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
1/29/2025	9:00am	Work Sessions - 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: 2483 221 2805 Password: BOCC (2622 from phones) Work Session: Department Overviews Public Health Community Services
	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: 2483 221 2805 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 Minutes of Nov. 13, 2024 & Jan. 22, 2025 5. New Business 6. Councilor Reports 7. Work Session Requests 8. Policy Updates 9. Executive Sessions 9.1 RCW 42.30.110(i)(g) – 5 minutes with potential after action
1/28/2025	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: 2493 023 3615 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 Pledge of Allegiance Invocation Councilor Roll Call Amendments to the Agenda Open Public Comment and Public Comment on Consent and Separate Business Items Consent: Minutes for: - Jan. 21, 2025 County Council Appointments and Letters of Acceptance for: - Chad Williams appointed to the Public Health Advisory Council - LoraLynn Lord appointed to the Public Health Advisory Council Request approval authorizing the County Manager to sign amendment no. 2 of the contract with the Humane Society of SW Washington for Animal Shelter Services. Request approval to publish a Notice to Contractors requesting bids for the 2025 Road Preservation project; PRJ0003359. Also, request approval authorizing the County Manager, or their assigned delegate, to execute any change orders on behalf of Clark County. Request approval authorizing the County Manager to execute amendment no. 2 of Interagency Agreement No. C20000179 with the Washington State Department of Ecology to continue implementation of Status and Trends Monitoring of Urban Streams in Clark and Cowlitz Counties. Separate Business: Request adoption of Resolution 2025-01-11 relating to the three alternatives to be studied in the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for Clark County’s 2025 Comprehensive Plan periodic update pursuant to Chapter 36.7-A RCW. In addition, request pre-approval for utilizing additional one-time General Fund dollars for the requested financial impacts. Request approval authorizing the County Manager to sign an interlocal agreement between Clark County, Washington and City of Camas related to supplemental IT support. Request approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Cascadia Consulting Group to complete a comprehensive study of mixed municipal solid waste generated in and initially disposed of within Clark County, Washington using Solid Waste fund balance. Also, request approval for the County Manager to sign the agreement and any resulting amendments. Total expected remuneration $321,046. Request approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Parametrix, Inc. for the north county transfer station siting study, funded by Regional Solid Waste System funds. Expected remuneration for Phase I $768,049.53. Also, request approval authorizing the County Manager to sign the agreement and any resulting amendments. County Manager Report Adjourn
1/22/2025	9:00am	Work Sessions - 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: 2494 080 1366 Password: BOCC (2622 from phones) Work Session: Roberts Rules of Order - presentation Work Session: Light Rail O&M Funding Update - presentation
	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: 2494 080 1366 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 Minutes of Jan. 15, 2025 4.2 Tri-Mountain Golf Course 5. New Business 6. Councilor Reports 7. Work Session Requests 8. Policy Updates 8.1 Cowlitz Tribe Support Letter 8.2 Comcast BEAD Support Letter 8.3 America250 8.4 Legislative Updates 9. Executive Sessions 9.1 Pending Litigation, RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) – 10 minutes 9.2 Pending Litigation, RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) – 20 minutes 9.3 Potential Litigation, RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) – 10 minutes 9.4 RCW 42.30.110(i)(g) – 5 minutes with potential after action
	2:00pm	Work Sessions - 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: 2494 080 1366 Password: BOCC (2622 from phones) Work Session: City of Vancouver's Bridge Shelter project - presentation
