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Council Adopts New City Flag, Advances 2026 Tax Measures, Rejects Council Chambers Bids, and Approves Waste-Collection Rate Changes

VancouverNov 10, 20253 min read

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At the November 10, 2025 Vancouver City Council meeting, the Council rejected all bids for the Council Chambers renovation, adopted a new official city flag (Resolution M-4357), advanced multiple 2026 tax-related ordinances to a second reading/public hearing on November 17, 2025, approved 2026 rate adjustments for garbage, recycling and organics (Ordinance M-4519), remanded a multi-family tax exemption extension back to staff for more information, and approved claim vouchers totaling $7,362,073.50. Workshops were held on the Comprehensive Plan Update and Title 14 Code Changes, and the Council held a closed session regarding collective bargaining.

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Rejected all bids for Council Chambers Renovation (ITB 25-40) to allow staff to begin a new solicitation.
Adopted Resolution M-4357 to establish a new official City flag.
Remanded the Multi-Family Tax Exemption certificate extension for Green Leaf Uptown Apartments back to staff for further information and return.
Advanced an ordinance (staff: Gabe Montez, Parking District Manager) setting the second reading and public hearing for November 17, 2025.
Advanced the 2026 Affordable Housing Property Tax Levy ordinance (authorizing a 0.0% increase) to second reading/public hearing on November 17, 2025.
Advanced the ordinance regarding Preservation of Levy Capacity to second reading/public hearing on November 17, 2025.
Advanced the 2026 Ad Valorem Taxes ordinance to second reading/public hearing on November 17, 2025.
Approved claim vouchers in the amount of $7,362,073.50.
Approved Ordinance M-4519 authorizing 2026 rate adjustments for City of Vancouver garbage, recycling and organics collection.
Held workshops on the Comprehensive Plan Update and Title 14 Code Changes, and convened a closed session (5:45–6:30 p.m.) regarding collective bargaining.
Proclaimed November 11, 2025 as the 37th Annual Lough Legacy Veterans Parade.

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