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Deschutes County Board of Commissioners
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MINUTES OF BUSINESS MEETING
DESCHUTES COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27, 2014
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Present were Commissioners Tammy Baney, Anthony DeBone and Alan Unger.
Also present were Tom Anderson, County Administrator; David Doyle, John
Laherty and Laurie Craghead, County Counsel; Susan Ross and James Lewis,
Property & Facilities; Nick Lelack, Cynthia Smidt, Lori Furlong and John Griley,
Community Development; two representatives ofthe Sheriff's Office; and ten other
citizens. No representatives ofthe media were in attendance.
Chair Baney opened the meeting at 10:00 a.m.
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Commissioners' Hearing Room -Administration Building -1300 NW Wall St., Bend
1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. CITIZEN INPUT
3. Before the Board was Consideration of Second Reading by Title Only, and
Adoption of Ordinance No. 2014-021, a Sunriver Plan Amendment from
Forest District to UtiJity District.
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Cynthia Smidt gave a brief overview of the item. The word 'utility' was left off
but this has been added.
UNGER: Move second reading by title only.
DEBONE: Second.
YOTE: UNGER: Yes.
DEBONE: Yes.
BANEY: Chair votes yes.
Chair Baney conducted the second reading by title only.
DEBONE: Move adoption of Ordinance No. 2014-021.
UNGER: Second.
YOTE: DEBONE: Yes.
UNGER: Yes.
BANEY: Chair votes yes.
4. Before the Board was Consideration of Second Reading by Title Only, and
Adoption of Ordinance No. 2014-022, a Sunriver Plan Amendment from
Forest District to Utility District.
Ms. Smidt explained there are no changes from the first reading.
UNGER: Move second reading by title only.
DEBONE: Second.
YOTE: UNGER: Yes.
DEBONE: Yes.
BANEY: Chair votes yes.
Chair Baney conducted the second reading by title only.
DEBONE: Move adoption of Ordinance No. 2014-022.
UNGER: Second.
YOTE: DEBONE: Yes.
UNGER: Yes.
BANEY: Chair votes yes.
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5. Before the Board was Consideration of First and Second Readings by Title
Only, and Adoption by Emergency of Ordinance No. 2014-024, Amending
Deschutes County Code 2.37, Public Contracting Code.
Susan Ross explained that in the past few legislative sessions, changes were
made to State Contracting Code, which is then followed by the County. The
County has to be at least as restrictive but can institute other changes. She has
coordinated with other departments in this regard. They cleaned up errors and
references that do not apply.
The main change is on page 4, regarding competitive sealed proposals and how
a committee is appointed to review them. This is not allowed since it is a low
bid process and discretion is not permitted.
On page 5, the contract amount allowed by ORS has increased to $10,000.
Anything under $10,000 can be directly awarded without solicitation. On page
7, under 080(a), the citation language is not correct. Under (e), it talks about
design-builder methods, and criteria can change, so it should just refer to State
law.
On page 8, it reiterates the contract amounts. Above $10,000, there are other
processes to follow.
Commissioner Unger asked about the model rules. Ms. Ross said these are the
ORS established by the State. Dave Doyle added that they are found in the
OAR's as generated by the Attorney General, and are the basis of the ORS
rules. Ms. Ross said this change will bring the County into compliance.
DEBONE: Move first and second readings by title only of Ordinance No.
2014-024, declaring an emergency.
UNGER: Second.
VOTE: DEBONE: Yes.
UNGER: Yes.
BANEY: Chair votes yes.
Chair Baney conducted the first and second readings by title only, declaring an
emergency.
UNGER: Move adoption of Ordinance No. 2014-024, by emergency.
DEBONE: Second.
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VOTE: UNGER: Yes.
DEBONE: Yes.
BANEY: Chair votes yes.
6. Before the Board was a Public Hearing on Document No. 2014-482, the
Deschutes County Community Development Code Enforcement Policy and
Procedures Manual.
Nick Lelack gave a brief overview, acknowledging the help of County Counsel
and the Sheriffs Office. A PowerPoint presentation was then given (a copy of
which is attached for reference.)
Lori Furlong said the manual included good ideas that were never implemented.
Some items were removed if not practical or appropriate. Others were updated
to include warnings prior to a citation, as they spend a great deal of time
working with citizens to reach compliance. The Sheriff s Office issuing
warnings has been an effective tool. Most citations are removed since citizens
usually will comply at that time. Injunctions have also been included formally
in the manual, and the County has adopted language on who can issue citations.
Code enforcement works well with State agencies to protect the rivers and the
land. Sometimes it is more appropriate for another agency to enforce a
problem. Mitigation sometimes works as well. There can also be a lien placed
against the property if it gets to that point. The issue is getting more complex
over time. There are a few core issues that the public does not like about the
policy, such as the allowable timeline and complaint process.
Commissioner DeB one asked when the manual was established. Ms. Furlong
said it was adopted in 1996 after the involvement of citizens and various
County departments. Commissioner DeBone asked who relies on the manual.
Ms. Furlong stated that some citizens have asked for copies, and many
jurisdictions have used it to develop their own manual. The Oregon Code
Enforcement Association uses a variation of Deschutes County's manual
widely.
Mr. Lelack said there needs to be consistency and predictability for all parties.
The manual helps with that.
John Griley spoke about the changes to date. He said they have reviewed the
core enforcement procedures, addressing questions and concerns. He
developed a decision matrix for reference, and referred to a presentation (a copy
ofwhich is attached).
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He said there is no mechanism to act without a formal complaint. The
complainant cannot be anonymous, but some are concerned about ramifications
of complaining. Compliance is voluntary and might take longer because of this.
Some feel the program should be more punitive.
Another issue involves penalties and the amount of the fines. Some people feel
that certain or all permits should be restricted if a property is already under a
code complaint.
The program is citizen complaint driven, and they cannot be anonymous. The
County emphasizes voluntary compliance, which requires some flexibility.
Citations become a compliance tool rather than punitive. The desired outcome
is to resolve the problem. Sometimes, although rarely, this outcome cannot be
reached and the courts have to be utilized.
He spoke with representatives of other Code enforcement agencies and pooled
the information gathered. Most of these agencies were similar in population.
He also checked with the other local counties and cities to see how they handle
these issues. What they learned is some jurisdictions are similar, especially
regarding voluntary compliance and flexibility in timing. They differ in
complaint policy; some will take anonymous complaints or will try rigorously
to provide more anonymity to complainants. Some use staff-initiated
complaints.
The biggest difference was in the penalty policy. Some pursue greater fines for
repeat or continuing violations. Staff in some areas can cite, while Deschutes
County works with the Sheriff's Office. Some sanction violators through an
administrative process and not through the courts.
