Vancouver public meetings in 2024

Downtown Redevelopment Authority

The Downtown Redevelopment Authority is meeting to approve its 2025 budget and work plan. The body will also consider an interlocal agreement with the VPFD and updated procurement policies.

• Approval of 2025 DRA Budget (SR 12.19.24.01)
• Approval of 2025 Work Plan
• Approval of Interlocal Agreement between VPFD and DRA
• Approval of Updated Procurement Policies
• Year-End Flow of Funds Estimate

The Downtown Redevelopment Authority approved a $4.5 million capital expense for design work, based on Ankrom Moisan's initial scope, with a plan to issue an RFP for design services. The board also approved the 2025 DRA budget, a 2024 operating budget increase, the 2025 work plan, and an interlocal agreement with the Vancouver Police Facilities District. The updated procurement policies item was removed from the agenda.

• Approved $4.5M capital expense for design work
• Approved 2025 DRA budget (Resolution 12.19.24.01)
• Approved 2024 DRA operating budget increase (Resolution 12.19.24.02)
• Approved 2025 work plan
• Approved interlocal agreement with VPFD
• Approved minutes of October 17, 2024
• Approved claims and admin expenses
• Approved year-end flow of funds estimate

City Center Redevelopment Authority

The City Center Redevelopment Authority Board will consider approving the Waterfront Gateway site plan. The board will also receive the executive director’s report on project updates and the development pipeline. Community members may provide comments on agenda items in person, remotely, or in writing.

• Waterfront Gateway Site Plan Approval
• Executive Director Subcommittee and Project Updates
• Development Pipeline Report
• Approval of November 21, 2024 minutes
• Community Communication (public comment period)

The City Center Redevelopment Authority unanimously approved changes to the Waterfront Gateway Site Plan, converting Building 4 from office to residential use, adding 85 units there and 61 more across two other buildings (40% more housing), while removing 101 parking garage stalls. The board also recommended City Council approve the necessary development agreement changes. Other actions included excusing a member's absence and approving prior meeting minutes.

• Approved Waterfront Gateway Site Plan changes (unanimous)
• Recommended City Council approve development agreement changes (unanimous)
• Excused absence of Board Member Reynolds (unanimous)
• Approved November 21, 2024 minutes (unanimous)

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will review department reports and then certify eligibility lists for entry‑level police officers, lateral police officers, police records specialists, and battalion chiefs. A public forum will allow limited three‑minute comments on agenda items. The meeting is scheduled for 8:00 AM on December 18, 2024 at City Hall’s Birch Conference Room and via virtual link.

• Certify entry‑level police officer eligibility list
• Certify lateral police officer eligibility list
• Certify police records specialist eligibility list
• Certify battalion chief eligibility list
• Public forum for limited three‑minute testimony

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on a supplemental budget ordinance and the annexation of the Vancouver Housing Authority 121st Ave property. The body will also consider various contracts for homeless services, office furniture, and airport leasing.

• Public hearing for the 2024 Second Supplemental Budget ordinance
• Public hearing to annex the Vancouver Housing Authority 121st Ave property
• Purchase and sale agreement for 5313 NE 94th Avenue for a bridge shelter
• Contract increase from $300,000 to $400,000 for a police mobile command unit
• Resolution to initiate the Heights Business Improvement Area

The Vancouver City Council approved the purchase of property at 5313 NE 94th Avenue for a bridge shelter and a contract with Scott Edwards Architecture for its design. The council also ratified an emergency order, adopted the 2024 second supplemental budget, and approved the Vancouver Housing Authority's 121st Ave annexation. All votes were unanimous (7-0) unless noted.

• Approved real property purchase for bridge shelter at 5313 NE 94th Ave (7-0)
• Approved architectural services contract with Scott Edwards Architecture for bridge shelter (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution M-4314 ratifying Emergency Order 2024-01 (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance M-4492 approving 2024 Second Supplemental Budget (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance M-4491 approving VHA 121st Ave Annexation (7-0)
• Approved claim vouchers totaling $12,193,158.80
• Adopted Resolution M-4318 to initiate Heights Business Improvement Area (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution M-4317 for construction sales tax deferral program (7-0)

Culture, Arts and Heritage Commission

The Culture, Arts and Heritage Commission will hold a workshop featuring the Arts Hub Activation Year-end Report, a Budget and Project Overview, the Cultural Access Program, and a wrap-up of 2023-2024 grants. The meeting also includes approval of November minutes, community forum, and staff reports.

• Arts Hub Activation Year-end Report presented by Christine A. Richardson
• Budget and Project Overview presented by Dave Perlick
• Cultural Access Program presented by Dave Perlick
• 2023-2024 Grant Wrap Up presented by Kirsten Hull
• Community Forum for public testimony (3-minute limit)

Aviation Advisory Committee

The Aviation Advisory Committee will meet to review reports and discuss various aviation matters. The agenda includes an aeronautical study discussion and updates regarding subcommittees.

• Aeronautical Study No 2024-ANM-3639-OE discussion
• Airport Manager’s Report
• Sub Committee discussions

The Aviation Advisory Committee reviewed Aeronautical Study No. 2024-ANM-3639-OE, which involves a proposed building at 108 feet AGL within the airport height overlay, exceeding the 80-foot maximum. City staff explained the height code and FAA approval process. The committee approved the October 23, 2024 meeting minutes unanimously. No formal decisions were made on the study; comments were due to the FAA by December 4, 2024.

• Approved October 23, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Reviewed Aeronautical Study No. 2024-ANM-3639-OE (no action taken)

City Council

The Council holds workshops on the Homeless Situation Report and Disparity Study final results. During the regular meeting, it will consider a consent agenda including approval of the 2025 meeting schedule, an interlocal agreement for investment services, a stop loss policy, lodging tax grants, first reading of the VHA 121st Ave annexation, and a supplemental budget. Public hearings are scheduled for vacation of a right-of-way at SE 194th Avenue and adoption of the Critical Areas Ordinance (VMC 20.150 and 20.740).

• Public hearing and second reading of ordinance to vacate right-of-way on SE 194th Avenue
• Public hearing and adoption of Critical Areas Ordinance amendments (VMC 20.150 and 20.740)
• First reading of ordinance to annex VHA 121st Avenue property into city
• Approval of 2025 City Council meeting schedule
• Lodging Tax Advisory Committee 2025 award recommendations

The Vancouver City Council approved the Critical Areas Ordinance update (Ordinance M-4490) on a 6-1 vote, with Councilmember Hansen voting no. The council also approved a right-of-way vacation for SE 194th Avenue and advanced the Vancouver Housing Authority 121st Ave annexation and the 2024 Second Supplemental Budget to second reading. All consent agenda items were approved unanimously.

• Approved Critical Areas Ordinance update (M-4490) 6-1
• Approved right-of-way vacation for SE 194th Avenue (M-4489) 7-0
• Advanced VHA 121st Ave annexation to second reading 7-0
• Advanced 2024 Second Supplemental Budget to second reading 7-0
• Approved 2025 City Council meeting schedule 7-0
• Authorized interlocal agreement with Clark County Treasurer for investment services 7-0
• Approved Sunlife stop loss policy for 2025 7-0
• Approved claim vouchers totaling $9,535,383.56 7-0

Transportation and Mobility Commission

The Transportation and Mobility Commission will adopt previous meeting minutes and hold a public hearing on the 29th and 33rd Streets Safety and Mobility Project. The body will also hold a workshop on the 2026-2031 Transportation Improvement Program and elect officers.

• Adoption of September 3, 2024 and October 29, 2024 minutes
• Workshop: 2026-2031 Transportation Improvement Program
• Public Hearing: 29th and 33rd Streets Safety and Mobility Project
• Election of Officers
• Community Forum for public comment

City Council

The Vancouver City Council will hold public hearings on several ordinances to implement new taxes, including a retail business and occupation tax for homeless shelters and a parking tax. The body will also discuss updating the tax administration code and increasing special licensing fees.

• Affordable housing loan for Cascara Apartments via Fourth Plain For All funds
• Ordinance for a Business & Occupation Tax on Retail to fund a Homeless Bridge Shelter
• Ordinance to create a Cultural Access Sales Tax and Cultural Access Program
• Proposed fee increases for special licenses including food vendors, tow trucks, and taxis
• Expansion of the Fourth Plain residential target area for the Multifamily Tax Exemption Program

The Vancouver City Council approved the 2025-2026 biennial operating and capital budget (5-1), along with a package of new taxes including a retail B&O tax to fund a homeless bridge shelter (5-1), admissions tax (5-1), parking tax (5-1), and a cultural access sales tax (5-1). The council also approved a $12.9 million claim voucher payment, an affordable housing loan for the Cascara Apartments, and expanded the Fourth Plain multifamily tax exemption boundary. Councilmember Harless was excused and absent from all votes; Councilmember Hansen voted no on the budget and several tax measures.

• Approved 2025-2026 Biennial Operating and Capital Budget (5-1)
• Approved retail B&O tax to fund homeless bridge shelter (5-1)
• Approved admissions tax (5-1)
• Approved parking tax (5-1)
• Approved cultural access sales tax (5-1)
• Approved $12,936,904.20 in claim vouchers (6-0)
• Approved Cascara Apartments affordable housing loan (6-0)
• Expanded Fourth Plain multifamily tax exemption boundary (6-0)

Transportation Benefit District

The Transportation Benefit District will hold a public hearing to consider adopting the 2025/2026 biennial budget and workplan. The body will also review meeting minutes from March 4 and November 4, 2024.

• Public hearing and adoption of the 2025/2026 Biennial Budget and Workplan
• Approval of March 4, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approval of November 4, 2024 meeting minutes

The Vancouver Transportation Benefit District approved its 2025/2026 biennial budget and workplan by a 5-1 vote, with Director Hansen voting no. The board also approved the consent agenda, which included meeting minutes from March 4 and November 4, 2024. No public testimony was received on the budget or other agenda items.

• Approved 2025/2026 biennial budget and workplan (5-1)
• Approved March 4, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved November 4, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Excused Director Harless from the meeting (6-0)

City Council

The Vancouver City Council meets primarily for a community forum where residents may speak on any matter. The agenda includes a Council Dinner and Administrative Updates session before the forum. No specific ordinances, contracts, or resolutions are listed for decision or discussion.

• Community Forum from 6:30-8:00 PM for public testimony
• Council Dinner and Administrative Updates from 6:00-6:30 PM

The Vancouver City Council met for a community forum on November 25, 2024, with five members present and two absent. The meeting was dedicated to discussion with community members on any topic related to City business; no formal decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded. Public comments submitted included concerns about speeding in city vehicles and a request to re-evaluate the city's water fluoridation program.

• No formal decisions made; meeting was a community forum

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

The Vancouver Lodging Tax Advisory Committee will meet to finalize award recommendations for lodging tax funds. The agenda also includes approval of minutes, other business, public comment, and a possible executive session.

• Finalize award recommendations for lodging tax funds

The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee approved a motion to reduce the Lions Club lodging tax grant recommendation by $500 and re-distribute those funds to the Waterfront Gateway Plaza Design. The committee also approved the November 6, 2024 minutes and excused Jennifer Kenney's absence. Final award recommendations will go to City Council on December 9, 2024.

• Approved November 6, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Reduced Lions Club grant by $500 and re-distributed to Waterfront Gateway Plaza Design (8-0)
• Excused absence of Jennifer Kenney (unanimous)

City Council

The Vancouver City Council will convene a special meeting at 4:00 PM on November 22, 2024. After the call to order, the council will enter an executive session to discuss pending litigation as required by RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)(iii). The meeting will then adjourn. Public notice information about C‑TRAN and language‑access services is also provided.

• Executive session on pending litigation (RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)(iii))
• Public notice about C‑TRAN routes and schedules
• Information on language interpretation and disability accommodations

The Vancouver City Council convened a special meeting solely to enter an executive session under RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)(iii) to discuss pending litigation. No substantive decisions were made during the public portion of the meeting; the council adjourned immediately after the session.

• Entered executive session for pending litigation (45 minutes, unanimous presence)

City Center Redevelopment Authority

The City Center Redevelopment Authority Board will review the Downtown Parking Plan, including a presentation from the Parking District Manager, and may make a recommendation. The board will also receive an update on the Waterfront Gateway site plan. Other agenda items include approval of October meeting minutes and an Executive Director report on project updates and development pipeline.

• Approval of October 17, 2024 meeting minutes
• Downtown Parking Plan presentation and review by Parking District Manager Gabriel Montez
• Waterfront Gateway site plan update by Real Estate Project Manager Chim Chune Ko
• Executive Director report covering subcommittee meetings, project updates, and development pipeline

The City Center Redevelopment Authority met on November 21, 2024, to excuse member absences and approve the minutes from the October 17, 2024, meeting. The board also received updates regarding the Executive Director's report, the Downtown Parking Plan, and the Waterfront Gateway Site Plan.

• Excused the absence of Board Members Krippaehne and Slick (carried unanimously)
• Approved the October 17, 2024, minutes (carried unanimously)

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will vote on certifying entry-level Police Officer and Police Records Specialist eligibility lists. The agenda also includes routine approval of minutes, staff reports from the fire and police departments, and a community forum for public testimony on agenda items.

• Certify Entry Level Police Officer eligibility list
• Certify Police Records Specialist eligibility list
• Removal from eligibility list (Secretary/Examiner report)
• Fire department report and updates
• Police department report and updates

Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission will hold a workshop to discuss the Our Vancouver Comprehensive Plan Update. The body will also review and approve a Purchase and Sale Agreement (PSA) update for the Vancouver Innovation Center.

• Approval of Vancouver Innovation Center Purchase and Sale Agreement (PSA) update
• Workshop on Our Vancouver Comprehensive Plan Update

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission unanimously recommended approval of the Vancouver Innovation Center Purchase and Sale Agreement, acquiring 14.614 acres for a future community park at a total cost of about $4.46 million. The commission also approved the October 16 meeting minutes and agreed to cancel the December 2024 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended VIC Purchase and Sale Agreement to Council (unanimous, Luce abstained)
• Approved October 16, 2024 meeting minutes by consensus with minor changes
• Agreed to cancel December 8, 2024 meeting

Urban Forestry Commission

The Urban Forestry Commission will discuss and vote on proposed Draft Tree and Landscape Code Updates to recommend inclusion in the City's 2025 Comprehensive Plan update. They will also review the 2025-26 Urban Forestry Work Plan and give feedback, discuss a holiday social, and receive program updates.

• Vote to support Draft Tree and Landscape Code Updates for inclusion in the Comprehensive Plan update
• Discussion and feedback on the 2025-26 Urban Forestry Work Plan
• Planning for the Holiday Social and use of Birch Conference Room
• Updates from AmeriCorps & Friends of Trees, subcommittee, and program staff

City Council

The Vancouver City Council will hold workshops on the state legislative agenda and comprehensive plan update before the regular meeting. The consent agenda includes 15 items, such as awarding construction contracts for the Jefferson-Kauffman Realignment ($6.8M) and SE 34th Street Safety ($1.05M) projects, approving a Housing Authority bond for Cascara Apartments ($20M), updating the Arts District boundary, and advancing ordinances on tax administration, a new business and occupation tax for homeless bridge shelter, utility taxes, admissions tax, and parking tax.

• Bid award for Jefferson-Kauffman Realignment to Midway Underground LLC for $6,805,028
• Bid award for SE 34th Street Safety and Mobility to Advanced Excavating Specialists for $1,049,470
• Ordinance establishing a business and occupation tax on retail to fund homeless bridge shelter
• Housing Authority bond approval for Cascara Apartments acquisition up to $20,000,000
• Resolution updating boundaries of the Vancouver Arts District

The Vancouver City Council approved the 2025-2026 biennial budget on first reading (5-1) and advanced several tax-related ordinances, including a new business and occupation tax on retail to fund a homeless bridge shelter (5-1), an admissions tax (5-1), a parking tax, and a cultural access sales tax (5-1). The council also approved two construction contracts for road projects and adopted resolutions for a housing authority bond and financial policy updates. The Arts District boundary expansion was remanded to staff for further work.

• Approved 2025-2026 biennial budget on first reading (5-1)
• Advanced B&O tax on retail to fund homeless bridge shelter (5-1)
• Advanced admissions tax ordinance (5-1)
• Advanced cultural access sales tax ordinance (5-1)
• Awarded $6.8M Jefferson-Kauffman Realignment contract to Midway Underground
• Awarded $1.05M SE 34th Street Safety and Mobility contract to Advanced Excavating Specialists
• Adopted Resolution M-4307 approving VHA bond for Cascara Apartments (up to $20M)
• Remanded Arts District boundary expansion to staff for December 2 agenda

Parking Advisory Committee

The Parking Advisory Committee is meeting to review a memorandum regarding the Interstate Bridge Replacement and discuss the Parking Plan.

• Interstate Bridge Replacement Memorandum
• Parking Plan

The Parking Advisory Committee approved the minutes from their August 14, 2024 meeting. The committee also received a presentation and discussed the Interstate Bridge Replacement Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement, specifically focusing on potential park and ride sites and transit options. Additionally, staff provided an update on the upcoming Downtown Parking Plan timeline.

• Approved August 14, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimously passed)

Aviation Advisory Committee

The Vancouver Aviation Advisory Committee will consider an aeronautical study (No. 2024-ANM-3639-O) as an action item, hear a presentation from City Planner Greg Turner, and receive the Airport Manager's update. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and public comment opportunities.

• Action item: Aeronautical Study No. 2024-ANM-3639-O
• City Planner Presentation by Greg Turner
• Airport Manager's Report - Updates
• Approval of minutes from October 23, 2024
• Community Communications period

Planning Commission

The commission will hold a public hearing on updates to the Critical Areas Ordinance and the 2024 Code Clean Up. A workshop on the Section 30 Code Update is also scheduled. The community forum allows public testimony on any issue.

