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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final-revised
Meeting date/time: 7/14/2016 7:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: 2nd Floor, City Hall
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16-4428 1  Agenda ItemINVOCATION Invocation to be provided by Kathleen Patton, St. Stephen's Episcopal, Longview.   Action details Not available
16-4431 1  Agenda ItemCOUNCIL MINUTES, JUNE 9, 2016 STAFF CONTACT: Kaylee Cody, City Clerk   Action details Not available
16-4439 1 PARK AND RECREATION MONTH - JULY 2016ProclamationPARK AND RECREATION MONTH - JULY 2016   Action details Not available
16-4427 1 PRESENTATION OF WELL CITY AWARD, SASHA HINNERSPresentationAWC WELLCITY AWARD, SASHA HINNERS COUNCIL STRATEGIC INITIATIVE ADDRESSED: Continue effective financial management SUMMARY STATEMENT: With the continued efforts of Sasha Hinners and the Wellness Committee, the City has received their 9th consecutive WellCity Award. Longview’s active participation has provided for a 2% reduction in health care insurance premiums since 2011. RECOMMENDED ACTION: No action required.   Action details Not available
16-4433 1  Agenda ItemAWC MUNICIPAL EXCELLENCE AWARD FOR THE CLONEY PARK NEIGHBORHOOD PARK GRANT PROGRAM PROJECT https://youtu.be/KbjxugA8peQ   Action details Not available
16-4448 1 CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION - SPENCER FINDLAYPresentationCERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION - SPENCER FINDLAY Seattle resident Spencer Findlay jumped into action and likely saved the life of 5-year old Eli Brassfield when the stroller he was sitting in rolled down a steep embankment and landed face first in Lake Sacajawea. Council would like to recognize Spencer and thank him for this tremendously noble deed.   Action details Not available
16-4435 1 PUBLIC HEARING - AMENDED SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (T.I.P.) 2016- 2021Public HearingPUBLIC HEARING - AMENDED SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (T.I.P.) 2016- 2021   Action details Not available
RS 16 2185 1 RESOLUTION NO. 2185 - ADOPT THE AMENDED 2016 - 2021 SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PLANResolutionRESOLUTION NO. 2185 - ADOPT THE AMENDED 2016 - 2021 SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PLANadoptedPass Action details Not available
16-4436 1 PUBLIC HEARING - SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (T.I.P.) 2017- 2022Public HearingPUBLIC HEARING - SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (T.I.P.) 2017- 2022   Action details Not available
RS 16 2186 1 RESOLUTION NO. 2186 - ADOPT THE 2017 - 2022 SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PLANResolutionRESOLUTION NO. 2186 - ADOPT THE 2017 - 2022 SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PLAN COUNCIL STRATEGIC INITIATIVE ADDRESSED: Improve transportation systems CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW: REQUIRED SUMMARY STATEMENT: Each year, as required by state law, the City updates and adopts a Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program (T.I.P.). The T.I.P. is a priority listing of funded or proposed transportation-related projects within the City. The T.I.P. identifies the year and the funding sources for the various projects, as well as other basic information on the projects. In order to receive federal or state funding, a project must appear on the City’s adopted T.I.P. However, the T.I.P. may be amended by the City Council at any time to add or delete projects or change funding sources and amount, following a public hearing on the proposed amendment. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to adopt Resolution No. 2186. STAFF CONTACT: Jeff Cameron, Public Works DirectoradoptedPass Action details Not available
