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. 

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Date Agendas & Minutes Related Documents Audio/Video
11/6/2023

Weekly Calendar

2:30pm

Minutes

Special Meeting: No Formal Business - Executive Sessions

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Executive Session:
    -RCW 42.30.110(1)(a)(ii) – 20 minutes

Special Meeting

11/2/2023

4:00pm

Special Meeting Agenda

Minutes

Special Meeting: No Formal Business - Executive Sessions

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Executive Sessions:
    -RCW 42.30.110(1)(a)(ii) – 20 minutes
    -Pending litigation, RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) – 15 minutes
    -Real Estate – RCW 42.30.110(1)(b) – 10 minutes

Special Meeting

11/1/2023

9:00am

Work Session- Hybrid; join in person or WebEx 

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Work Session: 2024-2029 Transportation Improvement Program & 2024 Annual Construction Program

Work Session: Fire Districts Impact Fees*
    *Canceled - will be held at a later date

Work Session: 2024-2029 Stormwater Capital Plan

Work Session: TIP & ACP

Work Session: Stormwater Capital Plan

1:00pm

Agenda

Meeting Adjourned - Notice of Adjournment

Council Time - Hybrid; join in person or WebEx

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Meeting AdjournedNotice of Adjournment

1. Public Comment - on agenda items only   

2. Old Business
     2.1  Minutes from October 18, 2023
     2.2  Farmland Conservation Easements (follow up from Legacy Lands work session)
           -Presentation (updated 11/1 at 10:50am)

3. New Business
     3.1  ARPA Funding – New Requests
            -Funding Update (updated 10/31 at 1:35pm)
            -Public Works
            -District Court
            -Indigent Defense
            -Public Health (added 10/31 at 1:35pm)

4. Councilor Reports

5. Work Session Requests
     5.1  Clean Water Rate Study
     5.2  Parks & Lands Park Fee Program Review

6. Policy Updates

7. Executive Sessions
     7.1 RCW 42.30.110(1)(a)(ii) – 20 minutes
     7.2 Potential litigation, RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) – 15 minutes
     7.3 Pending litigation, RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) – 15 minutes
     7.4 Real Estate – RCW 42.30.110(1)(b) – 10 minutes

Council Time

10/30/2023

Weekly Calendar

10/24/2023

9:30am- VLCFA

10:00am- Council Meeting
Agenda

Minutes

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Convene as the Vancouver Library Capital Facility Area Board
Vancouver Library Capital Facility Area Board - 2024 Budget
   - Staff Report and Levy Certification

Adjourn


Convene as the County Council

Pledge of Allegiance
Invocation

Executive Session *added item, agenda amended

Public Comment on Consent & Separate Business Items

Consent:

  1. Warrants:
        -10/09 – 10/13/2023 in the amount of $6,204,522.00
        -09/12 – 10/12/2023 in the amount of $8,784,079.12
     
  2. Minutes approved for:
        -October 17, 2023
     
  3. County Council Appointments and Letters of Acceptance for:
        -Scott Johnson appointed to the Public Health Advisory Council, effective Oct. 1, 2023 to Sept. 30, 2026.
     
  4. Plats- for notice only:
        -Luden Estates Phase 1
        -NE 239th Street Short Plat
     
  5. Request approval to repurpose $10,000 from Ledger Account 5010000 Salaries and Wages to Ledger Account 5600000 Capital Outlay to purchase an envelope inserter in Vehicle Licensing.
     
  6. Request approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between Clark County and the Deputy Sheriffs’ Guild detailing the terms and conditions regarding the impacts of body-worn camera implementation and deployment.

Separate Business:

  1. Request approval authorizing the County Manager to sign interlocal agreements with the City of La Center and the Town of Yacolt related to recycling collection.
     
