Vancouver public meetings in 2024

Downtown Redevelopment Authority

The Downtown Redevelopment Authority is meeting to approve its 2025 budget and work plan. The body will also consider an interlocal agreement with the VPFD and updated procurement policies.

• Approval of 2025 DRA Budget (SR 12.19.24.01)
• Approval of 2025 Work Plan
• Approval of Interlocal Agreement between VPFD and DRA
• Approval of Updated Procurement Policies
• Year-End Flow of Funds Estimate

City Center Redevelopment Authority

The City Center Redevelopment Authority Board will consider approving the Waterfront Gateway site plan. The board will also receive the executive director’s report on project updates and the development pipeline. Community members may provide comments on agenda items in person, remotely, or in writing.

• Waterfront Gateway Site Plan Approval
• Executive Director Subcommittee and Project Updates
• Development Pipeline Report
• Approval of November 21, 2024 minutes
• Community Communication (public comment period)

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will review department reports and then certify eligibility lists for entry‑level police officers, lateral police officers, police records specialists, and battalion chiefs. A public forum will allow limited three‑minute comments on agenda items. The meeting is scheduled for 8:00 AM on December 18, 2024 at City Hall’s Birch Conference Room and via virtual link.

• Certify entry‑level police officer eligibility list
• Certify lateral police officer eligibility list
• Certify police records specialist eligibility list
• Certify battalion chief eligibility list
• Public forum for limited three‑minute testimony

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on a supplemental budget ordinance and the annexation of the Vancouver Housing Authority 121st Ave property. The body will also consider various contracts for homeless services, office furniture, and airport leasing.

• Public hearing for the 2024 Second Supplemental Budget ordinance
• Public hearing to annex the Vancouver Housing Authority 121st Ave property
• Purchase and sale agreement for 5313 NE 94th Avenue for a bridge shelter
• Contract increase from $300,000 to $400,000 for a police mobile command unit
• Resolution to initiate the Heights Business Improvement Area

Culture, Arts and Heritage Commission

The Culture, Arts and Heritage Commission will hold a workshop featuring the Arts Hub Activation Year-end Report, a Budget and Project Overview, the Cultural Access Program, and a wrap-up of 2023-2024 grants. The meeting also includes approval of November minutes, community forum, and staff reports.

• Arts Hub Activation Year-end Report presented by Christine A. Richardson
• Budget and Project Overview presented by Dave Perlick
• Cultural Access Program presented by Dave Perlick
• 2023-2024 Grant Wrap Up presented by Kirsten Hull
• Community Forum for public testimony (3-minute limit)

Aviation Advisory Committee

The Aviation Advisory Committee will meet to review reports and discuss various aviation matters. The agenda includes an aeronautical study discussion and updates regarding subcommittees.

• Aeronautical Study No 2024-ANM-3639-OE discussion
• Airport Manager’s Report
• Sub Committee discussions

City Council

The Council holds workshops on the Homeless Situation Report and Disparity Study final results. During the regular meeting, it will consider a consent agenda including approval of the 2025 meeting schedule, an interlocal agreement for investment services, a stop loss policy, lodging tax grants, first reading of the VHA 121st Ave annexation, and a supplemental budget. Public hearings are scheduled for vacation of a right-of-way at SE 194th Avenue and adoption of the Critical Areas Ordinance (VMC 20.150 and 20.740).

• Public hearing and second reading of ordinance to vacate right-of-way on SE 194th Avenue
• Public hearing and adoption of Critical Areas Ordinance amendments (VMC 20.150 and 20.740)
• First reading of ordinance to annex VHA 121st Avenue property into city
• Approval of 2025 City Council meeting schedule
• Lodging Tax Advisory Committee 2025 award recommendations

Transportation and Mobility Commission

The Transportation and Mobility Commission will adopt previous meeting minutes and hold a public hearing on the 29th and 33rd Streets Safety and Mobility Project. The body will also hold a workshop on the 2026-2031 Transportation Improvement Program and elect officers.

• Adoption of September 3, 2024 and October 29, 2024 minutes
• Workshop: 2026-2031 Transportation Improvement Program
• Public Hearing: 29th and 33rd Streets Safety and Mobility Project
• Election of Officers
• Community Forum for public comment

City Council

The Vancouver City Council will hold public hearings on several ordinances to implement new taxes, including a retail business and occupation tax for homeless shelters and a parking tax. The body will also discuss updating the tax administration code and increasing special licensing fees.

• Affordable housing loan for Cascara Apartments via Fourth Plain For All funds
• Ordinance for a Business & Occupation Tax on Retail to fund a Homeless Bridge Shelter
• Ordinance to create a Cultural Access Sales Tax and Cultural Access Program
• Proposed fee increases for special licenses including food vendors, tow trucks, and taxis
• Expansion of the Fourth Plain residential target area for the Multifamily Tax Exemption Program

Transportation Benefit District

The Transportation Benefit District will hold a public hearing to consider adopting the 2025/2026 biennial budget and workplan. The body will also review meeting minutes from March 4 and November 4, 2024.

• Public hearing and adoption of the 2025/2026 Biennial Budget and Workplan
• Approval of March 4, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approval of November 4, 2024 meeting minutes

City Council

The Vancouver City Council meets primarily for a community forum where residents may speak on any matter. The agenda includes a Council Dinner and Administrative Updates session before the forum. No specific ordinances, contracts, or resolutions are listed for decision or discussion.

• Community Forum from 6:30-8:00 PM for public testimony
• Council Dinner and Administrative Updates from 6:00-6:30 PM

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

The Vancouver Lodging Tax Advisory Committee will meet to finalize award recommendations for lodging tax funds. The agenda also includes approval of minutes, other business, public comment, and a possible executive session.

• Finalize award recommendations for lodging tax funds

City Council

The Vancouver City Council will convene a special meeting at 4:00 PM on November 22, 2024. After the call to order, the council will enter an executive session to discuss pending litigation as required by RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)(iii). The meeting will then adjourn. Public notice information about C‑TRAN and language‑access services is also provided.

• Executive session on pending litigation (RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)(iii))
• Public notice about C‑TRAN routes and schedules
• Information on language interpretation and disability accommodations

City Center Redevelopment Authority

The City Center Redevelopment Authority Board will review the Downtown Parking Plan, including a presentation from the Parking District Manager, and may make a recommendation. The board will also receive an update on the Waterfront Gateway site plan. Other agenda items include approval of October meeting minutes and an Executive Director report on project updates and development pipeline.

• Approval of October 17, 2024 meeting minutes
• Downtown Parking Plan presentation and review by Parking District Manager Gabriel Montez
• Waterfront Gateway site plan update by Real Estate Project Manager Chim Chune Ko
• Executive Director report covering subcommittee meetings, project updates, and development pipeline

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will vote on certifying entry-level Police Officer and Police Records Specialist eligibility lists. The agenda also includes routine approval of minutes, staff reports from the fire and police departments, and a community forum for public testimony on agenda items.

• Certify Entry Level Police Officer eligibility list
• Certify Police Records Specialist eligibility list
• Removal from eligibility list (Secretary/Examiner report)
• Fire department report and updates
• Police department report and updates

Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission will hold a workshop to discuss the Our Vancouver Comprehensive Plan Update. The body will also review and approve a Purchase and Sale Agreement (PSA) update for the Vancouver Innovation Center.

• Approval of Vancouver Innovation Center Purchase and Sale Agreement (PSA) update
• Workshop on Our Vancouver Comprehensive Plan Update

Urban Forestry Commission

The Urban Forestry Commission will discuss and vote on proposed Draft Tree and Landscape Code Updates to recommend inclusion in the City's 2025 Comprehensive Plan update. They will also review the 2025-26 Urban Forestry Work Plan and give feedback, discuss a holiday social, and receive program updates.

