June 18th, 2026 Regular Council Meeting 06/18/2026 06:00 PM

Call-in numbers 253-215-8782, 669-900-6833, 346-248-7799, 312-626-6799, 929-205-6099 or 301-715-8592, Webinar ID 882 5120 2134, Zoom link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88251202134 or via Vimeo at https://vimeo.com/cityofstevenson

Items with an asterisk (*) have been added or modified after the initial draft publication of the Agenda.
Current Agenda version: ***6/18 changes

1. CALL TO ORDER/PRESENTATION TO THE FLAG: Mayor to call the meeting to order, lead the group in reciting the pledge of allegiance and conduct roll call.

2. PUBLIC COMMENTS: 

• a)***Members of the public may address the Council on items not listed on the agenda. Comments are limited to three minutes per speaker unless otherwise extended or limited by the Mayor. Written comments for inclusion in the Council packet must be submitted by noon the day of the meeting to City Hall or via email.

• McNamara Comments_06.12.2026.pdf (0.21 MB)
• Gregory Stafford - public comment for June 18, 2026.pdf (0.09 MB)
• Pat Rice - public comment.pdf (0.09 MB)
• Debra Taylor - public comment.pdf (1.11 MB)

3. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA: The Mayor may add agenda items or take agenda items out of order with concurrence of the majority of the Council

4. CONSENT AGENDA: Consent agenda items are approved in a single motion unless a Councilmember requests removal of an item for separate consideration.

• a)Minutes of May 21st, 2026.

• [05-21-2026] SCC DRAFT MINUTES.pdf (0.15 MB)

• b)Liquor and Cannabis Board: Notice of special occasion license application for Veterans Support Group at Skamania County Fair.

• LCB license application.pdf (0.18 MB)

• c)Utility bill forgiveness: The Council is asked to authorize utility bill forgiveness for Account No. 25942. The balance originated from a tenant who occupied the property under a previous owner and current owners were unaware of the outstanding balance when they bought the property.

  Motion: Approve consent agenda items a-c.

• Gray Bill Forgiveness.pdf (0.66 MB)

5. SHERIFF'S OFFICE REPORT:

• a)Sheriff's Report - The Skamania County Sheriff's report for activity within Stevenson city limits for the prior month is presented for council review.

• Sheriff report May 2026.pdf (0.65 MB)

6. COUNCIL BUSINESS:

• a)**Sewer Ordinance - Second Reading.

  Motion: Approve the second reading of the sewer ordinance, with the changes discussed at the last Council meeting incorporated into the final ordinance.

• Ordinance 2025-1224 Sewer Service - 2026-0617 .pdf (0.14 MB)
• Ordinance 2025-1224 Sewer Service - 2026-0617 redlines.pdf (0.16 MB)

• b)***Conditional Use Permit Review Process Ordinance Amendment - Council will consider an ordinance amending the conditional use permit review process so that the Planning Commission conducts the open-record public hearing and provides a recommendation, with City Council making the City’s final decision based on the record developed before the Planning Commission.

  Motion: Approve the ordinance amending the conditional use permit review process as presented.

• Ordinance - Revise CUP Process.pdf (0.01 MB)

• c)*Discussion: Downtown/C1 Parking Reform and Parking Wayfinding - Council will discuss potential direction to staff regarding C1/downtown parking minimum reform and a separate first-phase parking wayfinding effort.

• Stevenson June 2026 C1 Parking Reform Memo.pdf (0.11 MB)

• d)Discussion: ADU Code Amendment Direction - Council will discuss potential amendments to the City’s accessory dwelling unit regulations, including the detached ADU proximity standard in SMC 17.40.040. The purpose of the discussion is to provide direction for the Planning Commission to review the issue and make a recommendation to City Council for future consideration.

• e)***Resolution Authorizing CPA Advisory and Financial Oversight Services - Council will consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Personal Services Agreement with Teresa D. Johnson CPA, Inc. for CPA advisory and financial oversight services in an amount not to exceed $15,000 through December 31, 2026.

  Motion: Approve the resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Personal Services Agreement with Teresa D. Johnson CPA, Inc. for CPA advisory and financial oversight services in an amount not to exceed $15,000 through December 31, 2026.

• Scope of work - CPA 2026.pdf (0.04 MB)
• Resolution 2026-471 Personal services agreement with TDJ CPA.pdf (0.03 MB)

7. MAYOR AND STAFF REPORTS:

• a)Cody Rosander, Public Works Director

• b)*Jayne Borden, Finance Director

• May 2026 Treasurers Report - For June meeting.pdf (0.04 MB)
• May 2026 Budget Position Report - For June meeting.pdf (0.08 MB)
• June 18th Final AP List.pdf (0.07 MB)
• June 2026 - Financial Statement.pdf (2.53 MB)

• c)Jenny Taylor, Mayor

8. VOUCHER APPROVAL: Vouchers will be presented prior to the meeting for council review.

9. ISSUES FOR THE NEXT MEETING: [This provides Council Members an opportunity to focus the Mayor and Staff’s attention on issues they would like to have addressed at the next council meeting.]

10. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT: [This is an opportunity for members of the audience to address the Council for items discussed at the meeting.]

11. ADJOURNMENT - Mayor will adjourn the meeting.

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Agenda change log

6/15 First draft published

* 6/16 changes:

-added attachment to item 6.c
-added attachments to item 7.b

** 6/17 changes:

-added new public comments to item 2.a
-added attachments to item 6.a

*** 6/18 changes:

-added resolution attachment to item 6.e
-added new public comments to item 2.a
-added attachment to item 6.b