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2005-627-Minutes for Meeting March 23,2005 Recorded 4/14/2005DESCHUTES COUNTY OFFICIAL RECORDS NANCY BLANKENSHIP, COUNTY CLERK Q COMMISSIONERS' JOURNAL 04/14/2005 04:30:38 PM 11111111111111111111111111111111 2 27 DESCHUTES COUNTY CLERK CERTIFICATE PAGE This page must be included if document is re-recorded. Do Not remove from original document. Deschutes County Board of Commissioners 1300 NW Wall St., Bend, OR 97701-1960 (541) 388-6570 - Fax (541) 385-3202 - www.deschutes.org MINUTES OF LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE CALL DESCHUTES COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23, 2005 Commissioners' Hearing Room - Administration Building - 1300 NW Wall St., Bend Present were Commissioners Tom De Wo�f, Dennis R. Luke and Michael M Daly. Also present were Mike Maier, County Administrator; LPSCC member Jack Blum; Chuck Fadeley, Justice Court; Julie Lyche, Commission on Children & Families; Catherine Morrow, Community Development Department; Suzanne Donovan, Mental Health Department; Bob Smit, KIDS Center; and citizen Andrea Blum. Present via conference call was Bill Linden ofPublic Counsel LLC, the County's lobbyist in Salem. Also present was media representative Chris Barker of the Bulletin. Chair Tom De Wo�fqpened the meeting at 11:30 a. in. Commissioner DeWolf advised that the City of Bend Council indicated unanimous support for the Justice Court bill at their last meeting; an e-mail was sent out with this infon-nation. Mr. Linden asked for a copy so he can provide itto the delegation. Commissioner Luke stated that all three legislators were at the recent Bend Senior Center town hall, and he brought it up to the group at that time. Reporter James Sinks was also there. However, he didn't file a news report with this information. Commissioner DeWolf noted that a source from the City told him it was a member of the local Circuit Court staff who had John Hummel quoting incorrect information. So evidently there is some opposition to this at the Circuit Court level. Minutes of Legislative Conference Call Wednesday, March 23, 2005 Page I of 4 Pages He will advise Judge Sullivan accordingly, although the Court has taken no official stand. He added that all the Commissioners would like to see is the possibility of siting a Justice Court within the city limits; everything else is optional, including municipal court. Chuck Fadeley asked for the status of the bill. Mr. Linden replied that the next step is to go to the delegation from Deschutes County to make sure they are ready to move forward, and to see that the Chair of the House Judiciary Committee is scheduling it. Commissioner DeWolf said he wants to see it passed this time. Perhaps a Commissioner as well as someone in uniform could take an active part on the panel. Regarding the 555 Waiver Bill, Mr. Linden said he spoke with the lobbyist for the Juvenile Directors Association. Some of the members have misunderstood that this option has been in place for a number of years, and is just a continuation of the status quo. Mr. Linden added that this needs to be impressed on those who are opposing it. In regard to the Treasurer/Assessor bills, there is strong opposition. The Assessor portion is easier than the Treasurer portion. Mr. Linden asked if the Board wants to get a hearing on this. Commissioner DeWolf indicated yes, and if necessary the Assessor and Treasurer will be told that their support is needed. Mr. Linden said that in regard to the population data bill, there are several different ways to address it; much depends on which ones are moving through the process. Catherine Morrow stated that she met with planning directors from around the state last week, and although Deschutes County is the fastest growing, PSU uses city housing numbers for allocation purposes. This results in the County not getting any population allocation. In fact, the numbers erroneously show that the County's numbers went down, even though the County had an equivalent number of starts to the City of Bend. Mr. Linden agreed that a more reliable and accurate source for population data needs to be identified. He suggested a budget note advising what methodology should be used. Mr. Linden and Ms. Morrow will discuss this further. Minutes of Legislative Conference Call Wednesday, March 23, 2005 Page 2 of 4 Pages The public safety collective bargaining issue is one vote from having what is needed. There are too many undecided votes to call this one now. Regarding vector control, Mr. Linden explained that the Sunriver Owners Association bill passed the House easily. It has been assigned to the Senate Environmental Committee,, which is chaired by Senator Ringo of northwest Portland. He is an environmentalist, and the perception is that anything related to pesticides in any context may be held hostage when it comes in from the House. The subcommittees are in the process of prioritizing programs, all within the context of the Governor's budget. They are looking at his priorities and are not talking about adding money. Various groups are coming before the committees now. The key document will be the April 4 leadership opinion of the Governor's budget. They may call for shifting or adding money. Mr. Linden said that in regard to the presentation of public safety issues, it is a disappointment that these did not move up on the priority list. Mike Maier noted that the County may have to opt out this year. Commissioner Luke added that the Parole & Probation budget is $300,000 upside down now, and will be down by $700,000 next year. Commissioner DeWolf stated that this loss would have to be filled with general fund dollars; it affects five or six positions