Summary

City Council approves multiple construction acceptances and contracts, remands several items, and adopts strategic plan update

VancouverFeb 2, 20263 min read

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On February 2, 2026 the Vancouver City Council met in the Aspen Room (hybrid format). Workshops covered a Climate Action Framework Update and a Comprehensive Plan Update. In the regular meeting Council accepted several completed construction projects, awarded multiple public works contracts, remanded Items 10–12 back to staff, approved an exclusive negotiation agreement with Pahlisch Commercial Inc. (Resolution M-4369), adopted updates to the 2023–2029 Strategic Plan (Resolution M-4370), and approved claim vouchers totaling $9,164,593.62. Councilmember Harless participated remotely; no members were absent.

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Accepted the 2025 Central Curb Ramps project and authorized release of bond (Grade Werks Excavating, LLC).
Accepted the 2025 Pavement Preservation Project and authorized release of retainage (Doolittle Construction LLC).
Accepted Amendment No. 1 to the 2024 Crack Sealing & Mastic Repair Project and authorized release of retainage (BCV Inc.).
Accepted Amendment No. 1 to the 2024 Joint Agency Slurry Seal Project and authorized release of retainage (Blackline Inc.).
Accepted the Fruit Valley Park Playground Replacement Project and authorized release of retainage (Allcon LLC).
Accepted the O. O. Howard House Roof Replacement Project and authorized release of retainage (Signature Roof Service, LLC).
Awarded Evergreen Trail (SE Chelsea Ave to SE Image Rd) construction contract to Jeffries Construction for $3,839,918.
Awarded Phoenix Way & California St. Water Main construction contract to Halme Excavating for $1,568,324.80.
Awarded On-Call Tree Pruning and Removal contract to Arborscape LTD, not to exceed $1,892,924.16.
Remanded Items 10–12 (including the 58th Street Rezone reapplication and the Small Business Legal Assistance Grant) back to staff for updates and return at a later date.
Adopted Resolution M-4369 to finalize an exclusive negotiation agreement with Pahlisch Commercial Inc.
Adopted Resolution M-4370 approving updates to the 2023–2029 Strategic Plan.
Approved claim vouchers in the amount of $9,164,593.62.

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City Council Meeting

Feb 2, 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
2026-106 Climate Action Framework Update
Approximately 1 hour | attachments=2
Decision: Workshops: 4:00-6:00 p.m.
2026-107 Comprehensive Plan Update
Approximately 1 hour, to immediately follow the previous workshop | attachments=10
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
2025-1651 Minutes - January 26, 2026
attachments=1
Decision: Approval of Minutes
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. Construction Acceptance — 2025 Central Curb Ramps
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Decision: Consent Agenda
2. Construction Acceptance — 2025 Pavement Preservation Project Construction Acceptance & Release of Retainage Bond
reports=1
Decision: Consent Agenda
3. Construction Acceptance — Amendment No. 1 to the 2024 Crack Sealing & Mastic Repair Project Construction Acceptance and Release of Retainage
reports=1
Decision: Consent Agenda
4. Construction Acceptance and Release of Retainage — Amendment No.1 to 2024 Joint Agency Slurry Seal Project
reports=1
Decision: Consent Agenda
5. Construction Acceptance — Fruit Valley Park Playground Replacement
reports=1
Decision: Consent Agenda
6. Construction Acceptance – O. O. Howard House Roof Replacement Project
reports=1
Decision: Consent Agenda
7. Bid Award – Evergreen Trail, SE Chelsea Avenue to SE Image Road Re-bid Project - C-102141
attachments=2 | reports=1
Decision: Consent Agenda
8. Bid Award — Phoenix Way & California St. Water Main — C-102134
attachments=2 | reports=1
Decision: Consent Agenda
9. Bid Award — On-Call Tree Pruning and Removal — C- 102152
attachments=1 | reports=1
Decision: Consent Agenda
10. 58th Street Rezone Reapplication
reports=1
Decision: Consent Agenda
11. Small Business Legal Assistance Grant
attachments=2 | reports=1
Decision: Consent Agenda
12. Safeguard and Revitalization Grant
attachments=2 | reports=1
Decision: Consent Agenda
13. Exclusive Negotiation Agreement between City of Vancouver and Pahlisch Commercial Inc.
attachments=2 | reports=1
Decision: Consent Agenda
14. 2023-2029 Strategic Plan Update
attachments=3 | reports=1
Decision: Consent Agenda
15. Approval of the Claim Vouchers
attachments=1 | reports=1
Decision: Consent Agenda
Communications
2025-1652 From the Council
Decision: Communications
2025-1653 From the Mayor
Decision: Communications
2025-1654 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