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City Council approves consent items, adopts telecom franchise, receives updates on planning, budget forecast, and Interstate Bridge

VancouverApr 27, 20263 min read

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On April 27, 2026 the Vancouver City Council met in the Aspen Room for workshops and a regular meeting. Council received updates on the Comprehensive Plan, Biennial Forecast and Policy Direction, and Interstate Bridge Replacement; approved multiple consent items including construction acceptance, contract amendments, an interlocal agreement for street improvements, and a financial policy amendment; adopted an ordinance granting a telecommunications franchise to Fatbeam, LLC; appointed a library board member; and received a Homeless Situation Report.

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Approved minutes of April 13, 2026 (7-0).
Accepted Trunk G2 Sewer Diversion Project and authorized release of bond.
Authorized Amendment No.1 to contract C-101897 (2026 Comprehensive Water System Plan) increasing the not-to-exceed by $61,763 to $652,404 and extending contract to Jan 31, 2027.
Authorized Amendment No.4 to contract C-101400 with Pacific Landscaping Services, increasing the not-to-exceed by $356,108 to a total of $1,192,216 for Waterfront Park maintenance.
Authorized interlocal agreement with Clark Public Utilities for reimbursement of underground electric relocation for MacArthur/Mill Plain Complete Streets Improvements (estimated $580,902).
Adopted Resolution M-4379 amending the City’s 2025-2026 Financial Policies.
Appointed Jaynee Cavaness to a mid-term on the Fort Vancouver Regional Library Board (term through Dec 31, 2031).
Approved claim vouchers in the amount of $19,623,800.
Adopted Ordinance M-4531 granting a non-exclusive, revocable right-of-way telecommunications franchise to Fatbeam, LLC (no public testimony received).
Approved Council assignment changes to the C-TRAN Board: Councilmember Harless added as fourth City representative and Councilmember Stober named Alternate.
Received the Homeless Situation Report.

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City Council Meeting

Apr 27, 2026, 3:30 PMVancouver City Hall, Aspen Room, 415 West 6th Street, Vancouver WA 98660completed

Agenda

Workshops: 3:30-6:00 p.m.
Vancouver City Hall - Aspen Room - 415 W 6th Street, Vancouver WA
2026-467 Comprehensive Plan Update
Approximately 45 minutes | attachments=8
Decision: Workshops: 3:30-6:00 p.m.
2026-468 Biennial Forecast and Policy Direction
Approximately 1 hour, to immediately follow the previous workshop | attachments=2
Decision: Workshops: 3:30-6:00 p.m.
2026-469 Interstate Bridge Replacement Update
Approximately 45 minutes, to immediately follow the previous workshop | attachments=2
Decision: Workshops: 3:30-6:00 p.m.
Council Dinner / Pending or Potential Litigation (RCW 42.30.110(i)(iii)) (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
2025-1679 Minutes - April 13, 2026
attachments=1
Decision: Approval of Minutes
Proclamations
2026-388 Volunteer Month
Decision: Proclamations
2026-479 58th Anniversary of the Fair Housing Act
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 — Trunk G2 Sewer Diversion Project
attachments=1 | reports=1
Decision: Consent Agenda
2. Contract Amendment — 2026 Comprehensive Water System Plan - C-101850
attachments=2 | reports=1
Decision: Consent Agenda
3. Contract Amendment - Pacific Landscape Service - C-101400
attachments=5 | reports=1
Decision: Consent Agenda
4. Interlocal Agreement – MacArthur/Mill Plain Complete Streets Improvements (Heights Infrastructure Investment Project)
attachments=2 | reports=1
Decision: Consent Agenda
5. Resolution Amending the City’s 2025-2026 Financial Policies
attachments=3 | reports=1
Decision: Consent Agenda
6. Fort Vancouver Regional Library Board Appointment
attachments=1 | reports=1
Decision: Consent Agenda
7. 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.
8. Right-of-Way Telecommunications Franchise Ordinance Agreement for Fatbeam, LLC, a Washington Limited Liability Company
attachments=1 | reports=1
Decision: Public Hearings
Communications
2025-1680 From the Council
Decision: Communications
2025-1681 From the Mayor
Decision: Communications
2026-512 Council Assignment to C-Tran Board of Directors
Decision: Communications
2025-1682 From the City Manager
Decision: Communications
2026-471 Homeless Situation Report
attachments=2
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