Vancouver public meetings in 2021

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on several ordinances, including the Fisher’s Creek Planned Development and updates to water and sewer codes. The council also plans to review an annexation request for a Future Operations Center and approve various commission appointments.

• Release of $14,420.36 in retainage for Officers Row Re-Roofing Project
• Public hearing for Fisher's Creek Planned Development and Subdivision
• Annexation request for the Future Operations Center
• 2022-2031 Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Comprehensive Plan update
• Amendment to Bank of America banking services contract

City Council

The Council will review the 2022 Washington State Legislative Agenda and various board appointments. The agenda includes first readings for ordinances regarding Fisher's Creek, Pearson Field Airport, and water/sewer utility charges. Additionally, the Council will consider awarding PEG capital support funds to local television providers.

• Awarding $332,979.96 to TV ETC and $135,043.00 to CVTV from PEG Capital Support Funds
• First reading of ordinance for Fisher's Creek Planned Development and Subdivision
• Release of $72,796.40 in retainage for the 2021 Joint Agency Road Preservation Project
• Amendments to VMC Title 14 regarding water and sewer utility user charges
• Adoption of the 2022-2031 Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Comprehensive Plan

The Vancouver City Council approved the consent agenda unanimously, which included accepting the 2021 Joint Agency Road Preservation Project, awarding PEG capital funds, adopting policy updates, and approving first readings of ordinances for Fisher's Creek Planned Development, Air Park Fund amendments, Pearson Field Airport amendments, water and sewer code updates, and the 2022-2031 Parks Plan. The council also reappointed members to the City Center and Downtown Redevelopment Authority boards and approved claim vouchers totaling $9,464,743.01.

• Accepted 2021 Joint Agency Road Preservation Project and released retainage of $72,796.40
• Adopted Resolution M-4156 awarding $332,979.96 to TV ETC and $135,043.00 to CVTV for PEG capital funds
• Adopted Resolution M-4157 amending nine City Council policies
• Approved first reading of Fisher's Creek Planned Development ordinance, setting second reading for Dec. 20
• Approved first reading of ordinances amending VMC Title 3.12 (Air Park Fund), Title 10.05 (Pearson Field), and Title 14 (Water and Sewers)
• Approved first reading of ordinance adopting 2022-2031 Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Comprehensive Plan
• Reappointed Richard Krippaehne and appointed Alisa Pyszka to City Center Redevelopment Authority
• Reappointed Brad Hutton to Downtown Redevelopment Authority

City Council

The Council will consider a resolution to hold a special election for a property tax levy lid lift to fund fire and emergency services. The meeting also includes public hearings on zoning corrections and an extension of the moratorium on large-scale fossil fuel facilities.

• Resolution for a February 8, 2022, special election to request a $0.50 property tax levy lid lift for fire services
• Contract award for tree pruning and removal not to exceed $2,400,000 over four years
• Six-month extension of the moratorium on new or expanded large-scale fossil fuel facilities
• $520,800 enterprise agreement for GIS software and services with Esri
• Public hearings regarding multifamily tax exemption amendments for Washington Apartments and Jefferson Street Apartments

The Vancouver City Council unanimously approved placing a $0.50 per $1,000 property tax levy lid lift on the February 8, 2022 ballot to fund fire and emergency services, equipment, and facilities. The council also extended the moratorium on new or expanded large-scale fossil fuel facilities for six months, approved the sale of the Grand Blvd Building to the Fort Vancouver Regional Library District, and approved several contracts and appointments. All votes were unanimous.

• Adopted Resolution M-4155 placing $0.50 levy lid lift on Feb. 8, 2022 ballot (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance M-4355 extending fossil fuel facility moratorium six months (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution M-4152 approving sale of Grand Blvd Building to FVRL (unanimous)
• Approved $2.4M tree pruning contract with General Tree Service (unanimous)
• Approved $520,800 Esri GIS software agreement (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution M-4153 amending multifamily tax exemption for Washington Apartments (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution M-4154 amending multifamily tax exemption for Jefferson Street Apartments (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance M-4354 with Title 20 zoning code corrections (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold workshops on fire resource funding and the Parks Comprehensive Plan. The agenda includes first readings for ordinances regarding zoning corrections and a fossil fuel facility moratorium extension. The council also plans to approve several construction project completions and a water tower coating contract.

• $481,197.50 contract award for Water Tower 7 Internal Coating Project
• Ordinance for Fall 2021 Title 20 Zoning Code corrections
• Six-month extension of moratorium on large-scale fossil fuel facilities
• Workshop on funding additional fire resources
• Review of 2022-2032 Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Comprehensive Plan

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding utility rate increases for waste services. The meeting also includes workshops on the American Rescue Plan Act funds framework and policy updates. Additionally, council members will consider renewing an agreement with Clark County for watershed monitoring.

• Public hearing on garbage, recycling, and organics collection rate increases for 2022
• Renewal of Interlocal Services Agreement with Clark County for the Student Watershed Monitoring Network Program
• Workshop regarding American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds Framework
• Workshop regarding City Council Policy Updates

The Vancouver City Council unanimously approved Ordinance M-4353, which increases 2022 rates for garbage, recycling, and organics collection. The typical residential customer will see a $0.06 monthly increase, from $33.27 to $33.33. The council also approved the consent agenda, including renewal of the Student Watershed Monitoring Network interlocal agreement and claim vouchers totaling $3,309,081.24.

• Approved Ordinance M-4353 for 2022 solid waste rate increases (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of interlocal agreement with Clark County for Student Watershed Monitoring Network (consent agenda)
• Approved claim vouchers for November 15, 2021, in the amount of $3,309,081.24 (consent agenda)
• Approved minutes of October 18 and October 25, 2021 (unanimous)
• Excused Councilmember Lebowsky from the meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing rate increases for garbage, recycling, and organics collection for 2022. A public hearing is scheduled regarding a loan ordinance for the Fourth Plain Commons project. The agenda also includes appointments to city commissions and a workshop on fire resource funding.

• 2022 garbage, recycling, and organics collection rate increases
• Purchase and sale agreement for Fourth Plain Commons Community Center
• Section 108 loan ordinance for the Fourth Plain Commons project
• Appointments to the Building and Fire Code Commission
• Appointment to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

The Vancouver City Council approved the Fourth Plain Commons project agreements, including a $5.5 million purchase and sale agreement and a parking easement, and authorized a $4.2 million Section 108 loan. The council also approved 2022 solid waste rate increases and several appointments. All decisions were unanimous.

• Approved 2022 garbage rate increase of 2.3% and recycling/organics increase of 2.1% (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution M-4150 for Fourth Plain Commons purchase and parking easement (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance M-4352 for Section 108 loan up to $4,199,000 (unanimous)
• Reappointed John Gentry and appointed Jimmy Stewart to Building and Fire Code Commission (unanimous)
• Appointed Jennifer Kenney to Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (unanimous)
• Approved claim vouchers totaling $6,117,453.55 (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will discuss fossil fuel facility regulations during a workshop. The meeting includes public hearings on 2022 property tax levies and development agreements. Additionally, the council reviews a $25 million contract for water infrastructure.

