San Juan County public meetings in 2024

County Council

The San Juan County Council meeting on Dec. 23, 2024 includes public comment and several action items. Council members will consider LTAC funding for visitor‑marketing services, LTAC wage support, a resolution ratifying the 2025‑2026 collective bargaining agreement with the San Juan County Deputy Sheriffs’ Guild, and a resolution adopting county staffing levels and pay‑and‑benefit plans for 2025. The agenda also calls for appointing an interim coroner and reappointing members to the Veterans Advisory Board and the Lopez Solid Waste Disposal District.

• Approval of 2025 LTAC funding for a destination marketing services agreement for the San Juan Islands Visitor’s Bureau
• Approval of LTAC Coordinator wage support from the LTAC Fund
• Resolution ratifying the collective bargaining agreement with the San Juan County Deputy Sheriffs’ Guild (2025‑2026)
• Resolution adopting county staffing levels and pay‑and‑benefit plans for 2025
• Appointment of an interim coroner pursuant to RCW 36.16.030

Planning Commission

The San Juan County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on proposed development code amendments regarding vacation rentals in Eastsound and Lopez Village Commercial designations. The meeting also includes briefings on the 2025 Comprehensive Plan Update, including land capacity analysis and draft elements for water resources, governance, and historical preservation.

• Public hearing on vacation rental development code amendments
• Briefing on Draft Land Capacity Analysis Results
• Briefing on Draft Element 4, Water Resources
• Briefing on Draft Element 1, Governance
• Briefing on Draft Element 9, Historical and Archaeological Preservation

Ferry Advisory Committee

The San Juan County Ferry Advisory Committee will discuss Washington State Ferry updates, including new vessel schedules and a reservation system upgrade. The body will also review its priority tracking sheet and 2025 membership appointments.

• New Vessel Build update and schedule
• Reservation System Upgrade information
• Passenger Only Study progress update
• Tillikum mechanical issues update
• FAC membership and appointments for 2025

County Council Special Session

The San Juan County Council and Lopez Solid Waste Disposal District Governing Body will meet to discuss and vote on the 2025 budget for the Lopez district and an extension of an interlocal agreement between the county and the district.

• Adopting the 2025 Annual Budget of the Lopez Solid Waste Disposal District
• Approving the Extension of an Interlocal Agreement Between San Juan County and Lopez Solid Waste Disposal District

Fair Board

The San Juan County Fair Board will meet on December 13, 2024 to approve the agenda and the November 2024 minutes. The board will hear public comments, which are not up for discussion. A council liaison message will be presented by Christine Minney. The board will decide on the 2025 poster art design.

• 2025 Poster Art Decision and Revision

Environmental Stewardship

The Clean Water Advisory Committee will review updates on the Clean Water Utility Capital Improvement Program and discuss an easement assessment and facilities update. The committee will also receive staff updates on ecology and environmental stewardship, and consider routine business such as approving the agenda, minutes, and a membership nomination. A proposed 2025 meeting schedule will be confirmed.

• Approve December 12 agenda
• Approve October 17 minutes
• Clean Water Utility CIP project updates – Tyler Davis
• ES easement assessment and facilities update – Krista Davis & Susan Eshelman
• Nomination of Richard Locke for District 3 Seat 11

Board of Equalization

The Board of Equalization will swear in its members. It will discuss questions for the county assessor, the start date and availability of a hearing, and agenda items for the next meeting. The meeting will conclude with an adjournment.

• Swear in Board Members
• Discuss Questions for the Assessor
• Discuss Hearing Start Date and Availability
• Discuss Agenda Items for the Next Meeting
• Adjourn

General

San Juan County is soliciting bids for motor fuel supply on Lopez Island, Orcas Island, and San Juan Island. The contracts will cover the period from January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2029.

• Bids for bulk motor fuel supply to Lopez Island
• Bids for bulk motor fuel supply to Orcas Island
• Bids for bulk motor fuel supply to San Juan Island
• Bids for motor fuel via cardlock-operated locations on San Juan Island
• Public bid opening on December 12, 2024, at 4:00 p.m.

County Council

The San Juan County Council will hear public testimony on three resolutions: transferring 28.47 acres to the Farm and Agricultural Conservation Land Program, adding 2024 text amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and Title 18, and creating a Cultural Access Program with a sales and use tax. Additional items include discussion of funding for cold‑weather shelters, housing‑related services funded by a 0.1 % housing sales tax, and acceptance of awards from the Public Facilities Financing Assistance Program.

• Resolution to transfer 28.47 acres from the Current Use Farm and Agricultural Program to the Farm and Agricultural Conservation Land Program
• Resolution to add the 2024 docket of proposed text amendments to the San Juan County Comprehensive Plan and Title 18 to the Department’s Work Plan
• Ordinance establishing a Cultural Access Program and imposing a sales and use tax
• Discussion of funding support for cold‑weather shelters
• Acceptance of awards recommended by the Public Facilities Financing Assistance Program (PFFAP) and authorization for the County Manager to execute agreements

Board of Equalization

The San Juan County Board of Equalization will meet on December 10, 2024. At the meeting the board will swear in its members, appoint a chairperson and vice‑chairperson for the 2024‑2025 term, and discuss petition volume and hearing schedules. It will also set the Good Cause Waiver deadline, plan agenda items for the next meeting, and then adjourn.

• Swear in Board members
• Appoint Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for 2024‑2025
• Discuss 2024‑2025 petition volume
• Set Good Cause Waiver deadline
• Discuss agenda items for next meeting

General

The San Juan Island Library District Board will consider a new engagement letter and fee schedule from Hillis Clark Martin & Peterson for 2025. It will also discuss trustee professional memberships, staff leave policy revisions, and updates on insurance claims, planning, and strategic initiatives. The meeting includes routine reports from the director, staff, and financial officers.

• Review and adopt Hillis Clark Martin & Peterson 2025 engagement letter and fee schedule
• Consider trustee professional memberships
• Revise staff leave policy
• Insurance claim update
• Planning updates and strategic planning discussion

County Council Work Session

The San Juan County Council will hold a work session to discuss a draft letter to Tribal Governments, an overview of the San Juan Islands Visitor's Bureau, and updates on grants and emergency funding. The meeting will also include a discussion on a code revision and an executive session.

• Discussion of draft letter to Tribal Governments
• Overview of SJI Visitor's Bureau operations
• Update on Department of Commerce Emergency Funding
• Discussion/Action on a code revision
• Executive Session regarding potential litigation

Human Services Advisory Board

The board will hold a recruiting discussion as part of OPMA training. It will hear reports from the Human Services Manager and the Human Services Program Coordinator. A tentative guest, Paul Berry of GetHelpWashington.com, is scheduled to speak. The meeting concludes with a public comment period.

• OPMA Training – recruiting discussion (ongoing)
• Guest speaker: Paul Berry, GetHelpWashington.com (tentative)
• Human Services Manager Report
• Human Services Program Coordinator Report
• Public Comment

Noxious Weed Control Board

The San Juan County Noxious Weed Control Board will review and approve the November 1 meeting minutes and elect officers for 2025. It will hear updates, a monthly report, and discuss Resolution 121‑2002 on land‑use charges. The board will consider a potential contract with YMCA Camp Orkila and review the budget status before adjourning.

