Vancouver, WA

City Center Redevelopment Authority

City Council

The Vancouver City Council will hold public hearings and vote on several items, including a new 0.1% public safety sales tax, a senior housing development agreement, and a procurement code change. They will also consider a $1.5 million street resurfacing contract and updates to the Affordable Housing Fund plan. Workshops earlier in the day cover fire department staffing, financial policies, and climate action.

• Public hearing and vote on 0.1% public safety sales tax (RCW 82.14.345)
• Public hearing and vote on Vancouver Heights Senior Housing Partners disposition and development agreement
• Bid award to Lakeside Industries for 2026 Resurfacing Project Ph 2 at $1,519,444
• Resolution adopting revisions to Affordable Housing Fund Administrative and Financial Plan
• Ordinance amending VMC 3.05 Procurement

Culture, Arts and Heritage Commission

The Culture, Arts and Heritage Commission will hold a workshop with Madrona Law & Legal Services, followed by a vote on approving the firm as the commission's legal counsel. The meeting also includes roll call and public comment opportunities.

• Workshop: Introduction to Madrona Law & Legal Services
• Action item: Vote for approval of CAHC Legal Counsel
• Public comment period with 3-minute speaking limit
• Virtual meeting via Microsoft Teams

Planning Commission

Transportation and Mobility Commission

Planning Commission

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

Parking Advisory Committee

Parking Advisory Committee

Parking Advisory Committee

City Council

Urban Forestry Commission

Civil Service Commission

Downtown Redevelopment Authority

City Council

Planning Commission

City Council

City Council

Transportation and Mobility Commission

City Council

Planning Commission

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

Parking Advisory Committee

Parking Advisory Committee

Parking Advisory Committee

City Council

Urban Forestry Commission

Civil Service Commission

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

City Council

Planning Commission

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

City Council

Transportation and Mobility Commission

City Council

Planning Commission

Parking Advisory Committee

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

Parking Advisory Committee

Parking Advisory Committee

City Council

General

Urban Forestry Commission

Civil Service Commission

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

City Council

Planning Commission

Transportation and Mobility Commission

City Council

Planning Commission

Parking Advisory Committee

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

Parking Advisory Committee

Parking Advisory Committee

City Council

Civil Service Commission

Urban Forestry Commission

Downtown Redevelopment Authority

Planning Commission

Transportation and Mobility Commission

Planning Commission

Parking Advisory Committee

Parking Advisory Committee

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

Parking Advisory Committee

Urban Forestry Commission

Civil Service Commission

Planning Commission

Transportation and Mobility Commission

Planning Commission

Parking Advisory Committee

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

Parking Advisory Committee

Parking Advisory Committee

Urban Forestry Commission

Parking Advisory Committee

Parking Advisory Committee

Urban Forestry Commission

Parking Advisory Committee

Parking Advisory Committee

Urban Forestry Commission

Parking Advisory Committee

Parking Advisory Committee

Urban Forestry Commission

Parking Advisory Committee

Parking Advisory Committee

Urban Forestry Commission

Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission is meeting to discuss a budget update and an Arts Hub update, and will introduce a new Senior Parks Planner. The agenda includes approval of prior minutes, public comment, and staff reports. No formal votes on major items are listed.

• Introduction of Lynde Wallick, Senior Parks Planner
• Budget update for Parks & Recreation
• Arts Hub update
• Approval of June 17 PRAC meeting minutes

Civil Service Commission

The Vancouver Civil Service Commission is meeting to approve minutes, receive reports from the fire and police departments, and consider new business. The main items are certifying an Entry Level Police Officer eligibility list and a proposed rule revision (2026-003) regarding lieutenant qualification requirements. The meeting also includes a citizen forum for public comment on civil service matters.

