City Council

GRANDVIEW CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 28, 2025 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: Councilmembers David Diaz, Laura Flores, Bill Moore (Mayor Pro Tem), Robert Ozuna, Javier Rodriguez and Joan Souders Present via teleconference: Councilmember Steve Barrientes Absent: None Staff present: City Administrator Shane Fisher, City Attorney Quinn Plant, Police Chief Kal Fuller and City Clerk Anita Palacios 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Emily Alvarez, GHS DECA President, led the pledge of allegiance. 3. APPROVE AGENDA On motion by Councilmember Moore, second by Councilmember Rodriguez, Council approved the January 28, 2025 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. 2025 Proclamation – Grandview High School Career and Technical Education Month Mayor Lara proclaimed February 2025 as Career and Technical Education month in the City of Grandview and urged all citizens to become familiar with the services and benefits offered by the Career and Technical Education programs in this community and to support and participate in these programs to enhance their individual work skills and productivity. Regular Meeting Minutes January 28, 2025 Page 2 5. PUBLIC COMMENT Alicia Fajardo with Mainstreet Grandview Association, provided an update on Mainstreet’s designation efforts and upcoming events. Analilia Kollmar, 1901 Beacon Road, Grandview, WA, commented on the over population of cats and dogs in the City. Wendy Rodriguez, 1861 South Euclid Road, Grandview, WA, requested that the City distribute information to the public regarding resources available in light of the recent immigration enforcement actions. Alicia Fajardo, 1402 West Fifth Street, Grandview, WA, commented on the recent immigration enforcement actions. 6. CONSENT AGENDA On motion by Councilmember Rodriguez, second by Councilmember Diaz, Council approved the Consent Agenda consisting of the following: A. Minutes of the January 14, 2025 Committee-of-the-Whole meeting B. Minutes of the January 14, 2025 Council meeting C. Payroll Check Nos. 14232-14243 in the amount of $97,459.11 D. Payroll Electronic Fund Transfers (EFT) Nos. 61511-61515 in the amount of $97,371.59 E. Payroll Direct Deposit 01/01/25-01/15/25 in the amount of $143,715.55 F. Claim Check Nos. 130489-130583 in the amount of $708,677.66 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. 2025-03 authorizing the Mayor to sign an Industrial Wastewater User Contract Amendment with Welch Foods, Inc. This item was previously discussed at the January 14, 2025 C.O.W. meeting. On motion by Councilmember Moore, second by Councilmember Rodriguez, Council approved Resolution No. 2025-03 authorizing the Mayor to sign an Industrial Wastewater User Contract Amendment with Welch Foods, Inc. Regular Meeting Minutes January 28, 2025 Page 3 Vote: • Councilmember Barrientes – Yes • Councilmember Diaz – Yes • Councilmember Flores – Yes • Councilmember Moore – Yes • Councilmember Ozuna – Yes • Councilmember Rodriguez – Yes • Councilmember Souders – Yes B. Resolution No. 2025-04 authorizing the Mayor to sign the Regional Mobility and Regional Mobility Contingency Grant Programs Construction Grant Agreement Amendment No. PTD0767-01 with the Washington State Department of Transportation for the Wine Country Road Park and Ride This item was previously discussed at the January 28, 2025 C.O.W. meeting. On motion by Councilmember Rodriguez, second by Councilmember Diaz, Council approved Resolution No. 2025-04 authorizing the Mayor to sign the Regional Mobility and Regional Mobility Contingency Grant Programs Construction Grant Agreement Amendment No. PTD0767-01 with the Washington State Department of Transportation for the Wine Country Road Park and Ride. 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. 