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09/19/22 09 AM: Health Reorg, Vaccine Contracts, Budgets, COVID Update, Land Workshop

Health Reorg, Vaccine Contracts, Budgets, COVID Update, Land Workshop

Jefferson County Commissioners meeting covered public comments on health board reorganization under HB 1152 and grant-funded vaccine contracts; approved consent agenda with budgets, grants, and infrastructure items; weekly briefings on operations and funding; Public Health Officer update on declining COVID trends, boosters, and mpox; Eat Local First Month proclamation; workshop on Legal Lots of Record Ordinance and Site Development Review amendments.

Public Comment Period: Health Board Reorganization and Vaccine Contracts

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  • Time Range: 00:01:07–00:14:22 (PART 1)
  • Categories: services, public safety, contracts, budgeting

Summary

Public commenter Steve raised questions on Jefferson County Health Board reorganization under HB 1152, including addition of a tribal representative and regional health officer, and two contracts: a $9,999 USAA contract for anti-racist literacy training to reduce vaccine hesitancy (amended +$5,000) and a $45,000 NACCHO contract for vaccine uptake. Commissioners and staff clarified HB 1152 changes expanded the board to include specific roles (consumer of public health, regulated business stakeholder, tribal member) with implementation by July 1, 2022; contracts were grant-funded (NACCHO from National Association of County and City Health Officials), not general fund, and under $10,000 threshold avoided bidding per procurement ordinance.

Key Discussion Points

  • Steve (public): Inquired about health board districting adding Native American representation and regional layer; flagged $9,999 USAA contract +$5k amendment potentially skirting $10k bidding; $45k NACCHO contract for vaccine uptake amid safety concerns (VAERS data cited).
  • Commissioner (unidentified, likely Greg): Explained HB 1152 from 2020 session reshaped local boards after pushback; Jefferson expanded early (20+ years ago); new roles filled, tribal rep Paul Cunningham pending; regional Western Washington health officer hired but vast area (I-5 corridor + Peninsula); hopes for added capacity as Dr. Barry scales back post-emergency.
  • Mark (staff): Procurement under $10k dispenses bidding; amendments from below $10k not addressed in RCW/local code; will research.
  • Bonnie (staff): NACCHO grant to county for vaccine uptake in marginalized populations (race, ethnicity, ability, rural); funded Usala DEI training to reach communities.
  • Limited discussion on bidding legality; no action taken.

Public Comments

  • Steve: Questioned health changes' impact/replacement of local board; contracts' bidding compliance and vaccine safety/efficacy.

Supporting Materials Referenced

No supporting materials provided or referenced in discussion.

Financials

  • USAA contract: $9,999 + $5,000 amendment = $14,999 (grant-funded).
  • NACCHO contract: $45,000 (grant to county).

Alternatives & Amendments

No alternatives discussed.

Outcome, Vote, and Next Steps

  • Decision: No formal action; staff to research bidding; clarified contracts grant-funded.
  • Vote: None.
  • Next Steps: Mark to research procurement questions; Bonnie provided grant details.

Consent Agenda Approval

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  • Time Range: 00:14:22–00:15:10 (PART 1)
  • Categories: budgeting, contracts, operations, infrastructure

Summary

The Board approved the consent agenda as presented without items pulled for discussion, covering Public Works items including Port Hadlock Wastewater Change Order #1 ($6,098 increase), inactivation of Emergency Road Reserve Fund 181 ($2,599 transfer to Fund 180), Upper Hoh Road mitigation grant ($25,000), Public Health tobacco prevention amendment ($70,000 increase to $124,761), Q3 supplemental budgets ($1M+ net increase across funds), and various departmental requests (e.g., Clerk microfilm $40k, District Court AV upgrade $48k, Sheriff Navigator $54k).

Key Discussion Points

  • Chair: Short agenda; Public Works busy; any items for more info? None.
  • Commissioners: Happy to approve; motion to adopt as presented, seconded, unanimous.