• Public hearing on Critical Areas Ordinance updates
• Public hearing on 2024 Code Clean Up
• Workshop on Section 30 Code Update with staff presentations
• Community forum for public comment

Culture, Arts and Heritage Commission

The Culture, Arts and Heritage Commission will hold a special meeting to discuss the 2025-26 recommended budget update and the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program. The body will also make recommendations regarding application reviews and a cultural access letter.

• Workshop on Interstate Bridge Replacement Program
• 2025-26 Recommended Budget Update
• Application Review Recommendation
• Cultural Access Letter

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee will review recommendations for 2025 lodging tax grants and an administrative cost proposal. The committee will also approve minutes from October 25, 2024, and take public comment. These items guide the allocation of lodging tax revenues.

• 2025 Lodging Tax Grant Recommendations
• Administrative Cost Proposal
• Approval of October 25, 2024 minutes
• Public comment opportunity on agenda items

The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee voted to recommend funding for several 2025 lodging tax grant applications, including Visit Vancouver, Vancouver's Downtown Association programs, and the Queer Community Network Pride Block Party, while declining to recommend funding for the Convention Center expansion. The committee also approved the Administrative Cost Proposal to move forward to City Council. All votes were recorded with specific abstentions due to conflicts of interest.

• Approved minutes of October 25, 2024 (unanimous)
• Recommended full funding for Visit Vancouver 2025 Sales & Marketing (4-0, 4 abstentions)
• Did not recommend funding for City of Vancouver Convention Center expansion (7-0, 1 abstention)
• Recommended funding for Vancouver's Downtown Association Trip the Light Vantastic (6-0, 2 abstentions)
• Recommended funding for Vancouver's Downtown Association Downtown Ambassador Program (7-0, 1 abstention)
• Recommended funding for Queer Community Network Pride Block Party (7-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved recommendations for all other grant applications as listed (8-0)
• Approved Administrative Cost Proposal (8-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold workshops on the 2025-26 Biennial Budget and Capital Improvement Plan. The body is also considering several ordinances to advance 2025 property tax levies and adjust garbage, recycling, and organics collection rates.

• Contract award of $1,053,873.68 to Construction Services Group, Inc. for Fire Station 5 logistics warehouse
• Proposed 1.0% increase in the City’s regular property tax levy for 2025
• Proposed 0.0% increase in the City’s Affordable Housing Fund levy for 2025
• Ordinance to adjust 2025 rates for garbage, recycling, and organics collection
• Proposed amendments to Vancouver Municipal Code Chapter 5.85 regarding ambulance services

The Vancouver City Council approved two ordinances related to solid waste: one authorizing an amendment to the Master Services Agreement for annual rate adjustments, and another setting 2025 garbage, recycling, and organics collection rates. Both passed unanimously (7-0). The council also approved a consent agenda that included a $1.05 million contract for a fire station logistics warehouse and advanced several property tax levy ordinances to a second reading.

• Approved Ordinance M-4466 authorizing Master Services Agreement amendment for annual rate adjustments (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance M-4467 setting 2025 garbage, recycling, and organics collection rates (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 1-8 and 10 (7-0), including $1,053,873.68 contract for Fire Station 5 logistics warehouse
• Approved consent agenda item 9, appointing Alyssa Wheeler and John Jay to Planning Commission (7-0)
• Approved claim vouchers totaling $12,482,903.92
• Advanced property tax levy ordinances (1% increase, affordable housing 0%, ad valorem, levy capacity) to second reading on Nov 18
• Approved minutes from Oct 7, 14, 21, and 28 meetings (Oct 21 had one abstention)
• Moved two workshops (Capital Improvement Plan, Street Funding) to City Manager Communications

General

The Transportation Benefit District will hold a public hearing regarding a proposed fee increase. The body is considering a resolution to raise the vehicle license fee from $40 to $50.

• Resolution to increase vehicle license fee from $40.00 to $50.00

The Vancouver Transportation Benefit District Board unanimously adopted Resolution TBD-2024-03, increasing the vehicle license fee from $40 to $50, following a public hearing with one community member testifying. The fee increase is authorized under RCW 36.73.065.

• Adopted Resolution TBD-2024-03 increasing vehicle license fee to $50 (unanimous)

Building and Fire Code Commission

The Building and Fire Code Commission will convene a public meeting on October 30, 2024, at 3:15 PM in the Aspen Room at City Hall. The agenda includes a call to order, roll call, owner/proponent presentations, a city presentation, and a public comment period where residents may speak for up to three minutes on any issue.

Transportation and Mobility Commission

The Transportation and Mobility Commission will host workshops on the Interstate Bridge Replacement program and the St Johns/St James Safety and Mobility Project. A public forum will allow residents to comment on any issue. The commission will hold a public hearing on the 112th Ave Safety and Mobility Project, after which staff and commissioners will exchange communications before adjourning.

• Workshop: Interstate Bridge Replacement (IBR) Program – presented by Katherine Kelly and Lori Severino
• Workshop: St Johns/St James Safety and Mobility Project – presented by Emily Benoit, Brett Setterfield, and Derek Abe
• Public Hearing: 112th Ave Safety and Mobility Project – led by Kate Drennan
• Community Forum – open public comments via written, remote, or in‑person submissions
• Welcome new Commissioner Devan Williams

City Council

The Vancouver City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes construction acceptances, appointments, and claim vouchers. It will advance two ordinances—one amending the Master Services Agreement for annual rate adjustments and another setting 2025 garbage, recycling and organics collection rates—to first reading and schedule a public hearing for November 4. Additional items include budget workshop updates, community forum time, and an executive session on contract negotiations.

• Accept NE 192nd Ave at NE 13th St Intersection construction and release retainage $15,222.87
• Accept 2024 Fourth Plain Curb Ramps project and release bond
• Advance ordinance amending Master Services Agreement for annual rate adjustments (first reading, hearing Nov 4)
• Advance ordinance adjusting 2025 garbage, recycling and organics collection rates (first reading, hearing Nov 4)
• Appoint Kenneth Anderton to City Center Redevelopment Authority Board (midterm term)

The Vancouver City Council approved the consent agenda, including construction acceptances, appointments, and claim vouchers totaling $12,982,369.78. Two ordinances related to solid waste rate adjustments were advanced to public hearing on November 4, 2024. The council also held a workshop on the 2025-26 biennial budget but took no formal action on it.

• Approved consent agenda items 1-4, 6-7, 9 (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda item 5: Kenneth Anderton to City Center Redevelopment Board (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda item 8: Megan Dugan to Fort Vancouver Regional Library Board (7-0)
• Advanced ordinance for solid waste master services agreement amendment to public hearing Nov 4 (7-0)
• Advanced ordinance for 2025 garbage, recycling, and organics rate adjustments to public hearing Nov 4 (7-0)
• Approved claim vouchers totaling $12,982,369.78 (7-0)

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee will hear presentations from organizations applying for 2025 lodging tax grants. These presentations cover a variety of local events, marketing programs, and infrastructure projects.

• City of Vancouver: Waterfront Gateway Plaza and Convention Center expansion
• Vancouver's Downtown Association: Trip the Light Vantastic and Downtown Ambassador Program
• Visit Vancouver: 2025 Sales & Marketing Programs
• Queer Community Network: Vancouver's Pride Block Party
• Police Activities League of SW WA: Appletree Marathon

The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee reviewed presentations from eleven 2025 grant applicants, including projects from the City of Vancouver, Visit Vancouver, and various community organizations. The committee approved the previous meeting's minutes unanimously. No funding decisions were made during this session, which focused on applicant presentations and public comment.

• Approved October 18, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Heard presentations from 11 grant applicants
• Recusals recorded for conflicts of interest on specific applications
• No grant awards or rejections recorded

Aviation Advisory Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss airport operations, construction, and financial reports. Members will consider action items regarding lease agreements and the 2025 meeting schedule.

• Aero Maintenance Inc. Lease Agreement
• Annual Leased Property Escalators
• CY 2025 Regular Meeting Schedule
• Interstate Bridge Replacement Program Report

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding the Critical Areas Ordinance and the 2024 Code Clean Up. The body will also conduct workshops on Comprehensive Plan Update Code Concepts and the Interstate Bridge Replacement (IBR) Program.

• Public Hearing: Critical Areas Ordinance
• Public Hearing: 2024 Code Clean Up
• Workshop: Comprehensive Plan Update Code Concepts
• Workshop: Interstate Bridge Replacement (IBR) Program Update

City Council

The Vancouver City Council will meet to accept construction projects and authorize the release of retainage funds. The body will also consider awarding a construction contract for the Main Street Promise Project and amending a contract for Waterfront Park maintenance.

• Award Main Street Promise Project contract to Nutter Corporation for $19,104,227.30
• Accept Fire Station 11 construction and authorize release of retainage
• Accept Fourth Plain East Orchards Stormwater Retrofit and authorize release of $102,077.41
• Amend Waterfront Maintenance contract with Pacific Landscaping Services to $836,108.00
• Approve claim vouchers for October 21, 2024

The Vancouver City Council approved a consent agenda awarding a $19,104,227.30 construction contract for the Main Street Promise Project (5th to 15th Street) to Nutter Corporation, along with accepting completed stormwater and fire station projects, extending a waterfront maintenance contract, and approving claim vouchers. The council also approved minutes from prior meetings and excused Councilmember Perez. No substantive decisions were made beyond the consent agenda items.

• Awarded $19,104,227.30 Main Street Promise Project contract to Nutter Corporation (6-0)
• Accepted East Orchards Fourth Plain Stormwater Retrofit and released $102,077.41 retainage (6-0)
• Accepted Fire Station 11 construction and released contractor retainage (6-0)
• Approved $836,108.00 two-year extension of Pacific Landscaping waterfront maintenance contract (6-0)
• Approved claim vouchers totaling $13,845,879.67 (6-0)
• Approved August 26, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved September 9, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Excused Councilmember Perez from the meeting (6-0)

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee will review the City LTAC Administrative Cost Proposal and hear presentations from nine applicants for 2025 lodging tax grants. Applicants include Vancouver Arena – Go Fest, WHY Community – Couve Clover Run, Camas Lions Club – Lions District 19 Annual Convention, NW Association for Blind Athletes – Columbia River and Girlfriends Triathlon, and Vancouver Symphony Orchestra – Vancouver USA Arts & Music Festival, among others. The meeting also includes other business, community communication procedures, and an optional executive session.

• City LTAC Administrative Cost Proposal
• 2025 Lodging Tax Grant Applicant Presentations – nine applicants including Vancouver Arena – Go Fest, WHY Community – Couve Clover Run, Camas Lions Club – Lions District 19 Annual Convention, NW Association for Blind Athletes – Columbia River and Girlfriends Triathlon, Vancouver Symphony Orchestra – Vancouver USA Arts & Music Festival
• Public comment process – written, remote, or in‑person submissions required by 5 pm the day before the meeting

The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee reviewed a proposal for city administrative costs related to lodging tax funds. Eight organizations presented their applications for 2025 lodging tax grants. The committee did not vote to approve or deny any grants during this meeting; recommendations will be sent to City Council.

• Approved October 9, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Excused absence of Steve Bowers (unanimous)
• Reviewed City LTAC Administrative Cost Proposal (no vote recorded)
• Heard presentations from 8 grant applicants for 2025 funding

Downtown Redevelopment Authority

The Downtown Redevelopment Authority will meet to approve claims and administrative expenses. The body will receive updates on September financials, capital expenses, and property exchange. Reports from the asset manager and Hilton hotel manager are also scheduled.

• Approval of claims and administrative expenses
• Update on September financials
• Capital expenses update
• Property exchange update
• Water mitigation and audit updates

The Downtown Redevelopment Authority approved meeting minutes, claims, and capital expenses as presented. The board received updates on a property exchange for the Convention Center expansion, a pending water mitigation invoice, a clean audit, and an upgraded Moody's rating to A1. No substantive policy decisions were made beyond routine approvals.

• Approved meeting minutes from 7.18.24
• Approved claims and administrative expenses as presented
• Approved capital expenses as presented on pg. 16 of packet

City Center Redevelopment Authority

The City Center Redevelopment Authority Board will receive an executive director report, an IBR presentation, and a downtown design guidelines presentation. The meeting includes a public comment period where residents may submit written, remote, or in‑person remarks. An executive session may be held if needed before adjournment.

• IBR Presentation (staff contact: Katherine Kelly and Lori Severino)
• Downtown Design Guidelines presentation (staff contact: Jason Nortz)
• Executive Director Report covering subcommittee, project updates, and development pipeline
• Community Communication public comment opportunity (written, remote, or in‑person)
• Executive Session (as needed)

The City Center Redevelopment Authority met on October 17, 2024, and approved the September 19, 2024, minutes. The board also excused David Copenhaver's absence. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting consisted of reports and discussions on the IBR project and Downtown Design Guidelines.

• Approved September 19, 2024, minutes (unanimous)
• Excused absence of Board Member Copenhaver (unanimous)

General

The Civil Service Commission will approve the September 18, 2024 meeting minutes and hear staff reports, including a removal from an eligibility list and updates from the fire and police departments. New business includes certifying the entry‑level police officer eligibility list and requesting a new fire captain exam. The public may comment on agenda items during the community communication segment.

• Approve minutes from the September 18, 2024 meeting
• Removal from eligibility list (Secretary/Examiner report)
• Fire department report and updates
• Police department report and updates
• Certify entry‑level police officer eligibility list

Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission

The commission will hold a workshop to receive updates on the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program and a high-level budget. The meeting also includes a discussion on Vancouver as a Bee City USA and the appointment of new commissioners.

• Interstate Bridge Replacement Program update
• Vancouver as a Bee City USA discussion
• High level budget update
• Appointment of commissioners Jim Luce and Valerie Striplin
• Reappointment of commissioner Stephen Wille

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission unanimously approved a motion to support the Bee City USA initiative. The commission also received a high-level budget update projecting a $43M deficit for Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services, with plans for fee increases and staffing reductions, and discussed the Interstate Bridge Replacement Draft SEIS.

• Approved motion to support Bee City USA initiative (unanimous)
• Approved September 18, 2024 meeting minutes (consensus)

Urban Forestry Commission

The Urban Forestry Commission will review fall planting projects and program updates. The body will discuss the 2025-26 budget, the 2025-26 work plan, and draft updates to the Tree and Landscape Code.

• Draft Tree and Landscape Code updates
• 2025-26 Budget
• Urban Forestry Work Plan 2025-26
• Fall Planting Projects overview by Ian Bonham
• Old Apple Tree Festival debrief

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to adopt an amended zoning ordinance regarding 2024 housing code changes. The meeting also includes a workshop on the 2025-26 Biennial Budget and several contract approvals for city services.

• Public hearing on 2024 housing code changes amending VMC Title 20
• Estimated $1,500,000 contract with Stryker Sales LLC for monitor/defibrillator equipment
• 12-year multi-family tax exemption for VESTCapital, LLC near NE 47th Court and Nicholson Road
• $380,667.40 Enterprise Agreement with Esri, Inc. for GIS software and services
• Contract increase from $300,000 to $400,000 with Mallory Safety & Supply LLC for firefighting brush rigs

The Vancouver City Council held a workshop on the 2025-26 Biennial Budget, approved past meeting minutes, and issued several proclamations. During the regular session, the council approved a consent agenda with nine items, including an ambulance services agreement with American Medical Response Northwest, Inc., and adopted an ordinance for 2024 housing code changes following a public hearing.

• Excused absent Mayor McEnerny-Ogle (6-0)
• Approved meeting minutes for August 5, August 12, and August 19, 2024 (6-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda Items 1-9 (6-0)
• Awarded ambulance services agreement to American Medical Response Northwest, Inc. (C-101766)
• Authorized purchase agreement with Stryker Sales LLC for monitor/defibrillator equipment for an estimated $1,500,000 (#C-101756)
• Approved 2-year Esri, Inc. enterprise agreement for GIS software and services for $380,667.40 (#C-101756 / Staff Report 205-24)
• Adopted Resolution M-4305 delegating authority to the City Manager regarding PFAS litigation and settlements
• Adopted Resolution M-4306 approving Parkview Heights Multi-Family Tax Exemption contract with VESTCapital, LLC

Culture, Arts and Heritage Commission

The Culture, Arts and Heritage Commission will hold a workshop to discuss the 2025-26 proposed budget and the Boat of Discovery. The body will also review the Vancouver Arts and Music Festival and appoint an Application Review Subcommittee.

• 2025-26 Proposed Budget Update
• Boat of Discovery workshop
• Vancouver Arts and Music Festival Recap
• Appointment of Application Review Subcommittee

Parking Advisory Committee

The Vancouver Parking Advisory Committee will hold a public meeting to review meeting minutes and receive a staff update on the parking plan. The agenda also includes a workshop on the Interstate Bridge Replacement Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement.

• Review of August 14, 2024 meeting minutes
• Staff communication regarding Parking Plan Update
• Workshop on Interstate Bridge Replacement Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement
• Public comment period scheduled for 3 minutes per speaker

The Vancouver Parking Advisory Committee approved the minutes from its July 18, 2024 meeting and received an informational presentation regarding the Interstate Bridge Replacement project. The committee also noted a committee vacancy following the resignation of Douglas Varennes.

• Approved July 18, 2024 minutes unanimously

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee is meeting to review grant applications for 2025. The body will also consider the approval of minutes from the September 11, 2024, meeting.

• Review of 2025 Lodging Tax Grant Applications
• Approval of 9/11/24 Meeting Minutes

The committee approved the minutes from their July 11, 2024, meeting and excused the absences of two members. Members also discussed the grant application process, scoring tools, and a proposal to allocate funds for administrative and permitting costs.

• Excused absences of Ryan Hart and Christie Rust (unanimous)
• Approved July 11, 2024, meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Vancouver Planning Commission will hold two workshops: one on Downtown Design Guidelines and another on updating the Section 30 code. The meeting also includes a community forum where members of the public may speak on any issue. The agenda calls for adoption of the September 10, 2024 minutes and standard procedural items.

