San Juan County, Washington

Environmental Stewardship

The San Juan County Climate and Sustainability Advisory Committee will meet to approve previous meeting minutes, discuss the Climate Action Plan development timeline, and review recent program updates. The meeting will also include public comment and committee member updates.

• Approve May 28, 2026, Meeting Minutes
• Climate Action Plan Development update
• Climate and Sustainability Program Update
• Retreat and end of year scheduling
• Chair/vice nominations and vote

County Council

Lopez Village Planning Review Committee

County Council

Public Facilities Financing Assistance Program

The Public Facilities Financing Assistance Program committee will hear presentations from three applicants and determine final scoring and recommendations for the County Council. The meeting includes a clarification on the allocation of Rural Sales & Use Tax for core entity awards.

• Town of Friday Harbor: Water Treatment Plant Improvements
• Port of Friday Harbor: Shipyard Haul Out Project
• San Juan Community Theatre: Expansion (Architectural and Engineering Services)
• Clarification of Ord. 9-2025 regarding 25% annual Rural Sales & Use Tax allocation
• Contract extension request

San Juan Island Library

County Council Work Session

County Council

Building Advisory Council

Eastsound Planning and Review Committee

Environmental Stewardship

Noxious Weed Control Board

Human Services Advisory Board

Housing Advisory Committee

Ferry Advisory Committee

Fair Board

Board of Health

Agricultural Resources Committee

County Council Joint Meeting

Agricultural Resources Committee

General

Agricultural Resources Committee

Agricultural Resources Committee

Agricultural Resources Committee

Planning Commission

Landbank Commission

County Council Work Session

County Council

Lopez Village Planning Review Committee

Hearing Examiner

County Council

Eastsound Planning and Review Committee

Environmental Stewardship

Noxious Weed Control Board

County Council

Ferry Advisory Committee

Housing Advisory Committee

Fair Board

Human Services Advisory Board

Board of Health

General

Agricultural Resources Committee

Agricultural Resources Committee

Agricultural Resources Committee

Parks and Recreation Commission

Agricultural Resources Committee

Landbank Commission

Planning Commission

County Council Work Session

County Council

Lopez Village Planning Review Committee

Hearing Examiner

County Council

Environmental Stewardship

Eastsound Planning and Review Committee

Noxious Weed Control Board

County Council Work Session

County Council

Fair Board

Human Services Advisory Board

Ferry Advisory Committee

Housing Advisory Committee

Agricultural Resources Committee

Agricultural Resources Committee

Agricultural Resources Committee

General

Agricultural Resources Committee

Landbank Commission

Planning Commission

Finance Committee

Board of Health

County Council

County Council Work Session

County Council

Lopez Village Planning Review Committee

Hearing Examiner

Environmental Stewardship

Eastsound Planning and Review Committee

Noxious Weed Control Board

County Council Work Session

Human Services Advisory Board

County Council

Housing Advisory Committee

Ferry Advisory Committee

Fair Board

Board of Health

Agricultural Resources Committee

Agricultural Resources Committee

Agricultural Resources Committee

Agricultural Resources Committee

Agricultural Resources Committee

Agricultural Resources Committee

General

Agricultural Resources Committee

Agricultural Resources Committee

Planning Commission

Landbank Commission

County Council Work Session

County Council

Lopez Village Planning Review Committee

Hearing Examiner

Eastsound Planning and Review Committee

Noxious Weed Control Board

County Council Work Session

County Council

Ferry Advisory Committee

Housing Advisory Committee

General

Fair Board

County Council Work Session

Human Services Advisory Board

County Council

Board of Health

Agricultural Resources Committee

Agricultural Resources Committee

Agricultural Resources Committee

Parks and Recreation Commission

Agricultural Resources Committee

Agricultural Resources Committee

Agricultural Resources Committee

Landbank Commission

Planning Commission

Lopez Village Planning Review Committee

Hearing Examiner

Noxious Weed Control Board

Eastsound Planning and Review Committee

Fair Board

Human Services Advisory Board

Ferry Advisory Committee

Landbank Commission

Planning Commission

Board of Health

Agricultural Resources Committee

Agricultural Resources Committee

Agricultural Resources Committee

Agricultural Resources Committee

Agricultural Resources Committee

Agricultural Resources Committee

Lopez Village Planning Review Committee

Hearing Examiner

Eastsound Planning and Review Committee

Noxious Weed Control Board

Ferry Advisory Committee

Board of Health

Agricultural Resources Committee

Agricultural Resources Committee

Agricultural Resources Committee

Agricultural Resources Committee

Agricultural Resources Committee

Landbank Commission

Lopez Village Planning Review Committee

Noxious Weed Control Board

Ferry Advisory Committee

Board of Health

Agricultural Resources Committee

Agricultural Resources Committee

Agricultural Resources Committee

Agricultural Resources Committee

Agricultural Resources Committee

Landbank Commission

Lopez Village Planning Review Committee

Noxious Weed Control Board

Agricultural Resources Committee

Agricultural Resources Committee

Agricultural Resources Committee

Agricultural Resources Committee

Agricultural Resources Committee

Landbank Commission

Board of Health

Lopez Village Planning Review Committee

Noxious Weed Control Board

Board of Health

Agricultural Resources Committee

Agricultural Resources Committee

Agricultural Resources Committee

Agricultural Resources Committee

Agricultural Resources Committee

Landbank Commission

Lopez Village Planning Review Committee

Noxious Weed Control Board

Board of Health

Agricultural Resources Committee

Agricultural Resources Committee

Agricultural Resources Committee

Agricultural Resources Committee

Landbank Commission

Noxious Weed Control Board

Agricultural Resources Committee

Agricultural Resources Committee

Agricultural Resources Committee

Agricultural Resources Committee

Landbank Commission

Board of Health

Noxious Weed Control Board

Board of Health

Agricultural Resources Committee

Agricultural Resources Committee

Agricultural Resources Committee

Agricultural Resources Committee

Board of Health

Agricultural Resources Committee

Agricultural Resources Committee

Agricultural Resources Committee

Agricultural Resources Committee

Board of Health

Agricultural Resources Committee

Board of Health

Agricultural Resources Committee

Board of Health

Hearing Examiner

The Hearing Examiner will hold public hearings on four items. These include a Shoreline Conditional Use Permit for a flood‑hazard reduction measure at 188 Marine Drive on Blakely Island, an appeal by After Hunts Point LLC seeking an exemption from a shoreline substantial development permit at 717 Afterglow Drive on San Juan Island, a final plat proposal to alter multiple lots in the Pavey’s Parkside Addition north of Midway Road on Shaw Island, and an appeal by New RH LLC of an administrative determination on a simple land‑use application. The hearing for LANDUSE‑26‑0055 has been postponed to August 26, 2026.

• Shoreline Conditional Use Permit for flood‑hazard reduction at 188 Marine Drive, Blakely Island (File LANDUSE-26-0062)
• After Hunts Point LLC appeal for exemption from shoreline substantial development permit at 717 Afterglow Drive, San Juan Island (File APPEAL-26-0010)
• Final plat alteration of Lots 27‑31, 33‑38, and 48‑55 in Pavey’s Parkside Addition north of Midway Road, Shaw Island (File LANDUSE-26-0030)
• New RH LLC appeal of administrative determination on Simple Land Use application (File APPEAL-26-0009)
• Hearing for LANDUSE‑26‑0055 postponed to August 26, 2026

Finance Committee

Landbank Commission

The San Juan County Conservation Land Bank Commission will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2026 2nd amended budget and discuss its adoption. The meeting also includes approval of the April 17, 2026 minutes, reports from the council, partners, and the county budget, and a discussion of the Talking Horse Farm acquisition.

• Public hearing on SJC Land Bank Proposed 2026 2nd Amended Budget – action to consider adoption
• Approve April 17, 2026 meeting minutes
• Director’s report on County Current Budget – Agricultural Resources Committee
• Acquisition discussion: Talking Horse Farm (Ingram), SJI
• Stewardship report – Beaverton Trail Update

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hear staff recommendations regarding text amendment requests for the 2026 Annual Docket. The body will also review staff recommendations for Comprehensive Plan Official Map Amendment requests.

• Staff recommendations on 2026 Annual Docket Text Amendment Requests
• Staff recommendations on 2026 Annual Docket Comprehensive Plan Official Map Amendment Requests

Planning Commission

Agricultural Resources Committee

Board of Health

The San Juan County Board of Health will meet to approve agenda items, review committee updates, and hear a budget update from the Director of Health and Community Services. The meeting will also include a presentation on the Environmental Fee Revision Process.

• Approval of Agenda and Minutes
• Committee Updates (ACH, CCC, NSBH-ASO, NWRC, NOAT)
• Health Officer Update with Dr. Amy Harley
• Budget Update
• Environmental Fee Revision Process

Public Facilities Financing Assistance Program

The committee will meet to approve a scorecard format and score applicants for the Public Facilities Financing Assistance Program. This process determines how funding is allocated for public facility projects.

• Approval of scorecard format
• Applicant scoring for the financing program

San Juan Island Library

The Board of Trustees will conduct a public hearing regarding amendments to the 2026 budget. The board will also consider Resolution #1-2026 to amend the budget. Other discussions include a road map for a new library and a staff survey.

• Public hearing for 2026 budget amendments
• Resolution #1-2026 - Amending 2026 Budget
• Road Map for New Library discussion
• Staff Survey review

County Council

The San Juan County Council will discuss 2026 docket recommendations and potential revenue options. The body will also consider action on the Lee’s Landing Affordable Housing Project and review an updated courthouse security plan.

• Discussion/Action: Lee’s Landing Affordable Housing Project (formerly Argyle Project) Homeownership Concept
• Discussion: 2026 Docket Recommendations
• Discussion: Revenue Options
• Discussion: Updated Courthouse Security Plan
• Executive Session regarding litigation or potential litigation

County Council Work Session

The San Juan County Council will hold a work session to discuss initial planning for the 2027 legislative session and updates on Washington State Ferries terminal closures. The meeting also includes updates from the Department of Community Development regarding land use tables.

• 2027 Legislative Session initial planning with Columbia Policy Advisors
• Washington State Ferries 2027 terminal closures for Vehicle Transfer Span updates
• Department of Community Development update
• Land Use Tables overview

Human Services Advisory Board

The Human Services Advisory Board will hold a meeting to approve the agenda and minutes, hear reports from the Human Services Manager and Coordinator, receive a county budget update, discuss a WSDOT guest for a September or October event, and take public comments before adjourning.

• Approval of agenda
• Approval of minutes
• Human Services Manager and Coordinator report
• County budget update
• Discussion of WSDOT guest for September or October

Noxious Weed Control Board

The San Juan County Noxious Weed Control Board will discuss fleet services for 2027 and decide how often the board meets—monthly, bimonthly, or quarterly. The meeting also includes routine agenda items such as approving June minutes, updates from WSU Extension and Environmental Stewardship, a field report, a monthly report presentation, and a budget update.

• Approve June 5, 2026 meeting minutes
• Updates from WSU Extension and Environmental Stewardship
• Presentation of the monthly report
• Board discussion on Fleet Services for 2027
• Board decision on future meeting frequency

Fair Board

The San Juan County Fair Board will review new business items including horse arena scheduling and events, a staffing update, and super lunches. It will also receive updates on fairgrounds events and the grandstand. Public comments will be heard but not discussed, and the board will approve the agenda and June 2026 minutes.

• Horse arena scheduling & events (Jennifer Rigg)
• Staffing update
• Super lunches
• Fairgrounds events update
• Grandstand update

Housing Advisory Committee

The Housing Advisory Committee will meet to review updates on the Emergency Rental Assistance Program and the Home Fund budget. The group will also discuss a homeownership covenant language issue and an update on the Lee's Landing affordable housing project.

