Vancouver City Council
September 21, 2026 · 02:24:00 matched · Watch on CVTV ↗
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- 2:50 Proclamation: International Week of Deaf People
- 5:49 Proclamation: Food Waste Prevention Week
- 10:55 Proclamation: Week Without Driving
- 27:21 Consent Agenda
- 27:55 2025 HUD Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report
- 43:11 Appeal of the Hearing Examiner’s Approval of Swifts Terrace Infill Subdivision
- 1:22:55 Amendment to Vancouver Municipal Code 8.22 Establishing a Camping and Outside Habitation Impact Area Around the City of Vancouver Bridge Shelter
- 1:27:18 Supplemental Budget Ordinance Related to Clark County Fire District No. 5 Amended Agreement
- 1:40:10 Communications
- 1:40:53 Community Forum Pre-Planning
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CITY OF Vancouver WASHINGTON September 21, 2026 Vancouver City Council
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September 21, 2026 Vancouver City Council CVTV 2026, City Co Vancouver City Council Vancouver City Council >> Present >> Perez Vancouver City Council Presenter
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September 21, 2026 Vancouver City Council Proclamation: International Week of Deaf People CVTV
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September 21, 2026 Vancouver City Council Proclamation: Food Waste Prevention Week CVTV
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September 21, 2026 Vancouver City Council Proclamation: Food Waste Prevention Week CVTV Presenter City o Food Wa
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September 21, 2026 Vancouver City Council Proclamation: Week Without Driving CVTV
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September 21, 2026 Vancouver City Council Proclamation: Week Without Driving CVTV options 2026 City Council Week Without Driving and sustainable transport options. Okay. I'm goin
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Jeananne Edwards Executive Director, Community in Motion CVTV
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September 21, 2026 Vancouver City Council Proclamation: Week Without Driving Public Hearing: Small Business Support >> 7 2026 ty Cou k Witho differently! Thanks CVTV
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03:00 Community Communication is the public's opportunity to address the Council to listen to community members's input. Oral comments may be limited to 3 minutes. The views expressed are those of the speaker, and do not necessarily represent the views of CVTV or the City of Vancouver, its elected or appointed officials, or its employees. one September 21, 2026 Vancouver City Council CVTV
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Vancouver City Hall - Council Chambers - 415 W 6th Street, Vancouver WA Pledge of Allegiance Call to Order and Roll Call Prock
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03:00 Community Communication is the opportunity for residents to the Council to listen to community members' views on city related issues or concerns. The views expressed are those of the individual and do not represent the views of CVTV or the City of Vancouver, its elected or appointed officials, or its employees. September 21, 2026 Vancouver City Council goings September 21, 2026 Vancouver City Counc Vancouver City Council CVTV
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01:53 Start Stop Reset Community Communication is the opportunity for the Vancouver City Council to listen to community members speak about matters related to City business. The views expressed are those of the speakers alone, and may not represent the views of CVTV or the City of Vancouver, its elected or appointed officials, or its employees. COMMUNITY COMMUNICATION 3 MIN HOME September 21, 2026 Vancouver City Council CVTV
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September 21, 2026 Vancouver City Council Consent Agenda CVTV
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September 21, 2026 Vancouver City Council 2025 HUD Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report CVTV
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CDBG Expenditures Activity Economic Opportunity Homeowner Rehab Housing Services Public Service Section 108 Loan Administration TOTAL Amount $638,805 $226,204 $124,072 $140,000 $312,627 $237,073 $1,678,783 5 | 2025 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) September 21, 2026 Vancouver City Council 2025 HUD Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report CVTV
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HOME Expenditures Activity Amount Homebuyer Assistance $254,966 Rental Assistance $407,338 Administration $133,896 HOME-ARP Services $213,309* TOTAL $1,009,511 13785 6 | 2025 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) September 21, 2026 Vancouver City Council 2025 HUD Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report CVTV
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Affordable Housing 2025 Outcomes Program Households Homeowner Rehabilitation 5 First-time Homebuyer 12 Rental Assistance 32 Total Households 49 7 | 2025 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) September 21, 2026 Vancouver City Council 2025 HUD Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report CVTV_
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CAUTION OPEN PIT PROVE YOUR Economic Opportunity 2025 Outcomes 240 microenterprises assisted with starting or growing their business 8 | 2025 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) September 21, 2026 Vancouver City Council 2025 HUD Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report CVTV
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Housing Stability, Poverty Reduction 2025 Outcomes Program Number Served Public Services Diversion Assistance 137 people Landlord Mediation Assistance 109 people Total 246 people HOME-ARP Supportive Services* Coordinated Outreach 64 households *HOME-ARP funding and outcomes included as part of the 2021 Action Plan 9 | 2025 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) September 21, 2026 Vancouver City Council 2025 HUD Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report CVTV
