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.

To request a video not available here, contact CVTV.

Date Agendas & Minutes Related Documents Audio/Video
11/25/2015

Board Time canceled

11/24/2015

Weekly Calendar

Hearing Agenda

Minutes

Comp Plan Verbatim Minutes Part 1

Comp Plan Verbatim Minutes Part 2

Emergency Medical Service District #1 Board Meeting

Proclamation: Reaffirmation of the National Motto - In God We Trust - and recognition of the dedication and hard work of Friends of the Carpenter : Photo

Consent Items:

1. Plat alteration to modify a slope setback - Gerald Hinton short plat
2. Final plat for recording: McKinley Subdivision
3. 2016 Agreement with the WS OPD and Acceptance of state funds for continuation of the Indigent Defense Coordinator and her assistant
4. Application for a grant to Multnomah County to increase Community Health Worker positions for HIV case management
5. Ratification by BOCC of staff report for funding the Hazardous Waste and Toxic Reduction Program
6. IGA with the City of Kelso to provide remittance processing services
7. Warrants: Nov. 9-13, 2015; Nov. 10-12, 2015
8. Minutes for October 20, 2015 and November 10, 2015
9. County Manager appointments and letters of acceptance for:
- John C. Moore appointment to the Clark Communities Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee
- Terry Maxwell
- Steven R. Koch
- Anna Dearman
- Jack Androvich
- Michael Andreotti
- Jennifer Pesut
- Herb Maxey
- Eric Golemo
- Ott Gaither
- Jeffrey Wriston
10. Ad Valorem taxes received:
- East County Fire & Rescue
- Fire District 5
- Fire District 3
- Fire District 6
- City of Vancouver

 

Public Hearing:  Clark County Stormwater Manual and Code Update : Ordinance 2015-11-24
- Environmental Services Stormwater Management page link

Public Hearing: 2016 Comprehensive Plan Update
- Resolution 2015-11-16
- Final Planning Commission Recommendations
- Proposed changes to planning assumptions - Exhibit A
- Rural Comparison - Exhibit B
- Disclaimer: Preferred Alternative and Comp Plan Policy
Preferred Alternative and Comp Plan Policy
- Alternative LPA Forest map
- Alternative LPA Rural map
- Alternative LPA Agriculture map


Board Hearing
11/18/2015

Board Time Agenda

 

Board Time Documents:
- Draft minutes for October 21, 2015 and November 4, 2015
- C-Tran Board Seats - Chair & JS
- Daybreak Youth Services Emergency: 
Request Letter : Resolution : Letter of support
- Work Session Request: Substance Abuse Advisory Board Annual Briefing
- Work Session Request: 2017-2018 Budget

Board Time

11/17/2015

Weekly Calendar

Hearing Agenda

Minutes

Consent Items:
1. Joint Resolution of the Clark Klickitat and Skamania Boards appointing Jane Higgins to serve as trustee of the Fort Vancouver Regional Library
2. Final plat for recording: Taylors Court Subdivision
3. Final plat for recording: Varney Subdivision
4. Clean Water Division's Local Source Control Program application for funding; funding existing 2.0 FTE
5. Purchase and Transfer Agreement authorizing the transfer of title to Assessor's Tax Parcels near La Center from the Columbia Land Trust to Clark County
6. Request authorizing recording of Assessor's Tax Parcels near La Center to protect conservation values and declare the properties surplus
7. Application approval to ThriveWA for a Home Visit Service Account (HVSA) Expansion Grant for 2016 funding
8. Minutes for November 3 2015


Board Hearing
11/11/2015

Board Time canceled

11/10/2015

VLCFA Agenda

Hearing Agenda

Minutes

Vancouver Library Capital Facility Area Board Meeting
2015 Budget/Levy Certification

Consent Items:
1. Notice of Public Hearing for 2015-2016 Budget Mid-Biennium Review and Modification
2. Final plat for recording: Creekwood 2 Subdivision
3. Home Visiting Service Account (HVSA) grant with Thrive Washington
4. Utility Easement to Qwest Corp. dba Century Link for the NE 94th Ave.
5. Resolution for purchase of used equipment and waiving the competitive negotiation requirements
6. Statutory Warranty Deed acceptance from Gillingham Properties LLC
7. Warrants: Oct. 16-28 2015; Oct. 23-30 2015; Oct. 12-16 2015; Oct. 19-23 2015
8. Minutes for October 27 2015
9. County Manager Appointments and Letters of Acceptance for:
- George Fox appointed to Clark County Audit Oversight Committee
- Julie Rotz reappointed to the Community Action Advisory Board
- Jesse Ghiglieri reappointed to the Community Action Advisory Board