• $25,080,080.84 contract award for Water Station 5 Reservoirs and Pump Station project
• Ordinance for a 1.0% increase in the City’s regular property tax levy for 2022
• Development agreement amendment for 1111 W. Columbia Way regarding playground improvements
• Affordable Housing Fund awards for 2021–2023
• Section 108 loan ordinance for Fourth Plain Commons

The Vancouver City Council approved a $25,080,080.84 construction contract for the Water Station 5 Reservoirs and Pump Station project, adopted a resolution approving $6.18 million in Affordable Housing Fund awards, and approved the 2022 meeting schedule. The council also approved a settlement with CloudOne LLC, adopted the Pearson Airfield Rules and Regulations, and approved property tax levies for 2022. A proposed amendment to the Jefferson Street Apartments MFTE agreement was remanded to staff for further work.

• Awarded Water Station 5 construction contract to Rotschy Inc. for $25,080,080.84 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution M-4147 approving $6.18M in Affordable Housing Fund awards (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Council meeting schedule (unanimous)
• Approved Section 108 loan ordinance for Fourth Plain Commons on first reading (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution M-4148 for Pearson Airfield Rules and Regulations (unanimous)
• Approved claim vouchers totaling $7,327,528.85 (unanimous)
• Approved settlement with CloudOne LLC for $121,853.82 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution M-4149 extending Esther Short Park playground timeline (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold workshops regarding zoning changes and water utility strategies. The council will also consider the first reading of ordinances for the 2022 property tax levies. Additionally, they will review construction acceptance for Water Tower 6 improvements.

• 1.0% increase in regular property tax levy (first reading)
• 2022 Ad Valorem Taxes ordinance (first reading)
• Water Tower 6 Coatings & Improvements construction acceptance
• Fall 2021 Zoning Map and Text Changes workshop
• Business License Surcharge Ordinance amendments workshop

The Vancouver City Council approved a 1% increase in the general fund property tax levy for 2022, adding $525,271.79 to the previous year's levy. The council also approved a 0% increase for the Affordable Housing Levy, keeping it at $6,000,000, and authorized $60.7 million in ad valorem taxes. All consent agenda items were approved unanimously, including a shared equity cap for first-time homebuyers and acceptance of the Water Tower 6 project.

• Approved 1% property tax levy increase for 2022, adding $525,271.79 (unanimous)
• Approved 0% increase for Affordable Housing Levy, maintaining $6,000,000 (unanimous)
• Approved $60.7 million ad valorem taxes for 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved shared equity cap for 28 first-time homebuyers at 80% AMI or below (unanimous)
• Accepted Water Tower 6 Coatings & Improvements project and released retainage bond (unanimous)
• Approved claim vouchers totaling $5,166,652.96 (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold workshops on procurement policy and the Heights District Plan implementation. The regular meeting includes a vote on a police camera program memorandum of understanding and an appeal regarding the Academy Smokestack demolition permit.

• Contract increase for Northwest Staffing Resources from $880,000 to $1,380,000
• Ratification of MOU with Vancouver Police Command Guild for a police camera program
• Appeal hearing regarding the Academy Smokestack demolition permit
• Nomination of Elma Blum to the Clark County Public Health Advisory Council

The Vancouver City Council voted unanimously to affirm the Historic Preservation Commission's decision to authorize a demolition permit for the Academy Smokestack at 400 E. Evergreen Blvd., rejecting the Kearneys' appeal. The Council also approved the consent agenda, including a $500,000 increase to a temporary staffing contract and a police camera program MOU. No other substantive decisions were made beyond these items.

• Affirmed Historic Preservation Commission's demolition permit for Academy Smokestack (unanimous)
• Approved $500,000 increase to Northwest Staffing Resources contract, raising cap to $1,380,000 (unanimous)
• Ratified MOU with Vancouver Police Command Guild for police camera program (unanimous)
• Nominated Elma Blum to Clark County Public Health Advisory Council (unanimous)
• Approved claim vouchers totaling $7,423,626.94 (unanimous)
• Denied motion to strike appellant argument on independent feasibility study (unanimous)
• Upheld motion to strike appellant argument on inflated repair estimates (5-1)
• Upheld motion to strike appellant arguments on commissioner intimidation and disclosure (unanimous)

City Council

The Vancouver City Council will hold workshops regarding Washington State redistricting and a community task force on policing. The council also plans to act on several consent agenda items, including infrastructure acceptance and IT service contracts.

• Final construction acceptance for 4th Plain Water Transmission Main and Port PS Pressure Sewer Bypass ($45,259.49)
• Washington State redistricting update workshop
• Community Task Force on Policing update workshop
• Appointments to the Transportation and Mobility Commission
• IT network equipment and software contract renewals

The Vancouver City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included accepting the completed 4th Plain water transmission main and sewer bypass project and releasing $45,259.49 in retainage to Nutter Corporation. The council also authorized continued use of state contracts for network equipment and IT staffing, and made three appointments to the Transportation and Mobility Commission. No substantive decisions were made beyond the consent agenda items.

• Approved final acceptance of 4th Plain water main and sewer bypass, releasing $45,259.49 retainage (unanimous)
• Authorized purchases under Washington State contract #05819 for network equipment through 9/30/2024 (unanimous)
• Authorized amendment to Washington State contract #08215 for IT staffing with TEKsystems (unanimous)
• Appointed Connor Godsil, Alex Hubert, and Jeananne Edwards to Transportation and Mobility Commission (unanimous)
• Approved claim vouchers totaling $3,429,483.34 (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop on Fire and EMS standard of cover options. The regular meeting includes a resolution for a bond issuance up to $22,000,000 for the Fourth Plain Commons project. Also on the agenda is a $376,000 wastewater equipment purchase and a request to re-advertise tree pruning bids.

• Resolution for up to $22,000,000 in bonds for Fourth Plain Commons housing
• $376,000 purchase of turbine-style aeration blower for wastewater treatment
• Request to reject all bids and re-advertise tree pruning and removal project
• Workshop on Fire and EMS: Standard of Cover Options

The Vancouver City Council approved a resolution authorizing the Vancouver Housing Authority to issue up to $22 million in tax-exempt bonds for the Fourth Plain Commons project, which will include 106 affordable housing units and a community center. The council also approved the consent agenda, including rejecting all bids for a tree pruning contract and approving a $376,000 blower purchase. Councilmember Hansen was excused, and minutes from September 13 were approved.

• Approved resolution M-4146 authorizing $22M bond issuance for Fourth Plain Commons (unanimous)
• Approved $376,000 purchase of turbine-style aeration blower from APG Neuros (unanimous)
• Rejected all bids for ITB 21-30 tree pruning and removal, directed re-advertisement (unanimous)
• Approved claim vouchers totaling $7,724,150.01 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of September 13, 2021 (unanimous)
• Excused Councilmember Hansen from meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The council will hold workshops regarding the Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Plan and a Diversity, Equity & Inclusion update. The agenda also includes several items for approval, such as contract awards for sewer work, elevator maintenance, and campsite management.

• Award $976,348.10 contract to Allied Plumbing & Pumps for sewer rehabilitation
• Approve $570,308.52 increase to the elevator maintenance and services contract
• Authorize up to $571,148 for campsite management by Outsiders Inn
• Waive $70,624.80 in traffic and $147,467.20 in park impact fees for Fourth Plain Commons
• Name the park at 52nd Street and 137th Avenue 'Nikkei Park'

The Vancouver City Council approved a professional services agreement with Outsiders Inn for management of a city-sanctioned supportive campsite, with a contract amount not to exceed $571,148. The council also approved several other consent agenda items, including a sewer rehabilitation contract, an elevator maintenance cost increase, an intergovernmental agreement for the I-5 bridge project, a park naming resolution, a police camera program MOU, an 80% impact fee waiver for Fourth Plain Commons, a project policy charter for a new Public Works Operations Center, a city manager compensation addendum, and claim vouchers. Item 10, regarding Pearson Airfield rules and regulations, was pulled for further development.

