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.

All documents are in PDF format unless noted otherwise.

To request a document not available here, call 564-397-4305 or email:
rebecca.messinger@clark.wa.gov.

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Date Agendas & Minutes Related Documents Audio/Video
5/24/2023

8:30am

Agenda

Minutes

Board of Health- Hybrid; join in person or WebEx

Participate in the following ways:

  • In person, 6th floor of the Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin Street, Vancouver, WA 98666
  • Watch live on CVTV (Comcast channel 23)
  • Livestream from your personal computer: www.cvtv.org
  • Join by computer: WebEx Link
  • Join by phone:
    Dial: 1-408-418-9388
    Webinar Number/Access Code: 2489 451 0753
    Password: BOCC (2622 from phones)
  • Submit comments:
    https:// www.clark.wa.gov/councilors/public-comment or follow these instructions by joining the meeting from your computer or phone.

Board of Health
-Pledge of Allegiance
-Minutes from April 26, 2023
-Public Health in Action
    -Raising Clark County
    -Raising Clark County-Foundational science on child development
-Open Public Comment 
-Comments from the Board
-Adjourn

Board of Health

Work Session- Hybrid; join in person or WebEx 

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
    Webinar Number/Access Code: 2489 451 0753
    Password: BOCC (2622 from phones)

Work Session: Neighborhood Traffic Management Plan
    -Presentation
    -Webpage
    -Concepts Report
    -Project Eligibility Form
    -Residential Request Form
    -Prioritization Form (Gold)
    -Prioritization Form (Silver Bronze)
    -Website Mockup
 

Work Session

Agenda

Minutes

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

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
    Webinar Number/Access Code: 2489 451 07253
    Password: BOCC (2622 from phones)

1. Public Comment - on agenda items only   
2. Old Business: 
    2.1 Minutes for May 17, 2023
3. New Business:
    3.1 Body Worn Cameras Update
    3.2 Proclamation: Pride Month 2023 
    3.3 Proclamation: Memorial Day  (Updated 5/22/23 at 8:42am)
4. Councilor Reports:
5. Work Session Requests: 
   
5.1 Clark County Transportation System Plan
    5.2 Transfer Station
6. Policy Issues: 
7. Executive Sessions:

Council Time

5/22/2023

Weekly Calendar

5/17/2023

9:00am

Work Session- Hybrid; join in person or WebEx 

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
    Webinar Number/Access Code: 2481 189 1633
    Password: BOCC (2622 from phones and video systems)

Work Session: Freight Rail Dependent Uses

Work Session

Agenda

Minutes

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

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
    Webinar Number/Access Code: 2481 189 1633
    Password: BOCC (2622 from phones)

1. Public Comment - on agenda items only   
2. Old Business: 
    2.1 Minutes for May 10, 2023
    2.2 Council Meetings
    2.3 Proclamation: Clark County Peace Officers Memorial Day (Added 5/15/23 at 10:07am)
3. New Business:   
4. Councilor Reports:
5. Work Session Requests: 
6. Policy Issues: 
7. Executive Sessions:
    
7.1 1 Pending Litigation RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) - 15 minutes
    7.2 1 Potential Litigation RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) - 10 minutes (Added 5/15/23 at 8:57am)

Council Time

5/16/2023

6:00pm

Agenda

Minutes

Minutes- Verbatim: Annual Reviews and Dockets

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
  • Watch live on CVTV (Comcast channel 23)
  • Livestream from your personal computer: www.cvtv.org
  • Join by computer: WebEx Link
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    • Dial: 1-408-418-9388
    • Access Code/Webinar Number: 2493 661 2361
    • Password: BOCC (2622 from phones)
  • Submit comments:

Pledge of Allegiance
Invocation

Presentation: Certificate of Good Practice

Proclamation:
   -Community Action Month

Public Comment on Consent & Separate Business Items

Consent:
1. Warrants:
   -04/25 – 04/26/2023
   -04/17 – 04/21/2023
   -04/24 – 04/28/2023
2. Minutes: 
   -April 18, 2023 (verbatim transcript: 20-year Population Projection)
   -May 2, 2023
3. County Council Appointments and Letters of Acceptance for:
   -Ashley Mariscal appointed to the Public Health Advisory Council, effective immediately to Mar. 31, 2026.
   -Paul Lee appointed to the Clark County Audit Oversight Committee for the 2023 calendar year term.
   -Seth Halling reappointed to the Development and Engineering Advisory Board (DEAB), effective immediately to March 31, 2026.
   -Michael “Mike” Odren reappointed to the Development and Engineering Advisory Board (DEAB), effective immediately to March 31, 2026.
4. Plats - for notice only:
   -Si Ellen South Phase 3 & 4
5. Request approval to set a public hearing for Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at 6pm for the purpose of presenting, discussing, and approving the 2023 Mid-Year Budget Supplemental appropriation.
6. Request approval authorizing the County Manager to execute Interagency Agreement No. K4434 with the Washington Department of Agriculture to accept a contribution of $5,000 to fund control of variable-leaf milfoil in multiple locations in Clark County.
7. Request approval of funding from the Washington State County Road Administration Board for the NE 182nd Avenue/NE Risto Road (Salmon Creek Bridge MP 7.10 – NE 167th Avenue MP 7.98) project (CRP No. 301722)
8. Request approval to acquire a dedicated server for the Public Works Cartegraph asset and maintenance management software.
9. Request approval of an interlocal agreement with the City of Vancouver and the joint application for the 2021 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program award. The grant funds of $53,917 can be used by local law enforcement to promote initiatives, cover the cost of technical assistance, training, equipment, and information systems.
10. Request approval of an interlocal agreement with the City of Vancouver and the joint application for the 2022 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program award. The grant funds of $120,575 can be used by local law enforcement to promote initiatives, cover the cost of technical assistance, training, equipment, and information systems.
11. Request approval of 2023 budget adjustments for the Merwin/Yale/Swift Lakes marine enforcement contract with PacifiCorp.
12. Request approval to accept a grant in the amount of $98,840.64 from the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission to create a pilot program to implement a Holistic Office Wellness pilot program. This grant will provide a budget-neutral opportunity to support deputies’ mental, physical, and emotional health.

Separate Business:
1. Request approval of revisions to the Fund 1011: Planning and Code Fund minimum fund balance policy.

Public Comment
    -Submitted Comments

Public Hearing: 2023 Spring Budget Supplemental Appropriation

Public Hearing: Councilor Vacancy Policy
    -Submitted Comments

Public Hearing: Rules of Procedure

Public Hearing: Annual Reviews and Dockets

Councilor Communications
County Manager Report
Adjourn

Council Meeting

5/15/2023

Weekly Calendar

5/10/2023

9:00am

Work Session- Hybrid; join in person or WebEx 

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
    Webinar Number/Access Code: 2482 325 4506
    Password: BOCC (2622 from phones)

Work Session:  Clark County Fire Districts - Fire Impact Fees
-Presentation

Work Session

Agenda

Minutes

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

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
    Webinar Number/Access Code: 2482 325 4506
    Password: BOCC (2622 from phones)

1. Public Comment - on agenda items only   
2. Old Business: 
    2.1 Minutes for May 3, 2023
    2.2 Wineries/Rural Centers
    2.3 Dark Skies
    2.4 Councilor Vacancy
3. New Business:   
    
3.1 Body Worn Cameras 
    3.2 Neighborhood Association Update
    3.3 Proclamation Request: Community Action Month (May 16)
    3.4 Proclamation Request: Clark County Peace Officers Memorial Day
4. Councilor Reports:
5. Work Session Requests: 
6. Policy Issues: 
7. Executive Sessions:
   
7.1 1 Collective Bargaining - 10 minutes
    7.2 1 Pending Litigation RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) - 10 minutes
    7.3 1 Pending Litigation RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) - 10 minutes