• Certify Entry Level Police Officer eligibility list
• Rule Revision 2026-003 – Lieutenant qualification requirements
• Removal from eligibility lists
• Fire department report and updates
• Police department report and updates

Urban Forestry Commission

City Council

The Vancouver City Council will hold workshops on 2027 housing and urban development funding priorities and an Arts Hub plan update, followed by a regular meeting. The council will vote on consent agenda items including a $5.48 million construction contract for the SE McGillivray Blvd Safety and Mobility project, a $1.14 million architect agreement for fire stations, a senior housing land disposition agreement, and an ordinance to implement a 0.1% public safety sales tax. A public hearing will be held on the Mt. Hood Vista subdivision and zone change.

• Award $5,482,629.11 contract to Jeffries Construction LLC for SE McGillivray Blvd Safety and Mobility project
• Authorize $1,144,806.08 professional services agreement with LSW Architects for Fire Stations #3 and #6
• Advance resolution for Vancouver Heights Senior Housing Partners land disposition and development agreement
• Advance ordinance implementing 0.1% public safety sales tax (RCW 82.14.345)
• Public hearing on Mt. Hood Vista preliminary subdivision (82 lots) and zone change from R-9 to R-17

Culture, Arts and Heritage Commission

The Culture, Arts and Heritage Commission will hold a workshop to review the Inspire Vancouver foundational program and website, receive a fund distribution overview, and review and approve Grant Review Committee recommendations. They will also get updates on the general grant process and the Vancouver Arts Hub. The meeting includes public comment and routine reports.

• Review and approve Grant Review Committee (GRC) recommendations
• Inspire Vancouver foundational program overview and website review
• Fund distribution overview
• Vancouver Arts Hub update
• Approval of July 2026 meeting minutes

Aviation Advisory Committee

The Vancouver Aviation Advisory Committee is meeting to receive updates on Pearson Field Airport operations, review the quarterly budget, and discuss action items. Key discussions include pilot flight currency requirements for hangar eligibility and a waitlist policy recommendation, both of which may lead to recommendations to the Airport Manager. The meeting also includes public comment and committee communications.

• Quarterly budget review with Shannon Turk
• Discussion on pilot flight currency requirements for hangar eligibility
• Waitlist policy recommendation, including current and draft policies
• SFRA (Special Flight Rules Area) discussion
• Approval of June 10, 2026 minutes

Parking Advisory Committee

Parking Advisory Committee

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

Parking Advisory Committee

The Vancouver Parking Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss parking plan implementation and review the parking code. The agenda includes approval of previous minutes and public comment. No specific decisions or proposals are detailed in the agenda.

• Parking Plan Implementation Update presentation by Parking Manager Gabriel Montez
• Parking Code Review & Update discussion led by Gabriel Montez
• Approval of June 10, 2026 meeting minutes
• Public comment period with three-minute limit

Planning Commission

City Council

The Vancouver City Council will hold workshops on the Affordable Housing Fund Administrative Plan and Multi-Family Tax Exemption code changes related to House Bill 1491. The regular meeting includes a public hearing and second reading for an ordinance approving the Mt. Hood Vista preliminary subdivision with a zone change to R-17, and a resolution to accept a $500,000 state grant for the Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR) program. Consent agenda items include acceptance of three construction projects and release of retainage bonds.

• Ordinance for Mt. Hood Vista preliminary subdivision: zone change from R-9 to R-17, 82-lot subdivision, second reading and public hearing set for August 17, 2026
• Resolution to accept $500,000 state grant for Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR) program and authorize agreement with Northwest Native Chamber
• Workshop on Affordable Housing Fund Administrative Plan funding (approx. 45 minutes)
• Workshop on Multi-Family Tax Exemption code changes re: House Bill 1491 (approx. 1 hour)
• Construction acceptance and release of retainage for SE 1st Street Phase 2, NE 184th Avenue Extension, and Fourth Plain Road Diet projects

Transportation and Mobility Commission

The Transportation and Mobility Commission will discuss the draft Regional Active Transportation Plan presented by RTC and vote on a letter to the Interstate Bridge Replacement (IBR) program. The meeting also includes approval of June meeting minutes and a community forum for public testimony.

