La Center public meetings in 2025
39 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular City Council
The La Center City Council will consider the consent agenda, including approval of checks payable and the minutes from the Dec. 10 meeting. Council members will hear the attorney's report, council comments, and a State of the City 2025 presentation. A public comment period is scheduled, with submissions due by 4:00 PM on Dec. 17.
- Approve Checks Payable listed on the consent agenda
- Approve meeting minutes from the Dec. 10, 2025 council meeting
- Attorney's report presentation
- State of the City 2025 presentation
- Public comment period (email submissions by 4:00 PM Dec. 17)
Cancellation Manning Meadows Land Use Public Hearing
The La Center City Council cancelled the scheduled Manning Meadows land use public hearing for December 16, 2025 at 5:30 PM. No other agenda items were presented.
- Cancellation of Manning Meadows land use hearing scheduled for Dec 16, 2025
Regular City Council
The La Center City Council will consider several items, including a public hearing on the Manning Meadows Subdivision zone change request (Ordinance 2025-12) and a vote on the 2025 End‑of‑Year Budget Amendment (Ordinance 2025-15). The council will also review contract extensions for Crescent Design & Engineering and DJ&A Inc., and a professional services agreement with Windsor Engineering for a wastewater treatment plant design. Additional agenda items include presentations, staff reports, and routine consent agenda items.
- Public hearing on Ordinance 2025-12 – Manning Meadows Subdivision zone change request
- Ordinance 2025-15 – 2025 End‑of‑Year Budget Amendment
- Crescent Design & Engineering contract extension
- Professional Services Agreement with Windsor Engineering – WWTP 30% Design DOE Submittal
- DJ&A Inc. contract extension
Work Session & Regular City Council
The City Council and Planning Commission will hold a joint work session to review the draft La Center Comprehensive Plan and Municipal Code updates. The regular meeting includes decisions on the 2026 final budget and property taxes.
- Ordinance 2025-11: 2026 Final Budget
- Ordinance 2025-14: Ad Valorem Property Taxes
- Interlocal Agreement with Battle Ground for Court Services
- Gordon Thomas Honeywell Governmental Affairs Consultant Agreement
- Review of Preferred Land Use Alternative and Urban Growth Area expansion
Planning Commission
The La Center Planning Commission will hold a continuance public hearing to consider rezoning the Manning Meadows subdivision. The proposal seeks to change the current LDR-7.5 zone to MDR-16 at 1819 NE 339th Street. The hearing is being held because the November 10 meeting lacked a quorum. Residents may submit oral testimony in‑person or online, or written testimony by 4:00 PM on November 13.
- Continuance public hearing for Manning Meadows rezoning (LDR-7.5 → MDR-16) at 1819 NE 339th St.
- Hybrid meeting: in‑person at 210 E 4th St. and online via GoToMeeting
- Oral testimony allowed via phone or computer during the hearing
- Written testimony due by 4:00 PM Nov 13, 2025 to [email protected]
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular City Council
The La Center City Council meeting will consider a proposed ordinance to vacate the right‑of‑way at 4th and H Street, public hearings on the 2026 preliminary budget and on 2026 revenue sources, and a professional services agreement for city attorney services with Lighthouse Law Group PLLC. The agenda also includes an EMS interlocal cooperation agreement. Decisions on these items will be recorded in the meeting minutes.
- Ordinance 2025-13 ROW Vacation of 4th and H Street
- Public Hearing 2026 Preliminary Budget
- Public Hearing 2026 Revenue Sources
- Professional Services Agreement for City Attorney Services
- EMS Interlocal Cooperation Agreement
Planning Commission
The La Center Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on November 10, 2025, to consider rezoning a property at 1819 NE 339th Street from Low Density Residential (LDR-7.5) to Medium Density Residential (MDR-16) to allow for a subdivision. The agenda also includes the approval of the October 7 meeting minutes.
- Public hearing for Manning Meadows Subdivision rezone (LDR-7.5 to MDR-16)
- Approval of October 7, 2025 Planning Commission meeting minutes
- Manning Meadows Rezone Staff Report presentation
- Discussion of next regular agenda and work session
- Hybrid public hearing procedures for November 10 and 12
Regular City Council
The La Center City Council meeting on Oct 22, 2025 will consider a consent agenda item to move forward with annexing Parcel No. 209709000 into the city limits. Council members will also act on Resolution 486 concerning a right‑of‑way vacation for Barnhart. Additional agenda items include a draft 2026 budget presentation, a Golf Cart and ATV refresher, and an interlocal agreement with Ridgefield for code enforcement. Public comments and staff reports on police and administrative services will be heard.
