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MN 17-0364
| 1 | | | Minutes | COUNCIL MINUTES, JANUARY 26, 2017 | | |
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17-4701
| 2 | | Parks Request for Remaining NPG Funds 2016 | Agenda Item | PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD’S RECOMMENDATION FOR ALLOCATION OF REMAINING 2016 NEIGHBORHOOD PARK GRANT FUNDS
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 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.
On January 12, Council approved Resolution No. 2202 Adopting the Neighborhood Park Grant Policy and Procedures. In the policy it states that “if all grant funding has not been expended after the second round of request for applications, the City of Longview Parks and | approved | Pass |
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OR 17 3338 rev
| 1 | | ORDINANCE NO. 3338 AMENDING LMC CHAPTER 19.42 REGARDING FARMERS' MARKETS IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS | Ordinance | ORDINANCE NO. 3338 AMENDING LMC CHAPTER 19.42 REGARDING FARMERS' MARKETS IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
COUNCIL STRATEGIC INITIATIVE ADDRESSED:
Preserve and enhance neighborhoods
CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW: Required
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
Per a Planning Commission recommendation, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 3324 on June 30, 2016. This ordinance amended the zoning code to allow farmers’ markets to locate in residential districts on church or school grounds. The City Council also decided to direct the Planning Commission to examine expanding the areas where farmers’ markets could locate. The Council specifically mentioned private property and parks as possible locations for farmer’s markets.
At their September 2016 regular meeting, the Planning Commission considered some proposed amendments to Chapter 19.42. These proposed amendments would allow farmers’ markets to locate in City parks and to locate on private land that is two or more acres in size upon receiving a special property use permit. The Planning Commission held a public hearing on t | adopted | Pass |
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17-4695
| 1 | | | Ordinance | ORDINANCE NO. 3339 ACCEPTING DONATION OF THE SCULPTURE “JOURNEY”
COUNCIL STRATEGIC INITIATIVE ADDRESSED:
Address Quality of Place Issues
CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW: Required
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
The Longview Outdoor Gallery (LOG) has had a successful third exhibit that launched in the fall of 2015 and will continue into 2017. LOG has been able to raise enough funds to purchase their 10th piece to be able to gift to the City of Longview.
The sculpture “Journey” by Kris Vermeer of Tacoma, Washington, won the “People’s Voice” contest. The artwork is currently located at 1432 Commerce Avenue. The sculpture is constructed of both stainless steel and bronze and stands 6 feet tall. The artist lists the insurance value of this piece at $2,000.
The Visual Arts Commission has reviewed and recommends that Council accepts the sculpture as a gift to the city.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to accept ownership of, and for permanent display, “Journey” into the City of Longview’s permanent art collection by passing Ordinance No. 3339 and authorizing the City Manager to sign the applicable donation of | adopted | Pass |
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17-4704
| 1 | | | Agenda Item | RESOLUTION NO. 2203: INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS TO ENHANCE THE LONGVIEW STREET CRIMES UNIT (SCU)
COUNCIL STRATEGIC INITIATIVE ADDRESSED:
Enhance Public Safety & Emergency Response
Address Quality of place issues
Continue Effective financial management (resource sharing)
CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW: REQUIRED
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
The intent of this joint effort is to enhance the proactive Longview Street Crimes Unit (SCU) to cooperatively work together with the Washington State Department of Corrections to investigate, locate and apprehend those fugitive and offenders who pose the greatest danger and/or risk to the community. Washington State Department of Corrections will commit one Officer Specialists to work out of the Longview Street Crimes Unit. The fugitives and offender that garner priority for apprehension and/or criminal investigations are typically those that have a history of violence, sex offenses, are dangerously mentally ill and/or are an imminent threat to harm.
The SCU team will | approved | Pass |
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RS 17 2207
| 1 | | RESOLUTION NO. 2207 - EMERGENCY DECLARATION FIR STREET SEWER REPAIRS | Resolution | RESOLUTION NO. 2207 - EMERGENCY DECLARATION FIR STREET SEWER REPAIRS | adopted | Pass |
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17-4703
| 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 FEBRUARY 2017 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: $1,187,489.04
SECOND HALF JANUARY 2017 PAYROLL:
$75,460.08, checks no. 206824-206843
$631,279.47, direct deposits
$842,558.25, wire transfers
$1,549,297.80 Total
STAFF CONTACT:
Kaylee Cody, City Clerk
John Baldwin, Fiscal Analyst
Jackie Rodgers, Human Resources Specialist | | |
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17-4702
| 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:
Erika Geiszler, DOI: 1/22/2017. Claimant alleges damage to vehicle caused by pothole on 3rd Avenue.
Alice Ferrarin-Laroy, DOI: 11/11/2016. Claimant alleges costs incurred to clear sewer blockage.
Many Nhong, DOI: 08/10/2016. Claimant alleges forced entry by police caused damage to rental property.
Peardale Residential Association, DOI: 11/26/2016. Claimant alleges costs incurred related to sewer.
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Cheryl Funkhouser, DOI: 7/24/2016. Claimant alleges personal injuries sustained from trip-and-fall over uneven portion of sidewalk.
Many Nhong, DOI: 08/10/2016. Claimant alleges forced entry by police caused damage to rental property.
Erika Geiszler, DOI: 1/22/2017. Claimant alleges damage to vehicle caused by pothole on 3rd Avenue.
SETTLED:
Golden Palace, DOI: 1 | | |
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17-4698
| 1 | | PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH COLLINS ARCHITECTURAL GROUP TO DESIGN NEW PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE FACILITY | Agreement | PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH COLLINS ARCHITECTURAL GROUP TO DESIGN NEW PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE FACILITY | | |
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17-4705
| 1 | | | Agenda Item | CITY MANAGER EVALUATION
COUNCIL STRATEGIC INITIATIVE ADDRESSED:
Continue effective financial management
CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW: REQUIRED
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
On December 15, 2016 Council agreed to engage the same consultant, David Mercier of Kenbrio Incorporated of Portland, Oregon, to assist in the facilitation of the City Manager annual performance evaluation.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to approve the Assistant City Manager/Finance Director, Kurt Sacha, to enter into a Professional Service Agreement with David Mercier of Kenbrio Incorporated for the purpose of assisting Council in the faciliation of the City Manager Evaluation Process.
STAFF CONTACT:
Chris Smith, Human Resources Director | | |
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17-4700
| 1 | | CONSIDER ASSUMING LONGVIEW TRANSPORTATION BENEFIT DISTRICT | Agenda Item | CONSIDER ASSUMING LONGVIEW TRANSPORTATION BENEFIT DISTRICT | approved | Pass |
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17-4699
| 1 | | | Agenda Item | POTENTIAL ADDITION TO THE CITY’S STATE LEGISLATIVE AGENDA – SUPPORT FOR HB 1086 | approved | Pass |
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