Mr. Griley said the manual does not preclude them from using an administrative
process if appropriate.
He asked if the Board feels they should be allowed to accept anonymous
complaints, and whether they should they be more punitive; or should there be
more emphasis on sanctions and timelines.
He asked if the Board feels fines should differ or be progressive; and if permits
should be restricted if the property is already in Code enforcement. This
language has been carried over from the previous manual, but it takes a text
amendment to do formally adopt and use it. Otherwise, it should be removed
from the manual.
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Chair Baney asked how much of an issue this has been. Mr. Lelack stated that Iit is a small issue overall, but can be a big issue for just a few properties. He
surveyed other jurisdictions on this, and this information has been made Iavailable in the Board's packet and to the public.
He said staffhas not proposed any policy changes in the manual; all have been
carried forward. Their questions are in regard to procedures, not policy. Staff
will open a case if they discover a violation in their normal course of work, if a
safety or health hazard. However, they don't go out looking for problems. I
Occasionally staff will handle the citation if they need to protect an individual. IThe complainant's information is generally not made available to the public I
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There were comments from Matt Day and Mary Ann Moore previously
submitted that are part of the file.
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Commissioner Unger asked if someone calls in a complaint rather than coming t rin person, whether staff fills out the form. Mr. Oriley stated they could do this
over the phone, or it can be done through a letter or e-mail. Commissioner
Unger wanted to be sure there are different ways for individuals to initiate a
complaint. Mr. Lelack said the form is available on line.
At this point, citizen input was taken.
Steven Hultberg asked about the issuance ofland use permits. He feels this is
problematic and may prevent someone from moving forward, but it could be the
complaint may not have enough basis. He does not see this addressed in State
law. The County has to issue a final permit in a specific timeframe as well.
This is a significant consideration. There are other mechanisms that might be
more appropriate.
Mary Ann Moore of Sisters submitted testimony in writing, and stated that her
view is to support the compliance issue before a new development permit can
be issued. The complaint is active but just had not been codified. There are
often pre-conditions for developers and the County should not look the other
way. This has been done in writing, such as maintaining the 65% open space.
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Regarding Shevlin Park development, at some point they may want to develop
part of the required open space. She does not think this should be allowed. Or,
perhaps it is attractive for in-fill development. This is an example of why this
should be in Code. This is not just speculation but has happened here.
The Code complaint should run with the land regardless of the name of the
owner or a sale. It must be enforced or it creates problems with neighbors or
unwanted development. There need to be orderly rules for development and
this should be in Code.
Eleven counties responded to this inquiry and eight of them do. Only one
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without basis could hold up work. A pennit is needed for a water heater or
other small changes as well. There may be no proof of the violation, but it t
would take time to resolve. This should not be an issue for all when it has been
a problem for just a few. He feels this language should be removed from the Imanual. !
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allows a new pennit if there is an unrelated, unresolved Code issue. She urged
this be added to Code, similar to the Multnomah County one.
Moey Newbold reiterated that it is appropriate for landowners to be in
compliance before new pennits are issues.
Andy High of COB A (Central Oregon Builders' Association) said he
understands that this has to do with a pending violation. There may be no basis
for the complaint but it could hold up the pennit. He agrees it may conflict with
State law, but if a neighbor does not like the new development, a complaint
Paul Lipscomb of Sisters stated that he is shocked to hear a lawyer and
developer suggest there is something wrong with following rules and
regulations. Rules and regulations need to be respected. He thanked the Board
for the principle of voluntary compliance, but they need to remember that total
compliance doesn't work with human beings. There needs to be a carrot and a
stick. He is a retired judge and knows that voluntary compliance won't work in
a courtroom, not even with judges.
On a national level it is not realistic to do this with businesses. Developers
know this and want other developers to have to comply. Doing less gives the
non-compliant developer an edge. It may not take a Code change to gain
additional approvals from the County, but Marion and Multnomah counties
have good language in place in this regard.
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William Kuhn said that he has been trying to help the Board adhere to Goal 5
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Bill Robie of the Central Oregon Association of Realtors said that he would
agree with many speakers today if there was evidence of a serious issue. As he
recalls from previous staff reports, the number of Code enforcement issues that
end in a citation is about 1%• This change is a draconian step for a problem that
does not really exist, and may have unintended consequences. There may be
serial Code violators but also some citizens who make an innocent mistake.
The County has an admirable record of handling these complaints. He
recommends this provision be removed from the manual.
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Nunzie Gould said she filed a Code complaint in May 2013 and has not i
received a written reply. She is upset and spent a lot of money on pursuing
Code complaints. Public safety also relates to the mental health of the I
community. She cares about her community and wants to be civil with
neighbors, but in her view, the County is the fox guarding the hen house. This
is why a text amendment is needed. For the few that are offenders, it is needed.
It appears that land use is a lesser priority over other offenses. It is quite
complicated and plays in many realms of health and safety, including
environment, traffic and others. Within the policy there is a lot of latitude on
which complaints will be followed up on. I
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commitments. He appreciates the comments in favor of the text amendment.
As law abiding public, ifhe asks to buy a property that is buildable, it should be
buildable. If he had known years ago that the County would ignore the plat
map and a homeowners' agreement between parties that he has struggled with,
and that the County would twist and tum everything in favor of the other party
so they can harass him, he would have moved elsewhere.
A flexible timeline should not be for years. There is something wrong with
this. A text amendment is needed for this problem. He is appalled that
someone would bend over backwards to allow someone else to violate law.
There should be respect for the law. If a contractor can't measure distances or
read a map that violates requirements, there is a problem. Some people don't
adhere to regulations. Law abiding people are asking for this. Otherwise, he
will want to get out of here.
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She also read 'reasonable time frames', which is not defined. She does not
know whether her complaint has been resolved. If an issue is not significant to
the County or a priority, some may never get resolved. There needs to be some
consideration that violations should not be ignored.
There are 85 occurrences of the word 'may' in the manual. This provides a lot
of latitude. "Must" only occurs six times. The reason this has come up is that
people want the process tightened up.
She has heard a change of zoning is not a development issue because nothing
changed on the land itself. She feels this is a land use action and should fall
within this text amendment. Therefore, if someone is going to rezone land, this
should be weighed in the permit process. The behavior of an individual
regarding a certain property also needs to be considered on other properties that
person has. If they are in Code violation elsewhere, that needs to apply to any
others. The dots need to be connected.
She feels voluntary compliance has some merit, but enforcement staff is not
funded sufficiently and two of them are volunteers. She usually cannot reach
those people if she wanted to. The Solid Waste Department is prepared to do
this, but she is not sure how this is being funded for CDD. The document still
needs more work, and the land use component should be a big part of it. She
noted that Risk Management event permits also do not go through CDD and
many of those get approved. She feels there is a crescendo of these numbers
over prevIOUS years.