• Awarded $571,148 contract to Outsiders Inn for supportive campsite management (unanimous)
• Approved $976,348.10 sewer rehabilitation contract to Allied Plumbing & Pumps (unanimous)
• Approved $570,308.52 increase for elevator maintenance contract (unanimous)
• Approved I-5 bridge intergovernmental agreement with WSDOT (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution naming new park 'Nikkei Park' (unanimous)
• Ratified police camera program MOU with Vancouver Police Officers Guild (unanimous)
• Approved 80% impact fee waiver for Fourth Plain Commons (unanimous)
• Approved $7,828,903.26 in claim vouchers (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold workshops on housing code updates and commercial corridors. Public hearings are scheduled to discuss Pearson Airfield regulations and new rules for supportive campsites. The Council also plans to award a large construction contract for SE 1st Street.

• $9,887,587.00 construction contract for SE 1st Street project
• Ordinance establishing Supportive Campsites and camping rule amendments
• $39,683.66 agreement with Clark Public Utilities for electric line relocation
• Ordinance updating Pearson Airfield management and regulations
• Workshop on Commercial Corridors Strategy for Evergreen and Grand Boulevards

The Vancouver City Council approved Ordinance M-4348 (Option A), which legalizes camping within supportive campsites, prohibits camping 24/7 in certain impact areas, and allows nighttime camping elsewhere, with a 5-1 vote. The council also approved Ordinance M-4347, amending Title 10 for Pearson Field Airport, with a 5-1 vote, and awarded a $9.89 million construction contract for SE 1st Street improvements. The meeting included several other approvals, such as an interlocal agreement with Clark Public Utilities and the 2020 CAPER report.

• Approved Ordinance M-4348 (Option A) to establish supportive campsites and revise camping rules (5-1)
• Approved Ordinance M-4347 amending VMC Title 10 for Pearson Field Airport (5-1)
• Awarded $9,887,587 construction contract to Lee Contractors for SE 1st Street project
• Approved interlocal agreement with Clark Public Utilities for $39,683.66 line relocation
• Approved 2020 CDBG/HOME CAPER report for HUD submission
• Approved claim vouchers totaling $5,060,474.96
• Approved minutes of August 16, 2021 meeting
• Excused Councilmember Fox's absence

City Council

The City Council is considering ordinances to establish supportive campsites and update Pearson Airfield regulations. The meeting also includes several contract awards for transportation improvements and building demolitions. A public hearing is scheduled regarding a property tax exemption for the Navalia Mixed Use development.

• $9,887,587.00 contract award for SE 1st Street transportation improvements
• $1,906,331.87 contract award for Tower Mall demolition
• Ordinance establishing supportive campsites for families and single females
• $1,394,080.04 contract award for Port Pump Station Replacement
• Public hearing on property tax exemption for Navalia Mixed Use development

The Council approved moving both Option A and Option B of the camping ordinance amendments to a second reading and public hearing on September 20, with amendments requiring notification to neighborhoods within 1,200 feet of proposed supportive campsites and time limits consistent with Title 20. The motion passed 6-1, with Councilmember Paulsen voting no. The Council also postponed action on the SE 1st Street construction contract bid until September 20, and approved the remaining consent agenda items, including a $636,986.40 mental health field response grant and a $1,394,080.04 contract for the Port Pump Station replacement.

• Approved moving both camping ordinance options to second reading with amendments (6-1)
• Postponed SE 1st Street construction contract award to September 20
• Approved $1,394,080.04 contract for Port Pump Station replacement
• Approved $636,986.40 mental health field response grant with Sea Mar
• Approved $1,906,331.87 contract for Tower Mall demolition
• Approved $17,080,387.85 in claim vouchers
• Approved 8-year property tax exemption amendment for Navalia mixed-use project (6-1)
• Reappointed seven members to Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

City Council

The Council will hold public hearings regarding zoning changes for the 62nd Street Apartments and the Vancouver Innovation Center. The agenda also includes a contract increase for professional services and a declaration of civil emergency for excessive heat.

• $1,453,355.49 contract award for East Vancouver Phase 3 Sewer Improvements
• Zoning change for 62nd Street Apartments at 6115 NE 72nd Avenue
• Comprehensive plan and map change for the 179-acre Vancouver Innovation Center
• $300,000 increase to Kearns & West professional services contract
• Declaration of Civil Emergency regarding an excessive heat event

The Vancouver City Council approved a rezone and development agreement for the 179-acre former Hewlett-Packard site, changing its designation from Industrial/IL to Commercial/MX and adopting a mixed-use master plan. The council also approved a zoning change for the 62nd Street Apartments from R-18 to R-22, and adopted resolutions recognizing the Walnut Grove Neighborhood Association and declaring a civil emergency for heat-related road damage.

• Approved Ordinance M-4346 for Vancouver Innovation Center rezone and development agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance M-4345 for 62nd Street Apartments rezone from R-18 to R-22 (5-1)
• Adopted Resolution M-4141 recognizing Walnut Grove Neighborhood Association (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution M-4142 declaring civil emergency for excessive heat damage (unanimous)
• Approved $1,453,355.49 sewer contract to Advanced Excavating Specialists (unanimous)
• Approved $300,000 increase to Kearns & West contract, total $500,000 (unanimous)
• Approved claim vouchers totaling $5,111,327.56 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance M-4344 removing tenancy language from lodging use classification (unanimous)

City Council

The Council will discuss the Oregon Toll Program and receive a police department update during workshops. The agenda includes first readings of ordinances regarding lodging classifications and apartment zoning. Additionally, officials will consider plan changes for the Vancouver Innovation Center.

• Amendments to commercial and transient lodging use classifications
• Zoning change for 62nd Street Apartments at 6115 NE 72nd Avenue
• Comprehensive Plan and Map change for Vancouver Innovation Center at 18110 SE 34th Street
• Oregon Toll Program discussion workshop
• Vancouver Police Department update workshop

The Vancouver City Council approved on first reading an ordinance to remove the 'typical length of stay' language from the Commercial and Transient Lodging use classification, which will remove a barrier to siting homeless shelters. The Council also approved a rezone for the 62nd Street Apartments and approved the Vancouver Innovation Center (VIC) comprehensive plan and map change with the applicant's proposed modifications (Ordinance B), setting second readings and public hearings for August 16, 2021. Claim vouchers totaling $6,304,263.25 were approved.

• Approved ordinance removing tenancy language from Commercial and Transient Lodging use classification (unanimous)
• Approved rezone of 6115 NE 72nd Ave and 7215/7309 NE 63rd St from R-18 to R-22 (unanimous)
• Approved VIC comprehensive plan and map change with Ordinance B (unanimous)
• Approved claim vouchers for $6,304,263.25 (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold workshops regarding the Vancouver Homelessness Plan, fossil fuel code updates, and a water station project. The Council will also consider ordinances for the Heights District Plan and the removal of a development moratorium in the Tower Mall area.

