Longview public meetings in 2021

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings regarding two variance applications. These requests involve adjusting front and side setback requirements for single-family dwellings.

• Variance request for 1002 Rayna Drive to allow a 21 foot front setback instead of 30 feet
• Variance request for 2159 Page Creek Trail to allow a 5 foot side setback instead of 6 feet

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Commission will hold public hearings regarding a sidewalk waiver and a zoning change. The items include a request for a subdivision regulation waiver and a rezoning application from LISD.

• Waiver request for sidewalks at 314 Magnolia Lane (Lots 3-5, Block 1109 Evanshill Estates)
• Rezoning of ~60 acres from Multi-Family and Office to Light Commercial at 201 NE Loop 281
• Application #SW21-07 filed by Stacey Lammers
• Application #Z21-19 filed by LISD

The Longview Planning and Zoning Commission denied a waiver to sidewalk requirements for Lots 3-5, Block 1109 of Evanshill Estates at 314 Magnolia Lane (application #P21-09), voting 5-2. The commission also unanimously approved a rezone from Multi-Family (MF-1) and Office (O) to Light Commercial (C-1) for the Longview High School site at 201 E Loop 281 (application #Z21-19), allowing LISD to install pole signs.

• Denied sidewalk waiver for 314 Magnolia Lane (5-2)
• Approved rezone to C-1 for Longview High School site (7-0)
• Approved November 16, 2021 minutes (7-0)

Longview Firefighters' Relief and Retirement Fund

The Longview Firefighters' Relief and Retirement Fund board will meet to review November 2021 financial reconciliations, internal statements, and minutes, and to take action on retirement/DROP for Billy J. Hodge, a rollover for Garrett Miller, and retaining Henry & Peters for the year-end audit. The board will also discuss upcoming retirements and may enter closed session for legal matters.

• Review and motion on November 2021 reconciliations for Moody checking, Moody disbursement, and MSSB Omnibus
• Review and motion on internal financial statements for November 2021
• Motion for retirement and DROP for Billy J. Hodge
• Motion for rollover of contributions for Garrett Miller due to separation
• Motion to retain Henry & Peters for 2021 year-end financial audit

Longview Economic Development Corporation

The Longview Economic Development Corporation board will meet to consider routine consent items, receive a presentation on the 2022 work plan, and get updates on LEDCO activities, including the Estes Property and the new office. The board will also consider entering executive session to discuss real property under Texas law.

• Presentation of 2022 LEDCO Work Plan
• Update on status of Estes Property
• Update on status of new office
• Consider executive session for real property discussion

City Council

The Longview City Council will hold a public hearing on a request to designate the Utzman Farm House at 602 West South Street as a Local Historic Landmark. The council will also consider several resolutions, including grant applications, contract awards, and an ordinance calling a May 2022 general election for Council Districts 5 and 6.

• Public hearing on Local Historic Landmark Designation for Utzman Farm House, 602 West South Street
• Resolution to accept $600,000 grant from Episcopal Health Foundation for GLOW community health collaborative
• Resolution to accept $10,000 grant from Koch Companies for fire department special operations equipment
• Resolution to award $330,223.85 contract to Striping Technology, L.P. for traffic signal installation at E. George Richey Rd. and McCann Rd.
• Ordinance calling General Election on May 7, 2022 for Council Districts 5 and 6

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior alterations to the Utzman Farm House, a Local Historic Landmark. The commission will also approve the minutes from the previous meeting and take citizen comments.

• Public hearing on application #COA21-04 for alterations to Utzman Farm House at 602 W. South Street
• Approval of November 2, 2021 minutes

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is meeting to discuss routine reports and several key items, including a marketing plan, a parks maintenance and operations plan, and bond election projects. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.

• Marketing Plan discussion
• Parks Maintenance and Operations Plan discussion
• Bond Election Projects update
• Approval of October 25, 2021 minutes
• Consent agenda: Recreation, Parks Maintenance, Liaison, and Director reports

Longview Economic Development Corporation

The Longview Economic Development Corporation (LEDCO) Board of Directors will hold its regular meeting, covering routine items such as approving the October minutes and receiving an operations report. The board will hear a presentation on available/marketable industrial properties and updates on LEDCO activities, including the Advanced Manufacturing Academy and the organization's 30th anniversary. The board will also consider entering executive session to discuss real property under Texas Government Code Section 551.072.

• Presentation of available/marketable industrial properties
• Update on Advanced Manufacturing Academy
• Presentation on LEDCO 30th anniversary
• Executive session to discuss real property (Texas Gov't Code 551.072)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Longview Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on three items: a 29-lot residential subdivision, a specific use permit for indoor amusement at Longview Mall, and a historic landmark designation for the Utzman Farm House. It will also consider two subdivision plats on the consent agenda and receive a staff update on City Council actions.

• Public hearing: Woodway Park Subdivision Phase III, 8.206 acres into 29 residential lots on Fenton Road
• Public hearing: Specific Use Permit for Indoor Amusement in PD-18 at 3500 and 3520 McCann Road (Longview Mall)
• Public hearing: Local Historic Landmark Designation for Utzman Farm House at 602 West South Street
• Consent: Premier Parks Phase 8 Subdivision, 0.693 acres into 8 residential lots on Big Bend Drive
• Consent: Ossamus IV Subdivision, 1.474 acres into 1 commercial lot on American Legion Boulevard

The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved the Woodway Park Subdivision Phase III plat (8-0), contingent on the applicant installing sidewalks or providing a letter of credit, and completing erosion control measures. They also approved the consent agenda for two plats and granted a local historic landmark designation for the Utzman Farm House. A request for a specific use permit for an indoor amusement at Longview Mall was withdrawn by the applicant.

• Approved October 19, 2021 minutes (8-0)
• Approved consent agenda: Premier Parks Phase 8 and Ossamus IV subdivision plats (8-0)
• Approved Woodway Park Phase III plat with conditions (8-0)
• Approved Local Historic Landmark designation for Utzman Farm House (8-0)
• Withdrawn: Specific Use Permit for indoor amusement at Longview Mall

Longview Firefighters' Relief and Retirement Fund

The Longview Firefighters' Relief and Retirement Fund board will review third-quarter pension performance and October financial statements, and vote on several administrative items including a retirement and DROP for John E. Hargis. They will also discuss upcoming retirements and declare Brian Jones re-elected for a 3-year term.

• Review and motion on 3rd Qtr. Pension Performance
• Review and motion on October 2021 reconciliations for Moody checking, Moody disbursement, and MSSB Omnibus
• Declare Brian Jones re-elected for 3-year term per TLFFRA Statute
• Review and motion for Retirement and DROP for John E. Hargis
• Review and motion on expense reports for 2021 Public Funds Forum, San Diego, TX, Oct 28-30

City Council

The City Council is meeting to discuss the sale of General Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 2021, and a new plan for redistricting single member districts. The agenda also includes several zoning requests and various municipal contracts.

• Contract for Mobberly and High Entryway Project with Longview Bridge & Road, Ltd. for $3,112,578.00
• Emergency purchase of a motor for Sabine Water Treatment Plant for $70,080.00
• Final payment to Reynolds & Kay, LTD for East Hawkins Pkwy and Good Shepherd Way project in the amount of $24,005.15
• Public hearing for rezoning 12.68 acres at 1237 Pegues Place to Planned Development
• Public hearing regarding City of Longview redistricting plan

Partners in Prevention Steering Committee

The Partners in Prevention Steering Committee is meeting to approve previous minutes and expenditure reports, hear staff updates from local programs, and take citizen comments. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or financial actions listed.

• Approval of September 8, 2021 PIP minutes and expenditure report
• Staff report from Coalition for Drug-Free Youth (Whitney Pierce)
• Staff report from Aspire Mentoring Program (Lyndell McAllister)
• Staff report from Unity & Diversity (Holly Fuller)
• Program Manager report (Holly Fuller)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a request to designate the Utzman Farm House at 602 West South Street as a Local Historic Landmark. The commission will also approve minutes from its October 5, 2021 meeting and take citizen comments.

• Public hearing on application #HL21-01 by Debbie Fontaine for Local Historic Landmark Designation of Utzman Farm House at 602 West South Street
• Approval of October 5, 2021 HPC minutes

Longview Economic Development Corporation

The Longview Economic Development Corporation board will hold its regular meeting, including election of officers, approval of minutes and reports, and updates on the new office project and the property at 3127 Estes Parkway. The board will also consider entering executive session to discuss economic development negotiations with a prospect.

