Clark County Council Meetings

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Clark County Council meetings are open to the public, in person or online. 
 

Council Meetings are held in a hybrid format. You can join in person, on the 6th floor of the Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin Street, Vancouver, WA 98666, or virtually. 

For meeting dates and times, please see the County Council Calendar or the Weekly Calendar on our Meeting Information page. 

If you would like to participate in public comment, you can come to the Public Service Center 6th floor Hearing Room, provide comment over the phone, or by logging into WebEx. Please see How to provide public comment via computer or mobile device.

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To request a document not available here, call 564-397-4305 or email:
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Date Agendas & Minutes Related Documents Audio/Video
8/19/2026

9:00am

Work Sessions - Hybrid; join in person or WebEx 

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    Dial: 1-408-418-9388
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Work Session: Clark County Youth Commission

Work Session: Public Defense Caseload Standards and Staffing Model

Work Session: Clark County Green Team Updates

1:00pm

Agenda

Council Time - Hybrid; join in person or WebEx

Council Meetings are held in a hybrid format, join virtually or in person.

Participate in the following ways:

  • In person, 6th floor of the Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin Street, Vancouver, WA 98666
  • Join by computer: WebEx Link 
  • Join by phone:
    • Dial: 1-408-418-9388
    • Access Code: 2480 762 4468
    • Password: BOCC (2622 when dialing from a phone or video system)
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1. Councilor Roll Call
2. Amendments to the Agenda
3. Public Comment - on agenda items only 
4. Old Business
    4.1   Approval of Minutes for August 12, 2026
5. New Business
6. Councilor Reports
7. Work Session Requests
    7.1   Community Planning: Disaster Recovery Code Update by the Gorge Commission for the Columbia River Gorge     National Scenic Area.
    7.2   Public Works: Solid Waste & Recycling Division - Solid Waste Code Updates
8. Policy Updates
9. Executive Sessions 
    9.1   Pending Litigation, RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) - 10 minutes - with potential after-action
    9.2   Pending Litigation, RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) - 20 minutes - with no potential after-action
    9.3   Potential Litigation, RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) - 20 minutes - with no potential after-action
    9.4   Collective Bargaining - 15 minutes - with no potential after-action
    9.5   Pending Litigation, RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) - 5 minutes - with potential after-action 

At the conclusion of Council Time, the Board of Health will convene a special meeting to hold one executive session re: RCW 42.30.110(1)(g); 15 minutes, with no potential after action.

Board of Health
Special Meeting to hold an Executive Session
Hybrid; join in person or WebEx

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Executive Session: RCW 42.30.110(1)(g)
15 minutes, with no potential after action

agenda
8/18/2026

6:00pm

Agenda

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Pledge of Allegiance
Invocation
Councilor Roll Call
Amendments to the Agenda
Public Hearing
Open Public Comment and Public Comment on Consent and Separate Business Items 
    - written comments rec'd (as of 8/18, 10am)

Consent:

  1. Warrants approved:
        -  07/10 – 07/28/2026
     
  2.   Minutes approved for:
       - August 4, 2026  
     
  3. County Council Appointments and Letters of Acceptance for:
       - Douglas Wilson appointed to the Clark County Historic Preservation Commission 
     

  4. Request approval of an amendment to the current Interlocal Agreement between Clark, Cowlitz, and Wahkiakum counties that formed the Workforce Southwest Washington Investment Area.  

  5. Request approval authorizing the County Manager to sign Amendment No. 38 of the CBM Systems, LLC, Janitorial Services contract to add janitorial services for the Center for Community Health – Coastal Community Action Program Landing Pad Suites, located at 1601 East Fourth Plain Boulevard, Building 17, Vancouver. 

  6. Request approval authorizing the County Manager to sign an Interlocal Agreement, and any future amendments, with King and Pierce counties for Neuropathology consultations on infant deaths and decedents with evidence of traumatic brain injury or neurological deficit diagnosis. 

  7. Request approval of a resolution for the temporary road closure of SE Blair Road between SE Krohn Road and SE Washougal River Road to excavate and reconstruct the roadway, not to exceed 15 days. 

