City Council approves consent items, directs staff on sales tax resolution and homelessness follow‑up; animal shelter zoning change initiated

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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: FIRST HALF APRIL 2026 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: $2,382,137.56 FIRST HALF APRIL 2026 PAYROLL: $7,520.24, checks $1,108,027.17, direct deposits $682,387.37, wire transfers $1,797,934.78 Total STAFF CONTACT: Lindy Kennedy, Accountant Sara Rios, Payroll Specialist | reports=1

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DATE: April 23, 2026 COUNCIL STRATEGIC INITIATIVE ADDRESSED: Preserve and enhance neighborhoods Address quality of place issues CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW: N/A SUMMARY STATEMENT: The City Council will consider a resolution amending the 2024–2029 Parks, Recreation, and Open Space (PROS) Plan. This amendment proposes adding “Performance & Gathering Shelter” to the Enhancements section for Lake Sacajawea Park, Park H–C (Hemlock Street to Washington Way). The 2024–2029 PROS Plan, adopted on January 11, 2024, provides a comprehensive vision for Longview’s parks and recreation system, including goals, objectives, and management strategies to enhance recreational opportunities for residents and visitors. Following adoption of the plan, a need was identified to include additional enhancement language within the Lake Sacajawea Park section to support future improvements and partnership opportunities. The proposed amendment ensures that projects such as the Rotary Martin Dock upgrade, which includes a performance and gathering shelter component, are consistent with and allowable under the adopted PROS Plan. The amendment has been reviewed and recommended by the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and is considered to be in the best interests of the City and its residents. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to adopt Resolution No. 2615. STAFF CONTACT: Justin Brown, Parks and Recreation Director | attachments=2 | reports=1

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DATE: April 23, 2026 COUNCIL STRATEGIC INITIATIVE ADDRESSED: Community Safety Future-Ready infrastructure Responsible & Honest Governance CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW: REQUIRED SUMMARY STATEMENT: Purpose To improve the City’s readiness to respond to cybersecurity incidents by modernizing incident response procedures and validating cross functional coordination through two tabletop exercises, while leveraging full grant funding and reimbursement for eligible City staff time. Background The City’s current incident response documentation is outdated and requires modernization to reflect current operating environments, roles, escalation procedures, and coordination practices. Structured Communication Systems, Inc. will support the City with an incident response program review, incident response plan modernization, development of incident response playbooks, facilitation of two tabletop exercises, after action reporting, and incorporation of agreed upon updates into a final incident response plan. The two tabletop exercises will include an IT focused exercise simulating a technical cybersecurity incident, and a citywide exercise involving key stakeholders to validate decision making, communications, and operational coordination during a cybersecurity event that could impact critical City services. Scope of Work Summary Incident Response Program review and documentation assessment Incident Response Plan modernization update, including roles, severity classification, escalation, communications, evidence handling, and recovery validation Development of twelve incident response playbooks covering common municipal incident scenarios Facilitation of two tabletop exercises, one IT focused and one citywide, with after action reports Final Incident Response Plan update incorporating approved improvements Alignment to Council Goals This project supports the following City Council goals: Strengthening Community Safety, improving readiness to respond to cyber incidents that could disrupt public safety operations and other critical services Ensuring Fiscal Responsibility and Long Term Financial Stability, leveraging grant funding to reduce operational and financial risk with no local match and reimbursement for eligible staff time Investing in Infrastructure, strengthening the resiliency of the City’s technology and information systems that support essential operations Strengthening Governance, Communication, and Engagement, clarifying roles and communications workflows and validating coordination through a citywide tabletop exercise Fiscal Impact Funding Source, 24SLCGP cybersecurity grant, one hundred percent funded, zero local match. Contract Not to Exceed Amount, $40,000. Total Project 1 Budget, $43,200. Reimbursable City Staff Salaries and Benefits, $3,200, reimbursed by the grant for eligible project participation time. No travel expenses are anticipated for the vendor scope as described in the Statement of Work. Alternatives Do not proceed, which would delay modernization of incident response capabilities and risk forfeiting grant funded benefits and reimbursements. Delay or re-scope the project, which may impact grant timelines and reimbursement eligibility. Proceed as recommended. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement with Structured Communication Systems, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $40,000 to update the City Incident Response Plan and conduct two tabletop exercises. The project is funded one hundred percent by the 24SLCGP cybersecurity grant and requires zero local match. STAFF CONTACT: Mike Sullivan, IT Director | attachments=3 | reports=1

