2023-120-Minutes for Meeting March 22,2023 Recorded 4/12/2023Recorded in Deschutes County CJ2023-120
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9:00 AM
WEDNESDAY March 22, 2023
Barnes Sawyer Rooms
Live Streamed Video
Present were Commissioners Anthony DeBone, Patti Adair and Phil Chang. Also present were Nick
Lelack, County Administrator; Kim Riley, Assistant County Counsel; and Angie Powers, Board
Administrative Assistant.
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 DeBone called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CITIZEN INPUT:
Commissioner Adair acknowledged that voters passed the formation of the
Terrebonne Sanitary District, by a vote of 24 to 16, out of 154 ballots. She
acknowledged former Deschutes County Administrator, Tom Anderson and current
Road Department Director, Chris Doty, for their work towards this end. The capacity
of the wastewater plant in Redmond will be increased. Commissioner Chang added
that this will protect groundwater below Terrebonne, and will allow the community
of Terrebonne to grow and to redevelop the downtown corridor.
CONSENT AGENDA: Before the Board was Consideration of the Consent Agenda.
Commissioner DeBone asked for clarification on Consent Agenda item #2. Dan Emerson,
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Budget Manager, was present via Zoom and confirmed that the position would be funded
in the amount of $26,000 with ARPA funds. This position will help with DSL land and other
projects.
ADAIR: Move approval of Consent Agenda
CHANG: Second
VOTE: ADAIR: Yes
CHANG: Yes
DEBONE: Chair votes yes. Motion Carried
Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Walla Walla County
2. Consideration of Resolution No. 2023-014 to extend 1.0 limited duration Health
Services FTE within the FY 2022-2023 Deschutes County Budget
3. Consideration of Board Signature on letters reappointing Bill Anderson and David
Pilz to the Upper Deschutes Watershed Council.
4. Approval of the minutes of the March 3 and 10, 2023 BOCC Legislative meeting
5. Approval of the minutes of the February 22 and 27, and March 1 and 6 BOCC
meetings
ACTION ITEMS:
6. Recognition of staff and presentation of the Triple Crown Designation from
the Government Finance Officers Association
Robert Tintle, Chief Financial Officer, recognized Finance staff for receiving Triple
Crown designation from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for
FY 2021. Jana Cain, Accounting Manager; Dan Emerson, Budget Manager (via
Zoom); and Camilla Sparks, Budget Analyst, were in attendance representing
Finance. Casey Hardin, Accountant, was acknowledged for her work but not
present.
The County received all three GFOA awards: the Certificate of Achievement for
Excellence in Financial Reporting, the Popular Annual Financial Reporting Award,
and the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award. This is the third consecutive
year the County has received the Triple Crown designation from the GFOA. Mr.
Tintle explained that each of these documents show transparency, accountability
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and help to relay the financial position of the County. Ms. Cain expressed
gratitude to the County for providing resources for these documents to be
created, stating that it is an important investment. Fewer than 200 counties in the
country receive Triple Crown distinction. The Popular Annual Financial Award is
easily digestible for the public. Erik Breon, Public Information Officer, took a
photo of the Board and Finance staff for posting to social media.
Resolution authorizing participation in the 2023-2025 Oregon Community
Dispute Resolution Grant Program
Stephanie Robinson, Administrative Analyst, recognized receipt of a letter from
the University of Oregon's School of Law, inviting the County to participate in the
2023-2025 Oregon Community Dispute Resolution Program (CDRP) Grant Funds
selection process. This process is done every two years, and the funds go
towards mediation services for community members.
Responding to Commissioner Chang, Ms. Robinson shared that Community
Solutions was the only eligible institution in our area over the last grant cycle. The
Board expressed overwhelming support.
CHANG: Move approval of Resolution No. 2023-016, authorizing participation
in the 2023-2025 Oregon Community Dispute Resolution Grant
Program.
ADAIR: Second
VOTE: CHANG: Yes
ADAI R: Yes
DEBONE: Chair votes yes. Motion Carried
Consideration of ARPA funding to support the Homeless Outreach Services
Team
Holly Harris, Health Services Deputy Director, requested Board approval to
increase ARPA Funds to fund 3.0 FTE through June 2026 for County -wide
homeless outreach services. Dan Emerson, Budget Manager, was also in
attendance. December 2021, the Board approved $1 million towards this goal.
