Vancouver public meetings in 2025

Downtown Redevelopment Authority

The Downtown Redevelopment Authority meeting will consider approvals of prior meeting minutes, claims and administrative expenses, capital expenses, the 2026 budget (SR 12-18-25-01), the 2026 work plan, and an amendment to the DRA procurement policy (SR 12-01-25-02). The agenda also includes updates from the Executive Director, Asset Manager, and Hotel Manager.

• Approval – Minutes (September 18, 2025)
• Approval – Claims and Admin Expenses
• Approval – Capital Expenses
• Approval – SR 12-18-25-01 2026 Budget
• Approval – SR 12-01-25-02 DRA Procurement Policy Amendment

City Center Redevelopment Authority

The City Center Redevelopment Authority Board will hold a regular meeting including approval of minutes, an executive director report with subcommittee updates, project updates, and a development pipeline report, followed by a community forum. The board will then enter executive session for real estate negotiations under RCW 42.30.110(1)(c). No specific action items or proposals are listed beyond routine reports.

• Approval of minutes from November 20, 2025
• Executive Director Report: subcommittee report, project updates, development pipeline
• Community Forum for public testimony on agenda items
• Executive Session for real estate negotiations

General

The Civil Service Commission will meet to approve minutes, receive reports from the Fire and Police departments, and certify three eligibility lists for police positions. The meeting includes a public forum for testimony on agenda items.

• Certify Entry Level Police Officer eligibility list
• Certify Police Records Specialist Level II eligibility list
• Certify Police Records Specialist Level III eligibility list
• Welcome new Commissioner Jerome "Bernie" Armstrong
• Receive Fire and Police department reports

City Council

The Vancouver City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes several contract amendments, resolutions, and appointments. Notable items include a $718,000 amendment for Conflict Public Defense, a $3,773,788 amendment for a new public works operations campus with Skanska, and a resolution to award lodging tax grants. The council will also hold public hearings on two right‑of‑way telecommunications franchise ordinances for Hyperfiber (Ripple Fiber) and Forged Fiber 37.

• Approve $718,000 contract amendment for Conflict Public Defense (Andrews Terry Jeffers LLC)
• Approve $3,773,788 contract amendment for New Public Works Operations Campus with Skanska USA Building Inc.
• Adopt resolution awarding 2026 lodging tax grant funds
• Approve Right‑of‑Way Telecommunications Franchise Ordinance for Hyperfiber (Ripple Fiber)
• Approve Right‑of‑Way Telecommunications Franchise Ordinance for Forged Fiber 37

Culture, Arts and Heritage Commission

The commission will hold a workshop to discuss the Performing Arts Center and conduct an end-of-year review of the Arts Hub. The meeting includes an introduction to Deputy City Manager Jeff Towery and an overview of the Inspire Vancouver Brand Work Group.

• Performing Arts Center update
• End of Year Arts Hub Review
• Inspire Vancouver Brand Work Group overview
• Introduction to Deputy City Manager Jeff Towery

Parking Advisory Committee

The Parking Advisory Committee will meet to discuss permit evaluation and rates. The committee will also review and approve minutes from the October 8, 2025, meeting.

• Permit Evaluation and Rates

Committee members motioned and seconded approval of the October 8, 2025 minutes, though the vote result was not recorded. They reviewed the 2026 parking permit rate evaluation and discussed possible lot changes, but no rate increase was approved or denied. The City Manager will need to review and approve any rate changes. No public comments were received.

General

The Aviation Advisory Committee will conduct a budget workshop followed by a regular meeting. The body is scheduled to make recommendations regarding office rental rates and a PDX Tower proclamation.

• Budget workshop
• Recommendation on Office Rental Rate
• Recommendation on PDX Tower Proclamation
• Approval of November 12, 2025 minutes
• Setting 2026 meeting dates

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will adopt the minutes from the November 18 meeting. It will hold a Community Forum for public testimony and a workshop reviewing the Preferred Land Use Map Part 2 of the Comprehensive Plan update. The commission will also conduct a public hearing to elect officers.

• Adopt meeting minutes from November 18
• Community Forum – public testimony (up to three minutes per speaker)
• Workshop – Comprehensive Plan Update: Preferred Land Use Map Part 2 presented by Rebecca Kennedy
• Public Hearing – Election of officers
• Adjournment

City Council

The Vancouver City Council will review an advisory report on an ethics complaint against Councilmember Harless and decide whether to dismiss, remand, or find a violation. The consent agenda includes contracts for water station design ($2.9M) and Fourth Plain safety improvements ($1M), along with 2026 Affordable Housing Fund rental assistance awards and updates to utility fees. Workshops will cover federal updates and the state legislative agenda.

• Ethics investigation advisory report regarding Councilmember Harless — potential violation determination
• Contract award up to $2,904,774 for Water Station 3 final design to Jacobs Engineering Group
• Contract award of $1,036,761 for Fourth Plain Safety and Mobility Improvement Project to Consor North America
• Resolution adopting 2026 Affordable Housing Fund rental assistance and housing services awards
• Ordinance amending Vancouver Municipal Code Title 14 on water, sewer, and surface water utility fees

The council approved several consent‑agenda items, including a $2,904,774 professional services agreement with Jacobs Engineering for the Water Station 3 final design and a $1,036,761 contract with Consor North America for the Safe Streets and Roads project. It also adopted the 2026 Affordable Housing Fund rental‑assistance resolution, reappointed board members, and approved claim vouchers totaling $11,940,603.86. In public hearings, the 2023‑2029 Strategic Plan update was remanded to staff, and Ordinances M‑4524 (Title 14 updates) and M‑4525 (Business and Occupation Tax update) were approved.

• Approved Water Station 3 design contract up to $2,904,774 (motion approved)
• Approved Safe Streets contract for $1,036,761.39 (motion approved)
• Approved 2026 Affordable Housing Fund rental‑assistance resolution (Resolution M‑4361 adopted)
• Approved claim vouchers totaling $11,940,603.86 (motion approved)
• Remanded 2023‑2029 Strategic Plan update to staff (Yes:7, No:0)
• Approved Ordinance M‑4524 amending VMC Title 14 (Yes:7, No:0)
• Approved Ordinance M‑4525 updating Business and Occupation Tax (Yes:7, No:0)
• Reappointed Megan Dugan to Fort Vancouver Regional Library District Board (motion approved)

Transportation and Mobility Commission

The Transportation and Mobility Commission will receive updates on the Complete Streets projects for 72nd Ave and the 86th/87th and 97th/98th Ave corridors. A workshop will present the first Transportation Improvement Program session. Another workshop will provide updates on the Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program. The meeting also includes a public forum for community testimony.

• Complete Streets Project updates for 72nd Ave, 86th/87th Ave, and 97th/98th Ave
• Transportation Improvement Program Workshop #1
• Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program updates
• Community Forum for public testimony (three‑minute limit per speaker)
• Approval of minutes from the November 4 meeting

City Council

The meeting includes workshops on boards and commissions and the comprehensive plan update. The regular council meeting will consider consent agenda items including a $20.5M bond for low-income housing, utility fee updates, a B&O tax ordinance, and a public hearing on continuing to limit comprehensive plan and zoning changes except those related to housing.

• Award Job Order Contracting services to Halbert Construction and SDB Contracting (up to $3M/year each)
• Approve Vancouver Housing Authority bond up to $20.5M for three multifamily low-income housing projects
• First reading of ordinance amending water, sewer, and surface water utility fees (Title 14)
• First reading of 2026 Business and Occupation Tax ordinance update
• Public hearing on resolution continuing suspension of non-housing zoning and comprehensive plan changes

The council approved a $20.5 million bond to fund low‑income multifamily housing. It also adopted PEG grant awards, awarded two $3 million‑per‑year construction contracts, and advanced updates to the municipal code and claim vouchers. Additional actions included extending a workshop agenda, updating the council calendar, and approving the C‑Tran board composition plan.

• Extended Comprehensive Plan Update Workshop into Communications agenda (7‑0‑0)
• Updated council calendar to add a community forum at every meeting (7‑0‑0)
• Approved $20.5 million housing authority bond for low‑income multifamily projects (Resolution M‑4359)
• Awarded two Job Order Contracting services contracts up to $3 million per year each (approved)
• Adopted PEG grant awards of $338,350.12 to TV ETC and $225,688 to CVTV (Resolution M‑4358)
• Advanced Municipal Code Title 14 amendments, first reading (approved)
• Approved claim vouchers totaling $20,945,754.70 (approved)
• Approved C‑Tran Board Composition Plan 4‑3‑2 without stipulations (6‑1‑0)

City Council

The Vancouver City Council meeting on November 24, 2025 includes a two‑hour executive session on personnel matters, followed by a Community Forum for public testimony. Written comments may be submitted by email before noon, and in‑person speakers are limited to three minutes each. The meeting is open to the public in person at City Hall, 415 W 6th Street.

• Executive Session (4:00‑6:00 PM) – personnel matters (RCW 42.30.110(1)(g))
• Council Dinner during executive session
• Community Forum (6:30‑8:00 PM) – public testimony, up to 90 minutes total
• Written comments accepted by email until 12:00 p.m. on November 24 2025
• Location: Vancouver City Hall, 415 W 6th Street

The council entered an executive session from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. to discuss personnel matters under RCW 42.30.110(1)(g). Afterward, a Community Forum was held from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. where members of the public spoke on any city business. No formal actions, approvals, or denials were recorded during this meeting.

City Center Redevelopment Authority

The City Center Redevelopment Authority Board will receive presentations on the Green Building Program and downtown parking updates. The board will also hear an executive director report covering project updates and the development pipeline. Public comment is invited, and the board will consider approving the September 18, 2025 minutes.

• Green Building Program update presentation
• Downtown Parking update presentation
• Executive Director report on project updates and development pipeline
• Approval of September 18, 2025 minutes

The authority unanimously excused the absence of David Copenhaver and approved the September 18, 2025 meeting minutes. The board declined to take a formal position on the Green Building Program update. No other actions were approved.

• Excused absence of David Copenhaver (unanimous)
• Approved September 18, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Declined to adopt a formal position on the Green Building Program (unanimous)

General

The Vancouver Civil Service Commission will consider certifying an entry-level police officer eligibility list and vote on a rule revision resolution. The agenda also includes approval of October minutes and reports from fire and police departments. The public may comment on agenda items in person, remotely, or in writing.

• Certify Entry Level Police Officer eligibility list
• Resolution 2025-003 - Rule Revision
• Approval of minutes from October 15, 2025
• Fire department report and updates
• Police department report and updates

Telecommunications Commission

The Vancouver Telecommunications Commission will meet to approve minutes, receive a legal briefing on its role, and review a tentative schedule for 2026. The public may provide testimony in person, by phone, or in writing.

• Approval of May 7, 2025, meeting minutes
• Legal briefing on Commission role
• Report from PEG Committee on funding recommendations
• TV ETC and Clark/Vancouver Television updates
• Review and adopt tentative 2026 meeting schedule

Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission

The commission will hold a workshop featuring an introduction to Deputy City Manager Jeff Towery. The meeting includes updates on Renaissance Point from the Parks Foundation and a VIC update.

• Parks Foundation update on Renaissance Point
• VIC update
• Introduction to Deputy City Manager Jeff Towery

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission approved the minutes from its October 15, 2025 meeting by consensus. No other formal motions or votes were recorded. Commissioners discussed updates on the Renaissance Pointe mini‑park fundraiser, the Vancouver Innovation Center acquisition, and a new combined community‑center membership plan, but no decisions were taken on those items.

• Approved October 15, 2025 meeting minutes (consensus)

Urban Forestry Commission

The Urban Forestry Commission meets to discuss routine items including a bylaw update, planning for a 2026 retreat, and a December holiday dinner. A landscape architect from Parks and Recreation will provide a program update. No major decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Approval of October 15, 2025 meeting minutes
• Community Communications/Forum (3 minutes per speaker)
• Special guest Terry Snyder, Landscape Architect, giving a Parks update
• Commission discussion of 2026 retreat planning and December 17th holiday dinner
• Review and discussion of Urban Forestry Commission Bylaw Update (October 2022 version)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a reapplication to rezone 58th Street from R-22 to R-35. They will also workshop the draft preferred land use map as part of the Comprehensive Plan Update. The meeting includes adoption of September minutes and a community forum for public comment.

• Public hearing: 58th Street Rezone Reapplication from R-22 to R-35
• Workshop: Comprehensive Plan Update Draft Preferred Land Use Map Pt. I
• Adoption of minutes from September 23, 2025
• Community forum for public testimony

City Council

The Vancouver City Council will consider rejecting a bid for the City Hall ground source heat pump well relocation. It will also approve contract amendments that increase the Portland Adventist Medical Center contract to $600,000 and the Psychological Testing Services contract to $350,000. Three ordinances will be heard: a parking code amendment, a 2026 affordable housing property tax levy, and a 2026 ad valorem tax levy. All items are scheduled for a public hearing and a final vote.

• Reject bid for City Hall Ground Source Heat Pump Well Relocation (ITB 25-41)
• Amend contract C-100918 with Portland Adventist Medical Center, increasing not‑to‑exceed amount by $150,000 to $600,000
• Amend contract C-100595 with Corey & Stewart, increasing not‑to‑exceed amount by $75,000 to $350,000
• Ordinance amending Vancouver Municipal Code Title 19 – Parking provisions
• 2026 Affordable Housing Property Tax Levy ordinance

Council approved several contract amendments, rejected a bid for a heat‑pump well relocation, and confirmed multiple appointments to city commissions. The council also approved claim vouchers totaling $5,039,233.65. In public hearings, the council adopted three ordinances: changes to the parking code, a 0% increase to the affordable‑housing property tax levy, and an increase to the city’s levy capacity. All actions were passed with the recorded vote totals.

• Rejected bid for City Hall Ground Source Heat Pump Well Relocation (ITB 25‑41) – approved
• Approved amendment to Portland Adventist Medical Center contract, raising limit to $600,000 – approved
• Approved amendment to Psychological Testing Services contract, raising limit to $350,000 – approved
• Approved claim vouchers for November 17 2025 in the amount of $5,039,233.65 – approved
• Adopted Ordinance M‑4520 amending parking code (Yes 5, No 2) – approved
• Adopted Ordinance M‑4521 authorizing 0% affordable‑housing property tax levy increase (Yes 7, No 0) – approved
• Adopted Ordinance M‑4522 increasing levy capacity (Yes 7, No 0) – approved
• Appointed Jerome Armstrong to the Civil Service Commission (mid‑term) – approved

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee will consider an event scope policy, an administrative cost proposal, and make recommendations for 2026 lodging tax grants. The meeting includes public testimony and approval of previous minutes.

