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
3/12/2025

9:00am

Work Sessions - Hybrid; join in person or WebEx 

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  • In person, 6th floor of the Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin Street, Vancouver, WA 98666
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    Dial: 1-408-418-9388
    Webinar Number: 2499 090 6544
    Password: BOCC (2622 from phones)
    *3 to raise hand during public comment

Work Session: Overview of Vacant
Buildable Lands Model (VBLM)
      - presentation

1:00pm

Agenda

Council Time - Hybrid; join in person or WebEx

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  • In person, 6th floor of the Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin Street, Vancouver, WA 98666
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    Dial: 1-408-418-9388
    Webinar Number: 2499 090 6544
    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 Mar. 5, 2025
    4.2  Tri-Mountain Golf Course
5. New Business
    5.1  Assigned Fund Balance
6. Councilor Reports
7. Work Session Requests
    7.1  DEAB Annual Update & 2025 Work Plan
8. Policy Updates
9. Executive Sessions

3/10/2025

1:00pm

Agenda

Emergency Medical Service District #2 Board - Hybrid; join in person or WebEx

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    Dial: 1-408-418-9388
    Access Code:  2493 809 1423
    Password: EMS2 (3672 from phones)
    *3 to raise hand during public comment

AGENDA

Call to Order

Action Items

  1. Approval of minutes: Feb. 10, 2025

Old Business

  1. Amending the Bylaws
        a.  adding board members

Update/Discussion Items

  1. Work Group Report 
  2. Finance Report
  3. Next meeting Monday, April 14, 2025

Other

  1. Fire District’s Update
  2. Public Comment 

Adjournment   

3/9/2025

Weekly Calendar

3/5/2025

9:00am

Work Sessions - Hybrid; join in person or WebEx 

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  • In person, 6th floor of the Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin Street, Vancouver, WA 98666
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  • Join by phone:
    Dial: 1-408-418-9388
    Webinar Number: 2492 192 3404
    Password: BOCC (2622 from phones)
    *3 to raise hand during public comment

Work Session: Neighborhood Traffic Management Program
       - presentation
       - Concepts Report
       - Project Eligibility Worksheet
       - Resident Request Form
       - Website mockup

Work Session: Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee
      - Annual Presentation
      - 2024 Annual Report (updated 3/4/25 at 2pm)

WS: Neighborhood Traffic Management Program (NTMP)

WS: Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee

1:00pm

Agenda

Council Time - Hybrid; join in person or WebEx

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  • In person, 6th floor of the Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin Street, Vancouver, WA 98666
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  • Join by phone:
    Dial: 1-408-418-9388
    Webinar Number: 2492 192 3404
    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 Feb. 26, 2025
    4.2  Bridge Shelter Update
    4.3  Annual Work Plan and 2025 Comp
          Plan Update 
            - Work Plan
            - Community Planning Overview 
5. New Business      
6. Councilor Reports
7. Work Session Requests    
8. Policy Updates
9. Executive Sessions
    9.1  Potential Litigation, RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) - 5 minutes with potential after action

 

Council Time

3/4/2025

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)
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    • Dial: 1-408-418-9388
    • Access Code: 2494 277 3285
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Pledge of Allegiance
Invocation
Councilor Roll Call
Amendments to the Agenda

Public Hearing: Road Vacation - Right of Way for Portion of NE 45th Avenue
       - Hearing Packet

Public Hearing: CCC 36.04A.210 Telecommunications Commission - Meetings
      - Staff Report/Ordinance 2025-03-01

Open Public Comment and Public Comment on Consent and Separate Business Items
      - written comments received

Consent:

  1. Minutes approved for:
        - Feb. 18, 2025
     
  2. County Council Appointments and Letters of Acceptance for:
         - Kyle Fadness appointed to the Clark County Planning Commission
     
  3. Request approval to publish a Notice to Contractors requesting bids for the NE 179th Street at NE 29th Avenue Intersection project; CRP 300322/PRJ0000580.
     
  4. Request approval to publish a Notice to Contractors requesting bids for the Heritage Farm Wetland Restoration project; PRJ0000601.
     