Public Comments

No public comment on this topic.

Supporting Materials Referenced

  • Port Hadlock Wastewater: Change Order #1 to Ovivo USA LLC (+$6,098 for larger WAS pump; grant-funded; operational savings expected).
  • Fund 181: Inactivate inactive fund; transfer $2,599 to County Roads Fund 180.
  • Upper Hoh Road: $25k FHWA grant (no match) for revegetation per USACE permit; TNC coordination.
  • Public Health: Amendment #1 to Kitsap PHD (+$70k tobacco/vapor/marijuana prevention; total $124,761; WSDOH-funded).
  • Q3 Budgets: $1M+ net supps (e.g., Public Health $178k net, DCD $117k, Parks $44k, Solid Waste $143k); hearings Oct 3.
  • Other: Clerk Blake refunds ($148k), microfilm ($40k); various grants/dept needs.

Financials

  • Multiple one-time grants/contracts/budgets; net Q3 increase $1,003,456 across funds (e.g., Port Hadlock +$6,098; tobacco +$70k; Q3 supps detailed in materials).

Alternatives & Amendments

No alternatives discussed.

Outcome, Vote, and Next Steps

  • Decision: "Approve and adopt the consent agenda as presented."
  • Vote: Unanimous (all in favor).
  • Next Steps: Q3 budgets public hearing Oct 3; other items processed per approvals.

Weekly Commissioner Briefings

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  • Time Range: 00:15:10–01:00:08 (PART 1)
  • Categories: planning, operations, infrastructure, budgeting

Summary

Commissioners shared weekly activities including tourism letter on WSDOT bridge closures, Board of Health hybrid meetings/training, housing RFPs/groundbreakings, federal funding challenges (capacity needs), legislative agendas (septage, housing, electrician apprentices), childcare projects, and coordination meetings; emphasized ongoing federal infrastructure opportunities, NOLA legislative priorities, and post-COVID public health planning.

Key Discussion Points

  • Heidi: Tourism Council letter on bridge impacts; check with Monty; Board of Health hybrid in chambers; ORCA debt-free; housing RFP; Habitat groundbreaking; BHASO opioid settlement.
  • Kate: Federal funding concerns (trillions but capacity shortfalls, IG oversight); Puget Sound Partnership; LAO/StraitErn; childcare leasing; NODeC RECOMP; legislative (2.09% sales tax, electrician apprentices).
  • Greg: Human Services roundup; StraitErn fiscal sponsorship; Behavioral Health Advisory; encumbered lands; Point Hudson groundbreaking; Timber Caucus.

Public Comments

No public comment on this topic.

Supporting Materials Referenced

No supporting materials referenced.

Financials

No financial information discussed.

Alternatives & Alternatives

No alternatives discussed.

Outcome, Vote, and Next Steps

  • Decision: Informational; no action.
  • Vote: None.
  • Next Steps: No next steps specified.

Public Health Officer Update: COVID-19 and Mpox

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  • Time Range: 01:00:08–01:17:19 (PART 1)
  • Categories: public safety, services, health

Summary

Dr. Barry reported national/state/county COVID trends (cases down, 400+ US deaths/day), local uptick (5,785 cases/364/100k, 9.5% positivity), wastewater downturn, Clallam moderate risk; promoted omicron boosters (3 mass clinics, pharmacies), mpox vaccine for eligibles; addressed Biden "pandemic over" as transition to endemic phase; emphasized vaccines/masking protect vulnerable; Q&A on autoimmune flares (rare), boosters timing, super-immunity.

Key Discussion Points

  • Dr. Barry: COVID stats; boosters eligible post-primary/2mo infection (best 4mo); mpox (537 WA cases, vaccine for MSM/TG/injectors); Biden comments = endemic transition (400 deaths/day); mask for unvaccinated/vulnerable; 400 US deaths mostly unvaccinated.
  • Greg: Biden comments; vulnerable masking fatigue; Israel rechallenge data.
  • Others: Autoimmune/vaccine reactions (5% flare); BA.4.6 (low %); Evusheld efficacy.

