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
7/20/2020

Weekly Calendar

7/15/2020

Council Time Agenda

Minutes

Council Time via WebEx (audio only)

Phone:  1-408-418-9388
Access Code:  146 177 5391 

Council Time Items:
- Minutes for July 1, 2020 and July 8, 2020
Request to suspend the Historic Promotions Grant Program for 2021
- Request to remove Hemp from the Community Planning 2020 Work Plan
- Agricultural building permit exemption
- ATV's on the roadway
- Shooting near habitation
- Ethics Complaint
- Work Session Request: 2021-2026 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and 2021 Annual Construction Program (ACP)
- Executive Session: 1 Potential Litigation (15 minutes), no action; 1 Pending Litigation (10 minutes), no action; and 1 Collective Bargaining (10 minutes), no action

Council Time

7/13/2020

Weekly Calendar

7/8/2020

Council Time Agenda

Council Time Minutes

Board of Health and Council Time meetings are closed to the public until further notice, but they encourage participation in the following ways:

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  • ​Submit comments:  https://www.clark.wa.gov/councilors/public-comment

Board of Health

Council Time
- Minutes for July 1, 2020
- Request to suspend the Historic Promotions Grant Program for 2021
- Request to remove Hemp from the Community Planning 2020 Work Plan
- Listening Sessions
- Executive Session: 1 Collective Bargaining (15 minutes), no action

Board of Health

 

Council Time

7/7/2020

Council Meeting Agenda

Minutes

PLEASE NOTE

Council meetings are closed to the public until further notice, but they encourage participation in the following ways:

  • Watch it live on CVTV (Comcast channel 23)​
  • Livestream from your personal computer, www.cvtv.org
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  • Submit comments: https://www.clark.wa.gov/councilors/public-comment

Consent:
1. Warrants
- June 22-26, 2020
- June 15-19, 2020
- June 8-12, 2020
2. Minutes
- June 16, 2020
3. Plats - For Notice Only
- Serov Short Plat
- Nielsen Industrial Subdivision
- Wiebold Commercial Short Plat
- Final Plat alteration declaration to amend the plat for Whipple Creek Heights, which was recorded in Book H Page 528
4. Approval of County Manager Appointments and Letters of Acceptance for:
- Jose Rose reappointed to the Board of Equalization
- joseph (Dick) Riley reappointed to the Board of Equalization
- Lisa Bodner reappointed to the Board of Equalization
5. Approval to purchase 10 ballot drop boxes for the Elections Office related to compliance with Governor Inslee's COVID-19 orders. The purchase will be made using CARES Act funding. 

Separate Business
1. Approval and authroize County Manager to sign a Work Order with Workday and contract with Accenture for the implementation of the Workday Analytics and learning Modules.
2. Approval to use CARES Act funds to fund an emergency small business assistance program focused on providing emergency grants and subsidized loans to small businesses during the economic downturn caused by COVID-19.  
3. Approval to use CARES Act funding to respond to quarantine/isolation emergency shelter for people who are houseless.
4. Request ratification of Staff Report #2020-1211, previously approved on June 26, 2020 by the County Manager. The staff report requests approval to apply for the PeaceHealth Community health grant. Grant funding will expand community engagement efforts in the Fourth Plain place-based initiative. Total remuneration is $115,000 over a three-year period. Also, request approval authorizing the Public Health Director to sign any resulting agreements or amendments.
5. Approval to add a 1.0 FTE Public Health Nurse II position to perform enhanced Hepatitis C mitigation work within Public Health's Communicable Disease Unit. Washington Department of Health is awarding an additional $299,180 of Foundational Public Health Services grant funds to implement a new Hepatitis C Foundational Public Health Services grant funds  to implement a new Hepatitis C service deliver model in Clark County.
6. Approval of a resolution for temporary closures of the departure (outbound) lanes of the west approach of NE 99th Street, between NE Highway 99 and NE 13th Ave., as part of the NE Highway 99 Intersection Improvements Project (Project No. 351022).
7. Approval of the 2019 Annual Bridge Report.
8. Approval of two purchase and sales agreements for two separate 24-acre properties (Parcel No. 212116-000 and Parcel No. 212161-000) as part of the Conservation Futures East fork Lewis River Mason Creek Project.
9. Approval and authorize the County Manager to sign an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Vancouver for the NE 68th St. Sidewalk project. CRP No. 372122.
10. Approval and authorize the County Manager to sign an Interlocal Agreement with Clark Public Utilities - Water Department for coordination of capital construction projects.

Public Comments

Council Meeting

7/6/2020

Weekly Calendar

7/1/2020

Council Time Agenda

Council Time Minutes

Board of Health and Council Time meetings are closed to the public until further notice, but they encourage participation in the following ways:

  • Watch Board of Health live on CVTV (Comcast channel 23)​
  • ​Livestream from your personal computer, www.cvtv.org
  • ​Listen to audio only by calling: 1-408-418-9388 and entering access code: 146 991 2125 (unique to this meeting)
  • ​Submit comments:  https://www.clark.wa.gov/councilors/public-comment

Please note that you will be able to access both the Board of Health and Council Time meeting with the same access code: 146 991 2125. Council Time will not be covered by CVTV.