• Vote to support Draft Tree and Landscape Code Updates for inclusion in the Comprehensive Plan update
• Discussion and feedback on the 2025-26 Urban Forestry Work Plan
• Planning for the Holiday Social and use of Birch Conference Room
• Updates from AmeriCorps & Friends of Trees, subcommittee, and program staff

City Council

The Vancouver City Council will hold workshops on the state legislative agenda and comprehensive plan update before the regular meeting. The consent agenda includes 15 items, such as awarding construction contracts for the Jefferson-Kauffman Realignment ($6.8M) and SE 34th Street Safety ($1.05M) projects, approving a Housing Authority bond for Cascara Apartments ($20M), updating the Arts District boundary, and advancing ordinances on tax administration, a new business and occupation tax for homeless bridge shelter, utility taxes, admissions tax, and parking tax.

• Bid award for Jefferson-Kauffman Realignment to Midway Underground LLC for $6,805,028
• Bid award for SE 34th Street Safety and Mobility to Advanced Excavating Specialists for $1,049,470
• Ordinance establishing a business and occupation tax on retail to fund homeless bridge shelter
• Housing Authority bond approval for Cascara Apartments acquisition up to $20,000,000
• Resolution updating boundaries of the Vancouver Arts District

Parking Advisory Committee

The Parking Advisory Committee is meeting to review a memorandum regarding the Interstate Bridge Replacement and discuss the Parking Plan.

• Interstate Bridge Replacement Memorandum
• Parking Plan

Aviation Advisory Committee

The Vancouver Aviation Advisory Committee will consider an aeronautical study (No. 2024-ANM-3639-O) as an action item, hear a presentation from City Planner Greg Turner, and receive the Airport Manager's update. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and public comment opportunities.

• Action item: Aeronautical Study No. 2024-ANM-3639-O
• City Planner Presentation by Greg Turner
• Airport Manager's Report - Updates
• Approval of minutes from October 23, 2024
• Community Communications period

Planning Commission

The commission will hold a public hearing on updates to the Critical Areas Ordinance and the 2024 Code Clean Up. A workshop on the Section 30 Code Update is also scheduled. The community forum allows public testimony on any issue.

• Public hearing on Critical Areas Ordinance updates
• Public hearing on 2024 Code Clean Up
• Workshop on Section 30 Code Update with staff presentations
• Community forum for public comment

Culture, Arts and Heritage Commission

The Culture, Arts and Heritage Commission will hold a special meeting to discuss the 2025-26 recommended budget update and the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program. The body will also make recommendations regarding application reviews and a cultural access letter.

• Workshop on Interstate Bridge Replacement Program
• 2025-26 Recommended Budget Update
• Application Review Recommendation
• Cultural Access Letter

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee will review recommendations for 2025 lodging tax grants and an administrative cost proposal. The committee will also approve minutes from October 25, 2024, and take public comment. These items guide the allocation of lodging tax revenues.

• 2025 Lodging Tax Grant Recommendations
• Administrative Cost Proposal
• Approval of October 25, 2024 minutes
• Public comment opportunity on agenda items

City Council

The City Council will hold workshops on the 2025-26 Biennial Budget and Capital Improvement Plan. The body is also considering several ordinances to advance 2025 property tax levies and adjust garbage, recycling, and organics collection rates.

• Contract award of $1,053,873.68 to Construction Services Group, Inc. for Fire Station 5 logistics warehouse
• Proposed 1.0% increase in the City’s regular property tax levy for 2025
• Proposed 0.0% increase in the City’s Affordable Housing Fund levy for 2025
• Ordinance to adjust 2025 rates for garbage, recycling, and organics collection
• Proposed amendments to Vancouver Municipal Code Chapter 5.85 regarding ambulance services

General

The Transportation Benefit District will hold a public hearing regarding a proposed fee increase. The body is considering a resolution to raise the vehicle license fee from $40 to $50.

• Resolution to increase vehicle license fee from $40.00 to $50.00

Transportation and Mobility Commission

The Transportation and Mobility Commission will host workshops on the Interstate Bridge Replacement program and the St Johns/St James Safety and Mobility Project. A public forum will allow residents to comment on any issue. The commission will hold a public hearing on the 112th Ave Safety and Mobility Project, after which staff and commissioners will exchange communications before adjourning.

• Workshop: Interstate Bridge Replacement (IBR) Program – presented by Katherine Kelly and Lori Severino
• Workshop: St Johns/St James Safety and Mobility Project – presented by Emily Benoit, Brett Setterfield, and Derek Abe
• Public Hearing: 112th Ave Safety and Mobility Project – led by Kate Drennan
• Community Forum – open public comments via written, remote, or in‑person submissions
• Welcome new Commissioner Devan Williams

City Council

The Vancouver City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes construction acceptances, appointments, and claim vouchers. It will advance two ordinances—one amending the Master Services Agreement for annual rate adjustments and another setting 2025 garbage, recycling and organics collection rates—to first reading and schedule a public hearing for November 4. Additional items include budget workshop updates, community forum time, and an executive session on contract negotiations.

• Accept NE 192nd Ave at NE 13th St Intersection construction and release retainage $15,222.87
• Accept 2024 Fourth Plain Curb Ramps project and release bond
• Advance ordinance amending Master Services Agreement for annual rate adjustments (first reading, hearing Nov 4)
• Advance ordinance adjusting 2025 garbage, recycling and organics collection rates (first reading, hearing Nov 4)
• Appoint Kenneth Anderton to City Center Redevelopment Authority Board (midterm term)

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee will hear presentations from organizations applying for 2025 lodging tax grants. These presentations cover a variety of local events, marketing programs, and infrastructure projects.

• City of Vancouver: Waterfront Gateway Plaza and Convention Center expansion
• Vancouver's Downtown Association: Trip the Light Vantastic and Downtown Ambassador Program
• Visit Vancouver: 2025 Sales & Marketing Programs
• Queer Community Network: Vancouver's Pride Block Party
• Police Activities League of SW WA: Appletree Marathon

Aviation Advisory Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss airport operations, construction, and financial reports. Members will consider action items regarding lease agreements and the 2025 meeting schedule.

• Aero Maintenance Inc. Lease Agreement
• Annual Leased Property Escalators
• CY 2025 Regular Meeting Schedule
• Interstate Bridge Replacement Program Report

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding the Critical Areas Ordinance and the 2024 Code Clean Up. The body will also conduct workshops on Comprehensive Plan Update Code Concepts and the Interstate Bridge Replacement (IBR) Program.

• Public Hearing: Critical Areas Ordinance
• Public Hearing: 2024 Code Clean Up
• Workshop: Comprehensive Plan Update Code Concepts
• Workshop: Interstate Bridge Replacement (IBR) Program Update

City Council

The Vancouver City Council will meet to accept construction projects and authorize the release of retainage funds. The body will also consider awarding a construction contract for the Main Street Promise Project and amending a contract for Waterfront Park maintenance.

• Award Main Street Promise Project contract to Nutter Corporation for $19,104,227.30
• Accept Fire Station 11 construction and authorize release of retainage
• Accept Fourth Plain East Orchards Stormwater Retrofit and authorize release of $102,077.41
• Amend Waterfront Maintenance contract with Pacific Landscaping Services to $836,108.00
• Approve claim vouchers for October 21, 2024

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee will review the City LTAC Administrative Cost Proposal and hear presentations from nine applicants for 2025 lodging tax grants. Applicants include Vancouver Arena – Go Fest, WHY Community – Couve Clover Run, Camas Lions Club – Lions District 19 Annual Convention, NW Association for Blind Athletes – Columbia River and Girlfriends Triathlon, and Vancouver Symphony Orchestra – Vancouver USA Arts & Music Festival, among others. The meeting also includes other business, community communication procedures, and an optional executive session.

