<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title>City of Longview - Meeting of City Council on 10/27/2016 at 7:00 PM</title><link>https://longview.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=CalendarDetail&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=500405&amp;GUID=2AF4D95E-0C3A-45E7-A439-54F9E163B319</link><description /><generator>Legistar</generator><ttl>15</ttl><atom:link href="https://longview.legistar.com/Feed.ashx?GUID=2AF4D95E-0C3A-45E7-A439-54F9E163B319&amp;ID=500405&amp;M=CalendarDetail&amp;Title=City+of+Longview+-+Meeting+of+City+Council+on+10%2F27%2F2016+at+7%3A00+PM" rel="self" type="application/atom+xml" /><item><title>16-4573</title><link>https://longview.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=2866033&amp;GUID=31F0B2EF-08CE-4487-A7F1-A3FBD7CDEBFF</link><guid isPermaLink="false">31F0B2EF-08CE-4487-A7F1-A3FBD7CDEBFF-2026-02-02-15-17-09</guid><description>File #: 16-4573&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Agenda Item&lt;br /&gt;Title: COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FROM OCTOBER 13, 2016&lt;br /&gt;Action: approved&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Agenda Item</category><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:17:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>16-4571</title><link>https://longview.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=2865667&amp;GUID=BC9A9FA1-FD85-4B2F-95C7-744DE366488F</link><guid isPermaLink="false">BC9A9FA1-FD85-4B2F-95C7-744DE366488F-2026-02-02-15-17-09</guid><description>File #: 16-4571&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Agenda Item&lt;br /&gt;Title: INTRODUCTION OF WAKO DELEGATION&lt;br /&gt;Action: &lt;br /&gt;Result: </description><category>Agenda Item</category><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:17:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>16-4566</title><link>https://longview.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=2863681&amp;GUID=BE3AC792-06EE-4515-AAD5-AEB9441D9AB4</link><guid isPermaLink="false">BE3AC792-06EE-4515-AAD5-AEB9441D9AB4-2026-02-02-15-17-08</guid><description>File #: 16-4566&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 2&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Agenda Item&lt;br /&gt;Title: WEYERHAEUSER GIVING GRANT RECIPIENT - JUNIOR FLL &amp; FLL ROBOTICS TEAM&lt;br /&gt;Action: &lt;br /&gt;Result: </description><category>Agenda Item</category><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:17:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>16-4567</title><link>https://longview.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=2863682&amp;GUID=A8172025-1E32-4733-8F54-F8368396E1CE</link><guid isPermaLink="false">A8172025-1E32-4733-8F54-F8368396E1CE-2026-02-02-15-17-08</guid><description>File #: 16-4567&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Agenda Item&lt;br /&gt;Title: MOVIES AT THE LAKE SPONSOR APPRECIATION - FIBRE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, PEAK 98.3, ROCKET 107&lt;br /&gt;Action: &lt;br /&gt;Result: </description><category>Agenda Item</category><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:17:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>16-4565</title><link>https://longview.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=2863678&amp;GUID=6EDDD72C-8654-4870-9CF1-0A131C6B4E42</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6EDDD72C-8654-4870-9CF1-0A131C6B4E42-2026-02-02-15-17-08</guid><description>File #: 16-4565&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Agenda Item&lt;br /&gt;Title: PARKS AND RECREATION UPDATED DONATION/GIFT/MEMORIAL ACCEPTANCE POLICY, PROCEDURE, AND GUIDELINES

COUNCIL INITIATIVE ADDRESSED:
Address Quality of Place Issues

CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW: Required 

SUMMARY STATEMENT:
One of the deliverables in the 2016 work plan is to review and update parks and recreation commemorative donation program policies.  It falls under the initiative to address quality of place issues and strategy to construct recreation facilities that are currently not available or are in need of improvement because updating the commemorative donation program policy is one avenue to allow for a broader scope of future opportunities within the parks and recreation system.

