Vancouver, WA

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings to finalize rates for 2027 waste collection and amendments to the Cultural Access Program. The body will also consider several construction and service contracts and discuss the biennial budget in a workshop.

• Public hearing and vote on 2027 Garbage, Recycling and Yard Debris Collection Rates
• Construction contract for NE 72nd Avenue Sewer Improvements Project to Rotschy, Inc. for $1,150,533.07
• Increase spending limit with Wilson Oil for fuel from $3,500,000 to $6,500,000
• Increase Landscape Maintenance Services contract with Distinctive Landscape LLC by $300,000 to a total of $600,000
• Proposed ordinance to allow deferral of traffic and park impact fees for middle and multi-family housing

Transportation and Mobility Commission

The Transportation and Mobility Commission will hold public hearings regarding several 2025 Complete Streets projects. The meeting also includes workshops on action planning for Fruit Valley For All and the Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program.

• Public hearings for 2025 Complete Streets Projects: 72nd Ave, 86th/87th, and 97th/98th Ave
• Workshop: Fruit Valley For All Action Planning
• Workshop: Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program 2026 report and 2027 preview

Culture, Arts and Heritage Commission

The Culture, Arts and Heritage Commission will hold a workshop to discuss grant-related matters. The meeting includes a review of conflict of interest policies and award recommendations from the Grant Review Committee.

• Review of Conflict of Interest Policy
• Disclosure of Direct or Indirect Conflicts of Interest for Grants
• Grant Review Committee Award Recommendations

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee will meet to discuss a city administrative cost proposal. The committee will also hear presentations from applicants seeking 2027 lodging tax grants.

• City of Vancouver Administrative Cost Proposal
• 2027 Lodging Tax Grant Applicant Presentations

City Council

Planning Commission

Parking Advisory Committee

Parking Advisory Committee

Parking Advisory Committee

Culture, Arts and Heritage Commission

City Council

General

Civil Service Commission

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

Urban Forestry Commission

City Council

Planning Commission

Transportation and Mobility Commission

City Council

Planning Commission

Parking Advisory Committee

Parking Advisory Committee

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

Parking Advisory Committee

City Council

Urban Forestry Commission

Civil Service Commission

Downtown Redevelopment Authority

Planning Commission

Transportation and Mobility Commission

Planning Commission

Parking Advisory Committee

Parking Advisory Committee

Parking Advisory Committee

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

Urban Forestry Commission

Civil Service Commission

Planning Commission

Transportation and Mobility Commission

Planning Commission

Parking Advisory Committee

Parking Advisory Committee

Parking Advisory Committee

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

Urban Forestry Commission

Parking Advisory Committee

Parking Advisory Committee

Urban Forestry Commission

Parking Advisory Committee

Parking Advisory Committee

Urban Forestry Commission

Parking Advisory Committee

Parking Advisory Committee

Urban Forestry Commission

Parking Advisory Committee

Parking Advisory Committee

Urban Forestry Commission

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

Planning Commission

City Council

The City Council will hold workshops on 2026 finances and the biennial capital budget. The regular meeting includes decisions on several construction contracts, a firefighter collective bargaining agreement, and a public hearing on a right-of-way vacation.

• Contract amendment for Fire Station 8 Seismic Upgrade with INLINE Commercial Construction for $9,875,075
• Construction contract for Water Resources Lighting Upgrade to Tice Electric Company for $750,495.24
• Public hearing to vacate a portion of the right-of-way on SE 1st Street
• Proposed 2027 garbage, recycling, and yard debris collection rates
• Review of an ethics complaint against Councilmember Diana Perez

Culture, Arts and Heritage Commission

The Commission will hold elections for its leadership positions and review a conflict of interest policy. The meeting includes a workshop to discuss funding and fiscal reports for local arts programs.