• Workshop: Downtown Design Guidelines – presented by Jason Nortz and Greg Turner
• Workshop: Section 30 Code Update – presented by Chad Eiken and Chim Chune Ko
• Community Forum – public invited to comment on any issue
• Adoption of Minutes – September 10, 2024
• Call to order and roll call

The Planning Commission held discussions regarding draft Downtown Design Guidelines and proposed code amendments for Section 30. No formal legislative actions or votes were taken on these policy items. The Commission formally approved the minutes from the September 10, 2024, meeting and excused one member's absence.

• Excused absence of Commissioner Cavel (unanimous)
• Approved September 10, 2024, meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold workshops on the 2025-26 Biennial Budget and an Economic Development Strategy update. The regular meeting includes several contract amendments and public hearings to extend on-call wastewater professional service contracts.

• Increase Northwest Staffing Resources contract from $3,380,000 to $5,380,000
• Increase Stantec contract for Water Station 4 PFAS Treatment System Design by $6,334,718.23
• Increase Outsiders Inn Safe Stay contract by $2,084,112 to a total of $3,481,013
• Tax exemption modification for multi-family housing at 1205 Main Street
• Annexation process for Vancouver Housing Authority at 121st Avenue / 65th Street

The Vancouver City Council approved all consent agenda items and six ordinances extending on-call wastewater professional service contracts through 2027, with options to extend to 2029. The council also approved claim vouchers totaling $28,792,308.50 and adopted resolutions for a multifamily tax exemption and an annexation request. All votes were 6-0, with Councilmember Harless absent.

• Approved claim vouchers totaling $28,792,308.50 (6-0)
• Approved 13 consent agenda items including contract amendments and appointments (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution M-4301 for 12th and Main multifamily tax exemption modification (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution M-4304 for Vancouver Housing Authority annexation at 121st Ave/65th St (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance M-4458 extending Keller Associates wastewater contract to 2027 (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance M-4459 extending Water Systems Consulting contract to 2027 (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance M-4460 extending Jacobs Engineering contract to 2027 (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance M-4464 authorizing condemnation at 5300 MacArthur Blvd (6-0)

City Council

The Vancouver City Council meeting on September 23, 2024 includes a council dinner followed by a Community Forum from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at ESD 112, 2500 NE 65th Ave. The forum allows residents to provide written comments by 12:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting or speak in person during the meeting. No specific agenda items or decisions are listed for this meeting.

• Council Dinner – administrative updates (6:00‑6:30 p.m.)
• Community Forum – public discussion (6:30‑8:00 p.m.)
• Written public comments accepted via email by 12:00 p.m. Sep 23 2024
• In‑person testimony accepted at ESD 112

The Vancouver City Council met on September 23, 2024, for a community forum at ESD 112. The meeting was called to order by Mayor McEnerny-Ogle and included a hybrid format. No formal decisions were made; the only action was discussion with community members on city-related topics.

• Held community forum for public discussion (no vote)

City Center Redevelopment Authority

The City Center Redevelopment Authority Board will meet to review a downtown redevelopment study update. The board is seeking approval for the design of the Waterfront Gateway Plaza and affordable housing.

• Design approval for Waterfront Gateway Plaza and Affordable Housing
• Downtown Redevelopment Study update

The City Center Redevelopment Authority approved the Affordable Housing Design and the Waterfront Gateway Plaza Design as presented, both unanimously. The board also approved the July 18, 2024 minutes and received updates on the Heights RFP and downtown redevelopment study.

• Approved Affordable Housing Design as presented (unanimous)
• Approved Waterfront Gateway Plaza Design as presented (unanimous)
• Approved July 18, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Public Facilities District Board

The Public Facilities District Board is holding a special meeting to discuss a real estate transaction. The board will consider the approval of a Real Estate Purchase & Sale Agreement and an associated Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Vancouver.

• Approval of Real Estate Purchase & Sale Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding with City of Vancouver

Civil Service Commission

The Commission will meet to review reports from the police and fire departments. The primary focus is the certification of eligibility lists for several police-related positions.

• Certify Entry Level Police Officer eligibility list
• Certify Police Records Specialist eligibility list
• Certify Lead Police Records Specialist eligibility list
• Certify Police Records Supervisor eligibility list
• Certify Lateral Police Officer eligibility list

Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission

The commission will hold a workshop to discuss the Waterfront Gateway Plaza Master Plan. The meeting also includes updates on the Environmental Youth Corps and the Fourth Plain for All project.

• Waterfront Gateway Plaza Master Plan workshop
• Environmental Youth Corps summer update
• Fourth Plain for All update pre-report

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission unanimously approved the Waterfront Gateway Plaza master plan. The commission also received updates on the Environmental Youth Corps' summer activities and the Fourth Plain for All park improvement initiative.

• Approved August 21, 2024 meeting minutes by consensus
• Approved Waterfront Gateway Plaza master plan (unanimous)

Urban Forestry Commission

The Urban Forestry Commission will open with roll call and approve the August 21, 2024 minutes. Commissioners will hear a safety mobility overview and a Bee City USA presentation, with a vote to support the program. They will also discuss updates to the 2025‑26 work plan, budget preparation, and the Old Apple Tree Festival. Public comments will be accepted before the commission reports and considers new business.

• Bee City USA presentation – commission to discuss and vote to support
• 29th and 30th Safety Mobility overview by City Transportation Planning staff
• Urban Forestry Work Plan 2025‑26 discussion
• 2025‑26 budget preparation discussion
• Old Apple Tree Festival preparation discussion

City Council

The City Council will hold workshops on the Comprehensive Plan and Greenhouse Gas Inventory. The regular meeting includes a consent agenda with several contract increases, grant acceptances, and affordable housing agreements.

• Affordable housing loan and 12-year tax exemption for Village 57 Apartments at 2909 NE 57th Avenue
• Acceptance of a $1,321,551 HEAR grant for home electrification and appliance rebates
• Contract increase of $800,000 for public safety equipment from Mallory Safety & Supply LLC
• Contract increase of $900,000 with Core and Main for ductile iron pipe and fittings
• Proposed extensions of wastewater professional service contracts with Keller Associates, Water Systems Consulting, Jacobs Engineering Group, and Wallis Engineering

The Vancouver City Council approved resolutions supporting Proposition 4 (police/public safety levy lid lift) and opposing state initiatives 2066, 2109, 2117, and 2124. The council also approved a $1.32M grant for a home electrification program, an affordable housing loan and tax exemption for the Village 57 Apartments, and several other consent agenda items. All votes were unanimous except for the ballot measure resolutions, which had abstentions due to recusals.

• Approved Resolution M-4297 supporting Proposition 4 (police/public safety levy lid lift) (6-0-1)
• Approved Resolution M-4298 opposing Initiative 2066 (natural gas/electrification) (6-0-1)
• Approved Resolution M-4299 opposing Initiative 2109 (capital gains tax) (6-0-1)
• Approved Resolution M-4300 opposing Initiative 2117 (carbon tax credit trading) (6-0-1)
• Approved Resolution M-4302 opposing Initiative 2124 (long-term care insurance) (5-0-2)
• Approved $1,321,551 HEAR grant award for home electrification and appliance rebates (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution M-4294 approving affordable housing loan for Village 57 Apartments (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution M-4295 approving 12-year multifamily tax exemption for Village 57 Apartments (7-0)

Culture, Arts and Heritage Commission

The Commission will meet to review staff reports and discuss the Fort Vancouver 200th Anniversary. The agenda includes an executive session to discuss potential litigation.

• Executive session regarding potential litigation RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)(iii)
• Discussion of Fort Vancouver 200th Anniversary
• Approval of August 2024 meeting minutes

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

The Vancouver, WA Lodging Tax Advisory Committee will hold its September 11, 2024 meeting to discuss updates on grant promotion, website changes, and the application review process. The committee will also consider approval of prior meeting minutes and allow public comment.

• Approval of July 10, 2024 meeting minutes
• Update on grant promotion, website, and application process
• Discussion of application review and recommendation process

The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee unanimously approved changes to grant application categories one through four, as discussed, and agreed to exclude the word 'fundraisers' from category one. The committee also reviewed a draft grant scoring tool and an updated timeline, adding two October meetings for application review. No public comment was received, and the meeting adjourned at 1:37 p.m.

• Approved changes to grant category one (unanimous)
• Approved changes to grant category two (unanimous)
• Approved changes to grant categories three and four (unanimous)
• Approved June 12, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Excused absence of Jennifer Kenney (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold three informational workshops on code cleanup, the Heights District Plan implementation, and the Comprehensive Plan update. A community forum will follow, allowing residents up to three minutes each to speak on any topic. No formal decisions are scheduled; the meeting focuses on updates and public input.

• Workshop: 2024 Code Clean Up – presented by Bryan Snodgrass, Principal Planner
• Workshop: Heights District Plan Implementation Update – presented by Amy Zoltie
• Workshop: Comprehensive Plan Update – presented by Rebecca Kennedy and Domenique Martinelli
• Community Forum – public may submit written, remote, or in‑person comments
• Staff communication on Public Facility Use Restrictions for Political Activities

The Vancouver Planning Commission held a work session on September 10, 2024, receiving staff presentations on three items: the 2024 Code Cleanup (proposed updates to application timelines, notification requirements, and capital facility project list), the Heights District Plan implementation update, and the Comprehensive Plan Update (comparing two growth possibilities for the Draft Environmental Impact Statement). No formal decisions were made; the commission discussed each item and asked staff questions. The only action taken was unanimously approving the July 23, 2024 meeting minutes.

• Approved July 23, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Discussed 2024 Code Cleanup proposals (no vote)
• Reviewed Heights District Plan implementation update (no vote)
• Reviewed Comprehensive Plan Update possibilities A and B (no vote)

City Council

The City Council will discuss an interim zoning ordinance for housing code changes and a Comprehensive Plan update. The body is also deciding on several infrastructure contracts and a land parcel exchange to expand the Convention Center.

• Interim zoning ordinance for 2024 housing code changes
• Contract for 521 Chkalov Drive property renovation not to exceed $1,583,497
• Heights District Infrastructure Design contract increase of $3,199,219.07
• Water main replacement contract for NW Daniels St (W 34th St to W 39th St) for $364,463.49
• Proposed contract amendment for Marine Park Solids Force Main Project to increase by $2,004,482

The Vancouver City Council approved an emergency interim zoning ordinance adopting 2024 housing code changes, and advanced a solid waste services ordinance with Clark County and Columbia Resource Company. It also approved consent agenda items including a water main replacement contract, a Heights District infrastructure design amendment, and a land parcel exchange for the convention center expansion. A public hearing was held and Ordinance M-4456 was approved for the Marine Park Solids Force Main project design services.

• Approved interim zoning ordinance for 2024 housing code changes (6-0)
• Advanced solid waste services ordinance with Clark County and Columbia Resource Company to second reading (6-0)
• Awarded NW Daniels St water main replacement contract to Halme Excavating, Inc. for $364,463.49 (6-0)
• Approved $3,199,219.07 amendment for Heights District infrastructure design (6-0)
• Approved $300,000 increase for HMI Oregon furniture purchases (6-0)
• Approved $1,583,497 professional services agreement with GBD Architecture (6-0)
• Approved land parcel exchange with Vancouver Public Facilities District for convention center expansion (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance M-4456 for Marine Park Solids Force Main design services (6-0)

Transportation and Mobility Commission

The Vancouver WA Transportation and Mobility Commission will hold a workshop-heavy meeting covering a downtown parking plan, safety improvements on 29th and 33rd Streets, travel options updates, and the Interstate Bridge Replacement program. The commission will also consider co-sponsoring a Council resolution for a Week Without Driving event.

• Co-sponsor Council resolution for Week Without Driving
• Workshop on Parking Management Area Study and Downtown Parking Plan
• Workshop on 29th and 33rd Streets Safety and Mobility Project
• Workshop on Travel Options Program Update
• Workshop on Interstate Bridge Replacement (IBR) Program

City Council

The Vancouver City Council will consider several consent agenda items, including acceptance of the Ross Street LID retrofits and a drainage easement release. It will vote on a $625,745 increase to the United Services contract for hygiene units at Safe Stay sites, and on a $2,004,482 amendment to the Marine Park solids force main contract extending its term. The council will also authorize a DHS fire‑prevention grant and approve August claim vouchers.

• Accept Ross Street LID retrofits constructed by Western United Civil Group, LLC
• Release easement to Drainage Improvement District No. 11 for public drainage
• Increase United Services contract by $625,745 to $1,015,354 for hygiene units
• Amend Marine Park solids force main contract by $2,004,482 to $3,304,482 and extend to 2026
• Authorize 2023 DHS Fire Prevention and Safety grant for firefighters

The Vancouver City Council approved the consent agenda unanimously (5-0), which included accepting the Ross Street LID Retrofits, authorizing an easement release, increasing a contract for modular hygiene units by $625,745, accepting a fire prevention grant, approving an ordinance amendment for the Marine Park Solids Force Main Project, and approving claim vouchers totaling $8,066,816.40. The council also excused two absent members and approved the June 10, 2024 minutes. No substantive decisions were made outside the consent agenda.

• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Accepted Ross Street LID Retrofits as constructed
• Authorized partial vacation of drainage easement
• Approved $625,745 increase for hygiene unit rentals
• Authorized acceptance of 2023 DHS Fire Prevention and Safety Grant
• Approved ordinance amendment for Marine Park Solids Force Main Project (first reading)
• Approved claim vouchers totaling $8,066,816.40

Civil Service Commission

The Vancouver Civil Service Commission will meet to approve minutes from the July 17 meeting, hear department reports from the fire and police departments, and certify several eligibility lists for entry-level and lateral police officers, a police records specialist, and entry-level firefighter paramedics.

• Certify Entry Level Police Officer eligibility list
• Certify Lateral Police Officer eligibility list
• Certify Police Records Specialist eligibility list
• Certify Entry Level Firefighter Paramedic eligibility list

Building and Fire Code Commission

The Building and Fire Code Commission will hold an informational meeting to review proposed updates to Vancouver Municipal Code (VMC) Title 16 and Title 17. The city is seeking public input on these updates during the presentation and discussion.

• Review proposed updates to VMC Title 16
• Review proposed updates to VMC Title 17

Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission

The Vancouver, WA Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission will hold its regular meeting on August 21, 2024. The body will receive a workshop update on the Bagley Master Plan, a high-level budget overview, and a CivicPlus Board Portal update. Commission and staff reports from department directors, school districts, and the Parks Foundation will follow. Public comment is invited with pre-registration required.

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission heard a budget update projecting a $26 million annual General Fund deficit for 2025-26, with a 20% impact on the Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services budget, leading to planned reductions in services and staffing. The commission also received updates on summer projects, including a playground replacement at Homestead Park, and discussed advocacy strategies for the City Council. No formal votes were taken; the only action was approving the May 15, 2024 minutes by consensus.

• Approved May 15, 2024 meeting minutes by consensus
• Heard budget update projecting $26M annual deficit, 20% PRCS impact
• Discussed service and staffing reductions in community events, recreation programs, facilities
• Received update on Homestead Park playground replacement, construction starting September 2024
• Noted contract awarded for new restrooms at Marshall Park
• Discussed advocacy for City Council work sessions on budget cuts

City Council

The Vancouver City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a zone change and subdivision for 19th Street Terrace. The body will also consider several contracts for infrastructure, planning, and public safety services.

• Public hearing for 19th Street Terrace zone change from R-9 to R-17 and a 46-lot subdivision
• Contract award to FD Thomas, Inc. for Water Towers 5 & 6 coating replacements for $1,558,768.87
• Contract award to Makers Architecture and Urban Design, LLC for a Long-Range Facilities Plan for $399,949
• Resolution to reduce the speed limit to 30 MPH on SE 34th Street from SE 164nd Avenue to east city limits
• Interagency agreement with Evergreen School District for law enforcement services at district events

The Vancouver City Council approved a rezone and critical area permit for the 19th Street Terrace Subdivision, changing the zoning from R-9 to R-17 and allowing a 46-lot subdivision. The council also approved a consent agenda that included a $1.56 million contract for water tower coating replacements, a $399,949 contract for a long-range facilities plan, and several interlocal agreements. All votes were unanimous (6-0), with Councilmember Paulsen absent.

• Approved Ordinance M-4454 for 19th Street Terrace rezone and 46-lot subdivision (6-0)
• Approved $1,558,768.87 contract to FD Thomas, Inc. for water tower coating replacements (6-0)
• Approved $399,949 contract to Makers Architecture for Long-Range Facilities Plan (6-0)
• Authorized piggyback purchases under Washington State contract #04616 for traffic signal equipment (6-0)
• Authorized GIS data sharing interlocal agreement with Clark County (6-0)
• Authorized law enforcement services agreement with Evergreen School District (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution M-4293 setting 30 MPH speed limit on SE 34th Street (6-0)
• Approved claim vouchers totaling $10,096,501.00 (6-0)

Parking Advisory Committee

The committee will meet to approve minutes from the July 18, 2024 meeting. The primary agenda item is an information session regarding the Interstate Bridge Replacement Project.

• Interstate Bridge Replacement Project update

The Parking Advisory Committee approved the July 18, 2024 minutes unanimously and received an informational update on the Interstate Bridge Replacement (IBR) program. No formal decisions were made regarding parking or other substantive matters.

• Approved July 18, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Public Facilities District Board

The Vancouver Public Facilities District Board will conduct its regular meeting with procedural items including approving past meeting minutes, claims, and a revised 2024 work plan. Updates on budget performance and financials for July 2024 will be reviewed, along with executive director and hotel general manager reports.

