Board of Health- 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
• Watch live on CVTV (Comcast channel 23)
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  Dial: 1-408-418-9388
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  https:// www.clark.wa.gov/councilors/public-comment or follow these instructions by joining the meeting from your computer or phone.

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

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: 2498 314 5441
  • Password: BOCC (2622 from phones)
     
• Submit comments:
  • Written via email: https:// 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

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:
   • 09/04 – 09/08/2023
2. Minutes approved for: September 19, 2023
3. County Council Appointments and Letters of Acceptance for:

• Terry Hagberg appointed to the Board of Equalization, effective immediately to April 29, 2026
• Joel Cline appointed to the Board of Equalization, effective immediately to April 29, 2026
• John Marks appointed to the Board of Equalization, effective immediately to April 29, 2026
• Gloria Gomez Matthews appointed to the Board of Equalization, effective immediately to April 29, 2026     

4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
    
7. 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.
    
8. 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.
    
9. 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.
    
10. 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.
     
11. 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.
     
12. Request approval to allocate ARPA funding in the amount of $24,332 for renewal of the Judicial AV Solutions (JAVS) Service Plan.
     
13. 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.
     
14. 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.
15. 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.
     
16. 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.
17. 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.
     
18. 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.
     
19. 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.
     
20. 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.
     
21. 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. 
     
22. 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

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

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: 2498 329 6027
  • Password: BOCC (2622 from phones)
• Submit comments:
  • Written via email: https:// 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

Pledge of Allegiance
Invocation

Public Comment on Consent & Separate Business Items

Consent:

1. Request approval of warrants for payment of claims against various county departments as follows:

          -08/07 – 08/11/2023
          -08/21 – 08/25/2023
          -08/28 – 09/01/2023
          -08/10 – 09/11/2023

2. Minutes approved for:

         -August 22, 2023
     
    3. County Council Appointments and Letters of Acceptance for:

         -Ellen Rogers appointed to the Commission on Aging, effective immediately to May 31, 2025                       

4. Acceptance of final plat(s) approved by the County Manager for:     

         -Livingston Ridge Cluster Subdivision
         -Reserve at Lake River Short Plat
         -Curtin Creek Meadow Planned Unit Development
         -NE 114^th Street Townhomes
         -Ashbury II Phase 1 Short Plat                    

5. Request approval to accept additional funding from the State of Washington resulting from the second Opioid and Overdose Response Plan settlement.

6. Request approval for grant acceptance to expand budget capacity on budget-neutral Agreement No. Grant Agreement Amendment GRT23011 between Clark County District Court and the Washington State Administrative Office of the Courts. The agreement will cover expenses in the amount of $27,882 in support of Therapeutic Courts and is a budget neutral amendment to Council pre-approved Change Request DST-03-23FL.

7. Request approval to repurpose $30,000 from Ledger Account 5310000 Supplies to Ledger Account 5600000 Capital Outlay to replace various furniture and purchase one work cubicle.

8. Request approval for grant acceptance and to expand budget capacity in the General Fund on budget neutral funding from the Washington State Administrative Office of the Courts in the amount of $250,000 in support of the GPS with Victim Notification Program for the Probation Pretrial Services Divisions. Also authorize the County Manager to sign the contract with 2 Watch Monitoring, who is the service provider.

9. Request approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between Clark County and the Information Technology Guild detailing the terms and conditions regarding the Baker Tilly Classification and Compensation Study. -added on 9/14 at 9am

10. Request approval to repurpose $333,513 of existing expense budget in Fund 5193: Major Maintenance 2023 budget to pay for urgent facility needs in 2023.

11. Request approval to publish a Notice to Contractors requesting bids for the 2021 Preservation Guardrail project, CRP No. 310222/PRJ0001258.
     
12. Request approval to place an advanced order for 2024 replacement fleet vehicles in order to accommodate the manufacturer’s adjusted ordering timeline.

Separate Business:

1. Request approval of 2023-2025 funding recommendations by the Community Action Advisory Board regarding Eviction Prevention Rental Assistance Programs within the Homeless Crisis Response System and authorize the County Manager to sign related grant agreements, subcontracts, amendments, and required reports.
    
2. Request approval authorizing the County Manager to sign a contract with KMB Architects for the Law and Justice Bed Capacity and Renovations Project for design, engineering, and architectural services. Also request approval to use existing fund balance in Fund 5193: Major Maintenance to cover the cost over the initial budgetary award. Council direction for staff / contractor to move forward with Phase I
    
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. Additional remuneration from Washington State Department of Health will be $1,700,000 per year, starting July 1, 2023. PULLED
    
4. Request approval of a Professional Services Agreement with SCS Engineers, Inc. for post-closure maintenance and monitoring at Leichner Landfill. Also request authorization for the County Manager to sign the agreement and any amendments, which will also be approved by the Leichner Landfill Oversight Committee. Expected renumeration in the amount of $608,500.

Open Public Comment
            -Submitted comments

Public Hearing: Name Change of Public Street - NE 132nd Ave. to NE 131st Place DENIED
            - AMENDED Public Review Notice (8/14/23)
            - Public Review Notice (8/3/23)
            - Presentation

Public Hearing: Road Vacation - Right-of-Way for Unnamed Road APPROVED           

Public Hearing: Road Vacation - Right-of-Way for Portion of County Road #16 (Munch West) APPROVED

Councilor Communications
County Manager Report
Adjourn

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: 2491 296 9906
  Password: BOCC (2622 from phones)

Work Session: Clark County Aging Readiness Plan Update