  2. Resolution acknowledging an emergency condition and waiver of competitive bidding requirements in relation to compromised information technology. *added item, agenda amended

Open Public Comment
     -Submitted Comments

Public Hearing: Unlawful Camping Ordinance *document updated 10/24 at 3:45pm - this is the version that was displayed during the meeting*

Public Hearing: Recycling Collection Service

Councilor Communications
County Manager Report
Adjourn

VLCFA and Council Meeting

10/23/2023

Weekly Calendar

10/18/2023

9:00am

Work Session- Hybrid; join in person or WebEx 

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Work Session: 2024 Legislative Priorities

Work Session: 2023 Fireworks Update

Work Session: Fall 2023 Biannual Code Updates
    
-Presentation
    -Non-Title 40 Updates
    -Title 40 Updates
    -DEAB Memo

WS: Legislative Priorities

WS: Fireworks Update

WS: Biannual Code Updates

1:00pm

Agenda

Minutes

Council Time - Hybrid; join in person or WebEx

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1. Public Comment - on agenda items only   
2. Old Business: 
    
2.1  Minutes - October 11, 2023
3. New Business:
4. Councilor Reports:
5. Work Session Requests:
6. Policy Issues: 
7. Executive Sessions:
   
 7.1  Potential litigation RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) – 15 minutes
    7.2  Potential litigation RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) – 10 minutes, possible after action
    7.3  Real Estate -- RCW 42.30.110(1)(b) – 10 minutes

Council Time

10/17/2023

6:00pm

Agenda

Minutes

Verbatim Minutes (Essential Public Facilities)

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Pledge of Allegiance
Invocation

Public Comment on Consent & Separate Business Items

Consent:

  1. Warrants:
        -10/02 – 10/06/2023 in the amount of $4,615,891.72
        -09/25 – 09/29/2023 in the amount of $8,896,600.43
     
  2. Minutes approved for:
        -October 3, 2023
     
  3. Plats- for notice only:
        -Ramble Creek Phase 2
     
  4. Request approval to reconvene the Board of Equalization past October 18, 2023.
     
  5. Request approval to repurpose $25,000 from Ledger Account 5310000 Supplies to Ledger Account 5600000 Capital Outlay to purchase all-weather drones for building inspections.
     
  6. Request approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between Clark County and Professional and Technical Employees Local 17 detailing the terms and conditions regarding the Baker Tilly Classification and Compensation Study.
     
  7.  Request approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between Clark County and Local 307 Washington State Council of County and City Employees Council 2, AFSCME, AFL-CIO detailing the terms and conditions regarding the Baker Tilly Classification and Compensation Study.
     
  8. Request approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between Clark County and Local 1432 International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Works, District Lodge 24, AFL-CIO detailing the terms and conditions regarding the Baker Tilly Classification and Compensation Study.
     
  9. Request approval authorizing the County Manager to execute an amendment to the Advantage Asset Tracking Geotab Sourcewell contract to approve additional purchases of goods and services against the existing contract.
     
  10. Request approval of a financial contribution of $10,000 as a match for the Southwest Washington Regional Transportation Council-Safe Streets and Roads for All federal funding grant award to develop a regional action plan.
     
  11. Request approval of a Notice to Contractors requesting bids for the NE 119th Street and NE 152nd Avenue Intersection project, CRP No. 30022/PRJ0000537.

Separate Business:

  1. Request approval authorizing the County Manager to sign an amendment to grant agreement WQC-2021-CICoPW-00032 with Washington Department of Ecology for the Heritage Farm Wetland Restoration project.
     
  2. Request approval authorizing the County Manager to execute interlocal agreements with the Cities of Camas, Vancouver, La Center, Ridgefield, Battle Ground, and Washougal for the processing and disposal services at the Whatley Facility.
     
  3. Request approval authorizing the County Manager to sign Property Transfer/Purchase Agreements between Clark County and Columbia Land Trust for the Mud Lake, Whipple Creek, and Lewisville Christopher properties, and to accept warranty deeds and reimbursement Columbia Land Trust $29,779.13 for the management expenses.

