Council approves housing, safety, and labor measures

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COUNCIL STRATEGIC INITIATIVE ADDRESSED: Strengthen Community Safety Advance Economic Opportunity and Community Vitality Strengthening Governance, Communication, and Engagement SUMMARY STATEMENT: On January 20 th , 2026 the city held a public meeting at the Roxy Theater in downtown Longview intended to gather public input on long term priorities, opportunities, and impacts for downtown prompted by the potential sale and redevelopment of the Schneiter Lot, a city-owned parking lot at the corner of Hemlock and 12 th Avenue. The meeting was conducted as a small-group roundtable discussion, with participants engaging in facilitated conversations on topics such as: Downtown identity and vision Strategies for selling and/or redeveloping the Schneiter Lot Public space opportunities such as a park or plaza How redevelopment could support broader downtown economic vitality The resulting discussion notes were aggregated, reviewed for key themes, and a summary created to report back to council. Included with this summary is a list of potential action items to begin to address downtown barriers and opportunities. Staff is seeking direction on these action items, including direction for next steps for the potential sale of the Schneiter Lot. FINANCIAL SUMMARY: None STAFF CONTACT: Nick Little, Community Development Director | attachments=1 | reports=1

COUNCIL INITIATIVE ADDRESSED: Advancing economic opportunity and community vitality CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW: N/A SUMMARY STATEMENT: 2026 Applications Foundation for the Challenged XV: $100,000 As the city does not have an application for CHDO Operating Funds, Lower Columbia CAP submitted a letter requesting fund. FINANCIAL SUMMARY: Allocation of $100,000 of FY26 HOME Funds. STAFF CONTACT: Kenny Robinson, Program Coordination Specialist | reports=1

COUNCIL INITIATIVE ADDRESSED: Strengthening community safety Investing in infrastructure Advancing economic opportunity and community vitality CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW: N/A SUMMARY STATEMENT: FY 2026 CDBG program applications: Main Entitlement Projects: • Longview Fire-Station 81 alter system: $100,448.76 • Longview Fire-Safety equipment: $97,576.68 • Campus Towers-Water heater replacement: $90,000 • Lower Columbia CAP-Homeowner rehabilitation: $100,000 Public Service Projects: • Longview Parks and Rec-Super Summers: $40,000 • Housing Opportunities of Southwest Washington-Rent Well Tenant Education: $44,845.00 Planning and Administration Projects: • Community Development Department-Downtown Lighting Study: $15,000 • Community House on Broadway-TBRA Administration: $10,000 FINANCIAL SUMMARY: $264,118 of CDBG funding to be allocated. STAFF CONTACT: Kenny Robinson, Program Coordination Specialist | reports=1

COUNCIL STRATEGIC INITIATIVE ADDRESSED: Community Safety Empowered & Connected Community Vibrant Neighborhoods & Public Spaces Community First Service Responsible & Honest Governance CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW: REQUIRED or N/A SUMMARY STATEMENT: This resolution authorizes the City of Longview to impose an additional 0.1% local sales and use tax, as permitted by 2025 state legislation, to support criminal justice services. The measure is intended to address increased demand on law enforcement resources, including significant growth in population and service calls since 1980.The resolution affirms the city’s eligibility for state grant funding by meeting required policing standards and directs implementation of the tax beginning January 1, 2027, with revenues dedicated to enhancing public safety and criminal justice operations. STAFF CONTACT: Police Chief Robert Huhta | attachments=1 | reports=1

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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 APRIL 2026 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: $ 2,813,127.39 SECOND HALF APRIL 2026 PAYROLL: $474,384.48, checks $1,053,893.91, direct deposits $912,439.71, wire transfers $2,440,718.10 Total STAFF CONTACT: Lindy Kennedy, Accountant Sara Rios, Payroll Specialist | reports=1

COUNCIL STRATEGIC INITIATIVE ADDRESSED: Strengthen Community Safety SUMMARY STATEMENT: The city’s Hearing Examiner interprets, reviews, and renders decisions on appealed violations of Longview Municipal Code, or others matters as may be delegated by ordinance. Per LMC 1.32.140, hearing examiners are appointed on the basis of the qualifications and knowledge of the administrative or quasi-judicial process. They must be qualified to practice law in the state of Washington and can hold no other elective or appointed off in the city. The city hearing examiner’s previous contract expired in January of 2026. The attached contract would be a reappointment of the previous hearing examiner. There were no changes to the provisions of the contract and base rates of compensation remain the same. While rare, the hearing examiner is most frequently utilized when there is an appeal of a code enforcement notice and order, or determination by the building official of an unfit or substandard structure. Other items that may require the use of a hearing examiner include: • Appeal of City Engineer’s decision to revoke an issued permit • Revocation of a taxicab business license • SEPA appeals for city-sponsored or city-owned projects • Appeals related to LMC 17.100 Water Supply Protection • Appeals of City manager decisions related to stormwater, water, or sewer utilities • Appeals of Community Development Director relating to shopping cart regulations • Appeals of city manager decisions related to the water shortage response plan FINANCIAL SUMMARY: Estimated cost is $250/hour; typically less than $1000/year STAFF CONTACT: Nick Little, Community Development Director | attachments=1 | reports=1