• Event scope policy discussion led by Deputy Director Chris Harder
• Administrative cost proposal for lodging tax administration
• 2026 lodging tax grant recommendations to be developed
• Approval of November 7, 2025 meeting minutes

The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee approved the November 7, 2025 minutes and postponed the event‑scope policy discussion to a future meeting. It voted to recommend full grant funding for Visit Vancouver, The Historic Trust, Vancouver’s Downtown Association, and the Association of WA Business, and unanimously approved all remaining award recommendations. The committee also recognized five members who will not serve in 2026.

• Approved November 7, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Postponed Event Scope Policy discussion to a later meeting
• Approved 2026 grant for Visit Vancouver (Yes: Kenney, Fox, Rust, Lentz, Kenefsky; Abstain: Rise, Hart, Goldman, Bowers)
• Approved 2026 grant for The Historic Trust (Yes: Bowers, Kenefsky, Rise, Hart, Goldman, Kenney, Rust, Fox; Abstain: Lentz)
• Approved 2026 grant for Vancouver’s Downtown Association (Yes: Lentz, Kenefsky, Bowers, Rise, Hart, Kenney, Fox; Abstain: Goldman, Lentz)
• Approved 2026 grant for Association of WA Business (Yes: Kenney, Fox, Rust, Lentz, Kenefsky, Rise, Goldman, Bowers; Abstain: Hart)
• Approved remaining award recommendations (unanimous)
• Recognized departing members: Ryan Hart, Jennifer Kenney, Steve Bowers, Carla Rise, Terry Goldman

Culture, Arts and Heritage Commission

The Culture, Arts and Heritage Commission will discuss workshop topics such as Washington's America 250, a VAMF recap, an update on the Cultural Access Program, and will adopt the official city flag. The agenda also includes approval of the October 9 meeting minutes, staff reports, and a community forum for public testimony.

• Adoption of the Official City Flag
• Washington's America 250 workshop
• VAMF Recap
• Update on Cultural Access Program
• Approval of minutes from the October 9 CAHC meeting

The Culture, Arts & Heritage Commission unanimously adopted the new official city flag. The board also approved the October 9, 2025 meeting minutes and approved funding for the Arts Hub chiller repair. Funding was approved to provide school transportation for the Inspire Vancouver cultural access program. No other formal actions were taken.

• Adopted new city flag (unanimous)
• Approved October 9, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved funding for Arts Hub chiller repair (no vote recorded)
• Approved funding for school transportation under Inspire Vancouver (no vote recorded)

General

The Aviation Advisory Committee will hold a budget workshop and review financial reports. The body is scheduled to make a recommendation regarding office rental rates.

• Office Rental Rate Recommendation
• Budget Workshop
• Finance Quarterly Report
• Vice Chair Nomination

City Council

The Vancouver City Council will consider adopting a new official city flag and advance multiple ordinances for 2026, including property tax levies and garbage collection rate adjustments. The meeting also includes a workshop on the Comprehensive Plan Update and a public hearing on the flag.

• Adoption of new official City flag
• Extension of tax exemption for Green Leaf Uptown Apartments
• Advance 2026 Affordable Housing Property Tax Levy ordinance
• Advance 2026 Ad Valorem Taxes ordinance
• Public hearing on 2026 garbage, recycling, and organics collection rates

The council approved a resolution adopting a new official city flag. It also rejected all bids for the Council Chambers renovation and advanced several ordinances to a second reading, including parking code changes, affordable‑housing tax levy, levy‑capacity increase, and ad valorem taxes. Claim vouchers totaling $7,362,073.50 were approved, and the 2026 garbage, recycling and organics rate adjustments ordinance passed.

• Adopted new official city flag (6‑0)
• Rejected all bids for Council Chambers renovation (6‑0)
• Advanced parking ordinance to second reading (4‑2)
• Advanced 2026 affordable housing property tax levy ordinance (6‑0)
• Advanced 2026 preservation of levy capacity ordinance (6‑0)
• Advanced 2026 ad valorem taxes ordinance (6‑0)
• Approved claim vouchers totaling $7,362,073.50 (6‑0)
• Approved 2026 garbage, recycling and organics rate adjustments ordinance (6‑0)

Transportation Benefit District

The Transportation Benefit District will consider a resolution to amend its biannual budget and workplan for the 2025/2026 biennium. The amendment will be voted on during the November 10, 2025 meeting. The agenda also includes approval of the April 14, 2025 meeting minutes and a public comment period.

• Approve April 14, 2025 meeting minutes (consent agenda)
• Amend the 2025/2026 Transportation Benefit District budget and workplan (public hearing)
• Public comment period for any unscheduled matters

The directors excused absent member Erik Paulsen from the district. They approved the April 14, 2025 meeting minutes and, after a brief discussion, adopted the amended 2025/2026 budget and workplan. No public testimony was received for either item.

• Excused Erik Paulsen from the Transportation Benefit District (Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 1)
• Approved April 14, 2025 meeting minutes (Yes 6, No 0, Abstain 0)
• Approved Resolution TBD-2025-003 amending the 2025/2026 budget and workplan (Yes 6, No 0, Abstain 0)

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee will meet to review presentations from applicants seeking 2026 lodging tax grants. The committee will also approve minutes from the October 28, 2025, meeting.

• 2026 Lodging Tax Grant Applicant Presentations

The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee approved the minutes from the October 28, 2025 meeting by a unanimous vote. No other actions or decisions were taken at this meeting. The committee scheduled a discussion of event‑scope changes and a vote on the Administrative Cost Proposal for the November 14 meeting.

• Approved October 28, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Transportation and Mobility Commission

The Transportation and Mobility Commission will review minutes from the October meeting and receive updates on regional planning and the 192nd Avenue project. The public may provide testimony during a community forum session.

• Approval of October meeting minutes
• Regional Planning & Coordination Update
• 192nd Project Update
• Community Forum for public testimony

City Council

The Vancouver City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes awarding a $2,570,561 construction contract for roof and chiller repairs at the Arts Hub. It will also move two telecommunications franchise ordinances—one for Hyperfiber (Ripple Fiber) and one for Forged Fiber 37—to first reading and set a second‑reading hearing for December 15. A public hearing will be held on an ordinance to adjust 2026 rates for garbage, recycling and organics collection, and claim vouchers for the meeting date will be approved.

• Award contract to MacDonald Miller Facility Solutions (Portland, OR) for Arts Hub roof and chiller repairs, bid price $2,570,561
• Advance Hyperfiber (Ripple Fiber) right‑of‑way franchise ordinance to first reading, schedule second reading Dec 15, 2025
• Advance Forged Fiber 37 right‑of‑way franchise ordinance to first reading, schedule second reading Dec 15, 2025
• Approve claim vouchers for November 3, 2025
• Public hearing on ordinance authorizing 2026 rate adjustments for city garbage, recycling and organics collection

The council approved claim vouchers totaling $11,106,920.98 and awarded a $2,570,561 construction contract to MacDonald Miller Facility Solutions for Arts Hub roof and chiller repairs. It moved the 2026 solid‑waste rate‑adjustment ordinance from a public hearing to the consent agenda and set a new public‑hearing date of November 10. Two right‑of‑way franchise ordinances for Ripple Fiber and Forged Fiber 37 were advanced to first reading.

• Approved claim vouchers for $11,106,920.98 (motion approved)
• Awarded $2,570,561 Arts Hub roof and chiller repair contract to MacDonald Miller Facility Solutions (motion approved)
• Moved Ordinance Authorizing 2026 Rate Adjustments for Garbage, Recycling and Organics to Consent Agenda (6‑0 vote)
• Rescheduled public hearing for the 2026 rate‑adjustment ordinance to November 10, 2025 (motion approved)
• Advanced Ripple Fiber right‑of‑way franchise ordinance to first reading (motion approved)
• Advanced Forged Fiber 37 right‑of‑way franchise ordinance to first reading (motion approved)
• Excused absent Councilmember Stober from the meeting (6‑0 vote)
• Approved Consent Agenda Items 2, 3 and 5 (6‑0 vote); approved Item 1 (6‑0 vote); approved Item 4 (6‑0 vote)

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee will hear presentations from applicants for 2026 lodging tax grants. The committee will also consider approval of minutes from its October 17 meeting and take public testimony on agenda items.

• 2026 Lodging Tax Grant Applicant Presentations
• Approval of October 17, 2025 minutes
• Community forum for public testimony

The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee excused the absence of member Temple Lentz and approved the October 17, 2025 minutes, both unanimously. The committee voted to cancel the November 12 meeting and retain the November 14 meeting to discuss the Administrative Cost Proposal and award recommendations. Staff noted two members will attend the City Council meeting in December for award recommendations.

• Excused absence of Temple Lentz (unanimous)
• Approved October 17, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Cancelled November 12 meeting, kept November 14 meeting for deliberation (vote not specified)
• Requested two members to attend December City Council meeting for award recommendations

City Council

The Vancouver City Council will consider several consent agenda items, including a construction acceptance, multiple contract amendments, an ordinance for solid‑waste rate adjustments, and claim vouchers. A public forum and community communication will also be scheduled. The council will advance the garbage, recycling and organics rate adjustment ordinance to first reading and set a public hearing for November 3, 2025.

• Accept the 2024 E Fourth Plain Blvd NHS Resurfacing Project and release retainage bond
• Amend Contract C-100072 with Mark43, Inc.: extend term to 10/31/2030 and raise total amount by $1,176,931 to $2,480,047
• Increase Clark County Medical Program Director contract to $851,000
• Advance Ordinance for 2026 garbage, recycling and organics rate adjustments; schedule public hearing for Nov 3, 2025
• Approve claim vouchers for October 27, 2025

The council approved five consent‑agenda items, including acceptance of the 2024 E Fourth Plain Blvd resurfacing project and release of retainage. It authorized a contract amendment extending Mark43 police records management to 2030 and raising the contract total by $1,176,931. The council also increased the Clark County Medical Program Director salary to $851,000, moved the solid‑waste rate‑adjustment ordinance to first reading and set a public hearing for November 3, 2025, and approved claim vouchers for $8,378,054.52. All motions passed unanimously (6‑0).

• Accepted 2024 E Fourth Plain Blvd NHS resurfacing project and released retainage (6‑0)
• Approved Mark43 police records contract amendment, extending term to 10/31/2030 and increasing total to $2,480,047 (6‑0)
• Approved increase of Clark County Medical Program Director contract to $851,000 (6‑0)
• Advanced solid‑waste rate‑adjustment ordinance to first reading; set public hearing for Nov 3 2025 (6‑0)
• Approved claim vouchers totaling $8,378,054.52 (6‑0)
• Approved Items 3‑5 on the Consent Agenda (6‑0)
• Approved Item 1 on the Consent Agenda (6‑0)
• Approved Item 2 on the Consent Agenda (6‑0)

City Council

The Vancouver City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a resolution supporting Proposition 5, which would increase the property tax levy rate to fund police and public safety services. The meeting also includes approving contracts for elevator maintenance, towing services, and biohazard abatement.

• Resolution in support of Proposition 5 police levy lid lift
• Contract award: George Elevator Services up to $1.5M
• Contract award: Towing and Recovery Services up to $1M
• Contract award: Rapid Response Bio Clean up to $1.4M
• Interlocal Agreement with Clark County for street imagery data

The council unanimously approved six consent‑agenda items, including a construction acceptance, several contract awards, an interlocal agreement, and claim vouchers totaling $11.5 million. Afterwards, the council voted 7‑0 to adopt Resolution M‑4356, expressing support for Proposition 5, a police and public‑safety services levy. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved Construction Acceptance – GMA Pump Station upgrades (7-0)
• Approved contract with George Elevator Services up to $1,500,000 (7-0)
• Approved towing contracts with Towing and Recovery Services, Inc. and Triple J Enterprises, Inc., each up to $1,000,000 (7-0)
• Approved contract with Rapid Response Bio Clean Inc. up to $1,400,000 (7-0)
• Approved interlocal agreement with Clark County for Cyclomedia street‑imagery data (7-0)
• Approved claim vouchers totaling $11,510,506.80 (7-0)
• Approved Resolution M‑4356 supporting Proposition 5 police levy (7-0)

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

The committee will review and evaluate grant applications and receive a presentation on a new event-related fee structure. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from July 9, 2025.

• Review and evaluation of grant applications
• Presentation on new event related fee structure by Sean Douglas

The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee approved optional presentations for a list of 2026 grant applicants. It also voted to extend the October 28 and November 7 meetings by 30 minutes each to accommodate those presentations. Earlier items included excusing an absent member and approving the July 9, 2025 minutes.

• Excused absence of Jennifer Kenney (unanimous)
• Approved July 9, 2025 minutes (Yes:7, No:0, Abstain:1)
• Approved optional presentations for 2026 lodging tax grant applicants (list approved)
• Extended October 28 meeting by 30 minutes (approved)
• Extended November 7 meeting by 30 minutes (approved)

General

The Civil Service Commission will consider certifying an entry-level police officer eligibility list and vote on Resolution 2025-003, which revises commission rules. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes, updates from fire and police departments, and a report on removals from eligibility lists.

• Certify Entry Level Police Officer eligibility list
• Resolution 2025-003 - Rule Revision
• Approval of minutes from September 10, 2025
• Report from Secretary/Examiner on removal from eligibility list
• Fire department report and updates

Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission will hold a workshop to discuss budget cuts to grounds management and their impacts. The body will also receive updates on the Capital Repair Program, playground replacements, and planning for Evergreen Park.

• Grounds Management Budget Cuts and Impacts workshop
• Capital Repair Program (REET) Update
• Playground Replacement Program Update
• Evergreen Park Early Plan Update

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission approved the September 17, 2025 meeting minutes by consensus with no changes. No other formal actions, votes, or approvals were recorded; the remainder of the meeting consisted of presentations and reports on budget impacts, capital projects, and upcoming events.

• Approved September 17, 2025 meeting minutes (consensus)

Urban Forestry Commission

The Urban Forestry Commission will review fall planting projects and update commission bylaws. The body will also debrief the Old Apple Tree Festival and plan for a 2026 retreat.

• Review and discussion of Urban Forestry Commission Bylaws
• Staff overview and discussion of fall planting projects
• Debrief of the Old Apple Tree Festival
• Friends of Trees program update
• Planning for 2026 UFC Retreat

City Council

The Vancouver City Council will hold public hearings and vote on extending the 2024 Interim Housing Ordinance through April 2026, awarding a $9.38 million construction contract for the Bridge Shelter to Tapani Inc., and approving disposition and development agreements for two Heights District lots (Site C and Site P). Other consent agenda items include a $1.34 million stormwater retrofit project on SE Columbia Way and a $600,000 increase (to $900,000) for the encampment cleanup contract with Rapid Response Bio Clean. A public hearing will also be held on condemning property at 5300 MacArthur Boulevard for street improvements.