Open Public Comment
    -submitted comments

Public Hearing: 2023 Supplemental Budget Hearing 
    -Presentation
    -Reports
    -Resolution

Public Hearing: Essential Public Facilities

Councilor Communications
County Manager Report
Adjourn

Council Meeting

10/16/2023

Weekly Calendar

10/11/2023

9:00am

Work Session- Hybrid; join in person or WebEx 

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Work Session: Parks and Land Draft 24-29 Capital Plan
-Presentation (updated 10/10/23 at 8:55 am)
-2024-2029 Draft Parks and Lands Division Capital Plan

Work Session

1:00pm
Agenda
(updated at 12:41pm on 10/6)

Minutes

Council Time - Hybrid; join in person or WebEx

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1. Public Comment - on agenda items only   
2. Old Business: 
     
2.1 Minutes of October 4, 2023 (revised on 10/10/23 at 11:05 am)
     2.2 Board Assignments
3. New Business:
    
3.1 Proclamation Request: National Caregivers Month 
    3.2 Proclamation Request: Runaway Prevention Month
4. Councilor Reports:
5. Work Session Requests:
   
5.1 Fire Districts Impact Fees Code Amendments - Community Planning
    5.2 Stormwater Capital Plan for 2024-2029 - Public Works
6. Policy Issues: 
7. Executive Sessions:

10/9/2023

Weekly Calendar

10/4/2023

9:00am

Work Session- Hybrid; join in person or WebEx 

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Work Session: 2023 Fall Supplemental
    
-Presentation
    -Reports

Work Session

Agenda

Council Time - Hybrid; join in person or WebEx
will begin at the conclusion of the Work Sessions

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1. Public Comment - on agenda items only   
2. Old Business: 
    2.2 
Minutes; September 27, 2023
    2.3 Safe Park
          -Pros/Cons
          - County Owned Properties (links to maps) updated 10/3/23 at 2:30pm
          -County Owned Properties (spreadsheet)
          -County Tax Title Properties (spreadsheet)
          -City of Vancouver Cost Summary
3. New Business:
    3.1 
Council Meeting Schedule
           -Option 1: Wednesdays with break updated 10/3/23 at 3:15pm
           -Option 2: Mondays and Wednesdays updated 10/3/23 at 3:15pm
    3.2 Board Assignments
4. Councilor Reports:
5. Work Session Requests:
6. Policy Issues: 
7. Executive Sessions:
    7.1 Potential litigation, RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) – 10 minutes

Council Time

10/3/2023

10:00am

Agenda

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Pledge of Allegiance
Invocation

Proclamation
   
-National 4-H Week

Public Comment on Consent & Separate Business Items

Consent:

  1. Warrants:​​
        - 09/18 – 09/22/2023 in the amount of $3,328,161.80
        - 09/11– 09/11/2023 in the amount of $6,961,408.76
     
  2. Minutes approved for September 26, 2023
     
  3. County Council Appointments and Letters of Acceptance for:
        - Peter Rosenkranz appointed to the Clark County Law and Justice Council, effective immediately.
        - Ann Donnelly appointed to the Clark County Law and Justice Council, effective immediately.
        - Scott Kleinschmidt appointed to the Clark County Law and Justice Council, effective immediately.
        - Kari Reardon appointed to the Clark County Law and Justice Council, effective immediately.
        - Christie Emrich appointed to the Clark County Law and Justice Council, effective immediately.
        - Vanessa Gaston appointed to the Clark County Law and Justice Council, effective immediately.
        - Dr. Alan Melnick appointed to the Clark County Law and Justice Council, effective immediately.
        - Robert Ferrier appointed to the Public Health Advisory Council, effective October 1, 2023 to September  30, 2026.
     
  4. Approval to set a public hearing date for October 17, 2023, for the purpose of presenting, discussing, and approving the 2023 Fall Budget Supplemental appropriation.
     
  5. Approval authorizing the County Manager to sign a memorandum of agreement with the Clark Conservation District that has been maintained since 2006 to provide funding not to exceed $20,000 annually.
     