• Election of officers
• Approval of September 2021 meeting minutes and August 2021 accountant's compilation reports
• Update on new office project
• Update on status of 3127 Estes Parkway
• Possible executive session for economic development negotiations

Cultural Activities Advisory Commission

The Cultural Activities Advisory Commission is meeting to discuss and consider funding recommendations for arts grant applications. The agenda includes citizen comment and adjournment, with provisions for Spanish language assistance and accommodations for persons with disabilities.

• Arts Grant applications review
• Funding recommendations discussion
• Citizen comment period
• Meeting at 300 W. Cotton Street Council Chambers

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is meeting for a routine session. The agenda includes citizen comments, approval of minutes, and consent agenda items covering recreation, parks maintenance, liaison, and director reports. The board will also discuss bond election projects.

• Approval of minutes from August 23, 2021
• Recreation Report
• Parks Maintenance Report
• Liaison Report
• Parks and Recreation Director Report

City Council

The Longview City Council is holding a special called meeting with a large consent agenda covering grants, contracts, and purchases, plus public hearings on three zoning requests. The most consequential action items are the approval of a $926,072 budget amendment and a contract to purchase a new fire engine (Engine #3). The council will also consider an ordinance related to right-of-way for a road extension.

• Purchase of fire engine (Engine #3) for $926,072 via HGAC contract
• Budget amendment allocating $926,072 from General Fund for the fire engine
• Public hearings on rezones at 2201 Judson Road and near Gilmer Road/Gemi Drive, and a specific use permit near Chumley and Gay Streets
• Contract with Wicker Construction for $457,244 for High Street Utilities Relocation Project
• Interlocal agreement with Gregg County for $260,000 for traffic signal improvements at FM 2275 and McCann Road

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Longview Planning and Zoning Commission will consider consent agenda items including three plats, and hold public hearings on a private school rezone, two Specific Use Permits for dwellings in commercial districts, and two rezones. The commission will also approve the previous meeting's minutes and hear citizen comments.

• Public hearing on PD21-03: rezone 12.68 acres at 1237 Pegues Place for Longview Christian School (private school with daycare)
• Public hearing on S21-12: SUP for two one-family dwellings on 0.497 acres at Benny Street and Meadowview Drive (C-2 district)
• Public hearing on S21-13: SUP for existing one-family dwelling at 202 Princess Lane (C-2 district)
• Public hearing on Z21-17: rezone from GR to C-1 for Lot 14, Block 1 East Magnolia Addition on Revelyn Avenue
• Public hearing on Z21-18: rezone from SF-4 to Townhome for ~40 acres on Page Road east of Windland Parkway

The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously denied a request to rezone approximately 40 acres on Page Road from Single-Family (SF-4) to Townhome (TH) zoning, pending further engineering information. The commission also approved several other items, including a consent agenda with three plat applications, a rezoning for a private school with daycare, two specific use permits for single-family dwellings in commercial districts, and a rezoning from General Retail to Light Commercial. All votes were unanimous (7-0).

• Approved consent agenda: vacating Chase Creek Plat Amendment Lots 19 & 21, replat of Longview Business Park Phase 4, and plat of Mallard Cove Subdivision (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of 12.68 acres at 1237 Pegues Place to Planned Development for private school with daycare (7-0)
• Approved Specific Use Permit for two single-family dwellings at Benny St & Meadowview Dr (7-0)
• Approved Specific Use Permit for existing single-family dwelling at 202 Princess Lane (7-0)
• Approved rezoning from General Retail to Light Commercial on Revelyn Avenue (7-0)
• Denied rezoning of 40 acres on Page Road to Townhome zoning pending engineering reports (7-0)

Longview Firefighters' Relief and Retirement Fund

The Longview Firefighters' Relief and Retirement Fund board is meeting to review and vote on September 2021 financial reconciliations, internal statements, minutes, and expense reports. They will also consider retirement and DROP for George R. Glenn, a rollover for Jonathan Mize, and two TEXPERS resolution changes. Discussion items include upcoming retirements, a board member nomination, and children's benefits.

• Review and motion on September 2021 reconciliations for Moody checking, Moody disbursement, and MSSB Omnibus accounts
• Review and motion on retirement and DROP for George R. Glenn
• Review and motion on rollover of contributions for Jonathan Mize due to separation
• Review and motion on expense reports for TLFFRA 2021 Summer Conference, Denison, TX, October 3-5, 2021
• Discussion of Firefighter Board Member Nomination (currently held by Brian Jones)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a Certificate of Appropriateness application from Troop 201 Alumni Foundation to replace security bars at the Boy Scout Troop 201 Cabin, a Local Historic Landmark at 1201 E. Park Lane. The commission will also vote on approving the minutes from its August 3, 2021 meeting. The agenda includes a citizen comment period and adjournment.

• Public hearing on Certificate of Appropriateness #COA21-03 for security bar replacement at 1201 E. Park Lane
• Approval of August 3, 2021 HPC minutes
• Citizen comment period

Longview Economic Development Corporation

The Longview Economic Development Corporation board will meet to handle routine consent agenda items, including approval of July meeting minutes and financial reports. The main substantive item is a discussion about real property, which will occur in executive session under Texas law. The meeting is scheduled for September 30, 2021, at the Infinity Center.

• Approval of July 29, 2021 regular meeting minutes
• Acceptance of July 2021 accountant's compilation reports
• LEDCO operations report
• Executive session discussion on real property (Texas Gov't Code 551.072)

Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee

The Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee will receive updates on the comprehensive plan, actionable projects, bond projects, parks master plan, and small area plans. They will also discuss next steps. No final decisions are scheduled; the agenda is informational.

• Comprehensive Plan overview presentation by Michael Shirley, Director of Development Services
• Comprehensive Plan actionable projects update by Michael Shirley
• Bond projects update by Dwayne Archer, Acting Director of Public Works
• Parks Master Plan update by Scott Caron, Director of Parks and Recreation
• Small Area Plans update by Michael Shirley

Public Transportation Advisory Board

The Public Transportation Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss transit operations, including ridership, outreach events, and maintenance reports. They will also consider advertising on transit buses and approve the July 27, 2021 meeting minutes. No final votes are scheduled on major policy changes.

• Approval of July 27, 2021 meeting minutes
• Discussion on advertising on transit buses
• Ridership report
• Outreach events: Touch a Truck (Oct 2), Leadership Longview (Oct 14), Reach Conference (Oct 6-7)
• Preventative maintenance and safety report

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The board will review the draft of the 2021-2022 Marketing Plan and discuss Bond Election Projects. The meeting also includes reports from the Parks and Recreation Director and maintenance staff.

• 2021-2022 Marketing Plan-Draft
• Bond Election Projects

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Longview Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on three rezoning and permit requests, including a rezone to single-family housing on Judson Road, a rezone to townhomes near Gilmer Road, and a specific use permit for a home in a commercial district. The commission will also consider a consent item to plat 36 residential lots for Hillcrest Trails Phase III and receive a staff update on prior City Council actions.

• Public hearing: Rezone 9.718 acres at 2201 Judson Road from General Retail to One-Family (SF-6) for NDC Holdings
• Public hearing: Rezone Lot 16, Block 3, Ruthlynn Terrace from Neighborhood Service to Townhome for RTSH Investments
• Public hearing: Specific Use Permit for a One-Family Dwelling in Heavy Commercial (C-2) for 0.435 acres near Chumley and Gay Streets
• Consent: Plat 37.855 acres into 36 residential lots for Hillcrest Trails Phase III (west of FM 2879)

The Longview Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved three rezoning requests and a consent agenda item. The consent agenda included a plat for Hillcrest Trails Phase II. The commission approved a rezone of 9.718 acres at 2201 Judson Road from General Retail to One-Family (SF-6) for single-family rental homes, a rezone of a lot in Ruthlynn Terrace from Neighborhood Services to Townhome, and a Specific Use Permit for a single-family dwelling in a Heavy Commercial district. All votes were 9-0.

• Approved August 17, 2021 minutes (9-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Hillcrest Trails Phase II plat (9-0)
• Approved rezone Z21-15 at 2201 Judson Road from GR to SF-6 (9-0)
• Approved rezone Z21-16 in Ruthlynn Terrace from NS to TH (9-0)
• Approved Specific Use Permit S21-11 for dwelling in C-2 district (9-0)

Longview Firefighters' Relief and Retirement Fund

The Longview Firefighters' Relief and Retirement Fund board is meeting to review and vote on routine financial items, including August 2021 reconciliations, internal financial statements, and expense reports for a TEXPERS conference. They will also discuss upcoming retirements and an update on a meeting with the City. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or large contracts listed.