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2023 HUD Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report Discussion for p September 21, 2026 Vancouver City Coun 2025 HUD Consolidated A September 21, 2026 Vancouver City Council 2025 HUD Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report CVTV
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September 21, 2026 Vancouver City Council 2025 HUD Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report 03:00 Community Communication at the Vancouver City Council provides Council to listen to community members speak and to share ideas on topics of interest. The views expressed are those of the individual speakers and do not reflect the views of CVTV or the City of Vancouver, its elected or appointed officials, or its employees. September 21, 2026 Vancouver City Council 2025 HUD Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report CVTV
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September 21, 2026 Vancouver City Council Appeal of the Hearing Examiner's Approval of Swifts Terrace Infill Subdivision CVTV
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September 21, 2026 Vancouver City Council Appeal of the Hearing Examiner's Approval of Swifts Terrace Infill Subdivision CVTV Vancouver Swifts Terrace Infill Subdivision Appeal PUD 188827 / AF 188161 Department hear September 21, 2026 Vancouver City Cou Appeal of the Hearing Exam
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attorney September 21, 2026 Vancouver City Coun Appeal of the Hearing Exam Appeal of the Hearing Examiner's Approval of Swifts Terrace Infill Subdivision Appeal with Three (3) Conditions Vancouver Swifts Terrace Infill Subdivision Appeal PRO 10902 / APPEAL 1091 Crystal S Planner I Community Departmen September 21, 2026 Vancouver City Council Appeal of the Hearing Examiner's Approval of Swifts Terrace Infill Subdivision CVTV
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September 21, 2026 Vancouver City Council Appeal of the Hearing Examiner's Approval of Swifts Terrace Infill Subdivision CVTV This unit is reserved for the City Council / CMO use. Please do not remove from 3rd floor. Thank you!
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September 21, 2026 Vancouver City Council Appeal of the Hearing Examiner's Approval of Swifts Terrace Infill Subdivision CVTV This cart is reserved for City Council / CMO use Please do not remove from 2nd floor Thank you
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Vancouver Swifts Terrace Infill Subdivision Appeal PHL-109027/APL-1161 Krystal Bischof Planner II Community Development Department Support >> N September 21, 2026 Vancouver City Council Appeal of the Hearing Examiner's Approval of Swifts Terrace Infill Subdivision September 21, 2026 Vancouver City Council Appeal of the Hearing Examiner's Approval of Swifts Terrace Infill Subdivision CVTV
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Project History • Application Submitted: Type III Subdivision Preliminary Plat for a 2.3-acre site to be divided into 18 residential lots. • June 16, 2026: Public hearing before Hearing Examiner • July 15, 2026: Decision of approval issued • July 24, 2026: Appeal submitted by Appellant 2 | Swifts Terrace Infill Subdivision Appeal September 21, 2026 Vancouver City Council Appeal of the Hearing Examiner's Approval of Swifts Terrace Infill Subdivision CVTV_
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Summary of the Appellant's Concerns • Neighborhood compatibility by approving infill development • Vesting under previous Comprehensive Plan/ Zoning Code • Failure to comply with VMC 20.740.130- Critical Areas Protection • Failure to comply with Subdivision Act RCW 58.17.110(1) 7 | Swifts Terrace Infill Subdivision Appeal September 21, 2026 Vancouver City Council Appeal of the Hearing Examiner's Approval of Swifts Terrace Infill Subdivision CVTV_
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14:54 Community Communication is the opportunity for the Vancouver City Council to listen to community members speak about topics that are not on the agenda. The views expressed are those of the speaker and do not necessarily reflect the views of CVTV or the City of Vancouver, its elected and appointed officials, or its employe September 21, 2026 Vancouver City Council Appeal of the Hearing Examiner's Approval of Swifts Terrace Infill Subdivision CVTV_] September 21, 2026 Vancouver City Council Appeal of the Hearing Exa
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the September 21, 2026 Vancouver City Cou Appeal of the Hearing Exam Thank You krystal.sanchez@cityofvancouver.us | 360.487.7820 | cityofvancouver.us
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September 21, 2026 Vancouver City Council Appeal of the Hearing Examiner's Approval of Swifts Terrace Infill Subdivision CVTV_ 03:00 Community Communication is the time set aside for the City Council to listen to community members speak on topics not on the printed agenda. The views expressed are those of the speaker alone and may not reflect the views of CVTV, the City of Vancouver, its elected or appointed officials, or its employees. Appeal of the Hearing Examiner's Approval of Swifts Terrace Infill Subdivision September 21, 2026 Vancouver City Cou Appeal of the Hearing Exa
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September 21, 2026 Vancouver City Council Amendment to Vancouver Municipal Code 8.22 Establishing a Camping and Outside Habitation Impact Area Around the City of Vancouver Bridge Shelter CVTV
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still on, September 21, 2026 Vancouver City Council Amendment to Vancouver Municipal Code 8.22 Establishing a Camping and Outside Habitation Impact Area Around the City of Vancouver Bridge Shelter CVTV Dillon okay, it is still on. So this
