Vancouver public meetings in 2022

City Council

The council will review several professional service contracts and zoning ordinances. Public hearings are also scheduled regarding a supplemental budget and affordable housing fee waivers.

• $2,705,998.30 contract with WSP USA, Inc. for Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Code updates
• $364,997.00 contract with Parametrix LLC for Fourth Plain Corridor engagement
• $222,550 increase to the 2022 Consortium Rental Assistance Agreement
• Ordinance regarding System Development Charges waivers for affordable housing
• Ordinance for the 2022 Second Supplemental Budget

The City Council awarded a major consulting contract to WSP USA, Inc. for updating the city's long-term growth plan. Council also approved a second supplemental budget of $25 million and established a system development charge waiver for affordable housing.

• Awarded $2,705,998.30 contract to WSP USA, Inc. for Comprehensive Plan and Title 20 Land Use Code Update
• Approved 2022 Second Supplemental Budget increasing appropriations by $25 million
• Approved Ordinance M-4397 authorizing System Development Charges Waiver Program for affordable housing
• Awarded $364,997.00 contract to Parametrix, LLC for Fourth Plain Corridor investment strategy
• Approved $222,550 increase to 2022 Consortium Rental Assistance Agreement
• Approved 8.25% compensation adjustment for City Manager
• Approved Stutesman and Lieser School map changes and Text Changes Ordinance
• Approved Schwartz Ordinance (4-3)

Transportation Benefit District

The Board unanimously approved the Biennial Work Plan and Biennial Budget for the 2023/2024 biennium. The Board also approved meeting minutes from October and November 2022.

• Approved resolution TBD-2022-003 adopting the 2023/2024 Biennial Work Plan and Biennial Budget (unanimous)
• Approved October 24, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved November 7, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved November 14, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a proposed zoning map change at 6115 NE 72nd Avenue. The proposal seeks to rezone 0.3 acres of property from R-18 to R-22. The commission will also vote to approve the minutes from the October 11, 2022, meeting.

• Public hearing for rezoning 0.3 acres at 6115 NE 72nd Avenue from R-18 to R-22
• Vote to approve October 11, 2022, meeting minutes

The Planning Commission recommended approving a zone change for a 0.3-acre property to allow for two additional market-rate apartment units. The commission also adopted the minutes from the October 11, 2022, meeting.

• Recommended approval of 62nd Avenue Apartments rezone from R-18 to R-22 at 6115 NE 72nd Avenue (5-0)
• Adopted October 11, 2022, minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The council will discuss the 2023 state legislative agenda and upcoming council calendar. The meeting includes reviews of zoning ordinance changes and a second supplemental budget. Public testimony is available for specific consent agenda items.

• Zoning map changes for NE 94th Avenue and NE 52nd Street properties
• Grant awards of $359,514.15 to TV ETC and $229,438.00 to CVTV
• First reading of the 2022 Second Supplemental Budget ordinance
• Purchase of Freightliner cab and chassis via state contract
• Approval of PTO cash-out requests

The City Council approved a temporary six-month moratorium on permit applications for warehouse and distribution facilities over 100,000 square feet. Council also approved a second supplemental budget for 2022 and awarded PEG capital support grants to local telecommunications providers.

• Approved 6-month moratorium on permits for warehouses/distribution facilities over 100,000 sq ft (4-2)
• Approved 2022 Second Supplemental Budget on first reading
• Awarded $359,514.15 in PEG Capital Support Funds to TV ETC and $229,438.00 to CVTV
• Approved $3,829,575.85 in claim vouchers
• Authorized purchases for Freightliner cab and chassis under WA State DES Contract 03920
• Approved one-year health insurance stop loss policy with Voya
• Approved one-time PTO cash-outs for Union employees
• Tabled 2022 Comprehensive Plan and zoning map/text changes to December 19, 2022

Transportation and Mobility Commission

The Commission will hold workshops regarding the Heights District project update and the Transportation System Plan. They will also receive an overview of the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program. A community forum is scheduled for public testimony.

• Heights District project update and street/intersection design input
• Transportation System Plan Update on modal networks and project prioritization
• Overview of the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program
• Adoption of November 1, 2022, meeting minutes

The Commission approved the November meeting minutes. The remainder of the meeting consisted of workshops and presentations regarding the Heights District Project, the Transportation System Plan update, and the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program.

• Approved November minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The council will review the adoption of a 2040 Climate Action Framework and an ordinance regarding sewer development charge waivers for affordable housing. The agenda also includes a workshop on street funding strategies and a contract award for sewer improvements.

• $532,343.32 contract award for NE 58th and Andresen Sewer Improvements
• Resolution to adopt the 2040 Climate Action Framework
• Ordinance for sewer development charges waiver for affordable housing
• Ordinance establishing a compost procurement policy for city projects
• Release of retainage for Pearson Field Taxiway A2 construction

The City Council unanimously approved a resolution to adopt the Climate Action Framework to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Other key actions included awarding a sewer improvement contract and approving a compost procurement policy.

• Approved Resolution M-4199 to adopt the Climate Action Framework (unanimous)
• Awarded NE 58th and Andresen Sewer Improvements contract to North Cascade Excavating, LLC for $532,343.32
• Approved Ordinance M-4395 creating a Compost Procurement Policy
• Approved Ordinance M-4394 releasing a 2003 Covenant Running with the Land
• Approved SDC Waiver Program for affordable housing (first reading)
• Authorized pursuit of a grant for a $321,382 police armored vehicle
• Approved claim vouchers in the amount of $8,464,840.57
• Accepted Pearson Field Taxiway A2 project and authorized release of retainage

City Council

The Vancouver City Council will consider an ethics complaint regarding Mayor McEnerny-Ogle and a request to increase a staffing services contract. Workshops are also scheduled for the Heights District update and zoning changes. Additionally, the council will hear a request for a property tax exemption extension at Kirkland Tower.

• Increase Northwest Staffing Resources contract from $1,380,000 to $3,380,000
• Ethics complaint regarding Mayor McEnerny-Ogle
• Public hearing for Kirkland Tower MFTE extension at 590 Waterfront Way
• New ordinance for a City compost procurement policy
• Interagency agreement with the City of Washougal for law enforcement

The City Council unanimously voted to dismiss an ethics complaint against Mayor McEnerny-Ogle. Other actions included approving a tax exemption extension for Kirkland Tower and various city service contracts.

• Dismissed ethics complaint regarding Mayor McEnerny-Ogle (unanimous)
• Approved Kirkland Tower MFTE certificate extension (5-1)
• Approved $6,640,516.00 in claim vouchers
• Increased Northwest Staffing Resources contract from $1,380,000 to $3,380,000
• Approved interagency agreement with City of Washougal for law enforcement services
• Approved two-year extension of interlocal agreement with Clark County for Mental Health Therapeutic Court Services
• Approved first reading of ordinance creating a Compost Procurement Policy
• Approved first reading of ordinance releasing a 2003 Covenant Running with the Land

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on the 2023-2024 biennial budget and several property tax ordinances. The agenda also includes a contract award for water main replacement and updates to utility rates.

• Adoption of the 2023-2024 Biennial Operating and Capital Budget
• $443,781.28 contract for NW Daniels Water Main Replacement
• Ordinances for 2023 property tax levies and ad valorem taxes
• Updates to water, sewer, and surface water utility rates
• Changes to business license fees and surcharges

The City Council approved the 2023-2024 Biennial Operating and Capital Budget, which includes a 17% increase over the previous budget. Council also approved several tax levies, utility rate increases, and adjustments to business license fees.

• Adopted 2023-2024 Biennial Operating and Capital Budget of $1.7 billion (unanimous)
• Approved $80 million ad valorem tax levy for 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved 1.0% increase in regular property tax levy (unanimous)
• Approved 0.0% increase for Affordable Housing Fund property tax levy (unanimous)
• Approved business license fee and surcharge increases (5-2)
• Approved utility rate increases: Water 4.5%, Sewer 6%, Surface Water 8% (unanimous)
• Approved water SDC increase to $3,410 and sewer SDC to $3,396 (unanimous)
• Awarded $443,781.28 water main replacement contract to Halme Excavating, Inc. (unanimous)

City Council

The council will hold workshops on the Fourth Plain Safety & Mobility Project and zoning changes. The meeting also includes several items for approval, including utility contracts and tax ordinance updates.

• $1,223,248.87 contract for Ellsworth Water Plant Disinfection System
• $599,995.00 contract for Fruit Valley Road Stormwater Overflow
• Increase encampment abatement and cleanup services to $450,000
• First reading of the 2023-2024 Biennial Operating and Capital Budget
• $300,000 contract for television video production and broadcast equipment

The City Council approved an ordinance allowing the Vancouver Transportation Benefit District to establish a sales and use tax of up to 0.1%. Council also advanced several first-reading ordinances regarding the 2023-2024 biennial budget, property taxes, and utility rate increases.

• Approved Ordinance M-4382 authorizing TBD to establish up to 0.1% sales and use tax (unanimous)
• Approved $599,995 contract to Tapani, Inc. for Fruit Valley Road Stormwater Overflow
• Approved $1,223,248.87 contract to Rotschy, Inc. for Ellsworth Water Plant Disinfection System
• Approved $300,000 contract to Key Code Media, Inc. for television video production services
• Approved increasing encampment abatement contract with Rapid Response Bio Cleaning, LLC to $450,000
• Approved $14,935,026.04 in claim vouchers
• Approved first reading of 2023-2024 Biennial Budget appropriating $1.7 billion
• Approved first reading of ordinances for 2023 property tax levies and utility rate increases

Transportation Benefit District

The Board unanimously approved Ordinance M-4383, which imposes a 0.1% sales and use tax. The funds are designated to finance transportation improvements within the district.

