Clark County Council Meetings

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
3/7/2023	10:00am Agenda Minutes Verbatim Minutes: Critical Areas Ordinance, Floodplain Ordinance, & Shoreline Master Program Updates	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: https://clarkwa.webex.com/clarkwa/j.php?MTID=e3384ebb2e61f5385ae9ce79f9cca9cd2 Password: msR3ugQXP53 Join by phone: Dial: 1-408-418-9388 Access Code: 2482 800 8057 Submit comments: Written via email: https:// www.clark.wa.gov/councilors/public-comment Written via US Postal Service to the Clark County Council, c/o Rebecca Messinger, PO Box 5000, Vancouver, WA 98666-500 During the meeting from your computer or phone: follow these instructions Pledge of Allegiance Invocation Public Comment on Consent & Separate Business Items Consent: 1. Minutes for Feb. 21, 2023 2. County Council Appointments and Letters of Acceptance for: -Steve Oglesby appointed to the Clark County Arts Commission, effective immediately to Dec. 31, 2026. -Joe Zimmerman reappointed to the Solid Waste Advisory Commission, effective immediately to Dec. 31, 2025. -Karl Johnson appointed to the Clark County Planning Commission, effective immediately to Dec. 31, 2026. -Jack Harroun appointed to the Clark County Planning Commission, effective immediately to Dec. 31, 2026. 3. Acceptance of final plats approved by the County Manager for: -Declaration to Amend Short Plat Book 2 Page 362 -Hummingbird Court Subdivision -Schwitter’s Short Plat -Sophia’s Court Subdivision -North Haven Phase 1B/3/5/6 4. Approval of a Notice to Contractors to request bids for the 2023 Hot Mix Asphalt Overlays Project (CRP No. 310822 / PRJ0001624). Separate Business: 1. Approval of language revisions to Section 4. Fund Reserve in Fund 1033: Mental Health Sales Tax fund balance policy. 2. Approval to increase three department positions from (.5) halftime to (1.0) fulltime positions, effective March 1, 2023. The positions are Program Assistant, Logistic Assistant, and Jail Services Support Specialist III. 3. Approval of an interlocal agreement between Clark County and the Washington State Housing Finance Commission to establish and administer the Clark County homebuyer down payment assistance program. Open Public Comment -Submitted Comments Public Hearing: Precinct Boundary Adjustments Public Hearing: CPZ2022-00010 Critical Areas Ordinance update -Approved Ordinance -Submitted Comments Public Hearing: CPZ2022-00011 Flood Hazard Area Ordinance update -Approved Ordinance -Submitted Comments Public Hearing: CPZ2022-00012 Shoreline Master Program amendments -Approved Ordinance Councilor Communications County Manager Report Adjourn	Council Meeting
3/6/2023	Weekly Calendar
3/1/2023	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: https://clarkwa.webex.com/clarkwa/j.php?MTID=e57281eb728c95d79a4a73bd7ba1feb25 Password: daMJxQ8e6g3 Join by phone: Dial: 1-408-418-9388 Access Code: 2498 627 2114 Work Session: Freight Rail Dependent Uses - Background	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: https://clarkwa.webex.com/clarkwa/j.php?MTID=e57281eb728c95d79a4a73bd7ba1feb25 Password: daMJxQ8e6g3 Join by phone: Dial: 1-408-418-9388 Access Code: 2498 627 2114 1. Public Comment - on agenda items only 2. Old Business: 2.1 Minutes for February 22, 2023 2.2 Rules of Procedure 3. New Business: None 4. Councilor Reports: 5. Work Session Requests: Neighborhood Traffic Management Program 6. Policy Issues: Policy Items 7. Executive Sessions: None	Council Time
