City Council

GRANDVIEW CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES JUNE 25, 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 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 Souders, second by Councilmember Moore, Council excused Councilmember Barrientes from the meeting. Vote: • Councilmember Diaz – Yes • Councilmember Flores – Yes • Councilmember Moore – Yes • Councilmember Ozuna – Yes • Councilmember Rodriguez – Yes • Councilmember Souders – Yes Staff present: City Administrator Shane Fisher, City Attorney Quinn Plant, Public Works Director Hector Mejia and City Clerk Anita Palacios Also present: Stephen Hazzard, City Engineer with HLA Engineering and Land Surveying, Inc. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Ezra Lopez led the pledge of allegiance. 3. APPROVE AGENDA On motion by Councilmember Moore, second by Councilmember Ozuna, Council approved the June 25, 2024 regular meeting agenda as presented. Vote: • Councilmember Diaz – Yes • Councilmember Flores – Yes • Councilmember Moore – Yes • Councilmember Ozuna – Yes • Councilmember Rodriguez – Yes Regular Meeting Minutes June 25, 2024 Page 2 • Councilmember Souders – Yes 4. PRESENTATIONS A. Oath of Office – New Police Officer Josue (Josh) Lopez Mayor Lara administered the Oath of Office to Police Officer Josue (Josh) Lopez. B. Certificates of Extraordinary Achievement – GHS Varsity 2A State Track & Field Athletes Mayor Lara presented Certificates of Extraordinary Achievement to the following GHS Varsity 2A State Track & Field athletes: • Titus Jeffrey – 1st place State Champion Discus Throw and 3rd place Shot Put • Matthew Magana – 5th place Unified 4x100 Meter Relay and 8th place Unified Sprint Medley Relay • Santiago Monroy – 5th place Unified 4x100 Meter Relay and 8th place Unified Sprint Medley Relay • Omar Orozco – 5th place Unified 4x100 Meter Relay and 8th place Unified Sprint Medley Relay • Ulises Miron – 5th place Unified 4x100 Meter Relay • Carter Paeschke – 8th place Unified Sprint Medley Relay 5. PUBLIC COMMENT – None 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 June 11, 2024 Committee-of-the-Whole meeting B. Minutes of the June 11, 2024 Council meeting C. Payroll Check Nos. 13928-13944 in the amount of $101,223.09 D. Payroll Electronic Fund Transfers (EFT) Nos. 61352-61356 in the amount of $95,116.80 E. Payroll Direct Deposit 06/01/24-06/15/24 in the amount $134,890.91 F. Claim Check Nos. 129158-129241 in the amount of $1,876,709.03 Vote: • Councilmember Diaz – Yes • Councilmember Flores – Yes • Councilmember Moore – Yes • Councilmember Ozuna – Yes • Councilmember Rodriguez – Yes • Councilmember Souders – Yes Regular Meeting Minutes June 25, 2024 Page 3 7. ACTIVE AGENDA A. Public Hearing – 2025-2030 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program Mayor Lara opened the public hearing to receive comments on an amendment to the 2025-2030 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program by reading the public hearing procedure. City Engineer Stephen Hazzard explained that each year, the City was required to update the Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The Six-Year TIP identified street priority projects and funding sources. He presented the 2025-2030 Six-Year TIP prioritized as follows: Priority Number: 1 Project Title: Stover Road Railroad Crossing Improvements Project Description: Replace outdated railroad crossing equipment, railroad crossing surfacing and pedestrian crossing and resurface roadway Project Year: 2025 Funding Source: HSIP Federal/State Funds: $930,600 Local Funds: -0- Total Funds: $930,600 Priority Number: 2 Project Title: West Second Street Improvements from Hillcrest Road to Euclid Road Project Description: Reconstruct roadway including excavation, crushed surfacing, hot mix asphalt, curb and gutter, sidewalks, storm drainage, street lighting and pavement markings and utility improvements Project Year: 2025/2026 Funding Source: Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) Federal/State Funds: $1,727,760 Local Funds: $112,600 Total Funds: $1,840,360 Priority Number: 3 Project Title: Larson Street Improvements from West Fifth Street to Queen Street Project Description: Roadway reconstruction including excavation, roadway widening, storm drainage improvements, hot mix asphalt, curb and gutter, and water system improvements Project Year: 2026 Funding Source: City of Grandview Federal/State Funds: -0- Local Funds: $750,000 Total Funds: $750,000 