Public Comments

No public comment on this topic.

Supporting Materials Referenced

No supporting materials referenced.

Financials

No financial information discussed.

Alternatives & Amendments

No alternatives discussed.

Outcome, Vote, and Next Steps

  • Decision: Informational; plan emergency declaration logistics pre-Oct 31.
  • Vote: None.
  • Next Steps: Committees plan post-emergency logistics; scale Dr. Barry to 8h/wk.

Eat Local First Month Proclamation

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  • Time Range: 01:31:46–01:37:32 (PART 1)
  • Categories: other

Summary

The Board proclaimed September 2022 as Olympic Peninsula Eat Local First Month, recognizing local food bounty, sustainability, economy, LandWorks Collaborative farmland preservation, and 20th Farm Tour (Sep 16-18); urged support for farmers markets/restaurants.

Key Discussion Points

  • Heidi: Apology for delay; celebrates farms/markets post-Farm Tour.
  • Greg: Suggest future include home growers.

Public Comments

No public comment on this topic.

Supporting Materials Referenced

Proclamation text read verbatim (Salish Sea foods, clean streams/fertile valleys, sustainability, economic growth, Farm Tour).

Financials

No financial information discussed.

Alternatives & Amendments

No alternatives discussed.

Outcome, Vote, and Next Steps

  • Decision: "Approve the proclamation as read."
  • Vote: Motion, seconded, all in favor (unanimous).
  • Next Steps: No next steps specified.

Workshop: Legal Lots of Record Ordinance and Site Development Review

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  • Time Range: 01:55:54–end (PART 1)
  • Categories: land use, planning, ordinances, permits

Summary

DCD presented proposed UDC amendments (new Ch. 18.12 LLOR, Site Dev Review in 18.40 Art. VII) replacing moratorium; post-1969 plats presumed legal; exceptions for substandard lots (e.g., LAMIRD/UGA, aggregation); REU process; mandatory LLOR/SDR pre-permits; Planning Commission recommended (unanimous) with mods (buildable def "guaranteed right," continued outreach); public/staff Q&A on processes, terms, costs, CAM integration.

Key Discussion Points

  • Brian/Josh/Brent: Background (GMA/RCW 58.17 compliance, rural char/env protection); outreach (1,850 storymap views, 1,960 postcards, survey: water quality priority); processes (LLOR pre-permits, SDR buildability); exceptions (post-1969, prior approvals, Irondale UGA); PC recs (buildable "guaranteed," SPAD fix, outreach).
  • PC (Matt/Cynthia/Kevin): Support with clarifications (buildable ≠ guaranteed; terminology confusion; CAM/SDR overlap; outreach needed).
  • Commissioners: Costs for existing homes/ADUs; REU term; Clark Co comparison; CAM/SDR integration.

Public Comments

  • Liz Coker: Legal lot = record if pre-1969; Clark Co model simpler; family splits exception missing; vesting via app.
  • Alisa Hasbrook (PH): Appreciates collab; repairs not limited.

Supporting Materials Referenced

Draft ordinance; storymap/survey (water quality #1); PC motion/findings (Sep 15); Clark Co policy.

Financials

Fees to fee schedule (e.g., LLOR ~1h, SDR 2-3h + PH).

Alternatives & Amendments

Clark Co/Kitsap simpler LLOR; PC mods to buildable def/SPAD ref.

Outcome, Vote, and Next Steps

  • Decision: Informational workshop; staff refine impl (e.g., remodels).
  • Vote: None.
  • Next Steps: Sep 26 hearing; Oct 3 discussion/action (moratorium expiry); CAM/SDR workshop Q4; staff packet tomorrow.

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