• Review and motion on August 2021 reconciliations for Moody checking, Moody disbursement, and MSSB Omnibus accounts
• Review and motion on internal financial statements for August 2021
• Review and motion on expense reports for TEXPERS 2021 Summer Forum, San Antonio, TX, August 29-31, 2021
• Discussion of upcoming retirements
• Update on meeting with City

City Council

The Longview City Council is holding a special called meeting with a large consent agenda covering contracts, purchases, and resolutions, plus public hearings on zoning requests and action items on major construction and funding. Key decisions include authorizing participation in SWEPCO rate cases, purchasing police vehicles, and approving a change order for the Grace Creek HeadWorks project.

• Purchase of 14 police pursuit vehicles for up to $482,360 via TASB Buyboard
• Authorize participation in SWEPCO fuel cost recovery and advanced metering proceedings
• Public hearing for rezone of 6 acres at 3901 Pine Tree Road from Agricultural to One-Family
• Public hearing for Specific Use Permit for restaurant with drive-thru at McCann Road and Loop 281
• Change Order No. 1 for Grace Creek HeadWorks increasing contract to $3,096,000 with BAR Constructors

Partners in Prevention Steering Committee

The Partners in Prevention Steering Committee is meeting to approve minutes and expenditure reports, receive staff updates from local programs, and hear citizen comments. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or funding votes listed.

• Approval of July 2021 PIP Minutes & Expenditure Report
• Update from Coalition for Drug-Free Youth (Whitney Pierce)
• Update from Aspire Mentoring Program (Lyndell McAllister)
• Update from Unity & Diversity (Taylor Thornton)
• Program Manager Report (Holly Fuller)

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is meeting to handle routine business including approving minutes and receiving reports, electing board officers, and discussing a pickleball court donation, a plaque for the Longview Little League Baseball Association, and bond election projects. The agenda is largely procedural, with the notable substantive items being the donation, plaque, and bond project discussions.

• Pickleball court donation
• Longview Little League Baseball Association plaque
• Bond election projects
• Park board officer election
• Approval of June 28, 2021 minutes

City Council

The City Council is meeting to consider an ordinance adopting the 2021 tax rate. The agenda also includes reviewing the Longview Economic Development Corporation budget and a new lease for a Visitor Center.

• Adoption of the 2021 tax rate
• Approval of LEDCO 2021–2022 budget
• $3,000 monthly rent lease for office space at 109 W Tyler St
• $30,000 donation from PAWS for 'Spay It Forward' program
• Public comment period for HUD Consolidated Action Plan and budgets

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on two variance applications. One request seeks to reduce a rear setback from 10 feet to 5 feet for a pool accessory structure. The other seeks to reduce required landscaping trees and shrubs at a business park location.

• Variance application #V21-01 for 5-foot rear setback at 14 Stoneridge Trail
• Variance application #V21-02 for reduced landscaping at 5401 Mickey Melton Boulevard

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Longview Planning and Zoning Commission will hold three public hearings on zoning requests: a rezone of about 6 acres at 3901 Pine Tree Road from Agricultural to One-Family, a specific use permit for a one-family dwelling in a Heavy Commercial district on Henderson Street, and a specific use permit for a restaurant with a drive-thru at McCann Road and Loop 281. The commission will also approve minutes and receive a staff update on City Council actions.

• Rezone #Z21-14: 6 acres at 3901 Pine Tree Road from Agricultural (A) to One-Family (SF-4)
• Specific Use Permit #S21-09: one-family dwelling in Heavy Commercial (C-2) at 503, 505, 509 Henderson Street
• Specific Use Permit #S21-10: restaurant with drive-thru in General Retail (GR) at northwest corner of McCann Road and Loop 281
• Approval of July 20, 2021 P&Z minutes
• Staff update on City Council action on previous zoning items

The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved a rezone of 6 acres at 3901 Pine Tree Road from Agricultural to One-Family (SF-4) to allow subdivision, a Specific Use Permit for a one-family dwelling in a Heavy Commercial district at 503, 505, and 509 Henderson Street, and a Specific Use Permit for a drive-thru restaurant at the northwest corner of McCann Road and Loop 281. All votes were 8-0. The commission also approved the July 20, 2021 minutes.

• Approved rezone Z21-14 at 3901 Pine Tree Road from Agricultural to SF-4 (8-0)
• Approved Specific Use Permit S21-09 for one-family dwelling at 503, 505, 509 Henderson Street (8-0)
• Approved Specific Use Permit S21-10 for drive-thru restaurant at McCann Road and Loop 281 (8-0)
• Approved July 20, 2021 minutes (8-0)

Longview Firefighters' Relief and Retirement Fund

The Longview Firefighters' Relief and Retirement Fund board will review and vote on second-quarter pension performance, July 2021 financial reconciliations and statements, and approval of June minutes. They will also discuss upcoming retirements and training conferences. The meeting is open to the public with citizen comment.

• Review and motion on 2nd Qtr. Pension Performance
• Review and motion on July 2021 reconciliations for Moody checking, Moody disbursement, and MSSB Omnibus
• Review and motion on internal financial statements for July 2021
• Review and motion on approval of June 2021 meeting minutes
• Review and motion on qualification of QDRO for a pension member

City Council

The City Council will conduct public hearings regarding the proposed annual operating budget and tax rate for the 2021-2022 fiscal year. The agenda also includes several zoning requests and resolutions for various city contracts and project payments.

• Public hearing on the proposed FY 2021–2022 Budget
• Public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Tax Rate
• Rezone request for 5.33 acres at W Loop 281 and Jaycee Drive to Heavy Industrial
• E. Loop 281 Corridor study contract not to exceed $179,914
• Final payment of $12,597.00 for City Hall Roof Restoration Project

City Council

The Longview City Council is holding a special called meeting to consider a proposed tax rate for 2021 and schedule a public hearing, and to discuss the proposed 2021-2022 budget and fee resolution. The council will also vote on several consent agenda items, including a federal grant for youth crime prevention, a release agreement with a cleaning company, and a donation for pickleball court resurfacing. Additionally, they will consider joining a coalition of cities in Railroad Commission proceedings related to Winter Storm Uri cost recovery.

• Resolution proposing 2021 tax rate and scheduling public hearing
• Discussion of proposed 2021-2022 city budget
• Discussion of proposed 2021-2022 fee resolution
• Resolution to accept $28,109 Justice Assistance Grant for youth crime prevention
• Resolution to accept $13,000 donation for pickleball court resurfacing at Guthrie Park

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a Certificate of Appropriateness application to replace windows at the Boy Scout Troop 201 Cabin, a Local Historic Landmark. The commission will also approve minutes from the June 1 meeting and take public comment.

• Public hearing on COA21-02 for window replacement at 1201 E. Park Lane
• Approval of June 1, 2021 HPC minutes

Longview Economic Development Corporation

The Longview Economic Development Corporation board will consider approving its FY2022 budget and hear reports on business retention and workforce development. The agenda also includes routine consent items and a possible executive session for legal and real property discussions.

• Adoption of LEDCO FY2022 budget
• Presentation on Business Retention Expansion efforts
• Approval of June 24, 2021 board meeting minutes
• Acceptance of June 2021 accountant's compilation report
• Possible executive session under Texas Government Code Chapter 551

Public Transportation Advisory Board

The Public Transportation Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss transit operations, including a triennial review update, an ADA announcement system, ridership, employee training, and outreach events. They will also review maintenance and safety reports, warranty issues, and future projects. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and setting the agenda for the next meeting.

• Update on Triennial Review
• Update on ADA Announcement System
• Ridership Report
• Employee Training: Paratransit Management, PASS, CPR
• Outreach Events: J.L. Everhart Career Day, Cultural District Art Walk, Touch A Truck

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is meeting to handle routine business including approving minutes and receiving reports, and will also elect officers, consider a pickleball court donation, recognize the Longview Little League Baseball Association, and discuss bond election projects.

• Election of park board officers
• Pickleball court donation
• Longview Little League Baseball Association plaque
• Bond election projects discussion

Metropolitan Planning Organization

The Longview Metropolitan Planning Organization Policy Board is meeting to approve several routine items, including minutes from the May 26 meeting, modifications to the FY 2020 and FY 2021 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP), modifications to the FY 2021–FY 2024 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), and the new FY 2022 and FY 2023 UPWP. These approvals are standard administrative actions for the regional transportation planning body.

• Approval of FY 2020 & FY 2021 UPWP modifications
• Approval of FY 2021–FY 2024 TIP modifications
• Approval of FY 2022 & FY 2023 UPWP

The Longview MPO Policy Board approved three items: modifications to the FY 2020 & FY 2021 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) increasing spending by about $42,000, modifications to the FY 2021-2024 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) to add $242,941 in transit funds, and the FY 2022 & FY 2023 UPWP. All votes were unanimous (8-0). No citizen comments were received.

