2022-139-Minutes for Meeting March 09,2022 Recorded 4/15/2022I BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS
1300 NW Wall Street, Bend, Oregon
(541) 388-6570
Recorded in Deschutes County C J2o22_139
Steve Dennison, County Clerk 04/15/2022 9:31:09 AM
Commissioners' Journal
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BOCC MEETING MINUTES
9:00 AM
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2022 Barnes Sawyer &
VIRTUAL MEETING PLATFORM
Present were Commissioners Patti Adair, Anthony DeBone, and Phil Chang. Also present were Nick
Lelack, County Administrator; Dave Doyle, County Legal Counsel; and Sharon Keith, Board Executive
Assistant (via Zoom conference call)
This meeting was audio and video recorded and can be accessed at the Deschutes County
Meeting Portal website www.deschutes.org/meetings
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Adair called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
CITIZEN INPUT:
Commissioner Adair acknowledged emails received through the Citizen Input email
address opposing Worrell Park, Simpson Avenue RFP, and the Thornburgh
development.
Alice Elshoff provided comment in opposition of destroying Worrell Park.
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CONSENT AGENDA: Before the Board was Consideration of the Consent
Agenda.
CHANG: Move approval of Consent Agenda
DEBONE: Second
VOTE: CHANG: Yes
DEBONE: Yes
ADAIR: Chair votes yes. Motion Carried
1. Approval of Minutes of the February 23 2022 BOCC Meeting
2. Approval of Minutes of the February 28 2022 BOCC Meeting
3. Approval of Minutes of the March 2 2022 BOCC Meeting
ACTION ITEMS:
4. Consideration of Resolution NO. 2022-015 to convert a limited duration
FTE to regular FTE, Health Services
Behavioral Health Deputy Director Janice Garceau and Budget Manager Dan
Emerson presented via Zoom conference call. Commissioner DeBone
inquired on the position conversion for an outreach opportunity and
wondered how many peer support specialist there are in the department.
Ms. Garceau noted there are approximately 24 FTE regular positions. The
long term funding for the position will be included in the Behavioral Health
budget. Discussion held on funding sources.
CHANG: Move approval of Resolution No. 2022-015
DEBONE: Second
VOTE: CHANG: Yes
DEBONE: Yes
ADAIR: Chair votes yes. Motion Carried
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5. Consideration of Request for new Administrative Assistant position in
the Community Development Department
Community Development Department Director Peter Gutowsky and Planning
Manager Will Groves presented the request to authorize a recruitment for a
second administrative assistant position in the Planning Division and
reported on the significant turnover in the department along with the
increased workload due to land use applications. The Board expressed
support. A resolution will be included on next week's BOCC meeting agenda
for approval.
DEBONE: Move support of proceeding with the recruitment process
CHANG: Second
VOTE: DEBONE: Yes
CHANG: Yes
ADAIR: Chair votes yes. Motion Carried
6. Legislative Update
County Administrator Nick Lelack indicated that a future discussion is
necessary to determine whether to extend the current lobbyist contract in
preparation for the 2023 legislative session. PAC West lobby staff Phil
Scheuers and Ryan Tribbett presented the update via Zoom conference call.
7. COVID19 Update
Health Services staff Public Health Director Nahad Sadr-Azodi, COVID19
Response and Recovery Manager Emily Freeland presented the COVID19
update along with Dr. Michael Johnson, St. Charles Health Services, via Zoom
conference call. Presentation is attached to the record.
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8. Consideration of COHC grant award acceptance
Public Health Manager Dr. Rita Bacho presented (via Zoom conference call)
the grant services and staffing provided through the funding of this award.
DEBONE: Move approval of Board Signature of Document No. 2022-222
and Board Order No. 2022-013
CHANG: Second
VOTE: DEBONE: Yes
CHANG: Yes
ADAIR: Chair votes yes. Motion Carried
9. American Rescue Plan Funding Update
Chief Financial Officer Greg Munn presented the update on the COIC small
business assistance grant program. Budget Manager Dan Emerson
presented via Zoom.
CHANG: Move approval of ARPA allocation of $2.5 million to the small
business and non-profit assistance with a cap of $20,000 for full
funding support.
DEBONE: Second
VOTE: CHANG: Yes
DEBONE: Yes
ADAIR: Chair votes yes. Motion Carried
Commissioner Chang acknowledged the internal audit report that was
recently completed for contact tracing through the Health Services
department relative to the COVID19 response.
Commissioner Chang commented on whether a proposal had been
submitted by Saving Grace to increase staffing to provide services for
domestic violence victims. Commissioner Adair inquired whether a funding
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request from the Redmond Senior Center was received and will contact
them. Commissioner DeBone commented on the Chambers of Commerce
requests for support. Commissioner DeBone also suggested to contact the
La Pine Community Center regarding a funding request. Commissioner
DeBone noted the Sisters Rodeo Association had also submitted a request
for funding.
Mr. Munn will produce the funding distribution list. Discussion held on the
method to present the funding to our local businesses and organizations
that have been impacted by the COVID19 pandemic.
Mr. Munn noted there will be an ARPA update during the City of Sisters
meeting this evening.
Commissioner Chang commented on a funding concept to cover funeral
expense for a local family and would like for the County to make a
meaningful contribution.
10.Consideration of Board Signature of Document No. 2022-219, Collective
Bargaining Agreement between Deschutes County, Deschutes County
Sheriff's Office, and Deschutes County Sheriff Employees Association
Human Resources Director Kathleen Hinman and County Administrator Nick
Lelack presented the documents for consideration. Commissioner Chang
expressed lack of support for the 2% increase in addition to COLA since that
same benefit is not being provided countywide to departments that are
struggling with comparable or higher recruitment and retention issues.
Commissioner Chang feels all Deschutes County departments should benefit
from a 2% increase to assist with employee retention issues and in order to
ensure staffing for adequate services to our community. Commissioner
DeBone feels that many employees work for the County in order to follow
their dream of public service and doesn't see the 2% increase as a motivator.
Commissioner Adair inquired on the average salary of Deschutes County
employees and Ms. Hinman noted she will report back. Commissioner Adair
expressed lack of support for a 2% increase across the board.
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DEBONE: Move approval of Document No. 2022-219
ADAIR: Second, but stated she did not support going down to 25 years.