Mr. Lelack said there has a lot of correspondence with Ms. Gould over the
years, and apologized if one of her letters was not resolved.
He stated that there have been questions about the text amendment, and his
interpretation of this is finding someone guilty of a violation, and just the filing
of a complaint should not stop the permit process. He can check with other
counties as to whether this is a big issue there. Mr. Griley provided on paper
some statistics on the effectiveness of their policies.
Chair Baney asked about the Risk Management permit process, such as for
events, and whether this is part of the CDD process.
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Laurie Craghead said there will be work done on this, but Risk Management
permits in particular are not land use decisions and those uses are permitted
outright. She has been supportive of holding permits in abeyance but this needs
clarification. If a use is permitted outright, a permit is not required, especially
on farm use properties. The new use needs to be compatible.
The other issue is the timeframe, and there is a 150-day issue to consider. Other
concerns from County Counsel are the unintended consequences. A use
permitted outright cannot be held up in this way.
The Board closed the oral testimony but kept the written testimony open for
seven days, and will deliberate on manual in the near future.
7. Before the Board was Consideration of Board Signature of Document No.
2014-462, Amending an Improvement Agreement between Deschutes
County and Weston Investment Co., LLC for the Overnight Lodging Units
at the Tetherow Destination Resort.
Ms. Craghead said this was held over from Monday's meeting to allow receipt
ofa letter from Wells Fargo. There has been one change in section 3, regarding
site plan numbers since there was language about having a new site plan. This
same correction is in section 2. All documents are ready and the agreement
needs signatures today.
UNGER: Move approval of Document No. 2014-462.
DEBONE: Second.
VOTE: UNGER: Yes.
DEBONE: Yes.
BANEY: Chair votes yes.
Before the Board was Consideration of Approval of the Consent Agenda.
Commissioner DeBone thanked the Dog Control Board of Supervisors
volunteers for their difficult work.
DEBONE: Move approval of the Consent Agenda.
UNGER: Second.
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VOTE: DEBONE: Yes.
UNGER: Yes.
BANEY: Chair votes yes.
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Consent Agenda Items J,
8. Board Signature of Document No. 2014-426, a Deschutes County Sheriffs IOffice Contract for the Purchase of Vehicles I 9. Board Signature of Document No. 2014-442, a Restrictive Covenant to Allow 1a Building Setback Exception Adjacent to a County-owned Surface Mine
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10. Board Signature of Document No. 2014-451, Amendment #2 to the IIntergovernmental Agreement between Wellness and Education Board of
Central Oregon and Deschutes County Health Services I
11. Chair Signature of Document No. 2014-461, a Funds Transfer Agreement
between Deschutes County and the Federal Highway Administration for the !,Payment of Deschutes County's Share of the Project Costs for the Skyliners l
Road Project
12. Board Signature of Document No. 2014-458, a Notice of Federal Interest for
Sisters Clinic Property
13. Board Signature of Document No. 2014-472, a Bargain and Sale Deed for
Approximately 0.82 acres to ODOT for a Right-of-Way at Wickiup Junction
14. Board Signature of Document No. 2014-473, an Acceptance Deed for a
Temporary Construction Easement on Skyliners Road from Tad Hodgert
15. Board Signature of Letters Appointing Stan Robson, Carolyn Airriess, Monica
Rendon, Samuel Davis, and Donald Knowles to the Deschutes County Dog
Control Board of Supervisors for terms through June 30, 2016
16. Board Signature of Letter of Termination to Patricia Moore from the
Deschutes County Dog Control Board of Supervisors.
17. Approval of Minutes:
• Natural Resource Protection Performance Update of August 12, 2014
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CONVENED AS THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE 9-1-1 COUNTY
SERVICE DISTRICT
18. Before the Board was Consideration of Approval of Weekly Accounts
Payable Vouchers for the 9-1-1 County Service District for Two Weeks, in
the Amount of $20,073.58.
DEBONE: Move approval, subject to review.
UNGER: Second.
VOTE: DEBONE: Yes.
UNGER: Yes.
BANEY: Chair votes yes.
CONVENED AS THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE EXTENSION/4-H
COUNTY SERVICE DISTRICT
19. Before the Board was Consideration of Approval of Weekly Accounts
Payable Vouchers for the Extensionl4-H County Service District for Two
Weeks, in the Amount of $6,295.79.
DEBONE: Move approval, subject to review.
UNGER: Second.
VOTE: DEBONE: Yes.
UNGER: Yes.
BANEY: Chair votes yes.
RECONVENED AS THE DESCHUTES COUNTY BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS
20. Before the Board was Consideration of Approval of Weekly Accounts
Payable Vouchers for Deschutes County for Two Weeks, in the Amount of
$3,735,329.12.
DEBONE: Move approval, subject to review.
UNGER: Second.
VOTE: DEBONE: Yes.
UNGER: Yes.
BANEY: Chair votes yes.
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21. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
None were offered.
Being no other items brought before the Board, the meeting adjourned at
11:30 a.m.
DATED this yA----Day oJ ~ ~ 2014 for the
Deschutes County Board of Commissione s.
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Anthony DeBone, Vice Chair
ATTEST:
Alan Unger, Commissioner ~~
Recording Secretary
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Code Enforcement
Policy & Procedures Manual Update
Public Hearing
August 27, 2014
Overview
•Introductions
•Code Enforcement Policy & Procedures Manual
•Background & Process
•Lori Furlong: Draft Revisions
•John Griley: Review of Core Policy and Procedures
•BOCC Questions / Discussion
•Public Hearing
•BOCC Discussion, Options for Next Steps
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Policy & Procedures Manual
•Mission:
“…to protect the health and safety of the County’s residents and
visitors, and the livability of the community, by assuring compliance
with the County’s land use, environmental and construction codes.”
•Purpose:
“…guidelines are intended to increase consistency and predictability
with the County’s Code Enforcement program, and to educate the
County’s citizens and property owners about code enforcement and
the consequences of violating the County Code.”
•Policies establish the program direction
•Procedures implement the policies (operations)
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Background
•Code Enforcement Policy & Procedures Manual
•Developed in 1990s
•Adopted in 1996
•Amended in 1997
•Staff initiated review & update in 2012 with the Legal
Department and Sheriff’s Office
•Conducted BOCC work sessions in May 2013 & May 2014
•CDD Work Plan Action for FY 2014-15
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CDD Work Plan
•Code Enforcement:
“Complete the update of the Code Enforcement procedures manual,
including revising sections to reflect current practices, deleting those
sections which are no longer appropriate, and adding provisions for
updated objectives. One discussion item will be a review of the policy
on accepting anonymous complaints.”
