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
11/29/2023

Please note: No Board of Health - Meeting Canceled

1:00pm

Agenda

Minutes

Council Time - 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: 2486 681 7452
    Password: BOCC (2622 from phones)

1. Public Comment - on agenda items only   
2. Old Business: 
    2.1 Minutes from November 1, 2023
    2.2 Minutes from November 15, 2023
    2.3 Neighborhood Traffic Management Plan – Financial Update (follow up from NMTP work session)
          -Presentation
          -Level 2 Cost Estimate
    2.4 ARPA Update (added 11/29 at 8:30am)
3. New Business:
    3.1 Cemetery in AG-20
           -Memo
           -Letter
    3.2 Annual Joint Commission on Aging / County Council Meeting
          -January 17, 4:30-5:30pm, Hybrid
          -February 21, 4:30-5:30pm, Hybrid
4. Councilor Reports:
5. Work Session Requests:
6. Policy Issues: 
7. Executive Sessions:

Council Time
11/28/2023

10:00am

Agenda

Minutes

Minutes (Verbatim- Hearing: Climate Change Public Participation Plan)

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
  • Join by phone:
    • Dial: 1-408-418-9388
    • Access Code: 2499 983 9533
    • Password: BOCC (2622 from phones)
  • Submit comments:

Pledge of Allegiance
Invocation

Public Comment on Consent & Separate Business Items

Consent:

  1. Warrants:
        -11/06 – 11/10/2023
     
  2. Minutes approved for:
        -Nov. 2, 2023 (Special Meeting)
        -Nov. 7, 2023 (verbatim transcript: Public Hearing re: Climate Change & Resiliency Element Public Participation plan)
        -Nov. 14, 2023
     
  3. County Council Appointments and Letters of Acceptance for:
        -Susan Cassady reappointed to the Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board, effective Jan. 1, 2024 through Dec. 31, 2026
        -Judie Stanton reappointed to the Fairground Site Management Group, effective Jan. 1, 2024 through Dec. 31, 2026
     
  4. Ad Valorem / Budget related documentation received:
        -Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue
        -East County Fire and Rescue
        -City of La Center
        -Town of Yacolt
        -Battle Ground School District
        -Camas School District
        -Vancouver School District
     
  5. Request approval to set a Public Hearing for Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023, at 10am for the purpose of presenting, discussing, and approving the 2023 Emergency Budget Supplemental appropriation.
     
  6. Request approval of contract amendment #3 with 3J Consulting, Inc. to extend and increase the budget for the Housing Options Study and Action Plan.
     
  7. Request approval authorizing the County Manager to sign an interlocal agreement between Information Technology, the Sheriff’s Office, and the Cowlitz Tribal Police.
     
  8. Request approval to repurpose $8,000 from Ledger Account 5310000 Supplies to Ledger Account 5600000 Capital Outlay to purchase a scrubber.
     
  9. Request approval to accept a one-year grant from the Washington State Health Care Authority in the amount of $451,892 and delegate authority to the County Manager to sign the contract and any resulting amendments. Also request approval of a sole source resolution with WCHS, Inc. and authorize the County Manager to sign related contracts with WCHS, Inc. and Pier 360 (formerly Consumer Voices are Born).
     
  10. Request approval authorizing the County Manager to sign a professional services consultant agreement (SCN00002654) with Otak, Inc. for design services on scour repairs for Daybreak Bridge #273 (NE Daybreak Road/Hyatt Road, Mile Post 11.09) project; CRP 320222; PRJ0001780. If needed, an option to extend the duration of the agreement and increase the original contract amount by up to 10 percent is available to the County and the consultant.
     
  11. Request approval authorizing the County Manager to sign a professional services consultant agreement (SCN00002659) with Otak, Inc. for design services on Matney South Bridge #169 at NE 232nd Avenue/Matney Creek. If needed, an option to extend the duration of the agreement and increase the original contract amount by up to 10 percent is available to the County and the consultant.
     
  12. Request approval authorizing the County Manager to sign a professional services consultant agreement (SCN00002654) with Otak, Inc. for design services on Whipple Creek, Knapps Station, and Carson Bridges. If needed, an option to extend the duration of the agreement and increase the original contract amount by up to 10 percent is available to the County and the consultant.
     
  13. Request approval of the Final Order of Vacation for a portion of Northwest Lancaster Road; PRJ0001387.
     
  14. Request approval authorizing the County Manager to represent the County as owner of two lots of the Daybreak Sky Ranch Homeowner’s Association.
     
  15. Request approval of a Notice of Hearing and Resolution directing the County Engineer to review the petition to vacate an unused portion of NW 111th Street and set a public hearing date of January 23, 2024. Project no. PRJ0002836.
     
  16. Request approval of an Interagency Agreement with the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission for reimbursement of funds associated with deployment of a Deputy Sheriff to the Southwest Washington Regional Academy.

Separate Business:

  1. Request approval authorizing the County Manager to sign a mitigation bank instrument establishing a new priority habitat mitigation bank in Clark County (Wapato Valley Oak Mitigation Bank).
     