Discussion: Commissioner Chang explained he supports all of the provisions
of the contract but wants to see the 2% benefit extended to all Deschutes
County departments. Commissioner DeBone noted the historic vote of the
people approving the two law enforcement districts. Commissioner Chang
noted that one of the law enforcement taxing district budgets had fallen
short and had to be support by transient room tax.
VOTE: DEBONE: Yes
CHANG: No
ADAIR: Chair votes yes. Motion Carried
11.Consideration of Board Signature of Document No. 2022-220,
Memorandum of Understanding between the Deschutes County
Sheriff's Office and the Deschutes County Sheriff's Employees
Association
HR Director Kathleen Hinman presented the document for consideration that
would align the pay period for fiscal year 2023.
CHANG: Move approval of Document No. 2022-220
DEBONE: Second
VOTE: CHANG: Yes
DEBONE: Yes
ADAIR: Chair votes yes. Motion Carried
RECESS: At the time of 12:08 p.m. the Board went into recess and reconvened
the meeting at 1:00 p.m.
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OTHER ITEMS:
• Mr. Lelack reported that the Association of Oregon Counties Federal Land
Management subcommittee is meeting on March 31 and they are looking for
a representative from each Oregon Board of County Commissioners.
Commissioner Chang is interested in the appointment. The Board supported
his appointment.
• Mr. Lelack reported applications have been received for the Solid Waste
Advisory Committee and Commissioner DeBone offered to participate in the
selection process. Commissioner DeBone shared interest from neighboring
counties on siting a new landfill.
• Commissioner Adair reported on funding news for Connect Oregon projects.
• Commissioner DeBone met with the Deschutes County Historical Society last
evening and reported on upcoming events.
• Commissioner DeBone interviewed with KNBD radio this morning.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
At the time of 1:10 p.m. the Board went into Executive Session under ORS 192.660
(2) (e) Real Property Negotiations. The Board came out of Executive Session at 2:28
p.m. for the following motion:
CHANG: Move to accept the submitted proposals of DR Horton regarding sale
of Quadrants 2a and 2d in Newberry
Neighborhood.
ADAIR: Yes
VOTE: CHANG: Yes
DEBONE: No
ADAIR: Chair votes yes. Motion Carried
At the time of 2:31 p.m., the Board went into Executive Session under ORS 192.660
(2) (e) Real Property Negotiations. The Board came out of Executive Session at 2:46
p.m.
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The Executive Session under ORS 192.660 (2) (i) Employee Evaluation will be
rescheduled to Wednesday, March 16, 2022
ADJOURN
Being no business brought before the Commissioners, the meeting was adjourned at 2:46 p.m.
DATED this Day of
Commissioners.
ATTEST:
RECORDING SECRETARY
2022 for the Deschutes County Board of
PATTI ADAIR, CHAIR
ANTHONY DEBONE, VICE CHAIR
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PHIL CHANG, COMMISSIONER
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BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING
9:00 AM, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 09, 2022
Barnes Sawyer Rooms - Deschutes Services Bldg - 1300 NW Wall St - Bend
(541) 388-6570 I www.deschutes.org
AGENDA
MEETING FORMAT: The Oregon legislature passed House Bill (HB) 2560, which requires that
public meetings be accessible remotely, effective on January 1, 2022, with the exception of
executive sessions. Public bodies must provide the public an opportunity to access and attend
public meetings by phone, video, or other virtual means. Additionally, when in -person testimony,
either oral or written is allowed at the meeting, then testimony must also be allowed electronically
via, phone, video, email, or other electronic/virtual means.
Attendance/Participation options are described above. Members of the public may still view the
BOCC meetings/hearings in real time via the Public Meeting Portal at
www.deschutes.org/meetings
Citizen Input: Citizen Input is invited in order to provide the public with an opportunity to
comment on any meeting topic that is not on the current agenda. Citizen Input is provided by
submitting an email to: citizeninput@deschutes.org or by leaving a voice message at 541-385-
1734. Citizen input received by noon on Tuesday will be included in the Citizen Input meeting
record for topics that are not included on the Wednesday agenda.
Zoom Meeting Information: Staff and citizens that are presenting agenda items to the Board for
consideration or who are planning to testify in a scheduled public hearing may participate via Zoom
meeting. The Zoom meeting id and password will be included in either the public hearing materials
or through a meeting invite once your agenda item has been included on the agenda. Upon
entering the Zoom meeting, you will automatically be placed on hold and in the waiting room. Once
you are ready to present your agenda item, you will be unmuted and placed in the spotlight for your
presentation. If you are providing testimony during a hearing, you will be placed in the waiting room
until the time of testimony, staff will announce your name and unmute your connection to be invited
for testimony. Detailed instructions will be included in the public hearing materials and will be
announced at the outset of the public hearing.
For Public Hearings, the link to the Zoom meeting will be posted in the Public Hearing Notice as
well as posted on the Deschutes County website at https://www.deschutes.org/bcc/page/public-
hearing-notices.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CITIZEN INPUT: Citizen Input may be provided as comment on any topic that is not on the
agenda.
Note: In addition to the option of providing in -person comments at the meeting, citizen input comments
may be emailed to citizeninput@deschutes.org or you may leave a brief voicemail at 541.385.1734. To be
timely, citizen input must be received by noon on Tuesday in order to be included in the meeting record.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approval of Minutes of the February 23 2022 BOCC Meeting
2. Approval of Minutes of the February 28 2022 BOCC Meeting
3. Approval of Minutes of the March 2 2022 BOCC Meeting
ACTION ITEMS
4. 9:05 AM Consideration of Resolution No. 2022-015 to convert a limited duration FTE to
regular FTE, Health Services
5. 9:15 AM Consideration of Request for new Administrative Assistant position in the
Community Development Department
6. 9:30 AM Legislative Update
7. 10:15 AM COVID19 Update
8. 11:00 AM Consideration of COHC grant award acceptance
9. 11:15 AM American Rescue Plan Funding Update
10. 12:00 PM Consideration of Board Signature of DC 2022-219, Collective Bargaining
Agreement between Deschutes County, Deschutes County Sheriff and Deschutes County
Sheriff Employers Association.
