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Vancouver City Council meeting summary

VancouverMay 11, 20263 min read

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Council approved the Our Vancouver 2026–2045 Comprehensive Plan (setting a June 1 second reading), authorized a telecom franchise for Lightcurve, approved the 2026 HUD Annual Action Plan, increased contracts for fleet propane conversions and parking services, and approved $9.4 million in claim vouchers.

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The council moved forward on a new long-range plan that will guide future land use and zoning in the city and set a public hearing for final adoption. Federal housing grant priorities for 2026 were approved, allowing the city to sign agreements to fund housing and community projects. The city also approved a franchise for a telecom provider to build in the public right-of-way, increased spending limits for converting 26 city trucks to propane and for parking system services, and authorized routine payments. These actions affect planning rules, housing funding, local infrastructure, and city operations.

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Approved ordinance adopting the Our Vancouver 2026–2045 Comprehensive Plan, updated Zoning Map, and Title 20 Land Use and Development Code and set the second reading and public hearing for June 1, 2026.
Approved Ordinance M-4532 granting a right-of-way telecommunications franchise to Mashell Telecom, Inc. d/b/a Lightcurve.
Approved Resolution M-4383 adopting the 2026 HUD Annual Action Plan and amending the 2025 Annual Action Plan; authorized the City Manager to execute related agreements.
Authorized a contract amendment to increase the Wolff Specialties contract maximum from $300,000 to $800,000 to convert 26 light-duty, gas-powered trucks to propane bi-fuel systems.
Authorized Amendment No. 1 to the Parkeon/Flowbird contract, increasing the not-to-exceed amount by $600,000 to a total of $900,000 for parking services.
Approved claim vouchers totaling $9,437,795.19.
Approved May 4, 2026 meeting minutes and issued proclamations for Memorial Day at the Barracks and Poppy Days.
Held workshops on the New Public Works Campus Project and on Engagement and Access; held an executive session on potential litigation.

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City Council Meeting

May 11, 2026, 4:15 PMVancouver City Hall, Aspen Room, 415 West 6th Street, Vancouver WA 98660completed

Agenda

Workshops: 4:15-5:30 p.m.
Vancouver City Hall - Aspen Room - 415 W 6th Street, Vancouver WA
2026-505 New Public Works Campus Project Update
Approximately 45 minutes | attachments=2
Decision: Workshops: 4:15-5:30 p.m.
2026-506 Engagement and Access Update
Approximately 30 minutes, to immediately follow the previous workshop | attachments=1
Decision: Workshops: 4:15-5:30 p.m.
Council Dinner / Executive Session Re: Potential Litigation RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)(iii) (5:30 - 6:30 PM)
Regular Council Meeting
6:30 PM Vancouver City Hall - Aspen Room - 415 W 6th Street, Vancouver WA
Pledge of Allegiance
Call to Order and Roll Call
Approval of Minutes
2025-1687 Minutes - May 4, 2026
attachments=1
Decision: Approval of Minutes
Proclamations
2026-566 Memorial Day at the Barracks
Decision: Proclamations
2026-567 Poppy Days
Decision: Proclamations
Community Communication
This is the place on the agenda where the public is invited to speak to Council regarding any matter on the Agenda not already scheduled for Public Hearing. (Separate instructions are provided for offering testimony on Public Hearing when applicable.) This includes the option to testify about Workshops. Members of the public addressing Council are requested to give their name and city of residence for the audio record. Speakers are to limit their testimony to a total of three minutes for all items combined.
Consent Agenda
The following items will be passed by a single motion to approve all listed actions and resolutions. There will be no discussion on these items unless requested by Council. If discussion is requested, the item will be moved from the Consent Agenda and considered separately – after the motion has been made and passed to approve the remaining items.
1. Contract Amendment - Threshold Increase to the Maximum Expenditures - C-101181
attachments=3 | reports=1
Decision: Consent Agenda
2. Contract Amendment - Threshold Increase for Parkeon/Flowbird Contract - C-101887
attachments=3 | reports=1
Decision: Consent Agenda
3. Ordinance Adopting the Our Vancouver 2026-2045 Comprehensive Plan, City of Vancouver Zoning Map, and Vancouver Municipal Code Title 20 Land Use and Development Code
attachments=6 | reports=1
Decision: Consent Agenda
4. Approval of the Claim Vouchers
attachments=1 | reports=1
Decision: Consent Agenda
Public Hearings
The following item(s) are scheduled for public hearing. Members of the public addressing Council are requested to give their name and city of residence for the audio record. Unless otherwise announced by the Presiding Officer, speakers are to limit their testimony to three minutes for each public hearing.
5. Right-of-way Telecommunications Franchise Ordinance Agreement for Mashell Telecom, Inc. doing Business as Lightcurve
attachments=1 | reports=1
Decision: Public Hearings
6. 2026 Housing and Urban Development Annual Action Plan
attachments=10 | reports=1
Decision: Public Hearings
Communications
2025-1688 From the Council
Decision: Communications
2025-1689 From the Mayor
Decision: Communications
2025-1690 From the City Manager
Decision: Communications
Community Forum
This is the place on the agenda where the public is invited to speak to Council regarding any matter. Members of the public addressing Council are requested to give their name and city of residence for the record. Speakers are to limit their testimony to a total of three minutes. Up to 90 minutes will be allotted for the Community Forum.
Adjournment