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
12/6/2024	9:00am Agenda Verbatim Transcript	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: WebEx Link Join by phone: Dial: 1-408-418-9388 Access Code: 2487 002 6162 Password: BOCC (2622 from phones) press 3 on phone to raise hand Submit comments:* Written via email: 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 98666-5000 During the meeting from your computer or phone: follow these instructions Pledge of Allegiance Invocation Councilor Roll Call Amendments to Agenda Public Hearing: Affordable Housing Code Amendments Project Page: Housing Options Study and Action Plan - Ordinance 2024-12-16 - Written Comments Received Public Hearing: 2025-2045 Comprehensive Plan Update Project Page: 2025 Update Meeting and Event Information - Written Comments Received Add-On Item First Amendment of the Agreement for Services between Clark County & the Cowlitz Indian Tribe County Manager Report Adjourn	Council Meeting
12/4/2024	10:00am Agenda	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: WebEx Link Join by phone: Dial: 1-408-418-9388 Access Code: 2488 612 4074 Password: BOCC (2622 from phones) press 3 on phone to raise hand Pledge of Allegiance* Invocation Councilor Roll Call Amendments to the Agenda Public Hearing: 2025 Annual Budget (continued from Dec. 3, 2024) - written comments received Presentation (slides 49 & 57 updated 12/2/24) 2025 County Manager Recommended Budget Reports - 2025 Amendments to County Manager Recommended Budget Reports 2025 Annual Budget Documents - Resolution 2024-12-09 (2025 Annual Budget) - Staffing Summary - Fleet Replacement List - Fleet Carryforward Lists 2025 Property Tax Resolutions: - General Fund - Road Fund - Conservation Futures Separate Business (continued from Dec. 3, 2024): Request approval of the Site Management Contract with the Fairgrounds Site Management Group for operation of the Clark County Fairgrounds, located at 17402 NE Delfel Road, Ridgefield, Washington. Request approval to create a capital project and approve a resolution directing the County Engineer to acquire the proposed right of way (Project No. 0003336, NE Union Road Bio-Swale). Request approval authorizing the County Manager to sign professional services consultant agreement (SCN000003546) with Harper Houf Peterson Righellis, Inc. to provide preliminary engineering and construction support, including for the 2026 Preservation ADA Improvements project (CRP No. 342922 / Project No. PRJ0003388). Request approval authorizing the County Manager to sign a professional services agreement (SCN00003553) with DOWL, LLC for bridge design and environmental permitting services to replace an aging bridge within Lacamas Regional Park (Project No. PRJ0002646). County Manager Report Adjourn	Council Meeting
12/3/2024	10:00am Agenda	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: WebEx Link Join by phone: Dial: 1-408-418-9388 Access Code: 2491 539 4864 Password: BOCC (2622 from phones) press 3 on phone to raise hand Submit comments:* Written via email: 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 Special Presentation Presentation of retirement plaques to Clark County Councilors Gary Medvigy and Karen Dill Bowerman Pledge of Allegiance Invocation Councilor Roll Call Amendments to the Agenda Public Hearing: 2024 Emergency Budget Supplemental Reports Resolution Public Hearing: NE St. Johns Road Pavement Improvements Project- Public Use and Necessity Hearing Packet Convene as the Greater Clark Parks District Board Public Hearing: 2025 Greater Clark Parks District Budget The Board will consider adoption of the proposed 2025 Greater Clark Parks District budget in the total amount of $4,300,000. The Greater Clark Parks District property tax levy for 2025 will also be considered at this time. Resolution 2024-12-04 (2025 Levy) Resolution 2024-12-05 (2025 Budget) Presentation Convene as the County Council Public Hearing: 2025 Annual Budget (continued to Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024) Presentation (slides 49 & 57 updated 12/2/24) 2025 County Manager Recommended Budget Reports - 2025 Amendments to County Manager Recommended Budget Reports 2025 Annual Budget Resolution - Staffing Summary - Fleet Replacement List - Fleet Carryforward Lists Property Tax Resolutions: - General Fund 0% - General Fund 1% (recommended) - Road Fund 0% - Road Fund 1% (recommended) - Conservation Futures 0% - Conservation Futures 1% (recommended) - Conservation Futures Banked Capacity (recommended) Open Public Comment and Public Comment on Consent and Separate Business Items - written comments received Consent: Warrants: - 11/11 – 11/15/2024 - 11/18 – 11/22/2024 Minutes for Nov. 19, 2024 Clark County Appointments and Letters of Acceptance: - Irena Kakorina appointed to the Fort Vancouver Regional Library Board of