• Election of President and Vice President
• Review of Conflict of Interest Policy
• Subcommittee recommendations for fall recruitment
• Discussion of Rooted School funding
• Review of monthly fiscal reports for Inspire Vancouver Program

Culture, Arts and Heritage Commission

Aviation Advisory Committee

The Aviation Advisory Committee will meet to discuss Master Plan updates for Century West and receive updates from the Airport Manager. The committee is scheduled to vote on officer elections and proposed revisions to VMC 10.05.040.

• Proposed revisions to VMC 10.05.040
• Master Plan updates for Century West
• Officer elections for Chair and Vice Chair
• Approval of September 9, 2026 meeting minutes

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission

The commission will hold a workshop to discuss updates regarding the community event permit process and the trail plan. The meeting also includes reports from the department director and partner organizations.

• Community Event Permit Process Update
• Trail Plan Update

Civil Service Commission

The Commission will review eligibility list removals and receive reports from the fire and police departments. The body is scheduled to certify eligibility lists for entry-level and lateral police officers and discuss ordering several fire department exams.

• Certification of Entry Level Police Officer eligibility list
• Certification of Lateral Police Officer eligibility list
• Request to order exams for 8 fire department positions, including Deputy Fire Marshal and Fire Code Officer

Urban Forestry Commission

The Urban Forestry Commission will meet to discuss fall planting projects and a revamp of the Neighborhood Liaison Program. The body will also review the 2027-28 Urban Forestry Work Plan and budget preparations.

• Fall Planting Projects overview
• Neighborhood Liaison Program revamp
• 2027-28 Urban Forestry Work Plan
• 2027-28 Budget Prep
• Old Apple Tree Festival debrief

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop regarding the homeless situation report. The council will also consider ordinances regarding multifamily housing tax exemptions and the Vancouver Cultural Access Sales Tax.

• Public hearing on multifamily housing tax exemption program changes
• Public hearing on ordinance amending the Vancouver Cultural Access Program
• Workshop on Homeless Situation Report
• Appointment of Shannon Stewart and Carmen Garcia Marshall to the Culture, Arts and Heritage Commission
• Interlocal Agreements with Department of Social and Health Services and Developmental Disabilities Administration

City Center Redevelopment Authority

The City Center Redevelopment Authority Board will meet to discuss downtown development and parking. The agenda includes a proposal to adopt the Active Ground Floor Study and updates on the Waterfront Gateway project.

• Adoption of Active Ground Floor Study
• Waterfront Gateway update with Lincoln Properties
• Downtown parking updates
• Development fee update

Parking Advisory Committee

Parking Advisory Committee

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee will meet to review and evaluate grant applications. The committee will also vote on the approval of minutes from the July 15, 2026 meeting.

• Review and evaluation of grant applications

Parking Advisory Committee

Planning Commission

The Vancouver Planning Commission meets on October 13, 2026 at 5:00 PM at City Hall, 415 W. 6th Street. The agenda lists two workshop items: Proportional Impact Fees, presented by Principal Planner Bryan Snodgrass, and Fruit Valley for All, presented by Senior Planner Shannon Williams and Associate Planner Paul Porter. The meeting also includes approval of minutes, a Community Forum for public testimony, and staff and chair communications. No votes on ordinances, contracts, or fee changes are listed on this agenda.

• Workshop on Proportional Impact Fees, presented by Bryan Snodgrass, Principal Planner, Community Development Department
• Workshop on Fruit Valley for All, presented by Shannon Williams, Senior Planner, and Paul Porter, Associate Planner, Equitable Development
• Community Forum open to public testimony on any issue, with a three-minute limit per speaker
• Public comment can be submitted in writing by noon on the meeting day to PlanningCommission@cityofvancouver.us
• Approval of minutes is listed as an agenda item

City Council

The City Council will consider ordinances regarding multifamily housing tax exemptions and the Cultural Access Program. A public hearing is scheduled to finalize zoning changes to facilitate housing near transit.