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COUNCIL STRATEGIC INITIATIVE ADDRESSED: Strengthening governance, communication and engagement CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW: N/A SUMMARY STATEMENT: The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) allocates federal funding on annual basis for the HOME Investment Partnerships and Community Development Block Grant programs. These funds are used for Low to Moderate income housing development, homeowner rehabilitation, public services, economic development, public facility improvements, economic development, and other eligible activities. As a requirement HUD mandates that the city submit an Annual Action Plan (AAP). The AAP informs HUD of planned activities that will use the allocated funding to ensure compliance with the City’s five-year consolidated plan. HUD requires that a public hearing be held to allow constituents to comment on the city’s AAP. STAFF CONTACT: Kenny Robinson. Program Coordination Specialist | reports=1

DATE: April 23, 2026 COUNCIL STRATEGIC INITIATIVE ADDRESSED: Community Safety Empowered & Connected Community Vibrant Neighborhoods & Public Spaces Growth & Economic Opportunity Future-Ready infrastructure Community First Service Responsible & Honest Governance CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW: N/A SUMMARY STATEMENT: On October 1, 2025, the City of Longview paused operations at Hope Village. At that time, City Council directed staff to return with a follow-up discussion to better understand impacts, trends, and outcomes following the closure at six months. This item fulfills that direction and reflects the Council’s additional guidance at the recent Council Summit to hold this discussion on April 23, 2026. In January 2026, the City convened community and faith-based partners, along with internal staff, to gather early observations following the closure. That conversation highlighted initial changes within the City, ongoing service needs, and emerging gaps, while reinforcing the City’s municipal role in public safety, policy implementation, and coordination with regional partners. This six-month follow-up provides an opportunity for the Longview Police Department and the City’s Behavioral Health Unit to report out on current conditions and trends observed since that January discussion. The focus will be on: Observed changes in public safety, enforcement, and activity in public spaces Trends in contacts, service connections, and behavioral health engagement Operational impacts to staff and available resources Ongoing challenges, gaps, or emerging needs Staff will also provide an overview of the current costs associated with maintaining the site in its closed status while still in service. RECOMMENDED ACTION: While no formal action is required, staff are seeking direction from Council should they wish to provide it based on the information presented. STAFF CONTACT: City Manager Jennifer Wills | attachments=1 | reports=1

COUNCIL INITIATIVE ADDRESSED: Strengthening Community Safety Ensure Fiscal Responsibility and Long-Term Financial Stability CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW: N/A SUMMARY STATEMENT: At its recent meeting on March 26 th , Council directed staff to meet with Cowlitz County to better understand their plans for providing temporary animal control-related sheltering. Council also requested a follow-up at the April 23 rd meeting outlining the proposed plan, anticipated timeline, and how the City of Longview may be able to support the effort. A meeting was held with Commissioner Dahl, Sheriff Thurman, and County staff, along with Mayor Halvorson, City Manager Wills, Police Chief Huhta, Community Development Director Little, and Public Works Director/ Asst. City Manager Collins. The group toured the County’s proposed site and discussed the proposed plan. The proposed location is at 1635 3 rd Avenue, in an existing building currently used for youth corrections work crews and evidence storage. The structure is approximately 95 feet by 38 feet and consists of free-span web steel construction. The County’s preliminary concept is to remodel the building to accommodate approximately 17 kennels. The scope of work discussed includes: Design and engineering Permitting Construction of an overhang for dog runs Roof repairs Electrical upgrades HVAC installation Sewer and water connections Floor drains Site work and restoration Concrete work Siding repairs Interior wall construction Interior plumbing Kennel installation Security system The County is currently advancing design and cost estimates and will share those with the City once available. There was also discussion around the potential for some work to be self-performed to help control costs and potentially accelerate delivery. In addition to the physical improvements, the site is not currently zoned for this type of use. The City will need to work with the County to amend the municipal code or establish an appropriate special use allowance. Pursuant to LMC 19.81.010, City Council can choose to initiate an amendment to the zoning code upon its own order. If this direction is given, staff will begin preparing the necessary text amendments(s) and initiate the process to amend the zoning code. Zoning amendments require both Planning Commission review and City Council approval prior to enaction. The earliest dates available would be the June 3 rd Planning Commission and July 14 th City Council meetings, respectively. At this stage, a firm timeline and cost have not been established. However, based on the scope of work and required approvals, it appears the facility is likely several months away from becoming operational. FINANCIAL SUMMARY: None STAFF CONTACT: Chris Collins, Public Works Director/ Asst. City Manager | reports=1