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

Register to testify online. Online registration is open until 12:00 p.m. on July 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: 5:00-5:30 p.m.

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

2024 Housing Code Changes 

(Approximately 30 minutes)

Rebecca Kennedy, Deputy Community Development Director, 360-487-7896; Brian Snodgrass, Principal Planner, 360-487-7946

EXECUTIVE SESSION re: Pending Litigation and/or Potential Litigation per RCW 42.30.110; Personnel - RCW 42.30.110 (1)(g) (40min)

Accept the Water Station 7 Water Treatment Improvements project as constructed by Stellar J Corporation of Woodland, WA and authorize release of bond, subject to receipt of all documentation required by law.

Patrick Craney, Water Resource Engineer, 360-487-7161

Award the bid amount of $841,338.00 ($2,580/ton) for purchase of Sodium Fluoride to the lowest bidder Newco Inc.

Brian Wilson, Operations Superintendent, 360-487-8275

Authorize an increase to contract C-100892 with Western Water Works Supply Co Inc., for $500,000.

Brian Wilson, Operations Superintendent, 360-487-8275

On July 15, 2024, reject all bids to facilitate revisions to the bidder responsibility criteria.  

Ryan Lopossa, Streets and Transportation Manager, 360-487-7706

Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to continue to purchase radios from Motorola Solutions, Inc, under Washington State Contract #00318, up to a maximum of $600,000 through December 31, 2026.

Jeff Mori, Police Chief, 360-487-7498

Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to approve purchases under contract C-101687, with Lenco Industries up to the current authorized budget.

Jeff Mori, Police Chief, 360-487-7498

Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute an interlocal agreement with Clark County for disbursement of Justice Assistance Grant Funds.

Jeff Mori, Police Chief, 360-487-7498

Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute a subrecipient agreement with Clark Regional Emergency Services Agency to provide software licenses for the NOW Program Volunteers. 

Jeff Mori, Police Chief, 360-487-7498

Authorize the City Manager, City Attorney, and/or designee to execute the attached Settlement Participation Form and attached Allocation Agreement to join the settlement with Kroger Co.

Dan Lloyd, Assistant City Attorney, (360) 487-8500

A RESOLUTION authorizing the City of Vancouver to apply for a Washington State Department of Transportation, Aviation Division, Airport Aid grant to fund the construction of an electrical vault/runway lighting system rehabilitation project at Pearson Field Airport and providing for an effective date.

On July 15, 2024, approve a resolution authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to apply for a Washington State Department of Transportation, Aviation Division, Airport Aid grant for the construction of a electrical vault/runway lighting system rehabilitation at Pearson Field.

Guy Lennon, Airport Manager, 360-487-8619

A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to execute a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Airport Improvement Program grant to fund the construction of an electrical vault/runway lighting system rehabilitation project at Pearson Field Airport; and providing for an effective date.

On July 15, 2024, approve a resolution authorizing the City to accept a Federal Aviation Administration Airport Improvement Program grant for the construction of an electrical vault/runway lighting system rehabilitation at Pearson Field.

Guy Lennon, Airport Manager, 360-487-8619

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

Reappoint Jaynee Haygood and Jeremy Robbins to full-term positions on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission that begin July 31, 2024, and expire July 31, 2027.

Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle

Appoint Lucius Shields and Jesse Durfee to full term positions on the Urban Forestry Commission, that would begin immediately and expire June 30, 2028.

Council Committee 2

Reappoint Jocelyn Cross and Ryan Morin to full-term positions on the Parking Advisory Committee that would begin immediately and expire June 30, 2028.

Council Committee 1

Approve claim vouchers for July 15, 2024.

A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Vancouver, Washington, providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Vancouver at the November 5, 2024, General Election of a proposition authorizing the City to increase its regular property tax levy above the limit established in chapter 84.55 RCW to fund police and public safety services, staffing, facilities and equipment; requesting the Clark County Auditor to place the proposition on the November 5, 2024, ballot; and approving matters properly related thereto.

Adopt the proposed resolution authorizing a proposition put before voters during the general election of 2024 to request the voter approval of an increase in the regular property tax of approximately $0.41 in addition to the annual 1% increase to fund police and public safety needs and set forth the ballot proposition and to authorize the yearly 5% total City levy increase for years 2025-2030, with the levy in year 2030 to serve as a base for calculation of the subsequent levies.

Natasha Ramras, Chief Financial Officer, 360-487-8484; Jeff Mori, Police Chief 360-487-7421