• Approved Ordinance M-4383 imposing a 0.1% sales and use tax (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold workshops on the 2023 legislative agenda and the biennial budget. The regular meeting includes public hearings regarding waste collection rate increases and a transportation benefit district tax. Additionally, the council will consider labor agreements and property acquisitions for Fire Station #6.

• Proposed garbage, recycling, and organics collection rate increases for 2023
• $1,250,000 purchase and sale agreement for future Fire Station #6
• Up to 0.1% sales and use tax for the Vancouver Transportation Benefit District
• $22,947.97 interlocal agreement with Clark Public Utilities for NE 68th Street project
• Collective bargaining agreements with AFSCME Local 307VC and Joint Labor Coalition

The City Council approved the purchase of two parcels for a new Fire Station #6 and authorized rate increases for garbage, recycling, and organics collection. Council also directed staff to resume processing the Safe Stay Community 3 location and appointed a committee for the Affordable Housing Levy Replacement proposition.

• Approved $1.25M purchase of two parcels for future Fire Station #6
• Approved 2023 garbage, recycling, and organics rate increases (Ordinance M-4381)
• Approved $16.6M in claim vouchers
• Approved Interlocal Agreement with Clark Public Utilities for $22,947.97 (NE 68th Street project)
• Approved three-year Collective Bargaining Agreement with AFSCME Local 307VC
• Approved three-year Collective Bargaining Agreement with Joint Labor Coalition
• Directed staff to resume processing Safe Stay Community 3 location (5-2)
• Appointed Councilmembers Fox, Harless, and Alicia Topper to the Affordable Housing Levy Replacement approval committee

Transportation Benefit District

The board did not take action on the proposed 0.1% sales and use tax ordinance due to an error with the City Council agenda. The hearing was closed without public testimony and will be rescheduled.

• Excused absence of Ms. Fox (unanimous)
• Rescheduled public hearing for Ordinance TBD22-003

Transportation and Mobility Commission

The commission will review design alternatives for the Fourth Plain and Ft. Vancouver Way Safety and Mobility Project. Staff will also provide updates on multimodal construction projects and Main Street streetscape design. The meeting includes an introduction to the 2024–2029 Transportation Improvement Program.

• Workshop on Phase II of Fourth Plain and Ft. Vancouver Way Safety and Mobility Project
• Update on 2022 Multimodal Construction Projects, including Devine Multiuse Path
• Discussion regarding Main Street Streetscape Design
• Introduction to the 2024–2029 Transportation Improvement Program

The Commission approved the October meeting minutes. Members held workshops to review design alternatives for the Fourth Plain and Ft. Vancouver Way Safety and Mobility Project and the proposed 2024-2029 Transportation Improvement Program.

• Approved October minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The council will hold a workshop on the 2023-24 biennial budget and consider terminating three COVID-19 pandemic emergency orders. The agenda also includes first readings for ordinances regarding utility rate increases and transportation tax authorization.

• Vista Robles Sewer Improvements contract award of $446,807.83
• NE 22nd Ave Pump Station Removal & Gravity Sewer Extension contract award of $592,225.55
• JOC construction contracts with a not-to-exceed value of $4,000,000 per year each
• Ordinance for 2023 garbage, recycling, and organics collection rate increases
• Resolution to terminate the City's declared state of emergency for the COVID-19 pandemic

The Vancouver City Council approved a resolution advancing Phase 1 design options for the Fourth Plain and Fort Vancouver Way Safety and Mobility Project, including lane reconfigurations to improve safety for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users. The council also terminated the city's COVID-19 state of emergency and related emergency orders effective October 31, 2022. Additionally, the council approved first readings of ordinances to increase garbage, recycling, and organics rates for 2023 and to authorize the Transportation Benefit District to impose a sales tax. Several construction contracts were awarded, including a $446,807 sewer project and a $592,225 pump station removal project.

• Adopted Resolution M-4194 advancing Phase 1 design options for Fourth Plain and Fort Vancouver Way Safety and Mobility Project (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution M-4195 terminating COVID-19 state of emergency and related emergency orders effective Oct 31, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of ordinance to increase garbage, recycling, and organics rates by 6.6% for typical residential customers effective Jan 1, 2023
• Approved first reading of ordinance amending VMC 3.40.070 to authorize Transportation Benefit District to impose up to 0.1% sales tax
• Awarded $446,807 contract to Parker Pacific Development for Vista Robles Sewer Improvements
• Awarded $592,225 contract to Advanced Excavating Specialists for NE 22nd Ave Pump Station Removal & Gravity Sewer Extension
• Authorized two Job Order Contracting contracts with Halbert Construction and SDB Contracting for up to $4M per year each
• Approved claim vouchers totaling $9,283,931.59

Transportation Benefit District

The Vancouver Transportation Benefit District Board unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included the first reading of an ordinance imposing a 0.1% sales and use tax for transportation improvements, with corrections to typos and an effective date change to April 1, 2023. A second reading and public hearing were set for November 7, 2022. The minutes of the March 7, 2022 meeting were also approved.

• Approved TBD minutes of March 7, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance imposing 0.1% sales tax for transportation improvements on first reading, with corrections (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop regarding the 2023-24 biennial budget. The agenda also includes a request to award a five-year contract for neighborhood tree care activities. An executive session is scheduled to discuss potential real estate acquisition.

• Contract award for neighborhood tree care up to $1,500,000 over five years
• 2023-24 biennial budget workshop
• Proclamation of National Chamber of Commerce Week
• Approval of claim vouchers for October 17, 2022

The Vancouver City Council unanimously approved a consent agenda that included a $1.5 million contract with Friends of Trees for large-scale neighborhood tree care activities over five years, and approved claim vouchers totaling $8,185,161.70. The council also held workshops on the 2023-2024 biennial budget and entered executive sessions to discuss potential real estate acquisition and potential litigation.

• Approved $1.5M contract with Friends of Trees for neighborhood tree care (unanimous)
• Approved claim vouchers for $8,185,161.70 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from August 15 and September 12, 2022 meetings (unanimous)
• Excused Councilmember Paulsen from the meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding proposed 2022 updates to the Comprehensive Plan and zoning code map and text. The meeting also includes a workshop on the implementation of the Fourth Plain Forward Action Plan.

• Approval of September 13, 2022 minutes
• Workshop regarding Fourth Plain Forward Action Plan and Fourth Plain Commons project
• Public hearing for 2022 Annual Review of Comprehensive Plan and zoning code changes

The Vancouver Planning Commission held a public hearing on the 2022 Annual Review of Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code changes. They voted 5-0 to recommend approval of the Stutesman rezone from general commercial to R-22, the Lieser School redevelopment rezone from R-6 to R-30, and the adoption of updated school capital facilities plans and impact fees. The Commission voted 3-2 to recommend denial of the Schwartz rezone from R2 to CC. They also voted 5-0 to recommend adoption of sixteen zoning code text changes, including removal of the Central Park Overlay.

• Approved Stutesman rezone from CG to R-22 (5-0)
• Denied Schwartz rezone from R2 to CC (3-2)
• Approved Lieser School redevelopment rezone from R-6 to R-30 (5-0)
• Approved updated school capital facilities plans and impact fees (5-0)
• Approved sixteen zoning code text changes including Central Park Overlay removal (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop regarding the 2023-24 Biennial Budget. The agenda also includes several consent items, such as naming a new park and approving a contract amendment for environmental services.

• Workshop on the 2023-24 Biennial Budget
• $381,000 increase to Herrera Environmental Consultants contract
• Acceptance of Port Pump Station Replacement construction by Rotschy, Inc.
• Naming a park at T Street and East 35th Street as 'Ida Bell Jones Park'
• Recognition of Emerald Landing Neighborhood Association

The Vancouver City Council formally recognized the Emerald Landing Neighborhood Association as the city's 70th official neighborhood association. The council also approved several consent agenda items, including a park naming resolution and appointments to the Culture, Arts and Heritage Commission. A workshop on the 2023-2024 biennial budget was held but no decisions were made.

• Recognized Emerald Landing Neighborhood Association as 70th official neighborhood association (unanimous)
• Approved construction acceptance and release of $58,834.02 retainage for Port Pump Station Replacement (unanimous)
• Approved $381,000 contract increase to Herrera Environmental Consultants for water quality monitoring (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution M-4193 naming new park in Rose Village as 'Ida Bell Jones Park' (unanimous)
• Appointed Brad Richardson and Julie Mercado to Culture, Arts and Heritage Commission (unanimous)
• Approved claim vouchers totaling $9,563,497.70 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from August 1 and August 8, 2022 meetings (5-0 and unanimous)
• Excused Mayor McEnerny-Ogle from meeting (unanimous)

Transportation and Mobility Commission

The Commission will hold public hearings to review design concepts and provide formal recommendations for two street projects. These include the Complete Streets SE 34th Street project and Phase I of the Fourth Plain and Fort Vancouver Way Safety and Mobility Project.

• Public hearing for Complete Streets SE 34th Street design concepts
• Public hearing for Fourth Plain and Fort Vancouver Way Safety and Mobility Project Phase I
• Adoption of September 6, 2022, meeting minutes

The Transportation and Mobility Commission voted 5-2 to endorse a design that repurposes a travel lane in each direction on SE 34th Street to create mobility lanes with buffers, vertical barriers, high-visibility crosswalks, modular bus platforms, and a HAWK beacon at SE 162nd Avenue. The commission also voted 6-0 to forward a recommendation to City Council for Phase I of the Fourth Plain Blvd. and Fort Vancouver Way Safety and Mobility Project, including a cycle track and buffered mobility lanes. Both actions followed public hearings and staff presentations.

