Boundary lines for voting precincts, short-term rental discussion and Fourth of July fireworks are some of the topics that will be before boards and commissions on the Peninsula next week.
Clallam County Commissioners
The three Clallam County commissioners will discuss and consider next steps regarding a proposed cultural access program during their weekly work session Monday.
The commissioners’ work session, at 9 a.m. Monday, will preview items set for action at their formal meeting, which will start at 10 a.m. Tuesday.
The hybrid meetings will be in the county commissioners’ meeting room in the Clallam County Courthouse, 223 E. Fourth St., Port Angeles.
The meetings can be viewed at https://clallamcowa.portal.civicclerk.com.
To participate via Zoom video, visit https://zoom.us/j/8755617844.
To listen only, call 253-215-8782 then enter meeting ID 875 561 7844 and passcode 12345.
Agenda items include:
• A request to waive the Bid/RFP/quote requirements and purchase radio gateway modules from ESChat for $38,387.
• Resolutions altering boundary lines for voting precincts Port Angeles 113, Dry Creek 224, Forks 301, Bogachiel 211, Forks 302 and Sun 269 due to annexations by Port Angeles in 2023 and by Forks in 2024.
• A call for bids to be received no later than 10 a.m. April 29 for debris removal from the proposed site of the Dungeness off-channel reservoir.
• A letter for the congressional delegation regarding local impacts of federal decision-making.
• An agreement with Peninsula Daily News for legal advertising.
• An update on the current state legislative session.
• A review of federal grant revenue and expenditures.
• An amended agreement with the state Administrative Office of the Courts for $99,877 for Family and Juvenile Court programs.
• Certification of the 2024 road expenditures for the County Road Administration Board.
• A call for a public hearing at 10:30 a.m. April 8 regarding proposed changes to time limit expectations for final decision in the permitting process.
• A call for a public hearing at 10:30 a.m. April 15 regarding a proposed emergency ordinance amending Chapter 27.12 Critical Areas regarding floodplain management.
• Resolutions appointing members to several volunteer boards and commissions.
• A resolution to reauthorize any prior existing account and establish a bank account for the Department of Community Development.
• Resolutions adopting budget revisions, reductions and supplemental appropriations and a public hearing regarding several debatable budget emergencies.
The meeting agendas are posted at https://clallamcowa.portal.civicclerk.com.
Public comment may be sent to agores@co.clallam.wa.us.
Other Clallam County meetings:
Meeting agendas are posted at https://clallamcowa.portal.civicclerk.com.
• The Solid Waste Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for 3 p.m. Wednesday has been canceled.
• The Fair Advisory Board will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday.
The meeting venue and link are expected to be posted at https://clallamcowa.portal.civicclerk.com.
• The Sheriff’s Citizen Advisory Committee will meet at 5 p.m. Thursday.
The hybrid meetings will be in room 160 in the Clallam County Courthouse, 223 E. Fourth St., Port Angeles.
To join the meeting online, visit https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88048055990?pwd=N5ueLNmpaAhk9gPexiD3fEBS8OlSnX.1.
Jefferson County commission
The three Jefferson County commissioners will continue a public hearing regarding short-term rentals when they meet at 9 a.m. Monday.
The hybrid meeting will be in the commissioners’ chambers at the Jefferson County Courthouse, 1820 Jefferson St., Port Townsend.
To join the meeting online, visit https://zoom.us/j/93777841705.
To listen only, call 1-253-215-8782 and enter access code 937-7784-1705#.
Public comments emailed to jeffbocc@co.jefferson.wa.us will be included in the minutes but no longer read aloud during the meeting; comments may still be made via Zoom or telephone.
Agenda items include:
• A workshop regarding initial options for paving design at the Gateway Visitor Center.
• A resolution creating an employee recognition program and authorizing funding for the annual employee picnic, the Tax Blues Breakfast and other events.
• An update on the Washington State University Jefferson County Extension’s noxious weed program from Sophie DeGroot.
• A coordination meeting with Jefferson County elected officials and department directors to finalize dates for the 2025 Community Outreach Meetings.
• Discussion and potential action regarding the county’s newspaper of record.
• An update on the current state legislative session.
The commissioners will retire to executive session with the county administrator, chief civil deputy prosecuting attorney and the director of the Department of Community Development to discuss potential litigation.
