Votes at a glance: Longview City Council actions on zoning, consent agenda and contracts (April 10, 2025)

At its April 10 meeting the Longview City Council approved several routine and substantive items. Key outcomes:

- Consent agenda: Approved with one vote in opposition (Shannon). The consent agenda included routine approvals; item G (a fence contract with T and N Fence Construction) had earlier questions and was left on the consent agenda for approval.

- Zoning items (all approved by voice vote):
• Zoning A: Specific-use permit requested by Fisherman's Market at 120 Johnston Street to allow a restaurant to serve mixed beverages (on-site consumption). Planning staff and Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval. (Public hearing opened and closed; item approved.)
• Zoning B: Rezoning at 418 Pearl Street from multifamily to light commercial to permit a hydroponic business; staff and commission recommended approval. (Public hearing opened and closed; item approved.)
• Zoning C: City-requested rezoning along Thornton Street, north of Eden Drive, from multifamily-3 to single-family-4 to bring properties into compliance with current UDC; recommended for approval.
• Zoning D: Rezoning at 107 and 109 East Hoyt Drive from office to single-family-2 to allow construction of a single-family home; recommended for approval.

- Action item A (EMS billing / Emergicon): Approved (see separate article). Vote recorded 5 in favor, 2 opposed.

- Action item B (water resolution regarding Lake Of The Pines): Approved by voice vote; resolution adopted directing the city manager to advocate for Longview’s water interests.

These items were acted on by recorded motion or by voice vote as noted.