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City Council meeting summary

VancouverMay 18, 20262 min read

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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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City Council Meeting

May 18, 2026, 4:00 PMVancouver City Hall, Aspen Room, 415 West 6th Street, Vancouver WA 98660completed

Agenda

Workshops: 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Vancouver City Hall - Aspen Room - 415 W 6th Street, Vancouver WA
2026-318 Portland International Airport Master Plan Update: Briefing from Port of Portland Staff
Approximately 30 minutes | attachments=1
Decision: Workshops: 4:00-6:00 p.m.
2026-557 Climate Action Framework
Approximately 1 hour, to immediately follow the previous workshop | attachments=2
Decision: Workshops: 4:00-6:00 p.m.
2026-553 Fruit Valley for All Action Plan Update
Approximately 30 minutes, to immediately follow the previous workshop | attachments=2
Decision: Workshops: 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Council Dinner / Administrative Updates (6:00 - 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
2025-1691 Minutes - May 11, 2026
attachments=1
Decision: Approval of Minutes
Proclamations
2026-569 Taiwanese American Heritage Week
Decision: Proclamations
2026-570 Chuukese Heritage and Unity Day
Decision: Proclamations
2026-571 National Public Works Week
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. Services Agreement - Water Station 1 PFAS Treatment System Preliminary Design Services - C-102245
attachments=2 | reports=1
Decision: Consent Agenda
2. Ordinance Amending Vancouver Municipal Code (VMC) Section 7.04.020 "Pedestrian Interference"
attachments=1 | reports=1
Decision: Consent Agenda
3. Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Appointment
attachments=1 | reports=1
Decision: Consent Agenda
4. Salary Review Commission Appointment
attachments=1 | reports=1
Decision: Consent Agenda
5. Approval of the Claim Vouchers
attachments=1 | reports=1
Decision: Consent Agenda
Communications
2025-1692 From the Council
Decision: Communications
2025-1693 From the Mayor
Decision: Communications
2025-1694 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

Documents from this meeting

Packethttps://vancouverwa.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=2786,plainText=false)
Agendahttps://vancouverwa.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=2785,plainText=false)
Minuteshttps://vancouverwa.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=2838,plainText=false)
Written Public Testimonyhttps://vancouverwa.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=2839,plainText=false)

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