EYE ON THE PENINSULA: Jefferson board to host encampment policy workshop

Meetings across the North Olympic Peninsula

Code enforcement, encampment policy and the impact of the federal government shutdown on county programs will be before Peninsula boards and commissions next week.

Clallam County Commissioners

The three Clallam County commissioners will hear an update on code enforcement from Bruce Emery and Diane Harvey 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 commissioners will discuss the comprehensive plan, Urban Growth Area swap and hear a presentation on Project Macoma during a joint meeting with the commissioners of the Port of Port Angeles at 11 a.m. Monday.

The commissioners will discuss litigation or potential litigation in executive session during a special meeting at 2:30 p.m. Monday.

The commissioners will discuss the sale or purchase of real estate in executive session during a special meeting at 9 a.m. Tuesday.

The special meeting to open bids for the joint public safety facility, scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday, has been canceled. The deadline to submit bids has been extended to 10 a.m. Nov. 10.

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 online at https://clallamcowa.portal.civicclerk.com.

To participate via Zoom video, visit https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83692664344.

For audio only, call 253-215-8782 then enter meeting ID 836 9266 4344 and passcode 12345.

Agenda items include:

• Pre-application questionnaire with the Bureau of Justice Assistance for a $100,000 grant to purchase a morgue cooler for the coroner’s office.

• Pre-application questionnaire with Office of Crime Victim Advocacy for the STOP Formula Grant Program.

• An amended agreement the state Military Department and U.S. Department of Homeland Security for the $2,965,800 Emergency Operations Center grant.

• A letter of support to the state Department of Commerce regarding Composite Recycling Technology Center and the development of a mechanical, electrical, plumbing and internet module for future advanced cross-laminate timber structures.

• Discussion regarding impacts of the government shutdown on county programs funded by federal grants.

• An agreement with state Department of Enterprise Services for energy program services in connection with WA Clean Building Performance Standard.

• Approval of a recommendation for $400,000 in funding for five 2026-2027 Developmental Disabilities proposals.

• Resolutions to adopt certain budget revisions.

• A public hearing regarding a resolution to adopt several debatable emergencies.

• A commissioner forum for 45 minutes.

The meeting agendas are posted at https://clallamcowa.portal.civicclerk.com.

Public comment may be sent to loni.gores@clallamcountywa.gov.

Other Clallam County meetings:

Meeting agendas are posted at https://clallamcowa.portal.civicclerk.com.

• The Noxious Weed Control Board will meet at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday.

The hybrid meeting will be in room 160 in the Clallam County Courthouse, 223 E. Fourth St., Port Angeles.

• The Solid Waste Advisory Committee will meet at 3 p.m. Wednesday.

The hybrid meeting will be in room 160 at the Clallam County Courthouse, 223 E. Fourth St., Port Angeles.

• The Clallam Bay/Sekiu Sewer Advisory Committee will meet at 3 p.m. Thursday.

Jefferson County commissioners

The three Jefferson County commissioners will conduct a workshop regarding encampment policy with Ariel Speser, civil deputy prosecuting attorney, when they meet at 9 a.m. Monday.

The commissioners also will discuss the treasurer’s third quarter report jointly with the Finance Committee at 3 p.m. Monday.

The hybrid meetings 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.

For audio 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 meeting minutes. Comments also may be made in person, via Zoom or by telephone.

Agenda items include:

• An agreement with Willamette Cultural Associates LTD for up to $60,332.90 for renovation of Memorial Field.

• An agreement with the state Department of Transportation for $1,519,332 in supplemental funding for the Anderson Lake connection project of the Olympic Discovery Trail.

• An amended agreement with HCA Professional Services for medications for opioid use disorder and medications for alcohol use disorder in the county jail.

• Several agreements with the Port of Port Townsend allowing time extensions on Public Infrastructure Fund projects.

• A workshop with Michael Dawson and Tammi Pokorny regarding the Hood Canal Salmon Enhancement Group’s planning and design project for Little Quilcene River Estuary restoration.

• An executive session with the county administrator, chief civil deputy prosecuting attorney, civil deputy prosecuting attorney and department of community development director regarding potential litigation.

• Discussion, public comment and potential action regarding the topic of the executive session.

• Discussion and potential action regarding a potential temporary hiring freeze on new employment positions and a review of vacant employment positions.

The full agenda is expected to be posted at www.co.jefferson.wa.us under the BoCC Agenda link in the “Helpful Links” section at the bottom of the page.