• Endorsed SE 34th Street Safety and Mobility Project design (5-2)
• Forwarded Phase I design concepts for Fourth Plain/Fort Vancouver Way project to City Council (6-0)
• Approved September meeting minutes unanimously
• Excused absence of Vice Chair Raia unanimously

City Council

The Vancouver City Council will hold a public hearing regarding ordinance changes for fossil fuel storage facilities. The council is also considering several infrastructure contracts, including water main installations and architectural services for a new public works campus. Additionally, workshops are scheduled regarding street safety and the draft legislative agenda.

• Public hearing on fossil fuel code changes and terminating the moratorium on large-scale facilities
• $359,401.37 contract award for Vancouver Low Rezone Water Main Installation
• Professional services agreement with TCF Architecture up to $2,970,352 for Public Works Operations Campus Phase 1
• Contract approval with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for police camera systems
• Acceptance of a U.S. Department of Justice grant award for the Police Camera Program

The Vancouver City Council unanimously approved Ordinance M-4380, which permanently bans new and expanded large-scale fossil fuel storage and handling facilities, replacing a temporary moratorium set to expire. The council also approved a $5.48 million contract with Axon Enterprise for police body and vehicle camera systems, and authorized a $725,000 settlement of a lawsuit over a 2020 police shooting. Other actions included accepting completed water infrastructure projects, awarding a $359,401 water main contract, and approving a $2.97 million design contract for a new Public Works Operations Campus.

• Approved Ordinance M-4380 banning new large-scale fossil fuel facilities (unanimous)
• Approved $5.48M contract with Axon Enterprise for police camera systems (unanimous)
• Authorized $725,000 settlement of lawsuit over 2020 police shooting (unanimous)
• Accepted $21M Water Station 1 Phase 2 reservoir and security upgrades project (unanimous)
• Awarded $359,401 water main installation contract to Halme Excavating (unanimous)
• Approved $2.97M design contract with TCF Architecture for new Public Works Operations Campus (unanimous)
• Accepted U.S. Department of Justice grant for police camera program (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution M-4191 confirming Transportation System Plan goals and prioritization framework (unanimous)

City Council

The council will hold workshops regarding Fourth Plain Forward implementation and community visioning updates. The agenda includes decisions on multi-million dollar property acquisitions and fossil fuel code changes. Additionally, the council will consider endorsing a regional criminal justice training center.

• Purchase of 521 SE Chkalov Drive for $10,460,500 and 621 SE 116th Avenue for $1,500,000
• Resolution for the SE 34th Street Safety and Mobility Project to repurpose a travel lane
• Ordinance regarding fossil fuel storage and handling facility standards
• Resolution endorsing a regional Criminal Justice Training Center

The Council approved the purchase of two properties totaling $11.96 million to relocate police headquarters and house the Fire Marshal's Office. It also adopted resolutions for a Complete Streets project on SE 34th Street and a regional criminal justice training center, and advanced fossil fuel code changes to a public hearing. All decisions were made during the consent agenda meeting.

• Approved purchase of 521 SE Chkalov Drive for $10,460,500 and 619 SE 116th Avenue for $1,500,000 for public safety facilities (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution M-4189 approving Complete Streets design for SE 34th Street safety and mobility project (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of fossil fuel code changes, scheduling second reading and public hearing for October 3 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution M-4190 endorsing a regional criminal justice training center (unanimous)
• Approved claim vouchers totaling $4,265,155.25 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of July 11, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will review a proposal for a property tax levy to fund affordable housing during a February 8, 2023, special election. The meeting also includes a workshop on Climate Action Policy and a public hearing regarding the 2021 CDBG/HOME Program report.

• Affordable Housing Fund Levy Replacement proposal
• Public hearing for 2021 CDBG/HOME Program evaluation report
• Renewal of residential lease at 12700 SE Evergreen Hwy
• Park Impact Fee District Account consolidation resolution
• Climate Action Policy workshop

The Council voted unanimously to place a $10 million per year, 10-year affordable housing property tax levy on the February 8, 2023 special election ballot. The measure would replace the current $6 million per year levy that expires at the end of 2023. Council also approved a temporary license agreement for a third Safe Stay Community for unsheltered residents on private property, with a 5-2 vote after amending the agreement to require additional Council review of the site selection.

• Approved placing $10M/year, 10-year affordable housing levy on Feb. 2023 ballot (unanimous)
• Approved temporary license agreement for Safe Stay Community on Lynch estate property (5-2), amended to require Council review of site selection before operator permit
• Approved 24-month residential lease renewal at 12700 SE Evergreen Hwy for East Biddle Lake caretaker (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution M-4185 consolidating Park Impact Fee district accounts (unanimous)
• Approved claim vouchers totaling $6,878,556.94 (unanimous)
• Approved 2021 CDBG/HOME Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (unanimous)
• Declared an affordable housing emergency and adopted administrative plan for new levy (unanimous)
• Tabled appointment of ballot argument committees, returned to staff for name development

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold workshops regarding short-term rental regulations and the 2022 annual review of the Comprehensive Plan and zoning code. The commission will also conduct a public hearing and make a decision on proposed updates to fossil fuel storage regulations.

• Public hearing and decision on fossil fuel storage regulation updates
• Workshop on potential regulatory frameworks for short-term rentals
• Review of 2022 Comprehensive Plan and zoning code map and text changes
• Approval of July 12, 2022, meeting minutes

The Planning Commission voted 3-1 to recommend City Council adopt updated fossil fuel facility regulations. The proposal bans new large bulk fuel facilities, allows limited expansion of existing ones with cleaner fuel conversion, and sets permit types for cleaner and small fuel facilities. The commission also held workshops on short-term rental regulations and annual zoning code changes, but took no votes on those items.

• Recommended adoption of fossil fuel facility standards as proposed August 11, 2022, with September 6 modifications (3-1)
• Approved excusing Commissioner Cavel's absence (unanimous)
• Adopted July 12, 2022 meeting minutes as amended (unanimous)

City Council

The council will hold workshops on fossil fuel regulations and the Transportation System Plan. Public hearings are scheduled regarding an affordable housing fund levy renewal and development agreements near Fort Vancouver. The agenda also includes several infrastructure and service contract approvals.

• $4,864,228.60 construction contract for Fourth Plain Commons tenant improvements
• $1,265,817.22 contract for Devine Road bicycle and pedestrian safety improvements
• Approximately $2,200,000 purchase of stainless steel ADA-compliant restrooms
• Resolution to establish a 40 MPH speed limit on a portion of SR 500
• $125,543 in lodging tax grant awards

The Council voted 6-1 to uphold the Hearing Examiner's decision on the Jen's Pointe Mixed-Use appeal, denying the appellant's challenge regarding building setbacks. The Council also approved a consent agenda including a $4.86M contract for Fourth Plain Commons tenant improvements, a $1.27M contract for Devine Road bicycle/pedestrian safety improvements, and a contract extension with Outsiders Inn for Safe Stay Community services. An ethics complaint against the Mayor and two councilmembers was not forwarded for investigation.

• Upheld Hearing Examiner's decision on Jen's Pointe Mixed-Use appeal (6-1)
• Approved $4,864,228.60 contract to Ross Builders Northwest for Fourth Plain Commons tenant improvements (unanimous)
• Approved $1,265,817.22 contract to Western United Civil Group for Devine Road Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Improvements (unanimous)
• Approved Outsiders Inn contract renewal for Safe Stay Community supportive services (unanimous)
• Approved $2,200,000 purchase of Portland Loos restrooms from Madden Fabrication (unanimous)
• Approved $31,656,772.31 in claim vouchers (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution M-4181 reducing speed limit to 40 MPH on SR 500 from NE 162nd Ave to mile point 8.68 (unanimous)
• Voted not to forward ethics complaint against Mayor and two councilmembers to Hearings Examiner (unanimous)

Transportation and Mobility Commission

The commission will review draft recommendations for the Transportation System Plan and project prioritization framework. The meeting also includes an overview of 2023-2024 complete streets planning and construction projects. Additionally, members will discuss design concepts for Fourth Plain and Fort Vancouver Way.

• Review of Transportation System Plan draft recommendations
• Overview of 2023-2024 Complete Streets planning and construction projects
• Project update on Fourth Plain and Fort Vancouver Way design concepts
• Vote to adopt July 5, 2022, meeting minutes

The Transportation and Mobility Commission held workshops on the Transportation System Plan update and the Fourth Plain Blvd. and Fort Vancouver Way Safety and Mobility Project, but took no formal votes on either. The only action item was unanimous approval of the July meeting minutes. Staff will return for a formal recommendation on the Fourth Plain project at a future meeting.

• Approved July meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold workshops regarding the SE 34th Street Safety Mobility Project and a Water Resiliency Strategy. The Council will also vote on several consent agenda items, including infrastructure contracts and lodging tax grants.

• Street light material contract award for an estimated $2,756,557.51 over five years
• Industrial Pump Station construction and rehabilitation contract for $1,241,782.50
• Award of 2022 Lodging Tax Grants
• Workshop on SE 34th Street Safety Mobility Project
• Workshop on Water Resiliency Strategy

The Vancouver City Council approved several consent agenda items, including a $2.76M street light materials contract, a $1.24M industrial pump station construction bid, and a resolution awarding 2022 lodging tax grants. One item, on-call survey contracts, was removed for future consideration. The meeting also included workshops on the SE 34th Street safety project and water resiliency strategy.

