C. Harroun asked if the Gorge Commission was telling the County what to do or can the Planning Commission change the amendment. Staff replied that any challenge would go before the Commission which would strike it down. A discussion ensued between C. Harroun and the staff in which C. Harroun asked in multiple ways what happens when the replacement doesn’t meet County codes by replacing the original structure. The staff explained in multiple ways that the codes the Gorge adopts over rule any state or local codes. C. Harroun rather petulantly asked why they were even hearing this if they don’t have input. Staff said that all dissenting comments are sent to the Gorge and they will be considered. C. Harroun asked if there was a code change the County could make to modify the County codes for homes in the Gorge. Staff said they would look at how other jurisdictions were handling these issues.

2027-2032 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) - flows from the Comprehensive Plan and Capital Fund Plan (CFP). Maps, proposed construction schedules and completed projects in 2025 can be viewed here: https://clark.wa.gov/sites/default/files/media/document/2026-09/2027-2032-tip-presentation_pc-work-session-revised.pdf

Proposed construction schedule - - top of the list are the consolidated 179th Street area projects which are all reasonably funded.

C. Barca noted that the dates were generous and a clearer wrap up date was needed. He asked if the projects listed on the 6 year plan were fully funded - Yes. He also asked about prioritization. There is a process for prioritization scoring and safety and grants play a large part in the scoring.

C. Harroun wants to know how grants are identified - sometimes they get notification but they look for grants.

C. Barca has a couple concerns - projects going forward even though the concurrency scoring were failing. How nimble is your plan in attacking those projects or will we need to postpone some projects until we can meet concurrency. Staff said they were aware of pushback from the public and they had determined they were still in the black financially. C. Barca noted that some of the obligated road improvements were brought from the old plan and wondered if the County can reasonably fund this backlog and the new projects. The answer went into scoring,

Will be back for support in October.

2027-2032 Stormwater Capital Plan - does not construct stormwater facilities to support new development. Projects address existing facilities

Presentation here: https://clark.wa.gov/sites/default/files/media/document/2026-09/pc-work-session-2027-2032-stormwater-capital-presentation.pdf

Stormwater plan is not required to be brought before the Council but the staff decided to include the County in the planning.

8 projects in construction phase - largest one is the Heritage Farm Wetland Restoration

8 projects in design phase

#1 priority is capital repair projects

Focusing stormwater treatment in lower Salmon Creek tributaries

Increased focus on asset management projects - replace aging pipes

Burnt Bridge is mainly in City - C. Halbert noted the great improvement there.

Funded by clean water fund, real estate excise tax (REET 2), grants and loans

C. Halbert asked how did DEAB respond to this - not many questions and seemed supportive

$3.7 million budget for 2027

C. Harroun asked how projects are prioritized - not a need for lots of prioritization as they only have a few projects.

C. Barca asked for a chart showing anticipated finish dates

2027-2032 Parks and Nature Capital Improvement Plan -

Presentation can be viewed here: https://clark.wa.gov/sites/default/files/media/document/2026-09/plancomm-worksession_cip_260917_0.pdf

Planning starts with a Parks Recreation and Open Space Plan (PROS). Currently updating the plan and taking comment. Level of Service (LOS) gaps are based on proximity to existing parks along with future anticipated gaps in service. They have a very long list of improvements. Prioritization also takes into account service of underserved populations. Capital fund money can be used when extending the life of an asset.

Major Maintenance highlights - meeting ADA standards, Salmon Creek Greenway Trail restoration (some FEMA fees) and Lewisville shelter replacement

Capital development is broken into Park enhancements and New park development

Have received lots of community comments which they appreciate and try to respond to. Discussion of the cost of a bridge replacement at Lewisville.

No further Commissioner comments

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