City of Longview - Meeting of City Council on 6/22/2017 at 7:00 PM

17-4946

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:17:40 GMT

File #: 17-4946
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Type: Agenda Item
Title: COUNCIL MINUTES, JUNE 8, 2017
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17-4937

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:17:40 GMT

File #: 17-4937
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Agenda #:
Type: Presentation
Title: PRESENTATION OF DEEDS TO SQUIRREL BRIDGES FROM LONGVIEW SANDBAGGERS
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ORD 17 3348

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:17:40 GMT

File #: ORD 17 3348
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Ordinance
Title: ORDINANCE NO. 3348 - ACCEPTING A GIFT OF FIVE SQUIRREL BRIDGES FROM THE LONGVIEW SANDBAGGERS
Action: adopted
Result: Pass

17-4914

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:17:40 GMT

File #: 17-4914
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Type: Agenda Item
Title: PRESENTATION OF AWC CENTER FOR QUALITY COMMUNITIES SCHOLARSHIP TO AMBER TORELL CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW: N/A SUMMARY STATEMENT: Amber Torell of Mark Morris High School was recently awarded an AWC Center for Quality Communities scholarship. She was selected from among 43 high school students for a $1,000 scholarship. "One of the AWC Center for Quality Communities' goals is to help citizens understand the important role cities and towns play in Washington. The Center promotes municipal leadership development and civic engagement, and works to support students who demonstrate community leadership and commitment to their city." Amber submitted an application and personal essay demonstrating a significant community responsibility and how the experience helped her grow as a leader. We congratulate Amber on being the first Longview student to receive this award. STAFF CONTACT: Ken Botero, City Council Member Tammi Edwards, Executive Assistant
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17-4943

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:17:40 GMT

File #: 17-4943
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Agenda #:
Type: Agenda Item
Title: PUBLIC HEARING - SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (T.I.P.) 2018- 2023 AND RIVERCITIES TRANSIT PROGRAM OF PROJECTS
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RS 17 2225

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:17:40 GMT

File #: RS 17 2225
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Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION NO. 2225 - ADOPT THE 2018 - 2023 SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PLAN AND RIVERCITIES TRANSIT PROGRAM OF PROJECTS
Action: adopted
Result: Pass

17-4940

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:17:40 GMT

File #: 17-4940
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Agenda Item
Title: EVALUATION OF TREATMENT TECHNOLOGIES FOR SILICA REMOVAL AT THE MINT FARM REGIONAL WATER TREATMENT PLANT
Action: approved
Result: Pass

PC 2015-2 6/22/17

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:17:40 GMT

File #: PC 2015-2 6/22/17
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Agenda Item
Title: UPDATE OF CRITICAL AREA REGULATIONS
Action: approved
Result: Pass

17-4935

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:17:40 GMT

File #: 17-4935
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Agenda Item
Title: FIREWORKS REGULATIONS
Action: approved
Result: Fail

17-4941

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:17:40 GMT

File #: 17-4941
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Agenda Item
Title: CONSIDER REQUEST TO CREATE A PETITION TO FORM THE BEECH STREET LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
Action: approved
Result: Pass

17-4945

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:17:40 GMT

File #: 17-4945
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 JUNE 2017 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: $1,649,090.42 FIRST HALF JUNE 2017 PAYROLL: DATA NOT AVAILABLE AT TIME OF AGENDA POSTING STAFF CONTACT: Kaylee Cody, City Clerk John Baldwin, Fiscal Analyst Jackie Rodgers, Human Resources Specialist
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17-4944

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:17:40 GMT

File #: 17-4944
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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: Donald Powers, DOI: 5/1/2017. Claimant alleges that his tree died as a result of the street department spraying herbicide. Lifeworks, DOI: 6/8/2017. Claimant alleges vehicle damage caused by city employee error. Charlene Mitchell, DOI: 6/11/2015. Claimant alleges costs incurred related to trip-and-fall over uneven sidewalk. DENIED: William Lundberg, DOI: 5/18/2017. Claimant alleges costs incurred due to pothole on Cypress St. Lakeside Industries, DOI:Claimant alleges damage to vehicle tire due to potholes on Frontage Rd in front of Swanson's Bark. Donald Powers, DOI: 5/1/2017. Claimant alleges that his tree died as a result of the street department spraying herbicide. SETTLED: Sesiley Corder, DOI: 3/25/2016. Claimant alleges that a police vehicle was driving too fast
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17-4931

