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Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Port Angeles will hold a virtual special meeting on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, starting at 4:30 p.m. The meeting will be conducted as a hybrid meeting.  In hybrid meetings, members of the public, Council members, and City staff have the option to attend the meeting in person, in Council Chambers at City Hall located at 321 East 5^th Street, Port Angeles, or remotely via telephone or video link.  To attend meetings virtually, follow the instructions below or visit www.cityofpa.us for more information regarding our virtual meetings agendas and meeting information. To view meeting and agenda information, visit: https://cityofpa.us/583/Meetings-Agendas. 

The purpose of the Special Meeting is for City Council to receive a presentation from staff followed by a Council discussion. 

The regular City Council meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m.

Audio only: 1-844-992-4726

Access code (webinar number): 2556 547 2500

Webinar password: jhTe2iAvW52 (54832428 when dialing from a phone or video system)

Once connected, press *3 to raise your virtual hand if you wish to make a comment testimony.  You will be notified when it is your turn to speak.   This access code is good for the Tuesday, April 7, 2026 meeting only.

Webex link:  https://cityofpa.webex.com/cityofpa/j.php?MTID=ma1d2931b2fe271347ce0ee73121ad864 

To make a public comment, please use the “raise your hand” feature in Webex. You will be notified when it is your turn to speak. 

The City Council encourages citizen participation. An opportunity for public comment will be available during the regular meeting. Upcoming meeting information can be found on the City website: www.cityofpa.us/583/Meetings-Agendas. Community members may also contact City Council by email at council@cityofpa.us, or written letter mailed to 321 East 5^th Street, Port Angeles, WA 98362 or by dropping it by City Hall. Learn more by visiting: www.cityofpa.us/137/City-Council 

Port Angeles City Hall is accessible for persons with disabilities. Requests for special accommodations can be made by contacting the City Clerk’s Office. Closed captioning can also be made available. Please contact City Clerk Kari Martinez-Bailey by phone at 360-417-4634, or by email at cityclerk@cityofpa.us  to request accommodations or receive instructions for closed captioning. 

Kari Martinez-Bailey

City Clerk

(p) 360-417-4634 │TTY 360-417-4645 

Port Angeles, WA—A portion of the Olympic Discovery Trail (ODT) has been temporarily closed from the Rayonier Mill site to the Morse Creek Trestle (Four Seasons Ranch) due to a landslide event that occurred on March 24th, 2026. As of now, this section remains unsafe for pedestrians and cyclists to use.

The City is also working on a new ODT Maintenance Contract which will be in place by end of April. Until that time, City of Port Angeles Parks and Recreation crew along with the help of Peninsula Trails Coalition will continue to monitor and work within our capacity to make obstacles, at minimum, passable on foot once the weather subsides.

We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your cooperation. The City is working to address this issue as quickly as possible; updates will be posted to the City’s website and Facebook page as soon as they are available.

Provided by:

Kari Martinez-Bailey

City Clerk

Phone: 360-417-4634

Email: kmbailey@cityofpa.us

Website: www.cityofpa.us

On Behalf of

Jessica Straits

Communications & Records Management Coordinator

A recording of the 2026 State of the City is available online

On Wednesday, March 11, 2026, City Manager Nathan A. West, delivered the annual State of the City address during the Port Angeles Regional Chamber of Commerce Luncheon. This address offers a valuable opportunity for residents, businesses and stakeholders to learn about the City’s progress and priorities. This year, City Manager West discussed current challenges Port Angeles is facing, highlighted key accomplishments from 2025, and shared some of the exciting things to look forward to in the year ahead. 

The presentation included four short videos that showcase impactful City programs and services, along with the dedicated staff behind them. Special thanks to City staff members Carmen Geyer, Triston Carlstrom, Jalyn Boado, Tim Hayes and Brian Gerdes for their participation. 

View the presentation materials

We encourage you to watch the recording at your convenience, or to visit the City website (cityofpa.us/StateOfTheCity) to view the presentation slides and learn more. 

