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 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 129-452-997 when prompted (credentials unique to this meeting).

Public testimony will be accepted under Community Communication regarding Consent Agenda items (Items 1-12 on the agenda below) and under the Community Forum (any topic). Advance registration will be required (see details below). 

 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 September 27. 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 remotely. Anyone wishing to testify must register by 12:00 p.m. on September 27.
  
  Visit the following website for more information and to register:

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

Further instructions for accessing the virtual meeting will be provided upon registration. Each speaker 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.     Vancouver Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Comprehensive Plan 2022-2032 Update

David Perlick, Parks and Recreation Interim Director, 360-487-8309; Monica Tubberville, Senior Planner, 360-487-8353; Laura Hoggatt, Planner

5:00-6:00 p.m.     Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Update

Alicia Sojourner, Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, 360-487-8618

Award a contract contract for the Southside Interceptor Phase 2 - CIPP project to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Allied Plumbing & Pumps of Wenatchee, WA at their bid price of $976,348.10, which includes Washington State sales tax.

Sheryl Hale, Senior Engineering Supervisor, 360-487-7151

Approve a Contract Amount increase of $570,308.52 for Contract No. C-100466 Elevator Maintenance and Services and authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to increase the total Contract Amount to $1,020,308.52.

Michael Shrum, Facilities Contract Services Supervisor, 360-487-8260

Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute a contract amendment increasing the maximum amount payable to Herrera Environmental Consultants Inc. for professional services by $277,624 to a not-to-exceed contract amount of $533,158.

Annette Griffy, Engineering Program Manager, 360-487-7190; Kris Olinger, Senior Civil Engineer, 360-487-7188

Authorize the City Manager to execute the intergovernmental agreement with the Washington State Department of Transportation.

Katherine Kelly, Senior Policy Advisor, 360-487-7947

A RESOLUTION naming the neighborhood park informally known as “North Image Park” at 52nd Street and 137th Avenue, on the parcel located at 5009 NE 135th Avenue, Vancouver, Washington 98682, as “Nikkei Park.”

On September 27, 2021, adopt a resolution naming the neighborhood park located at 52nd Street and 137th Avenue “Nikkei Park” and direct staff to update signage as needed.

Melody Burton, Parks and Recreation Communications Specialist, 360-487-8306

Ratify a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Vancouver and the Vancouver Police Officers Guild regarding the police camera program. 

Lisa Takach, Human Resources Director, 360-487-8611

A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Vancouver, Washington, approving a partial exemption of the collection of Traffic Impact fees in the amount of $70,624.80 and Park Impact Fees in the amount of $147,467.20 for the Fourth Plain Commons low-income housing development.

Adopt a resolution to exempt 80% of Transportation and Park impact fees for the Fourth Plain Commons low-income housing development.

Peggy Sheehan, Community Development Programs Manager, 360-487-7952

Award a professional services contract to Outsiders Inn of Vancouver, WA, and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute a contract for delivery of supportive services and site management at city-sanctioned supportive campsite in an amount not to exceed $571,148.00 over the life of the contract. 

Jamie Spinelli, Homeless Resource Coordinator, 360-487-8610

Ratify the project policy charter, September 2021 version 1, for the New Public Works Operations Center.

Jennifer Belknap Williamson, Public Works Director, 360-487-7131; Jean Singer, Capital Facilities Projects Manager, 360-487-6740

A RESOLUTION relating to the adoption of the Pearson Field Airport Rules and Regulations providing for severability and an effective date.

Adopt a resolution adopting the proposed “Pearson Field Airport – Rules and Regulations.”

Jennifer Belknap Williamson, Public Works Director, 360-487-7131; Guy Lennon, Airport Manager, 360-487-8619

Approve the Addendum to the City Manager Employment Agreement and authorize the Mayor to execute the same. 

Jonathan Young, City Attorney, 360-487-8500

Approve claim vouchers for September 27, 2021.