Priority Number: 4 Project Title: Stassen Way Improvements from Hillcrest Street to Velma Avenue Project Description: Roadway reconstruction including excavation, roadway widening, storm drainage improvements, hot mix asphalt, and water system improvements Project Year: 2027 Funding Source: City of Grandview Federal/State Funds: -0- Regular Meeting Minutes June 25, 2024 Page 4 Local Funds: $608,000 Total Funds: $608,000 Priority Number: 5 Project Title: Highland Road Improvements from Elm Street to east City limits Project Description: Roadway reconstruction including excavation, road widening, curb and gutter, hot mix asphalt, storm drainage improvements, and water and sewer system improvements Project Year: 2028 Funding Source: City of Grandview Federal/State Funds: -0- Local Funds: $4,250,000 Total Funds: $4,250,000 Priority Number: 6 Project Title: Forsell Road Resurfacing from Wallace Way to Puterbaugh Road Project Description: Grind and overlay asphalt surface and pavement markings Project Year: 2026 Funding Source: Transportation Improvement Board (TIB) Federal/State Funds: $607,500 Local Funds: $67,500 Total Funds: $675,000 Priority Number: 7 Project Title: Willoughby Road Improvements from cul-de-sac to Elm Street canal crossing Project Description: Reconstruct roadway, add new 12” water main, illumination and new parking lot and roads to the new cemetery Project Year: 2027 Funding Source: City of Grandview Federal/State Funds: -0- Local Funds: $1,800,000 Total Funds: $1,800,000 Priority Number: 8 Project Title: Grandridge Road Improvements from Wine Country Road to West Fifth Street Project Description: Resurface full width of roadway, install new loops and pavement markings Project Year: 2029 Funding Source: Transportation Improvement Board (TIB) Federal/State Funds: $382,500 Local Funds: $42,500 Total Funds: $425,000 Priority Number: 9 Project Title: Nicka Road Improvements from Conestoga Drive to Grandridge Road Project Description: Widen roadway to allow for proper lane widths Project Year: 2030 Funding Source: City of Grandview Federal/State Funds: -0- Local Funds: $600,000 Regular Meeting Minutes June 25, 2024 Page 5 Total Funds: $600,000 No comments were received during the public hearing or by mail and the hearing was closed. B. Resolution No. 2024-34 adopting the 2025-2030 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program This item was previously discussed at the June 25, 2024 regular meeting. On motion by Councilmember Moore, second by Councilmember Diaz, Council approved Vote: • Councilmember Diaz – Yes • Councilmember Flores – Yes • Councilmember Moore – Yes • Councilmember Ozuna – Yes • Councilmember Rodriguez – Yes • Councilmember Souders – Yes C. Resolution No. 2024-35 approving an Interagency Agreement between the Washington State Department of Commerce and the City of Grandview for Growth Management Services for a 2023-2025 Climate Planning Grant This item was previously discussed at the June 25, 2024 C.O.W. meeting. On motion by Councilmember Diaz, second by Councilmember Rodriguez, Council approved Resolution No. 2024-35 approving an Interagency Agreement between the Washington State Department of Commerce and the City of Grandview for Growth Management Services for a 2023-2025 Climate Planning Grant. Vote: • Councilmember Diaz – Yes • Councilmember Flores – Yes • Councilmember Moore – Yes • Councilmember Ozuna – Yes • Councilmember Rodriguez – Yes • Councilmember Souders – Yes D. Resolution No. 2024-36 authorizing submission of an application for a Community Economic Revitalization Board loan in the approximate amount of $4,647,000 and authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement for such funding This item was previously discussed at the June 25, 2024 C.O.W. meeting. On motion by Councilmember Diaz, second by Councilmember Souders, Council approved Resolution No. 2024-36 authorizing submission of an application for a Regular Meeting Minutes June 25, 2024 Page 6 Community Economic Revitalization Board loan in the approximate amount of $4,647,000 and authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement for such funding. Vote: • Councilmember Diaz – Yes • Councilmember Flores – Yes • Councilmember Moore – Yes • Councilmember Ozuna – Yes • Councilmember Rodriguez – Yes • Councilmember Souders – Yes E. Resolution No. 2024-37 authorizing application to the Yakima County Supporting Investments in Economic Development (SIED) Board to fund the Northwest