16-4445 1 PROPOSALTO INSTALL TWO ADDITIONAL VETERANS MONUMENTS IN RA LONG PARKAgenda ItemPROPOSAL TO INSTALL TWO ADDITIONAL VETERANS MONUMENTS IN R.A. LONG PARK COUNCIL STRATEGIC INITIATIVE ADDRESSED: Address quality of place issues CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW: N/A SUMMARY STATEMENT: Bill Kasch, a resident, has requested to install two stone markers listing the names of Longview veterans at RA Long Park on either side of the existing veterans memorial marker. On July 20, 2015, the Parks Advisory Board endorsed the location and concept (minutes attached). At the November 23, 2015 regular meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC), the proposal to install two new markers for veterans at RA Long Park was approved. The HPC was primarily concerned with review for compatibility with the park and future plans for the park. As a new addition, the proposal is considered for its potential impacts to the historic setting of the park. The commission members ultimately determined the proposed markers have been designed to complement the existing veterans memorial marker on the site which is proposed to remain after the planned approvedPass Action details Not available
16-4432 1  Agenda ItemORDINANCE NO. 3323 AMENDING THE 2015-2016 BIENNIAL BUDGET (SECOND READING) COUNCIL STRATEGIC INITIATIVE ADDRESSED: Continue effective financial management CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW: REQUIRED SUMMARY STATEMENT: The subject ordinance has been prepared to amend the 2015-2016 biennial budget to restore expenditures previously withheld from the 2015-2016 biennial budget. On December 23, 2015, Council amended the 2015-2016 General Fund biennial budget and directed staff to withhold payment of the 2016 second-half membership dues for the Cowlitz-Wahkiakum Council of Governments pending a review of the benefits associated with the City's membership. A review of the City's benefits derived from participating as a member of the Cowlitz-Wahkiakum Council of Governments was provided at a Council workshop held on May 26, 2016. This amendment affects the General Fund in the 2015-2016 biennial budget. Budget amendment ordinances require two readings before the Council. This evening's reading of Ordinance No. 3323 represents the second reaapprovedPass Action details Not available
16-4441 1 INITIATE PROCESS TO CREATE TRANSPORTATION BENEFIT DISTRICTAgenda ItemINITIATE PROCESS TO CREATE TRANSPORTATION BENEFIT DISTRICT approvedPass Action details Not available
16-4447 1  Agenda ItemA RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF LONGVIEW, WASHINGTON, ENSURING TRANSPARENCY AND OPEN GOVERNMENT INTRODUCED BY: Mike Wallin SUPPORTED BY: Don Jensen COUNCIL STRATEGIC INITIATIVE ADDRESSED: Enhance public safety and emergency response, preserve and enhance neighborhoods, address quality of place issues and more. SUMMARY STATEMENT: Proposed Resolution Language: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF LONGVIEW, WASHINGTON, ENSURING TRANSPARENCY AND OPEN GOVERNMENT WHEREAS, the free flow of information, open dialogue and transparency in government is a necessary and basic tenet of a healthy democracy. WHEREAS, openness and transparency are essential tools of the citizenry to ensure access to information for good government, and WHEREAS, openness and transparency in government is key to the nation's faith in its elected leaders and its government, and WHEREAS, the City of Longview, its employees and the City Council owe a duty of transparency and open government to its Citizens, and WHEREAS, the Citizens of Longview expect to be informed and includedeniedFail Action details Not available
16-4430 1  Agenda ItemAPPROVAL 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 2016 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: $1,811,358.49 FIRST HALF JUNE 2016 PAYROLL: $4,379.37, checks no. 206635-206646 $670,536.75, direct deposits $448,589.22, wire transfers $1,123,505.34 Total FIRST HALF JULY 2016 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: $1,197,882.10 SECOND HALF JUNE 2016 PAYROLL: $70,042.15, checks no. 206647-206668 $672,709.49, direct deposits $847,696.10, wire transfers $1,590,447.74 Total STAFF CONTACT: Kaylee Cody, City Clerk John Baldwin, Fiscal Analyst Jackie Rodgers, Human Resources Specialist   Action details Not available
16-4429 1  Agenda ItemLIABILITY 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: Alissa Lee, DOI: 05/28/2016. Claimant alleges vehicle damage caused by bent street sign on Fisher's Lane. John McBee, DOI: 06/18/2016. Claimant alleges that a city owned tree was not properly maintained, resulting in a tree limb falling on his vehicle and causing property damage. Dru Spitzer, DOI: 04/23/2016. Claimant alleges property damage as a result of doors in rental home being forced open by police during an arrest. Brian Streissguth, DOI: 02/17/2016. Claimant alleges damage to front vehicle bumper caused by city vehicle backed into parked personal vehicle. Judith Swanson, DOI: 07/04/2016. Claimant alleges sidewalk not properly maintained, personal injury sustained as result of trip-and-fall over uneven portion of sidewalk. Washington State Department of Corrections, D   Action details Not available