• City LTAC Administrative Cost Proposal
• 2025 Lodging Tax Grant Applicant Presentations – nine applicants including Vancouver Arena – Go Fest, WHY Community – Couve Clover Run, Camas Lions Club – Lions District 19 Annual Convention, NW Association for Blind Athletes – Columbia River and Girlfriends Triathlon, Vancouver Symphony Orchestra – Vancouver USA Arts & Music Festival
• Public comment process – written, remote, or in‑person submissions required by 5 pm the day before the meeting

Downtown Redevelopment Authority

The Downtown Redevelopment Authority will meet to approve claims and administrative expenses. The body will receive updates on September financials, capital expenses, and property exchange. Reports from the asset manager and Hilton hotel manager are also scheduled.

• Approval of claims and administrative expenses
• Update on September financials
• Capital expenses update
• Property exchange update
• Water mitigation and audit updates

City Center Redevelopment Authority

The City Center Redevelopment Authority Board will receive an executive director report, an IBR presentation, and a downtown design guidelines presentation. The meeting includes a public comment period where residents may submit written, remote, or in‑person remarks. An executive session may be held if needed before adjournment.

• IBR Presentation (staff contact: Katherine Kelly and Lori Severino)
• Downtown Design Guidelines presentation (staff contact: Jason Nortz)
• Executive Director Report covering subcommittee, project updates, and development pipeline
• Community Communication public comment opportunity (written, remote, or in‑person)
• Executive Session (as needed)

General

The Civil Service Commission will approve the September 18, 2024 meeting minutes and hear staff reports, including a removal from an eligibility list and updates from the fire and police departments. New business includes certifying the entry‑level police officer eligibility list and requesting a new fire captain exam. The public may comment on agenda items during the community communication segment.

• Approve minutes from the September 18, 2024 meeting
• Removal from eligibility list (Secretary/Examiner report)
• Fire department report and updates
• Police department report and updates
• Certify entry‑level police officer eligibility list

Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission

The commission will hold a workshop to receive updates on the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program and a high-level budget. The meeting also includes a discussion on Vancouver as a Bee City USA and the appointment of new commissioners.

• Interstate Bridge Replacement Program update
• Vancouver as a Bee City USA discussion
• High level budget update
• Appointment of commissioners Jim Luce and Valerie Striplin
• Reappointment of commissioner Stephen Wille

Urban Forestry Commission

The Urban Forestry Commission will review fall planting projects and program updates. The body will discuss the 2025-26 budget, the 2025-26 work plan, and draft updates to the Tree and Landscape Code.

• Draft Tree and Landscape Code updates
• 2025-26 Budget
• Urban Forestry Work Plan 2025-26
• Fall Planting Projects overview by Ian Bonham
• Old Apple Tree Festival debrief

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to adopt an amended zoning ordinance regarding 2024 housing code changes. The meeting also includes a workshop on the 2025-26 Biennial Budget and several contract approvals for city services.

• Public hearing on 2024 housing code changes amending VMC Title 20
• Estimated $1,500,000 contract with Stryker Sales LLC for monitor/defibrillator equipment
• 12-year multi-family tax exemption for VESTCapital, LLC near NE 47th Court and Nicholson Road
• $380,667.40 Enterprise Agreement with Esri, Inc. for GIS software and services
• Contract increase from $300,000 to $400,000 with Mallory Safety & Supply LLC for firefighting brush rigs

Culture, Arts and Heritage Commission

The Culture, Arts and Heritage Commission will hold a workshop to discuss the 2025-26 proposed budget and the Boat of Discovery. The body will also review the Vancouver Arts and Music Festival and appoint an Application Review Subcommittee.

• 2025-26 Proposed Budget Update
• Boat of Discovery workshop
• Vancouver Arts and Music Festival Recap
• Appointment of Application Review Subcommittee

Parking Advisory Committee

The Vancouver Parking Advisory Committee will hold a public meeting to review meeting minutes and receive a staff update on the parking plan. The agenda also includes a workshop on the Interstate Bridge Replacement Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement.

• Review of August 14, 2024 meeting minutes
• Staff communication regarding Parking Plan Update
• Workshop on Interstate Bridge Replacement Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement
• Public comment period scheduled for 3 minutes per speaker

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee is meeting to review grant applications for 2025. The body will also consider the approval of minutes from the September 11, 2024, meeting.

• Review of 2025 Lodging Tax Grant Applications
• Approval of 9/11/24 Meeting Minutes

Planning Commission

The Vancouver Planning Commission will hold two workshops: one on Downtown Design Guidelines and another on updating the Section 30 code. The meeting also includes a community forum where members of the public may speak on any issue. The agenda calls for adoption of the September 10, 2024 minutes and standard procedural items.

• Workshop: Downtown Design Guidelines – presented by Jason Nortz and Greg Turner
• Workshop: Section 30 Code Update – presented by Chad Eiken and Chim Chune Ko
• Community Forum – public invited to comment on any issue
• Adoption of Minutes – September 10, 2024
• Call to order and roll call

City Council

The City Council will hold workshops on the 2025-26 Biennial Budget and an Economic Development Strategy update. The regular meeting includes several contract amendments and public hearings to extend on-call wastewater professional service contracts.

• Increase Northwest Staffing Resources contract from $3,380,000 to $5,380,000
• Increase Stantec contract for Water Station 4 PFAS Treatment System Design by $6,334,718.23
• Increase Outsiders Inn Safe Stay contract by $2,084,112 to a total of $3,481,013
• Tax exemption modification for multi-family housing at 1205 Main Street
• Annexation process for Vancouver Housing Authority at 121st Avenue / 65th Street

City Council

The Vancouver City Council meeting on September 23, 2024 includes a council dinner followed by a Community Forum from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at ESD 112, 2500 NE 65th Ave. The forum allows residents to provide written comments by 12:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting or speak in person during the meeting. No specific agenda items or decisions are listed for this meeting.

• Council Dinner – administrative updates (6:00‑6:30 p.m.)
• Community Forum – public discussion (6:30‑8:00 p.m.)
• Written public comments accepted via email by 12:00 p.m. Sep 23 2024
• In‑person testimony accepted at ESD 112

City Center Redevelopment Authority

The City Center Redevelopment Authority Board will meet to review a downtown redevelopment study update. The board is seeking approval for the design of the Waterfront Gateway Plaza and affordable housing.

• Design approval for Waterfront Gateway Plaza and Affordable Housing
• Downtown Redevelopment Study update

Public Facilities District Board

The Public Facilities District Board is holding a special meeting to discuss a real estate transaction. The board will consider the approval of a Real Estate Purchase & Sale Agreement and an associated Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Vancouver.

• Approval of Real Estate Purchase & Sale Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding with City of Vancouver

Civil Service Commission

The Commission will meet to review reports from the police and fire departments. The primary focus is the certification of eligibility lists for several police-related positions.

• Certify Entry Level Police Officer eligibility list
• Certify Police Records Specialist eligibility list
• Certify Lead Police Records Specialist eligibility list
• Certify Police Records Supervisor eligibility list
• Certify Lateral Police Officer eligibility list

Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission

The commission will hold a workshop to discuss the Waterfront Gateway Plaza Master Plan. The meeting also includes updates on the Environmental Youth Corps and the Fourth Plain for All project.

