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
3/25/2020

Board of Health

Board of Health

3/24/2020

Council Meeting Agenda

Minutes

Please note: In keeping with the social distancing protocols in place to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus, the Clark County Councilors have made several changes to their public meetings. Please see the news release for more information.

Retirement Presentation:

Proclamations:

  • Transit Employee Appreciation Day
  • Child Abuse Prevention Month

Consent:
1. Minutes:
- March 10, 2020
2. Acceptance of final plats approved by the County Manager for:
- Harris Town Village Short Plat
- Jackson 104th Street Short Plat
3. Approval of a Covenant Release for the Acero Padden Apartments (OLR-2020-00011).
4. Approval of a salary realignment for Chief Deputy Prosecuting Attorney.
5. Approval of a salary realignment for the Chief Deputy and Undersheriff.
6. Approval of the Clark County Annual Capital Inventory Report ending Dec. 31, 2019.
7. Approval of a Final Order of Vacation for a portion of NW 41st Ave. and right-of-way for an adjacent, unconstructed east-west road. Activity No. A280156.
8. Approval of a Notice of Contractors to advertise for bids for Project No. 405634-2020 Catch Basin Retrofit.
9. Approval to transfer ownership of a boathouse and dock to the Port of Vancouver at no cost. The boathouse is no longer utilized by the CCSO Marine Patrol and the lease with the Port of Vancouver is no longer needed.

Separate Business
1. Approval of a resolution calling for an election of Charter Review Commission members at the November, 2020 General Election for the purposes of reviewing the Clark County's Home Rule Charter.
2. Approval of adopting Ordinance 2020-03-08 relating to land use and adopting amendments to the sections of Title 40 of the Clark County Code through the 2019 annual reviews and dockets.
3. Approval of a contract with 3J Consulting, Inc. for the Housing Options Study and Action Plan.
4. Approval for the Purchasing Department to purchase a 2008 Ford Escape from Fleet Services in the amount of $5,000.
5. Approval authorizing the County Manager to sign amendments extending the duration of two interlocal agreements with the Columbia Land Trust in order to complete two conservation futures bond projects.

Public Hearing: Speed Zone Changes for 2020

Public Hearing: Rules of Procedure (Suspended To Future Date)

Council Meeting

3/23/2020

Weekly Calendar

3/18/2020

Council Time Agenda

Minutes

Council Time Items:
- Minutes for March 11, 2020 and March 13, 2020 Special Meeting
- Cornerstone DA proposed amendment
- General Fund fund balance
- Consider adopting Interim Ordinance relating to CCC 40.260.115
- Work Sessions/Future Meetings
- Emergency Declaration Resolution 2020-03-09 & COVID 19 Policy Addendum
- Executive Sessions: 2 Pending Litigation (30 minutes total); 1 Potential Litigation (15 minutes)
 

Council Time

3/16/2020

Special Meeting of the Clark County Board of Health

Note: The Board of Health adjourned and convened as the Clark County Council to adopt Resolution 2020-03-10

COVID-19 Policy Addendum

Special Meeting: Board of Health

Weekly Calendar

3/13/2020

Special Meeting of the Clark County Council

- Minutes

- Declaration of Emergency

Special Meeting

3/11/2020

WS: Public Works ADA Transition Plan Briefing

WS: Public Works ADA Transition Plan Briefing

The county council decided out of an abundance of caution to cancel the State of the County 2020 event originally scheduled for 6 pm today, March 11.

News Release

The county council's March 24 hearing will continue as previously scheduled at 6pm in the sixth-floor hearing room in the Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin St.
 

WS: Speed Limit Changes

WS: Speed Limit Changes

Council Time Agenda

Minutes

Council Time Items:
-Minutes for Feb. 19, 2020
- Briefing on 99th St. Project (NE 94th Av to SR-503)
- Work Session Requests:
   -Essential Public Facilities
   -Clark County Transportation System Plan
- Executive Sessions: 3 Pending Litigation (1 hour 15 minutes total); 2 Collective Bargaining (30 minutes total); 1 Executive Session re: RCW 42.30.110 (1) (G) (15 minutes)

Council Time

3/10/2020

Council Meeting Agenda

Minutes

Proclamation:
- 2020 Census Partnership

Consent Items:
1. Warrants:
- Feb. 10-14, 2020
- Feb. 3-25, 2020
- Feb. 24-28, 2020
2. Minutes:
- Feb. 18, 2020
3. Approval of County Manager Appointment and Letter of Acceptance for:
- Michael Andreotti reappointed to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee
- Anna Dearman reappointed to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee
- Earl William Fleck reappointed to the Mosquito Control District Board
- Joe Zimmerman appointed to the Solid Waste Advisory Commission
4. Approval of the 2020 annual contract for the Columbia River Economic Development Council (CREDC) for economic development services.
5. Approval of a Memorandum of Agreement with the Federal Emergency Management Agency for use of the Clark County Event Center in the event of a Presidential Declaration.
6. Approval of the Final Order of Vacation for a portion of NE 129th St., from NE 25th Ave. to the west line of Interstate 205, Activity No. A012588.
7. Approval authorizing the County Manager to execute an agreement with the Columbia Resources Company, L.P. for solid waste transportation, disposal and alternate daily cover (ADC) management services.
8. Approval of 2020 budget adjustment for the Merwin/Yale Lakes marine enforcement contract with PacifiCorp.