• Approved street light materials contract with C.E.D. Vancouver for up to $2,756,557.51 over five years
• Approved $1,241,782.50 contract with Clark & Sons for Industrial Pump Station construction
• Adopted Resolution M-4178 approving 2022 Lodging Tax Grants totaling $100,543
• Approved interlocal agreement with Vancouver Housing Authority for Fourth Plain Commons construction management (up to $75,000)
• Approved continued use of piggyback contracts for dump truck boxes and emergency vehicle equipment
• Appointed Kayla D'Ambrosi to Clark County Mosquito Control District Board
• Approved claim vouchers totaling $6,556,522.81
• Removed on-call survey contracts from consent agenda for later consideration

City Council

The council will hold workshops on climate strategies and multifamily tax exemptions. The regular meeting includes several proposed contracts for water plant repairs and transportation improvements. An update on the Waterfront Gateway Redevelopment Project is also scheduled.

• $480,663.68 contract award for Ellsworth Water Plant Roof Replacement
• $513,254.00 agreement for Water Station 3 Master Plan
• $2,512,543 professional services agreement for Main Street transportation improvements
• $838,023.87 contract amendment for SE 1st Street and SE 177th Ave project
• $3,851,625 Workday software and services subscription renewal

The Vancouver City Council unanimously approved an eight-item consent agenda including a $2.2 million aerial ladder truck purchase, a $480,663.68 contract for the Ellsworth Water Plant roof replacement, and a $2.5 million professional services agreement for Main Street transportation improvements. The council also held workshops on multifamily tax exemption and climate strategies but took no votes on those topics.

• Approved removing spending limit on fire equipment contract for $2.2M ladder truck purchase (unanimous)
• Approved $480,663.68 contract to Roof Toppers, Inc. for Ellsworth Water Plant roof replacement (unanimous)
• Approved $513,254 professional services agreement with Jacobs Engineering for Water Station 3 Master Plan (unanimous)
• Approved $2,512,543 contract with MacKay Sposito for Main Street transportation improvements (unanimous)
• Approved $288,023.87 amendment to MacKay Sposito contract for SE 1st Street Phase 2 design (unanimous)
• Approved $3,851,625 five-year renewal of Workday software subscription (unanimous)
• Approved $13,130,508.19 in claim vouchers (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of May 9, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold workshops regarding the Affordable Housing Fund Levy Renewal and Fossil Fuel Regulations Code Amendment. The regular meeting also includes requests to approve sewer improvements, a grant for environmental services, and park acquisition rights.

• Affordable Housing Fund Levy Renewal workshop
• Fossil Fuel Regulations Code Amendment workshop
• East Vancouver Phase 3 Sewer Improvements construction acceptance
• Grant agreement with Columbia Springs for environmental services
• Right of First Refusal for Groeneveld property acquisition

The Vancouver City Council approved the purchase of a right of first refusal from Robert Rondeau for $410,000, securing the option to buy the Groeneveld property for a future community park. The council also approved a $1.49M sewer project acceptance, a grant agreement with Columbia Springs, and withdrew from the Clark-Vancouver Drug Task Force. Two workshops on the Affordable Housing Fund Levy and Fossil Fuel Regulations were held but no decisions were made.

• Approved $410,000 purchase of right of first refusal for Groeneveld property (unanimous)
• Accepted East Vancouver Phase 3 Sewer Improvements construction, final cost $1,485,297.11 (unanimous)
• Approved grant agreement with Columbia Springs for environmental education (unanimous)
• Approved claim vouchers totaling $3,689,506.66 (unanimous)
• Approved withdrawal from Clark-Vancouver Drug Task Force (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of May 2, 2022 (unanimous)
• Excused Councilmember Paulsen from meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold workshops regarding a Housing Strategy Update and a study for reusing the Fort Vancouver Regional Library facility. The meeting also includes a consent agenda to approve a criminal case management contract and a committee appointment. A community forum will follow the meeting for public testimony on any topic.

• Housing Strategy Update workshop
• Fort Vancouver Regional Library Facility Reuse Study Proposal
• Contract with Journal Technologies for criminal case management
• Reappointment of Kurt Stonex to the Parking Advisory Committee
• Approval of claim vouchers for July 25, 2022

The Vancouver City Council approved a $300,000 contract with Journal Technologies for criminal case management, analysis, and reporting, along with annual fees of $40,000 for data storage and $50,000 for user licenses. The council also reappointed Kurt Stonex to the Parking Advisory Committee and approved claim vouchers totaling $4,628,641.71. Two workshops were held earlier in the day on the Fort Vancouver Regional Library Facility Reuse Study and the Housing Strategy Update, but no decisions were made during those sessions.

• Approved $300,000 contract with Journal Technologies for criminal case management (unanimous)
• Approved annual data storage fees of $40,000 and user licenses of $50,000 for the contract
• Reappointed Kurt Stonex to the Parking Advisory Committee, term expiring July 1, 2026
• Approved claim vouchers for July 25, 2022, in the amount of $4,628,641.71
• Excused Councilmembers Harless, Stober, and Mayor McEnerny-Ogle from the meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Council will hold a public hearing on a resolution supporting a 0.1% sales tax increase for public safety and criminal justice. They will also consider an ordinance to prohibit camping in wildfire-vulnerable areas. A workshop regarding the Transportation System Plan is also scheduled.

• Public hearing for Clark County Proposition 11 (0.1% sales tax increase)
• Ordinance to prohibit camping in wildfire-vulnerable areas
• Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission appointments and removals
• Transportation System Plan workshop

The Vancouver City Council approved an ordinance amending the camping code to prohibit camping in areas vulnerable to wildfire, particularly near Burnt Bridge Creek. They also passed a resolution supporting Clark County Proposition 11, a sales tax measure for public safety, with a 4-2 vote. Additionally, the council approved consent agenda items including appointments to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission and claim vouchers totaling $8,245,073.31.

• Approved Ordinance M-4379 amending camping code to prohibit camping in wildfire-vulnerable areas (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution M-4177 supporting Clark County Proposition 11 sales tax (4-2)
• Approved removal and appointments to Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission (unanimous)
• Approved claim vouchers for $8,245,073.31 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of April 25, 2022 (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss updates to the City’s Climate Action Plan and proposed changes to fossil fuel storage regulations. The meeting also includes an introduction to proposed 2022 changes for the Comprehensive Plan and zoning code map and text. Additionally, the commission will vote to approve minutes from June 14, 2022.

• Workshop on Climate Action Plan update
• Proposed updates to fossil fuel storage regulations
• Introduction of proposed 2022 Comprehensive Plan and zoning code changes
• Approval of June 14, 2022, meeting minutes

The Planning Commission held workshops on the Climate Action Plan, proposed fossil fuel storage code changes, and the 2022 annual review of Comprehensive Plan and zoning map/text changes. No formal decisions were made; the items were informational and will return for further discussion and public hearings. The Commission adopted the June 14, 2022 minutes as written.

• Adopted June 14, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Heard presentation on Climate Action Plan; no action taken
• Heard presentation on fossil fuel storage code changes; no action taken
• Heard presentation on 2022 annual review of Comprehensive Plan and zoning changes; no action taken

City Council

The City Council will hold workshops on Complete Streets projects and diversity, equity, and inclusion. During the regular meeting, members will consider a resolution for the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program and an ordinance regarding camping in wildfire-vulnerable areas. The council will also review a $500,000 increase to a plumbing maintenance contract.

• $500,000 increase to plumbing maintenance contract (totaling $800,000)
• Resolution supporting the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program
• Ordinance amending VMC 8.22 to prohibit camping in wildfire-vulnerable areas
• Appointment of Heidi Mandler-Huff to Clark County Historic Preservation Commission
• Authorization for computer equipment purchases via Washington State contract

The Vancouver City Council unanimously approved a resolution supporting the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program's Modified Locally Preferred Alternative, including program commitments and city conditions of approval. The council also approved a $500,000 increase to the plumbing on-call maintenance contract, amendments to camping regulations to address wildfire risks, and other consent agenda items.

• Approved resolution supporting I-5 Bridge Replacement Modified Locally Preferred Alternative (unanimous)
• Approved $500,000 increase to plumbing on-call maintenance contract, raising total to $800,000 (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of ordinance amending camping code to prohibit camping in wildfire-vulnerable areas (unanimous)
• Approved continued use of Washington State contract for computer equipment purchases (unanimous)
• Appointed Heidi Mandler-Huff to Clark County Historic Preservation Commission (unanimous)
• Approved claim vouchers totaling $14,202,403.31 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of April 18, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Transportation and Mobility Commission

The commission will discuss the City Sidewalk Program and analysis results for SE 34th Street. The meeting also includes a presentation of draft priorities and goals for the Transportation System Plan.

• Adoption of June 7, 2022 minutes
• Staff letter supporting Interstate Bridge Replacement Program
• Sidewalk Program overview workshop
• SE 34th Street Complete Streets analysis report
• Presentation of draft Transportation System Plan priorities

The Transportation and Mobility Commission unanimously approved sending a letter to City Council supporting the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program Modified Locally Preferred Alternative. The commission also held workshops on the sidewalk program, SE 34th Street Safety and Mobility Project, and the Transportation System Plan update, but took no formal action on these items.

