Mayor Norm Childress called the regular meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall.

Present were: Mayor Norm Childress and Councilmembers Helen Darr, Bill Flory, Pam Horner, Robert Morales, Javier Rodriguez and Joan Souders.

Staff present were: City Administrator Scott D. Staples, City Attorney Jack Maxwell and City Clerk Anita Palacios.

2. FLAG SALUTE

Councilmember Flory led the flag salute.

3. JULY NEIGHBORHOOD HOMES OF THE MONTH & BEAUTIFICATION AWARD

Mayor Childress presented the July Homes of the Month Certificates of Appreciation to the following: Ernesto Hernandez & Rose Avila, 302 Adams; Antonio & Celia Garcia, 1007 Coach Court; Jesus Martin, 2206 Hill Drive; Sarah Owen, 217 Velma; and Roberto & Adela Valles, 412 Victoria Circle. New Reflections located at 310 Division, received the July Beautification Award.

4. CONSENT AGENDA

A. Minutes of the June 19, 2006 study session

B. Minutes of the June 19, 2006 regular meeting

C. Claim Warrant Nos. 76269-76637 in the amount of $464,568.03

D. Payroll Warrant Nos. 40817-40930 in the amount of $154,511.99 for June 30, 2006; 40931-41039 in the amount of $215,191.36 for July 15, 2006; and 41040-41153 in the amount of $155,561.20 for July 31, 2006

E. Project Acceptance RE: Wells No. 2 and 3 Redevelopment Accepting project as complete from Holt Drilling, Inc.

F. Resolution No. 2006-18; Authorizing Sub-Recipient Agreement with YVCOG RE: Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Plan Update

5. PUBLIC HEARING

A. 2007-2012 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program

Receive staff presentation and public comments on Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program

Mayor Childress opened the public hearing to receive public input on the 2007-2012 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program by reading the public hearing procedure.

City Engineer Mike Battle from Huibregtse, Louman Associates, Inc., presented the staff report. He explained that each year, the City was required to update their Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). In doing so, the Public Works Director followed past practice of not including any new streets unless additional funding was identified for the construction of those streets. The total amount of projects in this years TIP was 16. The project estimates were also increased by 3%.

No public comments were received during the hearing or by mail and the hearing was closed.

A. Resolution No. 2006-19;

Resolution authorizing Change Order No. 1 with Purcell Painting Inc., RE: 0.5 MG Elevated Steel Water Reservoir Rehabilitation Project

City Engineer Mike Battle explained that during the painting preparation of the water tower interior, the contractor (Purcell Painting) discovered that the roof trusses were in very poor condition and he brought this information to the City Engineers attention. A structural engineer was contracted with in order to properly evaluate the entire tank structure integrity. It was determined that the tank sides and tank bowl were structurally safe. The metal on the roof was also in good condition and the only recommendation was to replace the current corrected roof trusses. The most cost effective solution was to remove the trusses from the inside of the roof tank and to install new trusses on the outside top of the roof tank. The contractor provided a change order for Council consideration and staff recommended approval of the proposal not to exceed $131,650 for the installation of the new truss supports and to remove the old rusted trusses from the inside of the tank.

B. YVCOG Articles of Association

Review proposed changes

In a letter dated July 11^th, Al Hubert, Chair of the Yakima Valley Conference of Governments (YVCOG) Executive Committee, presented three proposals to modify the make-up of the YVCOG Executive Committee. The proposals were presented to Council for discussion and recommendation.

C. Ordinance No. 1762;

Ordinance amending GMC 9.36.200 & 9.36.210 RE: Air Guns

GMC 9.36.180 made it unlawful to discharge any firearm in city limits and includes, by specific mention, an airgun. The only exception appeared to be ". . . persons duly authorized by the police chief . . ." for target practice, under permit or similar. GMC 9.36.200 allowed for the discharge of an airgun by a person under 18 years of age when they are ". . . under the direction and control . . ." of an adult. The Police Department has responded to incidents involving airguns in the past that were a bit confusing when the officers tried to apply the codes. The Police Department requested that the conflicting sections be eliminated.

On motion by Councilmember Horner, second by Councilmember Flory, Council unanimously approved Ordinance No. 1762 amending Grandview Municipal Code Sections 9.36.200 and 9.36.210 regarding air guns.

D. Ordinance No. 1763;

Ordinance amending GMC 9.28.010 RE: State Unified Controlled Substance Act

Judge Kimbrough has brought to the Police Departments attention that the City currently does not have a municipal code that allows the officers to cite for possession of marijuana under 40 grams in our Municipal Court. Apparently sometime back, the City revised several of the municipal codes and failed to include a misdemeanor code for possession of marijuana under 40 grams in the code modifications. The City did have municipal codes to cite for drug paraphernalia and possession of drug paraphernalia, but not for the drug itself.

E. Council Vacancy Process;

Review applications and determine process to fill vacancy

Following discussion, Council agreed to invite the five applicants, Lawrence Bolan, Pat Bratton, Carlos Diaz, Andrew Hamil and Jan McDonald to the August 21^st meeting to give a five minute presentation on their application and qualifications. Councilmembers would also have the opportunity at that time to question the applicants regarding their application and qualifications. Following the presentation and questions, Council would adjourn to executive session to discuss the applicants qualifications and then reconvene to the regular meeting to make an appointment.

7. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION

Pat Bratton, 1304 West Fifth Street, addressed the Council regarding pitbulls, weeds in alleys, graffiti and the drug house on Hillcrest.

City Administrator Staples requested that Mrs. Bratton provide him with the addresses and/or location of the pitbulls, weeds and graffiti, and he would refer to the appropriate department for abatement.

Regarding the drug house, City Attorney Maxwell explained that the matter was proceeding through the court system and the City had received an injunction against any use of the building except for abatement of the nuisance. The property owner, Mr. Harris, was present at the court hearing and indicated that he was getting bids to have the property cleaned up. A suit has also been filed against Mr. Harris and if he does not answer it within the next 20 days, the City would be back in court to obtain a judgment for abatement. Once a judgment was received, the City could then decide to proceed with the abatement and charge any costs against the property. The property would be posted that there was an injunction and if anyone goes into the building other than for abatement, they could be in contempt of court and could be prosecuted for that.

8. COUNCIL MEMBER MEETING REPORTS

Grand Hoop Fiesta - Mayor Childress commended the Parks & Recreation Department on a successful 13^th Annual Grand Hoop Fiesta 3-on-3 youth basketball tournament. This year the number of teams participating were lower than usual and the committee would be considering moving the event to mid-June beginning next year to avoid similar tournament date conflicts in Walla Walla and Moxee.

Soap Box Derby - The Grandview Soap Box Derby has been scheduled for Saturday, September 9^th. The Sunnyside Soap Box Derby would take place the following Saturday, September 16th.

National Night Out - Councilmember Souders attended the National Night Out on July 31^st in Mabton.

Community Picnic - The next community picnic would be held on Thursday, August 24^th at Dykstra Park.

Meeting with School Board - A joint meeting with the School Board has been planned for September 18^th.

Meeting with Port District - A joint meeting with the Port District has been tentatively scheduled for a meeting in October.

Yakima Valley Fair & Rodeo - The Yakima Valley Fair & Rodeo would take place on August 9-12.

9. ADJOURNMENT

The regular meeting was adjourned at 8:25 p.m.