Longview council approves settlement and ordinances

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DATE: July 14, 2026 COUNCIL STRATEGIC INITIATIVE ADDRESSED: Community Safety Empowered & Connected Community Vibrant Neighborhoods & Public Spaces Growth & Economic Opportunity CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW: N/A SUMMARY STATEMENT: The proposed amendments would simplify and update parking regulations in the city, including specific emphasis on time limits in the downtown core. Updated parking regulations would include both on-street parking and off-street parking regulations in city-owned or operated public parking lots. Two options for amendments to LMC will be proposed: Smaller, targeted amendments to LMC Chapter 11.50 only regarding the downtown core. These code amendments are intended to reflect Council’s direction on updating parking time limits in the downtown core previously discussed, and do not impact other. Broader updates to LMC regarding parking regulations city-wide. This would eliminate six (6) chapter of LMC and replace with a single chapter that would encompass parking administration enforcement city-wide, both on-street and off-street. This would include a specific section for the downtown core and include the parking time limits per council direction. Existing parking regulations and requirements elsewhere in the city would remain the same, and rely on signage, curb coloring, or other city-placed notifications regarding parking for designation and enforcement. The discussion will cover both approaches, and staff will be seeking direction on which path forward is preferred for the upcoming ordinance update hearing. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive report on proposed changes to LMC Chapter 11 changes regarding parking; provide direction on path forward. STAFF CONTACT: Community Development Director Nick Little | attachments=3 | reports=1

DATE: July 14, 2026 COUNCIL STRATEGIC INITIATIVE ADDRESSED: Future-Ready infrastructure Responsible & Honest Governance CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW: N/A SUMMARY STATEMENT: Staff will provide an overview of the City’s current information technology service model, including the breadth of services supported, major workload demands, Tyler ERP project impacts, delayed technology initiatives, technology lifecycle and maintenance pressures, and succession and institutional knowledge concerns. The briefing will also provide independent benchmarking context, outline planned improvements to IT strategic planning and governance, and present potential approaches for addressing identified capacity and service-delivery gaps. Options may include internal staffing, contractors, managed services, reprioritization, or reduced service scope. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff will seek Council direction on the development of a costed remediation strategy for future budget consideration, including anticipated costs, implementation timing, service impacts, and tradeoffs. STAFF CONTACT: IT Director Mike Sullivan | attachments=1 | reports=1

COUNCIL STRATEGIC INITIATIVE ADDRESSED: Invest in infrastructure CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW: N/A SUMMARY STATEMENT: State law requires the City to annually adopt and maintain a Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), which identifies federally funded and proposed transportation projects, anticipated funding sources, and project schedules. Projects must be included in the adopted TIP to remain eligible for federal and state transportation funding. The City Council may amend the TIP throughout the year following a public hearing. The purpose of this public hearing is to receive public testimony regarding a proposed amendment to the 2026–2031 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The amendment updates the Columbia Heights Road project to reflect the award of federal Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) funding. In addition, the project budget has been revised to include the costs associated with planned water and sewer improvements, increasing the total estimated project cost by approximately $2.5 million. STAFF CONTACT: Chris Collins, Public Works Director | attachments=2 | reports=1

DATE: July 14, 2026 COUNCIL STRATEGIC INITIATIVE ADDRESSED: Community Safety CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW: REQUIRED SUMMARY STATEMENT: April 9, 2026 the City Council directed the City Attorney to draft an ordinance for council adoption establishing the crime of "endangerment of a minor with a controlled substance" to address the lethal threat of fentanyl and other synthetic opioids. The City Attorney has drafted an ordinance for council's consideration. July 14, 2026 is the date the public hearing was scheduled to take public comment on the proposed ordinance. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Conduct the public hearing and motion to adopt Ordinance No 3579, give further direction to staff on the ordinance and continue the public hearing, or close the public hearing and give staff further direction on the ordinance and bring it back to council on the Consent Agenda. STAFF CONTACT: Senior Assistant Attorney James Goodman | attachments=1 | reports=1

RISK OF PROPOSED ACTION PER RCW 42.30.110(1)(iii)

COUNCIL STRATEGIC INITIATIVE ADDRESSED: Ensure Fiscal Responsibility and Long-Term Financial Stability CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW: REQUIRED SUMMARY STATEMENT: This resolution updates the Public Works Master Fee Schedule to include fees for the Public Works excavation and grading permit under LMC 17.80 that were not included in the original fee schedule. The excavation and grading permit addresses the needs of developers seeking to perform preliminary site grading or pre-loading activities for future building and subdivision developments. This supports economic development by reducing unnecessary delays while ensuring that land disturbing activities are appropriately reviewed and permitted. The proposed permit fees are modeled after fee schedules used by peer local agencies. This repeals Resolution 2547 and the Public Works Master Fee Schedule adopted by Council on February 13th, 2025. The update to Public Works Master Fee Schedule will go into effect immediately upon passage of the resolution. STAFF CONTACT: Sam Barham, City Engineer | attachments=2 | reports=1