• Waterfront Gateway Plaza Master Plan workshop
• Environmental Youth Corps summer update
• Fourth Plain for All update pre-report

Urban Forestry Commission

The Urban Forestry Commission will open with roll call and approve the August 21, 2024 minutes. Commissioners will hear a safety mobility overview and a Bee City USA presentation, with a vote to support the program. They will also discuss updates to the 2025‑26 work plan, budget preparation, and the Old Apple Tree Festival. Public comments will be accepted before the commission reports and considers new business.

• Bee City USA presentation – commission to discuss and vote to support
• 29th and 30th Safety Mobility overview by City Transportation Planning staff
• Urban Forestry Work Plan 2025‑26 discussion
• 2025‑26 budget preparation discussion
• Old Apple Tree Festival preparation discussion

City Council

The City Council will hold workshops on the Comprehensive Plan and Greenhouse Gas Inventory. The regular meeting includes a consent agenda with several contract increases, grant acceptances, and affordable housing agreements.

• Affordable housing loan and 12-year tax exemption for Village 57 Apartments at 2909 NE 57th Avenue
• Acceptance of a $1,321,551 HEAR grant for home electrification and appliance rebates
• Contract increase of $800,000 for public safety equipment from Mallory Safety & Supply LLC
• Contract increase of $900,000 with Core and Main for ductile iron pipe and fittings
• Proposed extensions of wastewater professional service contracts with Keller Associates, Water Systems Consulting, Jacobs Engineering Group, and Wallis Engineering

Culture, Arts and Heritage Commission

The Commission will meet to review staff reports and discuss the Fort Vancouver 200th Anniversary. The agenda includes an executive session to discuss potential litigation.

• Executive session regarding potential litigation RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)(iii)
• Discussion of Fort Vancouver 200th Anniversary
• Approval of August 2024 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold three informational workshops on code cleanup, the Heights District Plan implementation, and the Comprehensive Plan update. A community forum will follow, allowing residents up to three minutes each to speak on any topic. No formal decisions are scheduled; the meeting focuses on updates and public input.

• Workshop: 2024 Code Clean Up – presented by Bryan Snodgrass, Principal Planner
• Workshop: Heights District Plan Implementation Update – presented by Amy Zoltie
• Workshop: Comprehensive Plan Update – presented by Rebecca Kennedy and Domenique Martinelli
• Community Forum – public may submit written, remote, or in‑person comments
• Staff communication on Public Facility Use Restrictions for Political Activities

City Council

The City Council will discuss an interim zoning ordinance for housing code changes and a Comprehensive Plan update. The body is also deciding on several infrastructure contracts and a land parcel exchange to expand the Convention Center.

• Interim zoning ordinance for 2024 housing code changes
• Contract for 521 Chkalov Drive property renovation not to exceed $1,583,497
• Heights District Infrastructure Design contract increase of $3,199,219.07
• Water main replacement contract for NW Daniels St (W 34th St to W 39th St) for $364,463.49
• Proposed contract amendment for Marine Park Solids Force Main Project to increase by $2,004,482

City Council

The Vancouver City Council will consider several consent agenda items, including acceptance of the Ross Street LID retrofits and a drainage easement release. It will vote on a $625,745 increase to the United Services contract for hygiene units at Safe Stay sites, and on a $2,004,482 amendment to the Marine Park solids force main contract extending its term. The council will also authorize a DHS fire‑prevention grant and approve August claim vouchers.

• Accept Ross Street LID retrofits constructed by Western United Civil Group, LLC
• Release easement to Drainage Improvement District No. 11 for public drainage
• Increase United Services contract by $625,745 to $1,015,354 for hygiene units
• Amend Marine Park solids force main contract by $2,004,482 to $3,304,482 and extend to 2026
• Authorize 2023 DHS Fire Prevention and Safety grant for firefighters

Parking Advisory Committee

The committee will meet to approve minutes from the July 18, 2024 meeting. The primary agenda item is an information session regarding the Interstate Bridge Replacement Project.

• Interstate Bridge Replacement Project update

Culture, Arts and Heritage Commission

The Culture, Arts and Heritage Commission will approve minutes from June 13 and July 11, 2024. An executive session will address potential litigation under RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)(iii). A workshop will provide an update on the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program and discuss cultural access. The meeting will also include staff reports, public comment opportunities, and any new business.

• Approve June 13, 2024 minutes
• Approve July 11, 2024 minutes
• Executive session on potential litigation (RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)(iii))
• Workshop: Interstate Bridge Replacement Program update
• Workshop: Cultural access discussion

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

The committee will meet to approve the June 12, 2024, minutes and discuss updates regarding the Grant Program. The meeting includes a session for public comment and potential executive session discussion.

• Approval of 6/12/24 Minutes
• Review of Grant Program Updates

Salary Review Commission

This agenda outlines a routine procedural meeting for the Vancouver Salary Review Commission. The docket includes adopting previous minutes, reviewing requested information, and requesting additional research. A public forum is scheduled for community comments on any issue. No specific policy changes, contracts, or fee adjustments are listed.

• Adoption of July 2, 2024 meeting minutes
• Review of requested information
• Requests for additional research
• Public forum for community comments (3-minute limit)
• No specific rezonings, contracts, or fee changes are listed

City Council

The City Council will hold workshops regarding a police levy recommendation, the Transportation System Plan update, and the Critical Areas Ordinance. The regular meeting includes a Sister City recognition proclamation and a Joyo Delegation tour.

• Police Levy Recommendation workshop
• Transportation System Plan Update workshop
• Critical Areas Ordinance workshop
• Sister City Recognition proclamation

Salary Review Commission

The Salary Review Commission will hold an organizational meeting to administer oaths of office for new members and adopt previous minutes. The commission is scheduled to select a Chair and review requested information or research requests.

• Oath of Office for new members
• Selection of a Chair
• Review of Requested Information
• Requests for Additional Research

Transportation and Mobility Commission

The Transportation and Mobility Commission will review updates for three street safety and mobility projects through workshops and a public hearing. Staff and consultants will present project details, and residents may submit comments or speak during a designated community forum. These projects address traffic and pedestrian access along specific corridors, and the public hearing provides a formal channel for resident input. The body will also adopt minutes from its June 4 meeting.

• Workshop on the 112th Avenue Safety and Mobility Project
• Workshop on the 29th and 33rd Streets Safety and Mobility Project
• Public hearing on the Upper Main Street Safety and Mobility Project
• Community forum for public comments on any issue
• Adoption of June 4, 2024 meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will hold workshops regarding workers compensation and a police levy recommendation. The regular meeting includes a public hearing for the South Cascade Terrace subdivision rezoning and several consent agenda items.

• Police Levy Recommendation workshop
• Increase Vanquish Investment Group contract limit by $700,000 to a total of $1,000,000
• Acceptance of $949,473 CHIP grant for Felida Park Senior Housing and PACE Facility
• Ordinance for South Cascade Terrace subdivision rezoning and 60-lot subdivision
• Construction acceptance for Industrial Pump Station by Clark and Sons Excavating, Inc.

City Council

The Vancouver City Council scheduled a special meeting including an executive session regarding personnel. No other legislative or public business items are listed on this agenda.

• Executive Session regarding Personnel

Civil Service Commission

The Commission will review reports from the fire and police departments. The meeting includes actions to certify eligibility lists for entry-level officers, records specialists, and commanders.

• Certify Entry Level Police Officer eligibility list
• Certify Police Records Specialist eligibility list
• Certify Police Commander eligibility list
• Fire department report and updates
• Police department report and updates

Planning Commission

The Vancouver Planning Commission will hold workshops on the Comprehensive Plan Update and the Critical Areas Ordinance. These documents guide future land use, environmental protections, and community development in Vancouver. The agenda also includes a public community forum for resident testimony. No final votes or policy decisions are scheduled for this meeting.

