Council Time - WebEx

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1. Public Comment - on agenda items only   
2. Old Business
     2.1  Minutes from January 10, 2024
3. New Business
4. Councilor Reports
5. Work Session Requests
6. Policy Updates
7. Executive Sessions:
  7.1 RCW 42.30.110(1)(g) – 10 minutes
  7.2 Pending litigation RCW 42.30.110(1)(a)(i) – 15 minutes
  7.3 Potential litigation RCW 42.30.110(1)(a)(i) – 5 minutes

Council Meeting - CVTV or Webex

*Due to inclement weather this meeting is being held remote only.*

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• Watch live on CVTV (Comcast channel 23)
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• Submit comments:
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  • Written via US Postal Service to the Clark County Council, c/o Rebecca Messinger, PO Box 5000, Vancouver, WA 98666-500
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Pledge of Allegiance
Invocation

Public Comment on Consent & Separate Business Items

Consent:

1. Warrants: 
       -11/27 – 12/01/2023
       -01/01 – 01/05/2024
       -12/18 – 12/22/2024
       -12/25 – 12/29/2024
       -11/01 – 12/29/2023
2. Minutes for Jan. 2, 2024
3. County Council Appointments and Letters of Acceptance for:
       -Emily Estes appointed to the Public Health Advisory Council, effective immediately to Sept. 30, 2026.
       -Alejandra Cortes appointed to the Clean Water Commission, effective Jan. 1, 2024 to Dec. 31, 2026.
       -Phil Struck appointed to the Clean Water Commission, effective Jan. 1, 2024 to Dec. 31, 2026
       -Rudy Salakory appointed to the Clean Water Commission, effective Jan. 1, 2024 to Dec. 31, 2026.
       -Sandra Brown appointed to the Public Health Advisory Council, effective immediately to Sept. 30, 2026.
       -John van der Burgh appointed to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee, effective Jan. 1, 2024 to Dec. 31, 2027.
4. Approval of a resolution regarding an Administrative Settlement Agreement between Clark County and Joshua and Kaylin Wood for Tax Parcel No. 181688-000. Also, authorize the County Manager to accept the Bargain and Sale Deed, Conservation Easement and Temporary Construction Easement.
5. Approval of a Fuel Tax funding agreement with the Washington State Transportation Improvement Board for the NE 152nd Avenue project (Padden Parkway –NE 99th Street); CRP #301022.
6. Approval of the Final Order of Vacation for an Unnamed Road; Project No. PRJ0002349.
7. Approval of the Final Order of Vacation for a portion of NW 9th Avenue; Project No. PRJ0002693.
8. Approval of a Notice to Contractors to request bids for the Railroad Bridge #6 repair project, PRJ0002134; Railroad Bridge #12 repair project, PRJ000049; Railroad Bridge #18 repair project, PRJ0002135; Railroad Bridge #20 repair project, PRJ000048; Railroad Bridge #23 repair project, PRJ0002488; and Railroad Bridge #25 repair project, PRJ0002489.
9. Approval to transfer custody of the Jail Services Inmate Trust bank account from the Sheriff’s Office to Jail Services.

Separate Business:

1. Approval to enter into a new agreement with Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) to provide assistance with transient camp cleanups on state property within the Clark County Sheriff’s Office jurisdiction. Also, authorize budget adjustments for the 2024-2025 camp clean up enforcement contract with WSDOT. *item pulled

Open Public Comment
    -Submitted Comments

Councilor Communications
County Manager Report
Adjourn

*Due to inclement weather, the following Clark County Council meetings will be held remote only*

• Tuesday council meeting at 6 pm 
• Wednesday work session at 9 am 
• Wednesday council time at 1 pm

Council Time - Hybrid; join in person or WebEx

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1. Public Comment - on agenda items only
    -submitted comments (updated 1/30/24)
2. Old Business
    2.1  Minutes from January 3, 2024
    2.2  Camp Bonneville Advisory Group
    2.3  Board Assignments
    2.4  FRDU Consultant RFP 
3. New Business
    3.1  Council Retreat
4. Councilor Reports
5. Work Session Requests
     5.1  Update to CCC 24.17.184 Notice to Title
6. Policy Updates
7. Executive Sessions
    7.1  RCW 42.30.110(1)(g) – 10 minutes
    7.2  Collective Bargaining – 10 minutes 

Work Session- Hybrid; join in person or WebEx 

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Work Session: Fire Districts Impact Fees Code Amendments

Council Meetings are held in a hybrid format, join virtually or in person.

