Clark County Council Meetings

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Clark County Council meetings are open to the public, in person or online. 
 


Council Meetings are held in a hybrid format. You can join in person, on the 6th floor of the Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin Street, Vancouver, WA 98666, or virtually. 

For meeting dates and times, please see the County Council Calendar or the Weekly Calendar on our Meeting Information page. 

If you would like to participate in public comment, you can come to the Public Service Center 6th floor Hearing Room, provide comment over the phone, or by logging into WebEx.

All documents are in PDF format unless noted otherwise.

To request a document not available here, call 564-397-4305 or email:
rebecca.messinger@clark.wa.gov.

To request a video not available here, contact CVTV.

Date Agendas & Minutes Related Documents Audio/Video
3/27/2024

1:00pm

Agenda (updated 3/27 at 11:55am)

Council Time - Hybrid; join in person or WebEx

Participate in the following ways:

  • In person, 6th floor of the Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin Street, Vancouver, WA 98666
  • Join by computer: WebEx Link
  • Join by phone:
    Dial: 1-408-418-9388
    Webinar Number/Access Code: 2486 840 7043
    Password: BOCC (2622 from phones)
    *3 to raise hand during public comment

1.  Councilor Roll Call
2. Amendments to the Agenda
3. Public Comment - on agenda items only
4. Old Business
   4.1 Minutes from March 20, 2024
5. New Business
   5.1 Letter of support for Cowlitz Indian Tribe
   5.2 JEC District Court (added 3/21 at 4:40pm)
   5.3 Proclamation: Child Abuse Prevention Month - April
   5.4 Proclamation: Peace Officers Memorial Day – May 22nd
   5.5 Proclamation: National Volunteer Week – April 21st-27th
   5.6 Proclamation: National County Government Month - April
6. Councilor Reports
7. Work Session Requests
8. Policy Updates
9. Executive Sessions
   9.1 Real Estate, RCW 42.30.110(1)(b) – 10 minutes

Council Time

3/26/2024

10:00am

Agenda

Minutes

Council Meetings are held in a hybrid format, join virtually or in person.

Participate in the following ways:

  • In person, 6th floor of the Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin Street, Vancouver, WA 98666
  • Watch live on CVTV (Comcast channel 23)
  • Livestream from your personal computer: www.cvtv.org
  • Join by computer: WebEx
  • Join by phone:
    • Dial: 1-408-418-9388
    • Access Code: 2497 588 6490
    • Password: BOCC (2622 from phones)
  • Submit comments:

Pledge of Allegiance
Invocation

Proclamation: Food Waste Prevention Week

Public Comment on Consent & Separate Business Items
    -Submitted Comments

Consent:   

  1. Minutes approved for March 19, 2024
  2. Appointments and Letters of Acceptance for:
      -Barbara Baskerville reappointed to the Ethics Review Commission, effective Aug. 1, 2023 to Aug. 1, 2026.
      -Glen DeWillie appointed to the Clean Water Commission, effective immediately to Dec. 31, 2024.
      -Tracy Ceravolo appointed to the Clean Water Commission, effective immediately to December 31, 2025.
     
  3. Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between Clark County and Professional and Technical Employees, Local 17, detailing the terms and conditions regarding the Baker Tilly Classification and Compensation Study.
     
  4. Approval to enter into an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Vancouver for the purpose of updating the comprehensive solid waste management plan. Also, request approval authorizing the County Manager to sign the agreements and any amendments.
     
  5. Approval of a Notice to Contractors requesting bids for the Moulton Falls Pedestrian Bridge Repair project; project number PRJ0002647.

Separate Business:

  1. Approval authorizing the County Manager to sign a contract with BERK Consulting, Inc. for Freight Rail Dependent Use Implementation of Development Regulations. *item pulled*
     
  2. Approval to enter into an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Vancouver for improved coordination as it relates to the Regional Solid Waste System and for sharing of information to assure greater transparency and accountability and delivery of consistent communication and outreach efforts. Also, request approval authorizing the County Manager to execute the agreement and any resulting amendments.
     
  3. Approval of the transfer of Tax Title parcels numbered 141294-000, 141299-000, 141308-000, and 195241-000 to the Legacy Lands program in the Parks and Lands Division of Clark County Public Works.
     