2/28/2023	9:00am Agenda Minutes	Clark County Council Special Meeting 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: https://clarkwa.webex.com/clarkwa/j.php?MTID=ed8935a78cb72ded996b6f9d990d5338d Join by phone: Dial: 1-408-418-9388 Access Code: 2487 896 1334 Password: WGwEJPm86d4 Submit comments: Written via email: https:// www.clark.wa.gov/councilors/public-comment Written via US Postal Service to the Clark County Council, c/o Rebecca Messinger, PO Box 5000, Vancouver, WA 98666-500 During the meeting from your computer or phone: follow these instructions Pledge of Allegiance Public Comment - on agenda items only -Submitted Comments Separate Business: 1. Request approval of Inmate Medical Vendor (Wellpath) for RFP derived three-year contract. 2. Request approval of a Lease Agreement between X Change Recovery and Clark County. (updated on 2/24/23 at 8:45am)	Special Meeting
2/27/2023	Weekly Calendar
2/22/2023	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: https://clarkwa.webex.com/clarkwa/j.php?MTID=eed1dc21b0d38d1f13ce28d22768ed806 Password: mhW3mtzvp23 Join by phone: Dial: 1-408-418-9388 Access Code: 2484 620 9100 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 January 25, 2023 -Public Health in Action -Infection Prevention -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: https://clarkwa.webex.com/clarkwa/j.php?MTID=eed1dc21b0d38d1f13ce28d22768ed806 Password: mhW3mtzvp23 Join by phone: Dial: 1-408-418-9388 Access Code: 2484 620 9100 Work Session: Public Participation Plan for 2025 Periodic Comprehensive Plan Update Presentation Issue Paper #1: Overview of Planning under GMA in Clark County (1994-2020) Draft Public Participation Plan Public Comments received	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: https://clarkwa.webex.com/clarkwa/j.php?MTID=eed1dc21b0d38d1f13ce28d22768ed806 Password: mhW3mtzvp23 Join by phone: Dial: 1-408-418-9388 Access Code: 2484 620 9100 1. Public Comment - on agenda items only 2. Old Business: 2.1 Minutes for February 15, 2023 3. New Business: 3.1 July 4, 2023 Council Meeting 4. Councilor Reports: 5. Work Session Requests: 6. Policy Issues: 7. Executive Sessions	Council Time
2/21/2023	6:00pm Agenda Minutes	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: https://clarkwa.webex.com/clarkwa/j.php?MTID=e7ea4e31c9c80c8ca9482582ce6968786 Join by phone: Dial: 1-408-418-9388 Access Code: 2496 474 4146 Password: YaZHQqdB423 Submit comments: Written via email: https:// www.clark.wa.gov/councilors/public-comment Written via US Postal Service to the Clark County Council, c/o Rebecca Messinger, PO Box 5000, Vancouver, WA 98666-500 During the meeting from your computer or phone: follow these instructions Pledge of Allegiance Invocation Proclamations: -Clark County Arts Commission 2022 Lifetime Achievement Award to Paul E. Christensen -Black History Month -American Red Cross Month Public Comment on Consent & Separate Business Items Consent: 1. Warrants: -02/06 – 02/10/2023 -01/25 – 02/13/2023 2. Minutes approved for: -Feb. 7, 2023 3. County Council Appointments and Letters of Acceptance for: -Vivienne Meljen, M.D., appointed to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, effective immediately to Dec. 31, 2027. -Gabriella Ewing appointed to the Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board, effective immediately to Dec. 31, 2025. -David Zilavy appointed to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board, effective immediately to Dec. 31, 2027. -Amy Campbell appointed to the Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board, effective immediately to Dec. 31, 2025. -Gabe Fauvelle appointed to the Solid Waste Advisory Commission, effective March 1, 2023 to February 28, 2026. 4. Plats (for notice only): -Parkers Landing Subdivision 5. Approval to use existing budget to complete the replacement of a Noxious Weed Management spray truck platform in 2023. 6. Approval of federal funding contracts for the Orchards Sifton Adaptive Signal project (CRP No. 333622). 7. Approval to publish a Notice to Contractors requesting bids for the 2023 Joint Agency Road Preservation Project (PRJ0001618). Separate Business 1. Request approval of a Request for Proposal (RFP) with regard to providing inmate medical services at the Clark County Law Enforcement Center Jail, Jail Work Center, and Juvenile Justice Center Detention Facility. 2. Request approval authorizing the County Manager to sign an interlocal agreement with the Washington State Department of Transportation for bridge inspections. Open Public Comment -Submitted Comments Councilor Communications County Manager Report Adjourn	Council Meeting