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>> T September 21, 2026 Vancouver City Co Amendment to Vancouver Impact Area Around the Ci 03:00 Community Communication is the purpose of the Vancouver City Council to listen to community, reinforce local dialogue and to provide a forum for all The views expressed are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views of CVTV or the City of Vancouver, its elected and appointed officials, or its employees. September 21, 2026 Vancouver City Council Amendment to Vancouver Municipal Code 8.22 Establishing a Camping and Outside Habitation Impact Area Around the City of Vancouver Bridge Shelter CVTV
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September 21, 2026 Vancouver City Council Supplemental Budget Ordinance Related to Clark County Fire District No. 5 Amended Agreement CVTV
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Fire District 5 Agreement: Supplemental Budget Ordinance Overview Background: • Supplemental Appropriation - a mid-biennial budget amendment that allows for necessary adjustments to the adopted biennial budget as a result of unanticipated circumstances. • Council approval is required for increases in appropriations and staffing. 3 Fire District 5 Agreement: Supplemental Budget Ordinance September 21, 2026 Vancouver City Council Supplemental Budget Ordinance Related to Clark County Fire District No. 5 Amended Agreement CVTV_
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Expenditures by Fund Changes Attachment A City of Vancouver Expenditures by Fund Fund 2026 Special Supplemental FD5 Amendment (2026) Updated Biennium Budget (2026) 2025-26 Biennium Budget (Total) Operating Budget General, Street, and Fire Funds General Fund $ - $ 271,152,745 $ 537,853,299 Street Fund $ - $ 19,579,554 $ 39,578,025 Street Funding Initiative - Operating Fund $ - $ 21,725,794 $ 41,238,637 Fire Fund $ 258,408 $ 87,303,320 $ 172,258,706 Total General, Street, and Fire Funds $ 258,408 $ 399,761,413 $ 790,928,667 Per the amended service agreement, Fire District 5 will support 100% of actual costs for 7.0 new limited duration positions beginning in the fourth quarter of Fiscal Year 2026. $258,408 is added to the Fire Fund in Fiscal Year 2026 to account for partial year position costs. Funds not needed will not be expended and will not be charged to Fire District 5. 5 Fire District 5 Agreement: Supplemental Budget Ordinance September 21, 2026 Vancouver City Council Supplemental Budget Ordinance Related to Clark County Fire District No. 5 Amended Agreement CVTV_
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September 21, 2026 Vancouver City Council Supplemental Budget Ordinance Related to Clark County Fire District No. 5 Amended Agreement CVTV Discussion September 21, 2026 Vancouver City Cou Supplemental Budget Ord
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03:00 Community Communication is the time set aside by the Vancouver City Council to listen to community members speak on issues important to them or the City. The views expressed are those of the speaker and do not represent the views of the City or the City's officials, or its employees. for o September 21, 2026 Vancouver City Cou Supplemental Budget Orde September 21, 2026 Vancouver City Council Supplemental Budget Ordinance Related to Clark County Fire District No. 5 Amended Agreement CVTV
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September 21, 2026 Vancouver City Council Communications CVTV
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Community Forum Outcomes Increase engagement: • Foster a sense of community Build trust: • Listen, learn and reflect together Validate community contributions: • Gather community questions, ideas and insights 3 | 2026 Community Forums September 21, 2026 Vancouver City Council Community Forum Pre-Planning CVTV
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Community forum specifics * Forum will be held from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at Rooted School Vancouver, 10401 NE Fourth Plain Blvd; doors open at 1:30 p.m. * The forum will be the culminating activity of a day-long civic leadership day with Rooted Students, similar to the City's earlier Civic Minds program * Activities will include a coffee meeting with the Mayor, sessions with City staff and time for students to explore careers in local government rootedschool vancouver 4 | 2026 Community Forums September 21, 2026 Vancouver City Council Community Forum Pre-Planning CVTV
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Agenda for the Sept. 28 community forum Time 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 2 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Activity Civic leadership day with Rooted students Doors open to the broader public Council Community Forum begins: Student leaders provide warm welcome Facilitators lead brief table introductions Students and community members take part in small-group table discussions Forum ends; City and Rooted staff clear meeting space Person Responsible City staff, Rooted students and staff City staff Council, staff, facilitators and community City and Rooted staff 5 | 2026 Community Forums September 21, 2026 Vancouver City Council Community Forum Pre-Planning CVTV
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Meeting expectations Across conversations, facilitators will remind participants to: * Communicate respectfully: Allow others to speak and listen without interruption * Be aware of time: Speak for 1-2 minutes at a time, so everyone has a chance to share * Stay on topic: Discussions should be focused on the designated topics for each table group * Be an active participant: All participants are encouraged to listen, ask questions and contribute their thoughts and ideas 6 | 2026 Community Forums September 21, 2026 Vancouver City Council Community Forum Pre-Planning CVTV_