  5. Request approval authorizing the County Manager to execute an amendment to Interlocal Agreement PW24-277 for collaboration with Clark Conservation District on Poop Smart Clark to support NPDES compliance, TMDL and non-point source management activities.
     
  6. Request approval authorizing the County Manager to sign a conservation covenant regarding the mitigation planting for the associated Whipple Creek West Pump Station project.
     
  7. Request approval of additional budget capacity of $2.8 million for 2025 HMA Overlays (various locations); PRJ0003253/CRP342822.

Separate Business:

  1. Request approval authorizing the County Manager to sign Supplemental Agreement No. 2 (SCN0002376) with PBS Engineering & Environmental, Inc. to provide a new remedial investigation/feasibility study and cleanup action plan at Camp Bonneville.
     
  2. Request approval authorizing the County Manager to execute Amendment No. P00018 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.
     
  3. Request approval of a Quitclaim Deed to Russell Webb, a portion of Tax Parcel No. 148312-000.

  4. Request approval authorizing the County Manager to sign a Professional Services Agreement with Parachute Strategies to meet deliverables in Ecology grant WQC-2025-CICoPW-00188.

  5. Request approval of a resolution, in accordance with RCW 30.04.280, to waive competitive bidding requirements for the purchase of StormFilter stormwater treatment products, cartridges, media and replacement parts from Contech Engineered Solutions.

County Manager Report

Adjourn

Council meeting

3/2/2025

Weekly Calendar
(updated 2/28/25, 12:45pm)

2/26/2025

9:00am

 

Work Sessions - Hybrid; join in person or WebEx 

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  • 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 246 4187
    Password: BOCC (2622 from phones)

Work Session: IBR Program Update
   - presentation

Work Session: DNR – Clark County Forest Resources Discussion 
    - presentation

WS: IBR Program Update

WS: DNR Clark County Forest Resources Discussion

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: 2485 246 4187
    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 Feb. 19, 2025
    4.2  Vancouver Housing Authority Draft Resolution
    4.3  2025 Community Planning Work Plan
5. New Business      
6. Councilor Reports
7. Work Session Requests    
8. Policy Updates   
    8.1  Legislative Updates
    8.2  1406 Affordable Housing Funds
9. Executive Sessions
    9.1  Potential Litigation, RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) - 15 minutes

Council Time

2/25/2025

10:00am

Planning Commission Interviews

  • Join by computer: WebEx Link
  • Join by phone:
    Dial: 1-408-418-9388
    Webinar Number/Access Code: 2491 922 4124
    Password: pcinterviews2025 (72468378 from phones and video systems)

Special meeting to discuss the Planning Commission appointment interview process. Interviews will begin at the conclusion of the meeting.

Following the Planning Commission interviews there will be an Executive Session to evaluate the qualifications of the candidates, pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(g) with possible action afterward.

Planning Commission Interviews

2/23/2025

Weekly Calendar
(updated 2/21/25, 9:15am)

2/19/2025

8:30am

Agenda

Board of Health- Hybrid; join in person or WebEx

rescheduled from 2/26/25 to 2/19/25

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
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    • Access Code: 2494 860 7833
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    • press *3 on phone to raise hand
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Board of Health
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Amendments to the Agenda
Consent Agenda
   - Minutes approved for Oct. 23, 2024
Director's Report
   - Board of Health Overview          
Open Public Comment
     - written comments received (updated 2/21/25, 9:20am)
Comments from the Board
Adjourn

Board of Health

Work Sessions - Hybrid; join in person or WebEx 

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Work Session: Assessment & Property Taxes
       - presentation

 Work Session: Biannual Code Updates
       - presentation
       - DRAFT Spring 2025 Biannual Code Amendments