  4. Approval of a Notice of Hearing and Resolution directing the County Engineer to review the petition to vacate a portion of NE 220th Avenue, and an unnamed right-of-way, and to set a public hearing date of Tuesday, May 28, 2024; project number PRJ0003152.

Open Public Comment
    -Submitted Comments

Public Hearing: Clark County Code Section 15.13.070

Public Hearing: Rules of Procedure
    -Submitted Comments

Public Hearing: Fall 2023 Biannual Code Updates
   -Presentation
   -Staff Report
   -Summary of Proposed Title 40 Text Amendments
   -Summary of Proposed Non-Title 40 Text Amendments
       -Proposed Revision to Section 23
   -DEAB Recommendation
   -Planning and Commission Recommendation and Minutes
   -Determination of Non-Significance 
   -Final Ordinance
   -Submitted Comments

Councilor Communications
County Manager Report
Adjourn

Council Meeting

3/25/2024

Weekly Calendar

3/20/2024

1:00pm

Agenda

Council Time - Hybrid; join in person or WebEx

Participate in the following ways:

  • In person, 6th floor of the Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin Street, Vancouver, WA 98666
  • Join by computer: WebEx Link
  • Join by phone:
    Dial: 1-408-418-9388
    Webinar Number/Access Code: 2486 115 8301
    Password: BOCC (2622 from phones)
    *3 to raise hand during public comment

1.  Councilor Roll Call
2. Amendments to the Agenda
3. Public Comment - on agenda items only
4. Old Business
   4.1 Minutes from March 13, 2024
5. New Business
   5.1 Potential Charter Amendments *added item
6. Councilor Reports
7. Work Session Requests
   7.1 Workforce SW WA – IBR Study
8. Policy Updates
9. Executive Sessions
   9.1 Potential Litigation, RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) – 5 Minutes – Potential After Action

Council Time

3/19/2024

6:00pm

Agenda

Minutes

Council Meetings are held in a hybrid format, join virtually or in person.

Participate in the following ways:

  • In person, 6th floor of the Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin Street, Vancouver, WA 98666
  • Watch live on CVTV (Comcast channel 23)
  • Livestream from your personal computer: www.cvtv.org
  • Join by computer: WebEx Link
  • Join by phone:
    • Dial: 1-408-418-9388
    • Access Code: 2498 582 4322
    • Password: BOCC (2622 from phones)
  • Submit comments:

Pledge of Allegiance
Invocation

Public Comment on Consent & Separate Business Items

Consent:   

  1. Warrants:
       -03/04 – 03/08/2024
       -02/19 – 02/23/2024
       -02/26 – 03/01/2024
     
  2. Minutes from March 5, 2024
     
  3. Appointments and Letters of Acceptance for:
       -William Fickett, Jr., appointed to the Heritage Farm Advisory Team, effective March 1, 2024 through December 31, 2025.
       -Sandra Brown appointed to the Heritage Farm Advisory Team, effective March 1, 2024 through December 31, 2025.
     
  4. Plats (for notice only):
       -Crossing at Pleasant Valley Subdivision
       -The Reserve at Salmon Creek Cluster Subdivision
       -Manzura Townhomes Subdivision
       -Vancouver Lakeview Subdivision
       -Westhaven Subdivision Phase 1
       -Lot 3 Plat Alteration – Jade Estates Cluster Subdivision
     
  5. Approval to set a public hearing for Tuesday, April 2, 2024, for the purpose of presenting, discussing, and approving the 2024 Capital Budget Technical Adjustment Supplemental appropriation.
     
  6. Approval of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between Clark County and the Clark County Sheriff’s Administrator’s Association.
     
  7. Approval of Amendment No. 3 to the Tri Mountain Golf Course Management contract.
     
  8. Approval authorizing the County Manager to sign a grant agreement with the Washington Department of Ecology for $127,500 to fund the design of a stormwater capital project.
     
  9. Approval of a Notice to Contractors requesting bids for the 2024 Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) Overlays project; CRP 334022; PRJ0002811.

Separate Business:

  1. Approval to adopt a resolution ending the emergency declaration for COVID due to a public health emergency, pursuant to Chapter 38.52 RCW and Clark County Code 2.48A.
     