- Annexation Process for Parcel No. 209709000 (consent agenda)
- Resolution 486 – Right‑of‑Way Vacation for Barnhart
- Draft 2026 Budget Presentation
- Golf Cart and ATV Refresher presentation
- Interlocal Agreement with City of Ridgefield for Code Enforcement
Regular City Council
The City Council will discuss the adoption of Ordinance 2025-07 regarding Planned Action Areas in the municipal code. The meeting also includes a staff report on a contract amendment for DOWL.
- Ordinance 2025-07: Adopting Planned Action Areas Chapter 18.70 in the La Center Municipal Code
- DOWL Contract Amendment No. 1
- Approval of checks payable totaling $93,873.24
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss amending Title 18 of the La Center Municipal Code. The proposed amendment adds Chapter 18.70 to establish a streamlined review process for developments in the Downtown and Timmen Landing subareas.
- Public hearing on Planned Action Staff Report and Planned Action Code Amendment
- Proposed adoption of LCMC Chapter 18.70 Planned Actions
- Establishment of review procedures for developments in Downtown and Timmen Landing subareas
- Review of consistency with comprehensive plans and environmental impact statements (EIS)
Regular City Council
The City Council will discuss a proposed ordinance regarding business license exemptions. The meeting also includes a contract authorization for pickleball courts and a presentation on wastewater treatment operations.
- Ordinance 2025-08: Business License Exemptions 5.05.040
- Heritage Park Asphalt Pad Pickleball Courts contract authorization
- Wastewater Treatment Operations & Capital presentation
- Payment of 48 checks totaling $536,205.67
Regular City Council
The La Center City Council will hold its regular meeting, hear public comments, and vote on the consent agenda items for checks payable and the August 27 minutes. Presentations include the Clark County Arts Commission and staff reports covering community development, public works, and the 2025 Chip Seal Project bid. No specific ordinances or resolutions are listed for decision at this meeting.
- Consent agenda – approval of checks payable
- Consent agenda – approval of August 27, 2025 meeting minutes
- Clark County Arts Commission presentation
- 2025 Chip Seal Project bid staff report
- Community Development & Public Works staff report
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a work session and regular meeting. The primary new business item is Open Government Training.
- Open Government Training
- Discussion of a possible joint work session in November regarding the Comprehensive Growth Plan
City Council Retreat
The La Center City Council will hold a retreat to discuss its goal‑setting process and to review the upcoming legislative agenda. The meeting consists of a presentation and discussion on council goals followed by a review of the city’s legislative agenda before adjourning.
- Council Goal Setting presentation and discussion
- City Legislative Agenda Review presentation and discussion
Regular City Council
The La Center City Council will vote on Resolution 488 to adopt the ADA Transition Plan, which supports over $4 million in federal funding. It will also consider Resolution 490 for a Greenhouse Gas Reduction Policy and Ordinance 2025-06 to update the Juniper Ridge zoning map. The meeting includes public comment, staff reports, and other routine agenda items.
- Resolution 488 – Adoption of the ADA Transition Plan (federal funding > $4 M)
- Resolution 490 – Greenhouse Gas Reduction Policy
- Ordinance 2025-06 – Zoning Map Update for Juniper Ridge
- Public comment period for citizens
- Staff reports from Public Works & Community Development and other departments
Regular City Council
The La Center City Council will review the 2025 Comprehensive Plan update, including draft Facility Elements for transportation, capital facilities, and parks, as well as revisions to LCMC Title 18. Staff reports on Windsor Engineers contract amendments for stormwater and ADA transition, the Xpress Bill Pay system, and Public Works operations will also be discussed. A motion is expected to forward the draft plan elements for future final adoption.
- 2025 Comprehensive Plan Update Presentation – review of draft Facility Elements (Chapters 2, 4, 6) and draft LCMC Title 18, with a motion to forward the drafts for future adoption
- Windsor Engineers contract amendment – stormwater services (staff report)
- Windsor Engineers contract amendment – ADA Transition Plan (staff report)
- Xpress Bill Pay staff report (staff report)
- Public Works staff report – curb painting, new LED signage on Pacific Hwy, and $1,500 restroom renovation at Heritage Park
Planning Commission
The La Center Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss a proposed zoning map update for the Public Works Operations Center Improvements. The staff report recommends changing the zoning from Parks/Open Space to Urban Public to allow for the expansion of the facility.