Public Hearing: Road Vacation - NE 187th Avenue

Public Hearing: 2015 Amended Annual Construction Program
- 2015 Annual Construction Program (ACP) presentation

Public Hearing: 2016-2021 Transportation Improvement Program & 2016 Annual Construction Program - presentation

Board Hearing

11/9/2015

Weekly Calendar

Joint Work Session Agenda

Joint Work Session on the Comprehensive Plan Update: Agenda Proposed Changes to Planning Assumptions

Comprehensive Plan Work Session

VBLM Planning Assumptions Basis : Septic TAC letter

Revised Alternative 4 maps: Rural - Forest - Agriculture

Community Planning Comprehensive Plan update 2016-2035 - Planning Commission link to web page

Local organizations representing the zoning interests of Clark County citizens are invited

Joint Work Session

11/4/2015

Board Time Agenda

Board Time Minutes

Board Time Documents: - Draft minutes for October 21 2015 and October 28 2015 - 2016 M1 M2 M3 Compensation - Research Analyst - Animal Control - Cowlitz Resolution

Board Time Part 1 (MP3 187MB) Part 2 (MP3 540KB)

11/3/2015

Weekly Calendar

Hearing Agenda

Minutes

Consent Items:
1. IGA with the City of Washougal to provide the city Conservation Futures Funding
2. Collective Bargaining Agreements between Clark County and AFSCME 307CO LIUNA 335 Health Care Division OPEIU 11 and PTE Local 17 Engineers & Appraisers
3. Syringe Access Fund grant application
4. Position change to add a project 1.0 FTE EHA position funded by Environmental Public Health fee revenue
5. Position change to increase an existing .60 FTE CHW by .20 FTE funded by additional State HIV Case Management grant funds
6. C-Tran and Public health contract to provide monthly discounted bus passes for PH clients who qualify
7. County Manager Appointment and Letter of Acceptance for:
- Dr. Steven Sachs appointed to the Portland International Airport Community Advisory Board
8. Approve minutes for October 20 2015 pulled
9. Add-on item: Resolution opposing attempts by the Cowlitz Tribe to locate a casino in north Clark County pulled

Public Hearing: Road Vacation - NE 29th Avenue

Board Hearing

10/28/2015

Board Time Agenda

Board of Health web page link

Board Time Documents:
- 2016 M1 M2 M3 Compensation Program
- Coalition Collective Bargaining Agreements
---OPEIU11: PTE Local 17 Engineers & Appraisers : AFSCME 307CO : LIUNA 335 Health Care Division

 

Board Time Part 1 (MP3 42.5MB) Part 2 (MP3 1.91MB)

10/27/2015

Weekly Calendar

Hearing Agenda

Minutes

Proclamation: Weatherization Day
- Clark County Weatherization Program link to program information
- contact: Mike.Selig@clark.wa.gov - Office 360-397-2375 ex 4540

Consent Items:
1. Final plat for recording: Fountain Village Estates
2. Final plat for recording: Lacamas Prairie Estates PUD Phase 2
3. Final plat for recording: Fieldstone Estates Subdivision II
4. 2016 M1 M2 M3 compensation program approval - pulled for further discussion
5. Collective Bargaining Agreements between Clark County and AFSCME 307CO LIUNA 335 Health Care Division
- OPEIU 11
- PTE Local 17 Engineers & Appraisers - pulled for further discussion
6. Change a .75 FTE Deputy Prosecuting Attorney II to a 1.0 FTE Deputy Prosecuting Attorney I
7. Warrants for Sept. 15 - Oct. 9 2015
8. Minutes for October 13 2015

Shoreline Master Program continuance of Public Hearing from 10/13
- Limited Amendment - Hearing continued to date uncertain

Clark County Public Transportation Improvement Conference
- Agenda
- Clark County Resolution 2015-09-06
- process flow
- PBTA conference PA memorandum
- PTIC procedures memo to attorney for CTran members 10-9-2015
- Meeting Record

