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Council approves multiple public works contracts and proclamations; holds workshops on community forum and comprehensive plan

VancouverMar 16, 20263 min read

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On March 16, 2026 the Vancouver City Council met in the Aspen Room (hybrid). Workshops covered Community Forum format and the Comprehensive Plan Update. The Council approved proclamations for American Red Cross Month and Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, heard public comment, and passed a consent agenda authorizing numerous construction contracts and contract amendments for sewer, street, airport, and utility projects. Councilmembers Hansen, Stober and Paulsen were excused.

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Motion approved to excuse Councilmembers Hansen, Stober and Paulsen (4-0).
Accepted the Pearson Pump Station Improvements Project and authorized release of bond (Item 1).
Awarded NE 60th Street Sewer Improvements (ITB26-8) to Midway Underground for $1,610,302.75 (Item 2).
Awarded NE 65th Avenue Sanitary Sewer Upsize (ITB26-7) to Nutter Corporation for $1,757,188.54 (Item 3).
Awarded City Hall Ground Source Heat Pump Well Relocation (ReBid ITB 26-05) to Apex Mechanical for $4,613,120 (Item 4).
Authorized acceptance of FAA Grant and awarded Airport Terminal Renovation contract to Evo Design Enterprises LLC for up to $658,240 (Item 5).
Awarded 2026 East Curb Ramps Project (ITB 26-12) to Halme Excavating, Inc. for $344,074 (Item 6).
Awarded W Fourth Plain Blvd – Mill Plain to Main St. NHS Resurfacing Project (ITB 26-11) to Lakeside Industries for $1,808,808 (Item 7).
Authorized amendment to Doolittle Construction contract for pavement preservation for an adjusted bid price of $3,781,479.50, bringing total contract to $6,894,479.50 (Item 8).
Authorized second amendment to Blackline, Inc. contract for 2024 Joint Agency Slurry Seal Project for $405,250 (Item 9).
Authorized Amendment No.1 to HD Fowler Company Inc. water meter contract, increasing not-to-exceed amount by $750,000 to $1,050,000 (Item 10).
Authorized Amendment No.1 to Tapani Inc. crushed aggregate contract, increasing not-to-exceed amount by $700,000 to $1,000,000 (Item 11).
Authorized Amendment No.(3) to Retail Lockbox Inc. remittance processing contract, increasing not-to-exceed amount by $71,000 to $371,000 (Item 12).
Approved consent agenda items 1–20 and 23 in a single motion; items 21 and 22 were pulled and later approved individually.
Presented proclamations declaring March 2026 as American Red Cross Month and Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month; Women's History Month proclamation read.

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City Council Meeting

Mar 16, 2026, 4:30 PMVancouver City Hall, Aspen Room, 415 West 6th Street, Vancouver WA 98660completed

Agenda

Workshops: 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Vancouver City Hall - Aspen Room - 415 W 6th Street, Vancouver WA
2026-286 Community Forum Format
Approximately 30 minutes | attachments=2
Decision: Workshops: 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
2026-288 Comprehensive Plan Update
Approximately 1 hour, to immediately follow the previous workshop | attachments=4
Decision: Workshops: 4:30 p.m. - 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
Proclamations
2026-304 American Red Cross Month
Decision: Proclamations
2026-289 Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
Decision: Proclamations
2026-305 Women's History Month
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. Construction Acceptance - Pearson Pump Station Improvements
attachments=1 | reports=1
Decision: Consent Agenda
2. Bid Award - NE 60th Street Sewer Improvements - ITB26-8
attachments=2 | reports=1
Decision: Consent Agenda
3. Bid Award - NE 65th Ave Sanitary Sewer Upsize - ITB26-7
attachments=2 | reports=1
Decision: Consent Agenda
4. Bid Award — City Hall Ground Source Heat Pump Well Relocation - ITB 26-05
attachments=1 | reports=1
Decision: Consent Agenda
5. Bid Award — Airport Terminal Renovation — Evo Designs Enterprises LLC - ITB 26-02
attachments=3 | reports=1
Decision: Consent Agenda
6. Bid Award — 2026 East Curb Ramps Project - ITB 26-12
attachments=2 | reports=1
Decision: Consent Agenda
7. Bid Award — Fourth Plain Blvd. – Mill Plain to Main St. — National Highway System Resurfacing Project — ITB 26-11
attachments=2 | reports=1
Decision: Consent Agenda
8. Contract Amendment - 2025 Pavement Preservation Project (072825) for Pavement Preservation in 2026 (072826) - C-101976
attachments=3 | reports=1
Decision: Consent Agenda
9. Contract Amendment - 2024 Joint Agency Slurry Seal Project Contract Amendment #2 - C-101617
attachments=4 | reports=1
Decision: Consent Agenda
10. Contract Amendment — 1 st Amendment to the Supply and Delivery of 5/8" through 2" Water Meters - C-101980
attachments=2 | reports=1
Decision: Consent Agenda
11. Contract Amendment — 1st Amendment to Supply and Delivery of Crushed Aggregate - C-101436
attachments=2 | reports=1
Decision: Consent Agenda
12. Contract Amendment – Spending Limit Increase for Remittance Processing/Lockbox Services Agreement with Retail Lockbox Inc. - C-101009
attachments=4 | reports=1
Decision: Consent Agenda
13. Contract Amendment — Increase in Contract Funding for Ergonomic Assessment and Early Intervention Services - C-101807
attachments=2 | reports=1
Decision: Consent Agenda
14. Contract Amendment - Bridge Shelter Project - Scott Edwards Architecture - C-101824
attachments=3 | reports=1
Decision: Consent Agenda
15. Contract Amendment — 4th Amendment for the New Public Works Operations Campus Project Bldgs H/J Foundations Maximum Allowable Construction Cost
attachments=5 | reports=1
Decision: Consent Agenda
16. Professional Services Agreement — Business Planning, Master Planning and Engineering Design Services for the Vancouver Arts Hub – Phase 1
attachments=1 | reports=1
Decision: Consent Agenda
17. Lease Agreement Amendment — Aero Maintenance Lease
attachments=2 | reports=1
Decision: Consent Agenda
18. Grant Award and Resolution — Airport Terminal Renovation Construction
attachments=3 | reports=1
Decision: Consent Agenda
19. Resolution for Grant Funding of Master Plan - Washington State Department of Transportation Airport Aid Grant Application 2026
attachments=1 | reports=1
Decision: Consent Agenda
20. Right-of-Way Telecommunications Franchise Ordinance Agreement for Fatbeam, LLC, a Washington Limited Liability Company
attachments=1 | reports=1
Decision: Consent Agenda
21. First Supplemental Budget
attachments=6 | reports=1
Decision: Consent Agenda
22. Amendment to Downtown Redevelopment Authority Bylaws
attachments=2 | reports=1
Decision: Consent Agenda
23. Approval of the Claim Vouchers
attachments=1 | reports=1
Decision: Consent Agenda
Communications
2025-1664 From the Council
Decision: Communications
2025-1665 From the Mayor
Decision: Communications
2025-1666 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