EYE ON CLALLAM: Therapeutic courts funding before county

Clallam County commissioners will discuss federal grants for District Court 1 therapeutic courts at 9 a.m. Monday.

The virtual meeting can be viewed at www. clallam.net/features/ meetings.html.

District Court 1 Judge David Neupert said he would like to review expectations and criteria for the county to apply for one or more grants in the near future, according to an executive summary.

District Court 1 is based in Port Angeles.

Other topics for the work session include:

• A discussion on contracting with Peninsula Dispute Resolution Center for the Lake Sutherland wake boat controversy and other potentially divisive topics.

• A contract amendment with Peninsula Community Health Services to assist with state opioid response.

• An agreement with Green Crow Timber LLC for the Olympic Discovery Trail.

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

Action items include:

• An amended agreement with Environmental Science Associates for a periodic review of the county’s Shoreline Master Program.

• A public hearing for consideration of debatable budget emergencies.

Port Angeles city

The Port Angeles City Council will consider final approval of setting speed limits on a variety of city streets when it meets at 6 p.m. Tuesday.

An executive session to discuss potential litigation with legal counsel is planned at 4:30 p.m.

To watch live meetings or attend a meeting, go to https://www.cityofpa.us/984/Live-Virtual- Meetings. For audio only, call 1-844-992-4726. The access code is 126 682 6951. Written public comments can be submitted to council@cityofpa.us; comments will not be read aloud but will be made a part of the record.

The council also will hear a presentation on the Lincoln BMX track and the city fleet, and will consider the use of lodging tax capital reserves in the 2021 budget.

City manager reports will include a madrona update.

Joint meeting

A special joint meeting between the Port Angeles City Council and the the city planning commission is set for 5 p.m. Tuesday.

To join the hour-long meeting, go to https://www.cityofpa.us/984/Live- Virtual-Meetings

The two boards will discuss possible agreements on mixed use zoning to include commercial in housing on the west end, removing parking requirements, subdivision minimum lot sizes to a much smaller square footage, short- and long-term solutions for shelter and permanent housing.

Sequim schools

The Sequim School Board will consider approval of a superintendent search firm when it meets at 6 p.m. Monday.

To join the meeting, go to sequimschoolfeb1 or call 360-775-2372 and use 143 663 246#. Written public comment can be sent to tnorman@sequimschools.org or sequimschoolboard@sequimschools.org by 5:30 p.m. Monday.

The board also will consider a variety of policies, including ones pertaining to high school graduation requirements, the Highly Capable program, academic acceleration, the school calendar and religious-related activities and practices.

Olympic Medical Center

Olympic Medical Center commissioners will consider supporting the Sequim school District levies when they meet at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday.

To join by telephone, call 360-417-8444, The conference ID is 456805#.

Commissioners also will hear an update on COVID-19 and will consider provider employment agreements.

Fire District 3

Clallam County Fire District No. 3 commissioners will consider a training officer proposal when they meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday.

To join the meeting via Zoom, go to firedistrict 3feb2. To listen only, call 1-877-853-5247 toll-free. The meeting ID is 861 5593 8700. The password is 910993.

Commissioners also will consider an interlocal maintenance agreement, hear an update on grants and discuss 2020 financial statements.

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

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