  8. Request approval of a resolution for the temporary road closure of NE 159th Street from the intersection with NE 182nd Avenue to the Hockinson High School entrance on NE Parkinen Road for the Hockinson High School Homecoming Parade on September 18, 2026, not to exceed one hour.

Separate Business:

  1. Request preapproval of a one-time budget increase of $328,400 in the General Fund (Fund 0001) to cover the increased cost of the Interpreter Services Program (PG0557) in 2026. This increase is related to increased caseload and the Interpreter Services Program being located over two physical locations since January 2026 and going forward. This is a shared service District Court provides between District Court, Superior Court, Juvenile Court, Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, Defense Counsel, Jail Services, Battle Ground Municipal Court, and Camas/Washougal Municipal Court.  

  2. Request pre-approval of a one-time budget increase of $422,400 in the General Fund (Fund 0001) to cover the increased cost of District Court’s Electronic Monitoring Program in 2026 and use existing budget funding until budget appropriation in the 2026 Fall Supplemental. District Court is requesting this funding in support of ongoing collaborative efforts of the criminal justice stakeholder partners to provide options for pretrial release conditions in both Superior and District Courts. This request is being made before the 2026 Fall Supplemental, as current funding is projected to run out by end of September 2026.  

  3. Request approval authorizing the preorder of 2027 replacement vehicles and equipment. 
     

  4. Request approval of a professional consulting services agreement (SCN00004552) with HDR Engineering, Inc. to provide consulting, facilitation, and technical support to the Regional Solid Waste System Steering Committee in evaluating regional governance, public ownership options, and operational changes to the regional solid waste system. 

  5. Request approval of a resolution delegating authority to the Treasurer’s Office to coordinate and execute the issuance of Limited Tax General Obligation (LTGO) bonds to finance multiple capital projects in the Clark County Event Center Master Plan and other eligible capital projects at the Clark County Event Center.  Presentation (added 8/18, 11:58am)

  6. Request approval for expense and revenue budget authority for the Fair Master Plan Projects Architectural, Engineering, and Design Services (A&E) Cost and for the County Manager to sign Amendments 4-14 to the contract with LRS Architect, Inc. (SCN00003954). 

County Manager Report
Adjourn
8/16/2026

Weekly Calendar
8/12/2026

9:00am

Work Sessions - Hybrid; join in person or WebEx 

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    Dial: 1-408-418-9388
    Webinar Number: 2486 245 8135
    Password: BOCC (2622 from phones)

Work Session: De-escalation Training

Work Session: Comp Plan Update - Transportation Impact Fees

De-escalation Training

WS: Comp Plan Update-TIFs

1:00pm

Agenda

Council Time - Hybrid; join in person or WebEx

Council Meetings are held in a hybrid format, join virtually or in person.

Participate in the following ways:

  • In person, 6th floor of the Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin Street, Vancouver, WA 98666
  • Join by computer: WebEx Link 
  • Join by phone:
    • Dial: 1-408-418-9388
    • Access Code: 2486 245 8135
    • Password: BOCC (2622 when dialing from a phone or video system)
    • press *3 on phone to raise hand

1. Councilor Roll Call
2. Amendments to the Agenda
3. Public Comment - on agenda items only 
4. Old Business
    4.1   Approval of Minutes for August 5, 2026
5. New Business
    5.1   Transfer of Legacy Lands and Park Lands within LaCenter City Limits
            i. Map   ii. City of LaCenter Land Requests (added 8/11/26 @ 7:05am)
6. Councilor Reports
7. Work Session Requests
    7.1 WSAC Business and Advocacy Update
8. Policy Updates
    8.1   Council Support for CJC to add opioids to RCW 9A.42.100 in the next Legislative Session.
9. Executive Sessions  
    9.1   Pending Litigation, RCW 42.30.110 (1)(i) - 15 minutes - with potential after action
    9.2   Pending Litigation, RCW 42.30.110 (1)(i) - 20 minutes - with potential after action 

