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1300 NW Wall Street, Bend, Oregon
(541) 388-6570
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Steve Dennison; County Clerk
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WEDNESDAY August 13, 2025
Barnes Sawyer Rooms
Live Streamed Video
Present were Commissioners Anthony DeBone, Patti Adair and Phil Chang.
Also present were Deputy County Administrator Whitney Hale; Senior Assistant Legal Counsel
Kim Riley; and BOCC Executive Assistant Brenda Fritsvold.
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 am.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CITIZEN INPUT:
• Jason Bynon said the hearing held last week before the Dog Control Board of
Supervisors was unfair. He requested a new hearing before the order which
requires the euthanization of five Rottweilers owned by Michael Winner is enacted.
CONSENT AGENDA: Before the Board was Consideration of the Consent Agenda.
1. Approval of Resolution No. 2025-037 adding 1.00 Assistant Planner regular FTE
2. Approval of Document No. 2025-815, a Notice of Intent to Award a contract for
the Deschutes Service Building HVAC system Roof Top Unit #2
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4. Authorize the sale of real property located at 4481 NE 29th Street, Redmond to
Dorothy Pierce
5. Authorize the sale of real property located at 2675 NW Norse Drive, Redmond to
Kindred, LLC
6. Approval of a Revocable License with Central Oregon Vet Center for use of space
at 244 NW Kingwood Avenue, Redmond
7. Consideration of Board Signature on letter appointing Eric Berlin, for service on
the Deschutes County Investment Advisory Committee
8. Approval of the minutes of the BOCC July 21, 2025 meeting
ADAIR: Move Board approval of the Consent Agenda as amended to remove item #3
for separate consideration
CHANG: Second
VOTE: ADAI R: Yes
CHANG: Yes
DEBONE: Chair votes yes. Motion Carried 3 - 0
3. Authorization to apply for the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission Behavioral
Health Deflection Program grant
Captain Michael Shults reminded that HB 4002 allows for the deflection of certain
low-level crimes by eligible persons who are addicted to drugs and who agree to
enter into a treatment plan. The Sheriff's Office partners with service providers Ideal
Options and BestCare to administer this program. Shults said in addition to persons
who are taken into custody for criminal activity, the program also treats others by
referral.
Jessica Vanderpool, Management Analyst, said the grant from the Criminal Justice
Commission will be received in two phases, with the first one amounting to
$311,000 and the second one becoming available in October.
ADAIR: Move to authorize the application for the Oregon Criminal Justice
Commission Behavioral Health Deflection Program grant
CHANG: Second
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VOTE: ADAI R:
CHANG:
DEBONE
ACTION ITEMS:
Yes
Yes
Chair votes yes. Motion Carried 3 - 0
9. Public Hearing: Text Amendments for Repeal of the State Wildfire Hazard Map
Will Groves, Planning Manager, said because Oregon's statewide Wildfire Hazard
Map has been repealed by the Legislature, the County must now update its Code to
align with the changed regulations and remove associated language which is no
longer applicable.
Discussion ensued regarding the opportunity now before the County to establish
local standards for wildfire resiliency. Groves said the updated R327 standards
(State building code) can only be applied to new construction. The State Fire Marshal
is working to develop recommended regulations for local jurisdictions to consider
regarding defensible space requirements.
The public hearing was opened at 9:18 am. There being no one who wished to testify, the
public hearing was closed at 9:18 am.
Noting the consensus of the Board to immediately proceed to deliberations,
Commissioner DeBone said when Deschutes County formerly compiled a county-
wide wildfire hazard map, the conclusion was that the entire county is at high risk
for wildfire. It therefore does not make sense to distinguish between adjacent
properties in terms of higher or lower wildfire risk as the State's map did.
Commissioner Adair urged implementing local regulations as soon as possible so
that fire hardening standards are applied to new construction. Groves agreed this is
a high priority item for the Planning division.
Commissioner Chang advocated for the opportunity to add ADUs to increase
housing availability and supported the development of local regulations to ensure
that property owners take action to create and maintain defensible space for the
benefit of themselves and their neighbors.
Noting that houses in rural areas are much farther apart than they are in cities,
Commissioner Adair said under the State's map, over 21,000 properties were
labeled as high risk for wildfire, yet all properties in Deschutes County are at high
risk. She agreed that property owners must keep their land clear of yard debris and
further should treat wood fencing with protective coating to deter burning.
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Commissioner DeBone supported heightened awareness of constructing structures
to resist fire and of the need to reduce flammable fuels, saying that on red flag
warning days such as today, any spark or ember could potentially start a fire.
Saying it is important to build homes as safe as possible, Commissioner Adair
suggested offering incentives for the removal of juniper trees and shared that
property owners can rent goats to help rid land of unwanted vegetation.
ADAIR: Move approval of first and second reading of Ordinance No. 2025-015 by
title only
CHANG: Second
VOTE: ADAIR: Yes
CHANG: Yes
DEBONE: Chair votes yes. Motion Carried 3 - 0
Chair DeBone read the title of Ordinance No. 2025-015 into the record two times.