• Ordinance to amend VMC Title 20 for housing near transit (Public Hearing)
• Ordinance for Multifamily Tax Exemption Program changes per House Bills 1491 and 1494
• Ordinance amending the Vancouver Cultural Access Program (VMC 3.45)
• Approval of claim vouchers for October 12, 2026
• Workshops on Healthy and Climate-Smart Homes and the Biennial Operating Budget

Culture, Arts and Heritage Commission

The Culture, Arts and Heritage Commission meets October 8, 2026 at 4:30 PM at City Hall, 415 W. 6th St. The main workshop item is a proposed Council action to amend the Cultural Access Ordinance, followed by questions for Madrona Law, an update on grant application numbers and the GRC process, and a recruitment update. The agenda also includes approval of minutes, a 6:00 PM community forum for public testimony, and commission and staff reports. No dollar amounts or specific ordinance language are included in the agenda.

• Workshop on a proposed Council action to amend the Cultural Access Ordinance
• Questions for Madrona Law
• Update on grant application numbers and GRC process
• Recruitment update, with Vice President and one member seat listed as vacant
• Community Forum at 6:00 PM with three minutes per speaker

Transportation and Mobility Commission

The Transportation and Mobility Commission will hold workshops on the Main Street Update and Waterfront Way summer closures, and on design recommendations for the 2025 Corridor Projects on 72nd Ave, 86th/87th, and 97th/98th Ave. The commission will also consider adopting minutes from the August 4, 2026 meeting and hear public testimony.

• Workshop: Main Street Update / Waterfront Way Summer Closures (lessons learned)
• Workshop: 2025 Corridor Project Design Recommendation for 72nd Ave, 86th/87th, 97th/98th Ave Projects
• Adoption of minutes from August 4, 2026 meeting
• Community Forum for public testimony (3-minute limit)

City Council

The Vancouver City Council meets October 5, 2026, with workshops on the state legislative agenda, a budget work session, and a Vancouver Municipal Code Title 19 revision and scofflaw program update. At the 6:30 p.m. regular meeting, the council takes up a consent agenda including two construction contract awards and a right-of-way vacation, and holds a public hearing on a resolution opposing Initiative No. IL26-001 and Initiative No. IL26-638 on the November 3, 2026 ballot. An executive session on acquisition of real estate is scheduled from 6:00 to 6:30 p.m.

• Contract award for Main Street Safety and Mobility Project to MJ Hughes Construction of Vancouver, WA at $2,403,459.80 including Washington State sales tax
• Contract award for Section 30 South Pump Station Project to Midway Underground, LLC of Toledo, WA at $1,255,780.35 including Washington State sales tax
• Acceptance of NE 122nd Ave Sewer and Water Improvements and release of contractor retainage of $49,616.11
• Right-of-way vacation on SE 1st Street near NE 184th Avenue, with a public hearing set for October 26, 2026
• Ordinance amending Vancouver Municipal Code Title 20 under House Bill 1491 to facilitate housing near transit, with second reading and public hearing set for October 12, 2026

City Council

This is a community forum, not a decision-making meeting. Council members will hold small-group conversations with residents, with the main topic tied to Council priorities of equity, safety, and climate action. No votes or formal actions are scheduled. Public testimony is limited to three minutes per speaker, with up to 90 minutes allotted for the forum.

• Community Forum at Rooted School Vancouver, 10401 NE Fourth Plain Blvd
• Main discussion topic: Council priorities of equity, safety, and climate action
• Written comments accepted by email until 12:00 p.m. on September 28, 2026
• In-person testimony limited to 3 minutes per speaker

Civil Service Commission

The Vancouver Civil Service Commission will meet to certify several police eligibility lists, hear an appeal of a Fire Engineer exam, and receive department reports. The meeting includes a citizen forum for public comment on civil service matters.

• Certify Entry Level Police Officer eligibility list
• Certify Police Administrative Assistant eligibility list
• Certify Police Inventory Coordinator eligibility list
• Certify Police Lieutenant eligibility list
• Appeal of Fire Engineer exam by Dane Williams at 9:30am

Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission will hold a workshop on sustainable funding concepts, history, and community engagement, and discuss its role in supporting the PRCS Comprehensive Plan goals. The agenda also includes routine items: approving August minutes, public testimony, and reports from staff and partner organizations.