Council Time
8/9/2026

Weekly Calendar
8/5/2026

9:00am

Work Sessions - Hybrid; join in person or WebEx 

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  • In person, 6th floor of the Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin Street, Vancouver, WA 98666
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    Webinar Number: 2496 854 2793
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Work Session: Fee Updates-Land Use Review and Wetland & Habitat Review programs (rescheduled from 7/15)

WS: Fee Schedule Update

1:00pm

Agenda

Minutes

Council Time - Hybrid; join in person or WebEx

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    • Access Code: 2496 854 2793
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1. Councilor Roll Call
2. Amendments to the Agenda
3. Public Comment - on agenda items only 
4. Old Business
    4.1   Approval of Minutes for July 29, 2026
5. New Business
6. Councilor Reports
7. Work Session Requests
    7.1   Public Works: Clark County Green Team Update
    7.2   Council Request:   E-Bikes
8. Policy Updates
9. Executive Sessions
    9.1   RCW 42.30.110(1)(c) - 10 minutes - no after action

Council Time
8/4/2026

10:00am

Agenda

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Pledge of Allegiance
Invocation
Councilor Roll Call
Amendments to the Agenda
Open Public Comment and Public Comment on Consent and Separate Business Items 
    - written comments rec'd

Consent:

  1. Minutes approved for July 21, 2026.
     
  2.  County Council Appointments and Letters of Acceptance for:
        - Julie Lloyd appointed to the Southwest Washington Workforce Development Council  
     

  3. Request approval to set a public hearing for Tuesday, September 1, 2026 for the purpose of presenting, discussing, and approving the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Supplemental appropriation. 

  4. Request approval authorizing the County Manager to sign Amendment No. 1 to the Lease Agreement for the Family Law Annex located at 603 W. Evergreen Boulevard, Vancouver, Washington, for a term of 21 months. Also, request preapproval for additional budget revenue and expense capacity for 2026 and 2027. 

  5. Request preapproval for expense budget and revenue to remove two trees at the Main Courthouse that have died and to allow the County Manager to sign any resulting contract for the work to be completed. 

  6. Request approval authorizing the County Manager to sign the Assurance Managed Services Agreement with One Diversified, LLC for four years of support and maintenance services for the hearing and training room equipment, as well as any future amendments. Also request preapproval to repurpose the project savings and for additional expense and revenue budget capacity. 

  7. Request approval authorizing the County Manager to sign the Interlocal Agreement with Tacoma-Pierce County to issue food worker cards. Also, request approval authorizing the County Manager to sign the agreement and any resulting amendments. Annual remuneration is anticipated to be $210,000 over the five-year contract period. 

  8. Request approval to accept funds from the Alternative Drinking Water Program within Washington Department of Health and authorize the County Manager to sign the contract and any future amendments. The anticipated revenue is $70,000. 

  9. Request approval authorizing the County Manager to sign an Interlocal Agreement between Clark and Skamania Counties for Public Works Maintenance and Projects. 

  10. Request approval of a Resolution for the temporary road closure of NE Cole Witter Road from approximately 150 feet east of NE 172nd Avenue to the terminus of the roadway for chip sealing not to exceed four days. 

  11. Request approval authorizing the County Manager to execute a Release of Slope Easement on Assessor’s Tax Parcel Number 200084-005.

  12. Request approval authorizing the County Manager to sign Amendment No. 2 to a Professional Services Agreement with Moore Iacofano Goltsman, Inc. (MIG) to increase the contract by $42,000 for additional consulting support services for the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Transition Plan for Parks and Nature (SCN00003875). 

  13. Request approval to enter into a Public Assistance Grant Agreement with the Washington State Military Department to cover damages due to the severe winter storm in December 2025 under declared disaster 4906-DR. Request approval authorizing the County Manager to sign any resulting agreements or amendments. Also, request approval of a resolution designating signature authority for the County to Kathleen Otto, County Manager and Mark Gassaway, Finance Director, as required by FEMA. The total reimbursement amount is anticipated to be up to $3,000,000.