11. 12:00 PM Consideration of Board Signature of DC 2022-220, Memorandum Of
Understanding between the Deschutes County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) and the Deschutes
County Sheriff's Employees Association (DCSEA)
LUNCH RECESS
OTHER ITEMS
March 09, 2022
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These can be any items not included on the agenda that the Commissioners wish to discuss as part of
the meeting, pursuant to ORS 192.640.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
At any time during the meeting, an executive session could be called to address issues relating to ORS
192.660(2)(e), real property negotiations; ORS 192.660(2)(h), litigation; ORS 192.660(2)(d), labor
negotiations; ORS 192.660(2)(b), personnel issues; or other executive session categories.
Executive sessions are closed to the public; however, with few exceptions and under specific guidelines,
are open to the media.
12. Executive Session under ORS 192.660 (2) (e) Real Property Negotiations
13. Executive Session under ORS 192.660 (2) (i) Employee Evaluation
ADJOURN
Deschutes County encourages persons with disabilities to participate in all programs
and activities. This event/location is accessible to people with disabilities. If you need
accommodations to make participation possible, please call (541) 617-4747.
March 09, 2022
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BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS' MEET
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If so, please give a copy to the Recording Secretary for the record.
Carol Martin
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Steve Wren <swrenl@gmail.com>
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Keep Worrell Wayside. Be Creative for Car Storage.
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In your leadership role please be forward thinking. In 10, 20, 30, 40 years what do we want the Worrell
Wayside and court house area of Bend to look like? A small remaining piece of park and more paved area for
cars or a condensed area for storing cars with the nice open green space we have now. I vote for the later choice.
Steve Wren
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Carol Martin
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Subject: Worrell Park
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Commissioners;
We want to add our voices to the opposition to level the park. We walk from NW Rivermist Drive daily to
downtown. We walk the river trail and return via Bond and. Wall street. Or we will venture over to Silvermoon
Brewery: Countless times we pass by and through the park and there are deer, squirrels, and birds there or
folks enjoying lunch.
The park provides a very nice uphill climb and resting spot for us, and we are sure for others. And the times
that the parking lot to the west of the park is not full, not just during the pandemic, as well as the parking Tots
surrounding the government building to the east and north (on the other side of the building) of the park are
not full. Why the need for more parking?
Please reconsider this.
Jerry and Karen Harger
1936 NW Rivermist Drive
Bend. OR 97703
Carol Martin
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Steve Greening <stevecgreening@gmail.com>
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Worrell Wayside
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Please do not flatten and redevelop this wayside. Find another way for more parking.This piece is too unique
to lose.
Steve
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Carol Martin
From: Lynn Wren <Iwrenl @gmail.com>
Sent: Friday, March 4, 2022 10:32 AM
To: citizeninput
Subject: Worrell Park and future parking
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Thank you Commissioner Adair for supporting saving Worrell Park: I have enjoyed visiting the park frequently
early evenings to spot the local golden mantle marmots then use the hill to for Sunday views. This has also been
our 4th of July spot for watching the fireworks. This is a beautiful, natural landscape in the heart of
town. Bend's population growth will require hundreds of parking spaces. We need to plan and spend our
resources wisely for the future We will need a parking garage eventually. Lets use the 2.8 million now towards
a 5 story parking garage and save this gem of Worrell Park for county employees, nearby businesses, and locals
to enjoy. We DON'T need a paved, town square type of 'park'. We need to retain this last piece of remaining
habitat to enjoy as it should be: a reflection of our High Desert landscape heritage.
Lynn Wren
716 NW Trenton Ave, Bend, OR 97701
Carol Martin
From: Mary Ann Kruse <junehog9@gmail.com>
Sent Thursday, March 3, 2022 9:10 PM
To: citizeninput
Subject: Worrell Park
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I agree with Commissioner Adair.
Worrell Park, once lost, will never be replaced, enjoyed by humans and wildlife, be the downtown respite that it now
provides. Why be so eager to delete the small park that is our history? Does a little natural space translate to parking
spaces? Does Bend's heritage mean so little? Humans will travel across oceans to enjoy centuries old architecture, old
cities, preserved natural spaces and when it is on our own soil, a small natural preserve, Worrell Park, means only a
parking lot. What a shame we cannot see a bigger, more meaningful picture.
A few parking spaces will not suffice. Bend needs a real, all -encompassing parking structure. And, it, too, will shortly not
suffice.
Worrell Park is a heritage site. Save it, as is, and let it provide the quiet in the stormy loud and busy city Bend has
become. More parks and open spaces, fewer parking lots.
Thank you for the opportunity to comment.
M.A. Kruse
junehog9@gmail.com
"Violence is the last refuge of the incompetent." Salvor Hardin
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Carol Martin
From: Becky Stephenson <bloustephenson@gmail.com>
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Subject: Sorrel Park
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To Whom it may concern.
I am adamantly opposed to the flattening of Worrell Park in exchange for 68 parking spaces. Removing this little piece
of beautiful natural landscape forever will not solve the ever increasing need for down town parking. The projections for
growth of Bend require us to be more forward thinking, which is why I support building a parking garage instead.
Sacrificing this little peaceful natural park isn't the solution.
Thank you.
Becky Stephenson.
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Carol. Martin
From: Cherith Velez <cherithb@gmail.com>
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To: citizeninput
Subject Worrell Wayside park
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Hello all,
I oppose removing Worrell Wayside park. It makes me smile every time I have opportunity to visit county
offices. Replacing it with parking will make that area an urban wasteland with nothing to break up the
monotony of cars. In general removing parks in favor of parking is bad and I do not support it.
Thanks,
Cherith Velez
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Carol Martin
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TO: DESCHUTES COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSION
Some weeks ago, I expressed my concern about the destiny of Worrell Park.
I did receive a response from one commissioner, as I addressed my statement to each commissioner
independently. I heard from one, but not from the others. One file indicated "full," unable to deliver.
I found this citizen input e-mail, and am utilizing it, to re -express my feelings about this park and this
community to each of you.
I am a 60-year resident of Bend - now 91 yrs. old.
Our family chose Bend in 1960's as a wonderful, small community with a clean, natural environment
and a caring community.
Over the years, we have seen the demise of that natural environment under pressure from a growing
population which has "discovered Bend."
Looking back, we have felt the challenges of a changing population and environmental pressures.