Trustees - John Chatel appointed to the Clean Water Commission - Alison Schweitzer appointed to the Clean Water Commission - Glen DeWillie appointed to the Clean Water Commission Ad Valorem / Budget related documentation received: - Camas School District - Educational Service District 112 - Evergreen Public Schools - Ridgefield School District - City of Battle Ground - City of La Center - City of Ridgefield - City of Vancouver - Clark County Fire Protection District No. 5 - Clark County Fire Protection District No. 6 - Clark County Fire Protection District No. 10 - Clark County Fire Protection District No. 13 - East County Fire & Rescue - Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue - EMS District No. 1 - Town of Yacolt EMS - Port of Camas-Washougal - Port of Ridgefield - Clark County Cemetery District No. 1 Request approval to continue the County Councilor’s vehicle allowance of $700 per month beginning January 1, 2025 and indefinitely, until the council decides to amend or revoke. Request approval for grant acceptance of net grant acceptance of net neutral Department of Justice Grant Award No. 2019-VC-BX-K003 for a total of $43,925 over years 2024 and 2025 and to use existing expense budget capacity to cover estimated cost of $3,740 in 2024. This grant is a net neutral reimbursement grant in support of veteran treatment courts to cover related and approved expenses between May 1, 2024 and May 31, 2025. This grant was under revision and did not receive final approval until November 2024. District Court will follow up with a change request for the 2025 Fall Supplemental for the necessary budget appropriation under this grant related to 2025. Request approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between Clark County and LIUNA – Local 335 detailing the salary realignment of the Environmental Health Assistant classification based on the results of the Baker Tilly classification and compensation study. Request approval to move budget appropriation from the Fund 1003 Event Center Capital Outlay ledger to the Event Center Controllable ledger in the 2024 Operating Budget, per the 2024 Budget Resolution requirements. Request approval authorizing the County Manager to sign and execute 2025 Public Defense District Court and Superior Court Felony Contracts and any future amendments. Request approval authorizing the County Manager to sign the fourth amendment to Arborscape LTD, Inc. for tree pruning and removal services. Request approval to publish a Notice to Contractors requesting bids for the 2021 Traffic Signals Upgrades project (Project No. PRJ000729) and authorize the County Manager, or their assigned delegate, to execute any change order on behalf of Clark County. Request approval authorizing the County Manager to sign an interlocal agreement with Clark Conservation District for collaboration on a Watershed Stewardship program, Poop Smart Clark, and other activities to support NPDES compliance, non-point source and critical habitat management activities. Request approval to publish a Notice to Contractors requesting bids for the 2025 Preservation ADA Improvements-Group 2 project (CRP No. 342922/ Project No. PRJ0003398. Request approval to move budget appropriation from Superior Court Travel budget ledger in the amount of $21,291 to the Superior Court Capital Outlay ledger in the 2024 Operating Budget, per the 2024 Budget Resolution requirements. Request approval of a contract extension for specialized bond counsel legal services with Foster Garvey P.C. for a period of one year and authorize the County Manager to sign subsequent contract amendments. Request approval of a Joint Resolution of the Clark, Klickitat, and Skamania Boards of County Councilors/Commissioners to appoint Irene Kakorina as the County’s designee to Position 1 on the Fort Vancouver Regional Library Board of Trustee’s to fill a partial term that is effective Dec. 1 to Dec. 31, 2024 and then a new term, effective Jan. 1, 2025 to Dec. 31, 2031. Separate Business (items continued to Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024) Request approval of the Site Management Contract with the Fairgrounds Site Management Group for operation of the Clark County Fairgrounds, located at 17402 NE Delfel Road, Ridgefield, Washington. Request approval to create a capital project and approve a resolution directing the County Engineer to acquire the proposed right of way (Project No. 0003336, NE Union Road Bio-Swale). Request approval authorizing the County Manager to sign professional services consultant agreement (SCN000003546) with Harper Houf Peterson Righellis, Inc. to provide preliminary engineering and construction support, including for the 2026 Preservation ADA Improvements project (CRP No. 342922 / Project No. PRJ0003388). Request approval authorizing the County Manager to sign a professional services agreement (SCN00003553) with DOWL, LLC for bridge design and environmental permitting services to replace an aging bridge within Lacamas Regional Park (Project No. PRJ0002646). County Manager Report Adjourn	Council Meeting