Separate Business:

  1. Request approval to submit a grant application under Round 2 to Washington State’s ESHB 2015 Public Safety Funding Program. The total grant funding amount is anticipated to be up to $4,835,000. 

  2. Request approval of a Resolution authorizing the County Manager to execute a Right-of-Way Dedication Deed to Clark County, being Assessor’s Tax Parcel Number 199630-000. 

  3. Request approval of a Resolution authorizing the County Manager to execute a Right-of-Way Dedication Deed to the City of Vancouver, being a portion of Assessor’s Tax Parcel Number 176384-000. 

  4. Request approval of a Resolution to create a capital project and authorize the County Manager to execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement, accept a Warranty Deed, and execute all other necessary closing documents and amendments necessary to acquire approximately 21.4 acres from the Massie Joint Revocable Trust (Parcel No. 986062051), located within the Upper Salmon Creek Subarea in Hockinson, Washington. Presentation

  5. Request approval authorizing the County Manager to sign a contract with DHM Research, LLC (SCN00004528) to conduct surveys and research which will provide a foundation for policy direction, stakeholder communication, and information about potential funding options for Clark County Parks and Nature. Item pulled

  6. Request approval of the Final Order of Vacation for a portion of Northeast 139th Street Road Vacation (Project No. PRJ0004237). 

  7. Request approval authorizing the County Manager to execute Felony and District Court contracts with Columbia Legal Advocates P.C. to address the case backlog. Authorize the County Manager to execute amendments to the current felony and district court contracted attorneys to support backlog reduction. In addition, request preapproval to allocate one-time General Fund resources to support these contracts and amendments. Add-on, 8/4/26

County Manager Report
Adjourn

Council Meeting
8/2/2026

Weekly Calendar (updated 8/5, 2pm)
7/29/2026

9:00am

Work Sessions - Hybrid; join in person or WebEx 

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    Webinar Number: 2497 982 8065
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Work Session: School and Fire District Capital Facility Plan Updates and Associated Impact Fees

2025 School Capital Facility Plan & Impact Fee Update Presentation

2025 Fire Capital Facility Plan & Impact Fee Update Presentation

The Planning Commission hearing materials are viewable via this link under the 7/16/26 hearing entry on the grid toward the bottom of the page

*This is one of a series of work sessions scheduled by the Clark County Council and Planning Commission on the Comprehensive Plan update in preparation for the adoption process. Learn more about the planned work sessions at this link.

WS: Comp Plan Issues

1:00pm

Agenda

Council Time - Hybrid; join in person or WebEx

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1. Councilor Roll Call
2. Amendments to the Agenda
3. Public Comment - on agenda items only 
4. Old Business
    4.1   Approval of Minutes for July 22, 2026
    4.2   Rules of Procedure (added 7/28/26; 6:39am)
    4.3   DEIS Comments re: Skamania County Quarry Application (added 7/28/26; 6:39am)
5. New Business
    5.1   2025 Financial Statement
           Annual Comp. Financial Report; Annual Impact Fee Report; Monthly Financial Update; Second Quarter 2026 Report
6. Councilor Reports
7. Work Session Requests
    7.1   Council Request: Washington State University update
    7.2   Council Request: Four Creeks Neighborhood Association
8. Policy Updates
9. Executive Sessions
    9.1   RCW 42.30.110(1)(g) - 10 minutes - potential after-action
    9.2   Pending Litigation, RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) - 15 minutes - potential after-action
    9.3   RCW  42.30.110(1)(c) - 10 minutes - no potential acter-action   

Council Time
7/26/2026

Weekly Calendar
7/22/2026

8:30am

Agenda

Board of Health
Hybrid; join in person or WebEx

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Board of Health

Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Amendments to the Agenda
Comments from the Public
   - written comments rec'd (as of 7/22)
Consent Agenda

Public Health in Action

Director's Report

  • Cyclospora Foodborne Illness/Outbreak
  • Bats and Rabies

Public Health Advisory Council Report 

Comments from the Board

BOH Recording
Bat Safety

work sessions will begin at the conclusion of Board of Health meeting

Work Sessions - Hybrid; join in person or WebEx 

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Work Session: 2027 Environmental Public Health Fees

Work Session: Proposed changes to Housing and Transportation Development Code, Introduction and Procedural chapters and additional appendices

Comprehensive Plan Chapters/Appendices

Proposed Housing Code Changes

*This is one of a series of work sessions scheduled by the Clark County Council and Planning Commission on the Comprehensive Plan update in preparation for the adoption process. Learn more about the planned work sessions at this link.

