The City is working diligently to address the threat posed by COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus). The City is following the guidance from state and county public health officials to take all efforts to prevent the spread of this virus.

In compliance with the Governor's Emergency Proclamation 20-28.6 (extended by Proclamation 20-28.7), and in the interest of the safety and welfare of the public, the community, and our employees and to limit the spread of the virus, this City Council meeting will not be open to in-person attendance.  Council will be attending this meeting remotely via video conference. 

All City Council workshops and meetings are broadcast (live closed captioning available) on www.cvtv.org, CVTV cable channels 23 / HD 323, and on the City's Facebook page, www.facebook.com/VancouverUS. 

In addition, members of the public who wish to listen to the meeting over conference call may do so by calling: 1-866-899-4679 and entering access code 771-516-317 when prompted (credentials unique to this meeting).

Council will be accepting remote testimony under Citizen Communication for the Consent Agenda (comments regarding Items 1-6 on the agenda below only) and under Public Hearings (Items 7-10). Testimony will be accepted in the following manner:

• Written comments submitted in advance

Comments may be sent to cmo@cityofvancouver.us by 12:00 p.m. on July 20. Comments will be compiled and sent to the City Council and entered into the record.

• Remote testimony during the meeting
  
  Advance registration is required to testify. Anyone wishing to testify on items under the Consent Agenda or Public Hearings below must register by 12:00 p.m. on July 20.
  
  Visit the following website for more information and to register:

https://www.cityofvancouver.us/citycouncil/webform/register-provide-remote-council-meeting-testimony, or call the City Manager's Office at (360) 487-8600.

Further instructions for remotely accessing the meeting will be provided upon registration. Each person will be asked to limit testimony to three minutes and provide their name and city of residence for the record.

WORKSHOPS

To be conducted remotely.

4:00-5:00 p.m.     Fourth Plain Forward Update

Rebecca Kennedy, Long Range Planning Manager, 487-7896; Shannon Williams, Associate Planner, 487-7898

5:00-6:00 p.m.     The Heights District Plan

Chad Eiken, Community and Economic Development Director, 487-7882; Rebecca Kennedy, Long Range Planning Manager, 487-7896

Accept as complete the improvements as constructed by Granite Construction Company subject to receipt of all project close-out documentation as required by law.

Dan Swensen, Interim Public Works Director, 487-7754

A RESOLUTION of the City of Vancouver Washington partially exempting the collection of Traffic and Park development impact fees from $135,120.45 down to $27,024.09 (80% reduction) and a full exemption of school impact fees by restricting tenants to the age of 62 years or older.

Adopt a resolution granting a partial impact fee exemption for the WXV senior apartment development.

Peggy Sheehan, Community Development Programs Manager, 487-7852

A RESOLUTION of the City of Vancouver Washington partially exempting the collection of Traffic and Park development impact fees from $20,455.15 down to $4,091.03 (80% reduction) for the Neals Lane Apartment housing development.

Adopt a resolution granting partial Traffic and Park impact fee exemption for the Neals Lane Apartment Development.

Peggy Sheehan, Community Development Programs Manager, 487-7952

On July 20, 2020, authorize the City Manager or his designee to sign the 2020-2022 Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Vancouver Command Guild.

Lisa Takach, Human Resources Director, 487-8611

Appoint Matt Chaika to the Building and Fire Code Commission, term beginning July 31, 2020, and expiring July 31, 2026.

Council Committee 1

Approve claim vouchers for July 20, 2020.

AN ORDINANCE relating to approval of an annexation pursuant to RCW 35.13.125; establishing the geographic extent, defining the comprehensive plan and land use designations, and determining the assumption of all or any portion of existing city indebtedness; accepting the certified petition supporting annexation; and providing for an effective date for the Presbytery of the Cascades annexation.

On Monday, July 20, 2020, continue the public hearing to Monday, August 3, 2020.

Bryan Monroe, Associate Planner, 487-7958

AN ORDINANCE of the City of Vancouver, Washington, providing for the issuance and sale of up to $16,000,000 limited tax general obligation refunding bonds of the City in one or more series and delegating authority to approve the final terms of said bonds.

On Monday, July 20, 2020, subject to second reading and public hearing, approve, and authorize the City Manager or delegate to sign all documents necessary to refinance the 2010 bond issue, refinance the 2011 bond issue, and bond agreements consistent with the points above.

Carrie Lewellen, City Treasurer, 487-8482

AN ORDINANCE relating to the 2019-2020 Biennial Budget and making various appropriations in various funds; declaring an emergency.

On Monday, July 20, 2020, subject to second reading and public hearing, approve ordinance.

Natasha Ramras, Chief Financial Officer, 487-8484

A RESOLUTION making findings of fact in support of the adoption of Ordinance No. M-4295 declaring an emergency and adopting a six-month temporary moratorium prohibiting the establishment of new, or expansion of existing, large-scale fossil fuel facilities.

On Monday, July 20, 2020, subject to public hearing, adopt a resolution making findings of fact in support of Ordinance M-4295.

Aaron Lande, Senior Policy Analyst, 487-8612