Council Time

5/8/2023

Weekly Calendar

5/3/2023

9:00am

Work Session- Hybrid; join in person or WebEx 

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
    Webinar Number/Access Code: 2493 826 2304
    Password: BOCC (2622 from phones)

Work Session: 2023 Restricted Spring Supplemental
    -Presentation
    -Budget Reports

Work Session

Agenda

Minutes

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

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: 2493 826 2304
    Password: BOCC (2622 from phones)

1. Public Comment - on agenda items only   
2. Old Business: 
    2.1 Minutes for April 26, 2023
    2.2 Jail Update
    2.3 Rules of Procedure
    2.4 Councilor Vacancy
3. New Business:   
    
3.1 Proclamation Request: National Correctional Officers Week 
4. Councilor Reports:
5. Work Session Requests: 
    
5.1 Public Defense
6. Policy Issues: 
7. Executive Sessions:

Council Time

5/2/2023

10:00am

Agenda

Minutes

Minutes (Verbatim: School Capital Facilities Plans & Capital Facilities Financial Plan)

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
  • Watch live on CVTV (Comcast channel 23)
  • Livestream from your personal computer: www.cvtv.org
  • Join by computer: Meeting Link
  • Join by phone:
    • Dial: 1-408-418-9388
    • Access Code: 2487 354 6285
    • Password: BOCC (2622 from phones)
  • Submit comments:

Pledge of Allegiance
Invocation

Proclamations:
    -Older Americans Month
    -Mental Health Awareness Month


Public Comment on Consent & Separate Business Items

Consent:
1. Warrants:
    -04/10 – 04/14/2023
    -03/24 – 04/13/2023
2. Minutes approved for:
    -April 18, 2023
3. County Council Appointments and Letters of Acceptance for:
    -Railroad Advisory Board Memo
    -Daniel Weaver reappointed to the Railroad Advisory Board, effective immediately to Dec. 31, 2025.
    -John Hansen reappointed to the Railroad Advisory Board, effective immediately to Dec. 31, 2025.
    -Jim Pearson reappointed to the Railroad Advisory Board, effective immediately to Dec. 31, 2025.
4. Acceptance of final plats:
    -Villagio Mixed Use Subdivision
    -Benke Short Plat
5. Request approval to set a Public Hearing for Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at 6pm for the purpose of presenting, discussing, and approving the 2023 Spring Budget Supplemental appropriation.
6. Request approval of the Clark County Annual Capital Inventory Report ending Dec. 31, 2022.
7. Request approval authorizing the County Manager to sign an interlocal agreement with Educational Service District No. 112 (ESD112) and accept approximately $15,063 for services related to data analysis, evaluation, and data reporting services to ESD112’s Youth Commercial Tobacco and Cannabis Prevention Program for the Southwest Washington Region and Rural Networks.
8. Request approval authorizing the County Manager to sign an interlocal agreement with the Washington State Department of Ecology for the Pollution Prevention Assistance Program. The ongoing grant revenue is included in Public Health’s approved budget.
9. Request approval of a Fuel Tax funding agreement with the Washington State Transportation Improvement Board for the Truman School Sidewalk, NE 44th Street/NE 45th Avenue – NE 42nd Avenue – NE 40th Avenue (CRP #321422).
10. Request approval of a Notice of Hearing and Resolution directing the County Engineer to review the petition to vacate a portion of Northeast 135th Avenue and set a public hearing date of August 1, 2023 (PRJ0002327).
11. Request approval of a Notice of Hearing and Resolution directing the County Engineer to review the petition to vacate a portion of County Road No. 16 (Munch West) and set a public hearing date in August of 2023 (PRJ0002574).
12. Request approval authorizing the County Manager to sign Ecology Agreement WQSWCAP-2123-CICo-00233 Stormwater Capacity Grant amendment to add $25,000 to the grant total amount, increasing the grant amount to $75,000.
13. Request approval of a resolution for a temporary road closure to facilitate the Hazel Dell Parade.