• Workshop on the Regional Active Transportation Plan draft by Judith Perez Keniston, RTC
• Discussion and vote on a letter to the IBR Program
• Approval of minutes from June 2, 2026
• Community forum for public testimony (three-minute limit, in-person/remote/written)

City Council

The Vancouver City Council will meet on August 3, 2026, to consider several contracts and ordinances, including a $63.5 million increase to the Skanska Construction contract for the new Public Works Operations Campus. The council will also vote on a six-month moratorium on Evergreen School District impact fees and hear updates on development activity and Pearson Field projects.

• Easement release for iQ Credit Union at 11501 SE Chkalov Drive
• Contract amendment increasing Gordon Truck Centers spending authority to $375,000 for a dump truck with snow equipment
• Contract amendment adding $63,522,969 to Skanska Construction’s Public Works campus project (total $83,225,757)
• Professional service agreement with Cowlitz Indian Tribe for Mobile Opioid Treatment Program, up to $4,942,500
• Public hearing on interim ordinance suspending Evergreen School District impact fees for six months

The Vancouver City Council approved a $63,522,969 increase to the Skanska Construction contract for the new Public Works Operations Campus, bringing the total to $83,225,757. The council also approved a six-month moratorium on Evergreen School District impact fees, a $4.94M opioid treatment program with Cowlitz Indian Tribe, and a $497,293 Pearson Field Master Plan contract. All votes were 7-0 except the Skanska contract, which passed 5-2.

• Approved $63,522,969 increase to Skanska contract for Public Works Operations Campus (total $83,225,757), 5-2 vote.
• Affirmed Ordinance M-4534 imposing six-month moratorium on Evergreen School District impact fees, 7-0.
• Approved $4,942,500 professional services agreement with Cowlitz Indian Tribe for mobile opioid treatment program, 7-0.
• Approved $497,293 professional services agreement with Century West for Pearson Field Master Plan, 7-0.
• Approved easement release to iQ Credit Union at 11501 SE Chkalov Drive, 7-0.
• Approved $375,000 spending threshold increase for Gordon Truck Centers dump truck purchase, 7-0.
• Accepted WSDOT grant for Pearson Airfield Master Plan, 7-0.
• Approved claim vouchers totaling $11,680,206.14, 7-0.

Planning Commission

City Council

The Vancouver City Council will consider several contract amendments and easement releases. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding a development agreement amendment for HP Inc.

• Contract amendment for New Public Works Operations Campus increasing the total to $83,225,757
• Software services agreement with Concourse Tech Incorporated for Fire Department records management not to exceed $480,000 over 5 years
• Public hearing on the HP Inc. Section 30 development agreement amendment
• Amended tax exemption agreement for Palisades Apartments with PALISADES WEST LLC
• Water easement releases for The Vancouver Clinic, Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, and Southwest Washington Medical Center

The Vancouver City Council voted 4-3 to table a $63.5 million contract amendment with Skanska USA Construction for the New Public Works Operations Campus until August 3, 2026. The council approved the remaining consent agenda items, including three water easement releases, a software services agreement for the fire department, a tax exemption amendment for Palisades Apartments, and claim vouchers totaling $7,040,010.53. The council also approved Resolution M-4388 to amend the HP Inc. development agreement.

• Tabled the $63,522,969 contract amendment with Skanska USA Construction (Item 4) until August 3, 2026, by a 4-3 vote.
• Approved the release of a water easement for The Vancouver Clinic (Item 1).
• Approved the release of water easements for the Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (Item 2).
• Approved the release of a water easement for Southwest Washington Medical Center (Item 3).
• Approved a software services agreement with Concourse Tech Incorporated for up to $480,000 over 5 years for the fire department (Item 5).
• Adopted Resolution M-4387 approving the amended multi-family tax exemption agreement with Palisades West LLC (Item 6).
• Approved claim vouchers totaling $7,040,010.53 (Item 7).
• Adopted Resolution M-4388 amending the HP Inc. development agreement (Item 8).

City Council

The City Council will hold workshops on the 2027-2028 Biennial Budget and a community survey report. The regular meeting includes a public hearing on an ordinance to reduce contaminant risks in water resources and several infrastructure contract awards.