• Workshop on the Comprehensive Plan Update
• Workshop on the Critical Areas Ordinance
• Public community forum for resident testimony
• Adoption of minutes from the May 14, 2024 meeting

City Council

The City Council will hold an executive session regarding personnel matters. This is followed by a community forum held at the Firstenburg Community Center.

• Executive Session regarding Personnel (RCW 42.30.110(1)(g))
• Community Forum at Firstenburg Community Center

City Center Redevelopment Authority

The City Center Redevelopment Authority will meet to review project updates and a development pipeline report. The agenda also includes an update and discussion regarding the Economic Development Strategy.

• Executive Director Report on project updates and development pipeline
• Economic Development Strategy Update and Discussion

City Council

The City Council will hold workshops on the Solid Renewal Program and Comprehensive Plan. The regular meeting includes public hearings regarding a city charter amendment, the 2025-2030 Transportation Improvement Program, and procurement ordinance updates.

• Award of $1,833,194.71 contract for Esther Short Bell Tower and Pumphouse Repairs
• Amendment of Raymond Shaffer Community Park contract to $452,202.00
• Release of $314,179.51 retainage for the 2023 Resurfacing project
• Adoption of the 2025-2030 Transportation Improvement Program
• Proposal to allow electronic signatures on petitions via City Charter amendment

Culture, Arts and Heritage Commission

The Commission will discuss the Tower Mall Mural Panels and receive an update on the Arts Hub initial activation. Members will also hear reports regarding Cultural Services, Cultural Access, and the Clark County Art Commission.

• Tower Mall Mural Panels discussion
• Arts Hub Initial Activation Update
• Cultural Services Report
• Cultural Access Update
• Clark County Art Commission Update

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

The committee will meet to review the minutes from the June 4, 2024 meeting. Discussion is scheduled regarding the refinement of an evaluation tool and framework for post-grant and impact reporting.

• Approval of 6/4/24 Minutes
• Discussion of Evaluation Tool and Framework Refinement/Post Grant and Impact Reporting

Aviation Advisory Committee

The committee will review the FBO lease and conduct discussions regarding sub-committees for community outreach, finance, and operations. The meeting also includes a workshop discussion on communications and an airport manager's report.

• FBO lease discussion
• Sub-committee discussions: Community Outreach, Finance, and Operations
• Workshop discussion regarding Communications
• Airport Manager's Report

City Council

The City Council will hold workshops on the Green Building Policy Project and the 2025-26 Biennial Budget. The regular meeting includes several bid awards for infrastructure and a public hearing regarding proposed city charter amendments.

• $4,409,028 road resurfacing contract for Fourth Plain Blvd - Fort Vancouver Way to Andresen Road
• $885,035.40 water station project to replace wells 3-5
• $893,726.47 SEH Pump Station improvements contract
• $1,000,000 agreement for vehicle maintenance and upfitting with Wapiti NW
• $226,200 PEG Capital Support Fund award for Comcast Business Services transport costs

Transportation and Mobility Commission

The Commission will consider authorizing a letter of support for a regional trail grant application. Members will also participate in workshops regarding safety and mobility projects at St. John/St. James and Upper Main Street.

• Letter of Support: NE 18th Street/East Powerline Regional Trail Project
• Workshop: St. John/St. James Safety and Mobility Project
• Workshop: Upper Main Street Safety and Mobility Project

City Council

The City Council will hold workshops on transportation improvement and demand management programs. The regular meeting includes a consent agenda for various contracts, grants, and a subdivision ordinance, alongside public hearings regarding a cable franchise renewal and the 2024 first supplemental budget.

• Transportation Improvement Program updates
• Northwest Playground Equipment Inc contract extension
• Sewer Easement with Clark Regional Wastewater District
• Culture, Arts & Heritage Grants for 2024
• Artillery Barracks roof replacement grant application

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

The committee will review the minutes from the April 10, 2024 meeting for approval. Members will also participate in a discussion regarding the development of grant criteria presented by Matthew Landkamer.

• Approval of April 10, 2024 minutes
• Discussion and development of grant criteria

City Council

The City Council will hold workshops on charter review recommendations, apprenticeship policy, and an equity resolution. The regular meeting includes a consent agenda covering water plant construction, software contracts, and various grants.

• Charter Review Recommendations workshop
• Apprenticeship Policy Update workshop
• Council Equity Resolution workshop
• Water Resources Education Center Exhibits Improvement Plan contract up to $703,825
• Acceptance of a $50,000 Anna Hammon donation for the Vancouver Fire Department

City Center Redevelopment Authority

The City Center Redevelopment Authority will discuss the selection of a consultant and the scope for the Downtown Redevelopment Study. The meeting also includes updates on projects and the development pipeline.

• Downtown Redevelopment Study Consultant Selection and Scope
• Real Estate Market Update from ECOnorthwest
• Executive Director Report on project and development pipeline updates

Civil Service Commission

The Commission will review reports from the Fire and Police departments and discuss rules revisions under Resolution 2024-22. The meeting also includes the certification of several public safety eligibility lists.

• Certify Entry Level Police Officer eligibility list
• Certify Police Records Specialist eligibility list
• Certify Material Control Coordinator – Fire eligibility list
• Resolution 2024-22 – Rules Revision

Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission will review the Fruit Valley Playground Master Plan for approval. Members will also conduct a high-level review of the biennium budget.

• Fruit Valley Playground Master Plan Approval
• High-Level Review of Biennium Budget

Urban Forestry Commission

The commission will hear from the Tacoma Tree Foundation regarding various programs and opportunities. Members are scheduled to discuss program updates, including the Urban Forestry Work Plan 2025-26 and budget preparation for that period.

• Discussion of programs and opportunities with Lowell Wyse of Tacoma Tree Foundation
• Practice Heritage Trees Score Cards on two trees
• AmeriCorps & Friends of Trees update
• Urban Forestry Work Plan 2025-26 discussion
• 2025-26 Budget Prep discussion

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct a workshop regarding the Comprehensive Plan Update. The meeting also includes a community forum for public testimony and the adoption of minutes from February 13, 2024.

• Workshop: Comprehensive Plan Update
• Adoption of February 13, 2024 minutes
• Community Forum for public comments

City Council

The council will hold workshops regarding the supplemental budget and a PFAS update. The agenda also includes a bid award for sewer rehabilitation and a contract amendment for water treatment system design.

• $4,530,818.18 contract award to SAK Construction, LLC for E-Interceptor PH1 & PH2 rehabilitation
• Contract amendment for Water Station 14 PFAS treatment design increasing total to $2,051,500
• Workshop regarding the city's supplemental budget
• Workshop providing a PFAS update
• Communication regarding the Photo Traffic Enforcement Law

Parking Advisory Committee

The Parking Advisory Committee will conduct a workshop regarding draft strategies. Members will also hold a discussion on the committee's vision and goals.

• Draft Strategies Workshop
• Vision and Goals Discussion
• Introduction of new member Travis Schemp

Aviation Advisory Committee

The committee will conduct an election of officers and discuss airport grant processes. Members may also discuss bylaws, sub-committees, and workshops.

• Election of Officers
• Recommendation to apply for a Washington Department of Transportation grant for the Airport Electrical Project
• Bylaw discussion
• Sub-committee discussion
• Workshop discussion

Culture, Arts and Heritage Commission

The commission will review previous meeting minutes and receive reports on cultural services and access. The agenda also includes updates regarding the Clark County Art Commission.

• Approval of April 11, 2024 minutes
• Culture, Arts & Heritage Grants discussion
• Cultural Services Report
• Cultural Access Update
• Clark County Art Commission Update

Salary Review Commission

The Salary Review Commission is meeting to establish organizational procedures. The agenda includes taking an oath of office, selecting a Chair, and discussing the commission's role and public record requirements.