Ms. Harris requests to convert the limited -duration positions to regular, and to
increase the ARPA funding. Responding to Commissioner Adair, Cheryl Smallman,
Health Services Business Officer, clarified a date provided in the agenda packet.
Commissioner Adair thanked Ms. Harris for the detailed reports, adding that this
is very important work and they are doing a wonderful job. Commissioner Chang
thanked Ms. Harris for the summary data, and acknowledged the important role
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these staff play in our community. He read a direct quote from a client being
supported by ARPA staff, adding that these services are having a major impact in
our community. Commissioner DeBone questioned what the big picture was and
how these efforts are being coordinated, and would like the DSL land swap to be
completed.
ADAIR: Move approval to extend and increase American Rescue Plan Act
Funds to fund 3.0 FTE through June 2026 for Countywide Homeless
Outreach Services
CHANG: Second
VOTE: ADAI R: Yes
CHANG: Yes
DEBONE: Chair votes yes. Motion Carried
Mr. Emerson said that a resolution is required to convert the three positions
from limited duration to regular, and this resolution will appear on a future
agenda.
Resolution converting 1.0 FTE Behavioral Health Specialist II and 1.0 FTE
Peer Support Specialist positions from limited duration to regular
Holly Harris, Health Services Deputy Director and Adam Goggins, Behavioral
Health Program Manager, were in attendance. Ms. Harris shared that this is part
of a contract with the Bend Police Department, and the co -responder program
model is not going to work the same way it used to. The County has been one of
the major grantees for SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services).
There is a continuum of crisis response, and the trend is to respond to many
behavioral health responses without law enforcement, acknowledging that they
will continue to be a crucial partner.
Mr. Goggins said that critical support is offered by Peer Supports and Case
Managers at the Navigation Center. Getting willing individuals connected to long-
term services is an important role. Ms. Harris hopes for additional funding from
Oregon Health Authority (OHA). Commissioner DeBone shared that the 5-year
analysis shows some budgetary ebb and flow, and having alternate funding
sources is important. Commissioner Chang commented that once these positions
are converted to regular, if the bottom falls out of the program, it is important to
retain these employees with specialized behavioral health skills.
CHANG: Move approval of Resolution No. 2023-015 to convert 2.0 limited
duration FTEs to regular FTE positions within the Health Services
Fund.
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ADAIR: Second
VOTE: CHANG: Yes
ADAIR: Yes
DEBONE: Chair votes yes. Motion Carried
10. Grant from the City of Bend and addition of a Behavioral Health Specialist I
to be located at the Navigation Center
Holly Harris, Health Services Deputy Director; Kara Cronin, Behavioral Health
Program Manager; and Amy Fraley, City of Bend, were in attendance. This is a
partnership with the City of Bend to train and provide a dedicated position at the
Navigation Center. This is a limited -duration position, but will likely be a long-
term partnership with the City of Bend.
Commissioner Adair spoke to the importance of the Navigation Center working
towards their Good Neighbor Agreement with neighboring businesses. Ms. Fraley
shared that there is no overnight camping allowed within 500 feet of the center.
Responding to Commissioner DeBone, Ms. Fraley said that an Oregon Housing
and Community Services Grant provides the funding towards this position.
Commissioner Chang feels that cities should be providing places for people to
live and counties, as the region's health authority, should be providing wrap-
around services for this city -county relationship. Ms. Fraley provided a copy of
Navigation Center reports to the Board.
ADAIR: Move approval of Board Signature of Document No. 2023-143,
accepting a grant from the City of Bend in the amount of $405,000
over three years.
CHANG: Second
VOTE: ADAIR: Yes
CHANG: Yes
DEBONE: Chair votes yes. Motion Carried
CHANG: Move approval of Resolution No. 2023-013, increasing FTE within the
Health Services Fund and the 2022-23 Deschutes County Budget
ADAIR: Second
VOTE: CHANG: Yes
ADAI R: Yes
DEBONE: Chair votes yes. Motion Carried
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11. Grant from the Oregon Department of "transportation for an awareness
campaign to address impaired driving
Jessica Jacks, Health Services Program Manager, asked for Board approval to
accept an ODOT grant. This partnership is to address adolescent impaired
driving. Oregon has experienced an increase in car crashes and loss of life in the
age range of 15-20 years, experiencing a 100% increase between 2019 and 2021.
