EYE ON JEFFERSON: County to consider Comprehensive Plan amendment docket

The three Jefferson County commissioners will consider a final docket of annual Comprehensive Plan amendments at a meeting on Monday that will begin at 9 a.m.

To view the meeting live, go to www.co.jefferson.wa.us and follow the links under “Quick Links: Videos of Meetings-Streaming Live” or call 1-646-749-3122 and enter access code 661-198-069#.

Commissioners also will hear an update on COVID-19 from Dr. Tom Locke, county health officer.

They will consider the delegation of signature authority to the county administrator to execute state Contracts for Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding

On the consent agenda will be a contract for $5,882 for exterior wall repair at the Port Townsend Recreation Center and an agreement for inmate telephone/video visitation services.

Port Townsend city

The Port Townsend City Council will consider allowing transfer of Cherry Street affordable housing project form Homeward Bound to Bayside Housing when it meets at 6:30 p.m. Monday.

To see the meeting live, go to https://cityofpt.us/citycouncil/page/agendas minutesvideos. To join it, go to http://joinwebinar.com and enter the webinar ID 578-066-435. To listen only, call 360-390-5064 and use access code 942-105-283#. Submit public comment emails to publiccomment@cityofpt.us.

Council members also will consider modifying the merchant information sign program and an interlocal agreement with Jefferson County for Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funds.

Public safety

The Ad Hoc Committee on Public Safety and Law Enforcement will consider alternatives to law enforcement response when it meets at 5 p.m. Monday.

To see the meeting live, go to https://cityofpt.us/citycouncil/page/agendas minutesvideos. To join it, go to http://joinwebinar.com and enter the webinar ID 578-066-435. To listen only, call 360-390-5064 and use access code 942-105-283#. Submit public comment emailsto publiccomment@cityofpt.us.

The committee is composed of the entire city council but is expected not to vote on any issue until it convenes as a city council.

Port Townsend schools

The Port Townsend School Board will conduct a work/study meeting when it meets at 5:30 p.m. Thursday.

No agenda was available Saturday.

Public Utility District

Jefferson County Public Utility District commissioners will discuss W Street property sale when they meet at 10 a.m. Monday.

To join the special meeting, go to https://jeffpud.my.webex.com/meet/JPUD or call 360-379-5833. No additional login is needed.

Commissioners will recess into executive session to consider real estate.

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