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.

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Date Agendas & Minutes Related Documents Audio/Video
9/18/2023

Weekly Calendar

9/13/2023

9:00am

Work Session- Hybrid; join in person or WebEx 

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Work Session: Clark County Aging Readiness Plan Update

Work Session

Agenda

Minutes

Council Time - Hybrid; join in person or WebEx
will begin at the conclusion of the Work Sessions

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1. Public Comment - on agenda items only   
2. Old Business
    2.1 Minutes from Aug. 30, 2023
3. New Business
    3.1  Disability Awareness Month Proclamation & Event (for hearing on 9/26 or 10/3)
           (event on Wed. Oct. 11th @ 4:30, Clark College – Councilor read proclamation)
    3.2  Day of Remembrance Proclamation (for Hearing on 9/26)
4. Councilor Reports
5. Work Session Requests
6. Policy Issues
7. Executive Sessions:

    7.1 RCW 42.30.110(1)(h)

Council Time

9/11/2023

Weekly Calendar

9/4/2023

Weekly Calendar

8/30/2023

Agenda

Minutes

Council Time - Hybrid; join in person or WebEx
will begin at the conclusion of the Work Sessions

Participate in the following ways:

  • In person, 6th floor of the Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin Street, Vancouver, WA 98666
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    Dial: 1-408-418-9388
    Webinar Number/Access Code: 2480 883 8782
    Password: BOCC (2622 from phones)

1. Public Comment - on agenda items only   
2. Old Business: 
    2.1 Minutes of August 23, 2023
3. New Business:
4. Councilor Reports:
5. Work Session Requests:
     
5.1 Essential Public Facilities (updated 8/31/23 at 9:10am)
     5.2 2023 Sale and Use of Fireworks and Related Impacts
6. Policy Issues: 
7. Executive Sessions:
    7.1 Potential litigation, RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) – 10 minutes

Council Time

9:00am

Work Session- Hybrid; join in person or WebEx 

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Work Session: VBLM Overview
   
-presentation

Work Session

8/28/2023

Weekly Calendar

8/23/2023

9:00am

Work Session- Hybrid; join in person or WebEx 

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Work Session: Clean Water Commission
    -Presentation
    -2022 Annual Report

Work Session

Agenda

Minutes

Council Time - Hybrid; join in person or WebEx
will begin at the conclusion of the Work Sessions

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    Webinar Number/Access Code: 2487 181 6056
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1. Public Comment - on agenda items only   
2. Old Business:    
    2.1 Minutes for August 16, 2023
    2.2 ARPA Funding Update - updated 8/21/23 at 10:06am
3. New Business:
    3.1 Yearly Financial Report
          - 2022 Popular Annual Financial Report
          - 2023 Q2 Report - updated 8/22 at 9:25am
          - 
2022 Annual Comprehensive Report - added 8/23 at 12:54pm
4. Councilor Reports:
5. Work Session Requests:
6. Policy Issues: 
7. Executive Sessions:
    7.1  Pending Litigation RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) – 15 minutes
    7.2  RCW 42.30.110(1)(g) – 10 minutes
    7.3  Collective Bargaining – 5 minutes

Council Time

8/22/2023

10:00am

Agenda

Minutes

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

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Pledge of Allegiance
Invocation

Public Comment on Consent & Separate Business Items

Consent:

  1. Warrants:
        -07/03 – 07/07/2023
        -08/14 – 08/18/2023
        -07/17 – 07/21/2023
  2. Minutes:
        -August 1, 2023 (verbatim transcript: 20-year Employment Projection)
        -August 8, 2023 (verbatim transcript: 20-year Employment Projection)
        -August 15, 2023
  3. Plats (for notice only):
        -NE 152nd Avenue Short Plat
        -Royal Glen Subdivision
  4. Approval to amend the minutes for the July 18, 2023 Council meeting to accurately reflect the action taken by Council on item #1 under Separate Business.
  5. Approval for grant acceptance to expand budget capacity on budget-neutral Agreement No. IAA24200 between Clark County District Court and the Washington State Administrative Office of the Courts. The agreement will cover expenses in the amount of $365,090 between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024 in support of Therapeutic Courts.
  6. Approval of a new classification and salary range for a Finance and Investment Manager.
  7. Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between Clark County and International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) detailing the terms and conditions regarding the Baker Tilly Classification and Compensation Study.
  8. Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between Clark County and Clark County Sheriff’s Office Support Guild detailing the terms and conditions for a retention incentive.
  9. Approval of a resolution for the temporary road closure of the intersection of Northeast 152nd Avenue and Northeast 119th Street for the construction of a roundabout between July 1, 2024 and August 31, 2024.
  10. Approval authorizing the County Manager to execute amendment no. 1 to Interagency Agreement K3540 between Clark County and the Washington State Department of Agriculture for Japanese Knotweed control in the county, to increase funding from $25,000 to $55,000 and extend the term to June 30, 2025. Also, authorize the County Manager to execute any future amendments necessary to complete the project.
  11. Approval to apply to the State of Washington Department of Ecology for a Stormwater Capacity Grant to fund up to $130,000 of Clark County stormwater management work or equipment during 2023 to 2025.
  12. Approval of a resolution for a temporary road closure of Northeast 104th Street/Northeast 31st Avenue from approximately 385 feet south of the intersection with Northeast 106th Street to approximately 585 feet south of the intersection with Northeast 106th Street in order to replace a sewer manhole; not to exceed 15 calendar days.

Separate Business:

  1. Approval of a contract with JLA Public Involvement for $49,908.53 to conduct a climate stakeholder and issue assessment.
  2. Approval authorizing the County Manager to sign a professional services agreement with Parametrix, Inc. for triennial inspections of the transfer stations using Solid Waste fund balance.
    Add-On Items
  3. Approval authorizing the County Manager to sign the sole source contract with Forensic Pathology Services. Please refer to the staff report (SR151-23), which was approved on Aug. 1, 2023.
  4. Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between Clark County and the Clark County Sheriff’s Administrator’s Association detailing the terms and conditions regarding the Baker Tilly Classification and Compensation Study.
  5. Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between Clark County and the Juvenile Detentions Officers’ Guild detailing the terms and conditions regarding the Baker Tilly Classification and Compensation Study.

Open Public Comment
   -submitted comments
Councilor Communications
County Manager Report
Adjourn

Council Meeting

8/21/2023

Weekly Calendar

8/16/2023

9:00am

Work Session- Hybrid; join in person or WebEx 

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Work Session: Visit Vancouver - Strategic Plan for Tourism 
 - Destination Master Plan 2023-2033
 - Executive Summary

Work Session: Rural Event Centers Task Force

Work Session:
Visit Vancouver - Strategic Plan for Tourism 

Work Session:
Rural Event Centers Task Force

Agenda

Minutes

Council Time - Hybrid; join in person or WebEx
will begin at the conclusion of the Work Sessions

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    Dial: 1-408-418-9388
    Webinar Number/Access Code: 2482 156 2003
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1. Public Comment - on agenda items only   
2. Old Business: 
     2.1 Minutes for August 9, 2023
     2.2 Council Assignments
     2.3 Freight Rail Dependent Uses
            -presentation
            -memo
            -public comments rec'd
3. New Business:
4. Councilor Reports:
5. Work Session Requests:
     5.1 Clean Water Commission 2022 Annual Report and ongoing 2023 activities
6. Policy Issues: 
7. Executive Sessions:
     7.1 Potential litigation, RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) – 10 minutes
     7.2 RCW 42.30.110(1)(g) – 10 minutes

Council Time

8/15/2023

6:00pm

Agenda

Minutes

Verbatim Minutes (Sep Bus #5, Annual Reviews & Dockets)

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Pledge of Allegiance
Invocation

Public Comment on Consent & Separate Business Items
-submitted comments

Consent:

  1. Warrants
        -08/01 – 08/04/2023
        -07/24 – 07/28/2023
        -07/10 – 08/02/2023
  2. Minutes approved for:
        -July 18, 2023 (verbatim transcript: NE 179th Street / NE 179th Street Access Management & Circulation Plan)
        -July 25, 2023 (verbatim transcript: Housing Options Study & Action Plan)
        -August 1, 2023
        -August 8, 2023
  3. County Council Appointments and Letters of Acceptance for:
        -Michael Conway appointed to the Camp Bonneville Advisory Group, effective immediately to May 31, 2024
        -Andrew Gregg reappointed to the Historic Preservation Commission, effective immediately to June 30, 2026
        -Rebecca Rodriguez appointed to the Animal Protection and Control Board, effective immediately to October 31, 2027
        -Kimberly Dauphin appointed to the Public Health Advisory Council, effective immediately to July 31, 2026
        -Paige Spratt reappointed to the Southwest Washington Workforce Development dba Workforce Southwest Washington, effective July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2026.
  4. Acceptance of final plat(s) approved by the County Manager for:
        -Trails at Whipple Creek
  5. Approval authorizing the County Manager to sign two contracts with the National Alliance of Preservation Commissions and the Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation to provide training sessions for members of the Historic Preservation Commission, staff, and other interested community professionals.
  6. Approval to update the name and definition of Fund 5090: Server Equipment R&R Fund.
  7. Approval authorizing the County Manager to sign the 2023 to 2025 agreement and agreement amendments for Clean Water’s Pollution Prevention Assistance program, funded by the Department of Ecology.
  8. Approval of a Notice to Contractors requesting bids for the NE 68th Street Sidewalk (Highway 99 to NE St. Johns Road) project, CRP No. 372122.
  9. Approval of a Notice of Hearing and Resolution directing the County Engineer to review the petition to vacate a portion of Home Road and a portion of Harvey Avenue and set a public hearing date for October 3, 2023 at 10am; Project No. PRJ0002838.

Separate Business

  1. Approval authorizing the County Manager to execute a 20-year lease for the Family Law Annex and Children’s Justice Center at 210 E. 13th Street and approval of additional expenses and revenue budget.
  2. Approval authorizing the County Manager to sign the contract with Forensic Pathology Services to provide interim forensic pathologist staffing to ensure the timely completion of applicable medical examiner duties outlined in RCW Chapter 68.50.
  3. Approval to create a capital project for Mt. Vista Neighborhood Park.
  4. Approval of a Purchase and Sale Agreement in an amount not to exceed $550,000 and authorize the County Manager to accept a Statutory Warranty Deed and other necessary closing documents from Oliver, Richard M., and William F. Hidden (parcel no. 144747-000) for purchase of property totaling 9.73 acres adjacent to Heritage Farm.
  5. Approval of an ordinance relating to land use adopting amendments to the Clark County 20-year Comprehensive Growth Management Plan 2015-2035; zoning map; arterial atlas map; comprehensive plan text; capital facilities plans; Capital Facilities Financial Plan; Countywide Planning Policies; and Clark County Code Title 40, through the 2023 annual reviews and dockets.

Open Public Comment
-submitted comments
Councilor Communications
County Manager Report
Adjourn

Council Meeting

8/14/2023

Weekly Calendar

8/9/2023

9:00am

Work Session- Hybrid; join in person or WebEx 

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Work Session: Railroad Advisory Board Presentation for Freight Rail Dependent Use

Work Session

Agenda

Council Time - Hybrid; join in person or WebEx
will begin at the conclusion of the Work Sessions

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1. Public Comment - on agenda items only   
2. Old Business: 
    2.1 Minutes for Aug. 2, 2023
    2.2 Interstate Bridge Replacement Letter
3. New Business:
4. Councilor Reports:
5. Work Session Requests:
    5.1
 Capital Improvement Plan
    5.2 Rural Event Centers Task Force
6. Policy Issues: 
7. Executive Sessions:
    6.1
Pending litigation, 10 minutes, possible after action – RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)
    6.2 Pending litigation, 15 minutes – RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)
    6.3 Pending litigation, 10 minutes, possible after action – RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)

Council Time

8/8/2023

1:00pm

Agenda

Minutes

Verbatim Transcript (Hearing re: Employment Projections)

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

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Pledge of Allegiance
Invocation
Open Public Comment

Public Hearing:  20-Year Employment Projection-Comp Plan Update *continued from Aug. 1 hearing
    -
Resolution 2023-08-01
    -Project Webpage

Councilor Communications
County Manager Report
Adjourn

*continued from Aug. 1 hearing

Council Meeting

Work Session- Hybrid; join in person or WebEx 
will begin at the conclusion of the Public Hearing

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Work Session: Draft Carelon Contract
    -Presentation
    -Opioid Abatement Strategies