• Selection of a Chair
• Discussion of the commission’s role
• Review of Open Public Meetings Act and privacy rules

Transportation and Mobility Commission

The commission will hold workshops regarding the C-TRAN 2045 Long Range Plan Update and two safety and mobility projects. A public hearing is scheduled for the 2025–2030 Transportation Improvement Program.

• C-TRAN 2045 Long Range Plan Update workshop
• 112th Ave Safety and Mobility Project workshop
• 29th and 33rd Safety and Mobility Project workshop
• Public Hearing: 2025 – 2030 Transportation Improvement Program

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop regarding the 2025-26 Biennial Budget. The regular meeting includes several bid awards for road preservation, pavement repairs, and wastewater facility upgrades.

• 2025-26 Biennial Budget workshop
• Road preservation contract award to One Way Trigger, LLC for $2,927,867.99
• Pavement repairs contract award to Lakeside Industries for $1,322,444
• Crack sealing and mastic repair contract award to BVC Inc for $418,750.00
• Marine Park Wastewater Treatment Facility UV disinfection system upgrade for $1,305,663.09

Salary Review Commission

The commission will conduct an oath of office and discuss its specific role. Members will also address communication protocols, public record laws, and select a chair.

• Selection of a Commission Chair
• Discussion of the Open Public Meetings Act
• Review of information requested by the commission

Charter Review Committee

The Vancouver Charter Review Committee will meet to finalize and confirm four proposed amendments to the city charter. These changes would alter local governance rules once approved by voters. The agenda outlines a process review, discussion on language updates, and formal confirmation steps.

• Finalize and confirm four proposed city charter amendments
• Review of the Charter Review process and next steps
• Discussion on proposed amendment language updates
• Public comment period (3-minute limit per speaker)

City Council

The council will hold workshops regarding the 2025-26 biennial budget and a Rental Habitability Action Plan. The regular meeting includes a vote on a construction contract for the NE 137th Avenue Corridor Completion Project. Other items include professional services agreements and an opioid settlement agreement.

• $26,368,398.26 construction contract for NE 137th Avenue Corridor Completion Project
• $1,000,000 for owner representative professional services with OAC Services and Parametrix
• Participation in the Washington State opioid settlement with Johnson & Johnson
• First reading of Comcast Cable franchise renewal ordinance
• 2025-26 biennial budget workshop

Downtown Redevelopment Authority

The Downtown Redevelopment Authority will review March and Q1 financial reports. The meeting includes updates on capital expenses, the Convention Center Expansion, and water mitigation involving Ankrom Moisan.

• March/Q1 Financials update
• Capital Expenses update
• Convention Center Expansion update
• Ankrom Moisan – water mitigation update
• Audit Update

City Center Redevelopment Authority

The City Center Redevelopment Authority will review project updates and the development pipeline report. The meeting also includes a green building policy update and business planning follow-up.

• Green Building Policy Update
• Executive Director Report on projects and development pipeline
• Business Planning Follow-up
• Approval of March 21, 2024 minutes

Civil Service Commission

The Commission will review reports from the fire and police departments. The meeting includes actions to certify eligibility lists for entry-level officers, lateral officers, and police records specialists.

• Certify Entry Level Police Officer eligibility list
• Certify Lateral Police Officer eligibility list
• Certify Police Records Specialist eligibility list
• Resolution 2024-002 – Rules Revision

Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission

The commission will discuss summer event recreational programming and receive a communications update for Oakbrook Park. The agenda also includes reports from the Parks Director and local school districts.

• Summer Event Recreational Programming
• Oakbrook Park Communications Update
• Director’s Report
• Evergreen School District Report
• Vancouver Public School Report

Urban Forestry Commission

The Commission will discuss heritage tree criteria research and findings. The meeting includes updates on AmeriCorps, Friends of Trees, and Tree Stewards.

• Review of Heritage Trees Criteria Research and Findings
• Arbor Day Debrief
• AmeriCorps & Friends of Trees Update
• Tree Stewards update

City Council

The City Council will hold workshops on small business support, tiered rates, and a charter review update. The regular meeting includes several bid awards for neighborhood improvements and police equipment, as well as public hearings regarding street right-of-way vacations.

• Bid award of $6,851,128.55 to Tapani, Incorporated for Fircrest Neighborhood water, sewer, and street improvements
• Bid award of $412,030.00 to Blackline, Inc for the 2024 Joint Agency Slurry Seal Project
• Authorization for Vancouver Police Department to purchase body armor up to $1,000,000 through November 2027
• Public hearing for right-of-way vacation of SE 189th Ave near SE 15th Street
• Public hearing for right-of-way vacation at the intersection of SE Brady Rd and SE 192nd Ave

Culture, Arts and Heritage Commission

The commission will conduct elections for President and Secretary/Treasurer. The meeting includes updates on the grant program, cultural services, and the Clark County Art Commission.

• Election of President
• Election of Secretary/Treasurer
• Appointment of Application Subcommittee
• Grant Program Update
• Cultural Services Report

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

The committee will discuss the Lodging Tax Program resources and budget with CFO Natasha Ramras. Additionally, Matthew Landkamer of Whereabout Consulting will lead a discussion on the LTAC Grant Program criteria and impact reporting evaluation kick-off.

• Lodging Tax Program Resources & Budget discussion
• LTAC Grant Program Criteria & Impact Reporting Evaluation Kick-Off discussion

Telecommunications Commission

The Commission will consider recommendations regarding a renewed franchise agreement with Comcast Cable Communications Management, LLC. The meeting also includes discussions on extending existing contracts for public users of Comcast Business Services.

• Comcast Cable Franchise Renewal Recommendation (Resolution 2024-01)
• Extension of Existing Contracts for Public Users of Comcast Business Services (Resolution 2024-02)

Aviation Advisory Committee

The committee will review financial, operations, and construction reports. Action items include a recommendation regarding an FAA Grant for an airport electrical project.

• Recommendation to accept FAA Grant AIP-20– Airport Electrical Project
• Financial Report
• Operations Report
• Construction Report

City Council

The Vancouver City Council will review several items via the consent agenda, including a major road project contract and various housing-related amendments. The meeting includes discussions on waterfront ground leases and community development grant updates.

• Award of $1,585,100.00 construction contract for Fourth Plain Road Diet (F Street to Fort Vancouver Way)
• Acceptance of the 2023 West Curb Ramps project by Advanced Excavating Specialists LLC
• Amendment of professional services contract with Live Love Outreach for Safe Stay Community #2
• Amendment to Port Block 1 development agreement regarding the Port of Vancouver signatory status
• Approval of Waterfront Gateway ground lease between the City and LPC West, LP

Transportation and Mobility Commission

The commission will hold workshops regarding the Downtown Parking Plan and the Upper Main Street Safety and Mobility Project. The agenda also includes a discussion on the Fourth Plain BRT Extension Project. A community forum is scheduled for public testimony.

• Parking Management Area Study and Downtown Parking Plan workshop
• Upper Main Street Safety and Mobility Project workshop
• Fourth Plain BRT Extension Project workshop
• Adoption of March 5, 2024 minutes

City Council

The City Council will discuss council policies and a comprehensive plan update during workshops. The regular meeting includes decisions on construction contracts for east and west curb ramps, as well as public hearings regarding a telecommunications franchise and the Vancouver Innovation Center.

• 2024 East Curb Ramps Project contract award to Advanced Excavating Specialists for $1,764,000.00
• 2024 West Curb Ramps Project contract award to Halme Excavating, Inc. for $393,650.00
• Ordinance regarding a Right-of-Way Franchise Agreement for Njord LLC (dba Zing Broadband)
• Ordinance amending the Vancouver Innovation Center Mixed Use Master Plan and Development Agreement
• Nomination of Mary Williams to the Fort Vancouver Regional Library District Board

City Council

The City Council will review several consent agenda items including major road and water project contracts. The meeting also includes a workshop on Section 30 updates and discussions regarding homelessness and green building policies.

