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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 09-09-2021 Virtual Work Session 1 APPROVED 10/5/21 MINUTES ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION September 9, 2021 7:00 p.m. The Orange County Board of Commissioners met for a Virtual Work Session on Thursday, September 9, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Chair Renee Price, Vice Chair Jamezetta Bedford, and Commissioners Amy Fowler, Sally Greene, Jean Hamilton, and Anna Richards COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Earl McKee COUNTY ATTORNEYS PRESENT: John Roberts COUNTY STAFF PRESENT: County Manager Bonnie Hammersley, Deputy County Manager Travis Myren, and Clerk to the Board Laura Jensen. (All other staff members will be identified appropriately below) Chair Price called the Board of County Commissioners meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Due to current public health concerns, the Board of Commissioners is conducting a Virtual Work Session on September 9, 2021 utilizing Zoom. Members of the Board of Commissioners will be participating in the meeting remotely. As in prior meetings, members of the public will be able to view and listen to the meeting via live streaming video at orangecountync.gov/967/Meeting-Videos and on Orange County Gov-TV on channels 1301 or 97.6 (Spectrum Cable). A roll call of the County Commissioners was called; all members except Commissioner McKee were present. Chair Price welcomed Commissioner Richards to the Board. 1. Options to Expand Affordable Housing Incentives and Opportunities The Board received a presentation on options to expand affordable housing incentives and opportunities in Orange County. BACKGROUND: Staff from the County Attorney's Office, Housing and Community Development Department, and Planning and Inspections Department were requested to explore opportunities to incentivize affordable housing in Orange County, with a focus on modifications to the Orange County Unified Development Ordinance (UDO). Staff met to discuss opportunities as they relate to regulations contained in the UDO, but also examined other options including housing policy and programs. At the February 16, 2021 BOCC Business Meeting, the County Attorney's Office drafted an information item (Attachment A) related to this request. The information item included an affordable housing report examining regulations contained in the UDO and a proposed list of items to incentivize affordable housing related to the UDO. At that meeting, Board members requested the item be brought back at a later date to review and discuss further. The Board further requested all options and opportunities to incentivize affordable housing be considered. 2 As a result of the Board's request, staff have compiled a revised list of twenty-two action items to expand affordable housing incentives and opportunities in Orange County. This list includes items related to land use, planning, and zoning regulations, which were in the list presented at the February 16 BOCC meeting. In addition, the revised list includes proposed action items related to housing programs and policies. Proposed action items, including brief descriptions, timeframes, and complexity, are contained in Attachment B. John Roberts introduced the item. He said he was asked to investigate increasing the County's affordable housing through land use designation. He said he worked with the Planning, Zoning, and Housing departments on the topic. John Roberts said affordable housing requires several things to work, and the County's existing land use policies limit that. He said current policies and laws make it difficult to have large-scale affordable housing. He said the County will need partnerships with towns and other institutions to make it successful. James Bryan, County Attorney's office, made the following PowerPoint presentation: Slide #1 Affordable • ..: . O I � Slide #2 ' *. sea • A working group was tasked with res pond i ng to a request from the BOCC •*�WO to explore options to incentivixe * affordable housing in Orange County Scope including suggestions to change the U RO. Affordable Housing • The goal was to provide options to the Allow those at 30%of Median Income to spend BOCC for their consideration. 3 Slide #3 The Basics .240 ft-wwu.- ,p M oneTary Regulatory Market Factors Contrihutlnn Relaratlrxis - Grant—M.ds Alter the P— Supply r Demand .� rllru—wlthN npersnr 4ulM.Cheaper or partrxvwlrh Hon-Prollts Moue Certain Slide #4 Compiled a list of 33 available options included in the Incentives&Opportunities Chart. Reached out to stakeholders resulting in a Survey Summary- Framework Chart identifies the traditional incentives along with limitations and comparisons- Housing 202 gives a basic view of financing The Report Summarizes this work and identifies five recommendations. Slide #5 Regulatory Options By Right Development y� The review ran add V tlme and urxeminenalnly to �. pmj,-u Fast Track Permitting Une of the fcw options auallahle to all lo[al governments. Density Bonus AIP _}_ kuthodLed byspedal ^� legislation in 1991. ti � 5 e • 4 Slide #6 Stakeholder Response There is anapport-icy for success r r LD Expensive Slow Process ❑—lopers cite fees as Developers recognize a Any delay is due to casts Incorporated Into market and have ahlllty, requlrernents for public housing prices but require public rneetings ratherthanto funding- stalling levels fi Slide #7 Five Recommendations M zD $ .ram Amend)PA& -SCrea line Upd ate the Pia ns Additional Bonds Expardllenslty WSMPBA Subdlvlslms Bonus Q r 1 Allow an exception for 1'1-1 idate the pmaas Acknowledge what has Funds are critical to The idea of a density Affordable Housl ng � sa that It Is clear, and has not worked, dchleving substanWl bonus stlll has nserlt, within the Rural BuKer .,n,e andamain/ particularly the current impacts but perhaps a greater f density bonus distinction is needed Slide #8 Specific Strategies Changes to the U UO Subdivisions Density Bonus - Exempt, Minor& • Never used since Ma'or with 1991. i mu�tiple subcateeorles • Likely not - distinctions disparate enough Without a of a bonus difference • Would need - Cumbersome and NCGAto increase confusing incentive. a 5 Slide #9 Plan Based Strategies Longterm approaches Comprehensive Plan JPA&WSMPBA Update • Adopted in 2008 There is currently no calling for annual exception for review and a fuI I affordable housing update by 2015, within the rural buffer. • Many new tools and Creatingan allowance strategies since would Increase the 20U8 includingsva iiaY f la these avadadle to these Development projects Agreements. Would require • Will likely result in collaborat�cn with recommendations to partner jurlsdictions update the UI)D. Slide #10 1 The politics of geography can have dramatic Impacts on matters of diversity,equity,Inclusion and social justice. Slide #11 P r AMN 6 Commissioner Richards asked if the recommendations have been evaluated through a social justice lens. James Bryan said no. Commissioner Richards referred to stakeholders, and asked if the partners were also considered, or just the developers. James Bryan said the previous Housing Director spoke