The purpose of updating the Donation, Gift, and Memorial Acceptance Policy is to establish policies and procedures for considering proposals, accepting, and receiving gifts and donations along with applicable recognition requests. Donations are important to the vitality of the City of Longview and its mission to preserve, enhance and strengthen the quality of life in the community.  The update prov&lt;br /&gt;Action: approved&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Agenda Item</category><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:17:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>RS 16 2190</title><link>https://longview.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=2864315&amp;GUID=8F173CED-AA5B-4271-905D-FAEC6EA265E2</link><guid isPermaLink="false">8F173CED-AA5B-4271-905D-FAEC6EA265E2-2026-02-02-15-17-08</guid><description>File #: RS 16 2190&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Resolution&lt;br /&gt;Title: RESOLUTION NO. 2190 - INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1 FOR TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP OF STREET LIGHTS AROUND R.A. LONG PARK 

COUNCIL STRATEGIC INITIATIVE ADDRESSED:
Improve transportation systems
Continue effective financial management

CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW:  REQUIRED  

SUMMARY STATEMENT:
Cowlitz Co. P.U.D. (PUD) recently completed a maintenance and upgrade project on four street lighting circuits around and near R.A. Long Park.  The project included new meter and service cabinets, and underground conduit, junction boxes, and wiring on the four circuits.  Street light poles, bases, and lights were not upgraded as part of the project.

These lighting circuits and associated poles and street lights are currently owned and operated by the PUD.  The City pays a street light facility charge to the PUD in the amount of $230.80 per month for ongoing maintenance of these poles and lights.  The City pays a separate flat fee to the PUD per light for the energy to power the lights.  That fee is currently based upon estimated energy consumption for the various size and types&lt;br /&gt;Action: adopted&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Resolution</category><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:17:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>RS 16 2191</title><link>https://longview.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=2864316&amp;GUID=B97751D6-D9D8-4508-8A10-AD48324290F8</link><guid isPermaLink="false">B97751D6-D9D8-4508-8A10-AD48324290F8-2026-02-02-15-17-08</guid><description>File #: RS 16 2191&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Resolution&lt;br /&gt;Title: RESOLUTION NO. 2191 - INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF KELSO, COWLITZ COUNTY AND THE CONSOLIDATED DIKING IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 FOR REGIONAL COOPERATION ON STORMWATER PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH 

COUNCIL STRATEGIC INITIATIVE ADDRESSED:
Provide sustainable water quality &amp; environmental infrastructure
Continue effective financial management

CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW:  REQUIRED  

SUMMARY STATEMENT:
Under the provisions of the Western Washington Phase II Municipal Stormwater Permit, the City of Longview is required to “develop and implement an education and outreach program designed to reduce or eliminate behaviors and practices that cause or contribute to adverse stormwater impacts and encourage the public to participate in stewardship activities.” 

The Permit specifies that this program may be developed and implemented locally or regionally. Accordingly, the City of Longview has been working with other municipal stormwater permittees in Cowlitz County to develop a cooperative stormwater public education and outreach initiative.

Known as the “Cowlitz Clean Water &lt;br /&gt;Action: adopted&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Resolution</category><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:17:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>16-4563</title><link>https://longview.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=2863324&amp;GUID=BDBF55CF-4FC5-40F5-942C-AF45C8B41BA9</link><guid isPermaLink="false">BDBF55CF-4FC5-40F5-942C-AF45C8B41BA9-2026-02-02-15-17-09</guid><description>File #: 16-4563&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Appointment&lt;br /&gt;Title: APPOINTMENT OF CAMERON CARSON TO THE PARKS &amp; RECREATION BOARD   
                                         
CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW: N/A

SUMMARY STATEMENT:
Due to the resignation of Louis LaPierre, the Parks &amp; Recreation Board is in need of a new member. The Council Appointments Committee met on October 18, 2016 to review and consider applications. The Committee recommends the appointment of Cameron Carson to an unexpired term through 12/31/16. 
    
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to appoint Cameron Carson to the Parks &amp; Recreation Board to an unexpired term that will expire 12/31/16.

