Clark County Council Meetings

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
1/1/2024	Weekly Calendar
12/18/2023	Weekly Calendar
12/13/2023	1:00pm 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 Join by phone: Dial: 1-408-418-9388 Access Code: 2497 823 2173 Password: BOCC (2622 from phones) Submit comments: Written via email: https:// www.clark.wa.gov/councilors/public-comment Written via US Postal Service to the Clark County Council, c/o Rebecca Messinger, PO Box 5000, Vancouver, WA 98666-500 During the meeting from your computer or phone: follow these instructions Pledge of Allegiance Invocation Declaration of Emergency To consider a request declaring a local public works emergency and approving a resolution authorizing the closure of roads and bridges due to recent rainstorms. Also, authorize the Director of Public Works/County Engineer to close roads and bridges until the threat passes. Public Comment on Consent & Separate Business Items -Submitted Comments Consent (no items) Separate Business: Possible consideration of the Council’s decision on the motion to adopt the flat rate on the General Fund Subordinate Levies decided on Dec. 5, 2023. -Subordinate Levies -Estimated Levy Amounts The Council voted unanimously to rescind their vote of Dec. 5, 2023 in which they adopted the Flat Rate. A motion was made to approve the Proportional Rate and passed unanimously. Request approval of the amended Temporary Agreement for the State Administration of Clark County Tourism Promotion Area fees (previously approved by the Council on Nov. 14, 2023). Request approval authorizing the County Manager to sign the quote document and contract from Axon Enterprise Inc. for Justice Premier Software. This software will assist with the handling and storing evidence related to the newly implemented bodycam programs from county law enforcement agencies. Open Public Comment Public Hearing: 2023 Emergency Budget Supplemental Hearing continued from Tues. Dec. 5, 2023* -Reports -Resolution Councilor Communications County Manager Report Adjourn	Council Meeting
	2:00pm Agenda	Legislative Priorities Discussion with Legislative Delegation Participate in the following ways: In person, 6th floor of the Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin Street, Vancouver, WA 98666 in the Training Room, Room 679 Join by computer:* WebEx Link Join by phone: Dial: 1-408-418-9388 Webinar Number/Access Code: 2485 986 9650 Password: BOCC (2622 from phones) Introductions Updates on County projects -County Public Defense Office -179^th -Vancouver Lake -Klineline Park County legislative priorities -Housing/Homelessness -Infrastructure/Development -Indigent Defense/Public Safety -Lake Management -Partner Priorities Delegation member priorities for 2024 session	Meeting Recording
12/11/2023	Weekly Calendar
12/6/2023	10:00am (12/6/23 meeting cancelled) Agenda	Public Hearing: 2024 Annual Budget (if needed) **Cancelled-hearing concluded on 12/05/23*	*Hearing not needed
	1:00pm Agenda (amended version added 12/6 at 4:20pm) Minutes	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: 2491 905 1451 Password: BOCC (2622 from phones) 1. Public Comment - on agenda items only 2. Old Business: 2.1 Minutes from November 29, 2023 2.2 Letter of Support- Battle ground I5 West Connector (updated 12/4 at 12:45pm) 3. New Business: 3.11406 Funding – VHA & Recovery Hotel (added 12/4 at 12:45pm) -Weaver Creek Commons -Villages at 78th St -Recovery Hotel 3.2 General Fund Subordinate Levies (added 12/6 at 4:20pm) 4. Councilor Reports: 5. Work Session Requests: 6. Policy Issues: 7. Executive Sessions: 7.1 Pending Litigation, RCW 42.30.110(1)(a)(i) - 10 minutes, with no after action (added 12/6 at 4:20pm) 7.2 Potential Litigation, RCW 42.30.110(1)(a)(i) - 20 minutes, with no after action (added 12/6 at 4:20 pm)	Council Time