This campaign focuses on parent conversations as the most critical factor in
discouraging substance use/abuse behaviors in adolescents. Marijuana tax
revenues will work in concert with this grant funding to increase awareness in the
community.
Commissioner Chang commended Ms. Jacks for presenting at the last Cannabis
Advisory Panel on ways to discourage substance use in the community. There
were youth in attendance, who shared personal stories about ways in which
youth navigate choices related to substance use and abuse. He believes these are
dollars well spent. Commissioners DeBone and Adair thanked Ms. Jacks for being
a voice towards this issue as it relates to youth. Commissioners Adair and Chang
believe the County should be spending more funds towards these prevention
programs.
ADAIR: Move approval of Chair Signature of Document No. 2013-186,
accepting a grant from the Oregon Department of Transportation.
CHANG: Second
VOTE: ADAI R: Yes
CHANG: Yes
DEBONE: Chair votes yes. Motion Carried
12. Amendment to the contract with St. Charles for psychiatric emergency
services
Holly Harris, Health Services Deputy Director and Adam Goggins, Behavioral
Health Program Manager, were in attendance to speak on this agenda item. This
amendment extends the termination date for six months, from December 2022
to June 2023. They are currently working towards the next long-term agreement,
but this six month buffer is critical. Some very complex issues need to be worked
through with OHA. Ms. Riley reported that the Master Services Agreement goes
through December 2025. Legal Counsel is working with St. Charles on the next
Master Agreement, clarifying that it is separate from the funding agreement.
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CHANG: Move approval of Board Signature of Docurnent No. 2023-090,
amending the contract with St. Charles for psychiatric emergency
services.
ADAIR: Second
VOTE: CHANG: Yes
ADAI R: Yes
DEBONE: Chair votes yes. Motion Carried
13. Safe Parking Program Update
Erik Kropp, Deputy County Administrator and Cheyenne Purrington, Executive
Director Coordinated Houseless Response Office (via Zoom), spoke about this
agenda item. Safe Parking programs are an important tool to help transition
individuals out of homelessness. Deschutes County has a site in Redmond,
managed by Mountain View Community Development. A team of staff was
assembled to do preliminary research on establishing additional Safe Parking
sites in unincorporated areas of the County. Oregon land use laws make Safe
Parking more restrictive in counties than cities. Rick Russell, Mountain View
Community Development, presented at Monday's meeting. Mr. Russell suggested
having certain standards, such as no camping within 500 feet of Safe Parking
sites. Staff will come back to the Board in April with a Proposed Draft Program. At
that time, additional public input will be prudent. Mr. Kropp asked the Board for
priority items.
Commissioner Adair asked about the status of a response to the Board's letter,
from the Governor's Office. No response has yet been received.
In response to Commissioner Chang, Peter Gutowsky, CDD Director, estimated
the City of Bend to have approximately 1,000 acres in an "urban holding zone", in
unincorporated areas within the UGB but outside of city limits. Redmond's figure
would be smaller. It is open to discussion, as to whom has jurisdiction.
Unincorporated communities relevant to this discussion include: Sunriver,
Tumalo, Terrebonne, and Rural Service Centers or "pockets" like Alfalfa and
Millican. Commissioner Chang said that some minor tweaks to existing legislation
(HB 2006) could potentially allow this kind of use in the unincorporated County.
Commissioner DeBone reported that there are many churches in rural areas, and
perhaps there is room for discussion about siting Safe Parking sites at church
parking lot sites. Nick Lelack, County Administrator, shared that state agencies
are being asked about potential sheltering areas. In 2020-21, the Department of
Land Conservation and Development adopted rules for sheltering outside of UGB
to provide multiple governments to allow for sheltering in areas in response to
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wildfire evacuation and loss of homes. This could be tweaked from a natural
resource emergency (wildfires) to a housing emergency. Rep. Kropp was one of
the main sponsors for HB 2006, and Rep. Levy sits on the Housing Committee,
and they may be valuable resources. There was unified direction from the Board
to approach Rep. Kropp and Rep. Levy, regarding modification to HB 2006 to
allow siting in unincorporated areas.