Other Jefferson County meetings:

The county’s meeting schedule is posted at https://co.jefferson.wa.us.

• The Finance Committee will meet jointly with the Board of County Commissioners at 3 p.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://us06web.zoom.us/j/86933278686.

For audio only, call 1-253-215-8782 and enter access code 869 3327 8686.

• The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee will conduct a special meeting at 11 a.m. Tuesday.

The hybrid meeting will be in the Board of County Commissioners’ chambers at the Jefferson County Courthouse, 1820 Jefferson St., Port Townsend.

To join the meeting online, visit https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82621725610.

For audio only, call 253-215-8782 then enter meeting ID 826 2172 5610.

• The Civil Service Commission will meet at 2 p.m. Tuesday.

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://us06web.zoom.us/j/86832257765.

For audio only, call 253-215-8782 and enter meeting ID 868 3225 7765.

• The Housing Fund Board will meet jointly with the city of Port Townsend Housing Fund Board during a special meeting at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday.

The hybrid meeting will be in the county commissioners’ chambers in the Jefferson County Courthouse, 1820 Jefferson St., Port Townsend.

To join the meeting online, visit https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83586065489.

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://us06web.zoom.us/j/83692664344.

For audio only, call 253-215-8782 then enter meeting ID 836 9266 4344 and passcode 12345.

Agenda items include:

• A proposed charter amendment regarding the establishment of an Ethics Review Board, presented by Commissioner Cameron.

• A proposed charter amendment regarding lands acquisition, presented by Commissioner Richards.

• A discussion regarding the commission’s meeting schedule, presented by Commissioner Morris.

The meeting agenda is posted at https://clallamcowa.portal.civicclerk.com.

Port of Port Angeles

Port of Port Angeles commissioners will meet at 9 a.m. Tuesday.

The hybrid meeting will be at the port commission, 338 W. First St., Port Angeles.

Comments may be submitted until 8 a.m. Tuesday to jennar@portofpa.com or by calling 360-461-9515.

The agenda and meeting link are expected to be posted at https://portofpa.com/about-us/agenda-center.

Clallam County Public Utility District

Clallam County Public Utility District commissioners will consider a resolution to adopt the proposed 2026 budget when they meet at noon Monday.

The hybrid meeting will be at the Olympic Natural Resource Conference Center, 1455 S. Forks Ave., Forks.

To join the meeting online, visit https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84721624204?pwd=Q0pCaVRLWXFqeWpONVFYaFM0UFB2UT09.

For audio 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 full agenda is posted at https://go.boarddocs.com/wa/clallampud/Board.nsf/Public.

Jefferson County Public Utility District

Jefferson County Public Utility District commissioners will conduct a special meeting at 1:30 p.m. Monday.

The hybrid meeting will be in the PUD offices at 310 Four Corners Road, Port Townsend.

To join the meeting online, visit www.zoom.us/my/jeffcopud or call 833-548-0282, meeting ID 4359992575#.

The meeting agenda is expected to be posted at https://jeffpud.diligent.community/Portal/MeetingTypeList.aspx.

Clallam Transit

Clallam Transit board members will meet at noon Wednesday.

The hybrid meeting will be in the Clallam Transit System administration building at 830 W. Lauridsen Blvd., Port Angeles.

To join the meeting online, visit https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85810276869.

To listen in, call 1-253-215-8782 and enter meeting ID 858 1027 6869; no passcode is needed.

The meeting agenda is expected to be posted at https://www. clallamtransit.com/board-agendapackets.

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.

To join the meeting online, visit www.forkswashington.org.

The agenda and meeting link are expected to be posted at www.forkswashington.org.

Sequim city

The Sequim City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding year-end budget amendments when they meet at 6 p.m. Monday.

The council also will conduct a workshop regarding scoring criteria for 2026 municipal funding during a special meeting at 5 p.m. Monday.

The hybrid meetings will be in the civic center, 152 W. Cedar St., Sequim.

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

The agenda and meeting link are posted at https://www.sequimwa.gov/215/Agendas-Minutes.

Peninsula College

Peninsula College board of trustees will hear a presentation regarding the draft strategic plan when they meet at noon Tuesday.

The board will meet in Cornaby Center, A-12, at the college’s Port Angeles campus, 1502 E. Lauridsen Blvd., Port Angeles.

Public comments and questions may be submitted to kgriffith@pencol.edu until 5 p.m. Monday.

The full agenda is expected to be posted at https://pencoledu.community.highbond.com/Portal.

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.

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