COUNCIL STRATEGIC INITIATIVE ADDRESSED: Ensure Fiscal Responsibility and Long-Term Financial Stability. CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW: REQUIRED SUMMARY STATEMENT: The City has determined that several structures previously used to support temporary emergency housing operations are no longer needed for municipal purposes. Following the closure of the program, these assets have become surplus to the City's foreseeable operational needs. The property proposed for surplus includes: Fifty (50) 64-square-foot Pallet shelters Three (3) Pallet administrative buildings Two (2) Pallet restroom/shower facilities One (1) Pallet laundry building Declaring these assets surplus allows the City to pursue their disposal in accordance with City policy and applicable state law. Disposal may include sale, transfer, or other means determined to provide the greatest benefit to the City. Resolution No. 2630 formally declares the property surplus and authorizes the City Manager to dispose of the items in a manner that is in the best interest of the City. FISCAL IMPACT: The disposal of the surplus property may generate revenue for the City and will eliminate future storage, maintenance, and security costs associated with these unused assets. The exact fiscal impact will depend on the method of disposal and market conditions. STAFF CONTACT: Chris Collins, Asst. City Manager/ Public Works Director | attachments=4 | reports=1

COUNCIL STRATEGIC INITIATIVE ADDRESSED: Ensure Fiscal Responsibility and Long-Term Financial Stability CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW: REQUIRED SUMMARY STATEMENT: The City of Longview previously received fifty (50) portable air conditioning units donated by FISH of Cowlitz County to support community emergency response and cooling efforts. The units are no longer needed for the City's operational purposes and have been determined to be surplus to the City's foreseeable needs. FISH of Cowlitz County has requested the return of the air conditioning units so they may be distributed to low-income individuals and families who are in need of cooling assistance during periods of extreme heat. Returning the units to FISH will ensure they continue to serve their intended charitable purpose while benefiting vulnerable members of the community. The proposed resolution declares the air conditioning units surplus and authorizes the City Manager to transfer the units to FISH of Cowlitz County. FISCAL IMPACT: There is no direct fiscal impact associated with this action. The transfer eliminates the City's responsibility for storing and maintaining the equipment while allowing the donated units to continue providing a public benefit to residents in need. STAFF CONTACT: Chris Collins, Asst. City Manager/ Public Works Director | attachments=2 | 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 JUNE 2026 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: $2,293,914.38 SECOND HALF x 2026 PAYROLL: $,493,810.68 checks $1,166,541.48, direct deposits $1,038,324.17, wire transfers $2,621,655.61 Total STAFF CONTACT: Lindy Kennedy, Accountant Sara Rios, Payroll Specialist | reports=1

DATE: July 14, 2026 COUNCIL STRATEGIC INITIATIVE ADDRESSED: Empowered & Connected Community Growth & Economic Opportunity CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW: N/A SUMMARY STATEMENT: The proposed updates are intended to promote affordable housing options by updating the Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) standards and streamlining the review process. The proposed changes would reduce procedural requirements by removing Appeal Board of Adjustment review for detached ADUs and amending the standards to allow for broader use of ADUs. The amendments include substantial changes to Chapter 19.22.025 (Accessory Dwelling Units) and repealing of Chapter 19.12.055. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to set a Public Hearing August 11, 2026 STAFF CONTACT: Community Development Director Nick Little | reports=1

DATE: July 14, 2026 COUNCIL STRATEGIC INITIATIVE ADDRESSED: Growth & Economic Opportunity Future-Ready infrastructure CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW: N/A SUMMARY STATEMENT: The City of Longview is proposing to amend LMC 19.40, the County Event Center (CEC) zoning district to add animal shelters as an allowed use in the CEC zoning district and reduce access restrictions currently in place for Peardale Lane. The access changes would allow for broader access for both County Event Center and County Fair activities and related uses. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to set a Public Hearing August 11, 2026 STAFF CONTACT: Community Development Director Nick Little | reports=1

COUNCIL STRATEGIC INITIATIVE ADDRESSED: Invest in infrastructure. SUMMARY STATEMENT: State law requires that each city update its Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) annually and file a copy of the adopted program with the Secretary of Transportation. Federal law also requires transit agencies receiving Federal Transit Administration (FTA) funding to prepare a Program of Projects (POP) identifying the projects to be funded with FTA funding, and to conduct a public hearing and outreach process prior to adopting the POP. The TIP includes FTA funded projects and meets the requirements of the POP. After adoption, the TIP/POP can be subsequently amended to include new projects and funding sources. Copies of the draft POP will be distributed to the city council at least one week prior to the public hearing. STAFF CONTACT: Chris Collins, Public Works Director | reports=1

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DATE: July 14, 2026 COUNCIL STRATEGIC INITIATIVE ADDRESSED: Responsible & Honest Governance CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW: REQUIRED SUMMARY STATEMENT: A tentative settlement agreement has been reached in the Wallin v. City of Longview, et al matter. The proposed settlement will be presented to the City Council for consideration at its regular meeting on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. The settlement is not final and will not take effect unless approved by the City Council. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Move to approve the proposed settlement in the Wallin v. City of Longview, et al. matter and authorize the City Manager, with legal counsel’s assistance, to finalize and execute a settlement agreement and a mutual release of claims, with no admission of liability, providing that: (1) the City will pay Plaintiffs $80,000 in attorney fees and costs; (2) the City will consider reviewing its Public Records Act (PRA) policy; and (3) the City will develop a cell phone issuance policy for elected officials for Council consideration. STAFF CONTACT: Interim City Attorney Charlotte Archer | reports=1