Separate Business
 1. Approval of final Ordinance 2020-03-01 pertaining to twelve (17) biannual code change items, most of which relate to development regulations in Title 40. Public Hearing held on Feb. 18, 2020.
2. Approval of Resolution 2020-03-02 to adopt the 78th Street Heritage Farm Master Plan Update.

Public Hearing: Parking Restrictions


Council Meeting

3/9/2020

Weekly Calendar

3/4/2020

Please note:  Council Time has been canceled for March 4, 2020 due to lack of quorum.

3/3/2020

Please Note:  due to a scheduling issue, the county council has rescheduled its usual hearing times for the month of March.

Hearings in March will be:

10 am Tuesday, March 10
6 pm Tuesday, March 24

In April, the hearing times will be held at the usual set time of 6 pm on the first and third Tuesdays.

Council hearings are held in the sixth-floor hearing room of the Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin St.

3/2/2020

Weekly Calendar

2/26/2020

Board of Health

Please note:  the Clark County Board of Health has canceled their meeting of February 26, 2020 due to lack of quorum.
 

2/24/2020

Weekly Calendar

2/19/2020

WS: Heritage Farm Master Plan Update

WS: Heritage Farm Master Plan Update

Council Time Agenda

Minutes

Council Time Items:
-Minutes for Feb. 12, 2020
- Work Session Requests:
   - Highway 99 Corridor Improvements
   - Public Works ADA Transition Plan Briefing - Progress Report

Council Time

2/18/2020

Council Meeting Agenda

Minutes

Consent Items:
1. Warrants:
- Feb. 3-7, 2020
- Jan. 14-28, 2020
- Jan. 27-31, 2020
2. Minutes:
- Jan. 30, 2020 (Planning Commission Appointment)
- Feb. 4, 2020
3. Approval of Commission Appointment and Letter of Acceptance for:
- Bryant Enge appointed to the Clark County Planning Commission
4. Acceptance of final plats approved by the County Manager for:
- Person Family Cluster Subdivision
- Kestrel Field Subdivision
5. Approval of ordinance 2020-02-02 amending the Clark County 20-year Comprehensive Growth Management Plan map; zoning map; arterial atlas map; comprehensive plan text and zoning ordinances through the 2019 annual reviews and dockets.
6. Approval authorizing the County Manager to sign an Interlocal Agreement with ESD112 for epidemiological support related to the Youth Marijuana Education Program. Total remuneration up to $10,000.
7. Approval of a Notice to Contractors to advertise for bids for Project No. 0000069-2020 Joint Agency Road Preservation Project. 
8. Approval of a Notice to Contractors to advertise for bids for Project No. 391322-2020 ADA Compliance, Group 1.
9. Request the acceptance of a Recreational Boating Safety Federal Financial Assistance Grant award for $18,696.18.

Separate Business
1. Approval to change position P001968 - Engineering Services Manager III from a revenue position to a permanent position and move all associated budget from the Building and Code Fund (1011) to General Fund (0001).
2. Approval of funding contracts (Project Prospectus and Local Agency Agreement) for the NE 119th St/NE 152nd Avenue Intersection; Project No. 300222.
3. Approval of funding contracts (Project Prospectus and Local Agency Agreement) for the Cast-in-Place Bridge Bundle; Project No. 300522.
4. Approval of funding contracts (Project Prospectus and Local Agency Agreement) for the Fiber Reinforced Polymer Bridge Bundle; Project No. 300622.
5. Approval of funding contracts (Project Prospectus and Local Agency Agreement) for NE 134th Corridor Adaptive Traffic Signals; Project No. 301122.
6. Approval of a Warranty Deed and Temporary Construction Easement from Highway 99 Center, LLC for Parcel No. 189629-000.
7. Approval of a resolution supporting the Lewis and Clark Regional Trail Concept Plan.
8. Approval of an adjustment to the Fleet capital budget authority for 2020 and approve completion of 2019 acquisitions of fleet vehicles and equipment.
9. Approval to expend $118,720 for the purchase of a Body Scanner to detect drugs being smuggled into the Clark County Jail. Authorize budget increase of $99,094 during the next supplemental process to provide necessary additional budget capacity for the outright purchase.

Public Hearing: 2020 Technical Supplemental Appropriation

Public Hearing: Concomitant Rezone Agreement Partial Release

Public Hearing: CPZ2019-00033 Amendments to Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area

Public Hearing: Bi-Annual Code Amendments
- Staff Report
- Attachment A
- Council Hearing Index
- Planning Commission Minutes
- DEAB Recommendations
- Garage Sales
- IBC, IRC, IMC, IFC, Appeal Code Sections

Council Meeting

2/17/2020

Weekly Calendar

2/12/2020

WS: Clean Water Commission - 2019 Annual Report

WS: Clean Water Commission

Council Time Agenda

Minutes

Council Time Items:
- Minutes for Feb. 5, 2020
- Work Session Request: DEAB 2019 Annual Report and 2020/2021 Work Plan
- Executive Sessions: 2 Pending Litigations (15 minutes total)

Council Time Part 1

Council Time Part 2

WS: Fireworks

WS: Fireworks