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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 12-05-2022 Business Meeting 1 APPROVED 1/17/23 MINUTES ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BUSINESS MEETING December 5, 2022 7:00 p.m. The Orange County Board of Commissioners met for a Business Meeting on Monday, December 5, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. at the Whitted Human Services Center in Hillsborough, NC. COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Chair Jamezetta Bedford, Vice Chair Earl McKee, and Commissioners Amy Fowler, Sally Greene, Jean Hamilton, Renee Price, and Anna Richards COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: None. 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 meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. All commissioners were present. Oaths of Office for Board Members • NC State Senator and United States Representative-Elect Valerie Foushee administered the oath to Commissioner Earl McKee • NC State Senator and United States Representative-Elect Valerie Foushee administered the oath to Commissioner Jamezetta Bedford • Resident Superior Court Judge Alyson Grine administered the oath to Commissioner Sally Greene • NC State Senator and United States Representative-Elect Valerie Foushee administered the oath to Commissioner Anna Richards Commissioner Greene said she was delighted to serve a second term. She said she was proud of the accomplishments the Board has made and she looks forward to many more, beginning with the behavioral health center and homelessness, topics that would be discussed later in the meeting. Commissioner McKee thanked the citizens of Orange County for placing faith in him to serve another term. He also thanked his fellow commissioners. He said it was one of the most productive and enjoyable boards he has been part of. Commissioner Richards thanked the citizens of Orange County for allowing her the opportunity to serve. She said she was excited to take the oath of office with her mother in attendance. She said her parents inspired her to live a life of service and she was grateful to them. She said she looked forward to working with the Board for the betterment of Orange County. Commissioner Bedford echoed the other commissioners' statements and expressed appreciation to the people of Orange County. She also thanked the families of the seven commissioners for their support. She said she looked forward to working with everyone. She also expressed appreciation to staff for making the commissioners'jobs easier. 2 Board Organization a. Election of Board of Commissioners' Chair and Vice-Chair Vote for Chair of the Board of Commissioners: 7 votes cast for Jamezetta Bedford (Amy Fowler, Sally Greene, Jean Hamilton, Earl McKee, Renee Price, Anna Richards) Jamezetta Bedford became the new Chair of the Board of Commissioners. Vote for Vice Chair of the Board of Commissioners: 4 votes cast for Earl McKee (Amy Fowler, Earl McKee, Renee Price, Anna Richards) 3 votes cast for Sally Greene (Jamezetta Bedford, Sally Greene, Jean Hamilton) Earl McKee became the new Vice Chair of the Board of Commissioners. Chair Bedford chose to have the Commissioners share announcements or comments at this point in the agenda. Commissioner Richards said she attended the Justice Advisory Council where they received a presentation on the mental health system and the process for voluntary and involuntary commitment. She said it underscored how much the county needs a diversion facility. Commissioner Price expressed thanks to the Board for the opportunity to serve as the Chair for two years. She expressed special thanks to Chair Bedford for serving as Vice Chair with her. She said she attended the Hillsborough holiday parade on the previous day and there were many people in attendance. Vice Chair McKee said in the previous week he had the opportunity to speak at the Voluntary Agricultural Breakfast. He said the Voluntary Agricultural District (VAD) program has been in place for 30 years and has enrolled about 17,000-plus acres. He thanked the Board for electing him as Vice Chair. He thanked Commissioner Greene for choosing to run for Vice Chair of the Board, and said that a split-vote is an indication of the strength and depth of leadership on the Board. Commissioner Hamilton echoed Vice Chair McKee's comments that a split-vote is a sign of the Board's strength and that the Board works well together. She said she looks forward to the leadership of Chair Bedford and Vice Chair McKee to improve the functioning of the Board and to serve the residents of Orange County to the best of their ability. Commissioner Greene expressed congratulations to Chair Bedford and Vice Chair McKee. She said she attended the NCACC legislative meeting and introduced the five priorities that the Board had previously discussed. She said the NCACC chose three priorities: digital infrastructure, school capital funding, and Medicaid expansion. She said there was a lot of discussion on one of the Board's priorities, racial equity and criminal justice, which ultimately was not on the final list of priorities. She said that each member county of NCACC gets one vote, and this was a reminder of the rural bias of the organization. Commissioner Fowler said she attended the Justice United meeting on November 17t" where the need