  6. Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between Clark County and the Office and Professional Employees International Union Local 11 detailing the terms and conditions regarding the Baker Tilly Classification and Compensation Study.
     
  7. Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between Clark County and Local 335 Laborers’ International Union of North America, Health Care Division detailing the terms and conditions regarding the Baker Tilly Classification and Compensation Study.
     
  8. Approval to enter into new Interlocal Agreements beginning January 1, 2024, with neighboring local health jurisdictions for reimbursement of Regional Health Officer services. Further authorization for County Manager to execute the agreements and any resulting amendments.  
     
  9. Approval to apply for a National Environmental Health Association grant, total remuneration of up to $12,500, and approval for the Public Health Director to sign any resulting agreements or amendments.
     
  10. Approval to inter into an interlocal agreement with the City of Vancouver, effective December 1, 2023, for costs related to Leichner Landfill. Also request approval for the County Manager to sign the agreement and any resulting amendments. Expected remuneration to be $60,000 annually.
     
  11. Approval authorizing the County Manager to sign a Conservation Covenant for the Lower Daybreak Park Trail Improvements project mitigation property (PRJ0000206).
     
  12. Approval authorizing the County Manager to sign a Conservation Covenant for the NE Blair Road project mitigation property (PRJ322212).
     
  13. Approval to execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement in an amount not to exceed $30,719.05 and authorize County Manager to accept a Statutory Warranty Deed and other necessary closing documents from Trails at Whipple Creek, Inc. for purchase of property (Tract G), Serial Number 986064881 totaling 5,437 square feet.

Separate Business:

  1. Approval of a 2023 and ongoing costs for Animal Control hearing examiner services, and request authorization for the County Manager to sign Animal Control Hearing Examiner Contract with Joe Turner, PC and ant additional amendments or extensions.
     
  2. Approval to authorize the submittal of a grant application to the Washington Department of Commerce for the purpose of stabilizing new refugees including those from Ukraine and Afghanistan, and to authorize the County Manager to sign all related grant application documents, grant agreements, resulting subcontracts, required reports, and any subsequent grant and subcontract amendments.
     
  3. Approval to enter into interlocal agreements with eh cities of Battle Ground, Camas, La Center, Ridgefield, Vancouver, Washougal and the Town on Yacolt for the purpose of updating the comprehensive solid waste management plan. Also requesting approval for the County Manager to sign the agreement and any amendments.
     
  4. Approval authorizing the County Manager to sign a Project Agreement between Clark County and Columbia Land Trust for the Horseshoe Falls acquisition project in an amount not to exceed $260,000.
     
  5. Approval of the Contract for the Law and Justice Bed Capacity and Renovations Project for Phase 1 services to include programming, predesign, and initial building site investigation.

Open Public Comment
    -Submitted Comments

Public Hearing: Road Vacation - Home Avenue and Harvey Avenue

Public Hearing: Road Vacation - NW 9th Avenue

Councilor Communications
County Manager Report
Adjourn

Council Meeting

10/2/2023

Weekly Calendar

9/27/2023

8:30am

Agenda

Board of Health- Hybrid; join in person or WebEx

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Board of Health
-Pledge of Allegiance
-Minutes approved for July 26, 2023
-Public Hearing: Environmental Public Health 2024 Fees Schedule
        -Presentation
        -Ordinance
-Open Public Comment 
        -submitted comments
-Comments from the Board
-Adjourn

Board of Health

Work Session- Hybrid; join in person or WebEx 

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Work Session: Legacy Lands Program
    -
Presentation
    -Legacy lands Program Guidance Manual (draft)

Work Session

Agenda

Minutes

Council Time - Hybrid; join in person or WebEx
will begin at the conclusion of the Work Sessions

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1. Public Comment - on agenda items only
   