• Ordinances for the Heights District Plan implementation
• Lifting of the temporary development moratorium in the Tower Mall area
• Construction acceptance for Central Vancouver North Phase 2 Sewer Improvements
• Intergovernmental Agreement for the I-5 Bridge Replacement Program
• Workshop on establishing supportive campsites under the Vancouver Homelessness Plan

The Vancouver City Council unanimously approved three ordinances implementing the Heights District Plan: a new Heights Mixed Use (HX) zoning district with urban design guidelines, a Planned Action ordinance for streamlined environmental review, and lifting the Tower Mall development moratorium. The council also returned an intergovernmental agreement with WSDOT for the I-5 Bridge Replacement Program to staff for renegotiation over indemnification concerns, and approved consent agenda items including sewer project acceptance and claim vouchers.

• Approved Ordinance M-4341 creating Heights Mixed Use (HX) zoning district and design guidelines (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance M-4342 establishing Heights District Planned Action (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance M-4343 lifting Tower Mall development moratorium (unanimous)
• Returned I-5 Bridge intergovernmental agreement to staff for WSDOT negotiations (unanimous, Lebowsky recused)
• Approved construction acceptance for Central Vancouver North Phase 2 sewer improvements (unanimous)
• Approved claim vouchers totaling $9,223,604.12 (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Dominique Merriweather to Vancouver Housing Authority Board (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of July 12, 2021 (unanimous)

City Council

The Council will hold workshops on the Vancouver Climate Action Plan and Pearson Field Airport status. The agenda includes several contract awards for airport and paving projects, along with funding changes for housing programs. Members will also consider a resolution regarding the I-5 Bridge Replacement Project.

• $4,234,145 Section 108 loan application for Fourth Plain Commons Community Center
• $444,444 FAA and ARPA grant for Pearson Field Airport Taxiway A2 reconfiguration
• $349,266.93 contract award for Land Bridge Paving Renovation
• $314,872.75 contract award for Pearson Field Airport Taxiway A2
• Resolution regarding desired outcomes for the I-5 Bridge Replacement Project

The Vancouver City Council unanimously adopted Resolution M-4140 stating the city's desired outcomes for the Interstate 5 Bridge Replacement Project, including language on tolling to fund construction and three through lanes per direction. The council also approved the consent agenda, which included contracts for the Land Bridge paving renovation and Pearson Field airport projects, as well as funding changes for housing programs. No action was taken in executive session.

• Adopted Resolution M-4140 on I-5 Bridge replacement desired outcomes (unanimous)
• Approved $349,266.93 contract to Colf Construction for Land Bridge paving renovation
• Accepted Pearson Airfield Taxiway and Apron Rehabilitation project and released retainage
• Adopted Resolution M-4137 accepting $444,444 FAA grant for Taxiway A2 reconstruction
• Awarded $314,872.75 contract to Granite Construction for Taxiway A2 project
• Approved GEM Agreement for interagency equipment and services sharing
• Adopted Resolutions M-4138 and M-4139 for CDBG/HOME and AHF funding changes
• Approved Section 108 loan application up to $4,234,145 for Fourth Plain Commons

City Council

The City Council will review ordinances regarding the Heights District Plan and new urban design guidelines. The meeting also includes discussions on updating utility billing portals and changing impact fee processes. Additionally, council members will consider lifting a development moratorium in the Tower Mall area.

• $1,000,000 contract with Selectron Technologies for utility billing and permit portals
• Heights District Plan implementation and new urban design guidelines
• Lifting of the Tower Mall development moratorium
• Amendments to impact fee calculation and collection processes
• Banking services agreement with JPMorgan Chase, N.A.

The Vancouver City Council unanimously approved several ordinances, including a new Heights Mixed Use zoning district and planned action on first reading, with a second reading set for August 2. It also approved a five-year banking services agreement with JP Morgan Chase, a $1 million contract with Selectron Technologies for utility billing and permit portal upgrades, and amendments to impact fee vesting rules. The council accepted the Mill Plain & 104th Ave transportation project and approved an amended tax exemption agreement for the Hudson West apartments.

• Approved Heights District HX zoning, design guidelines, and planned action on first reading (unanimous)
• Approved banking services agreement with JP Morgan Chase for 5 years (unanimous)
• Approved $1M contract with Selectron Technologies for portal upgrades (unanimous)
• Approved impact fee vesting amendments to calculate fees at building permit application (unanimous)
• Accepted Mill Plain & 104th Ave project as constructed (unanimous)
• Approved amended MFTE agreement for Hudson West apartments (unanimous)
• Approved claim vouchers totaling $5,970,146.15 (unanimous)

City Council

The Vancouver City Council is reviewing several contract amendments and ordinances, including updates to impact fee processes. The meeting also features a public hearing regarding the Renaissance Boardwalk development agreement. Additionally, council members will discuss upgrades to utility billing and permit portals.

• $645,000 architecture contract amendment for Vancouver Police Department Headquarters
• Public hearing for the Renaissance Boardwalk development agreement near I-5
• Ordinance regarding changes to impact fee calculation and collection
• Contract with Selectron Technologies to upgrade utility billing and permit portals
• Designation of TV ETC and CVTV as cable access providers

The Vancouver City Council approved the Renaissance Boardwalk Development Agreement with Kirkland Development, LLC, after amending it to require at least 100 electric vehicle charging stations and a 36-month construction timeline. The council also approved the consent agenda, including a $645,000 contract amendment for police headquarters design, and advanced several ordinances on first reading.

• Approved the Renaissance Boardwalk Development Agreement as amended, requiring a minimum of 100 EV charging stations and a 36-month construction timeline.
• Approved the consent agenda, including a $645,000 amendment for police headquarters design services.
• Approved a merchant services agreement with Paymentus Corporation for five years, estimated at $9,000,000.
• Approved banking services agreements with JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., on first reading.
• Approved a contract with Selectron Technologies to upgrade utility billing and permit payment portals, on first reading.
• Approved an ordinance to remove impact fee vesting, on first reading.
• Reappointed Matthew Kuntz and appointed Angilo Fletcher to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission.
• Approved claim vouchers totaling $10,846,086.81.

City Council

The City Council will review a project update for the New Operations Center and vote on several consent agenda items. These include authorizing the sale of the Columbia Bank Parking Garage and the partial defeasance of certain bonds.

• Sale of Columbia Bank Parking Garage to Broadway Investors LLC for $3,441,095
• Partial defeasance of 2012C Taxable LTGO Refunding bonds up to $1,200,000
• Release of $21,409.00 in retainage for Marshall Pool Resurface project
• Designation of TV ETC and CVTV as Comcast cable access providers
• Public Works New Operations Center Project Update workshop

The Vancouver City Council approved the sale of the Columbia Bank Parking Garage to Broadway Investors LLC for $3,441,095, the minimum price set in the 1999 development agreement. The Council also approved a resolution to partially defease up to $1.2 million in bonds associated with the garage, and adopted the biennial Comcast franchise compliance report. One consent agenda item, the designation of TV ETC and CVTV as cable access providers, was returned to staff for further development.

• Approved sale of Columbia Bank Parking Garage to Broadway Investors LLC for $3,441,095 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution M-4133 authorizing partial defeasance of 2012C Taxable LTGO Refunding Bonds up to $1.2M (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution M-4132 approving Comcast franchise biennial progress report (unanimous)
• Approved Marshall Pool Resurface project acceptance and release of $21,409 retainage (unanimous)
• Approved claim vouchers totaling $3,967,745.64 (unanimous)
• Returned TV ETC/CVTV cable access provider designation to staff for further development

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding a six-year transportation improvement program and a supplemental budget ordinance. The agenda also includes a workshop on Interstate Bridge Replacement Program priorities and the declaration of certain real property as surplus.