Board Hearing

Clark County Public Transportation Improvement Conference

10/21/2015

Board Time Agenda

Board Time Minutes

WS: Budget Outlook Quarterly presentation : Narratives

WS: CenturyLink Cable Franchise Agreement - Highlights of Negotiated Franchise

Board Time Documents: - Draft minutes for October 14 2015

WS: Budget Outlook Quarterly presentation (MP3 105MB)

WS: CenturyLink Cable Franchise Agreement (MP3 87.3MB)

Board Time Part 1 (MP3 177MB) Part 2 (MP3 1MB)

10/20/2015

Weekly Calendar

Hearing Agenda

Minutes

 

Verbatim minutes for Comprehensive Growth Plan

EMS DISTRICT #2 Board Meeting
- Agenda
- Minutes of June 9 2015
- Chief Jerry Green appointment letter
- Financials -- EMS District #2 Account Closeout Discussion
- Business Associates Agreement with City of Vancouver and EMS #2 for Provision of Ambulance Transport Services
- Business Associates Agreement between EMS #2 and Clark County Fire District #6

SAMMY AWARD PRESENTATION - Ray Steiger

Proclamation: Clark County Employee Appreciation Day - Photo

Proclamation: National Arts and Humanities Month - Photo

Consent Items:
1. Resolution 2015-10-4 eliminate sales tax funds and deposit directly to General Fund
2. Final plat: Cobblestone Park at Mount Vista Phase 4
3. Warrants: Sept. 7-11 2015 and Sept. 28-Oct. 2 2015 and Oct. 5-9 2015

I-5 Corridor & Seismic Upgrade presentation by State Representative Liz Pike

Public Hearing: 2016 Comprehensive Growth Plan Update Preferred Alternative
- Preferred Alternative 4 update
- Population Forecast Correction
- Alternative LPA maps: Rural - Forest - Agriculture

Board Hearing

I-5 Corridor presentation by State Representative Liz Pike

10/14/2015

Board Time Agenda

Board Time Minutes

WS: ERP (Oracle) Replacement

Board Time Documents:
- Draft minutes for September 302015 and October 7 2015
- Draft Remote Transactions Parity Letters - Additional Documents
- S-698 Marketplace Fairness Act reference
- Islands impacting commercial property
- Work Session Request: Revisions to Title 8 Animal Control; Title 9 Code Enforcement

WS: ERP (Oracle) Replacement (MP3 45.1MB)

Board Time Part I (MP3 52.7MB)

Board Time Part II (MP3 13MB)

10/13/2015

Weekly Calendar

Hearing Agenda

Minutes

Retirement Presentation: John Payne Deputy Treasurer : Photo

Proclamation: Housing America Campaign

Proclamation: 30th Anniversary of the Legacy Lands Program : Photo

Consent Items:
1. Notice of Public Hearing for adoption of the 2016-2021 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program and adoption of the 2016 annual Construction Program
2. Notice of Public Hearing for adoption of the amended 2015 Annual Construction Program
3. Minutes for October 6 2015

Public Hearing: Shoreline Master Program with documentation - Limited Amendment : continued to October 27 2015 at 10 a.m.

WS: Public Access Television : Proposal and Recommendations City/County Telecommunications Commission Resolution

Board Hearing

WS: Public Access Television (MP3 95.5MB)

10/7/2015

Board Time Agenda

Board Time Minutes

Board Time Documents: - Draft minutes for September 30 2015 - Draft Remote Transactions Parity Act and Cadillac Tax letters - S-698 Marketplace Fairness Act reference - Draft Chelatchie Prairie Railroad funding commitment letter - Issues regarding the legality of the 179th St. Developer's Agreement - Islands impacting commercial property - Invitation to Liz Pike to present options for I5 Bridge Seismic Upgrade Board Time (MP3 172MB)
10/6/2015

Weekly Calendar Hearing Agenda

Minutes

Proclamation: Disability Employment Awareness Month : Photo

Consent Items:
1. Plat for Recording: Veach Short Plat
2. Approval of resolution and policy limiting the use of the County's Public Service Center to county business only - Pulled
3. Addition of 1.0 FTE grant funded Program Coordinator II position for Infection Prevention Liaison which is required by CCPH for pilot program
4. Staff Report and Resolution to waive the bid process under County Ordinance 2015-05-07 for purchase of used drive-on vehicle scale for Whatley Decant Facility
5. Notice of Hearing and Resolution for road vacation for a portion of NE 187th Avenue
6. Plat for Recording: Brockway Infill Short Plat
7. Warrants: September 21-25 2015
8. Minutes for September 22 and September 29 2015

