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Council approves Our Vancouver comprehensive plan

VancouverJun 1, 20262 min read

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The City Council held workshops on the Inspire Vancouver program, Clark County sustainable funding, and the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) 2027–2032. On the consent agenda the Council approved contracts for 2026 street resurfacing and NE 18th–162nd design, increased a fleet card spending limit to cover fuel and EV charging, extended the Interstate Bridge IGA, ratified the Vancouver Police Command Guild collective bargaining agreement (2026–2028), adopted temporary shelter contract extensions and funding from the Affordable Housing Fund, and authorized a grant application for Officers Row preservation. The Council adopted Ordinance M-4533 to approve the Our Vancouver 2026–2045 Comprehensive Plan, zoning map, and updated land use code. Claim vouchers totaling $22,229,364.48 were approved.

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What this means

Council approved a new long-range plan called Our Vancouver that updates where homes, businesses, and other development are allowed through 2045. The meeting also approved road resurfacing and design contracts, extended funding and timelines for temporary shelter programs, increased spending authority for city fuel and EV charging, and finalized a new police labor contract. These actions move planned transportation projects forward, preserve funding for shelter services, and set rules that will guide future development in the city.

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Adopted Ordinance M-4533 approving the Our Vancouver 2026–2045 Comprehensive Plan, new City zoning map, and replacement of Title 20 Land Use and Development Code.
Awarded 2026 Resurfacing Project construction contract to Granite Construction Company for $2,205,896 (including sales tax).
Authorized professional services agreement with Harper Houf Peterson Righellis Inc. for NE 18th Street to NE 162nd Street design services for $2,817,466.52.
Authorized contract amendment with WEX Bank to increase fleet card maximum from $300,000 to $600,000 to purchase fuel and EV charging.
Approved Amendment No. 3 to the Interstate Bridge Replacement intergovernmental agreement to extend termination to June 30, 2027.
Authorized the City Manager to sign the Vancouver Police Command Guild collective bargaining agreement for 2026–2028.
Adopted Resolution M-4384 to increase funding and extend timelines for 2025 Affordable Housing Fund temporary shelter contracts (Share WHAT and YWCA SafeChoice).
Adopted Resolution M-4385 to apply for a Washington State Historic Society Heritage Capital Projects grant for rehabilitation of Officers Row buildings 3, 4, 12, and 18.
Approved claim vouchers in the amount of $22,229,364.48.

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City Council Meeting

Jun 1, 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 - Council Chambers - 415 W 6th Street, Vancouver WA
2026-607 Inspire Vancouver Program Update
Approximately 30 minutes | attachments=1
Decision: Workshops: 4:00-6:00 p.m.
2026-606 Clark County Sustainable Funding Team Update
Approximately 30 minutes, to immediately follow the previous workshop | attachments=1
Decision: Workshops: 4:00-6:00 p.m.
2026-333 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) 2027-2032
Approximately 1 hour, 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 - Council Chambers - 415 W 6th Street, Vancouver WA
Pledge of Allegiance
Call to Order and Roll Call
Proclamations
2026-628 Pride Month
Decision: Proclamations
2026-629 National Pollinator Week
Decision: Proclamations
2026-630 Great Outdoors Month
Decision: Proclamations
2026-631 National Gun Violence Awareness Day
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 Award - 2026 Resurfacing Project - C-102284
attachments=2 | reports=1
Decision: Consent Agenda
2. Service Agreement - NE 18th Street - NE 138th Street to NE 162nd Street for Design Services- C-102271
attachments=3 | reports=1
Decision: Consent Agenda
3. Contract Amendment - Increase the Maximum Expenditures for State of Washington DES 00819: Fleet Card Services - C-100675
attachments=4 | reports=1
Decision: Consent Agenda
4. Interstate Bridge Replacement Intergovernmental Agreement Amendment
attachments=1 | reports=1
Decision: Consent Agenda
5. Vancouver Police Command Guild Collective Bargaining Agreement 2026-2028
attachments=2 | reports=1
Decision: Consent Agenda
6. 2025 Affordable Housing Fund Temporary Shelter Contract Extensions
attachments=1 | reports=1
Decision: Consent Agenda
7. Washington State Historic Society Heritage Capital Projects Grant
attachments=1 | reports=1
Decision: Consent Agenda
8. 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.
9. 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=7 | reports=1
Decision: Public Hearings
Communications
2025-1696 From the Council
Decision: Communications
2025-1697 From the Mayor
Decision: Communications
2025-1698 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