<?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 10/12/2017 at 7:00 PM</title><link>https://longview.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=CalendarDetail&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=569188&amp;GUID=FED82030-F50C-4986-9AFA-A83EB3D81F99</link><description /><generator>Legistar</generator><ttl>15</ttl><atom:link href="https://longview.legistar.com/Feed.ashx?GUID=FED82030-F50C-4986-9AFA-A83EB3D81F99&amp;ID=569188&amp;M=CalendarDetail&amp;Title=City+of+Longview+-+Meeting+of+City+Council+on+10%2F12%2F2017+at+7%3A00+PM" rel="self" type="application/atom+xml" /><item><title>17-5122</title><link>https://longview.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=3181215&amp;GUID=010E401C-5F51-41E7-AA85-DF39519FC1F6</link><guid isPermaLink="false">010E401C-5F51-41E7-AA85-DF39519FC1F6-2026-02-02-15-18-05</guid><description>File #: 17-5122&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Agenda Item&lt;br /&gt;Title: COUNCIL MINUTES, SEPTEMBER 28, 2017&lt;br /&gt;Action: &lt;br /&gt;Result: </description><category>Agenda Item</category><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:18:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>17-5119</title><link>https://longview.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=3183189&amp;GUID=F3734AA8-A0EF-4977-8EEA-1A84099EB368</link><guid isPermaLink="false">F3734AA8-A0EF-4977-8EEA-1A84099EB368-2026-02-02-15-18-05</guid><description>File #: 17-5119&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Presentation&lt;br /&gt;Title: COWLITZ CLEAN WATERS “SOLUTIONS TO STORMWATER POLLUTION” CALENDAR CONTEST &lt;br /&gt;Action: &lt;br /&gt;Result: </description><category>Presentation</category><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:18:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>17-5093</title><link>https://longview.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=3158070&amp;GUID=EABC5995-62A3-4FB9-8044-C12554FBECE9</link><guid isPermaLink="false">EABC5995-62A3-4FB9-8044-C12554FBECE9-2026-02-02-15-18-05</guid><description>File #: 17-5093&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Proclamation&lt;br /&gt;Title: PROCLAMATION: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ACTION MONTH - OCTOBER 2017&lt;br /&gt;Action: &lt;br /&gt;Result: </description><category>Proclamation</category><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:18:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>17-5114</title><link>https://longview.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=3178475&amp;GUID=E6BEB86C-8CA8-4790-98ED-295D6A0E672A</link><guid isPermaLink="false">E6BEB86C-8CA8-4790-98ED-295D6A0E672A-2026-02-02-15-18-05</guid><description>File #: 17-5114&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Proclamation&lt;br /&gt;Title: PROCLAMATION: KEEPING THE LIGHTS ON AFTER SCHOOL - OCT. 26, 2017&lt;br /&gt;Action: &lt;br /&gt;Result: </description><category>Proclamation</category><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:18:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>17-5117</title><link>https://longview.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=3180458&amp;GUID=08A2C52D-B51F-4CFB-8975-9D5C502D05D3</link><guid isPermaLink="false">08A2C52D-B51F-4CFB-8975-9D5C502D05D3-2026-02-02-15-18-05</guid><description>File #: 17-5117&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Agenda Item&lt;br /&gt;Title: HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION ON RA LONG PARK   
                                         
COUNCIL STRATEGIC INITIATIVE ADDRESSED: 
Council Initiative:  Address Quality of Place Issues

CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW:  N/A

SUMMARY STATEMENT:
The Historic Preservation Commission has provided a motion in support of Option 2 for the RA Long Park central plaza and has identified significant design elements to be replaced and preserved. 

RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Discussion and direction to Staff. 