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Elect 2024 Chair and Vice-Chair of the Clark County Council

Pledge of Allegiance
Invocation

Public Comment on Consent & Separate Business Items
 

Consent:

1. Warrants:
       -12/04 – 12/08/2023
       -12/11 – 12/15/2023
     
2. Minutes approved for:
       -Nov. 28, 2023 (verbatim transcript: Climate Change & Resiliency Element PPP)
       -Dec. 4-5, 2023
       -Dec. 13, 2023
    
3. County Council Appointments and Letters of Acceptance for:
       -Raymond Bartlett appointed to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, effective Jan. 1, 2024, to Dec. 31, 2027.
       -Janis VanWyhe appointed to the Parks Advisory Board, effective immediately to Dec. 31, 2025.
       -Paul Zandamela appointed to the Parks Advisory Board, effective immediately to Dec. 31, 2024.
       -Marla Sanger appointed to the Public Health Advisory Council, effective immediately to Sept. 30, 2026.
       -Michelle Stickley appointed to the Public Health Advisory Council, effective immediately to Sept. 30, 2026.
       -Tyler Clary appointed to the Public Health Advisory Council, effective Oct. 1, 2023, to Sept. 20, 2026.
       -Breein Scarlett-Fiser appointed to the Public Health Advisory Council, effective Oct. 1, 2023, to Sept. 30, 2026.
    
4. Plats (for notice only):
       -NE 159th Street Short Plat
       -Jade Estates Cluster – Plat Alteration
       -Songbird Gardens
    
5.  Approval of an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Vancouver for Commute Trip Reduction Administration.
    
6. Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between Clark County and the Correction Deputy Guild detailing the terms and conditions regarding the Baker Tilly Classification and Compensation Study.
    
7. Approval to publish a Notice to Contractors requesting bids for the Hockinson Elementary School Flashers and Crosswalk project; CRP 321322/PRJ0002438.
    
8. Approval authorizing the County Manager to sign Ecology Agreement WQSWCAP-2325-CICoPW-00070 Stormwater Capacity Grant and any amendments to fund up to $131,000 of Clark County stormwater management work during 2023 to 2025.
    
9. Approval authorizing the County Manager to sign and accept an Interagency Agreement between the City of Battle Ground and Clark County for reimbursement of funds associated with the deployment of the Chief Administrative Deputy to provide for a temporary part-time assignment (Interim Chief of Police) to the Battle Ground Police Department beginning January 1, 2024, until March 31, 2024, for no less than 24 hours per week.

Separate Business:

1. Approval to award grant funds in the amount of $588,952.15 from the PEG Capital Support Fund to TV ETC, and CVTV.
    
2. Approval authorizing the County Manager to enter into a Range Use Agreement with Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission for the use of the Clark County 192nd Shooting Range located at 902 NE 192nd Avenue, Vancouver, Washington, and any resulting amendments.
    
3. Approval authorizing the County Manager to sign professional services consultant agreement SCN00002880 with Exeltech Consulting, Inc. to provide design services for the Railroad Roadbed Rehabilitation Project (MP 14.12 to MP 33.1), PRJ0002315. 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 consultant.

Open Public Comment
    -Submitted Comments

Councilor Communications
County Manager Report
Adjourn

Council Meetings are held in a hybrid format, join virtually or in person.

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Pledge of Allegiance
Invocation

Declaration of Emergency
To consider a request declaring a local public works emergency and approving a resolution authorizing the closure of roads and bridges due to recent rainstorms. Also, authorize the Director of Public Works/County Engineer to close roads and bridges until the threat passes.

Public Comment on Consent & Separate Business Items
    -Submitted Comments

Consent
(no items)

Separate Business:

1. Possible consideration of the Council’s decision on the motion to adopt the flat rate on the General Fund Subordinate Levies decided on Dec. 5, 2023.
       -Subordinate Levies
       -Estimated Levy Amounts
   The Council voted unanimously to rescind their vote of Dec. 5, 2023 in which they adopted the Flat Rate. A motion was made to approve the Proportional Rate and passed unanimously.
    
2. Request approval of the amended Temporary Agreement for the State Administration of Clark County Tourism Promotion Area fees (previously approved by the Council on Nov. 14, 2023).
    