Separate Business:
1. Request approval to adopt a formal fund balance policy for Fund 1012: County Roads Fund.
2. Request approval to utilize $48,400 of department fund balance to provide $400 in client support to 121 clients enrolled in Public Health’s Nurse-Family Partnership program.
3. Request approval for an additional $85,000 to fully fund a contract for recreational vehicle towing and dismantling services and approval of a $210,000 contract with Rapid Response Bio Clean, LLC.

Open Public Comment
    
-Submitted Comments

Public Hearing: Population Projection for 2023 Comp Plan Update *continued from April 18, 2023
    -
Approved Resolution
    -Submitted Comments

Public Hearing: School Capital Facilities Plans & Capital Facilities Financial Plan

Public Hearing: 2023 Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnerships Program One-Year Action Plan, and an amendment to its 2019 Action Plan
    
-Staff Report
    -2023 Action Plan
    -Presentation

Councilor Communications
County Manager Report
Adjourn

Council Meeting

5/1/2023

9:00am

Special Meeting with Office of Financial Management

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

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Council to discuss 20-year population projection projection provided by the Office of Financial Management

OFM Special Meeting

Weekly Calendar

4/26/2023

8:30am

Agenda

Minutes

Board of Health- Hybrid; join in person or WebEx

Participate in the following ways:

  • In person, 6th floor of the Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin Street, Vancouver, WA 98666
  • Watch live on CVTV (Comcast channel 23)
  • Livestream from your personal computer: www.cvtv.org
  • Join by computer: WebEx Link
  • Join by phone:
    • Dial: 1-408-418-9388
    • Access Code: 2496 176 6690
    • Password: BOCC (2622 from phones)
  • Submit comments:
    https:// www.clark.wa.gov/councilors/public-comment or follow these instructions by joining the meeting from your computer or phone.

Board of Health
-Pledge of Allegiance
-Minutes from February 22, 2023
-Public Health in Action
    -Harm Reduction Center
    -PHAC Memo
    -PHAC Letter
-Open Public Comment
    -Submitted Comments
-Comments from the Board
-Adjourn

Board of Health

Work Session- Hybrid; join in person or WebEx 
The Work Session will begin at the conclusion of the Board of Health

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
    Webinar Number/Access Code: 2496 176 6690
    Password: BOCC (2622 from phones)

Work Session: Development and Engineering Advisory Board 2023 Work Plan

Work Session

Agenda

Minutes

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

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: 2496 176 6690
    Password: BOCC (2622 from phones)

1. Public Comment - on agenda items only   
2. Old Business: 
    2.1 Minutes for April 19, 2023
3. New Business:   
4. Councilor Reports:
5. Work Session Requests: 
6. Policy Issues: 
7. Executive Sessions:
    7.1 RCW 42.30.110.(1)(a)(ii) for 15 minutes (agenda amended at beginning of meeting)
    -Approved Resolution 2023-05-02

Council Time

4/24/2023

Weekly Calendar

4/19/2023

9:00am

Work Session- Hybrid; join in person or WebEx 

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
    Webinar Number/Access Code: 2480 799 1390
    Password: BOCC (2622 from phones)

Work Session: Clark County Multi-Year Capital Plan Update

Work Session

Agenda

Minutes

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

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 799 1390 
    Password: BOCC (2622 from phones)

1. Public Comment - on agenda items only   
2. Old Business: 
    2.1 Minutes for April 12, 2023
    2.2 Tolling Resolution and White Paper
3. New Business:
    
3.1 Proclamation Request: WSU Extension Master Gardeners 50 years of services (requested by WSU Master Gardeners)
    3.2 Proclamation Request: Mental Health Awareness Month
    3.3 2023 Q1 Financial Report
    3.4 Meetings/Quorum of Council
4. Councilor Reports:
5. Work Session Requests: 
6. Policy Issues: 
7. Executive Sessions:
   