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:17:40 GMT

File #: 17-4931
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Agenda #:
Type: Agenda Item
Title: 2017 HOME PROJECT ALLOCATION COUNCIL STRATEGIC INITIATIVE ADDRESSED: Preserve and enhance neighborhoods CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW: N/A SUMMARY STATEMENT Each year, 5% of the HOME program funds are set aside for operating costs for a community housing development organization. A public hearing was held on June 8, 2017 to take comments on the 2017 HOME allocations. Consortium Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) Designation and Funding CHDO 5% Operating Costs The Lower Columbia Community Action Program has applied to be the consortium’s Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO). If designated, Lower Columbia CAP will receive funds for operating and capacity building costs including salaries and benefits, training, department pro-rated cost allocations (rent, phone, etc.), equipment, materials, supplies and tools. The amount will be 5% of the 2017 HOME allocation. Lower Columbia Community Action Program $12,231.95 Requires approval from Consortium Partners (Longview and Kelso City Councils) RECOMMENDED MOTION(s) Motion to approve Lower Colu
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17-4936

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:17:40 GMT

File #: 17-4936
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Type: Agenda Item
Title: ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 3325 AMMENDING LONGVIEW MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 16.32 UNFIT STRUCTURES COUNCIL INITIATIVE ADDRESSED: Enhance public safety & emergency response Preserve and enhance neighborhoods Address quality of place issues CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW: REQUIRED SUMMARY STATEMENT: On April 18, 2017 the city council held a workshop to consider recommended changes to LMC Chapter 16.32 Unfit Structures to align the city's abatement procedures with state regulations. At the conclusion of the workshop direction was given to staff to prepare an ordinance for adoption. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to adopt Ordinance No. 3325 amending Longview Municipal Code Chapter 16.32 Unfit Structures
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17-4947

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:17:40 GMT

File #: 17-4947
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Agenda Item
Title: ORDINANCE NO. 3347 AMENDING THE 2017-2018 BIENNIAL BUDGET (SECOND READING) COUNCIL STRATEGIC INITIATIVE ADDRESSED: Council Initiative: Continue effective financial management CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW: REQUIRED SUMMARY STATEMENT: The subject ordinance has been prepared to amend the 2017-2018 biennial budget to authorize expenditures unforeseen at the time the 2017-2018 biennial budget was adopted. Ordinance No. 3347 is hereby presented in an effort to ensure that adequate reserves are available to protect the City's investment in facilities and infrastructure; and because a fiscally sound city government is in the best interests of citizens of the City of Longview. Ordinance No. 3347 provides for a transfer of $400,000.00 from the General Fund to the Building Depreciation Fund. Based on 2017 first quarter projections, the General Fund will maintain reserves at a level of at least fifteen percent after providing for this transfer to the Building Replacement Fund. Under general governmental activities, the City's in
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ORD 17 3349

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:17:40 GMT

File #: ORD 17 3349
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Ordinance
Title: ORDINANCE NO. 3349 - STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
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ORD 17 3350

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:17:40 GMT

File #: ORD 17 3350
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Agenda #:
Type: Ordinance
Title: ORDINANCE NO. 3350 - STORMWATER ILLICIT DISCHARGE PREVENTION
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ORD 17 3351

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:17:40 GMT

File #: ORD 17 3351
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Agenda #:
Type: Ordinance
Title: ORDINANCE NO. 3351 - LONGVIEW MUNICIPAL CODE TITLES 12 AND 19 REVISIONS FOR STORMWATER LOW IMPACT DEVELOPMENT
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17-4917

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:17:40 GMT

File #: 17-4917
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Type: Liquor License
Title: WASHINGTON STATE LIQUOR AND CANNABIS BOARD REQUESTS
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