Vancouver, WA

City Council

The Vancouver City Council meets October 5, 2026, with workshops on the state legislative agenda, a budget work session, and a Vancouver Municipal Code Title 19 revision and scofflaw program update. At the 6:30 p.m. regular meeting, the council takes up a consent agenda including two construction contract awards and a right-of-way vacation, and holds a public hearing on a resolution opposing Initiative No. IL26-001 and Initiative No. IL26-638 on the November 3, 2026 ballot. An executive session on acquisition of real estate is scheduled from 6:00 to 6:30 p.m.

• Contract award for Main Street Safety and Mobility Project to MJ Hughes Construction of Vancouver, WA at $2,403,459.80 including Washington State sales tax
• Contract award for Section 30 South Pump Station Project to Midway Underground, LLC of Toledo, WA at $1,255,780.35 including Washington State sales tax
• Acceptance of NE 122nd Ave Sewer and Water Improvements and release of contractor retainage of $49,616.11
• Right-of-way vacation on SE 1st Street near NE 184th Avenue, with a public hearing set for October 26, 2026
• Ordinance amending Vancouver Municipal Code Title 20 under House Bill 1491 to facilitate housing near transit, with second reading and public hearing set for October 12, 2026

Transportation and Mobility Commission

The Transportation and Mobility Commission will hold workshops on the Main Street Update and Waterfront Way summer closures, and on design recommendations for the 2025 Corridor Projects on 72nd Ave, 86th/87th, and 97th/98th Ave. The commission will also consider adopting minutes from the August 4, 2026 meeting and hear public testimony.

• Workshop: Main Street Update / Waterfront Way Summer Closures (lessons learned)
• Workshop: 2025 Corridor Project Design Recommendation for 72nd Ave, 86th/87th, 97th/98th Ave Projects
• Adoption of minutes from August 4, 2026 meeting
• Community Forum for public testimony (3-minute limit)

Culture, Arts and Heritage Commission

City Council

Planning Commission

The Vancouver Planning Commission meets on October 13, 2026 at 5:00 PM at City Hall, 415 W. 6th Street. The agenda lists two workshop items: Proportional Impact Fees, presented by Principal Planner Bryan Snodgrass, and Fruit Valley for All, presented by Senior Planner Shannon Williams and Associate Planner Paul Porter. The meeting also includes approval of minutes, a Community Forum for public testimony, and staff and chair communications. No votes on ordinances, contracts, or fee changes are listed on this agenda.

• Workshop on Proportional Impact Fees, presented by Bryan Snodgrass, Principal Planner, Community Development Department
• Workshop on Fruit Valley for All, presented by Shannon Williams, Senior Planner, and Paul Porter, Associate Planner, Equitable Development
• Community Forum open to public testimony on any issue, with a three-minute limit per speaker
• Public comment can be submitted in writing by noon on the meeting day to [email protected]
• Approval of minutes is listed as an agenda item

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

Parking Advisory Committee

Parking Advisory Committee

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City Center Redevelopment Authority

City Council

Urban Forestry Commission

Civil Service Commission

Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

City Council

Planning Commission

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

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Transportation and Mobility Commission

City Council

Planning Commission

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

Parking Advisory Committee

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City Council

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Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

Civil Service Commission

Urban Forestry Commission

City Council

Planning Commission

Transportation and Mobility Commission

City Council

Planning Commission

Parking Advisory Committee

Parking Advisory Committee

Lodging Tax 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

Civil Service Commission

Urban Forestry 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

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Urban Forestry Commission

Parking Advisory Committee

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Urban Forestry Commission

Parking Advisory Committee

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Urban Forestry Commission

Parking Advisory Committee

Parking Advisory Committee

Urban Forestry Commission

City Council

This is a community forum, not a decision-making meeting. Council members will hold small-group conversations with residents, with the main topic tied to Council priorities of equity, safety, and climate action. No votes or formal actions are scheduled. Public testimony is limited to three minutes per speaker, with up to 90 minutes allotted for the forum.

• Community Forum at Rooted School Vancouver, 10401 NE Fourth Plain Blvd
• Main discussion topic: Council priorities of equity, safety, and climate action
• Written comments accepted by email until 12:00 p.m. on September 28, 2026
• In-person testimony limited to 3 minutes per speaker

Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission will hold a workshop on sustainable funding concepts, history, and community engagement, and discuss its role in supporting the PRCS Comprehensive Plan goals. The agenda also includes routine items: approving August minutes, public testimony, and reports from staff and partner organizations.