2027 EPH Fees
Comp Plan Update

1:00pm

Agenda

Minutes

Council Time - Hybrid; join in person or WebEx

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1. Councilor Roll Call
2. Amendments to the Agenda
3. Public Comment - on agenda items only 
4. Old Business
    4.1   Approval of Minutes for July 15, 2026
5. New Business
    5.1   DEIS Comments re: Skamania County Quarry Application
6. Councilor Reports
    6.1   Boards & Commission Councilor Reports
7. Work Session Requests
    7.1   Council Request: Safety in Criteria in Contracts/Bids
8. Policy Updates
9. Executive Sessions
    9.1   Pending Litigation, RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) - 10 Minutes with potential after action.
    9.2   Pending Litigation, RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) - 30 Minutes with no potential after action.  

Council Time
7/21/2026

6:00pm

Agenda

Minutes

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Proclamations

Pledge of Allegiance
Invocation
Councilor Roll Call
Amendments to the Agenda

Public Hearing: Clark County Code 2.07.020 Ethics Review Commission

Public Hearing: Extension of Manifest Error Correction Period

Open Public Comment and Public Comment on Consent and Separate Business Items 
    - written comments rec'd (as of 7/21)

Consent:

  1. Warrants approved:
        - 06/10 – 06/29/2026
        - 05/08 – 05/27/2026 
        - 05/01 – 05/31/2026
        - 06/01 – 06/30/2026
     
  2. Minutes approved for:
       - June 16, 2026 
     
  3. County Council Appointments and Letters of Acceptance for:
       -  Abia Rosa appointed to the Southwest Washington Workforce Development Council
       - Christine Portfors appointed to the Southwest Washington Workforce Development Council
       - Ebony Price reappointed to the Southwest Washington Workforce Development Council
       - Jordan Boldt appointed to the Southwest Washington Workforce Development Council
       - Michael Baskette appointed to the Solid Waste Advisory Commission
       - Varun Parthasarathy appointed to the Community Action Advisory Board
     
  4. Plats – for Notice Only
       - Ramble Creek Phase 6
       - 138th Court Infill Short Plat
       - Legacy Village II Subdivision
       - Silver Dutch Acres Short Plat
       - Skyfall Short Plat
     

  5. Request approval to enter into a HB2015 Public Safety Grant contract with the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission for funding established under RCW 43.101.540, the ESHB 2015 Public Safety Funding Program. Also, request approval authorizing the County Manager to sign any resulting agreements or amendments. Total grant amount is up to $4,997,696.

  6.  Request approval to reduce the revolving petty cash fund from $1,400 to $1,200. 

  7. Request preapproval of a one-time $7,000 allocation from the General Fund to fund policy priorities facilitation services for the County Council. 

  8. Request approval for grant acceptance and use of existing budget capacity in the General Fund for a reimbursement grant of $3,500 from the Administrative Office of the Courts. This grant supports District Court Probation Services to extend supplies and staff training for Domestic Violence Moral Reconation Therapy classes, supplies, and facilitator training. District Court will follow up with a staff report to formally adopt the receipt of funds as budget appropriation during the 2026 Fall Budget Supplemental. The grant period is for July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027. 

  9. Request approval for grant acceptance and use of existing budget capacity in the General Fund for a reimbursement grant of $8,000 from the Administrative Office of the Courts. This grant is intended for the implementation of the new case management system DIMS (Drug Court Information Management System) and staff training. District Court will follow up with a staff report to formally adopt the receipt of funds as budget appropriation during the 2026 Fall Budget Supplemental. The grant period is for July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027. 

