City of Longview - Meeting of City Council on 3/9/2017 at 7:00 PM

17-4747

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:17:24 GMT

File #: 17-4747
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Type: Agenda Item
Title: INVOCATION Invocation to be provided by Mark Ford, First Baptist Church
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17-4749

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:17:24 GMT

File #: 17-4749
Ver.: 1
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Type: Agenda Item
Title: COUNCIL MINUTES, FEBRUARY 23, 2017
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OR 17 3340

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:17:24 GMT

File #: OR 17 3340
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Type: Ordinance
Title: ORDINANCE NO. 3340 ADOPTING COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP CHANGE FOR BARLOW POINT AREA
Action: adopted
Result: Pass

17-4745

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:17:24 GMT

File #: 17-4745
Ver.: 1
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Type: Agenda Item
Title: 2017 PARK BOARD NEIGHBORHOOD PARK GRANT RECOMMENDATIONS COUNCIL STRATEGIC INITIATIVE ADDRESSED: Address quality of place issues CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW: N/A SUMMARY STATEMENT: 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, and the city the ability to stretch its capital funds. Annually since 1997 the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board has evaluated applications from neighborhood and community groups, sports organizations, service clubs, and individuals wishing to invest in a project within the park system. The board’s recommendations are then presented to the council for final approval. The $25,000 that the council has usually budgeted each year for the NPG Program has been used to fund a wide variety of projects. (See the attached list of past sponsors and their projects.) Along with whatever city funds are approved, project applicants are required to contribute a matching amount in cash and/or the value o
Action: approved
Result: Pass

17-4744

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:17:24 GMT

File #: 17-4744
Ver.: 1
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Type: Agenda Item
Title: ADDRESSING APHID INFESTATION COMPLAINTS WITHIN THE URBAN FOREST COUNCIL STRATEGIC INITIATIVES ADDRESSED: Preserve and enhance neighborhoods Address quality of place issues Provide sustainable water quality and environmental infrastructure CITY ATTORNEY: N/A SUMMARY STATEMENT: In 2012, City Council approved the Tree Board’s (a.k.a. the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board’s) recommendation to suspend chemical applications to control aphids in city birch trees and to pursue a birch tree removal and replacement plan. At the time of this recommendation there were 924 birch trees within the city limits and it would take 10 years or more if the city were to eliminate the birch monoculture that exists along city streets. The recommendation from the department was to reduce the number of birch trees to reach a “tolerable” level of infestation complaints rather than removing all of the trees without an evaluation period. The recommendation included focusing on areas that historically have had the greatest numbers of aphid complaints. In 2013, City Council approved Ordinance
Action: approved
Result: Pass

17-4724

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:17:24 GMT

File #: 17-4724
Ver.: 1
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Type: Agenda Item
Title: RESOLUTION NO. 2210: AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AMENDED INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH COWLITZ COUNTY
Action: approved
Result: Pass

17-4748

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:17:24 GMT

File #: 17-4748
Ver.: 1
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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: FIRST HALF MARCH 2017 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: $644,101.96 SECOND HALF FEBRUARY 2017 PAYROLL: $79,629.47, checks no. 206847-206867 $636,800.15, direct deposits $851,521.65, wire transfers $1,567,951.27 Total
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17-4746

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:17:24 GMT

File #: 17-4746
Ver.: 1
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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: Vickie Hight, DOI: 12/20/2016. Claimant alleges costs incurred related to sewer. Dustin Olson, DOI: 02/02/2017. Claimant alleges that his vehicle was damaged by the tow truck when his vehicle was impounded. Andrew Rickard, DOI: 1/31/2017. Claimant alleges costs incurred related to sewer. Kimberley Castillo, DOI: 12/01/2016. Claimant alleges damage to home caused by the 2016 Waterline Replacement. DENIED: Vickie Hight, DOI: 12/20/2016. Claimant alleges costs incurred related to sewer. Michael Swindell, DOI: 11/25/2016. Claimant alleges costs incurred related to sewer. Kimberley Castillo, DOI: 12/01/2016. Claimant alleges damage to home caused by the 2016 Waterline Replacement. SETTLED: Alice Ferrarin-Laroy, DOI: 11/11/2016. Claimant alleges costs incurred related
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17-4697