• Public hearing and vote to extend the 2024 Interim Housing Ordinance to April 13, 2026, amending zoning code for housing
• Bid award of $9,382,180.58 to Tapani Inc. for construction of the Bridge Shelter
• Bid award of $1,344,000 to North Cascade Excavating for SE Columbia Way to Columbia River Treatments Retrofit Project
• Contract amendment increasing encampment cleanup and biohazard response services with Rapid Response Bio Clean from $300,000 to $900,000
• Public hearing on amended condemnation ordinance for property at 5300 MacArthur Boulevard for public street improvements

The Vancouver City Council approved several major contracts, including a $9,382,180.58 award to Tapani, Inc. for the Bridge Shelter project and a $1,344,000 award to North Cascade Excavating for the SE Columbia Way retrofit. It also increased the Rapid Response Bio Clean contract to $900,000, approved claim vouchers totaling $9,634,879.54, extended the 2024 Interim Housing Ordinance, and adopted two Heights site disposition and development agreements. All motions passed unanimously or with only abstentions; no public testimony was received on the ordinance or development items.

• Approved Bridge Shelter contract $9,382,180.58 to Tapani Inc. (7-0-0)
• Approved SE Columbia Way retrofit contract $1,344,000 to North Cascade Excavating (7-0-0)
• Approved amendment increasing Rapid Response Bio Clean contract to $900,000 (7-0-0)
• Approved claim vouchers totaling $9,634,879.54 (7-0-0)
• Approved extension of 2024 Interim Housing Ordinance to April 13, 2026 (7-0-0)
• Approved Resolution M-4354 for Heights Site C Disposition and Development Agreement (7-0-0)
• Approved Resolution M-4354 for Heights Site P Disposition and Development Agreement (7-0-0)
• Approved September, October, and September 29 meeting minutes (votes 7-0-0, 6-0-1, 7-0-0 respectively)

Culture, Arts and Heritage Commission

The Culture, Arts and Heritage Commission will consider appointing a new member and adopting a name for the Vancouver Cultural Access Program. A workshop will review the program workplan, and staff reports will be presented. The meeting also includes a public forum for community testimony and a discussion of upcoming grant and preview activities.

• New member appointment for the commission
• Adoption of a name for the Vancouver Cultural Access Program
• Workshop on the Cultural Access Program workplan
• Commission and staff reports from Cultural Services Manager and others
• Public community forum for testimony

The commission approved the August 14, 2025 minutes unanimously. It recommended reappointing Commissioners Tan and Harris and moving Ruby Lewis, Terrance Burns, and Jeanne Bennett to the interview phase with the City Council Subcommittee. The commission also adopted "Inspire Vancouver" as the public‑facing name of the Cultural Access Program. Additionally, the commission requested a presentation on the Performing Arts Center project with at least 15 minutes for questions and answers.

• Approved August 14, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended reappointment of Commissioners Tan and Harris (unanimous)
• Recommended interview phase for Ruby Lewis, Terrance Burns, Jeanne Bennett (unanimous)
• Adopted "Inspire Vancouver" as program name (unanimous)
• Requested Performing Arts Center team presentation before City Council (no vote recorded)
• Requested at least 15 minutes Q&A after the presentation (no vote recorded)

Parking Advisory Committee

The Parking Advisory Committee will meet to review weekend occupancy data and waterfront parking rates. The body is also scheduled to discuss recommendations for parking code changes.

• Waterfront occupancy and rates
• Code change recommendations
• Weekend data and occupancy update

The Parking Advisory Committee approved the August 13, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. The committee also voted unanimously to recommend several parking code revisions (VMC 19.02.040, 19.10.040, 19.04.030, 19.11.060). No other actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved Aug. 13, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended parking code revisions (VMC 19.02.040, 19.10.040, 19.04.030, 19.11.060) – unanimous vote

Aviation Advisory Committee

The Aviation Advisory Committee will approve the minutes from its August 13, 2025 meeting and appoint a new Vice Chair. A budget workshop will begin at 5:30 p.m., followed by the regular committee meeting at 6:00 p.m. The agenda includes a public comment period, airport manager updates, and discussion of future topics.

• Approval of minutes for the August 13, 2025 AAC meeting
• Appointment of a new Vice Chair for the Aviation Advisory Committee
• Budget workshop scheduled for 5:30 p.m.
• Public comment session (no decisions made during this time)
• Airport Manager’s updates

Transportation and Mobility Commission

The Transportation and Mobility Commission will conduct two workshops during this meeting. Discussions will focus on an electrification strategy for EV charging and an update on near-term implementation items for the TSP.

• Workshop on EV Charging / Electrification Strategy
• Workshop on TSP Near-Term Implementation Items Update

City Council

The Vancouver City Council will hold workshops on critical aquifer recharge areas, small business programs, and the state legislative agenda. During the regular meeting, they will act on a consent agenda including construction acceptances, contract amendments, and two Heights District disposition agreements. The main new business item is consideration of an ethics complaint against Councilmember Harless, with options to dismiss, investigate, or impose sanctions.

• Ethics complaint against Councilmember Harless – Council to decide on dismissal, investigation, or sanctions
• Heights Site C and Site P disposition and development agreements with Palindrome Heights LP and Vancouver Heights Family Development Co., LLC
• Amended condemnation ordinance for property at 5300 MacArthur Boulevard for street improvements
• Contract Amendment #2 for Bagley Park Phase 1 design with MIG Landscape Architecture, increase of $1,035,510
• Contract Amendment #5 for annual generator maintenance with Power Systems West, up to $575,000

The council approved nine items on the consent agenda, including acceptance of completed construction projects, several contract amendments, and two disposition and development agreements for Heights Site C and Site P. All motions passed unanimously with a 6‑0 vote. The approvals set second‑reading public hearings for the development agreements and a condemnation ordinance on October 13, 2025.

• Approved Pearson Field Electrical Replacement Project acceptance (6-0)
• Approved Esther Short Bell Tower and Pumphouse Repairs acceptance (6-0)
• Approved Annual Generator Maintenance & Repair contract amendment up to $575,000 (6-0)
• Approved Bagley Park Phase 1 contract amendment increasing total to $1,477,870 (6-0)
• Approved pre‑construction services contract for Fire Station #8 seismic upgrade ($221,200 hourly, $909,920 fixed) (6-0)
• Approved Heights Site C disposition and development agreement (6-0)
• Approved Heights Site P disposition and development agreement (6-0)
• Approved Amended and Restated Condemnation Ordinance for 5300 MacArthur Blvd (6-0)

City Council

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. The meeting includes a Council dinner, administrative updates, and a community forum for public testimony.

• Community Forum for public testimony

The September 29, 2025 council meeting consisted of a community forum at the ESD 112 Conference Center. No formal actions, approvals, or denials were recorded; the meeting was limited to public discussion of city business.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will workshop items to be adopted before the Comprehensive Plan Update, including a rezone on 58th Street and an extension of the 2024 housing interim control ordinance. They will also discuss impact fee changes, countywide planning policies, and a preferred land use alternative for the update. A community forum will allow public testimony.

• 58th Street rezone as part of pre-Comprehensive Plan Update items
• Extension of the 2024 housing interim control ordinance
• Introduction to impact fee changes and countywide planning policies
• Discussion on getting to a preferred land use alternative for the Comprehensive Plan Update
• Community forum for public testimony on any issue

The Commission voted to approve the minutes from the May 13 and May 27 meetings. The motion was moved by Commissioner Wheeler, seconded by Commissioner Jay, and carried unanimously. Staff presented the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Comprehensive Plan update and announced a public comment period through September 8, but no formal action was taken on the plan. A public hearing on updates to the Downtown Design Guidelines was held, with no decision recorded.

• Approved May 13 & May 27 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed ordinance to use eminent domain to acquire property at the northwest corner of SE 176th Avenue and SE 29th Street for street and sidewalk improvements. The consent agenda includes a $7 million contract for fire engines, a $3 million security services contract, an amendment for homeless shelter services, and joining the AWC health care pool. The meeting opens with proclamations and community communication.

• Public hearing on condemnation of Assessor's Parcel No. 92002-464 at SE 176th Ave & SE 29th St
• Contract award to Cascade Fire Equipment Corp for up to $7,000,000 for fire engines/pumpers
• Professional services agreement with Universal Protection Service (Allied Universal) not to exceed $3,000,000 for security
• Contract amendment with Outsiders Inn for supportive services at Safe Stay Communities #1 and #3
• Interlocal agreement to join Association of Washington Cities Benefits Pool for healthcare

The council voted 6‑0 to adopt Ordinance M‑4516, authorizing condemnation of Assessor's Parcel No. 92002‑464 at the northwest corner of SE 176th Avenue and SE 29th Street and permitting the City Attorney to pursue eminent‑domain proceedings. In the same meeting the council also approved five consent‑agenda items, including a $7 million fire‑equipment contract, a up‑to‑$3 million security services agreement, an interlocal agreement to join the AWC Benefits Pool, a contract amendment for Safe Stay Communities, and claim vouchers totaling $14,245,986.02. Councilmember Fox was excused from the meeting by a unanimous vote.

• Excused Councilmember Fox (6‑0)
• Approved Contract Amendment for Outsiders Inn Safe Stay Communities (unanimous)
• Approved $7,000,000 contract with Cascade Fire Equipment Corp for fire engines (6‑0)
• Approved up‑to‑$3,000,000 professional services agreement with Universal Protection Service, LP (Allied Universal Security) (6‑0)
• Adopted Resolution M‑4353 to join AWC Benefits Pool (6‑0)
• Approved claim vouchers totaling $14,245,986.02 (6‑0)
• Approved Ordinance M‑4516 authorizing condemnation of Assessor's Parcel No. 92002‑464 (6‑0)

Downtown Redevelopment Authority

The Downtown Redevelopment Authority will consider ratification of a contract for legal services, approval of a second amendment to an interlocal agreement, and an amendment regarding Lot 24. The board will also receive financial updates, approve claims and capital expenses, and hear reports from the asset manager and hotel manager.

• Ratification of Contract for Legal Services
• Approval of Interlocal Agreement Second Amendment
• Approval of Lot 24 Amendment
• Approval of Claims and Admin Expenses
• Approval of Capital Expenses

The Downtown Redevelopment Authority appointed Marc Fazio as temporary chair with a unanimous 3‑aye vote. The board ratified a contract for legal services and approved the July 17 meeting minutes. It also approved claims and vouchers, capital expenses, a second amendment to an interlocal agreement, and an amendment to Lot 24. All motions were approved as recorded.

• Approved appointment of temporary chair Marc Fazio (3 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved ratification of contract for legal services
• Approved July 17 meeting minutes
• Approved claims and vouchers
• Approved capital expenses
• Approved second amendment to interlocal agreement
• Approved amendment to Lot 24

City Center Redevelopment Authority

The City Center Redevelopment Authority Board will review project updates and the development pipeline. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss real estate negotiations under RCW 42.30.110(1)(c).

• Executive session regarding real estate negotiations
• Development Pipeline Report
• Approval of July 17, 2025 minutes

The City Center Redevelopment Authority approved the minutes from the July 17, 2025 meeting by a unanimous vote. No other actions or decisions were taken during the regular meeting or the subsequent executive session.

• Approved July 17, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission

The commission will hold a workshop to receive updates on specific park projects and funding programs. The meeting also includes reports from the department director and school district representatives.

• Bagley Community Park Phase I Update
• Jaggy Road Playground Update
• Cultural Access Program Update
• Clark County Sustainable Parks Funding Team Update

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission approved the minutes from the July 16, 2025 meeting. The approval was made by consensus with no changes. No other substantive actions or votes were recorded during the September 17, 2025 meeting.

• Approved July 16 2025 meeting minutes (consensus)

Urban Forestry Commission

The Vancouver Urban Forestry Commission meeting will approve minutes from August 20, 2025, and then discuss several program items. Key topics include preparation for the Old Apple Tree Festival, planning for the 2026 UFC retreat, and a review of the commission's bylaws adopted in October 2022. The commission will also receive program updates and community communications before adjourning.

• Approve minutes from the August 20, 2025 meeting
• Discuss preparation for the Old Apple Tree Festival
• Discuss planning for the 2026 UFC retreat
• Review and discuss the Urban Forestry Commission bylaws adopted in October 2022
• Provide program updates (Friends of Trees, Water Center Tour, Subcommittee report)

City Council

The City Council will vote on several contracts and funding awards, including affordable housing and rental registration software. The meeting includes public hearings on the 2024 HUD performance report and the Cultural Access Program ordinance.

• Contract amendment with Skanska USA Building Inc. for $6,298,470 for New Public Works Operations Campus
• Software agreement with OpportunitySpace, Inc. (Tolemi) for rental registration system not to exceed $538,000 over 5 years
• Adoption of 2026 Affordable Housing Fund homeownership funding awards
• Proposed condemnation of property at SE 176th Avenue and SE 29th Street (Parcel No. 92002-464)
• Public hearing for the 2024 Housing and Urban Development Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report

The council approved a $6,298,470 amendment to the Skanska contract for the new Public Works Operations Campus. It also approved a $538,000 software services agreement for the Tolemi rental registration system, adopted the 2026 Affordable Housing Fund awards, and adopted the Vancouver Cultural Access Program policy. Additionally, the council authorized a condemnation ordinance for property at SE 176th Ave and SE 29th St, approved $5,304,258.04 in claim vouchers, and approved the 2024 HUD performance report for submission.

• Approved $6,298,470 Skanska contract amendment (7-0-0)
• Approved $538,000 OpportunitySpace/Tolemi software services agreement (7-0-0)
• Adopted 2026 Affordable Housing Fund resolution (7-0-0)
• Adopted Vancouver Cultural Access Program policy (7-0-0)
• Approved condemnation ordinance for SE 176th Ave & SE 29th St (7-0-0)
• Approved claim vouchers totaling $5,304,258.04
• Approved 2024 HUD Consolidated Annual Performance Report for submission (7-0-0)

Culture, Arts and Heritage Commission

The Culture, Arts and Heritage Commission meeting scheduled for September 11, 2025, at 12:00 PM has been canceled. No business was conducted or discussed. The next regular meeting will occur per the commission's schedule.

• Meeting canceled; no agenda items were considered

General

The Civil Service Commission will approve the August 20, 2025 minutes and hear reports from the fire and police departments. It will appoint Antoinette Gasbarre as interim Secretary/Examiner and certify several eligibility lists for police and volunteer positions. A community forum will allow limited public testimony on agenda items.

• Appointment of Interim Secretary/Examiner – Antoinette Gasbarre
• Certification of Entry Level Police Officer eligibility list
• Certification of Police Service Technician eligibility list
• Certification of NOW Volunteer Coordinator eligibility list
• Removal from eligibility list (report from Secretary/Examiner)

City Council

The Vancouver City Council will vote on several infrastructure contracts and a property tax exemption for income-based housing. The body will also hold a public hearing regarding an ordinance to update business license thresholds.