• Approved June minutes as written (unanimous)
• Approved sending letter to City Council supporting Interstate Bridge Replacement Program (unanimous)

City Council

The council will hold public hearings on housing code changes for density and a new six-year transportation improvement program. They are also reviewing an ordinance to adjust city fees based on the consumer price index.

• Housing code update regarding zoning changes for housing types and densities
• Adoption of the 2023-2028 Transportation Improvement Program
• $450,000 increase to a King County contract for sewer system calcium nitrate
• Ordinance for adjusting City fees based on the consumer price index
• Contract amendment with PBS Engineering for the NE 137th Avenue project

The Vancouver City Council approved a major housing code update (Ordinance A, M-4377) that creates new zoning districts (R-17 and R-50), allows cottage clusters, micro-housing, and ADU conversions, and adjusts parking and density rules. The council also approved the 2023-2028 Transportation Improvement Program, a CPI-based fee adjustment ordinance, and a $964,695 contract amendment for NE 137th Avenue design work (4-3). All other consent agenda items were approved unanimously.

• Approved Housing Code Update Ordinance A (M-4377) unanimously
• Approved 2023-2028 Transportation Improvement Program (M-4175) unanimously
• Approved CPI fee adjustment ordinance (M-4376) unanimously
• Approved $964,695 contract amendment for NE 137th Ave design (M-4378) 4-3
• Approved $450,000 increase for calcium nitrate sewer contract
• Approved $600,000 on-call surveying contract with Minister and Glaeser
• Approved 5-year federal lobbying contract with CFM Advocates
• Approved $12,070,995.15 in claim vouchers

Planning Commission

The Vancouver Planning Commission will hold workshops regarding Clark County's Housing Code Update and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion principles. The commission will also vote to approve the minutes from the April 26, 2022, meeting.

• Approval of April 26, 2022, meeting minutes
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion training workshop
• Clark County Housing Code Update workshop

The Vancouver Planning Commission held a workshop on Clark County's housing options study and action plan for the unincorporated Vancouver Urban Growth Area. No formal decisions were made; the commission only excused an absence and adopted previous minutes.

• Excused absence of Commissioner Schulte (unanimous)
• Adopted April 26, 2022 minutes as written (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold workshops on water resiliency and community visioning. The council will also review ordinances regarding housing density, city fee adjustments based on inflation, and a contract amendment for the NE 137th Avenue project.

• Housing code updates to allow more housing types and densities
• Ordinance for adjusting city fees using the consumer price index
• Contract amendment with PBS Engineering for the NE 137th Avenue project
• Designation of TV ETC and CVTV as Comcast cable providers

The Vancouver City Council approved the consent agenda, including the Housing Code Update (Item 4) with both ordinance options, and advanced the NE 137th Avenue transportation project contract amendment. The council also approved the designation of TV ETC and CVTV as access providers, a CPI fee adjustment ordinance, and claim vouchers totaling $4,030,434.29. Item 2, the PBS Engineering contract amendment, was approved 5-1 with Councilmember Fox voting no.

• Approved Housing Code Update (Item 4) with both ordinance options (unanimous)
• Approved NE 137th Ave contract amendment with PBS Engineering (5-1, Fox no)
• Approved TV ETC and CVTV as access providers (unanimous)
• Approved CPI fee adjustment ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved claim vouchers totaling $4,030,434.29 (unanimous)

Transportation and Mobility Commission

The Commission will discuss the Main Street Streetscape Project overview and receive an update on the Fourth Plain Blvd. and Ft. Vancouver Way Safety and Mobility Project. The meeting also includes a communication regarding community visioning.

• Adoption of May 3, 2022 minutes
• Main Street Streetscape Project overview
• Fourth Plain Blvd. and Ft. Vancouver Way Safety and Mobility Project update
• Community Visioning communication from staff

The Transportation and Mobility Commission held a workshop-style meeting with no formal votes or decisions. They received updates on the Main Street Streetscape Project and the Fort Vancouver Way/Fourth Plain Safety and Mobility Project, discussing design, funding, and community engagement. The commission also approved the May meeting minutes unanimously, with two abstentions.

• Approved May meeting minutes as written (unanimous, 2 abstentions)

City Council

The council will hold public hearings on several ordinance changes, including a six-month extension of the fossil fuel facility moratorium. They will also review updates to erosion control and stormwater regulations. Additionally, the council plans to adopt a climate priority resolution.

• $580,234.00 construction bid award for Rose Village Park
• Six-month extension of fossil fuel facility moratorium
• Ordinance expanding definitions of public disturbances and pedestrian interference
• Adoption of a Climate Priority Resolution
• Interlocal Agreement with WSDOT regarding homeless encampments

The Vancouver City Council approved a climate priority resolution with greenhouse gas reduction goals, extended the fossil fuel facility moratorium for six months, and approved several other ordinances including code amendments for stormwater, water resources, and public disturbances. The council also approved the HQ Master Plan and Subdivision at Fisher's Quarry, a Rose Village Park construction contract, and other consent agenda items.

• Approved Climate Priority Resolution with 80% GHG reduction goals by 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2040 (unanimous)
• Extended fossil fuel facility moratorium for six months via Ordinance M-4370 (unanimous)
• Approved HQ Master Plan and Subdivision at Fisher's Quarry, 41 lots with mixed-use development (unanimous)
• Approved Rose Village Park construction contract to Allcon LLC for $580,234 (unanimous)
• Approved code amendments to VMC 14.24 and 14.25 for stormwater and erosion control (unanimous)
• Approved code amendments to VMC 14.26 for water resources protection (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance expanding public disturbance definitions and restricting targeted picketing (unanimous)
• Approved claim vouchers totaling $13,903,708.12 (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss the 2023-24 biennial budget. The council is also reviewing several ordinance first readings, including a fossil fuel facility moratorium extension and updates to stormwater and erosion control codes.

• $3,388,883.00 contract award for the 2022 Resurfacing Project to Lakeside Industries
• Six-month extension of the fossil fuel facility moratorium
• Ordinance approving the HQ Master Plan and Subdivision at Fisher’s Quarry
• Code amendments regarding erosion control and stormwater ordinances
• Proposed changes to public disturbance and pedestrian interference definitions

The Vancouver City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included extending the fossil fuel facility moratorium for six months, awarding a $3.39 million road resurfacing contract, and advancing several code amendments and the HQ Master Plan to second reading. The council also approved claim vouchers totaling $9,740,317.91.

• Approved 2022 Resurfacing Project contract to Lakeside Industries for $3,388,883 (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of ordinance extending fossil fuel facility moratorium for six months (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of erosion control and stormwater code amendments (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of water resources protection code amendments (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of ordinance expanding public disturbance and pedestrian interference definitions (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of HQ Master Plan and Subdivision at Fisher's Quarry (unanimous)
• Approved claim vouchers for May 23, 2022 in the amount of $9,740,317.91 (unanimous)

City Council

The council will hold workshops regarding climate strategies, housing code updates, and water resiliency. Public hearings are also scheduled for a budget supplement ordinance and a property tax exemption for the Aegis Phase 2 MFTE project.

• 2022 First Supplemental Budget ordinance
• 8-year property tax exemption for Aegis Phase 2 MFTE at 313 E. 12th Street
• Climate Strategies Review workshop
• Housing Code Update workshop
• Water Resiliency Strategy workshop

The Vancouver City Council unanimously approved the 2022 First Supplemental Budget (Ordinance M-4369), adding $138.4 million in appropriations, including funding for Safe Stay villages, capital projects, and 26.5 new FTEs. The Council also unanimously approved Resolution M-4170, granting an 8-year multifamily tax exemption to East Evergreen Apartments II, LLC for the 195-unit Aegis Phase II project at 313 E. 12th Street, with public benefits including $300,000 in public art and $400,000 toward Main Street reconstruction. The meeting included workshops on climate strategies, housing code, and water resiliency, but no decisions were made on those topics.

• Approved 2022 First Supplemental Budget, $138.4M appropriations (unanimous)
• Approved Aegis Phase II MFTE resolution, 8-year tax exemption for 195 units (unanimous)
• Approved claim vouchers totaling $4,965,403.73 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of March 28, 2022 (unanimous)
• Excused Councilmember Harless from meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Vancouver City Council will conduct a workshop regarding the 2023-24 Biennial Budget. The council also intends to consider first readings for the 2022 First Supplemental Budget and the HQ Master Plan at Fisher’s Quarry.

• Workshop on 2023-24 Biennial Budget
• First reading of ordinance for HQ Master Plan and Subdivision at Fisher’s Quarry
• First reading of ordinance for 2022 First Supplemental Budget
• Bid rejection for Industrial Pump Station rehabilitation project
• Proclamations for Poppy Days and Taiwanese American Heritage Week

The Vancouver City Council approved the 2022 First Supplemental Budget on first reading, totaling $138.4 million in appropriations, and rejected all bids for the Industrial Pump Station rehabilitation project. The HQ Master Plan and Subdivision ordinance was pulled from the consent agenda and sent back for revisions. The council also approved claim vouchers totaling $8,533,162.73.

• Approved 2022 First Supplemental Budget on first reading ($138.4M appropriation increase)
• Rejected all bids for Industrial Pump Station rehabilitation; directed staff to re-bid with apprenticeship requirements
• Pulled HQ Master Plan and Subdivision ordinance from consent agenda; sent back for Title 20 changes and future first reading
• Approved claim vouchers totaling $8,533,162.73
• Approved consent agenda items 1, 2, and 4 unanimously

Transportation and Mobility Commission

The Commission will discuss updates to the C-TRAN Annual System Plan and the 2023-24 Pavement Program. A public hearing will be held for a recommendation on the 2023-2028 Transportation Improvement Program. The meeting also includes welcoming new Commissioner Corey Grandstaff.

