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
4/19/2022

11:00am

Special Meeting- Hybrid; in person or WebEx

Participate in the following ways:

Clark County Council to discuss a draft Redistricting Plan
  
-Council District Map Draft Proposal
  -Election Precincts with Council District Draft Proposal

Special Meeting

6:00pm

Agenda

Minutes (Council Meeting)

Minutes (Hearing: Annual Reviews & Dockets)

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

Participate in the following ways:

Pledge of Allegiance

Proclamation:
   
-Therapy Animal Day

Consent:
1. Warrants:
    -Mar. 11-28, 2022
    -April 4-8, 2022
2. Minutes:
    -Feb. 15, 2022 (verbatim transcript for public hearings on: Annual Reviews and Dockets; Buildable Lands Report)
    -Mar. 1, 2022 (verbatim transcript for public hearings on: Annual Reviews and Dockets; Buildable Lands Report)
    -Mar. 15, 2022 ( verbatim transcript for public hearings on: Annual Reviews and Dockets; Buildable Lands Report)
    -April 5, 2022
3. Plats (for notice only):
    -Hiivala Short Plat
    -Austin Heritage PUD
    -Norton Cluster Short Plat
4. Approval of the new classification of Deputy Registrar, the proposed job description, assignment of the classification to existing pay range Local 335.505, and upward classification of three incumbents.
5. Approval of a Notice to Contractors that requests bids for the Hazel Dell Water Quality Retrofit project, PRJ0001004.
6. Approval of a resolution to distribute public utilities state excise tax funds received by Clark County.

Separate Business:
1. 
Approval of a SEPA co-lead agency agreement between Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) and Clark County.
2. Approval the use of previously approved budget to purchase the new pet licensing and ePlan review software from different vendors than previously defined. Also, request approval authorizing the County Manager to sign agreements with both vendors.
3. Approval authorizing the County Manager to sign a contract extension with Executive Information Services that will continue to provide licensing and support the Sheriff’s Office RMS/JMS software.
4. Approval to enter into an Interlocal Agreement with the City of San Francisco. There is no remuneration. Also, request approval authorizing the County Manager to sign the agreement and any resulting amendments.
5. Approval of a resolution removing Robert D. Klug, PE, as the County Engineer and designating Jennifer Reynolds, PE, as the interim Acting County Engineer for a period not to exceed six months.

Open Public Comment
    
-Submitted Comments

Public Hearing:  Rules of Procedure
     -Submitted Comments

Public Hearing: Annual Reviews & Dockets
    -CPZ2021-00013 179th St Access Management & Circulation Plan- *Moved to May 3, 2022
          -Submitted Comments 
    -CPZ2021-00014 Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan
          -Staff Report    
          -Submitted Comments

Public Hearing: Buildable Lands Report *Continued from Mar. 1, 2022; *Moved to June 7, 2022
     -Submitted Comments

Council Meeting

4/18/2022

Weekly Calendar

4/13/2022

8:30am

Agenda

Minutes

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

Participate in the following ways:

Pledge of Allegiance

Public Hearing: Redistricting Council Districts Alternative 1 Map
    -Public Comment
        -Submitted Comments

Council Meeting

Agenda

Minutes

Council Time via WebEx- will begin at the conclusion of the Council Meeting

Council Time Items:
-Minutes for April 6, 2022
-Rules of Procedure and Ordinance
-Sales Tax Proposition
-Canvassing Board for Workforce SW WA
-Executive Session:
  -1 Collective Bargaining - 10 minutes

Council Time

4/11/2022

Weekly Calendar

4/6/2022

9:00am

Agenda

Minutes

Council Time via WebEx

Council Time Items:
-Minutes for March 30, 2022
-Hybrid Meetings
-Redistricting
  -District Map Alternative 1
  -Precincts by current and alternative 1 Council districts
-Rules of Procedure and Ordinance
-Executive Sessions:
  -1 Collective Bargaining - 10 minutes
  -Performance of a public employment RCW 42.30.110(1)(g)  - 10 minutes

Council Time

4/5/2022

10:00am

Agenda

Minutes

PLEASE NOTE

Council meetings are held virtually. Participate in the following ways:

Pledge of Allegiance

Proclamations:
    -National Healthcare Decisions Day
    -National Telecommunications Week
    -Child Abuse Prevention Month
    -County Government Month