Board of Health

Council Time
- Minutes for June 24, 2019
- Executive Session: 1 Collective Bargaining (15 minutes)

Board of Health

 

Council Time

6/29/2020

Weekly Calendar

6/24/2020

Council Time Agenda

Council Time Minutes

Board of Health and Council Time meetings are closed to the public until further notice, but they encourage participation in the following ways:

  • Watch Board of Health live on CVTV (Comcast channel 23)​
  • Livestream from your personal computer, www.cvtv.org
  • Listen to audio only by calling: 1-408-418-9388 and entering access code: 146 640 4829 (unique to this meeting)
  • Submit comments:  https://www.clark.wa.gov/councilors/public-comment

Please note that you will be able to access both the Board of Health and Council Time meeting with the same access code: 146 640 4829. Council Time will not be covered by CVTV.

Board of Health

Council Time 

Board of Health

 

Council Time

6/22/2020

Weekly Calendar

6/17/2020

Council Time Agenda

Council Time Minutes

Board of Health and Council Time meetings are closed to the public until further notice, but they encourage participation in the following ways:

Watch Board of Health live on CVTV (Comcast channel 23)​
Livestream from your personal computer, www.cvtv.org​​
Listen to audio only by calling: 1-408-418-9388 and entering access code: 146 523 0352 (unique to this meeting)​
Submit comments:  https://www.clark.wa.gov/councilors/public-comment

Please note that you will be able to access both the Board of Health and Council Time meeting with the same access code: 146 523 0352. Council Time will not be covered by CVTV. 

Board of Health

Council Time Agenda
- Minutes for June 10, 2020
- Executive Session: 1 pending litigation (20 minutes)

 

Board of Health

 

Council Time

6/16/2020

Council Meeting Agenda

Minutes

PLEASE NOTE


Council meetings are closed to the public until further notice, but they encourage participation in the following ways:
o Watch it live on CVTV (Comcast channel 23)
o Livestream from your personal computer, www.cvtv.org
o Listen to audio only by calling: 1-408-418-9388 and entering access code: 146 629 7605 (unique to this meeting)
o Submit comments: https://www.clark.wa.gov/councilors/public-comment

Special Presentation:

-Resolution eliminating systemic racism and injustice in Clark County

Consent:
1. Warrants
- June 1-5, 2020
- May 25-29, 2020
- May 18-22, 2020
2. Minutes
- May 22, 2020 (special meeting, Board of Health)
- May 22, 2020 (special meeting, Council Time)
- June 2, 2020
3. Plats - For Notice Only
- Felida Overlook
- Lalonde Creek Estates
- Wells Short Plat
- Cody Estates

Separate Business
1. Approval authorizing County Manager to sign two interlocal agreements with Clark Public Utilities to fund and administer the Low Income Energy Assistance Program.
2. Approval to authorize Public Health Director to sign 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. Total remuneration $14,480 per year. 
3. Approval authorizing County Manager to sign an Interlocal Agreement with Skamania County to use the departments Public Health Institute contract for COVID-19 contract notification services, if necessary. (PULLED)
4. Approval authorizing County Manager to sign a letter of support for the Portland Vancouver Junction Railroad to apply for the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements Program grant through the Federal Railroad Administration
5. Approval to accept a Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding Program Award in the amount of $103,135 to reimburse the Sheriff's Office for costs incurred in response to COVID-19.

Council Meeting

6/15/2020

Weekly Calendar

6/10/2020

Council Time Agenda

Minutes

Council Time via WebEx (audio only)​​​

Phone: 1-408-418-9388​​
Access Code: 146 558 0015

Council Time Items:
- Minutes for June 3, 2020
- CARES Act Funding
- Homeless/Houseless Policy Conversation
- Executive Session: 1 pending litigation (15 minutes); 1 potential litigation (20 minutes)

 

Council Time

6/8/2020

Weekly Calendar

6/3/2020

Council Time Agenda

Minutes

Board of Health and Council Time meetings are closed to the public until further notice, but they encourage participation in the following ways:

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  • Livestream from your personal computer, www.cvtv.org​​
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  • Submit comments:  https://www.clark.wa.gov/councilors/public-comment

Please note that you will be able to access both the Board of Health and Council Time meeting with the same access code: 146 131 3746. Council Time will not be covered by CVTV. 