• Approved May 26, 2021 meeting minutes (8-0)
• Approved FY 2020 & FY 2021 UPWP modifications increasing spending by ~$42,000 (8-0)
• Approved FY 2021-2024 TIP modifications adding $242,941 in transit funds (8-0)
• Approved FY 2022 & FY 2023 UPWP (8-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Longview Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on several zoning requests, including a rezone for industrial use, a plat for residential lots, and amendments to planned developments. They will also consider specific use permits for a dwelling, a duplex, and a spa. The meeting includes approval of minutes and a staff update on prior City Council actions.

• Rezone 5.33 acres from Agricultural to Heavy Industrial at W Loop 281 and Jaycee Drive (AEP)
• Plat 2.386 acres into 9 lots south of Wain Drive and west of Gene Drive (Wang Investments)
• Amend PD88-01 to expand carwash at 3325 Gilmer Road (Teebo Properties)
• Amend site plan for self storage at 3821 McCann Road (Johnson & Pace)
• Specific use permits for dwelling at 2302 East Street, duplex at 604 East Methvin, spa at 905A Walnut Hill

The Longview Planning and Zoning Commission approved a plat for Wang Investments Addition, a rezone for AEP, a carwash expansion for Teebo Properties, a self-storage site plan amendment, and two specific use permits for dwellings. It denied a specific use permit for a spa/salon/barber shop at 905A Walnut Hill Drive, with one commissioner opposed. The commission also approved the June 15, 2021 minutes.

• Approved the June 15, 2021 minutes (7-0).
• Approved plat P21-05 (Wang Investments Addition) with a condition for infrastructure estimate and letter of credit (7-0).
• Approved rezone Z21-13 (AEP) from Agricultural to Heavy Industrial (7-0).
• Approved PD21-01 (Teebo Properties) to expand carwash (7-0).
• Approved PD21-02 (Johnson & Pace) to amend site plan for self-storage (5-0, with two recusals).
• Approved SUP S21-06 (Gonzalez) for a one-family dwelling in Heavy Commercial (7-0).
• Approved SUP S21-07 (Loera) for a duplex in Heavy Commercial (7-0).
• Denied SUP S21-08 (Greenlee) for a spa/salon/barber shop in Office zoning (6-1).

Longview Firefighters' Relief and Retirement Fund

The Longview Firefighters' Relief and Retirement Fund board will review and vote on the 2020 financial audit and actuarial valuation, plus several member contribution refunds and a death benefit. They will also discuss upcoming retirements and a transfer of alternative investment custody. The meeting is open to the public with time for comment.

• Accept 2020 Actuarial Valuation by Foster & Foster
• Accept 2020 Financial Audit by Curtis Blakely and Company
• Refund of contributions for Jordan Lyndell, Michael W. McCullin, and Marcus D. Haney
• Rollover of contributions for William T. Orendorff
• Death benefit for deceased firefighter James M. Langston

City Council

The City Council met to consider a resolution expressing opposition to a 'White Unity Conference' allegedly planned for the Longview area. The resolution seeks to condemn bigotry and prohibit the use of the 'Longview, Texas' name in connection with such events.

• Resolution to condemn hate groups and bigotry
• Opposition to the 'White Unity Conference' allegedly planned for September 25, 2021
• Demand that organizers remove references to the City of Longview from event materials

City Council

The Longview City Council is holding a special called meeting to consider consent agenda items including contracts for water treatment chemicals, two sanitation trucks, and a federal arts grant, plus a public hearing on a zoning request at 4500 Judson Road and a presentation of the proposed FY2021-22 budget.

• Contract with Affinity Chemical, LLC for aluminum sulfate for the water treatment plant
• Purchase of two sanitation trucks via TIPS cooperative, not to exceed $592,770
• Contract with Airgas for liquid oxygen for the water treatment plant
• Public hearing on rezone from Single Family (SF-4) to General Retail (GR) for Lots 1-3, Block A Judson Heights, 4500 Judson Road
• Final payment of $20,105.00 to McInnis Brothers Construction for Lake Cherokee 10 MGD Raw Water Pump Replacement Project

Partners in Prevention Steering Committee

The Partners in Prevention Steering Committee is meeting to approve prior meeting minutes and expenditure reports, hear staff updates from local programs, and take citizen comments. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or new business listed.

• Approval of March 2021 PIP Minutes & Expenditure Report
• Approval of May 2021 PIP Minutes & Expenditure Report
• Staff report: Coalition for Drug-Free Youth (Whitney Pierce)
• Staff report: Aspire Mentoring Program (Bonnie Hull)
• Staff report: Unity & Diversity (Taylor Thornton)

Animal Shelter Advisory Committee

The Longview Animal Shelter Advisory Committee is meeting to elect a chair, review the past year, and discuss upcoming events and community initiatives. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or proposals detailed.

• Elect Chair
• 2020-2021 year in review
• Upcoming events
• Upcoming community initiatives
• Set date and time for next meeting

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is meeting to approve minutes, receive routine reports on recreation, parks maintenance, and liaisons, and discuss bond election projects. No specific decisions or proposals are detailed in the agenda.

• Approval of May 24, 2021 minutes
• Recreation report
• Parks maintenance report
• Liaison report
• Bond election projects discussion

City Council

The Longview City Council will consider a resolution awarding a $1,180,739.50 contract to Reynolds & Kay, Ltd. for the construction of the Cargill Long Trail. The agenda also includes several consent items, such as accepting a quarterly investment report, approving interlocal agreements for emergency communications and traffic enforcement, and authorizing water/sewer service agreements. An executive session is scheduled to discuss litigation in City of Longview v. Silvia Cornejo Bustos & Jose R. Cornejo.

• Resolution awarding $1,180,739.50 contract to Reynolds & Kay, Ltd. for Cargill Long Trail construction
• Resolution for MOU with Texas DPS for CVE Weight Enforcement Program
• Resolution to apply for and accept 2021-22 STEP grant funds from NHTSA and TxDOT
• Interlocal agreement with Gregg County for emergency communications system use
• Resolution for water and sewer service agreements outside city limits with multiple property owners

Longview Economic Development Corporation

The Longview Economic Development Corporation (LEDCO) Board of Directors is holding a regular meeting. The agenda includes approval of minutes, acceptance of financial reports, an update on LEDCO activities, and a move to enter executive session to discuss legal, real property, and personnel matters. No specific decisions or proposals are listed on the open agenda.

• Approval of minutes from May 27, 2021 regular board meeting
• Acceptance of May 2021 Accountant's Compilation Report
• LEDCO Operations Report
• Executive session under Texas Government Code Chapter 551 for legal, real property, and personnel discussions

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Longview Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and consider three applications: a replat of West View Villas into 5 lots, a waiver to allow a shorter lot depth in the Laso Subdivision, and a rezone of property on Judson Road from Single Family to General Retail. The commission will also approve minutes and receive a staff update on City Council actions.

• Replat #RP21-03: 1.461 acres on McCann Road into 5 lots
• Waiver #SW21-06: allow 89-ft lot depth instead of 100-ft minimum on El Paso and Lilly Street
• Rezone #Z21-12: 4500 Judson Road from SF-4 to General Retail
• Public hearings for waiver and rezone applications
• Approval of May 18, 2021 minutes

The Longview Planning and Zoning Commission approved all three agenda items unanimously (8-0). They approved a replat of West View Villas with conditions for infrastructure, a lot depth waiver for a lot at El Paso and Lilly Street, and a rezone from Single Family to General Retail at 4500 Judson Road. The rezone drew public concerns about potential future uses like a vape shop, but the commission approved it.

• Approved replat RP#21-03 West View Villas into 5 lots, conditioned on infrastructure estimate/letter of credit or installation (8-0)
• Approved lot depth waiver SW21-06 for 89-foot depth at Laso Subdivision (8-0)
• Approved rezone Z21-12 from SF-4 to General Retail at 4500 Judson Road (8-0)

Longview Firefighters' Relief and Retirement Fund

The Longview Firefighters' Relief and Retirement Fund board will review and vote on May 2021 financial reconciliations, internal financial statements, meeting minutes, an investment policy signature update, and expense reports for the TEXPERS 2021 conference. They will also discuss upcoming retirements and the pension participant annual compensation limit.

• Review and motion on May 2021 reconciliations for Moody checking, Moody disbursement, and MSSB Omnibus accounts
• Review and motion on May 2021 internal financial statements
• Review and motion on investment policy signature update
• Review and motion on expense reports for TEXPERS 2021 Annual Conference, Austin, TX, May 23-26, 2021
• Discussion of upcoming retirements and pension participant annual compensation limit

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing on a Certificate of Appropriateness application to replace exterior siding at the Boy Scout Troop 201 Cabin, a Local Historic Landmark. The commission will also discuss the Longview 150 time capsule and approve minutes from a prior meeting.