2. Old Business: 
    
2.1 Minutes for September 20, 2023
    2.2 Draft Unlawful Camping Ordinance
    2.3 Jail Update

3. New Business:
   
3.1 October 25, 2023 meetings

4. Councilor Reports:

5. Work Session Requests:
    5.1 2024 Annual Construction Program & 2024-2029 Transportation Improvement Program
    5.2 Fall 2023 Biannual Code Update
    5.3 2024 Legislative Priorities for November ECHO Meeting
    5.4 Joint WS City of Ridgefield Council/County Council re: I-5 West Connection at 219th Exit

6. Policy Issues: 
7. Executive Sessions:

Council Time

9/26/2023

10:00am

Agenda
(updated on 9/22 at 3:10pm)

Minutes

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Pledge of Allegiance
Invocation
Proclamations
 - Day of Remembrance
 - Disability Employment Awareness Month

Public Comment on Consent & Separate Business Items

Consent:

  1. Request approval of warrants for payment of claims against various county departments as follows:
  2. Minutes approved for: September 19, 2023
  3. County Council Appointments and Letters of Acceptance for:
  1. Request approval to continue the funding and allocate $750,000 ARPA funding for the administration of the grant through the end of the grant in 2026.
  2. Request approval to allocate expanded ARPA funding for one of the Community Grant Program recipients, Outsiders Inn, in the amount of $54,669.11 related to remodeling services for St. Paul’s Shelter Bathrooms.
  3. Request approval for the allocation of Fund 1041: American Rescue Plan Fund for the ARPA Community Grant Awards Program II. On February 15, 2023, the Council approved the award of $3M in funding for the APRA Community Grant Awards Program, which provided $2M in financial assistance to nonprofit organizations and $1M to small businesses to facilitate recover from the negative impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. This is a new funding request to increase the amount by $41,282 in order to fund at the recommended award levels.
     
  4. Request approval to allocate ARPA funding in the amount of $30,000 to explore possible code revisions in unincorporated Clark County related to allowing Agri-tourism related activities in the R-5, R-10, and R-20 zones.
     
  5. Request approval of an amendment to a 2014 Intergovernmental Agreement between Clark County and the cities of Battle Ground, Camas, La Center, Ridgefield, Washougal, Woodland, and the town of Yacolt, which established the participation of the member cities in the Urban County CDBG and HOME programs being administered by Clark County.
     
  6. Request approval to allocate ARPA funding in the amount of $300,000 for the Clark County Hearing Room System Upgrade in support of qualifying technology costs to allow more effective communication between the public and online participants.
     
  7. Request approval to allocate ARPA funding in the amount of $20,000 for the Clark County Hearing and Training Rooms in support of qualifying technology costs to allow more effective communication between the public and online participants, and those utilizing the Hearing and Training Rooms by repairing existing and adding an additional 8 wireless microphones.
     
  8. Request approval to allocate ARPA funding in the amount of $33,500 for the replacement of neighborhood sign markers that are outdated, vandalized, or missing, per the Administrative Guidelines document that was created for the Neighborhood Outreach program.
     
  9. Request approval to allocate ARPA funding in the amount of $24,332 for renewal of the Judicial AV Solutions (JAVS) Service Plan.
     
  10. Request approval to transfer three FTE from the Clark County Sheriff's Office to Information Technology in order to centralize technology support for Jail Services and the Sheriff's Office and to also ensure technology and cybersecurity best practices are followed countywide.
     
  11. Request approval to allocate ARPA funding in the amount of $20,000 to purchase molded plastic carrier trays for the medical examiner’s office to replace those that have broken over the years.
  12. Request approval for the Solid Waste division to apply for the competitive Waste Reduction and Recycling Education (WRRED) grant from the Washington State Department of Ecology. If selected, DOE will award up to $60,000 in state dollars for an 18-month term, beginning Jan. 1, 2024. The grant requires a 25% local match, which the Solid Waste fund has in place. Also request approval authorizing the Public Health Director to sign any resulting amendments and contracts.
     