• A workshop to review the recently concluded Connectivity Summit with Daniel Milholland and Zach Moser from the Production Alliance
• A call for a public hearing at 10:15 a.m. April 7 regarding the creation of a countywide Public Facilities District.
• A agreement with Ronald Brake for $10,329 to be the Oak Bay Campground host.
• An agreement with Cascade Community Connections for $63,444 for an employment program for individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.
• An agreement with Shea, Carr & Jewell, Inc. for $401,274 to construct the state Highway 19/Rhody Drive pedestrian and bike improvements.
• An agreement with Braun Consulting for $100,000 to provide human resources and labor relations consulting services.
• An agreement with the Jefferson Interfaith Action Coalition for $5,000 to operate a winter welcoming center.
• An amended agreement with the state Department of Health for $226,436 to conduct the Beach Environmental Assessment, Communication and Health program, infectious disease syndemic prevention services and the Women, Infants and Children program.
• An amended agreement for an additional $277,495 (total of $3,149,254) for injury and violence prevention, the office of immunization and the sexual and reproductive health program.
The full agenda is posted at www.co.jefferson.wa.us by following the link under “Quick Links: Videos of Meetings-Streaming Live.”
Other Jefferson County meetings:
The schedule is posted at https://co.jefferson.wa.us.
• The Jefferson County Board of Equalization will meet at 9 a.m. Tuesday.
The hybrid meeting will be in the commissioners’ chambers at the Jefferson County Courthouse, 1820 Jefferson St., Port Townsend.
To join the meeting online, visit https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86972236438.
To listen only, call 253-215-8782 then enter meeting ID 869 7223 6438.
• The Civil Service Commission will meet at 2 p.m. Tuesday.
The hybrid meeting will be in the county commissioners’ chambers at the Jefferson County Courthouse, 1820 Jefferson St., Port Townsend.
To join the meeting online, visit https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86832257765.
To listen only, call 253-215-8782 and enter meeting ID 868 3225 7765.
• The Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board will meet at 2:45 p.m. Tuesday.
• The Jefferson County Solid Waste Advisory Committee will conduct a joint special meeting with the Board of County Commissioners at 9 a.m. Wednesday.
The hybrid meeting will be in the first floor conference room at the Jefferson County Courthouse, 1820 Jefferson St., Port Townsend.
To join the meeting online, visit https://zoom.us/j/93777841705.
• The Jefferson County Planning Commission will meet at 5:30 p.m Wednesday
The hybrid meeting will be at the Quilcene Community Center, 194952 U.S. Highway 101, Quilcene.
To join the meeting online, visit https://zoom.us/j/96997604223?pwd=NUJoRktHNEtOUjFHTUF1VDdSaXpXZz09.
To listen only, call 253-215-8782 then enter meeting ID 969 9760 4223 and passcode 742684.
Clallam County Charter Review Commission
The Charter Review Commission will meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday.
The hybrid meeting will be in the county commissioners’ meeting room in the Clallam County Courthouse, 223 E. Fourth St., Port Angeles.
To participate via Zoom video, visit https://zoom.us/j/8755617844.
To listen only, call 253-215-8782 then enter meeting ID 875 561 7844 and passcode 12345.
Agenda items include:
• The Board of County Commissioners.
• The Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.
• Subcommittee reports from the Town Hall Outreach Committee and the Coroner Committee.
The meeting agenda is posted at https://clallamcowa.portal.civicclerk.com.
Port of Port Angeles
Port of Port Angeles commissioners will conduct a special meeting at 8 a.m. Tuesday.
The hybrid meeting will be at the port commission, 338 W. First St., Port Angeles.
To join the meeting online, visit https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82546730805.
To listen only, call 1-253-215-8782 and enter webinar ID 825 4673 0805; no passcode is required.
Comments may be submitted until 8 a.m. Tuesday to braedij@portofpa.com or by calling 360-461-9515.
The agenda is expected to be posted at https://portofpa.com/about-us/agenda-center.
Clallam County Public Utility District
Clallam County Public Utility District commissioners will discuss requesting a Provider of Choice Contract from the Bonneville Power Administration when they meet at 1:30 p.m. Monday.
The hybrid meeting will be in the Lake Crescent boardroom at the PUD’s main office, 104 Hooker Road, Sequim.