• Public hearing on COA21-01 for siding replacement at 1201 E. Park Lane
• Discussion of Longview 150 time capsule
• Approval of February 2, 2021 minutes

City Council

The Longview City Council will consider several resolutions regarding infrastructure contracts and grant applications. The agenda includes decisions on water system improvements, road reconstruction, and professional services for dispatch systems.

• $4,739,233.10 contract for Fairmont Street Reconstruction Project
• $1,269,991.34 contract for Water Distribution and Fire Protection System Enhancements
• $143,709.00 NEH American Rescue Plan Grant for library staff salaries
• $77,314.00 contract for computer aided dispatch and records management services
• Final payment of $32,540.88 to JDR Contracting Inc. for water system improvements

Longview Economic Development Corporation

The Longview Economic Development Corporation Board will consider a city request to share funding for a future traffic signal at McCann and George Richey. The board will also receive updates on LEDCO activities and may enter executive session to discuss legal, real property, and economic development matters.

• Discussion of city's request for shared funding of future signal at McCann and George Richey
• Acceptance of April 28, 2021 regular meeting minutes
• Acceptance of April 2021 accountant's compilation reports
• LEDCO operations report
• Possible executive session under Texas Government Code Chapter 551

Metropolitan Planning Organization

The Longview Metropolitan Planning Organization Policy Board is meeting to approve the March 10, 2021 minutes, adopt the 2021 Transit Asset Management performance measure targets, and approve modifications to the Mobility 2045 Metropolitan Transportation Plan. The board will also appoint a Title VI/LEP Coordinator. The agenda is routine and procedural, with no public hearings or major funding decisions listed.

• Approval of 2021 Transit Asset Management (TAM) Performance Measure Targets Resolution
• Approval of Mobility 2045 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) Modifications
• Appointment of Title VI/LEP Coordinator for the Longview MPO
• Approval of March 10, 2021 meeting minutes

The Longview MPO Policy Board unanimously approved the 2021 Transit Asset Management Performance Measure Targets, the Mobility 2045 Metropolitan Transportation Plan modifications, and designated Bryan McBride as the Title VI/Environmental Justice Coordinator. All votes were 7-0. No citizen comments were made.

• Approved March 10, 2021 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved 2021 Transit Asset Management Performance Measure Targets resolution (7-0)
• Approved Mobility 2045 Metropolitan Transportation Plan modifications (7-0)
• Designated Bryan McBride as Title VI/Environmental Justice Coordinator (7-0)

Public Transportation Advisory Board

The Public Transportation Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss and take related action on a transit overview, including a triennial review update, plus operations and maintenance reports. The agenda is largely informational, with routine updates on ridership, a drug & alcohol conference, and preventative maintenance. No major policy decisions or contracts are listed for this meeting.

• Approval of March 30, 2021 meeting minutes
• Triennial review update for Longview Transit
• Ridership report
• Drug & Alcohol Conference (virtual) update
• Preventative maintenance & safety report

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is meeting to discuss routine reports and two specific items: the Troop 201 Boy Scout Hut and Bond Election Projects. The agenda includes citizen comments, approval of minutes, and consent agenda items, but no decisions are specified.

• Troop 201 Boy Scout Hut discussion
• Bond Election Projects discussion
• Recreation Report
• Parks Maintenance Report
• Liaison Report

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on one application. The applicant seeks a special exception to expand a nonconforming use on a 0.511-acre property. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and citizen comment.

• Public hearing for application #SE21-01 filed by Michael Dorthlon
• Request for special exception to expand nonconforming use at 2911 East Cotton Street
• Property is approximately 0.511 acres in Abstract 360 A Jordan Survey

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Longview Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on eight items, including rezones, subdivision waivers, and a cell tower permit, and will consider a consent agenda item to plat a 7.637-acre tract into four lots. The commission will also approve minutes and receive a staff update on City Council actions.

• Consent: plat 7.637 acres into 4 lots at Bill Owens Pkwy & H.G. Mosley Pkwy (P21-04)
• Rezone Future Land Use Map from LDR to RET/MDR at E. Cotton St & S. Eastman Rd (M21-01)
• Waiver for 49-ft lot width (required 60 ft) at Lilly St & Chappell St (SW21-04)
• Waiver for sidewalks at McCann Rd & Technology Center (SW21-05)
• SUP for Verizon cell tower at 3008 Gilmer Rd (S21-04)

The Longview Planning and Zoning Commission approved a Future Land Use Map amendment, a lot width waiver, a rezone for a senior living parking lot, a rezone for a takeout restaurant, and a rezone for a CEFCO convenience store. The commission denied a sidewalk waiver for West View Villas and took no action on a Verizon cell tower SUP and a salon SUP.

• Approved Future Land Use Map amendment from LDR to Retail/Medium Density Residential at East Cotton & Eastman (5-0)
• Approved lot width waiver for Lot 1, Lilly Addition (5-0)
• Denied sidewalk waiver for West View Villas (5-0)
• No action on Verizon Wireless cell tower SUP at 3008 Gilmer Rd
• No action on Spa/Salon/Barber Shop SUP at 905A Walnut Hill Dr
• Approved rezone from SF-2 to Parking at 201 Magnolia Ln (5-0)
• Approved rezone from MF-2 to General Retail at 1230 S High St (5-0)
• Approved rezone from SF-4 to General Retail at East Cotton & Eastman (5-0)

City Council

The Longview City Council will administer oaths of office to the newly elected mayor and council members for Districts 1 and 2, receive an update on 2018 bond projects, and consider a consent agenda with multiple resolutions and a budget amendment. Three public hearings on zoning requests are scheduled. The meeting also includes an executive session on personnel matters.

• Oath of office for Mayor Elect and Council Members Elect for Districts 1 and 2
• Resolution to accept $25,000 Bloomberg Philanthropies Asphalt Art Grant for Mobberly/High and Estes Entryway Reconfiguration Project
• Resolution awarding $129,300 contract to Technology International, Inc. for fleet trailers
• Ordinance amending FY 2020-2021 budget by $27,000 for natural gas franchise fee audit and $22,000 for streetlight billing audit
• Public hearings on rezones: Z21-07 (Mobberly Ave & Level St), Z21-09 (Insignia Estates), and specific use permit S21-03 (1408 N. Seventh St)

Partners in Prevention Steering Committee

The Partners in Prevention Steering Committee is meeting to approve the March 2021 minutes and expenditure report, and to receive staff reports from local programs including the Coalition for Drug-Free Youth, Aspire Mentoring Program, and Unity & Diversity. The meeting also includes a citizen comment period. No major decisions or new business are on the agenda.

• Approval of March 10, 2021 PIP minutes and March 2021 expenditure report
• Staff report: Coalition for Drug-Free Youth (Whitney Pierce)
• Staff report: Aspire Mentoring Program (Lyndell McAllister)
• Staff report: Unity & Diversity (Taylor Thornton)
• Program Manager Report (Holly Fuller)

City Council

The Longview City Council is holding a special called meeting to canvass and declare the results of the May 1, 2021 general election for City Council District No. 1 and District No. 2. The agenda includes a presentation of the election canvass and a resolution to officially declare the results. No other substantive business is scheduled.

• Canvass of May 1, 2021 General Election for City Council District No. 1 and District No. 2
• Resolution declaring results of the May 1, 2021 General Election for Council District No. 1 and District No. 2

Longview Economic Development Corporation

The Longview Economic Development Corporation board will meet to discuss House Bill 4072, receive updates on performance agreements with AAON Coil, Hatco, and Indevco, and consider entering executive session for real property and economic development negotiations. The agenda also includes routine consent items and a presentation from Arts Longview.

• Discussion of House Bill 4072
• Update on Performance Agreement – AAON Coil
• Update on Performance Agreement – Hatco
• Update on Performance Agreement – Indevco
• Executive session for real property and economic development negotiations

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is meeting to approve minutes, hear staff reports on recreation, parks maintenance, and liaisons, and discuss bond election projects. The agenda is largely routine, with no specific action items or dollar amounts listed.

• Approval of March 22, 2021 minutes
• Recreation report
• Parks maintenance report
• Liaison report
• Discussion of bond election projects

City Council

The Longview City Council will consider several consent items and action items, including awarding contracts for sludge removal and water system improvements, applying for a state grant for the Mobberly Ave Complete Street project, and voting on ordinances related to alcohol sales near a school and mobile food unit regulations. The meeting also includes an executive session to discuss the employment of the City Manager and Assistant City Manager.