Board of Health
Clark County Phase 2 Application

Board of Health Public Comments

Council Time

Board Of Health

 

Council Time

6/2/2020

Council Meeting Agenda

Minutes

PLEASE NOTE

Council meetings are closed to the public until further notice, but they encourage participation in the following ways:

  • Watch it live on CVTV (Comcast channel 23)​
  • Livestream from your personal computer, www.cvtv.org
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  • Submit comments: https://www.clark.wa.gov/councilors/public-comment

Consent:
1. Warrants:
- May 11-15, 2020
- April 3-May 11, 2020
2. Minutes:
- May 19, 2020
- May 27, 2020 (Council Time)
3. Plats - For Notice Only
- Lawhead Short Plat
- Final plat alteration declaration to amend the plat for Hazel Dell Landing Subdivision, which was recorded in Book 312 Page 81
4. Approval of County Manager Appointments and letters of Acceptance for:
- Dr. Laurie Drapela appointed to the Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board
- Keisha Weathers appointed to the Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board
- Lindy Treece appointed to the Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board
- Adrian Cortes reappointed to the Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board
- Maradee Potter reappointed to the Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board
- Patrick Canfield reappointed to the Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board
- Rev. Ted Engelbrecht reappointed to the Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board
- Walt Gordon reappointed to the Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board

Separate Business
1. Approval of a salary realignment for Death Investigator classification.
2. Approval of funding contracts for the Northeast 10th Avenue Project, Project No. 323322.
3. Approval of funding contracts for the I-5/NE 179th Street Area Improvements Project, Project No. 390222
4. Approval of a Quit Claim Deed granting Parcel No. 171073-000 to Curtis lake Ranch, LLC.
5. Request approval authorizing the County Manager to sign an Interagency Agreement through the Coronavirus Relief Fund for Local Governments for costs incurred due to the public health emergency with respect to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) during the period of March 1, 2020 thru October 31, 2020.

Public Comments

Council Meeting

6/1/2020

Weekly Calendar

5/27/2020

Council Time

Minutes

 

Board of Health meetings are closed to the public until further notice, but they encourage participation in the following ways:

Watch it live on CVTV (Comcast channel 23)​
Livestream from your personal computer, www.cvtv.org​
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Submit comments: https://www.clark.wa.gov/councilors/public-comment

Board of Health followed by Council Time 

Board of Health

Board of Health Public Comments

Council Time:
- No formal business is scheduled during Council Time
- Executive Sessions: 2 potential litigation (30 minutes total); 1 pending litigation followed by action (5 minutes)

Board of Health

Council Time

5/25/2020

Weekly Calendar

5/22/2020

Board of Health Minutes

Council Minutes

Special Meeting of the Board of Health and Clark County Council meetings are closed to the public until further notice, but they encourage participation in the following ways:

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Submit comments: https://www.clark.wa.gov/councilors/public-comment

 

Special Meeting of the Board of Health and Clark County Council

Special Meeting of the Board of Health

Special Meeting of the County Council

5/20/2020

Minutes

Special Meeting Board of Health

5/19/2020

Council Meeting Agenda

Minutes

PLEASE NOTE

Council meetings are closed to the public until further notice, but they encourage participation in the following ways:

Watch it live on CVTV (Comcast channel 23)​
Livestream from your personal computer, www.cvtv.org
Listen to audio only by calling: 1-408-418-9388 and entering access code: 969 356 223 (unique to this meeting)
Submit comments:
https://www.clark.wa.gov/councilors/public-comment

Consent:
1. Warrants:
- April 27 - May 1, 2020
2. Minutes:
- May 6, 2020
- May 13, 2020 (Council Time)
3. Plats - For Notice Only
- NE 202nd Avenue Cluster Subdivision
4. Approval of a Notice to Contractors to advertise for bids for Project No. 351022 - Highway 99 Corridor Improvements.
 5. Approval to grant two sewer easements to Clark Regional Wastewater District.

Separate Business
1.  Approval authorizing the Interim County Manager to sign an Interlocal Agreement with Educational Service District No. 112 for reimbursement of Epidemiological support. Remuneration is $9,700.
2. Approval authorizing the Interim County Manager to sign an Interlocal Agreement with Educational Service District No. 112 for reimbursement of Epidemiological support. Remuneration is $359,890 over a five year period.
3. Request to increase staffing and resource budget capacity to implement a comprehensive COVID-19 case investigation and contact tracing operation.
- Scenario 1: COVID-19 case investigation and contact tracing operations within its Incident Management Team (IMT)
- Scenario 2: COVID-19 case investigation and contact trancing operations within its Incident Management Team (IMT) and further approval to enter into an agreement with Public Health Institute (PHI) to provide COVID-19 contract tracing to residents of Clark County.
4. Approval authorizing the Interim County Manager to accept a Warranty Deed from the Estate of Nancy L. Rader for Parcel No. 099777-330.
5. Approval authorizing the Interim County Manager to accept a Warranty Deed from Russell and Rebecca Manning and sign an access easement and maintenance agreement for Parcel No. 185404-000, CRP No. 323322.
6. Approval to execute a Quit Claim Deed transferring Tax Parcel No. 176390-026 to the City of Vancouver.

Public Hearing: Road Vacation - Portion of Southeast Bybee Road

Hearing will be continues to July 21, 2020

Public Comments

Council Meeting

5/18/2020

Weekly Calendar

5/14/2020

Minutes

Special Meeting of Clark County Council via WebEx (audio only)​​​

  • Phone: 1-408-418-9388​​
  • Access Code: 964 325 839

The County Council will convene in a Special Meeting at 2:00 p.m. There are no items for discussion. The Council will adjourn and convene in Executive Session: re: RCW 42.30.110(1)(G) (30 minutes) with possible action.

Special Meeting