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JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING SUMMARY

MEETING DATE: January 16, 2024

Weather Emergency Response and Community Gratitude

Metadata

  • Time Range: 00:01:40.753–00:04:18.884; 00:18:58.650–00:21:40.910; 02:26:17.937–02:27:02.287
  • Agenda Item: None (Opening Remarks/Public Comment Follow-up)
  • Categories: operations, public safety, services, other

Topic Summary

Commissioner Dean opened the meeting by acknowledging the recent severe weather event (a "perfect storm") and expressed gratitude to county staff and community members for their response efforts. Discussion centered on the unusual nature of the rapid freezing that caused widespread dangerous road conditions, and the limitations of road tools (plows, sand, salt) in such extreme cold and moisture. Commissioners also recognized the positive community response, citing examples of neighbors helping one another and temporary warming centers opening.

Key Discussion Points

  • Commissioner Dean acknowledged the weather event as a "perfect storm" and offered thanks to the road crew, PD, shelter staff, and community members offering assistance (00:02:14.446).
  • Commissioner Brotherton relayed that Public Works staff member Monty sent a helpful email explaining that the "amount of water that came down and then the speed at which it froze was the real issue" (00:03:01.891). This sudden freeze created an "ice skating rink" across the roads (00:03:45.489).
  • Commissioner Eisenhower noted that wet snow and extreme cold limited the effectiveness of standard tools like salt and sand, and Public Works staff were doing "what they could" (00:03:58.191).
  • Commissioner Eisenhower encouraged the public to use the county website (Jefferson County, Washington roads, 446/road maintenance operations) to report specific road maintenance issues (00:21:04.316).

Public Comments

  • Ms. Jean Ball (caller) discussed personal hardships resulting from the arctic blast, including burst pipes and the loss of water (00:17:11.517). She was manually lugging frozen buckets of water for livestock and songbirds (00:17:37.770).
  • Ms. Ball also informed the Board she needs to find a new home for two kittens "discarded like trash" into the cold weather (00:18:03.211).
  • Ms. Jean Ball noted general high expenses for long-time residents: "People are being taxed into oblivion" (00:16:49.692).

Supporting Materials Referenced

No supporting materials referenced.

Financials

No financial information discussed.

Alternatives & Amendments

No alternatives discussed.

Outcome, Vote, and Next Steps

  • Decision: No action taken; remarks were informational.
  • Vote: N/A
  • Next Steps:
  • - Commissioners: Consider an "after action" conversation on the storm response (00:35:34.199).
  • - Public: Use the county website to report road issues (00:21:04.316).

Homelessness, Warming Centers, and Housing Crisis

Metadata

  • Time Range: 00:30:51.754–00:39:48.822
  • Agenda Item: None (Public Comment Follow-up)
  • Categories: services, community organizing, funding, public safety

Topic Summary

The Board discussed the severe impact of the weather on the unsheltered population following testimony from a warming center organizer. The organizer, Ms. Julie Cochran, outlined the vulnerable individuals served during the emergency opening of the Pope Marine building, emphasizing that the crisis reflects a societal failure. Commissioners acknowledged that current resources, including funding for the planned emergency shelter, are insufficient to address the scale of the crisis. The need for a community-wide priority declaration and broader coalition-building to find housing solutions was discussed.

Key Discussion Points

  • Ms. Cochran reported that the Pope Marine building served as an overnight, 24-hour warming center, seeing over 50 individuals per day, including women, youth, and people with severe medical and mental health conditions (00:31:40.826). She noted that the warming center census mirrors the number of people who could not stay at the winter shelter due to capacity (00:32:02.359).
  • Ms. Cochran stressed that "People alone cannot solve this problem. It has to be government" to assist non-profits and churches in providing "appropriate places for people to live" (00:33:16.769).
  • Ms. Cochran requested the Commissioners issue a declaration prioritizing the housing crisis as the "number one issue in this community" (00:33:31.668).
  • Commissioner Dean acknowledged that collective actions, such as funding and planning for the fairgrounds issue, are "not enough" (00:35:05.109).
  • Commissioner Eisenhower spoke philosophically about the need to re-figure the "American dream" of single-family housing for future generations, stating the current system is "pretty unacceptable" for youth (00:36:12.206).
  • Commissioner Dean confirmed that state and federal funding for unhoused and unsheltered individuals, while available, is insufficient, noting that "every rung of the ladder is underfunded" (00:37:13.379).
  • A new emergency shelter, expected to be built in the next couple of years, is hoped to alleviate some stressors (00:37:56.280).
  • Commissioner Eisenhower noted that the Winter Welcoming Center, run by Jefferson Interfaith action (JIA), is significantly underfunded by public dollars (00:39:15.239).