STAFF CONTACT:
Don Jensen, Mayor and Council Appointments Committee member
Mike Wallin, Mayor Pro-tem and Council Appointments Committee member
Chet Makinster, Councilmember and Council Appointments Committee member&lt;br /&gt;Action: amended and approved&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Appointment</category><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:17:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>16-4568</title><link>https://longview.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=2864317&amp;GUID=69753858-780D-49D9-B626-6ED3AF6391AF</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69753858-780D-49D9-B626-6ED3AF6391AF-2026-02-02-15-17-08</guid><description>File #: 16-4568&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Agenda Item&lt;br /&gt;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 OCTOBER 2016 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: $1,732,742.90

FIRST HALF OCTOBER 2016 PAYROLL: 

$       6,645.21   checks no. 206746-206754
$   666,540.04   direct deposits
$   447,043.43   wire transfers
$1,120,228.68	  Total

STAFF CONTACT:
Sarah Corral, Deputy City Clerk 
John Baldwin, Fiscal Analyst
Jackie Rodgers, Human Resources Specialist&lt;br /&gt;Action: &lt;br /&gt;Result: </description><category>Agenda Item</category><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:17:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>16-4569</title><link>https://longview.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=2864318&amp;GUID=4734331D-EA9A-4F98-A8CB-939ED29E0B87</link><guid isPermaLink="false">4734331D-EA9A-4F98-A8CB-939ED29E0B87-2026-02-02-15-17-08</guid><description>File #: 16-4569&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Agenda Item&lt;br /&gt;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:

E. Hudson, DOI: 09/26/16. Claimant alleges damages due to injury from tripping on raised sidewalk in front of 1909 Larch St., Longivew.

M. Toloeva, DOI: 08/05/2016. Claimant alleges costs incurred as a result of backflow of sewer lines. 

V. Matthews, DOI: 12/16/2015: Claimant alleges costs and damages due to injury - fell into sinkhole on the 600 block of 17th Ave., Longview. 

STAFF CONTACT: 
Kaylee Cody, City Clerk
Brian Loos, Risk &amp; Safety Manager&lt;br /&gt;Action: &lt;br /&gt;Result: </description><category>Agenda Item</category><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:17:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>16-4564</title><link>https://longview.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=2863608&amp;GUID=AE9DB616-D596-4E3C-9B41-EE1B121884A7</link><guid isPermaLink="false">AE9DB616-D596-4E3C-9B41-EE1B121884A7-2026-02-02-15-17-08</guid><description>File #: 16-4564&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Bid&lt;br /&gt;Title: BID REVIEW - 2017 WATER TREATMENT CHEMICAL PURCHASES &lt;br /&gt;Action: &lt;br /&gt;Result: </description><category>Bid</category><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:17:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>16-4570</title><link>https://longview.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=2864348&amp;GUID=BDDF2258-3279-4440-8404-FFABAB167B95</link><guid isPermaLink="false">BDDF2258-3279-4440-8404-FFABAB167B95-2026-02-02-15-17-08</guid><description>File #: 16-4570&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Agenda Item&lt;br /&gt;Title: REPORT ON LOAN STATUS OF THE INTERFUND LOAN FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO THE ARTERIAL STREET FUND                                           

COUNCIL INITIATIVE ADDRESSED: 
Continue effective financial management

CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW:  N/A

SUMMARY STATEMENT:
On February 11, 2016 Council approved Resolution No. 2166 authorizing interfund loans from the General Fund to the Arterial Street Fund and Community Development Block Grant Entitlement Fund. Resolution No. 2166 provided for an interfund loan from the General Fund to the Arterial Street Fund in the amount of $1,435,000.00; and an interfund loan to the Community Development Block Grant Entitlement Fund in the amount of $55,000.00. These interfund loans were necessary to provide for the respective 2015 year-end cash deficits in each of the aforementioned funds. 

The purpose of this agenda item is to report that as of September 30, 2016 the Community Development Block Grant Entitlement Fund loan in the amount of $55,000.00 has been repaid in its entirety from Community Development Block Grant Entitlement proceeds received f&lt;br /&gt;Action: &lt;br /&gt;Result: </description><category>Agenda Item</category><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:17:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>16-4562</title><link>https://longview.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=2861228&amp;GUID=8443FF71-5EF4-4529-AE3B-3DB3FC88C2EB</link><guid isPermaLink="false">8443FF71-5EF4-4529-AE3B-3DB3FC88C2EB-2026-02-02-15-17-08</guid><description>File #: 16-4562&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Liquor License&lt;br /&gt;Title: WASHINGTON STATE LIQUOR AND CANNABIS BOARD - LICENSE SERVICES REQUESTS&lt;br /&gt;Action: &lt;br /&gt;Result: </description><category>Liquor License</category><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:17:08 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>