Bid Award 2726:
    -Annual Legal Advertising

Consent:
1. Warrants:
    -Mar. 14-18, 2022
    -Feb. 28-Mar. 4, 2022
    -Mar. 7-11, 2022
2. Minutes:
    -Mar. 8, 2022 (Precinct Additions and Boundary Changes)
    -Mar. 15, 2022
3. Plats (for notice only):
    -Charlson Short Plat
    -Quail Hollow Subdivision
    -Heritage Ridge Subdivision
4. Letters of acceptance:
    -Michael Mulligan appointed to the Solid Waste Advisory Committee, effective immediately to Sept. 30, 2024.
5. Approval of a Joint Resolution of the Clark County Council and Klickitat and Skamania Boards of County Commissioners to appoint Kaitlin Dittmar as the City of Vancouver’s designee, Position No. 2, on the Fort Vancouver Regional Library Board of Trustee’s, effective immediately to Dec. 31, 2025.
6. Approval of a Joint Resolution of the Clark County Council and Klickitat and Skamania Boards of County Commissioners to appoint Megan Dugan as the City of Vancouver’s designee, Position No. 5, on the Fort Vancouver Regional Library Board of Trustee’s, effective immediately to Dec. 31, 2023.
7. Approval of the Annual Capital Inventory Report ending Dec. 31, 2021.
8. Approval authorizing the County Manager to sign the Lease Agreement with Clark Regional Emergency Services Agency (CRESA).
9. Approval of an interlocal agreement with the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) to conduct inspections of sites preparing and serving food to kids through the summer lunch program. Further, request approval authorizing the County Manager to sign any resulting agreements or amendments. It is anticipated that Public Health staff will conduct 20 inspections with compensation amounting to $591 per inspection to cover staffing costs. Total remuneration of $11,820 per year with the anticipated start date of June 13, 2022.
10. Ratification of Staff Report #2022-1730, which was previously approved on March 29, 2022 by the County Manager. Request is to extend project position P003118 through June 31, 2022, supported through COVID-19 grant revenue. Also, request approval authorizing the County Manager to approve any subsequent necessary extensions, not to exceed 24 months total assignment for the project position.
11. Ratification of Staff Report #2022-1721, which was previously approved by the County Manager. Request is to apply for additional funds to increase the current grant with Department of Children Youth and Families for the term beginning July 1, 2022. Also, request approval authorizing the Public Health Director to sign any agreements or amendments resulting herein.
12. Approval of federal funding contracts (Project Prospectus and Local Agency Agreement) for the Northeast 179th Street at Northeast 29th Avenue Intersection Improvement project, County Road Project No. 300322.
13. Approval of Interagency Agreement No. 93-103027 with the Washington State Department of Natural Resources to establish a forward operating base for helicopter operations at Camp Bonneville.

Separate Business:
1. 
Approval authorizing the County Manager to sign an Interlocal Agreement with the Cowlitz Indian Tribe Public Safety Department for the purpose of Clark County Information Technology providing laptop computer support.
2. Approval to amend the Interlocal Agreement with Washington State University Extension to extend the original agreement for one year, as well as increase funding to the Small Acreage Program. The program provides stormwater outreach and education coordination.

Open Public Comment
    
-Submitted Comments

Public Hearing: Code of Ethics (final, approved version)
    -RCW 42.23
    -County HR Policy 13

Council Meeting

4/4/2022

Weekly Calendar

3/30/2022

9:00am

Work Session via WebEx

Work Session: Neighborhood Traffic Management Plan

Work Session: DEAB's 2021 Annual Report and 2022/2023 Work Plan

Work Session: NTMP

Work Session: DEAB

Agenda

Minutes

Council Time via WebEx- beginning at the conclusion of the Work Sessions

Council Time Items:
-Minutes for March 23, 2022
-Redistricting
-Hybrid Meetings
-External ARPA Funding Council Representative
-Ethics Complaint 
-Proclamation Request
    -National Healthcare Decisions Day for April 5 (requested by Commission on Aging)
-Executive Sessions:
 -Pending Litigation RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) - 20 minutes
 -Collective Bargaining - 10 minutes

Council Time

3/29/2022

10:00am

County Council District 5 Interviews

Council will interview three candidates for the open District 5 position on the Clark County Council

Following the interviews, there will be an Executive Session to evaluate the qualifications of the candidates, pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(h), with possible action afterward

District 5 Interviews

3/28/2022

Weekly Calendar

3/23/2022

8:30am

Agenda

Minutes

Board of Health meetings are held virtually. Participate in the following ways:

Board of Health

Pledge of Allegiance 
Minutes for Mar. 9, 2022
Director's Report
Open Public Comment
     -Submitted Comments

Board of Health

Agenda

Minutes

Council Time via WebEx- beginning at the conclusion of Board of Health

Council Time Items:
-Minute for March 16, 2022
-Proclamation Requests:
  -Child Abuse Prevention Month for April 5, 2022
  -National County Government Month for April 5, 2022
-Clark County Arts Commission MOU 
-Work Session Request:
  -Housing Options Study and Action Plan
-Executive Sessions:
  -Potential Litigation RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) - 5 minutes
  -Pending Litigation RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) - 10 minutes
  -Pending Litigation RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) - 20 minutes

Council Time

3/21/2022

Weekly Calendar

3/16/2022

9:00am

Agenda

Minutes

Council Time via WebEx

Council Time Items:
-Minutes for March 9, 2022
-1406 Sales Tax Funding
-Executive Session:
    -Potential Litigation RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) – 20 minutes

Council Time

3/15/2022

10:00am

Agenda

Minutes

Minutes (VBLM)

PLEASE NOTE

Council meetings are held virtually. Participate in the following ways:

Pledge of Allegiance

Comments on Consent and Separate Business Items

Consent:
1.
Warrants:
    -Feb. 21-25, 2022
    -Jan. 04-Mar. 10, 2022
2. Minutes approved for:
    -Jan. 7, 2020 (Three Creeks Capital Facility Area Board)
    -Mar. 1, 2022
3. Plats (for notice only):
    -Velendo Short Plat
4. Budget documentation received:
    -Clark County Fire Protection District No. 6
5. Approval of County Manager Appointments and Letters of Acceptance for:
    -Ken Spurlock appointed to the Clark County Arts Commission, effective Nov. 1, 2021 to Oct. 31, 2025.
    -Robert Freedland appointed to the Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board, effective Jan. 1, 2022 to Dec. 31, 2022
6. Approval authorizing the County Manager to sign an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Vancouver to provide billable services through District Court’s Community Restitution Division.
7. Approval authorizing the County Manager to sign a grant agreement with the Washington Department of Ecology for $568,952 to fund a stormwater capital project.
8. Approval authorizing the County Manager to sign a Water Quality Stormwater Capacity Agreement with the Washington Department of Ecology to provide funding for the 2021-2023 Biennial Stormwater Capacity Grants.
9. Approval of a resolution authorizing the County Manager to sign grant agreement No. GCB 3592 with the Washington State Department of Transportation in the amount of $2,720,000 for the Chelatchie Prairie Railroad Bridge Repair and Railroad Rehabilitation project, as well as two agreements to close out agreement No. RRB 1140 for railroad bridge No. 12 and agreement No. RRB 1181 for railroad bridge No. 20.
10. Approval of federal funding contracts (Project Prospectus and Local Agency Agreement) for the Northeast St. Johns Road Pavement Improvements project, County Road Project No. 320622.

Separate Business:
1. Approval authorizing the County Manager to sign a one-year Workday Success Plan agreement.
2. Approval of budget authorization in the amount of $3,828,146 to increase the 2022 vehicle replacement list vehicle count and spending authority to catch up on replacements and increase efficiency.
3. Approval of the first amendment to Resolution No. 2020-05-12 pertaining to the execution of a quit claim deed transferring Tax Parcel No. 176390-026 to the City of Vancouver. This action would amend a prior resolution to align with changes in the agreement with the City of Vancouver.
4. Approval authorizing the County Manager to execute a Release of Easement on Tax Parcel Numbers 195261-000 and 195264-000.
5. Approval to accept a multi-year $793,542.99 grant from the Washington State Health Care Authority and authorize the County Manager to sign related agreements with Columbia River Mental Health and Consumer Voices are Born. Also, recognize the need for a revenue-neutral supplemental increase during the next scheduled supplemental process.

Open Public Comment
    
-Submitted Comments

Public Hearing: Rules of Procedure
     -Submitted Comments

Public Hearing: Annual Reviews & Dockets
     -SEPA Appeal Hearing
          -Submitted Comments
     -CPZ2021-00006 Chelatchie Bluff Mineral Lands
          -Submitted Comments

Council Meeting

3/14/2022

Weekly Calendar

3/9/2022

9:00am

Agenda

Board of Health meetings are held virtually. Participate in the following ways:

Board of Health

Pledge of Allegiance 
Minutes for Feb. 23, 2022
Director's Report
Open Public Comment
     -Submitted Comments

Board of Health

Agenda

Minutes

Council Time via WebEx- beginning at the conclusion of Board of Health

Council Time Items:
-Minutes for March 2, 2022
-Ethics Ordinance
-1406 Sales Tax Funding
-Rules of Procedure
-COVID Resolution
-Public Safety Telecommunications' Week Proclamation
-Ukraine Statement
-Work Session Request: DEAB 2021 Annual Report and 2022/2023 Work Plan
-Executive Sessions:
  -1 Pending Litigation RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) - 10 minutes
  -1 Pending Litigation RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) - 25 minutes

Council Time

3/8/2022

1:00pm

Agenda

Minutes

Special Meeting: Public Hearing via WebEx

Public Hearing: Precinct Additions and Precinct Boundary Adjustments to Reflect Legislative District Boundaries, City Annexations and Precinct Voter Size

Executive Session: 1 pending litigation RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) for 10 minutes

Special Meeting

3/7/2022

Weekly Calendar

3/2/2022

9:00am

Work Session via WebEx

Work Session: 2022 Amended Annual Construction Program

Work Session

Agenda

Minutes

Council Time via WebEx- beginning at the conclusion of the Work Session

Council Time Items:
-1406 Sales Tax Funding
-Minutes for February 23, 2022
-Ethics Ordinance
-WSAC Annual "Courthouse" meeting, April 8, 2022
-District 5 Interviews discussion
-Work Session Request: Clark County Stream Health Report
-Executive Sessions:
 -1 Pending Litigation RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) - 15 minutes
 -1 Pending Litigation RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) - 10 minutes
 -1 Collective Bargaining - 10 minutes

Council Time