• Contract with Denali Water Solutions for sludge removal and disposal at Water Treatment Plants
• Contract with D&D Pipeline Consultants for $804,713.70 for water system improvements at Ray Street, FM 2087, Rockdale Street, Benton Street, and Stracener Road
• Application for TxDOT Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside Program Grant up to $2,713,013.44 for Mobberly Ave Complete Street (Pacific Ave to Estes Pkwy), with city matching up to 50%
• Ordinance to allow alcohol sales variance for property at 1301 Judson Road (within 300 feet of a school)
• Ordinances to update and allow mobile food units in residential areas

The Longview City Council unanimously approved a consent agenda awarding a sludge removal contract to Denali Water Solutions and a $804,713.70 water main construction contract to D&D Pipeline Consultants, and authorizing a grant application for the Mobberly Ave Complete Street project. The council also unanimously approved two ordinances updating mobile food unit regulations, including allowing them in residential areas with property owner permission. An action item on an alcohol variance was pulled prior to the meeting.

• Approved sludge removal contract with Denali Water Solutions (7-0)
• Approved $804,713.70 water main construction contract with D&D Pipeline Consultants (7-0)
• Authorized grant application for Mobberly Ave Complete Street project up to $2,713,013.44 (7-0)
• Approved ordinance updating mobile food unit operational requirements (7-0)
• Approved ordinance allowing mobile food units in residential areas (7-0)

Longview Firefighters' Relief and Retirement Fund

The Longview Firefighters' Relief and Retirement Fund board will review financial reconciliations and statements for February and March 2021, and vote on several items including a retirement/DROP request and a death benefit payment. They will also discuss upcoming retirements and conference attendance. This is a routine monthly meeting with no major policy changes.

• Review and motion on reconciliations for Moody Checking, Moody disbursement, MSSB Omnibus, and Frost Checking (February only)
• Review and motion on internal financial statements for February and March 2021
• Review and motion for Retirement and DROP for Doug Skinner
• Review and motion for Death Benefit to Helen George (beneficiary of deceased firefighter Nathan George)
• Review and motion on expense reports for TEXPERS 2021 Legislative Workshop, Austin, TX, March 30-31, 2021

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Longview Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on five applications: two subdivision waivers, two rezones, and a specific use permit. It will also consider two plats on the consent agenda and receive a staff update on City Council actions.

• Public hearing on waiver #SW21-03 to reduce minimum lot size to 11,460 sq ft and depth to 110 ft at Bridgers Hill Road and Remington Trail
• Public hearing on waiver #SW21-04 to reduce minimum lot width to 49 ft at Lilly Street and Chappel Street
• Public hearing on rezone #Z21-07 from General Retail to Single Family at Mobberly Avenue and Level Street
• Public hearing on rezone #Z21-09 from Multi-Family to Single Family at Insignia Way and Bill Owens Parkway
• Public hearing on specific use permit #S21-03 for a single family dwelling at 1408 N. Seventh Street

The Longview Planning and Zoning Commission approved a consent agenda with two plats, approved two subdivision waivers, two rezones, and one specific use permit, all unanimously (7-0). One waiver request (SW21-04) received no motion and was effectively tabled after opposition from a neighbor. The commission also approved the March 16, 2021 minutes.

• Approved March 16, 2021 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda: Coral Duplexes plat and Plainview Subdivision replat (7-0)
• Approved waiver SW21-03 for lot size/depth at Hills and Trails Addition (7-0)
• No motion on waiver SW21-04 for lot width at Lilly Addition; effectively tabled
• Approved rezone Z21-07 from General Retail to Single Family at Mobberly/Level (7-0)
• Approved rezone Z21-09 from Multi-Family to Single Family at Insignia Estates (7-0)
• Approved specific use permit S21-03 for single-family home at 1408 N. Seventh St (7-0)

Cultural Activities Advisory Commission

The Cultural Activities Advisory Commission is meeting to discuss cultural arts grant funding considerations. The agenda includes only this discussion item, with no specific proposals or dollar amounts listed.

• Discussion of Cultural Arts Grant funding

City Council

The Longview City Council will consider awarding a $5,739,890 contract to RLM General Contractors for the Broughton Park & Recreation Center, with a deductive change order reducing the price to $5,402,968. The agenda also includes public hearings on four zoning requests and several consent items, including lease extensions, rate suspensions, and a chip seal change order.

• Award $5,739,890 contract to RLM General Contractors for Broughton Park & Recreation Center, with $336,922 deductive change order (final $5,402,968)
• Public hearing: Specific Use Permit for restaurant with drive-thru at Gilmer Road and Toler Road (1.020 acres)
• Public hearing: Specific Use Permit for two-family dwellings at 104-110 Cherie Lane
• Public hearing: Rezone 109 Magnolia Lane from SF-2 to General Retail (1.217 acres)
• Public hearing: Rezone 1800 and 1810 Tryon Road from MF-2/MF-3 to SF-6 (4.339 acres)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to conduct a video shoot for the Sesquicentennial at 101 E. Whaley Street. The agenda contains only this single item and adjournment, with no other business or decisions listed.

• Video-Meet on site: Sesquicentennial Video at 101 E. Whaley Street

Public Transportation Advisory Board

The Public Transportation Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially act on a transit overview, including recruiting and retention, a ridership report, and an ADA announcement system. They will also review a preventative maintenance and safety report from the maintenance director. The committee will approve minutes from the January 26, 2021 meeting and introduce Bryan McBride from the MPO.

• Approval of January 26, 2021 meeting minutes
• Discussion of recruiting and retention for transit staff
• Ridership report and ADA announcement system update
• Preventative maintenance and safety report from Finney Alvarez
• Introduction of Bryan McBride, MPO

Longview Economic Development Corporation

The LEDCO Board of Directors will meet to consider routine consent agenda items, including meeting minutes and financial reports. The board will also discuss a presentation on the Trails Project and consider modifying the 2020 Performance Agreement goals with Bass Engineering. Updates on LEDCO activities and staff recruitment are scheduled, followed by a possible executive session on real property and economic development negotiations.

• Consent agenda: approval of Jan/Feb 2021 minutes, accountant's reports, operations report
• Presentation and update of Trails Project by Rolin McPhee, Director of Public Works
• Discussion and consideration of modification of Year 2020 Performance Agreement Goals with Bass Engineering
• Update on LEDCO activities and staff recruitment by Wayne Mansfield, President/CEO
• Possible executive session under Texas Government Code for real property and economic development negotiations

City Council

The Longview City Council will hold a virtual meeting with several consent items, including grant acceptance, a lease extension, a budget amendment, and playground equipment purchase. The council will also discuss returning to in-person meetings and receive updates on community interests and COVID-19.

• Resolution to accept $9,217.27 LEOSE grant for police training
• Resolution to extend lease at Glover Crim Building for 3 years at $96,684.36 annually
• Resolution to amend LEDCO budget for infrastructure and incentives for The Gap, Inc.
• Resolution to purchase playground equipment up to $512,920.00 via TASB BuyBoard
• Discussion on returning to in-person meetings

The City Council approved the consent agenda unanimously (7-0), which included four resolutions: a $9,217.27 LEOSE grant for police training; a three-year lease extension for office space at the Glover Crim Building at $96,684.36 per year; a budget amendment for LEDCO to pay for infrastructure and incentives for Gap, Inc.; and the purchase of playground equipment for citywide park improvements for up to $512,920. The council also discussed returning to in-person meetings but took no action.

• Approved Resolution 5768 accepting a $9,217.27 LEOSE grant for police training.
• Approved Resolution 5769 extending the Glover Crim Building lease for three years at $96,684.36 annually.
• Approved Resolution 5770 ratifying LEDCO's budget amendment for Gap, Inc. infrastructure and incentives.
• Approved Resolution 5771 authorizing playground equipment purchase up to $512,920 via TASB BuyBoard.
• Discussed returning to in-person meetings; no decision was made.

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is meeting to discuss Guthrie Park pickleball upgrades and bond election projects, along with routine reports and minutes approval. The agenda includes citizen comments and board member comments, but no specific dollar amounts or detailed proposals are listed.

• Guthrie Park pickleball upgrades
• Bond election projects
• Approval of minutes from February, June, and September 2020
• Recreation, parks maintenance, liaison, and director reports

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Longview Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on seven applications, including subdivision waivers, specific use permits, and rezones. The commission will also approve prior meeting minutes and receive a staff update on City Council actions.