Which leads me to the value of keeping, in tact, the mini natural environment of Worrell Wayside Park. We
have it
only because it was protected as a public space. Places like Worrell Park enhances and revitalizes our
soul
to be able to walk it or just view it in it's mostly natural state.
I urge the commission to continue to PROTECT IT for the very value that it is still a natural outcropping -
giving
respite for human and wildlife respite alike in the middle of a bustling Bend Business District.
The county has other properties which can be utilized for parking cars i.e. the possibilities of a multi -
tiered parking structure which would offer MORE spaces for future parking - which will undoubtedly be
needed with the passing years— and we could still retain that little gem of a park. A beloved space which
needs all our protection for current residents and future heirs.
My hope is a reconsideration of the future, and saving of this space, as is.
Fran Greenlee
63215 0 B Riley Rd
Sharon Keith
From: kristin burkland <k13spot@yahoo.com>
Sent: Thursday, March 3, 2022 4:23 PM
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Subject Bill Worrell Wayside Park
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Please listen to those of use whom live and pay taxes in this great city, unfortunately more people from out of
state are moving to bend and we are not ready. We need more parking for tourist and locals. Build parking
garages that are expensive will pay off in the ability to keep our green spaces for locals and tourists to enjoy.
Building parking both under and above ground will add the desperately needed park for all. This is a fact and
every day we don't protect the green spaces we risk losing the entire picture of why we live here. Keep our little
treasure parks, and make bold and yes sometimes expensive decisions for the future. We must prepare for more
people are coming
Thank so very much,
Kristin Burkland
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Sharon Keith
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Keep Bill Worrell wayside Park!
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I've enjoyed this park at all times of the year, and it would be sorely missed.
Once it's gone, it's gone, and I strongly oppose any demolition of public green spaces in the city, and especially
this space which has some elevation that other nearby parks don't offer.
From living in other cities and also in recent travels, I am always struck by the foresight of those who
preserved public park spaces in the center of otherwise completely built-up cities. And I am ALWAYS thankful
for their vision, for keeping places livable that otherwise would be given over to concrete and the urban
jungle. Teh thing is, usually at the time the descision was undertaken to keep a space as parkland, the city in
question wasn't really that built up yet, there was plenty of space around. Yet history shows their decisions to
be sound, that creeping high-rises will otherwise fill an area that doesnt' ahve some protections in place.
Please keep Bill Worrell Wayside. Park, find somewhere else to pave over or build a parking garage.
James Livengood.
Bend, Oregon
Sharon Keith
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Worrell Park
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I am appallled that 2 county commissioners voted to remove that small park for 68
parking spaces. We should not be naive & close our eyes to parking needs downtown.
We need another larger parking garage downtown area.
I believe a 5 story parking garage has been suggested. I would like to see at least an 8
story parking garage and pay to park. This city is growing and no amount of safe biking
and proposed increase in public transportantion will relieve the need for parking.
Bend is growing fast so parking needs just keep increasing.
When we have Tots of snow on the ground many people will use their car instead of
biking or walking downtown. Look what happened to the OSU parking lot at Simpson &
Columbia. When we had lots of snow a few years ago folks simply did not use that lot to
walk the mile or so to campus.
Be realistic about parking needs and growth downtown. Do you want to maintain a
vibrant downtown and a healthy city. Accept that parking needs exist.
Thank you for reading this.
Terry Reynolds
Bend
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Sharon Keith
From: Michele McKay <michemckay@gmail.com>
Sent Thursday, March 3, 2022 11:24 AM
To citizeninput
Subject Bill Worrell wayside park
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Deschutes County:
Pm saddened to learn that you plan to flatten the "hill" that is Bill. Worrell Wayside Park:
This lovely outcrop is much more than a hill: it is a remnant and reminder of the land that was once in this area
of downtown Bend. It is a glimpse of the natural history of this place, for all to see:
That you plan to destroy it for a parking lot supremely adds insult to injury.
Michele McKay
Bend, OR
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I think it is a waste of money to add 68 parking spaces and level a beautiful part of Bend. Please do not be
shortsighted and provide parking that will be outdated by the time it is finished . Thank You for your
consideration,
Jerry Harger
1936 NW Rivermist Dr
Bend OR
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Sharon Keith
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Please do not destroy Worrell Park....how about getting rid of the "on -street" dining areas
that are taking up precious parking spaces????
Joanne Dalsass
Bend, Oregon
Sharon Keith
From: linda burgel <Ilburgel@yahoo.com>
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County Commissioners:
Worrell Park is a unique small park that provides a lovely walk with a small elevation gain in downtown Bend.
It is a natural area for birds, pollinators, and most importantly people. Blasting and bulldozing this special spot
to make a few more parking spots that still will be inadequate is very shortsighted. Build a parking garage and
top it with solar panels to make a real difference downtown!
Sincerely,
Linda Burgel
1530NW Baltimore Ave
Bend OR 97703
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Sharon Keith
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Please keep this as nature space. This was one of the first parks I visited when moving here
in 1989. I was impressed that the area had a place to relax outdoors near government
buildings. This is far more valuable as green park space than as car storage. Find other
solutions consistent with City, County and State goals. Do not waste economic resources
on expensive car parking that will just create more traffic and less human space.
Nils Eddy
Bend, Qregon
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Sent: Friday, March 4, 2022 4:51 PM
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Subject: Worrell. Park should not be leveled to make way for surface parking
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This park is a rare oasis in the center of town and certainly doesn't need to be leveled making way for surface
parking.
For that matter Bend's City Hall building should not be relocated nor should 777 NW Wall be converted into
commercial and residential spaces.
What makes Bend great is it's older buildings and green spaces not more and more poorly constructed houses.
Before Bend commits to building more houses away from the core we need to provide public transportation that
people will use and more infrastructure.
Thanks for listening.
Jack
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Dear. Commissioners,
I oppose erasing Worrell park to create a parking lot. Bits of natural habitat are precious in our exploding
city. Improving pedestrian access to the park would help realize its value. Putting in more native plants, in
cooperation with Pollinator Pathways, would help provide even more natural habitat to observe, and enjoy.
