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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-07-20 PSCC MinutesPUBLIC SAFETY COORDINATING A meeting of the Public Safety Coordinating Council was held at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 7, 2020 via Zoom Conference call. Council Members Present: Tony DeBone, County Commissioner Tom Anderson, County Administrator Ken Hales, Community Corrections Sara Crosswhite, 9-1-1 Operations Aaron Brenneman, Defense Attorney Jeff Hall, Court Administrator Melanie Kebler, Citizen Appointee Wells Ashby, Judge John Hummel, District Attorney Erin Taylor, Citizen Member Shane Nelson, Deschutes County Sheriff Gil Levy, KIDS Center Dave Tarbet, Redmond Police Chief Justin Livingston, Bend City Council Keith Witcosky, Redmond City Manger Jim Porter, Bend Police Chief Also present were Cory Darling, Hillary Saraceno, Paul Kansky, Donna Mills, Sonya Littledeer- Evans, Shelly Smith, Sarah Peterson, Trevor Stevens and BOCC Administrative Assistant Samantha Pepper. Minutes of PSCC Meeting Tuesday, February 4, 2020 Page 1 of 3 1. CALL TO ORDER & INTRODUCTIONS: Ken Hales called the meeting to order at 3:32 p.m. and introductions were made of committee members and of members of the call. 2. APPROVE PSCC MEETING MINUTES: The minutes of February 4, 2020 were approved unanimously. 3. PUBLIC COMMENT: None presented 4. Public Safety System Response to COVID-19 Ken Hales asks members of the group to weigh in on their operation status and what they are doing in this time of crisis. For his department, Adult P&P is seeing a 90% percent reduction in operations along with suspended office visits and field visits unless completely necessary. All work has gone virtual. His staff have been very productive working remotely. Adult PO's are not doing home visits unless needed. Chief Darling reports that his office is managing well and PPE inventories are good. They are trying to maneuver county Orders set by county Commissioners the last week or so pertaining to short term rentals. No enforcement on these Orders has happened as of date. John Hummel add that there are no court hearing other than by phone although intakes are still happening. Several citizens have been released from jail and only the repeat serious offenders remain. Mr. Hummel also reports that he does have staff in office and working remotely. Chief Porter mentions there is only 5-8% drop in calls happening in his area otherwise everything is going well. Chief Tarbet explains that his mask supply will only last about two more weeks and 911 calls have gone down although suicide rates have gone up. Sheriff Nelson thanks everyone for working together as Public Safety responders in our community working to keep everyone safe. Keith Witcosky adds that regional fire departments have had conversation about wearing masks on all calls. Chief Porter mentions that they will probably move that direction as well. Jeff Hall and his staff are following state orders when it comes to court dockets and hearing. Staffing is the biggest challenge. Judge Ashby mentions the importance of keeping the court system moving. On another note, Justin Livingston adds that Juniper Ridge notices for the City of Bend water project have been pushed back due to the pandemic. The project is still taking place. He thanks all public agencies for their time and effort. Commissioner DeBone thanks everyone for their cooperation helping facilitate the recently published County Commission Board Orders on Short Term rentals and Outdoor Mass Gatherings. Minutes of PSCC Meeting Tuesday, April 7, 2020 Page 2 of 3 S. Crime Prevention Fund Ken Hales explains the background to the Crime Prevention Fund. Hillary Saraceno adds additional background information. The fund has been static through the time that it has been in place. The fund supports Functional Family therapy and electronic monitoring costs for indigents on pretrial release within the community justice department. Tom Anderson adds that this fund is geared toward crime and prevention as well as alternatives to incarceration. He suggests that the recommendations to go fourth with this funding start with PSCC before going to BOCC and the county budget committee. Commissioner DeBone wonders which program through the county will be effected. Hillary Saraceno and Sarah Peterson explain that there are partnerships with family resources and healthy families which people are identified through their probation officer. Mr. Hummel asks where the source of funds come from which Mr. Anderson responds that they come from the county general fund. Mr. Hummel believes that the discussion should be left to the county budget committee. Melanie Kebler asks if the committees will reach back out to PSCC throughout the process. Commissioner DeBone mentions that the first step would be getting to know the committees involved first. Mr. Anderson does agrees that it is budget committee decision with PSCC input. 6. OTHER BUSINESS: Judge Ashby mentions that the courts are continuing to stay busy amongst the closures. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further discussion, the meeting was adjourned at 4:14 p.m. Respectfully submitted, NW Samantha Pepper, BOCC Administrative Assistant Minutes of PSCC Meeting Tuesday, April 7, 2020 Page 3 of 3