12/5/2023	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 Link Join by phone: Dial: 1-408-418-9388 Access Code: 2488 850 5893 Password: BOCC (2622 from phones) Submit comments: Written via email: https:// www.clark.wa.gov/councilors/public-comment Written via US Postal Service to the Clark County Council, c/o Rebecca Messinger, PO Box 5000, Vancouver, WA 98666-500 During the meeting from your computer or phone: follow these instructions Convene as the Emergency Medical Service District #1 Board EMS District #1 Budget for 2024 - Ordinance/Resolution and Levy Certification Convene as the County Council Pledge of Allegiance Invocation Recognition of Public Service Public Comment on Consent & Separate Business Items Consent: Warrants: -11/20 – 11/24/2023 -11/13 – 11/17, 2023 Minutes: -Nov. 28, 2023 County Council Appointments and Letters of Acceptance for: -Alishia Topper reappointed to the Community Action Advisory Board, effective Jan. 1, 2024 through Dec. 31, 2026 Ad valorem documentation received: -Ridgefield School District -City of Battle Ground -City of Ridgefield -City of Vancouver -City of Washougal -Port of Camas-Washougal -Port of Ridgefield -Port of Vancouver -Clark County Fire District No. 3 -Clark County Fire District No. 5 -Clark County Fire District No. 6 -Clark County Fire Protection District No. 10 -Cemetery District #6 Plats (for notice only): -Gable Cluster Short Plat Request approval to repurpose Information Technology and Facilities Capital Budget for Funds 5093 and 5090; and repurpose Information Technology and Jail Services Controllable Budget to Capital Budget. Request approval of a new classification and pay range for Director, Public Defense. Request approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between Clark County and the Sheriff’s Support Guild detailing the terms and conditions regarding the Baker Tilly Classification and Compensation Study. Request approval of a salary realignment of the Prosecuting Attorney Administrator based on results of the Baker Tilly Classification and Compensation Study. Request approval authorizing the County Manager to sign and execute 2024 Public Defense District Court and Superior Court Felony Contracts and any future amendments. Request approval to public a Notice to Contractors requesting bids for the Camp Hope project (PRJ405961A). Request approval authorizing the County Manager to execute Interlocal Agreements with the Camas-Washougal Fire Department and East County Fire and Rescue for use of Clark County Public Works vehicles/equipment for firefighting and emergency medical services at Lacamas Regional Park. Request approval to accept a $25,000 grant from the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC) for training and purchases related to the Clark County Body Worn Camera Program. Separate Business: Request approval of an interlocal agreement between and among Clark County and the cities of Battle Ground, Camas, La Center, Ridgefield, Washougal, and the Town of Yacolt regarding implementation of new climate change planning legislation. Request approval of a contract with Parametrix, Inc. for $796,818 to help the county implement ES2HB 1181 legislation on climate change planning. Request approval of wage increases for M1, M2, and M3 classifications. Open Public Comment -submitted comments Public Hearing: 2023 Emergency Budget Supplemental Hearing continued to Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023 Reports Resolution Convene as the Greater Clark Parks District Board* Public Hearing: 2024 Greater Clark Parks District Budget Consider adoption of the proposed 2024 Greater Clark Parks District budget in the total amount of $4,125,000. The Greater Clark Parks District property tax levy for 2024 will also be considered at this time. Convene as the County Council Public Hearing: 2024 Annual Budget Presentation Reports Resolution 2023-12-08 - 2024 Annual Budget 2024 Tax Levy Resolutions Conservation Futures Fund - 0% General Fund - 1% Road Fund - Banked Capacity Councilor Communications County Manager Report Adjourn	Council Meeting
12/4/2023	Weekly Calendar
	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 Link Join by phone: Dial: 1-408-418-9388 Access Code: 2499 702 7097 Password: BOCC (2622 from phones) Submit comments: Written via email: https:// www.clark.wa.gov/councilors/public-comment Written via US Postal Service to the Clark County Council, c/o Rebecca Messinger, PO Box 5000, Vancouver, WA 98666-500 During the meeting from your computer or phone: follow these instructions Public Hearing: 2024 Annual Budget (Elected Officials Testimony) Elected county officials to comment on the proposed 2024 annual budget for Clark County. Presentation Reports -Superior Court Presentation	Council Meeting