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City Council approves consent items, adopts telecom franchise, receives updates on planning, budget forecast, and Interstate Bridge

VancouverApr 27, 20263 min read

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On April 27, 2026 the Vancouver City Council met in the Aspen Room for workshops and a regular meeting. Council received updates on the Comprehensive Plan, Biennial Forecast and Policy Direction, and Interstate Bridge Replacement; approved multiple consent items including construction acceptance, contract amendments, an interlocal agreement for street improvements, and a financial policy amendment; adopted an ordinance granting a telecommunications franchise to Fatbeam, LLC; appointed a library board member; and received a Homeless Situation Report.

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Approved minutes of April 13, 2026 (7-0).
Accepted Trunk G2 Sewer Diversion Project and authorized release of bond.
Authorized Amendment No.1 to contract C-101897 (2026 Comprehensive Water System Plan) increasing the not-to-exceed by $61,763 to $652,404 and extending contract to Jan 31, 2027.
Authorized Amendment No.4 to contract C-101400 with Pacific Landscaping Services, increasing the not-to-exceed by $356,108 to a total of $1,192,216 for Waterfront Park maintenance.
Authorized interlocal agreement with Clark Public Utilities for reimbursement of underground electric relocation for MacArthur/Mill Plain Complete Streets Improvements (estimated $580,902).
Adopted Resolution M-4379 amending the City’s 2025-2026 Financial Policies.
Appointed Jaynee Cavaness to a mid-term on the Fort Vancouver Regional Library Board (term through Dec 31, 2031).
Approved claim vouchers in the amount of $19,623,800.
Adopted Ordinance M-4531 granting a non-exclusive, revocable right-of-way telecommunications franchise to Fatbeam, LLC (no public testimony received).
Approved Council assignment changes to the C-TRAN Board: Councilmember Harless added as fourth City representative and Councilmember Stober named Alternate.
Received the Homeless Situation Report.

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