EYE ON CLALLAM: County to mull ADU code change

Government meetings across Clallam County.

The three Clallam County commissioners will conduct a public hearing on an ordinance to amend the zoning code section pertaining to accessory dwelling units at a meeting that begins at 10 a.m. Tuesday.

The public hearing on code for accessory dwelling units (ADU) will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday

The commissioners also will meet in their weekly work session at 10 a.m. Monday. The work session will preview items set for action at their formal meeting, which starts at 10 a.m. Tuesday

The meeting can be viewed on a live stream at http://www.clallam.net/features/meetings.html.

To participate via Zoom video, go to https://zoom.us/j/875561784.

To listen by Zoom audio only, call 253-2125-8782 then enter meeting ID 875 561 7844 and passcode 12345.

Agenda items include:

• An amendment to the contract with Salish Behavioral Health Administrative Services Organization to explicitly prohibit the purchase, prescribing, provision of marijuana or treatment using marijuana for substance use disorders.

• Letters to local tribes soliciting input on the site selection for the proposed joint public safety facility.

• An agreement with the state Department of Ecology for a grant to fund a study of organics in the waste stream.

• A resolution for traffic control devices to include regulatory, warning, school, guide, recreation and road name signs.

• A request from the Department of Transportation for a temporary easement near Sequim Bay Lodge to support an upcoming fish barrier removal project.

• An agreement with the North Olympic Development Council for up to $1,200 per month to facilitate meetings of the county’s Broadband Action Team.

The meeting agendas are posted at www.clallam.net/features/meetings.html. Public comment can be sent to agores@co.clallam.wa.us.

Assoc. of Counties

The Washington State Association of Counties will hear a weekly update on COVID-19 when they meet at noon Monday.

Both Clallam and Jefferson counties will participate.

To attend the meeting, register with the association at https://wsac-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJItfuirrDsiHtHqvwmPW ZmbRmA0Vt4DDKso.

To listen only, dial 1-253-215-8782 and enter meeting ID 960 9132 0845#.

The association also will discuss current and emerging issues facing counties across the state.

Utility District

Clallam County Public Utility District commissioners will hear an update on key performance indicators from the 2021 strategic plan when they meet at 1:30 p.m. Monday.

To join the meeting, visit https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82584897639?pwd=MTNzT2gzZS95K0lvbThjLy9kQmQ2UT09.

To listen only, call 1-253-215-8782, then enter meeting ID 825 8489 7639 and passcode 192230.

Public comment may be submitted in advance to info@clallampud.net.

The commissioners also will discuss updates to the post-2028 BPA contract discussions.

The full agenda is posted at https://clallampud .net/wp-content/uploads/ 2022/02/2-28-22-WEB-Packet.pdf.

Forks city

The Forks City Council will discuss adopting a uniform plumbing code when it meets at 7:30 p.m. Monday.

Participants can attend in-person at 500 Division St., or online.

Listening and webcast options are posted on the city’s website at www.forks washington.org.

The full agenda is posted at https://forkswashington. org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Agenda- 20220228.pdf.

Port Angeles city

The Port Angeles City Council will discuss solid waste updates during a regular meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday.

To join either meeting, visit www.cityofpa.us/Live-Virtual-Meetings or https://cityofpa.webex.com/cityofpa/onstage/g.php?MTID=e93617d00e7edaa14b5fabb5744ea03ba.

To listen only, call 1-844-992-4726 and enter access code 2551 743 5763.

Public comment sent to council@cityofpa.us will not be read during the meeting, but will be entered into the meeting record.

The full agenda can be viewed at https://www.cityofpa.us/583/Meetings-Agendas.

• The city’s Parks, Recreation & Beautification Commission will interview applicants for an open seat on the commission at 5 p.m. Thursday.

To join the online meeting, visit https://www.cityofpa.us/984/Live-Virtual-Meetings.

Sequim city

The Sequim City Council will hear an update on the Sunshine Festival at 6 p.m. Monday.

To join the meeting, visit https://sequimwa-gov.zoom.us/j/83397723647; to listen only, call 253-215-8782 then enter webinar ID 833 9772 3647.

Written public comment can be sent to smcmillon@sequimwa.gov and will be distributed to the council prior to the meeting.

The council also will discuss in-person/hybid/virtual city council meetings, team-building and the private street policy.

The full agenda is posted at https://www.sequimwa. gov/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/2555.

Quillayute Valley

The Quillayute Valley School Board in Forks will meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday.

The full agenda is expected to be posted at https://www.qvschools.org/Page/1745.

Olympic Medical

Olympic Medical Center commissioners will hear an advocacy update from Jennifer Burkhardt, chief human resources officer, when they meet at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday.

For meeting link or the meeting packet, visit https://www.olympic medical.org/virtual-board-meeting.

Fire District 3

Clallam County Fire District 3 commissioners will discuss the 2021 Community Emergency Response Team report when they meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Station 34, 323 N. Fifth Ave., Sequim

Masks must be worn by everyone attending, regardless of COVID-19 vaccination status.

To view the meeting live, visit https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86852405153?pwd=QjZOVzdGQWptcFpvcUc1dmFLTE5zdz09.

To listen only, dial 1-877-853-5427 then enter meeting ID 868 5240 5153 and password 912707.

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

PA Food Bank

The board of directors of the Port Angeles Food Bank will discuss its renovation and expansion project when it meets at 5:30 p.m. Monday.

To join the online meeting, visit https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83797785979.

Public comment may be submitted to info@portangelesfoodbank. org.

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