Public Comments

  • Ms. Julie Cochran (Pope Marine Warming Center organizer) detailed the population served during the storm and requested the Board issue a community declaration that ensures everyone has a safe place to live (00:33:57.617).

Supporting Materials Referenced

No supporting materials referenced.

Financials

  • The facility supporting the unsheltered population (JIA/Winter Welcoming Center) is "significantly underfunded with public dollars" (00:39:15.239).
  • Energy assistance program is available through LA Cap (00:24:16.493).

Alternatives & Amendments

No alternatives discussed.

Outcome, Vote, and Next Steps

  • Decision: No action taken; discussion was informational and responsive to public testimony.
  • Vote: N/A
  • Next Steps:
  • - Commissioners: Consider a conversation about an "after action" plan on the storm, including housing/warming needs (00:35:34.199).
  • - Public/Donors: Consider donating to Jefferson Interfaith Action (00:39:25.264).
  • - Planning: Pending the building of a new emergency shelter within the next couple of years (00:37:56.280).

Metadata

  • Time Range: 00:25:27.149–00:26:59.057; 00:48:29.836–00:52:04.966
  • Agenda Item: Consent Agenda
  • Categories: contracts, budgeting, personnel, elections, services

Topic Summary

The Board reviewed the Consent Agenda, making an exception for the Fee Waiver Delegation Policy (Item No. 2) which was pulled for discussion. A detailed discussion was held on the Interlocal Agreement (ILA) authorizing the Auditor's Office to oversee the in-person Port Ludlow Drainage District Election set for February 6, 2024. The remainder of the agenda, including the $10 million Port Hadlock Wastewater Treatment Plant contract and several Behavioral Health Sales Tax expenditure documents, was approved unanimously.

Key Discussion Points

  • Drainage District Election (ILA): Auditor Brenda Huntingford explained the Port Ludlow Drainage District (PLDD) election will be an in-person election, potentially reducing costs for the District (00:27:03.752). It is supervised by the County Auditor's Office, but conducted by the District (00:27:20.631). Absentee ballots must be requested, not automatically mailed (00:27:24.398). The election will be held February 6, 2024, at the Beach Club (00:29:09.715).
  • Incentive for Corrections Officer: Commissioner Dean provided context for the Corrections Officer Hiring Incentive (Gordon Tamura, $15,000), noting that the applicant is a retiree and was a net gain, meaning the incentive does not pull anyone out of the jail (00:50:09.808).
  • Wastewater Treatment Plant: Commissioner Eisenhower noted the significance of the $10 million contract for the Port Hadlock MBR Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) (00:50:41.099).
  • Behavioral Health Sales Tax: Commissioners affirmed the importance of the Amendment to the Mental Health Therapy Services Agreement with Olympic Education School District (OESD) (00:51:07.625).
  • Fee Waiver Policy: The Fee Waiver Delegation Policy resolution was pulled for further discussion and amendment (00:51:50.082).

Public Comments

No public comment was offered on the consent agenda items (other than the Fee Waiver Policy, which was discussed separately).

Supporting Materials Referenced

  • Consent Agenda Packet, which included the Port Hadlock WWTP Contract, Solid Waste Fee Schedule MOU, Cancellation of Uncollectible Taxes, Corrections Officer Incentive MOA, Juvenile Court MOU Amendment, Opioid Sales Tax MOU Amendment, and OESD Services Agreement Amendment.

Financials

  • Port Hadlock WWTP: Contract amount of $10,020,835.00 (fully federally funded through a state appropriation for Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF)).
  • Corrections Officer Incentive: $15,000 Lateral-Level Hiring Incentive (paid over three years).
  • Solid Waste: MOU secures $9,672.00 from Olympic Disposal for using their external transfer service to bypass the County’s over-capacity transfer station (10% of tipping fee on estimated 600 tons).
  • Juvenile Court Truancy Reform: $7,500 reallocated to Individual Counseling; total 2024 funding of $10,000 remains unchanged.

Alternatives & Amendments

  • The Fee Waiver Delegation Policy was pulled from the Consent Agenda for proposed amendments, including setting a potential dollar cap on waivers.
  • The Consent Agenda was approved with the exception of the Fee Waiver Policy.

