City Council Meeting Agenda

March 21, 2022



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: 1-877-309-2073 and entering access code 681-457-421 when prompted (credentials unique to this meeting).

 

 

Public testimony will be accepted under Community Communication regarding Consent Agenda items (Items 1-3). 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 until 12:00 p.m. on March 21. 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. Registration is open until 12:00 p.m. on March 21.

    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 - 6:00 pm     Council Policies Update

 

Jonathan Young, City Attorney, 360-487-8511



REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

6:30 PM

To be conducted remotely

Call to Order and Roll Call
Approval of Minutes
Minutes - February 28, 2022
Community Communication (Items 1-3)

This is the place on the agenda where the public is invited to speak to Council regarding the items listed under the Consent Agenda. Members of the public addressing Council are requested to give their name and city of residence for the audio record. Speakers are asked to limit testimony to three minutes.

Consent Agenda (Items 1-3)

The following items will be passed by a single motion to approve all listed actions and resolutions. There will be no discussion on these items unless requested by Council. If discussion is requested, the item will be moved from the Consent Agenda and considered separately - after the motion has been made and passed to approve the remaining items.

1.Accept funding in the amount of $425,000 for Summer Programs operated by the Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Department (PRCS) from the Summer Experiences & Enrichment for Kids (SEEK) Fund
Staff Report 035-22
Request:

Approve the $425,000 in funding from the SEEK program for 2022 summer programs.

 

Julie Hannon, Parks and Recreation Director, 360-487-8309

 

2.Extending the 2021-2022 refund process for business license surcharge fees for eligible businesses for 4/1/2022 – 12/31/2022
Staff Report 036-22

 

AN ORDINANCE regarding the Business License Fee Surcharge (VMC 5.04.095) program; providing for refunds of the business license fee surcharge for new business license applications and annual license renewals for eligible businesses; providing for implementation of such refund program; defining eligibility criteria; providing for an immediate effective date; and providing for a sunset date on December 31, 2022.

 

Request:

On Monday, March 21, 2022, approve ordinance on first reading, setting date of second reading and public hearing for Monday, April 4, 2022.

 

Natasha Ramras, Chief Financial Officer, 360-487-8484; Patrick Quinton, Economic Development Director, 360-487-7845

 

3.Approval of Claim Vouchers
Request:

Approve Claim Vouchers for March 21, 2022

 

Communications
A.From the Council
B.From the Mayor
Policy Framework on Oregon Toll Program
C.From the City Manager
a. Housing Code Updates
Executive Session re: Pending Litigation (30 min)
Adjournment

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Anyone needing language interpretation services or accommodations with a disability at a Vancouver City Council meeting may contact the City Manager's staff at (360) 487-8600 (Voice/TTY 487-8602). Assistive listening devices and live Closed Captioning are available for the deaf, hard of hearing and general public use. Please notify a staff person if you wish to use one of the devices. Every attempt at reasonable accommodation will be made. To request this agenda in another format, please also contact the phone numbers listed above.