City Council

GRANDVIEW CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 27, 2024 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Ashley Lara 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 Lara and Councilmembers Steve Barrientes, David Diaz, Laura Flores, Bill Moore (Mayor Pro Tem), Javier Rodriguez and Joan Souders Present via teleconference: Councilmember Robert Ozuna Absent: None Staff present: 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 Heaven Medina, kindergarten student at H.T. Elementary, led the pledge of allegiance. 3. APPROVE AGENDA On motion by Councilmember Moore, second by Councilmember Barrientes, Council approved the February 27, 2024 regular meeting agenda as presented. 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 – GHS Boys & Girls State Wresting Teams Mayor Lara presented Certificates of Extraordinary Achievement to the following GHS Boys and Girls State Wrestling Teams: Evan Benitez, Julian Sanchez, Anthony Ramos, Juan Rodriguez, Dutch Graf, Ihanna Perez, Surielah Almanzan, Sofia Tovar, Tatiana Tovar and Jasmin Uribe. Regular Meeting Minutes February 27, 2024 Page 2 5. PUBLIC COMMENT Opioid Settlements – LaDon Linde, Yakima County Commissioner, suggested that the City pool their opioid settlements with the County’s opioid settlements to fund allowable projects. 6. CONSENT AGENDA On motion by Councilmember Diaz, second by Councilmember Rodriguez, Council approved the Consent Agenda consisting of the following: A. Minutes of the February 13, 2024 Committee-of-the-Whole meeting B. Minutes of the February 13, 2024 Council meeting C. Payroll Check Nos. 13760-13774 in the amount of $101,694.99 D. Payroll Electronic Fund Transfers (EFT) Nos. 61261-61265 in the amount of $98,127.82 E. Payroll Direct Deposit 2/1/24-2/15/24 in the amount $138,498.82 F. Claim Check Nos. 128352-128433 in the amount of $952,539.38 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. Public Hearing – Grandview Municipal Code Text Amendments Chapter 17.36 R-1P Single-Family Residential Park District Mayor Lara opened the public hearing for the purpose of receiving comments on the proposed zoning ordinance text amendments to amend Chapter 17.36 of the Grandview Municipal Code to allow single-family dwellings subject to development standards on existing lots within the R- 1P Single-Family Residential Park District of the zoning ordinance by reading the public hearing procedure. Before hearing from the public, Land Use Planning Manager Byron Gumz with the Yakima Valley Conference of Governments presented the staff report and Hearing Examiner’s Recommendation. City Clerk Palacios indicated that there were no public comments received by mail. Mayor Lara requested public comments. No public comments were received. The public testimony portion of the hearing was declared closed and no further comments were received. Regular Meeting Minutes February 27, 2024 Page 3 B. Ordinance No. 2024-02 amending Grandview Municipal Code Chapter 17.36 R-1P Single Family Residential Park District On motion by Councilmember Diaz, second by Councilmember Moore, Council approved Ordinance No. 2024-02 amending Grandview Municipal Code Chapter 17.36 R-1P Single Family Residential Park District. 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. 2024-07 accepting the West Fifth Street and Elm Street Resurfacing Improvements as complete This item was previously discussed at the February 13, 2024 C.O.W. meeting. On motion by Councilmember Rodriguez, second by Councilmember Souders, Council approved Resolution No. 2024-07 accepting the West Fifth Street and Elm Street Resurfacing Improvements as complete. Vote: • Councilmember Barrientes – Yes • Councilmember Diaz – Yes • Councilmember Flores – Yes • Councilmember Moore – Yes • Councilmember Ozuna – Yes • Councilmember Rodriguez – Yes • Councilmember Souders – Yes D. Resolution No. 2024-08 accepting the Sludge Drying Bed Improvements – Phase 2 as complete This item was previously discussed at the February 13, 2024 C.O.W. meeting. On motion by Councilmember Moore, second by Councilmember Rodriguez, Council approved Resolution No. 2024-08 accepting the Sludge Drying Bed Improvements – Phase 2 as complete. Vote: • Councilmember Barrientes – Yes • Councilmember Diaz – Yes • Councilmember Flores – Yes Regular Meeting Minutes February 27, 2024 Page 4 • Councilmember Moore – Yes • Councilmember Ozuna – Yes • Councilmember Rodriguez – Yes • Councilmember Souders – Yes E. Resolution No. 2024-09 accepting the Headworks Bypass Improvements as complete This item was previously discussed at the February 13, 2024 C.O.W. meeting. On motion by Councilmember Rodriguez, second by Councilmember Souders, Council approved Resolution No. 2024-09 accepting the Headworks Bypass Improvements as complete. Vote: • Councilmember Barrientes – Yes • Councilmember Diaz – Yes • Councilmember Flores – Yes • Councilmember Moore – Yes • Councilmember Ozuna – Yes • Councilmember Rodriguez – Yes • Councilmember Souders – Yes F. Resolution No. 2024-10 approving Task Order No. 2024-03 with HLA Engineering and Land Surveying, Inc., for the Lower Yakima Valley Pathway Improvements This item was previously discussed at the February 13, 2024 C.O.W. meeting. On motion by Councilmember Diaz, second by Councilmember Moore, Council approved Resolution No. 2024-10 approving Task Order No. 2024-03 with HLA Engineering and Land Surveying, Inc., for the Lower Yakima Valley Pathway Improvements. 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. 