3. Request approval authorizing the County Manager to sign the quote document and contract from Axon Enterprise Inc. for Justice Premier Software. This software will assist with the handling and storing evidence related to the newly implemented bodycam programs from county law enforcement agencies.

Open Public Comment

Public Hearing: 2023 Emergency Budget Supplemental
*Hearing continued from Tues. Dec. 5, 2023
    -Reports
    -Resolution

Councilor Communications
County Manager Report
Adjourn

Public Hearing: 2024 Annual Budget (if needed)​

*Cancelled-hearing concluded on 12/05/23

Council Meetings are held in a hybrid format, join virtually or in person.

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Convene as the Emergency Medical Service District #1 Board

EMS District #1 Budget for 2024
- Ordinance/Resolution and Levy Certification

Convene as the County Council

Pledge of Allegiance
Invocation
Recognition of Public Service
Public Comment on Consent & Separate Business Items

Consent:

1. Warrants:
        -11/20 – 11/24/2023
        -11/13 – 11/17, 2023
    
2. Minutes:
       -Nov. 28, 2023
    
3. County Council Appointments and Letters of Acceptance for:
       -Alishia Topper reappointed to the Community Action Advisory Board, effective Jan. 1, 2024 through Dec. 31, 2026
    
4. Ad valorem documentation received:
       -Ridgefield School District
       -City of Battle Ground
       -City of Ridgefield
       -City of Vancouver
       -City of Washougal
       -Port of Camas-Washougal
       -Port of Ridgefield
       -Port of Vancouver
       -Clark County Fire District No. 3
       -Clark County Fire District No. 5
       -Clark County Fire District No. 6
       -Clark County Fire Protection District No. 10
       -Cemetery District #6
    
5. Plats (for notice only):
       -Gable Cluster Short Plat
    
6. Request approval to repurpose Information Technology and Facilities Capital Budget for Funds 5093 and 5090; and repurpose Information Technology and Jail Services Controllable Budget to Capital Budget.
    
7. Request approval of a new classification and pay range for Director, Public Defense.

8. Request approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between Clark County and the Sheriff’s Support Guild detailing the terms and conditions regarding the Baker Tilly Classification and Compensation Study.

9. Request approval of a salary realignment of the Prosecuting Attorney Administrator based on results of the Baker Tilly Classification and Compensation Study.

10. Request approval authorizing the County Manager to sign and execute 2024 Public Defense District Court and Superior Court Felony Contracts and any future amendments.

11. Request approval to public a Notice to Contractors requesting bids for the Camp Hope project (PRJ405961A).
     
12. Request approval authorizing the County Manager to execute Interlocal Agreements with the Camas-Washougal Fire Department and East County Fire and Rescue for use of Clark County Public Works vehicles/equipment for firefighting and emergency medical services at Lacamas Regional Park.
     
13. Request approval to accept a $25,000 grant from the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC) for training and purchases related to the Clark County Body Worn Camera Program.

Separate Business:

1. Request approval of an interlocal agreement between and among Clark County and the cities of Battle Ground, Camas, La Center, Ridgefield, Washougal, and the Town of Yacolt regarding implementation of new climate change planning legislation.
    
2. Request approval of a contract with Parametrix, Inc. for $796,818 to help the county implement ES2HB 1181 legislation on climate change planning.
    
3. Request approval of wage increases for M1, M2, and M3 classifications.

Open Public Comment
 -submitted comments

Public Hearing: 2023 Emergency Budget Supplemental
*Hearing continued to Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023

• Reports
• Resolution
   

Convene as the Greater Clark Parks District Board

Public Hearing: 2024 Greater Clark Parks District Budget
Consider adoption of the proposed 2024 Greater Clark Parks District budget in the total amount of $4,125,000. The Greater Clark Parks District property tax levy for 2024 will also be considered at this time.

Convene as the County Council

Public Hearing: 2024 Annual Budget

• Presentation
• Reports
• Resolution 2023-12-08 - 2024 Annual Budget 

2024 Tax Levy Resolutions

• Conservation Futures Fund - 0%
• General Fund - 1%
• Road Fund - Banked Capacity

Councilor Communications

County Manager Report

Adjourn

Work Session- Hybrid; join in person or WebEx 

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Work Session: Ridgefield City Council - I-5 West Connection at the 219th Street Exit

Council Meetings are held in a hybrid format, join virtually or in person.

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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