• Resolution 121-2002 discussion on land use charges
• Potential YMCA Camp Orkila contract (discussion/action)
• Budget status review
• Nomination and election of Board officers for 2025
• Review and approval of November 1, 2024 meeting minutes

Environmental Stewardship

The committee met for its annual retreat to discuss kelp aquaculture and restoration. Members reviewed 2024 accomplishments and developed a 2025 work plan focusing on marine stewardship and habitat protection.

• Presentation on commercial kelp farming ecological impacts and best practices by Puget Sound Restoration Fund
• Discussion on bull kelp decline and restoration aquaculture techniques
• Development of 2025 Work Plan including Plastic Free Salish Sea and Eelgrass Protection
• Review of Derelict Vessel Prevention and Oil Spill Prevention programs
• Planning for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for the San Juan MRC

Veterans Advisory Board

The San Juan County Veterans Advisory Board will meet to elect a Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary for 2025. The board will also review the status of the Whatcom County VSO Agreement and address six board vacancies.

• Election of 2025 officers (Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary)
• Status of Whatcom County VSO Agreement and billing
• Review of six board vacancies advertised on the SJC website
• OPMA training status for board members
• Update to VAF/VAB flyer

Eastsound Planning and Review Committee

The Eastsound Planning and Review Committee will review draft results of the Land Capacity Analysis and consider community input on proposed time restrictions for the Ferry Landing upper parking lot. The meeting also includes routine items such as approving minutes, public comment, a recruitment update, and a council update.

• Land Capacity Analysis – draft results posted (link provided)
• Ferry Landing Upper Parking – proposal for time restrictions, seeking community input
• EPRC Recruitment Update
• Approval of November meeting minutes
• Public Comment period

Environmental Stewardship

The San Juan County Climate and Sustainability Advisory Committee will hold its regular meeting to approve the agenda and the October 7, 2024 meeting minutes. The committee will receive an update on climate resilience planning and discuss draft climate policy elements. Liaison members will provide brief overviews of current and upcoming work. The meeting is virtual with a public location at 1609 Beaverton Valley Rd., Friday Harbor.

Board of Health

The San Juan County Board of Health will discuss updates to several health programs, including a perinatal mental health initiative and a youth community health assessment. A public hearing will be held on the Health & Community Services fee schedule. The board will also receive a recruitment update for the health officer position and recognize two board members for their service.

• Perinatal Mental Health Initiative & Capacity Building presentation
• Youth Community Health Assessment update
• Public Hearing – Health & Community Services Fee Schedule
• Health Officer Recruitment update
• Appreciation for board service to Christine Minney and Cindy Wolf

County Council

The San Juan County Council meeting will include public comment and several public hearings. Council members will consider ordinances to amend procedural rules, adopt the 2024 third budget amendment, approve the 2025 Capital Improvement Plan, and adopt a mid‑biennium review. They will also vote on a resolution to merge the county with the Northwest Clean Air Agency and discuss legislative priorities. Advisory board appointments and staff updates are scheduled for later in the agenda.

• Adopt an Ordinance amending Chapter 2.04 (Rule of Procedure) of the County Code
• Adopt an Ordinance for the 2024 3rd Budget Amendment
• Approve a resolution for the 2025 Annual Capital Improvement Plan and a Six‑Year Capital Improvement Plan
• Adopt an Ordinance for the 2025 Mid‑Biennium Review
• Adopt a resolution to merge San Juan County with Northwest Clean Air Agency

County Council Work Session

The San Juan County Council will hold a work session with a public comment period. The council will discuss updates on the Bayhead Creek/Killebrew Lake Road culvert replacement, the Lopez Solid Waste Disposal District, and the council liaison role on boards, committees, and commissions. An executive session will be held to discuss litigation and collective bargaining issues with legal counsel.

• Discussion: Bayhead Creek/Killebrew Lake Rd Culvert Replacement Update
• Discussion: Lopez Solid Waste Disposal District Update
• Discussion: Council liaison role on boards, committees, commissions
• Executive Session: litigation discussion per RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)
• Executive Session: collective bargaining discussion per RCW 42.30.140(4)(b)

Hearing Examiner

The San Juan County Hearing Examiner will hold public hearings on three shoreline permits. One is a variance for a new septic system at Patti’s Place (parcel 450251003000) submitted by Boat House Cove LLC. Another is a substantial development permit for a joint‑use dock at 1733 White Point Road submitted by Raymond and Linda Russo. The third is a substantial development permit to convert a resort into a family compound at 416 Lonesome Cove Rd submitted by MM Properties of Washington LLC. Staff reports for all three items are prepared by Colin Maycock.

• Shoreline variance permit for new septic system – Boat House Cove LLC – Patti’s Place, San Juan Island (File LANDUSE-23-0167)
• Shoreline substantial development permit for joint‑use dock – Raymond and Linda Russo – 1733 White Point Road (File LANDUSE-23-0133)
• Shoreline substantial development permit to convert resort to family compound – MM Properties of Washington LLC – 416 Lonesome Cove Rd (File LANDUSE-24-0042)

General

The San Juan Island Library District Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to certify the 2024 levy and correct a previous resolution regarding a payroll account.

• 2024 Levy Certification
• Resolution #7-2024 to correct Resolution #5-2024 regarding a payroll account
• Hybrid meeting: in-person at the Library's Meeting Room and via Zoom

Environmental Stewardship

The Comprehensive Plan Subcommittee is meeting to discuss the Water Element of the Comprehensive Plan. The group will review a memo on hauled water and water meter data collection.

• Review of memo regarding hauled water
• Discussion of water meter data collection
• Potential review of USGS Study
• Approval of 2025 Subcommittee Meeting Dates

Human Services Advisory Board

The Human Services Advisory Board will meet to discuss ongoing recruiting efforts. The agenda includes a guest presentation from Debbie Haagensen of Island Rides and reports from the Human Services Manager and Program Coordinator.

• Recruiting discussion
• Guest presentation by Island Rides (Debbie Haagensen)
• Human Services Manager Report
• Human Services Program Coordinator Report

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will receive briefings regarding the 2025 Comprehensive Plan Update. Discussions include a public engagement report and a draft Racially Disparate Impacts Assessment.

• Briefing on In-person Public Engagement Report by Otak, Inc.
• Briefing on draft Racially Disparate Impacts Assessment by Leland Consulting

Ferry Advisory Committee

The Ferry Advisory Committee will review updates on upcoming construction work on Shaw, the reservation system, schedule performance, and the Passenger Only Study. The agenda includes a review of the FAC Priority Tracking Sheet and the FAC Engage page process. Members will discuss FAC membership and appointments for 2025 and beyond. No formal decisions are indicated; items are for discussion and updates.

• Upcoming construction work on Shaw
• Reservation system update
• Passenger Only Study progress
• Review of FAC Priority Tracking Sheet
• FAC membership and appointments for 2025

Housing Advisory Committee

The San Juan County Housing Advisory Committee is meeting to receive program updates and discuss affordable housing ideas. The body will also review 1/10 Housing Services NOFA applications and cold weather shelter funding.

• 1/10 Housing Services NOFA Applications
• Cold weather shelter funding
• Affordable housing ideas discussion

County Council

The San Juan County Council will discuss and vote on three property‑tax levy ordinances for 2025 covering land conservation, county roads, and current expenses. They will also consider a tribal engagement framework resolution and a $1.5 million transportation grant from the Washington State Department of Commerce. Additional items include a land‑use reclassification request and several budget‑related discussions.