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Patricia Green
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Board; citizeninput; Phil Chang
Patti Adair; Tony DeBone
Simpson Avenue Bend j RFP
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Dear Mr. Chang,
understand that you are on The Deschutes Collaborative Forest board. Recent press indicates that you are concerned
about old growth trees the U.S. Forest Service may be removing from the Phil's trail area. Thank you for being a good
steward of the forest and speaking up:
Mr. Chang, I am also asking you, Mr. DeBone, and Ms. Adair to be the public officials you were elected to be by the
people of Deschutes County. The elected voices of the people. If you have not set your eyes on the forested property on
Simpson avenue (Simpson RFP), please do. It is abundant with wildlife, four legged and winged. It has many grand
Ponderosa Pines, which would equate to the old growth asking to be saved in the Phil's Trail area. This property has a
varied topography, that buffers the adjacent neighborhoods from Simpson traffic, noise, and lights:
I understand that development is inevitable. We are simply asking to be a part of the process, to have a say, and share in
the ideas to make this a cohesive addition to the neighborhood. Tree preservation and topography preservation are
important to our neighborhood. Awarding a permit to the highest bidding developer that is going to cut every tree and
excavate the topography to a flat, barren, asphalt strip is unacceptable. Adding a few street trees to finalize the project
to make up for the removal of this ecosystem is also unacceptable. You are concerned about the trees at Phil's Trail but
not concerned about the trees here?
Give the adjacent neighborhood a chance to work with you, together. We challenge you to make a change, do the right
thing, make this a collaborative inclusive process.
I look forward to hearing about your inclusive solution. Please don't send me a thank you for your email political
response. We are asking you to solve a problem.
Thank you,
Dana Wolff
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Sent: Monday, March 7, 2022 10:40 AM
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Subject: Simpson Ave RFP,
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Good morning,
Below is an email l sent directly to the commissioners a couple weeks ago. Since that time, I have reviewed the
additional responses to the RFP which, but for the KOR and HIVE proposals, illustrate why we objected to the RFP. This
is a unique site, abutting established residential neighborhoods with very limited building area and difficult routes of
access. Multi -story apartment buildings with extended alley ways and hundreds of parking spaces located along the
boundary between the existing homes and the proposed development do not consider the impact on the existing homes
or the natural elements including hundreds of mature ponderosa trees, open space and unique natural
features. Furthermore, using 18th and 17th Streets as the access points for hundreds of tenants is not only extremely
short -sited but will create safety issues. Finally, allowing multi -story apartment complexes in this area under the guise
of creating "affordable housing" is disingenuous. Apartments are essentially transitory dwellings that do not create any
opportunity for ownership or equity for those you are trying to serve; those in need of sustainable affordable
housing. The only folks served by massive apartment developments are the developers. We again ask the County to
listen to its citizens and work with us to craft an RFP that favors responsible, site and scale appropriate development
rather than maximizing the number of units and developer profit.
Our concern is that when the County scores the responses based on the criteria in the current RFP, site -appropriate
development proposa►s like KOR's and HIVE's will be discounted.
Thank you.
Brian Gingerich
1927 SW Forest Ridge Avenue.
Hello,
My family lives on SW Forest Ridge Avenue. I have lived in Bend since 1992 and owned this property since 2013. We
just learned through a neighbor that the County issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the purchase and development
of the vacant land adjacent to Simpson Avenue. Our home backs up to this property. We were surprised that the County
issued an RFP without engaging or involving the folks that live there in the process.
Please understand, we are not against in -fill or growth, and we recognize the need for affordable housing. We are,
however, concerned about the County's failure to involve the current residents to understand our concerns before
sending out its RFP. We believe it is critical that the RFP includes compatibility considerations including but not limited
to transitions between the established single-family homes and any new structures, driveways etc.., impact mitigation
strategies, and the preservation of open space, trees, and natural features wherever possible.
Instead, the RFP identifies only four scoring criteria:
• Purchase Price
• Relevant experience demonstrating the ability to accomplish the proposed development
• Proposed Development Details, including number of affordable housing units
• Timeline to complete the proposed development.
Based on these very limited scoring criteria it appears the County is only interested the price it will be paid and the
speed within which any development can be built. There appears to be no concern for the impact on the established
residential community. If the County sincerely wants a successful development, it should be involving its citizens now,
not after a proposal is accepted.
This is borne out by the design submittals received which are obviously contrary to the density, scale, and design of the
adjacent residential neighborhoods.
This is not about the impact on traffic or surrounding property values; we recognize that with the legislative rezoning of
the property, development is inevitable. This about a process that engages those most impacted by that development
to craft a thoughtful project rather than what is most expedient and economically beneficial to the County. To that end,
the RFP should include relevant criteria which consider and mitigate the impact of the development on the established
neighborhoods. To get there, the residents should be involved as early as possible.
We ask that the County withdraw its RFP and start a process that includes rather than excludes its citizens. That process
should lead to RFP criteria which take into account the existing neighborhoods and promote a development of
appropriate scale and design while reasonably preserving existing trees and natural features, maintains open space and
mitigates the impacts of noise, light and other pollution. All of this can be accomplished while providing viable housing
opportunities.
We look forward to working with each of you to hopefully find a path to successful development.
Thank you for your consideration.
FOREMAN
STURM
THEDE
Brian L. Gingerich
Attorney
T: 541-788-5449
E: brian.gingerich@foremansturm.com I foremansturm.com
70 SW Century Drive Ste 100-484 I Bend, OR 97702
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Carol Martin
From: Jim & Tam Weaver <newjimtam@gmail com>
Sent: Friday, March 4, 2022 6:54 AM
To citizeninput
Subject: BEND SIIMPSON ROAD CONCEPTUAL PROJECT
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Dear Planners and Commissioners,
We are future neighbors of the planned project on Simpson. We understand the need for more affordable housing so
do not "per se" stand against any project on that long strip of land. After we heard about the project, we walked the
land and can seee it could be readily developed from 18th down to 16th. Above 18th looks like it would take extensive
tree removal and land remodeling. If you haven't "walked" it yourself - I would encourage you to do so. We also would
encourage you to lean toward projects that allow residents to purchase affordable homes since so many houses in our
neighborhood have been turned into short term rentals. I know the newspaper reported only 2% of the homes in Bend
are short term - but that ignores the popularity of this core part of Bend.