with non-profit developers. Commissioner Fowler asked if the Human Rights Commission (HRC) could review the recommendations through a social justice lens. She also asked about the density bonus that has never been used. She asked if the stakeholders were asked if there was a reason it is not viable. James Bryan said he has not spoken to any stakeholders, and Maria Dewees, Acting Housing and Community Development Manager, will be able to speak more on stakeholders. He said the formula is fairly complex, and he clarified the options for a density bonus. Commissioner Fowler clarified that none of the options have appealed to developers. James Bryan said yes. Commissioner Fowler asked if there is a reason why, other than the math did not work out. James Bryan said he does not have a good answer to that question. Maria Dewees said the stakeholders that were engaged were primarily affordable housing developers. Corey Root, Director of Housing and Community Development, said the density bonus alone is not attractive for an affordable housing developer, but it could be combined with other incentives. Commissioner Greene said she submitted a memo to the Board about density bonuses, saying that they do not work in areas where developers can make a profit without doing affordable housing. She said Fairfax County, Virginia has had some success, as developers could have unlimited housing density when a certain amount of affordable housing was provided. She said Chapel Hill instituted mandatory incentives. She said the County does not have a lot of land and there are other values at play. She said areas of Northern Virginia were able to tap into local, state and federal subsidies. Chair Price said she does not think the County is allowed to mandate any affordable housing requirements on a developer, due to a bill in the General Assembly. James Bryan said jurisdictions cannot have non-mandatory bonuses, except by special legislation. Chair Price said she thought the bill intended to put limits on what counties could require of developers. Chair Price said density is not always the answer to affordable housing, and it can also lead to high cost condos. She said in the past, she mentioned asking Annette Moore, Human Rights and Relations Director, to present videos on how zoning has been used in the past to segregate communities. Chair Price asked if the Planning Department needs more staff to reduce delays. Craig Benedict, Planning Director, said the department makes every effort to streamline work, including technological supports, and he continues to evaluate workloads and staffing needs annually. He said he will let the Board know if additional staffing is needed. John Roberts followed up on the bill that Chair Price mentioned. He said the bill (HB 821) is still moving through the General Assembly, and is currently in the house judiciary committee. Commissioner Bedford referred to page 15, and said the respondents were two non- profit and two for profit developers. She said it has been the perception that development in Orange County has been difficult for many years. 7 Commissioner Richards asked for clarification on policy limitations. She asked if they are state limitations or local ones. She also asked about the length of the LIDO and if that is within the County's control to streamline. John Roberts said the UDO is under the County's control, and the length is due to policy considerations that the Board has had for many years. He said it could be streamlined but that would take a great deal of work and clear direction from the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC). Commissioner Richards asked if the policies are from Orange County or the State. John Roberts said some are state and some are local. He said some are the result of working with municipal partners for years, such as the rural buffer. He said changes would require a lot of coordination and work by staff and the town partners. Commissioner Hamilton reminded the Board to consider its goals. She asked if there are targets for affordable housing, and what can be done under existing constraints. She also said the list of stakeholders should be expanded to hear more viewpoints. Commissioner Greene said the question is what can the County do about affordable housing that is under its jurisdictional control. She said she thought the County's role was to support affordable housing within the municipalities. Commissioner Bedford asked for clarification on how affordable housing is being defined. Chair Price said 30% Average Median Income. James Bryan said depending on the method, one can define affordable housing how one wants. He said some programs have definitions already decided. Corey Root said it is usually defined at 80% and lower. She said 30% and below is a very particular interest with people who have very low incomes. Corey Root said there is cooperation in the community to address affordable housing, and the affordable housing commission is very collaborative. Chair Price said when the subject was brought up it was to determine how to help people displaced by gentrification. She said some of the policies and zoning rules that Orange County has locally drives up the cost of housing. She said the question is how does the BOCC manage growth and development, while providing for people of all income levels to live here. Commissioner Fowler asked if any of the five recommendations help make mobile home developments easier. James Bryan said it could. He said one is the rural buffer and water and sewer. He said this would strike at density and getting services closer close. He said updating the comprehensive plan would correct messages about priorities, and would allow obstacles and opportunities to be more visible. He said it is likely that substantial changes to the comprehensive plan will be needed. He said the density bonus could play into this, but it likely will not as it does not work. He said the initial bonds money could be applied to anything, in his understanding. Commissioner Richards asked for clarification of the goal of the work session. Bonnie Hammersley said staff would like direction from the Board on next steps, based on information provided to the BOCC from the staff. She said staff takes notes during the conversation. Maria Dewees made the following PowerPoint presentation: 8 Slide #1 ORANGE COUNTY NORTU3 CARC LINA Board of County Commissioners Work Session — September 9, 2021 Affordable Housing I ncentivesand opportunities Slide #2 Background ■ Spring/Summer 2020 • Request to Orange County Attorney to report all available options to incentivize affordable housing,focusing on modifications to the Orange County Unified(Development Ordinance. • 5ummsr)FAII2020 • Staff work group met to review and discuss all options available to incentivize,support,and expand affordable housing in Orange County.Staff work group included. • Attorney's Ctrlce-John Roberts and James Bryan • Housing and Community Development department-Corey Root,Erika Brandt,and Maria Dewees • Plan nIngand Inspectlons Department-Craig Benedlct,Ashley Moncado,and Molly Boyle ■ February 16,2021 BOCC Meeting • Attomey's Office presented seventeen planning related