• Workshop on sustainable funding concepts and approach
• Review of PRCS Comprehensive Plan goals and priorities
• Discussion on community engagement and PRAC roles
• Approval of August 19, 2026 meeting minutes
• Public testimony limited to 3 minutes; written comments due by 5 pm day before

Civil Service Commission

The Vancouver Civil Service Commission will meet to certify several police eligibility lists, hear an appeal of a Fire Engineer exam, and receive department reports. The meeting includes a citizen forum for public comment on civil service matters.

• Certify Entry Level Police Officer eligibility list
• Certify Police Administrative Assistant eligibility list
• Certify Police Inventory Coordinator eligibility list
• Certify Police Lieutenant eligibility list
• Appeal of Fire Engineer exam by Dane Williams at 9:30am

Planning Commission

City Council

The Vancouver City Council will hold a regular meeting with a workshop on the biennial budget, followed by a consent agenda and public hearings. Key actions include awarding construction contracts for a water main and park improvements, approving agreements for Safe Stay community operations, and voting on an ordinance to prohibit camping within 1,500 feet of the Bridge Shelter. The council will also consider a supplemental budget ordinance related to a fire district agreement and an appeal denial for a subdivision.

• Award $2,398,421.22 contract to Rotschy, Inc. for NE 112th Avenue Water Transmission Main
• Award $448,222 contract to Tikka WA Inc. for Evergreen Neighborhood Park Improvements
• Approve agreements with Outsiders Inn and Live Love Outreach to operate four Safe Stay communities
• Public hearing on ordinance to prohibit camping within 1,500 feet of Bridge Shelter
• Public hearing on supplemental budget ordinance for Clark County Fire District No. 5

Downtown Redevelopment Authority

The Downtown Redevelopment Authority is meeting to approve minutes, claims, administrative and capital expenses, and a professional services contract. Members will also receive updates on financials, the capital asset policy, project status, and the audit, plus reports from the asset manager and hotel manager. The meeting is open to public comment submitted up to 24 hours in advance.

• Approval of minutes from July 16, 2026
• Approval of claims and admin expenses
• Approval of capital expenses
• Approval of professional services contract
• Executive session if needed

The Downtown Redevelopment Authority board approved a legal services contract, a capital budget amendment, capital items, finalization of contracts, and a capital asset policy. It also approved the April 16, 2026 minutes, claims and administrative expenses, and excused one member's absence. The board directed staff to review possible revisions to the capital asset policy for approval at the September 17, 2026 meeting. No dollar amounts or vote tallies were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved excusal of absence for McCracken
• Approved April 16, 2026 minutes
• Approved claims and administrative expenses
• Approved capital expenses
• Approved capital budget amendment (SR 07.16.26.04)
• Approved capital items (SR 07.16.26.03)
• Approved finalization of contracts (SR 07.16.26.05)
• Approved legal contract (SR 07.16.26.01)

City Center Redevelopment Authority

Urban Forestry Commission

The Commission will review updates regarding the Neighborhood Liaison Program revamp and prepare for the 2027 Heritage Tree hearing. Discussions also include the 2027-28 Urban Forestry Work Plan and budget preparation.

• Neighborhood Liaison Program revamp discussion with Koko Olszewski
• Heritage Tree 2027 hearing overview and plan
• 2027-28 Urban Forestry Work Plan update
• 2027-28 Budget preparation
• Friends of Trees update

City Council

The Council will hold workshops on development fee updates and parking programs. The regular meeting includes several consent agenda items regarding construction acceptance, contract amendments, and grant approvals.

• Workshop on Development Fee Updates
• Workshop on Vancouver Municipal Code Title 19 Parking Clean Up and Scofflaw Program
• Amendment to First Forty Feet contract increasing total to $10,048,844.07
• Acceptance of $564,000 grant for Homeless Assistance and Resources Team outreach
• Ordinance to prohibit camping within 1,500 feet of the Bridge Shelter

Culture, Arts and Heritage Commission

The Culture, Arts and Heritage Commission will hold an election for the Vice Chair position. The meeting includes a workshop regarding Madrona Services and updates on the Inspire Vancouver grant process.