• Ordinance amending Vancouver Municipal Code 14.26 regarding Water Resources Protection
• Construction contract for Water Station 14 PFAS Project to Tapani, Inc. for $7,816,297.50
• Construction contract for Water Station 1 Wellhouses 3B & 5B to Rotschy, Inc. for $3,492,917.41
• Spending increase for two water tender fire trucks from $300,000 to $1,100,000
• Spending increase for police body armor and ballistic products to a total of $900,000

The Vancouver City Council approved Ordinance M-4537, amending the Water Resources Protection code, with a correction changing 'man-made' to 'human-made' in the definition of 'Illicit connection.' The council also approved all consent agenda items, including contracts for PFAS treatment, wellhouse construction, and spending threshold increases, and accepted the E 18th Street Trunk Sewer Rehabilitation project.

• Approved Ordinance M-4537, amending VMC 14.26 Water Resources Protection, with the correction of 'man-made' to 'human-made'.
• Approved consent agenda items 1-3 and 5-10, including construction acceptance, bid awards, and contract increases.
• Approved consent agenda item 4, increasing the spending threshold for the Recreational Vehicle Dismantling and Disposal contract from $300,000 to $500,000.
• Awarded a construction contract to Tapani, Inc. for Water Station 14 PFAS Treatment at $7,816,297.50.
• Awarded a construction contract to Rotschy, Inc. for Water Station 1 Wellhouses 3B and 5B at $3,492,917.41.
• Approved claim vouchers totaling $9,650,657.71.
• Approved minutes of the July 13, 2026 meeting.
• Excused Councilmember Hansen from the meeting.

City Center Redevelopment Authority

The City Center Redevelopment Authority will review reports from the Executive Director regarding development pipelines and project updates. The meeting also includes a presentation on an active ground floor study by BAE Urban Economics.

• Active Ground Floor Study presentation by Chime Chune Ko and Matt Fairris
• Executive Director Report including subcommittee, development pipeline, and project updates

Downtown Redevelopment Authority

The Downtown Redevelopment Authority will meet to approve capital expense claims, capital projects including boiler and kitchen equipment, a legal contract, and a capital asset policy. The meeting will also include executive updates on project status and audits.

• Approval of Capital Projects (SR 07.16.26.03)
• Approval of Legal Contract (SR 07.16.26.01)
• Approval of Capital Asset Policy (SR 07.16.26.02)
• Approval of Claims and Admin Expenses
• Update of Financials: June

The Board appointed Chris Harder as Executive Director and approved a contract amendment with Ramras Financial Consulting, LLC. The Board also voted to reject bids for guest room design. A resolution to appoint an authorized authority representative failed after no motions were made.

• Appointed Chris Harder as Executive Director (5-0-1)
• Approved Resolution 2026-04-16-01 to amend contract with Ramras Financial Consulting, LLC (6-0-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-04-16-03 to reject bids for Guest Room Design
• Approved claims and admin expenses
• Approved capital expenses
• Approved February 19, 2026 minutes
• Appointed Board Member Donovan to the Finance Committee
• Resolution 2026-04-16-02 to appoint Authorized Authority Representative died

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee will meet to conduct a workshop on scoring criteria and application questions. The body will also discuss applicant presentations and the scheduling of recommendations.

• Scoring Criteria and Application Questions Workshop
• Applicant Presentations and Recommendation Scheduling

Urban Forestry Commission

The Urban Forestry Commission will receive staff overviews on soils and Comprehensive Plan code updates. The body will discuss preparations for 2027 Heritage Tree letters and the 2027-28 budget and work plan.

• Review of Code updates as part of Comp Plan
• Discussion of Heritage Tree outreach draft and 2027 prep
• Review of Neighborhood Liaison Program survey responses
• 2027-28 Budget Prep and Work Plan discussion
• Friends of Trees update

Civil Service Commission

The Commission will review and certify eligibility lists for several police and fire department positions. The body will also consider a rule revision and receive reports from the police and fire departments.