• 12-year limited property tax exemption for income-based housing near 1320 SE 192nd Ave
• Contract amendment for Water Station 9 PFAS Treatment System Final Design increasing total value to $3,802,840
• On-call stormwater retrofit design contracts with 8 firms, each not to exceed $1,000,000 over 5 years
• Fire alarm and sprinkler maintenance contract with McKinstry up to $750,000 through 2030
• Public hearing for an ordinance updating business license thresholds

The Vancouver City Council approved all eight items on the consent agenda, including construction acceptances, several service contracts, a contract amendment, a multifamily tax exemption, and claim vouchers totaling $17,069,466.31. The council also approved Ordinance M-4514 to update business license thresholds. All votes were 6‑yes, 0‑no, with Mayor McEnerny‑Ogle absent.

• Accepted Marine Park Wastewater UV System Replacement project – approved (6-0)
• Accepted Blandford Drive Subbasins LID Retrofits project – approved (6-0)
• Authorized on‑call stormwater retrofit design contracts (up to $1M each) – approved (6-0)
• Authorized fire alarm and sprinkler maintenance contract up to $750,000 – approved (6-0)
• Amended Water Station 9 PFAS Treatment contract, raising total to $3,802,840 – approved (6-0)
• Approved 12‑year tax exemption for 192nd Ave Apartments multifamily housing – approved (6-0)
• Approved claim vouchers in the amount of $17,069,466.31 – approved (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance M-4514 updating business license thresholds – approved (6-0)

Transportation and Mobility Commission

The Transportation and Mobility Commission will conduct a workshop on the Our Vancouver Comprehensive Plan. The body will also hold a kickoff workshop for 2025 Complete Streets projects. A proclamation for the week without driving will be discussed.

• Our Vancouver Comprehensive Plan workshop
• 2025 Complete Streets Project Kickoff for 72nd Ave
• 2025 Complete Streets Project Kickoff for 86th/87th Ave
• 2025 Complete Streets Project Kickoff for 97th/98th Ave
• Week without driving proclamation

Public Facilities District Board

The agenda for this special meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. There are no specific policy items, contracts, or public hearings listed for decision or discussion.

City Council

The council will hold a workshop on the Cultural Access Program, then consider several consent agenda items: authorizing a purchase and sale agreement for the MacArthur Building and an option agreement with Devine Properties, joining nationwide opioid settlements with multiple pharmaceutical companies (including Purdue Pharma/Sackler), and advancing an ordinance to update business license thresholds. No public hearings are scheduled for specific items.

• Authorize purchase/sale agreement for MacArthur Building and option agreement with Devine Properties (Consent Item 1)
• Join nationwide opioid settlements with Alvogen, Amneal, Apotex, Hikma, Indivior, Mylan, Sun Pharma, Zydus, and Purdue/Sackler (Consent Item 2)
• Advance ordinance updating business license thresholds (VMC 5.04.075 and 5.04.090) with second reading set for Sept 8 (Consent Item 3)
• Workshop on Cultural Access Program (5:15-6:00 PM)
• Columbia River Economic Development Council update (Communication item)

The council authorized the City Manager to finalize the MacArthur Purchase and Sale Agreement and the Devine Option Agreement. It also ratified the city's participation in nationwide opioid settlements and the Purdue Pharma Chapter 11 plan. The Business License Thresholds ordinance was advanced to a second reading and public hearing on September 8, 2025, and claim vouchers totaling $14,870,719.42 were approved.

• Approved MacArthur Purchase and Sale Agreement and Devine Option Agreement (6-0-0)
• Approved participation in nationwide opioid settlements and Purdue Pharma Chapter 11 plan (6-0-0)
• Advanced Ordinance Updating Business License Thresholds to second reading/public hearing Sep 8, 2025 (6-0-0)
• Approved claim vouchers totaling $14,870,719.42 (6-0-0)
• Excused absent Councilmember Paulsen (6-0-0)
• Re‑convened meeting to read ordinance title into the record (6-0-0)

General

The Vancouver Civil Service Commission will meet to approve minutes from July 16, hear department reports from fire and police, and certify entry-level police officer and fire engineer eligibility lists. The public may comment on agenda items in writing, remotely, or in person. Other business includes a removal from the eligibility list.

• Certify Entry Level Police Officer eligibility list
• Certify Fire Engineer eligibility list
• Report on removal from eligibility list
• Fire department report and updates
• Police department report and updates

Urban Forestry Commission

The Urban Forestry Commission will meet to discuss program updates, including reports from Friends of Trees and preparations for the Old Apple Tree Festival. The body will also consider a future tour of the Water Resource Education Center and plan a 2026 retreat.

• Friends of Trees Update (City of Vancouver 25-25 Report FOT)
• Old Apple Tree Festival preparations
• Discussion of a possible tour of the Water Resource Education Center
• Planning for the 2026 UFC Retreat
• Discussion of future meeting locations at Marine Park Engineering or City Hall

Transportation and Mobility Commission

The Transportation and Mobility Commission will receive presentations on transportation planning design and commission responsibilities. Members will also discuss information sharing and engagement.

• Presentation on Safe Systems Approach in Transportation Planning and Design
• Presentation on Election Season Rules and Commission Authority and Responsibilities
• Discussion regarding Information Sharing and Engagement

City Council

The Vancouver City Council will hold public hearings and finalize two ordinances that defer traffic/park impact fees and utility system development charges for multi-family residential developments. The Council will also consider a $475,000 contract for state government relations, a contract amendment for hygiene units at Safe Stay/Safe Park communities, and a first reading of a telecom franchise for Metro Fibernet (Metronet). A homeless situation report update is scheduled.

• Contract with Arbutus Consulting for WA government relations, up to $475,000 over 5 years
• Contract amendment with United Rentals for hygiene units at Safe Stay and Safe Park communities
• Ordinance granting Metro Fibernet (Metronet) a non-exclusive telecom franchise (first reading)
• Ordinance amending VMC 20.915 to defer traffic and park impact fees for multi-family housing (second reading)
• Ordinance amending VMC 14.04 to defer water/sewer system development charges for multi-family housing (second reading)

The council unanimously approved claim vouchers totaling $13,152,692.69. It also approved a five‑year government‑relations contract with Arbutus Consulting for up to $475,000 and a United Rentals amendment for hygiene units. Three ordinances were adopted: a Metro Fibernet right‑of‑way franchise, an impact‑fee deferral for multi‑family housing, and a system‑development charge deferral for multi‑family housing.

• Approved claim vouchers $13,152,692.69 (7‑0)
• Approved Arbutus Consulting government‑relations contract up to $475,000 (7‑0)
• Approved United Rentals contract amendment for hygiene units (7‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance M‑4511 granting Metro Fibernet franchise (7‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance M‑4512 providing impact‑fee deferral for multi‑family residential development (7‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance M‑4513 providing system‑development charge deferral for multi‑family residential development (7‑0)

Culture, Arts and Heritage Commission

The Culture, Arts and Heritage Commission will review a workshop update on the Performing Arts Center presented by Commissioner Tan. Staff will present an action item concerning the VCAP program name, and the commission will receive reports from the Cultural Services Manager, the commission president, and the Clark County Art Commission. The meeting also includes a community forum for public testimony and open discussion of any new business.

• Workshop: Update on Performing Arts Center – presented by Commissioner Tan
• Action Item: VCAP Program Name – staff presentation
• Commission and Staff Reports from Cultural Services Manager, Commission President, and Clark County Art Commission
• Community Forum: public comments (three‑minute limit per speaker)
• Open Discussion & New Business

Parking Advisory Committee

The Parking Advisory Committee will consider the review of the existing 7‑Day Pay‑to‑Park system and discuss plans for its Phase 2 implementation. Updates on shared and event parking will be provided, followed by a status report on the Lot 18 Park n’ Go RFP. The meeting also includes routine items such as public comment, approval of minutes, and adjournment.

• 7 Day Pay to Park review and Phase 2 planning
• Shared/event parking updates
• Lot 18 Park n’ Go RFP updates

The committee met on August 13, 2025 and approved the January 22, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. The remainder of the session provided updates on the 7‑day pay‑to‑park review, shared and event parking initiatives, the Lot 18 Park n’ Go RFP, and license‑plate reader integration, but no additional actions were taken.

• Approved Jan. 22, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Aviation Advisory Committee

The Vancouver Aviation Advisory Committee will meet to approve minutes from June 2025 and review a 60% layout for the Terminal Renovation. The committee will also receive finance and operations reports.

• Approval of June 11, 2025 minutes
• Review of Terminal Renovation Layout at 60%
• Finance Report presentation
• Operations Report presentation
• Public comment period

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on two site-specific rezones and discuss a downtown redevelopment assessment. The body is also considering fee deferrals for multi-family residential developments and a contract amendment for sodium hypochlorite generation units.

• Public hearing for rezone from R-22 to R-50 at 7711 and 7809 NE 58th Street
• Public hearing for rezone from R-18 to R-30 at 13401 and 13309 NE 59th Street
• Contract amendment with TMG Services, Inc. to increase total amount to $1,500,000
• Proposed ordinances to defer traffic, park, and utility system development charges for multi-family residential development
• Resolution adopting the Clark County Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan

The council approved a $1.5 million amendment to contract C‑101827 with TMG Services and adopted the Clark County Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan. It advanced two ordinances deferring impact fees and system development charges for multi‑family housing, and approved claim vouchers totaling $8,420,529.91. The council denied the 58th Street rezoning (R‑22 to R‑50) and approved the Bella Grove rezoning (R‑18 to R‑30), and appointed Councilmember Paulsen to the C‑Tran Composition Board.

• Approved $1.5M amendment to contract C‑101827 with TMG Services (increase to $1,500,000)
• Adopted Clark County Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan (Resolution M‑4349)
• Advanced impact‑fee deferral ordinance (section 20.915) for second reading on Aug 18
• Advanced system‑development charge deferral ordinance (section VMC 14.04) for second reading on Aug 18
• Approved claim vouchers totaling $8,420,529.91
• Denied 58th Street rezoning from R‑22 to R‑50 (Yes 6, No 1)
• Approved Bella Grove rezoning to R‑30 (Yes 7, No 0)
• Mayor appointed Councilmember Paulsen to the C‑Tran Composition Board

City Council

The Vancouver City Council will consider adopting a resolution to put a property tax levy lid lift of $0.15 per $1,000 assessed value on the November 4, 2025 general election ballot to fund police and public safety services. The council will also vote on several construction contracts, including sewer and water improvements on NE 122nd Avenue ($1.1M) and a trunk sewer diversion ($2.0M), rezonings at 58th Street and Bella Grove, and amendments to pre-annexation development agreements for Grayrock and Section 30 PIT. Public hearings are scheduled for the pre-annexation agreements. Additionally, the council will consider appointments of committees to prepare arguments for or against the proposed charter amendments and the levy lid lift measure.

• Resolution to place a property tax levy lid lift ($0.15/$1,000 assessed value) on Nov. 4 ballot for police and public safety
• Bid award: NE 122nd Ave sewer/water improvements to Halme Excavating for $1,117,708.60
• Bid award: Trunk G2 sewer diversion to Tapani Inc. for $2,014,933.57
• Contract for City Hall lighting upgrade with Ameresco for $803,027
• Rezoning of 1.6 acres at 7711/7809 NE 58th St from R-22 to R-50 and 6.2 acres at 13401/13309 NE 59th St from R-18 to R-30

The council approved two major sewer construction contracts totaling $3.1 million, a $450,000 increase to the Bound Tree Medical contract, and an $803,027 lighting upgrade at City Hall. It also approved the purchase of the 2575 Falk Road parcel and adopted a resolution to place a property‑tax‑levy‑lift measure on the November 2025 ballot to fund police and public‑safety services. Additionally, the council moved forward with rezoning the 58th Street site to R‑50 and the Bella Grove site to R‑30.

• Approved $1,117,708.60 NE 122nd Ave sewer and water contract (6‑0)
• Approved $2,014,933.57 G2 Trunk Sewer Diversion contract (6‑0)
• Approved $450,000 increase for Bound Tree Medical supplies contract (6‑0)
• Approved $803,027 City Hall lighting upgrade contract (6‑0)
• Approved purchase of 2575 Falk Road parcel (6‑0)
• Adopted resolution for property‑tax‑levy‑lift ballot measure (no vote tally shown)
• Approved rezoning of 58th Street to R‑50 (no vote tally shown)
• Approved rezoning of Bella Grove to R‑30 (no vote tally shown)

Downtown Redevelopment Authority

The Downtown Redevelopment Authority will meet to approve claims, administrative expenses, and capital expenses. The body will also receive status updates on DRA projects, an audit, and reports from the asset and hotel managers.

• Approval of April 17, 2025 minutes
• Approval of claims and administrative expenses
• Approval of capital expenses
• DRA project status and audit updates
• Reports from CHM Warnick asset manager and Hilton General Manager

The Downtown Redevelopment Authority board approved the February 27, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved the pending claims and administrative expenses. Later, the board approved the capital expenses presented.

• Approved February 27, 2025 minutes (motion by Donovan, seconded by Kee)
• Approved claims and administrative expenses (motion by Fazio, seconded by Hutton)
• Approved capital expenses (motion by Hutton, seconded by Kee)

City Center Redevelopment Authority

The City Center Redevelopment Authority board will elect an interim president and approve the June 26, 2025 minutes. The meeting includes reports from the Executive Director on subcommittee activities, project updates, and the development pipeline. A presentation on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Comprehensive Plan and an update on the Green Building Policy will be discussed. The agenda also provides a community forum for public testimony.

• Election of interim president
• Approval of 6/26/25 meeting minutes
• Presentation of Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the Comprehensive Plan
• Green Building Policy update presentation
• Community forum for public testimony

The authority unanimously elected Richard Krippaehne as interim President. The agenda was amended to add a 30‑minute executive session, and the absence of two board members was formally excused. The June 26, 2025, minutes were also approved unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Elected Richard Krippaehne as interim President (unanimous)
• Amended agenda to add 30‑minute executive session (unanimous)
• Excused absence of Board Members Marc Fazio and Alisa Pyszka (unanimous)
• Approved June 26, 2025, minutes (unanimous)

General

The commission will review and certify entry‑level and lateral eligibility lists for police officers, firefighters, and firefighter‑paramedics. It will also consider a removal from the eligibility list reported by the Secretary Examiner. The meeting includes routine reports from the fire and police departments and a public forum for limited testimony.

• Certify entry‑level police officer eligibility list
• Certify entry‑level firefighter eligibility list
• Certify entry‑level firefighter‑paramedic eligibility list
• Certify lateral firefighter eligibility list
• Certify lateral firefighter‑paramedic eligibility list

Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission will hear updates on park projects, including Homestead Neighborhood Park and the Vancouver Innovation Center purchase agreement, and take public comments. A walk-on item on Ogden Park will also be discussed.

• Disability Pride Month highlights
• Homestead Neighborhood Park update
• Vancouver Innovation Center Purchase and Sale Agreement update
• Walk-on item: Ogden Park
• Park project updates

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission approved the June 18 2025 meeting minutes with no changes, using a consensus vote. No other actions were approved, denied, or tabled. The remainder of the meeting consisted of public comments, workshop updates, project status reports, and staff reports.