12/2/2024	9:00am Agenda	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: WebEx Link Join by phone: Dial: 1-408-418-9388 Access Code: 2488 035 4645 Password: BOCC (2622 from phones) press 3 on phone to raise hand Submit comments:* Written via email: 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 98666-5000 During the meeting from your computer or phone: follow these instructions Pledge of Allegiance Invocation Councilor Roll Call Amendments to Agenda Public Hearing: 2025 Annual Budget (Elected Officials Testimony) Elected county officials to comment on the proposed 2025 annual budget for Clark County. Presentation 2025 County Manager Recommended Budget Reports - 2025 Amendments to County Manager Recommended Budget Reports This public hearing will be continued to Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, at 10 am Public Hearing: CCC Title 6 - Application & Service Fees Approved Staff Report and Ordinance 2024-12-02 Public Hearing: Proposal to Establish Southeast 356th Avenue as a Public Road Hearing Packet Presentation Supplemental Information Written Comments Received (batch #1) Written Comments Received (batch #2) Written Comments Received (batch #3) County Manager Report Adjourn	Council Meeting
12/1/2024	Weekly Calendar
11/25/2024	9:00am Agenda Minutes	Special Council Time meeting Join via WebEx or in person 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: 2487 910 1580 Webinar password: BOCC (2622 from phones) 3 to raise hand during public comment 1. Councilor Roll Call* 2. Amendments to the Agenda 3. Public Comment - on agenda items only - written comments received 4. Old Business 4.1 Law and Justice - potential next steps	Council Time
11/24/2024	Weekly Calendar
11/19/2024	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: WebEx Link Join by phone: Dial: 1-408-418-9388 Access Code: 2482 976 8346 Password: BOCC (2622 from phones) press 3 on phone to raise hand Submit comments:* Written via email: 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 Convene as the Emergency Medical Service District #1 Board Approve minutes of Dec. 5, 2023 EMS District #1 Budget for 2025 - Ordinance/Resolution 2024-11-18 and Levy Certification Convene as the County Council Pledge of Allegiance Invocation Councilor Roll Call Amendments to the Agenda Public Hearing: 2025-2030 Transportation Improvement Program & 2025 Annual Construction Program - presentation - Staff Report and Resolutions 2024-11-02 & 2024-11-03 Public Hearing: Agricultural Advisory Commission - Ordinance - written comments received Open Public Comment - written comments received Consent: Warrants: - 11/04 – 11/08/2024 Minutes for Nov. 12, 2024 Clark County Appointments and Letters of Acceptance: - Gerald Kolke appointed to Public Facilities District Board - Mike Brown appointed to the Public Facilities District Board Plat(s) - for notice only - 62nd Avenue Cottage Subdivision Request approval of wage increases for M1, M2, and M3 classifications. Request approval of an amendment to Staff Report No. 249-24 to include non-represented staff employees for Healthcare Contribution Changes for 2025. Request approval of the 2025 General Wage Increase Reopener Negotiations between Clark County and Medical Examiner’s Office Unit – International Longshore and Warehouse Union, Local 8. Separate Business: Request approval of the EMS Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Clark County Emergency Medical Service District #2, Clark County, and the Cities of Battle Ground, La Center, Ridgefield, and Woodland for ambulance transport services. County Manager Report Adjourn	Council Meeting
11/18/2024	1:00pm Agenda Minutes	Emergency Medical Service District #2 Board - 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 Access Code: 2493 642 9647 Password: EMS2 (3672 from phones) 3 to raise hand during public comment AGENDA* Call to Order Action Items Approval of minutes: Oct. 14, 2024 Update 2023 Annual Ambulance Contract Report EMS Interlocal Cooperation Agreement w/County and Cities EMS Interlocal with the City of Vancouver Workgroup EMS Consultant Fire District’s Update Public Comment - on agenda items only Adjournment	EMS District 2 Board Meeting
	3:00pm Agenda Minutes	Special Council Time meeting Join via WebEx or in person (Conf. Room 680) 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: 2494 374 0054 Webinar password: BOCC (2622 from phones) 3 to raise hand during public comment 1. Councilor Roll Call* 2. Amendments to the Agenda 3. Public Comment - on agenda items only 4. Old Business 4.1 Law and Justice - potential next steps	Council Time