  10. Request approval for grant acceptance and use of existing budget capacity in the General Fund for the Administrative Office of the Courts grant in support of Therapeutic Courts. District Court also requests County Manager signature, following grant acceptance, as this grant supports two project positions. This is a net neutral reimbursement grant for $291,110 for State Fiscal Year 2027. This grant is a follow-up of the prior AOC State Fiscal Year 2026 grant (first granted via SR280-25). District Court will follow up with a request for formal budget appropriation in the 2026 Fall Supplemental and for the 2027 Budget. 

  11. Request approval to repurpose existing expense and revenue budget in Fund 5193: Major Maintenance from the Center for Community Health (CCH) – Gas Oven and Stove Replacement Project to be used for the replacement of an ice machine at CCH.    

  12. Request approval authorizing the County Manager to sign the NASPO ValuePoint FMV Lease Agreement with Pitney Bowes, as well as any future amendments, for Pitney Bowes Postage and Mailroom Equipment and Software. 

  13. Request approval authorizing the County Manager to sign a three-year lease agreement and any resulting agreements with Coastal Community Action Program for space at the Center of Community Health, located at 1601 East Fourth Plain Boulevard, Building 17, Vancouver, Washington. 

  14. Request approval of Petty Cash funds and Premiums and Awards funds for the 2026 Clark County Fair. 

  15. Request approval of transfer for payment of 2026 Clark County Fair Entertainment and Immediate Payment Contracts. 

  16. Request approval to adopt a formal fund balance policy for Fund 1026: Exhibition Hall Dedicated Revenue Fund. 

  17. Request approval to accept an additional $500,000 from the Washington State Health Care Authority for FY 2026-2027, authorize the County Manager to sign the contract amendment and any related amendments, and acknowledge the need for a budget-neutral supplemental in the next 2026 supplemental cycle.   

  18. Request approval to accept awarded grant funds from the Washington State Office of Public Defense per Chapter 10.101 RCW. Also, request approval authorizing the County Manager to sign the Interagency Agreement and any resulting amendments.  

  19. Request approval authorizing the County Manager to sign interlocal agreements and any future amendments with King and Pierce Counties for Neuropathology consultations on infant deaths and decedents with evidence of traumatic brain injury or neurological deficit diagnosis.  

  20. Request approval of a resolution for the temporary road closure of Northeast 112th Street between approximately 435 feet east of Northeast 11th Avenue to approximately 140 feet east of Northeast 12th Avenue, Northeast 110th Street between Northeast 11th Avenue and Northeast Stutz Road, Northeast Stutz Road between approximately 65 feet south of Northeast 110th Street to Northeast 112th Street, for a period not to exceed 75 days. 

  21. Request approval to carry forward and increase budget for a previously approved capital project to complete work on a new storage location to house the falling weight deflectometer at the 78th Street Operations Center.

Separate Business:

  1. Request approval of a Resolution to submit a proposition to the voters of Clark County (County) on the November 2026 general election, authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds in a principal amount not to exceed 366,204,000. This proposition would allow Clark County to acquire, construct, remodel, and equip public safety and criminal justice infrastructure in Clark County, including the remodel and expansion of the Clark County Jail and courtrooms and a new or remodeled Sheriff’s Office Headquarters and levy annual excess property taxes on all taxable property within Clark County to pay the bonds. 

  2. Request approval of a Resolution to submit a proposition to the voters on the November 2026 general election to authorize a levy lid lift to provide revenue for public safety and criminal justice purposes. 

  3. Request approval to separate out the Veteran’s, Mental Health, and Developmental Disabilities Property Tax Levies from the General Fund Levy into their own separate levies. 

  4. Request approval authorizing the County Manager to sign amendments to the Public Defense Felony and District Court contracts for increased compensation, effective August 1, 2026. Also, request preapproval to allocate one-time funding from the General fund to support the contract increases. 

  5. Request approval authorizing the County Manager to execute a contract for consulting services with CLP Ventures, LLC, in the amount of $109,000. Also, authorize the County Manager to sign supplemental agreements, if necessary, extending the duration of the original agreement. 

