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City Council approves multiple construction acceptances and contracts, remands several items, and adopts strategic plan update

VancouverFeb 2, 20263 min read

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On February 2, 2026 the Vancouver City Council met in the Aspen Room (hybrid format). Workshops covered a Climate Action Framework Update and a Comprehensive Plan Update. In the regular meeting Council accepted several completed construction projects, awarded multiple public works contracts, remanded Items 10–12 back to staff, approved an exclusive negotiation agreement with Pahlisch Commercial Inc. (Resolution M-4369), adopted updates to the 2023–2029 Strategic Plan (Resolution M-4370), and approved claim vouchers totaling $9,164,593.62. Councilmember Harless participated remotely; no members were absent.

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Accepted the 2025 Central Curb Ramps project and authorized release of bond (Grade Werks Excavating, LLC).
Accepted the 2025 Pavement Preservation Project and authorized release of retainage (Doolittle Construction LLC).
Accepted Amendment No. 1 to the 2024 Crack Sealing & Mastic Repair Project and authorized release of retainage (BCV Inc.).
Accepted Amendment No. 1 to the 2024 Joint Agency Slurry Seal Project and authorized release of retainage (Blackline Inc.).
Accepted the Fruit Valley Park Playground Replacement Project and authorized release of retainage (Allcon LLC).
Accepted the O. O. Howard House Roof Replacement Project and authorized release of retainage (Signature Roof Service, LLC).
Awarded Evergreen Trail (SE Chelsea Ave to SE Image Rd) construction contract to Jeffries Construction for $3,839,918.
Awarded Phoenix Way & California St. Water Main construction contract to Halme Excavating for $1,568,324.80.
Awarded On-Call Tree Pruning and Removal contract to Arborscape LTD, not to exceed $1,892,924.16.
Remanded Items 10–12 (including the 58th Street Rezone reapplication and the Small Business Legal Assistance Grant) back to staff for updates and return at a later date.
Adopted Resolution M-4369 to finalize an exclusive negotiation agreement with Pahlisch Commercial Inc.
Adopted Resolution M-4370 approving updates to the 2023–2029 Strategic Plan.
Approved claim vouchers in the amount of $9,164,593.62.

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