• Election of Vice Chair
• Madrona Services introduction and feedback workshop
• Inspire Vancouver Grant approval process updates
• Inspire Vancouver Grant Review Committee process discussion
• Commission recruitment update

Parking Advisory Committee

Aviation Advisory Committee

The committee will review updates regarding the Pearson Field Airport Master Plan, terminal renovations, and facilities. Members will also consider proposed updates to VMC 10.05.040 and nominate a representative for the Planning Advisory Committee.

• Proposed updates to VMC 10.05.040
• Pearson Field Airport Master Plan updates
• Terminal renovation and facilities updates
• AAC Representative Nomination for Planning Advisory Committee (PAC)
• Approval of August 12, 2026, meeting minutes

Parking Advisory Committee

The Vancouver Parking Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss a parking code review and update, presented by Parking District Manager Gabriel Montez, and a presentation on the Parking Scofflaw Program by Tyler Lund and Austin Douglas. The committee will also consider approving minutes from the August 12, 2026 meeting and hear public comment. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda beyond these discussion items.

• Parking Code Review & Update presentation by Gabriel Montez
• Parking Scofflaw Program presentation by Tyler Lund and Austin Douglas
• Approval of 8/12/26 meeting minutes
• Public comment period (3-minute limit per speaker)

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

Parking Advisory Committee

Planning Commission

The Vancouver Planning Commission will hold two public hearings: one on the updated Evergreen Public Schools Capital Facilities Plan and another on Title 20 affordability requirements for HB 1491 compliance. The agenda also includes workshops on parliamentary procedures, ADA compliance, and proportional impact fees, plus a community forum for public testimony.

• Public hearing: Updated Evergreen Public Schools Capital Facilities Plan
• Public hearing: Title 20 Update — Affordability Requirements for HB 1491 Compliance
• Workshop: Proportional Impact Fees
• Workshop: Overview of Public Meeting Practices for ADA Compliance and Accessibility
• Adoption of minutes from July 14, 2026

Transportation and Mobility Commission

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

The Culture, Arts & Heritage Commission voted to direct the President to sign an engagement letter with Madrona Law Group, PLLC for legal counsel services. The motion was initially approved unanimously by present commissioners, then later approved by Commissioner Bennett to ensure quorum. The commission also discussed volunteer needs for a Boards & Commissions Open House and noted Commissioner Tan's resignation.

• Approved directing President to sign engagement letter with Madrona Law Group for legal counsel (unanimous)
• Approved motion contingent on Commissioner Bennett's consent to ensure quorum (unanimous)
• Noted Commissioner Tan's resignation, offered to stay for quorum

Planning Commission

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

City Center Redevelopment Authority

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

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

The Vancouver Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission approved a letter of support for an RCO planning grant application and reviewed workshop presentations on the 2027-2028 biennial budget, staff updates, and the Vancouver Arts Hub framework. The meeting also included updates on playground surfacing replacements, summer recreation programs, and park maintenance projects.

• Approved a letter of support for the RCO planning grant application (unanimous)
• Approved June 2026 meeting minutes by consensus

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

The Vancouver City Council approved a $5,482,629.11 construction contract for the SE McGillivray Boulevard Safety and Mobility project to Jeffries Construction LLC (5-1). Council also approved a professional services agreement with LSW Architects for fire station designs, advanced a senior housing land disposition agreement, and advanced a 0.1% public safety sales tax ordinance to second reading. The Mt. Hood Vista preliminary subdivision with zone change was approved on second reading (5-0-1).

• Approved $5,482,629.11 contract to Jeffries Construction for SE McGillivray Blvd project (5-1)
• Approved $1,144,806.08 professional services agreement with LSW Architects for Fire Stations #3 and #6
• Advanced Vancouver Heights Senior Housing land disposition agreement to second reading Aug 24
• Advanced procurement ordinance amendment to second reading Aug 24
• Advanced 0.1% public safety sales tax ordinance to second reading Aug 24
• Approved claim vouchers totaling $5,212,948.48
• Approved Mt. Hood Vista preliminary subdivision with zone change to R-17 (5-0-1, Hansen recused)

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

The Vancouver Culture, Arts and Heritage Commission held a workshop on the Inspire Vancouver Foundational Program and fund distribution, and unanimously approved candidates Carol Mabbott and Aliess Kingsley for primary and secondary positions in the Grant Review Committee (GRC). The commission also approved the July 2026 meeting minutes. No fiscal sponsorship policy changes were voted on.

• Approved July 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved candidates Carol Mabbott and Aliess Kingsley for GRC primary and secondary positions (unanimous)

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

Parking Advisory Committee

Parking Advisory Committee