actionable incentives and opportunities. BOCC requested further review at a later meeting and to present all options available_ - Following this meeting,staff reviewed,revised,and reordered the original list in order to incorporate housing related incentives and proposed timeframes. ORANGE COUNTY NOR-Fr r CAROLINA Slide #3 Purpose ■ To present options to expand affordable housing incentives and opportunities In Orange County. Strategy ■ Review the varying complexities and potential timelines involved in various options Overview ■ Presentation of the existing housing need in Orange County ■ Planning Department's Action Items(related to the UDO) ■ Housing and Community Development Department's Action Items ■ Board Discussion _ ORANGE COUNTY NORTr r CAROLINA 9 Slide #4 Unmet Housing Need ■ Despite combined efforts by federal, state and local governrnents, non-profit community partners, service providers, and lousing developers to provide housing opportunities in Orange County, there remain un rnet housing needs and opportunities for housing incentives and local policy action ■ The Counter has opportunities to expand affordable housing supply, preservation and resources for low and moderate income (LMI) households at risk of/ experiencing housing instability and homelessness. ORANGE COUN- 1 NORYII CIAR.OLINA Slide #5 Affordable Housing Continuum OCHCD Ivlww�' A%iY5 NYIK ]145K WI il4 Yk�l ml1 21.9m and bpbw s31,NI-5nr w €16.is1-3xs. #b�Mikr m 1�crMNMI l ftpuru-' Q9n19VGlII= P Lh*N 9,195Y4YrOMe"i -.7SE1ffW*&&" -S,WhauYOY{ I�kM Yawl'ry¢brRlwb: :FYa/4nT+'tr'In wk+b. :I�/6GyF�f�xholF: rlhNGrHfwbYwliiWl �.N Nr.. 'i�/recria G.lekw k4fwnwah�5lpil t'+edkerri�l#J75}w h�YNYkWiIYiIY,�+ nrr�.w,uoaR1W IN arwa.z,I^FII/7k7 �AFI wtr�rr>r�pq ,r.sgm.tr`red. y.+.l.�.t.`rru. p.sp�.w.rrrlr. w.r�w.r.`rrwr rzr.r wrnaY i1N1.�1.+ I.Ira�,l FMHYM -W:x�f L-1M4.a-rTLL14L§r"iri 4iri(�tr+glrrbj.T �5:M�45 M1HrYbSnriraFR��4 _ �,..re•r�++�eal.�r +7acllw Vt�lr.r��..eln'4+r`..iM •xnxb.,mcr._,lin Prod ORANGE COUNTY NORTEI CIAROOLINA 3rar�waar�u.n+.r.�waxr�als,rt l..wr�ex!�..-..-re�.t,+.�u�.c.rcw re�wrll�xr+•M�uwser 10 Slide #6 Partners in Affordable Housing GC14CD �01�-♦+c W-aYYL�' � r•4 rlYo+�r•I.�r i�r rl iYY�R�r� ✓rYiirYli�i r+wrr�r4r id•�. 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MY�Yw wYYw►�a 41+I.n�w�w�M��nh r rr�r r ��WrR SrL�Y�Ohl✓WY.�rrrl�lY�Y �� wwi_ r•Y�YY.i V•�Y141r 1i�Y[v� Y�r'-..r�wN, Mt14'S6'r4w4�Yr+F-+wrwrM.+y.yy4Y�r.`.,'+ 4t7Y11Yof Yi�YIY�r����Y��Yh�l4wF 4—hbmmar�wa<>r� �-���r'rl�►.'Irr�-�-IN��M�Ir-Iti Y...rp.'r y'�-I �Ywoa.�Y W rwry Gr.w w.Mr waya4alYYr�uw•II r'Y�YW6'Waww'MMYa�k YbwwYaow.�r'+ni� yir.l.re ORANGE COUNTY — � `} '• �» ® r.s NORTLI CLAROLINA Slide #7 Unmet Housing Need ■ -5,000 extremely low-income households (earning >30 AM I) are cost burdened in Orange County ■ Supply of affordable rental units for<30% AMI much lower than the number of households; staff estimate gap of-3,800 affordable rental knits ■ Since most Iow+-income households live in u n!5 u bs id ized naturally occurring affordable housing (NOAH), preservation of these units has potential for significant impact. The County administers rehab and repair programs to preserve NOAH housing howvevefl there is no countywide strategy to prevent NOAH housing units from being redeveloped into more expensive units. No.of renterhvysehvlds ro•nparad by no,o{ HLseholdsaccup4ing units 2ffor-deb efor afrarda6lrrenkY a lwrl�byinwmebrac at1HUD # hmieNldsoeniftgeM Ap,'IJHUDCHAS .]ww wA .woo swna sn aaro a awn I72s ,e,x AL sa aw�o 'J.Ar W A, "aml 0 -ORANGE COUNTY ■W.Inelhuumhdlh ■AIr—kbI Idulirs •q.,.,. n.x.�+.,. +r.+�+� aiM r�.u.' Nownr C'-ARC}LI NA 11 Slide #8 Counter Programs to Target Housing Needs Affordable Housing Band urgent Repair Program(URPI Housing CholceYouchers ilicv) The HOME Program Single-Family Rehahilitation Program{SFR) The Housing Helpline-Coordinated Entry Supplemental weathedzatlon Program(SWP) Emergency Housing Assistance(EHA) Rehab initiatives and ool Iahoration with OC The EVlctlon Dlverslon Program(EDP I-with NC Legal AId and Home Preservation Coalition,Handy Helpers OC{Dept. on Agingl and Hope Renowatloru Human Rights and Relations Rapid RE46ousing Housing Access Coordination I Landlord Inoentive Program The Street Outreachr Harm Reduction and DEflection {50HRAD) Program DMAP(Displacement Mitigation Assistance Programl for manufactured home residents The Orange County Partnershlp to End Homelessness provides coordlnatlon and plonningamongserwlce prowldefs. Ashley Moncado, Planning Department, continued the presentation: Slide #9 Action Items to Expand Affordable Housing Incentives and Opportunities Less C-omplexity Intermediate Greater Complexity_ 71EAsti ing; Tlntiing? rmlar7 onths c 1 year Funding Existing Funding Funding Nee ff Ca parity Existing Staff Capacity Greater Staff Capacity Needed al Staff Internal Staff Internal Staff Minimal Department Coordination Margi nal Depa rtment Coord i nation Ex*rnal Staff(Consultant) County Advisory Boards'Review StateCoordination SignifIcant Department Coordinatlon 60CC Review a nd Approval Legislative Authority TownCoardinatlan County Advisory Boards'Review State Coordination 50CC Review and Approval Legislative Authorlty CountyAdulsory Boards'Revl-L�w SOCC Review and App roua I Town Advisory Boards'Review Town Boards'Review and Approval 12 Slide #10 Action Items to Expand Affordable Housing Incentives and Opportunities Planning and Inspections Deparimenl 1.5hart-Term Less Complexity ExiskFn� FsAndkl� 1.1 R--ffentlal developmeatReview ProcessAnalys6 1.2QrangecaunivUdOTextArnendrnentsl12haseI) Int6171M fTNM#nd C0*1diWkn 1.3 Fxplore developing-an expedited andjurs"aimlined review process for affordable kmsiris projects OautlyAdwisaryMar-ds'ReVleW BOO[Revlewand nRprDwal 2.1 0rafb@e County UDG Teat Amendments 1 phase 2) rtstatts C46FalLnatlOn 2.2 Modify E istins Density Bonus 2.3Utiliae Uevelz)p,nervtAsreements IA�Cd�fIt�4R Author9sy+ SACYgNcrnt Depmmant Uordkilti Y 3,1Cornprehensiverewie�wrofthezorirksatlas Gale V Staff Ca adty+ Needs 3,2 Innovative Wastewater Systems Eutemal Staff({onsdtant) 3.3Red.watershed Protection 3.4update the 2nn6tanprehenswePlan Funding Needed 3,5Unified Development OrdinwKe Rewrite(FcousonAlfordableHousing� Town CaonAnatlon 3.8 Afnend WA5FAPBA Town ACM$oq fSowds' R*rlrw 3.7 Rural Buffer and IPA Modifications Town Boards' liaMiaw arnd ApprWai Slide #11 Action ]terns to Expand Affordable Housing Incentives and Opportunities Planning and Inspections Department Actlun ltsnY DGICApti4rr 1.1Poesidrentialpavelopmert Assess the existins developi-rwnt review process including s;chedullcis.review times,and Fees to deurimineif thwearvarvy Review Process Analysis excessive requirements or measures affecting hotmangaffordability. 1.2OfangeCountyUnified I rw&tL-LFDD Vmt amendment to awress barriers to affordable housing Including mocOudong to(minor major I7evelopmaMOrdnance svbdrwisions,andrelateddevelopmertstandardscontainedinArtide7,StandardstobearnendedkKkiide,btrtarenotlinrtedto, (UDO)TextArmndrmnts cknensionalstandardsduplexes,flag lots,raadwWactess,privateroadrray3,and iecreation and apenspaiurequirements,Mav (Phase d-Proceaeand also Include arnendraents to stremnllne review process and alter approval authority.ThIsinayallow nkore subdivI9Ionpfoces&esto 5tandafds oLmr with adrnrhmstratrue review versus Boardrewew,which reQurrepublic hearings. 