The Board directed staff to draft a letter to the legislature with the concepts and
scenarios relevant to HB 2006. It will be discussed during Friday morning's weekly
Legislative Update. Once the letter is agreed upon, it will go to the County's
legislative delegation.
Responding to Commissioner DeBone, Mr. Gutowsky shared that counties across
the state are having similar conversations, in varying degrees of intensity. He
didn't have specific case studies to share, in regards to whether other counties
are doing similar research.
Commissioner Chang shared that there are eight other counties with
Coordinated / Joint Houseless Response Offices, and if we were to survey these
counties we could learn how far along they are with planning and
implementation.
Cheyenne Purrington, Houseless Strategies and Solutions, shared that the letter
from the Board to the Governor was shared with LOC and AOC, and with the
other HB 4123 pilot cohort. The HB 4123 cohort was interested in Deschutes
County taking a leadership role.
OTHER ITEMS:
• Commissioner Adair will be touring with Helping Hands in Portland on
Thursday, weather permitting.
• Mr. Lelack and Mr. Gutowsky asked for direction on the Planning
Commission recruitment process. There will be two additional vacancies
effective July 1, 2023, a Tumalo area and an at -large vacancy. Some
discussion took place, and it was determined that the interview process
would begin with the Tumalo area vacancy, so that those who are not
selected are able to pursue the at -large vacancy. Commissioners DeBone,
Chang and Adair all expressed interest in participating in the interview
process. Commissioners will send Mr. Gutowsky their top 4 or 5 candidates
to move forward with interviews. Interviews will be held individually one-on-
one, as opposed to publicly with the Board of three with each candidate.
• Commissioner Adair attended the COBA (Central Oregon Builders
Association) meeting at Tetherow this week. Room tax revenue has gone
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down for the past three months, and a topic of conversation was marketing
for Mt. Bachelor. She added that the concert business in our County has
increased drastically.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
At 10:42 a.m., the Board went into Executive Session under ORS 192.660 (2) (e) Real
Property Negotiations; ORS 192.660 (2) (d) Labor Negotiations; and ORS 192.660 (2) (i)
Employee Evaluation.
Being no further items to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 12:26 p.m.
DATED this Day of 2023 for the Deschutes County Board of
Commissioners.
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MEETING DATE: March 20, 2023
SUBIECT: Recognition of staff and presentation of the Triple Crown Designation from the
Government Finance Officers Association
RECOMMENDATION AND ACTION REQUESTED:
Recognition of Finance staff for their efforts in the County receiving the Triple Crown
designation from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for fiscal year 2021.
BACKGROUND AND POLICY IMPLICATIONS:
GFOA's special Triple Crown medallion recognizes governments who have received all
three GFOA awards; the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting,
the Popular Annual Financial Reporting Award, and the Distinguished Budget Presentation
Award. This is the third consecutive year the County has received the Triple Crown
designation from the GFOA.
On December 6, 2022, GFOA awarded a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in
Financial Reporting to Deschutes County for its annual comprehensive financial report for
the fiscal year ended June 30, 2021. This was the 215t consecutive year that the County has
received this prestigious award. To be awarded a Certificate of Achievement, the County
published an easily readable and efficiently organized annual comprehensive financial
report. This report must satisfy both accounting principles generally accepted in the United
States of America and applicable legal requirements.
On January 6, 2023, GFOA announced that Deschutes County received the Award for
Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting (PAFR Award) for its
Popular Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2021. This was the third
consecutive year the County has received this award.
On December 7, 2021, GFOA presented a Distinguished Budget Presentation Award to
Deschutes County, Oregon, for its Annual Budget for the fiscal year beginning July 01, 2021.
In order to receive this award, a governmental unit must publish a budget document that
meets program criteria as a policy document, as a financial plan, as an operations guide,
and as a communications device. This award is the highest form of recognition in
governmental budgeting and its attainment represents a significant achievement by the
County. The County has subsequently received the award for fiscal year 2023. This was the
fifteenth year the County has received this award.