Outcome, Vote, and Next Steps

  • Decision: Motion to adopt the Consent Agenda for January 16, 2024 minus Item No. 2 (Fee Waiver Policy) was approved.
  • Vote: Unanimous (Aye)
  • Next Steps:
  • - Staff/Attorney: Bring back the amended Fee Waiver Policy for approval on the next agenda (00:48:07.884).
  • - Auditor's Office: Oversee the Port Ludlow Drainage District in-person election on February 6, 2024 (00:27:03.752).

Fee Waiver Delegation Policy Revision (Item No. 2)

Metadata

  • Time Range: 00:39:55.401–00:48:29.836
  • Agenda Item: Consent Agenda Item No. 2 (Fee Waiver Delegation Policy)
  • Categories: ordinances, budgeting, operations

Topic Summary

The Board discussed the Resolution to delegate fee waiver approval authority from the Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) to department directors/elected officials. While recognizing the need to streamline the process for minor requests and acknowledging the policy's improved clarity regarding indigency claims, the Commissioners expressed concern over the broad grant of authority without defined limits. The Board temporarily pulled the item and requested the inclusion of a dollar-amount cap on the delegated authority, as well as clarification on how "public interest" waivers and partial waivers would be handled.

Key Discussion Points

  • The previous policy required every single fee waiver request to go through the entire Board (00:42:17.334). The goal is to move the decision point to the department directors/elected officials who impose the fees (00:42:28.893).
  • Commissioner Dean was concerned that the proposed resolution was too broadly construed without policies determining value limits for waivers (00:41:01.339).
  • Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Barbara Ehrlichman noted that the substantive criteria for issuing waivers (public interest/indigency) remained unchanged from the 1995 policy (00:42:37.469). New language was added to require the applicant to declare indigency "under penalty of perjury," borrowed from court systems (00:45:13.975).
  • Discussion centered on implementing a dollar amount cap on the delegated authority to maintain internal controls and prevent abuse for expensive items like "land development applications" (00:46:02.714).
    • Suggested Caps: $50, $100, $250, $500 (00:46:02.714).
    • The consensus leaned toward a cap of $250 or $500, with requests over that limit coming back to the Board (00:47:13.650).
  • The Commissioners pointed out a drafting error in the application form, where the applicant is asked to attest that the department has determined a public benefit exists (00:46:23.554); this check should be moved down to the department director's section (00:46:42.441).
  • The existing policy on partial fee waivers (e.g., 25% for temporary food service permits) needs to be addressed and included in the application options (00:47:01.192).

Public Comments

No public comment on this specific topic.

Supporting Materials Referenced

  • Fee Waiver Delegation Policy Revision.

Financials

  • The goal is efficient processing; no fiscal impact was noted (00:43:05.013). Implementing a cap is to manage potential financial liability if broad waivers were granted (00:47:13.650).

Alternatives & Amendments

  • Alternative: Keep the resolution on the consent agenda and approve it as drafted (rejected).
  • Proposed Amendments (to be drafted by staff):
    1. Institute a dollar cap (e.g., $250–$500) on the Director's authority (00:47:13.650).
    2. Revise the application form to incorporate partial waiver consideration.
    3. Correct the placement of the "public interest" determination in the final document.

Outcome, Vote, and Next Steps

  • Decision: The resolution was pulled from the Consent Agenda (00:51:50.082).
  • Vote: N/A
  • Next Steps:
  • - Barbara Ehrlichman/Staff: Incorporate agreed-upon amendments, including a dollar cap and treatment of partial waivers (00:48:07.884).
  • - BOCC: Review and act on the revised Fee Waiver Delegation Policy on an upcoming agenda (00:48:11.756).

Water Utility Coordinating Committee (WUCC) Reorganization

Metadata

  • Time Range: 01:14:50.176–02:11:20.311
  • Agenda Item: Not Stated (Briefing on WUCC)
  • Categories: operations, planning, infrastructure, services

Topic Summary

The Board received a briefing from Brent Butler (DCD Chief Strategy Officer) on the critical need to reorganize and update the Coordinated Water System Plan (CWSP) and the corresponding Water Utility Coordinating Committee (WUCC). The existing plan is outdated (last adopted 1993/1997), and the County faces potential issues including water systems going into receivership (as seen in other Washington counties) and compliance with modern regulations (e.g., WAC, in-stream flows, climate resiliency). The Board reviewed the proposed WUCC composition and tentatively agreed to proceed with the reorganization to define a scope of work for the CWSP update, prioritizing required minimum elements first.