• Approved June 18, 2025 meeting minutes (consensus)

Urban Forestry Commission

The Urban Forestry Commission and Clean Water Commission will hold a joint meeting to review program overviews, discuss the connection between trees and water, and plan future initiatives. The meeting will include presentations on the Urban Forestry Program and a Clean Water Program and Urban Tree Canopy Assessment.

• Approval of June 18, 2025 minutes
• Presentation: Urban Forestry Program and mission overview
• Presentation: Clean Water Program and mission overview
• Discussion: Connection Between Clean Water, Trees, and Human Health
• Discussion: Partnership and Main Messages

City Council

The Vancouver City Council will hold a regular meeting to discuss and vote on ordinances regarding telecommunications franchises and a new rental registration program. The agenda also includes consent items for city contracts and a workshop on the Comprehensive Plan Update.

• Award contract for Luepke Center HVAC replacement for $375,360
• Authorize acquisition of Vancouver Innovation Center Park Parcel
• Approve cloud hosting services agreement with Infor Public Sector for $5,182,632.35
• Adopt 2025 Fourth Plain Affordable Homeownership funding awards
• Hear public testimony on rental registration program ordinance

The City Council voted 7-0 to approve the acquisition of the park property within the Vancouver Innovation Center under the Purchase and Sale Agreement. The council also approved a $3.59 M cloud‑hosting contract, a $335,000 workers’ compensation settlement, and new city employee classifications. Additional actions included easement releases, a flag‑design committee appointment, and a $8.39 M claim voucher payment.

• Approved purchase of Vancouver Innovation Center park parcel (7‑0‑0)
• Approved $3,591,012.35 cloud hosting services contract with Infor Public Sector (7‑0‑0)
• Approved $335,000 global settlement of Gregory Straub workers’ compensation claim (7‑0‑0)
• Approved easement releases for 4000 Columbia House Blvd and parcels 986069268, 986069269, 49442000 (7‑0‑0)
• Approved new OPEIU job classifications and salary adjustments effective July 1 2025 (7‑0‑0)
• Appointed three youth members to the Flag Design Review Committee (7‑0‑0)
• Adopted Resolution M‑4345 to fund Fourth Plain Affordable Homeownership programs (7‑0‑0)
• Approved claim vouchers totaling $8,394,945.81 (unanimous)

Culture, Arts and Heritage Commission

The July 10, 2025 meeting of the Culture, Arts and Heritage Commission has been canceled. The agenda includes instructions for public comment and contact information for the commission.

• Meeting canceled
• Public comment instructions provided
• Contact information for staff and C-TRAN

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee will hear a presentation on grant program communication and promotion, review the application and award process, and discuss hotel booking guidelines. The committee will also consider approval of minutes from the June 11 meeting and take public testimony.

• Presentation on grant program communication and promotion by Deputy Director Chris Harder
• Review of application and award process for lodging tax grants
• Discussion of hotel booking guidelines
• Approval of June 11, 2025 meeting minutes
• Community forum for public testimony on agenda items

The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee excused the absence of Steve Bowers and approved the June 11, 2025 minutes, both unanimously. It voted unanimously to create a subcommittee to develop hotel booking guidelines. All committee members’ terms were extended to December 31, 2025. No other actions were taken.

• Excused absence of Steve Bowers (unanimous)
• Approved June 11, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Extended all committee members' terms to Dec 31, 2025
• Created subcommittee to develop hotel booking guidelines (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct a workshop on Comprehensive Plan Update DEIS findings. The body will also hold public hearings regarding updates to Downtown Design Guidelines and changes to the impact fee payment timeline.

• Workshop: Comprehensive Plan Update: DEIS Findings
• Public Hearing: Downtown Design Guidelines Updates
• Public Hearing: Change to Impact Fee Payment Timeline

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on a supplemental budget and an ordinance to eliminate off-street parking requirements for certain affordable housing projects. The body is also deciding on several contracts and interlocal agreements, including funding for a bridge shelter.

• Ordinance to reduce off-street parking requirements to zero for housing projects with at least 50% of units at 100% AMI or below
• Purchase of a pre-engineered metal building for the Bridge Shelter from Sourcewell up to $1,300,000
• 2025 First Supplemental Budget ordinance
• Two-year application fee waiver for the Multi-Family Housing Tax Exemption (MFTE) Program
• Contract award for meter reading services to Metereaders LLC

The council approved $31,357,320.70 in claim vouchers and authorized several contracts and agreements, including a meter‑reading services contract, interlocal agreements for bridge shelter funds and school‑district law‑enforcement services, and a $1.3 million purchase of a pre‑engineered metal building for the bridge shelter. It also adopted the 2025‑2026 collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME Local 307VC, extended Lodging Tax Advisory Committee terms, amended Council Policy 100‑06, waived multi‑family tax exemption application fees for two years, advanced an ordinance to defer affordable‑housing fees, and appointed members to the Building and Fire Code Commission.

• Approved claim vouchers totaling $31,357,320.70
• Awarded meter reading services contract to Metereaders LLC
• Authorized interlocal agreement with Clark County for bridge shelter capital funds
• Authorized interlocal agreement with Evergreen School District for law‑enforcement services at special events
• Approved purchase of pre‑engineered metal building up to $1,300,000 for bridge shelter
• Approved 2025‑2026 collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME Local 307VC
• Waived multi‑family tax exemption program application fees for two years
• Appointed three members to the Building and Fire Code Commission

Public Facilities District Board

The Public Facilities District Board will hold a routine meeting to elect officers for the coming term and approve previous meeting minutes and claims. Members will receive updates on financials, the sales tax credit extension, and the performing arts committee. A new board member, Cody Scherer, will be welcomed.

• Officer elections for board president, secretary/treasurer
• Approval of December 13, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approval of claims and vouchers
• Update on sales tax credit extension
• Update from General Manager Alex Dawes

City Center Redevelopment Authority

The City Center Redevelopment Authority Board will hear a Housing Action Update presentation and a Redevelopment Investment Options presentation, both delivered by Executive Director Patrick Quinton. The agenda also includes approval of the May 15, 2025 meeting minutes and a Community Forum for public testimony. No formal decisions are listed; the meeting focuses on reports and informational presentations.

• Approval of May 15, 2025 meeting minutes
• Housing Action Update presentation by Executive Director Patrick Quinton
• Redevelopment Investment Options presentation by Executive Director Patrick Quinton
• Community Forum for public testimony (three‑minute limit per speaker)
• Call to Order and Roll Call

The authority unanimously approved the minutes from the May 15, 2025 meeting. The board also unanimously excused the absence of Board Member Alisa Pyszka. The meeting included updates on housing action plans and redevelopment investment tools, but no further actions were voted on.

• Excused absence of Board Member Alisa Pyszka (unanimous)
• Approved May 15, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Vancouver City Council will hold a community forum at McLoughlin Middle School for public testimony on any matter. No specific ordinances, resolutions, or decisions are listed on this agenda. The meeting also includes a council dinner and administrative updates.

• Agenda consists of only a community forum and administrative updates; no specific action items.

The council met for a community forum on June 23, 2025, at McLoughlin Middle School. No formal actions, approvals, or denials were recorded; the meeting consisted of public comments and discussion. Councilmember Hansen was absent.

Civil Service Commission

The Commission will vote to certify entry-level police officer and police sergeant eligibility lists, which will determine the pool of candidates for upcoming hires. They will also discuss a removal from the eligibility list and receive updates from the fire and police departments. The public may comment on any new business item.

• Certify Entry Level Police Officer eligibility list
• Certify Police Sergeant eligibility list
• Discussion of removal from eligibility list
• Fire department reports and updates
• Police department reports and updates

Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission will hold a workshop on the Our Vancouver Comprehensive Plan Update, a Charter for Countywide Sustainable Parks Funding, and Recreation Summer Registration Updates. The agenda also includes approval of previous meeting minutes, community forum for public testimony, and reports from staff and partner organizations.

• Workshop on Our Vancouver Comprehensive Plan Update
• Discussion of Charter for Countywide Sustainable Parks Funding
• Recreation Summer Registration Updates
• Community forum for public testimony on any issue
• Approval of minutes from April 16, 2025 meeting

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission approved the minutes from the April 16, 2025 meeting by consensus, with no changes. No other motions or actions were adopted during the session.

• Approved April 16, 2025 meeting minutes (consensus, no changes)

Urban Forestry Commission

The Urban Forestry Commission will hear an update from Comprehensive Planning on environmental impacts and land use possibilities from the Vancouver Comprehensive Plan. They will also discuss a Street Tree Inventory Project update, a joint meeting with the Clean Water Commission on July 16, and program updates including Friends of Trees and Old Apple Tree Festival preparation.

• Special guest update on Comprehensive Plan environmental impacts and land use possibilities
• Street Tree Inventory Project update from staff
• Joint meeting with Clean Water Commission on July 16
• Friends of Trees program and staff report for June
• Old Apple Tree Festival preparation

City Council

The City Council will discuss a strategy for electric vehicle infrastructure, a cultural access program, and rezone applications. The body is deciding on several construction contracts and ordinances related to housing and rental registration.

• Ordinance to reduce off-street parking requirements to zero for housing projects with at least 50% of units at 100% AMI or below
• Bid award for Water Station 14 PFAS Treatment to Rotschy Inc for $8,758,762.30
• Bid award for NE 184th Avenue Extension to Rotschy Inc for $2,108,478.16
• Bid award for NE 18th Street Trunk Sewer Rehabilitation to Allied Plumbing & Pumps LLC for $2,715,625.15
• Contract amendment for Motorola Solutions Inc for police and fire radios up to $4,000,000

Culture, Arts and Heritage Commission

The Culture, Arts and Heritage Commission will meet to approve minutes, receive updates on the Cultural Access Program, and hear public testimony. The meeting will be held at City Hall and streamed via Microsoft Teams.

• Approval of May 29, 2025 minutes
• Cultural Access Program update
• Public testimony on any issue
• Reports from Cultural Services Manager
• Reports from Clark County Art Commission

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee will hear a presentation on the state of the tourism industry from Visit Vancouver's CEO. They will also discuss transit and parking plan requirements, term limit extensions, and communications support for grant promotion. The agenda includes approval of previous meeting minutes and an opportunity for public comment.

• State of the Tourism Industry presentation by Cliff Myers, President & CEO Visit Vancouver
• Discussion of Transit & Parking Plan Requirement
• Discussion of Term Limit Extensions
• Discussion of Communications Support for Grant Promotion
• Approval of May 14, 2025 meeting minutes

The committee excused the absence of Steve Bowers and approved the May 14, 2025 minutes, both unanimously. It agreed to maintain the requirement that lodging‑tax grant applicants be non‑profits, while expressing willingness to consider grant requests above the current $2,500 cultural enrichment cap up to $5,000 or higher in unique cases.

• Excused Steve Bowers' absence (unanimous)
• Approved May 14, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Maintained non‑profit eligibility requirement for lodging‑tax grants (agreement, no vote recorded)
• Considered raising cultural enrichment grant cap to $5,000 and higher amounts for unique needs (agreement, no vote recorded)

Aviation Advisory Committee

The committee will consider approval of minutes from May 14th, discuss the terminal renovation layout, and receive updates on the Pearson Field Centennial Celebration. Public comment is invited before any action.

• Approval of minutes from May 14, 2025
• Discussion of Terminal Renovation Layout
• Airport Manager’s update on Pearson Field Centennial Celebration

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed charter amendment to change how council members are elected, with two options for district-based voting. The council will also consider a consent agenda including a $3.1 million pavement preservation contract, a $1.66 million stormwater retrofit project, a preconstruction services contract for a new public works campus, a Safe Park service provider agreement, interlocal agreements, and urban forestry commission appointments.

• Public hearing on 2025 Charter Amendment: two options for electing council members by districts, to be placed on Nov. 4, 2025 ballot
• Bid award for 2025 Pavement Preservation Project: $3,113,000 to Doolittle Construction LLC
• Bid award for Simpson & Thompson Subbasins Retrofits: $1,661,263 to Grade Werks Excavating LLC
• Preconstruction services contract with Skanska USA for new Public Works Operations Campus: $897,758 not-to-exceed plus $2,331,834 in general conditions
• Contract with Live Love Outreach for supportive services and site management at city-sanctioned Safe Park Community

The council adopted Option A, Resolution M-4339, placing a charter amendment for election by districts on the November 4, 2025 ballot; the motion passed 5‑1 with Mayor McEnerny‑Ogle voting No. The council also unanimously approved several contract and bid awards on the consent agenda, including a $3.113 M pavement preservation contract and a $1.661 M subbasins retrofit contract.

• Approved Option A charter amendment (Resolution M-4339) 5-1 to place election‑by‑district measure on Nov 4 2025 ballot
• Approved $3,113,000 bid award to Doolittle Construction for 2025 Pavement Preservation Project (6-0)
• Approved $1,661,263 bid award to Grade Werks Excavating for Subbasins Retrofits (6-0)
• Approved preconstruction services contract with Skanska USA Building Inc. up to $897,758 hourly and $2,331,834 fixed fee (6-0)
• Approved professional services contract with Live Love Outreach for Safe Park (6-0)
• Approved interlocal agreement with Clark Public Utilities (6-0)
• Approved interlocal agreement with Fort Vancouver Regional Library District for video production services (6-0)
• Appointed Lauren Danner, Heidi Mandler‑Huff, and Ammaar Akhtar to Urban Forestry Commission (6-0)

Transportation and Mobility Commission

The Transportation and Mobility Commission will hold workshops on a new Bike Parking Program, the C-TRAN 2045 long-range plan update, and an update on the Residential Transportation Demand Management Program. A community forum will allow public testimony on any issue. No formal decisions are scheduled; these are discussion items.

• Workshop: Bike Parking Program introduction by Olivia Kahn and Laurel Priest
• Workshop: C-TRAN 2045 Plan Update presented by Taylor Eidt
• Workshop: Residential Transportation Demand Management Program update by Olivia Kahn and Sydney Cape of Alta Planning and Design
• Community Forum for public testimony (in-person, remote, or written)
• Approval of previous meeting minutes

City Council

The Vancouver City Council will hold a workshop on the 2026-2031 Transportation Improvement Program and a regular meeting with consent agenda and public hearings. Key actions include advancing a rental registration program ordinance and awarding a $1,688,168 construction contract for West 16th Pump Station improvements. A public hearing will consider a telecom franchise for Ezee Fiber.