• Approval of 2022-2027 Comprehensive Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program
• Adoption of the 2021 First Supplemental Budget ordinance
• Declaration of Holly Acres real property as surplus
• Amended Coordination of Services Agreement with Clark Regional Wastewater District
• Workshop on Interstate Bridge Replacement Program priorities

The Vancouver City Council unanimously approved the 2021 First Supplemental Budget (Ordinance M-4337), totaling $107.9 million in appropriations, which includes reinstating 20 frozen FTEs, funding capital projects like Fire Station 3 relocation, and refinancing bonds. The Council also adopted the 2022-2027 Transportation Improvement Program (Resolution M-4131) and declared a small parcel at Holly Acres as surplus (Resolution M-4130). All decisions were unanimous.

• Approved 2021 First Supplemental Budget, $107.9M (unanimous)
• Adopted 2022-2027 Transportation Improvement Program (unanimous)
• Declared 819 sq ft at Holly Acres as surplus (unanimous)
• Approved amended wastewater services agreement with Clark Regional Wastewater District (unanimous)
• Approved claim vouchers totaling $10,906,243.26 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of May 24 and June 7, 2021 (unanimous)
• Excused Councilmember Fox (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will meet remotely to discuss the Transportation System Plan Update. The agenda includes a proclamation for Juneteenth and a first reading of the 2021 First Supplemental Budget ordinance.

• Professional Services Agreement with Salazar Architects Inc. for Fourth Plain Commons up to $400,000
• First reading of the 2021 First Supplemental Budget ordinance
• Proclamation of Juneteenth Celebration Day
• Transportation System Plan Update workshop

The Vancouver City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, including a $400,000 professional services agreement with Salazar Architects for the Fourth Plain Commons project and the 2021 First Supplemental Budget totaling $107.9 million in appropriations. The supplemental budget includes reinstating 20 frozen FTEs, adding 11.5 new FTEs, and funding capital projects like Fire Station 3 relocation and park improvements. The council also approved claim vouchers totaling $2,883,466.30 and proclaimed June 19, 2021 as Juneteenth Celebration Day.

• Approved $400K contract with Salazar Architects for Fourth Plain Commons design (unanimous)
• Approved 2021 First Supplemental Budget with $107.9M in appropriations (unanimous)
• Approved claim vouchers for June 14, 2021 totaling $2,883,466.30 (unanimous)
• Proclaimed June 19, 2021 as Juneteenth Celebration Day

City Council

The council will hold workshops on the 2021 First Supplemental Budget and American Rescue Plan Act funds. Public hearings are scheduled for a $10.1 million bond issuance and the Renaissance Boardwalk development agreement. The agenda also includes several water project completions and impact fee waivers for low-income housing developments.

• Ordinance for up to $10,100,000 in Limited Tax General Obligation (LTGO) Refunding Bonds
• Development agreement with Kirkland Development, LLC for the Renaissance Boardwalk project
• Street light materials contract award to C.E.D. Vancouver for up to $2,063,942.34
• Impact fee waivers for Community Roots and Mercy Peacehealth low-income housing developments
• Contract increase for Northwest Staffing Resources from $300,000 to $800,000

The Vancouver City Council approved the consent agenda, including final acceptance of three water main projects, a street light materials contract, a staffing contract increase, and two impact fee waivers for affordable housing. It also approved an ordinance for up to $10.1 million in refunding bonds. The Renaissance Boardwalk development agreement was continued to July 12 for further discussion on sustainability standards.

• Approved consent agenda items 1-8 unanimously
• Approved final acceptance and retainage release for Water Station 5 Transmission Main ($193,679.81)
• Approved final acceptance and retainage release for Daniels St Water Main Replacement ($15,780.26)
• Approved final acceptance and retainage release for NW 41st/43rd St Water Main Replacement ($28,437.74)
• Awarded street light materials contract to C.E.D. Vancouver, up to $2,063,942.34 over 5 years
• Increased Northwest Staffing Resources contract from $300,000 to $800,000
• Approved 80% impact fee waivers for Community Roots and Mercy Peacehealth affordable housing
• Approved Ord. M-4336 for 2021B LTGO Refunding Bonds (up to $10.1 million)

City Council

The council will hold workshops regarding the Vancouver Homelessness Plan and the 2022-2027 Transportation Improvement Program. The agenda also includes a first reading of an ordinance for up to $10,100,000 in refunding bonds and the acceptance of public art from the Port of Portland.

• Ordinance for up to $10,100,000 in Limited Tax General Obligation (LTGO) refunding bonds
• Workshop on mitigating impacts of unsheltered homelessness
• Acceptance of 'The Columbia' public art pieces from the Port of Portland
• Workshop on the 2022-2027 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
• Appointment of Denise Shephard to the City/County Telecommunications Commission

The Vancouver City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included authorizing up to $10.1 million in Limited Tax General Obligation refunding bonds to refinance the 2012A bonds, accepting a donation of four public art pieces from the Port of Portland, appointing Denise Shephard to the City/County Telecommunications Commission, and approving claim vouchers totaling $4,403,517.39. The bond refunding is expected to save approximately $980,000 in future debt service. The council also held workshops on homelessness and the 2022-2027 Transportation Improvement Program, and heard public testimony on climate goals, fossil fuel moratorium, and Columbia Street improvements.

• Approved $10.1M LTGO refunding bond ordinance on first reading (unanimous)
• Accepted donation of four public art pieces from Portland International Airport (unanimous)
• Appointed Denise Shephard to City/County Telecommunications Commission (unanimous)
• Approved claim vouchers for May 24, 2021, in amount of $4,403,517.39 (unanimous)
• Proclaimed May 31, 2021, as Memorial Day
• Held workshops on Vancouver Homelessness Plan and 2022-2027 Transportation Improvement Program

City Council

The Council will hold public hearings regarding a zoning change for 62nd Street Apartments and the HP Section 30 Master Plan. They will also consider extending a moratorium on new or expanded large-scale fossil fuel facilities for six months. A workshop is also scheduled to discuss Heights District Plan implementation.

• Six-month extension of moratorium on large-scale fossil fuel facilities
• Zoning change from R-18 to R-30 for 62nd Street Apartments at 6115 NE 72nd Avenue and 7215/7309 NE 63rd Street
• Approval of the HP Section 30 Master Plan
• Heights District Plan Implementation workshop

The Vancouver City Council unanimously approved the HP Inc. Section 30 Master Plan, a framework for future development on a former aggregate site, as conditioned in the April 1, 2021 Planning Commission staff report. The Council also unanimously approved a six-month extension of the moratorium on new or expanded large-scale fossil fuel facilities, keeping it in place until December 8, 2021. A proposed rezone for the 62nd Street Apartments was not approved as requested; instead, the Council voted 4-2 to consider an R-22 designation and returned the item to staff for further environmental review.

• Approved HP Section 30 Master Plan (unanimous, Resolution M-4126)
• Approved six-month extension of fossil fuel facility moratorium (unanimous, Ordinance M-4335)
• Voted 4-2 to consider R-22 zoning for 62nd Street Apartments site, returned to staff for SEPA process
• Approved claim vouchers for May 17, 2021, in the amount of $12,244,220.33 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of April 26, 2021 (unanimous, Paulsen abstained)
• Approved minutes of May 3, 2021 (unanimous, Lebowsky abstained)

City Council

The Vancouver City Council is reviewing several items, including street paving contracts and a zoning change for the 62nd Street Apartments. The council will also hold a first reading on extending a moratorium on large-scale fossil fuel facilities. Additionally, the agenda includes appointments to local commissions.