• Approval of amended 2024 Work Plan/Meeting Schedule
• Approval of claims and vouchers from January 1 to July 31, 2024
• Update on budget-to-actuals for July 2024
• Condensed financials for July 2024
• Welcome new board member Ken O'Hollaren and Hilton General Manager Alex Dawes

Aviation Advisory Committee

The Vancouver, WA Aviation Advisory Committee will meet at Pearson Airport to discuss and possibly act on the Capital Improvement Plan 5-year forecast and the FBO lease. The committee will also hear sub-committee reports, the airport manager’s report, and public comments.

• Discussion and possible action on Capital Improvement Plan 5-year forecast
• Discussion and possible action on FBO lease
• Public testimony period (3-minute limit per speaker) at 6:00 PM

City Council

The Vancouver City Council will hold public hearings regarding a residential rezone and fees for body-worn camera redactions. The body is also deciding on the appointment of a new City Manager and several contract amendments.

• Rezone and 46-lot subdivision for 19th Street Terrace from R-9 to R-17 Lower Density Residential
• Appointment of a new City Manager effective October 11
• Contract amendment with Fire Mountain Farms, Inc. for $210,000, bringing the total to $457,346
• Resolution to charge public records requestors for redactions to body-worn camera footage
• Removal of Melissa Von Borstel from the Planning Commission

The Council appointed a new City Manager effective October 11 and approved a resolution to charge for redactions of body-worn camera footage. The Council also approved a contract amendment for lagoon solids services and moved a 19th Street Terrace rezone forward to a future hearing.

• Appointed new City Manager effective Oct. 11 (7-0)
• Approved Resolution M-4292 to charge for body-worn camera video redactions (7-0)
• Approved $210,000 contract amendment for Fire Mountain Farms, Inc. (7-0)
• Approved $5,865,820.23 in claim vouchers (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance B for 19th Street Terrace rezone; moved to public hearing Aug. 19 (7-0)
• Adopted Resolutions M-4290 and M-4291 designating TV ETC and CVTV as cable access providers (7-0)
• Approved Interagency Agreement with WA Dept. of Natural Resources for Emerald Ash Borer Grant (7-0)
• Removed Melissa Von Borstel from the Planning Commission effective Aug. 12 (7-0)

Culture, Arts and Heritage Commission

The Culture, Arts and Heritage Commission will approve minutes from June 13 and July 11, 2024. An executive session will address potential litigation under RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)(iii). A workshop will provide an update on the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program and discuss cultural access. The meeting will also include staff reports, public comment opportunities, and any new business.

• Approve June 13, 2024 minutes
• Approve July 11, 2024 minutes
• Executive session on potential litigation (RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)(iii))
• Workshop: Interstate Bridge Replacement Program update
• Workshop: Cultural access discussion

Telecommunications Commission

The Telecommunications Commission will review and vote on two annual reports and resolutions to re-designate TV ETC as the educational access provider and the City/County Cable TV Office as the government access provider. The meeting also includes a public comment period and routine procedural items.

• Approve Resolution 2024-03 for TV ETC re-designation as educational access provider
• Approve Resolution 2024-04 for City/County Cable TV Office re-designation as government access provider
• Public comment period with three-minute limit for in-person, remote, or written testimony

City Council

The Vancouver City Council will meet on August 5, 2024, to conduct a regular council meeting, including a workshop on the Fourth Plain for All Implementation Update. The council will vote on several items via a consent agenda, including a $648,939 contract for airport lighting replacement, a $150,000 contract amendment with Portland Adventist Medical Center, and a rezone for the 19th Street Terrace Subdivision. The council will also discuss quiet title action for Waterfront Gateway property and appoint committees for voter arguments on proposed charter amendments and a levy lid lift proposition.

• Bid Award - Pearson Airfield Lighting Replacement Project for $648,939 to Northeast Electrical, LLC
• Contract Amendment - Portland Adventist Medical Center increasing authorized amount from $300,000 to $450,000
• Rezone and Critical Area Permit for 19th Street Terrace Subdivision from R-9 to R-17 Lower Density Residential
• Waterfront Gateway Quiet Title Action to clear legal ownership of city property
• Approval of Updated 2024 Council Meeting Schedule

The Vancouver City Council approved all consent agenda items, including a $648,939 construction contract for the Pearson Airfield Lighting Replacement Project and $26,132,983.07 in claim vouchers. The council also approved the first reading of an ordinance for the 19th Street Terrace rezone and 46-lot subdivision, and appointed committees for charter amendment and levy lid lift arguments. Councilmember Harless was absent.

• Approved $648,939 contract to Northeast Electrical, LLC for Pearson Airfield lighting (6-0)
• Approved $26,132,983.07 in claim vouchers (6-0)
• Approved contract amendment with Portland Adventist Medical Center, increasing limit to $450,000 (6-0)
• Approved interlocal agreement for Stormwater Partners of Southwest Washington (6-0)
• Approved updated 2024 Council meeting schedule (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution M-4289 authorizing quiet title action for Waterfront Gateway property (6-0)
• Approved first reading of 19th Street Terrace rezone and 46-lot subdivision ordinance (6-0)
• Deferred committee recruitment for charter amendments 8-11 to County Auditor (6-0)

Salary Review Commission

The Salary Review Commission is holding a public hearing and second reading of proposed council salaries for the 2025-2026 biennium, followed by a vote on the ordinance. The meeting also includes adoption of minutes from July 16, 2024, and public testimony.

• Public hearing on proposed Council Salaries for 2025-2026 biennium
• Vote and approval of ordinance on council salaries
• Adoption of minutes from July 16, 2024

The Vancouver Salary Review Commission held a public hearing and unanimously approved an ordinance recommending a salary freeze for Mayor, Mayor Pro Tempore, and Councilmembers for the 2025-2026 budget biennium. The commission also approved the minutes from the July 16 meeting by majority vote, with two members abstaining because they were not present at the prior meeting. No written public comments were submitted, but two community members spoke during the hearing.

• Approved ordinance recommending 2025-2026 salary freeze for Mayor, Mayor Pro Tempore & Councilmembers (unanimous)
• Approved July 16 meeting minutes (majority vote; Margot and Tyler Freedman abstained)

Planning Commission

The Vancouver Planning Commission will hold workshops on the 2024 Housing Code Changes, the Interstate Bridge Replacement (IBR) Program, and the Comprehensive Plan Update. These are informational sessions, not final decisions. The commission will also adopt minutes from June 25, 2024, and take public comments during the Community Forum.

• Workshop: 2024 Housing Code Changes
• Workshop: Interstate Bridge Replacement (IBR) Program
• Workshop: Comprehensive Plan Update
• Adoption of minutes from June 25, 2024
• Community Forum for public testimony (3-minute limit)

The Vancouver Planning Commission held a work session on July 23, 2024, receiving staff presentations on proposed 2024 housing code changes to comply with new state laws, an Interstate Bridge Replacement program update, and the Comprehensive Plan update. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational, with commission discussion and questions. The commission unanimously approved the June 25, 2024 minutes and excused Commissioner Ledell's absence.

• Approved June 25, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Excused absence of Commissioner Ledell (unanimous)
• Marked Commissioner von Borstel's absence as unexcused (unanimous)

City Council

The Vancouver City Council is holding a special meeting on July 22, 2024. The agenda consists entirely of a closed executive session regarding personnel matters and administrative updates. No public business, ordinances, or specific project decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Executive Session Re: Personnel – RCW 42.30.110(1)(g) from 4:00-8:30 p.m.
• Administrative Updates from 8:30-9:00 p.m.

The Vancouver City Council met in special session and immediately entered executive session to discuss personnel matters under RCW 42.30.110(1)(g). The session was extended at the council's request, and the council returned to public session at 10:00 p.m. before adjourning. No substantive public decisions were made.

• Entered executive session for personnel discussion (unanimous)
• Extended executive session at council request
• Adjourned special meeting at 10:00 p.m.

Parking Advisory Committee

The Vancouver, WA Parking Advisory Committee will discuss the vision, existing conditions, and strategies for the city's Parking Plan. The meeting also includes an information session on a survey and small group conversations related to the plan. Additionally, the committee will approve the minutes from May 8, 2024, and elect new officers.

• Discussion of Parking Plan Vision & Principles
• Information session on Parking Plan Survey/Small Group Conversation Overview
• Discussion of Parking Plan Existing Conditions
• Discussion of Parking Plan Strategies/Recommendations
• Election of Officers

The Vancouver Parking Advisory Committee approved its May 8, 2024 minutes and elected Ryan Morin as Chair and Jason Cromer as Vice-Chair, both unanimously. Most of the meeting was a discussion, not a decision: consultant Ben Walker presented survey results, occupancy data, and draft strategies such as CORE/EDGE pricing, weekend pricing, shared parking, and wayfinding, and committee members gave input. No parking plan strategies were formally adopted or rejected at this meeting.

• Approved May 8, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Ryan Morin as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Jason Cromer as Vice-Chair (unanimous)

Downtown Redevelopment Authority

The Downtown Redevelopment Authority will meet to approve meeting minutes, claims, administrative expenses, capital expenses, and the refunding of an ACA note. They will also receive updates on June 2024 financials, the 2023 audit, and reports from the asset and hotel managers, plus a presentation on the IBR project. The agenda includes an executive session if needed.

• Approval of claims and administrative expenses
• Approval of capital expenses
• Approval of refunding of ACA note
• Update on June 2024 financials
• Presentation on IBR by WSDOT

The Downtown Redevelopment Authority approved routine financial items including claims, capital expenses, and the refunding of an ACA note. They also approved switching the audit contract from TDJ to Rebecca Harder. The board discussed forming an operations and maintenance sub-committee for the hotel and agreed to delay filling a board vacancy until October/November. A Performing Arts Center study found the current parcel too small, shifting focus to a Convention Center extension.

• Approved meeting minutes from 4.18.24
• Approved claims and administrative expenses as presented
• Approved capital expenses as presented
• Approved refunding of ACA note as presented
• Approved audit contract switch from TDJ to Rebecca Harder
• Agreed to delay filling board vacancy until Oct/Nov

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will certify two new eligibility lists: one for Entry Level Police Officer and one for Police Records Specialist. The meeting also includes reports from the fire and police departments and a citizen forum. No specific dollar amounts or contract details are listed in the agenda.

• Certify Entry Level Police Officer eligibility list
• Certify Police Records Specialist eligibility list
• Fire department report and updates
• Police department report and updates

Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission

The Vancouver Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission is meeting to receive updates on summer parks projects, community outreach for Homestead Park, and a high-level budget update. The commission will also approve minutes from May 15, 2024, and hear reports from staff and school district liaisons.

• Update on Summer Parks Projects
• Community Outreach Update for Homestead Park
• High Level Budget Update
• Approval of May 15, 2024 minutes

Urban Forestry Commission

The Vancouver Urban Forestry Commission will meet to discuss an update from the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program on the Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement, as well as the West 39th Street Enhancement Project. The commission will also review program updates, including the 2025-26 work plan and budget preparation. Public comment is invited.

• Interstate Bridge Replacement Program SEIS update and preliminary map discussion
• West 39th Street Enhancement Project overview
• Urban Forestry Work Plan 2025-26 discussion
• 2025-26 Budget Prep discussion
• Old Apple Tree Festival Prep

Aviation Advisory Committee

The Vancouver Aviation Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss routine reports and a potential lease agreement for a fixed-base operator (FBO) at Pearson Airport. The agenda includes financial, operations, and construction reports, as well as an airport manager's report. Public comment is invited.

• FBO Lease agreement discussion
• Financial Report
• Operations Report
• Construction Report
• Airport Manager's Report

Salary Review Commission

The Vancouver Salary Review Commission is meeting to consider proposed City Council salaries for the 2025-2026 biennium. This is the first reading, with a second reading scheduled for July 23, 2024. The agenda includes a public hearing, commissioner discussion, and action on the salary proposal.

• Public hearing on proposed Council salaries for 2025-2026 biennium
• Second reading scheduled for July 23, 2024
• Adoption of minutes from July 9, 2024 meeting
• Public testimony limited to three minutes

The Vancouver Salary Review Commission held its first public hearing on a proposed ordinance recommending a 2025-2026 budget biennium salary freeze for the Mayor, Mayor Pro Tempore, and Councilmembers. With no written comments, no public testimony, and no further discussion, the Commission voted unanimously to advance the proposed ordinance to a second public hearing for final action. The second hearing is scheduled for July 23 at 3:00 p.m. at City Hall. The Commission also approved the minutes of its July 9 meeting by unanimous vote.

• Approved July 9 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Advanced proposed ordinance recommending a 2025-2026 salary freeze for Mayor, Mayor Pro Tempore and Councilmembers to a second public hearing for final action (unanimous)
• No conflicts of interest identified by members
• No written public comments submitted and no public testimony offered

City Council

The Vancouver City Council will consider a resolution to place a property tax levy lid lift on the November 5, 2024 ballot to fund police and public safety services. The council will also hold a workshop on 2024 housing code changes and an executive session on pending litigation. The consent agenda includes several routine contracts and grants.

• Resolution for ballot measure: $0.41 property tax levy increase per $1,000 assessed value, plus 1% annual increase, for police and public safety (2025-2030)
• Bid award: $841,338 for sodium fluoride to Newco Inc.
• Contract amendment: $500,000 increase for lead-free brass fittings with Western Water Works Supply Co.
• Police radio purchase: up to $600,000 from Motorola Solutions through 2026
• Grant applications for Pearson Field runway lighting rehabilitation (WSDOT and FAA)

The City Council unanimously approved a resolution to place a property tax levy lid lift on the November 5, 2024, ballot to fund police and public safety. The Council also approved several water infrastructure contracts, police equipment purchases, and airport grant applications.

• Approved Resolution M-4288 to place a public safety property tax levy lid lift on the Nov 5, 2024 ballot (unanimous)
• Approved $841,338 contract with Newco Inc. for sodium fluoride
• Approved $500,000 contract increase for Western Water Works Supply Co Inc. for brass fittings
• Rejected all bids for the Main Street Promise project to revise bidder responsibility criteria
• Authorized up to $600,000 for police radios from Motorola Solutions, Inc. through 2026
• Authorized up to $380,000 for a Lenco Industries armored vehicle
• Approved joining the Kroger Co. opioid settlement for an estimated $400,000 payout
• Adopted Resolutions M-4285 and M-4286 for Pearson Field runway lighting grants

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

The committee will meet to approve the June 12, 2024, minutes and discuss updates regarding the Grant Program. The meeting includes a session for public comment and potential executive session discussion.

• Approval of 6/12/24 Minutes
• Review of Grant Program Updates

The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee unanimously approved changes to categories one, two, three, and four of its grant program redesign. The committee agreed to exclude the word 'fundraisers' from the first category and accepted updates to visitor distance criteria and for-profit organization eligibility. Staff also presented an updated timeline for grant awards, including two additional review meetings in October.

• Approved changes to grant category one (unanimous)
• Approved changes to grant category two (unanimous)
• Approved changes to grant categories three and four (unanimous)
• Agreed to exclude 'fundraisers' from category one
• Agreed with draft grant scoring tool
• Approved June 12, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Excused absence of Jennifer Kenney (unanimous)

Salary Review Commission

This agenda outlines a routine procedural meeting for the Vancouver Salary Review Commission. The docket includes adopting previous minutes, reviewing requested information, and requesting additional research. A public forum is scheduled for community comments on any issue. No specific policy changes, contracts, or fee adjustments are listed.

• Adoption of July 2, 2024 meeting minutes
• Review of requested information
• Requests for additional research
• Public forum for community comments (3-minute limit)
• No specific rezonings, contracts, or fee changes are listed

The Vancouver Salary Review Commission voted unanimously to prepare an ordinance freezing salaries for the Mayor, Mayor Pro Tempore, and councilmembers. Commissioners cited the city's budget deficit and potential employee layoffs as reasons against a pay increase. The commission also approved prior meeting minutes with corrections. Two public hearings are scheduled, with the next on July 16 at 6:00 p.m. in the Birch Conference Room at City Hall.

• Approved prior meeting minutes with spelling and member-name corrections (unanimous)
• Passed motion to prepare an ordinance freezing salaries for Mayor, Mayor Pro Tempore, and councilmembers (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold workshops regarding a police levy recommendation, the Transportation System Plan update, and the Critical Areas Ordinance. The regular meeting includes a Sister City recognition proclamation and a Joyo Delegation tour.

• Police Levy Recommendation workshop
• Transportation System Plan Update workshop
• Critical Areas Ordinance workshop
• Sister City Recognition proclamation

The City Council issued a proclamation recognizing the City of Vancouver and Joyo City, Japan, as Sister Cities. The regular meeting included no other substantive decisions. Earlier workshops consisted of staff-led discussions on police levies, transportation planning, and critical areas.

• Approved excusing Councilmember Harless (unanimous)
• Presented proclamation recognizing Joyo City as a Sister City

Salary Review Commission

The Salary Review Commission will hold an organizational meeting to administer oaths of office for new members and adopt previous minutes. The commission is scheduled to select a Chair and review requested information or research requests.

• Oath of Office for new members
• Selection of a Chair
• Review of Requested Information
• Requests for Additional Research

The commission appointed a Chair and Vice Chair and reviewed data regarding City Council salaries and the city's budget deficit. No final decision was made regarding salary adjustments, though the commission requested further calculations on four possible action paths.

• Approved meeting minutes
• Appointed Greg Chaimov as Chair (unanimous)
• Appointed Tyler Freedman as Vice Chair (unanimous)

Transportation and Mobility Commission

The Transportation and Mobility Commission will review updates for three street safety and mobility projects through workshops and a public hearing. Staff and consultants will present project details, and residents may submit comments or speak during a designated community forum. These projects address traffic and pedestrian access along specific corridors, and the public hearing provides a formal channel for resident input. The body will also adopt minutes from its June 4 meeting.