• Award $1,688,168 contract to Colf Construction for West 16th Pump Station improvements
• Advance ordinance creating Residential Rental Registration Program (new VMC Chapter 5.08)
• Public hearing on right-of-way telecom franchise agreement for Ezee Fiber Texas, LLC
• Authorize 2025-2026 collective bargaining agreement with OPEIU Local 11
• Reject all bids for Evergreen Trail project (SE Chelsea Avenue to SE Image Road) to rebid later

The Vancouver City Council approved a series of actions, including rejecting all bids for the Evergreen Trail project and awarding a $1,688,168 contract for West 16th Pump Station improvements. It also adopted a Master Interlocal Services Agreement with the Southwest Washington Regional Transportation Council, approved the 2025 ICAC and Washington Auto Theft Prevention Authority grants, and advanced two right‑of‑way telecommunications franchise ordinances. Additionally, the council reappointed two Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission members and approved claim vouchers totaling $22,272,308.16.

• Excused absent Councilmember Stober (6-0)
• Rejected all bids for Evergreen Trail project (6-0)
• Approved $1,688,168 West 16th Pump Station contract (6-0)
• Adopted Master Interlocal Services Agreement with SW Washington Regional Transportation Council (6-0)
• Approved 2025 ICAC State Grant (6-0)
• Approved 2025 Washington Auto Theft Prevention Authority Grant (6-0)
• Advanced Flying Bull Internet telecom franchise ordinance to second reading (6-0)
• Approved Ezee Fiber Texas telecom franchise ordinance (6-0)

Culture, Arts and Heritage Commission

The Culture, Arts and Heritage Commission will hold a workshop on the Smith Tower and mid-century building advocacy, then consider action on the Vancouver Cultural Access Program. Commissioners will also hear public comment from Mark Ray and approve minutes from April 10, 2025.

• Workshop: Smith Tower Review and Advocacy for Mid-Century Buildings – speaker Jeronimo Roldan from DAHP
• Action item: Vancouver Cultural Access Program – discussion and possible decision by staff and VCAP Task Force
• Community Forum: Public testimony from Mark Ray
• Approval of minutes from April 10, 2025
• Reports from Cultural Services Manager, Commission President, and Clark County Art Commission

Planning Commission

The Vancouver Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider eliminating parking minimums for affordable housing and will hold a workshop on impact fee deferral code changes. The meeting includes a community forum for public comment.

• Workshop: Impact Fee Deferral Code Changes
• Public Hearing: Eliminate Parking Minimums for Affordable Housing
• Community Forum for public comment
• Staff and Commissioner Communications

General

The Civil Service Commission will meet to approve minutes, receive reports from fire and police departments, and consider certifying eligibility lists for entry-level police officer, police records specialist, police records supervisor, and evidence technician positions. Additionally, the commission will vote on Resolution 2025-002 for a rule revision. The public may testify on any new or old business item.

• Certify Entry Level Police Officer eligibility list
• Certify Police Records Specialist eligibility list
• Certify Police Records Supervisor eligibility list
• Certify Evidence Technician eligibility list
• Resolution 2025-002 - Rule Revision

Urban Forestry Commission

The Urban Forestry Commission will vote on a new Chair and Vice Chair, discuss a joint meeting with the Clean Water Commission on July 16th, and receive updates on AmeriCorps, Friends of Trees, Tree Stewards Training, and the Old Apple Tree Festival. The meeting also includes approval of April 16 minutes and public comment opportunities.

• Commission to elect Chair and Vice Chair
• Discussion of joint meeting with Clean Water Commission on July 16
• Update on Friends of Trees program
• Update on 2025 Tree Stewards Training
• Old Apple Tree Festival preparation

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to decide on amendments to the Vancouver Municipal Parking Code. The body will also consider a fee waiver for the Waterfront Gateway affordable housing project and a program agreement with The Historic Trust.

• Ordinance to amend Vancouver Municipal Parking Code for the Downtown Access Mobility and Parking Plan
• Resolution modifying an 80% park and traffic impact fee exemption for the Vancouver Waterfront Gateway affordable housing project
• Agreement between the City of Vancouver and The Historic Trust for the Celebrate Freedom Program
• Workshop on Districting Charter Amendment
• Workshop introducing the Cultural Access Program

The council adopted Ordinance M-4502 amending the Vancouver Municipal Parking Code to implement the Downtown Access Mobility and Parking Plan, with a vote of 5‑1. Claim vouchers totaling $10,118,062.06 were approved. The council also adopted Resolution M-4338 modifying the waterfront gateway impact‑fee exemption for affordable housing, and authorized the City Manager to sign the Celebrate Freedom Program agreement. All other consent‑agenda items were approved unanimously.

• Adopt Ordinance M-4502 (parking code amendment) – Yes: 5, No: 1
• Approve claim vouchers – $10,118,062.06 (unanimous)
• Adopt Resolution M-4338 to amend waterfront impact‑fee exemption (unanimous)
• Authorize City Manager to sign Celebrate Freedom Program agreement (unanimous)
• Excuse Councilmember Stober from the meeting – Yes: 6, No: 0
• Approve May 12, 2025 meeting minutes – Yes: 6, No: 0
• Approve Consent Agenda Items 1‑3 (Celebrate Freedom, Impact‑Fee Waiver, Claim Vouchers) – Yes: 6, No: 0
• Approve National Public Works Week proclamation (unanimous)

City Center Redevelopment Authority

The City Center Redevelopment Authority Board will hear presentations on the Downtown Redevelopment Study and the Main Street Promise project. The Executive Director will give a report on subcommittee activities, project updates, and the development pipeline. A public forum will allow residents to comment on any agenda item. The meeting may include an executive session before adjournment.

• Presentation on Downtown Redevelopment Study by Chim Chune Ko and Matt Fairris
• Main Street Promise update presentation by Julie Arenz
• Executive Director report covering subcommittee meeting, project updates, and development pipeline

The board excused the absence of Board Member Pyszka by unanimous motion. It approved the April 17, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It also unanimously adopted the Downtown Redevelopment Assessment and directed staff to proceed with its implementation.

• Excused Board Member Pyszka's absence (unanimous)
• Approved April 17, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Downtown Redevelopment Assessment and directed staff to implement (unanimous)

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

The Vancouver Lodging Tax Advisory Committee will meet to approve previous minutes and discuss priorities for the 2026 grant program. The public may provide testimony on agenda items.

• Approval of March 12, 2025 minutes
• Review of Visit Vancouver Economic Impact Partnership
• Discussion of 2026 Grant Program Priorities
• Community Forum for public testimony
• Executive Session, if needed

The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee unanimously excused the absence of member Janet Kenefsky. It also unanimously approved the minutes from the March 12, 2025 meeting. No other actions were decided during the session.

• Excused Janet Kenefsky’s absence (unanimous)
• Approved March 12, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Aviation Advisory Committee

The Aviation Advisory Committee will consider approval of the April 9, 2025 minutes and discuss long-term tie downs at Pearson Airport. The agenda also includes airport manager updates and committee member communications. Public comments are invited but no decisions are made during that period.

• Approval of minutes from April 9, 2025
• Discussion of long-term tie downs
• Airport manager updates
• Committee member updates and recommendations on future meeting topics

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding 2025 stand-alone rezones to facilitate housing. The body will also conduct workshops on Comprehensive Plan update goals and the elimination of parking minimums for affordable housing.

• Public Hearing: 2025 Stand Alone Rezones to Facilitate Housing
• Workshop: Comprehensive Plan Update - Plan Element Goals and Policies Pt. 2
• Workshop: Eliminate Parking Minimums for Affordable Housing

City Council

The City Council will consider a construction contract for the 2025 Resurfacing Project and vote on the 2025-2029 Commute Trip Reduction Plan. The meeting includes workshops on the Comprehensive Plan and Transportation System Plan. Council will also review affordable housing fund awards and HUD action plans.

• Construction contract for 2025 Resurfacing Project to Granite Construction Company for $3,344,355
• Contract amendment for Passport Parking, Inc. for an additional $175,000
• Adoption of 2025 funding awards for the Affordable Housing Fund
• Ordinance to adopt the 2025-2029 Vancouver Commute Trip Reduction Plan
• Proposed amendments to the Vancouver Municipal Parking Code for the Downtown Access Mobility and Parking Plan

The council approved a $3,344,355 contract with Granite Construction for the 2025 Resurfacing Project (6‑0). It also approved contract amendments for the Home Electrification program and Passport Parking, adopted the 2025 Affordable Housing Fund awards, and amended the municipal parking code for the Downtown Access Mobility Plan (each 6‑0). Additional actions included appointing members to the Public Facilities District and Aviation Advisory Committees and approving claim vouchers totaling $9,243,411.58 (6‑0).

• Approved $3,344,355 Resurfacing Project contract to Granite Construction (6‑0)
• Approved amendment to Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates Program contract (6‑0)
• Approved $175,000 amendment to Passport Parking contract, total $475,000 (6‑0)
• Adopted Resolution M‑4336 approving 2025 Affordable Housing Fund awards (6‑0)
• Approved ordinance amending the Municipal Parking Code for Downtown Access Mobility Plan (6‑0)
• Appointed Cody Scherer to the Public Facilities District Board (6‑0)
• Reappointed Shon Lindley and Sara Baker, appointed Brigham Williams to the Aviation Advisory Committee (6‑0)
• Approved claim vouchers in the amount of $9,243,411.58 (6‑0)

Culture, Arts and Heritage Commission

The meeting scheduled for May 8, 2025, has been rescheduled for May 29, 2025. No other business items were listed on the agenda.

Parking Advisory Committee

The Parking Advisory Committee will hold a public forum and then discuss proposed code changes and an update on the Parking Plan implementation. No specific proposals or dollar amounts are listed in the agenda.

• Code Change Discussion
• Parking Plan Implementation Update

Telecommunications Commission

The City/County Telecommunications Commission will meet to elect officers and introduce new commissioners. The body will also review the 2024 annual reports for TV ETC and CVTV.

• Introduction of new commissioners Jason Burt, Gerald Gaule, Chris Gibson, and Cemal Richards
• Election of officers
• Review of TV ETC 2024 Annual Report
• Review of CVTV 2024 Annual Report

The Telecommunications Commission adopted a resolution to increase PEG equipment repair limits and use the PEG capital support fund. It approved the recommendation to award a total of $615,694 in PEG capital support funds to designated access providers. The commission also adopted the 2025‑2026 Cable TV Office work program and the tentative 2025 meeting schedule, and passed a resolution honoring Paul Dicker’s 13 years of service.

• Adopted Resolution 2024-05 to use PEG capital support funds for equipment repair and replacement (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-06 to award $615,694 in PEG capital support funds to designated access providers (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-07 for the 2025‑2026 Cable TV Office work program (unanimous)
• Adopted the proposed 2025 meeting schedule, with meetings on May 7 and November 19 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-08 honoring Paul Dicker for 13 years of service (unanimous)

Transportation and Mobility Commission

The Transportation and Mobility Commission will hold a public hearing on the draft 2026-2031 Transportation Improvement Plan, presented by Finance and Asset Manager Chris Malone. The commission will also receive a workshop update on the Safe Routes to Schools program. Agenda items include approval of April 1, 2025 meeting minutes and a community forum for public testimony.

• Public hearing on the 2026-2031 Transportation Improvement Plan
• Workshop: Safe Routes to Schools program update by Laurel Priest and Maggie Derk
• Approval of meeting minutes from April 1, 2025
• Community forum for public testimony on any transportation issue

City Council

The Vancouver City Council will discuss economic development, equity, and districting survey results in workshops. The regular meeting includes several contract amendments and the first reading of the 2025-2029 Commute Trip Reduction Plan.

• Contract amendment for New Public Works Operations Campus with TCF Architecture not to exceed $11,896,620
• Contract amendments for sanitary sewer collections planning and design with Consor and Jacobs up to $2,000,000 each
• Contract award to McFarlane's Bark for yard debris and leaves processing not to exceed $1,750,000
• First reading of an ordinance to adopt the 2025-2029 Vancouver Commute Trip Reduction Plan
• Release of sanitary sewer easement for Stone’s Throw Planned Unit Development Phase 1

The council excused two absent members and approved the April 28, 2025 minutes. It approved six consent‑agenda items, including a sewer easement release, contract amendments worth up to $2 million, a design contract up to $11,896,620, a yard‑debris services contract up to $1,750,000, and claim vouchers totaling $8,316,339.32. The council also advanced the Commute Trip Reduction Plan ordinance to its first reading, scheduling adoption for May 12.

• Excused Councilmembers Paulsen and Stober (5‑0)
• Approved April 28, 2025 meeting minutes (5‑0)
• Approved release of sanitary sewer easement for Stone’s Throw Planned Unit Development Phase 1 (5‑0)
• Approved contract amendments increasing not‑to‑exceed value to $2,000,000 for two sanitary‑sewer design contracts (5‑0)
• Approved contract amendment with TCF Architecture up to $11,896,620 for public‑works campus design (5‑0)
• Approved contract award to McFarlane’s Bark for yard‑debris services up to $1,750,000 (5‑0)
• Advanced the 2025‑2029 Commute Trip Reduction Plan ordinance to first reading, adoption set for May 12 (5‑0)
• Approved claim vouchers totaling $8,316,339.32 (5‑0)

City Council

The Vancouver City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes a $3,403,895.28 contract with Stellar J Corporation to replace the centrifuge and solids‑mixing equipment at the Westside Wastewater Treatment Facility. The council will also vote on acquiring the parcel at 2607 NE Andresen Rd and on a right‑of‑way vacation ordinance for NE 65th Street. A resolution to approve the HP Section 30 East Master Plan will be presented for a public hearing.

• Bid award: $3,403,895.28 contract with Stellar J Corp for Westside WWTF centrifuge replacement (ITB 25-14).
• Purchase and Sale Agreement to acquire 2607 NE Andresen Rd, Vancouver, WA.
• Ordinance to vacate a portion of the public right‑of‑way on NE 65th Street.
• Resolution approving the HP Section 30 East Master Plan as conditioned by the Planning Commission.
• Approval of claim vouchers for April 28, 2025.

The council awarded a $3,403,895.28 contract to Stellar J Corporation for a centrifuge replacement at the Westside Wastewater Treatment Facility. It also approved the purchase of the 2607 NE Andresen parcel, claim vouchers totaling $3,492,792.14, a right‑of‑way vacation for NE 65th Street, and the HP East Master Plan resolution.

• Approved $3,403,895.28 wastewater centrifuge contract (Stellar J Corp)
• Approved purchase of 2607 NE Andresen parcel
• Approved claim vouchers for $3,492,792.14
• Approved Ordinance M-4500 to vacate NE 65th St right‑of‑way (0‑0‑0)
• Approved Resolution M-4335 for HP East Master Plan (7‑0‑0)
• Approved April 14, 2025 minutes (6‑0‑1)
• Approved April 21, 2025 minutes (5‑0‑2)
• Approved Consent agenda items 2‑3 (7‑0‑0)

City Council

The Vancouver City Council will hold a workshop on the Homeless Situation Report before the regular meeting. The consent agenda includes adoption of a 5-Year Economic Development Strategy, a $1.29M pavement repair contract, and amendments for PFAS treatment and park development. Council will also consider a collective bargaining agreement and a franchise agreement for Ezee Fiber telecommunications.