•Planning Division:
“Consider a text amendment to prohibit the issuance of land use and
building permits if a property has a pending code enforcement violation
or is in violation with conditions of approval from a prior land use
decision.” NOTE: This is current Code Enforcement policy but has not
been implemented via County Code. 5
Lori Furlong
Summary of Draft Revisions
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John Griley
Review of Core Policy and
Procedures
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MOST FREQUENTLY
QUESTIONED POLICIES
COMPLAINT POLICY
Anonymous Complaints/ File Confidentiality
COMPLIANCE POLICY
Voluntary Compliance/ Timelines for Compliance
PENALTY POLICY
Fines and Restrictions on Development Permits
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EXISTING CORE OPERATING
PRINCIPLES
•CITIZEN COMPLAINT DRIVEN
•NO ANONYMOUS COMPLAINTS
•VOLUNTARY COMPLIANCE EMPHASIS
•FLEXIBLE IN TIMING, NOT IN CODE
•CITATION AS A COMPLIANCE TOOL
•INJUNCTION WHEN NECESSARY
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How Do We Differ From
Other Oregon Jurisdictions?
Where we’re the same…
Compliance Policy
•All prioritize Voluntary Compliance
•Most have flexibility with resolution timeframes
Where we somewhat differ…
Complaint Policy
•Some take anonymous complaints
•Others more rigorously protect complainant confidentiality
•Some provide for staff initiated investigations
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How Do We Differ From
Other Oregon Jurisdictions?
(continued…)
Where we most differ …
Penalty Policy
•Jurisdictions vary in the pursuit of penalty
•Most pursue greater fines for repeat or continuing violation
also
•Staff in all other jurisdictions issue citations
•Most other county jurisdictions surveyed sanction violators
via administrative process, not through the courts
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Matrix Topic #1
COMPLAINT POLICY
Should Code Enforcement accept anonymous
complaints?
Should confidentiality policy be amended?
Should complaint confidentiality be more or
less rigorously protected?
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Matrix Topic #2
COMPLIANCE POLICY
Should emphasis on voluntary compliance
be changed? Should there be a greater
emphasis on sanctions?
Should there be defined timelines for
compliance?
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Matrix Topic #3
PENALTY POLICY
Should fines differ based on severity of
violation? Should penalties be
progressive?
Should development permits be
restricted on properties in Code
Enforcement?
If yes, initiate text amendment to
implement this policy.
If no, remove the policy. 14
BOCC Options for Next Steps
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1.Continue the public hearing
2.Close the public hearing and keep the written record
open for a specified period of time
3.Close the public hearing and written record, and:
•Deliberate toward a decision today; or
•Conduct deliberations at a future date
4.Other
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On Monday, December 9, 2013, Community Development Director Nick lelack sent the following request to the Association of Oregon County
Planning Directors:
NI am writing to ask if your county code indudes iii provision that prohlblts the issuance of land use and building permits if a property has a
pending code vlo'.n or is in violation with amditicms ofapproval from a prior)and use dedsion7"
The matrix below summarizes the responses provided as of Thursday, December ~20E.
County Location County Code PrOvision?ext
Marion MCC SectioIl
17.110.680
"No permit for the use of land or structures or for the aJtennlon Of~ofany structure shaH be issued and no land
use approval shall be granted if the land for which the permit or a~Is sought is being used in violation of any cond'ItJon
of approvat.of any land use action.. Is in vIo1atlon of local, state or fMerlllaw. or is beiflg used or has been divided in violation
of the ~of this ordmam:e umess issuanee of ~permit would conett the 'Wiotation."
Clackamas N/A No code provisitm ~ 'COImse1 has taken a position. that th~ issuance of a bUJlding permit or land use permit that would
otherwise be allowed should not be withheld if there Is an unrelated buUdlng code or land use violation on the propertv."
Douglas
Chapter 1 Section
1.040
Compliante
SECTION 1.040 Col"nPflance Required
1. IIlo persOn shall engage fhor cause to oa:ur a development which does not comply with these regulations. Neither
the Building Offtdal nor any othef stcru! Of lotal official shaft IssUe a permit for a use or the construction.
recoflStl'UC;tion or alteration of a strutture or a part of a structure which has not been approved.
2. A deve10pment shal be approved by the Olrector or other Approving Authority .according to the provisions of this
ordinance. The Director shall not approve a development or use of land that has been previously divided or otherwise
developed in violation of this oo:fina~ regardless ofwhether the appJiamt created the violation, untess the
violation can be rectified as part of a d~t proposal.
3. Unless appealed" a decision on any application sbatl be final upon expiratiOn of the period provided for fi ling an
appulor~if a~aI$i,upori r~nderlng'of the deciSIon by the reviewing bady.
Muttnoman
§ 37.0560 Code
Compliance And
Applications
ElCCePf as provided in subseCtion ~AJ. the County sbaft rIOt make a land use decision approving development, Induding land
divisions and property line adJustments, or issue a building permit for any property that is not in full compliance with all
appJicabJe provisions of the Multnomah County Land Use Code and/or anY' permit approvals previously issued by the County.
fA) A pernUt Of other approval. Including building permit appIbtions, may be authorized if:
(1) it results in the property tomint il1tofuU compliance with aU appUcable provisions of the Multnomah County Code. This
Indudes sequencing of permits or other approvals as part of a vofuntarv compliance agreement; or
(2} It is necessary to protect public safety; or
(3) It is for WOrit related to and within a vafld easement over, (H'l or under an a!fected property.
Hood River 70.10(A)
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(8) For the purposes of this section, Public Safety means the actions authorized by the permit would cause abatement of
COf'Iditioll$ found to exist on the property that endanger the life, health, personal property, Of safety of the residents or public.
£xampt~of that situation include but are not limited to issua.nce of permits to replace faulty efectric.aI wiring; repair or install
furnace eq"'ptnent; roof repab's; replace or repair compromised utility lnfrastructJJre fOt water, sewer. fuel, or power; and
actions necessary to stop earth siope faiJures.
Section 7O.OD -CompJiam:e & Enforcement
A. Violations of the Hood River County Zoning Ordinance will be mitigated and governed by Chapter 1.08 (Code Enf~rcement)
of the Hood River County Code.
Sec:Uon 70-10 -FuR Compliance
A. tn addition to enforcement actions authorized by Chapter 1.08 of the Hood River County Code, applications for land use
actions may be rejected prior to filing or at any point during the application process if any of the following exist:
1. The subject property on which a land use action is being applied for has a County enforcement action pending; or
2. The subject prQPerty on which the land use action is belng applied for is found to contaIn a land use violation while
processinS the appflCatJon; or
3. The subject property on which the land use action is be.ing applied for is found to be in violatiOn of a condition of approval
from a land use decision that remains applicable to the property.