- Public hearing on Juniper Ridge - Zoning Map Update
- Public Works Operations Center Improvements zoning change (P/OS to UP)
- Review of Draft Capital Facilities and Transportation Elements
- Discussion of next regular agenda and work session for September 9, 2025
Regular City Council
The La Center City Council meeting on July 23, 2025 will consider a consent agenda that includes approval of checks payable, recent meeting minutes, and the appointment of a Planning Commissioner. Public comments will be accepted via email and a live video link. Staff reports from Administrative Services and Police will be presented before any ordinances or new business are addressed.
- Approval of checks payable totaling $208,677.86
- Adoption of the July 9, 2025 meeting minutes
- Appointment of a Planning Commissioner
- Administrative Services staff report
- Police staff report
Land Use Public Hearing
The city is holding a special meeting for a land use public hearing. The session includes a presentation and discussion regarding the Public Works Operations Center improvements.
- Public Works Operations Center Land Use Hearing
- Final Staff Report on Public Works Operations Center Improvements
Regular City Council
The La Center City Council meeting will address a rezoning ordinance for the Public Works Operations Facility (Ordinance 2025-04). The agenda also includes a consent agenda for routine checks payable and approval of the June 25 meeting minutes, as well as staff reports from Community Development & Public Works and a Hearings Examiner contract. Citizens may submit public comments by 4:00 PM on the day of the meeting.
- Ordinance 2025-04: Public Works Operation Facility Re‑zone (pages 18‑23)
- Consent agenda: approval of checks payable and June 25, 2025 meeting minutes
- Community Development & Public Works Staff Report (pages 10‑13)
- Hearings Examiner Professional Service Agreement Staff Report (pages 14‑17)
- Public comment period – comments must be emailed by 4:00 PM on July 9, 2025
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a zoning change for the Public Works Operations Center. The body will also discuss draft elements for the Comprehensive Plan concerning capital facilities and transportation.
- Public hearing for rezoning parcels 62965235 and 986053994 from Parks & Open Space (P/OS) to Urban Public (UP)
- Proposed expansion of Public Works Operations Facility including a new 5-bay shop and covered parking
- Discussion of Draft Capital Facilities and Transportation Elements for the Comprehensive Plan
- Proposed LCMC Title 18 updates to allow electric vehicle infrastructure in C-1 and MX zones
- Proposed parking requirement updates to allow tandem parking and gravel/grass pavers
Regular City Council
The La Center City Council will conduct a public hearing to adopt the Downtown & Timmen Landing Subarea Plans, accompanied by a staff report and presentation. The meeting also includes a consent agenda covering checks payable and minutes, as well as staff reports from Police, Administrative Services, and a WSP contract addendum. Council members will provide comments and the mayor’s report will be noted.
- Adoption of Downtown & Timmen Landing Subarea Plans – public hearing
- WSP Contract Addendum
- Police Staff Report
- Administrative Services Staff Report
- Consent agenda items: Checks Payable and meeting minutes
Regular City Council
The La Center City Council will consider authorizing additional spending on change orders for the City Hall roof ($24,844.42) and the garage roof ($14,525.25) under the existing $250,000 roofing budget. The council will also vote on Resolution 487 to adopt the Clark County Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan for 2025‑2030. Other agenda items include routine consent agenda items, staff reports, and a presentation by the Clark County Commission on Aging.
- Change Order 1: Upgrade City Hall roof underlayment and replace gutters – $24,844.42
- Change Order 2: Repair and replace rotted wood and fascia on City Hall roof – $21,486.51
- Change Order for garage roof: Resize metal panels and replace rotted fascia – $14,525.25
- Resolution 487: Adopt Clark County Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan (2025‑2030)
- Clark County Commission on Aging presentation
Planning Commission
The La Center Planning Commission meeting on June 10, 2025 includes a public hearing where the commission will consider a recommendation to adopt the Downtown and Timmen Landing Subarea Plans, along with related amendments to the La Center Comprehensive Plan, map, and Municipal Code Title 18. The agenda also calls for approval of the April 8, 2025 meeting minutes. Residents may submit public comments by email by 4:00 PM on June 10, 2025, and may attend in person, by phone, or online. The commission will discuss the next regular agenda and work session.
- Recommendation to adopt Downtown & Timmen Landing Subarea Plans and amend Comprehensive Plan, map, and Municipal Code Title 18
- Approval of Planning Commission minutes from the April 8, 2025 meeting
- Public comment submission deadline: email by 4:00 PM June 10, 2025
- Public hearing allowing in‑person, phone, or online participation
- Discussion of next regular agenda and work session
Regular City Council
The La Center City Council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 2025-02 to vacate approximately 350 sq ft of right‑of‑way along La Center Road for a city entrance sign and related sign‑code revision. The meeting also includes routine consent‑agenda items such as approved checks payable and approval of prior meeting minutes, as well as staff reports from the mayor, attorney, police, and administrative services. After the public hearing, the council may vote on the proposed ordinance.