• Emergency Rental Assistance Program Applications
• Home Fund budget update
• Homeownership Covenant Language Issue
• Lee's Landing (formerly Argyle project) update
• Affordable Housing Community Survey

Ferry Advisory Committee

The San Juan County Ferry Advisory Committee will discuss updates to the ferry system, including a request to Washington State Ferries to revise the long‑range plan. Members will review the Priority Tracking Sheet and the 2026 workplan, receive updates on terminals at Lopez, Orcas, Shaw, and San Juan, and hear reports from WSF, the council liaison, and the Engage program.

• Review of Priority Tracking Sheet and FAC Committee Workplan 2026
• Begin process to request Washington State Ferries to update the Long Range Plan
• Terminal updates for Lopez, Orcas, Shaw, and San Juan
• WSF update presented by Tally Teal
• Council Liaison update from Kari McVeigh

Citizens Salary Commission

Eastsound Planning and Review Committee

The Eastsound Planning and Review Committee will hold an initial discussion regarding residential dimensional and parking standards. The meeting aims to review housing density feasibility based on current district codes and the Comprehensive Plan Housing Element.

• Review of residential dimensional and parking standards for housing density feasibility
• Discussion of Village residential/institutional district code 18.30.490
• Discussion of Eastsound residential districts code 18.30.510
• Review of off-street parking code 18.30.630 (table 22)

Environmental Stewardship

The San Juan County Marine Resources Committee, Land and Water Interests Committee, and Coastal Advisory Group will meet virtually to review draft documents, discuss invasive species, and receive funding updates.

• Review of Draft Oil Spill Risk Letter for SJ County Council
• Update on European Green Crab Discovery on Orcas
• Integrated Water Resource Management Funding Update
• Salmon Technical Advisory Group Evaluation of 2026 Proposals
• Welcome new MRC Member Russell Guerry

County Council

The San Juan County Council will discuss the 2027 budget, including information technology and courthouse seismic projects, and consider affordable housing grants and restrictive covenants. The Council will also appoint members to various advisory committees.

• Discussion/Action: 2027 Budget Presentations and IT direction
• Discussion/Action: Affordable Housing Awards for Cold Weather Shelter
• Discussion/Action: Historic Courthouse Seismic Bids and 2027-2029 Grant Cycle
• Discussion/Action: Affordable Housing Project Restrictive Covenant
• Committee Appointments: Building Advisory Council, Clean Water Advisory Committee, and Board of Equalization

County Council Work Session

The San Juan County Council is holding a work session to review prior budget presentations and set direction for the 2027 budget. The meeting includes budget discussions for several county offices and departments.

• 2027 Budget Discussion and Direction: Sheriff’s Office
• 2027 Budget Discussion and Direction: Auditor’s Office
• 2027 Budget Discussion and Direction: Health and Community Services
• 2027 Budget Discussion and Direction: District Court
• 2027 Budget Discussion and Direction: Emergency Management, WSU Extension, and Information Technology

County Council

Hearing Examiner

County Council

Hearing Examiner

County Council

Lopez Village Planning Review Committee

The Lopez Village Planning Review Committee will discuss the Lopez Village Stormwater Pilot Project. The body will also review residential dimensional and parking standards to evaluate housing density feasibility.

• Lopez Village Stormwater Pilot Project presentation by Tyler Davis
• Review of 18.30.730 Lopez Village urban growth area densities and density bonuses
• Review of 18.30.760 Lopez Village urban growth area setbacks and dimensional standards
• Review of 18.30.960 Parking requirements
• Discussion of Comprehensive Plan Housing Element

Planning Commission

General

The San Juan County Clean Water Advisory Committee will review the 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for a recommendation to the Council and interview candidates for a committee vacancy. The meeting also includes updates from state agencies and a farewell for four members.

• Review 2026-2031 CIP for Council recommendation
• Interview CWAC candidates for Council recommendation
• Receive USGS groundwater recharge and water budget study presentation
• Receive updates from WA DOH and Ecology
• Farewell to four CWAC members

Agricultural Resources Committee

Agricultural Resources Committee

Agricultural Resources Committee

Agricultural Resources Committee

Board of Health

The Board will approve the meeting agenda, minutes, and note any absent members. It will discuss funding correspondence for foundational public health services and receive updates on disease threats, the county health budget, sewage regulation, and the community health network. No specific motions are listed beyond routine approvals.

• Approval of agenda, minutes, and excusing absent members
• Board discussion of correspondence on foundational public health services funding
• Health Officer updates on Ebola, hantavirus, and measles
• Budget update for foundational public health services and county
• Updates on on-site sewage regulation, appendices, and local management plan

County Council

The San Juan County Council will discuss 2027 budget presentations from various departments, including the County Manager, Clerks Office, Superior Court Services, and Parks. The Council will also cancel a scheduled public hearing regarding the sale of a Portion of the Land Bank’s Dolphin Bay Rd. property and reschedule it for July 28, 2026.

• Discussion: 2027 Budget Presentations (County Manager, Clerks Office, Superior Court Services, Council Office, Parks)
• Cancel public hearing on sale of Land Bank property on Orcas Island, reschedule to July 28, 2026
• Approval of warrants issued the week of June 1, 2026
• Approval of interfund transfers issued in May 2026
• Executive session to consider real estate acquisition and litigation

County Council

The San Juan County Council will discuss ferry issues following the 2026 Legislative Session and review draft language for the Washington State Ferry Reservation System. The body will also hold budget discussions for the 2027 cycle regarding Fleet, Public Works, and the Prosecuting Attorney.

• Discussion of Washington State Ferry Reservation System draft legislative language
• 2027 Budget discussion for Fleet and Department of Public Works
• 2027 Budget discussion for the Prosecuting Attorney
• Executive Session regarding litigation or potential litigation

Landbank Commission

The San Juan County Land Bank Commission will convene to approve minutes, receive reports on acquisitions and sales, and discuss future agenda items including organizational structure and tribal relations. The meeting includes a public comment period and an executive session to discuss real estate transactions.

• Approval of May 15, 2026 meeting minutes
• Director's Report: Mount Ben West Conservation Easement and Coho Addition
• Director's Report: Sale of Frazer Homestead lots to NPS
• Director's Report: Sale of Dolphin Bay .3ac to Spindrift, LLC
• Consideration of a name for the Dolphin Bay Road property

Fair Board

The Fair Board will meet to discuss preparations for the upcoming fair. The agenda includes updates on vendor coordination, grounds layout, and sponsorship.

• Fair timeline progress
• Poster distribution
• Vendor update
• Grounds layout update
• Sponsorship update

The board unanimously approved the June 2026 agenda and the May 2026 minutes. No other motions or votes were recorded.

• Approved June 2026 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved May 2026 minutes (unanimous)

County Council

Housing Advisory Committee

The Housing Advisory Committee will receive updates from the Housing Program Coordinator and discuss applications for the Cold Weather Shelters AHA grant. It will also review the 2026 Emergency Rental Assistance Program and an updated Housing FAQ document. Public comments and announcements are scheduled, followed by closing remarks.

• Cold Weather Shelters AHA Grant Applications
• Emergency Rental Assistance Program 2026
• Housing FAQ Document Update
• Housing Program Coordinator Updates

The Committee recommended that the Council approve grant applications from Orcas Island Community Church and United Way of San Juan County for shelter operations. The Council has also approved the release of the Home Fund NOFA and Affordable Housing Awards.

• Approved May 13, 2026 minutes
• Recommended Council approve funding for Orcas Island Community Church ($20K requested)
• Recommended Council approve funding for United Way of San Juan County ($30K requested)

Ferry Advisory Committee

The San Juan County Ferry Advisory Committee will receive updates from Washington State Ferries on vehicle‑transfer upgrades and Lopez cameras. The committee will review its priority tracking sheet and 2026 workplan, and hear recent ferry‑alert data. A key agenda item is a discussion of a request to update the WSF Long Range Plan and actions related to the Anacortes‑Sidney route. The meeting will also include terminal updates for Lopez, Orcas, Shaw, and San Juan.

• Vehicle Transfer Span (VTS) Upgrades project update
• Lopez cameras update
• Review of Priority Tracking Sheet and FAC Workplan 2026
• Chair discussion with WSF on Anacortes‑Sidney route and Long Range Plan update
• Terminal updates for Lopez, Orcas, Shaw, and San Juan

Hearing Examiner

The Hearing Examiner will hold a public hearing regarding an appeal filed by Sean DeMeritt. The appeal concerns the denial of a provisional use permit for properties located at 429 A, B, & C Pine Street in Eastsound on Orcas Island.

• Public hearing on APPEAL-26-0006 regarding LANDUSE-26-0007
• Appeal of Provisional Use Permit denial for 429 A, B, & C Pine Street

San Juan Island Library

The San Juan Island Library District Board will adopt minutes from the May 12 meeting and review expense claim transmittals. Staff reports on director, adult services, youth services, IT, and finance will be presented. New business includes discussion of 2026 budget amendments, design ideas with public feedback, and a staff survey. Old business covers the procurement policy, a road map for a new library, and planning for a board retreat.

• 2026 Budget Amendments
• Design Ideas – Public Feedback
• Staff Survey
• Procurement Policy
• Road Map for New Library

County Council

The San Juan County Council will hold public hearings regarding a new wildlife chapter for the County Code and a current use classification for Bayhead Farm. The body will also discuss the 2027 Superior Court budget and potential permit fee adjustments.

• Public hearing for Bayhead Farm Current Use Classification Application No. Landuse-24-0036 on Shaw Island
• Public hearing for an Ordinance adding a new chapter to San Juan County Code Title 6 regarding wildlife
• Discussion on 2027 Budget Direction for Superior Court
• Discussion/Action on Department of Community Development permit fee adjustments
• Scheduling of a June 30 public hearing for the sale of a portion of the Land Bank’s Dolphin Bay Rd. property on Orcas Island

General

The Lopez Village Planning Review Committee will meet to discuss public works issues including traffic, access at Lopez Landing, and trees along Fisherman Bay Road. The meeting will be held online via Microsoft Teams and in-person at the Lopez Island Library.

• Public Works presentation on traffic and access
• Discussion of trees along Fisherman Bay Rd
• Review of Lopez Landing access and egress

County Council Work Session

The San Juan County Council will hold a work session to discuss a U.S. Geological Survey groundwater recharge and water budget study presented by Andy Long, Wendy Welch, and Elise Wright. The council will also receive an update from the Washington State Association of Counties board of directors and legislative steering committee presented by Councilmember Jane Fuller. No formal decisions are indicated; the items are for discussion only.

• Discussion of USGS Groundwater Recharge and Water Budget Study (presented by Andy Long, Wendy Welch, Elise Wright)
• Discussion of Washington State Association of Counties Board of Directors and Legislative Steering Committee update (presented by Councilmember Jane Fuller)
• Public comment period (three‑minute limit per speaker, sign‑up required by 9 am)

Human Services Advisory Board

The Human Services Advisory Board will receive reports from the Human Services Manager and Coordinator. A guest, Satya Ray, will give a presentation on prevention. The board will open a public comment period before adjourning.

• Welcome, public meeting notice, and introductions
• Approval of agenda
• Approval of minutes
• Human Services Manager and Coordinator reporting
• Guest presentation by Satya Ray on prevention

Noxious Weed Control Board

The San Juan County Noxious Weed Control Board will meet to receive updates from WSU Extension and Environmental Stewardship. The board will discuss fleet services and review a monthly report and budget update.

• Fleet Services discussion with John Roach
• Budget update provided by Jason
• Discussion on meeting frequency (monthly, bi-monthly, or quarterly)
• Review of April 3, 2026 meeting minutes

The Board approved the revised minutes from the April 3, 2026 meeting. Discussions included vehicle maintenance costs through Fleet Services and the use of GIS services, but no final decisions were made on those topics or the frequency of future meetings.

• Approved April 3, 2026 minutes (All Ayes)
• Tabled decision on fleet service participation
• Tabled decision on meeting frequency until July

Environmental Stewardship

The Marine Resource Committees and Climate and Sustainability Advisory Committee will review work plans, discuss a potential $500,000 annual funding source from the Northwest Straits Commission, and review preliminary proposals for the 2026 Salmon Recovery Funding Board grant round.