Section 70.20-~
A. Chapter U)& (Code Enforcement) of the Hood River Coutlty Code stipulates that violations of County ordinances are ranked
in order of severity and severity of related penalties. The following constitute the severity levels for violations of land use
ordinances;
1. Class f Violations· Violations which the Planning Director considers to be major violations that cause or have the potential
to cause a danger to life (pers:ons or animals) 0·( property; that pose substantia! and unacceptable impacts on nearby
properties; situations which involve individuals disregarding county ordinances; or situations that involve recurring 'lliofations
ata single property or by the same individual or company.
2. Class 11 Violations -Violations that do not pose an immediate danger to life or property but which the Planning Dlred;or
considers as major violations of county ordinances that impact the quality of life of ~bort.properties or other members
of the community.
August 27,2014
Dear Board of County Commissioners,
I urge the County to formalize its longstanding policy obliging property owners to
comply with county code BEFORE they can get a new development permit on the land in
question.
The county often requires developers to comply with certain preconditions before they
get a permit. The issue before you is, if the developer doesn't comply with these
requirements, should the county look the other way when the developer asks to do
something new with the property? Or should the county enforce these requirements,
like retaining 65% open space in a cluster development in perpetuity or until the land is
brought into an urban growth boundary?
You now have a perfect example of this unfolding, the proposed Miller cluster
development near Shevlin Park. The developers are proposing to preserve 75% of the
land for the development as open space in perpetuity. These are very reputable
businesspeople, but even so, what if, in ten or 20 years, the developer comes on hard
times? And there is a great deal of pressure to develop additional lucrative housing on
this land? Or the county decides that the open space is the most logical place to do infill
development? Clearly, building on this open space would violate the county's cluster
development restrictions, which requires the developer to hold at least 65% of that land
as open space. But without an enforcement mechanism that's formalized as part of
county code, there's little resort but the legal system to prevent future policymakers
from allowing a reversal of the open space commitment. This is a very real scenario
with a precedent.
I also urge you to include a statement that a code complaint should run with the land.
Even if the owner changes the name of the owning entity of the property, or the
property is sold, a development that is in violation of county code must be brought into
compliance before any new permits are issued.
When the county does not enforce what is required when a new development is
approved, you create conflict among neighbors, false property values, unfair advantages
for developers who don't comply, and a cynical citizenry who is more strongly inclined
to oppose projects for fear they won't turn out to be what we're told they'll be.
It comes down to simple fairness and orderly rules for development: if something is
required as a condition of development, then this requirement should be enforced. And
compliance can be evaded unless this policy is put into the county code.
It's important to note that your Planning Department's research shows that of 11
counties responding, eight have such a formal policy in code, one is undecided, one has
a hybrid policy, and only one allows a new permit on property with a code violation so
long as it's unrelated to the new request.
Please add the language on restricting development permits on properties with pending
code violations to the county code. Please model this language on Multnomah County,
which includes the provision that this policy applies to any permit approvals previously
issued by t~e county:
37JJ560 Code compOance and applications.
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The Coun~ shall not approve any 'application for a
pe,rmit or other approval. including bUllding pennit
applicatio ns , for any property that is not in full com
pliance with all applicable provisions of the Mult
nomah County Land Use Code and/or any permit
approvals previously issued by the County. A pennit
or other approval. including building permit applica
tions, may be authorized if it resuJts in ,the parcel
commg into full compliance with all applicable pro
visions of the Multn,omah County Code.
Thank you for considering my views,
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Merry Ann Moore
69225 Hawksflight Dr.
Sisters, OR 97759
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3. Class mViolations -Ordinance lIiofations that the Planning Director considers minor and that have minor impacts on
neighbors..
Article 1:
SeCTION 1.02:0.Wallowa SCOPE AND
COMPUANCtE
01. The provisions of this ordinance set forth standards and criteria regulating the use. division, and improvement of all lands
within the un-incorporated area of the County of Wallowa in the state of Oreson. In add"rtlon to complying with the provisions
of this ordinance; aflland u.se.land div"rsion, or land improvement must comply with all other Ictal, state, or federsllaws. With
regard to federally controlled lands. the county seeks the highest possible deBree of intergovernmental coordination and
compliance with the managemeljt of these pubtlC lands consistent with the Wall:owa County Comprehensive land Use Plan.
02. No person shall engage nor cause to occur a use or development Which does not c:ompiy with the regulations contained in
this ordinance. Bw!ding. local, or State Officiais shaH not issue a permit for the use or the construction, reconstruction, or
akeratfon of a structure or part of a struGture for which an approvai. as reQuired by tbIs ordinance, has not been obtained.
fa A use or development shaJJ be a,pproved only by the Planninl Oirettor. Planning Commission, Waltowa County Board of
Commissioners. or other designated review authority and only In accordance with the provisions of this ordinance. The
Planning Director shal not issue ;I permit 01' approve other uses of tarId wt)left has been dMded or otherwise develQped in
violation of this ordinante. rep.-deliS of whether or not the ap:pflcant created the \/iofation, unless the violation can be
reaJfled i!5 part of ~devetoprnent review process .."
CUrrently researching options as wel!.••Benton NlA
Jackson
Wasco
1.7.6 Violations
Continue
SECTION 3.240
Restricting
Issuance of
Development
Permits
Any documented violatiOn of previous land development ordinances related to permissible activities or structures on land that
also violate, this OrdinaACe will continue to be a vkliation SUbject to all penalties and enfofcelll4imt under this Ordinance.
Ukewise. previOUS judgn1ents render.ed under ~t ortfimmces remain enfOrc:eabte. Except as. provided for in Chapter 10,
wnen a violation of'this Ordinance exists on a property. the County wiff POt approve any application for buildinl or land use
permits on that property unless such application addresses the remedy for the violation. Where a viofatjonof anv attler local
ordJnance.,state.. or fedeIal.t:aw has been documented Ol!lproperty to tbe ~ofthe Col,lnty. such violation must be
corrected prior to app~for a land use or devetopinem permlt ontbat''ptoperty. un1ess the violatton tan be remedied as
part of the ~·lIIDDfication. .
It is the County's poItty, to the extent authorized by law, not to !$sue ~ar ~nor to renew or el!tefjopermlts a.nd
approval$. for development on any praperty on whic:11 there already l!ldst wcorrected violations. This restriction snail continue
until such violations are corrected.
tt Is also the County's polley not to iS$l;je permits or approvals. nor to renew or extend permits or approvals, for "accessory"
strucw.res, such as prages and outbuildings. on vacant property, on property on which there does not already exist a permitted
primary residential ()r commercial use, and Ctl property for Whicb a petmit'or apptovat for a "primary" use is not sought
simultaneously with the "a~"use permit or approvaf. this restriction shall contIi\ue until the primary permitted use is
estabfished or a permit for It Is sought.