• Workshop on the 112th Avenue Safety and Mobility Project
• Workshop on the 29th and 33rd Streets Safety and Mobility Project
• Public hearing on the Upper Main Street Safety and Mobility Project
• Community forum for public comments on any issue
• Adoption of June 4, 2024 meeting minutes

The Transportation and Mobility Commission unanimously approved a motion to recommend the proposed design concepts and investments for the Upper Main Street Safety and Mobility Project. Staff presented updates on the 112th Avenue and 29th/33rd Streets projects, discussing survey results, lane configurations, and community feedback without making final decisions on those items. The Main Street recommendation supports implementation through scheduled pavement work starting in 2025 and future capital projects as funding becomes available.

• Approved June minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended Main Street project designs and investments (8-0 roll call vote)
• Discussed 112th Avenue project recommendations and survey data (no vote)
• Discussed 29th and 33rd Streets design concepts and parking concerns (no vote)

City Council

The City Council will hold workshops regarding workers compensation and a police levy recommendation. The regular meeting includes a public hearing for the South Cascade Terrace subdivision rezoning and several consent agenda items.

• Police Levy Recommendation workshop
• Increase Vanquish Investment Group contract limit by $700,000 to a total of $1,000,000
• Acceptance of $949,473 CHIP grant for Felida Park Senior Housing and PACE Facility
• Ordinance for South Cascade Terrace subdivision rezoning and 60-lot subdivision
• Construction acceptance for Industrial Pump Station by Clark and Sons Excavating, Inc.

At its July 1, 2024 regular meeting, the Vancouver City Council approved Ordinance 4452, rezoning the South Cascade Terrace area from R-9 to R-17 Lower Density Residential and approving a 60-lot subdivision, following a quasi-judicial public hearing at which no testimony was received. Council also approved all eight consent agenda items, including a $700,000 increase to a cargo van upfitting contract and acceptance of a $949,473 state CHIP grant for a senior housing and PACE facility project in Clark County. Claim vouchers totaling $18,464,409.49 were approved. The meeting adjourned at 7:56 p.m.

• Approved Ordinance 4452: South Cascade Terrace zone change from R-9 to R-17 and 60-lot subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items 1-5, 7 and 8 (unanimous)
• Approved item 6, accepting and administering a $949,473 CHIP grant for Felida Park Senior Housing and PACE facility (unanimous)
• Accepted Industrial Pump Station construction project; final contract $1,288,846.80, about 4% over original $1,241,782.50
• Increased Vanquish Investment Group cargo van upfitting contract by $700,000 to a not-to-exceed $1,000,000
• Authorized sewer inspection van purchase under Sourcewell contract, estimated $362,024 before tax
• Approved Community Court services amendment for space at the City-owned Zhen Building, 5107 E. Fourth Plain Blvd.
• Approved claim vouchers for June 17, 2024 totaling $18,464,409.49

City Council

The Vancouver City Council scheduled a special meeting including an executive session regarding personnel. No other legislative or public business items are listed on this agenda.

• Executive Session regarding Personnel

The City Council met for a special meeting consisting of an executive session regarding personnel. No substantive decisions were recorded in the public session.

Civil Service Commission

The Commission will review reports from the fire and police departments. The meeting includes actions to certify eligibility lists for entry-level officers, records specialists, and commanders.

• Certify Entry Level Police Officer eligibility list
• Certify Police Records Specialist eligibility list
• Certify Police Commander eligibility list
• Fire department report and updates
• Police department report and updates

Planning Commission

The Vancouver Planning Commission will hold workshops on the Comprehensive Plan Update and the Critical Areas Ordinance. These documents guide future land use, environmental protections, and community development in Vancouver. The agenda also includes a public community forum for resident testimony. No final votes or policy decisions are scheduled for this meeting.

• Workshop on the Comprehensive Plan Update
• Workshop on the Critical Areas Ordinance
• Public community forum for resident testimony
• Adoption of minutes from the May 14, 2024 meeting

The Vancouver Planning Commission held a regular meeting on June 25, 2024, to discuss updates to the Critical Areas Ordinance regarding riparian areas, wetland buffers, and Oregon White Oaks, alongside policy direction for the Comprehensive Plan and Equitable Development Plan. The Commission approved the May 14, 2024 meeting minutes and excused an absent commissioner, but took no other formal legislative actions during the session.

• Approved May 14, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Excused absence of Commissioner Melissa von Borstel (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold an executive session regarding personnel matters. This is followed by a community forum held at the Firstenburg Community Center.

• Executive Session regarding Personnel (RCW 42.30.110(1)(g))
• Community Forum at Firstenburg Community Center

The Vancouver City Council met in a closed executive session to discuss personnel matters under state law. They also held an open community forum for public discussion on city business. No specific ordinances, budgets, or votes were recorded in these minutes.

• Executive session held for personnel matters (closed to public)
• Community forum held for public discussion (no formal votes recorded)

City Center Redevelopment Authority

The City Center Redevelopment Authority will meet to review project updates and a development pipeline report. The agenda also includes an update and discussion regarding the Economic Development Strategy.

• Executive Director Report on project updates and development pipeline
• Economic Development Strategy Update and Discussion

The City Center Redevelopment Authority reviewed an Economic Development Strategy presentation and received updates on the Heights RFP and upcoming design plans. The board unanimously approved the previous meeting's minutes and excused two absent members. No new projects or budgets were approved during this session.

• Approved May 16, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Excused absence of Debi Ewing and Michi Slick (unanimous)
• Reviewed Economic Development Strategy presentation
• Heights RFP finalists to be interviewed in coming weeks
• August meeting canceled

City Council

The City Council will hold workshops on the Solid Renewal Program and Comprehensive Plan. The regular meeting includes public hearings regarding a city charter amendment, the 2025-2030 Transportation Improvement Program, and procurement ordinance updates.

• Award of $1,833,194.71 contract for Esther Short Bell Tower and Pumphouse Repairs
• Amendment of Raymond Shaffer Community Park contract to $452,202.00
• Release of $314,179.51 retainage for the 2023 Resurfacing project
• Adoption of the 2025-2030 Transportation Improvement Program
• Proposal to allow electronic signatures on petitions via City Charter amendment

The City Council adopted a six-year transportation development plan and approved a charter amendment to allow electronic signatures on petitions for the November ballot. Council also awarded several construction and inspection contracts and updated the city's procurement ordinance.

• Approved 2025-2030 Transportation Improvement Program (unanimous)
• Approved charter amendment for electronic signatures on petitions (unanimous)
• Approved $1.83M contract to Lee Contractors for Esther Short Bell Tower and Pumphouse repairs
• Approved $2.57M contract to MacKay Sposito for Main Street Promise Project
• Approved $4.73M in claim vouchers
• Approved amendments to Procurement Ordinance VMC 3.05 (unanimous)
• Approved $279,622 contract amendment for Shaffer Community Park
• Approved interlocal agreement with Clark County for sex offender monitoring grant funds

Culture, Arts and Heritage Commission

The Commission will discuss the Tower Mall Mural Panels and receive an update on the Arts Hub initial activation. Members will also hear reports regarding Cultural Services, Cultural Access, and the Clark County Art Commission.

• Tower Mall Mural Panels discussion
• Arts Hub Initial Activation Update
• Cultural Services Report
• Cultural Access Update
• Clark County Art Commission Update

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

The committee will meet to review the minutes from the June 4, 2024 meeting. Discussion is scheduled regarding the refinement of an evaluation tool and framework for post-grant and impact reporting.

• Approval of 6/4/24 Minutes
• Discussion of Evaluation Tool and Framework Refinement/Post Grant and Impact Reporting

The committee approved the minutes from June 4, 2024. Members discussed a draft evaluation tool for grant applications, including ROI and data collection criteria. The committee agreed to move the opening of grant applications from August to September.

• Approved June 4, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Agreed to move opening of grant applications to September

Aviation Advisory Committee

The committee will review the FBO lease and conduct discussions regarding sub-committees for community outreach, finance, and operations. The meeting also includes a workshop discussion on communications and an airport manager's report.

• FBO lease discussion
• Sub-committee discussions: Community Outreach, Finance, and Operations
• Workshop discussion regarding Communications
• Airport Manager's Report

The committee appointed leads for Community Outreach, Operations, and Finance subcommittees to address long-term goals including historical education and fuel upgrades. The FBO lease discussion was tabled, and the committee approved the May 8 meeting minutes with revisions.

• Approved May 8, 2024 meeting minutes with revisions (unanimous)
• Tabled Fixed Base Operator (FBO) lease discussion until next meeting
• Appointed Kristin Reef as Community Outreach Subcommittee lead
• Appointed Brittany Sulitzer as Operations Subcommittee lead
• Appointed Kevin Lux as Finance Subcommittee lead
• Appointed Laura Kruger as Planning Subcommittee lead

City Council

The City Council will hold workshops on the Green Building Policy Project and the 2025-26 Biennial Budget. The regular meeting includes several bid awards for infrastructure and a public hearing regarding proposed city charter amendments.

• $4,409,028 road resurfacing contract for Fourth Plain Blvd - Fort Vancouver Way to Andresen Road
• $885,035.40 water station project to replace wells 3-5
• $893,726.47 SEH Pump Station improvements contract
• $1,000,000 agreement for vehicle maintenance and upfitting with Wapiti NW
• $226,200 PEG Capital Support Fund award for Comcast Business Services transport costs

The Council awarded several construction contracts for road resurfacing, water wells, and pump station improvements. It also approved four resolutions to place City Charter amendments on the November 5, 2024, ballot and extended development agreements for the Section 30 area.

• Approved $4,409,028 road resurfacing contract for Fourth Plain Blvd to Granite Construction Company
• Approved $885,035.40 contract to Holt Services, Inc. for Water Station 1 well replacement
• Approved $893,726.47 contract to Stellar J Corporation for SEH Pump Station improvements
• Approved $1M services agreement with Wapiti NW for fleet maintenance and upfitting
• Approved acquisition of 6.56 acres of riparian area at Burnt Bridge Creek
• Adopted Resolution M-4277 to allocate $226,200 for Comcast Business Services transport fees
• Approved Section 30 Pre-Annexation Development Agreement Amendments
• Approved four Charter amendment resolutions (M-4278, M-4279, M-4280, M-4281) for the Nov. 5 ballot

Transportation and Mobility Commission

The Commission will consider authorizing a letter of support for a regional trail grant application. Members will also participate in workshops regarding safety and mobility projects at St. John/St. James and Upper Main Street.

• Letter of Support: NE 18th Street/East Powerline Regional Trail Project
• Workshop: St. John/St. James Safety and Mobility Project
• Workshop: Upper Main Street Safety and Mobility Project

City Council

The City Council will hold workshops on transportation improvement and demand management programs. The regular meeting includes a consent agenda for various contracts, grants, and a subdivision ordinance, alongside public hearings regarding a cable franchise renewal and the 2024 first supplemental budget.

• Transportation Improvement Program updates
• Northwest Playground Equipment Inc contract extension
• Sewer Easement with Clark Regional Wastewater District
• Culture, Arts & Heritage Grants for 2024
• Artillery Barracks roof replacement grant application

The Vancouver City Council unanimously approved the 2024 First Supplemental Budget, which increases spending by $38.7 million for operating and capital funds. The Council also approved a 10-year renewal of the Comcast cable franchise and awarded $107,900 in Culture, Arts & Heritage grants. Additionally, the Council approved a sewer easement for the Curtin Creek Trunk Project and authorized a grant application for the Artillery Barracks roof replacement.

• Approved 2024 First Supplemental Budget (Ordinance M-4450) increasing appropriations by $38.7M
• Approved Comcast Cable Franchise Renewal (Ordinance M-4449) for 10 years
• Adopted Resolution M-4275 awarding $107,900 in Culture, Arts & Heritage grants
• Adopted Resolution M-4276 authorizing application for $260,000 Heritage Capital Projects grant
• Approved sewer easement with Clark Regional Wastewater District for Curtin Creek Trunk Project
• Approved first reading of ordinance for South Cascade Terrace subdivision and zone change
• Approved claim vouchers totaling $16,415,471.18
• Approved extension of KCDA contract for playground equipment purchases

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

The committee will review the minutes from the April 10, 2024 meeting for approval. Members will also participate in a discussion regarding the development of grant criteria presented by Matthew Landkamer.

• Approval of April 10, 2024 minutes
• Discussion and development of grant criteria

The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee met on May 22, 2024, and approved its April 10, 2024 minutes and excused two absent members. Most of the meeting was a discussion of survey results from past lodging tax grant applicants and ideas for improving the grant application and scoring process, with no votes on grant criteria or awards. The committee generally agreed to consider pushing the grant application deadline to September but deferred that decision to a later meeting.

• Excused absences of Christie Rust and Janet Kenefsky (unanimous)
• Approved April 10, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• No vote taken on new grant criteria; discussion only
• No vote taken on moving grant deadline to September; agreed to discuss at a later meeting

City Council

The City Council will hold workshops on charter review recommendations, apprenticeship policy, and an equity resolution. The regular meeting includes a consent agenda covering water plant construction, software contracts, and various grants.

• Charter Review Recommendations workshop
• Apprenticeship Policy Update workshop
• Council Equity Resolution workshop
• Water Resources Education Center Exhibits Improvement Plan contract up to $703,825
• Acceptance of a $50,000 Anna Hammon donation for the Vancouver Fire Department

The Vancouver City Council approved the 2024 First Supplemental Budget, which increases spending by $38.7 million, on its first reading with a public hearing set for June 3. The council also authorized a $703,825 contract to redesign exhibits at the Water Resources Education Center and accepted the completion of a $1.3 million disinfection system upgrade at the Ellsworth Water Plant. Several smaller grants and interlocal agreements for police and fire services were approved unanimously.

• Approved 2024 First Supplemental Budget on first reading ($38.7M increase)
• Authorized $703,825 contract for Water Resources Education Center exhibit redesign
• Accepted Ellsworth Water Plant disinfection system project ($1,303,671.43 total)
• Adopted Resolution M-4274 accepting $50,000 Anna Hammon donation for Fire Dept
• Approved $25,000 ICAC Federal Passthrough Grant for police software
• Approved $15,000 Washington Traffic Safety Commission grants for police overtime
• Authorized interlocal agreement with DNR for forestland response mutual aid
• Approved claim vouchers totaling $9,630,938.61

City Center Redevelopment Authority

The City Center Redevelopment Authority will discuss the selection of a consultant and the scope for the Downtown Redevelopment Study. The meeting also includes updates on projects and the development pipeline.

• Downtown Redevelopment Study Consultant Selection and Scope
• Real Estate Market Update from ECOnorthwest
• Executive Director Report on project and development pipeline updates

The City Center Redevelopment Authority recommended that the City Manager approve a contract with BAE Urban Economics to conduct a Downtown Redevelopment Study. The board also received a commercial real estate market update from ECOnorthwest.

• Recommended City Manager approve and execute contract for Downtown Redevelopment Study Consultant (unanimous)
• Approved April 16, 2024, minutes (unanimous)

Civil Service Commission

The Commission will review reports from the Fire and Police departments and discuss rules revisions under Resolution 2024-22. The meeting also includes the certification of several public safety eligibility lists.

• Certify Entry Level Police Officer eligibility list
• Certify Police Records Specialist eligibility list
• Certify Material Control Coordinator – Fire eligibility list
• Resolution 2024-22 – Rules Revision

Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission will review the Fruit Valley Playground Master Plan for approval. Members will also conduct a high-level review of the biennium budget.

• Fruit Valley Playground Master Plan Approval
• High-Level Review of Biennium Budget

Urban Forestry Commission

The commission will hear from the Tacoma Tree Foundation regarding various programs and opportunities. Members are scheduled to discuss program updates, including the Urban Forestry Work Plan 2025-26 and budget preparation for that period.

• Discussion of programs and opportunities with Lowell Wyse of Tacoma Tree Foundation
• Practice Heritage Trees Score Cards on two trees
• AmeriCorps & Friends of Trees update
• Urban Forestry Work Plan 2025-26 discussion
• 2025-26 Budget Prep discussion

The Urban Forestry Commission held a regular meeting on May 15, 2024, where they approved the minutes from their April 17, 2024 meeting. The agenda also included a presentation by guest speaker Lowell Wyse of the Tacoma Tree Foundation, program updates, and various commissioner communications.

• Approved April 17, 2024 meeting minutes unanimously
• Agreed to move Agenda Item 5 (Heritage Trees Score Cards) to immediately following Agenda Item 10

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct a workshop regarding the Comprehensive Plan Update. The meeting also includes a community forum for public testimony and the adoption of minutes from February 13, 2024.

• Workshop: Comprehensive Plan Update
• Adoption of February 13, 2024 minutes
• Community Forum for public comments

The Planning Commission voted unanimously to approve its February 13, 2024 minutes, with Commissioner Prussack abstaining. The rest of the meeting was informational: staff presented an update on the Comprehensive Plan, covering 2023-early 2024 engagement, neighborhood vision statements, and next steps toward three land-use possibilities to be presented this summer. A representative of The Herbery marijuana retail store asked the Commission to consider relaxed buffer zones, and the Commission took no action on that request.

• Approved February 13, 2024 minutes (unanimous; Prussack abstained)
• No vote or action on The Herbery's request to relax marijuana retail buffer zones
• No vote on the Comprehensive Plan update; staff presentation and discussion only

City Council

The council will hold workshops regarding the supplemental budget and a PFAS update. The agenda also includes a bid award for sewer rehabilitation and a contract amendment for water treatment system design.

• $4,530,818.18 contract award to SAK Construction, LLC for E-Interceptor PH1 & PH2 rehabilitation
• Contract amendment for Water Station 14 PFAS treatment design increasing total to $2,051,500
• Workshop regarding the city's supplemental budget
• Workshop providing a PFAS update
• Communication regarding the Photo Traffic Enforcement Law

The City Council approved several infrastructure projects via the Consent Agenda, including a major sewer pipe rehabilitation and a design amendment for a water treatment system. The Council also approved over $8.7 million in claim vouchers.