  6. Request approval of additional budget and authorization for the County Manager to execute a contract for consultant services with Kittelson & Associates Inc. (SCN00004515), in the amount of $260,739.00 for the 2026 Systemic Safety Improvement Program (SSIP) and the Traffic Safety Management Program (TSMP) update. Also, authorize the County Manager to sign supplemental agreements, if necessary, extending the duration of the original agreement and increasing the contract amount by up to 10 percent. 

  7. Request approval authorizing the County Manager to sign a Professional Services Agreement (SCN00004476) with Design Workshop, Inc. for planning and outreach services to develop a comprehensive park plan (PRJ0004487). Presentation

  8. Request approval to budget the approved purchase (SR #067-26) of two mail sorting machines and execute an interfund loan to support the purchase, from the Real Estate Excise Tax 1 Fund to the Elections Fund. 

County Manager Report
Adjourn

Council Meeting
7/19/2026

Weekly Calendar
7/15/2026

9:00am

Work Sessions - Hybrid; join in person or WebEx 

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  • In person, 6th floor of the Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin Street, Vancouver, WA 98666
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    Webinar Number: 2480 249 5296
    Password: BOCC (2622 from phones)

Work Session: Law and Justice related issues
 

Work Session: Transportation Appendix, Capital Facilities Plan Chapter & Appendix, & Capital Facilities Plan* 
Meeting Materials

*This is one of a series of work sessions scheduled by the Clark County Council and Planning Commission on the Comprehensive Plan update in preparation for the adoption process. Learn more about the planned work sessions at this link.

Work Session: Fee Updates - Land Use Review and Wetland & Habitat Review programs

WS: Law & Justice issues

WS: Comp Plan Update (part I)
WS: Comp Plan Update (part II)

1:00pm

Agenda

Minutes

Council Time - Hybrid; join in person or WebEx

Council Meetings are held in a hybrid format, join virtually or in person.

Participate in the following ways:

  • In person, 6th floor of the Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin Street, Vancouver, WA 98666
  • Join by computer: WebEx Link 
  • Join by phone:
    • Dial: 1-408-418-9388
    • Access Code: 2480 249 5296
    • Password: BOCC (2622 when dialing from a phone or video system)
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1. Councilor Roll Call
2. Amendments to the Agenda
3. Public Comment - on agenda items only 
      - written comments rec'd
4. Old Business
    4.1 Minutes approved for July 1, 2026
5. New Business
6. Councilor Reports
    6.1 Boards and Commission Reports
7. Work Session Requests
    7.1 Office of Public Defense: Caseload Standards
8. Policy Updates
9. Executive Sessions  

Council Time

At the conclusion of Council Time, the Board of Health will convene a special meeting to hold one executive session re: RCW 42.30.110(1)(g); 15 minutes, with no potential after action.

Board of Health
Special Meeting to hold an Executive Session
Hybrid; join in person or WebEx

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Executive Session: RCW 42.30.110(1)(g)
15 minutes, with no potential after action

Special notice

Special Meeting: BOH
7/13/2026

1:00pm

Agenda

Emergency Medical Service District #2 Board - Hybrid; join in person or WebEx

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  • In person, 6th floor of the Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin Street, Vancouver, WA 98666
  • Watch live on CVTV (Comcast channel 23) or Livestream from your personal computer
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    Access Code:  2491 543 9769
    Password: EMS2 (3672 from phones)
    *3 to raise hand during public comment

AGENDA

Roll Call

Action Items

  1. Approval of minutes from April 13, 2026
  2. Approval of warrants for Q1 2026
  3. Approval of 2026 Fall Supplemental budget items
  4. Approval of Amendment #1 to EMS Interlocal Cooperation Agreement
  5. Approval to Amend the Bylaws

Update/Discussion Items

  1. Financial information
  2. EMS Administration Board report (added 7/13)
  3. Clinical Report (added 7/13)

Other

  1. Public Comment

Adjournment   

EMSD2 Board Meeting
7/12/2026

Weekly Calendar (updated 7/13 at 2:30pm)