2/20/2023	Weekly Calendar
2/15/2023	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: https://clarkwa.webex.com/clarkwa/j.php?MTID=e82661a2a496c6927a7b5190b4f9ee77c Join by phone: Dial: 1-408-418-9388 Access Code: 2484 045 3028 Password: sdJAuSRi263 1. Public Comment - on agenda items only 2. Old Business: 2.1 Minutes for February 8, 2023 2.2 Jail Update 2.3 Safe Park (add-on) 3. New Business: 3.1 ARPA Grant Fund balance projection - Beginning through Q4 2022 4. Councilor Reports: 5. Work Session Requests: CPZ2021-00013 179th Street Access Management and Circulation Plan 6. Policy Issues: 7. Executive Sessions 7.1 Pending Litigation RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) - 20 minutes 7.2 Collective Bargaining - 1- minutes	Council Time
2/13/2023	Weekly Calendar
2/8/2023	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: https://clarkwa.webex.com/clarkwa/j.php?MTID=e073b35c9ce579e3eed78c21926786861 Join by phone: Dial: 1-408-418-9388 Access Code: 2488 139 8704 Password: hrQ32eSr8am 1. Public Comment - on agenda items only 2. Old Business: 2.1 Minutes for February 1, 2023 2.2 Black History Month proclamation 2.3 Board Assignments 3. New Business: 4. Councilor Reports: 5. Work Session Requests: None 6. Policy Issues: 7. Executive Sessions 7.1 Pending Litigation RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) - 20 minutes 7.2 Potential Litigation RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) - 20 minutes 7.3 Collective Bargaining - 10 minutes	Council Time
2/7/2023	10:00am Agenda Minutes	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: https://clarkwa.webex.com/clarkwa/j.php?MTID=ec4ba3a2d00aadf8240fe20f8dfd77680 Join by phone: Dial: 1-408-418-9388 Access Code: 2484 738 8410 Password: JSpn2AQcr72 Submit comments: Written via email: https:// www.clark.wa.gov/councilors/public-comment Written via US Postal Service to the Clark County Council, c/o Rebecca Messinger, PO Box 5000, Vancouver, WA 98666-500 During the meeting from your computer or phone: follow these instructions Pledge of Allegiance Invocation Public Comment on Consent & Separate Business Items Consent: 1. Warrants: -01/10 – 01/11/2023 -12/23 – 12/27/2022 -01/16 – 01/20/2023 -01/09 – 01/13/2023 -01/23 – 01/27/2023 2. Minutes: -Jan. 17, 2023 3. County Council Appointments and Letters of Acceptance for: -Kate Perkins appointed to the Clean Water Commission, effective Jan.1, 2023 to Dec. 31, 2025. -Kevin Fitzgearld appointed to the Clark County Arts Commission, effective immediately to Dec. 31, 2027. -Christopher Hullum appointed to the Community Action Advisory Board, effective immediately to Dec. 31, 2025. -Nickeia Hunter appointed to the Community Action Advisory Board, effective immediately to Dec. 31, 2025. -Bob Freedland reappointed to the Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board, effective immediately to Dec. 31, 2025. -Michael Watkins appointed to the Public Health Advisory Board, effective immediately to Feb. 28, 2026. -Thavy Mom-Hing appointed to the Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board, effective immediately to Dec. 31, 2025. -Sidney Morgan appointed to the Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board, effective immediately to Dec. 31, 2025. 4. Plats (for notice only): -Lauren’s Landing Short Plat -13th Avenue Short Plat 5. Approval authorizing the County Manager to sign an Interlocal Agreement (ILA) with Skamania County to review their unnatural child death cases as part of our Child Fatality Review Panel work funded by FPHS. 6. Approval of a resolution for a temporary speed reduction on Northeast 68th Street between Highway 99 and the Vancouver city limits (approximately Northeast 28th Avenue) for the Northeast 68th Street Sidewalk project (CRP No. 372122). 