• Awarded E-Interceptor PH1 & PH2 Cured-In-Place Pipe Rehabilitation contract to SAK Construction, LLC for $4,530,818.18 (Unanimous)
• Approved Amendment No. 1 to Brown and Caldwell contract for Water Station 14 PFAS Treatment System Final Design, increasing the not-to-exceed amount to $2,051,500 (Unanimous)
• Approved claim vouchers in the amount of $8,777,686.69 (Unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes from April 15, 2024 (Unanimous)

Parking Advisory Committee

The Parking Advisory Committee will conduct a workshop regarding draft strategies. Members will also hold a discussion on the committee's vision and goals.

• Draft Strategies Workshop
• Vision and Goals Discussion
• Introduction of new member Travis Schemp

The committee reviewed 2006 parking management principles and discussed updating them to align with current climate action goals and urban density plans. Members discussed the potential for strategic removal of parking to support alternative transit and improved wayfinding. No formal votes were taken on the strategies; the committee will review data and survey results at the next meeting.

• Approved February 14, 2024, minutes (unanimous)

Aviation Advisory Committee

The committee will conduct an election of officers and discuss airport grant processes. Members may also discuss bylaws, sub-committees, and workshops.

• Election of Officers
• Recommendation to apply for a Washington Department of Transportation grant for the Airport Electrical Project
• Bylaw discussion
• Sub-committee discussion
• Workshop discussion

The Aviation Advisory Committee recommended that City Council accept a $43,392 WSDOT grant for an electrical improvement project. The committee also elected its officers and approved amended bylaws.

• Approved April 10, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Peggy Keith as Chairperson (unanimous)
• Elected Barney Levie as Vice-Chairperson (unanimous)
• Recommended City Council accept $43,392 WSDOT grant for Airport Electrical Improvement Project (unanimous)
• Approved Bylaws as written with an amendment to Section 3, letter B (unanimous)

Culture, Arts and Heritage Commission

The commission will review previous meeting minutes and receive reports on cultural services and access. The agenda also includes updates regarding the Clark County Art Commission.

• Approval of April 11, 2024 minutes
• Culture, Arts & Heritage Grants discussion
• Cultural Services Report
• Cultural Access Update
• Clark County Art Commission Update

The Commission approved a series of grants for various arts and cultural projects. The funding pool was set at $107,900, which included $25,000 directed to support performers at the Vancouver Arts and Music Festival.

• Approved April 11, 2024 minutes with one modification (unanimous)
• Directed $25,000 to Vancouver Arts and Music Festival performers
• Approved grant awards for 17 organizations totaling $107,900 (unanimous; Richardson abstained)

Salary Review Commission

The Salary Review Commission is meeting to establish organizational procedures. The agenda includes taking an oath of office, selecting a Chair, and discussing the commission's role and public record requirements.

• Selection of a Chair
• Discussion of the commission’s role
• Review of Open Public Meetings Act and privacy rules

The commission held an orientation and swore in new members. The body elected its leadership and identified data points for upcoming salary reviews.

• Elected Peter Marez as Chair (simple majority)
• Elected Greg Chaimov as Vice Chair (simple majority)

Transportation and Mobility Commission

The commission will hold workshops regarding the C-TRAN 2045 Long Range Plan Update and two safety and mobility projects. A public hearing is scheduled for the 2025–2030 Transportation Improvement Program.

• C-TRAN 2045 Long Range Plan Update workshop
• 112th Ave Safety and Mobility Project workshop
• 29th and 33rd Safety and Mobility Project workshop
• Public Hearing: 2025 – 2030 Transportation Improvement Program

The Transportation and Mobility Commission voted unanimously to recommend the 2025-2030 Transportation Improvement Program to City Council. The commission also received presentations on C-TRAN's 2045 Long Range Plan, the 112th Avenue Safety and Mobility Project, and the 29th and 33rd Street Safety and Mobility Project, with discussion but no decisions. The commission approved the April minutes and excused Commissioner Ramos's absence. Public comment focused on the 112th Avenue project and the TIP.

• Recommended 2025-2030 Transportation Improvement Program to City Council (8-0)
• Approved April minutes (unanimous)
• Excused absence of Commissioner Ramos (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop regarding the 2025-26 Biennial Budget. The regular meeting includes several bid awards for road preservation, pavement repairs, and wastewater facility upgrades.

• 2025-26 Biennial Budget workshop
• Road preservation contract award to One Way Trigger, LLC for $2,927,867.99
• Pavement repairs contract award to Lakeside Industries for $1,322,444
• Crack sealing and mastic repair contract award to BVC Inc for $418,750.00
• Marine Park Wastewater Treatment Facility UV disinfection system upgrade for $1,305,663.09

Council approved several road and wastewater infrastructure contracts and adopted the 2024 affordable housing funding awards. The council also approved the 2024-28 HUD Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan. Three mid-term board and commission appointments were confirmed.

• Approved $2,927,867.99 road preservation contract to One Way Trigger, LLC
• Approved $1,322,444 pavement repairs contract to Lakeside Industries
• Approved $418,750 crack sealing contract to BVC, Inc.
• Approved $1,305,663.09 UV system replacement contract to McClure and Sons, Inc.
• Adopted Resolution M-4272 for 2024 Affordable Housing Fund awards
• Approved Resolution M-4273 adopting the 2024-28 HUD Consolidated and Action Plans
• Appointed Ken O’Hollaren, David Aronson, and Zachary Gatton to city boards
• Approved claim vouchers totaling $13,847,873.82

Salary Review Commission

The commission will conduct an oath of office and discuss its specific role. Members will also address communication protocols, public record laws, and select a chair.

• Selection of a Commission Chair
• Discussion of the Open Public Meetings Act
• Review of information requested by the commission

Charter Review Committee

The Vancouver Charter Review Committee will meet to finalize and confirm four proposed amendments to the city charter. These changes would alter local governance rules once approved by voters. The agenda outlines a process review, discussion on language updates, and formal confirmation steps.

• Finalize and confirm four proposed city charter amendments
• Review of the Charter Review process and next steps
• Discussion on proposed amendment language updates
• Public comment period (3-minute limit per speaker)

The Vancouver Charter Review Committee finalized its proposed charter amendments. It voted 6-5 to approve a districting amendment, unanimously approved a Signatures for Petition amendment, and voted 7-4 to reject a Councilmember Pay amendment. It also voted unanimously to approve an Inclusive Language Updates amendment. The committee approved the March 2024 meeting minutes unanimously and confirmed presenters for a May 20 Council Workshop; the Council is scheduled to decide on the full list of amendments at its June 3 meeting.

• Approved March 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved proposed districting amendment (6-5)
• Approved proposed Signatures for Petition amendment (unanimous)
• Rejected proposed Councilmember Pay amendment (7-4)
• Approved proposed Inclusive Language Updates amendment (unanimous)

City Council

The council will hold workshops regarding the 2025-26 biennial budget and a Rental Habitability Action Plan. The regular meeting includes a vote on a construction contract for the NE 137th Avenue Corridor Completion Project. Other items include professional services agreements and an opioid settlement agreement.

• $26,368,398.26 construction contract for NE 137th Avenue Corridor Completion Project
• $1,000,000 for owner representative professional services with OAC Services and Parametrix
• Participation in the Washington State opioid settlement with Johnson & Johnson
• First reading of Comcast Cable franchise renewal ordinance
• 2025-26 biennial budget workshop

The Vancouver City Council approved a $26,368,398.26 construction contract with Tapani, Inc. for the NE 137th Avenue Corridor Completion Project and authorized the City Manager to execute it. Council also approved a five-year, $1,000,000 professional services agreement with OAC Services, Inc. and Parametrix, joined the State of Washington's opioid settlement with Johnson & Johnson/Janssen, and advanced a Comcast cable franchise renewal to a June 3, 2024 second reading and public hearing. Claim vouchers totaling $12,669,521.84 were approved, and the meeting included workshops on the 2025-26 Biennial Budget and the Rental Habitability Action Plan.

• Approved $26,368,398.26 construction contract with Tapani, Inc. for NE 137th Avenue Corridor Completion Project (unanimous consent agenda vote)
• Approved five-year, $1,000,000 professional services agreements with OAC Services, Inc. and Parametrix (unanimous consent agenda vote)
• Approved joining Washington State's January 22, 2024 opioid settlement with Johnson & Johnson/Janssen (unanimous consent agenda vote)
• Approved Comcast cable franchise ordinance on first reading; set second reading and public hearing for June 3, 2024 (unanimous consent agenda vote)
• Approved claim vouchers totaling $12,669,521.84 (unanimous consent agenda vote)
• Approved April 8, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Moved Executive Session time on the agenda (unanimous)

Downtown Redevelopment Authority

The Downtown Redevelopment Authority will review March and Q1 financial reports. The meeting includes updates on capital expenses, the Convention Center Expansion, and water mitigation involving Ankrom Moisan.

• March/Q1 Financials update
• Capital Expenses update
• Convention Center Expansion update
• Ankrom Moisan – water mitigation update
• Audit Update

The Downtown Redevelopment Authority unanimously approved proceeding with the Convention Center Expansion project and water mitigation efforts. The board also approved financial claims, capital expenses, and Resolution 2024-001. Reports on hotel and asset management were presented, and an executive session was held regarding pending litigation.

• Approved February 15, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved March 2024/Q1 financial claims and admin expenses (unanimous)
• Approved capital expenses (unanimous)
• Approved proceeding with Convention Center Expansion project (unanimous)
• Approved proceeding with Ankrom Moisan water mitigation (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2024-001 (unanimous)

City Center Redevelopment Authority

The City Center Redevelopment Authority will review project updates and the development pipeline report. The meeting also includes a green building policy update and business planning follow-up.

• Green Building Policy Update
• Executive Director Report on projects and development pipeline
• Business Planning Follow-up
• Approval of March 21, 2024 minutes

The Board agreed to advance a proposed business plan regarding the authority's functions and potential transition to an independent entity to the City Council. Members also received updates on the development pipeline and a proposed Green Building Policy.

• Approved March 21, 2024, minutes (unanimous)
• Agreed to move CCRA Business Plan to City Council for discussion and feedback

Civil Service Commission

The Commission will review reports from the fire and police departments. The meeting includes actions to certify eligibility lists for entry-level officers, lateral officers, and police records specialists.

• Certify Entry Level Police Officer eligibility list
• Certify Lateral Police Officer eligibility list
• Certify Police Records Specialist eligibility list
• Resolution 2024-002 – Rules Revision

Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission

The commission will discuss summer event recreational programming and receive a communications update for Oakbrook Park. The agenda also includes reports from the Parks Director and local school districts.

• Summer Event Recreational Programming
• Oakbrook Park Communications Update
• Director’s Report
• Evergreen School District Report
• Vancouver Public School Report

Urban Forestry Commission

The Commission will discuss heritage tree criteria research and findings. The meeting includes updates on AmeriCorps, Friends of Trees, and Tree Stewards.

• Review of Heritage Trees Criteria Research and Findings
• Arbor Day Debrief
• AmeriCorps & Friends of Trees Update
• Tree Stewards update

The Commission approved the minutes from the March 20, 2024 meeting. Members reviewed research on heritage tree criteria and discussed updates regarding the pollinator subcommittee and upcoming community events.

• Approved March 20, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold workshops on small business support, tiered rates, and a charter review update. The regular meeting includes several bid awards for neighborhood improvements and police equipment, as well as public hearings regarding street right-of-way vacations.

• Bid award of $6,851,128.55 to Tapani, Incorporated for Fircrest Neighborhood water, sewer, and street improvements
• Bid award of $412,030.00 to Blackline, Inc for the 2024 Joint Agency Slurry Seal Project
• Authorization for Vancouver Police Department to purchase body armor up to $1,000,000 through November 2027
• Public hearing for right-of-way vacation of SE 189th Ave near SE 15th Street
• Public hearing for right-of-way vacation at the intersection of SE Brady Rd and SE 192nd Ave

The City Council approved several infrastructure contracts, including water and sewer improvements in the Fircrest neighborhood. The council also authorized police equipment purchases, a lease for Public Works office space, and two right-of-way vacations.

• Approved $6,851,128.55 contract to Tapani, Inc. for Fircrest Neighborhood improvements (Unanimous)
• Approved $412,030.00 contract to Blackline, Inc. for 2024 Joint Agency Slurry Seal Project (Unanimous)
• Authorized up to $1,000,000 for police body armor via Sourcewell contract (Unanimous)
• Ratified 5-year lease with WSDOT for Public Works Construction Services space (Unanimous)
• Approved 2022 SHSP Grant for MEDU X-Ray Scanner and VFD training (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023-2025 ICAC Grant for police cybercrime equipment and training (Unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance M-4446 to extend Kearns & West facilitation contract to July 31, 2024 (Unanimous)
• Approved right-of-way vacations at SE 189th Ave and Brady Rd & 192nd Ave (Unanimous)

Culture, Arts and Heritage Commission

The commission will conduct elections for President and Secretary/Treasurer. The meeting includes updates on the grant program, cultural services, and the Clark County Art Commission.

• Election of President
• Election of Secretary/Treasurer
• Appointment of Application Subcommittee
• Grant Program Update
• Cultural Services Report

The Culture, Arts & Heritage Commission approved its March 14, 2024 minutes and elected Beth Harrington as Secretary/Treasurer and B. Richardson as President, both by unanimous votes. It also formed a subcommittee (Mercado, Reid, Ford) to review applications for the seat vacated by C. A. Richardson, who resigned to avoid a conflict of interest. Staff reported the grant program received 31 applications totaling $275,000 in requests, with commission recommendations due at the May meeting and a proposal to Council on June 3. The meeting was otherwise informational, with updates on historic preservation, the Creative Vitality Index, and cultural services.

• Approved minutes from March 14, 2024 (unanimous)
• Appointed Harrington to Secretary/Treasurer (unanimous)
• Appointed B. Richardson to President (unanimous)
• Formed application subcommittee — Mercado, Reid, Ford volunteered — to review applicants for C. A. Richardson's vacated seat

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

The committee will discuss the Lodging Tax Program resources and budget with CFO Natasha Ramras. Additionally, Matthew Landkamer of Whereabout Consulting will lead a discussion on the LTAC Grant Program criteria and impact reporting evaluation kick-off.

• Lodging Tax Program Resources & Budget discussion
• LTAC Grant Program Criteria & Impact Reporting Evaluation Kick-Off discussion

The committee approved the minutes from the March 13, 2024, meeting. Members discussed lodging tax revenue, potential Convention Center expansion, and the evaluation of the Lodging Tax Grant Program criteria.

• Approved March 13, 2024, minutes (unanimous)

Telecommunications Commission

The Commission will consider recommendations regarding a renewed franchise agreement with Comcast Cable Communications Management, LLC. The meeting also includes discussions on extending existing contracts for public users of Comcast Business Services.

• Comcast Cable Franchise Renewal Recommendation (Resolution 2024-01)
• Extension of Existing Contracts for Public Users of Comcast Business Services (Resolution 2024-02)

Aviation Advisory Committee

The committee will review financial, operations, and construction reports. Action items include a recommendation regarding an FAA Grant for an airport electrical project.

• Recommendation to accept FAA Grant AIP-20– Airport Electrical Project
• Financial Report
• Operations Report
• Construction Report

The Aviation Advisory Committee unanimously recommended that City Council enter into a grant agreement with the FAA for the Airport Electrical Improvement Project. The committee also approved the March 13 meeting minutes and discussed updates to committee bylaws.

• Recommended City Council accept FAA Grant AIP-20 for Airport Electrical Project (unanimous)
• Approved March 13, 2024 meeting minutes with one amendment (unanimous)
• Agreed to postpone action on proposed sub-committees until next meeting
• Agreed to update Bylaws draft following legal consultation on member communication with City Council

City Council

The Vancouver City Council will review several items via the consent agenda, including a major road project contract and various housing-related amendments. The meeting includes discussions on waterfront ground leases and community development grant updates.

• Award of $1,585,100.00 construction contract for Fourth Plain Road Diet (F Street to Fort Vancouver Way)
• Acceptance of the 2023 West Curb Ramps project by Advanced Excavating Specialists LLC
• Amendment of professional services contract with Live Love Outreach for Safe Stay Community #2
• Amendment to Port Block 1 development agreement regarding the Port of Vancouver signatory status
• Approval of Waterfront Gateway ground lease between the City and LPC West, LP

The Vancouver City Council unanimously approved seven items on the Consent Agenda. Key decisions included awarding a construction contract for the Fourth Plain Road Diet project, approving a ground lease for the Waterfront Gateway development, and amending contracts related to homeless services and housing grants. The meeting also accepted the completion of the 2023 West Curb Ramps project and approved claim vouchers totaling $11.9 million.

• Approved 2023 West Curb Ramps project acceptance ($1.56M final value)
• Awarded Fourth Plain Road Diet contract to Western United Civil Group ($1.585M)
• Amended professional services contract with Live Love Outreach for Safe Stay Community #2
• Removed Port of Vancouver as signatory from Port Block 1 development agreement
• Adopted Resolution M-4270 amending 2022/2023 CDBG and HOME Action Plans
• Adopted Resolution M-4271 approving Waterfront Gateway ground lease with LPC West
• Approved claim vouchers totaling $11,925,480.65

Transportation and Mobility Commission

The commission will hold workshops regarding the Downtown Parking Plan and the Upper Main Street Safety and Mobility Project. The agenda also includes a discussion on the Fourth Plain BRT Extension Project. A community forum is scheduled for public testimony.

• Parking Management Area Study and Downtown Parking Plan workshop
• Upper Main Street Safety and Mobility Project workshop
• Fourth Plain BRT Extension Project workshop
• Adoption of March 5, 2024 minutes

The Commission approved the March meeting minutes and excused absent members. The remainder of the meeting consisted of staff presentations and discussions regarding downtown parking management, the Upper Main Street Safety and Mobility Project, and the Fourth Plain BRT Extension Project.