• Bid award for SE Mill Plain 139th to 164th Water Quality Retrofits for $1,423,751
• Bid award for SE 1st Street (SE 177th Avenue to SE 192nd Avenue) for $10,119,280.99
• Professional services agreement for NE 192nd Corridor Improvements for $2,068,275.33
• Agreement with Stantec for Water Station 4 PFAS Treatment System design up to $615,741.12
• Right-of-way vacation proposals for SE 189th Avenue and SE Brady Road

City Center Redevelopment Authority

The City Center Redevelopment Authority will review project updates and a development pipeline report. The agenda also includes a request for approval regarding the Waterfront Gateway ground lease.

• Waterfront Gateway Ground Lease Approval
• Executive Director's project and workplan updates
• Approval of February 15, 2024 minutes

Civil Service Commission

The commission will review updates from the fire and police departments. It will also consider certifying eligibility lists for various police and fire department positions.

• Certify Entry Level Police Officer eligibility list
• Certify Lateral Police Officer eligibility list
• Certify Police Records Specialist eligibility list
• Certify Half-time Support Specialist - Fire eligibility list
• Certify Administrative Assistant - Fire eligibility list

Telecommunications Commission

The City/County Telecommunications Commission is holding a work session to review the draft negotiated Comcast franchise agreement. This meeting is a work session and will not include community testimony.

• Review of Draft Negotiated Comcast Franchise Agreement

Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission

The commission will receive an update regarding the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program. The agenda also includes a discussion of the recreation staff conversion plan and the baseline budget calendar.

• Interstate Bridge Replacement Program Update
• Recreation Staff Conversion Plan
• Baseline Budget Calendar
• Evergreen School District Report
• Vancouver Public School Report

Urban Forestry Commission

The Commission will vote on recipients for the 2024 Mac Awards and review a first-year overview of the 2023 Proactive Street Tree Management Program. Discussion topics include urban heat mitigation, Arbor Day preparations, and the Heritage Trees Program Score Card.

• Vote for 2024 Mac Awards recipients
• Overview of 2023 Proactive Street Tree Management Program
• Discussion on Heritage Trees Program Score Card
• Discussion on mitigating urban heat

Charter Review Committee

The Charter Review Committee will discuss subcommittee findings and review the charter review process. The committee will also prepare topics for a Council Workshop scheduled for April 15.

• Discussion of subcommittee findings
• Review of the charter review process and next steps
• Preparation for the April 15 Council Workshop
• Reflections from the City Attorney

City Council

There will be no City Council meeting on March 18, 2024. The agenda contains only procedural information regarding public notice and accessibility.

Culture, Arts and Heritage Commission

The commission will hear reports regarding cultural services and cultural access. The agenda also includes an update from the Clark County Art Commission and a discussion on network webbing activity.

• Approval of February 8, 2024 minutes
• Cultural Services Report
• Cultural Access Update
• Clark County Art Commission Update
• Network Webbing Activity

Parking Advisory Committee

The committee will introduce Anne Stedler as the new Parking Demand Manager. The meeting also includes an information session regarding the Parking Plan with Walker Consultants.

• Introduction of Parking Demand Manager, Anne Stedler
• Parking Plan information session by Walker Consultants

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee will discuss the Vancouver Destination Master Plan presented by Cliff Myers of Visit Vancouver. The committee will also vote to approve the minutes from the February 14, 2024, meeting.

• Presentation of the Vancouver Destination Master Plan
• Approval of February 14, 2024, meeting minutes
• Public comment period

Aviation Advisory Committee

The committee will review the February 21, 2024, meeting minutes and discuss bylaws and sub-committees. The agenda also includes a report from the Airport Manager.

• Approval of February 21, 2024, minutes
• Bylaw discussion and possible action
• Sub-committee discussion and possible action
• Airport Manager's Report

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop regarding outside habitation ordinance policy options for homeless emergency response. The regular meeting includes several consent agenda items involving construction contracts, video production services, and commission appointments.

• Workshop: Homeless Emergency Response - Outside Habitation Ordinance Policy Options
• Construction contract award: Growth Management Area Pump Station Upgrades to Tapani, Inc. for $1,173,996.00
• Contract award: Television Video Production, Broadcast Equipment and Related Services to Key Code Media, Inc. not to exceed $1,200,000.00
• Completion of construction: Safe Stay 3 Project retainage release of $32,748.77
• Ratification of Emergency Order 2023-03.01

Telecommunications Commission

The Commission will introduce new members Bruce Maas and Chad Nygard. The agenda includes an update on cable franchise renewal and updates regarding TV ETC and Clark/Vancouver Television.

• Introduction of new Commissioners Bruce Maas and Chad Nygard
• Cable Franchise Renewal Update
• TV ETC Update
• Clark/Vancouver Television Update

City Council

The City Council will conduct workshops regarding worker's compensation insurance and the Comprehensive Plan Update. The regular meeting includes a discussion of a housing code update.

• Workshop: Worker's Compensation Insurance
• Workshop: Comprehensive Plan Update
• Housing Code Update discussion
• Approval of February 12, 2024 minutes
• Approval of March 4, 2024 claim vouchers

Transportation Benefit District

The Vancouver Transportation Benefit District board will meet to approve the December 18 minutes, set the 2024 meeting calendar, and hear a presentation. The agenda also lists a public hearing for the 2023 Annual Report to the Community. Most items are routine administrative approvals.

• Approve December 18, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approve 2024 regular board meeting schedule (TBD24-001)
• Public hearing for the 2023 Annual Report to the Community (TBD24-002)
• March 4, 2024 TBD presentation

Charter Review Committee

The committee will introduce findings from its subcommittees and deliberate on potential charter amendments. The meeting also includes a recap of the January meeting and reflections from the City Manager.

• Introduction of Subcommittee Findings
• Discussion and deliberation of amendments
• Review of Charter Review Process & Next Steps
• Reflections from the City Manager

City Council

The council will hold workshops on emergency management and the Heights Equitable Development Plan. The agenda also includes decisions on several service contracts and a public hearing regarding a telecommunications franchise termination.

• $347,840 contract for pool slide replacement with Meriwether Lewis Construction
• Increase generator maintenance contract to a $450,000 limit
• $200,000 increase for HVAC maintenance contract with Sunbelt Controls Inc.
• Ordinance for Zing Broadband right-of-way franchise agreement
• Termination of Boldyn Networks right-of-way franchise

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will review reports from the police and fire departments. The meeting includes the certification of multiple eligibility lists for various police and fire roles. Additionally, the commission will consider Resolution 2024-001 regarding rules revisions.

• Certification of Entry level Police Officer eligibility list
• Certification of Lateral Police Officer eligibility list
• Certification of Police Records Specialist eligibility list
• Certification of Fire department lists including Fire Captain and Fire Code Officer
• Resolution 2024-001 – Rules Revision

Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission will review the Shaffer Park Master Plan. The meeting includes reports from the Evergreen School District and Vancouver Public Schools.

• Shaffer Park Master Plan Presentation and Approval

Urban Forestry Commission

The commission will review nominations for the Heritage Trees Program and receive a presentation on mitigating urban heat. Discussion items also include AmeriCorps, Friends of Trees, Arbor Day 2024 planning, and the 2023 Annual Report.