If review of Wasco County Planning Department records and/or consurtatJon with Code Compliance staff reveals the existence
of unresolved code violations on the subject property, Planning staff $halt not actet:rt applications for requested permlt(s) or
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appl'OVals or renewals or extensions thereof, nor shalt staff issue permits or approvals or renewals or extensions
thereof. lnstead, staff shan promptly consult with the Compliance Officer to determine whether the permit or approval, Of the
renewal or extension thereof, is being sought In order to correct the existing code vioIation(s).
If the requested permit or approval, or renewal or extension thereof, is determined to be required for code compliance. the
appkation shan be accepted, or the permit or appnwa! shall be issued if aU necessary conditions have been met. Planning
Department staff shall refer persons not allowed to apply for permits or approvals, or to whom issuance of permits or
approvals or renewals or extensions thereof has been denied under this subparagraph, to the Compliance Officer to discuss
required corrective action.
SECTIONH)30
SeverabIlity
The provisions ofthts Ordinance are severable. If any section, sentence. clat.ISe; or phrase ot this Ordinance is adjudged to be
imtaIid by a court of c.ompetentjurisd"1dIon. that decision shaH not affect: ttte valdlty of the remaining portion of this
Ordinance. l1'Ie Director, the Director'S designee or other Approving AI.d.'hority ~nat approve a development or use of land that
ha$ been previously divided or otherwise developed in violation of this Ordinance. regardless of whether the applicant created the
vIotation. unless: the violation tan be redified as part of the devdopment proposal.
902.4 Existing VIOlations on the Property
Jefierso,n
County 902.4 Whenever a violation of federal. state or Jocallaw exists. on the su.bJect property. the County shall eIther refuse to accept, or
later may reject, ordeny any application for building or land use permits unless the property is brought into compliance with
the law ot the appfication will remedy the violation.
Umatilla 152.025
152.025
Bt Zonil\8 Permits shall be issued by the Director according to the provisions of this chapter. The Planning Director shall not
issue a zoojRfi permit for the improvement or use of land that has been previously
dWided in violation of this chapter Of contains a land use or solid waste violatiOn, regardless of whether the applicant created
the violation, unless the violation can be rectified as part of the development.
(C) A zoning permit application must be signed by all legal property owners of the subject lot or parcel, or by a legaliV
authorized representative,
(Ord.83-4, passed S-9-83;Ord.2008-09, passed 6-16
08; Ord.2009·09, pa.ssed 12-8-Q9;Ord.2012-02
passed 1-26-12)§
FW Public comment on code Enforcement Manual.txt
From: Nick Lelack
Sent:
To:
Tuesday, July 22,
John Griley; Lori
2014 5:45 PM
Furlong
Subject: FW: public comment on code Enforcement Manual
Lori, John,
I do not recall if I forwarded this message to you. please create a record for the
CE policy and Procedures
Manual update public hearing late next month, and include this email in the record.
Thank you.
Nick Lelack, AICP, Director
Deschutes county community Development Department
PO Box 6005
117 NW Lafayette
Bend, OR 97708-6005
office: 541.385.1708 / cell: 541.639.5585 / Fax: 541.385.1764
www.deschutes.org/cdd
From: Matt cyrus [mailto:Matt@aspenlakes.com]
Sent: saturday, May 24, 2014 12:59 PM
TO: Nick Lelack
Cc: Matt cyrus
subject: Public comment on code Enforcement Manual
To: Nick Lelack, community Development Director
From: Matt cyrus, president of Deschutes County Farm Bureau
Re: Comments on Draft code Enforcement Manual
I respectfully request that the new code Enforcement Manual include provisions from
DCC 19.12 (Right
to Farm); especially with regard to DCC 19.12.130 and 19.12.140.
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SURVEY OF TRI-COUNTY JURISDICTIONS
Voluntary Compliance Emphasis. (Is this a priority in your
program?)
Citizen Complaint Driven. (Is this an emphasis, or can code
enforcement staff initiate enforcement based on their own
observation of a violation?)
Anonymous Complaints. (Do you take anonymous
complaints?)
Confidentiality of case files. (Are files confidential?)
Magnitude of Penalty on Citation. (How much? Does it
differ for differing violations?)
Timelines for Compliance. (Are there established
timelines?)
BEND
Yes, 98% of cases are closed w/voluntary
compliance.
We are mostly reactive, but based on our active
case load I do allow staff to be proactive.
No .......
Yes, RP info is never released w/out a court order.
We issue our own citations. Varies from $.500 to
$800 per violation per day. Most are for $750.
Most citations issued exceed $5k (from amassed
per day penalty). Staff appears at arraignment and
recommends penalty. Higher penalty would be
recommended on repeat violations.
We have no established time lines. Time extended
depends an whether violation affects public health
or safety and the circumstances facing the owner.
REDMOND
Yes. 94% of last year's code enforcements
were solved with volunteer compliance.
It varies depending on the type of
violation. When I receive a complaint, I make
sure there are not any others in the same area
or neighborhood. I can initiate any code
violation and do take complaints from other
City employees.
Yes. Their information is not recorded, and
they cannot ask to be contacted regarding the
investigation results.
No confidential information. Any case file can
be requested and goes through a process to
verify if the information can be released.
CE Staff issues the citation. We have two ways
to issue citations. The first one goes through
the justice court and was set up before I
started working for the City. The second is a
civil citation process ran through City Hall (not
a court}. Our citations range from $100-500 a
day and can be issued daily. We do not have a
mechanism for higher fines on repeat
violations, but it may be added in the future.
Have yet to pursue and injunction.
We have a 20 day process for most
violations. The time fine can be extended
depending on owner contact/cooperation.
JEFFERSON
We do offer and encourage voluntary compliance
and it Is our priority as well. I will most always
send out a Courtesy Notice asking them to
understand the violation and make the necessary
corrections but once the violation has gane on for
more than 15 or 30 days with no efforts to remedy
or no cantact to our department for a timeline to
be in compliance we then move to the Notice of
Intent to Cite stage of enforcement. Which then
gives them a hard date to be in compliance.
We do both, however, I generally am not out
looking for violations so most of my enforcement
efforts are from written complaints.
No, we do require that they fill out/sign the form
but we do not disclase the name of the
complaining party ever.
Our files are not confidential but the complaint
form is never part of the file.
Our fines are set based on the type of violation
(Class A, Class Band Unc1l.mified). Our most
expensive fine is $750.00 p/d for an unclassified
violation which ends up being the bulk ofour
violations.