BUDGET IMPACTS:
Continued participation in this program enhances our financial reporting, promotes
transparency and accountability, and aids in the maintenance of the County's bond ratings.
ATTENDANCE:
Jana Cain, Accounting Manager
Dan Emerson, Budget Manager
Casey Harden, Accountant
Camilla Sparks, Budget Analyst
Robert Tintle, Chief Financial Officer
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MEETING DATE: March 22, 2023
SUBJECT: Consideration of ARPA Funding to support the Homeless Outreach Services
Team
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Move approval to extend and increase American Rescue Plan Act Funds to fund 3.0 FTE
through June 2026 for Countywide Homeless Outreach Services,
BACKGROUND AND POLICY IMPLICATIONS
The Board approved $1,065,000 on December 1, 2021 of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)
funds to support Countywide Homeless Outreach Services through December 2024. This
included 3.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) positions, a truck, and various materials and
supplies. Health Services estimates $883,000 of the ARPA funding allocation will be spent
through December 2024, leaving $182,000 unspent at that time.
Health Services is requesting the Board approve extending support for Countywide
Homeless Outreach Services through July 2026. Specifically, the department is requesting
any unspent funds from the original allocation be allowed to be spent after December 2024
and for the Board to reallocate $337,619 from either the ARPA Public Health Response
Contingency or ARPA Health Unintended Consequences Reserve for Homeless Outreach
Services. The total estimated budget for the time period January 1, 2025 through
December 31, 2025 is $519,619.
This extension and additional contribution to Countywide Homeless Outreach Services will
help retain hired staff who will continue to help to address increased need for homeless
outreach and services in the community, including providing support to the Navigation
Center, Project Turnkey and the Structured Camps being acquired/developed by the City of
Bend. In addition, these services will continue to support increased need in Sisters, La Pine
and Redmond with the intention to provide support to Oasis Village upon its completion. A
critical part of the success of all of these projects is having consistent and reliable services
responding on site regularly. Due to current hiring challenges, retention of these staff is
critical, thus the request to convert to regular.
The extension of the ARPA Funds would continue to cover the cost of three positions: 2.0
FTE Behavioral Health Specialist I (position #2993 and #2994) and 1.0 FTE Peer Support
Specialist (position #2995) through July 2026, with the overall request to convert them from
limited duration to regular. This will maintain capacity to the existing team, which
previously had only 1.0 FTE Behavioral Health Specialist I, and will continue to make it
possible to assign one to cover Bend and Redmond and one to cover Sisters and La Pine.
The Peer will continue to serve all four communities, as needed. In addition, $12,000 will
be used to purchase supplies. Health Services will continue to seek sustainable funds to
support these services and positions long-term.
Without continued funding, retention of existing staff is compromised and Health Services
may be unable to offer logistical or programmatic support in our community or be able to
meet the increasing need for services and connection to services in this population
Health Services is requesting these positions be converted from limited duration to regular
in order to retain staff and continuity of services throughout the Homelessness Emergency
Declaration period. Should funding discontinue or be unavailable, Health Services will
consider the future of these positions within the budgeting process. If supported by the
Board, a budget and FTE resolution from the Finance Department will be forthcoming.
BUDGET IMPACTS: Total budget for time period January 2025 to July 2026 is $519,619. This
includes extending the date of expenditure of original ARPA Homeless Outreach Services
allocation to July 2026, and increase ARPA allocation by $337,619. The department
recommends using ARPA Public Health Response Contingency (current balance is
$624,395) or ARPA Health Unintended Consequences Reserve (current balance is
$1,075,000).
ATTENDANCE:
Holly Harris, Behavioral Health Deputy Director
Cheryl Smallman, Business Intelligence Officer
Laura Skundrick, Finance
Dan Emerson, Finance
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SUBJECT: Safe Parking Program Update
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
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BACKGROUND AND POLICY IMPLICATIONS:
Per Board direction, staff is drafting a Safe Parking Program for Board consideration to be
adopted into Deschutes County Code to allow limited overnight parking in the
unincorporated County for people experiencing homelessness to aid in transition to stable
housing. Staff is researching several programs for guidance and options.
