EYE ON CLALLAM: County charter recommendations response discussed

Peninsula Daily News

Clallam County commissioners will discuss a final response plan for Charter Review Commission recommendations at 9 a.m. Monday.

The work session will be in the commissioners’ board room (160) at the Clallam County Courthouse, 223 E. Fourth St., Port Angeles.It can be viewed at www. clallam.net/features/ meetings.html.

The 2020 Clallam County Charter Review Commission forwarded five recommendations for changes or revisions to county operations and procedures not proposed for ballot measures.

They include recommendations for the addition of a county forester, housing initiatives, ranked-choice voting, 5G requirements and a third-party review of the Department of Community Development. The DCD recommendation will be discussed in a later meeting, according to an executive summary.

Other agenda items for the work session include:

• A discussion on a proposed joint Emergency Operations Center in west Port Angeles.

• An agreement with K&H Printers for printer/mailer services for the August primary election.

• An amended agreement with the state Department of Ecology for stormwater management and regulations outreach.

• An agreement with Aqua Terra Cultural Resource Consultants to develop and implement a cultural resources monitoring plan.

• A call for bids for the preliminary earthwork phase of the Lower Dungeness River floodplain restoration and levee road realignment project.

• An 11 a.m. discussion on the American Rescue Plan Act.

• A county spotlight video.

• A resolution appointing Jennifer Bond to the Conservation Futures Program Advisory Board.

• A monthly budget performance review.

Commissioners will conduct their weekly business meeting at 10 a.m. Tuesday.

Action items include a third round of “Keeping the Lights On” grants to eight local organizations affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The proposed grants from the county’s hotel/motel tax fund would be for the Dungeness Crab and Seafood Festival, Dungeness River Audubon Center, Forks Old Fashioned 4th of July Committee, Feiro Marine Life Center, Lincoln Park BMX Association, Sequim Irrigation Festival, Forks Chamber of Commerce and two for the Forks Timber Museum.

Other agenda items for the Tuesday meeting include:

• An agreement with Olympic Community Action Programs for operation of the COVID-19 Social Distancing Center.

• A bid opening for a Clallam County Courthouse pressure wash and minor repair project.

• Notice that supplemental appropriations will be adopted June 29.

• A call for June 29 hearing for debatable budget emergencies.

• A 10:30 a.m. public hearing on an proposed code amendment for shoreline management.

• Recognizing lead right-of-way agent Joe Swordmaker for 35 years of service to Clallam County

• An Opportunity Fund grant for the Port Angeles Waterfront Center.

Board of Health

The Clallam County Board of Health will hear a COVID-19 update and a presentation on a homeless gaps and needs analysis Tuesday.

The meeting will begin at 1:30 p.m. in Room 160 at the Clallam County Courthouse.

It can be viewed at www.clallam.net/features/ meetings.html.

Other agenda items include a discussion on Board of Health membership.

Public Utility District

Clallam County Public Utility District commissioners will hear a staff update on the district’s vegetation management plan for potential wildfires at 1:30 p.m. Monday.

For viewing options and instructions for making public comment, visit the district’s website at www. clallampud.net.

Other agenda items include:

• An update on a public works loan for the Clallam Bay/Sekiu water infrastructure upgrade project.

• A resolution establishing a district policy on interconnection of electric generating facilities.

• A resolution establishing electric service regulations and requirements.

• A resolution adopting a district food and beverage policy.

• A resolution authorizing the disposal of 11 old regulators as surplus property.

Sequim city

The Sequim City Council will discuss city manager recruitment it meets at 6 p.m. Monday.

To join the meeting, go to https://zoom.us/j/91235464249 or call 253-215-8782 and use ID 912 3546 4249. Written public comment can be sent to smcmillon@sequimwa.govand will be distributed to the council prior to the meeting.

Council members will also hear a report on community conversations on race, equity and inclusion and discuss elimination of a requirement for ground floor commercial in all zones, a request for a report to the council on high density multifamily housing and the Government Alliance on Race an Equity.

Housing Authority

The Peninsula Housing Authority Board of Commissioners will consider approving a 2022 budget and a grant from the city of Port Angeles at 1 p.m. Wednesday.

To join the virtual meeting, visit the Peninsula Housing Authority website at www.peninsulapha.org and click on Board of Commissioners.

Other agenda items include a real estate purchase and a grant application for an environmental review.

Peninsula Housing Authority serves Clallam and Jefferson counties.

Clallam Transit

The Clallam Transit board was scheduled to hold a virtual meeting at 10 a.m. Wednesday.

No agenda was available as of Thursday.

An agenda packet will be posted at www.clallam transit.com.

Fire District 3

Clallam County Fire District 3 commissioners will discuss the reorganization plan at a regular meeting at 1 p.m. Tuesday.

To view the meeting live, visit us02web.zoom.us meeting ID 859 6064 7856, password SFdxbnV3T1RCeE5KYVk4OVZQSGVoQT09.

To listen only, dial 1-877-853-5427 and enter meeting ID: 859 6064 7856 and password: 330005.

The district covers the east side of Clallam County with a small portion in Jefferson County.

The full agenda is posted at https://ccfd3.org/about-the-district/board-of-commissioners/board-agendas-and-minutes. OESD 114

The Olympic Educational Service District 114 board of directors will meet at noon Thursday.

To join the audio-only meeting call 669 900 6833 and enter meeting ID 244 562 383 and password 372604.

The meeting agenda is posted at www.oesd114.org/site/Default.aspx?PageID=703.

OESD 114 serves the 15 school districts on the Kitsap and North Olympic peninsulas by delivering educational services that can be more efficiently or economically performed regionally.

Olympic Medical Center

Olympic Medical Center commissioners will discuss replacement of its pneumatic tube system when they meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday.

To join the virtual meeting, call 360-417-8444 and use conference ID 456805#.

They also will hear an update Cancer Center Linear Accelerator Construction Project.

Crescent schools

The Crescent School Board plans a budget and policy review in a special meeting at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.

For more information, see the district website at https://www.csd313.org/.

Fire District 2

Clallam County Fire District No. 2 commissioners will meet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.

The in-person meeting will be at 1212 E. First St, Port Angeles. Virtual meeting information can be found at http://www.clallamfire2.org/

No agenda was available as of Saturday.

The meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m. at 1212 E. First St.

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