Key Discussion Points

  • Background: The CWSP process was founded on a 1983 meeting due to "uncoordinated planning, inadequate water quality or unreliable service" in established critical water supply areas (01:17:16.855).
  • County Responsibility: The Board is the "Resource of last resort" for insolvent water purveyors, meaning it must allocate resources if the PUD is unable to take over systems (01:19:30.758).
  • Aging Systems: Aging water systems are a looming threat; the 80 original Group A systems have shrunk to about 60, suggesting mergers or insolvencies (01:21:01.114).
  • WUCC Scope: The CWSP framework requires an initial, minimum plan update, but staff discussed the flexibility to pursue additional phases, such as:
    • Consistency review with four local Water Resource Inventory Areas (WRIA 17, Hamma Hamma, Dosewallips, Quilcene – 01:29:42.482).
    • Addressing climate resiliency (01:30:38.417).
    • Incorporating Group B systems (small users) (01:58:22.314).
    • Assessing source water or groundwater monitoring (01:46:06.266).
  • Funding: Staff suggested delaying the funding decision until the scope of work is costed (01:46:42.086). Current models include represented parties contributing (PUD has committed to help finance the study) or using a taxing/utility district (ruled out as too broad) (01:47:06.566).
  • WUCC Composition (Proposed): The Board agreed to adopt the proposed composition, which includes representatives from:
    1. BOCC (legislative body).
    2. Health agency (Public Health Director or designee).
    3. Planning agency (DCD).
    4. City of Port Townsend (01:51:46.872).
    5. PUD No. 1 (01:51:46.872).
    6. Olympic Water and Sewer (01:51:46.872).
    7. Stakeholder representing Group A or Group B Water Utility (01:56:35.952).
  • Voting: The Board agreed that all seven designated seats should be voting members (02:02:55.759).
  • Scope Decision: Commissioners decided to prioritize the minimum required update (to ensure consistency with state law and address the history of inaction) and then phase in any larger scope items (02:00:28.117).

Public Comments

  • Mr. Bill Graham (PUD Resource Manager) confirmed the last Service Area Map Update was 2006 (01:27:55.659). He also explained that extending water service to an area like Center Road/Colcene would require a major, long, and expensive process, including amending water rights and potentially self-financing by the residents (02:08:13.445).
  • Mr. Kevin Street (PUD General Manager) stated the PUD is a "contributing partner" and agreed to the phased approach for updating the CWSP (01:58:59.556).
  • Ms. Jean Ball asked if water would be supplied to the Colcene area soon, which PUD staff indicated was unlikely for 10–20 years (02:08:56.790).

Supporting Materials Referenced

  • Coordinated Water System Plan (CWSP) Update overview (agenda request/staff presentation).
  • RCW 70A.100.040, WAC 246-293-150.

Financials

  • The cost is unknown until the scope of work is finalized by RFP (01:47:06.566).
  • PUD has committed to help finance the study (01:47:06.566).

Alternatives & Amendments

  • Alternatives for CWSP Funding (discussed but rejected): Establishing a taxing district like Thurston or Whatcom County that is based on impervious surface (01:39:53.956). Rejected due to complexity, high cost, and the County's immediate need being discrete (01:41:10.783).
  • Alternative for Scope: Phasing the CWSP to tackle minimum required elements first, followed by ancillary studies (e.g., stormwater, agricultural water, Group B systems) (02:00:03.866). (Adopted)

Outcome, Vote, and Next Steps

  • Decision: No formal vote taken; consensus reached to direct staff to draft a resolution reorganizing the WUCC and prioritizing the minimum required update for the CWSP. All seven seats will have a vote.
  • Vote: N/A
  • Next Steps:
  • - Brent Butler/Staff: Prepare a resolution for the next Consent Agenda to reorganize the WUCC according to the specified composition (02:04:09.309).
  • - Brent Butler/Staff: Release the Request for Proposals (RFP) for the scope of work to estimate costs and begin the CWSP update (01:34:11.117).

Short-Term Rental (STR) Analysis and Public Meetings

Metadata

  • Time Range: 02:13:25.374–02:16:40.910
  • Agenda Item: None (Commissioner Briefing)
  • Categories: planning, services, land use

Topic Summary

Commissioner Dean reported on initial data collection regarding Short-Term Rentals (STRs) in unincorporated Jefferson County and the plan to hold public meetings to collect input on potential regulations. The data revealed a substantial number of unpermitted units in the county, raising questions about regulatory capacity, housing impacts, and whether STRs should be regulated more strictly.

