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Council approves amendment clarifying DRA Executive Director employment status (Ordinance M-4529)

VancouverMar 23, 20262 min read

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At the March 23, 2026 meeting, City Council approved Ordinance M-4529 amending the Downtown Redevelopment Authority bylaws to clarify the Executive Director’s employment status, held an executive session on potential litigation, conducted a Community Forum on “Vancouver for All,” and received written public comment opposing the DRA governance change.

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Approved Ordinance M-4529 amending Section 2.09 of the Downtown Redevelopment Authority bylaws to clarify the Executive Director's employment status (motion passed Yes: 6, No: 0; Councilmember Stober absent).
Entered executive session from 5:00–5:30 p.m. to discuss potential litigation under RCW 42.30.110(1)(i).
Excused Councilmember Ty Stober from the meeting (motion passed Yes: 6, No: 0).
Conducted the Community Forum on the topic 'Vancouver for All' (up to 90 minutes) with small-group discussions among community members and councilmembers.
Received written public comment opposing the proposed DRA governance change (submission from Peter Bracchi) which was entered into the record.

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City Council Meeting

Mar 23, 2026, 5:00 PMVancouver City Hall, Aspen Room, 415 West 6th Street, Vancouver WA 98660completed

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Executive Session Re: Potential Litigation RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) (5:00 - 5:30 PM)
Council Regular Meeting
5:30 PM Vancouver City Hall - Aspen Room - 415 W 6th Street, Vancouver WA
Pledge of Allegiance
Call to Order and Roll Call
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.
1. Amendment to Downtown Redevelopment Authority Bylaws
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Decision: Public Hearings
2026-344 Council Dinner (6:00 - 6:30 PM)
Community Forum
This is the place on the agenda where the public is invited to engage directly with City Councilmembers in small-group conversations. This forum will have the "Vancouver for All" topic of discussion. Community members are welcome to talk about other issues, but all participants will be invited to share their experiences and ideas related to the main topic. Up to 90 minutes will be allotted for the Community Forum.
Adjournment