• Potential $500K annual funding for MRCs from Northwest Straits Commission
• Review of 2026 MRC Work Plan and subcommittee updates
• Update on 2026 Grant Round Allocation for San Juan County
• Preliminary Review of 2026 SRFB Proposals
• Jackson Beach Update and Orcas Landing MRC Interpretive Site Update

Eastsound Planning and Review Committee

Veterans Advisory Board

The board will review new applicant submissions and discuss plans for the San Juan County Fair. No formal decisions are listed; items are for discussion.

• Review of new applicants
• Discuss the San Juan County Fair
• Approve August minutes

Environmental Stewardship

The San Juan County Climate and Sustainability Advisory Committee will convene to review recent program work, discuss the prioritization of the Climate Action Plan, and approve meeting minutes from March 2026. The meeting will also include introductions of new members and updates from liaisons.

• Approve March 26, 2026, meeting minutes
• Review Climate and Sustainability Program update
• Discuss Climate Action Plan prioritization and public review
• New member introductions
• Liaison and member updates

Environmental Stewardship

The Solid Waste Advisory Committee is meeting to receive updates on transfer stations and state ecology regulations. The body will discuss the Recycling Reform Act and battery legislation. Members will also discuss forming subcommittees for projects including composting workshops and public place recycling.

• Updates on Mercury Containing Bulbs, Solid Waste Management Plan, and Boat Wrap Recycling Pilot
• Discussion on WA State Battery EPR Legislation
• Recycling Reform Act updates
• Development of subcommittees for Public Place Recycling and Community Listening Sessions
• GICU and HHW Event debrief

General

The San Juan County Civil Service Commission will meet to review current commissioner terms. The body will also discuss the recruitment of additional commissioners.

• Review of commissioner terms
• Recruitment of additional commissioners

The San Juan County Civil Service Commission approved the agenda for the Wednesday, August 14th meeting. No other actions, approvals, denials, or votes were recorded. The commission discussed commissioner term lengths and the need to recruit additional members, but no decisions were made on those topics.

• Agenda approved (unanimous)

Hearing Examiner

The Hearing Examiner will hear appeals of administrative determinations and notices of violation regarding land use activities at two San Juan County locations. The meeting will be held in-person and live-streamed.

• Appeal of Administrative Determination at 1279 Cattle Point Rd (Case PCI-18-0035)
• Appeal of Notice of Violation at 689 Airport Center #215 (Case CE-25-0016)
• Hearing Examiner to appear virtually
• Meeting held at 55 Second Street
• Live stream available via Teams

County Council

The Council will hold public hearings regarding 2026 budget amendments and the sale of surplus gravel on Waldron Island. Members will also discuss 2027 budget planning, a Generative AI Use Policy, and several housing and conservation grant applications.

• Public hearing on a Resolution Regarding Surplus Gravel on Waldron Island
• Public hearing on three ordinances revising the 2026 Budget for emergency appropriations and supplemental revenue
• Resolution Adopting the San Juan County Generative AI Use Policy
• Grant applications for Chadwick House Stabilization and a conservation easement on Picnic Point Property on Shaw Island
• Interlocal Mutual Cooperation Agreement for Public Works Projects between San Juan County and Port of Friday Harbor

Lopez Village Planning Review Committee

The Lopez Village Planning Review Committee meeting on May 26, 2026 will consider public comments, a brief discussion on food trucks and the LV Subarea Plan, updates from Public Works on standard plans and traffic concerns, an introduction to Housing Lopez Village North Phase II, and a review of Lopez Landing. The agenda lists approval of April 2026 minutes as an administrative item. No formal decisions are indicated; the items are slated for discussion and review.

• Discussion of Food Trucks and the LV Subarea Plan (presented by Chris Jones, DCD, Building Official)
• Public Works update on Lopez Village Standard Plans and traffic concerns (Jesse Douglas‑Seitz, Deputy Director)
• Introduction of Housing Lopez Village North Phase II (Nitsan Yomtov & Housing Lopez)
• Review of Lopez Landing
• Approval of April 2026 minutes

County Council

General

Clean Water Advisory Committee

The Surface Water Subcommittee met on May 21, 2026 to discuss Integrated Watershed Resources Management (IWRM). Members were reminded of a County workshop with the USGS on June 8 and noted that four applicants have applied to the CWAC, with three interviews completed. The group brainstormed stakeholder identification, data collection, and possible consultant use, but no actions were formally approved, denied, or voted on.

Agricultural Resources Committee

Board of Health

Planning Commission

The San Juan County Planning Commission meeting on May 15, 2026 will include an initial briefing on the agency’s 2026 Annual Docket. The commission will also receive an initial briefing on the Town of Friday Harbor’s request to expand its Urban Growth Area. The agenda also contains standard administrative items such as confirming the agenda, reviewing minutes from the March 20, 2026 meeting, and an update from Department of Community Development Director Sev Jones.

• Confirm agenda and review March 20, 2026 minutes
• Update from DCD Director Sev Jones
• Initial briefing on the 2026 Annual Docket (staff report)
• Initial briefing on Town of Friday Harbor Urban Growth Area expansion request (staff report)

The Planning Commission approved the March 20, 2026 meeting minutes by a unanimous 5‑0 vote. A motion to adjourn the meeting was also passed unanimously, ending the session at 9:43 a.m. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved March 20, 2026 minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:43 a.m. (5-0)

General

The San Juan County Conservation Land Bank Commission will discuss a hunting proposal for Turtleback and North Shore Preserves and consider the resale of Frazer Homestead Preserve lots to the National Park Service. The meeting includes reports on the Beaverton Trail and a future agenda item on accessibility.

• Hunting proposal for Turtleback and North Shore Preserves
• Resale of Frazer Homestead Preserve lots to National Park Service
• Consideration of sale of Dolphin Bay Road Property
• Beaverton Trail Update
• Chadwick House Stabilization Grant

Ferry Advisory Committee

The committee will receive updates from Washington State Ferries regarding a contingency plan and the 75th anniversary. Members will discuss committee positions, the annual report for the county, and updates for ferry terminals.

• WSF updated contingency plan
• Discussion of Committee positions (Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary)
• Committee Work Plan and Annual Report for County
• Terminal updates for Lopez, Orcas, Shaw, and San Juan

The Ferry Advisory Committee decided to retain the existing chair (Jennifer), vice‑chair (Ken) and secretary (Laura) until January 2027, with Chip declining nomination. The group also agreed to review the draft annual work plan and report, and to gather more information on terminal parking and generator issues.

• Maintain current chair, vice‑chair and secretary positions until Jan 2027
• Chip declined nomination for a committee position
• Committee will review Jennifer's draft annual work plan and report
• Will gather more information on Lopez, Orcas, and Shaw terminal parking and generator issues

Housing Advisory Committee

The San Juan County Housing Advisory Committee will review a draft Notice of Funding Availability for the Home Fund and a rough draft of survey questions for the Affordable Housing Community Survey. The meeting will also include updates from the Housing Program Coordinator.

• Home Fund 2026 Draft NOFA review
• Affordable Housing Community Survey Questions Rough Draft
• Housing Program Coordinator Updates
• OPAL Lydia Lane Request Letter review
• Meeting set for June 10th, 2026

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from April 8, 2026, with a correction to the San Juan Community Home Trust name. It also approved a recommendation for the County Council to adopt OPAL's request to change income restrictions for the Lydia Lane project on Orcas. No other substantive actions were decided.

• Agenda approved
• Minutes of April 8, 2026 approved with name correction
• Recommendation to County Council to approve OPAL's income‑restriction changes approved

County Council

San Juan Island Library

The San Juan Island Library District Board will review a road map for a new library under old business. New business includes discussion of a procurement policy, a classification and compensation request for proposals, a memorandum of understanding with the San Juan Island Community Foundation, public feedback on design ideas, and plans for a new building art collection. The meeting also covers reports on staff, finance, and upcoming board activities.

• Road Map for New Library (old business)
• Procurement Policy (new business)
• Classification & Compensation RFP (new business)
• SJICF MOU (new business)
• Design Ideas Public Feedback (new business)

County Council

The San Juan County Council will approve the agenda, minutes, and financial warrants, and hear public comments. They will discuss updates on the Odlin Facility, the 2026 first budget amendment, and the Equal Employment Opportunity Plan. The council will also set a public hearing for June 9, 2026 to consider a Wildlife Protection Ordinance. Additional updates from the County Manager and Clerk will be provided.

• Odlin Facility Update and Direction (discussion/action)
• 2026 1st Budget Amendment discussion
• Equal Employment Opportunity Plan (EEOP) update
• Set public hearing on June 9, 2026 to consider Wildlife Protection Ordinance
• Council, County Manager & Clerk updates

County Council Work Session

The San Juan County Council will discuss 2027 legislative priorities and budget planning, including additional revenue options. The body will also consider setting a public hearing for a land use application on Shaw Island.

• LANDUSE-24-0036: Farm and Agricultural Conservation Land Current Use Open Space Application on Shaw Island
• 2026 Budget Planning and 2027 Budget Process
• Washington State Ferries ‘Ferry Service for Rural Communities Program’ Application Letter of Support
• Puget Sound Day on the Hill Advocacy Recap

Human Services Advisory Board

The Human Services Advisory Board will approve the agenda and minutes, hear reports from the Human Services Manager and Coordinator, and discuss whether to set the next meetings for July 13 and August 10. The board will also take public comments before adjourning.

• Approval of agenda and previous meeting minutes
• Report from Human Services Manager and Coordinator
• Discussion and decision on HSAB meeting dates (July 13, August 10)
• Public comment period

The Human Services Advisory Board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the March meeting. No other actions were decided. The board noted a member’s suggestion to hear from the Washington State Ferry System, and staff will look into it.

• Approved agenda
• Approved March meeting minutes

County Council

County Council

Fair Board

The San Juan County Fair Board will convene to approve the agenda and the April 2026 minutes, hear brief public comments, and receive reports from the County Council and 4-H Director. New business includes a vendor update, discussion of levy status implications, an update on the Pig War Picnic, and staffing updates. No specific decisions are listed in the agenda.

• Approval of agenda
• Approval of April 2026 minutes
• Vendor update
• Levy status implications
• Pig War Picnic update

The board approved the agenda and minutes unanimously. The meeting included updates on 4‑H activities, vendor sign‑ups, levy status, the Pig War Picnic contract, staffing, and horse department preparations, but no actions were voted on or approved.

Eastsound Planning and Review Committee

Environmental Stewardship

The committee approved its agenda and the April meeting minutes unanimously. Members voted to appoint Mike Ramsey as the Northwest Straits Commission representative, with all in favor and no opposition. A sub‑group was formed to develop a proposal for the $500 K annual NWSC funding opportunity. Members were directed to explore the MyCoast app and vote on membership at the next meeting.

• Approve meeting agenda (all members in favor)
• Approve April meeting minutes (all members in favor)
• Appoint Mike Ramsey as NWSC representative (all in favor, none opposed)
• Form sub‑group (Christian, Lovel, Olivia, Mike) to draft $500K funding proposal (action assigned)
• Direct members to explore MyCoast site and app and vote at next meeting (action assigned)
• Move Jackson Beach discussion to top of agenda (motion by Adam, approved by all)

Lodging Tax Advisory Board

The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee is meeting to review and finalize its general information process and application. The board will also determine future meeting dates for applicant workshops and scoring.

• Review and finalization of LTAC General Information Process
• Review and finalization of LTAC Application
• Scheduling of June 16 workshop for applicants
• Scheduling of committee scoring for September 15

Noxious Weed Control Board

County Council

Lopez Village Planning Review Committee

The committee will vote on its 2026 Annual Workplan. Members will also discuss safety concerns regarding traffic and trees within the village.

