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. March 11. Comments will be compiled and sent to the City Council and entered into the record.

• In-person or remote testimony during the meeting

Register in-person at City Hall. In-person registration is open until 6:30 p.m. on March 11. Instructions will be provided on-site.

Register to testify online. Online registration is open until 12:00 p.m. on March 11.

 Visit the following website for more information and to register:

https://www.cityofvancouver.us/departments/mayor-city-council/ under Public Participation, 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.

Upon request, printouts of agenda materials will be provided, including large print.

WORKSHOPS: 4:30-5:00 p.m.

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

Homeless Emergency Response - Outside Habitation Ordinance Policy Options 

(Approximately 30 MIN)

Jamie Spinelli, Homeless Response Manager, 360-487-8610

On March 11, 2024, accept the Safe Stay 3 Project as constructed by City Electric of Ridgefield, Washington, and authorize release of the retainage in the amount of $32,748.77, subject to receipt of all documentation required by law.

Charles Fell, Senior Civil Engineer, 360-487-7790

Award a construction contract for the Growth Management Area (GMA) Pump Station Upgrade project to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Tapani, Inc of Battle Ground, WA at their bid price of $1,173,996.00, which includes Washington State sales tax, and authorize the City Manager or designee, to execute a contract with Tapani, Inc for the same.

Sheryl Hale, Senior Civil Engineer, 360-487-7151

On March 11, 2024, award a contract for Television Video Production, Broadcast Equipment and Related Services as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Key Code Media, Inc. of Kent, WA not to exceed $1,200,000.00, which includes Washington State sales tax over a 4-year period and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the same.

Jim Demmon, Video Services Manager, 360-487-8706

A RESOLUTION ratifying Emergency Order 2023-03.01, issued by the Vancouver City Manager on March 8, 2024.

Adopt resolution ratifying Emergency Order 2023-03.01 

Aaron Lande, Program and Policy Development Manager, 360-487-8612; Jamie Spinelli, Homeless Response Manager, 360-487-8610

Reappointment of Lee Rafferty and Christine Richardson as well as the appointment of Ricky Gaspar to the Culture Arts and Heritage Commission.  All three are full-term positions effective January 1, 2024, and expiring December 31, 2026. 

Council Committee 2

Appoint to the Salary Review Commission Margot Rice and Greg Chaimov to full-term positions effective January 1, 2024, and expiring December 31, 2027.

Mayor McEnerny-Ogle

Approve claim vouchers for March 11, 2024.