• Workshop on sustainable funding concepts and approach
• Review of PRCS Comprehensive Plan goals and priorities
• Discussion on community engagement and PRAC roles
• Approval of August 19, 2026 meeting minutes
• Public testimony limited to 3 minutes; written comments due by 5 pm day before

The Commission held a special meeting to discuss sustainable funding, the Comprehensive Plan update, and regional parks funding efforts. No substantive policy actions were taken beyond the approval of the previous month's minutes. The meeting focused on workshops regarding department budget trends, community engagement strategies, and long-term planning.

• Approved August 2026 meeting minutes by consensus

Planning Commission

City Council

The Vancouver City Council will hold a regular meeting with a workshop on the biennial budget, followed by a consent agenda and public hearings. Key actions include awarding construction contracts for a water main and park improvements, approving agreements for Safe Stay community operations, and voting on an ordinance to prohibit camping within 1,500 feet of the Bridge Shelter. The council will also consider a supplemental budget ordinance related to a fire district agreement and an appeal denial for a subdivision.

• Award $2,398,421.22 contract to Rotschy, Inc. for NE 112th Avenue Water Transmission Main
• Award $448,222 contract to Tikka WA Inc. for Evergreen Neighborhood Park Improvements
• Approve agreements with Outsiders Inn and Live Love Outreach to operate four Safe Stay communities
• Public hearing on ordinance to prohibit camping within 1,500 feet of Bridge Shelter
• Public hearing on supplemental budget ordinance for Clark County Fire District No. 5

City Center Redevelopment Authority

Downtown Redevelopment Authority

The Downtown Redevelopment Authority is meeting to approve minutes, claims, administrative and capital expenses, and a professional services contract. Members will also receive updates on financials, the capital asset policy, project status, and the audit, plus reports from the asset manager and hotel manager. The meeting is open to public comment submitted up to 24 hours in advance.

• Approval of minutes from July 16, 2026
• Approval of claims and admin expenses
• Approval of capital expenses
• Approval of professional services contract
• Executive session if needed

The Downtown Redevelopment Authority board approved a legal services contract, a capital budget amendment, capital items, finalization of contracts, and a capital asset policy. It also approved the April 16, 2026 minutes, claims and administrative expenses, and excused one member's absence. The board directed staff to review possible revisions to the capital asset policy for approval at the September 17, 2026 meeting. No dollar amounts or vote tallies were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved excusal of absence for McCracken
• Approved April 16, 2026 minutes
• Approved claims and administrative expenses
• Approved capital expenses
• Approved capital budget amendment (SR 07.16.26.04)
• Approved capital items (SR 07.16.26.03)
• Approved finalization of contracts (SR 07.16.26.05)
• Approved legal contract (SR 07.16.26.01)

Urban Forestry Commission

The Commission will review updates regarding the Neighborhood Liaison Program revamp and prepare for the 2027 Heritage Tree hearing. Discussions also include the 2027-28 Urban Forestry Work Plan and budget preparation.

• Neighborhood Liaison Program revamp discussion with Koko Olszewski
• Heritage Tree 2027 hearing overview and plan
• 2027-28 Urban Forestry Work Plan update
• 2027-28 Budget preparation
• Friends of Trees update

City Council

The Council will hold workshops on development fee updates and parking programs. The regular meeting includes several consent agenda items regarding construction acceptance, contract amendments, and grant approvals.

• Workshop on Development Fee Updates
• Workshop on Vancouver Municipal Code Title 19 Parking Clean Up and Scofflaw Program
• Amendment to First Forty Feet contract increasing total to $10,048,844.07
• Acceptance of $564,000 grant for Homeless Assistance and Resources Team outreach
• Ordinance to prohibit camping within 1,500 feet of the Bridge Shelter