City of Longview - Meeting of City Council on 1/12/2017 at 7:00 PM

MN 17-0359

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:17:15 GMT

File #: MN 17-0359
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Minutes
Title: COUNCIL MINUTES, DECEMBER 8, 2016 & DECEMBER 15, 2016
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PC 2016-3 1/12/17

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:17:15 GMT

File #: PC 2016-3 1/12/17
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Agenda Item
Title: AMEND ZONING CODE REGARDING FARMERS' MARKETS IN RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS COUNCIL STRATEGIC INITIATIVE ADDRESSED: Council Initiative: Preserve and enhance neighborhoods CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW: N/A SUMMARY STATEMENT: At their March 2016 meeting, the Planning Commission agreed to initiate a process to examine allowing small farmer’s markets to locate on church or school grounds. This was at the request of representatives from the St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church. The Planning Commission developed a draft code, held a public hearing, and then forwarded the draft to the City Council with a recommendation of approval. On June 30, 2016, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 3324. However, during the Council’s approval process, the City Council directed the Planning Commission to examine expanding the areas where farmers’ markets could locate. The Council specifically mentioned private property and parks as possible locations for farmer’s markets. At their September 2016 regular meeting, the Planning Commission considered some proposed a
Action: approved
Result: Pass

OR 17 3337

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:17:15 GMT

File #: OR 17 3337
Ver.: 1
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Type: Ordinance
Title: ORDINANCE NO. 3337 ADOPTING MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING SEVERE WEATHER SHELTERS
Action: adopted
Result: Pass

17-4664

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:17:15 GMT

File #: 17-4664
Ver.: 2
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION NO. 2202: ADOPTING THE NEIGHBORHOOD PARK GRANT POLICY AND PROCEDURES COUNCIL INITIATIVE ADDRESSED: Address Quality of Place Issues CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW: Required SUMMARY STATEMENT: On December 8, the Neighborhood Park Grant Policy was presented to Council for recommendation to draft a resolution for approval. The Neighborhood Park Grant Program is a capital program (budgeted in the capital projects fund) initiated by the City Council as a means of giving community groups the opportunity to improve and invest in their parks, while giving the city the opportunity to stretch its capital funds. Annually since 1997, the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board has evaluated applications and made recommendations to the council for final approval. The purpose of the resolution is to establish policies and procedures for considering applications for the Neighborhood Park Grant Program. The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board worked with staff during the drafting process by providing comment and input. The Board made a motion to recommend approval of the Neighborhood Par
Action: adopted
Result: Pass

17-4669

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:17:15 GMT

File #: 17-4669
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Agenda Item
Title: RESULTS OF CITIZENS SUMMIT SURVEY AND DISCUSSION OF SUMMIT AGENDA
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17-4667

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:17:15 GMT

File #: 17-4667
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Agenda Item
Title: APPROVAL OF CLAIMS Based upon the authentication and certification of claims and demands against the city, prepared and signed by the City’s auditing officer, and in full reliance thereon, it is moved and seconded as shown in the minutes of this meeting that the following vouchers/warrants are approved for payment: SECOND HALF DECEMBER 2016 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: $939,846.58, CHECKS 348671-349036 FIRST HALF DECEMBER 2016 PAYROLL: $3,935.99, checks no. 206794-206798 $688,098.31, direct deposits $450,765.85, wire transfers $1,142,800.15 Total STAFF CONTACT: Kaylee Cody, City Clerk John Baldwin, Fiscal Analyst Jackie Rodgers, Human Resources Specialist APPROVAL OF CLAIMS Based upon the authentication and certification of claims and demands against the city, prepared and signed by the City’s auditing officer, and in full reliance thereon, it is moved and seconded as shown in the minutes of this meeting that the following vouchers/warrants are approved for payment: FIRST HALF JANUARY 2017 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: $1,413,506.24 SECOND HALF DECEMBER 2016 PAYROLL: $68,27
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17-4666

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:17:15 GMT

File #: 17-4666
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Agenda Item
Title: LIABILITY CLAIMS/LAWSUITS The claim(s)/lawsuit(s) listed below was/were received by the City. Where applicable, the claim(s)/lawsuit(s) have been/are being researched and/or reviewed by Washington Cities Insurance Authority (WCIA). The claim(s)/lawsuit(s) status is/are as follows: NEW: Carolyn Hail, DOI: 11/20/2016. Claimant alleges costs incurred to clear sewer blockage. Larry Wilgus, DOI: 9/13/2016. Claimant alleges golf ball at Mint Valley Golf Course driving range flew across 42nd Avenue and broke a glass panel on his garage door. Michael Langdon (U-Haul of Longview), DOI: 11/26/2016. Claimant alleges costs incurred to clear sewer blockage. Mark Davis, DOI:12/1/2016. Claimant alleges costs incurred to clear sewer blockage. Golden Palace, DOI: Claimant alleges costs incurred to clear sewer blockage. Christina Sanchez and Hope Wagoner, DOI: 11/15/2016. Plaintiffs alleges police unlawfully seized property. DENIED: Allen Norman, DOI: 12/2/2015. Claimant alleges that the LPD did not notify him that he could retrieve his property; the property was then
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17-4665

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:17:15 GMT

File #: 17-4665
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Public Hearing
Title: SET PUBLIC HEARING TO AMEND CURRENT SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (T.I.P.) 2017-2022
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16-4661

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:17:15 GMT

File #: 16-4661
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Agenda Item
Title: TRANSITION AGREEMENT FOR THE UNWINDING OF THE CITY OF LONGVIEW, WASHINGTON TRAFFIC SAFETY PROGRAM COUNCIL STRATEGIC INITIATIVE ADDRESSED: Council Initiative: Improve Public Safety CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW: REQUIRED SUMMARY STATEMENT: The contract for photo enforcement services with American Traffic Solutions expired on December 31, 2016. The transition agreement establishes a monthly fee for continued processing of open photo enforcement violations through the ATS web application. In addition ATS will continue payment processing, call center support for general questions, web access for citizens to view their violation and make payments. Finally, the transition agreement provides that the contract shall terminate on June 30, 2017, unless terminated earlier by the city with 7 days notice. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Transition Agreement with American Traffic Solutions, Inc.
Action: denied
Result: Fail

17-4668

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:17:15 GMT

File #: 17-4668
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Agenda Item
Title: 2017 FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE AGENDA
Action: approved
Result: Pass

16-4660

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:17:15 GMT

File #: 16-4660
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Liquor License
Title: WASHINGTON STATE LIQUOR AND CANNABIS BOARD REQUESTS
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