now, and up to twelve later. The caseload is too high already. When staff is cut in half and the caseloads are doubled, it's a bad situation for everyone, especially since the caseload is mostly felonies. The misdemeanor parole officers already have about 300 cases each. In regard to adult corrections, there is a growing interest in dealing with the mentally ill in the jails. There might be some pilot programs presented, as there is definitely a growing awareness of this issue and what it costs to deal with it. Commissioner Luke noted that the County could be a part of the pilot programs, but there is no money to do it. The issues of juvenile offenders with mental health disorders, and how to increase beds,, are being discussed. There is no talk about activating the Prineville facility. The Oregon Youth Authority is looking at a more central location, based on population. Bob Smit asked about CFAA. Mr. Linden said that he continues to hear there is a low interest in this issue. That part of the Governor's budget was not well received, and people feel that the recipient agencies of CFAA deserve to be recognized. He will contact Mr. Smit to discuss it further. Minutes of Legislative Conference Call Wednesday, March 23, 2005 Page 3 of 4 Pages Commissioner Luke said that the Association of Oregon Counties has talked about a parity bill for mental health services being on a fast track. Mr. Linden stated that the Senate passed it; it will go to the House and the Speaker will hold it as part of the final negotiations this session. There is a lot of support from both parties for mental health parity. He said he sees it ultimately passing. In regard to A & D funding, Mr. Linden stated that e-mails have been happening regarding convening a coalition on this issue. Some thought needs to be given on how to bring this together; recruiting sister counties into the coalition is important. Once the coalition is formed, the members should meet with the delegation. Commissioner Luke said that the AOC legislative board meets every month; he and Mike Maier will try to figure out who should be involved and set a date. Catherine Morrow asked that Measure 37 be added. to the monitored list. Mr. Linden suggested that the next conference call be moved up to April 6, since April 13 is too far off. He hopes to have some numbers by then. Being nofurther items discussed, the meeting adjourned at 12:30 a.m. The next conference call will take place at 11: 3 0 a. m., Wednesday, April 6 DATED this 23 rd Day of March 2005 for the Deschutes Cou ty Board of Commissioners. TombeWolf, Chair ATTEST: Recording Secretary ioner 40, e, is R. Luke, Commissioner Attachment Exhibit A: Agenda for Legislative Meeting (3 pages) Minutes of Legislative Conference Call Wednesday, March 23, 2005 Page 4 of 4 Pages 03/23/05 10:39 '0503 371 2471 IaOO2/004 Board of County Commissioners Deschutes County Legislative Meeting March 23,, 2005 Agenda 1. Call to order — Board Chair Tom DeWolf 11. County priority issues - updates A. Substantive legislation I . Justice court — (SB 396) — Letter from city 2. SS 555 waiver — (HI3 2833) — scheduled for 3131 3. Appointed treasurer 4. Appointed assessor — (SB 391 as amended) 6. PSU population data for state funding allocations — amendment 6. Close "slayer" statute loophole — filed 7. PIT stop legislation — (1-18 2569) 8. Police officer use of deadly force (oppose) 9, Public safety collective bargaining law changes (oppose) — SI3 319, 320, 321 — Senate vote count in progress 10. Limits on local government insurance activities (oppose) 11. HB 2595 — vector control — passed House; assigned to Senate Environment B. Funding issues 1 Adult corrections a. SIR 1145 funding — prioritization process b. Mentally ill persons — Gordly bill 2. Juvenile system a. Juvenile sex offender treatment (SB 5530) b. Juvenile sex offender residential program funding (SB 5530) 1 03/23/05 10:39 '0503 3T1 24T1 Z003/004 ! C. Juvenile outpatient mental health service (SB 5530) d. S13 267 programs (SB 5530) e. Increased OYA bed capacity (SB 5530) f. Funding for juvenile female offender residential program (SB 5530) g. OYA budget hearings h. HB 2670 3, Other public safety issues a. CFAA revenues b. 911 fund raids (oppose) C. SB 581 (expands court discretion to reduce fines) d. SIR 946 — court reporters 4. Equity issues a. Mental health funding b. A & D funding — meeting with Scoff Johnson 5. Public and mental health issues a. La Pine health center (HB 5038) b. School-based health centers (HB 5038 & HB 3142) C. Increase public health per capita funding (1-113 5038) d. OHP funding for children's dental care (H13 5038) e. Early childhood health screening and intervention (HB 5038) f. Funding for childhood obesity, asthma and diabetes (HB 5038) Health services safety net funding (HB 5038) h. Fund preventive approaches to chronic diseases (HS 5038) il. Fund tobacco prevention programs (HI3 5038) 6. Programs for children and families — budget reduction information a. Maintain KIDS center funding — meetings with Bob Smit b. Sustain expenditure flexibility C. Adequate relief nursery funding 7. Transportation system 2 U 03/23/05 10:39 '0503 371 2471 Q 004/004 a. Increase ODOT modernization funding 8, Environmental issues a. Funding for noxious weed eradication (1-115 2577) C. Issues Being Monitored Only 1 . Cap tort claim limits (SJR 15) 2. Frivolous claim penalties 3. Attorney fee awards 4. Limit contingency fees in suits with public bodies (SB 516) 5. Mandate mediation in suits with public bodies 6, Attorney billing review process 7. ESD Funding equity a. Drug Court Funding 9, Children's nutritional needs D. Issues Dropped From Priority List 1 . Juvenile local option concept 2. Restore Ballot Measure 30 cuts 3