  2. Approval to execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement in the amount of $625,000 with the Environmental Enhancement Group, a Washington Non-Profit Corporation, for the purchase of properties totaling 124.86 acres, known as the Ridgefield Pits.
     
  3. Approval authorizing the County Manager to sign a license and access agreement with PacifiCorp to construct a barrier-free bank fishing access site at the County’s Haapa boat launch property.
     
  4. Approval authorizing the County Manager to sign the Interagency Agreement between Clark County and the City of La Center for Law Enforcement Services. *item pulled

Open Public Comment
    -Submitted Comments (updated 3/20 at 11:55am)

Councilor Communications
County Manager Report
Adjourn

Council Meeting

3/17/2024

Weekly Calendar

3/13/2024

1:00pm

Agenda (updated on March 8 at 9:22 am)

Council Time - Hybrid; join in person or WebEx

Participate in the following ways:

  • In person, 6th floor of the Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin Street, Vancouver, WA 98666
  • Join by computer: WebEx Link
  • Join by phone:
    Dial: 1-408-418-9388
    Webinar Number/Access Code: 2498 279 1024
    Password: BOCC (2622 from phones)
    *3 to raise hand during public comment

1.  Councilor Roll Call
2. Amendments to the Agenda
3. Public Comment - on agenda items only
4. Old Business
   4.1 Minutes from March 6, 2024
5. New Business
   5.1 Proclamation: Food Waste Prevention Week
   5.2 Potential Charter Amendments
   5.3 Interest
6. Councilor Reports
7. Work Session Requests
   7.1 Commission on Aging Annual Report
   7.2 Law and Justice Bed Capacity and Renovations Project Update
   7.3 Clean Water Rate Study - Level of Service Discussion
   7.4 Updates on Vancouver & Lacamas Lakes
8. Policy Updates
9. Executive Sessions
   9.1 Pending Litigation, RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) – 5 minutes – Potential After Action
   9.2 Potential Litigation, RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) – 5 Minutes – Potential After Action
   9.3 Pending Litigation, RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) – 10 minutes – Potential After Action
   9.4 Pending Litigation, RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) – 10 minutes
   9.5 Potential Litigation, RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) – 10 minutes 

Council Time

3/11/2024

Weekly Calendar

3/6/2024

9:00am

Work Session- Hybrid; join in person or WebEx 

Participate in the following ways:

  • In person, 6th floor of the Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin Street, Vancouver, WA 98666
  • Join by computer: WebEx Link
  • Join by phone:
    Dial: 1-408-418-9388
    Webinar Number/Access Code: 2486 153 4671
    Password: BOCC (2622 from phones)

Work Session: Fall 2023 Biannual Code Update
   -Presentation
   -Fall 2023 Biannuals PC Recommendation
   -Final Council Title 40 Code Amendments for Fall 2023
   -Draft Title 40 Code Amendments Ordinance
   -Non-Title 40 Fall 2023 Biannual Code Updates

Work Session: Development Engineering Advisory Board- Annual Update/2024 Work Plan

Work Session: Fall 2023 Biannual Code Update

Work Session: DEAB Work Plan

1:00pm

Agenda

Council Time - Hybrid; join in person or WebEx

Participate in the following ways:

  • In person, 6th floor of the Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin Street, Vancouver, WA 98666
  • Join by computer: WebEx Link
  • Join by phone:
    Dial: 1-408-418-9388
    Webinar Number/Access Code: 2486 153 4671
    Password: BOCC (2622 from phones)
    *3 to raise hand during public comment

1. Public Comment - on agenda items only   
2. Old Business
   2.1 Minutes from Feb. 28, 2024
3. New Business
   3.1 FBI Shooting Range at Camp Bonneville
4. Councilor Reports
5. Work Session Requests
   5.1 Heritage Farm Sustainability Plan
6. Policy Updates
7. Executive Sessions
   7.1 Pending Litigation, RCW 42.30.110(1)(i), 10 minutes - possible after action 
   7.2 Potential Litigation, RCW 42.30.110(1)(i), 15 minutes 
   7.3 Collective bargaining, 10 minutes

Council Time