- Ordinance 2025-02 Right‑of‑Way Vacation Minit Management – public hearing continued from May 14
- Consent agenda: checks payable totaling $107,123.91 (May 21) and $515,015.12 (May 22)
- Approval of May 14 City Council meeting minutes
- Police Staff Report
- Administrative Services Staff Report
Regular City Council
The City Council will discuss a new sign code and a right-of-way vacation for Minit Management. The meeting includes a presentation from the Clark County Assessor’s Office regarding property tax exemptions for seniors and persons with disabilities.
- Ordinance 2025-01 Sign Code
- Ordinance 2025-02 Right-of-Way Vacation Minit Management
- Developers Agreement - Minit Management
- Real Estate Transaction report regarding park land acquisition
- Presentation on property tax exemptions from Clark County Assessor’s Office
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Work Session & Regular City Council
The La Center City Council will hold a work session to review draft code and comprehensive plan updates, including Title 18 revisions. At the regular meeting, staff will present the 2025 Comprehensive Plan update and discuss two WSP contract amendments. Council members will hear public comments and consider Resolution 485 to vacate a right-of-way at a junction. The meeting will conclude with an executive session on real estate matters.
- Resolution 485 – Right-of-Way Vacation at Junction (Staff Report pages 384‑387)
- WSP Contract Amendment No. 2 – Work for On‑Call Planning Services (Staff Report pages 377‑379)
- WSP Contract Amendment No. 3 – Professional Planning, Natural Resources, and Engineering Services (Staff Report pages 380‑383)
- 2025 Comprehensive Plan Update Presentation (pages 357‑369)
- LCMC Title 18 Draft Code revisions (draft code & comp plan update presentation)
Regular City Council
The La Center City Council meeting on April 9, 2025 includes a request to approve a $45,885 professional services agreement with DKS Associates to update the Transportation Capital Facility Plan for the 2025‑2045 period. The agenda also lists presentations on the Clark County Arts Commission and ARTSTRA, and a Clark County Yard Debris collection contract. Staff reports on the 2025 Transportation Capital Facility Plan, Community Development & Public Works, and other updates will be discussed. Public comment will be accepted from citizens who submit remarks by 4:00 PM on the meeting day.
- Approve $45,885 contract with DKS Associates to update the Transportation Capital Facility Plan (2025‑2045)
- Presentation of Clark County Arts Commission and ARTSTRA
- Presentation of Clark County Yard Debris collection contract
- Staff report on the 2025 Transportation Capital Facility Plan
- Community Development & Public Works staff report
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Planning Commission
The commission will approve the minutes from the March 11 meeting, accept public comments, and hear a presentation of the 2025 Comprehensive Plan Capital Facilities and Utilities Draft. They will also discuss scheduling a joint work session with City Council on April 23 and set the date for the next regular meeting on May 13.
- Approve Planning Commission minutes from March 11, 2025
- Public comment period for residents
- Presentation of the 2025 Comprehensive Plan Capital Facilities & Utilities Draft
- Discuss joint City Council and Planning Commission work session on April 23, 2025
- Set next regular Planning Commission meeting for May 13, 2025
Regular City Council
The La Center City Council will hear presentations on the 2024 Community Development Block Grant ($1,567,719) and HOME program award ($527,824). Council members will review past CDBG project expenditures and a proposed consolidated action plan for entitlement funds. The meeting also includes a financial update for Q4 2024 and a public‑comment period for the upcoming housing survey.
- 2024 CDBG award of $1,567,719 and 2024 HOME award of $527,824
- Review of past CDBG projects, e.g., 2001 3rd Street Reconstruction ($123,741)
- Presentation of a five‑year consolidated action plan for entitlement funding
- Q4 2024 financial presentation covering city fund balances
- Public‑comment schedule for a housing needs survey (April 4 – May 6)
Regular City Council
The City Council will review a proposed Interlocal Agreement and bylaw change for EMS District 2. The meeting includes a presentation from CCFR and an executive session to discuss real estate.
- Proposed EMS District 2 ILA and Bylaw Change
- CCFR Presentation
- Executive session regarding Real Estate
- Payment of $150,455.20 to Tikka Masonry Inc
- Payment of $83,151.68 to WSP USA Inc
Planning Commission
The La Center Planning Commission will review draft elements of the 2025 Comprehensive Plan, including the Transportation Element, Title 18 update, and Parks, Recreation and Open Space element. Staff will also discuss a proposal to raise the Transportation Impact Fee to $10,319 per vehicle trip. The meeting includes public comment and routine agenda items such as approval of minutes.
