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MN 16-0358
| 1 | | | Minutes | COUNCIL MINUTES, NOVEMBER 29, 2016 | | |
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16-4645
| 1 | | | Agenda Item | ORDINANCE NO. 3335 AMENDING THE LONGVIEW MUNICIPAL CODE TO CLARIFY AND EXPAND THE PERMISSABLE USES OF SURPLUS MONEYS IN THE PUBLIC SAFETY FUND
COUNCIL STRATEGIC INITIATIVE ADDRESSED:
Continue effective financial management
Enhance public safety and emergency response
CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW: REQUIRED
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
The Longview police station was originally a bank building, acquired by the city and partially remodeled in 1999 with the intent of further remodeling later to add office space. The building lacks adequate facilities for officers to conduct investigations and interviews without interruption, maintain confidentiality, and properly process and store evidence during investigations. A proposed remodel would add 3,400 square feet of finished office and working space and improve 520 square feet of existing work area to address functional issues and allow detective, patrol, and other assigned officers to work more efficiently as units and individually.
Improvements would include offices and work stations, interview rooms, evid | approved | Pass |
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16-4643
| 1 | | | Agenda Item | PUBLIC HEARING: PROPOSED 2017 - 2018 BIENNIAL BUDGET AND 2017 - 2021 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN (CIP)
COUNCIL STRATEGIC INITIATIVE ADDRESSED:
Continue effective financial management of the City.
CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW: REQUIRED
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
RCW 35A.34.110 requires cities to conduct a formal public hearing on the proposed biennial budget. Copies of the Biennial Budget and 2017 - 2021 Capital Improvement Plan have been made available to Council and to members of the public. A staff presentation on the 2017 - 2018 Biennial Budget and 2017 - 2021 Capital Improvement Plan was presented at the public hearing on December 8, 2016, and is attached for reference. Public Hearing Notices on the 2017 - 2018 Preliminary Biennial Budget and 2017 - 2021 Capital Improvement Plan were published on November 25, 2016 and December 2, 2016.
The 2017 - 2018 Biennial Budget can be accessed at:
http://www.mylongview.com/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=2838
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Hold public hearing. | | |
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16-4642
| 1 | | | Agenda Item | ORDINANCE NO. 3336 ADOPTING 2017-2018 BIENNIAL BUDGET
COUNCIL STRATEGIC INITIATIVE ADDRESSED:
Continue effective financial management of the City.
CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW: REQUIRED
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
This ordinance depicts the revenues and appropriations as presented in the 2017-2018 Biennial Budget and formally adopts the 2017-2018 Biennial Budget.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to adopt Ordinance No. 3336
STAFF CONTACT:
Kurt Sacha, Assistant City Manager/Finance Director
Jim McNamara, City Attorney | approved | Pass |
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16-4644
| 1 | | | Agenda Item | RESOLUTION NO. 2201 ADOPTING 2017-2021 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
COUNCIL STRATEGIC INITIATIVE ADDRESSED:
Continue effective financial management of the City.
CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW: REQUIRED
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
The attached resolution provides for the 2017-2021 Capital Improvement Plan included in the 2017-18 Biennial Budget. Approval of the 2017-2021 Capital Improvement Plan authorizes funding only for the 2017-2018 projects approved in conjunction with the 2017-2018 Biennial Budget.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 2201 approving the 2017-2021 Capital Improvement Plan for the City of Longview.