The programs are intended to provide a legal place to park, often equipped with hygiene
stations, laundry facilities, electricity, and shower services. For service providers, safe
parking programs can help connect people experiencing homelessness with services and
supportive housing options. Some safe parking programs include overnight security
guards.
Safe Parking programs are generally only allowed on properties owned or leased by
businesses, non -profits or religious or public entities. Some programs limit overnight
parking up to three vehicles under certain circumstances and up to six or more vehicles in
other circumstances.
Programs vary between low -barrier and high -barrier requirements. Most have strict
requirements regarding dogs, the storage of belongings, and more.
In the unincorporated County, and based on longstanding statewide land use restrictions,
there appear to be few options where Safe Parking may be authorized. For example, Safe
Parking appears to be allowed in unincorporated communities and inside urban growth
boundaries (outside of city limits). It is important to note that lands inside UGBs and
outside city limits are subject to Joint Management Agreements between the County and
cities, which address land use, building, and code compliance jurisdiction, among other
related issues.
It is unclear if Safe Parking can be authorized as a temporary use in other rural zones, such
as the Exclusive Farm Use (EFU), Forest, Rural Residential-10 or Multiple Use Agricultural-10
Zones.
In April, staff will bring an initial draft Safe Parking Program memo with options for Board
decisions, such as zones, lot sizes, number of vehicles, and site and service requirements.
BUDGET IMPACTS:
None.
The intent is to provide an opportunity for property owners or properties leased by
businesses, non -profits or religious or public entities to participate in the program. The
provision of services would be determined separately.
ATTENDANCE:
Nick Lelack, County Administrator
Erik Kropp, Deputy County Administrator
Cheyenne Purrington, Executive Director, Coordinated Houseless Response Office
Stephanie Marshall, Assistant County Attorney
Peter Gutowsky, Community Development Director
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING
9:00 AM, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22, 2023
Barnes Sawyer Rooms - Deschutes Services Building- 1300 NW Wall St - Bend
(541) 388-6570 I www.deschutes.org
AGENDA
MEETING FORMAT: In accordance with Oregon state law, this meeting is open to the public and
can be accessed and attended in person or remotely, with the exception of any executive session.
Members of the public may view the meeting in real time via the public meeting portal at
www.deschutes.org/meetings. To view the meeting via Zoom, see below.
Citizen Input: The public may comment on any topic that is not on the current agenda. Comments
and testimony regarding public hearings are allowed at the time of the public hearing. Alternatively,
comments may be submitted on any topic at any time by emailing citizeninput@deschutes.org or
leaving a voice message at 541-385-1734.
When in-person comment from the public is allowed at the meeting, public comment will also be
allowed via computer, phone or other virtual means.
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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.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Consideration of Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Walla Walla
County
2. Consideration of Resolution No. 2023-014 to extend 1.0 limited duration Health Services
FTE within the FY 2022-2023 Deschutes County Budget
3. Consideration of Board Signature on letters reappointing Bill Anderson and David Pilz to
the Upper Deschutes Watershed Council
4. Approval of the minutes of the March 3 and 10, 2023 BOCC Legislative Update meeting
5. Approval of the minutes of the February 22 and 27 and March 1 and 6 BOCC meetings
ACTION ITEMS
6. 9:10 AM Recognition of staff and presentation of the Triple Crown Designation from
the Government Finance Officers Association
7. 9:15 AM Resolution authorizing participation in the 2023-2025 Oregon Community
Dispute Resolution Grant Program
8. 9:25 AM Consideration of ARPA Funding to support the Homeless Outreach Services
Team
9. 9:30 AM Resolution converting 1.0 FTE Behavioral Health Specialist II and 1.0 FTE Peer
Support Specialist positions from limited duration to regular
10. 9:35 AM Grant from the City of Bend and addition of a Behavioral Health Specialist to
be located at the Navigation Center
11. 9:40 AM Grant from the Oregon Department of Transportation for an awareness
campaign to address impaired driving
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12. 9:50 AM Amendment to the contract with St. Charles for psychiatric emergency
Services
13. 10:00 AM Safe Parking Program Update
OTHER ITEMS
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.
14. Executive Session under ORS 192.660 (2) (e) Real Property Negotiations
ADJOURN
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