• Vote on the committee’s 2026 Annual Workplan
• Discussion of trees along Fisherman Bay Rd
• Discussion of traffic involving bicyclists and pedestrians
• Discussion of Weeks road access and traffic

The Lopez Village Planning and Review Committee unanimously approved the March 2026 meeting minutes. It also unanimously approved the 2026 annual workplan. The committee unanimously recommended that the County require back‑in, angled parking along Fisherman Bay Road for the Weeks Garage project.

• Approved March 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 annual workplan (unanimous)
• Recommended back‑in, angled parking on Fisherman Bay Rd for Weeks Garage (unanimous)

County Council Work Session

The San Juan County Council will hold a work session to discuss ferry issues from the 2026 Legislative Session. The body will also review fiscal flexibility, new revenue options for local governments, and a county fiscal health survey.

• Discussion on ferries during the 2026 Legislative Session
• Overview of ESHB 2442 regarding fiscal flexibility and new revenue options
• Washington State Association of Counties (WSAC) County Fiscal Health Survey

Veterans Advisory Board

County Council

Hearing Examiner

The scheduled special meeting of the Hearing Examiner has been cancelled and will be re-advertised. The original agenda included public hearings on two land use appeals.

• Appeal by Darren & Sheila Olshefsky regarding Code Enforcement Case PCI-18-0035 at 1279 Cattle Point Rd
• Appeal by Andrew Fleming and Merriss Waters regarding Code Enforcement Case CE-25-0016 at 689 Airport Center #215

Board of Equalization

The Board of Equalization will hold a hearing on several tax assessment petitions. Two petitions (2025-082 and 2025-083) filed by Kevin and Nancy Walstrom are slated as stipulated. One petition (2025-070) filed by August and Ellyn Swanson Family LLC has been withdrawn. A fourth petition (2025-094) from Isaac E. and Rachel S. Presley is scheduled.

• Petition 2025-082 – stipulated appeal by Kevin and Nancy Walstrom (parcel 361223012000)
• Petition 2025-083 – stipulated appeal by Kevin and Nancy Walstrom (parcel 361223013000)
• Petition 2025-070 – withdrawn appeal by August and Ellyn Swanson Family LLC (parcel 462724001000)
• Petition 2025-094 – appeal by Isaac E. and Rachel S. Presley (parcel 271253018000)

Hearing Examiner

The San Juan County Hearing Examiner will hold public hearings regarding three land use applications. These include a shoreline permit for flood protection and two requests for development on Orcas Island.

• Shoreline conditional use permit for flood hazard protection at 311 Gull Cove Lane, San Juan Island
• Variance request for front and back yard setbacks at Lot 31, Orcas Island
• Binding site plan to create 10 condominium lots at 2171 Orcas Road, Orcas Island

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks & Recreation Commission will meet to conduct a review of the Odlin Project. The body will also introduce new board members.

• Odlin Project Review

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the previous meeting. Members decided to delay a decision on the Odlin Project recommendation, agreeing to reconvene after the April 27 online community meeting. They also asked the director to move the project presentation to the County Council meeting on May 12.

• Approved minutes from previous meeting (unanimous)
• Agreed to reconvene after the April 27 community online meeting
• Requested the Odlin Project presentation be moved to the May 12 County Council meeting

Agricultural Resources Committee

Board of Equalization

The Board of Equalization is meeting to hear petitions regarding property appraisals. One scheduled hearing has been withdrawn.

• Petition 2025-084: Joshua and Erica Miles (Parcel 140813005000)
• Petition 2025-085: Joshua and Erica Miles (Parcel 140842001000)
• Petition 2025-051: Elizabeth Romney (Withdrawn)

County Council

County Council Work Session

The San Juan County Council will hold a work session to receive updates on infrastructure and planning. The body will discuss the Six-Year Capital Improvement Plan and a contract extension for the Public Facilities Funds Assistance Program.

• MacKaye Harbor Road update
• Six-Year Capital Improvement Plan development update
• Boards, Committees, Commissions (BCC) review
• Contract extension for Public Facilities Funds Assistance Program (PFFAP) Town of Friday

Planning Commission

Fair Board

The San Juan County Fair Board will convene to approve minutes and hear reports from the 4-H Director and County Council. The agenda includes new business items regarding entry categories, entertainment layout, and the South Gate closure.

• Approval of March 2026 minutes
• 4-H Director's report
• Discussion on entry days (perishable vs non-perishable)
• Review of re-imagining entertainment
• Consideration of South Gate closure

The board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the March 2026 minutes. They approved a motion to raise the Open Horse fees with a unanimous vote. The board decided to honor $1,500 judge fees for the 2026 fair without providing housing. They also recommended that no one be excluded from judging during the first year of the new system.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved March 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved raising Open Horse fees (unanimous)
• Decided to honor $1,500 judge fees for 2026 without housing
• Recommended no exclusion from judging for first year

General

The Clean Water Advisory Committee will approve the meeting agenda and February 19 minutes, and elect a chair and vice chair for 2026. Staff will provide updates on environmental stewardship, health, the Washington Department of Health, and ecology. The committee will receive a recap of the groundwater and surface water subcommittees and consider the 2027‑2032 Capital Improvement Plan. Housekeeping items include a membership update, the Great Islands Cleanup on April 18, and a hazardous waste roundup on SJI on May 16.

• Approve April 16 agenda
• Approve February 19 minutes
• Elect 2026 Chair and Vice Chair
• Discuss 2027‑2032 Capital Improvement Plan
• Great Islands Cleanup – April 18

The committee approved the February 19 minutes and the April 16 agenda unanimously. Members elected Bob Eagan as Chair and Ann Jarrell as Vice‑Chair, with all members voting in favor. No other formal votes were taken.

• Approved February 19 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved April 16 agenda (unanimous)
• Elected Bob Eagan as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Ann Jarrell as Vice‑Chair (unanimous)

Environmental Stewardship

San Juan Island Library

The San Juan Island Library District Board of Trustees will meet to review staff and financial reports. The board is discussing new business regarding facility design, surveys, and a new electronic transfers policy.

• Concept design and cost estimating by Allied8, Fivedot, and Site Workshop
• Topographical survey and utility locating
• OCMI Peer Review
• New Electronic Transfers Policy
• Attorney engagement

Board of Equalization

The San Juan County Board of Equalization will hold a hearing on April 14, 2026 to consider four tax equalization petitions. Each petition lists an owner, parcel number, and the appraiser Kristen Reitz-Green. No other agenda items are listed.

• Petition 2025-071 – James C. and Mary Parypa – Parcel 272650012000
• Petition 2025-076 – Jeffrey A. and Loraine S. Heckman – Parcel 353051003000
• Petition 2025-077 – Michael F. and Cynthia N. O'Brien – Parcel 353050006000
• Petition 2025-081 – Laura Lucas – Parcel 260432007000

Human Services Advisory Board

The Human Services Advisory Board will review possible expansion and succession planning for board positions. It will also receive a report from the Human Services Manager and Coordinator and discuss an impact report. The meeting includes routine approvals of the agenda and minutes, followed by a public comment period.

• Approval of agenda
• Approval of minutes
• Human Services Manager and Coordinator reporting
• Board positions and possible expansion/succession planning
• Discussion of impact report

The Human Services Advisory Board approved the meeting agenda and the February meeting minutes. No formal votes or resolutions were recorded; the board heard updates on the upcoming levy, peer‑support contracts, and the New Day Recovery Café operations.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved February meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Equalization

The San Juan County Board of Equalization will hear three petitions regarding property value appeals on April 9, 2026. The hearing will be held in the Large Legislative Conference Room in Friday Harbor and is also available via Microsoft Teams. The session is scheduled to adjourn at 12:00 PM.

• Hear Petition 2025-072 for Cynthia L. Wegner
• Hear Petition 2025-073 for Steven M. Scruggs and Cynthia Wegner
• Hear Petition 2025-074 for Steven M. Scruggs and Cynthia Wegner
• Hear Petition 2025-078 for David Colin Cooper and Zhengyun Zhong
• Meeting available via Microsoft Teams

Environmental Stewardship

The Marine Advisory Committee (MRC) will discuss the Jackson Beach Restoration Project, reviewing a memo presented to the County Council and coordinating next steps with Public Works Director Colin Huntemer. The meeting also includes updates on the Northwest Straits Commission retreat, a NOAA grant for kelp and eelgrass outreach, and various subcommittee activities. The Local Implementation Office (LIO) will review its 2026‑2030 action agenda and EPA funds for Strategic Initiative Leads (SIL) 3.0, and the Conservation Advisory Group (CAG) will receive updates on the Sorenson Shoreline Restoration Project and the 2026 Salmon Recovery Grant.

• Jackson Beach Restoration Project discussion with County Public Works
• Northwest Straits Commission retreat report (April 2‑3)
• NOAA grant update for kelp and eelgrass outreach
• EPA Funds for Strategic Initiative Leads (SIL) 3.0
• Sorenson Shoreline Restoration Project update

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the March meeting minutes by unanimous consent. A policy to record all advisory committee meetings was adopted unanimously. The County Council signed the agreement for a $147,000 NOAA grant for kelp and eelgrass outreach, enabling the work to proceed. No other substantive actions were decided.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved March meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted policy to record advisory meetings (unanimous)
• Approved NOAA kelp and eelgrass outreach grant $147K (no vote recorded)

Housing Advisory Committee

The Housing Advisory Committee will hear updates from the Housing Program Coordinator, review applications for affordable‑housing awards grants, and continue discussions on operations‑and‑maintenance funding policies, expedited permitting, and the 2026 Affordable Housing Action Plan workgroup. No formal decisions are noted on the agenda.

• Housing Program Coordinator update (Ryan Page)
• Review of affordable housing awards grant applications
• Continued discussion of operations and maintenance funding policies
• Discussion of affordable housing expedited permitting policy
• Discussion of 2026 affordable housing action plan workgroup

The Housing Advisory Committee approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the March 11, 2026 meeting. It also voted to recommend that the County Council approve funding for all applicants of the Affordable Housing Award. No vote tallies were recorded for these actions.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from March 11, 2026 (unanimous)
• Recommended County Council approve funding for all Affordable Housing Award applicants (unanimous)

Ferry Advisory Committee

The Ferry Advisory Committee will meet to discuss terminal updates, receive a WSF update, and review proposed bylaws. The meeting will also include a public access period and a presentation from the Restore Our Ferries advocacy group.

• WSF Update: Tally Teal
• Restore Our Ferries Citizen Advocacy Group presentation
• Discussion of Bylaws for SJI FAC
• Council Liaison Update: Kari McVeigh
• Terminal Updates (Lopez, Orcas, Shaw, San Juan)

The San Juan County Ferry Advisory Committee unanimously approved the minutes from the February 11 and March 10 meetings. No other actions were approved, denied, or tabled. The committee received updates on parking enforcement at Lopez Terminal and the ticketing system, but no decisions were made on those items. The next regular meeting is set for May 6, 2026.

• Approved February 11 and March 10 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Citizen Salary Commission

The San Juan County Citizens Salary Commission will hold its regular meeting on April 8, 2026. After a call to order and public testimony, staff will give a report. The commission will then discuss the timing of its annual meeting and schedule future meetings.

• Call to Order and approval of minutes from July 7, 2025
• Public testimony via phone or Teams
• Staff report from Director Matthew Bullock, Human Resources & Risk Management
• Discussion of annual commission meeting timing
• Scheduling of next meetings and topics

Lodging Tax Advisory Board

The San Juan County Lodging Tax Advisory Committee will discuss four draft documents – the LTAC By‑Laws, Master Plan, General Information Process, and Application – for review, revision, and possible adoption. After committee approval, the Master Plan is slated to be forwarded to the County Council. The committee will also set future meeting dates, including a possible May meeting, a June 16 workshop, and fall presentation dates, with recommendations to Council by November 10.