• Adopt Ordinance setting Property Tax Levy for Land Conservation Futures for 2025
• Adopt Ordinance setting Property Tax Levy for County Roads for 2025
• Adopt Ordinance setting Property Tax Levy for Current Expense for 2025
• Resolution and Approval of the San Juan County Tribal Engagement Framework
• Washington State Department of Commerce Grant Agreement for $1.5 million transportation funding

General

The San Juan Island Library District Board will discuss a 2025 fee schedule for Hillis Clark Martin & Peterson and adopt resolutions on payroll accounts, public records policies, and fee structures. Additional items include updates to the leaves policy, board officer recommendations, and ongoing strategic planning. The meeting also features routine reports from the director and staff.

• Hillis Clark Martin & Peterson 2025 Fee Schedule
• Resolution to Establish Payroll Account
• Revised Public Records Policy
• Resolution Relating to Charging Fees for Public Records
• Revised Leaves Policy

Fair Board

The San Juan County Fair Board will meet on November 8, 2024 to review several updates and new business items. The agenda includes updates on the WSFA convention, fair advertising, a fair scrapbook, and the board’s mission, vision, and core values. Old business items include updates on capital improvements, fair theme artwork, and water. The meeting will also feature a public comment period and a council liaison message.

• WSFA Convention update
• Fair Board advertisement updates
• Fair scrapbook update
• Mission, vision, and core values discussion
• Capital improvements update

General

The Marine Advisory Committees met to share updates and discuss upcoming activities. Key items included a presentation on the Puget Sound Partnership Strategic Funding Team, updates on the Cattle Point signage project, and a Climate Resilient Riparian Systems Lead Program follow‑up. The meeting also covered training reminders, member vacancy recruitment, and planning for the MRC retreat.

• Presentation: Puget Sound Partnership Strategic Funding Team Update – Sadie Normoyle (PSP)
• Cattle Point Project update and planning – signage development
• Presentation: Climate Resilient Riparian Systems Lead Program follow‑up – Colin Hume and Libby Gier (Dept. of Ecology)
• Open Public Meetings Act (OPMA) training reminder – Sam Whitridge
• MRC member vacancy update and recruitment effort – Sam Whitridge

Environmental Stewardship

The San Juan County Solid Waste Advisory Committee will meet to review recycling programs, discuss the 2025 hazardous waste collection schedule, and address the Solid Waste Management Plan. Members must complete open public meetings training by December 31.

• Overview of WA DOE Recycling Market Development Center
• New EPA Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling Grant Opportunity
• 2025 Hazardous Waste Collection Events schedule
• Solid Waste Management Plan Recommendations
• Spring 2025 Great Islands Clean-up

Eastsound Planning and Review Committee

The Eastsound Planning and Review Committee will discuss a recruitment plan and the Land Capacity Analysis and Housing Needs Assessment. The body will also review a permit for the Eastsound Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade Project Phase 2.

• Permit BUILD-24-0370: Eastsound Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade Project Phase 2
• Discussion of Land Capacity Analysis and Housing Needs Assessment
• EPRC Recruitment Plan

Parks and Recreation Commission

The San Juan County Parks and Recreation Commission will meet to approve the October 2024 minutes, receive a council liaison message, and discuss a revision to the fee schedule. No other substantive actions are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of October 2024 meeting minutes
• Council Liaison message from Christine Minney
• Discussion of fee schedule revision

County Council

The San Juan County Council meeting includes first‑touch discussions on the 2024 Third Budget Amendment, the 2025 Capital Improvement Plan and six‑year CIP, and the 2025 Budget Mid‑Biennium Review. The council will also consider renewing the inter‑local agreement with County Fire Districts and approving an EPA grant request for a compost facility at Orcas Recycling Center. Additional actions include approving 2024 lodging‑tax grant awards for 2025 and continuing the Tribal Engagement Framework. The agenda also contains updates, a marine project addition, a clean‑water utility charge update, and an executive session on potential litigation.

• Renewal of inter‑local agreement with County Fire Districts
• Approve pursuit of EPA grant funding for a compost facility at Orcas Recycling Center
• First‑touch discussion of the 2025 Capital Improvement Plan and 2025‑2030 Six Year CIP
• Approval of 2024 lodging‑tax grant awards recommended for 2025 by the LTAC Committee
• Approval of the San Juan County Tribal Engagement Framework (continuation)

County Council Work Session

The San Juan County Council will hold a work session to hear public comments limited to three minutes each. The council will approve the agenda, minutes, and consent agenda, and receive updates from the County Manager and Clerk. No specific policy decisions, contracts, or rezoning items are listed on the agenda.

San Juan Island Library

The Board of Trustees is meeting to conduct a public hearing regarding amendments to the 2024 budget. The board will also hold a work session to discuss the 2025 budget.

• Public hearing for 2024 SJIL Budget Amendments & Resolution
• Work session for the 2025 Budget

County Council

The San Juan County Council will hear public comments, approve minutes and a consent agenda, and consider a resolution to adopt the Tribal Engagement Framework. They will review the 2024 third‑quarter financial report and discuss ordinances setting property tax levies for current expenses, county roads, and land conservation. A local state of emergency resolution will be considered, followed by a site visit led by the Director of Facilities Management.

• Resolution to approve the San Juan County Tribal Engagement Framework
• 2024 third‑quarter financial review presentation
• Ordinances setting property tax levies for current expense, county roads, and land conservation
• Local State of Emergency Resolution
• Site visit led by Director of Facilities Management

Parks and Recreation Commission

The San Juan County Parks & Recreation Commission will vote to approve the September 2024 meeting minutes. The commission will hear a council liaison message from Christine Minney. It will discuss a fee schedule revision and provide department updates.

• Approval of September 2024 meeting minutes
• Council Liaison message from Christine Minney
• Fee Schedule Revision
• Department Updates

County Council Work Session

The San Juan County Council will receive an update on climate action planning. The body will also consider a draft ordinance amending SJCC 2.04 regarding the County Council and may set a public hearing for December 3, 2024.

• Climate action planning update from Angela Broderick
• Draft ordinance amending SJCC 2.04 County Council
• Potential public hearing set for December 3, 2024
• Executive session regarding collective bargaining

Veterans Advisory Board

The San Juan County Veterans Advisory Board will approve the minutes from its September 27, 2024 meeting, review the status of the Whatcom County VSO agreement and billing, and assess OPMA required training completion. The board will also elect officers for 2025 and review members' terms of office and related research.

• Approve minutes of September 27, 2024 VAB meeting
• Status of Whatcom County VSO agreement and billing
• OPMA required training status (deadline Dec 31, 2024)
• Election of officers for 2025
• Review of VAB board members’ term of office and related research

Lopez Village Planning Review Committee

The Lopez Village Planning Review Committee will discuss the draft land capacity analysis results for the 2025 Comprehensive Plan update. The meeting also includes routine administrative items, approval of the September 2024 minutes, and a period for public comments. No specific decisions are listed beyond the discussion of the draft analysis.

• Welcome and Introduction
• Administrative items: agenda changes and approval of September 2024 minutes
• Public comments
• 2025 Comprehensive Plan update: draft land capacity analysis results for Lopez Village
• Adjournment

Hearing Examiner

The Hearing Examiner will hold public hearings regarding shoreline variance and development permits on San Juan Island. Two previously scheduled hearings have been continued to November 27, 2024.

