Boards & Commissions
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Accessibility Advisory Committee
The purpose of the Accessibility Advisory Committee is to assist and advise the City of Longview on the most appropriate means by which to make its programs, services, activities and facilities accessible to all of its residents and visitors. The committee’s primary roles are to advise the City on issues related to accessibility, bring to City staff’s attention issues related to accessibility and provide support to the city ADA coordinator.
Committee members will provide advice on how to enhance accessible community resources and emergency preparedness issues for the City. The work of the Accessibility Advisory Committee does not replace other City of Longview outreach or public involvement efforts. City staff will include the committee’s input in its decision making process. Final decisions will reside with staff and city council.
The accessibility advisory committee operates under a committee charter approved by city council. The charter document is available upon request. Committee meeting agendas and minutes can be viewed at the “Agenda & Minutes” page on the City of Longview webpage at www.mylongview.com.
Appointed by: Mayor with Council concurrence (nine positions, three year terms)
Meetings: Maximum of six meetings per year on a recurring basis. Meetings will take place at Longview City Hall. Meetings are held the third Monday of January, March, May, July, September, and November at 4:00 p.m. at City Hall, 2nd floor training room.
Resolution 2223. A copy of the Charter can be provided upon request.
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Appeal Board of Adjustment
The Appeal Board of Adjustment issues special property use permits after conducting a public hearing. They authorize granting of variances from zoning ordinances of the City where compliance is impractical or impossible. They also review any interpretation of the provisions of Title 16 or 19 of the Longview Municipal Code made by the building official, and any order, requirement, or decision made by the building official in the application of the specific title provision to any parcel of land and/or structure.
The Appeal Board of Adjustment affirms or reverses the interpretation made by the building official and grants variances by the building official and grants variances and special property use permits. The Board's decision shall be based upon the records and evidence in each case.
LMC 19.12.010
Appointed by: City Manager; Council confirms
Meetings: Second Tuesday of each month at 4:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers -
Civil Service Commission
The Civil Service Commission authorizes and approves recruitments and competitive testing to determine the relative qualifications of persons who seek employment in the Police and Fire Departments, and establishes eligibility and re-employment lists for various classes of positions. They may hear appeals of examinations, disciplinary actions, or other matters which may be referred to the Commission.
The Civil Service Commission administers Civil Service rules and regulations according to Title 41-RCW Washington State Law. The Commission approves lists of the most qualified applicants for entrance and promotional exams.
LMC 2.39.010 & LMC 2.45.010
Appointed by: Mayor
Meetings: First Tuesday of each month at 4:00 p.m. in the small conference room at City Hall. -
Complete Streets Advisory Committee
The purpose of the Complete Streets Advisory Committee is to assist and advise the City of Longview regarding complete streets elements, transportation system plans and design criteria, and when otherwise needed to fulfill the goals of complete streets. The work of the Complete Streets Advisory Committee does not replace other City of Longview outreach or public involvement efforts. City staff will include the committee’s input in its decision making process. Final decisions will reside with staff and city council. The members of the Committee should be representative of various transportation system users and facets of the community such as motorists, bicycling, motorcycling, walking, the disabled community, public transit, and the business community.
Ordinance No. 3413
Appointed by: City Council
Meetings: Fourth Tuesday of each month at 5:00 p.m. in the Training Room, 2nd floor at City Hall -
Consolidated Diking Improvement District (CDID) No. 1 Advisory Committee
The CDID Advisory Committee provides a forum for community input. The purpose of the Committee is to advise the Board of Supervisors of items, issues, planning, and financing of the District as outlined and/or approved by the Board of Supervisors.
The membership is comprised of nine committee positions that are held by local government officials and representatives from local businesses who have a vested interest in, or the potential to be affected by District operations. Three (3) committee members are appointed by the City Manager of the City of Longview. Those three Longview appointed members are listed here.
These appointments are for indefinite successive terms of one year. Upon the occurrence of a vacancy, the appropriate appointing authority shall appoint a replacement member.
Committee meetings, held once a month, provide a forum for discussions regarding the effectiveness of District Operations and Management and the impacts to the local community at large.
**Applicant must be a resident of the City of Longview.**
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Downtown Advisory Committee
The Downtown Advisory Committee serves as the primary group to recommend implementation of the prioritized strategies and goals that are described in the Longview Downtown Plan. The Committee encourages, conducts, sponsors or co-sponsors public programs for the benefit of the City to further the development and public awareness of events and happenings in the downtown area. The Committee assists in furthering the economic vitality of the Downtown Commerce district of the City. The Committee is a body to whom parties interested in economic development and advancement of the Downtown Commerce district may come for information or assistance.
