City Council meeting summary
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Council held workshops on the Portland International Airport Master Plan, the Climate Action Framework, and the Fruit Valley for All Action Plan; approved a $2,229,483 services agreement for preliminary PFAS treatment design at Water Station 1; approved an ordinance amendment (first reading) to VMC Section 7.04.020 (Pedestrian Interference) with a second reading set for June 1; made several advisory commission appointments and removals; and approved claim vouchers totaling $11,195,212.74.
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What this means
The council reviewed plan updates and climate work that may inform future city projects and policies. The city has contracted a firm to design treatment for PFAS contamination at a water station, which moves work toward cleaner drinking water. The council advanced a local ordinance change on pedestrian interference to a second hearing where the public can comment before final adoption. Residents should note appointed advisory commissioners and the approved city payments, and can watch the meeting recordings for details.
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- Approved services agreement with Brown and Caldwell for Water Station 1 PFAS treatment preliminary design (not to exceed $2,229,483).
- Approved ordinance on first reading to amend Vancouver Municipal Code Section 7.04.020 (Pedestrian Interference); second reading and public hearing set for June 1, 2026.
- Approved reappointment and appointments to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission (Jenny Thompson reappointed; James Luce and Terah Ebie appointed).
- Removed two members and appointed two members to the Salary Review Commission (removed Patricia Stepp and Margot Rice; appointed Maria Leonard and Miranda Sulley).
- Approved claim vouchers in the amount of $11,195,212.74.
- Held workshops and received briefings on the Portland International Airport Master Plan Update, the Climate Action Framework, and the Fruit Valley for All Action Plan Update.
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