Ozuna – Yes • Councilmember Rodriguez – Yes • Councilmember Souders – Yes J. Resolution No. 2023-83 approving Task Order No. 2023-10 with HLA Engineering and Land Surveying, Inc., for the Butternut Well Control Upgrades This item was previously discussed at the December 12, 2023 C.O.W. meeting. On motion by Councilmember Souders, second by Councilmember Barrientes, Council approved Resolution No. 2023-83 approving Task Order No. 2023-10 with HLA Engineering and Land Surveying, Inc., for the Butternut Well Control Upgrades. Roll Call Vote: • Councilmember Barrientes – Yes • Councilmember Diaz – Yes • Councilmember Flores – Yes • Councilmember Moore – Yes • Councilmember Ozuna – Yes • Councilmember Rodriguez – Yes • Councilmember Souders – Yes K. Resolution No. 2023-84 authorizing the Mayor to sign the Washington State Transportation Improvement Board Fuel Tax Grant Agreement Project Number 3-E-183(011)-1 for the Wine Country Road Overlay from Euclid Street to Grandridge Road This item was previously discussed at the December 12, 2023 C.O.W. meeting. Regular Meeting Minutes December 12, 2023 Page 7 On motion by Councilmember Moore, second by Councilmember Rodriguez, Council approved Resolution No. 2023-84 authorizing the Mayor to sign the Washington State Transportation Improvement Board Fuel Tax Grant Agreement Project Number 3-E- 183(011)-1 for the Wine Country Road Overlay from Euclid Street to Grandridge Road, Roll Call Vote: • Councilmember Barrientes – Yes • Councilmember Diaz – Yes • Councilmember Flores – Yes • Councilmember Moore – Yes • Councilmember Ozuna – Yes • Councilmember Rodriguez – Yes • Councilmember Souders – Yes L. Resolution No. 2023-85 authorizing the Mayor to sign a Public Sector Service Agreement with Yakima County Development Association for Economic Development Services This item was previously discussed at the December 12, 2023 C.O.W. meeting. On motion by Councilmember Ozuna, second by Councilmember Souders, Council approved Resolution No. 2023-85 authorizing the Mayor to sign a Public Sector Service Agreement with Yakima County Development Association for Economic Development Services. Roll Call Vote: • Councilmember Barrientes – Yes • Councilmember Diaz – Yes • Councilmember Flores – Yes • Councilmember Moore – Yes • Councilmember Ozuna – Yes • Councilmember Rodriguez – Yes • Councilmember Souders – Yes M. Resolution No. 2023-86 authorizing the Mayor to sign the Technical Assistance Contract No. 010124GV with the Yakima Valley Conference of Governments This item was previously discussed at the December 12, 2023 C.O.W. meeting. On motion by Councilmember Moore, second by Councilmember Barrientes, Council approved Resolution No. 2023-86 authorizing the Mayor to sign the Technical Assistance Contract No. 010124GV with the Yakima Valley Conference of Governments. Roll Call Vote: • Councilmember Barrientes – Yes • Councilmember Diaz – Yes • Councilmember Flores – Yes Regular Meeting Minutes December 12, 2023 Page 8 • Councilmember Moore – Yes • Councilmember Ozuna – Yes • Councilmember Rodriguez – Yes • Councilmember Souders – Yes N. Resolution No. 2023-87 approving Task Order No. 2023-11 with HLA Engineering and Land Surveying, Inc., for the 3.0 MG Reservoir Storage Improvements This item was previously discussed at the December 12, 2023 C.O.W. meeting. On motion by Councilmember Rodriguez, second by Councilmember Moore, Council approved Resolution No. 2023-87 approving Task Order No. 2023-11 with HLA Engineering and Land Surveying, Inc., for the 3.0 MG Reservoir Storage Improvements. Roll Call Vote: • Councilmember Barrientes – Yes • 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 26, 2023 C.O.W. and Council Meeting Cancellation On motion by Councilmember Moore, second by Councilmember Souders, Council cancelled the December 26, 2023 Committee-of-the-Whole and Council meetings due to a lack of agenda items and the Christmas holiday. Roll Call Vote: • Councilmember Barrientes – Yes • 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 Cemetery Improvement Committee – City Administrator Fisher reported that the Cemetery Improvement Committee members, Councilmembers Moore and Diaz and himself would be taking a field trip to area cemeteries on December 14, 2023. 10. MAYOR & COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS Regular Meeting Minutes December 12, 2023 Page 9 Mayor-Elect Ashley Lara – Councilmember Diaz welcomed Mayor-Elect Ashley Lara and extended his support. Grandview Rotary Club Senior Christmas Dinner – Councilmember Souders reported that the Grandview Rotary Club Senior Christmas dinner was held on December 10, 2023 at the Community Center. Mainstreet Grandview Holiday Market – Councilmember Flores reported that Mainstreet Grandview held a Holiday Market on December 9, 2023 in the downtown business core. 11. ADJOURNMENT On motion by Councilmember Moore, second by Councilmember Rodriguez, the Council meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. ___________________________________ ___________________________________ Mayor Gloria Mendoza Anita Palacios, City Clerk