I have the liberty of determining what the
timelines will be for compliance. I am generally
pretty lenient if people are willing to work with me
or are trying to make an effort but it also does
depend an whether this is a safety issue or hazard
or whether they are habitual offenders.
CROOK
..(1) Not to exceed $5,000,
(2) (2) Not more than $1,000 on
continuing violations.
From Yr. 2010 survey.
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'Si.iRVEY OF OTHER SIMILAR JURISDICTIONS
Voluntary Compliance Emphasis. (Is this a priority in your
program?)
Citizen Complaint Driven. (Is this an emphasis, or can code
enforcement staff initiate enforcement based on their own
observation of a violation?)
Anonymous Complaints. (Do you take anonymous complaints?)
Confidentiality of case files. (Are files confidential?)
Magnitude of Penalty on Citation. (How much? Does it differ
for diff:erlng violations?)
Timelines for Compliance. (Are there established timelines?)
Clackamas County
Yes, voluntary compliance is a priority for us.
We are complaint driven but staff can initiate
enforcement If it is health, life,
safety. Additionally, if we go on a property for a
building violation and discover a zoning or solid
waste, we have the owner abate all violations not
just the original complaint.
As of last year we do not take anonymous
complaints.
Our files are public record except for the nome of
the complainant. That is protected under ORS 192
502(4).
Been
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using Hearings Officers and administrative
Civil Penalty for over a decade. -We have a priority
system of one thru four. A priOrity one violation
has a max citation amount of$500, a priority four
is $200 per day. It's the same with our Civil
Penalties, priority one is $3500.00 per day and
priority four is $1000. Except for building code
which by law cannot exceed $1000 per day.
We've talked about established timelines and in
2009 did create a flow chart. lit really just doesn't
work very well. Mostly due to the extent of the
violation and the owners as each situation can be
very different.
Jackson County
Yes, Voluntary Compliance is our primary
focus ... but we do cite folks when needed.
Yes.
We prefer to have a complainant name and
contact info ... but it is up to the CE officer's
discretion if we take the anonymous
complaint or not., always keeping an eye on
preventing the use of CE as a weapon ...
We make a very strong effort to keep all
complainant information confidential at all
times. All Public Records Requests are
screened by our supervisor (who) determines
on a case by cose basis if the records will be
released to the person requesting.
Been using Hearings Officers for 6 years. Our
original violation citations can end up getting
fined at a maximum rate of$600 per charge.
If the violation is not handled by the violator
after that first visit to the Hearings Officer
then they can end up with a Continuing
Violation fine of up to $10,000 per charge.
We have no regulated timelines ... yes, we do
adjust as needed if there are urgent
circumstances. Mostly we adjust our timelines to
keep compliance efforts moving but not so
demanding or urgent as to discourage the
violator and stf!!!. their clean up efforts.
Marion County
Voluntary compliance is important to us but
not mandatory
We can and do discover our own cases as well
as take customer complaints. In fact (Staff)
in Marion County now have districts that we
regularly patrol. We also move into other
areas as well to continue monitoring the
area. Some areas and some folks are afraid to
complain for fear ofreprisal. Our presence in
the neighborhoods helps to discourage this.
(see above)
(Not directly answered, though jurisdiction
indicates their approach as similar to
Clackamas County.}
(Not directly answered.) Process for fines via
administrative civil,Penalty before a hearings
officer was developed and implemented in
approximately YR 2010. Jurisdiction currently
utilizes courts Uustice court and circuit court)
for most violations. Building code violations
go before a hearings officer.
Jurisdiction is proposing time lines for
compliance in their ongoing procedures
manual update.
Washington County
From 2010 survey ... 4~~1"'~~ Hearings Officer
procedure for administrative Civil Penalty
approximately year 2010. Fines vary. $100 to
$5,000/ day based on priority system. Priority
1 are life safety violations; priority 4 are things
like signs.
EXHIBIT I
August 25, 2014
Deschutes County, Oregon
117 NW Lafayette
Bend, Oregon 97701
Re: Wells Fargo Bank, National Association
Letter of Credit No. NZS648008
To whom it may concern,
Reference is made to that certain Letter of Credit No. NZS648008 dated
September 28, 2009. This Letter of Credit remains as valid security for the Improvement
Agreement and all terms expressed in the amendments thereto, including Amendment
No.8 dated August 27, 2014.
Very truly yours,
WELLS FARGO BANK,
NA TIONAL ASSOCIATION
Roger W. Long
Vice President
Relationship Manager
cc: Keith Vernon
2154 NE Broadway
Portland, Oregon 97232
Deschutes County Board of Commissioners
1300 NW Wall St., Bend, OR 97701-1960
(541) 388-6570 -Fax (541) 385-3202 -www.deschutes.org
BUSINESS MEETING AGENDA
DESCHUTES COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
10:00 A.M., WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27,2014
Commissioners' Hearing Room -Administration Building -1300 NW Wall St., Bend
1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. CITIZEN INPUT
This is the time provided for individuals wishing to address the Board, at the Board's
discretion, regarding issues that are not already on the agenda. Please complete a sign-up
card (provided), and give the card to the Recording Secretary. Use the microphone and
clearly state your name when the Board calls on you to speak.
PLEASE NOTE: Citizen input regarding matters that are or have been the subject ofa public
hearing will NOT be included in the official record ofthat hearing.
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3. CONSIDERATION of Second Reading by Title Only, and Adoption of
Ordinance No. 2014-021, a Sunriver Plan Amendment from Forest District to
Utility District -Cynthia Smidt, Community Development
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Suggested Actions: Conduct second reading by title only; move adoption of
Ordinance No. 2014-021.
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4. CONSIDERATION of Second Reading by Title Only, and Adoption of
Ordinance No. 2014-022, a Sunriver Plan Amendment from Forest District to
Utility District -Cynthia Smidt, Community Development
Suggested Actions: Conduct second reading by title only; move adoption of
Ordinance No. 2014-022.!
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Board of Commissioners' Business Meeting Agenda Wednesday, August 27,2014
Page 1 of7
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5. CONSIDERATION of First and Second Readings by Title Only, and
Adoption by Emergency of Ordinance No. 2014-024, Amending Deschutes
County Code 2.37, Public Contracting Code Susan Ross, Property & Facilities
Suggested Actions: Conduct First and Second Readings by Title Only; Move
Adoption by Emergency ofOrdinance No. 2014-024.
6. A PUBLIC HEARING on Document No. 2014-482, the Deschutes County
Community Development Code Enforcement Policy and Procedures Manual
John Griley, Community Development
Suggested Actions: Open the public hearing and take testimony; move
approval ofthe Community Development Code Enforcement Policy and
Procedures Manual
7. CONSIDERATION of Board Signature of Document No. 2014-462,
Amending an Improvement Agreement between Deschutes County and Weston
Investment Co., LLC for the Overnight Lodging Units at the Tetherow
Destination Resort Will Groves, Community Development Department
Suggested Action: Move approval ofDocument No. 2014-462.