1.3 Uplore developing an Ekplore ihe opportunity to implement a strearribned re%mw process for affordable housing projects.This may imiude the development of an"affordable housing advocate"with existing staff,which may act as the main contact in assistingaMl gum expedited and/orstraamlined �proftorafxordablehousingdewebpersthnwghthedewelopmeMprocess,Thisadditionalguidancernayassisttostreamline housing process fur affordable the review process and address oa�xenu with uneertalntlesIn the deuewpmeat review pror,essfor nao-profitsanddevelapers h ingproJects — vmaftmkt any actualcturigeto development fegulations. 4 ORANGE COUNTY N4DRTE l CAFXOLINA 13 Slide #12 Action Items to Expand Affordable Housing Incentives and Opportunities Planning and Inspections Department Aclkmhoro DoPrApg4R 2.1 Orame County unified aevelo-pmentOrdraarlce To czatime efforts to add ress barriers to affordable housIng,a second tewt ameMmew package may be presenied ia address (UDGI T,xm aimndnient9 regulationspertairyrrg to efficiency apartments,accessary dwelling units,and home parks, Phase -DwArks Based Complete a thorough emamination of the existing Orange County Density Bonus pricy to morn for a greater density for those projettewrKlicontarnhousingforlow-tamoderate-Intorne Iralneholde.To date,adeveloper has never pursmdtllspolicy. 2.2Madlfy Existing aenslty Current policy generAya&wa for 25%fnaredlenslty where at least A0%oFunIts are affordable.ThlsbofwsIsrbatavallableInthe Bornis protected watershed.Tbir,will include an analyse to determine a more viable&nsity bonus;for developers.which may be more practicable and feasible to pur5ue,0urrent bonus isauthorved by specialleglation,and thus alterations to this bonus watrldlilo* requireKWitior.al special legislation.Maw result inarnendrnents to the DDo, 2.3UillIxeDevelaprrleat Emplore the use of developirnerri:agreennents for particular affordable housing projects. Engage with individualdeveloparsorcreate Asreemervts a general poky to exchange vested righu In long-term projeas for several coasideratlons iwJudifhg tM pfovKwfh of affordable htousuig.May resist m amendments to the-UDD. ORANGE COUNTY NORTH C-4ROL]NA Slide #13 Action Items to Expand Affordable Housing Incentives and Opportunities Planning and Inspections Department Atticn Item Deardintlorl ccmama a Dough radaw of arGsrng land Asa and antirg in dw carnr ro dglarrma If this era any araas of Incc rpa Ibla or Inappwoata zoning 31Crmprd-re-elyePferlewaFlhe desire+hams.wlxh may creme IKenoaFcremwg and iubsxrepdenls0etialnarmelnto-nsif ableFoAlng.6AWshoewl�repAFardehleHouxq Ycf&lg Was r}"aw,Mtrlu,whlcn msy rasa csrtasfl zoning and land usw wandardc ar for prasida hones i canti?ms fcf dwmlapars&5 cr.:;,sa to raccnw a crtasfl ponlanofRhalydwalapmant for affcrdahlaho ingomhlndaslgnatedaroasohhace'rRy May raqulmspaelalI%�.;lalan and rcultInamandmantsb7Rho UD0 32��t"wasaeWaaer Evahm ewh4ing3tor4y*andrewepparlunit+n to3apparl arda11xrFQrOrAe3ePtti{esAlle5Forweslswatsrtrse4 be,1,Byrerlsw-aalstlns sys� standards and o.plorN midair aduancas In offslta wglc InffasAr Kbra rd Rac►irc"W ihi LIDO nun allow fcf f1arz7a raAantial Lira dalgn and ercammadete Smaller lot 312es na.psr-ed 0 tlx Ira Wanel aneye sepllc sgslem.May resu4 to tic VOO. 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ORANGE COUNTY N0lZT1 F CIA ROLlNA 15 Slide #16 Action Items to Expand Affordable Housing Incentives and Opportunities Housfng and Community Development Department AstWol't6rfi G*Iuipdon 2.4 Pursue an a Hordable RbrsueanAffordable Hoitsafig Bond In the next viable bond year.Orange Cob ntV allocated rerfulnIng$2.51mlillon In 2016 Affordable housing bond in the newt Hovsialy6ondFundstoaffordablehousrngdevelopmentprojmtsIn2020,teveragrngth,ecreationandpreservatlonof261 viable bond year affordable housing units, 2.sCreateanaturally Create apubllc-prwate%ndto pro v.memwcostfinantingforatqulsltlan and rehablllt awn ofNaturally-OtturrIngAffordable ❑.5ureaeafhat rally �s. H°�" INDAH[properties wrtlrnorangecounty.NC?AHfundsenablescxaally-mindeddevetapersxqureNCW1 pro pertles,mahe }manufactured able hg rnodestupgrades,removethean I!romthe speculative housingmarket and premrvetheii affordability.Ideal,tbefundwould be narmeaturedtion rd flexible in mature.akvirkg for preservationofrentat properties.mobile hweandharneownerrehabilitatianas well asflexible preservfunds for mbda home resident displacemeDt and affordable hptrgir.g gap finarrciDs. 2.6Publlie6n.catlonmW Thereisa need toemparrdprrbiccartreachanderr3agemertamwicl County proerarnsarrde*tirbsresoureesin place tosuppom ❑utreachre County ietain,andynairruin eristingaffordable housing stock,The Housing Helpir■e has conr■ected thbaaands of Drarbse County residents pros rarns,contirwed to housing services and fesourcesandthe Hoidang Access Cocirdiimator has Increased landlord partIcipawa in County programs. errg"ementvrithlandlords However there Is not sufficlent stall capautV for thorough conwnunity outreach and engagement. and developers ORANGE COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA Slide #17 Action Iterns to Expand Affordable Housing Incentives and Opportunities Housinq and Communi't Development De artment AdWonlbM1r DUICA blon a.Aoquire land for the purpose of affordable housingdevelopmer.t, 3.8Leverage public Land for In.Donate or sell underutIlIzed cobaty owned parcels for the development of affordable luxising.This action irtem was previoLff4 affordable housing Initlated by orange County In 2017and resulted In the constroctronoftwoaffordable houru guhtsan County owned parcels.Thms development action item may continue with a locus on the remaining rrm County owned parcels and the Greene Tract,This strategy would also involvean ftFP process and;obicengagernent, 3.9Expand down payment Provldeaddhtianalkxal funds for a down payment assistance prograratoaaeletlower-wealthresldenugaln access to aseletanr,e for low and horneownerehlpopportunitles.Aselstamecanbeoferedmavarietyoflormerincludingasagrantano-or low-Interestamor ing moderate income houmholds loan or a,deferred bean in which iepayment is not due uMi the resale erf the harm.Habiun for Humanity of Corsage County currently provides second mortgage assistarraatolow-incorrehornebupersWr4s HOME Pragrarnfunds. Develop a strategy for fostering affordable misOm-nrdlde kxWns development in Orange County,irr¢Juriim technical 3.10 Develop anrissirrg assistanceJcapacitybuildingsupporttodevelopersseeldggtobuildaffordaflemissingn*MhousinMposii,e,amessorydrrelling middle housingstrategy unit&,duplexes,trlplexes and cottage courts).This strat%V would cornpleirnent proposed airnandirnents to the CDwity's UDD targeting regulatory and land use obstacles tomiseingntiddle fwusingtypes. y.r�4 ORANGE COUNTY NORM l CAROLINA Commissioner Richards asked if there is a reason the County owned parcel option was in the long-term action items list. Maria Dewees said staff was thinking of it in terms of cost and the resources needed to acquire large parcels. 