• Approved March minutes (unanimous)
• Excused absences of Commissioners Phan and Edwards (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will discuss council policies and a comprehensive plan update during workshops. The regular meeting includes decisions on construction contracts for east and west curb ramps, as well as public hearings regarding a telecommunications franchise and the Vancouver Innovation Center.

• 2024 East Curb Ramps Project contract award to Advanced Excavating Specialists for $1,764,000.00
• 2024 West Curb Ramps Project contract award to Halme Excavating, Inc. for $393,650.00
• Ordinance regarding a Right-of-Way Franchise Agreement for Njord LLC (dba Zing Broadband)
• Ordinance amending the Vancouver Innovation Center Mixed Use Master Plan and Development Agreement
• Nomination of Mary Williams to the Fort Vancouver Regional Library District Board

The City Council awarded two construction contracts for curb ramp projects and approved a right-of-way franchise for Zing Broadband. Council also approved revisions to the Vancouver Innovation Center Master Plan and appointed members to city boards.

• Awarded 2024 East Curb Ramps contract to Advanced Excavating Specialists for $1,764,000.00
• Awarded 2024 West Curb Ramps contract to Halme Excavating, Inc. for $393,650.00
• Approved Ordinance M-4444 granting a right-of-way franchise to Njord LLC (dba Zing Broadband)
• Approved Ordinance M-4445 revising the Vancouver Innovation Center Mixed Use Master Plan and Development Agreement
• Approved $2,249,111.24 in claim vouchers
• Nominated Mary Williams to the Fort Vancouver Regional Library District Board
• Appointed Travis Schemp to the Parking Advisory Committee
• Approved first reading of ordinance to extend Kearns & West facilitation services contract to July 31, 2024

City Council

The City Council will review several consent agenda items including major road and water project contracts. The meeting also includes a workshop on Section 30 updates and discussions regarding homelessness and green building policies.

• Bid award for SE Mill Plain 139th to 164th Water Quality Retrofits for $1,423,751
• Bid award for SE 1st Street (SE 177th Avenue to SE 192nd Avenue) for $10,119,280.99
• Professional services agreement for NE 192nd Corridor Improvements for $2,068,275.33
• Agreement with Stantec for Water Station 4 PFAS Treatment System design up to $615,741.12
• Right-of-way vacation proposals for SE 189th Avenue and SE Brady Road

The Council approved several construction and professional services contracts, including a $10.1M road project and a PFAS water treatment design. They also authorized interlocal agreements with Clark County for solid waste planning and coordination.

• Approved $10,119,280.99 contract to Colf Construction, LLC for SE 1st Street improvements
• Approved $1,423,751 contract to Interlaken Inc. for SE Mill Plain water quality retrofits
• Approved $2,068,275.33 agreement with Harper Houf Peterson Righellis Inc. for NE 192nd Corridor improvements
• Approved up to $615,741.12 agreement with Stantec for Water Station 4 PFAS treatment design
• Approved up to $950,000 through 2027 for ACTIVENet software
• Approved interlocal agreements with Clark County for Solid Waste Planning and Coordination
• Approved interlocal agreement with Camas and Washougal for Southwest Region Opioid Abatement Council
• Approved $18,106,723.01 in claim vouchers

City Center Redevelopment Authority

The City Center Redevelopment Authority will review project updates and a development pipeline report. The agenda also includes a request for approval regarding the Waterfront Gateway ground lease.

• Waterfront Gateway Ground Lease Approval
• Executive Director's project and workplan updates
• Approval of February 15, 2024 minutes

The City Center Redevelopment Authority unanimously recommended the Waterfront Gateway Ground Lease to the City Council for final approval. The board also approved the February 15, 2024, meeting minutes.

• Recommended Waterfront Gateway Ground Lease to City Council for approval (unanimous)
• Approved February 15, 2024, minutes (unanimous)
• Excused absence of Richard Krippaehne (unanimous)

Civil Service Commission

The commission will review updates from the fire and police departments. It will also consider certifying eligibility lists for various police and fire department positions.

• Certify Entry Level Police Officer eligibility list
• Certify Lateral Police Officer eligibility list
• Certify Police Records Specialist eligibility list
• Certify Half-time Support Specialist - Fire eligibility list
• Certify Administrative Assistant - Fire eligibility list

Telecommunications Commission

The City/County Telecommunications Commission is holding a work session to review the draft negotiated Comcast franchise agreement. This meeting is a work session and will not include community testimony.

• Review of Draft Negotiated Comcast Franchise Agreement

The Commission held a work session to review a draft negotiated franchise agreement with Comcast. Staff presented updates on customer service standards, PEG channel allocations, and proposed fee changes. No formal votes were taken on the agreement, though the body agreed on a redesignation schedule for PEG providers.

• Agreed to conduct PEG provider redesignations every three years

Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission

The commission will receive an update regarding the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program. The agenda also includes a discussion of the recreation staff conversion plan and the baseline budget calendar.

• Interstate Bridge Replacement Program Update
• Recreation Staff Conversion Plan
• Baseline Budget Calendar
• Evergreen School District Report
• Vancouver Public School Report

The commission approved the February 21, 2024 meeting minutes. The session consisted of staff presentations regarding the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program, recreation staffing conversion plans, and the budget calendar.

• Approved February 21, 2024 meeting minutes (consensus)

Urban Forestry Commission

The Commission will vote on recipients for the 2024 Mac Awards and review a first-year overview of the 2023 Proactive Street Tree Management Program. Discussion topics include urban heat mitigation, Arbor Day preparations, and the Heritage Trees Program Score Card.

• Vote for 2024 Mac Awards recipients
• Overview of 2023 Proactive Street Tree Management Program
• Discussion on Heritage Trees Program Score Card
• Discussion on mitigating urban heat

The Urban Forestry Commission approved the February 21, 2024 minutes and voted unanimously to nominate the 2024 Gordon and Sylvia MacWilliams Evergreen Award recipient. The Commission also reviewed the 2023 Proactive Street Tree Management Program, discussed potential improvements to the Heritage Tree Scorecard, and received updates on Arbor Day, tree steward training, and subcommittee activities. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved February 21, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Nominated 2024 Mac Award recipient (unanimous)

Charter Review Committee

The Charter Review Committee will discuss subcommittee findings and review the charter review process. The committee will also prepare topics for a Council Workshop scheduled for April 15.

• Discussion of subcommittee findings
• Review of the charter review process and next steps
• Preparation for the April 15 Council Workshop
• Reflections from the City Attorney

The Committee approved the February meeting minutes and agreed to continue developing four proposed amendments regarding petition signatures, inclusive language, councilmember pay, and districting. The City Attorney provided legal opinions on the Voting Rights Act and the impact of House Bill 11.10 on city population density.

• Approved February 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Agreed to continue developing Signatures for Petition amendment
• Agreed to continue developing Inclusive Language Updates amendment
• Agreed to continue developing Councilmember Pay amendment
• Agreed to continue developing Districting amendment

City Council

There will be no City Council meeting on March 18, 2024. The agenda contains only procedural information regarding public notice and accessibility.

The City Council held a community forum at the Firstenburg Community Center to discuss city business with residents. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded during this event.

Culture, Arts and Heritage Commission

The commission will hear reports regarding cultural services and cultural access. The agenda also includes an update from the Clark County Art Commission and a discussion on network webbing activity.

• Approval of February 8, 2024 minutes
• Cultural Services Report
• Cultural Access Update
• Clark County Art Commission Update
• Network Webbing Activity

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the February 8, 2024, meeting. Members received staff updates on grant applications, the Arts Hub building, and the Vancouver Arts and Music Festival. The commission also conducted a networking activity to map connections to community groups.

• Approved February 8, 2024, meeting minutes (unanimous)

Parking Advisory Committee

The committee will introduce Anne Stedler as the new Parking Demand Manager. The meeting also includes an information session regarding the Parking Plan with Walker Consultants.

• Introduction of Parking Demand Manager, Anne Stedler
• Parking Plan information session by Walker Consultants

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee will discuss the Vancouver Destination Master Plan presented by Cliff Myers of Visit Vancouver. The committee will also vote to approve the minutes from the February 14, 2024, meeting.

• Presentation of the Vancouver Destination Master Plan
• Approval of February 14, 2024, meeting minutes
• Public comment period

The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee approved its February 14, 2024 minutes unanimously and received a presentation on the Vancouver Destination Master Plan for 2023-2033 from Cliff Myers of Visit Vancouver Washington. Committee members discussed hotel market performance, cruise ship activity, and the committee's role in the plan's goals. The committee agreed to extend the April 10 meeting to two hours and move the May meeting to May 22, also two hours, to accommodate a consultant and the CFO. No funding decisions were made.

• Approved February 14, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Agreed to extend April 10 meeting to two hours
• Agreed to move May meeting to May 22 and extend to two hours

Aviation Advisory Committee

The committee will review the February 21, 2024, meeting minutes and discuss bylaws and sub-committees. The agenda also includes a report from the Airport Manager.

• Approval of February 21, 2024, minutes
• Bylaw discussion and possible action
• Sub-committee discussion and possible action
• Airport Manager's Report

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop regarding outside habitation ordinance policy options for homeless emergency response. The regular meeting includes several consent agenda items involving construction contracts, video production services, and commission appointments.

• Workshop: Homeless Emergency Response - Outside Habitation Ordinance Policy Options
• Construction contract award: Growth Management Area Pump Station Upgrades to Tapani, Inc. for $1,173,996.00
• Contract award: Television Video Production, Broadcast Equipment and Related Services to Key Code Media, Inc. not to exceed $1,200,000.00
• Completion of construction: Safe Stay 3 Project retainage release of $32,748.77
• Ratification of Emergency Order 2023-03.01

The City Council approved over $5.6 million in claim vouchers and awarded contracts for sewer pump station upgrades and broadcast equipment. The Council also ratified an emergency order regarding the homelessness crisis and made several commission appointments.

• Approved $5,645,767.79 in claim vouchers
• Awarded $1,173,996.00 contract to Tapani, Inc for GMA Pump Station Upgrades
• Awarded contract up to $1,200,000.00 to Key Code Media, Inc. for broadcast equipment
• Accepted Safe Stay 3 Project as constructed and authorized $32,748.77 retainage release
• Adopted Resolution M-4266 ratifying Emergency Order 2023-03.01 regarding homelessness
• Appointed Lee Rafferty, Christine Richardson, and Ricky Gaspar to Culture Arts & Heritage Commission
• Appointed Margot Rice and Greg Chaimov to Salary Review Commission

Telecommunications Commission

The Commission will introduce new members Bruce Maas and Chad Nygard. The agenda includes an update on cable franchise renewal and updates regarding TV ETC and Clark/Vancouver Television.

• Introduction of new Commissioners Bruce Maas and Chad Nygard
• Cable Franchise Renewal Update
• TV ETC Update
• Clark/Vancouver Television Update

The City/County Telecommunications Commission approved its December 6, 2023 minutes and the March 6, 2024 agenda without changes. Staff reported the cable franchise renewal schedule: a March 20 work session, an April 3 meeting to approve a recommendation, City Council first reading April 22 and public hearing June 3, and a Clark County Council public hearing June 4, aiming for adoption before the existing franchise expires June 30, 2024. The commission also received updates on TV ETC and CVTV programming. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved December 6, 2023 minutes as submitted
• Approved March 6, 2024 agenda with no changes
• No vote on cable franchise renewal; staff outlined timeline for future recommendation

Transportation and Mobility Commission

The Commission elected Eduardo Ramos as Chair and Jeananne Edwards as Vice Chair. Members reviewed presentations on the Upper Main Street Safety and Mobility Project, the 2025–2030 Transportation Improvement Program, and the Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program.

• Elected Eduardo Ramos as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Jeananne Edwards as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Approved February minutes (unanimous)
• Excused absence of Commissioner Mohandessi (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will conduct workshops regarding worker's compensation insurance and the Comprehensive Plan Update. The regular meeting includes a discussion of a housing code update.

• Workshop: Worker's Compensation Insurance
• Workshop: Comprehensive Plan Update
• Housing Code Update discussion
• Approval of February 12, 2024 minutes
• Approval of March 4, 2024 claim vouchers

The Vancouver City Council approved the February 12, 2024 meeting minutes and a consent agenda that included claim vouchers totaling $8,182,478.46. Staff led workshops and a presentation on the Housing Code Update; no action was recorded on it. The council also received a Red Cross Month proclamation, held no community testimony, and met in executive session on personnel from 7:23 to 8:23 p.m. before adjourning.

• Approved February 12, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved claim vouchers totaling $8,182,478.46 (unanimous)
• Housing Code Update presented by staff; no decision recorded
• Executive session held on personnel, 7:23-8:23 p.m.; no action reported

Transportation Benefit District

The Vancouver Transportation Benefit District board will meet to approve the December 18 minutes, set the 2024 meeting calendar, and hear a presentation. The agenda also lists a public hearing for the 2023 Annual Report to the Community. Most items are routine administrative approvals.

• Approve December 18, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approve 2024 regular board meeting schedule (TBD24-001)
• Public hearing for the 2023 Annual Report to the Community (TBD24-002)
• March 4, 2024 TBD presentation

The Vancouver Transportation Benefit District Board unanimously approved the 2024 regular board meeting schedule and adopted the 2023 Annual Report to the Community. The annual report adoption included a new requirement to measure miles of sidewalk repaired and replaced in 2023. The board also approved the minutes from the previous meeting on December 18, 2023.

• Approved 2024 Regular Board Meetings Schedule (Resolution TBD-2024-01)
• Adopted 2023 Annual Report to the Community with sidewalk repair metrics (Resolution TBD-2024-02)
• Approved December 18, 2023 Board Meeting Minutes

Charter Review Committee

The committee will introduce findings from its subcommittees and deliberate on potential charter amendments. The meeting also includes a recap of the January meeting and reflections from the City Manager.

• Introduction of Subcommittee Findings
• Discussion and deliberation of amendments
• Review of Charter Review Process & Next Steps
• Reflections from the City Manager

The Vancouver Charter Review Committee voted 11-1 with 1 abstention to approve a proposed amendment to Section 11.05 of the City Charter regarding contracts beyond one year. The committee also approved the December 2023 and January 2024 meeting minutes unanimously. City Manager Eric Holmes, who announced his intent to retire on February 26, 2024, gave a presentation and answered questions on districting, council representation, and the Council-Manager form of government. Subcommittees reported out on four proposed amendments — signatures for petition, obsolete language updates, councilmember pay, and districting — which will be revisited at the March 19 meeting.

• Approved proposed amendment to Section 11.05 (Contracts Beyond One Year) (11-1, 1 abstention)
• Approved December 2023 meeting minutes unanimously
• Approved January 2024 meeting minutes unanimously

City Council

The council will hold workshops on emergency management and the Heights Equitable Development Plan. The agenda also includes decisions on several service contracts and a public hearing regarding a telecommunications franchise termination.

• $347,840 contract for pool slide replacement with Meriwether Lewis Construction
• Increase generator maintenance contract to a $450,000 limit
• $200,000 increase for HVAC maintenance contract with Sunbelt Controls Inc.
• Ordinance for Zing Broadband right-of-way franchise agreement
• Termination of Boldyn Networks right-of-way franchise

The Council approved a three-year sole-source contract with the Humane Society of Southwest Washington for animal services. Other actions included approving several facilities maintenance contracts and a regional solid waste agreement framework.

• Approved animal services contract with Humane Society of SW Washington (unanimous)
• Approved $347,840 pool slide replacement contract with Meriwether Lewis Construction (unanimous)
• Approved increasing generator maintenance contract with Power Systems West to $450,000 (unanimous)
• Approved increasing HVAC maintenance contract with Sunbelt Controls Inc. to $500,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Agreement In Principle for regional solid waste with Clark County and Columbia Resource Company (unanimous)
• Approved $100,000 Solar plus Storage grant from WA Dept of Commerce (unanimous)
• Approved $15,000.03 loan forgiveness for Share House (3-2)
• Approved termination of Boldyn Networks Right-of-Way Franchise (unanimous)

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will review reports from the police and fire departments. The meeting includes the certification of multiple eligibility lists for various police and fire roles. Additionally, the commission will consider Resolution 2024-001 regarding rules revisions.

• Certification of Entry level Police Officer eligibility list
• Certification of Lateral Police Officer eligibility list
• Certification of Police Records Specialist eligibility list
• Certification of Fire department lists including Fire Captain and Fire Code Officer
• Resolution 2024-001 – Rules Revision

Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission will review the Shaffer Park Master Plan. The meeting includes reports from the Evergreen School District and Vancouver Public Schools.

• Shaffer Park Master Plan Presentation and Approval

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission unanimously approved the full site master plan and Phase 1 construction plan for Raymond E. Shaffer Community Park. Phase 1 construction is scheduled to begin in 2025 using $2.44 million in current biennium funding.

• Approved Raymond E. Shaffer Community Park full site master plan and Phase 1 construction plan (Unanimous)
• Approved January 24, 2024, meeting minutes (Consensus)

Urban Forestry Commission

The commission will review nominations for the Heritage Trees Program and receive a presentation on mitigating urban heat. Discussion items also include AmeriCorps, Friends of Trees, Arbor Day 2024 planning, and the 2023 Annual Report.

• Heritage Trees Program Nominations Form review
• Presentation: Radical Urban Natures: Mitigating Urban heat with Nature Based Techniques in Portland, Oregon
• AmeriCorps & Friends of Trees update
• Arbor Day 2024 planning
• Mac Awards 2024

The Commission discussed revisions to the Heritage Trees program nomination form, including updated criteria and process timeframes. Staff will update the form with new branding and online formatting for future review.

• Approved January 17, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Aviation Advisory Committee

The committee will review the January 10, 2024, meeting minutes and discuss potential bylaw actions. Paul Speer is scheduled to speak regarding the history of the Aviation Advisory Committee.