7.1 Collective Bargaining - 10 minutes (updated on 4/17/23 at 7:20am)

Council Time

4/18/2023

6:00pm

Agenda

Minutes

Minutes (Verbatim; Hearing: 20-Year Population Projection)

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
  • Watch live on CVTV (Comcast channel 23)
  • Livestream from your personal computer: www.cvtv.org
  • Join by computer: Webinar Link
  • Join by phone:
    • Dial: 1-408-418-9388
    • Access Code: 2499 408 6033
    • Password: BOCC (2622 from phones)
  • Submit comments:

Pledge of Allegiance
Invocation
Public Comment on Consent & Separate Business Items

Consent:
1.
Warrants:
    -04/03 – 04/07/2023
    -03/27 – 03/31/2023
2. Minutes approved for:
    -March 21, 2023 (Public Participation Plan for 2025 Comprehensive Plan Update)
    -April 4, 2023
3. Letters of Acceptance for:
    -Kristin Hayden appointed to the Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board, effective immediately to Dec. 31, 2025.
    -Tonya Dow appointed to the Parks Advisory Board, effective immediately to Dec. 31, 2025.
4. Plats - for notice only:
    -78th Street Cluster Short Plat
5. Request approval authorizing the County Manager to sign an Interlocal Agreement with Portland State University Community Environmental Services to conduct a recycling contamination study.
6. Request approval of a resolution to adopt the updated Clark Regional Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan.
7. Request approval authorizing the County Manager to sign an extension and amendment of the contract between Clark County and Blackline, Inc. for the 2023 Joint Agency Slurry Seal Project (PRJ0001596 (PRJ0000975 extension)).
8. Request approval of the Local Programs State Funding Agreement for the Hockinson Elementary School Flashers and Crosswalk project (NE 164th Street / NE 197th Avenue – NE 164th Street/NE 205th Avenue); CRP 321322.
9. Request approval authorizing the County Manager to execute a Quit Claim Deed and a Satisfaction and Release of Covenant to Rock Lake Ranch Inc. #650.
10. Request approval authorizing the County Manager to sign a Master Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with OMNIA Partners to allow access to their cooperative contracts.
11. Request approval of a resolution to distribute public utilities state excise tax funds received by Clark County.

Separate Business
1. Request approval to relocate the Children’s Justice Center and the Family Law Annex.
2. Request approval of a fee waiver to the Hazel Dell Little League. *PULLED
3. Request approval to purchase a regenerative street sweeper to meet updated NPDES Phase I Municipal Stormwater Permit requirements beginning in the Summer of 2024.

Open Public Comment
    -Submitted Comments

Public Hearing: 20- Year Population Projection for Clark County's 2023 Comprehensive Plan Update
    -Submitted Comments *CONTINUED TO MAY 2, 2023 AT 10AM

Councilor Communications
County Manager Report
Adjourn

Council Meeting

4/17/2023

Weekly Calendar

4/12/2023

9:00am

Agenda

Minutes

Council Time- Hybrid; join in person or WebEx 

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: 2497 190 1252
    Password: BOCC (2622 from phones)

1. Public Comment - on agenda items only   
2. Old Business: 
    2.1 Minutes for April 5, 2023
    2.2 Space Planning
          -Staff Report
          -PSC 1st and 5th Floor plans
          -210 13th St Concepts
          -Summary of estimated cost 
    2.3 Rules of Procedure
    2.4 Councilor Vacancy   
3. New Business:
    
3.1 Proclamation Request: Older Americans Month
4. Councilor Reports:
5. Work Session Requests: 
     
5.1 Freight Rail Dependent Use 
6. Policy Issues: 
7. Executive Sessions:
    7.1 Pending Litigation RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) - 20 minutes 
    7.2 Collective Bargaining - 15 minutes
    7.3 Real Estate RCW 42.30.110(1)(b) - 5 minutes 

Council Time