7. Approval of a resolution for the temporary road closure of Northeast 68th Street between Highway 99 and the Vancouver city limits for 70 calendar days as part of the Northeast 68th Street project (CRP No. 372122). 8. Approval of a resolution for the temporary road closure of Northeast 152nd Avenue between Northeast Ward Road and Northeast 80th Street for construction of sanitary sewer by a contractor, not to exceed five calendar days. 9. Approval of federal funding contracts for the NE Delfel Road (NE 179th Street – NE 184th Street) project (CRP No. 310122). 10. 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). 11. Approval of a resolution for the cancellation of uncollectable delinquent property taxes, assessments and fees for business personal property and mobile home accounts. Separate Business 1. Approval to adopt a formal fund balance policy for Fund 3056: Real Estate Excise Tax (REET 1) Fund. 2. Approval to adopt a formal fund balance policy for Fund 1025: Health Department Fund. 3. Approval of final Ordinance 2023-01-08 pertaining to twenty (20) biannual code change items, most of which relate to development regulations in Title 40. The public hearing was held on Jan. 17, 2023. 4. Approval to designate signing authority of all Data Sharing Agreements from the County Council to the County Manager. 5. Approval authorizing the County Manager to sign an interlocal agreement with the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department for the purpose of plan reviews for the School Health & Safety (SH&S) Program and assist in training the Clark County SH&S team on the plan review process for the duration of the team becoming proficient in the review process. There will be no cost to Clark County for this agreement. 6. Ratification of Staff Report #SR2023-1822, which was previously approved on January 18, 2023 by the County Manager. This provides permission to apply for a certification in Infection Control scholarship opportunity from the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) to support three staff in obtaining entry-level certification in Infection Control. The total anticipated funding amount is approximately $2,500. Also, request approval authorizing the Public Health Director to sign the grant agreement and any resulting amendments. 7. Approval to accept funds from Southwest Washington Accountable Community of Health (SWACH) to develop an evaluation plan and logic model for their work implementing naloxone vending machines. The total anticipated funding amount is $16,500. Also, request approval authorizing the Public Health Director to sign the contract and amendments. Open Public Comment -Submitted Comments Public Hearing: Road Vacation - portion of Northwest Lancaster Road Councilor Communications County Manager Report Adjourn	Council Meeting
2/6/2023	Weekly Calendar
2/1/2023	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: https://clarkwa.webex.com/clarkwa/j.php?MTID=e37628bfbc501ae4c93c09096c455515b Join by phone: Dial: 1-408-418-9388 Access Code: 2499 043 4633 Password: Me8yd2Mk9jq Work Session: Title 40 Code Update CPZ2022-00010 Critical Areas Ordinance update CPZ2022-00011 Flood Hazard Area Ordinance update CPZ2022-00012 Shoreline Master Program amendments	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: https://clarkwa.webex.com/clarkwa/j.php?MTID=e37628bfbc501ae4c93c09096c455515b Join by phone: Dial: 1-408-418-9388 Access Code: 2499 043 4633 Password: Me8yd2Mk9jq 1. Public Comment - on agenda items only 2. Old Business: 2.1 Minutes for January 25, 2023 3. New Business: 3.1 Request for Proclamation "Red Cross Month" 3.2 Request for Proclamation "Black History Month" 4. Councilor Reports: 5. Work Session Requests: 5.1 Freight Rail Dependent Uses - Background 6. Report on Policy Issues: 7. Executive Sessions: 7.1 Pending Litigation RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) - 10 minutes 7.2 Pending Litigation RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) - 15 minutes	Council Time