• Review and possible adoption of LTAC By‑Laws (approved by committee on 04/03/26)
• Review and possible adoption of LTAC Master Plan (to be sent to Council after approval)
• Review and possible adoption of LTAC General Information Process
• Review and possible adoption of LTAC Application
• Set future LTAC meeting dates (May, June 16 workshop, possible fall dates 09/28, 09/29, 10/07, 10/09)

The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee approved the meeting minutes from December 3, 2025 and March 4, 2026, and adopted an amended agenda that adds auditor budgeting and an LTAC email address. The committee voted to approve the LTAC Master Plan and forward it to the County Council for recommendation. Future meeting dates were set, including a May 6, 2026 session to finalize pending documents and a June 16 workshop with two members volunteering to attend.

• Approved December 3, 2025 and March 4, 2026 minutes (all ayes)
• Approved amended agenda adding auditor budgeting and LTAC email (all ayes)
• Approved LTAC Master Plan and to send to County Council (all ayes)
• Scheduled next LTAC meeting for May 6, 2026, 10:00‑11:00 AM
• Set tentative Fall presentation dates: Sep 15 (virtual), Sep 28‑29, Oct 7, Oct 9, 2026
• Nancy Stillger and Mariko McKittrick volunteered for June 16, 2026 workshop
• Chair requested OPMA training; staff to email training materials by May 6, 2026

Board of Equalization

The San Juan County Board of Equalization will hear appeals regarding property values on April 7, 2026. The meeting will be held in the Large Legislative Conference Room in Friday Harbor and is available via phone or Microsoft Teams. The agenda includes specific hearings for parcels owned by Peter and Kathleen Guillozet, Sarah and Scott McKay, Daniel and Linda Post, and Lisa M. Woods-Zabari.

• Hearing for Guillozet parcel 262250014000
• Hearing for McKay parcel 271324002000
• Hearing for Post parcel 252634007000
• Hearing for Woods-Zabari parcel 462651026000
• Meeting available via Microsoft Teams and phone

Noxious Weed Control Board

The San Juan County Noxious Weed Control Board will review and approve the March 6, 2026 meeting minutes, receive updates from Washington State University Extension, Environmental Stewardship, and field staff, discuss the 2026 Annual Work Plan, receive a brief budget update, and hold a public comment period.

• Review and approval of March 6, 2026 meeting minutes
• Updates from WSU Extension, Environmental Stewardship, and field staff
• Discussion of the 2026 Annual Work Plan
• Budget update presentation
• Public comment period

The board approved the March 6, 2026 meeting minutes with all members voting aye. The remainder of the agenda consisted of updates, a discussion of a deer‑hunting proposal, a draft work plan, budget concerns, and other business, but no additional actions were voted on.

• Approved March 6, 2026 meeting minutes (all Ayes)

Eastsound Planning and Review Committee

The Eastsound Planning and Review Committee will approve the March 2026 meeting minutes, hear public comment, receive a CAO update, and review several draft documents related to Critical Areas regulations. The committee will also discuss three permit applications: a porch addition for Puget Sound Credit Union, a new mobile home, and a residential addition. No final decisions are noted in the agenda.

• Approve March 2026 meeting minutes
• Review Clean Draft Critical Areas Regulations
• Review Strikeout/Underline Draft Regulations
• Review BAS Crosswalk
• Discuss permits: Puget Sound Credit Union porch addition, new mobile home, residential addition

The Eastsound Planning and Review Committee approved the March 2026 minutes as written. No other formal decisions were recorded; the remainder of the meeting consisted of updates, permit reviews, and discussion of upcoming projects.

• Approved March minutes (as written)

Board of Equalization

The Board of Equalization is meeting to hear petitions regarding property appraisals. The board will review three active cases and one withdrawn case.

• Petition 2025-053: James J. Foster and Katy A. Laveck Foster (Parcel 353450051000)
• Petition 2025-064: Lisa A. Jenkins and John B. Pacasum (Parcel 173051069000)
• Petition 2025-065: Lisa A. Jenkins and John B. Pacasum (Parcel 261342004000)
• Petition 2025-075: Robert George Dashiell (Withdrawn)

County Council Joint Meeting

The joint council meeting will feature presentations on tourism and FIFA, a cross‑border forum, and the Ferries and Mosquito Fleet Bill. Attendees will review impactful state legislation for 2026. A community development update will address affordable housing prioritization and the effect of vacation rentals on housing stock. No formal actions are listed; the agenda is for discussion.

• Tourism and FIFA presentation by San Juan Islands Visitor's Bureau
• Cross Border Forum presented by SJC Economic Development Council
• Ferries and the Mosquito Fleet Bill presented by County Manager
• Review of 2026 Impactful State Legislation
• Community Development Update on affordable housing and vacation rentals

Board of Equalization

The San Juan County Board of Equalization will hear appeals regarding property values for parcels 252512009000, 272732002000, 272734007000, and 353051001000. The meeting will be held in the Large Legislative Conference Room in Friday Harbor and is accessible via Microsoft Teams.

• Hearings for 2025-051, 2025-054, 2025-055, and 2025-061
• Appeals for Elizabeth Munk, Cadence Bank and Rubey MD, and Martin S. and Sarah A. Severn
• Meeting held at 350 Court St. No. 2/55 2nd St. N, Friday Harbor, WA 98250
• Remote participation via Microsoft Teams
• Board may allow taxpayer withdrawals up to the time of the hearing

Board of Equalization

The San Juan County Board of Equalization will hear four property tax appeals and adjourn at noon. The meeting is held at the Large Legislative Conference Room in Friday Harbor and is accessible via phone or Microsoft Teams.

• Hear appeal for Jason and Catherine Hennig (Parcel 462250015000)
• Hear appeal for Justin L. Frausto and Erin O'Dell (Parcel 271223003000)
• Hear appeal for Thomas W. Schafenacker and Jill E. Blakeway (Parcel 462250048000)
• Hear appeal for Lorraine Killpack and Susan Ann Stordahl (Parcel 271150511000)
• Meeting held at Large Legislative Conference Room, 55 Second St. N, Friday Harbor

Environmental Stewardship

The Climate and Sustainability Advisory Committee will review and approve its agenda and the minutes from the Jan 22, 2026 meeting. It will receive an update on recent program work and then discuss and set priorities for the Climate Action Plan using a working‑group report. Members and liaisons may also share brief updates on current projects before the meeting adjourns.

• Approve meeting agenda
• Approve Jan 22, 2026 meeting minutes
• Climate and Sustainability Program update – Angela Broderick
• CAP Prioritization discussion – based on working‑group report
• Liaison and member brief updates

The Climate and Sustainability Advisory Committee approved the meeting agenda after a motion was moved and seconded. The committee also approved the minutes from the January 22, 2026 meeting following a motion. No other formal actions or votes were recorded during this session.

• Agenda approved (motion passed)
• Jan. 22, 2026 meeting minutes approved (motion passed)

Hearing Examiner

The Hearing Examiner will hold public hearings on three items. First, a preliminary approval of a long subdivision submitted by Orcas Rose LLC, located at 631 Rose St., Eastsound. Second, a conditional use permit request by the Alchemy Art Center to expand activities at 33 and 45 Hawthorne Ln, San Juan Island. Third, an appeal of a sewage installation and record drawing approval for 512 Broken Point Rd, Shaw Island. Staff reports and exhibits are linked in the agenda.

• Long subdivision preliminary approval – Orcas Rose LLC, 631 Rose St., Eastsound (File: LANDUSE-25-0095)
• Conditional use permit expansion – Alchemy Art Center, 33 & 45 Hawthorne Ln, San Juan Island (File: LANDUSE-25-0104)
• Appeal of sewage installation approval – Bradford and Nancy Zakes, 512 Broken Point Rd, Shaw Island (File: SEWAGE-24-0157P)

Board of Equalization

The Board of Equalization is meeting to hear four property tax petitions. One petition has been withdrawn, and three others are scheduled for review.

• Petition 2025-049: Janet M. Burke
• Petition 2025-062: Merritt Dale Richards and Heather Mary Adams TTEES
• Petition 2025-048: Scott Brandon Waylett and Victoria Phillips Stulgis
• Petition 2025-041: Cassandra W. Clark (Withdrawn)

County Council

The San Juan County Council will discuss a settlement agreement regarding the National Prescription Opiate Litigation. The body will also consider a resolution to designate primitive roads and a rate sheet update for the Lopez Solid Waste Disposal District.

• Proposed Six Remnant Defendants Settlement Agreement in the National Prescription Opiate Litigation
• Resolution Designating Primitive Roads in San Juan County
• Lopez Solid Waste Disposal District Miscellaneous Rate Sheet Update for Fluorescent/Halogen/LED lights
• Draft Ordinance from the Wildlife Protection Working Group
• Updates on Orcas Landing Park and Ride and Madrona Point Dock

Lopez Village Planning Review Committee

The Lopez Village Planning Review Committee will open with a welcome and introductions, then address any administrative agenda changes. Public comments will be heard before the committee reviews the permit application identified as BUILD-25-0061 for a garage parking revision on Weeks Road. The meeting will also include a discussion of traffic conditions on Weeks Road before adjourning.

• Permit review: BUILD-25-0061 Weeks Garage Parking Revision
• Discussion of traffic on Weeks Road
• Administrative agenda additions or modifications
• Public comment period

County Council Work Session

The council will discuss several committee updates, including agricultural, eco, and marine topics, and a fleet budget review. A grant request for up to $250,000 for source water protection will be considered. An executive session will address minimum price, site selection, and potential litigation related to real estate transactions.

• Discussion of Agricultural Resources Committee listening sessions
• Eco Club presentation on student lobbying trip to Olympia
• Marine Resources Committee input on Jackson Beach/Griffin Bay
• Fleet budget discussion by Public Works and Fleet Services directors
• Request to apply for a source water protection grant of up to $250,000

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will receive briefings on the 2026 Work Plan and the status of the Critical Areas Ordinance. The meeting also includes administrative items and the introduction of new commissioners.

• Briefing on the Planning Commission 2026 Work Plan
• Briefing on the status of the Critical Areas Ordinance

Agricultural Resources Committee

Agricultural Resources Committee

Agricultural Resources Committee

County Council

Board of Equalization

The Board of Equalization is meeting to conduct hearings on four specific property tax petitions. The board will review appeals regarding parcel valuations involving appraiser Steven Hudson.

• Petition 2025-033: Russell K and Delores M Mullins (Parcel 160854024000)
• Petition 2025-035: Richard C Pederson TTEE (Parcel 363250052000)
• Petition 2025-040: Richard C Pederson TTEE (Parcel 363250006000)
• Petition 2025-046: Joseph W Stella (Parcel 461550027000)

Clean Water Advisory Committee

The Clean Water Advisory Committee will hold separate Groundwater and Surface Water subcommittee meetings. The Groundwater subcommittee will receive an update on the USGS Groundwater Recharge Study. The Surface Water subcommittee will present an outline of the Integrated Watershed Resource Management (IWRM) plan. A brief housekeeping segment will address meeting format preferences and member feedback.

• Update on USGS Groundwater Recharge Study (Groundwater subcommittee)
• Integrated Watershed Resource Management (IWRM) outline (Surface Water subcommittee)
• Public comment periods (2‑minute limit) for each subcommittee
• Housekeeping: interest in in‑person meetings, field visits, schedule adjustments, and member feedback

The Groundwater Subcommittee tasked Ethan to request an April presentation of the USGS groundwater recharge data at the full CWAC meeting and to follow up on contract terms if needed. The Surface Water Subcommittee asked Angela to distribute the Integrated Watershed Resource Management outline link and noted Kim will serve as an ex‑officio information‑gatherer for the effort. An update on the Critical Area ordinance was shared, with a comment deadline announced and adoption targeted for April through the Department of Community Development.