• Bylaw discussion and possible action
• Guest speaker: Paul Speer on AAC history
• Airport Managers Report

The committee approved the minutes from the January 10, 2024 meeting. Discussion regarding the committee's bylaws was tabled until the next meeting. The committee received a presentation on airport history and risk factors from guest speaker Paul Speer.

• Approved January 10, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled discussion on Bylaws

Downtown Redevelopment Authority

The Downtown Redevelopment Authority will conduct officer elections and approve minutes from December 2023. The meeting includes reviews of year-end 2023 and January 2024 financials, as well as updates on capital expenses and DRA projects.

• Approval of December 21, 2023 minutes
• Officer elections
• Review of year-end 2023 and January 2024 financials
• Capital expenses update
• DRA project status and audit updates

The board re-elected Jan Robertson as President and Kathleen Kee as Secretary. The authority approved claims, administrative expenses, and capital expenses as presented in the meeting packet.

• Re-elected Jan Robertson as President (5-0-1)
• Re-elected Kathleen Kee as Secretary (5-0-1)
• Approved December 21, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved claims and administrative expenses
• Approved capital expenses

City Center Redevelopment Authority

The Board will conduct an election of officers and review reports from the Executive Director regarding project updates and the development pipeline. The meeting also includes a business planning workshop.

• Election of Officers
• Executive Director's Project Updates
• Development Pipeline Report
• Business Planning Workshop

Parking Advisory Committee

The Parking Advisory Committee will discuss downtown parking rates with the Parking District Manager. The committee will also receive an update regarding the Parking Plan.

• Discussion of downtown parking rates
• Parking Plan Update

The committee unanimously approved increasing hourly parking rates in the Waterfront District and the Vancouvercenter garage. Staff also presented an overview of the Parking Management Area Study and Downtown Parking Plan being conducted by Walker Consulting.

• Approved Waterfront District hourly rate increase to $2.50 effective May 1, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved Vancouvercenter garage hourly rate increase to $1.75 effective June 3, 2024 (unanimous)

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

The committee will discuss the lodging tax program and its role. Members will also review the proposed 2024 annual workplan and agenda topics.

• Approval of August 16, 2023, minutes
• Overview of Lodging Tax Program
• Review of proposed 2024 annual workplan and agenda topics

The committee approved the recommendation for the 2024 proposed annual workplan and agenda topics. Members discussed the current grant program and the potential to use a consultant to improve the application process.

• Approved 8/16/23 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved recommendation of the proposed 2024 annual workplan

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold workshops regarding the Housing Action Plan and Comprehensive Plan Update land use scenarios. The meeting also includes a public hearing for the Vancouver Innovation Center Master Plan and Development Agreement Amendment.

• Workshop: Housing Action Plan
• Workshop: Comprehensive Plan Update: Land Use Scenarios Methods and Assumptions
• Public Hearing: Vancouver Innovation Center Master Plan and Development Agreement Amendment

The Vancouver Planning Commission voted 5-0 to recommend that City Council approve amendments to the Vancouver Innovation Center master plan and development agreement. The commission also approved the December 12, 2023 minutes and recorded Commissioner von Borstel's absence as unexcused. Staff presented updates on the Housing Action Plan and the Comprehensive Plan's land use alternatives, but no decisions were made on those items. Four members of the public spoke during testimony, raising concerns about worker protections and supporting community benefits agreements.

• Recommended City Council approve Vancouver Innovation Center master plan and development agreement amendments (5-0)
• Approved December 12, 2023 minutes (unanimous; Beck abstained)
• Recorded Commissioner von Borstel's absence as unexcused (unanimous; Beck abstained)

City Council

The Vancouver City Council will consider several road preservation project completions and a bid rejection for water well replacements. The agenda also includes updates to the Affordable Housing Fund and the acceptance of state climate planning grants. Additionally, the council will recognize the Woodland Meadows Neighborhood Association.

• Rejection of all bids for Water Station 1 drinking water well replacement
• Release of $132,769.18 retainage for 2022 Joint Agency Road Preservation Project
• Amendments to the 2024–2033 Affordable Housing Fund Administrative Plan
• Acceptance of Climate Planning Grant funds from Washington Department of Commerce
• Appointment of three members to the City/County Telecommunications Commission

The Council approved several road preservation projects, a commercial lease with Del Sol, Inc., and a $575,000 climate planning grant. They also formally recognized the Woodland Meadows Neighborhood Association and appointed three members to the Telecommunications Commission.

• Approved $8,005,831.19 in claim vouchers
• Accepted 2023 Crack Seal Project and released $20,257.95 retainage
• Accepted 2022 Joint Agency Road Preservation Project and released $132,769.18 retainage
• Accepted 2023 Joint Agency Road Preservation Project and released retainage bond
• Rejected all bids for Water Station 1 drinking water wells replacement
• Ratified commercial lease with Del Sol, Inc. for 2,200 sq ft at $12.14/sq ft
• Approved $575,000 Washington Department of Commerce Climate Planning Grant
• Adopted Resolution M-4265 recognizing Woodland Meadows Neighborhood Association

Culture, Arts and Heritage Commission

The Culture, Arts and Heritage Commission will discuss bylaw amendments and grant program changes. The agenda includes reviewing the Arts Hub interim use guiding principles and an art advocacy letter template. Members will also consider a letter to the Port of Vancouver.

• Resolution to amend bylaws
• Approval of Art Advocacy Letter Template
• Approval of letter to Port of Vancouver
• Arts Hub Interim Use Guiding Principles
• Grant Program Changes

The Commission unanimously adopted Resolution #2024-02 to amend its bylaws. Members also approved a template for public art advocacy and a specific letter to the Port of Vancouver. Staff provided updates on the Arts Hub interim use and changes to the grant program.

• Adopted minutes from January 11, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #2024-02 to amend bylaws (unanimous)
• Approved public art advocacy template letter
• Approved advocacy letter to the Port of Vancouver

Transportation and Mobility Commission

The Transportation and Mobility Commission will hold workshops on the St. Johns/St. James Safety and Mobility Project and a Safe Systems Approach. The meeting also includes a public hearing regarding the McGillivray Blvd Safety and Mobility Project.

• Workshop: St. Johns/St. James Safety and Mobility Project
• Workshop: Safe Systems Approach
• Public Hearing: McGillivray Blvd Safety and Mobility Project

The Transportation and Mobility Commission voted 8-0 to endorse design option #1 for the SE McGillivray Boulevard Safety and Mobility Project, which repurposes one travel lane in each direction to add separated and protected mobility lanes, vertical separators, high-visibility mid-block crossings and crosswalks, modular bus platforms, and restriped parking. The commission also approved the December minutes and excused Commissioner Raia's absence, both unanimously. Staff presented overviews of the St. Johns/St. James Safety and Mobility Project and the Safe Systems Approach; no decisions were made on those items. The meeting included a public hearing with extensive testimony both supporting and opposing the McGillivray design.

• Approved December minutes (unanimous)
• Excused absence of Commissioner Raia (unanimous)
• Endorsed design option #1 for SE McGillivray Blvd: curbside mobility lane repurposing one travel lane each direction, vertical separators, mid-block crossings, modular bus platforms, restriped parking (8-0 roll call)

City Council

The Vancouver City Council is reviewing an equity and inclusion update and several construction contracts. A public hearing will be held regarding a multi-family property tax exemption for development at 440 Columbia Way. The council also proposes awards for street improvements and utility agreements.

• $1,037,985 contract for Fourth Plain Blvd curb ramps
• $424,375 bid award for SE 17th St Outfall Improvements
• $1,200,000 purchasing authority for asphaltic concrete
• 8-year property tax exemption for housing at 440 Columbia Way
• Ordinance to terminate Boldyn Networks' right-of-way franchise

At its Feb. 5, 2024 regular meeting, the Vancouver City Council approved Resolution 4264 granting an 8-year multi-family property tax exemption for a 194-unit market-rate apartment project at 400 W. Columbia Way, following a public hearing at which no one testified. The council also approved a $424,375 stormwater contract for SE 17th St, a $1,037,985 curb ramp contract on Fourth Plain Blvd, and $17,224,069.65 in claim vouchers. One consent item, a $575,000 state Climate Planning Grant, was pulled and remanded back to staff rather than approved. Earlier, the council held a 4 p.m. workshop on an Equity and Inclusion update and a 5:00-6:15 p.m. executive session on pending and potential litigation.

• Approved Resolution 4264: 8-year multi-family tax exemption for 194-unit project at 400 W. Columbia Way (unanimous)
• Approved $424,375 contract with Jeffries Company for SE 17th St Outfall Improvements (unanimous)
• Approved $1,037,985 contract with Grade Werks Excavating for 2024 Fourth Plain Blvd Curb Ramps, E Reserve St to NE Andresen Rd (unanimous)
• Approved purchasing authority up to $1,200,000 with Lakeside Industries for asphalt concrete through July 25, 2027 (unanimous)
• Approved increased purchasing under Sourcewell contract for a hydro-excavator truck up to current authorized budget (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 Interlocal Agreement with Clark County for continued use of the Whatley Pit facility (unanimous)
• Approved condominium documents for Fourth Plain Commons and authorized the City Manager to execute them (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of an ordinance terminating the Boldyn Networks right-of-way franchise; second reading and public hearing set for February 26, 2024 (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review the current status of the Comprehensive Plan update. Staff will discuss the process for selecting land use alternatives and a pause on annual reviews for 2024-2025.

• Comprehensive Plan Update: Current status report
• Process for preferred land use alternative selection
• 2024-2025 pause on Annual Reviews and Council filter

Civil Service Commission

The Commission will review reports from the fire and police departments. The meeting includes actions to certify several police-related eligibility lists and a resolution for rules revision.

• Certify Entry Level Police Officer eligibility list
• Certify Police Records Specialist eligibility list
• Certify Material Control Coordinator – Police – eligibility list
• Establish reinstatement list – Police Officer – Heather Janisch
• Resolution 2024-001 – Rules Revision

Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission will meet to approve minutes from November 22, 2023. The agenda also includes a program overview and a report from the Director.

• Approval of November 22, 2023 minutes
• Parks and Recreation Program Overview
• Director's Report

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission approved its November 15, 2023, meeting minutes by consensus. Most of the special meeting was an orientation and program overview: staff described the department's four divisions, 2024 projects, and the commission's advisory role, and the director listed upcoming events and open houses. No ordinances, contracts, budgets, or other substantive actions were decided; several agenda items (public comment, new business, school and foundation reports) had nothing presented.

• Approved November 15, 2023, meeting minutes by consensus
• No public comment presented
• No new business or open discussion items presented
• No Vancouver Public School report presented
• No Parks Foundation report presented
• Meeting adjourned at 5:41 p.m.

Charter Review Committee

The committee will review progress from Meeting #3 and introduce amendments proposed by the community. Members will also deliberate on these amendments and assess potential edits or concerns.

• Introduction of Community Proposed Amendments
• Review of Charter Review Process & Next Steps
• Committee deliberation on issues to date

The Charter Review Committee approved amendments to sections 2.18 D and 3.03 regarding salary commission processes and city manager duties. The committee voted to remove proposed amendments to sections 7.04 and 11.11 from consideration. Deliberations on section 11.05 regarding long-term contracts were continued, and eight new topics were approved for further discussion.

• Approved amendment to section 2.18 D (Salary Commission) unanimously
• Approved amendment to section 3.03 (City Manager Powers) 12-1
• Removed amendment to section 7.04 (Relief and Pensions) unanimously
• Removed amendment to section 11.11 (Oaths) 12-1
• Continued deliberations on section 11.05 (Contracts) 6-5 with 2 abstentions
• Approved Annexation, Petition Signatures, Districting, Voter Cycles, Council Staff, Council Pay, Council Size, and Obsolete Language for further discussion

City Council

The City Council will hold workshops on the Vancouver Innovation Center and construction management approaches. The regular meeting includes a public hearing for the Fircrest Meadows Planned Development and several consent agenda items regarding city projects.

• Fircrest Meadows Planned Development concept development plan and zone change
• Janitorial maintenance services contract with Del-Sol Inc. up to $10,000,000.00
• Construction contract for NE 192nd Avenue and NE 13th Street Intersection Improvements for $313,528.00
• Increase of Versalift NW agreement to $15,000,000
• Release of $17,765.99 retainage for the 2023 Slurry Seal Project

At its January 22, 2024 regular meeting, the Vancouver City Council approved a 15-item consent agenda covering construction acceptances, contract awards, easements, interlocal agreements, an impact fee exemption, and board appointments. In a quasi-judicial hearing, the council approved Ordinance 4442 for the Fircrest Meadows Planned Development — a 57-lot single-family subdivision and zone change from R-6 to R-9 on a 7.46-acre parcel — with an amendment directing staff to add a final-plat provision that seven lots be single-story. Councilmember Hansen recused himself from the Fircrest hearing; Councilmember Harless was absent. The meeting also included two afternoon workshops on the Vancouver Innovation Center Revision and the General Contractor/Construction Manager Contracting Approach, which were discussions with no recorded decisions.

• Approved consent agenda items 1-15 (unanimous); item 6 pulled for discussion
• Accepted 2023 Slurry Seal Project by Blackline Inc.; released $17,765.99 retainage
• Accepted 2023 East Curb Ramps project by Advanced Excavating Specialists LLC; released bond
• Accepted 2023 Pavement Repairs by Lakeside Industries; released bond
• Awarded 5-year janitorial contract to Del-Sol Inc., not to exceed $10,000,000
• Awarded NE 192nd Ave/NE 13th St intersection contract to Halme Excavating at $313,528
• Approved increase to $15,000,000 maximum with Versalift NW under Sourcewell Contract 110421
• Adopted Resolution M-4263 exempting 80% of Transportation and Park impact fees for 3600 O Street low-income housing

City Center Redevelopment Authority

The Board will elect an Interim President and review reports from the Executive Director regarding project updates and the development pipeline. The agenda also includes a report on the Interstate Bridge Project and a Request for Proposals for a Downtown Redevelopment Study.

• Election of Interim President
• Interstate Bridge Project report
• Downtown Redevelopment Study RFP

The board approved the minutes from the November 16, 2023, meeting. Members received updates on the Waterfront Gateway project, the urban plaza project, and the Interstate Bridge Replacement program. The board also reviewed the Downtown Redevelopment Study RFP.

• Appointed Richard Krippaehne as Board Chair for the meeting (Unanimous)
• Approved November 16, 2023, minutes (Unanimous)

Urban Forestry Commission

The Urban Forestry Commission will meet remotely to discuss the Heritage Trees Program Ordinance and criteria. The commission will also review the annual report, Arbor Day 2024 planning, and various program updates.

• Review of Heritage Trees Program Ordinance & Criteria
• AmeriCorps & Friends of Trees Update
• Annual Report 2023 review
• Arbor Day 2024 Planning
• Mac Awards 2024 discussion

The Commission approved the minutes from the November 15, 2023 meeting. Members began a review of the Heritage Trees Program ordinance and criteria, with further reviews of the nomination form and scorecard scheduled for February and March.

• Approved November 15, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Culture, Arts and Heritage Commission

The Commission will conduct officer elections and review various departmental updates. Discussion items include the Vancouver Arts Hub interim use and a Port of Vancouver public art update.

• Officer Elections
• Port of Vancouver Public Art Update
• Main Street Promise Preservation and Heritage Update
• Vancouver Arts Hub Interim Use
• Cultural Services Report

The Commission approved administrative amendments to its bylaws to align quorum definitions with the city charter. Members elected new officers and recommended several individuals for City Council consideration. The body also received updates on the Main Street Promise Project and the Vancouver Arts Hub.

• Adopted December 14, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2024-01 to amend bylaws regarding quorum definitions
• Appointed Alex Gall as Secretary/Treasurer (unanimous)
• Appointed Linda Reid as Vice President (unanimous)
• Appointed Christine A. Richardson as President (unanimous)
• Recommended three incumbent members, Jasmine Ames, Maureen Chan-Hefflin, and Ricky Gaspar for City Council consideration (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will consider several ordinances including the 2024-2044 Transportation System Plan and a rezoning for Fircrest Meadows. The agenda also includes various contract authorizations, appointments, and public hearings.

• Triple J Towing Services contract up to $1,806,000 through May 31, 2027
• Sazan Environmental on-call mechanical engineering services contract up to $3,000,000
• Adoption of the 2024-2044 Transportation System Plan
• Fircrest Meadows Planned Development and Zone Change ordinance
• Zoning changes for tax lots at SE 192nd Avenue and SE 15th Street

The City Council approved a 20-year transportation vision focusing on multi-modal travel and granted a right-of-way franchise to Ziply Fiber. The Council also approved a zoning change for the 192nd Avenue development and several infrastructure and service contracts.

• Adopted 2024-2044 Transportation System Plan (unanimous)
• Approved Right-of-Way Franchise Agreement for Ziply Fiber (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance A for 192nd Avenue Comprehensive Plan and Zoning changes (unanimous)
• Authorized $1.806M contract for Triple J Towing Services
• Authorized $3M contract with Sazan Environmental for mechanical engineering
• Approved $500k interlocal agreement with Vancouver Public Schools for Homework Café
• Approved one-time health insurance contribution increase of up to 10% for 2024
• Appointed Jennifer Rhoads, Alishia Topper, and Duana Ricks-Johnson to Housing Authority Board

Aviation Advisory Committee

The committee will review the 2024 regular meeting schedule and discuss potential bylaw changes. The agenda also includes reports on airport finances, operations, and construction.

• Approval of the CY 2024 Pearson Field Aviation Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Schedule
• Financial Report
• Operations Report
• Construction Report
• Bylaw discussion and possible action

The committee approved the 2024 regular meeting schedule and the minutes from October 17, 2023. Discussions were held regarding airport security, construction grants, and the I-5 Bridge Project, while action on committee bylaws was tabled.

• Approved October 17, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved CY2024 Regular Scheduled Meeting Memorandum for quarterly meetings (unanimous)
• Tabled Bylaws discussion and action until February Special Meeting (unanimous)