1/30/2023	Weekly Calendar
1/25/2023	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: https://clarkwa.webex.com/clarkwa/j.php?MTID=ebd4efccb1549bb56ef76c6787b044050 Join by phone: Dial: 1-408-418-9388 Access Code: 2486 463 3871 Password: 2eMNxtTjs85 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 Nov. 9, 2022 -Director's Report: -Respiratory Illnesses -Open Public Comment -Submitted Comments -Comments from the Board -Adjourn	Board of Health
		Work Session- Hybrid; join in person or WebEx Work Session will begin at the conclusion of 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: https://clarkwa.webex.com/clarkwa/j.php?MTID=ebd4efccb1549bb56ef76c6787b044050 Join by phone: Dial: 1-408-418-9388 Access Code: 2486 463 3871 Password: 2eMNxtTjs85 Work Session: Harmony Sports Complex-Safety and Parking Improvement Project	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: https://clarkwa.webex.com/clarkwa/j.php?MTID=ebd4efccb1549bb56ef76c6787b044050 Join by phone: Dial: 1-408-418-9388 Access Code: 2486 463 3871 Password: 2eMNxtTjs85 1. Public Comment - on agenda items only 2. Old Business: 2.1 Minutes for January 18, 2023 3. New Business: 3.1 Sr. Policy Analyst position 3.2 Road Vacation / NW Lancaster Road -Presentation -Hearing Packet 4. Councilor Reports: 5. Work Session Requests: 5.1 Public Participation Plan for the 2025 Periodic Comprehensive Plan Update 6. Report on Policy Issues: 7. Executive Sessions: 7.1 Pending Litigation RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) - 10 minutes 7.2 Pending Litigation RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) - 10 minutes 7.3 Pending Litigation RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) - 15 minutes	Council Time
1/23/2023	Weekly Calendar
1/18/2023	9:00am Agenda	2023 Council Planning Retreat 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 Livestream from your personal computer: www.cvtv.org Join by computer: https://clarkwa.webex.com/clarkwa/j.php?MTID=e346c998e0ba1e5373aa9cba5d4b3495e Join by phone: Dial: 1-408-418-9388 Access Code: 2484 072 7026 Password: 7YaA6sp46Hy Submit comments: Written via email: https:// www.clark.wa.gov/councilors/public-comment Written via US Postal Service to the Clark County Council, c/o Rebecca Messinger, PO Box 5000, Vancouver, WA 98666-500 During the meeting from your computer or phone: follow these instructions 1. Open Public Comment 2. Rules of Procedure - from Jan. 11th 3. Open Public Meetings Act, Ethics and Public Records Act (Legal) from Jan. 11^th 4. Finance 101 and Financial Policy Overview (Finance Team) 5. Clark County Vision, Mission and Strategic Actions Overview (County Manager) 6. Policy Overview, Discussion and Prioritization, Policy Items (Policy Analyst) 7. Policy Analyst Expectations and Updates (County Manager) 8. Next Steps / Follow-up Items	Council Planning Retreat
	Agenda Minutes	Council Time- Hybrid; join in person or WebEx Council Time will begin at the conclusion of the Council Retreat Participate in the following ways: In person, 6th floor of the Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin Street, Vancouver, WA 98666 Join by computer: https://clarkwa.webex.com/clarkwa/j.php?MTID=e346c998e0ba1e5373aa9cba5d4b3495e Join by phone: Dial: 1-408-418-9388 Access Code: 2484 072 7026 Password: 7YaA6sp46Hy 1. Public Comment - on agenda items only 2. Old Business: 2.1 Minutes for January 11, 2023 3. New Business: None 4. Councilor Reports: 5. Work Session Requests: None 6. Report on Policy Issues: 7. Executive Sessions: None	Council Time