We, in these core neighborhoods are always concerned about parking considerations since public transport is not yet
efficient enough to get people out of their cars. There is not parking along Simpson - people would be forced onto
Forest Ridge and Knoll Ave. We already have pressure building from parking - as there seems to be a plan to build
multiple units without adequate parking into our neighborhood (Knoll Ave pending).
Thank you for your careful consideration. We only ask that you walk the property and make decisions as if this is where
you live.
Sincerely,
Tam and Jim Weaver
1817 SW Knoll Ave
Bend, OR 97702
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Carol Martin
From: craig chenoweth <malone3200@gmail.com>
Sent Friday, March 4, 2022.9:44 AM
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Subject: Simpson RFP request
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Deschutes County Commissioners,
I wanted to take a moment and follow up on comments made during the public input section of the
March 3, 2022 Board of County Commissioners meeting to provide some additional perspective on the
Simpson Avenue RFP conversation.
Commissioner Chang's recent comments at the meeting on 3/2/22 insinuates that the request is over
stepping the bounds and blurry the lines between land use regulation and the RFP. l would like to
remind Commissioner Chang that scoring criteria and guidance language used within an RFP is by no
means considered a land use action and nor is there any case law demonstrating such. Rather, the
request for design specifics is common practice in. RFPs as a way to protect the integrity of an area, both
functionally and an aesthetically, as it is developed. The RFP process provides the County a unique
opportunity to sculpt the outcome for the greatest public good, which is what concerned citizens are
trying to convey. Deschutes. County citizens are looking for ways to convey their desire for an affordable
housing, and is asking for an integrated design so the development fits within the existing natural and
built environment. With careful guidance language within the RFP, the county has the opportunity to
capitalize on building out a complete community that provides for variety of homeownership
opportunities for people that may never be able to afford to own property in this community,
demonstrating an awareness and importance to include diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our
community.
The comments sent to the BOCC requesting that the RFP be reevaluated to include criteria that
recognize compatibility through scale, design and preservation, are not in opposition to development of
the land. These are requests from informed citizens asking for assurance that housing is delivered in a
manner that is harmonious with the surrounding community.
If the property had remained a part of OSU Cascades, it would have been part of larger master plan
discussion that would have taken place with the community to determine what is appropriate for the
property in terms of scale. Instead, the county elected to do a lot line adjustment that cleaved this 7-
acre parcel off of OSU Cascades and isolated it for future development. The effect was
a disenfranchised community that could not participate in the public involvement process.
I would like to ask again that Deschutes County Commission listen to the public and provide County staff
with much needed guidance on scoring this RFP. In times like this, it is important that the Community
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leaders within Central Oregon stop focusing on their own agendas, stop speaking for the citizens and
start listening to them.
I thank you for your time and respectfully request that modifications be made to the RFP prior to the
submission deadline. Further, we do not believe that involving the City of Bend in the process is
appropriate or necessary and believe that the County Commission are capable, and have the authority
and discretion to facilitate their own process.
Craig chenoweth
1945 SW Forest Ridge Ave.
Bend, OR
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citizeninput
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To the. Board of Commissioners,
I'm reaching out to express my lack of support for the proposed development of the green space along Simpson
Avenue between 15th and Mt. Washington. I understand that Bend has a housing shortage, but this green space
is a rare opportunity to provide open space for this growing part of town that otherwise does not have any park
representation. The thriving trail through that space is used by the whole community both as a mountain biking
trail to access other points of town and Phils, but most directly by neighborhood residents to walk their dogs and
have some much needed forest space: I've long hoped that this section could be turned into a formal parkspace
or greenway. I am the mother of two young children, and we literally use this space every day for forest
explorations and often twice a day walks. It completely breaks my heart to think of our family losing this space.
As our neighborhood doesn't have any other parks within walking distance, we would have to drive to an
alternative location to simply have access to open space. All Bend residents deserve to have access to open
space, greenways and or parks within walking distance to their home. We chose to live in this part of town
specifically for access to this forest. We don't have a backyard, so this has become our substitute backyard. For
runners, dog walkers, families, and commuters, this trail system and big trees are the essential paths and access.
to forest our neighborhood needs. Especially as this part of town is getting a huge increase in apartment
buildings, the need for green space is essential. Thank you for your time and consideration.
All the best,
Mara Isbell
141 SW l7th St, #3, Bend, OR 97702
President of Whispering Pines Owners Association
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From: Dirk Van Houweling <dirkavh@hotmail.com>
Sent: Wednesday, March 2, 2022 11:58 AM
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ARE You Aware? 2-28-22
Today, Deschutes County's greatest challenge will be how to preserve what we love about our county in
a manner that is fair for everyone and all cultures. Development versus preservation is a difficult
dynamic to balance and yet we have the fastest growing county in the state and our resources are finite.
Deschutes County Community Development Department (DCCD) is the initial portal and clearing house
for all our County's proposed development. As a citizen of our County for 42 years l want our DCCD to
provide our community with the best tools available to insure we all have equal and transparent access
to all proposals by developers. Currently this is not the case.
I have three primary concerns regarding our DCCD's policies. First, lack of transparency and
communication regarding the NOA (Notice of Application) policy which only requires our DCCD to send
NOA's a mere 750' past the boundary of the proposed development. How does this policy fail us? Case
in point; Thornburgh Resort (THBR) is attempting to build a huge destination resort with over 1000
lodging units, 3 golf courses, 3 man made lakes on the south flank of Cline Buttes. THBR applied for and
received approval for their comprehensive site plan in 2007. Are you aware no one near THBR received
notice of the development because there are no residences with in 750 feet of THBR's boundary? Yet,
hundreds of Eagle Ridge and Eagle Crest residents live with in % mile of THBR's boundary and until only.
recently board members of the HOA's in Eaglecrest became aware of the proposed resort. Without any
notice, Eagle Ridge and Eagle Crest have a destination resort going full speed ahead right out their back
door. My second concern regards DCCD's lack of enforcement and awareness regarding the developer's
compliance with wildlife and water mitigation commitments agreed to in the development contract with
the County. Again for example, THBR was approved in 2007, 15 years ago, but to date none of the
required mitigation measures have been met by THBR yet they are building roads, crushing rock,
clearing old growth junipers and operating without any County oversight . Mitigation measures would
imply alleviating or minimizing the severity of the developments burden on habitat, wildlife and our
water. Developing first and mitigating second defeats the objective of mitigation. In THBR's case,
pumping water from wells the development agreement required decommissioned(3*)could possibly
eliminate or reduce flow on. Deep Canyon Spring a critical spring downstream on the Deschutes River
and Wychus Creek both assets THBR was required to protect in the wildlife mitigation plan with ODFW.
