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 regarding any matter on the agenda below. 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. January 9. 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 January 9.

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

4:00-6:00 p.m.     Transportation System Plan Update

Kate Drennan, Principal Transportation Planner, 360-487-7959 

Council approval and authorization for the City Manager or designee to sign a two-year professional services agreement with Loma Media for law enforcement recruiting and marketing services, not to exceed $393,500.

Jeff Mori, Chief of Police, 360-487-7472

Authorize the City Manager or their designee to sign the January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2025, Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Vancouver Police Officers Guild (VPOG), by executing the same.

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

A RESOLUTION relating to affordable housing; providing for Affordable Housing Sales Tax funding for property acquisition in support of affordable housing and authorizing the City Manager to execute agreements and other related documents on behalf of the City of Vancouver; providing for Severability and an Effective Date.

Approve a resolution that authorizes:

• the City Manager or their designee to execute an Interlocal Agreement with the Vancouver Housing Authority to provide support for affordable housing and eventual off-site parking for the Lincoln Place II project; and
• a General Fund advance to support affordable housing development, which will be repaid with interest from the Affordable Housing Sales Tax Fund per the terms of the Interfund Loan Memorandum of Understanding.

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

AN ORDINANCE relating to zoning for the City of Vancouver and Vancouver Municipal Code (VMC) Title 20; amending the Vancouver Zoning map designation for a portion of property at 6115 NE 72nd Avenue, tax lot 105120000; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.

On January 9, 2023, approve the ordinance on first reading, setting date of second reading and public hearing for January 23, 2023.

Bryan Snodgrass, Principal Planner, 360-487-7946

AN ORDINANCE relating to the issuance of on street parking permits for residents living in Zones 1, 1A, 2 or 3; providing for savings, severability and an effective date.

On Monday, January 9, 2023, approve ordinance on first reading, setting date of second reading and public hearing for Monday, January 23, 2023.

Patrick Quinton, Economic Development Director, 360-487-7845

Approve claim vouchers for January 9, 2023.

A RESOLUTION expressing the City Council’s support for Proposition 3, which, if approved by voters, would replace the City’s expiring affordable housing tax levy and provide continued funding for affordable housing and housing services for people with low and very low incomes in the City of Vancouver. 

City of Vancouver Proposition 3 Ballot Title:

PROPOSITION NO. 3

Affordable Housing Levy Replacement

The City of Vancouver Council adopted Resolution No. M-4188 concerning the replacement of an expiring affordable housing property tax levy. This proposition would replace an expiring property tax levy and fund housing and housing services for people with low and very low incomes, including those with disabilities, veterans, seniors, and families with children, by authorizing a regular property tax levy generating $10,000,000 annually (approximately $0.30/$1,000 assessed value) for ten years, beginning in 2024, pursuant to RCW 84.52.105. All levy proceeds would be used for affordable housing purposes pursuant to an administrative and financial plan adopted by City Council.

Should this proposition be approved?

Following a public hearing, adopt a resolution supporting Proposition 3.

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

A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Vancouver approving a Multi-Family Housing Limited Property Tax Exemption with Vancouver Waterfront Block 19 Owner LLC (“Applicant”) and any successors in interest or assigns, and the CITY OF VANCOUVER, a Washington municipal corporation (“City”) for an 8-year Multi-Family Housing Limited Property Tax Exemption for the property located at 1110 W. Columbia Way, Vancouver, WA, 98660 (Tax Lot 986052349) as specifically described in Exhibit A.

On January 9, 2023, following a public hearing, adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a multi-family housing limited property tax exemption certificate and take any and all action necessary to enforce the terms thereof.

Bryan Monroe, Associate Planner, 360-487-7958

AN ORDINANCE relating to zoning for the City of Vancouver and Vancouver Municipal Code (VMC) Title 20; amending the Vancouver Comprehensive Plan and Zoning map designation for adjacent tax lots 158901000, 604757000, and 159762000, located in the City of Vancouver, Clark County, Washington at 5204 and 5206 NE 94th Avenue, and 9309 NE 52nd Street respectively; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.

AN ORDINANCE relating to zoning for the City of Vancouver and Vancouver Municipal Code (VMC) Title 20; amending the Vancouver Comprehensive Plan and Zoning map designation for tax lot 37910411 located in the City of Vancouver, Clark County, Washington at 301 S. Lieser Road; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.

AN ORDINANCE relating to zoning for the City of Vancouver and Vancouver Municipal Code (VMC) Title 20; amending the Vancouver Comprehensive Plan and Zoning map designation for tax lots 177468000 and 177485000, located at 20101 and 20117 SE 1st Street, respectively; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.

AN ORDINANCE relating to Comprehensive Plan and Zoning for the City of Vancouver and Vancouver Municipal Code (VMC) Title 20; amending Appendix E the Vancouver Comprehensive Plan 2011-2030, and VMC 20.130, 20.140, 20.150, 20.180, 20.285, 20.320. 20.430, 20.450, 20.503, 20.570, 20.670, 20.710, 20.790, 20.860, 20.885, 20.920. 20.927, 20.950, 20.960, and 20.970; providing for severability; and establishing an effective date.

On January 9, 2023, subject to second reading and a public hearing, approve Ordinances A (Stutesman Map Change), B (Lieser School Map Change), C (Schwartz) and D (Text Changes).

Bryan Snodgrass, Principal Planner, 360-487-7946

A RESOLUTION relating to City Council policies and procedures for “City Council Meetings;” amending City Council Policy 100-32.

Adopt a resolution amending City Council Policy 100-32.

Jonathan Young, City Attorney, 360-487-8500