STAFF CONTACT:
Kurt Sacha, Assistant City Manager/Finance Director
Jim McNamara, City Attorney | approved | Pass |
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ORD 16 3334
| 1 | | ORDINANCE NO. 3334 - CREATE LONGVIEW TRANSPORTATION BENEFIT DISTRICT | Ordinance | ORDINANCE NO. 3334 - CREATE LONGVIEW TRANSPORTATION BENEFIT DISTRICT | adopted | Pass |
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16-4659
| 1 | | PROPOSED MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADDRESS SEVERE WEATHER SHELTERING | Agenda Item | PROPOSED MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADDRESS SEVERE WEATHER SHELTERING
COUNCIL STRATEGIC INITIATIVE ADDRESSED:
Enhance public safety & emergency response
CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW: N/A
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
Currently, the City's municipal code does not address severe weather shelters. City staff developed a proposed code to address such. The Ad Hoc Committee on Zoning for Emergency Shelters reviewed the draft at their December 12 meeting. After discussing the draft and hearing comments from the public, the committee directed staff to make some modifications and then decided to recommend approval of the proposed code. The proposed "Chapter 7.30 Severe Weather Sheltering" as modified by the committee is attached.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to direct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance for Council review and approval
STAFF CONTACT:
Steve Langdon, Planning Manager
Jim McNamara, City Attorney | approved | Pass |
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16-4641
| 1 | | | Agenda Item | REQUEST TO HELP FUND THE VETERANS' MEMORIAL MONUMENT
COUNCIL STRATEGIC INITIATIVE ADDRESSED:
Preserve and enhance neighborhoods
Address quality of place issues
CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW: N/A
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
For over a year, the City of Longview’s “Extra Mile” citizen, Bill Kasch, has been working on another project to honor the history of our city. His most recent undertaking is a Veterans’ Monument to honor Longview citizens that have given the greatest sacrifice for our nation. This request is for the city council to approve the appropriation of $2,500 to be taken from the general fund ending fund balance, to help contribute to the Veterans’ Monument project that Mr. Kasch is spearheading. Previous requests for financial assistance for this project have not been approved. Those requests were made while this project was still in the early stages of development. Mr. Kasch is now at the final stage with a product near completion.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to approve the appropriation of $2,500, to be taken from the general fund | approved | Pass |
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16-4646
| 1 | | | Agenda Item | 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:
Duane Todd, DOI: 11/22/2016. Claimant alleges property damage caused by forced entry of police officers serving search warrant.
Allen Norman, DOI: 12/2/2015. Claimant alleges that the LPD did not notify him that he could retrieve his property; the property was then sold at auction.
DENIED:
Nathan Bopp, DOI: 10/12/2016. Claimant alleges that a city employee did not properly research the location of sewer lines on his property and he was given the approval to begin digging a trench. After digging began, the sewer line was damaged and costs were incurred by the claimant to repair the sewer line.
SETTLED:
Jim Jesska, DOI: 9/20/2016. Claimant alleges costs incurred to clear blockage in sewer line.
STAFF CONTACT:
Kaylee Cody, City Clerk
Brian Loos, Risk & Safety Manager | | |
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16-4648
| 1 | | | Agenda Item | LONGVIEW EMPLOYEES' BARGAINING ASSOCIATION (EBA) COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT, JAN 1, 2015-DEC 31, 2017
COUNCIL STRATEGIC INITIATIVE ADDRESSED:
Continue effective financial management
CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW: REQUIRED
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
On October 27, 2016, Longview Employees’ Bargaining Association (EBA) and the City reached a tentative agreement on the 2015-2017 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). For 2017, both parties agree to open for bargaining Article 11, Medical and Insurance Benefits and Article 21, Salaries for the purpose of negotiating salaries and calculating the balance of 2015 deferred wages that may be applied to the 2017 medical premium. EBA notified the City of member (97) ratification on November 14, 2016. The contract provides for a COLA increase of 100% of Portland CPI-W in 2017(1.2%).
For 2017 the CBA remains at 100% employer paid HDHP medical insurance plan and Dental remains at 80% employer paid.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to approve the 2017 provisions of Articles #11 (Medical Insurance) | approved | Pass |
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16-4647
| 1 | | | Agenda Item | 2017 STATE LEGISLATIVE AGENDA | approved | Pass |
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16-4640
| 1 | | | Agenda Item | AGREEMENT WITH CFM FOR 2017 GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS SERVICES | approved | Pass |
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16-4649
| 1 | | | Agenda Item | CITY - COUNTY HOTEL MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
COUNCIL INITIATIVE ADDRESSED:
Strengthen economic conditions and create new opportunities
CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW: REQUIRED
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
The County and the City of Longview jointly financed a long-range Event Center Master Plan and a hotel feasibility study. The recommendations of both studies declare that there is a need for additional conference space at the Event Center as well as a hotel for the use of conference attendees. To facilitate implementation of the Event Center Master Plan, the County and City propose an exchange of lands to allow for development of a commercial hotel. Construction of a hotel would facilitate local events and gatherings at the County Events Center and the Fairgrounds.
In consideration for exchange of parcels, City shall cause to be performed surveys of all concerned parcels. The County will apply for subdivision or boundary line adjustment for the creation of the parcels. The City or its PDA will facilitate funding for all fees an | approved | Pass |
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