Key Discussion Points

  • STR Data: A recent data pull from an external consultant revealed there are 534 unique STR units in unincorporated Jefferson County (02:14:38.447).
  • Permitting: Only 76 of the 534 units are permitted by DCD (02:14:48.596).
  • Unit Type: 82% of the units are single-family residences; 96% are entire home rentals (02:15:01.493).
  • Public Meetings: Brent Butler will schedule three public meetings to gauge community sentiment on STRs, including concerns about housing impacts, tourism, and ancillary revenue (02:16:21.681).

Public Comments

No public comments on this topic; item was part of Commissioner briefing.

Supporting Materials Referenced

  • Data was provided by the consulting firm Granicus.

Financials

No financial analysis provided during the briefing.

Alternatives & Amendments

No alternatives discussed; the current action is public outreach.

Outcome, Vote, and Next Steps

  • Decision: No action taken; informational.
  • Next Steps:
  • - Staff (Brent Butler): Schedule three public meetings (one in District 3, one in the Tri-Area, one in the northern part of District 2) to gather public input (02:15:46.520).
  • - Commissioners: Potentially attend a public meeting to gather input on the issue (02:16:05.046).

Shoreline Master Program (SMP) Workshop on Aquaculture

Metadata

  • Time Range: 02:57:42.114–04:50:08.613
  • Agenda Item: Shoreline Master Program (SMP) Periodic Review Workshop
  • Categories: ordinances, land use, environment, permits, planning

Topic Summary

The Board held a detailed workshop with DCD Director Josh Peters and consultant Lisa Vose (BERK) on proposed revisions to the SMP, focusing almost entirely on Geoduck Aquaculture permitting. This discussion addressed public concerns about the permit type (Standard Conditional Use Permit [CUP] vs. Administrative/Discretionary CUP), the issue of consistency with neighboring counties, and how to mitigate the environmental impact of plastic gear (e.g., derelict nets and tubes). The Commissioners sought specific clarity on thresholds for using discretionary permits and mechanisms to address the "no net loss" of ecological function standard. Commissioners ultimately agreed to bring back a deliberation agenda item for the following week to propose specific modifications.

Key Discussion Points

  • SMP Exemption/Value: Development below the Substantial Development Permit threshold ($8,504) is exempt from a permit but must still comply with all SMP requirements (03:04:09.823).
  • Aquaculture Permitting (CUP Type): The core debate involves three permit types for Geoduck Aquaculture (New, Expansion, Conversion) across six Shoreline Environment Designations (SEDs) (03:19:40.162).
  • Consultant/Staff View: Ecology advises local governments to acknowledge the balancing act of water-dependent uses (like aquaculture) versus views and to consider upland SEDs (Residential, Conservancy, Natural, etc.) in permit requirements (03:50:53.566).
  • Discretionary Permit Rationale (CD): The discretionary permit (CD) was intended to allow the Code Administrator to decide if an application is complex or controversial enough to warrant a full standard CUP (Type 3) process before a Hearing Examiner (03:54:17.598).
  • Consistency with Neighbors: Staff advised that while neighboring counties (Kitsap/Clallam) may have standard CUPs for all geoduck, Ecology noted that a permit approved in one county is not guaranteed to be approved in another (03:20:21.787). Consistency for Jefferson County is achieved by adherence to the Shoreline Management Act and WAC (03:21:40.040).
  • Thresholds: Commissioners explored setting a definite threshold (e.g., 25% or 50% increase, or a specific acreage limit) where expansion would automatically trigger a Standard CUP (Type 3) instead of leaving it to the discretionary category (04:17:15.598).
  • Redundancy of Review: Staff pushed back on arguments that local environmental review is redundant to federal reviews (like Noah’s Programmatic Biological Assessment), emphasizing that County permits use a wider lens—the Shoreline Management Act—which has different objectives than the Endangered Species Act or Clean Water Act (04:09:03.878).
  • Plastic/Derelict Gear: Commissioner Dean raised concern about the lack of robust language in the draft SMP to control or mitigate the impact of plastic/derelict gear from aquaculture (04:25:00.731). Staff noted the current draft only includes standard language that equipment "shall not be discarded" (04:46:21.352), but they would research stronger mitigation requirements in other SMPs (04:27:52.071).