• Subdivision waiver SW21-01 for Eastwood Addition, 20.4 acres north of Garner Lane, to exceed 60 dwelling units with single access
• Subdivision waiver SW21-02 for Thorn Briar Subdivision, 47.476 acres north of Country Club Road, to allow 2,248-ft cul-de-sac (max 1,600 ft)
• Specific Use Permit S21-01 for restaurant with drive-thru at Gilmer and Toler Roads
• Specific Use Permit S21-02 for two-family dwellings at 104-110 Cherie Lane
• Rezones: Z21-04 (SF-2 to GR at 109 Magnolia Lane), Z21-05 (MF-2/MF-3 to SF-6 at 1800/1810 Tryon Road), Z21-06 (MF-2 to SF-2 south of Masters Way)

The Longview Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved five applications: two subdivision waivers (Eastwood Addition and Thorn Briar Subdivision), two Specific Use Permits (restaurant with drive-thru at Gilmer/Toler, two-family dwellings on Cherie Lane), and two rezones (109 Magnolia Lane to General Retail, Tryon Road to Single Family). The commission tabled a rezone for 5.46 acres south of Masters Way (Champions Ridge) after hearing resident concerns about lot sizes, traffic, and the driving range relocation.

• Approved subdivision waiver SW21-01 for Eastwood Addition (6-0)
• Approved subdivision waiver SW21-02 for Thorn Briar Subdivision (6-0)
• Approved Specific Use Permit S21-01 for restaurant with drive-thru at Gilmer/Toler (6-0)
• Approved Specific Use Permit S21-02 for two-family dwellings at 104-110 Cherie Lane (6-0)
• Approved rezone Z21-04 at 109 Magnolia Lane from SF-2 to GR (6-0)
• Approved rezone Z21-05 at 1800/1810 Tryon Road from MF-2/MF-3 to SF-6 (6-0)
• Tabled rezone Z21-06 for Champions Ridge addition (6-0)

City Council

The Longview City Council will consider several consent items, including contracts for road and building projects, a lease for chlorine equipment, and a sewer service agreement. A public hearing is scheduled on a request to abandon street rights-of-way in the LEDCO North Business Park. The meeting will be held virtually via audio-only videoconference.

• $138,970 contract to Longview Roofing LLC for City Hall Roof Restoration
• $1,273,140 contract to Lone Star Equipment Co. for 2021 Chip Seal Project
• $144,461.25 contract to John Wright Construction for pressure grouting abandoned lines on FM 2206
• 60-month lease with ChlorKing Innovations not to exceed $288,900 for chlorine production equipment
• Public hearing on abandoning portions of Mickey Melton Blvd and J.R. Curtis Circle (5.984 acres) in LEDCO North Business Park

The City Council approved all consent agenda items, including a $1,273,140 contract with Lone Star Equipment Company for the 2021 Chip Seal Project covering about 492,500 square yards of streets citywide. It also approved a $138,970 contract with Longview Roofing LLC for City Hall roof restoration, a $144,461.25 contract with John Wright Construction for pressure grouting abandoned lines on FM 2206, a 60-month lease with ChlorKing Innovations for pool chlorine equipment, a sewer service agreement with East Texas Professional Credit Union, and a joint election agreement with Pine Tree ISD. The council also approved an ordinance to abandon street right-of-way totaling 5.984 acres in the LEDCO North Business Park, and accepted the December 31, 2020 investment report.

• Approved Resolution 5762: awarded $138,970 contract to Longview Roofing LLC for City Hall Roof Restoration.
• Approved Resolution 5763: authorized lease with ChlorKing Innovations for pool chlorine equipment, not to exceed $288,900 over 60 months.
• Approved Resolution 5764: authorized sewer service agreement with East Texas Professional Credit Union for property outside city limits.
• Approved Resolution 5765: awarded $1,273,140 contract to Lone Star Equipment Company for 2021 Chip Seal Project.
• Approved Resolution 5766: awarded $144,461.25 contract to John Wright Construction for pressure grout abandoned lines on FM 2206.
• Approved Resolution 5767: authorized joint election agreement with Pine Tree ISD for May 1, 2021 election.
• Approved minutes of February 11 and February 24, 2021 meetings.
• Approved Ordinance 4300: vacated and abandoned street right-of-way (Mickey Melton Blvd and J.R. Curtis Circle) totaling 5.984 acres in LEDCO North Business Park.

Metropolitan Planning Organization

The Longview MPO Policy Board is meeting to consider three resolutions adopting TxDOT's 2021 performance targets for safety (PM1), pavement and bridge (PM2), and system performance and freight (PM3). These adoptions are required for federal performance-based planning. The meeting was rescheduled from March 3 to March 10 and will be held via videoconference with audio-only participation.

• Resolution adopting TxDOT 2021 Safety Performance Measure (PM1) targets
• Resolution adopting modifications to TxDOT Pavement and Bridge (PM2) targets
• Resolution adopting modifications to TxDOT System Performance and Freight (PM3) targets
• Meeting rescheduled from March 3 to March 10, 2021 at 2:00 p.m.
• Public participation via audio only; live stream on CityView and Facebook Live

The Longview MPO Policy Board approved three resolutions adopting the Texas Department of Transportation's 2021 Safety Performance Measure (PM1) targets, modifications to the Pavement and Bridge Performance Measure (PM2) targets, and modifications to the System Performance and Freight Performance Measure (PM3) targets. All three resolutions passed unanimously (9-0). The board also discussed a proposed federal change to the metropolitan statistical area threshold that could affect the MPO's status and funding, but took no formal action.

• Approved resolution adopting TxDOT 2021 Safety Performance Measure (PM1) targets (9-0)
• Approved resolution adopting modifications to TxDOT Pavement and Bridge Performance Measure (PM2) targets (9-0)
• Approved resolution adopting modifications to TxDOT System Performance and Freight Performance Measure (PM3) targets (9-0)
• Approved October 28, 2020 meeting minutes (9-0)

Partners in Prevention Steering Committee

The Partners in Prevention Steering Committee is meeting virtually via audio-only videoconference. The agenda includes approving the January 13, 2021 minutes and expenditure report, hearing staff reports from several programs, and taking citizen comments. The meeting is open to the public, with instructions for participation available online.

• Approval of January 13, 2021 PIP minutes and expenditure report
• Staff report: Coalition for Drug-Free Youth (Whitney Pierce)
• Staff report: Aspire Mentoring Program (Bonnie Hull)
• Staff report: Unity & Diversity (Holly Fuller)
• Staff report: Program Manager Report (Holly Fuller)

Longview Firefighters' Relief and Retirement Fund

The Longview Firefighters' Relief and Retirement Fund board will review fourth-quarter pension performance, January 2021 financial reconciliations and statements, and approve several refunds and benefit payments. The board will also re-elect a citizen member and confirm officer positions. This is a routine monthly meeting focused on financial oversight and administrative actions.

• Review of Q4 pension performance with Will Harrell and Charles Smith
• Approval of January 2021 reconciliations for Frost, MSSB Omnibus, and Moody accounts
• Refund of contributions for Scarlet Koepke, Lauren Albertson, Mathis Hamilton, and Jason Sutton due to separation
• Widow and death benefit for Carolyn West, widow of firefighter Larry West
• Re-election of citizen board member Maria Mills for a 2-year term

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to conduct a site tour of Heritage Tower at 208 N. Green Street. The agenda contains only this tour item and adjournment, with no other business or decisions listed.

• Site tour of Heritage Tower, 208 N. Green Street

Longview Economic Development Corporation

The Longview Economic Development Corporation board will consider approving a contractor manager at risk for a new office and a FY21 budget amendment. The board will also enter executive session to discuss legal matters, real property, and economic development negotiations with a prospect.

• Approval of contractor manager at risk for new office
• Approval of FY21 budget amendment
• Executive session on real property and economic development negotiations

City Council

The City Council unanimously approved a resolution authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute an economic development agreement with Gap, Inc. (or an affiliate) for a new regional distribution and e-commerce center, involving a $140 million investment and over 500 full-time jobs by 2023. The council also approved a resolution supporting a foreign-trade zone designation for the project site. Additionally, the council canceled the May 1, 2021, mayoral election, declaring Andy Mack elected for a three-year term, and approved all consent agenda items, including grants, contracts, and a final payment for the Arboretum Phase II.

• Approved Resolution 5760 authorizing an economic development agreement with Gap, Inc. for 'Project Double' ($140M investment, 500+ jobs).
• Approved Resolution 5761 supporting foreign-trade zone designation for the Longview North Business Park.
• Approved Ordinance 4299 canceling the May 1, 2021, mayoral election and declaring Andy Mack elected.
• Approved Resolution 5754 to apply for and accept a $92,000 grant for fire department collapse/stabilization equipment.
• Approved Resolution 5755 authorizing a contract with Whitney Pierce for a program coordinator (up to $45,000/year).
• Approved Resolution 5756 authorizing a contract with Adora Hall for a program coordinator (up to $35,000/year).
• Approved Resolution 5757 awarding a $230,862 contract to WesTech Engineering for the Grace Creek WWTP trickling filter replacement.
• Approved Resolution 5758 accepting the Arboretum Phase II project and authorizing final payment of $35,800 to Casey Slone Construction.