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Draft discussion questions Rooted students identified a range of discussion topics, including: • What is your favorite place to go in Vancouver? Why is it special to you? • As you think about life after high school, what are your hopes for the future? • What issues or topics are most important to students in our community? o How are these issues affecting you and people you know? • What is something our community needs that we don't have now? 7 | 2026 Community Forums September 21, 2026 Vancouver City Council Community Forum Pre-Planning CVTV_
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Discussion/Questions 8 | 2026 Community Forums September 21, 2026 Vancouver City Council Community Forum Pre-Planning CVTV_
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September 21, 2026 Vancouver City Council Community Forum Pre-Planning CVTV
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Draft discussion questions 1. What are you hoping to achieve or accomplish from the Community Forum? 2. Do you have a preferred format or structure for the forum? 3. What kind of topics or issues do you anticipate being raised at the forum? 4. Are there any specific concerns or challenges you foresee with the forum's implementation? 5. How can we ensure that the forum is inclusive and accessible to all members of the community? 6. What resources or support do you think would be most valuable for the forum organizers? September 21, 2026 Vancouver City Council Community Forum Pre-Planning CVTV September 21, 2026 Vancouver City Cou Community Forum Pre-Pla
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0:30 Good evening everyone, I'm Sarah Fox, I'm the Mayor Pro Tem and I'll be running the meeting tonight. It's 6:30 and we're going to get started. As a reminder to anyone who's testifying tonight, you need to make sure you have your microphone on and when we do have time for folks to speak. We have a Council Policy 100-32 for all speakers to not exceed a three minute time period and also that they need to speak on matters that pertain to city business. So if you exceed that time frame, I'll ask you to conclude your remarks. If you continue speaking, I'll again ask you to stop speaking and warn you that failure to do so will result in the suspension of your privilege to speak to Council for 90 days.
1:29 And finally, if you continue beyond that warning, you'll be issued a written notice of the 90 day suspension of your ability to provide testimony at Council meetings. So hopefully everyone heard our rules for tonight and how to communicate when you're up at the desk there. If you have any other questions, you can always reach out to staff.
1:49 And with that, let's begin with the Pledge of Allegiance.
2:47 Next item. The first step is the International Week of Deaf People. And who do we have tonight to accept the proclamation? Kelly Saruta? Is that right? I'm sorry. Please let me know how to say your name. Do we have Kelly here tonight? Yes. Kelly. Wonderful. You can come up to the desk if you'd like. Other members of the deaf school, can I bring them up with me? Yes, please. Yes. Sitting is great. All right. I'll read the proclamation. Whereas the Washington Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youth and the Washington School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youth and the Washington Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youth and the Washington Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youth and the Washington Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youth and the Washington Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youth and the Washington Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youth and the Washington Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youth and the Washington Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youth and the Washington Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youth and the Washington Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youth and the Washington Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youth and the Washington Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youth and the Washington Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youth and the Washington Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youth and the Washington Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youth and the Washington Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youth and the Washington Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youth. All right. I'll read the proclamation. Whereas the Washington Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youth and the Washington School
3:46 for the Deaf serve the state of Washington and our community to support the education of deaf and hard of hearing students and whereas the fourth week of September is recognized internationally as an opportunity for communities to come together and celebrate deaf individuals, their language and culture as well as their accomplishments and goals. For the future and whereas the deaf community is enriched by American sign language which is communicated through hands, facial expression and body movements and whereas the city of Vancouver recognizes every deaf individual as a human being with the ability to achieve anything like anyone else and the deaf community is a vibrant cultural group with a rich history and language that greatly enriches the diversity of our city. Now therefore. I, Sarah Fox, Mayor Pro Tem of Vancouver, Washington do hereby proclaim the 21st through the 27th of September as International Week of Deaf People in the city of Vancouver and
4:45 call upon the people of Vancouver to honor this observance with appropriate programs, ceremonies and activities. All right. Usually I come down and well I don't but this will be my first time.
5:04 I'm going to be a little bit more formal.