Resolution 1886
Appointed by: City Council
Meetings: Third Tuesday of each month at 10:00 a.m. at City Hall, 2nd floor training room. -
Golf Course Advisory Committee
The Golf Course Advisory Committee performs studies and makes recommendations through the Parks and Recreation Director to the City Manager and Council regarding long-range planning, improvement, and operation of the Mint Valley Golf Course and how to best utilize these facilities to meet public needs (per Resolution No. 1336).
The Golf Course Advisory Committee is the liaison between the golfing public and the department, including the golf maintenance staff.
Resolution 1786
To view the Golf Course Advisory Committee agendas and minutes, please visit the "Agendas & Minutes" page on the City of Longview webpage at: http://www.mylongview.com/.
Appointed by: City Manager with Council concurrence (two one-year terms and three three-year terms)
Meetings: Quarterly on the third Wednesday at 4:00 p.m. at the Recreation Office. -
Historic Preservation Commission
The major responsibility of the Historic Preservation Commission is to identify and actively encourage the conservation of the City's historic resources by initiating and maintaining a register of historic places and reviewing proposed changes to register properties. It also raises community awareness of the City's history and historic resources, and serves as the City's primary resource in matters of history, historic planning, and preservation.
Within the boundaries of the City, the Historic Preservation Commission conducts and maintains a comprehensive inventory of historic resources known as the Longview historic inventory.
LMC 16.12.040
Appointed by: City Council
Meetings: 4th Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the small conference room at City Hall. -
Homeless Housing Task Force
The Homeless Housing Task Force is to provide input into the ongoing development of a five-year homeless housing plan to address homelessness in Cowlitz County as required by RCW 43.185C.160. The Task Force has no more than 9 members consisting of representation meeting the requirements outlined in RCW 43.185C.160.
Membership should include representatives of the counties, cities, towns, housing authorities, civic and faith organizations, schools, community networks, human services providers, law enforcement personnel, criminal justice personnel, including prosecutors, probation officers, and jail administrators, substance abuse treatment providers, mental health care providers, emergency health care providers, businesses, real estate professionals, an at large representative of the community, and one City Council representative.
Appointed by: City Council
Meetings: 3rd Monday of each month, 2:30 p.m., City Hall, 2nd floor Training Room
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Housing Opportunities of SW Washington (formerly Longview Housing Authority)
The Housing Opportunities of SW Washington (HOSWWA) enacts policies and procedures to be administered by the executive director and staff. The HOSWWA reviews and approves financial auditing reports of program activities and provides oversight and direction for the planning of future activities. The HOSWWA provides these services to most of a three-county area -- Cowlitz, Pacific, and Wahkiakum -- excluding the cities of Kelso and Kalama.
The mission of the HOSWWA is to "provide opportunities for people who experience barriers to housing because of income, disability, or special needs, in an environment that maintains the public trust". This results in administration of HUD Section 8 rental assistance to low-income families of our service area, with provision for chronic mentally ill and other special housing needs as they may arise.
Resolution 1004
Appointed: Mayor
Meetings: Fourth Monday of each month at 4:00 p.m. at the Housing Opportunities of SW Washington (1207 Commerce Ave.). -
LEOFF Disability Board
The Law Enforcement Officers & Fire Fighters (LEOFF) Disability Board administers State RCWs regarding LEOFF I members. This Board considers and approves medical bills submitted by LEOFF I members.
Appointed by: Two Council representatives are appointed by the Mayor and the City Council confirms. The Fire & Police department representatives are elected by Law Enforcement Officers and Fire Fighters (LEOFF I) members in their respective departments. The Board elects a member-at-large.
Meetings: last Wednesday of each month at 8:30 a.m. at City Hall, 2nd floor small conference room. -
Library Board of Trustees
The Library Board represents the Longview Public Library both to the people of Longview and to the governing officials. It is the trustee's obligation to:
-- See that the funds obtained are utilized to promote good library service
-- Advocate for the library and promote the best possible use of all library resources in the area
-- Improve the existing library and extend library service to those not previously servedContinuing to provide strong, effective, and community-orientated library services to its citizens is an ongoing goal of the Library Board of Trustees.
Members must be City of Longview residents; up to two members may reside in the Cowlitz County Mini Partial Rural Library District.