STAFF CONTACT: 
Adam Trimble, Planner&lt;br /&gt;Action: approved&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Agenda Item</category><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:18:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>17-5118</title><link>https://longview.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=3180484&amp;GUID=8E87D580-AF07-42CB-9832-502B54B9E036</link><guid isPermaLink="false">8E87D580-AF07-42CB-9832-502B54B9E036-2026-02-02-15-18-05</guid><description>File #: 17-5118&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 2&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Ordinance&lt;br /&gt;Title: ORDINANCE NO. 3359 CONCERNING RECORDING OF PROPERTIES LISTED ON THE CITY'S REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES AND APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION    

                                         
COUNCIL STRATEGIC INITIATIVE ADDRESSED: 
Preserve and enhance neighborhoods

CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW:  REQUIRED   

SUMMARY STATEMENT:
Ordinance will amend Title 16.12 Longview Historic Preservation Ordinance, to require properties listed on the Longview Register of Historic Places to have notice of such listing recorded with the County Auditor. The proposal received the full support of the Longview Historic Preservation Commission and has been prepared after direction from the City Council. The ordinance will change the appointment of members of the Longview Historic Preservation Commission from appointment by City Manager to appointment by the City Council.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to adopt Ordinance No. 3359

STAFF CONTACT: 
John Brickey, Community &amp; Economic Development Director&lt;br /&gt;Action: adopted&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Ordinance</category><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:18:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>17-5125</title><link>https://longview.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=3181309&amp;GUID=A2513EA8-1403-4003-8BF6-4B720CF67FFB</link><guid isPermaLink="false">A2513EA8-1403-4003-8BF6-4B720CF67FFB-2026-02-02-15-18-05</guid><description>File #: 17-5125&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Agenda Item&lt;br /&gt;Title: RESOLUTION NO. 2242 - SISTER CITY POLICY


CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW:  REQUIRED   

SUMMARY STATEMENT:
Sister City relationships carry out a fundamental governmental purpose by providing social, cultural, educational, and economic opportunities and experiences for the citizens of the City of Longview. The attached resolution formally establishes a Sister City policy. 

RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to approve Resolution No. 2242 establishing a Sister City policy for the City of Longview. 

STAFF CONTACT: 
Kurt Sacha, Asst. City Manager/Finance Director&lt;br /&gt;Action: approved&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Agenda Item</category><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:18:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>17-5124</title><link>https://longview.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=3181308&amp;GUID=7887D572-C53F-48A6-9754-F23403C8A766</link><guid isPermaLink="false">7887D572-C53F-48A6-9754-F23403C8A766-2026-02-02-15-18-05</guid><description>File #: 17-5124&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:

FIRST HALF OCTOBER 2017 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: $1,218,415.13

SECOND HALF SEPTEMBER 2017 PAYROLL: 
$77,249.63, checks no. 207142-207161
$677,931.63, direct deposits
$906,181.65, wire transfers
$1,661,362.89 Total

STAFF CONTACT:
Kaylee Cody, 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 15:18:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>17-5123</title><link>https://longview.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=3181307&amp;GUID=41844450-3BED-4424-B136-C582D681598D</link><guid isPermaLink="false">41844450-3BED-4424-B136-C582D681598D-2026-02-02-15-18-05</guid><description>File #: 17-5123&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:
Wendy Yan, DOI: 02/05/2017. Claimant alleges that city owned trees were not properly maintained, resulting in a tree branch falling on her vehicle after snow had accumulated on the branch. 

Lance Herlocker, DOI: 6/23/2017. Claimant alleges that a city owned sidewalk was not properly maintained, resulting in injuries caused by a trip-and-fall. 

Stacey Millikan, DOI: 9/20/2017. Claimant alleges that city police officer was at fault in a collision on Washington Way that damaged her vehicle. 

DENIED:
Cassandra Saverchenko, DOI: 8/3/2017. Claimant alleges costs incurred to repair vehicle's tire caused by a pothole in the intersection of Washington Way and 30th Avenue.  