- Review of Transportation Element draft for 2025 Comprehensive Plan
- Title 18 update presentation
- Parks, Recreation and Open Space draft element review
- Proposal to raise Transportation Impact Fees to $10,319 per vehicle trip
- Approval of February 11, 2025 Planning Commission minutes
City Council Retreat
The City Council will hold a retreat to discuss and set goals for the upcoming year. The meeting is scheduled for March 1, 2025, at City Hall.
- Council Goal Setting discussion
- City Council Retreat meeting
Regular City Council
The La Center City Council will consider its regular consent agenda, including several check payments. Council members will hear presentations on the IBR, La Center schools, and a proposed EMS District 2 ILA and bylaw change. Staff reports on the police department, administrative services, and a community‑center change order will be reviewed. The council will vote to authorize a design contract with HHPR Inc. not to exceed $185,000 for Public Works Operations Shop and Site Improvements.
- Approve design contract with HHPR Inc. not to exceed $185,000 for Public Works Operations Shop and Site Improvements
- Consent agenda checks payable: $5,538.10 (Feb 13), $33,666.31 (Feb 18), $79,728.41 (Feb 21)
- EMS District 2 proposed ILA and bylaw change presentation
- IBR presentation and La Center Schools update
- Police Staff Report and Administrative Services Staff Report
Regular City Council
The La Center City Council will review a staff report seeking de minimis approval for the 4th Street‑Brezee project. The meeting also includes a consent agenda for routine checks and minutes, presentations on C‑Tran and the Comprehensive Plan update, and staff reports from Community Development, Public Works, the Mayor and the Attorney. Ordinances, resolutions and public hearings are listed for further discussion.
- Consent agenda: approval of routine checks payable and prior meeting minutes
- 2025 4th Street‑Brezee Project De Minimus Approval Staff Report
- C‑Tran Update Presentation
- 2025 Comprehensive Plan Update Draft Minor Elements & LCMC Chapter 18.30 Procedures Presentation
- Community Development and Public Works Staff Report
Planning Commission
The La Center Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on the Parks, Recreation and Open Space element of the 2025 Comprehensive Plan draft. Commissioners will receive a report of the draft document and discuss the next regular agenda and work session. The meeting also includes the usual call to order, approval of minutes, and a public comment period.
- Public hearing on the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Draft Comprehensive Plan element
- Report presentation of Draft_2025CompPlan_ParksRecreationOpenSpace_toPC
- Approval of minutes from prior meetings
- Discussion of the next regular agenda and work session
- Public comment period (comments submitted by email by 4:00 PM)
Regular City Council
The City Council will meet to discuss a real estate purchase in an executive session. The meeting also includes a presentation from La Center Schools regarding a replacement levy and reports from city staff and police.
- Executive session to discuss Real Estate RCW 42.30.110.B
- La Center Schools update on a proposed replacement levy of $1.50/1000
- Payment of checks totaling $35,537.11
- Police report of 93 total calls for service in December 2024
- Administrative report noting a clean 2022-2023 audit with no findings
Planning Commission
The La Center Planning Commission will approve meeting minutes from December 10, 2024 and from November 12, 2024. The commission will hold a public comment period and a public hearing. Commissioners will review draft Comprehensive Plan Minor Elements, including Economic Development, Government & Governance, Historic, Archaeological and Cultural Preservation, and Urban Growth and Annexation. The meeting will also discuss the next regular agenda and work session.
- Approve December 10, 2024 meeting minutes
- Approve November 12, 2024 meeting minutes (previously not approved)
- Public comment period (comments due by 4:00 PM on the meeting day)
- Review draft Comprehensive Plan Minor Elements: Economic Development, Government & Governance, Historic/Archaeological/Cultural Preservation, Urban Growth & Annexation
- Discuss next regular agenda and work session
Regular City Council
The La Center City Council will meet on Jan 8, 2025 for its regular session. Items include public comment, a consent agenda, staff reports, and the consideration of Ordinance 2024‑08 Tree Protection 18.350. An executive session is scheduled to discuss a real‑estate matter under RCW 42.30.110.B.
- Ordinance 2024‑08 Tree Protection 18.350 (to be decided)
- Executive session to discuss Real Estate RCW 42.30.110.B
- Consent agenda items: checks payable and meeting minutes
- Community Development & Public Works staff report (road work, new trucks, Community Center remodel, C‑TRANS park‑and‑ride)
- Citizens’ public comment period (submissions by email before 4:00 PM)