• Public hearing: Shoreline variance permit for a new septic system at 50 Patti’s Place (Boat House Cove LLC)
• Public hearing: Shoreline substantial development permit for a joint use dock at 238 Meyers Road (Palice Partners LLC)
• Continued to Nov 27: Shoreline variance permit for a new septic system at Patti’s Place (Boat House Cove LLC)
• Continued to Nov 27: Shoreline substantial development permit for a joint use dock at 1733 White Point Road (Raymond and Linda Russo)

County Council

The San Juan County Council will hold a public hearing on a resolution authorizing the County Transportation Improvement Program. They will consider extending the Friends of Lopez Island Pool contract through December 31, 2025. The meeting also includes a review of the 2024 third‑quarter financials and discussion of ordinances that set property tax levies for current expenses, county roads, and land conservation, with a public hearing scheduled for November 12, 2024. A closed session will address collective‑bargaining matters.

• Public hearing on a resolution authorizing the San Juan County Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
• Action to amend contract 23CC.020 for Friends of Lopez Island Pool (FLIP), extending the term to December 31, 2025
• Discussion of the 2024 third‑quarter financial review
• Discussion/action on ordinances setting property tax levies for current expense, county roads, and land conservation, with a public hearing set for November 12, 2024
• Closed session to discuss collective‑bargaining matters pursuant to RCW 42.30.140(4)(b)

County Council Work Session

The San Juan County Council will discuss a Department of Community Development update and a property briefing on Shaw Island. The body may take action on a draft ordinance amending SJCC 2.04 and set a public hearing for December 3, 2024.

• Draft ordinance amending SJCC 2.04 County Council
• Briefing on Shaw Island property: Rural Farm Forest (RFF) to Essential Public Facilities (EPF)
• Department of Community Development update
• Lifesaving award plaques for Sheriff’s Office Deputies Rion Brandt and Gilbert Venegas

Human Services Advisory Board

The board will review a recruiting discussion, a report from the Human Services Manager, and a report from the Human Services Program Coordinator. A guest from Orcas Island Prevention Youth Representatives will speak. The meeting includes a public comment period before adjournment.

• Recruiting discussion
• Human Services Manager Report
• Human Services Program Coordinator Report
• Guest – Orcas Island Prevention Youth Representatives
• Public Comment

General

The San Juan County Finance Committee will review the county, junior district and school investment holdings totaling $110,438,801.14. Members will discuss the EFT policy and note LGIP interest rate information. The agenda also records the receipt of $2,022,658.98 from the GSE Bonds antitrust litigation. The next meeting is scheduled for January 15, 2024.

• Review of County, Jr District and School Investments totaling $110,438,801.14
• Discussion of EFT (Electronic Funds Transfer) policy
• LGIP interest rate data for 2015‑2023 presented
• Receipt of $2,022,658.98 from GSE Bonds antitrust litigation
• Next meeting set for Monday, January 15, 2024 at 2 PM

Planning Commission

The San Juan County Planning Commission will confirm the agenda and review minutes from the September 20, 2024 meeting. The commission will also receive a briefing on proposed development code amendments regarding vacation rentals in Eastsound and Lopez Village Commercial designations.

• Confirm Agenda and September 20, 2024 Minutes
• Briefing on Vacation Rental development code amendment
• Briefing on Lopez Village Commercial designations
• Update on the 2025 Comprehensive Plan Update
• Meeting held in Council Legislative Hearing Room

Environmental Stewardship

The Clean Water Advisory Committee is meeting to receive agency updates and discuss ongoing water management projects. The body will review the Comprehensive Plan regarding hauled water and address sea level rise vulnerability.

• Discussion on Hauled Water & Comp Plan
• Sea Level Rise Vulnerability and Risk Assessment
• Riparian Restoration updates
• CIP Update
• Appointment of Laura Pitts (District 2, Position 5)

Lodging Tax Advisory Board

The board is hearing presentations from various applicants and organizations to determine lodging tax allocations. The meeting concludes with deliberations on the 2024-2025 recommendations to be sent to the County Council.

• Destination Marketing Organization Contract presentation
• San Juan County Public Works Pear Point Sidewalk project
• San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau Trail Map
• Youth Conservation Corps application
• Funding requests from Lopez Center, Makers Guild, Alchemy Arts, On Sacred Ground, Lopez Art Guild, Lopez Historical Society, and Imagine Arts Festival

Board of Health

The San Juan County Board of Health will approve its agenda and minutes, receive updates from several committees, and hear reports on the Child Death Review program and reproductive health services expansion. A key item is the discussion of the Health & Community Services fee schedule. The board will also receive an update on health officer recruitment before adjourning.

• Approval of agenda, minutes, and member absences
• Committee updates (ACH, CCC, NSBH-ASO, NWRC, NOAT)
• Child Death Review program and annual report updates
• Update on reproductive health services expansion
• Discussion of the Health & Community Services fee schedule

Lodging Tax Advisory Board

The San Juan County Lodging Tax Advisory Committee will hold a public hearing with presentations from a range of applicants. Topics include film festivals, farmers markets, museum exhibits, park design, equipment replacement, and community events. The meeting is scheduled for October 15, 2024, in the Legislative Hearing Room, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor.

• Friday Harbor Film Festival presentation (Applicant #2)
• Orcas Island Farmers Market presentation (Applicant #16)
• Lopez Village Park Design presentation (Applicant #11)
• SJC Parks – Equipment Replacement presentation (Applicant #25)
• Orcas Island Hoedown at the Hangar presentation (Applicant #19)

Ferry Advisory Committee

The San Juan County Ferry Advisory Committee will discuss updates from the Washington State Ferries, including the reservation system RFP and schedule changes. It will review the FAC Priority Tracking Sheet to determine how the ferry system will operate going forward. The committee will also consider a policy on volunteer access to the FAC Engage Page. Additional items include public access and island updates.

• Public Access segment
• WSF Updates: reservation system RFP status, schedule rewrite, 3rd watch, Lopez Terminal Upgrade
• Review and discuss FAC Priority Tracking Sheet – operational process going forward
• Discuss policy for volunteer access to the FAC Engage Page
• Island Updates

Housing Advisory Committee

The Housing Advisory Committee will review updates from the Housing Program Coordinator and discuss the 5‑Year Homeless Plan, including guidance, schedule, and invitees. Members will also consider the annual report, work plan, and a housing needs assessment update. The meeting includes a period for public comments and announcements.

• Public Comments/Announcements
• Housing Program Coordinator Updates (Ryan Page)
• 5‑Year Homeless Plan Update Brainstorm – Commerce Local Plan Guidance, schedule, invitees
• HAC Annual Report and Work Plan
• Housing Needs Assessment Update Discussion

San Juan Island Library

The Board of Trustees will meet to review financial reports and payroll. The agenda includes discussions on budget amendments, the director's annual evaluation, and next steps for the board retreat.

• Budget amendments
• Director's annual evaluation
• Strategic planning
• Expense claim transmittals packet

Environmental Stewardship

The Climate and Sustainability Advisory Committee will convene for a full-day retreat to review the process for converting policy into action and to discuss the draft Climate Element. The meeting includes presentations, break-out sessions, and a review of work completed and tasks ahead.

• Review agenda and process/goals for the day
• Presentation on Climate Element policy development process
• In-Depth Strategic Review of Draft Policy – Session 1
• In-Depth Strategic Review of Draft Policy – Session 2
• Review timeline, work completed and key tasks ahead

General

The San Juan Island Library District Board of Trustees is meeting for a strategic planning workshop. The board will discuss facilities, finances, and the future of the Spring Street property and library services.