SETTLED: 
Erica Hudson, DOI: 9/26/2016. Claimant alleges injuries caused by trip-and-fall over broken sidewalk. 
 &lt;br /&gt;Action: &lt;br /&gt;Result: </description><category>Agenda Item</category><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:18:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>PROJ #99</title><link>https://longview.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=3180540&amp;GUID=C8B16C6B-DBD8-4FC6-9163-9124DA496CF7</link><guid isPermaLink="false">C8B16C6B-DBD8-4FC6-9163-9124DA496CF7-2026-02-02-15-18-05</guid><description>File #: PROJ #99&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Project Certification&lt;br /&gt;Title: PROJECT COMPLETION - DOWNTOWN CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENTS PHASE 3&lt;br /&gt;Action: &lt;br /&gt;Result: </description><category>Project Certification</category><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:18:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>17-5116</title><link>https://longview.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=3179563&amp;GUID=3646CC9E-B186-41BC-BCBA-EA5E282043E1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3646CC9E-B186-41BC-BCBA-EA5E282043E1-2026-02-02-15-18-05</guid><description>File #: 17-5116&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Agenda Item&lt;br /&gt;Title: SET PUBLIC HEARING: PROPOSED REVENUE SOURCES FOR THE 2018 GENERAL FUND BUDGET 

COUNCIL INITIATIVE ADDRESSED:
Continue effective financial management.

CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW: N/A

SUMMARY STATEMENT:
RCW 84.55.120 requires cities that collect regular property tax levies to hold a public hearing on the revenue sources for the following year's current expense budget. The hearing must include consideration of possible increases in the property tax revenues and shall be held prior to the time that the City levies the taxes or makes the request to have the taxes levied. Adoption of the 2018 property tax levy and Ad Valorem Tax Ordinance has been scheduled for November 16, 2017. 

RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to set public hearing on 2018 proposed current expense budget revenue sources for November 2, 2017.

STAFF CONTACT:
Kurt Sacha, Finance Director and Assistant City Manager&lt;br /&gt;Action: &lt;br /&gt;Result: </description><category>Agenda Item</category><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:18:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>17-5115</title><link>https://longview.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=3179840&amp;GUID=8E9CF429-2D20-47CB-8D93-3F669C86A924</link><guid isPermaLink="false">8E9CF429-2D20-47CB-8D93-3F669C86A924-2026-02-02-15-18-06</guid><description>File #: 17-5115&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Agenda Item&lt;br /&gt;Title: PACIFIC COAST FERTILIZER SEPA APPLICATION&lt;br /&gt;Action: &lt;br /&gt;Result: </description><category>Agenda Item</category><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:18:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>17-5120</title><link>https://longview.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=3180635&amp;GUID=E552F3DF-B6F2-4CB0-A379-8BFE7C51AC5A</link><guid isPermaLink="false">E552F3DF-B6F2-4CB0-A379-8BFE7C51AC5A-2026-02-02-15-18-06</guid><description>File #: 17-5120&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 2&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Agenda Item&lt;br /&gt;Title: COMMUNITY PARAMEDICINE PILOT PROGRAM/PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

COUNCIL INITIATIVE ADDRESSED:
Enahnce Public Safety &amp; Emergency Response

CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW: N/A

SUMMARY STATEMENT:
A.  Over the last few years, the fire chief has met with a number of stakeholders regarding pre-hospital Emergency Medical Service care programs.  As a result of some of those discussions, Kaiser Permanente approached the Fire Chief and proposed using fire department resources to provide post-discharge checkups of Kaiser patients who would benefit from in-home visits.  
Between the dates of October 16 and December 31, 2017, Kaiser will work with Longview Fire staff in scheduling in-home visits of identified patients.  During this time, Longview Fire staff will assemble results of the benefits, challenges and opportunities of this program.  Throughout the pilot and immediately following, Kaiser and Longview Fire staff will assess and evaluate the effects for our community and the potential impacts in decreasing emergency medical responses, as emergent events through 911 and the current service delive&lt;br /&gt;Action: approved&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Agenda Item</category><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:18:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>17-5111</title><link>https://longview.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=3164028&amp;GUID=68CA085F-C93F-4846-9B82-441F7FAAAA93</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68CA085F-C93F-4846-9B82-441F7FAAAA93-2026-02-02-15-18-06</guid><description>File #: 17-5111&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 REQUESTS&lt;br /&gt;Action: &lt;br /&gt;Result: </description><category>Liquor License</category><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:18:06 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>