2024-03 amending the 2024 Annual Budget This item was previously discussed at the February 13, 2024 C.O.W. meeting. Regular Meeting Minutes February 27, 2024 Page 5 On motion by Councilmember Moore, second by Councilmember Rodriguez, Council approved Ordinance No. 2024-03 amending the 2024 Annual Budget. Vote: • Councilmember Barrientes – Yes • Councilmember Diaz – Yes • Councilmember Flores – Yes • Councilmember Moore – Yes • Councilmember Ozuna – Yes • Councilmember Rodriguez – Yes • Councilmember Souders – Yes H. Resolution No. 2024-11 authorizing the Police Chief to execute and administer an Interlocal Agreement for participation in the Law Enforcement Against Drugs (LEAD) Task Force This item was previously discussed at the February 13, 2024 C.O.W. meeting. On motion by Councilmember Ozuna, second by Councilmember Souders, Council approved Resolution No. 2024-11 authorizing the Police Chief to execute and administer an Interlocal Agreement for participation in the Law Enforcement Against Drugs (LEAD) Task Force. Vote: • Councilmember Barrientes – Yes • Councilmember Diaz – Yes • Councilmember Flores – Yes • Councilmember Moore – Yes • Councilmember Ozuna – Yes • Councilmember Rodriguez – Yes • Councilmember Souders – Yes I. Resolution No. 2024-12 authorizing the Mayor to sign an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Sunnyside and the City of Grandview for Animal Control Agreement This item was previously discussed at the February 13, 2024 C.O.W. meeting. On motion by Councilmember Diaz, second by Councilmember Souders, Council approved Resolution No. 2024-12 authorizing the Mayor to sign an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Sunnyside and the City of Grandview for Animal Control Agreement. Vote: • Councilmember Barrientes – Yes • Councilmember Diaz – Yes • Councilmember Flores – Yes • Councilmember Moore – Yes • Councilmember Ozuna – Yes Regular Meeting Minutes February 27, 2024 Page 6 • Councilmember Rodriguez – Yes • Councilmember Souders – Yes J. Ordinance No. 2024-04 relating to an annual amendment to the City’s Comprehensive Plan amending the future land use map; and providing for other matters properly relating thereto (Wyckoff Comp Plan Amendment) This item was previously discussed at the January 23, 2024 regular Council meeting On motion by Councilmember Moore, second by Councilmember Ozuna, Council approved Ordinance No. 2024-04 relating to an annual amendment to the City’s Comprehensive Plan amending the future land use map; and providing for other matters properly relating thereto. Vote: • Councilmember Barrientes – Yes • Councilmember Diaz – Yes • Councilmember Flores – Yes • Councilmember Moore – Yes • Councilmember Ozuna – Yes • Councilmember Rodriguez – Abstained (employed by Wyckoff Farms, Inc.) • Councilmember Souders – Yes K. Ordinance No. 2024-05 relating to an annual amendment to the City’s Comprehensive Plan amending the zoning map; and providing for other matters properly related thereto (Wyckoff Rezone) This item was previously discussed at the January 23, 2024 regular Council meeting. On motion by Councilmember Moore, second by Councilmember Diaz, Council approved Ordinance No. 2024-05 relating to an annual amendment to the City’s Comprehensive Plan amending the zoning map; and providing for other matters properly related thereto. Vote: • Councilmember Barrientes – Yes • Councilmember Diaz – Yes • Councilmember Flores – Yes • Councilmember Moore – Yes • Councilmember Ozuna – Yes • Councilmember Rodriguez – Abstained (employed by Wyckoff Farms, Inc.) • Councilmember Souders – Yes Regular Meeting Minutes February 27, 2024 Page 7 L. Resolution No. 2024-13 authorizing the Mayor to sign a Satellite Management Contract for Contract Operator of the City of Grandview Group A Community Water System in Yakima County This item was previously discussed at the February 27, 2024 C.O.W. meeting. On motion by Councilmember Souders, second by Councilmember Ozuna, Council approved Resolution No. 2024-13 authorizing the Mayor to sign a Satellite Management Contract for Contract Operator of the City of Grandview Group A Community Water System in Yakima County as amended. 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 Lower Yakima Valley Pathway Improvements – City Administrator Fisher explained that the Council appropriated $50,000 from the ARPA Fund for the Lower Yakima Valley Pathway Improvements. He recommended a budget amendment to appropriate an additional $50,000 from the Capital Improvement Fund which would then match the City of Sunnyside’s $100,000 appropriation towards the project. On motion by Councilmember Moore, second by Councilmember Diaz, Council directed staff to prepare a budget amendment to appropriate an additional $50,000 from the Capital Improvement Fund for the Lower Yakima Valley Pathway Improvements. 9. CITY ADMINISTRATOR AND/OR STAFF REPORTS – None 10. MAYOR & COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS Street Construction Traffic Revisions/Evacuation Plans – Councilmember Ozuna questioned whether the City had an emergency evacuation plan for the major street construction projects on the east and west ends of town should a major disaster occur. City Administrator Fisher replied that traffic revision plans with detour routes for the street construction projects were posted on social media. Local/Regional/State Committees – Councilmember Moore encouraged Councilmembers to become involved and serve on local, regional and state commissions, committees, etc. Regular Meeting Minutes February 27, 2024 Page 8 11. ADJOURNMENT On motion by Councilmember Moore, second by Councilmember Rodriguez, the Council meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m. ___________________________________ ___________________________________ Mayor Ashley Lara Anita Palacios, City Clerk