• $2,520,734.23 contract award for 2021 Resurfacing Project to Lakeside Industries
• $1,477,167.50 contract award for Columbia Street Paving Project to Granite Construction Company
• Zoning change proposal for 62nd Street Apartments at 6115 NE 72nd Avenue
• Six-month extension of moratorium on large-scale fossil fuel facilities
• Appointments to the Urban Forestry Commission

The Vancouver City Council approved a $1.48 million contract for the Columbia Street Paving Project (5-1) and approved the rest of the consent agenda, including a six-month extension of the moratorium on large-scale fossil fuel facilities. The council also approved first reading of a rezone for the 62nd Street Apartments, setting a public hearing for May 17. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved $1,477,167.50 contract to Granite Construction for Columbia Street Paving (5-1)
• Approved $2,520,734.23 contract to Lakeside Industries for 2021 Resurfacing Project
• Approved six-month extension of fossil fuel facility moratorium (first reading)
• Approved first reading of rezone for 62nd Street Apartments from R-18 to R-30
• Approved on-call water engineering contracts totaling $10.7 million
• Approved interagency agreement with WSU for Safe Pest Control workshops
• Approved nomination of Elaina Ilminen to Clark County Arts Commission
• Appointed Jamie Beyer and Jeni Morgan to Urban Forestry Commission

City Council

The Vancouver City Council will meet remotely to address several administrative items. The agenda includes approving minutes, recognizing monthly proclamations, and reviewing the consent agenda.

• Appointment of Kathleen Kee to the Downtown Redevelopment Authority Board
• Continued use of NCPA Contract 01-97 with Synnex Corp/ConvergeOne for phone system purchases
• Approval of claim vouchers for May 3, 2021
• Proclamations for Small Business Month and Nurses Appreciation Month

The Vancouver City Council held a remote meeting on May 3, 2021, with two councilmembers excused. They approved the consent agenda, which included authorizing continued use of a phone system purchasing contract, appointing Kathleen Kee to the Downtown Redevelopment Authority Board, and approving claim vouchers totaling $6,756,753.20. Two proclamations were presented for Small Business Month and Nurses Appreciation Month. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Authorized continued use of NCPA contract 01-97 with Synnex Corp/ConvergeOne for phone system purchases (unanimous)
• Appointed Kathleen Kee to Downtown Redevelopment Authority Board, term to Dec 31, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved claim vouchers for May 3, 2021, in amount of $6,756,753.20 (unanimous)
• Excused Councilmember Paulsen (unanimous)
• Excused Councilmember Lebowsky (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of April 12 and April 19, 2021 (unanimous)

City Council

The council will review workshops regarding the Operations Center and Fire and EMS service levels. Additionally, the council is scheduled to consider several infrastructure contracts and a committee appointment.

• $7,126,767.98 contract for construction of Vancouver Fire Department Fire Station 11
• $1,367,486.00 contract for the 2021 Joint Agency Road Preservation Project
• $845,460.22 contract for 4th Plain Water Transmission Main and Port PS Pressure Sewer Bypass
• $450,000 agreement for Fourth Plain Safety and Mobility Study planning services
• Appointment of Ryan Morin to the Parking Advisory Committee

The Vancouver City Council approved all consent agenda items, including contracts for a new fire station, a water transmission main, and a road preservation project. Item 4, a professional services agreement for the Fourth Plain Safety and Mobility Study, was approved unanimously with Councilmember Lebowsky recused. Item 3, the Fire Station 11 construction contract, was also approved unanimously.

• Approved $7,126,767.98 contract to Kirby Nagelhout Construction for Fire Station 11 (unanimous)
• Approved $845,460.22 contract to Nutter Corporation for 4th Plain Water Transmission Main (unanimous)
• Approved $1,367,486.00 contract to Doolittle Construction for 2021 Joint Agency Road Preservation (unanimous)
• Approved $450,000 professional services agreement with Parametrix for Fourth Plain Safety and Mobility Study (unanimous, Lebowsky recused)
• Appointed Ryan Morin to Parking Advisory Committee (unanimous)
• Approved claim vouchers for April 26, 2021, in amount of $3,442,999.01 (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will conduct workshops regarding the HP Master Plan and the 62nd Avenue Apartments rezone request. A public hearing is scheduled for an ordinance to update the Vancouver Shoreline Master Program. The meeting will be held remotely via video conference.

• Public hearing for Vancouver Shoreline Master Program update
• Workshop on 62nd Avenue Apartments Rezone Request
• Workshop on HP Master Plan Update
• Approval of April 19, 2021, claim vouchers

The Vancouver City Council approved Ordinance M-4334, adopting the periodic review and amendments to the Vancouver Shoreline Master Program, with a 6-1 vote. The update includes changes to shoreline permit exemptions, wetland regulations, and shoreline designations, subject to state Department of Ecology approval. The council also approved the consent agenda, including claim vouchers totaling $6,658,539.84, and issued proclamations for Bird-Friendly Week and Meals on Wheels Stride for Seniors Day.

• Approved Ordinance M-4334, Shoreline Master Program periodic review and amendments (6-1)
• Approved consent agenda, including claim vouchers for April 19, 2021, in the amount of $6,658,539.84 (6-1)
• Approved minutes of April 5, 2021 (unanimous)
• Proclaimed April 19-25, 2021 as Bird-Friendly Week
• Proclaimed April 24, 2021 as Meals on Wheels People Stride for Seniors Day

City Council

The City Council will meet remotely to discuss a strategic plan update and several consent agenda items. Proposed actions include approving a significant cost increase for janitorial services and awarding a sewer lining contract. The meeting also includes proclamations for National Poetry Month and Arbor Day.

• $2,332,539.00 increase to the Del Sol, Inc. janitorial services contract
• $557,920.71 contract award for G-1 Trunk Sewer Lining - CIPP
• Construction acceptance for Westside Wastewater Treatment Plant improvements
• Interlocal Agreement with the City of Camas for Job Order Contracts

The Vancouver City Council approved a $2,332,539 increase to the janitorial services contract with Del Sol Inc., raising the total to $9,832,539, to cover extra COVID-19 disinfection services. The council also accepted the Air Gap Tank System Improvements at the Westside Wastewater Treatment Plant, awarded a sewer lining contract to Insituform Technologies for $557,920.71, and approved an interlocal agreement with the City of Camas for job order contracts. All consent agenda items were approved unanimously, with Councilmember Fox recusing from the Camas agreement vote.

• Approved $2,332,539 increase to janitorial services contract with Del Sol Inc. (unanimous)
• Accepted Air Gap Tank System Improvements at Westside Wastewater Treatment Plant (unanimous)
• Awarded G-1 Trunk Sewer Lining CIPP contract to Insituform Technologies for $557,920.71 (unanimous)
• Approved interlocal agreement with City of Camas for Job Order Contracts (unanimous, Fox recused)
• Approved claim vouchers for April 12, 2021, totaling $770,362.70 (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will review construction contracts for pavement repairs and sewer improvements. The meeting also includes public hearings regarding property disposition and business license fee refunds. Additionally, the council will discuss federal funding allocations for community development and affordable housing.