16 Commissioner Richards said she was referring to the nine parcels that were previously identified. Maria Dewees said those parcels are not suitable for development. Ashley Moncado agreed, but said parts of the Greene Tract might be suitable. Bonnie Hammersley said an analysis showed that they were not buildable parcels. She said the County put out an RFP for anyone interested in the parcels, but no one was interested. Commissioner Richards said there is a question in the community of why the County is not using County-owned parcels. She asked if the better response to that question is the County does not have any land that is appropriate. Bonnie Hammersley said there are a few properties that will be available soon that might be suitable, but at this moment there are none that are buildable. She said the potential properties would take time to be ready for use. Chair Price asked Craig Benedict if he could provide a map of where those parcels are and an explanation of why some can or cannot be built upon. Craig Benedict said yes. Commissioner Fowler asked if there is a plan for the nine remaining parcels. She also referred to the two parcels that were developed, and asked what was built on those lands. Bonnie Hammersley said it was two single-family units, and the other nine parcels have various limitations and features that make them unsuitable. Commissioner Greene said when the Revere Road property is vacated it would be a good site for affordable housing. Commissioner Hamilton thanked staff for the presentation. Commissioner Hamilton asked the Board to consider the size of homes that could be considered for small parcels, such as tiny homes. She said she would like to know what can be built on parcels, not what cannot. She said the BOCC should consider a variety of types of affordable housing, because everyone's needs are different. Chair Price said having more information would help the Board decide how to change the UDO in order to accommodate a variety of housing options, like tiny homes. Commissioner Greene said she is not in favor of expanding the rural buffer for affordable housing. She said she has concerns it would be vulnerable to challenges by for- profit developers. Craig Benedict said staff would like to hear from the Board on the action items that are appealing, so staff can bring them back for future action. Commissioner Bedford agreed with Commissioner Greene. She said there may have been decisions made in the past that might need to be re-weighed, given the affordable housing needs. She said the Board may want to change priorities on various properties to help with housing needs. Commissioner Hamilton asked if a certain percentage of a project needs to be subsidized for a non-profit developer to build 50 units. Maria Dewees said it depends on the project and the development costs, and there are many ways that a development could be subsidized, such as using County owned land. She said a ballpark figure would really depend on the project, the land itself, etc. Bonnie Hammersley said the County got 261 units for a County subsidy of the $5 million bond, but there were many other subsidies involved beside the County's. Chair Price said the Homestead Road development might be good to consider, as it is a recent project. Travis Myren suggested staff work with CASA to get an example of the costs and percentage subsidy for Perry Place, which had 48 units. 17 Commissioner Hamilton said she wants the County to stay focused on goals. She said there are a lot of needs, and it all takes money. She said she wants to be clear on the trade offs, the benefits, and what kinds of partnerships are available. Commissioner Hamilton said the subdivision issue needs further consideration and it seems more complicated than it needs to be. She said she does not want to lose sight of the reasons why some of these regulations were put into place, and she wants to be sure to include the public in the conversation. Commissioner Hamilton asked if the role of the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee in the recommendations could be identified. Chair Price asked staff what would be helpful for moving forward. Bonnie Hammersley said it would help staff to know which options (short term, mid term, long term) the Board prefers so staff could do further research. Commissioner Greene echoed the request for more of an understanding of the role of the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee. Commissioner Greene said there is also the government affordable housing collaborative, and this group is set up to work collaboratively and strategically. Commissioner Richards asked if the target could be more clearly identified. She said 30% AMI (average median income) was mentioned, as well as 80% and 31-50%. She said she does not want to focus strictly on the 30%, as there are teachers and government workers who may be at 50% but still need help. Chair Price said all kinds of affordable housing have been discussed. Commissioner Richards referred to the municipal taxes for affordable housing, and asked if the County can have a similar type of tax. Bonnie Hammersley said it was not included as an option, but that is allowable. Commissioner Richards asked how much a 1-cent tax would generate. Bonnie Hammersley said 1-cent generates a little over$2 million. Commissioner Richards said it seems like the towns are working together on housing, and it would not be hard for the County to work with them. Bonnie Hammersley concurred, and said County staff is working very closely with the towns. Commissioner Fowler asked if the greatest gap in housing could be identified. She said she would like staff to give guidance on this, as the staff's presentation shows a need for housing for 30% AMI. Commissioner Hamilton said going greater than 30% AMI is fine, but the County should know what that means for the number of units and households that can be served. She said she would like to know what it looks like to go up to 60% of AMI. Corey Root said developers like to have a mix of levels in a development, which is considered best practice. She said in the past there were no units designated for 30% of AMI, but this has been changing more recently. 