  13. Request approval authorizing the County Manager to sign an interagency agreement with the Washington State Department of Ecology, as well as any future amendments, for noxious weed control provided by the Washington Conservation Corps at a cost not to exceed $57,835.
  14. Request approval of notices to advertise summaries of construction projects completed by County forces in 2022 and listing the projects to be built with County forces in 2023.
     
  15. Request approval to allocate additional ARPA funds in the amount of $1,117,835 for salaries and benefits, after carryforward, to fund the current 11 ARPA project positions through 2024.
     
  16. Request approval to accept a grant from the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission in the amount of $100,000 to continue funding for the Holistic Officer Wellness pilot program. The grant provides a budget-neutral opportunity to support deputies’ mental, physical, and emotional health.
     
  17. Request approval to accept a grant from the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation in the amount of $23,700 to provide 12 AEDs for the Clark County Sheriff’s Office to help with first responder life-saving efforts.
     
  18. Request approval to apply for the 2023 federal Justice Assistance Grant awarded through the Bureau of Justice Assistance. The grant would be shared by Clark County and the City of Vancouver in the total amount of $140,576 for the federal fiscal year 2023 grant cycle . Also request approval of the interlocal agreement with the City of Vancouver and joint application for the 2023 Justice Assistance Grant program award. 
     
  19. Request approval to accept a grant from the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs in the amount of $53,241.31 to provide additional funds to support training needs of the Clark County Sheriff’s Office.

Separate Business:

  1. Request approval to allocate ARPA funding in the amount of $4,495,000 and federal HAVA 3 Election Security Grant funding in the amount of $205,000 to remodel the building at 1408 Franklin Street to increase the Elections Office workspace area and relocate the Auto License Department to the Public Service Center. The request also includes funding a Program Coordinator I project position.
     
  2. Request approval authorizing the County Manager to sign a contract with LRS Architects, Inc. for design services related to office space remodels.
     
  3. Request approval to accept expanded State Foundational Public Health Services grant funds from Washington State Department of Health and add positions and budget capacity herein-(updated version of staff report posted on 10/4/23 at 12:37pm) Additional remuneration from Washington State Department of Health will be $1,700,000 per year, starting July 1, 2023.
     
  4. Request approval to allocate ARPA funding in the amount of $1,251,000 for modifications to the Medical Examiner morgue cooler and autopsy suite, and the purchase/installation of an exero-dr (lodox) machine in order to ensure operational capabilities are maintained. Also request authorization for the County Manager to sign a contract for an initial feasibility study, which would be completed before work is performed.
     
  5. Request approval authorizing the County Manager to execute a donated railroad ties and maintenance agreement with Portland-Vancouver Junction Railroad in support of the Chelatchie Prairie Railroad.
     
  6. Request approval to create two additional FTE positions that are essential for the Body Worn Camera program. The positions requested are a Communications Manager (Program Manager II) and a Digital Forensic Investigator/Specialist (M3) to be funded by Fund 1042: Public Safety Sales Tax Fund.
     
  7. Request approval to move budget appropriation from the Sheriff’s Office Controllable Services ledger to the Sheriff’s Office Capital Outlay ledger in the 2023 Operating Budget, per 2023 Budget Resolution requirements.

Open Public Comments
   -Submitted comments

Public Hearing: 2022 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER)
   -Staff Report
   -Presentation

Public Hearing: 2023 Clark County Aging Readiness Plan
   -Project webpage
   -Resolution 2023-09-06
   -Submitted comments

Councilor Communications
County Manager Report
Adjourn

Council Meeting

9/25/2023

Weekly Calendar

9/20/2023

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: WebEx Link
  • Join by phone:
    Dial: 1-408-418-9388
    Webinar Number/Access Code: 2482 894 2917
    Password: BOCC (2622 from phones)

Work Session: Planning Assumptions
                         
-Issue Paper 4
                         -Presentation

Work Session: Essential Public Facilities
                       
-Presentation

Planning Assumptions

Essential Public Facilities