RCW 27.12.190
Appointed by: Mayor, City Council confirms.
Meetings: Second Monday of each month at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. -
Loan Review Board
The Loan Review Board develops, amends, adopts, and implements all operating policies and procedures for the Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) program. The Board reviews, selects, and approves RLF loan applications, and makes final decisions concerning RLF loans, consistent with adopted RLF policies and procedures.
Appointed by: City Manager
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Lodging Tax Advisory Committee
The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee reviews outside agency requests and makes a recommendation to the City Council as to the expenditure of lodging tax revenues to support these agencies' requests.
Appointed by terms per Ordinance 2680 and Resolution 1633.
Appointed by: City Council
Meetings: Prior to Longview City Council's budget meeting, and as necessary -
Mosquito Control District
The Mosquito Control District Board provides policy and guidance for the mosquito control district. Operates, maintains, and supervises the services and facilities necessary to control mosquito populations. RCW 17.28.160. Contact Mosquito Control at 360-423-5311 for additional information.
Appointed by: Longview's rep is appointed by City Council
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Parks & Recreation Board
The Parks & Recreation Board undertakes studies and makes recommendations regarding Longview's park and recreation facilities and programs to best meeting public needs (Resolution No. 1887). This Board is the liaison between the public and the Parks and Recreation Department to provide feedback in regards to department needs and activities. Must be a City of Longview resident.
To view the Parks & Recreation Board agendas and minutes, please visit the "Agendas & Minutes" page on the City of Longview webpage at www.mylongview.com.
Resolution 1887
Appointed by: City Council
Meetings: Third Monday of each month at 5:00 p.m. at City Hall, 2nd floor training room. -
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission serves in an advisory capacity to the City Manager and City Council. The Planning Commission provides recommendations regulating the use of public and private land, buildings, and structures, and the location, height, bulk, number of stories, and size of buildings and structures, size of yards, courts, open spaces, density of population, ratio of land area to the area of buildings and structures, setbacks, area required for off-street parking, protection of access to direct sunlight for solar energy systems, and such other standards, requirements, regulations, and procedures as are identified in the City's zoning ordinance. The Planning Commission reviews land use applications and forwards recommendations to the City Council. The Planning Commission develops for Council review an official land use and zoning map and regulations designating appropriate locations and requirements for the use of land and facilities.
Appointed by: City Council
Meetings: First Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers -
Public Development Authority
At their October 10, 2013 meeting, the Longview City Council approved Ordinance No. 3255 creating the Longview Public Development Authority (PDA). The PDA assists with and facilitates the redevelopment of property within the Event Center Master Plan area.
Appointed by: City Council
Meetings: Third Tuesday of each month at 4:30 p.m. at City Hall, 2nd floor small conference room. -
Salary Commission
The Salary Commission reviews and makes recommendations to the City Council on salaries of Longview's elected officials.
LMC 2.02.010 and Ordinance 2938
Appointed by: Mayor, Council confirms
Meetings: As needed, but not less than once during even numbered years prior to 6/30 -
Sister City Commission
The Sister City Commission serves as the primary group to process and make recommendations for cultural exchanges with sister cities of the City of Longview, and provides recommendations for activities to further the cultural diversity and or economic relations of the City as it relates to sister cities. The Commission encourages, conducts, sponsors or co-sponsors, for the benefit of the citizens of Longview, public programs to further the development and public awareness of interest in, and furthering of cultural activities between sister cities and the City. The Commission is a central body to whom parties interested in cultural activities related to the sister cities may come for information or assistance. Members must be residents of the City of Longview.
Resolution 1901
Appointed by: City Council
Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall, 2nd floor small conference room at City Hall. -
Stormwater Advisory
The Stormwater Advisory Committee makes recommendations to the City Council and City staff regarding implementation of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Phase II Municipal Stormwater Permit and Longview's Stormwater Management Plan.
Resolution 1869
Appointed by: City Manager
Meetings: as needed -
Visual Arts Commission
All members of the Visual Arts Commission shall have a demonstrated knowledge, interest or expertise in the area of visual arts. The Commission serves as an advocate of the visual arts, promotes public awareness, and provides advice about ownership, placement, and display of visual art in public buildings, parks, and other places (per Ordinance No. 2808).
LMC Ch 2.28
Appointed by: City Manager
Meetings: Quarterly on the 4th Wednesday of January/April/July/October at 5:00 p.m. at the Recreation Building (2920 Douglas Street).