• Homeless Situation Report Update workshop (5:30-6:00 PM)
• Adoption of a 5-Year Economic Development Strategy via resolution
• Bid award for 2025 Pavement Repair Project to Lakeside Industries for $1,287,444
• Contract amendment for Water Station 14 PFAS Treatment System, increase of $909,645
• Right-of-Way Telecommunications Franchise Agreement for Ezee Fiber Texas, LLC

The council excused absent members Stober and Paulsen (5‑0). It approved multiple contracts and amendments, including a $1.29 M pavement repair contract, a $909,645 increase to the Water Station 14 PFAS treatment contract, and a $80,885 increase for the Raymond E. Shaffer Community Park project. The council also adopted a 5‑Year Economic Development Strategy, authorized a telecommunications franchise for Ezee Fiber, and approved claim vouchers totaling $15,350,425.56.

• Excused Councilmembers Stober and Paulsen (5‑0 vote)
• Approved $1,287,444 Lakeside Industries pavement repair contract
• Approved $909,645 amendment to Water Station 14 PFAS contract, raising total to $2,961,145
• Approved $80,885 amendment for Raymond E. Shaffer Community Park contract
• Authorized signing of the Joint Labor Coalition collective bargaining agreement
• Adopted 5‑Year Economic Development Strategy (Resolution M‑4334)
• Advanced Ezee Fiber Texas franchise ordinance to first reading
• Approved claim vouchers totaling $15,350,425.56

Downtown Redevelopment Authority

The board will approve the February 27, 2025 meeting minutes and approve claims and administrative expenses. It will receive a March/Q1 2025 financial update, a capital expense update, and executive updates on the DRA project status and audit. Reports from the asset manager and the Hilton hotel manager will also be presented, with an optional executive session.

• Approval of Minutes (February 27, 2025)
• Approval of Claims and Admin Expenses
• Capital Expense Update
• Executive Updates – DRA Project Status Update
• Asset Manager Report

The Downtown Redevelopment Authority board approved the February 27, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved the presented claims and administrative expenses and the capital expenses. No executive session was called and the meeting adjourned at 11:43 am.

• Approved February 27, 2025 minutes
• Approved claims and administrative expenses
• Approved capital expenses

General

The Civil Service Commission will meet to certify eligibility lists for Entry Level Police Officers and Police Records Specialists. The body will also consider a rules revision and receive reports from the Police and Fire Departments.

• Certification of Entry Level Police Officer eligibility list
• Certification of Police Records Specialist eligibility list
• Res 2025-002 - Rules Revision
• Removal from eligibility lists

Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission will hold a workshop to discuss the Parks Impact Fee (PIF) program and summer recreational programming. The body will also review the Council's approval of the Bee City USA designation.

• Parks Impact Fee (PIF) Program Overview
• Summer Events & Recreational Programming
• Council Approval of Bee City USA Designation

The commission approved the construction bid for the new Elizabeth Austin playground at Fruit Valley Park and reinstated a $6 daily parking fee at Wintler Community Park starting May 1. The March 19, 2025 meeting minutes were approved by consensus. Vancouver was announced as a Bee City USA and Melody Burton was named the Tributary Award winner.

• Approved construction bid for Elizabeth Austin playground (consensus)
• Reinstated $6 daily parking fee at Wintler Community Park (effective May 1)
• Approved March 19, 2025 meeting minutes (consensus)
• Announced Vancouver designated as Bee City USA
• Named Melody Burton as Tributary Award winner

Urban Forestry Commission

The Urban Forestry Commission will meet to discuss the City Manager's vision for Vancouver and debrief on Arbor Day 2025. The body will also review program updates and prepare for leadership elections.

• Discussion with City Manager Lon Pluckhahn regarding his vision for Vancouver
• Arbor Day 2025 debrief
• Discussion of a possible joint meeting with Clean Water Commission on July 16th
• Review of 2024 Annual Report and 2025 Tree Stewards Training
• Preparation for Chair and Vice Chair elections

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to decide on an ordinance amending the Vancouver Municipal Code regarding the Section 30 Employment Center Plan District. The body will also vote on a series of construction acceptances and new project contracts via a consent agenda.

• Public hearing on ordinance amending VMC 20.690 for Section 30 property owners
• Bid award of $853,295 to Western United Civil Group for Marine Park Wastewater Treatment Facility pumps
• Bid award of $734,815.26 to Allcon LLC for Fruit Valley Park playground replacement
• Agreement amendment to increase Kuni Foundation funding to $1,200,000 for Elizabeth Austin Playground
• Contract threshold increase to $426,991 with Peterson Machinery for a Caterpillar mini excavator

The council approved the minutes from the April 7 meeting after an amendment. All items on the consent agenda were approved, including construction acceptances for water, road, curb ramp, crack sealing, and slurry seal projects, as well as bid awards for wastewater pumps and a park playground. The Waterfront Gateway affordable parcel sale, an interlocal agreement with Clark County Corrections, a grant for the Million Coaches Challenge, and a lease with KPFF were also approved. Additionally, the council considered an ordinance amending Section 30 of the Vancouver Municipal Code.

• Excused Councilmember Paulsen from the meeting (motion passed, 0‑0‑0)
• Approved April 7, 2025 minutes as amended (6‑0)
• Approved Consent Agenda Items 1‑10 and 12‑14 (6‑0)
• Approved Consent Agenda Item 11 (5‑0‑1 abstain)
• Accepted Water Station 5 reservoirs and booster station construction and released bond (approved)
• Accepted 2024 Joint Agency Road Preservation Project and released bond (approved)
• Awarded Marine Park Wastewater Treatment Facility influent pumps contract to Western United Civil Group for $853,295 (approved)
• Awarded Fruit Valley Park playground replacement contract to Allcon LLC for $734,815.26 (approved)

Transportation Benefit District

The Transportation Benefit District will hold a public hearing on a resolution to issue the 2024 annual report on the Vancouver Street Funding Strategy. The board will also vote on consent items: approving the December 2, 2024, meeting minutes and adopting a resolution setting regular board meeting dates for the remainder of 2025.

• Public hearing on resolution to issue the Vancouver Street Funding Strategy: 2024 Annual Report
• Approval of December 2, 2024, meeting minutes
• Adoption of 2025 regular board meeting schedule resolution

The Transportation Benefit District directors unanimously approved the December 2, 2024 meeting minutes, adopted a resolution (TBD-2025-001) setting regular board meeting dates for 2025, and adopted a resolution (TBD-2025-002) issuing the 2024 annual report. A motion to excuse Director Paulsen was also approved.

• Excused Director Paulsen from the meeting (Yes: 6, No: 0, Abstaining: 0)
• Approved December 2, 2024 meeting minutes (Yes: 6, No: 0, Abstaining: 0)
• Adopted Resolution TBD-2025-001 to set 2025 regular board meeting dates (Yes: 6, No: 0, Abstaining: 0)
• Adopted Resolution TBD-2025-002 to issue the 2024 annual report (Yes: 6, No: 0, Abstaining: 0)

Culture, Arts and Heritage Commission

The Culture, Arts and Heritage Commission will hold a workshop on a Performing Arts Center Evaluation and receive an update on Cultural Access. Other business includes approval of March 13 minutes, a community forum for public testimony, and staff reports.

• Workshop: Performing Arts Center Evaluation
• Workshop: Cultural Access Update
• Approval of March 13, 2025, meeting minutes

Aviation Advisory Committee

The Aviation Advisory Committee will approve the minutes from the March 12 meeting and hear public comments. It will discuss recommended fee changes, including transient overnight fees of $10 per night, $50 per week, and $100 per month, and a long‑term tie‑down fee of $75 per month with a 60‑day notice requirement. The meeting will also include updates from the airport manager on finance, operations, and construction.

• Approval of March 12, 2025 meeting minutes
• Proposal of transient overnight fees: $10/night, $50/week, $100/month
• Proposal of long‑term tie‑down fee: $75/month with 60‑day notice
• Airport manager’s finance, operations, and construction reports

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold two workshops: one on the Comprehensive Plan Update focusing on plan element goals and policies, and another on the 2025 Stand Alone Rezones to Facilitate Housing. They will also consider approval of the March 11 meeting minutes and hear public testimony during the Community Forum.

• Workshop: Comprehensive Plan Update – Plan Element Goals and Policies (presented by Domenique Martinelli and Chim Chune Ko)
• Workshop: 2025 Stand Alone Rezones to Facilitate Housing (presented by Bryan Snodgrass)
• Approval of March 11, 2025 meeting minutes
• Community Forum for public testimony

City Council

The Vancouver City Council will hold a workshop on the Comprehensive Plan Update before the regular meeting. The consent agenda includes 15 items: awarding a $698,505 contract for Rose Village curb ramps, approving a lease amendment with Washington State Patrol, and adopting resolutions for a Bee City USA designation and an affordable housing project at 615 W 6th Street involving a sales tax deferral and an 80% exemption on park and traffic impact fees totaling $392,046.76. The council will also advance ordinances to vacate part of NE 65th Street and amend Section 30 development code, and make appointments to several commissions.

• Contract award for 2025 Rose Village Curb Ramps to NW Construction General Contracting for $698,505 (ITB 25-13)
• Construction sales tax deferral and 80% impact fee exemption ($72,390.76 traffic, $319,656 park) for Vancouver Waterfront Gateway affordable housing at 615 W 6th St
• Ordinance on first reading to vacate right-of-way on NE 65th Street, with a public hearing set for April 28, 2025
• Ordinance to amend VMC 20.690 (Section 30 Employment Center Plan District) to expand land use options for pre-annexation development agreement properties
• Resolution to designate Vancouver as a Bee City USA affiliate and amendment to council policy on appointments to boards/commissions

The council approved the award of a $698,505 contract to NW Construction for the Rose Village curb ramps project. It also approved contract amendments for crack sealing ($432,950) and a tree inventory increase to $350,000, a lease amendment with the Washington State Patrol, and several resolutions including a Bee City USA affiliation, a construction tax deferral, impact‑fee exemptions, and a right‑of‑way vacation. Items 5 and 7 were pulled from the consent agenda for later consideration.

• Approved Rose Village Curb Ramps contract $698,505 (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to 2024 Crack Sealing contract $432,950 (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Tree Inventory contract, increasing limit to $350,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Lease Amendment No. 1 with Washington State Patrol (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution M‑4330 designating Vancouver as a Bee City USA affiliate (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution M‑4331 granting construction tax deferral for 615 W 6th St project (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution M‑4332 granting 80% impact‑fee exemption ($72,390.76 traffic, $319,656 park) (unanimous with one abstention)
• Adopted Resolution M‑4333 setting April 28 2025 public hearing for NE 65th St right‑of‑way vacation (unanimous)

Transportation and Mobility Commission

The Transportation and Mobility Commission will hold workshops to discuss future transit and infrastructure planning. The meeting includes updates on C-TRAN services and a specific street project.

• 2026-2031 Transportation Improvement Program workshop
• 2025 Fall C-TRAN Service Updates workshop
• 192nd Ave Complete Streets Project Update workshop

General

The Urban Forestry Commission will approve the February 19, 2025 meeting minutes, hear brief community introductions, and vote to select this year's Mac Award winners. The awards recognize contributions to urban forestry. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Approval of February 19, 2025 meeting minutes
• Community introductions (3 minutes each)
• Vote on 2025 Mac Award guidelines and three award nominations

City Council

The City Council is meeting on March 24, 2025, at the Firstenburg Community Center. The agenda consists of a State of the City Address and a Community Forum for public testimony.

• State of the City Address
• Community Forum for public testimony

The council met on March 24, 2025 at Firstenburg Community Center for a community forum after the State of the City address. Mayor McEnerny-Ogle called the forum to order at 6:45 p.m.; Councilmembers Harless, Perez, Hansen, and Mayor McEnerny-Ogle were present, while Fox, Paulsen, and Stober were absent. The meeting consisted of public discussion on city business and no formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

City Center Redevelopment Authority

The City Center Redevelopment Authority will discuss a downtown redevelopment study and downtown design guidelines. The board will also receive reports on the development pipeline and economic prosperity and housing. An executive session is scheduled to discuss real estate negotiations.

• Downtown Redevelopment Study presentation by BAE Urban Economics
• Downtown Design Guidelines presentation by Raimi Associates
• Development Pipeline Report
• Executive session regarding real estate negotiations

The City Center Redevelopment Authority unanimously excused the absence of Board Member Ken Anderton. The board also unanimously approved the minutes from the February 20, 2025 meeting. No other actions or approvals were recorded during the session.

• Excused absence of Board Member Ken Anderton (unanimous)
• Approved February 20, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

General

The Civil Service Commission will meet to certify eligibility lists for several city positions. The body will also receive reports from the police and fire departments.

• Certify Entry Level Police Officer eligibility list
• Certify Lateral Police Officer eligibility list
• Certify Police Records Specialist eligibility list
• Certify Department Human Resources Generalist eligibility list - Fire
• Certify Police Lieutenant eligibility list

Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission will hold a workshop on the Recreation Division's program overview. Other business includes approval of prior meeting minutes, public comment, and reports from staff, schools, and the Parks Foundation. No votes on policy or spending are anticipated.

• Workshop on Recreation Division program overview
• Approval of minutes from February 19, 2025 meeting
• Reports from Department Director, Commission Chair, Evergreen & Vancouver Public Schools, and Parks Foundation
• Public notice: optional tour of Firstenburg Community Center after meeting

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission approved the February 19, 2025 meeting minutes by consensus with no changes. No other formal actions, approvals, or denials were recorded during the March 19, 2025 meeting.

• Approved February 19, 2025 meeting minutes (consensus)

Urban Forestry Commission

The Urban Forestry Commission will review a new Income Based Assistance Program, discuss Arbor Day 2025 preparations, and vote on this year's Mac Awards recipients. They will also consider a possible joint meeting with the Clean Water Commission and receive program updates.

• Staff review of new Income Based Assistance Program
• Discussion of Arbor Day 2025 preparations
• Vote on 2025 Mac Awards recipients
• Discussion of possible joint meeting with Clean Water Commission
• Updates on AmeriCorps & Friends of Trees, 2024 Annual Report, and subcommittee reports

City Council

The council will first hold workshops on redistricting survey results, annexation scenarios, and the draft economic development strategy. During the regular meeting, they will vote on a consent agenda that includes a $1.38M contract for central curb ramps, a roof replacement contract for the O.O. Howard House, a $389,650 slurry seal contract amendment, an increase in the vehicle purchasing threshold to $15M, and a grant for energy audits. They will also hear communications on the appointment of a City Attorney, a homeless situation report, and comprehensive plan land use possibilities.