1/21/2025	6:00pm 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: 2495 506 5287 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 Proclamation - Lunar New Year Pledge of Allegiance Invocation Councilor Roll Call Amendments to the Agenda Open Public Comment and Public Comment on Consent and Separate Business Items - written comments received Consent: Warrants: - 11/25 – 11/29/2024 - 12/10 – 12/31/2024 - 12/23 – 12/27/2024 Minutes for: - Jan. 7, 2025 County Council Appointments and Letters of Acceptance for: - Brad Lothspeich appointed to the Fairgrounds Site Management Group Plat(s) - for notice only - Nylund Subdivision Request approval of a Joint Resolution of the Clark, Klickitat, and Skamania Boards of County Councilors/Commissioners to appoint Megan Dugan as the City of Vancouver’s designee to Position 2 on the Fort Vancouver Regional Library Board of Trustee’s for a term that is effective immediately to Dec. 31, 2025. Request approval authorizing the County Manager to sign Amendment No. 2 to a Professional Services Contract with the City of Vancouver for space rental of the Zhen Building. The amendment covers the renewal of the contract under the same terms and conditions and rental of space for a two-year period from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2026 with an automatic extension for an additional two years from January 1, 2027 to December 31, 2028. Request approval of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between Clark County and the Information Technology Guild. Request approval of an Interlocal Agreement with Fire District 5 to provide First Aid, CPR, and AED training to Clark County employees. Request approval authorizing the County Manager to sign Amendment No. 1 of the Lease Agreement with Lifeline Connections for space at the Jail Work Center for crisis stabilization center and secure detox. Request approval of a Memorandum of Agreement with Clark Regional Emergency Services Agency (CRESA) to obtain user access and use of CRESA’s 800 MHz public safety radio system. Also, request approval for the County Manager to sign the agreement and any resulting amendments. Total cost estimated at $14,000 annually. Request approval to publish a Notice to Contractors requesting bids for the Curtin Creek Community Park, project PRJ405762. Request approval to execute a Fuel Tax Funding Agreement with the Washington State Transportation Improvement Board for the NE 179th Street at NE 29th Avenue (Intersection Improvement), CRP 300322. Request approval to execute a Fuel Tax Funding Agreement with the Washington State Transportation Improvement Board for the Highway 99 Sidewalk (NE 102nd Street – NE 104th Street), CRP 310422. Request approval to publish a Notice to Contractors requesting bids for the 2025 HMA Overlays project, PRJ0003253; CRP 342822. Request approval to publish a Notice to Contractors requesting bids for the 2025 Preservation ADA Improvements – Groups 1 & 4, CRP 342922; PRJ0003398. Request approval authorizing the County Manager to execute a two-year, 7-month Lease Agreement with Sataraka Group, LLC for the operations of the concession stand at Luke Jensen Sports Park beginning March 1, 2025 to September 30, 2027. Request approval authorizing the County Manager to sign and execute the 2025 Public Defense Court Contract with Andrews Terry Jeffers LLP, and approval to sign any future amendments. Separate Business: Request approval of an amendment to the Interlocal Agreement between Clark County and the Washington State Housing Finance Commission for the Clark County Homebuyer Down Payment Assistance Program. County Manager Report Adjourn	Council Meeting
1/19/2025	Weekly Calendar
1/15/2025	9:00am	Work Sessions - 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: 2485 618 4232 Password: BOCC (2622 from phones) Work Session: Clark County Council Planning Retreat for 2025 Clark County Charter Overview (County Manager, Legal) Open Public Meetings Act, Ethics, Public Records Act (Legal) Finance 101 & Financial Policy Overview (Finance Team)	W/S: Clark County Charter Overview W/S: Fresher on Ethics, OPMA, & PRA W/S: Finance 101 & Financial Policy Overview
	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: 2485 618 4232 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 Minutes of Nov. 25, 2024 & Jan. 8, 2025 4.2 Councilor Boards and Committee Assignments 4.3 Rules of Procedure 4.4 Draft Council Retreat Agenda 4.5 Council Meetings 5. New Business 5.1 State of the County 6. Councilor Reports 7. Work Session Requests 8. Policy Updates 8.1 Treasurer Cost Recovery - Draft HB 1042 - article 9. Executive Sessions 9.1 RCW 42.30.110(1)(a)(ii) – 10 minutes, no after action 9.2 Collective Bargaining – 15 minutes, no after action	Council Time