 

Board Hearing

9/30/2015

Board Time Agenda

Board Time Minutes

Board Time Documents: - Draft minutes for September 23 2015 - 2% property tax reduction documents (see below) --- Proposed 2 percent graphic composite --- Proposed Motion --- Highlighted Financial Trends Report --- GF Forecast 2001-2002 with uncontrolled expenses --- GF Forecast 2005-2006 with uncontrolled expenses --- Clark County General Fund Preliminary Projections - Accessory Dwelling Units - Draft Fee Waiver Resolution

Board Time Part I (MP3 53.7MB) Board Time Part II (MP3 66.5MB) Board Time Part III (MP3 670KB)

9/29/2015

Weekly Calendar

Hearing Agenda

Minutes

Consent Items:
1. Plat for Recording: Veach Short Plat - pulled continued to October 6 2015
2. Waive the bid process under County Ordinance 2015-05-07 for the purchase of a used drive-on vehicle scale for Whatley Decant Facility - pulled continued to October 6 2015
3. CRP 352022: 2014 Guardrail and Bridge Rail Retrofit and Notice to Contractors
4. Warrants: September 14-18 2015
5. Minutes for September 8 2015 (revised) and September 15 2015

Board Hearing

9/23/2015

Board Time Agenda

Board Time Minutes

Board Time Documents: - Draft minutes for September 16 2015 - 2% property tax reduction documents (see below) --- Proposed 2 percent graphic composite --- Proposed Motion --- Highlighted Financial Trends Report --- GF Forecast 2001-2002 with uncontrolled expenses --- GF Forecast 2005-2006 with uncontrolled expenses --- Clark County General Fund Preliminary Projections - Accessory Dwelling Units

Board Time (MP3 151MB)
9/22/2015

Weekly Calendar

Hearing Agenda

Minutes

Consent Items:
1. PSC with Family Solutions to provide child victims of crime greater access to mental health services
2. Notice of Hearing and Resolution directing the County Engineer to review the petition for a road vacation being a portion of NE 29th Avenue
3. Bargain and Sale Deed for the sale of surplus property to John and Grace Yu
4. Authorization and submission of two grant applications to the Recreation and Conservation Office for grant funding for two Youth Athletics Facilities projects
5. Warrants: Sept. 10-11 2015 and August 31 to Sept. 4 2015
6. Minutes for September 8 2015

Public Hearing: Parks Master Plan : PowerPoint Presentation Resolution 2015-09-10

Public Hearing: 2014 CAPER

Public Hearing: Accept input re: 2016 CDBG & HOME funding

Board Hearing

9/16/2015

Board Time Agenda

Board Time Minutes

Proclamation: Day of Remembrance

WS: County Fair Debrief

Board Time Items:
- Draft minutes for September 9 2015
- Chevron station access off 119th Street
- 2% property tax reduction in December 1 BOCC meeting
-- additional draft material

WS: County Fair Debrief (MP3 51.2MB)

Board Time Part I
(MP3 89.8MB)
Board Time Part II
(MP3 19.3MB)
Board Time Part III
(MP3 3.42MB)

9/15/2015

Weekly Calendar

Hearing Agenda

Minutes

Consent Items: 1. Plat for Recording: Granton Park Phase II Subdivision 2. Contract with Foundation for Healthy Generations 3. Warrants: September 25-26 2015 4. Minutes for September 1 2015

Public Hearing: Public Use and Necessity - Brush Prairie Bridge Hearing cancelled (parties reached agreement)

Board Hearing
9/10/2015 Agenda

JOINT PUBLIC HEARING: Board of Clark County Councilors and Clark County Planning Commission - Staff Report - Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (DSEIS) - DSEIS comment August 5 to August 27 2015 - DSEIS comments August 27th to September 2 2015 - DSEIS comments September 3rd to September 10th 2015 - DSEIS comments September 10th to September 15th 2015 - DSEIS comments September 17 2015 A - DSEIS comments September 17 2015 B - DSEIS comments September 17 2015 C - DSEIS comments September 17 2015 D - Presentation

Joint Public Hearing

9/9/2015

Board Time Agenda

Board Time Minutes

- Draft Minutes for Sept. 2 2015 Board Time (MP3 34MB)