18 The Board reviewed Slide #10 again: Action Items to Expand Affordable Housing Incentives and Opportunities Planning and Inspections Department Exis#iq Funding 1.Short-Term -Less Complexity 1.1 Reudentlal Developanent Revlew Process Analyses E1Asoing$tell C*idty 1.2 Qraf4yeCountyUDURwt Am-ndmentsiPhasel) Imurw P(Naft AM Cocogwion 1.3 Explore developing an expedited ardforstremnlined review Rrowss for af€ordablehousinaprolerxs County,qd4i-sDry9-aards'Reulew ROCC Review and Approwal 2.14raf4ge County UDQ Text Arnendrnents i Phase 2) 51ete[oordinatlan 2.2 Modify DistingDemit Mnus 2.3Utili.D.0e pmeMASreemems I �is(ltt�4!Au#hoWky 5�¢YI�HC#19!D��iftYrllHS!C001'�iltiE�011 M Comprehensive review uFthe¢origgatla* GfW&f StlrN CWACIty+ N4"s 3.2 Innovative Wastewater SWerm Extemal Staff JCansdtanQ 3.3 Red u€e Watershed Pratecuan 3.4Updatethe2oo8C6mpr6herkwe-Plaa Funding Needed 3.5Unified Developnwnt Ordim-ce Rewrite(Fo€uson Afford able Housing[ Tmm Coordination 3.5 Amend WA5hfPBA Town,4cls+$M 00MC i' Rrlfl6W 3.7 Rural Upfferand IPAModI0lcat.ans Town Boards' RewWw arA ApWmAM Craig Benedict gave an overview of what policy conflicts there are with the goals of affordable housing and planning and zoning regulations. He said some of the long-term complex areas take legislation, and staff can give further details about those items. He said the comprehensive plan needs updating, which is a large process involving many boards. He said density bonuses cannot be offered in protected watersheds, of which there are many in Orange County. He said the Board should determine its priorities. Commissioner Greene said she would like to quickly go one by one through the items on the list. She asked if more information could be provided about action item 1.2 regarding UDO text amendments. Ashley Moncado said the first text amendment package will focus on subdivisions. She said the other text amendment package will include home parks and buffer requirements, as well as the size of accessory dwelling units. Craig Benedict said the term "home parks" includes mobile home and tiny homes. Craig Benedict said staff can pursue short term items now, and mid term in early 2022. Commissioner Greene said she does not see any point in pursuing voluntary density bonuses any more. Commissioner Richards said the short-term action items seem like they are within reach. She also supported moving away from the voluntary density bonus, and to consider what is working in other places. Commissioner Richards asked for clarification on amending the UDO and the impact on revising the comprehensive plan. She said she thought those needed to be done at the same time. Craig Benedict said the comprehensive plan took five years and required working with several departments and advisory boards. He said existing conditions must be reviewed, trended, and evaluated to see if they cause problems. He said goals, objectives, and policies come out of that in the form of the UDO. He said it is a long process and will likely involve a consultant. 19 Craig Benedict said LIDO changes should be base in the comprehensive plan, but some UDO changes are achievable without starting anew with the comprehensive plan. Commissioner Richards asked for clarification of the time periods of data used to create the current comprehensive plan. Craig Benedict said some of the trends were put together over several decades. He said various departments are responsible for different elements of the plan, and there is much better data available now than in 2008, when the last revision was done. Chair Price said some of the older data was used to illustrate the immense growth in the County over time. The Board agreed by consensus to move forward on action items 1.1 and 1.3. The Board reviewed the mid-term options. Chair Price asked if there is consensus to discontinue the voluntary density bonus. Commissioner Bedford said she agreed with the mid-term options, and wanted to give staff flexibility to mix and match. Commissioner Bedford supported the top three short-term action items, but also said to empower staff to pursue the others too. She said the voluntary density bonuses seem ineffective. Chair Price said the Board would review the other short-term items not on Slide #10. The Board decided by consensus to move forward on action items 2.1 and 2.3. The Board also agreed by consensus to no longer pursue action item 2.2. The Board reviewed the long-term options, and agreed by consensus to pursue 3.1 and 3.2. The Board did not have consensus on action item 3.3. Chair Price asked if staff could provide clarification of item 3.3. Craig Benedict said the County has flexibility to reduce watershed protections since the County exceeds State requirements in many areas. He said any reduction would be reviewed by the State. The Board did not have consensus to move forward on action item 3.3. The Board agreed by consensus to move forward on action item 3.5. Chair Price said action item 3.6 should be discussed among partners. The Board did not have consensus to move forward with action items 3.6 and 3.7. Commissioner Richards said it is difficult to make a decision on these items since the Board does not have updated information in the form of a comprehensive plan. Chair Price said for 3.3, the Board will wait and revisit it at a later time when staff can come back with more information. She said 3.6 and 3.7 would require conversations with partners. Commissioner Hamilton said the existing comprehensive plan was prescient and forward-looking. She said updating the plan would require understanding the tradeoffs and it would impact several of the items in the long-term section. She said from her perspective, none of these action items are completely off the table, but some may need to wait until the comprehensive plan is completed. Commissioner Greene agreed with Commissioner Hamilton. She said the long-term goals require identifying the values that County residents have now. Chair Price said the watershed protection item could have been worded a bit better, but it is not seeking to back down on protecting the watershed. Commissioner Greene said Orange County residents wanted to go beyond the State requirements, and she expects many still do. The Board reviewed the long-term items listed on Slide #10. Action items 3.1, 3.2, 3.4, and 3.5 action items were agreed upon by consensus. Action items 3.3, 3.6, and 3.7 will not be pursued at this time. 20 The Board reviewed the action items on Slide #14 Action Items to Expand Affordable Housing Incentives and Opportunities Housfng and Community Development Department 1 A Contimred partnership and aeordinattan among departments and with the towns. 1.5 MomwringCaunty-fooded affordable deve�apments 1.6 conunued funding at county programs,parvtaartp homemssness and eviction prevent.oa and hbcvne rehabIrepalr 2.4 Pursuearhok5rdAle kmsiggborrdin the neat viable bond year 2.50utea natursycuufrmgaffordablehousing/manufactured housing preservation fond 2.6 mbbw education and outreach re county prcgrarns,conunued engagement with Lan dlonds and developers 3.9 Leverage pubk1arid for affordame Itousingdevelopment 19Emparrd downpayrnentassistarrceforbwand moderateincorne h9usehold5 3.111 Develop a nuss.ag middle housing strategy RANGE COUNT N{}RT[I CIA RpI.1NA The Board agreed by consensus to pursue the short-term items. The Board agreed by consensus on the mid-term items. Commissioner Fowler asked how 2.5 would be addressed. Bonnie Hammersley said it would be focused on in the budget process for the next fiscal year. The Board clarified that these items would be brought back for further action by staff. The Board agreed by consensus on action items 3.8 and 3.9. Chair Price asked if action item 3.10 should be a mid-term item. Commissioner Greene said action item 3.10 seems it should involve a discussion with the towns. Corey Root said the item could be pushed up as a mid-term item, and she agreed to discuss with the towns. A motion was made by Commissioner Fowler, seconded by Commissioner Bedford, to recess the meeting for 3 minutes. Roll call ensued VOTE: UNANIMOUS RECONVENE THE MEETING Chair Price asked for a motion to reconvene the meeting. A motion was made by Commissioner Fowler, seconded by Commissioner Hamilton, to reconvene at 9:17 p.m. 21 Roll call ensued. VOTE: UNANIMOUS 2. Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee —Appointment Discussion The Board discussed an appointment to the Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee. BACKGROUND: The following appointment information is for Board consideration: NAME SPECIAL TYPE OF EXPIRATION REPRESENTATIVE APPOINTMENT DATE TERM MaryLou At-Large First Full Term 10/31/2023 Gelblum NOTE - If the individual listed above is appointed, the following vacancies remain: SPECIAL NOTATION: None of the other applicants have completed the mandatory pre- appointment training, and are therefore not eligible for appointment at this time. POSITION EXPIRATION VACANCY INFORMATION DESIGNATION DATE At-Large 03/31/2022 Vacant since 12/09/2020 At-Large 06/30/2022 Vacant since 10/17/2020 At-Large 06/30/2022 Vacant since 05/12/2020 At-Large 10/31/2022 Vacant since 10/17/2020 At-Large 06/30/2022 Vacant since 10/31/2017 REMINDER: As of July 1, 2017, HB248 was passed in the North Carolina Legislature regarding the training period for pending members of the "Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee and Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee". Applicants will be selected from our county "Applicant Interest List" for a condensed training and if the applicant successfully completes the training, they would be recommended for appointment. Therefore, when an applicant is recommended for appointment, it would initially be for a one-year preliminary term and their training will have already been completed. Chair Price reviewed the process for making appointments. She said the Board would have the opportunity to discuss making changes to the process. Tara May introduced the item. Commissioner Bedford nominated MaryLou Gelblum for appointment to the Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee. The Board agreed by consensus. Commissioner Fowler asked for clarification on the appointment of a different member of the committee. Tara May clarified the expiration date for the member. 22 Tara May said there will be a future appointment consideration to this board when the applicant completes his training. 3. Affordable Housing Advisory Board —Appointment Discussion The Board discussed an appointment to the Arts Affordable Housing Advisory Board. BACKGROUND: The following appointment information is for Board consideration: NAME SPECIAL TYPE OF EXPIRATION REPRESENTATIVE APPOINTMENT DATE TERM Dion Graham At-Large First Full Term 09/30/2024 NOTE — If the individual listed above is appointed, the following vacancy remains: POSITION EXPIRATION VACANCY INFORMATION DESIGNATION DATE At-Large 06/30/2022 Vacant since 08/10/2021 Tara May introduced the item. Tara May said the Affordable Housing Advisory Board (AHAB) will make a future recommendation for the second vacant at-large position. Commissioner Greene suggested Diane Stoy for the second at-large vacancy. Tara May said Diane Stoy was no longer interested. Commissioner Fowler said she is interested in William Spang. She asked if the AHAB gave a reason why it wants to wait on making a recommendation. Commissioner Greene said that Alice Mahood looked like a good applicant. Commissioner Bedford said Alice Mahood is on another board, and the Board of Commissioners tries to not appoint the same people to multiple advisory boards or commissions. The Board agreed by consensus on Dion Graham. The Board agreed to give the Affordable Housing Advisory Board a chance to make a recommendation on the second position. 4. Animal Services Hearing Panel Pool —Appointments Discussion The Board discussed appointments to the Animal Services Hearing Panel Pool. BACKGROUND: The following appointment information is for Board consideration: 23 NAME SPECIAL TYPE OF EXPIRATION REPRESENTATION APPOINTMENT DATE TERM Pam C. At-Large First Full Term 09/30/2024 Schwentner Unincorporated County Cynthia J. Veterinarian First Full Term 03/31/2024 Stubbs NOTE - If the individuals listed above are appointed, the following vacancies remain: • None Tara May introduced the item. The Board agreed by consensus on the recommended applicants. 5. Carrboro Board of Adjustment—Appointment Discussion The Board discussed an appointment to the Carrboro Board of Adjustment. BACKGROUND: The following appointment information is for Board consideration: NAME SPECIAL TYPE OF EXPIRATION REPRESENTATIVE APPOINTMENT DATE TERM John Garret ETJ BOCC First Full Term 02/28/2023 Baker Appointee NOTE - If the individual listed above is appointed, the following vacancy remains: POSITION EXPIRATION VACANCY INFORMATION DESIGNATION DATE N. Transition Area 02/28/2022 Vacant since 03/05/2020 BOCC Appointee Tara May introduced the item. Chair Price said the BOCC needs to fill the N. Transition Area appointee. The Board agreed by consensus to appoint John Garret Baker to the ETJ BOCC Appointee position. Commissioner Bedford suggested Erle Smith for the Northern Transition Area position. She said he lives in the Carrboro city limits, but as the position has been vacant so long the Board can fill the position with someone who does not meet the preferred qualifications. Tara May said it is her understanding that the BOCC would pass a resolution and the town would vote on it. The Board agreed by consensus on Erle Smith. 24 6. Carrboro Northern Transition Area Advisory Committee —Appointment Discussion The Board discussed an appointment to the Carrboro Northern Transition Area Advisory Committee. BACKGROUND: The following appointment information is for Board consideration: NAME SPECIAL TYPE OF EXPIRATION REPRESENTATIVE APPOINTMENT DATE TERM Anahid Vrana N. Transition Area Third Full Term 02/28/2024 BOCC Appointee NOTE - If the individual listed above is appointed, the following vacancies remain: • None Tara May introduced the item. The Board agreed by consensus to appoint Anahid Vrana. 7. Chapel Hill Orange County Visitors Bureau —Appointment Discussion The Board discussed an appointment to the Chapel Hill Orange County Visitors Bureau. BACKGROUND: The following appointment information is for Board consideration: NAME SPECIAL TYPE OF EXPIRATION REPRESENTATIVE APPOINTMENT DATE TERM Sharon Hill Economic Partial Term 12/31/2023 Development Advisory Board NOTE — If the individual listed above is appointed, the following vacancies remain: • None Tara May introduced the item. The Board agreed by consensus to appoint Sharon Hill to the Economic Development Advisory Board. 8. Board of Health —Appointment Discussion The Board discussed an appointment to the Board of Health. BACKGROUND: The following appointment information is for Board consideration: NAME SPECIAL TYPE OF EXPIRATION REPRESENTATIVE APPOINTMENT DATE TERM Tony Whitaker Professional Engineer First Full Term 06/30/2024 25 NOTE - If the individual listed above is appointed, the following vacancies remain: • None Tara May introduced the item. The Board agreed by consensus to appoint Tony Whitaker to the Professional Engineer position on the Board of Health. 