for increase mental health services for the Latinx community was highlighted. She said at the December 1 st Alliance meeting, it was determined that the go-live date for tailored plans was on April 1, 2023. She said that because of the date change, she can continue to serve on the Alliance board until February. She said that later in the agenda the Board was to discuss replacing her on the Alliance board due to a potential conflict of interest, but the date change meant that the Board would not need to make the decision until a future business meeting. She said that Alliance held town hall meetings in each county to discuss the tailored plans, and that Orange County had the highest turnout. She said at the December 2nd JCPC meeting, they reviewed the survey completed by youth being served by the court system in order to prioritize 3 programming needs. She said an RFP will go out on January 9th. She wished Commissioner Price well in her future position in the NC House of Representatives, and she hoped that Commissioner Price would continue to push for expanded Medicaid and improved funding for schools and mental health care. b. Designation of Voting Delegate for all NCACC and NACo Meetings for Calendar Year December 1, 2022-2023 Chair Bedford gave a description of NCACC duties for the voting delegate. Commissioner Price nominated Commissioner Greene to serve as the voting delegate for NCACC. Vice Chair McKee seconded the nomination. VOTE: UNANIMOUS Commissioner Price gave a description of NACo duties for the voting delegate. She described some recent NACo initiatives. Commissioner Price nominated Commissioner Richards to serve as the voting delegate for NACo. VOTE: UNANIMOUS 1. Additions or Changes to the Agenda Chair Bedford dispensed with reading the public charge. 2. Public Comments (Limited to One Hour) a. Matters not on the Printed Agenda There was no one signed up to speak on matters not on the printed agenda. b. Matters on the Printed Agenda (These matters will be considered when the Board addresses that item on the agenda below.) 3. Announcements, Petitions and Comments by Board Members Chair Bedford chose to have the Board share announcements and comments earlier in the agenda. 4. Proclamations/ Resolutions/ Special Presentations None. 5. Public Hearings None. 6. Regular Agenda a. Discussion on Process for Board of Commissioners Vacancy The Board discussed the process by which the upcoming vacancy on the Board of Commissioners ("BOCC") will be filled. BACKGROUND: Commissioner Renee Price was recently elected to the North Carolina General Assembly. Commissioner Price notified the Board of Commissioners that she will be resigning 4 her position effective December 31, 2022. Orange County is subject to North Carolina General Statute (NCGS) 153A-27, which provides that in Orange County, a vacancy is filled by the BOCC subject to several pre-requisites. The nominee must be a member of the same political party as that of the member being replaced and a resident of the same district. Before filling the vacancy, the BOCC must also consult the appropriate political party, but is not bound by the party's recommendation. The BOCC may either conduct the applicant evaluation process itself or, as it has done in the past, allow the Orange County Democratic Party to conduct the applicant evaluation process. The Board would then receive one or more recommended applicants from the Party and appoint a new Board member. The BOCC must fill the vacancy within 60 days of the date the vacancy becomes effective — December 31, 2022. The deadline for the Board to fill the vacancy is March 1, 2023. If not filled by that date, the Clerk of Superior Court must fill the vacancy. Pursuant to NCGS 153A-27, the appointee will serve in the position for the remainder of Commissioner Price's unexpired term. The last vacancy on the Board of County Commissioners in 2021 was created by the resignation of Mark Dorosin and was filled through an open process in which the Orange County Democratic Party evaluated the applications, interviewed those applicants, and presented four applicants to the BOCC for consideration. Should the BOCC choose to follow the same process as in 2021, the application process is proposed to begin in December 2022. The 2021 application (for potential use again in the current process) is attached for Board reference and discussion/revision. The 2021 application included questions from the BOCC and from the Orange County Democratic Party. It is proposed that applications be accepted through January 6, 2023, with all eligible applications then being forwarded to the Orange County Democratic Party. The Party would review the applications and nominate candidate(s) to the BOCC by January 30, 2023, in time for Board consideration at the February 7, 2023 Business meeting. Commissioner Price reminded the Board that the questions on the application were developed for the last vacancy that occurred. She said that the Democratic Party was not required to make a recommendation. She said they could recommend several candidates or none at all. She said the decision comes back to the Board. She said she will not be part of the process. Commissioner Richards said that she did not realize the party nominated candidates. Chair Bedford said it was a non-binding nomination and that they do not have to nominate. She said