Longview Economic Development Corporation

The Longview Economic Development Corporation board will meet to consider entering executive session for legal, real property, and economic development negotiations, and to authorize the LEDCO president to negotiate and execute a performance incentive agreement for a project currently designated 'Project Double.' The agenda contains one substantive action item; the rest is procedural.

• Resolution authorizing LEDCO president to negotiate, finalize, and execute a performance incentive agreement for 'Project Double'
• Executive session under Texas Government Code 551.071, 551.072, and 551.087 for attorney consultation, real property, and economic development negotiations

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Longview Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on a subdivision waiver, a rezone, and a specific use permit, and will consider a consent agenda item for a residential plat. The meeting will be conducted virtually via audio-only videoconference.

• Plat application P21-02: 13.048 acres into 7 residential lots at Brent Road (consent agenda)
• Subdivision waiver SW21-01: Eastwood Addition, ~20.4 acres, north of Garner Lane at end of Chisolm Trail
• Rezone Z21-03: from General Retail to Two-Family for 104, 106, 108, 110 Cherie Lane
• Specific Use Permit S21-01: restaurant with drive-thru at northeast corner of Gilmer Road and Toler Road

City Council

The Longview City Council will consider consent items including a $403,930.25 contract for the Loop 281 and Nealy Way traffic signal project, an interlocal agreement for EMS supplies, the sale of 0.6122 acres for $89,745 for a TXDOT road widening project, and a resolution denying SWEPCO's rate increase application. Two public hearings will be held on rezoning requests, and the council will vote on resolutions supporting four housing tax credit applications.

• Resolution awarding $403,930.25 contract to Reynolds and Kay, LTD for Loop 281 and Nealy Way traffic signal improvements
• Ordinance authorizing sale of 0.6122 acres for $89,745 for FM 2275 (E. George Richey Rd) widening project
• Resolution denying Southwestern Electric Power Company's rate increase application
• Public hearing on rezone of 103 St Clair Drive from Heavy Commercial to Single Family (SF-5)
• Resolutions supporting 9% housing tax credit applications for Longview Square, Porter Place, Magnolia Gardens, and Longview Crossing

The Longview City Council unanimously approved a consent agenda including a $403,930.25 contract for the Loop 281 and Nealy Way traffic signal project, an interlocal EMS supplies agreement with Midlothian, a property sale to TxDOT, and denial of SWEPCO's rate increase. Two rezoning requests were approved: 103 St Clair Drive from Heavy Commercial to Single Family (SF-5) and 4350 McCann Road from Office to Single Family (SF-4). The council also passed resolutions supporting four housing tax credit applications for affordable housing developments.

• Approved $403,930.25 contract to Reynolds & Kay for Loop 281/Nealy Way signal project (7-0)
• Approved interlocal EMS supplies agreement with City of Midlothian (7-0)
• Approved sale of 0.6122 acres to TxDOT for $89,745 for FM 2275 widening (7-0)
• Denied SWEPCO rate increase application (7-0)
• Approved rezoning at 103 St Clair Drive from Heavy Commercial to SF-5 (7-0)
• Approved rezoning at 4350 McCann Road from Office to SF-4 (7-0)
• Approved support for Longview Square housing tax credit application (7-0)
• Approved support for Porter Place, Magnolia Gardens, and Longview Crossing tax credit applications (7-0 each)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Longview Historic Preservation Commission is meeting virtually to discuss the Longview 150 time capsule. The agenda includes approval of previous minutes and a citizen comment period. No formal decisions are listed; the main item is a discussion.

• Discussion of Longview 150 time capsule
• Approval of November 3, 2020 HPC minutes
• Citizen comment period

Public Transportation Advisory Board

The Public Transportation Advisory Committee will meet virtually to discuss transit operations, including a triennial review update, ridership report, TxDOT compliance score, and maintenance plans. They will also consider new replacement vehicles and approve minutes from the September 2020 meeting.

• Triennial Review Update
• Ridership Report
• TxDOT's Compliance Score for Longview Transit
• Updates on Transit Maps and Gasoline Tank
• New Replacement Vehicles

Longview Economic Development Corporation

The Longview Economic Development Corporation (LEDCO) Board of Directors will meet to receive the FY2020 financial audit, consider routine consent agenda items, and hear updates on LEDCO activities, including a new office project and the status of 3127 Estes Parkway. The board will also consider entering executive session to discuss legal, real property, and economic development negotiations with a prospect. The meeting is scheduled for January 22, 2021, at 11:00 AM.

• Presentation of FY2020 LEDCO Financial Audit by Adrienne Deason of Henry & Peters
• Consent agenda: December 2020 minutes, November 2020 accountant's compilation reports, LEDCO Operations Report
• Update on new office project
• Update on status of 3127 Estes Parkway
• Executive session under Texas Government Code Chapter 551 for legal, real property, and economic development negotiations

Longview Firefighters' Relief and Retirement Fund

The Longview Firefighters' Relief and Retirement Fund board is meeting to review and vote on December 2020 financial reconciliations, internal financial statements, and meeting minutes. The board will also consider rollover of contributions for two members due to separation, and discuss upcoming retirements.

• Review and motion on December 2020 reconciliations for Frost checking, Frost disbursement, Moody Checking, Moody Disbursement, and MSSB Omnibus accounts
• Review and motion on internal financial statements for December 2020
• Review and motion on December 2020 meeting minutes
• Review and motion for rollover of contributions for Randy G. Payne due to separation
• Review and motion for rollover of contributions for Bradon Oram due to separation

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Longview Planning and Zoning Commission will meet virtually to consider two rezoning requests, approve the previous meeting's minutes, and hear citizen comments. The consent agenda includes a subdivision plat for 33 residential lots and a replat into three lots. Public hearings will be held for rezoning at 103 St Clair Drive and 4350 McCann Road.

• Public hearing: Rezone 103 St Clair Drive from Heavy Commercial to Single Family (SF-5)
• Public hearing: Rezone 4350 McCann Road from Office to Single Family (SF-4)
• Consent: Plat 7.95 acres into 33 lots and two HOA areas (Mission Creek Subdivision Unit Four)
• Consent: Replat 3.307 acres into 3 lots (The Crossings at Wal St.)
• Staff update on City Council action on previous zoning items

City Council

The Longview City Council will hold public hearings on a request to rezone 0.526 acres at Tenneryville Road and Stanolind Street from Agricultural to Single Family, and on a request to abandon a portion of River Oaks Drive. The council will also vote on consent items including a mutual aid radio agreement, a $89,000 laptop purchase, a property acquisition at 103 Edwin Street for $31,500, and a balloon sculpture licensing agreement.

• Rezone 0.526 acres at Tenneryville Road and Stanolind Street from Agricultural (A) to Single Family (SF-4)
• Abandon 0.316 acres of River Oaks Drive right-of-way near H.G. Mosley Parkway and W. Loop 281
• Purchase ruggedized laptops for up to $89,000 via state cooperative agreement
• Acquire property at 103 Edwin Street for $31,500
• Approve mutual aid radio agreement with Judson Metro Volunteer Fire Department

The Longview City Council approved all consent agenda items, including a mutual aid radio agreement, purchase of ruggedized laptops, property acquisition, and balloon sculpture licensing. It also approved two zoning-related ordinances: a rezone of 0.526 acres from Agricultural to Single Family, and abandonment of a street right-of-way. All votes were unanimous (6-0) with Council Member Snoddy absent.

• Approved mutual aid radio frequency access agreement with Judson Metro Volunteer Fire Department (6-0)
• Approved purchase of ruggedized laptops up to $89,000 via state cooperative (6-0)
• Approved acquisition of property at 103 Edwin Street for $31,500 (6-0)
• Approved licensing agreements for balloon sculptures in downtown right-of-way (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes from prior meetings (6-0)
• Approved rezone of 0.526 acres at Tenneryville Rd & Stanolind St from A to SF-4 (6-0)
• Approved abandonment of River Oaks Drive right-of-way (0.316 acres) (6-0)
• Excused Council Member Snoddy's absence (6-0)

Partners in Prevention Steering Committee

The Partners in Prevention Steering Committee is holding a routine virtual meeting to approve the November 11, 2020 minutes and expenditure report, hear staff updates from local programs, and take citizen comments. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no major decisions or proposals listed.

• Approval of November 11, 2020 minutes and expenditure report
• Staff report: Coalition for Drug-Free Youth (Whitney Pierce)
• Staff report: Aspire Mentoring Program (Lyndell McAllister)
• Staff report: Unity & Diversity (Taylor Thornton)
• Staff report: Program Manager (Holly Fuller)