Work Session

8/7/2023

Weekly Calendar

8/2/2023

9:00am

Work Session- Hybrid; join in person or WebEx 

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Work Session: Transportation System Plan
 
-Presentation (continued from 6/21/23)

Work Session: Environmental Public Health Fee Schedule
- EPH Fee Model Reports  
- EPH Fee Schedule

Work Session: 
Transportation System Plan

Work Session: 
Environmental Public Health Fee Schedule

Agenda

Minutes

Council Time - Hybrid; join in person or WebEx
will begin at the conclusion of the Work Sessions

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1. Public Comment - on agenda items only   
2. Old Business: 
    2.1 Minutes for July 26, 2023
    2.2 Jail Update
3. New Business:
   
3.1 Lacamas Lake Update
    3.2 I5 Bridge Letter  (added 8/1/23 at 1:57pm)
4. Councilor Reports:
5. Work Session Requests:
   
5.1 Clark County Aging Readiness Plan Update
6. Policy Issues: 
7. Executive Sessions:
   
7.1 RCW 42.30.110(1)(a)(ii) - 15 minutes

Council Time

8/1/2023

10:00am

Agenda

Minutes

Verbatim Transcript (Hearing re: Employment Projections)

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

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Pledge of Allegiance
Invocation

Public Comment on Consent & Separate Business Items

Consent:

  1. Warrants:
        -06/12 – 06/16/2023
     
  2. Minutes approved for July 25, 2023
     
  3. County Council Appointments and Letters of Acceptance for:
        -Robin Grimwade reappointed to the Columbian River Gorge Commission, effective July 1, 2023 (immediately) to June 30, 2027.
        -Justin Maynard appointed to the Clean Water Commission, effective immediately to December 31, 2023.
     
  4. Plats (for notice only)
        -Walnut Grove Subdivision
     
  5. Request approval of an amendment to the Washington Traffic Safety Commission grant for Electronic Home Monitoring and use existing budget capacity for related contracts until budget appropriation can be formally adopted during the 2023 Fall Budget Supplemental. Also request approval authorizing the County Manager to sign the amended contract with the Electronic Home Monitoring service provider, 2 Watch Monitoring.
     
  6. Request approval to accept a two-year grant agreement between the Washington State Department of Ecology Solid Waste Management Community Litter Cleanup Program and Clark County District Court Community Restitution and to use existing budget capacity for related contracts until budget appropriation can be formally adopted during the 2023 Fall Budget Supplemental. This request is budget neutral.
     
  7. Request approval of updates to the 2023 salary realignments in association with the July 18, 2023 staff report no. 137-23 implementing the compensation philosophy for non-represented employees, based on the results of the Baker Tilly classification and compensation study.
     
  8. Request approval of a resolution for the temporary road closure of Northeast 53rd Place from Northeast 68th Street to approximately 170 feet to the south for the construction of sanitary sewer mainlines, not to exceed 53 calendar days.

Separate Business:

  1. Request approval of 2023 and ongoing costs for records management services for Jail Services and Animal Control with Executive Information Services. Additionally, request authorization for the County Manager to sign contract Amendment No. 1.
     
  2. Request approval of a sole source contract with Forensic Pathology Services to provide interim forensic pathologist staffing to ensure the timely completion of applicable medical examiner duties outlined in RCW Chapter 68.50 and necessary budget capacity. (updated on 7/31/2024 at 3:03 pm)
     
  3. Request approval authorizing the County Manager to sign a professional services consultant agreement with Otak, Inc. to provide design support services for the NE 179th Street (Northeast 15th Avenue to Northeast 26th Avenue) project (CRP 320122).
     
  4. Request approval authorizing the County Manager to execute a maintenance agreement with the Washington Department of Transportation in an amount not to exceed $25,000 to provide traffic control services along Interstate 5 allowing the county to perform bridge inspections for the Chelatchie Prairie Railroad and authorize the County Manager to approve amendments to the agreement to extend the time, increase cost, or add services.

Open Public Comment

Public Hearing: Road Vacation - NE 135th Avenue *item pulled

Public Hearing:  20-Year Employment Projection-Comp Plan Update *hearing continued to Aug. 8, 2023 at 1pm
    -Staff Report and Resolution
    -Project Webpage

Councilor Communications
County Manager Report
Adjourn

Council Meeting

7/31/2023

Weekly Calendar