PROJ #89 1 PROJECT COMPLETE CERTIFICATION - MINT FARM WATER TREATMENT PLANT FINISHED WATER POST-CHLORINATION PROJECTProject CertificationPROJECT COMPLETE CERTIFICATION - MINT FARM WATER TREATMENT PLANT FINISHED WATER POST-CHLORINATION PROJECT   Action details Not available
16-4438 1  Agenda ItemAPPOINTMENT OF APPEAL BOARD MEMBER DANIEL PETERSEN COUNCIL STRATEGIC INITIATIVE ADDRESSED: N/A CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW: N/A SUMMARY STATEMENT: Due to a resignation from the Appeal Board of Adjustment, appointment of a new member is necessary. Planning staff have recommended the appointment of Mr. Daniel Petersen. After reviewing the staff recommendation and Mr. Petersen's application, the City Manager has appointed Mr. Petersen to serve the remaining term of the position vacated by Mr. Rex Whiteaker in accordance with the provisions of LMC 19.12.010. This unfulfilled term will expire 12/31/18. Council confimation is required for the appointment. The staff recommendation is attached for review. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Council confirmation of the City Manager's appointment of Mr. Petersen to the Appeal Board of Adjustment to a term that will expire 12/31/18. STAFF CONTACT: Dave Campbell, City Manager Adam Trimble, Planner/Grant Coordinator   Action details Not available
16-4446 1  Agenda ItemFIRST AMENDMENT OF MINT VALLEY GOLF COURSE CONTRACTOR SERVICES AGREEMENT COUNCIL STRATEGIC INITIATIVE ADDRESSED: Continue effective financial management CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW: REQUIRED SUMMARY STATEMENT: The City and the Contractor desire to amend the agreement between the City and NV Golf & Property Management to update the services and responsibilities provided for by the City and the Contractor. The specific sections proposed to be amended are attached. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to direct City Manager to sign the First Amendment of Mint Valley Golf Course Contractor Services. STAFF CONTACT: Jennifer Wills, Director of Parks and Recreation   Action details Not available
ANX 2016-1 7/14/16 1 ANNEXATION 2016-1: INITIAL PETITION FOR 37TH AVENUE/SUNSET WAY AREAAnnexationANNEXATION 2016-1: INITIAL PETITION FOR 37TH AVENUE/SUNSET WAY AREA   Action details Not available
16-4440 1 MARK MORRIS SCHOOL ZONE STATUS AFTER TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLEDAgenda ItemMARK MORRIS SCHOOL ZONE STATUS AFTER TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLEDapprovedPass Action details Not available
16-4437 1 DESIGNATE LOCAL MATCH FOR POTENTIAL 28TH AVE SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS GRANT, WASHINGTON WAY TO HEMLOCK STREETAgenda ItemDESIGNATE LOCAL MATCH FOR POTENTIAL 28TH AVE SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS GRANT, WASHINGTON WAY TO HEMLOCK STREETapprovedPass Action details Not available
16-4442 1  Agenda ItemREQUEST FOR LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR HOMELESS YOUTH SERVICES CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW: N/A SUMMARY STATEMENT: The attached email request from staff with Housing Opportunities of SW Washington (formerly the Longview Housing Authority) was sent to the city council and city manager requesting letters of support for housing and services for homeless youth in our community. One early strategy to address that issue could be the development of a drop-in center specializing in unaccompanied homeless youth. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Provide direction about the preparation of letter(s) of support to Housing Opportunities of SW Washington for housing and services for homeless youth. STAFF CONTACT: Dave Campbell, City ManagerapprovedPass Action details Not available
16-4406 2  Liquor LicenseWASHINGTON STATE LIQUOR AND CANNABIS BOARD REQUESTS   Action details Not available
16-4443 1 Park & Recreation Advisory Board Minutes 05.16.2016Agenda ItemPARK & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES 05/16/2016   Action details Not available