Grandview Infrastructure Improvement Project This item was previously discussed at the June 25, 2024 C.O.W. meeting. On motion by Councilmember Moore, second by Councilmember Souders, Council approved Resolution No. 2024-37 authorizing application to the Yakima County Supporting Investments in Economic Development (SIED) Board to fund the Northwest Grandview Infrastructure Improvement Project. Vote: • Councilmember Diaz – Yes • Councilmember Flores – Yes • Councilmember Moore – Yes • Councilmember Ozuna – Recused SIED Board Member • Councilmember Rodriguez – Yes • Councilmember Souders – Yes F. Resolution No. 2024-38 authorizing the Mayor to sign the Washington State Department of Transportation Supplemental Agreement Number 1 with HLA Engineering and Land Surveying, Inc., for the Wine Country Road Sidewalk and Pathway Improvements This item was previously discussed at the June 25, 2024 C.O.W. meeting. On motion by Councilmember Rodriguez, second by Councilmember Moore, Council approved Resolution No. 2024-38 authorizing the Mayor to sign the Washington State Department of Transportation Supplemental Agreement Number 1 with HLA Engineering and Land Surveying, Inc., for the Wine Country Road Sidewalk and Pathway Improvements. Vote: • Councilmember Diaz – Yes • Councilmember Flores – Yes • Councilmember Moore – Yes • Councilmember Ozuna – Yes Regular Meeting Minutes June 25, 2024 Page 7 • Councilmember Rodriguez – Yes • Councilmember Souders – Yes G. Resolution No. 2024-39 approving Amendment No. 1 to Task Order No. 2023-03 with HLA Engineering and Land Surveying, Inc., for the Old Inland Empire Highway (OIE) Sanitary Sewer Improvements This item was previously discussed at the June 25, 2024 C.O.W. meeting. On motion by Councilmember Moore, second by Councilmember Ozuna, Council approved Resolution No. 2024-39 approving Amendment No. 1 to Task Order No. 2023-03 with HLA Engineering and Land Surveying, Inc., for the Old Inland Empire Highway (OIE) Sanitary Sewer Improvements. Vote: • Councilmember Diaz – Yes • Councilmember Flores – Yes • Councilmember Moore – Yes • Councilmember Ozuna – Yes • Councilmember Rodriguez – Yes • Councilmember Souders – Yes H. Resolution No. 2024-40 authorizing the Mayor to sign Change Order No. 1 and Change Order No. 2 with Culbert Construction, Inc., for the Old Inland Empire Highway Improvements This item was previously discussed at the June 25, 2024 C.O.W. meeting. On motion by Councilmember Rodriguez, second by Councilmember Souders, Council approved Resolution No. 2024-40 authorizing the Mayor to sign Change Order No. 1 and Change Order No. 2 with Culbert Construction, Inc., for the Old Inland Empire Highway Improvements. 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 Council Retreat – City Administrator Fisher reported that the Council Retreat would be held on August 1 and 2, 2024 at the Grandview Library. Regular Meeting Minutes June 25, 2024 Page 8 Municipal Code Update – City Administrator Fisher reported that he has contracted with Code Publishing for a comprehensive review of the Grandview Municipal Code. He would keep the Council updated on the progress of the revisions. City Construction Project – Public Works Director Mejia provided an update on the following City construction projects: • Old Inland Empire Highway Sewer Main Improvements • Wine Country Road and Higgins Way Improvements • Old Inland Empire Highway Improvements • Mike Bren Memorial Park Restrooms 10. MAYOR & COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS ARPA Funds – Councilmember Ozuna reported that the ARPA Committee met to discuss the remaining ARPA funds that have been allocated, but not spent. ARPA funds were required to be spent or under contract by the end of 2024. This item would be a subject of discussion at the Council Retreat. Meet Your Neighbors Community Event – Councilmember Flores reported that the City of Sunnyside was organizing a “Meet Your Neighbors” community event for the Cities of Sunnyside, Grandview and Mabton to be held on August 2, 2024 in Sunnyside. AWC Annual Conference – Mayor Lara, Councilmember Moore and Councilmember Souders attended the AWC Annual Conference on June 18-21, 2024 in Vancouver. 11. ADJOURNMENT On motion by Councilmember Moore, second by Councilmember Rodriguez, the Council meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m. ___________________________________ ___________________________________ Mayor Ashley Lara Anita Palacios, City Clerk