COUNCIL STRATEGIC INITIATIVE ADDRESSED: Support safe, healthy, and livable neighborhoods CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW: REQUIRED SUMMARY STATEMENT: The City of Longview (CITY) previously entered into an Interlocal Agreement (ILA) with Castle Rock and Woodland for the provision of animal sheltering and animal control services. The ILA authorizes benefitted municipalities to receive and participate in these services under standardized terms and cost allocations. The proposed Amendment No. One adds the City of Kelso (KELSO) as a Benefitted Municipality under the existing ILA. The amendment incorporates KELSO into the agreement’s operational framework and cost‑sharing structure, allowing KELSO to utilize sheltering and control services provided by SOCIETY through the CITY. All parties agree to comply with the established rules, fee schedules, service requirements, and responsibilities set forth in the underlying ILA. No other material terms of the ILA are modified by this amendment, and all existing provisions remain in full force and effect.. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Legal recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. One to the Interlocal Agreement for Animal Sheltering and Animal Control Services, adding the City of Kelso as a Benefitted Municipality. STAFF CONTACT: James Goodman, Sr. Assistant City Attorney | attachments=2 | reports=1

COUNCIL STRATEGIC INITIATIVE ADDRESSED: Community Safety Responsible & Honest Governance CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW: REQUIRED SUMMARY STATEMENT: On March 30, 2026 the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Local 828 and the City reached Tentative Agreement on a 2026-2028 Collective Bargaining Agreement. Articles of the contract were opened for review, and revisions were made to existing language. Local 828 notified the City of its 45 member ratification on April 6, 2025. The contract provides for a wage increase as follows: Effective January 1, 2026: A general wage increase of 4.0%. Effective January 1, 2027: A general wage increase of one hundred percent (100%) of the SeattleTacoma-Bellevue Consumer Price Index (CPI-W) with a minimum of three percent (3%) and a maximum of four percent (4%). Effective January 1, 2028: A general wage increase of one hundred percent (100%) of the SeattleTacoma-Bellevue Consumer Price Index (CPI-W) with a minimum of three percent (3%) and a maximum of four percent (4%). Additionally, all Local 828 members will remain on either the AWC/Regence or Kaiser Permanente High-Deductible Healthcare Plans. Members who opt-out of City paid medical insurance will receive $750 per month to a personal VEBA account. Dental plans remain at 100% employer paid. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approval of the IAFF Local 828 Collective Bargaining Agreement for 2026-2028. STAFF CONTACT: Sabrina Fraidenburg, Human Resources Director Fire Chief Brad Hannig | attachments=1 | reports=1

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COUNCIL STRATEGIC INITIATIVE ADDRESSED: Community Safety Vibrant Neighborhoods & Public Spaces Community First Service Responsible & Honest Governance CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW: REQUIRED or N/A SUMMARY STATEMENT: Cowlitz County District Court was awarded a grant from the Washington State Administrative Office of the Courts for a municipal Therapeutic Court in Longview which includes a case manager, training, recovery and treatment support. The length of the grant was from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. The Longview Police Department is the subrecipient of the grant and employs the case manager. The Longview Police Department in partnership with Cowlitz County District Court is seeking to renew the grant for July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027. STAFF CONTACT: Police Chief Robert Huhta | reports=1

COUNCIL STRATEGIC INITIATIVE ADDRESSED: Strengthening Governance, Communication, and Engagement SUMMARY STATEMENT: The city’s current solid waste and recycling contract ends in April 2027, and staff will be beginning discussions with the solid waste contractor (Waste Control) this month regarding provisions of the next contract. It is expected that this contract will be a significant departure from the current contract and will be more closely aligned with the provisions of the tariff issued by the Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) than the city’s previous contract. Staff is seeking council guidance on the alignment of city priorities on certain provisions contained in the current contract prior to beginning these discussions. Attached is a list of topics and current contract considerations that would likely be subjects of contract discussions, arranged generally into a three-tier priority list. FINANCIAL SUMMARY: None STAFF CONTACT: Nick Little, Community Development Director | attachments=1 | reports=1