• C-TRAN Annual System Plan Update workshop
• 2023-24 Pavement Program draft discussion
• Public hearing and vote on 2023-2028 Transportation Improvement Program recommendation
• Adoption of April 5, 2022 minutes

The Transportation and Mobility Commission voted unanimously to recommend City Council adopt the 2023-2028 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), which includes updated scoring criteria and project lists. The commission also approved the April minutes and excused three absent members. Two workshop items were presented: the C-TRAN Annual System Plan Update and the 2023-2024 Preliminary Pavement Program, but no formal action was taken on these.

• Recommended 2023-2028 Transportation Improvement Program to City Council (6-0)
• Approved April meeting minutes (7-0, with 2 abstentions)
• Excused absences of Commissioners Edwards, Hubert, and Jackson (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold workshops on downtown parking updates and the 2022 First Supplemental Budget. A public hearing is scheduled regarding the 2022 CDBG and HOME Investment Partnerships Action Plan. The Council will also consider a construction contract for the NW Lavina St Water Main Replacement project.

• NW Lavina St Water Main Replacement project contract award ($700,650.39)
• Public hearing for 2022 CDBG and HOME Investment Partnerships Action Plan
• Downtown Parking Update workshop
• 2022 First Supplemental Budget workshop

The Vancouver City Council unanimously approved the 2022 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Action Plan, along with an amendment to the 2019 Action Plan, allocating funds for housing, public services, and economic development. The council also approved a $700,650.39 construction contract for the NW Lavina St Water Main Replacement project and approved claim vouchers totaling $5,523,666.81.

• Approved 2022 CDBG/HOME Action Plan and 2019 Action Plan amendment (unanimous)
• Awarded NW Lavina St Water Main Replacement contract to McDonald Excavating Inc. for $700,650.39 (unanimous)
• Approved claim vouchers for May 2, 2022, in the amount of $5,523,666.81 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of March 21, 2022 (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct a workshop regarding housing conditions featuring Michael Wilkerson of ECONorthwest. The agenda also includes the approval of minutes from the April 12, 2022, meeting and a community forum.

• Approval of April 12, 2022, meeting minutes
• Workshop on housing conditions featuring ECONorthwest
• Community forum

The Vancouver Planning Commission met on April 26, 2022, and held a workshop on housing conditions presented by ECONorthwest. No formal decisions were made; the commission adopted the April 12 minutes and excused Commissioner Burak's absence. The workshop was informational, supporting future Comprehensive Plan updates.

• Adopted April 12, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Excused Commissioner Burak's absence (unanimous)

City Council

The Vancouver City Council will hold a workshop regarding the Transportation System Plan Update. The council also plans to consider an easement agreement for Block 18 and a professional services contract amendment.

• $220,000 contract increase for Nelson/Nygaard for transportation planning services
• Block 18 Tieback Easement Agreement with Springs Vancouver Waterfront LLC
• Proclamation of Autism Acceptance Month
• Approval of claim vouchers

The Vancouver City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included authorizing the City Manager to execute a tieback easement agreement with Springs Vancouver Waterfront LLC for Block 18, approving a $220,000 contract increase with Nelson/Nygaard for the Transportation System Plan update, and approving claim vouchers totaling $9,030,709.76. The council also held a workshop on the Transportation System Plan update and issued a proclamation for Autism Acceptance Month.

• Approved Block 18 Tieback Easement Agreement with Springs Vancouver Waterfront LLC (unanimous)
• Approved $220,000 contract increase for Transportation System Plan update with Nelson/Nygaard (unanimous)
• Approved claim vouchers totaling $9,030,709.76 (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold workshops on water resiliency and state legislative updates. Public hearings are scheduled regarding downtown self-storage zoning and a property tax exemption for Ridgeline View Apartments. The council also reviews several service contracts and grant applications.

• $736,495.00 construction contract for Columbia Street Safety and Mobility Project
• Zoning changes to allow self-storage in building basements in the downtown CX district
• 10-year property tax exemption for Ridgeline View Apartments at 7401 NE 18th Street
• Real estate acquisition and relocation services contracts up to $750,000 each
• Grant applications for Raymond E. Shaffer Community Park and Fenton Community Park

The Vancouver City Council approved Ordinance M-4368, allowing self-service storage in building basements within the downtown CX zoning district, with a 6-1 vote. The council also approved a 10-year property tax exemption for the Ridgeline View Apartments, a 50-unit complex with 10 income-restricted units, and awarded a $736,495 construction contract for the Columbia Street Safety and Mobility Project.

• Approved Ordinance M-4368 allowing self-storage in downtown CX district basements (6-1)
• Approved Resolution M-4168 for 10-year MFTE for Ridgeline View Apartments (unanimous)
• Awarded $736,495 construction contract to Western United Civil Group LLC for Columbia Street Safety and Mobility Project
• Approved amendments to on-call transportation planning contracts with DKS, Fehr & Peers, and Parametrix, increasing each from $300,000 to $1,000,000
• Approved six on-call real estate acquisition and relocation services contracts, each not to exceed $750,000
• Increased Flowbird parking contract threshold from $300,000 to $450,000
• Authorized grant applications to RCO for Shaffer Community Park development and Fenton Community Park acquisition reimbursement
• Approved claim vouchers totaling $7,813,836.07

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding a Housing Code Update. The meeting also includes a workshop to initiate the Comprehensive Plan Update project.

• Approval of March 8, 2022 minutes
• Comprehensive Plan Update project initiation workshop
• Housing Code Update public hearing
• Community Forum

The Vancouver Planning Commission voted unanimously to forward most proposed housing code updates to the City Council, including changes to allow more housing types and reduce parking near transit. A separate motion to recommend against a setback change failed, and a motion to disallow density bonuses for micro housing passed 4-2. The commission also held a workshop on the Comprehensive Plan update and heard public testimony.

• Approved forwarding housing code items 1, 2, 4, 5, and 8 to City Council (unanimous)
• Approved forwarding item 3 with amendment to include people with disabilities in parking table (unanimous)
• Motion to not recommend item 6 (setback changes) failed (3-3)
• Approved forwarding item 7 with amendment to disallow density bonus for micro housing (4-2)

City Council

The City Council will discuss development code issues related to the Free Fridge Program. The council also plans to vote on several contract amendments and bid awards for road repairs and industrial area retrofits.

• Contract amendment for the 2021 Joint Agency Road Preservation Project totaling $4,160,654.39
• Bid award of $1,345,460.00 for the 2022 Pavement Repairs Project to Granite Construction Co.
• Bid award of $1,579,803.22 for Lower Grand Industrial Area Retrofits to Western United Civil Group, LLC
• Contract increase with KBT Distributing up to $15,000,000
• Resolution to apply for a grant to replace the Howard House roof

The Vancouver City Council approved the consent agenda, including a $1,579,803.22 contract for the Lower Grand Industrial Area Retrofits project, funded partly by a Department of Ecology grant. The council also approved a $1,345,460.00 contract for 2022 Pavement Repairs and a $2,793,168.39 amendment for the 2021 Joint Agency Road Preservation Project. All items were approved unanimously.

• Approved $1,579,803.22 contract for Lower Grand Industrial Area Retrofits (unanimous)
• Approved $1,345,460.00 contract for 2022 Pavement Repairs to Granite Construction (unanimous)
• Approved $2,793,168.39 amendment for 2021 Joint Agency Road Preservation Project (unanimous)
• Approved $1,000,000 increase for Western Equipment Distributors contract (unanimous)
• Approved $15,000,000 increase for KBT Distributing fuel contract (unanimous)
• Approved $1,000,000 increase for Wapiti NW equipment repair contract (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to apply for $175,000 grant for Howard House roof (unanimous)
• Approved claim vouchers totaling $5,105,509.28 (unanimous)

Transportation and Mobility Commission

The Transportation and Mobility Commission will hold workshops regarding the Fourth Plain Safety and Mobility Study and SE 34th Street. The meeting also includes discussions on staff scheduling and commissioner recruitment.

• Adoption of March 1, 2022 minutes
• Complete Streets Fourth Plain Safety and Mobility Study workshop
• Complete Streets SE 34th Street workshop
• Discussion regarding commissioner transition and recruitment

The Transportation and Mobility Commission approved the March minutes with an amendment clarifying that on-demand commercial scooters are not reparable, while personal e-scooters are. The meeting also included workshops on the Fourth Plain Safety and Mobility Study and the SE 34th Street Complete Streets project, with no formal decisions made on those items.

• Approved March minutes with amendment (unanimous)
• Excused absence of Commissioner Ruggles (unanimous)

City Council

The Vancouver City Council will consider a $707,000 construction contract for the 2022 West Curb Ramps project and an ammunition purchase for the police department. The council will also hold a public hearing regarding business license fee surcharge refunds. Additionally, workshops are scheduled to discuss the HQ Master Plan and Comprehensive Plan initiation.

• $707,000 contract for 2022 West Curb Ramps project
• Ammunition purchase for Vancouver Police Department up to $478,121
• Interlocal Agreement for Lieser School Redevelopment
• Extension of business license surcharge fee refunds

The Vancouver City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, including a $707,000 construction contract for the 2022 West Curb Ramps project and a $478,121 ammunition purchase authorization for the police department. They also approved an interlocal agreement with the Vancouver Housing Authority for community engagement at the Lieser School Redevelopment, a memorandum of understanding on opioid litigation, and claim vouchers totaling $8,560,225.77. An ordinance extending business license surcharge refunds for eligible pandemic-affected businesses was approved unanimously.