To join the meeting online, visit https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84721624204?pwd=Q0pCaVRLWXFqeWpONVFYaFM0UFB2UT09.
To listen only, call 1-253-215-8782, then enter meeting ID 847 2162 4204 and passcode 718170.
Public comment may be submitted in advance to info@clallampud.net.
The agenda is posted at https://go.boarddocs.com/wa/clallampud/Board.nsf/Public.
Forks city
The Forks City Council will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday.
The hybrid meeting will be in city hall, 500 Division St., Forks.
The agenda and meeting link are expected to be posted at www.forkswashington.org.
Port Townsend city
The Port Townsend City Council will discuss the performance of a public employee in executive session during a special meeting at 5:15 p.m. Monday.
The hybrid meeting will be in council chambers at historic City Hall, 540 Water St., Port Townsend.
To view the meeting live, visit www.cityofpt.us/citycouncil/page/agendasminutesvideos.
To join the meeting online, visit https://zoom.us/j/98187633367.
To listen only, call 253-215-8782 and enter the meeting ID 981 8763 3367.
Written comments received at publiccomment@cityofpt.us more than two hours before the meeting will be attached to the council meeting record; public comments will not be read aloud during the meeting.
The agenda is posted at https://cityofpt.us/citycouncil/page/agendasminutesvideos.
Sequim city
The Sequim City Council will discuss Independence Day fireworks at 6 p.m. Monday.
The hybrid meeting will be in the civic center, 152 W. Cedar St., Sequim.
To join the meeting online, visit https://sequimwa.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=240.
To listen only, call 253-363-9585 and enter webinar ID 496912152.
Written public comments can be sent to clerk@sequimwa.gov and will be distributed to the council prior to the meeting.
The council also will consider a revision of council rules to allow it to write letters of support for junior taxing districts.
The agenda is posted at https://www.sequimwa.gov/215/Agendas-Minutes.
Chimacum School Board
The Chimacum School Board will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday.
The board will meet in Room 702 at Chimacum Elementary School, 91 West Valley Road, Chimacum.
To join the meeting online, visit https://csd49.zoom.us/j/85011658907.
To listen only, dial 1-253-215-8782, meeting ID: 850 1165 8907.
The agenda is expected to be posted at go.boarddocs.com/wa/chimacum/board.nsf/public.
Crescent school
The Crescent School Board will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday.
The board will meet in the library at Crescent School, 50350 state Highway 112, Joyce.
The agenda and meeting link are expected to be posted at https://go.boarddocs.com/wa/crescent/Board.nsf/Public.
Port Angeles schools
The Port Angeles School Board will meet at 5 p.m. Thursday.
The board will meet at Lincoln Center, 905 W. Ninth St., Port Angeles.
The agenda is expected to be posted at https://www.boarddocs.com/wa/pasd/Board.nsf/public.
Quillayute Valley schools
The Quillayute Valley School board will meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday.
The board will meet in the library at Forks High School, 261 S. Spartan Ave., Forks.
The agenda is expected to be posted at https://www.qvschools.org/o/qvsd/page/board-meetingsagendas.
Sequim schools
The Sequim School Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday.
The board will meet in the district’s board room at 503 N. Sequim Ave., Sequim.
The agenda and meeting link are expected to be posted at https://go.boarddocs.com/wa/sequim/Board.nsf/vpublic?open.
Jefferson Healthcare
Jefferson Healthcare commissioners will meet at 2 p.m. Wednesday.
The hybrid meeting will be in the executive conference room at Jefferson Healthcare, 834 Sheridan St., Port Townsend.
To listen only, dial 509-598-2842. The conference ID number is 613756871#.
The full agenda is posted at https://jeffersonhealthcare.org/hospital-commission.
North Olympic Library Trustees
The North Olympic Library System Board of Trustees will meet at 5:30 p.m. Thursday.
The hybrid meeting will be at the Port Angeles Library, 2210 S. Peabody St., Port Angeles.
To join the meeting online, visit https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83859256414?pwd=MUR2RTQzM1daaDd1Um1oOHlVS0dtdz09.
The agenda is expected to be posted at https://www.nols.org/board-administration.
Water District #1
Jefferson County Water District #1 will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday.
The district will meet in the Paradise Bay Community Club, 141 W. Alder St., Port Ludlow.
Water District #1 serves Paradise Bay.