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. April 15. 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 April 15. Instructions will be provided on-site.

Register to testify online. Online registration is open until 12:00 p.m. on April 15.

 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: 3:00-6:00 p.m.

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

Supporting Small Business  

(Approximately 1 hour)

Chris Harder, Deputy Economic Development Director; 360-487-7934

Tiered Rates/Low Income Assistance 

(Approximately 1 hour, to immediately follow previous workshop)

Chris Malone, Public Works Finance & Asset Manager, 360-487-7711

Charter Review Committee Interim Update

(Approximately 1 hour, to immediately follow previous workshop)

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

Award a construction contract for the Fircrest Neighborhood Improvements for Water, Sewer, and Streets project to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Tapani, Incorporated of Battle Ground, Washington at their bid price of $6,851,128.55, which includes Washington State sales tax, and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the same.

Michelle Henry, Senior Civil Engineer, 360-487-7155

On April 15, 2024, award a construction contract for the 2024 Joint Agency Slurry Seal Project to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Blackline, Inc, of Vancouver, Washington, at their bid price of $412,030.00, which includes Washington State sales tax, and authorize the City Manager, designee, to execute the same.

Chris Sneider, Senior Civil Engineer, 360-487-8239

Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to continue to purchase body armor from Sourcewell under Contract #080922, up to a maximum of $1,000,000 through November 7, 2027.

Jeff Mori, Police Chief, 360-487-7498

Ratify the attached Capital Facilities Lease Agreement between the Washington State Department of Transportation and City of Vancouver and authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute the document.

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

Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to approve the 2022 SHSP Grant and procure the X-Ray Scanner for MEDU as a regional asset for Southwest Washington and the greater Portland Metropolitan area, and authorize regional training for VFD.

Jeff Mori, Police Chief, 360-487-7498

Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to approve the 2023-2025 ICAC Grant.

Jeff Mori, Police Chief, 360-487-7498

Approve claim vouchers for April 15, 2024.

AN ORDINANCE authorizing the execution of a contract amendment with Kearns & West (“Contractor”), to continue providing facilitation services for a variety of different processes and meetings and other related services on an as needed basis (“Services”) to the City of Vancouver, Washington (“City”); authorizing a contract amendment extending the contract beyond its original five-year duration; providing for severability; and setting an effective date.

On April 15, 2024, subject to second reading and public hearing, approve the ordinance.

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

AN ORDINANCE vacating the right-of-way associated with SE 189th Avenue, on the north side of SE 15th Street, located within the Southeast Quarter of Section 31, Township 2 North, Range 3 East, Willamette Meridian, City of Vancouver, Clark County, Washington; and providing for an effective date.

On April 15, 2024, subject to second reading and public hearing, approve the ordinance.

Ryan Lopossa, Transportation Division Manager, 360-487-7706

AN ORDINANCE vacating the right-of-way associated with SE Brady Road, at the northwest corner of the intersection of SE 192nd Avenue and SE Brady Road, located within the Northwest Quarter of Section 8, Township 1 North, Range 3 East, Willamette Meridian, City of Vancouver, Clark County, Washington; and providing for an effective date.

On April 15, 2024, subject to second reading and public hearing, approve the ordinance.

Ryan Lopossa, Transportation Division Manager, 360-487-7706