• Approved $707,000 construction contract for 2022 West Curb Ramps to Advanced Excavating Specialists (unanimous)
• Authorized $478,121 ammunition purchase for Vancouver Police Department through Dec 31, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved interlocal agreement with Vancouver Housing Authority for Lieser School community engagement, up to $50,000 (unanimous)
• Approved memorandum of understanding with Washington municipalities on opioid litigation (unanimous)
• Approved claim vouchers totaling $8,560,225.77 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance M-4367 extending business license surcharge refunds for eligible businesses through Dec 31, 2022 (unanimous)

City Council

The council will hold a workshop regarding housing conditions and vote on several consent agenda items. These include awarding sewer infrastructure contracts and approving affordable housing fund recommendations.

• $1,734,746.83 contract award for Southside Interceptor CIPP Sewer Rehabilitation Phase 3
• $310,376.65 construction contract for Pinebrook Forcemain Re-Route
• Zoning changes to allow self-storage in basements within the downtown CX district
• 2022 Affordable Housing Fund awards for housing acquisition and temporary shelter
• $47,812.56 retainage release for 63rd Street Pump Station Replacement

The Vancouver City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included $6.5M in Affordable Housing Fund awards for housing acquisition and temporary shelter projects, contract awards for sewer and pump station work, and zoning text changes for downtown self-storage. The council also approved the February 2022 retreat summary and claim vouchers totaling $2,410,256.08.

• Approved 2022 Affordable Housing Fund awards totaling $6,513,600 (unanimous)
• Awarded $1,734,746.83 sewer rehabilitation contract to Allied Plumbing & Pumps (unanimous)
• Awarded $310,376.65 forcemain re-route contract to Clearwater Contracting (unanimous)
• Accepted 63rd Street Pump Station construction, releasing $47,812.56 retainage (unanimous)
• Approved zoning text change allowing self-storage in downtown basements, set for second reading April 4 (unanimous)
• Approved February 2022 City Council retreat summary (unanimous)
• Approved claim vouchers totaling $2,410,256.08 (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will meet remotely to consider funding for summer programs and an ordinance regarding business license fee refunds. The agenda also includes discussions on housing code updates and the Oregon Toll Program policy framework.

• $425,000 in funding for Summer Programs from the SEEK Fund
• Ordinance regarding Business License Fee Surcharge refunds
• Approval of March 21, 2022, claim vouchers
• Policy framework on Oregon Toll Program
• Housing code updates

The Vancouver City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included accepting $425,000 in SEEK funding for summer programs and advancing an ordinance to extend business license surcharge refunds for eligible pandemic-impacted businesses through December 31, 2022. The council also approved claim vouchers totaling $7,437,010.23 and agreed by consensus to send a letter to ODOT with added sentences on the toll program. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included workshops and an executive session on pending litigation.

• Approved $425,000 SEEK funding for 2022 summer programs (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of ordinance extending business license surcharge refunds through 12/31/2022; second reading set for April 4, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved claim vouchers for March 21, 2022 in amount of $7,437,010.23 (unanimous)
• Approved by consensus sending ODOT tolling letter with three added sentences
• Approved minutes of February 28, 2022 (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold workshops regarding the ODOT Tolling Policy Framework and amendments to the Business License Surcharge Fee Program. The agenda also includes a proclamation for Women's History Month and the approval of claim vouchers.

• ODOT Tolling Policy Framework workshop
• Amendments to Business License Surcharge Fee Program workshop
• Proclamation: Women's History Month
• Approval of claim vouchers

The Vancouver City Council approved claim vouchers totaling $7,003,868.04 and appointed Ben Moll and Patricia Bilker to the Salary Review Commission. The council also moved amendments to the Business License Surcharge Fee Program forward for first reading at the March 21 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included workshops, a proclamation, and public testimony.

• Approved claim vouchers for $7,003,868.04 (unanimous)
• Appointed Ben Moll to Salary Review Commission (term ends Dec 31, 2022)
• Appointed Patricia Bilker to Salary Review Commission (term ends Dec 31, 2024)
• Moved Business License Surcharge Fee amendments to first reading on March 21

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct workshops regarding a housing code update and updates to fossil fuel storage regulations. The meeting also includes an introduction of the Deputy City Manager for Community Services and approval of February 22, 2022, minutes.

• Approval of February 22, 2022, minutes
• Housing Code Update workshop
• Updates to Fossil Fuel Storage Regulations workshop
• Introduction of Lon Pluckhahn, Deputy City Manager for Community Services

City Council

The council will review several construction contracts and hold a workshop on climate strategies. Additionally, public hearings are scheduled regarding updates to the parking code and committee processes.

• $906,000 contract award for 2022 East Curb Ramps project
• $687,701.64 bid award for Water Station 7 improvements
• Ordinance to update the parking code and disability language
• $452,100 contract amendment for Joint Agency Slurry Seal Project
• $371,500 contract amendment for crack sealing and mastic repairs

The Vancouver City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included awarding a $687,701.64 construction contract to Stellar J Corporation for Water Station 7 water treatment improvements, a $906,000 contract to Advanced Excavating Specialists for the 2022 East Curb Ramps project, and contract amendments for slurry seal and crack sealing work. The council also unanimously approved two ordinances: one updating the parking code for holidays and disability language, and another aligning Parking Advisory Committee appointment processes. All votes were unanimous with Councilmember Harless excused.

• Awarded $687,701.64 contract to Stellar J Corporation for Water Station 7 treatment improvements (unanimous)
• Awarded $906,000 contract to Advanced Excavating Specialists for 2022 East Curb Ramps (unanimous)
• Amended Blackline, Inc. contract for 2022 Joint Agency Slurry Seal Project at $452,100 (unanimous)
• Amended BVC Inc. contract for 2022 Crack Sealing and Mastic Repairs at $371,500 (unanimous)
• Approved claim vouchers totaling $6,115,596.07 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance M-4365 updating parking code for holidays and disability language (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance M-4366 aligning Parking Advisory Committee appointment process (unanimous)

Transportation Benefit District

The Vancouver Transportation Benefit District Board approved the minutes of its March 7, 2022 meeting, along with the consent agenda items including the 2021 minutes and the 2022 meeting schedule. The board also adopted Resolution TBD-2022-002 approving the 2021 Annual Report to the Community. All votes were unanimous, with Director Harless excused.

• Approved March 7, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including March 1, 2021 minutes and 2022 meeting schedule (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution TBD-2022-002 approving 2021 Annual Report to the Community (unanimous)

Transportation and Mobility Commission

The commission will hold workshops regarding the 2023–2024 Pavement Program, the TSP Draft Goal Framework, and Major Arterial Capital Projects. The meeting also includes the adoption of February 1, 2022, minutes and a community forum.

• Adoption of February 1, 2022, minutes
• Workshop: Pavement Program for 2023–2024
• Workshop: TSP Draft Goal Framework
• Workshop: Major Arterial Capital Projects

The Transportation and Mobility Commission held workshops on the 2022 Pavement Management Program and the draft Transportation System Plan (TSP) goal framework, providing feedback but taking no formal votes on these items. The only formal action was unanimous approval of the February minutes. The Commission also received updates on a new member appointment and capital projects.

• Approved February minutes (unanimous)
• Reviewed 2022 Pavement Management Program and provided feedback
• Discussed draft TSP goals and provided feedback
• Heard update on capital projects including SE 1st Street and NE 137th Avenue

City Council

The Vancouver City Council is reviewing several infrastructure and policy items. This includes a professional services agreement for the Heights District Tower Mall redevelopment and a contract award for NE 49th St Water Main Replacement. The council will also consider ordinances regarding city fees and commercial corridor strategies.

• $2,072,250 professional service agreement for The Heights District Tower Mall redevelopment
• $1,625,888.78 contract award for NE 49th St Water Main Replacement project
• Creation of the Ending Community Homelessness Organization (ECHO)
• $700,000 transfer of AHF Fruit Valley Award to VAHN
• Ordinance for annual adjustments to city fees and charges based on inflation

The Vancouver City Council unanimously approved two ordinances: one adopting the Evergreen and Grand Commercial Corridors Strategy to guide future zoning and land use, and another establishing a uniform CPI-based fee adjustment methodology. The council also approved a 12-item consent agenda, including a $1.625M water main contract, a $1.7M increase for traffic equipment, and creation of the Ending Community Homelessness Organization (ECHO).

• Approved Ordinance M-4364 adopting Evergreen and Grand Commercial Corridors Strategy (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance M-4363 establishing uniform CPI fee adjustment methodology (unanimous)
• Approved $1,625,888.78 contract to Advanced Excavating Specialists for NE 49th St water main replacement (unanimous)
• Approved $1.7M increase for traffic system equipment purchases (unanimous)
• Approved $700,000 AHF award transfer from VHA to VAHN for Fruit Valley Commons (unanimous)
• Approved $2,072,250 professional services agreement with First Forty Feet for Heights District infrastructure design (unanimous)
• Adopted Memorandum of Agreement creating Ending Community Homelessness Organization (ECHO) (unanimous)
• Approved claim vouchers totaling $11,525,602.77 (unanimous)

City Council

The Vancouver City Council is conducting a two-day retreat focused on strengthening council cohesion and shared decision-making. The agenda includes discussions on council values, future societal trends, and the development of a potential Council playbook.