Work Session: Building & Fire Code Updates
       - presentation

WS: Demystifying Washington State Property Taxes

WS: Biannual Code Updates

WS: Title 14 & Title 15 Code Updates

1:00pm

Agenda

Minutes

Council Time - Hybrid; join in person or WebEx

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  • 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 860 7833
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    *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 Feb. 12, 2025
    4.2  Bridge Shelter
5. New Business      
    5.1  CWSRF Loan for Heritage Farm Wetland Restoration
6. Councilor Reports
7. Work Session Requests    
    7.1  Sustainable Future – Parks and Nature 
8. Policy Updates   
9. Executive Sessions
    9.1  Pending Litigation, RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) – 20 minutes (no after action)
    9.2  Collective Bargaining – 10 minutes

Council Time 

2/18/2025

6:00pm

Agenda

Minutes
 

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

Participate in the following ways:

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Pledge of Allegiance
Invocation
Councilor Roll Call
Amendments to the Agenda

Public Hearing: Precinct Boundary Changes
    - Staff Report & Ordinance 2025-02-04

Open Public Comment and Public Comment on Consent and Separate Business Items
     - written comments received

Consent:

  1. Warrants:
       01/10 - 01/29/2025
        - 01/01 - 01/31/2025
     
  2. Minutes for:
       - Feb. 4, 2025
     
  3. County Council Appointments and Letters of Acceptance for: 
       - Steve Oglesby appointed to the Clark County Arts Commission
     
  4. Plat(s) - for notice only
       - Procopoi Short Plat
     
  5. Request approval authorizing the County Manager to sign Amendment No. 3 to the contract with the Humane Society for Southwest Washington for animal shelter services
     
  6. Request approval authorizing the County Manager to sign Amendment No. 8 to the Agreement with the Clark County Historical Museum to provide continued monetary support to the Clark County Historical Museum for their services in the amount of $60,000 to be paid quarterly, effective January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025.
     
  7. Request approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between Clark County and IBEW – Local 48 revising Exhibit B – Me Too MOU of the current collective bargaining agreement.
     
  8. Request approval authorizing the County Manager to sign an Interlocal Agreement for Services with the Clark County Board of Law Library Trustees for 2025-2026.
     
  9. Request approval to publish a Notice to Contractors requesting bids for the Highway 99 Sidewalk (NE 102nd Street – NE 104th Street) project; CRP 310422/PRJ0001259.
     
  10. Request approval of Resolution 2025-02-07 for the cancellation of uncollectable delinquent property taxes, assessments and fees for business personal property and mobile home accounts.

Separate Business:

  1. Request approval of a contract with DKS Associates in the amount of $105,515 to help the county update the Transportation Element and Capital Facilities Plan as part of the periodic review of the Comprehensive Plan
    (added 2/13, 11:10am)
     
  2. Request approval authorizing the County Manager to sign an Interlocal Agreement for reimbursable services between Information Technology, the Sheriff’s Office, and the Cowlitz Tribal Police.

  3. Request approval authorizing the County Manager to sign Amendment No. 1 to the Interlocal Agreement with Skamania County for an increase in per inmate daily bed rate. Additionally, request the Council’s preapproval for expense authority for the increase in the inmate daily bed rate.
     
  4. Request approval of a grant in the amount of $338,576 for Changing Behaviors to Reduce Nutrients and Pesticides in SW Washington from the Department of Ecology to be implemented through June 30, 2027.
     
  5. Request approval authorizing the County Manager to sign an Interlocal Agreement with the Washington State University Extension to meet deliverables in Ecology grant WQC-2025-CICoPW-00188.
     
  6. Request approval authorizing the County Manager to sign a Professional Services Agreement with the Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians to meet deliverables in Ecology grant WQC-2025-CICoPW-00188.
     
  7. Request approval of Resolution 2025-02-08 authorizing the Public Works Director or designee to certify certain reporting requirements pursuant 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.