that previously, the Board only considered individuals that applied. She said that technically, they could reopen the application if they do not care for any of the applicants. She said there are 60 days to make the appointment, or the court will do it. Commissioner Fowler asked about question #12 and said that people may still be interested in transit planning but that 12 does not apply any longer. The Board agreed to remove question #12. Commissioner Hamilton said that they should make their process clear to the public. Vice Chair McKee said the Board has 60 days to make an appointment. Commissioner Hamilton said that the process should be streamlined if they do not choose the applicant. She said that process should be clear to the public. Chair Bedford said hopefully that's not an issue. Vice Chair McKee reiterated that it is the Board's appointment to make, and they ask for and follow advice from the party. He said that in the past, a member was appointed outside of the application process and asked the attorney if that would be allowed. John Roberts said process is determined by this board and they must only consult with the Democratic Party. 5 Vice Chair McKee said that there was an instance historically when someone was appointed twice on two separate occasions. Commissioner Price reminded the Board that the applicants must live in District 2. Laura Jensen said she would submit all of the applications to Elections Director Rachel Raper to make sure applicants resided in District 2. A motion was made by Commissioner Fowler, seconded by Commissioner Hamilton, to follow the process previously used in 2021 for filling the upcoming vacancy on the Board of Commissioners, with the removal of question #12 from the vacancy application. VOTE: UNANIMOUS b. Boards and Commissions Selection Schedule, Interim Assignments and Alliance Vacancy The Board: 1. Extended the current boards and commissions assignments for members of the Board of Commissioners until both the appointment of a new Commissioner and the Board's approval of 2023 assignments occur; and 2. Selected Board members to serve in the interim on boards and commissions assigned to Commissioner Renee Price based on her stepping down to begin serving in the North Carolina General Assembly. BACKGROUND: Members of the Board of Commissioners serve on various County and County- related boards and commissions. Typically, Board members indicate their desire to continue serving on specific boards or commissions or their desire to make changes in December of each year. Due to the upcoming BOCC vacancy created by Commissioner Price's resignation, it has been proposed that Board members remain in their current boards and commissions assignments until a new Commissioner is appointed to the Board. Additionally, Commissioner Price currently serves on seven (7) boards and commissions as the BOCC representative. At this time, staff recommends temporarily filling the upcoming vacancies for the following boards: 1. Durham Technical Community College Board of Trustees a. Upcoming meeting dates i. Student Success Committee 1. January 9, 2023 and February 6, 2023 from 4:00-5:15 pm (virtual) ii. Workforce and Economic Development Committee 1. January 19, 2023 from 3:00-4:00 pm (virtual) iii. Budget, Finance, and Infrastructure Committee 1. February 14, 2023 from 3:30-5:00 pm (virtual) iv. Board of Trustees Meeting 1. February 21, 2023, Time To Be Determined (virtual) 2. Go Triangle Board of Trustees a. Upcoming meeting dates i. Board of Trustees Meeting 1. January 25, 2023 at 12:00 pm (in person with virtual option) 2. February 22, 2023 at 12:00 pm (in person with virtual option) 6 Commissioner Price also serves on the Strategic Communications Work Group, the Schools Capital Needs Work Group, the Joint Public Safety Training Facility Work Group, the Legislative Issues Work Group, and the Small Business Loan Program. Due to the current status of these entities, the Board may want to consider the need and potential postponement of any interim assignments to these groups. Finally, due to a potential conflict of interest, a Board member should be identified to replace Commissioner Fowler on the Alliance Health Board of Directors. The next Alliance meeting is scheduled for February 2, 2023 from 4:00-6:00 pm (in person with virtual option). Chair Bedford said that the Board did not have to take up replacing Commissioner Fowler on the Alliance board, as mentioned earlier in the meeting by Commissioner Fowler. Tara May, Deputy Clerk to the Board, introduced the item and reviewed the background material. Chair Bedford said the two appointments to replace Commissioner Price would be temporary appointments. Tara May listed all of the boards and commissions that Commissioner Price was a member of. Chair Bedford asked if there was a motion for the commissioners to retain their current boards and commissions assignments until the new commissioner is appointed. A motion was made by Commissioner Fowler, seconded by Commissioner Greene, to retain their current boards and commissions assignments until the new commissioner is appointed. VOTE: UNANIMOUS Vice Chair McKee said he was interested in serving on the Durham Tech Board of Trustees. A motion was made by Chair Bedford, seconded by Commissioner Greene, for Vice Chair McKee to serve as the temporary representative to the