• Award $1,379,790 contract to Grade Werks Excavating for 2025 Central Curb Ramps project
• Authorize contract with Signature Roofing for O.O. Howard House roof replacement
• Amend Blackline contract for 2024 Joint Agency Slurry Seal Project, adding $389,650 for one more year
• Increase vehicle purchasing threshold under state contract #28423 to $15,000,000
• Accept grant agreement No. EAG25-11 for Level 2 energy audits at city-owned buildings

Culture, Arts and Heritage Commission

This meeting includes an action item on a City Flag Discussion, a workshop on an Arts Hub Update, and a Cultural Access Program update. The commission will also approve minutes from previous meetings and hear public comments. All items are discussions or updates; no final decisions are recorded on the agenda.

• City Flag Discussion as an action item
• Arts Hub Update workshop
• Cultural Access Program update by subcommittee members
• Approval of minutes from January 9 and February 25, 2025
• Community forum for public testimony

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee will approve minutes from the previous meeting and continue its discussion on program improvements. The agenda also includes time for other business and a public comment period. No binding votes or specific funding decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Approval of minutes from February 12, 2025 meeting
• Continued discussion of program improvements for lodging tax funds
• Public comment period for any agenda item or general issue

Aviation Advisory Committee

The Aviation Advisory Committee will meet to discuss airport operations and fees. The body is scheduled to vote on a transient overnight fee and review building height concerns.

• Approval of Transient Overnight Fee
• Follow up on recommendation regarding maximum building height concerns
• Airport Manager's construction report
• Aero Maintenance Scholarship offer

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the Section 30 Master Plan for East 30 Acres. Workshops include a Comprehensive Plan Update (Code Framework Part III) and a Downtown Design Guidelines Update. A community forum allows public testimony on any issue.

• Public hearing: Section 30 Master Plan – East 30 Acres
• Workshop: Comprehensive Plan Update - Code Framework Part III
• Workshop: Downtown Design Guidelines Update
• Community forum for public comment

City Council

The Vancouver City Council will hold workshops on the 2025-2029 Commute Trip Reduction Plan and the Safe Stay Program. The council is also deciding on several consent agenda items including infrastructure contracts, grant approvals, and board appointments.

• Design services contract with LSW Architects for Fire Station 8 for $1,306,972.24
• Contract amendment with Marten Law for PFAS contamination representation up to $500,000
• Construction acceptance for NW Daniels St. (W. 34th to 39th St.) water main replacement
• Interlocal agreements with C-TRAN for Hwy 99 Bus Rapid Transit corridor acquisitions and signal priority
• Grant approvals for STOP THE BLEED kits, Metro Explosive Disposal Unit equipment, and VFD radio equipment

Downtown Redevelopment Authority

This meeting is largely procedural, covering officer elections, approval of minutes, claims, and capital expenses, along with financial updates and reports from the asset and hotel managers. No specific projects or dollar amounts are mentioned in the agenda.

• Officer elections for the board's leadership positions
• Approval of claims and administrative expenses
• Approval of capital expenses
• Update on monthly financials
• Asset manager and hotel manager reports

Culture, Arts and Heritage Commission

The Culture, Arts and Heritage Commission will hold a special meeting to hear public comments and consider a recommendation from its Application Review Subcommittee. No details on the recommendation's subject are provided in the agenda.

• Recommendation from Application Review Subcommittee (specific content not disclosed in agenda)

City Council

The Vancouver City Council will meet to approve construction projects, authorize contracts for water system planning and mental health services, and adopt a Downtown Access, Mobility & Parking Plan. The meeting includes a public hearing on vacating a portion of SE Maxon Road.

• Contract award for 2026 Comprehensive Water System Plan Update ($590,641)
• Professional Service Agreement for Mobile Health program expansion ($1,199,291.43)
• Downtown Access, Mobility & Parking Plan resolution
• Public hearing on vacating SE Maxon Road right-of-way
• Contract amendment for fuel supply increase to $1,725,000

City Center Redevelopment Authority

The board will elect officers and receive reports on the development pipeline and economic development strategy. The meeting includes a presentation on development activity from 2024.

• Election of Officers
• Economic Development Strategy Update presentation
• 2024 Development Activity Report presentation
• Development Pipeline Report

General

The Civil Service Commission will approve the minutes from the January 15, 2025 meeting and hear reports from the fire and police departments. In New Business, the commission will consider Resolution 2025-001, which revises commission rules. The body will also certify eligibility lists for several police and fire positions. A public forum will follow for comments on agenda items.

• Resolution 2025-001 – Rules Revision
• Certify Entry Level Police Officer eligibility list
• Certify Lateral Police Officer eligibility list
• Certify Police Records Specialist eligibility list
• Certify Fire Captain eligibility list

Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission will hold a workshop on capital updates for Oakbrook Park and Fruit Valley Park, and an Arts Hub update. The meeting also includes approval of minutes, community forum, and reports from staff and partner organizations. An optional tour of the Arts Hub follows adjournment.

• Workshop: Parks Capital Updates for Oakbrook Park and Fruit Valley Park
• Arts Hub Update
• Approval of minutes from January 15, 2025 meeting
• Optional tour of the Arts Hub building after adjournment

Urban Forestry Commission

The Urban Forestry Commission will discuss several program items, including a review of the Heritage Tree Program and new nominations. They will also talk about preparations for Arbor Day 2025, receive an update from the Corridor Committee, and hear reports on AmeriCorps, the 2024 Annual Report, and other program updates. The meeting includes community introductions, public comment opportunities, and routine commission communications.

• Heritage Tree Program review and new nominations
• Arbor Day 2025 preparation
• Corridor Committee update
• AmeriCorps & Friends of Trees update
• Annual Report 2024 presentation

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

The Vancouver Lodging Tax Advisory Committee will review the 2024 year and prepare for 2025. The meeting will include the approval of minutes from November 22, 2024, and a presentation by Chris Harder.

• Approval of 11/22/24 minutes
• 2024 Year in Review and 2025 preparation
• Presentation by Chris Harder
• Public comment period
• Executive session (if needed)

Aviation Advisory Committee

The Aviation Advisory Committee will hold a workshop and then vote on a recommendation regarding the Waterfront Gateway Development and maximum building height concerns. The agenda also includes approval of previous meeting minutes, an airport manager's report, and a public comment period. No other significant decisions are scheduled.

• Workshop and action item on AAC Recommendation Regarding Waterfront Gateway Development & Maximum Building Height Concerns
• Approval of December 11, 2024 and January 8, 2025 meeting minutes
• Airport Manager's Report and committee member discussion of future topics

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold workshops on the Comprehensive Plan update code framework and the Section 30 Master Plan (East 30 Acres). A public hearing is scheduled for the Section 30 Code Update. The commission will also elect officers and consider adoption of the November 12, 2024 minutes.

• Workshop: Comprehensive Plan Update – Code Framework
• Workshop: Section 30 Master Plan – East 30 Acres
• Public Hearing: Section 30 Code Update
• Election of Planning Commission officers
• Adoption of November 12, 2024 meeting minutes

City Council

The Vancouver City Council will consider several construction acceptance items, award a contract for the Pearson Pump Station replacement, approve contract amendments increasing spending limits, adopt a resolution to accept a $177,731 FAA grant for airport terminal design, and hold a public hearing on an ordinance creating the Heights Business Improvement Area.

• Construction Acceptance – Devine Road Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Improvements
• Bid Award – Pearson Pump Station Replacement contract
• Contract Amendment – increase purchasing limit for emergency vehicle equipment to $2,500,000
• Resolution – accept $177,731 FAA grant for Airport Terminal Renovation design and bidding
• Ordinance – establish the Heights Business Improvement Area

General

The Building/Fire Code Board will hold a quasi-judicial hearing on a specific owner/proponent case, including review of supplemental information and the Building Official's proposed findings under VMC Chapters 17 and 20. Public comment will be taken, followed by board deliberation and a possible recommendation or action.

• Review of supplemental information submitted by the owner
• Owner/proponent presentation with exhibits
• City presentation: Building Official’s proposed findings and determination based on VMC Chapter 17 and Chapter 20
• Public comment opportunity (3-minute limit, in-person or written)
• Board deliberation and recommendation/action

Transportation and Mobility Commission

The Transportation and Mobility Commission will review meeting minutes and hold a public hearing on the St Johns/St James Safety and Mobility Project. The agenda includes workshops on an EV charging strategy and land use possibilities.

• Approval of December 3rd, 2024 minutes
• Workshop on EV Charging/ Electrification Strategy
• Workshop on Comprehensive Plan: Land Use Possibilities
• Public Hearing on St Johns/St James Safety and Mobility Project
• Community Forum for public testimony

City Council

The Vancouver City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on an ordinance to expand the Multi-Family Tax Exemption (MFTE) boundary in the Mill Plain area. The meeting also includes consent agenda items such as a $1.33 million contract for PFAS treatment design and the first reading of an ordinance to vacate part of SE Maxon Road. Additionally, the council will consider establishing the Heights Business Improvement Area and approve amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and zoning code.

• Public hearing on ordinance to expand MFTE boundary in Mill Plain area
• Contract award to Brown and Caldwell for up to $1,332,000 for PFAS treatment system preliminary design at Water Station 9
• First reading of ordinance to vacate public right-of-way on SE Maxon Road, with public hearing set for Feb 24
• Ordinance establishing the Heights Business Improvement Area (BIA) under chapter 35.87A RCW
• Second reading and public hearing on 2024 Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Text Changes (VMC Title 20)

City Council

The Vancouver City Council will meet to award construction contracts for water and park projects and accept a large police donation. The agenda also includes workshops on homelessness and building policies, and public hearings on housing and zoning changes.

• Award water transmission main contract for $2,427,936.24
• Award Oakbrook Park development contract for $1,890,181.72
• Accept $312,613.70 bequest for Vancouver Police Department
• Set public hearing for Multi-Family Tax Exemption boundary expansion
• Set public hearing for Comprehensive Plan and Zoning text changes

Parking Advisory Committee

The Parking Advisory Committee will vote on whether to recommend adoption of the Parking Plan. The meeting also includes a community forum and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Vote to recommend adoption of the Parking Plan

City Center Redevelopment Authority

The City Center Redevelopment Authority Board will discuss several updates including the Downtown Parking Plan presented by Parking District Manager Gabriel Montez, an update on the CCRA Business Plan by Executive Director Patrick Quinton, and a Comprehensive Plan Update by Deputy Director Rebecca Kennedy. The board will also hear an Executive Director report on subcommittees, projects, and development pipeline. The meeting includes public comment opportunities.

• Downtown Parking Plan presentation by Gabriel Montez, Parking District Manager
• CCRA Business Plan Update presentation by Patrick Quinton, Executive Director
• Comprehensive Plan Update presentation by Rebecca Kennedy, Deputy Director of Community Development
• Executive Director Report including Development Pipeline Report
• Approval of December 19, 2024 meeting minutes

Parking Advisory Committee

The Parking Advisory Committee will hold a virtual meeting to approve the December 11, 2024, minutes and consider approval of a parking plan. Public testimony is accepted in writing, remotely, or in person before the meeting.

• Approve Dec. 11, 2024, meeting minutes
• Parking Plan Approval

General

The Civil Service Commission will consider a resolution (25-001) to revise its rules. They will also vote on certifying eligibility lists for Entry Level Police Officer, Lateral Police Officer, Police Records Specialist, Police Service Technician, and Deputy Fire Marshal. Public comments are invited on these items.

• Certify Entry Level Police Officer eligibility list
• Certify Lateral Police Officer eligibility list
• Certify Police Records Specialist eligibility list
• Certify Police Service Technician eligibility list
• Resolution 25-001 - Rules Revision

Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from November 20, 2024, and conduct a workshop on the PRCS 2024-2025 Workplan Overview. No major decisions, ordinances, or financial items are on the agenda.

• Approval of November 20, 2024 minutes
• Workshop: PRCS 2024-2025 Workplan Overview
• Commission and staff reports from Evergreen School District, Vancouver Public School, and Parks Foundation

Urban Forestry Commission

The Urban Forestry Commission will discuss land use possibilities related to the Our Vancouver Comprehensive Plan Update, with a special guest from Comprehensive Planning. They will also hear from the new Environmental Services Manager and review program updates including the 2024 annual report, Arbor Day 2025 planning, and the January report and memo.

• Discussion on land use possibilities for Our Vancouver Comprehensive Plan Update
• Welcome and introduction of new Environmental Services Manager Will Elder
• Program updates: AmeriCorps & Friends of Trees, annual report, Arbor Day planning
• Review of January Urban Forestry Report and Memo
• Calendar and schedule review

City Council

The Vancouver City Council will consider two public‑hearing items: an ordinance creating a Construction Sales Tax Deferral Program to fund affordable housing, and a condemnation ordinance to acquire part of an easement at 5411 E Mill Plain Blvd for street and public‑space improvements in the Heights District. The council will also approve several consent‑agenda items, including acceptance of a pipe‑rehabilitation project, a memorandum with the Farmers Market, establishment of the Heights Business Improvement Area, appointment of an interim city attorney, and claim vouchers.

• Ordinance establishing a Construction Sales and Use Tax Deferral Program (affordable housing incentive)
• Condemnation ordinance for eminent‑domain acquisition at 5411 E Mill Plain Blvd for Heights District redevelopment
• Consent agenda: accept E‑Interceptor Phase 1 & 2 pipe rehabilitation by SAK Construction LLC
• Consent agenda: sign Memorandum of Agreement with Vancouver Farmers Market for Esther and 8th Streets (2025‑2029)
• Consent agenda: approve resolution to create the Heights Business Improvement Area

Culture, Arts and Heritage Commission

The commission will conduct officer elections and appoint an Application Review Subcommittee. The meeting includes a review of the 2018-2024 Culture, Arts & Heritage Plan and an ethics refresher.

• Officer Elections
• Appointment of Application Review Subcommittee
• 2018-2024 Culture, Arts & Heritage Plan Review
• Annual OPMA and Ethics Refresher and New Handbook

Aviation Advisory Committee

The Aviation Advisory Committee will consider a motion to recommend a grant for design and bidding services on the Airport Terminal Renovation Project. They will also review financial, operations, and construction reports. Other discussion items include a response to proposed construction vs. city code and planning for Pearson Airfield's 100th anniversary in September 2025.

• Motion on grant for design and bidding services for terminal renovation
• Financial report review
• Operations report review
• Construction projects update
• AAC response to proposed construction vs. city code

City Council

The City Council will discuss a variety of consent items, including housing bonds and professional service agreements. The meeting includes a workshop on the Waterfront Gateway Site Plan and a public hearing regarding an initiative petition from Save Our Streets.

• Approval of a bond not to exceed $12,250,000 to refinance Fourth Plain Commons multifamily housing
• Professional Services Agreement with Columbia River Mental Health for a Mobile Medication Assisted Treatment/Opioid Treatment Program
• Memorandum of Agreement with Vancouver Farmers Market Association for use of Esther and 8th Streets (2025-2029)
• Proposed ordinance to create a Construction Sales Tax Deferral Program for affordable housing
• Condemnation ordinance to acquire an easement at 5411 E Mill Plain Blvd for Heights District redevelopment