• Preparatory discussion of facilities and finances
• Strategic planning for Spring Street property
• Strategic planning for library services

General

The Marine Advisory Committee approved its agenda and September minutes, heard updates on vessel surveys, sea‑level‑rise vulnerability, and subcommittee activities, and considered several CAG items. A motion was passed to have the ERTV subcommittee seek corrected values and a peer review of Ecology's model. The meeting also included a presentation on sea‑level‑rise risk for 12 county sites.

• Motion passed to support ERTV subcommittee request for corrected values and peer review of Ecology's ERTV Effectiveness Analysis
• Presentation on sea‑level‑rise vulnerability for 12 San Juan County sites
• CAG review of revised scope for the Friends Cascade Creek riparian project
• Report on September Salmon Recovery Funding Board meeting
• Report on completed vessel surveys and plans for heat‑map analysis

Eastsound Planning and Review Committee

The Eastsound Planning and Review Committee will discuss a land capacity analysis and housing needs assessment presentation. It will consider the Victory Hill Subdivision Proposal. The committee will also review two permit applications: the Woosley‑Grochau new single‑family residence and the Preiss owner‑builder workshop. Additional items include an EPRC recruitment plan and a council update.

• Land Capacity Analysis and Housing Needs Assessment presentation by Bill Bangs
• Victory Hill Subdivision Proposal
• Permit BUILD-24-0241 (Woosley‑Grochau New SFR) – $1,000
• Permit OB-BUILD-24-0298 (Preiss Owner‑Builder Workshop) – $4,000
• EPRC Recruitment Plan

County Council

The San Juan County Council will hold a public hearing regarding the direct sale of property at 62 Henry Road. The body will also discuss housing fund applications, a local state of emergency resolution, and a draft resolution opposing Washington State Ballot Initiative 2117.

• Public hearing for the direct sale of real property at 62 Henry Road, Eastsound WA
• Proposed contract extension for Mackay Harbor Water District (23CC.022) to December 31, 2025
• Discussion and action on 2024 Home Fund Applications
• Draft Resolution in Opposition of Washington State Ballot Initiative 2117 (Carbon Tax Credit Trading)
• Action on TIP and ACP 2nd touch and setting a public hearing for October 22, 2024

County Council Work Session

The San Juan County Council work session will include a briefing on anticipated Emergency Response Relief Funding for ferry and transportation services. It will continue discussion of options for Coroner Services. The meeting will also hold executive sessions to address potential litigation, evaluate a public employee's performance, and consider collective bargaining matters.

• Discussion of anticipated Emergency Response Relief Funding (ferry/transportation)
• Discussion of Coroner Services options
• Executive session on potential litigation (RCW 42.30.110(1)(i))
• Executive session to evaluate performance of a public employee (RCW 42.30.110(1)(g))
• Executive session on collective bargaining matters (RCW 42.30.140(4)(b))

Veterans Advisory Board

The Veterans Advisory Board will meet to approve minutes, discuss a Whatcom County VSO agreement, and review board member terms. The meeting will also include a combined session for November and December.

• Approve minutes of August 30, 2024 meeting
• Review VAB Board Members’ Term of Office and application to serve another 2-year term
• Status of Whatcom County VSO Agreement / Billing
• Combined Nov-Dec VAB Meeting scheduled for 6 December 2024
• OPMA Required Training Status

Lopez Village Planning Review Committee

The Lopez Village Planning Review Committee will approve the August 2024 meeting minutes and hear public comments. It will hold a conversation with the Lopez Island Chamber of Commerce about the Lopez Village Park update. The committee will also review the 2025 Comprehensive Plan's land capacity analysis and parcel classification for Lopez Village.

• Approval of August 2024 minutes
• Public comments period
• Lopez Village Park update discussion with Chamber of Commerce
• 2025 Comprehensive Plan land capacity analysis review
• Parcel classification review for Lopez Village

General

The Hearing Examiner will hold public hearings on a shoreline variance permit for a single‑family residence at 685 Smuggler’s Cove Road and a shoreline substantial development permit for a joint‑use dock at 238 Meyers Road. Both items are listed under files LANDUSE-21-0211 and LANDUSE-22-0120. The meeting will be streamed online and also held in the County Council Legislative Hearing Room.

• Shoreline variance permit for single‑family residence, 685 Smuggler’s Cove Road (File: LANDUSE-21-0211)
• Shoreline substantial development permit for joint‑use dock, 238 Meyers Road (File: LANDUSE-22-0120)
• Staff report available online
• Exhibits available online
• Meeting available via Teams and in‑person at 55 Second Street

Lodging Tax Advisory Board

The committee is meeting to discuss the award formula for Core recipients and the contract terms and recommended amount for the Destination Marketing Organization (DMO). Members will also review the 2024-2025 award process.

• Core recipient award formula discussion
• DMO contract terms and amount recommendation for Council
• 2024-2025 award process review

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding a site-specific redesignation on Shaw Island. The body will also receive updates on the 2025 Comprehensive Plan and a briefing on the Six Year Transportation Program.

• Public hearing on LANDUSE-24-0105 Site Specific Redesignation of Tax Parcel Number 262932006000, Shaw Island
• Update on the 2025 Comprehensive Plan Update
• Review of Draft Housing Needs Assessment with Leland Consulting
• Briefing on the Six Year Transportation Program (TIP)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks & Recreation Commission is meeting to discuss a revision to the fee schedule. The body will also receive department updates and a message from Council Liaison Christine Minney.

• Fee Schedule Revision

Board of Health

The Board of Health will receive presentations from community and family resource centers regarding Latinx Community Health Workers. The board will also consider a request to waive fees for a vaccine clinic and receive an update on the recruitment of a Health Officer.

• Vaccine clinic fee waiver request
• Latinx Community Health Worker presentation
• Health Officer recruitment update
• Updates from LIFRC, OCRC, and JLSFRC

Eastsound Planning and Review Committee

The Eastsound Planning and Review Committee will hold a special meeting to discuss the 2025 Comprehensive Plan Update, specifically the Land Capacity Analysis and Housing Needs Assessment. The meeting will include a presentation by a San Juan County consultant and a public comment period.

• 2025 Comprehensive Plan Update Land Capacity Analysis and Housing Needs Assessment
• Presentation and discussion with SJC Consultant
• Public Comment period
• Meeting at Orcas Senior Center
• In-person and Online via Teams

County Council

The San Juan County Council will approve the agenda, minutes and consent agenda, then discuss several policy topics including a follow‑up to the Code Revision Project, the Shoreline & Infrastructure Resiliency Framework, and economic development initiatives. Additional items include a lighting recommendation from the Eastsound Planning Review Committee, updates from council members, the county manager and clerk, and appointments to multiple advisory committees. The meeting will close with an executive session to review potential litigation and a quasi‑judicial matter.