• Certify Entry Level Police Officer eligibility list
• Certify Lateral Police Officer eligibility list
• Certify Fire Captain, Entry Level Firefighter, and Lateral Firefighter eligibility lists
• Certify Entry Level Firefighter Paramedic and Lateral Firefighter Paramedic eligibility lists
• Rule Revision - 2026-003

Planning Commission

The Vancouver Planning Commission holds a retreat with a site tour and development review training, followed by a regular meeting. They will adopt April minutes, recap the retreat, hold a community forum, and workshop the Evergreen Public Schools Capital Facilities Plan. Staff will also provide an orientation to renovated council chambers.

• Site tour of multifamily development at West 12th and Main streets
• Development Review Process Training, Pt. 2
• Adoption of minutes from April 28, 2026
• Workshop: Evergreen Public Schools Capital Facilities Plan
• Orientation to renovated Council Chambers

City Council

The council will hold workshops on the 2027-2028 biennial budget update and a proposed public safety sales tax. During the regular meeting, consent agenda items include accepting the Jefferson-Kauffman Realignment Project, increasing spending thresholds for multiple contracts, and a $472,293 FAA grant for the Pearson Field Master Plan. A council appointment process and special election will also be discussed.

• Workshop on 2027-2028 biennial budget update
• Workshop on public safety sales tax
• Acceptance of Jefferson-Kauffman Realignment Project by Midway Construction LLC
• Increase spending threshold for Kar-Gor Inc. from $300,000 to $1,200,000
• Accept $472,293 FAA grant for Pearson Field Airport Master Plan

The Vancouver City Council approved all consent agenda items, including a $40,089,632.95 claim voucher payment, a $472,293 FAA grant for the Pearson Airfield Master Plan, and spending threshold increases for playground equipment contracts. The council also approved the June 15 and June 22 meeting minutes and a proclamation declaring July 2026 as Month of Hope. No substantive decisions were made beyond these approvals; the meeting was largely procedural.

• Approved $40,089,632.95 in claim vouchers (7-0)
• Accepted $472,293 FAA grant for Pearson Airfield Master Plan (7-0)
• Increased Kar-Gor Inc. contract spending threshold from $300,000 to $1,200,000 (7-0)
• Approved playground equipment purchases from Play Creation and Northwest Playground Equipment (7-0)
• Approved June 15 and June 22, 2026 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Proclaimed July 2026 as Month of Hope
• Appointed Jenne Bennet to Culture, Arts, and Heritage Commission (7-0)

Culture, Arts and Heritage Commission

The Culture, Arts and Heritage Commission will hold a workshop covering legal counsel updates, Year One grant cycle recommendations to the City Council, the fund distribution timeline, the grant review committee process, fiscal sponsorships and program updates. After the workshop, a community forum will allow public testimony, followed by staff reports and open discussion.

• Year One Grant Cycle Provision Recommendations to City Council
• Fund Distribution Timeline
• Grant Review Committee Process
• Fiscal Sponsorships
• Program Updates (Rooted School Vancouver, info session stats, Open House invite)

The Culture, Arts & Heritage Commission approved temporary policy exceptions for the Year One Inspire Vancouver grant cycle, allowing applicants to request less than minimum award amounts and use an 8-month project window. They also approved a subcommittee to recommend grant review panelists and voted to hold the first grant cycle to a narrow interpretation of fiscal sponsor policies. The commission adopted the June 2026 minutes and volunteered two members to review legal counsel options.

• Approved the June 2026 meeting minutes unanimously.
• Approved temporary policy exceptions for the Year One Grant Cycle, allowing requests below minimum award amounts and 8-month project windows.
• Approved a subcommittee to recommend grant review panelists, with commissioners Lewis, Harris, Ford, and Mendoza volunteering to serve.
• Voted to hold the first year of grant cycles to the original narrow interpretation of fiscal sponsor policies, with option to reevaluate later.
• Commissioners Gaspar and Richardson volunteered to review legal firms for legal counsel selection.

Parking Advisory Committee

Parking Advisory Committee

Parking Advisory Committee

Transportation and Mobility Commission

Culture, Arts and Heritage Commission