| | | | | | | | City Council Meeting Agenda November 7, 2022 |
| | | | | | | | | | 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
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4:00-5:00 p.m. 2023 Washington State Legislative Agenda
Aaron Lande, Program and Policy Manager, 360-487-8612; Brian Enslow, Arbutus Consulting
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5:00-6:00 p.m. 2023-2024 Biennial Budget
Natasha Ramras, Chief Financial Officer, 360-487-8484
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| | | | | | | | | | COUNCIL DINNER/ADMINISTRATIVE UPDATES | |
| | | | | | | | | | 6:30 PM Vancouver City Hall - Council Chambers - 415 W 6th Street, Vancouver WA |
| | | | | | | | | | Call to Order and Roll Call | |
| | | | | | | | | | Community Communications (Items 1-5) | |
| | | | | | | | | | 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 1-5) | |
| | | | | | | | | | 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. | Interlocal Agreement with Clark Public Utilities (CPU) for Overhead Electric Line Relocation associated with the NE 68th Street transportation project (on NE 68th Street from NE 28th Avenue to St Johns Road. (Project #PRJ072462) | | | | | Staff Report: 158-22 | | | | | | | | | | Request: | 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
| | | | 2. | Collective Bargaining Agreement with the American Federation of State, City and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), Local 307VC, AFL-CIO | | | | | Staff Report: 159-22 | | | | | | | | | | Request: | 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
| | | | 3. | Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Joint Labor Coalition (JLC) consisting of Teamsters, Local #58, IAM District Lodge #W24, Plumbers & Steamfitters and Local #290 | | | | | Staff Report: 160-22 | | | | | | | | | | Request: | 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
| | | | 4. | Purchase and Sale Agreement(s) for future Fire Station #6 | | | | | Staff Report: 161-22 | | | | | | | | | | Request: | 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
| | | | 5. | Approval of Claim Vouchers | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Request: | Approve claim vouchers for November 7, 2022.
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| | | | | | | | | | Public Hearings (Items 6-7) | |
| | | | | | | | | | The following item(s) are scheduled for public hearing. 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. | |
| | | | | | | | | | 6. | Garbage, Recycling and Organics Collection Rate Increases for 2023 | | | | | Staff Report: 155-22 | | | | |
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.
| | | | | Request: | On November 7, 2022, subject to second reading and public hearing, approve ordinance.
Julie Gilbertson, Solid Waste Supervisor, 360-487-7162
| | | | 7. | Ordinance amending Section VMC 3.40.070 (A) authorizing the Vancouver Transportation Benefit District to establish up to one-tenth of one percent sales and use tax | | | | | Staff Report: 156-22 | | | | |
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.
| | | | | Request: | On November 7, 2022, subject to second reading and public hearing, approve ordinance.
Taylor Hallvik, Assistant City Attorney III, 360-487-8521
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| | | | | | | | | | Community Communications (Items 8-9) | |
| | | | | | | | | | | This is the place on the agenda where the public is invited to speak to Council regarding the items listed under Unfinished Business. 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. | |
| | | | | | | | | | Unfinished Business (Item 8-9) | |
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