9. Hillsborough Board of Adjustment—Appointment Discussion The Board discussed an appointment to the Hillsborough Board of Adjustment. BACKGROUND: The following appointment information is for Board consideration. NAME SPECIAL TYPE OF EXPIRATION REPRESENTATIVE APPOINTMENT DATE TERM Richard ETJ County First Full Term 09/30/2023 Chapple NOTE - If the individuals listed above are appointed, the following vacancies remain: • None Tara May introduced the item. The Board agreed by consensus to appoint Richard Chapple to the ETJ County position on the Hillsborough Board of Adjustment. 10. Historic Preservation Commission —Appointment Discussion The Board discussed an appointment to the Historic Preservation Commission. BACKGROUND: The following appointment information is for Board consideration. NAME SPECIAL TYPE OF EXPIRATION REPRESENTATIVE APPOINTMENT DATE TERM Cecelia Moore At-Large First Full Term 03/31/2024 NOTE — If the individual listed above is appointed, the following vacancies remain: • None Tara May introduced the item. The Board agreed by consensus to appoint Cecelia Moore to the Historic Preservation Commission. 11. Jury Commission —Appointment Discussion The Board discussed an appointment to the Jury Commission. 26 BACKGROUND: The following appointment information is for Board consideration: NAME SPECIAL TYPE OF EXPIRATION REPRESENTATIVE APPOINTMENT DATE TERM Bob Hall At-Large Tenth Full Term 06/30/2023 BOCC Appointee NOTE - If the individuals listed above are appointed, the following vacancies remain: • None Tara May introduced the item. She said the Jury Commission is not subject to the Advisory Board Policy. She said appointees serve for 2-year terms, but there are no term limits. Chair Price said Bob Hall is good on this commission and continuity was important for a season. She suggested Phyllis Horton as the appointee. Commissioner Bedford said she also thinks Horton would be good on the commission. Commissioner Fowler said there is a typo in the agenda materials regarding term limits. Commissioner Fowler said she would be open to appointing Horton. Commissioner Hamilton also agreed on Horton. The Board agreed by consensus to appoint Phyllis Horton to the Jury Commission. 12. Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee —Appointment Discussion The Board discussed an appointment to the Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee. BACKGROUND: The following appointment information is for Board consideration: NAME SPECIAL TYPE OF EXPIRATION REPRESENTATIVE APPOINTMENT DATE TERM Jacqulyn At-Large Partial Term 03/31/2022 Podger NOTE - If the individual listed above is appointed, the following vacancies remain: SPECIAL NOTATION: None of the other applicants have completed the mandatory pre- appointment training, and are therefore not eligible for appointment at this time. POSITION EXPIRATION VACANCY INFORMATION DESIGNATION DATE At-Large 09/30/2020 Vacant since 11/06/2019 Nursing Home 06/30/2023 Vacant since 06/21/2017 Administration Nursing Home 06/30/2023 Vacant since 03/29/2019 Administration At-Large 03/31/2023 Vacant since 05/18/2020 27 At-Large 06/30/2023 Vacant since 02/25/2018 At-Large 03/31/2023 Vacant since 08/25/2021 At-Large 06/30/2022 Vacant since 08/25/2021 REMINDER: As of July 1, 2017, HB248 was passed in the North Carolina Legislature regarding the training period for pending members of the "Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee and Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee". Applicants will be selected from our county "Applicant Interest List" for a condensed training and if the applicant successfully completes the training, they would be recommended for appointment. Therefore, when an applicant is recommended for appointment, it would initially be for a one year preliminary term and their training will have already been completed. Tara May introduced the item. The Board agreed by consensus to appoint Jacqulyn Podger. Tara May said there are two applicants in training for this board. 13. Orange Unified Transportation Board —Appointments Discussion The Board discussed appointments to the Orange Unified Transportation Board. BACKGROUND: The following appointment information is for Board consideration: NAME SPECIAL TYPE OF EXPIRATION REPRESENTATION APPOINTMENT DATE TERM Amy Cole At-Large Second Full Term 09/30/2024 Todd Jones At-Large Second Full Term 09/30/2024 Julian (Randy) Bingham Township Second Full Term 09/30/2024 Marshall Jr. Roy Schonberg Chapel Hill Township Second Full Term 09/30/2024 To Be At-Large First Full Term 09/30/2024 Determined BOCC Appointment To Be Cedar Grove Partial Term 09/30/2023 Determined Township BOCC Appointment To Be Little River Township Partial Term 09/30/2023 Determined BOCC Appointment NOTE - If the positions listed above are filled, the following vacancies remain: • None Tara May introduced the item. 28 Chair Price recommended Michael Hughes for the At-large vacant position. Commissioner Bedford agreed with Chair Price's suggestion. The Board agreed by consensus on the recommendations, and to add Michael Hughes to the board. 14. Orange County Parks and Recreation Council —Appointment Discussion The Board discussed an appointment to the Orange County Parks and Recreation Council. BACKGROUND: The following appointment information is for Board consideration: NAME SPECIAL TYPE OF EXPIRATION REPRESENTATIVE APPOINTMENT DATE TERM Kevin Mason Cedar Grove Township/At- First Full Term 03/31/2024 Large NOTE - If the individual listed above is appointed, the following vacancies remain: • None Tara May introduced the item. She said the council recommended Kevin Mason for his experience and the diversity he would bring to the council. She said the other applicant already serves on another board. Tara May said Kevin Mason would be appointed as an at-large member since he does not live in Cedar Grove. Tara May reviewed the advisory board policy, which allows for appointing a member to a board if they do not live in the area required since the position was vacant for more than 6 months. Commissioner Bedford said the council is majority male, and suggested Natalie Ziemba for the position. The Board agreed by consensus to appoint Natalie Ziemba to the Orange County Parks and Recreation Council. 15. Workforce Development Board —Appointment Discussion The Board discussed an appointment to the Workforce Development Board. BACKGROUND: The following appointment information is for Board consideration: NAME SPECIAL TYPE OF EXPIRATION REPRESENTATIVE APPOINTMENT DATE TERM Sue Holaday Private Sector-- Second Full Term 06/30/2024 Business NOTE - If the individual listed above is appointed, the following vacancies remain: • None Tara May introduced the item. 29 The Board agreed by consensus to appoint Sue Holaday to the Workforce Development Board. Chair Price said this board sometimes meets out of the area and it can be difficult to attend. She said this is why no commissioner currently volunteers to be on the board. Bonnie Hammersley said the BOCC will next meet on Tuesday September 14, where she will introduce the new Animal Services Director. A motion was made by Commissioner Fowler, seconded by Commissioner Greene, to adjourn the meeting at 9:42 p.m. Roll call ensued VOTE: UNANMIOUS Renee Price, Chair Laura Jensen Clerk to the Board Submitted for approval by Laura Jensen, Clerk to the Board.