  2. Request approval of the adopting ordinance related to Essential Public Facilities that will create a process for facilities that are typically difficult to site. Public hearing held on Oct. 17, 2023.
     
  3. Request approval of a contract with Seaview Environmental Company LLC or $346,400 for completion of an environmental impact statement and capital facilities planning in support of the 2025 Comprehensive Growth Management Plan periodic update.
     
  4. Request approval of the Historic Preservation Commission’s recommendation to fund two projects for the 2024 Historical Promotion Grant program at a total amount of $36,009.17.
     
  5. Request approval authorizing the County Manager to execute a three-year contract with Navia Benefit Solutions for Spending Accounts Administrator Services.
     
  6. Request approval authorizing the County Manager to execute the 2024 Public Defense Superior Court Felony Contracts and any future amendments.
     
  7. Request approval of a resolution adopting the 2024-2029 Stormwater Capital Plan. (updated on 11/27 at 11am)

Open Public Comment
- submitted comments

Public Hearing: Precinct Additions and Precinct Boundary Changes

Public Hearing: 2024-2029 Transportation Improvement Program & 2023 Annual Construction Program

Public Hearing: Climate Change and Resiliency Public Participation Plan
    -Resolution
    -submitted comments (updated 12/4 at 3:34pm)
*Hearing continued from Tuesday, Nov. 7th

Councilor Communications
County Manager Report
Adjourn

Council Meeting
11/27/2023

Weekly Calendar
11/20/2023

Weekly Calendar
11/15/2023

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: 2495 628 1877
    Password: BOCC (2622 from phones)

Work Session: 2024 County Manager Recommended Budget

Work Session

1:00pm

Agenda

Council Time - 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: 2495 628 1877
    Password: BOCC (2622 from phones)

1. Public Comment - on agenda items only   
2. Old Business: 
     2.1  Minutes from November 8, 2023
     2.2  Down Payment Assistance Program Update
3. New Business:
     3.1  Legislative Outlook
     3.2  Clark County Transportation Alliance
4. Councilor Reports
5. Work Session Requests
6. Policy Updates
7. Executive Sessions:
     7.1  Potential litigation, RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) – 15 minutes, possible after action
     7.2  Collective Bargaining -- 10 minutes
     7.3  Real Estate – RCW 42.30.110(1)(b) – 10 minutes

Council Time
11/14/2023

1:00pm

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
  • Join by phone:
    • Dial: 1-408-418-9388
    • Access Code: 2480 494 1984
    • Password: BOCC (2622 from phones)
  • Submit comments:

Pledge of Allegiance
Invocation

Public Comment on Consent & Separate Business Items

Consent:

  1. Warrants:
        -10/17 – 10/31/2023
        -10/30 – 11/03/2023
        -10/23 – 10/27/2023
     
  2. Minutes approved for:
        -Aug. 15, 2023 (verbatim transcript: Ordinance re: Annual Reviews & Docket amendments)
        -Oct. 17, 2023 (verbatim transcript: Essential Public Facilities)
        -Nov. 6, 2023 (Special meeting of the Clark County Council)
        -Nov. 7, 2023
     
  3. Plats (for notice only):
        -Felida Woods Short Plat
        -Halberg Residence Plat Alteration
     
  4. Request approval for a one-time funding request of $29,000 for years 2024 and 2025 from the 1041 Federal American Rescue Plan Act Fund (ARPA) for courtroom ZOOM licenses.
     
  5. Request approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between Clark County and the Deputy Sheriff’s Guild detailing the terms and conditions regarding the Baker Tilly Classification and Compensation Study.
     
  6. Request approval of Federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding in the amount of $3,071,031 for 10 FTEs for the establishment of a county Public Defense Office.
     
  7. Request approval to reallocate $54,000 of Federal American Rescue Plan Act funds already allocated to Clark County Public Health for continued use of a rented refrigerated trailer used for morgue expansion at the Medical Examiner’s Office through 2026. 

Separate Business:

  1. Request approval to accept expanded Drinking Water Group B funding from the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) for the Alternative Drinking Water Program. If selected, DOH will amend the current Drinking Water Group B grant to include $70,196 additional funds and an updated scope of work.
  2. Request approval to reaffirm a previous motion made by the Council at their special meeting of November 6, 2023, whereby for the month of November they suspended Section 5 of the Code of Professional Conduct under the Rules of Procedure pertaining to activation of video during virtual attendance of meetings. *add-on item, approved
  3. Request approval of a Temporary Agreement for the State Administration of Clark County Tourism Promotion Area fees. *add-on item

Open Public Comment

Public Hearing: Vancouver Housing Authority Financial Plan for the Cougar Creek Apartment Renovation

Councilor Communications
County Manager Report
Adjourn

Council Meeting
11/13/2023

Weekly Calendar
11/8/2023

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: 2497 017 9317
    Password: BOCC (2622 from phones)

Work Session: Comcast Cable Franchise Renewal Update
     -Presentation
     -Memo

Work Session