• Ethan will ask USGS about an April presentation at the full CWAC meeting
• Ethan will follow up with USGS and refer to the contract if there is pushback
• Angela will share the IWRM outline link with the committee
• Kim will serve as ex‑officio information‑gatherer for the IWRM effort

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will meet to approve minutes, review a department handbook, and discuss new board member applications. The agenda includes updates on the budget and capital projects.

• Approval of December 2025 minutes
• Review of Department Handbook
• New Board Member Applications
• Budget Update
• Capital Projects Update

The Parks and Recreation Commission approved the December 2025 meeting minutes. The commission adopted the department handbook amendments after reviewing the director's track changes. It approved the pending board member applications for Council appointment and designated Joe Vlach as Acting Director while Director Andrews is on paternity leave.

• Approved December 2025 minutes (Cy Field moved, Bill Evans seconded; Cy approved, Bill abstained)
• Approved department handbook amendments as revised
• Approved pending board member applications for Council appointment
• Designated Joe Vlach as Acting Parks and Fair Director during Director Andrews' paternity leave

Agricultural Resources Committee

Board of Health

The San Juan County Board of Health will approve the agenda and minutes, hear updates from its committees, receive a state budget update on foundational public health services, review the HCS impact report, and listen to a presentation from the Whatcom Council on Aging before adjourning.

• State Budget Update – Foundational Public Health Services (presented by Mark Tompkins, Director)
• HCS Impact Report presentation (Kyra Jahanfar, Communications Program Coordinator; Mark Tompkins, Director)
• Whatcom Council on Aging Presentation (Chris Orr, Executive Director; Rob Vandine, Meals on Wheels Program Director)
• CHIP/Community Network Update (Ellen Wilcox, Deputy Director/Healthy Communities Manager)
• Committee Updates from ACH, CCC, and other committees

The Board of Health adopted the agenda and approved the February 18 minutes. Council Member Kyle Davies was excused from the meeting. The Board decided to cancel the April 15, 2026 meeting and set the next meeting for May 20, 2026.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Approved February 18 minutes (motion carried)
• Excused absent member Kyle Davies
• Cancelled April 15, 2026 meeting (decision made)
• Scheduled next meeting for May 20, 2026

Board of Equalization

The San Juan County Board of Equalization will hold a hearing on March 17, 2026. It will consider five petitions for property tax assessments, each listed with petition number, owner, parcel number, and appraiser. The hearing is scheduled from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. No other agenda items are noted.

• Petition 2025-031 – Mark Yerex and Lori Twietmeyer, Parcel 350633001000, Appraiser Kellen O’Connor
• Petition 2025-038 – Patrick Donald McKay and Nina Tsai McKay, Parcel 353350010000, Appraiser Kellen O’Connor
• Petition 2025-021 – RAK TNC LLC/Ownwell Inc. (Colton Pace), Parcel 462342002000, Appraiser Joe Hornbuckle
• Petition 2025-086 – Sara Holahan, Parcel 352050011000, Appraiser Kellen O’Connor

Cultural Access Review Board

Cultural Access Review Board

The Cultural Access Review Board will hold its annual meeting to review grant applications and determine funding allocations. The agenda includes introductions, eligibility checks, scoring, and a lunch break before finalizing funding decisions.

• Review of Eligibility of Impact Grant Applicants
• Application Scoring process
• Application Funding allocation
• Annual meeting of Cultural Access Review Board

Fair Board

The San Juan County Fair Board will meet to discuss new business regarding vendor updates and parental leave planning. The board will also review horse requirements and food court menu exclusivity rules.

• 4H Horse vs Open Horse Requirements
• Food Court Menu Exclusivity Rules
• Vendor Update
• Parental Leave Planning
• Capital Improvements Update

The Fair Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the February 2026 minutes. The board decided to try the proposed indoor space planning changes for this year. No other formal actions were recorded.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved February 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Decided to try indoor space planning for this year

County Council

County Council

Board of Equalization

The Board of Equalization is meeting to conduct hearings on four specific tax petitions. The body will review appeals regarding property valuations.

• Petition 2025-027: Karen and Cynthia McVeigh (Parcel 350251068000)
• Petition 2025-030: Geil Nooney and Lori Momchilovich TTEES (Parcel 350252050000)
• Petition 2025-034: Joy Stenehjem and J. Aaron Stenehjem (Parcel 170833001000)
• Petition 2025-036: Stephen R. Lloyd-Moffett (Parcel 151823001000)

Housing Advisory Committee

The Housing Advisory Committee will discuss updates on the county's 2026 levy lift, point‑in‑time housing count, and applications for senior and disabled rental subsidies. A key agenda item is the initial review of the 2026 Home Fund NOFA. The meeting also includes a discussion of the Affordable Housing Community Survey.

• 2026 Levy Lid Lift information presented by Kari McVeigh
• 2026 Point in Time Count results
• Senior & Disabled Rental Subsidy applications
• Initial review of the 2026 Home Fund NOFA
• Discussion of the Affordable Housing Community Survey

The Housing Advisory Committee approved its agenda and the minutes from the February 11 meeting. It voted to recommend that the County Council approve funding of senior and disabled rental subsidies totaling $150,998.70, pending a budget amendment. No other substantive actions were decided.

• Approved agenda (motion by Steve, seconded by Farhad)
• Approved minutes of February 11, 2026 (motion by Angie, seconded by Farhad)
• Approved recommendation for County Council to fund senior and disabled rental subsidies ($150,998.70) (motion by Melora, seconded by Farhad)

Ferry Advisory Committee

The committee will open with a call to order and approve previous minutes, then allow public access. It will review the priority tracking sheet and hear a WSF update that raises questions about the financial implications of a vendor change. A council liaison will provide facts about an upcoming county levy, and the meeting will discuss terminal updates for Lopez, Orcas, Shaw, and San Juan. The session ends with another public access period before adjournment.

• WSF Update – discussion of financial implications of vendor change
• Council Liaison Update – facts about upcoming county levy
• Terminal Updates – Lopez ferry terminal
• Terminal Updates – Orcas ferry terminal
• Terminal Updates – Shaw ferry terminal

The committee did not approve the previous meeting minutes, instead tabling that item. The review of the priority tracking sheet was also tabled. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approval of previous minutes tabled
• Review of priority tracking sheet tabled

Board of Equalization

The Board of Equalization will hold hearings to review property tax petitions. One scheduled petition has been withdrawn.

• Petition 2025-023: Fagerholm Properties LLC (Parcel 241350012000)
• Petition 2025-059: Kimberly Barnett and Sally Brunsman (Parcel 141821007000)
• Petition 2025-060: Kimberly Barnett and Sally Brunsman (Parcel 141821004000)
• Petition 2025-022: Andrea Finley/Ownwell Inc. (Withdrawn)

San Juan Island Library

The San Juan Island Library District Board will hear a comprehensive fundraising plan, gather public feedback on design ideas, consider renderings, and review cost estimates and grant timelines for the new library. The board will also discuss the road map for the new library and related steering committee updates.

• SJICF – Comprehensive Fundraising Plan (Amy Saxe-Eyler)
• Public Feedback on Design Ideas
• Renderings Consideration
• Cost Estimates & Grant Timeline Proposals
• Road Map for New Library (Boyd, Karen, Anthony, Laurie)

Human Services Advisory Board

Hearing Examiner

The Hearing Examiner is holding a continued public hearing regarding a consolidated Conditional Use Permit application by OPALCO. Testimony for this meeting is limited to SEPA appeals for a solar array site located off Decatur Head Drive on Decatur Island.

• SEPA appeals for OPALCO solar array site (File: LANDUSE-25-0091) off Decatur Head Drive

Noxious Weed Control Board

The Noxious Weed Control Board will hold a public hearing regarding the 2026 Noxious Weed List and Work Plan. The board is also seeking final approval for the Environmental Stewardship 2026 MOU.

• Public hearing on 2026 San Juan County Noxious Weed List and 2026 Work Plan
• Final approval of Environmental Stewardship 2026 MOU
• Budget update provided by Jason
• Discussion of upcoming vacancies

Hearing Examiner

Eastsound Planning and Review Committee

The committee will meet to discuss its 2026 Work Plan and receive an update from Council member Justin Paulsen. The body serves to advise the planning department, planning commission, and County Council on land use and development in Eastsound.

• Discussion of 2026 Work Plan
• Council update from Justin Paulsen

The Eastsound Planning and Review Committee formally approved the February 2026 meeting minutes without changes. The committee discussed the 2026 EPRC work plan, housing density, parking standards, the Dark Skies Ordinance, and several infrastructure projects, but no further actions were voted on. A motion to adopt the work plan was raised, though the minutes do not record a vote outcome.

• Approved February 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous, no changes)

Board of Equalization

The San Juan County Board of Equalization held three hearings on March 5, 2026. It lowered the assessed value of Cheryl Svoboda's parcel on Lopez Island. It sustained the assessed values for a parcel owned by Jeff A. and Leslie Cook/Ownwell Inc. and for a parcel owned by Jeffrey and Kathryn Rachwitz. No other actions were taken.

• Petition 2025-016: Value changed from $164,110 to $152,910 for parcel 141760001000 (Lopez Island)
• Petition 2025-039: Value sustained at $1,418,120 for parcel 462650061000
• Petition 2025-042: Value sustained at $615,550 for parcel 351190321002

County Council

Environmental Stewardship

The Marine Advisory Committees will meet to discuss NOAA grant funding and legislative updates. The agenda includes a presentation on the 2025 eDNA Fish Assessment and a review of letters of interest for the 2026 Salmon Recovery Grant Round.

• 2025 San Juan County eDNA Fish Assessment presentation
• Review of Letters of Interest for 2026 Salmon Recovery Grant Round
• Update on NOAA Grant Agreement for 2026-27 San Juan MRC funding
• Updates on 2026 Legislative Session marine bills
• Subcommittee updates on Plastic Free Salish Sea, Seagrass Protection, and Derelict Vessel Prevention

The Marine Advisory Committee unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the February meeting minutes. The committee also voted to accept Matt and Mike as new members, each nomination receiving unanimous support. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approve meeting agenda (All)
• Approve February meeting minutes (MRC Members)
• Matt accepted as MRC member (All in favor)
• Mike accepted as MRC member (All approve)

Lodging Tax Advisory Board

The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee will discuss four draft documents: the LTAC By‑Laws, Master Plan, General Information Process, and Application. The committee may revise and adopt these documents. It will also set future meeting dates and times and determine next steps.

• Review and possible adoption of LTAC By‑Laws
• Review and possible adoption of LTAC Master Plan
• Review and possible adoption of LTAC General Information Process
• Review and possible adoption of LTAC Application
• Set future LTAC meeting dates and times

The committee approved the meeting agenda unanimously. The LTAC By-Laws were approved as amended. The remaining draft documents (Master Plan, General Information Process, Application) were tabled for consideration at the April 7 meeting.

• Agenda approved (all ayes)
• LTAC By-Laws approved (motion passed)
• Remaining draft documents tabled to April 7 meeting

Board of Equalization

The San Juan County Board of Equalization will consider four petitions requesting tax adjustments for specific parcels. Each petition will be presented by the appointed appraiser, Steven Hudson. The meeting is scheduled for March 3, 2026, in the Large Legislative Conference Room.

• Petition 2025-003 by Richard C. Pederson for parcel 363250001000
• Petition 2025-025 by James M. and Jeanne M. Chappuis for parcel 240331004000
• Petition 2025-028 by Teric W. and Jill S. Staton for parcel 451323003000
• Petition 2025-032 by Michael and Amanda Van Dyck for parcel 251911010000

County Council

County Council

The San Juan County Council will discuss setting a minimum price for the sale or lease of county real estate as required by RCW 42.30.110. Other items include a request to waive three‑bid requirements for an election security box, a review of the 2025 fourth‑quarter finances, updates on a public‑safety grant application, and a climate roundtable on water and energy. The meeting also includes updates from the County Manager, Clerk, and a site visit to the Beaver Trail.