• $668,754 contract for 2021 Pavement Repairs with Lakeside Industries Inc.
• $509,325 contract for 2021 East Curb Ramps project with Lee Contractors LLC.
• $488,333 contract for Central Vancouver North Phase 2 Sewer Improvements.
• On-call traffic engineering services contracts up to $1,000,000 each.
• Approval of 2020 and 2021 Affordable Housing Fund project awards.

The Vancouver City Council approved a $5.625 million Affordable Housing Fund package supporting 11 housing projects and three temporary shelter programs, and adopted the Shoreline Master Program update on first reading (5-1, Councilmember Hansen opposed). The council also approved several construction contracts, a business license surcharge refund program for pandemic-impacted businesses, and the sale of the old Fire Station #1 property.

• Approved $5.625M Affordable Housing Fund awards for 11 housing projects (unanimous)
• Approved $600,000 in temporary shelter services for Outsiders Inn, Share, and XChange Recovery (unanimous)
• Approved Shoreline Master Program update on first reading (5-1, Hansen no)
• Approved $509,325 contract to Lee Contractors for 2021 East Curb Ramps (unanimous)
• Approved $668,754 contract to Lakeside Industries for 2021 Pavement Repairs (unanimous)
• Approved $488,333.33 sewer contract to Advanced Excavating Specialists (unanimous)
• Approved sale of 900 West Evergreen Blvd. to West Evergreen LLC for $1,325,000 (unanimous)
• Approved business license surcharge refunds for eligible businesses (unanimous)

City Council

The Vancouver City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included awarding a $875,442 construction contract for the 2021 West Curb Ramps project to Advanced Excavating Specialists, accepting the LED Streetlight Retrofit Project and releasing retainage, authorizing professional services agreements for emergency medical oversight, approving an ordinance on first reading to create a business license surcharge refund process for pandemic-affected businesses, and approving the Council Retreat Summary Report. The council also held a citizen forum on climate strategy and entered executive session on labor negotiations, taking no action on those items.

• Approved $875,442 contract for 2021 West Curb Ramps to Advanced Excavating Specialists (unanimous)
• Accepted LED Streetlight Retrofit Project and released $67,556.62 retainage (unanimous)
• Authorized professional services agreements with Lynn K. Wittwer, M.D., PC for emergency medical oversight (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance on first reading to create business license surcharge refund process for eligible businesses (unanimous)
• Approved Council Retreat Summary Report (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will meet remotely to review 2021-22 priorities and vote on several infrastructure contracts. A public hearing is scheduled regarding changes to the multi-family property tax exemption program.

• $5,287,752.00 contract award for Industrial Pretreatment Lagoon upgrades
• $200,000 increase to Gallagher Bassett Services workers' compensation contract
• $1,630,201.00 construction management amendment with Brown and Caldwell
• Ordinance changes to the Multi-Family Tax Exemption Program
• Release of $15,343.08 retainage for Sewer Pump Station lining

The Vancouver City Council approved Ordinance M-4332, which amends the Multi-Family Tax Exemption (MFTE) program by replacing the term 'affordable' with 'income-based', refining public benefit requirements, and expanding the program boundary to include a 2-acre parcel adjacent to downtown. The vote was 6-1, with Councilmember Fox voting no. The council also approved several consent agenda items, including construction acceptances, a contract increase, and a bid award for the Industrial Pretreatment Lagoon upgrades.

• Approved Ordinance M-4332 amending MFTE program (6-1)
• Approved consent agenda including sewer construction acceptances and contract increases
• Approved $5,287,752 bid award to Tapani, Inc. for Industrial Pretreatment Lagoon upgrades
• Approved $200,000 increase to Gallagher Bassett workers compensation contract
• Approved claim vouchers totaling $2,798,436.32

City Council

The City Council will hold workshops regarding COVID-19 response and commercial corridors strategy. The council also plans to review an ordinance amending the multi-family property tax exemption program. Additionally, the agenda includes a request to continue using a state contract for network equipment.

• Ordinance amending Chapter 3.22 VMC regarding multi-family property tax exemptions
• COVID-19 Pandemic Emergency Response and Management Update workshop
• Commercial Corridors Strategy Update workshop
• Authorization to use Washington State contract #01114 for Cisco network equipment

The Vancouver City Council approved on first reading an ordinance amending the Multi-Family Tax Exemption (MFTE) program, changing the term 'affordable' to 'income-based' and revising public benefit requirements, with a second reading and public hearing set for March 15, 2021. The vote was 6-1, with Councilmember Fox opposed. The council also approved the consent agenda, including continued use of a state contract for Cisco equipment and claim vouchers totaling $6,386,660.14. No public testimony was given during the citizen communication period.

• Approved the MFTE ordinance on first reading, setting second reading and public hearing for March 15, 2021 (6-1, Fox no).
• Approved the consent agenda, including continued use of Washington State contract #01114 for Cisco equipment purchases.
• Approved claim vouchers for March 8, 2021, in the amount of $6,386,660.14.
• A motion to approve the MFTE changes without the boundary expansion failed for lack of a second.

City Council

The City Council held a retreat and follow-up workshop to establish core values and prioritize initiatives for the 2021-22 biennium. The Council confirmed its decision-making values (Inclusivity, Courage, Resilience) and operational values (Integrity, Decisiveness, Resourcefulness, Seeking Partnerships). It also finalized a tiered list of priority initiatives, re-labeling the tiers as High, Medium, and Low Touch to reflect the level of Council time commitment rather than importance. Key changes included moving Housing and Homelessness to High Touch, moving the Heights District to Medium Touch, and prioritizing the Police Camera Program on an accelerated timeline.

• Confirmed core decision-making values: Inclusivity, Courage, Resilience (consensus)
• Confirmed operational values: Integrity, Decisiveness, Resourcefulness, Seeking Partnerships (consensus)
• Re-labeled priority tiers to High, Medium, and Low Touch (consensus)
• Moved Housing and Homelessness initiatives to High Touch tier (consensus)
• Moved Heights District initiatives to Medium Touch tier (consensus)
• Prioritized Police Camera Program on accelerated timeline within High Touch tier (consensus)
• Agreed to address Council vacancy appointment process with Task Force on Council Representation recommendations (consensus)
• Adopted criteria for considering future initiatives: values alignment, Council time, priority comparison, and staff/resources (consensus)

City Council

The City Council will meet remotely to discuss drug enforcement activities and housing fund priorities. The agenda includes decisions on construction contracts for the Broadway Corridor and Marshall Pool. The council will also hold public hearings regarding a multifamily tax exemption and a permit moratorium in the Tower Mall area.

• $1,349,727.70 contract for Broadway Corridor Improvement Project
• $428,180.00 contract for Marshall Pool Resurface
• Multifamily tax exemption for Bennett Apartments
• Kitterman annexation ordinance
• Six-month permit moratorium in the Tower Mall area

The Vancouver City Council approved a $1,349,727.70 construction contract with Catworks Construction for the 2021 Broadway Corridor Improvement Project, which includes paving, sewer/water main upgrades, sidewalk repairs, and ADA ramp upgrades. The council also approved a $428,180 contract for Marshall Pool resurfacing, approved claim vouchers totaling $3,456,882.56, and adopted resolutions for a multifamily tax exemption for Bennett Apartments (4-2), the Kitterman annexation, and a six-month extension of the Tower Mall development moratorium.

