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MN 15-0293
| 1 | | | Minutes | COUNCIL MINUTES, JULY 9, 2015 | approved | |
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15-3933
| 1 | | | Agenda Item | FILLING OF COUNCIL VACANCY
CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW: REQUIRED
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
With the recent passing of Councilmember Tom Hutchinson, it is now necessary for the Council to fill the Council vacancy with an individual to serve the remainder of this term.
RCW 35A.12.050 provides that the office held by a member of the City Council which becomes vacant is to be filled for the period of time between the occurrence of the vacancy and the next regular municipal election by appointment by a majority of the remaining members of the City Council. (If the majority cannot agree upon such an appointment within 90 days after the occurrence of the vacancy, their power to appoint ceases and the County Commissioners are empowered to fill the vacancy.)
State law provides that the remaining members of the governing body are to appoint a qualified person to fill the vacant position. (A “qualified” person is someone who would otherwise be eligible to run for elective office in the jurisdiction.)
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Move to appoint an individ | approved | Pass |
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PC 2013-4 7/23/15
| 1 | | ZONING CODE UPDATE - ADMINISTRATIVE SECTIONS | Zoning Item | ZONING CODE UPDATE - ADMINISTRATIVE SECTIONS
COUNCIL STRATEGIC INITIATIVE ADDRESSED:
Council Initiative: Preserve and enhance neighborhoods; Address quality of place issues
CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW: N/A
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
As part of the overall zoning code update, the Planning Commission has been working on the administrative portions of the code on and off for two years. At their July 1, 2015 regular meeting, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on the draft code amendments. No one spoke at the public hearing. Following the public hearing, the Planning Commission voted unanimously to forward a recommendation of approval to the City Council.
Many of the administrative provisions have not been updated since 1967 and are scattered among different chapters. The draft code amendments provide updated language and consolidates code language in easier to find locations. Administrative sections may not be referred to often but are essential when conflicts in code interpretation arise. Highlights of the draft code amendments are summarized below. The complete propo | approved | Pass |
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15-3941
| 1 | | | Agenda Item | 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 July 2015 Accounts Payable: $1,778,536.66
Second Half July 2015 Payroll:
$1,599.26, Checks No. 206396-206399
$679,947.31, direct deposits
$443,879.69, wire transfers
$1,125,426.26 Total | | |
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15-3940
| 2 | | | Report | 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:
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Larry Eaton, DOI: 3/1/2015. Claimants allege damage to residence as a result of pile driving during construction of Washington Way Bridge. Amount unspecified.
Walter McGie, DOI: 4/28/2015. Claimant alleges building inspector came by site and observed construction within the 5’ required setback, but did not stop construction. Construction continued and claimant had to relocate the shed. $2,000 claimed.
David Meyers, DOI: 7/01/2015. Claimant believes Mint Farm Regional Water Treatment Plant caused a build up of silica in pressure washer, leading to its mechanical failure. Claimant has not used the pressure washer since 2013, when the new treatment plant was commissioned. $250.91 claimed.
Gladys Fink, DOI: 5/27/2015. Claimant alleges that a broken sewer line caused sewer backup in | | |
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15-3938
| 1 | | | Agenda Item | REMOVE LONGVIEW POLICE DEPT CAPTAIN FROM COWLITZ WAHKIAKUM NARCOTICS TASK FORCE
COUNCIL STRATEGIC INITIATIVE ADDRESSED:
Council Initiative: Enhance Public Safety and Emergency Response
CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW: REQUIRED
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
The Longview Police Department has had an interlocal agreement with the Cowlitz Wahkiakum Narcotics Task Force since 1987, providing a detective and part time Commander. Effective January 1, 2015, we pulled our detective back to work with our Street Crimes Unit. Now, based on the complexity of the Cowlitz/Wahkiakum Narcotices Task Force and liability concerns, the Longview Police Department can no longer sustain and provide a part time Commander to the Task Force.
Section 8 (a) of the Interlocal Agreement states that any party may terminate this Interlocal Agreement with respect to such party's participation in the Task Force by giving 30 days written notice to each member of the Executive Board.
Effective December 31st, 2015, the Longview Police Deparatment will no longer supply | approved | Pass |
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| 1 | | | Liquor License | WASHINGTON STATE LIQUOR CONTROL BOARD REQUESTS | | |
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