County Manager Report

Adjourn

Council meeting

2/16/2025

Weekly Calendar
updated 2/14, 10:10am

2/12/2025

9:00am

Work Sessions - Hybrid; join in person or WebEx 

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    Webinar Number: 2480 214 8579
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Work Session: Jail Remodel/Expansion
         - presentation 
           (slide 29 updated 2/11, 2:55pm)

WS: Jail Remodel/Expansion

1:00pm

Agenda

Minutes

Council Time - Hybrid; join in person or WebEx

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  • In person, 6th floor of the Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin Street, Vancouver, WA 98666
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    Webinar Number: 2480 214 8579
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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 Feb. 5, 2025
5. New Business     
    5.1 Fourth Quarter 2024 – Financial Report    
6. Councilor Reports
7. Work Session Requests    
8. Policy Updates   
9. Executive Sessions
    9.1  Potential Litigation, RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) – 20 minutes

Council Time (Part 1)

Council Time (Part 2)

following Council Time

Work Sessions - Hybrid; join in person or WebEx 

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Work Session: Department Overviews

Work Session: Camp Bonneville

WS: Clark County Jail Services

WS: Clark County Public Defense

WS: Camp Bonneville Update

2/10/2025

1:00pm

Agenda

Minutes

Emergency Medical Service District #2 Board - Hybrid; join in person or WebEx

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    Access Code:  2497 440 2645
    Password: EMS2 (3672 from phones)
    *3 to raise hand during public comment

AGENDA

Call to Order

Action Items

  1. Approval of minutes: Jan. 13, 2025
  2. Amending the Bylaws

Update/Discussion Items

  1. Progress to date

Other

  1. Fire District’s Update
  2. Public Comment

Fire District’s Update

Public Comment 

Adjournment   

2/9/2025

Weekly Calendar

2/5/2025

9:00am

Work Sessions - Hybrid; join in person or WebEx 

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    Webinar Number:  2487 311 9450
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Work Session: Department Overviews

Work Session: 2025 Comprehensive
Plan Update
       - Community Planning Work Program
       - 2025 Project Schedule

WS: Clark County Community Development

WS: Clark County Public Works

WS: Community Planning Overview

1:00pm

Agenda

Minutes

Council Time - Hybrid; join in person or WebEx

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    Webinar Number: 2487 311 9450
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1. Councilor Roll Call
2. Amendments to the Agenda
3. Public Comment - on agenda items only  
4. Old Business
    4.1 Minutes of Jan. 29, 2025
5. New Business        
6. Councilor Reports
7. Work Session Requests    
8. Policy Updates   
9. Executive Sessions
    9.1  Collective Bargaining – 10 minutes
    9.2  Potential Litigation, RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) – 15 minutes

Council Time 

2/4/2025

10:00am

Agenda

Minutes

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

Participate in the following ways:

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Proclamation
    - Black History Month

Pledge of Allegiance
Invocation
Councilor Roll Call
Amendments to the Agenda

Public Hearing: Rules of Procedure
     - Ordinance 2025-02-01

Open Public Comment and Public Comment on Consent and Separate Business Items
     - written comments received

Consent:   

  1. Minutes for:
        - Jan. 28, 2025
     
  2. County Council Appointments and Letters of Acceptance for: 
        - Rich Miller appointed to the Developmental Disabilities Advisory Council
        - Kevin Bonacorsi appointed to the Developmental Disabilities Advisory Council 
        - Randi Knott appointed to the Developmental Disabilities Advisory Council 
     
  3. Request approval of the Collective Bargaining agreement between Clark County and the Juvenile Detention Officers Guild
     
  4. Request preapproval for expense authority for EMS related items not spent in 2024. A carryforward budget package will be prepared for the 2025 Fall Supplemental.
     
  5. Request approval authorizing the County Manager to sign amendment no. 4 to the Golf Course Management Agreement with Tri-Mountain Golf Management, LLC.
     
  6. Request approval of a resolution authorizing the County Manager to sign a Right of Way Dedication Deed to Clark County, being a portion of parcel number 188948-000.
     
  7. Request approval to publish a Notice to Contractors requesting bids for the Harmony Sports Complex project; PRJ0001568

Separate Business:   

  1. Request approval of the Historic Preservation Commission’s recommendation to fund five projects for the 2025 Historical Promotions Grant program for the total amount of $44,004.67.

  2. Request approval of a Notice of Hearing and Resolution directing the County Engineer to review the petition to vacate a portion of NE 119th Street / I-205 and to set a public hearing date of Tuesday, May 6, 2025; PRJ0003343.

County Manager Report
Adjourn

Council Meeting