Public Comments

  • Ms. Marilyn Show Walter (Shine Road) raised concerns about the use of Sea Grant studies in the context of the hearing examiner process (00:05:40.587). She argued the studies focused only on three small plots in South Sound and lacked relevance to Jefferson County's specific environment, citing local loss of sand dollars and marbled murrelets since harvesting began (00:06:00.795).

Supporting Materials Referenced

  • Shoreline Master Program Review materials (draft code/use table).
  • Planning Commission staff two-pager on aquaculture and CUPs (04:38:59.814).
  • Washington Sea Grant report on aquaculture impact (03:13:33.046).
  • WAC 173-26-221(4)(d)(iv) (Aquaculture vs. Views: priority to water-dependent uses) (03:11:11.379).

Financials

  • Standard CUPs (Type 3) are significantly more expensive than an Administrative CUP, requiring more staff time and payment to a third-party Hearing Examiner (03:34:18.374). They take "significantly more time" (03:36:06.278).

Alternatives & Amendments

  • Proposed Amendment (Staff to prepare): Adding an acreage/percentage threshold to the expansion/conversion category that would trigger a Standard CUP (Type 3) process.
  • Proposed Adjustment (Commissioner Dean): Removing the discretionary 'D' from shoreline residential (SR) to uniformly require a Standard CUP for aquaculture in SR areas (04:23:04.377).

Outcome, Vote, and Next Steps

  • Decision: No action taken; the workshop was informational.
  • Vote: N/A
  • Next Steps:
  • - Josh Peters/Lisa Vose: Incorporate modifications (e.g., expansion threshold, review of gear impact language) into the draft ordinance and be prepared to present on Monday, January 22, at 3:30 PM, for deliberation (04:32:04.432).
  • - Barbara Ehrlichman: To be consulted on the necessity of re-noticing the public hearing given the potential non-substantive changes, though the hearing remains open (04:37:46.470).
  • - BOCC: Tentatively scheduled action/ordinance adoption on Monday, February 12, at 10:30 AM (04:34:43.185).

Commissioner Briefing and Calendaring Update

Metadata

  • Time Range: 02:47:59.787–02:57:38.002
  • Agenda Item: Commissioner Briefing
  • Categories: policy, health, environment, planning

Topic Summary

The Commissioners wrapped up briefings and finalized the KPTZ radio schedule. Briefing discussion covered Commissioner Eisenhower’s educational pursuits (attending an R programming class), Commissioner Dean's work on the State Board of Health, and Commissioner Brotherton and McCauley’s engagement with various county issues.

Key Discussion Points

  • State Board of Health: Commissioner Dean reported the passage of the new onsite septic code (02:17:05.439). She researched pit privies (allowed at the state level but with required well waivers in some counties like Kittitas) (02:20:40.895). She noted that indoor air quality is an emerging concern, specifically balancing energy efficiency requirements against the need for better ventilation (02:18:04.211).
  • Commercial/Industrial Property: Commissioner Eisenhower shared observations from a meeting on commercial/industrial opportunities, noting that realtors report people desire single-family housing, not multi-family units, for executive-level jobs (01:12:53.340).
  • Aquatic Center: The steering committee meeting for the Aquatic Center has been difficult to schedule, but the contract with Commerce for the independent financial review is expected to be on the agenda next Monday (02:30:57.060).
  • Wildfire Plan: Commissioners praised the detailed Community Wildfire Protection Plan draft, noting it includes a risk matrix for every community and was largely ground-truthed ("incredible detail") (01:04:09.618).
  • Public Records Request (PRR): Commissioner Dean noted she received a "big complicated" PRR related to any mention of "forests," making it apparent that simple requests often conceal larger information-gathering efforts (02:32:07.159).
  • Recompete Grant (EDA): The coalition for the federal EDA Recompete grant has tripled in size to include all cities, ports, and the YMCA (01:07:01.861). The coalition's strength is its broad stakeholder base, but the narrative needs to be tightened to coalesce the focus on both maritime and natural resource industries (01:07:45.921).

Public Comments

No public comments 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: No action taken; informational.
  • Next Steps:
  • - Carolyn/Staff: Finalize the KPTZ radio schedule through March 2024 (02:53:14.925).
  • - Commissioner Eisenhower/Staff: Consult on Climate Action Committee (CAC) goals for an upcoming agenda (02:38:32.917).
  • - BOC: Finalize appointments for five new CAC members (02:39:12.060).

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