CHANG: Move adoption of Ordinance No. 2025-015 amending Deschutes County
Code Title 18, Zoning Ordinance, and Title 19, Bend Urban Area Zoning
Ordinance, to repeal nonconforming Wildfire Hazard Mitigation Standards in
compliance with State law and declaring an to take effect immediately
ADAIR: Second
VOTE: ADAIR:
CHANG:
DEBONE:
OTHER ITEMS:
Yes
Yes
Chair votes yes. Motion Carried 3 - 0
Commissioner Chang stated his desire to attend a First Story by Hayden Homes
event next Wednesday to celebrate the transfer of a new home to a selected family.
Discussion ensued of the request from Leadership Redmond for $600 in video
lottery funds to support its program. This request will come back to the Board for
formal action.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: None
ADJOURN:
Being no further items to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 9:38 am.
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ATTEST:
RECORDING SECRETARY
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ANTHONY DEBONE, CHAIR
PATTI ADAIR, VICE CHAIR
PHIL CHANG, C014MISSIONER
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SUBJECT: Authorization to apply for the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission Behavioral
Health Deflection Program grant
RECOMMENDED MOTIONS:
Move to authorize the submittal of an application for the Oregon Criminal Justice
Commission Behavioral Health Deflection Program (BHD) grant Phase 1 and Phase 2.
BACKGROUND AND POLICY IMPLICATIONS:
The Deschutes County Sheriff's Office is seeking to apply for BHD grant funding. Phase 1
funding is $311,908 for Deschutes County. Phase 2 formula had not been finalized yet.
State of Oregon House Bill (HB) 4002 created a new misdemeanor for possession of a
controlled substance. HB 4002 offers pathways to expungement, dismissal, or no charges
filed, and encourages distract attorneys and law enforcement to divert a person, in lieu of
arrest or prosecution, to a deflection program. A deflection program is a collaborative
effort between law enforcement agencies and behavioral health systems that strives to aid
individuals in receiving treatment, recovery support services, housing, case management,
and/or other services.
On July 23, the Board of County Commissioners gave approval to award a contract with
Bestcare and Ideal Option related to this program. This grant application was also
discussed. Phase 1 application will be submitted by August 315t. Disbursement will be in
September. Phase 2 application process will begin in October with disbursement coming in
December.
BUDGET IMPACTS:
The estimated $800,000 in revenue is included in the adopted budget.
ATTENDANCE:
Captain Michael Shults, DCSO
Jeff Price, DCSO Business Manager
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING
9:00 AM, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2025
Barnes Sawyer Rooms - Deschutes Services Building - 1300 NW Wall Street - Bend
(541) 388-6570 1 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 YouTube using this link:
http://bit.ly/3mminzy. To attend the meeting virtually via Zoom, see below.
Citizen Input: The public may comment on any topic that is not on the current agenda.
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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• To join the meeting via Zoom from a computer, use this link: http://bit.ly/3h3ogdD.
• To join by phone, call 253-215-8782 and enter webinar ID # 899 4635 9970 followed by the
passcode 013510.
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comment, if and when allowed. If using a phone, press *9 to indicate you would like to speak and
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You may experience a brief pause as your meeting status changes. Once you have joined as a
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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, call (541) 388-6572 or
email brenda.fritsvold@deschutes.org.
Time estimates: The times listed on agenda items are estimates only. Generally, items will be heard in
sequential order and items, including public hearings, may be heard before or after their listed times.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CITIZEN INPUT
The Board of Commissioners provides time during its public meetings for citizen input. This is an
opportunity for citizens to communicate to the Commissioners on matters that are not otherwise
on the agenda. Time is limited to 3 minutes.
The Citizen Input platform is not available for and may not be utilized to communicate obscene or
defamatory material.
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
Approval of Resolution No. 2025-037 adding 1.00 Assistant Planner regular FTE
2. Approval of Document No. 2025-815, a Notice of Intent to Award a contract for the
Deschutes Service Building HVAC system Roof Top Unit #2
3. Authorization to apply for the Oregon Criminal justice Commission Behavioral Health
Deflection Program grant
4. Authorize the sale of real property located at 4481 NE 29th Street, Redmond to Dorothy
Pierce
5. Authorize the sale of real property located at 2675 NW Norse Drive, Redmond to
Kindred, LLC
6. Approval of a Revocable License with Central Oregon Vet Center for use of space at 244
NW Kingwood Avenue, Redmond
7. Consideration of Board Signature on letter appointing Eric Berlin, for service on the
Deschutes County Investment Advisory Committee
8. Approval of the minutes of the BOCC July 21, 2025 meeting
ACTION ITEMS
9. 9:10 AM Public Hearing: Text Amendments for Repeal of the State Wildfire Hazard Map
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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.
ADJOURN
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