• Consider minimum price for sale or lease of county real estate (RCW 42.30.110).
• Request to waive three‑bid requirements for construction of an election security box.
• Discussion of the 2025 fourth‑quarter financial review.
• Public safety funding grant application and authorization update.
• Climate roundtables on water and energy.

County Council Work Session

The San Juan County Council meeting scheduled for March 2, 2026, has been cancelled. The agenda for the Legislative Hearing Room at 55 Second Street in Friday Harbor will not take place.

• Meeting cancelled
• Legislative Hearing Room, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor, WA

Veterans Advisory Board

The San Juan County Veterans Advisory Board will hold its regular meeting. Members will verify quorum, approve the agenda and minutes from the January meeting, welcome new members, and review veterans for renewed benefits. No other business is listed.

• Review veterans for renewed benefits
• Approve minutes of January meeting
• Welcome new members
• Welcome visitors
• Approve agenda

County Council

County Council

Environmental Stewardship

The Solid Waste Advisory Committee will vote on approving minutes from the November 20 meeting and hold elections for the 2025 chair and vice chair. Members will receive updates on the transfer station, solid waste program grants, mercury‑containing bulbs, batteries, and the Washington State Department of Ecology. The meeting will also include a discussion of the committee’s goals and objectives for 2026.

• 2025 Chair and Vice Chair elections
• Transfer station updates
• Solid waste program updates (grants, mercury‑containing bulbs, batteries)
• Washington State Department of Ecology update
• 2026 SWAC goals and objectives discussion

Board of Equalization

The San Juan County Board of Equalization held hearings on four property tax petitions on February 26, 2026. It sustained the assessed values for three parcels and reduced the value for one parcel. The decisions set the taxable values for the listed owners and parcels.

• Petition 2025-009: Value sustained at $1,840,350 for Matthew G. and Roberta J. Medlin, Parcel 353050004000.
• Petition 2025-010: Value changed from $224,090 to $181,730 for Calvin and Magdalena Stover, Parcel 271155062000.
• Petition 2025-011: Value sustained at $839,460 for Douglas Redfield and Tracey L. Smith, Parcel 271142003000.
• Petition 2025-018: Value sustained at $3,394,820 for Andrew J. Jaffray and Claire B. Jones, Parcel 161850018000.

Hearing Examiner

The Hearing Examiner will hold a continued public hearing on an ATF shoreline conditional use permit for flood hazard protection at 311 Gull Cove Lane, San Juan Island. A public hearing will consider Spirit Cove LLC's appeal of the denial of a shoreline tree removal permit at 141 Spirit Cove Lane, San Juan Island. A public hearing, which may be continued due to a SEPA appeal, will address a conditional use permit for a solar array site off Decatur Head Drive, Decatur Island.

• Continued hearing on ATF shoreline conditional use permit (311 Gull Cove Lane) – File LANDUSE-25-0138
• Hearing on Spirit Cove LLC appeal of denied shoreline tree removal permit (141 Spirit Cove Lane) – File APPEAL-25-0007
• Hearing (possible continuation) on OPALCO conditional use permit for solar array off Decatur Head Drive – File LANDUSE-25-0091

Lopez Village Planning Review Committee

The Lopez Village Planning Review Committee will meet on February 24, 2026 to consider two land‑use applications. The agenda includes a Reasonable/Provisional Use Permit (LANDUSE‑26‑0006) and a Shoreline Exemption‑General (LANDUSE‑26‑0008). The committee will also receive a report on a meeting with Council Member Jane Fuller and the County Manager and will accept public comments.

• Review of LANDUSE‑26‑0006 Reasonable/Provisional Use Permit
• Review of LANDUSE‑26‑0008 Shoreline Exemption‑General
• Report on meeting with Council Member Jane Fuller and County Manager
• Public comment period
• Agenda additions or modifications

County Council Special Session

The San Juan County Council will meet to appoint members to pro and con committees for the April 28, 2026, levy lid lift special election. The meeting is held in the Legislative Hearing Room at 55 Second Street in Friday Harbor.

• Appointment of pro committee members: Sandy Bishop, Terri Brown, and Chris Chord
• Appointment of con committee member: Philip Emanuele
• Discussion/Action on levy lid lift committees for April 28, 2026 election

Landbank Commission

Planning Commission

Board of Equalization

The San Juan County Board of Equalization held hearings on four tax petitions on February 19, 2026. For each petition, the board sustained the current assessed value of the listed parcel. No changes to values were made.

• Petition 2025‑005: Value sustained $920,500 for Angela H. and David J. Martin, Parcel 240444005000
• Petition 2025‑006: Value sustained $463,840 for Alex Waldron and Kexia Liu, Parcel 273321005000
• Petition 2025‑014: Value sustained $2,675,250 for Andrea Spain TTEE, Parcel 160733005000
• Petition 2025‑029: Value sustained $608,900 for Rocky Bay Acquisitions and Consulting LLC, Parcel 362033011000

Environmental Stewardship

The Clean Water Advisory Committee will approve its February 19 agenda and the December 11 minutes, review the 2025 annual report, and vote to select a chair and vice‑chair for 2026. Members will discuss a possible schedule change for subcommittee meetings and examine the 2026 workplan and scope of clean‑water services. The meeting also includes staff updates and subcommittee reports on surface water and groundwater.

• Approve February 19 agenda
• Approve December 11 minutes
• Vote for a 2026 CWAC chair and vice‑chair
• Discuss potential schedule change for subcommittee meetings
• Review 2026 workplan & Clean Water scope of services

The Clean Water Advisory Committee voted to approve Kendra Smith's recommendation to move several grant‑based programs and staff into the Clean Water Utility, and to prepare budget amendments for County Council consideration. The motion passed with all members in favor. The committee also approved the meeting agenda and minutes with a minor wording correction, and assigned several follow‑up actions.

• Approved agenda (no additions) – outcome: agenda adopted
• Approved December 11 minutes with wording change – outcome: minutes adopted
• Motion to restructure Clean Water Utility programs passed unanimously – outcome: recommendation sent to Council
• Susan will send 2025 CWAC Annual Report to all committee members – outcome: completed 2/19/26
• Susan will check with County clerk on preparations for new CWAC member – outcome: pending
• Kate will work with Susan to add floodplain overlays to the OSS database – outcome: pending
• Vicki will send Richard a copy of the Eastsound aquifer modeling process – outcome: pending
• Subcommittee Surface Water and Groundwater meetings scheduled for March – outcome: pending

County Council

Agricultural Resources Committee

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to discuss health insurance and receive updates on the Behavioral Health Co-Response Program and Opioid Settlement programs. The meeting also includes committee updates and a review of state bills of interest.

• Health insurance discussion with Dr. Amy Harley and Mark Tompkins
• Behavioral Health Co-Response Program update
• Opioid Settlement program updates
• State bills of interest update

The minutes contain no recorded approvals, denials, or votes on any items. The meeting appears to consist of procedural or unclear discussion without concrete outcomes.

Board of Equalization

At the February 17, 2026 meeting, the San Juan County Board of Equalization considered two property tax petitions. It overruled a denial of current use for False Bay Holdings LLC’s parcel 353422001000, sustaining the existing valuation. It also sustained a property value of $464,500 for BS Retreat LLC/Randy Stricker’s parcel 152250004000. No other agenda items were listed.

• Overruled current‑use denial for False Bay Holdings LLC, parcel 353422001000
• Sustained property value of $464,500 for BS Retreat LLC / Randy Stricker, parcel 152250004000

County Council

County Council

San Juan Island Library

The San Juan Island Library District Board will hold an open‑house meeting to show the community the conceptual designs for a proposed new library building. No decisions or votes are listed; the meeting is for public presentation only.

• Public presentation of conceptual designs for the proposed new library building

Housing Advisory Committee

Ferry Advisory Committee

The San Juan County Ferry Advisory Committee will review the final report of the Marine Transportation Pilot Project. It will also receive updates on terminal facilities at Lopez, Orcas, Shaw, and San Juan. A joint meeting with regional ferry advisory committees will include a TRM presentation and discussion.

• Discussion of Marine Transportation Pilot Project Final Report
• Joint meeting with WSF, SJI FAC, Port Townsend FAC, Coupeville FAC – TRM presentation
• Terminal updates: Lopez – cameras, bathrooms, eastbound allotments
• Terminal updates: Orcas
• Terminal updates: Shaw and San Juan

The committee deferred approval of the previous meeting's minutes to the next meeting. The County Council decided that Kari McVeigh will serve as the Ferry Advisory Committee representative and that additional council members will be involved in ferry issues. The Council also decided that San Juan County will join the national ferry coalition. No other formal actions were taken.

• Deferred approval of last meeting minutes to next meeting
• County Council appointed Kari McVeigh as FAC representative
• County Council will involve other councilmembers in ferry issues
• San Juan County joined the national ferry coalition

Housing Advisory Committee

The committee will discuss the Affordable Housing Awards Grant and review Housing Element policies. The meeting also includes a recap of the 2026 Point in Time Count and updates to the Equity Loan Program policy.

• Affordable Housing Awards Grant discussion
• Housing Element Policy Review
• Equity Loan Program Policy Updates discussion
• 2026 Point in Time Count recap
• 2026 Housing Public Engagement planning

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the January 14, 2026 meeting. The council approved moving forward with a total $150,000 grant for very low‑income housing, allocating $65,000 for cold‑weather shelters and $85,000 for operations, maintenance, or construction. No other formal actions were taken.

• Agenda approved by agreement
• Minutes from Jan. 14, 2026 approved (motion by Angie, seconded by Anne)
• Approved $150,000 affordable‑housing grant ( $65,000 for cold‑weather shelters, $85,000 for operations/maintenance )

San Juan Island Library

The Board of Trustees will review project planning updates and the road map for a new library. The meeting includes reports from library staff and a review of expense claims and payroll.

• Road map for new library
• Project planning updates
• Open house materials from Fivedot
• Executive session to evaluate a job applicant or review employee performance

County Council

The San Juan County Council will discuss a resolution to place a proposition on the 2027 ballot that would raise the regular property tax levy and set future levy limits. Other agenda items include a sale of a well easement, a zoning density amendment in Eastsound, and updates on flood response, ferry policy, and committee appointments.

• Resolution to authorize sale of a deed of interest and grant a well easement on Tax Parcel No. 262412001000, Orcas Island
• Ordinance to amend minimum density in the Eastsound Village Commercial Designation
• Resolution to place a 2027 property tax levy increase proposition on the ballot
• Discussion of San Juan County support to Skagit County flood response
• Council discussion of ferry policy and draft letter on ferry and marine access

The council unanimously approved the agenda, minutes, and consent agenda. It adopted three resolutions: authorizing a well deed sale, amending Eastsound Village commercial density, and placing a 2027 property tax levy proposition on the ballot. Committee appointments were approved and a special meeting was scheduled for February 23, 2026 to draft the levy language.

• Approved agenda as presented – all ayes
• Approved January 20, 2026 minutes – all ayes
• Approved consent agenda – all ayes
• Approved Resolution authorizing sale of deed of interest in well and grant of well easement at Tax Parcel No. 262412001000 (Orcas Island) – all ayes
• Adopted Ordinance amending minimum density in Eastsound Village Commercial Designation (SJCC Chapter 18.30, Article VIII) – all ayes
• Adopted Resolution to place a proposition on the 2027 ballot to increase the regular property tax levy and use the amount for future levy limits – all ayes
• Approved committee appointments/reappointments (Planning Commission, Fair Board, Clean Water Advisory Committee, Land Bank Commission) – all ayes
• Scheduled a special meeting on 2/23/2026 to appoint a Pro and Con committee for drafting ballot levy language – all ayes

Human Services Advisory Board

The Human Services Advisory Board will hold a meeting to welcome participants and approve the agenda and minutes. The board will hear a report from the Human Services Manager and Coordinator, discuss a pending Request for Proposals, and review the workplan. The meeting will conclude with a public comment period before adjourning.