• Approval of agenda, minutes (8/27/2024) and consent agenda (9/17/2024)
• Discussion/Action on Shoreline & Infrastructure Resiliency Framework
• Presentation on Economic Development and Workforce Initiatives
• Discussion of Eastsound Planning Review Committee lighting recommendation
• Executive session to discuss litigation and a quasi‑judicial matter

County Council Work Session

The San Juan County Council will hold a work session with public comment, a training on the Open Public Meetings Act, and updates from the public defender and council chair. An executive session will be convened to discuss potential litigation and collective bargaining issues with legal counsel. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Open Public Meetings Act training presented by Morgan Damerow
• Public Defender update presented by Alex Frix
• Communications update presented by Council Chair Jane Fuller
• Executive session to discuss potential litigation per RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)
• Executive session to discuss collective bargaining matters per RCW 42.30.140(4)(b)

Fair Board

The San Juan County Fair Board meeting will review the board ribbon, finalize fair attendance numbers, discuss next year's sponsorship, adopt a theme for the 2025 fair, and consider a revision to the fee schedule. These items are listed under new business and will be addressed during the meeting.

• Board Ribbon Review
• Final Fair Numbers
• Next Year’s Sponsorship
• 2025 Fair Theme
• Fee Schedule Revision

Ferry Advisory Committee

The committee will meet to receive updates from Washington State Ferries (WSF) operations. Discussions will focus on terminal oversight and the status of the reservation system RFP.

• Reservation System RFP status update
• Anacortes Terminal Operations and Oversight discussion
• Review of the FAC Priority Tracking Sheet

Housing Advisory Committee

The San Juan County Housing Advisory Committee will review funding for Home Fund applications and examine a draft 1/10 th of 1% sales‑tax services notice. Members will also brainstorm housing legislative priorities for the 2025 County Council. The meeting includes routine items such as attendance, minutes approval, and public comments.

• Discuss Home Fund Applications Funding
• Review Draft 1/10 th of 1% Sales Tax Services NOFA
• Brainstorm 2025 County Council Housing Legislative Priorities
• Public Comments/Announcements
• Housing Program Coordinator Updates from Ryan Page

County Council

The San Juan County Council will adopt an ordinance that extends the sales and use tax for financing public facilities through December 31, 2054. The meeting also includes discussions on a destination marketing organization, legislative priorities, the annual construction and transportation improvement programs, and environmental stewardship capital projects. Additional actions involve approving a property deed for 531 Fern Street and scheduling a hearing on the sale of 62 Henry Road.

• Adopt ordinance extending the sales and use tax for public facilities (SJCC 3.26.070) through 12/31/2054
• Approve resolution to purchase and accept deed for real property at 531 Fern Street, Orcas Island
• Set public hearing for Oct 1, 2024 to consider sale of real property at 62 Henry Road, Eastsound, Orcas Island
• Discussion of Annual Construction Program (ACP) and Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
• Discussion of Environmental Stewardship’s Capital Program

General

The San Juan Island Library District Board will discuss and vote on budget amendments labeled "Fall Initiatives." It will also review the TASC Premium Only Plan (POP) and an architect study for a downtown library. Additional items include updates on insurance, claims, and board retreat planning, as well as routine reports from staff.

• Budget Amendments – Fall Initiatives
• TASC Premium Only Plan (POP)
• Architect Downtown Library Study
• Insurance Update
• Board Retreat Planning

Human Services Advisory Board

The Human Services Advisory Board will meet to review manager and coordinator reports. The agenda includes a follow-up on recruiting and a tentative guest presentation from the Community Water Taxi.

• Recruiting follow up
• Guest presentation by Thomas Bridge, Community Water Taxi (tentative)
• Human Services Manager’s Report
• Human Services Program Coordinator Report

Environmental Stewardship

The Marine Advisory Committee (MRC) will meet to receive updates on projects such as eelgrass restoration, internal staffing, and upcoming conferences. The Conservation Advisory Group (CAG) will review the final report on the 2024 Salmon Recovery Grant and discuss the upcoming Salmon Recovery Funding Board meeting. The Local Initiatives Office (LIO) will provide updates on the onsite sewage system action plan and other program evaluations. No formal decisions are indicated in the agenda.

• Final Report on 2024 Salmon Recovery Grant Round (CAG)
• Update on San Juan Islands Conservation District Eelgrass Restoration Project (MRC)
• OPALCO’s planned tidal project off the east side of Blakely Island (MRC)
• Onsite Sewage System (OSS) Action Plan Implementation Next Steps (LIO)
• NWSC August Meeting Report to the MRC (MRC)

Eastsound Planning and Review Committee

The Eastsound Planning and Review Committee is meeting to advise on land use and development. The session includes a discussion with a consultant regarding a Land Capacity Analysis and Housing Needs Assessment.

• Discussion with SJC Consultant on Land Capacity Analysis and Housing Needs Assessment
• Lighting Ordinance Update from SJC Admin
• EPRC Recruitment Plan
• Council update from Cindy Wolf

General

The San Juan County Ferry Advisory Committee will hold a special working session to discuss and work on the FAC Priorities Worksheet. The meeting will be held at 55 Second St. in Friday Harbor and is accessible via Teams or in person.

• Discussion and work on FAC Priorities Worksheet
• Public access period
• Meeting at 55 Second St., Friday Harbor
• Meeting held via Teams and in person

Veterans Advisory Board

The Veterans Advisory Board is meeting to review continuing business and new administrative items. The board will discuss the status of a service agreement with Whatcom County and address current board vacancies.

• Status of Whatcom County VSO Agreement / Billing
• SJC Fair After Action Comments and Recommendations
• Required Training for VAB Members on September 16, 2024
• Board Vacancies, Current and Anticipated
• Legal Needs Survey and Application Form Updates

County Council Special Session

The County Council will meet in executive session to discuss litigation and collective bargaining. No public business or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion with legal counsel regarding litigation or potential litigation
• Discussion of matters pertaining to collective bargaining

Lodging Tax Advisory Board

The Lodging Tax Advisory Board will discuss a funding request for prior work and the 2024-2025 fund calculation. The board will also review grant application updates and board vacancies.

• Funding request for prior work by Kendra
• 2024-2025 fund calculation and 90/10 contract terms with CORE
• Updates to grant scoring sheets and applications
• Board vacancies
• VB Contract

Lopez Village Planning Review Committee

The Lopez Village Planning Review Committee will consider agenda additions, approve the June 2024 meeting minutes, and hear public comments. Members will discuss recent observations and ongoing issues in Lopez Village. The meeting includes an introduction to the 2025 Comprehensive Plan Land Capacity Analysis presented by Leland Consulting.

• Approval of June 2024 minutes
• Agenda additions or modifications
• Public comments
• Discussion of recent observations and ongoing issues in Lopez Village
• Introduction to 2025 Comprehensive Plan Land Capacity Analysis by Leland Consulting

County Council Special Session

The San Juan County Council is holding a special meeting to discuss results from the Diversity Equity Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) Survey. The discussion will feature Human Resources Director Angie Baird and Sertrice Shipley, CEO of Plan to Action.

• Review of Diversity Equity Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) Survey results

General

The San Juan County Hearing Examiner will hold a public hearing on a shoreline substantial development permit (File LANDUSE-23-0048). The permit request is for the construction of a single-family dock at 9046 Cattle Point Road on San Juan Island. The hearing is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on August 28, 2024 and will continue to October 23, 2024. The meeting will be conducted virtually via Microsoft Teams.

• Public hearing on shoreline substantial development permit (LANDUSE-23-0048) for a single-family dock at 9046 Cattle Point Road

County Council

The San Juan County Council will hold a public hearing on two ordinances to revise the 2024 budget for emergency and supplemental appropriations. The body will also discuss the 2025 Comprehensive Plan update and a land use change on Shaw Island.