Not only is there no evidence the respective wells have been decommissioned but there is no evidence.
THBR has any authority or a valid permit from Oregon Water Resource Department to extract any water
from the resorts property. If this spring dries up no belated mitigation measures will matter. Inspite of
THBR's noncompliance are you aware DCCD recently accepted two new site plan applications from THBR
for hundreds of overnight lodging units and the water permit for those applications expired in January of
2019?(1*) If this sounds like the THBR is enabled by the policies of DCCD and the order of the required
development priorities are manipulated by the developer, I agree. Clearly, the Deschutes County
community is in second position regarding development outcomes. This brings me to my third primary
concern, sequential dysfunction. One would think the DCCD would have a logical common sense order
dictating the necessary prerequisites necessary to move forward a large scale development like THBR.
Examples might be providing the water system flow tests to insure the surrounding properties can be
protected in the event of a fire, or obtaining a certificate of water rights sufficient to meet the needs of
extracting millions of gallons of drinking water for the purposes of irrigating three golf courses, or as
mentioned above completing the required mitigation plans as it relates to wildlife and habitat. Currently
no such order of events exists and developers can pick and choose their priorities without
demonstrating compliance with any of their previous development commitments. A logical sequence of
developmental steps would eliminate or dramatically reduce the appeals commonly associated with non
compliance of development agreements and enhance the transparency of our community development.
Recently, THBR submitted a new site plan application(247-21-001111-SP) for 70 overnight lodging units
and the site plan had no dimensions, no elevations and was not signed by the applicant as required yet
the DCCD accepted the application and sent the application to multiple county agencies for comment. In
the words of Tom Mooney, Fire Marshall for Redmond Fire and Rescue, (2*)" unable to determine if this
requirement is met, as no dimensions are provided" or "unable to determine grade as plans do not
provide any elevations". Accepting an incomplete site plan application and compounding the error by
asking multiple agencies to review the application for comment makes no sense. THBR's strategy
appears to be over whelm the DCCD and the Deschutes County community with multiple land use
applications while not complying with major commitments previously agreed to in 2007. This has been
working for them going on 15 years. At what point in time do we draw the line?
Given no one in the DCCD is required to notify residents in Tumalo or
the greater Deschutes County community, I would like to take this opportunity to inform you of the
letter sent to our County Commissioners from our Department of State Lands(DSL) regarding the
request by the THBR to buy 400 acres of our State Lands contiguous to the THBR site plan. In addition to
my multiple grievances above I will strongly suggest no such sale occurs without a complete review and
enforcement of the commitments required by THBR in the 2007 development agreement with
Deschutes County. Your link to provide comment is www.oregon.gov/dsl/Land/Pages/Sales and the
transaction number for the potential sale is 63509-LS. Personally, I see this as a litmus test for our
County Commissioners and I strongly encourage you to respond to them as well at
citizeninput@deschutes.org. Will they advocate for THBR or Deschutes County citizens? We have
until March 17 to submit our response. Sincerely, Dirk Van Houweling
65160 Smokey Ridge Rd.
Bend, OR. 97703
*1- see appeal 247-21-000637-TP, 948-A submitted by Karl Anuta, water use attorney1-4-22, PG.
*2- see application response for 247-21-000637 and 247-21-000537 dated 1-12-22, Redmond Fire and
Rescue
*3-see appeal 247-21-000637-TP,948-A, submitted by Karl Anuta, water use attorney,1-4-22, Pg.-5
BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA REQUEST & STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: March 9, 2022
SUBJECT: Request for new Administrative Assistant position
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Move approval of the addition of one new administrative assistant position.
BACKGROUND AND POLICY IMPLICATIONS:
The purpose of this request is to add one new administrative assistant to provide additional
assistance in managing the increasing volume of land use applications and appeals of decisions.
The Current Planning division currently employs one (1) manager, one (1) principle planner, ten
(10) planners and one (1) administrative assistant who are responsible for reviewing land use
applications for compliance with Deschutes County Code (DCC) and state law, including zoning,
subdivision and development regulations, and facilitating public hearings with Hearings Officers
and the Board of County Commissioners. Staff is also responsible for verifying compliance with
land use rules for building permit applications and septic permits; coordinating with the Code
Compliance Division to respond to complaints and monitor conditions of approval for land use
permits; perform road naming duties; providing assistance at the public information counter,
over the telephone and via email.
During calendar year 2021, land use applications received increased 25% and application
appeals more than doubled at 122%, over 2020. Applications tend to be more complex, such as
the Thornburg Resort & Golf Course applications, than in the past requiring a significant
investment in staff resources. Additionally, customer inquiries at the counter, over the telephone
and via email have increased with key issues of complex and challenging properties and matters
of first impression for development proposals.
BUDGET IMPACTS:
The initial cost of the new position would be an estimated $85,500 which includes annual salary
and benefits plus computer. CDD's current budgeted revenues are anticipated to cover costs in
the current and future years. None of these costs are included in CDD's current budget.
ATTENDANCE:
Peter Gutowsky
Sherri Pinner
Will Groves
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
MEMORANDUM
TO: Deschutes County Board of Commissioners
Nick Lelack, County Administrator
FROM: Peter Gutowsky, AICP, Community Development Director
Sherri Pinner, Sr. Management Analyst
DATE: March 9, 2022
SUBJECT: New Administrative Assistant Request
1. SUMMARY
The purpose of this memorandum is to request the addition of one (1) new administrative assistant in
Community Development Department (CDD), Planning Division to provide additional resources in
managing the increasing volume of land use applications and appeals. The Planning Division contains
two operational areas: Current Planning and Long Range Planning. Current Planning consists of one (1)
planning manager, one (1) principle planner, ten (10) planners and one (1) administrative assistant.'
They are responsible for reviewing land use applications for compliance with Deschutes County Code
(DCC) and state law, including zoning, subdivision and development regulations, and facilitating public
hearings with Hearings Officers and the Board of County Commissioners. Staff is also responsible for
verifying compliance with land use rules for building permit applications and septic permits;
coordinating with the Code Compliance Division to respond to complaints and monitor conditions of
approval for land use permits; perform road -naming duties; and providing assistance at the public
information counter, over the telephone and via email.