• Approved $1,349,727.70 Broadway Corridor contract to Catworks Construction (unanimous)
• Approved $428,180 Marshall Pool resurface contract to Advanced Pool Coatings (unanimous)
• Approved claim vouchers for $3,456,882.56 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution M-4121 for Bennett Apartments 8-year multifamily tax exemption (4-2)
• Approved Ordinance M-4330 for Kitterman annexation (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance M-4331 extending Tower Mall development moratorium for 6 months (unanimous)

Transportation Benefit District

The Vancouver Transportation Benefit District Board unanimously approved the 2021/2022 budget, work plan, and project list, along with the 2020 Annual Report to the Community. The board also approved the consent agenda, which included the December 2020 minutes, a bylaw amendment, and the 2021 meeting schedule. No public testimony was received on the budget hearing.

• Adopted 2021/2022 TBD budget, work plan and project list (unanimous)
• Issued 2020 Annual Report to the Community (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda: December 2020 minutes, bylaw amendment, 2021 meeting schedule (unanimous)
• Excused board member Lebowsky (unanimous)

City Council

The Council will hold workshops regarding the Community Task Force on Policing and multifamily tax exemptions. Items for consideration include ammunition purchases for the police department and a development moratorium in the Tower Mall area. A public hearing is also scheduled to discuss changes to cemetery regulations.

• Ammunition purchase for Vancouver Police Department up to $700,000
• First reading of ordinance for Kitterman annexation
• Continuation of a six-month moratorium on development in the Tower Mall area
• Amendments to cemetery regulations (VMC 13.04)
• Authorization of Sourcewell Vactor and Vaccon contracts

The Vancouver City Council approved a comprehensive update to cemetery regulations (Ordinance M-4329), authorized the Kitterman annexation on first reading, continued the Tower Mall development moratorium, and approved several purchasing contracts including ammunition for police. The Council also returned the January retreat report to staff for clarification and approved claim vouchers totaling $13,584,261.95.

• Approved Ordinance M-4329 amending cemetery regulations (unanimous)
• Approved Kitterman annexation on first reading, setting second reading for March 1, 2021
• Continued Tower Mall area development moratorium for six months (first reading)
• Approved $700,000 ammunition purchase authorization for police through Dec 31, 2023
• Approved continued use of Sourcewell contracts for Vactor and Vaccon equipment
• Returned Council retreat report to staff for clarification
• Approved claim vouchers totaling $13,584,261.95

City Council

The City Council will hold workshops on the Heights District Plan and transportation budgeting. The agenda includes ratifying several labor agreements and an interlocal agreement for a homeless housing facility. The council will also consider amendments to cemetery regulations.

• Interlocal agreement for a facility to house homeless individuals
• Ratification of collective bargaining agreements with JLC, AFSCME, and OPEIU
• Ordinance amendments to cemetery regulations (VMC 13.04)
• Workshop on The Heights District Plan Implementation
• Workshop on Transportation Benefit District biennial budgeting

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a zoning and comprehensive plan change for the Gregory Landing project. The meeting also includes workshops on cemetery code amendments and an affordable housing fund update. Additionally, the Council will consider several agreements with C-TRAN related to the Mill Plain Bus Rapid Transit.

• Zoning and comprehensive plan change for Gregory Landing at 7401 NE 18th Street
• $357,369.86 contract for Daniels Water Main Replacement (27th St - 34th St)
• Interlocal agreements with C-TRAN for Mill Plain Bus Rapid Transit fiber optics, stations, and signal priority
• Reduction of Evergreen School District impact fees for Four Seasons Apartments Phase II
• Appointment of Michi Slick to the City Center Redevelopment Authority

The Vancouver City Council approved a comprehensive plan and zoning map change for the property at 7401 NE 18th Street, changing it from Commercial/CC to Urban High Density/R-22. This allows for a proposed 50-unit, 4-bedroom townhome development. The council also approved a consent agenda that included a water main replacement contract, several interlocal agreements with C-TRAN for the Mill Plain BRT project, and a school impact fee reduction for the Four Seasons Apartments Phase II project.

• Approved Ordinance M-4328 for Gregory Landing rezone at 7401 NE 18th St (unanimous)
• Approved $357,369.86 water main replacement contract to Halme Excavating (unanimous)
• Approved interlocal agreement with C-TRAN for Mill Plain BRT fiber optics (unanimous)
• Approved interlocal agreement with C-TRAN for Mill Plain BRT stations (unanimous)
• Approved interlocal agreement with C-TRAN for Mill Plain BRT signal priority (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution M-4119 reducing Evergreen School District impact fees for Four Seasons Phase II (unanimous)
• Appointed Michi Slick to City Center Redevelopment Authority (unanimous)
• Approved claim vouchers for February 1, 2021, in the amount of $6,692,103.08 (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will meet remotely to discuss legislative updates and the Mill Plain Bus Rapid Transit project. A public hearing is scheduled regarding changes to sewer and surface water utility user charges. The council will also consider park grant applications and various contract authorizations.

• Ordinance amending sewer and surface water utility user charges
• Mill Plain Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Project intergovernmental agreements
• Release of $88,321.37 for the 2020 Joint Agency Road Preservation Project
• Data Sharing Memorandum of Understanding with Flock Safety, Inc.
• Grant applications for Fenton Community Park and other park opportunities

The Vancouver City Council unanimously approved an ordinance amending Title 14, which increases emergency utility assistance from $200 to $400, adjusts sewer and septage rates, and clarifies surface water calculations. The council also approved the consent agenda, including a $15.26M claim voucher payment, and adopted a resolution authorizing grant applications for Fenton Community Park.

• Approved Ordinance M-4327 amending VMC Title 14 (unanimous)
• Approved claim vouchers for January 25, 2021, totaling $15,255,979.67
• Adopted Resolution M-4118 authorizing grant applications for Fenton Park and PIF District C
• Approved acceptance of 2020 Joint Agency Road Preservation Project and release of $88,321.37 retainage
• Authorized continued use of Washington State contract #05815-003 for computer purchases
• Authorized data-sharing MOU with Flock Safety for ALPR data from Village at Columbia Shores HOA
• Authorized interlocal agreement with Clark County for Mental Health Therapeutic Court services
• Approved minutes of January 4, 2021

City Council

The City Council will hold workshops on COVID-19 testing site updates and the Fourth Plain Commons project. The meeting also includes a virtual grand opening for DuBois Neighborhood Park and several construction acceptance items.

• First reading of an ordinance amending sewer and surface water utility user charges
• Virtual grand opening for DuBois Neighborhood Park at Palo Alto Dr. & California Way
• Construction acceptance for First Place Neighborhood Park, Southside Interceptor Rehabilitation, and Central Vancouver North Phase 1 Sewer Improvements
• Contract award to DVL Enterprises for City apparel
• Interagency agreement with Washington Department of Ecology for pollution prevention grant funds

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding multi-family housing tax exemptions for properties on Columbia Street and W Columbia Way. The agenda also includes a development agreement for the Vancouver Clinic at Columbia Palisades and zoning changes for Gregory Landing.

• Development agreement for Vancouver Clinic at Columbia Palisades
• 10-year property tax exemption for Johnson Mixed Use at 1605 Columbia Street
• 8-year property tax exemption for Broadstone / Waterfront Block 17 at 1000 W Columbia Way
• Zoning map designation change for Gregory Landing at 7401 NE 18th Street
• Evergreen School District impact fee adjustment for Four Seasons Apartments Phase II