CONSENT AGENDA
8. Board Signature of Document No. 2014-426, a Deschutes County Sheriffs
Office Contract for the Purchase of Vehicles
9. Board Signature of Document No. 2014-442, a Restrictive Covenant to Allow
a Building Setback Exception Adjacent to a County-owned Surface Mine
Property
10. Board Signature of Document No. 2014-451, Amendment #2 to the
Intergovernmental Agreement between Wellness and Education Board of
Central Oregon and Deschutes County Health Services
11. Chair Signature of Document No. 2014-461, a Funds Transfer Agreement
between Deschutes County and the Federal Highway Administration for the
Payment of Deschutes County's Share of the Project Costs for the Skyliners
Road Project
Board of Commissioners' Business Meeting Agenda VVednesday, August 27, 2014
Page 2 of7
12. Board Signature of Document No. 2014-458, a Notice of Federal Interest for
Sisters Clinic Property
13. Board Signature of Document No. 2014-472, a Bargain and Sale Deed for
Approximately 0.82 acres to ODOT for a Right-of-Way at Wickiup Junction
14. Board Signature of Document No. 2014-473, an Acceptance Deed for a
Temporary Construction Easement on Skyliners Road from Tad Hodgert
15. Board Signature of Letters Appointing Stan Robson, Carolyn Airriess, Monica
Rendon, Samuel Davis, and Donald Knowles to the Deschutes County Dog
Control Board of Supervisors for terms through June 30, 2016
16. Board Signature of Letter of Termination to Patricia Moore from the
Deschutes County Dog Control Board of Supervisors.
17. Approval of Minutes:
• Natural Resource Protection Performance Update of August 12,2014
CONVENE AS THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE 9-1-1 COUNTY
SERVICE DISTRICT
18. CONSIDERATION of Approval of Weekly Accounts Payable Vouchers for
the 9-1-1 County Service District
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CONVENE AS THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE EXTENSION/4-H
COUNTY SERVICE DISTRICT
19. CONSIDERATION of Approval of Weekly Accounts Payable Vouchers for
the Extensionl4-H County Service District
I RECONVENE AS THE DESCHUTES COUNTY BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS
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I 20. CONSIDERATION of Approval of Weekly Accounts Payable Vouchers for
Deschutes County
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21. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA 1
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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, please call (541) 388-6572, or send an e-mail to bonnie.bakerCaJ,deschutes.org.
PLEASE NOTE: At any time during this 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 items.
FUTURE MEETINGS:
(Please note: Meeting dates and times are subject to change. All meetings take place in the Board of
Commissioners' meeting rooms at 1300 NW Wall St., Bend, unless otherwise indicated. ifyou have questions
regarding a meeting, please call 388-6572.)
Wednesday, August 27
10:00 a.m. Board of Commissioners' Business Meeting
1:30 p.m. Administrative Work Session could include executive session(s)
Thursday, August 28
9:00a.m. Performance Management & Department Update -Sheriff's Office, Part I
Monday, September 1
Most County offices will be closed to observe Labor Day
Tuesday, September 2
5:00 p.m. County College Presentation
Wednesday, September 3
10:00 a.m. Board of Commissioners' Business Meeting
1:30 p.m. Administrative Work Session -could include executive session(s)
Thursday, September 4
9:00 a.m. Performance Management & Department Update -Sheriff's Office, Part II
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Tuesday, September 9
6:30 p.m. Regular Joint Meeting with the City of Redmond Council Redmond City Hall
Wednesday, September 10
10:00 a.m. Board of Commissioners' Business Meeting
1:30 p.m. Administrative Work Session -could include executive session(s)
Thursday, September 11
12 noon Audit Committee Meeting
Monday, September 15
10:00 a.m. Board of Commissioners' Business Meeting
1 :30 p.m. Administrative Work Session -could include executive session(s)
Tuesday, September 16
12 noon Boys & Girls Club Luncheon Event -St. Charles Medical Center
Friday, September 19
8:00 a.m. State of the County Presentation -La Pine & Sunriver -Thousand Trails Resort
Monday, September 22
10:00 a.m. Board of Commissioners' Business Meeting
1:30 p.m. Administrative Work Session -could include executive session(s)
Wednesday, September 24
10:00 a.m. Board of Commissioners' Business Meeting
1:30 p.m. Administrative Work Session could include executive session(s)
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Thursday, September 25
9:00 a.m. Performance Management & Department Update
Library
Risk, Veterans Services and Law
5:30p.m. Joint Meeting with the Planning Commission -Co
Agricultural Lands
ntinuation of Discussion regarding
Monday, September 29
10:00 a.m. Board of Commissioners' Business Meeting
1:30 p.m. Administrative Work Session could include executive session(s)
Wednesday, October 1
10:00 a.m. Board of Commissioners' Business Meeting
1:30 p.m. Administrative Work Session -could include executive session(s)
Thursday, October 2
8:00 a.m. Regular Joint Meeting with the Sisters City Council Sisters City Hall
Monday, October 6
10:00 a.m. Board of Commissioners' Business Meeting
1:30p.m. Administrative Work Session -could include executive session(s)
Tuesday, October 7
9:00a.m. Performance Management & Department Update 9-1-1 County Service District
3:30p.m. Local Public Safety Coordinating Council Meeting
Wednesday, October 8
10:00 a.m. Board of Commissioners' Business Meeting
1:30 p.m. Administrative Work Session could include executive session(s)
Monday, October 20
10:00 a.m. Board of Commissioners' Business Meeting
1:30p.m. Administrative Work Session could include executive session(s)
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Wednesday, October 22
10:00 a.m. Board of Commissioners' Business Meeting
1:30 p.m. Administrative Work Session -could include executive session(s)
Monday, October 27
10:00 a.m. Board of Commissioners' Business Meeting
1:30 p.m. Administrative Work Session -could include executive session(s)
Wednesday, October 29
10:00 a.m. Board of Commissioners' Business Meeting
1:30 p.m. Administrative Work Session -could include executive session(s)
Monday, November 3
10:00 a.m. Board of Commissioners' Business Meeting
1:30 p.m. Administrative Work Session -could include executive session(s)
Tuesday, November 4
3:30 p.m. Local Public Safety Coordinating Council Meeting
5:00 p.m. County College -Graduation; Election Night
Wednesday, November 5
10:00 a.m. Board of Commissioners' Business Meeting
1:30 p.m. Administrative Work Session -could include executive session(s)
Thursday, November 6
11:00 a.m. Tri-County Commissioner Meeting -Redmond (Fair & Expo Center)
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