STV 26-0045 STV Application Information

General Information

• Applicant: City of Port Angeles
• Proposal: A request to vacate approximately 15,664 square feet of City right-of-way within Blocks 105 and 110 of the Port Angeles Townsite so the area may be incorporated into adjacent Port-owned industrial property pursuant to RCW 35.79.
• Location: 1014 Marine Drive, Port Angeles, WA 98362
• Zone: Industrial Heavy (IH)
• Application Determined Complete: February 18, 2026
• Public Notice Period: March 19 - April 2, 2026
• Public Hearing Date: Friday, April 10, 2026 @ 10:00 am PST Hybrid Hearing Examiner Meeting

Application Documents

• Application: Click Here
• Public Notice: Click Here

SEPA Materials

•  SMA 25-0175 and SEPA 25-0176: Click Here

Hearing Examiner Materials

• Agenda Click Here
• Exhibit List
  • Exhibit I STV 26-0045 Staff Report: Click Here
  • Exhibit 2 Application Materials: Click Here
  • Exhibit 3 Public Comment Memo Click Here
    • Attachment A Public Noticing Documentation:  Click Here
    • Attachment B Public Comment Response Matrix:  Click Here
    • Attachment C Individual Written Comments:  Click Here

The City of Port Angeles invites community members to participate in the public process for the 2025 periodic update of its 20-year Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan is a foundational document that outlines our community’s vision, identity, and development strategies for the next 20 years. It also explores how Port Angeles approaches solutions to complex and interconnected issues such as:

• Housing accessibility and equity;
• Local economic development, business establishment and retention, and employment opportunities; 
• Future land use mapping and zoning practices;
• Park and recreation access;
• Neighborhood services;
• Environmental protection and climate resiliency; and 
• Transportation access and continuity.

This project, called “Vision 2045,” is the City’s largest long-range planning effort in decades, and it cannot be successful without you! Your feedback will help us address population growth, enhance economic and environmental resilience, and ensure Port Angeles remains a great place to live, work, play, visit, and raise a family. 

Upcoming Engagement Opportunities

Over the next six months, the City will continue its public engagement efforts by connecting with residents at various locations and events in Port Angeles. Information will also be presented during City board, commission and committee meetings. An overview of upcoming opportunities is listed below. 

• June 2025 - Neighborhood Boundaries Activity: Community members are encouraged to participate in a short activity on local neighborhoods and neighborhood boundaries. A paper copy of this activity will be included as an insert in City utility bills. Alternatively, residents can complete this activity online. 
• June 2025 - Communitywide Comprehensive Plan Survey: This online survey (open now through July 7) seeks public input on each Element of the Comprehensive Plan. Feedback will help to ensure the Comprehensive Plan Update reflects our community’s needs. The utility bill insert described above will include a QR code to this online survey. 
• Thursday, June 12, 2025 - Comprehensive Plan Open House: City staff will present the first draft of the 2045 Comprehensive Plan Update, which utilizes the feedback we’ve received to date from outreach events, public and stakeholder meetings. 
• Friday, June 13, 2025 - Community Neighborhood Tours: City staff will join stakeholders and community members in select neighborhoods for an open walking discussion. 
• June through September 2025 - Pop-up Events: City staff will attend local events and the Port Angeles Farmers Market to engage with and educate community members.  
• Tuesday, September 23 - City Council Work Session: City staff will present the Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update engagement process, and the drafts of the 2025 Comprehensive  Plan, SEPA EIS, Critical Areas Ordinance, and Housing Action Plan.
• November 2025 - Planning Commission Public Hearing: Planning Commission will hold a public hearing for the drafts of the 2025 Comprehensive Plan, SEPA EIS Critical Areas Ordinance, Housing Action Plan and Citywide Rezone, and make a recommendation to City Council.
• December 2025 - City Council Decision: City Council adoption of the 2025 Comprehensive Plan, Critical Areas Ordinance, Housing Action Plan, and Citywide Rezone is expected in December 2025. 

For more information about this project and the events listed above, please visit the Comprehensive Plan Update Project webpage: www.cityofpa.us/Vision2045. You can also subscribe to receive project information and updates via email. To do so, visit our NotifyMe page and opt in to receive “Vision 2045: Comprehensive Plan Update” News Flashes. 

If you have questions about Port Angeles’ Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update or would like to request copies of survey or engagement materials, please email VISION2045@cityofpa.us.