1/13/2025	1:00pm Agenda	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: 2481 192 1526 Password: EMS2 (3672 from phones) 3 to raise hand during public comment AGENDA* Call to Order Action Items Approval of minutes: Nov. 18, 2024 Elect 2025 Chair of the Clark County Emergency Service District #2 Board Update/Discussion Items Adding additional members to the Board EMS System Assessment Request for Proposals Future meeting frequency Other Fire District’s Update Public Comment Fire District’s Update Public Comment Adjournment	EMSD2 Recording
1/12/2025	Weekly Calendar
1/8/2025	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: 2483 512 1393 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 Minutes of Nov. 18, 2024 5. New Business 5.1 2025 Council Retreat Draft Agenda 5.2 Councilor Boards and Committee Assignments 5.3 Rules of Procedure (Mar. 26, 2024) 6. Councilor Reports 7. Work Session Requests 7.1 Neighborhood Traffic Management Program 8. Policy Updates 9. Executive Sessions	Council Time
1/7/2025	9:30am Swearing In Ceremony 10:00am Council Meeting 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: 2499 398 8161 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 9:30am Swearing in Ceremony - Sherry Erickson, Clark Public Utilities Commissioner District 1 - Wil Fuentes, Clark County Councilor District 3 - Matt Little, Clark County Councilor District 4 10am Council Meeting Elect 2025 Chair and Vice-Chair of the Clark County Council Pledge of Allegiance Invocation Councilor Roll Call Amendments to the Agenda Open Public Comment and Public Comment on Consent and Separate Business Items - written comments received Consent: Warrants: - 04/29 – 05/03/2024 - 04/29 – 05/03/2024 - 12/16 – 12/20/2024 - 12/02 – 12/06/2024 - 05/27 – 05/31/2024 - 11/08 – 11/27/2024 - 06/24 – 06/28/2024 Minutes for: - Dec. 2, 2024 - Dec. 3, 2024 - Dec. 4, 2024 - Dec. 6, 2024 - Dec. 6, 2024 (verbatim transcript for 12/6 public hearings) Clark County Appointments and Letters of Acceptance: - Emily Hess appointed to the Clean Water Commission - Megan Dugan appointed to the FVRL Board of Trustees Plat(s) - for notice only - Neal 2nd Short Plat - 66th Avenue Cottages - The Highlands at Whipple Creek - Mountain Valley Estates Cluster - Jackson Trust Short Plat - Tamiyasu Short Plat - Madison Park Short Plat Request approval to accept a scholarship award from the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) with support from CDC’s Division of Reproductive Health to participate in a Virtual Learning Collaborative designed to cross train maternal and child health (MCH) and emergency preparedness and response professionals at local health jurisdictions on integrating MCH considerations into emergency planning. In addition, request approval authorizing the Public Health Director to sign any resulting agreements and amendments. Request approval authorizing the County Manager to execute a sewer easement to Clark Regional Wastewater District granting access across portions of Heritage Farm on Parcel No. 148084-000. Request approval of a resolution authorizing the County Manager to execute Amendment No. P00017 to the Environmental Services Cooperative Agreement No. W9128F-06-2-0160 between Clark County and the United States of America concerning the clean-up of the former Camp Bonneville Military Reservation. Request approval of a Notice to Contractors to request bids for the Railroad Roadbed Rehabilitation (MP 14.12 – MP 26.9) project; PRJ0002315. Request approval authorizing the County Manager to sign Amendment No. 1 with the Humane Society for Southwest Washington for Animal Shelter Services. (Added to agenda on Jan. 2, at 2:20pm) Separate Business Request approval to award 2025 grant funds in the amount of $615,694.07 from the PEG Capital Support Fund to TV ETC, and CVTV. Request approval authorizing the County Manager to sign Amendment No. 1 with Angelo Property Company, LP for the 210 East 13th Street Building Lease Agreement and any resulting amendments. Request approval authorizing the County Manager to sign an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Vancouver and Clark County associated with the Hazel Dell Avenue and Burnt Bridge Creek Trail Crossing Project. Request approval authorizing the County Manager to sign four professional services task assignment contracts of $300,000 with two firms for Hydraulic Engineering and two firms for Geotechnical Engineering emergency needs services. The sum of all contracts will not exceed $1,200,000. County Manager Report Adjourn	Council meeting
1/5/2025	Weekly Calendar
12/8/2024	Weekly Calendar	Please note: There are no Council meetings scheduled for the remainder of 2024.
12/6/2024	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: 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	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

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