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:17:24 GMT

File #: 17-4697
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Contract
Title: 2017 EXTENSION AND RENEWAL OF AGREEMENT FOR COWLITZ COUNTY MINI-RURAL LIBRARY DISTRICT SERVICES COUNCIL STRATEGIC INITIATIVE ADDRESSED: Address Quality of Place Issues CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW: REQUIRED SUMMARY STATEMENT: The Cowlitz County Mini-Rural Library District Board wishes to extend the agreement with the City of Longview for the continuation of library services from May 1, 2017 through April 30, 2018. (The original contract began on May 1, 1998). The 2017-18 contract is in the amount of $355,756 which is a 2.3% increase over the 2016-17 contract. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to approve extension/renewal of contract. STAFF CONTACT: Chris Skaugset, Library Director
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17-4743

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:17:24 GMT

File #: 17-4743
Ver.: 1
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Type: Agenda Item
Title: BID REVIEW - PURCHASE OF ONE (1) MULTI-PURPOSE FORESTRY CHIP BOX & ONE (1) ARTICULATING CRANE COUNCIL STRATEGIC INITIATIVE ADDRESSED: Continue effective financial management CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW: REQUIRED SUMMARY STATEMENT: The 2017/2018 Equipment Rental Reserve Fund includes funding for the purchase of one Multi-Purpose Forestry Chip Box and Articulating Crane in the Urban Forest division. Bids were solicited, examined and determined that the following did meet all aspects of the specifications and submitted the lowest bid. On Jan 17, 2017, Articulating Crane bid was received as follows: Southwest Products - $39,700 Taxes not included On Feb 13, 2017 Multi-Purpose Forestry Chip Box bids were received as follows: Iron Technics Enterprise - 35,704.03 (including tax), Southwest Products - $38,230.99 Taxes included These items will be mounted on a 2017 Freightliner Cab Chassis to make up the Chip Truck. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to accept the bid and award a contract to: Southwest Products on the Artic
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17-4740

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:17:24 GMT

File #: 17-4740
Ver.: 1
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Type: Agenda Item
Title: APPROVE CONTRACT WITH H20 SOLUTIONS FOR WATER RESERVOIR CLEANING AND INSPECTION
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17-4741

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:17:24 GMT

File #: 17-4741
Ver.: 1
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Type: Agreement
Title: PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH HACKER ARCHITECTS, INC. FOR PUBLIC LIBRARY MODERNIZATION STUDY
Action: approved
Result: Pass

17-4751

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:17:24 GMT

File #: 17-4751
Ver.: 1
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Type: Agenda Item
Title: ATU COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT 2016-2018 COUNCIL STRATEGIC INITIATIVE ADDRESSED: Continue effective financial management CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW: N/A SUMMARY STATEMENT: On February 16, 2017, ATU and the City reached a tentative agreement on the 2016-2018 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). Multiple articles in the contract were opened for review and some language changes to clarify/improve the contract were made. ATU notified the City of member (16) ratification on February 27, 2017.The contract provides for a 0.60% COLA in 2016 retroactive to January 1, 2016 and a $600.00 lump sum payment for all full-time employees (prorated for part-time employees), a Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) increase of 100% of Portland CPI-W, unadjusted in years 2017 and 2018. The new CBA reflects a 100% employer paid contribution to the medical insurance plan premiums in 2017 and a 5% employee paid contribution to the medical insurance plan premium in 2018. Additionally, the CBA provides for a 20% employee paid contribution t
Action: approved
Result: Pass

17-4750

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:17:24 GMT

File #: 17-4750
Ver.: 1
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Title: LONGVIEW POLICE SUPPORT GUILD (LPSG) COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT, JAN 1, 2017- DEC 31, 2018 COUNCIL STRATEGIC INITIATIVE ADDRESSED: Continue effective financial management CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW: REQUIRED SUMMARY STATEMENT: On February 7, 2017, the Longview Police Support Guild (LPSG) and the City reached a tentative agreement on the 2017-2018 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). Multiple articles in the contract were opened for review and some language changes to clarify/improve the contract were made. LPSG notified the City of member (11) ratification on February 13, 2017. The contract provides for a 2.00% cost of living adjustment (COLA), beginning January 1, 2017, and a COLA increase of 100% of Portland CPI-W, unadjusted, with a 2% minimum and 3%maximum in 2018. For 2017 and 2018 the CBA reflects a 5% employee paid contribution to the medical insurance plan premium and 20% employee paid contribution to the dental plan premium. Employees opting out of City medical insurance coverage will receive a VEBA contribution of $825/ month in 2017 and 2018. R
Action: approved
Result: Pass

17-4731

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:17:24 GMT

File #: 17-4731
Ver.: 1
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Type: Liquor License
Title: WASHINGTON STATE LIQUOR AND CANNABIS BOARD REQUESTS
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