• Public hearing for 2024 Budget Second Amendment (Emergency and Supplemental Appropriations)
• Proposed Comprehensive Plan Official Map Amendment for 1427 Neck Point Rd on Shaw Island from Rural Farm Forest to Rural Industrial
• Review of ordinance to extend Sales and Use Tax for Public Facilities Financing Assistance Program (PFFAP)
• Discussion and action on Emergency Rental Assistance Pilot Program Policies
• Discussion and action on Affordable Housing Awards

Board of Health

The San Juan County Board of Health will review several updates, including summer communicable disease data, a PFAS contamination briefing, and the status of the health officer recruitment. Committee reports from ACH, CCC and other groups will be presented. No formal actions are listed beyond routine agenda approvals.

• Summer 2024 communicable disease updates (Stephane Stookey, Lead Public Health Nurse; Dr. Herbie Duber, Interim Health Officer)
• PFAS – Hannah Heights update (Kyle Dodd, Deputy Director/Environmental Health Manager)
• Health Officer recruitment update (Mark Tompkins, Director)
• Committee updates: ACH (Mark Tompkins), CCC (Kyle Davies, Christine Minney), other committees (NSBH-ASO, NWRC, NOAT)
• Approval of agenda, minutes, and excusing absent members

Board of Equalization

The San Juan County Board of Equalization will hear appeals regarding property valuations for several parcels. The hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, August 20th, 2024, in the Small Legislative Conference Room.

• Hear appeal 2023-195 for Michael Shanks and Maria Shanks Morales (Parcel 271155046000)
• Hear appeal 2023-198 for August and Ellyn Swanson Family LLC (Parcel 462721004001)
• Hear appeal 2023-199 for August and Ellyn Swanson Family LLC (Parcel 462724001000)
• Hear appeal 2023-215 for Marc and Natalie Pryde (Parcel 461450008000)
• Hear appeal 2023-214 for Alfred and Kathleen Commins (Parcel 351550001000)

Planning Commission

The San Juan County Planning Commission will convene to confirm the agenda and approve minutes from the July 19, 2024 meeting. The body will also receive an update on the 2025 Comprehensive Plan Update and conduct an initial briefing on a specific site redesignation on Shaw Island.

• Approval of July 19, 2024 meeting minutes
• Update on the 2025 Comprehensive Plan Update
• Initial briefing on LANDUSE-24-0105: Site Specific Redesignation of Tax Parcel 262932006000, Shaw Island

Environmental Stewardship

The Clean Water Advisory Committee will approve the meeting agenda and the June 20th minutes, then hear updates from staff and subcommittees. Ongoing business includes a discussion of the Comprehensive Plan update, the Clean Water Capital Improvement Plan, and updates on PFAS at Hannah Heights and RV/boat pumpouts. The meeting will also address district seat vacancies and schedule a possible site visit for October 17th.

• Approve August 15th agenda
• Approve June 20th minutes
• Comp Plan Update & Next Steps – Sophia Cassam
• Clean Water CIP – Kendra Smith
• RV & Boat Pumpouts/Hauled Water – Kendra Smith

Ferry Advisory Committee

The committee will review feedback from the Schedule Rewrite Open House and discuss terminal loading procedures. Members will receive updates on the Reservation System RFP and user impact data collection.

• Discussion of Schedule Rewrite Open House feedback and timing
• Update on Reservation System RFP status
• Review of the Priority Worksheet
• Report from Council regarding request to Governor's Office
• Discussion of terminal loading process and procedure concerns

General

The San Juan County Civil Service Commission is meeting to discuss options for recruiting and appointing a Civil Service Examiner. The body will also review commission trainings and feedback regarding the examination process.

• Recruitment plan options for Civil Service Examiner
• Appointment of Civil Service Examiner
• Feedback from oral board participants regarding examination process
• Clarification on council decision placing Civil Service under HR
• Review of public meeting postings per RCW 42.30.077

Housing Advisory Committee

The San Juan County Housing Advisory Committee will review presentations from three Home Fund applicants. The committee will also discuss proposed questions for County Council candidates and receive updates on new initiatives.

• Home Fund presentations by OPAL Community Land Trust, San Juan Community Home Trust, and Lopez Community Land Trust
• Proposed questions for San Juan County Council candidates
• New Initiatives Subcommittee update
• Home Fund Services NOFA

San Juan Island Library

The San Juan Island Library District Board will review old business items including the 2024 Levy Lid Lift Election and an Enduris insurance claim. New business will cover state audit updates, a Fix Our Ferries letter, and the district's strategic plan. Routine reports and a consent agenda of expense claims will also be addressed.

• 2024 Levy Lid Lift Election (old business)
• Enduris / Claim / Insurance (old business)
• State Audits (new business)
• Fix Our Ferries Letter (new business)
• Strategic Plan discussion (new business)

Environmental Stewardship

The Solid Waste Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss the county capital budget for solid waste facilities and a potential ban on batteries in garbage. The body will also review contracts for hazardous waste and the current Solid Waste Management Plan.

• Proposal to ban batteries from garbage in San Juan County
• County Capital Budget for Solid Waste Facilities
• Contracts for motor oil, antifreeze, batteries, medical waste, and cooking oil
• Hazardous Waste Events scheduled for Lopez Island, Orcas Island, and Decatur Island
• Review of 2024 Legislative Session Solid Waste Outcomes

Eastsound Planning and Review Committee

The Eastsound Planning and Review Committee will consider agenda modifications, approve the June meeting minutes, hear public comment, review the EPRC Recruitment Plan, and discuss an update to the Lighting Ordinance. The committee will also receive a council update from Cindy Wolf and address member questions before setting items for the next meeting.

• Agenda modification or additions
• Approval of June meeting minutes
• EPRC Recruitment Plan
• Lighting Ordinance - Update
• Council update with Cindy Wolf

County Council

The San Juan County Council will hold public hearings on a multi-year lease for affordable housing and the transition of 1,000 acres to agricultural open space. The body will also discuss the 2024 Second Touch 2 Budget Amendment and a Quarter 2 financial review.

• Resolution authorizing a multi-year lease of the Argyle Lots Property for affordable housing
• Resolutions to transition 1,000 acres from designated forest land to agricultural open space
• Ordinance regarding Noxious Weed Control Board voting member map and membership
• Proposed extension of .08% sales and use tax for public facilities (PFFAP)
• Briefing on draft ordinance for Eastsound Subarea exterior lighting standards

Environmental Stewardship

The Marine Advisory Committee will hold a virtual meeting with public comment, approve its agenda and July minutes, and receive updates on marine programs and the Capital Improvement Plan. The Committee on Advisory Grants (CAG) will complete the scoring and ranking of 2024 salmon recovery and riparian funding proposals. The Local Implementation Office (LIO) will provide updates on on‑site sewage funding and other business.

• Approve meeting agenda – all members
• Approve MRC July meeting minutes
• NWSC meeting report presented by Christina Koons
• Marine Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) update presented by Kendra Smith
• Final CAG scoring and ranking of 2024 salmon recovery/riparian funding proposals

General

The San Juan County Board of Equalization will hold a hearing on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. Six petitions for property tax equalization (numbers 2023-206, 2023-136, 2023-208, 2023-212, 2023-213, 2023-214) will be reviewed. Each petition lists an owner, parcel number, and the appointed appraiser. The board will consider each petition during the scheduled time slots.

