In accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act (OPMA), the Vancouver City Council meeting will be open to in-person attendance. Options for viewing and/or participating in the meeting remotely will also be accommodated (see details below). The City Council will be attending this meeting in person.

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. 

Public testimony will be accepted under Community Communication regarding Consent Agenda items (Items 1-5), under Public Hearings (Items 6-7), and under Unfinished Business (Items 8-9). 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 council@cityofvancouver.us until 12:00 p.m. November 7. Comments will be compiled and sent to the City Council and entered into the record.

In-person or remote testimony during the meeting

Advance registration is required to testify. Online registration is open until 12:00 p.m. on November 7.

In person registration is open until 6:30 pm at the Council Chambers. Instructions will be provided on-site.

 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 (for remote testimony) 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

Vancouver City Hall - Council Chambers - 415 W 6th Street, Vancouver WA

4:00-5:00 p.m.     2023 Washington State Legislative Agenda

Aaron Lande, Program and Policy Manager, 360-487-8612; Brian Enslow, Arbutus Consulting

5:00-6:00 p.m.     2023-2024 Biennial Budget

Natasha Ramras, Chief Financial Officer, 360-487-8484

Authorize the City Manager or designee to sign an Interlocal Agreement with Clark Public Utilities for reimbursement of expenses for Overhead Electric Line Relocation – NE 68th Street transportation improvement project, currently estimate to be $22,947.97 which includes sales tax.

Ivar Christensen, PE, Senior Civil Engineer, 360-487-7765; Hassan Abdalla, PE, Engineering Manager, 360-487-7704

Authorize the City Manager or designee to sign the January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2024 Collective Bargaining Agreement with the American Federation of State, City and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), Local 307VC, AFL-CIO, by executing the same.

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

Authorize the City Manager or designee to sign the January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2024, Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Joint Labor Coalition by executing the same.

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

Ratify the purchase and sale agreement(s) entered into between the City of Vancouver and Mathew Tech and Che Tan; Khuon Lim and Sovanara Meas, co-trustees Lim Family Revocable Trust to purchase real property at the total purchase price of $1,250,000 (162631-000 $575,000 and 162609-000 $675,000). Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents necessary to close this transaction.

Linda Carlson, Property Management Specialist, 360-487-8423

Approve claim vouchers for November 7, 2022.

AN ORDINANCE relating to the collection of solid waste, recyclable materials and organics, and amending certain sections of VMC 6.12 to increase or adjust rates and charges consistent with approved utility user taxes and rates and in accordance with current contracts for the coming year; providing for savings, severability and an effective date.

On November 7, 2022, subject to second reading and public hearing, approve ordinance.

Julie Gilbertson, Solid Waste Supervisor, 360-487-7162

AN ORDINANCE of the City of Vancouver authorizing the Vancouver Transportation Benefit District Board to establish an up to one-tenth of one percent (.1%) sales and use tax pursuant to RCW 36.73.065(4)(a)(v); adopting legislative findings; amending Section 3.40.070(A) of the Vancouver Municipal Code to reflect recent changes in state law; providing for severability; and setting an immediate effective date.

On November 7, 2022, subject to second reading and public hearing, approve ordinance.

Taylor Hallvik, Assistant City Attorney III, 360-487-8521

Should council wish to defer selection of a committee to the Clark County Auditor, no action is needed.

1. By motion, formally appoint a committee to prepare arguments advocating voters’ approval of the Council’s Affordable Housing Levy Replacement proposition.
   
   
2. By motion, formally appoint a committee to prepare arguments advocating voters’ rejection of the Council’s Affordable Housing Levy Replacement proposition.
   
   

Samantha Whitley, Housing Programs Manager, 360-487-7952

Having heard and considered public testimony, direct City Staff to resume processing this potential Safe Stay Community in the manner prescribed by City code.

Aaron Lande, Program and Policy Development Manager, 360-487-8612