• Heritage Trees Program Nominations Form review
• Presentation: Radical Urban Natures: Mitigating Urban heat with Nature Based Techniques in Portland, Oregon
• AmeriCorps & Friends of Trees update
• Arbor Day 2024 planning
• Mac Awards 2024

Aviation Advisory Committee

The committee will review the January 10, 2024, meeting minutes and discuss potential bylaw actions. Paul Speer is scheduled to speak regarding the history of the Aviation Advisory Committee.

• Bylaw discussion and possible action
• Guest speaker: Paul Speer on AAC history
• Airport Managers Report

Downtown Redevelopment Authority

The Downtown Redevelopment Authority will conduct officer elections and approve minutes from December 2023. The meeting includes reviews of year-end 2023 and January 2024 financials, as well as updates on capital expenses and DRA projects.

• Approval of December 21, 2023 minutes
• Officer elections
• Review of year-end 2023 and January 2024 financials
• Capital expenses update
• DRA project status and audit updates

City Center Redevelopment Authority

The Board will conduct an election of officers and review reports from the Executive Director regarding project updates and the development pipeline. The meeting also includes a business planning workshop.

• Election of Officers
• Executive Director's Project Updates
• Development Pipeline Report
• Business Planning Workshop

Parking Advisory Committee

The Parking Advisory Committee will discuss downtown parking rates with the Parking District Manager. The committee will also receive an update regarding the Parking Plan.

• Discussion of downtown parking rates
• Parking Plan Update

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

The committee will discuss the lodging tax program and its role. Members will also review the proposed 2024 annual workplan and agenda topics.

• Approval of August 16, 2023, minutes
• Overview of Lodging Tax Program
• Review of proposed 2024 annual workplan and agenda topics

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold workshops regarding the Housing Action Plan and Comprehensive Plan Update land use scenarios. The meeting also includes a public hearing for the Vancouver Innovation Center Master Plan and Development Agreement Amendment.

• Workshop: Housing Action Plan
• Workshop: Comprehensive Plan Update: Land Use Scenarios Methods and Assumptions
• Public Hearing: Vancouver Innovation Center Master Plan and Development Agreement Amendment

City Council

The Vancouver City Council will consider several road preservation project completions and a bid rejection for water well replacements. The agenda also includes updates to the Affordable Housing Fund and the acceptance of state climate planning grants. Additionally, the council will recognize the Woodland Meadows Neighborhood Association.

• Rejection of all bids for Water Station 1 drinking water well replacement
• Release of $132,769.18 retainage for 2022 Joint Agency Road Preservation Project
• Amendments to the 2024–2033 Affordable Housing Fund Administrative Plan
• Acceptance of Climate Planning Grant funds from Washington Department of Commerce
• Appointment of three members to the City/County Telecommunications Commission

Culture, Arts and Heritage Commission

The Culture, Arts and Heritage Commission will discuss bylaw amendments and grant program changes. The agenda includes reviewing the Arts Hub interim use guiding principles and an art advocacy letter template. Members will also consider a letter to the Port of Vancouver.

• Resolution to amend bylaws
• Approval of Art Advocacy Letter Template
• Approval of letter to Port of Vancouver
• Arts Hub Interim Use Guiding Principles
• Grant Program Changes

Transportation and Mobility Commission

The Transportation and Mobility Commission will hold workshops on the St. Johns/St. James Safety and Mobility Project and a Safe Systems Approach. The meeting also includes a public hearing regarding the McGillivray Blvd Safety and Mobility Project.

• Workshop: St. Johns/St. James Safety and Mobility Project
• Workshop: Safe Systems Approach
• Public Hearing: McGillivray Blvd Safety and Mobility Project

City Council

The Vancouver City Council is reviewing an equity and inclusion update and several construction contracts. A public hearing will be held regarding a multi-family property tax exemption for development at 440 Columbia Way. The council also proposes awards for street improvements and utility agreements.

• $1,037,985 contract for Fourth Plain Blvd curb ramps
• $424,375 bid award for SE 17th St Outfall Improvements
• $1,200,000 purchasing authority for asphaltic concrete
• 8-year property tax exemption for housing at 440 Columbia Way
• Ordinance to terminate Boldyn Networks' right-of-way franchise

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review the current status of the Comprehensive Plan update. Staff will discuss the process for selecting land use alternatives and a pause on annual reviews for 2024-2025.

• Comprehensive Plan Update: Current status report
• Process for preferred land use alternative selection
• 2024-2025 pause on Annual Reviews and Council filter

Civil Service Commission

The Commission will review reports from the fire and police departments. The meeting includes actions to certify several police-related eligibility lists and a resolution for rules revision.

• Certify Entry Level Police Officer eligibility list
• Certify Police Records Specialist eligibility list
• Certify Material Control Coordinator – Police – eligibility list
• Establish reinstatement list – Police Officer – Heather Janisch
• Resolution 2024-001 – Rules Revision

Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission will meet to approve minutes from November 22, 2023. The agenda also includes a program overview and a report from the Director.

• Approval of November 22, 2023 minutes
• Parks and Recreation Program Overview
• Director's Report

Charter Review Committee

The committee will review progress from Meeting #3 and introduce amendments proposed by the community. Members will also deliberate on these amendments and assess potential edits or concerns.

• Introduction of Community Proposed Amendments
• Review of Charter Review Process & Next Steps
• Committee deliberation on issues to date

City Council

The City Council will hold workshops on the Vancouver Innovation Center and construction management approaches. The regular meeting includes a public hearing for the Fircrest Meadows Planned Development and several consent agenda items regarding city projects.

• Fircrest Meadows Planned Development concept development plan and zone change
• Janitorial maintenance services contract with Del-Sol Inc. up to $10,000,000.00
• Construction contract for NE 192nd Avenue and NE 13th Street Intersection Improvements for $313,528.00
• Increase of Versalift NW agreement to $15,000,000
• Release of $17,765.99 retainage for the 2023 Slurry Seal Project

City Center Redevelopment Authority

The Board will elect an Interim President and review reports from the Executive Director regarding project updates and the development pipeline. The agenda also includes a report on the Interstate Bridge Project and a Request for Proposals for a Downtown Redevelopment Study.

• Election of Interim President
• Interstate Bridge Project report
• Downtown Redevelopment Study RFP

Urban Forestry Commission

The Urban Forestry Commission will meet remotely to discuss the Heritage Trees Program Ordinance and criteria. The commission will also review the annual report, Arbor Day 2024 planning, and various program updates.

• Review of Heritage Trees Program Ordinance & Criteria
• AmeriCorps & Friends of Trees Update
• Annual Report 2023 review
• Arbor Day 2024 Planning
• Mac Awards 2024 discussion

Culture, Arts and Heritage Commission

The Commission will conduct officer elections and review various departmental updates. Discussion items include the Vancouver Arts Hub interim use and a Port of Vancouver public art update.

• Officer Elections
• Port of Vancouver Public Art Update
• Main Street Promise Preservation and Heritage Update
• Vancouver Arts Hub Interim Use
• Cultural Services Report

City Council

The City Council will consider several ordinances including the 2024-2044 Transportation System Plan and a rezoning for Fircrest Meadows. The agenda also includes various contract authorizations, appointments, and public hearings.

• Triple J Towing Services contract up to $1,806,000 through May 31, 2027
• Sazan Environmental on-call mechanical engineering services contract up to $3,000,000
• Adoption of the 2024-2044 Transportation System Plan
• Fircrest Meadows Planned Development and Zone Change ordinance
• Zoning changes for tax lots at SE 192nd Avenue and SE 15th Street

Aviation Advisory Committee

The committee will review the 2024 regular meeting schedule and discuss potential bylaw changes. The agenda also includes reports on airport finances, operations, and construction.

• Approval of the CY 2024 Pearson Field Aviation Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Schedule
• Financial Report
• Operations Report
• Construction Report
• Bylaw discussion and possible action