• Petition 2023-206 – Owner Susan Mahoney, Parcel 352422005000, Appraiser Liesl Mordhorst
• Petition 2023-136 – Owners Richard and Linda Krebs, Parcel 252232007000, Appraiser Jerah Moore
• Petition 2023-208 – Owners Roy and Susan Beaton, Parcel 161650213000, Appraiser Liesl Mordhorst
• Petition 2023-212 – Owners Ronald and Kathleen Kuntz, Parcel 261533009000, Appraiser Jerah Moore
• Petition 2023-213 – Owners Stuart and Norma Oliason, Parcel 361850019000, Appraiser Liesl Mordhorst

Fair Board

The San Juan County Fair Board will meet on July 26, 2024 to review a series of updates. Topics include food vendor status, staffing, super lunch delivery, layout changes, swag bags, hours, beer garden, entertainment, dunk tank repair, gazebo info booth, and waste signage. The board will also receive updates on entertainment, fairgrounds events, centennial celebration ideas, sponsorship, capital improvements, and water system issues. No formal actions or votes are listed in the agenda.

• Food Vendor Update
• Staffing Update
• Layout Update and Hours changes
• Dunk Tank Repair
• Capital Improvements Update

Environmental Stewardship

The Climate and Sustainability Advisory Committee will approve the meeting agenda and the minutes from the May 23, 2024 meeting. It will introduce new members and hold a committee election. The committee will discuss community‑engagement updates, including a draft Destination Management Plan and youth engagement strategy, and review a climate policy audit and vulnerability assessment. Liaison representatives will provide brief updates on current and upcoming work.

• Approve agenda
• Approve May 23, 2024 meeting minutes
• Introduce new members and conduct committee election
• Community engagement updates: Destination Management Plan draft, youth engagement strategy
• Climate Element and CAP: policy audit and vulnerability assessment

General

The San Juan County Hearing Examiner will hold public hearings regarding two shoreline permits. One item has been continued to August 25, 2024.

• Public hearing for a shoreline variance permit for septic system repair and a new drain field at 1153 Hummel Lake Road, Lopez Island
• Continued public hearing for a shoreline substantial development permit for a single-family dock at 9046 Cattle Point Road, San Juan Island

General

The San Juan County Board of Equalization will hold a hearing on July 23, 2024, to review property value appeals. The session includes scheduled appeals for multiple parcels and is subject to taxpayer withdrawals up to the time of the hearing.

• Hearing for 2023-197 (Jeffery Leach and Denise Rundle)
• Hearing for 2023-200 (David and Beverly Polis)
• Hearing for 2023-201 (James Heidell and Lisa Skumatz)
• Hearing for 2023-203 (Michael and Kimberly Carrosino)
• Hearing for 2023-204 (Stefanie Nicole Tatalias)

County Council

The San Juan County Council will hold public comment and approve routine items such as the agenda, minutes, and warrants for the weeks of July 1 and July 8, 2024. Discussion topics include a public works update, formation of a Shaw Island Subarea Plan Standing Committee, a parks update, and wildland fire risk and preparedness. New business includes a presentation of the Kroger Co. Washington State opioid settlement agreement with a request for council authorization, as well as updates from the county manager and clerk and consideration of Marine Resource Committee appointments.

• Approval of warrants issued the week of July 1 and July 8, 2024
• Presentation and request for authorization of the Kroger Co. Washington State opioid settlement agreement
• Formation of Shaw Island Subarea Plan Standing Committee
• Discussion of wildland fire risk and preparedness
• Consideration of Marine Resource Committee appointments for Olivia Graham and Mike Ramsey

County Council Work Session

The County Council will review communications survey findings and environmental stewardship project updates. The body will discuss and potentially act on an interlocal agreement for waste disposal involving Skagit, San Juan, and Friday Harbor. Other topics include tribal engagement and recent ferry service disruptions.

• Interlocal Agreement for Waste Disposal involving Skagit, San Juan, and Friday Harbor
• Environmental Stewardship Project updates
• Tribal Engagement Framework discussion
• Discussion on recent ferry service disruptions
• Development of a local transportation working group

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is discussing methods for the 2025 Comprehensive Plan Update's housing needs and land capacity analysis. The body is also holding continued public hearings regarding exterior lighting standards in Eastsound and the 2024 Annual Docket.

• 2025 Comprehensive Plan Update Housing Needs Assessment and Land Capacity Analysis Methods
• Draft Amendments to SJCC 18.30.690 Exterior Lighting Standards in Eastsound
• 2024 Annual Docket public hearing

General

The Board of Equalization is meeting to hear six individual petitions regarding property assessments. The board will review cases involving specific parcel numbers and owners to determine valuation.

• Petition 2023-185: Amelia and Stephen Sandmeyer (Parcel 462250008000)
• Petition 2023-186: Amelia Picciotto and Stephen Sandmeyer (Parcel 462250009000)
• Petition 2023-190: Alan and Sandra McKee (Parcel 252723009000)
• Petition 2023-191: Cris and Suzanne Courter (Parcel 240550043000)
• Petition 2023-193: B&B Holdings LLC (Parcel 462349054000) and Petition 2023-194: Robert Dashiell (Parcel 272550044000)

Housing Advisory Committee

The committee is conducting a special retreat focused on a 'Housing Big Picture Visioning Discussion.' The meeting includes walking tours of local housing sites and a visit to the Orcas Community Resource Center.

• Walking tour of Eastsound Affordable Housing, April’s Grove, and Northern Heights Apartments
• Tour and discussion with staff at the Orcas Community Resource Center (OCRC)
• Walking tour of the Pea Patch, Wild Rose Meadow, and Kidder Way properties
• HAC Housing Big Picture Visioning Discussion

General

The San Juan County Board of Equalization will hear appeals regarding property values for parcels listed on the agenda. The hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, July 16, 2024, in the Small Legislative Conference Room in Friday Harbor.

• Hearings for John A. Soderberg, Rogers and Levasheff, and Lopez Properties LLC
• Withdrawn appeal for J. Dennis and Judith Holm
• Hearings for Robert Frazier (two parcels)
• Meeting held via Microsoft Teams
• Lunch break scheduled from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

Eastsound Planning and Review Committee

The committee will review Planning Commission questions regarding a draft lighting ordinance and designate a new Vice Chair and Secretary. The agenda also includes reviews of several building permits for residential and facility projects.

• Questions on Draft Lighting Ordinance
• EWUA Clark Well - Water Treatment Facility permit (BUILD-24-0077)
• Peach Pit Remodel permit (BUILD-24-0208)
• HAVEN RD LLC building permits (BUILD-24-0135/6/7)
• Designation of Vice Chair and Secretary

Environmental Stewardship

The Marine Advisory Committees will review recent reports and discuss committee vacancies. The meeting includes a presentation on the Salish Sea Coastal Climate Resilience Consortium and updates regarding salmon recovery grant scoring.

• Presentation: Salish Sea Coastal Climate Resilience Consortium
• Recommendations for MRC vacancies
• Maritime Heritage Grant for Cattle Point
• 2024 Salmon Recovery Grant Round updates
• Funding for Onsite Sewage System (OSS) Action Plan Implementation

General

The San Juan County Housing Advisory Committee will receive updates from the Housing Program Coordinator. The meeting also includes discussions regarding Affordable Housing Awards and the Home Fund Services NOFA.

• Housing Program Coordinator updates from Ryan Page
• Affordable Housing Awards
• Home Fund Services NOFA