II. PERMIT VOLUMES & PROJECTIONS
During calendar year 2021, land use applications increased 25% and appeals more than doubled at
122%, over 2020. Applications tend to be more complex, representing maters of first impression such
as the Thornburg Destination Resort and wireless telecommunication applications than in the past,
requiring a significant investment in staff resources.
1 CDD is currently recruiting for a Senior Planner and has offered employment to two (2) Assistant Planner positions. One has accepted effective
April 1, the other is contingent upon Human Resources review.
Graph 1 highlights land use applications over a ten (10) year period.
Land Use Applications Received
2014 2015 2016
Graph 2 highlights land use applications appealed over a seven (7) year period.
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Issues:
Land Use Applications Appealed
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• Administrative responsibilities related to the volume of land use applications exceeds the
capacity of a standard workweek.
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• When out of the office, coverage for the administrative assistant duties default to assistant
planners or administrative assistants within other CDD divisions. For the time -period November
2021 through February 2022, administrative assistants in other CDD divisions worked 165.75
hours of overtime to provide coverage.
• Recent Land Use Board of Appeals (LUBA) cases reveal the need for higher level of scrutiny to
ensure accuracy and clarity of documents submitted to reduce record challenges.
• The Planning Division is experiencing a high rate of staff turnover. Five (5) of the seven (7)
planners presently employed in Current Planning (not counting three vacancies) have one and
half years or less length of service.
• The administrative assistant in the Planning Division began employment in January 2022.
III. FINANCIAL IMPACT
The initial total cost of the new position would be an estimated $85,500, which includes annual salary
and benefits ($83,000) plus computer ($2,500). CDD's current budgeted revenues will cover the cost in
the current and future years.
IV. BOARD DIRECTION
Approve/deny the addition of an administrative assistant.
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Affordable Home Ownership - Kor Community Land Trust 100,000 500,000
Expand Affordable and Workforce Housing in Sisters - Reserve 500,000
Habitat for Humanity La Pine Sunriver Affordable Housing in South County 300,000 900,000
Habitat for Humanity La Pine Sunriver Emergency/Critical Home Repairs in South County 100,000
Habitat for Humanity -Bend 12 Townhomes 27th Street 2,000,000 1,150,000
Habitat for Humanity -Bend 8 Townhomes WaterCress Way 1,500,000 850,000
Habitat for Humanity -Sisters Woodland Project 200,000 800,000
Hayden Homes Affordable Housing Project 1,000,000
Housing Works Redevelopment and Expansion of Spencer Court in Redmond 2,000,000
Aid to Other Impacted Industries 699,000
Bend Parks & Recreation District - Recruitment and Retention 699,000
Broadband Infrastructure 300,000
Regional Broadband Needs Assessment and Action Plan 300,000
Business Support 456,000
Opportunity Foundation Increased Personnel costs due to pandemic 456,000
Childcare 7,675,000
Infrastructure -Little Kits (Bend East: OSU) 600,000
Infrastructure - Little Kits (Bend East: St. Charles) 1,500,000
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Homelessness 3,060,000 6,389,550?
Bend Heroes Vets Village construction support 100,000
Bethlehem Inn Redmond 900,000
Construction of Cleveland Avenue Project 2,200,000 2,000,000
Homeless Outreach County -wide Services 1,065,000
Homeless Solutions Partnership with City of Bend 1,500,000
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Oasis Village Master Plan assistance for homeless service campus in east Redmond 32,050
Operating Support for Existing Sisters Cold Weather Shelters 50,000
Redmond Oasis Village Project -reserved 367,500
Saving Grace Infrastructure
Shepherd's House Redmond Kitchen 300,000
Sisters Cold Weather Shelter Reserve 800,000
St. Vincent De Paul Emergency Shelter 10,000 125,000
Job Training Assistance 108,000
COBA workforce training apprentice scholarships for non -organized labor 108,000
Premium Pay 81,120
La Pine Community Kitchen Premium Pay 81,120
Public Health 14,956,300 5,824,377
Additional County cleaning supplies and labor (annual) 168,000
Additional County cleaning supplies and labor FY21 I 49,000
Circuit Court COVID prevention 269,645
COCC Expanding Local Public Health Workforce 191,548
Covid Testing 250,000
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COVID Unit Team 300,228
COVID Unit Team -reserve 540,032
Health Care Hub in South Deschutes County 5,000,000
Health Unintended Consequences 1,150,000
Higher rated HVAC filters for County facilities
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North county health facility -acquisition and remodel I 8,300,000
North county health facility -furniture, fixtures and equipment 897,700
Outreach Van 85,000
Public Health Response Contingency 659,740
Technology enhancements for telemedicine and collaboration I 200,000
Temporary Staffing for COVID-19 Response and Outreach (Contact Tracers, Case Investigators, and Call Center staff) 2,350,000
The Shield free counseling to Veterans 20,000
UV sanitizer for jail 40,000
Small Business & Non-profit Assistance 2,246,820 2,600,000
Boys and Girls Club Bend -economic impact 619,464
Business Assistance Placeholder ! 2,500,000
La Pine Chamber of Commerce 25,900
Redmond Chamber - lost revenue 84,069
Redmond Chamber - Redmond Parklet 40,000
Redmond Rotary 90,000
Ronald McDonald House Charities 100,000
School of Enrichment - Economic Hardship 520,002
Sisters Chamber of Commerce 49,060
Sisters Rodeo Association 100,000
Small business grants - Sisters COC 350,000
Sunriver Area Chamber of Commerce pandemic economic impact I 18,325
Sunriver Area Small Business Assistance Grant Program and Hiring Campaign 350,000
Water Infrastructure 2,750,000 2,250,000
Deschutes River Conservancy On -farm Efficiency Water Conservation Project -Smith Rock/King Way 1,075,000
Deschutes Soil and Water Conservation District On -farm Efficiency Water Conservation Projects 375,000
Neighborlmpact south county septic replacement program 1,000,000
Terrebonne Wastewater System Feasibility Study 1,750,000 300,000
Tumalo Sewer System - Reserve/placeholder 500,000
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