1. CALL TO ORDER

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

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

Staff present were: City Administrator Scott Staples, City Attorney Jack Maxwell, Public Works Director Cus Arteaga and City Clerk Anita Palacios.

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Jamie Grove, Patrol of the Month at Arthur H. Smith Elementary School, lead the pledge of allegiance.

3. PRESENTATIONS

Youth of the Month – Mayor Childress presented Violet Buzzell with the May Youth of the Month Certificate of Appreciation.

Homes of the Month – Mayor Childress presented the May Homes of the Month Certificates of Appreciation to the following: Matt & Judy Manley, 216 Jackson; David & Kathy Cagle, 1408 South Euclid; Romie Gonzalez, Marty & Shyann Guillen, 705 Butternut; Felix & Sophia Flores, 215 Ash; and Arturo & Ernestina Cortez, 1203 West Fourth.

Beautification Award – Mayor Childress presented the May Beautification Award to Dykstra House, 114 Birch Street, owners Steve & Linda Hartshorn.

Community Enhancement Award – Mayor Childress presented the May Community Enhancement Award to the Grandview Middle School AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) for their positive participation in our community’s Arbor Day Celebration held at Westside Park.

4. PUBLIC COMMENT

Pat Bratton, West Fifth Street, Grandview, expressed concerned with graffiti and gang fights in the alley between Hillcrest and Velma.

5. CONSENT AGENDA

On motion by Councilmember Flory, second by Councilmember McDonald, Council unanimously approved the Consent Agenda consisting of the following:

A. Minutes of the May 7, 2007 study session

B. Minutes of the May 7, 2007 regular meeting

C. 2007 Claim Warrant Nos. 78711-78841 in the amount of $120,604.54

D. Payroll Warrant approval for May 15, 2007

E. Resolution No. 2007-18; Provided for authorized signatures

6. PUBLIC HEARING

A. 2008-2013 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program

Mayor Childress opened the public hearing to receive comments on the 2008-2013 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program by reading the public hearing procedure.

Public Works Director Arteaga explained that each year during the month of June the City was required to update the Six-Year Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP). He presented the 2008-2013 updated TIP, which included 16 projects. The construction estimates were increased to accommodate the higher construction costs. He recommended Council accept the proposed 2008 to 2013 TIP.

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

Following discussion, Council instructed staff to prepare a resolution for adoption of the 2008-2013 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program at the June 4^th meeting.

7. ACTIVE AGENDA

A. Ordinance No. 2007-11; Provided for the collection of jail costs and other costs from defendants and added a new Section 3.56 to the Grandview Municipal Code entitled Court Fees

City Attorney Maxwell stated that under RCW 10.01.160, the City was allowed to charge jail costs for convicted defendants. Additional costs were allowed for such things as bench warrants and deferred prosecutions. This ordinance formalized the charges and may provide additional revenue from the court system.

On motion by Councilmember Darr, second by Councilmember Flory, Council unanimously approved Ordinance No. 2007-11 providing for the collection of jail costs and other costs from defendants and adding a new Section 3.56 to the Grandview Municipal Code entitled Court Fees.

8. COUNCILMEMBER MEETING REPORTS

AWC Small Cities Roundup – On May 9^th, Mayor Childress and City Administrator Staples attended the Association of Washington Cities Small City Roundup in Granger. Mayors, Councilmembers and staff from around the valley were provided with an opportunity to discuss the community’s legislative, economic and fiscal needs with Stan Finkelstein, Executive Director of AWC.

Valley Mayors’ Meeting – Mayor Childress will be attending the Valley Mayors’ meeting on May 24^th in Toppenish. The topic of discussion will be the requirements for NIMS compliance.

Prosser Memorial Hospital Emergency Services – Mayor Childress and City Administrator Staples met with administrators of the Prosser Memorial Hospital who requested support for emergency services.

Relay for Life – The American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life was held in Grandview this past weekend at the Rich Leenhouts Stadium. 68 teams representing 800 participants raised approximately $112,000 for cancer research.

YVCOG General Membership Meeting – On May 16^th, the Yakima Valley Conference of Governments general membership meeting was held in Grandview at Country Park.

Downtown Beautification – City Administrator Staples commended Angie Johnson for her volunteer work planting flowers downtown at the four corners of Division and Second.

9. UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS

Official City Flower – Discussion took place regarding the re-designation of the official City flower which was currently the Iris.

On motion by Councilmember Darr, second by Councilmember Morales, Council unanimously referred the re-designation of the official City flower to the Beautification Commission for consideration and recommendation.

10. ADJOURNMENT

The regular meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.

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Mayor Norm Childress Anita Palacios, City Clerk