• Discussion of shared council values
• Review of future social, economic, and environmental trends
• Development of a potential Council playbook

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct a workshop regarding housing code updates. The meeting also includes a public hearing for the HQ Vancouver/Fishers Quarry Master Plan.

• Workshop: Housing Code Updates
• Hearing: HQ Vancouver/Fishers Quarry Master Plan
• Approval of January 25, 2022, meeting minutes

The Vancouver Planning Commission voted unanimously to forward a recommendation for approval of the HQ Vancouver/Fishers Quarry Master Plan to the City Council, subject to conditions in the staff report and four amendments. The amendments strengthen green building commitments, add a letter of intent with C-TRAN for transit service, name specific transit and multimodal design incentives, and direct staff to work with the applicant to strengthen trail safety language. The commission also held a workshop on housing code updates but took no action on that item.

• Forwarded HQ Vancouver/Fishers Quarry Master Plan to City Council with amendments (6-0)
• Adopted January 25, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Adopted new voting procedure for meetings
• Reopened public testimony on HQ Master Plan (6-0)

City Council

The council will review a legislative update and several consent agenda items. These include ordinances regarding city fee adjustments and the Evergreen and Grand Commercial Corridors Strategy. The meeting also includes contract awards for curb ramps and brokerage services.

• $490,949.76 construction contract for 2022 Central Curb Ramps project
• Ordinance to adjust City fees and charges using the Consumer Price Index
• Evergreen and Grand Commercial Corridors Strategy ordinance
• $230,000 brokerage services contract with Willis Towers Watson
• Reappointment of Dominique Merriweather to Vancouver Housing Authority Board

City Council

The City Council is meeting to review a strategic plan update and several consent agenda items. These include approving construction contracts, amending service agreements, and updating housing fund plans.

• $1,708,761.60 construction contract award for NW Neighborhood Connectivity Improvements
• $300,000 increase to HVAC maintenance and services contract
• Professional services contract with Living Hope Church for Safe Stay Community management
• Resolution to update the Affordable Housing Fund Administrative Plan
• Release of $15,309.93 retainage for City Hall Generator Project

The Vancouver City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, including a $1.7 million contract for NW Neighborhood Connectivity Improvements, a contract with Living Hope Church to manage a second Safe Stay Community, and a resolution amending the Affordable Housing Fund to shift $1 million toward temporary shelter. The council also approved a $300,000 increase to the HVAC maintenance contract and reappointed hearing examiners.

• Approved $1,708,761.60 bid to Halme Excavating for NW Neighborhood Connectivity Improvements (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Living Hope Church for Safe Stay Community management (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution M-4164 amending Affordable Housing Fund, shifting $1M to temporary shelter (unanimous)
• Approved $300,000 increase to HVAC on-call contract C-100137 (unanimous)
• Approved reappointment of Sharon Rice and Joe Turner as hearing examiners (unanimous)
• Approved claim vouchers totaling $16,728,627.10 (unanimous)
• Accepted City Hall generator project and released $15,309.93 retainage (unanimous)
• Authorized continued use of NPP.Gov contract for firefighting equipment (unanimous)

Transportation and Mobility Commission

The commission will hold workshops regarding the 2023-2028 Transportation Improvement Program and Complete Streets for SE 34th Street. The meeting also includes the adoption of minutes from January 4, 2022.

• Workshop: 2023-2028 Transportation Improvement Program
• Workshop: Complete Streets – SE 34th Street
• Adoption of January 4, 2022, minutes

The Transportation and Mobility Commission held a workshop to review the draft 2023-2028 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), which will be formally recommended to City Council in April 2022. The commission also discussed the SE 34th Street Safety and Mobility Project, noting its start was delayed from 2022 to 2023. No formal decisions were made on these items; the only actions taken were approving the January minutes and excusing an absence.

• Approved January meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Excused absence of Commissioner Hermen (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The commission will hold workshops regarding housing code updates and training on the Growth Management Act, Open Public Meetings Act, and Appearance of Fairness. The meeting also includes the election of officers and approval of minutes from November and December 2021.

• Approval of November 9, 2021, and December 14, 2021, meeting minutes
• Workshop on housing code updates
• Election of Planning Commission officers
• Training workshop on GMA, OPMA, and Appearance of Fairness

The Vancouver Planning Commission held a regular meeting with no public hearings or land-use decisions. Commissioners unanimously re-elected Marjorie Ledell as chair and Zachary Pyle as vice chair. They also adopted the November 9, 2021 minutes as written and the December 14, 2021 minutes with a revision to the definition of basement. The meeting included workshops on housing code updates and legal training, but no formal actions were taken on those topics.

• Re-elected Marjorie Ledell as Chair (unanimous)
• Re-elected Zachary Pyle as Vice Chair (unanimous, Pyle abstained)
• Adopted November 9, 2021 minutes as written (4 yes, 2 abstentions)
• Adopted December 14, 2021 minutes with revision to basement definition (4 yes, 2 abstentions)

City Council

The City Council will hold workshops on the Interstate Bridge Replacement Project and commercial corridors. Public hearings are scheduled regarding Pearson Field Airport amendments and support for Proposition 2. The council also plans to approve several construction contracts and a legal settlement.

• $2,100,700.96 construction contract award for Broadway Corridor Improvements Project Phase 2
• Resolution supporting Proposition 2 to increase property taxes for fire services
• Increase of Pearson Airport on-call contract limit from $950,000 to $1,200,000
• Release of $65,294.18 retainage for Columbia Street Paving Project
• Ordinance amendments regarding Pearson Field Airport

The Vancouver City Council approved a $2.5 million increase to the contract with Cascade Fire & Safety for purchasing three replacement fire engines/pumpers, avoiding a $20,000 per unit price increase. The council also approved several consent agenda items, including accepting the Columbia Street Paving Project and awarding a $2.1 million contract for Broadway Corridor Phase 2. Additionally, the council adopted a resolution supporting Proposition 2, a property tax levy lid lift for fire and emergency services, and approved an ordinance amending the Pearson Field Airport code.

• Approved $2.5M increase for fire engine/pumper contract (unanimous)
• Accepted Columbia Street Paving Project and released $65,294.18 retainage (unanimous)
• Increased Century West Engineering on-call contract limit by $250,000 to $1.2M (unanimous)
• Awarded $2,100,700.96 Broadway Corridor Phase 2 contract to Catworks Construction (unanimous)
• Approved waiver of $50,843.66 sanctions against Debra Quinn as part of litigation settlement (unanimous)
• Approved claim vouchers totaling $8,855,707.98 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance M-4362 amending Pearson Field Airport code (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution M-4163 supporting Proposition 2, with added equity recitals (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will review several contract requests, including a multi-year tree pruning agreement. The agenda also includes a workshop on diversity, equity, and inclusion updates. Additionally, the council will address 2022-2023 board and committee assignments.

• Award $2,400,000 contract for On-Call Tree Pruning and Removal to Arborscape LTD Inc
• Increase Action Onsite, Inc. contract by $306,000 for ergonomic services
• Authorize up to $402,105.98 for modular shelters from Pallet
• Review 2022-2023 Council Board and Committee Assignments

The Vancouver City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, including a $2.4 million on-call tree pruning and removal contract with Arborscape LTD Inc., a $306,000 increase to the ergonomic services contract with Action Onsite, and $402,105.98 for modular shelters for two Safe Stay Community sites. The Council also approved 2022-2023 board and committee assignments and appointed Councilmembers Hansen, Fox, and Perez to review the remanded Planning Commission appointment.

• Approved $2.4M tree pruning contract with Arborscape LTD Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved $306,000 increase to ergonomic services contract with Action Onsite (unanimous)
• Approved $402,105.98 for modular shelters from Pallet for two Safe Stay sites (unanimous)
• Approved claim vouchers totaling $3,553,516.75 (unanimous)
• Appointed Councilmembers Hansen, Fox, and Perez to subcommittee for Planning Commission vacancy (unanimous)
• Approved 2022-2023 Council Board and Committee assignments (unanimous)

Transportation and Mobility Commission

The commission will hold a workshop regarding the Transportation System Plan Enhanced Transit Corridors Analysis. Staff will also provide follow-up information from a previous workshop on the Fourth Plain Safety and Mobility Project.

• Adoption of December 7, 2021 minutes
• Fourth Plain Safety and Mobility Project update
• Workshop: Transportation System Plan Enhanced Transit Corridors Analysis
• Community Forum for public testimony

The Transportation and Mobility Commission met virtually and approved the December minutes unanimously. The main agenda was a workshop on the Transportation System Plan's Enhanced Transit Corridors analysis, with presentations from staff and consultants. No formal decisions were made on the transit network; the discussion was informational. The commission also heard public comment on accessibility and discussed potential C-TRAN route to Portland airport.

• Approved December minutes (unanimous)
• Held workshop on Enhanced Transit Corridors analysis (no action taken)
• Discussed C-TRAN route to Portland airport (suggestion to share with C-TRAN)

City Council

The Vancouver City Council unanimously approved Ordinance M-4361, codifying Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Juneteenth, and Native American Heritage Day as city holidays. Councilmember Ty Stober was elected Mayor Pro Tem for 2022-2023 via email vote after no majority in the first round. The council also approved claim vouchers totaling $13,814,863.40 and minutes from three prior meetings.

• Approved Ordinance M-4361 adding MLK Jr. Day, Juneteenth, Native American Heritage Day as city holidays (unanimous)
• Elected Ty Stober as Mayor Pro Tem for 2022-2023 (4-3 email vote)
• Approved claim vouchers for January 3, 2022, totaling $13,814,863.40 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from December 6, 13, and 20, 2021 meetings (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)