2025-05 approving Amendment No. 1 to 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 January 28, 2025 C.O.W. meeting. On motion by Councilmember Moore, second by Councilmember Diaz, Council approved Resolution No. 2025-05 approving Amendment No. 1 to Task Order No. 2023-12 with HLA Engineering and Land Surveying, Inc., for the Wine Country Road Park and Ride Improvements. Vote: • Councilmember Barrientes – Yes • Councilmember Diaz – Yes • Councilmember Flores – Yes • Councilmember Moore – Yes • Councilmember Ozuna – Yes Regular Meeting Minutes January 28, 2025 Page 4 • Councilmember Rodriguez – Yes • Councilmember Souders – Yes D. Resolution No. 2025-06 accepting the bid for Wine Country Road Sidewalk, Pathway, and Park and Ride Improvements and authorizing the Mayor to sign all contract documents with Culbert Construction, Inc. This item was previously discussed at the January 28, 2025 C.O.W. meeting. On motion by Councilmember Rodriguez, second by Councilmembr Moore, Council approved Resolution No. 2025-06 accepting the bid for Wine Country Road Sidewalk, Pathway, and Park and Ride Improvements and authorizing the Mayor to sign all contract documents with Culbert Construction, Inc. Vote: • Councilmember Barrientes – Yes • Councilmember Diaz – Yes • Councilmember Flores – Yes • Councilmember Moore – Yes • Councilmember Ozuna – Yes • Councilmember Rodriguez – Yes • Councilmember Souders – Yes E. Ordinance No. 2025-01 amending the City of Grandview 2025 Non-Union Salary Schedule to include the salaries for the Public Works Facilities Supervisor and Public Works Utilities Supervisor positions This item was previously discussed at the January 28, 2025 C.O.W. meeting. On motion by Councilmember Moore, second by Councilmember Diaz, Council approved Ordinance No. 2025-01 amending the City of Grandview 2025 Non-Union Salary Schedule to include the salaries for the Public Works Facilities Supervisor and Public Works Utilities Supervisor positions. Vote: • Councilmember Barrientes – Yes • Councilmember Diaz – Yes • Councilmember Flores – Yes • Councilmember Moore – Yes • Councilmember Ozuna – Yes • Councilmember Rodriguez – Yes • Councilmember Souders – Yes Regular Meeting Minutes January 28, 2025 Page 5 F. Resolution No. 2025-07 approving the Animal Sheltering Services Agreement between the City of Grandview and the Yakima Humane Society This item was previously discussed at the January 28, 2025 C.O.W. meeting. On motion by Councilmember Ozuna, second by Councilmember Diaz, Council approved Resolution No. 2025-07 approving the Animal Sheltering Services Agreement between the City of Grandview and the Yakima Humane Society. Vote: • Councilmember Barrientes – Yes • Councilmember Diaz – Yes • Councilmember Flores – Yes • Councilmember Moore – Yes • Councilmember Ozuna – Yes • Councilmember Rodriguez – Yes • Councilmember Souders – Yes G. Resolution No. 2025-08 authorizing the Mayor to sign a Public Defender Agreement for conflict indigent defense counsel with Garrison Law Offices, Inc., P.S. This item was previously discussed at the January 28, 2025 C.O.W. meeting. On motion by Councilmember Diaz, second by Councilmember Ozuna, Council approved Resolution No. 2025-08 authorizing the Mayor to sign a Public Defender Agreement for conflict indigent defense counsel with Garrison Law Offices, Inc., P.S. 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. 2025-09 approving Task Order No. 2025-01 with HLA Engineering and Land Surveying, Inc., for the Bonnieview Road Water Main Looping This item was previously discussed at the January 28, 2025 C.O.W. meeting. On motion by Councilmember Moore, second by Councilmember Rodriguez, Council approved Resolution No. 2025-09 approving Task Order No. 2025-01 with HLA Engineering and Land Surveying, Inc., for the Bonnieview Road Water Main Looping. Regular Meeting Minutes January 28, 2025 Page 6 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 – None 9. CITY ADMINISTRATOR AND/OR STAFF REPORTS Public Comment Period During Council Meetings – Council discussed and agreed to review the rules and procedure for the public comment period during Council meetings at their upcoming Council retreat. 10. MAYOR & COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS – None 11. ADJOURNMENT On motion by Councilmember Moore, second by Councilmember Diaz, the Council meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m. ___________________________________ ___________________________________ Mayor Ashley Lara Anita Palacios, City Clerk