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City Council approves utilities and safety contracts, adopts housing awards, remands Strategic Plan

VancouverDec 8, 20252 min read

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The Vancouver City Council met on December 8, 2025 (hybrid) at Vancouver City Hall Council Chambers; actions included contract awards for water and street-safety projects, adoption of 2026 Affordable Housing Fund awards, approval of Title 14 amendments to utility code, multiple committee appointments, approval of claim vouchers, and remanding Strategic Plan updates back to staff. An executive session on pending litigation was held.

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Authorized City Manager to execute a professional services agreement with Jacobs Engineering Group for Water Station 3 Final Design, not to exceed $2,904,774.
Authorized City Manager to execute a professional services agreement with Consor North America, Inc. for the Safe Streets and Roads for All — Fourth Plain Safety and Mobility Improvement Project for $1,036,761.39, with authority to amend the contract value up to 10%.
Authorized the City Manager to finalize and execute the 2026 Grounds, Equipment and Maintenance (GEM) Interlocal Agreement.
Adopted Resolution M-4361 approving 2026 Affordable Housing Fund rental assistance and housing services awards and authorized the City Manager to execute related agreements.
Appointed Jordan Thomas and Matthew Winit to mid-term positions on the Aviation Advisory Committee (terms expiring June 30, 2027).
Reappointed Megan Dugan to the Fort Vancouver Regional Library District Board for a term beginning December 31, 2025 and expiring December 31, 2032.
Appointed Kyle Byrd, Keri Robinson, and Mike Bomar, and reappointed Temple Lentz, Christie Rust, and Janet Kenefsky to the Lodging Tax Advisory Commission (terms as listed in minutes).
Approved claim vouchers in the amount of $11,940,603.86.
Remanded the proposed updates to the 2023–2029 Strategic Plan back to staff for revisions and intent to return at a later date (motion approved unanimously).
Approved Ordinance M-4524 amending Vancouver Municipal Code Title 14 (water, sewer, and surface water utility fees and regulations).
Approved meeting minutes for November 10, 2025 (Councilmember Paulsen abstained), November 17, 2025, and November 24, 2025.
Held an executive session from 5:10–6:00 p.m. to discuss pending litigation under RCW 42.30.110(1)(i).

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