• Approval of agenda
• Approval of minutes
• Human Services Manager and Coordinator report
• Discussion of RFP
• Workplan review

Human Services Advisory Board

County Council

Fair Board

The Fair Board will meet to review reports and discuss new business items including fundraising and the Washington State Fairs Association Super School. The board will also address ongoing planning for indoor space and capital improvements.

• Non-Sponsorship Fundraising
• Indoor Space Planning
• Capital Improvements Update
• Review of Poster Art
• 4-H Director's Report

The board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the January 2026 meeting. It approved a proposal to reconfigure the Main Building’s indoor space to give the Crafts & Hobbies area more display room, pending sign‑off from the Flower Department and Crafts supervisors. The board also expressed support for a superintendent potluck event to foster community among superintendents.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved January 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved indoor space layout changes for Main Building, pending Flower Dept & Crafts supers sign‑off
• Board supports superintendent potluck community‑building event

Noxious Weed Control Board

The San Juan County Noxious Weed Control Board will meet to review the 2026 Noxious Weed List and the Environmental Stewardship 2026 MOU. The board will also receive updates from WSU Extension and Environmental Stewardship and discuss a budget update.

• Review and approval of Environmental Stewardship 2026 MOU
• Review of the 2026 San Juan County Noxious Weed List
• Budget update
• Discussion of monthly report

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the December 5, 2025 meeting. It also approved the draft Environmental Stewardship 2026 Memorandum of Understanding, with a final version to be approved at the March meeting. No other substantive actions were taken; the 2026 Noxious Weed List and related items remain pending. The meeting adjourned at 10:58 a.m.

• Approved December 5, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved draft Environmental Stewardship 2026 MOU
• No decision on 2026 Noxious Weed List (approval planned by end of March)
• Meeting adjourned by Vice‑Chair at 10:58 a.m.

County Council

Eastsound Planning and Review Committee

The committee will meet to advise the planning department, planning commission, and County Council on land use and development matters. The session includes a review of building and land use permits for various properties in Eastsound.

• BUILD-25-0326: Relocate house from 197 Aviator
• BUILD-25-0356: Cabin 12 Covered Deck Renovation
• LANDUSE-25-0148: Request to combine lots
• LANDUSE-25-0151: Provisional Use Permit - VR
• LANDUSE-26-0007: Provisional Use Permit - VR

The committee approved the minutes from the January meeting. It agreed to move future meetings to the Port District boardroom starting in March 2026. The committee unanimously approved a recommendation to deny a vacation‑rental permit request. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved minutes of the January meeting (no vote tally recorded)
• Approved change of meeting location to Port District boardroom (effective March 2026, no vote tally recorded)
• Unanimously approved recommendation to reject the vacation rental permit request

County Council

County Council

Environmental Stewardship

The Marine Advisory Committee will approve its agenda and the January meeting minutes, then receive updates from the Northwest Straits Commission and a presentation on the San Juan County Benthic Habitat Mapping Project. The meeting will also include status reports on the OPALCO tidal energy project, legislative bills, and various subcommittee activities. The LIO and CAG subcommittees will discuss their business, including the Jackson Beach Project and 2026 salmon recovery grant updates.

• Approve meeting agenda – all members
• Approve January meeting minutes – MRC members
• Presentation: San Juan County Benthic Habitat Mapping Project – Emily Roland (Western WA University) and Gary Greene (San Jose State University)
• Update on Jackson Beach Project – CAG
• 2026 Salmon Recovery Grant Round updates – CAG

The Marine Advisory Committee approved the meeting agenda with all members in favor. The committee also approved the January meeting minutes after a motion and second, with unanimous support. The committee announced that Kari McVeigh will serve as the new MRC Council liaison.

• Approve meeting agenda (all in favor)
• Approve January meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Appoint Kari McVeigh as new MRC Council liaison

County Council

County Council

The San Juan County Council will discuss a 2026 levy lid lift resolution and funding for cold weather shelters. The meeting also includes updates on the 2026 legislative session regarding ferries and a state capital request for Orcas Landing.

• Review of 2026 Levy Lid Lift Resolution
• Funding discussion for Cold Weather Shelters
• Orcas Landing State Capital Ask
• Initial appointments for the Cultural Access Review Board
• Approval of warrants issued the weeks of January 12 and 19, 2026

The council approved the meeting agenda, the January 12‑13 minutes, and the consent agenda, all unanimously. It also approved a Notice of Funds Available for the County’s Affordable Housing Awards Program. Finally, the council confirmed initial appointments to the Cultural Access Review Board. No action was taken during the executive session.

• Approved agenda (ALL AYES)
• Approved January 12‑13 minutes (ALL AYES)
• Approved consent agenda (ALL AYES)
• Approved Notice of Funds for Affordable Housing Awards (ALL AYES)
• Approved Cultural Access Review Board appointments (ALL AYES)

Agricultural Resources Committee

County Council Work Session

The San Juan County Council will hold a work session to discuss several administrative and environmental topics. The meeting includes updates on the 2026 legislative session and a continued discussion regarding a levy lid lift.

• Discussion on 2026 Levy Lid Lift
• Washington Counties Risk Pool presentation by Chuck Boyd
• 2026 Legislative Session update from Representative Alex Ramel
• Sea Level Rise Community Conversations follow-up
• Environmental Stewardship Donation Program discussion

The council approved the agenda as amended, which cancelled the executive session scheduled for February 2, 2026 and set it for February 3, 2026. The executive session was formally cancelled and re‑scheduled for the next day. The meeting was adjourned at 12:15 PM.

• Approved agenda amendment to cancel executive session and reschedule to Feb 3, 2026
• Canceled executive session on Feb 2, 2026 and set new date for Feb 3, 2026
• Adjourned meeting at 12:15 PM

County Council

Veterans Advisory Board

The San Juan County Veterans Advisory Board will elect a vice president. The board will discuss whether to keep meetings on the last Friday of each month. The board will also consider moving meetings to a bimonthly schedule.

• Elect vice president
• Discuss keeping meetings on the last Friday of each month
• Discuss moving meetings to a bimonthly schedule

Hearing Examiner

The Hearing Examiner will hold public hearings on four conditional use permits and one appeal. Items include a flood‑hazard protection measure on San Juan Island, a commercial building for the Orcas Island Food Bank in Eastsound, a storage building for Fly Guys Roofing in Friday Harbor, and an appeal of a code violation on Rosario Resort Road. Decisions will be made on whether to approve each permit or uphold the violation notice.

• Conditional use permit for flood‑hazard protection at 311 Gull Cove Lane, San Juan Island (File: LANDUSE-25-0138)
• Conditional use permit for commercial building for Orcas Island Food Bank at 55 Pea Patch Lane, Eastsound (File: LANDUSE-25-0034)
• Conditional use permit for storage building for Fly Guys Roofing at Mullis St. & Argyle Ave, San Juan Island (File: LANDUSE-25-0096)
• Appeal of Notice of Violation by Nicholas Knoelliner at 1424 and 1440 Rosario Resort Rd, Eastsound (File: APPEAL-25-0003)

County Council

Lopez Village Planning Review Committee

San Juan Island Library

The San Juan Island Library District Board of Trustees will meet to review plans for a February open house. The meeting will be held in person at the library and via Zoom.

• Review and Preparation for February Open House
• Hybrid attendance available (in-person and Zoom)
• Meeting to be held at San Juan Island Library

Environmental Stewardship

The Climate and Sustainability Advisory Committee will review the annual report and workplan for the Climate and Sustainability Program. Members will also provide feedback on a tool used to visualize Climate Action Plan (CAP) priorities.

• Review of Climate and Sustainability Program annual report and workplan
• Demonstration of tool for assessing CAP action priorities
• Introductions for County Council liaison Justin Paulsen

Agricultural Resources Committee

Board of Health

The Board of Health will elect a Chair and Vice Chair. The body will also consider a resolution regarding Foundational Public Health Services funding and a letter of support for the West Coast Alliance.

• Election of Board Chair and Vice Chair
• Resolution on Foundational Public Health Services Funding
• Letter of Support for West Coast Alliance
• Updates on Lopez Food Center, Food Access, and Dental Program

The minutes for the San Juan County Board of Health meeting on 2026-01-21 contain no clear decisions, approvals, denials, or vote tallies. The content is procedural and does not specify any actionable outcomes.

County Council

The San Juan County Council will hear a briefing on the Planning Commission’s recommendation to amend the minimum density in the Eastsound Village Commercial land‑use designation and set a public hearing for February 10, 2026. The meeting also includes discussion of a County Service Agreement with the Samish Indian Nation, updates on the Jackson Beach/Griffin Bay capital project, and continued talks on the 2026 levy lid lift and solid‑waste tipping‑fee schedule. Additional items cover ferry service considerations and legislative session bills of interest.

• Planning Commission recommendation to amend minimum density in Eastsound Village Commercial (SJCC Chapter 18.30, Article VIII) and schedule public hearing Feb 10, 2026
• County Service Agreement with Samish Indian Nation
• Jackson Beach/Griffin Bay Capital Project update
• Continued discussion of the 2026 levy lid lift
• Lopez Solid Waste Disposal District resolution to update garbage tipping‑fee schedule

The San Juan County Council unanimously approved the meeting agenda, minutes, and consent agenda. It set a public hearing for February 10, 2026 to consider an ordinance amending the minimum density in the Eastsound Village commercial designation. The Council also approved a service agreement with the Samish Indian Tribes, adopted a solid‑waste district resolution updating garbage tipping fees, and confirmed several commission appointments.

• Approved agenda (all ayes)
• Approved minutes (all ayes)
• Approved consent agenda (all ayes)
• Set public hearing Feb 10, 2026 for Eastsound Village density amendment (all ayes)
• Approved County Service Agreement with Samish Indian Tribes (all ayes)
• Adopted Lopez Solid Waste Disposal District resolution updating garbage tipping fees (all ayes)
• Reappointed Planning Commission member Peter Kilpatrick (all ayes)
• Appointed Parks & Recreation Commission member Bill Evans (all ayes)

Landbank Commission

Planning Commission

The San Juan County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding an open space application. The commission will also handle administrative tasks including the election of officers.

• Public hearing on open space application LANDUSE-24-0036 for Andrew Thomas and Caryn Buck
• Election of officers

The commission unanimously moved to recommend that the County Council approve the open space application (LANDUSE‑24‑0036) to reclassify 41.516 acres on Shaw Island as Farm and Agricultural Conservation Land, awarding it 35 public‑benefit points. The commission also approved the December 19, 2025 minutes (2 yes, 1 abstention) and elected Rick Hoffman as Chair, Serina Adams as Vice‑Chair, and Gary Franklin as Secretary. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 9:20 a.m.

• Recommended County Council approve open space application LANDUSE‑24‑0036 (41.516 acres) – unanimous yes
• Approved minutes of December 19, 2025 meeting – 2 yes, 1 abstention
• Elected Rick Hoffman as Chair – unanimous
• Elected Serina Adams as Vice‑Chair – unanimous
• Elected Gary Franklin as Secretary – unanimous
• Adjourned meeting at 9:20 a.m. – unanimous

Housing Advisory Committee

The committee will meet to elect officers and receive updates on housing programs and the Argyle Project. Members will discuss the 2026 Point in Time Count and the Operations and Maintenance Funding Policy.

• Election of Officers
• Argyle Project Update
• Cold Weather Shelter continued discussion
• 2026 Point in Time Count
• Operations and Maintenance Funding Policy discussion

The committee approved its agenda for the meeting. Farhad Ghatan was re-elected as chair and Anne Bertino as vice chair by acclamation. The minutes from the November 12, 2025 meeting were approved.

• Approved agenda (motion by Nancy, second Farhad)
• Re-elected Farhad Ghatan as chair (acclamation)
• Re-elected Anne Bertino as vice chair (acclamation)
• Approved minutes of November 12, 2025 meeting (motion by Steve, second Nancy)