Durham Tech Board of Trustees. VOTE: UNANIMOUS Commissioner Greene said she was interested in serving on the GoTriangle Board of Trustees. A motion was made by Vice Chair McKee, seconded by Commissioner Hamilton, for Commissioner Greene to serve as the temporary representative to the GoTriangle Board of Trustees. VOTE: UNANIMOUS c. Approval of a Professional Services Contract with CPL Architects and RHA Health for Advance Planning of a Behavioral Health Crisis Diversion Facility The Board will consider the approval of a professional services contract with the team of CPL Architects and RHA Health for preliminary planning associated with the development of a Behavioral Health Crisis Diversion Facility. Commissioner Bedford asked if it was possible to send a staff member to the meeting rather than elected officials. 7 BACKGROUND: Earlier this Fall, Orange County issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to identify a qualified consultant to assist the County with preliminary/advanced planning services necessary for the development of a Crisis Diversion Facility serving the residents of Orange County. The scope of work includes a review of existing planning and development information regarding this proposed facility, and the development of programming documents, a preliminary/schematic design, site requirements and budget estimates. The project is anticipated to require three to four months after contract award. An evaluation review committee consisting of the Director of Asset Management Services, the Deputy County Manager, the Criminal Justice Resource Director, the Health Director, and the resident Chair of the Crisis Diversion Facility Subcommittee reviewed all proposals, interviewed two finalists, and unanimously selected the team of CPL Architects and RHA Health to perform this work. After further negotiations, a final cost proposal totaling $172,325 was received on November 7, 2022 (Attachment 1). Travis Myren, Deputy County Manager made the following presentation: Slide #1 ORANGE COUNTY NO.RTII CAROLINA Approval of Contract for Crisis Diversion Facility Planning Services Board of Commissioners Business Meeting December 5, 2022 Slide #2 Purpose Authorize expenditure of up to$172,325for advance planning servicesfor a Behavioral Health Crisis Diversion Facility, Direct the County Attorney's fltfice to develop a contract with CPL Architects and RHA Health consistent with the terms outlined in the final cost proposal(Attachment 1); Upon approval from the Countyktomey'sD{Cice,authorize the County Manager to sign the contract ORANGE COUNTY 2 Wti DKFl1 CAW LINA 8 Slide #3 Background Ongoing interest in diverting residents with behavioral health crisis needs from the criminal justice system 2019-sequential Intercept Dapping(SlM}identified gaps in crisis services - Crisis Diversion lutrCunmittee of the eehevioral Health Task Farce rrealed in November 2019 Board of Commissioners authorized further exploration of a Crisis Diversion Facility in April 2021 Board a#Commissioners identified up to$250,000 in funding from yearend excess fund balance In November of 2021 Crisis Diversion Facility Project Teem(internal staff plus Sub-Committee Chair)to proceed with a Request for Oualifications ORANGE CGUNTY 3 NC}FCrF[CAROL-I NA Slide #4 Gaps Analysis • Access to community based crisis services • ❑1scharge planning sysiomcapwAy - NMhetDelamlon0enter nor Em*ry*ncy0"armint - Exchrsionary criteria apeCawl¢e* - Lcr►�waittimee Llmlteddat+�erg►plrrrr. and suppa i Other opportunities - Expanoacc***io+,iedlcatanA**IstedTnatm*nt • Option s for d iversion - Expandi3mrsuPpoft Law Worc•n+srN — Faci9ra6e uenei6on to cwrmeeety reecucee — Emesgemysenieeprrniders?EMS C4xmnt default to DMeMlon Canter ce Hospltat Emergency Depanmem • Access to appropriate clinical services DoWn anC~m+dkosmicesnod"nMfar bah vide health criaisirterverrtion Datentmn seffog insppropriatemW may exacerbate *ympio~-s ORANGE COUNTY 144DA-FF1 CA R011.INA Travis Myren said they already knew the system was not working but the gaps analysis detailed the issues. 9 Slide #5 Expected Benefits by Category Consumers and Families Hospital Based Emergency Department and Provldessarac•s+oappM*mftp40Dapiscdmlpw Inpatient Care '"°n�` - R�duc-as E�LwQsncy[}sparlmsMowrcrowd+yand tMphrr - Provideeimmediveeccesstoapprapdate€aaein en CO#t 0}<a4 BPP-Pr-s4ceeffDg - Redo€eereieLLceoninpatiEfa bade and associebadhigher 60avlotM Health U+Qrnt Cart Phll&en 4+and Adults) coat of€are FacR y Based Crisis for Adults Law Enforcernent and Emergency Medical Services - Provides diversionaloemetre Peckm 4rnamund tmm for Lew Enforcrm ma-d EW . Criminal Justice System Stakeholders - Llmltstwt{yrddayY - OHerseer+,iceeti33noreappn�prie6eaptia�sforjustice bwotved individuals ORANGE COUNTY a NOFfri L CAROUNA Travis Myren said they may have 400 diversions per month at the center. Slide #6 Dellverable5 Site plan . Building bubble diagrams - How Is the site dasigned? - Where is each program element located? - What is the area intended to do? . Building program - What will the buildin#acconwwodate? . Mechanical,electrical and plumbing diagrams OperabunaI framework - Row does the bulldIng M,ctlon? - How will the tmiding operate? • Renderings Operating cost estimates - Hte the M)Ibirtig will look in Its setecled site? - How much the faculty will cast to operate on an annual basis? �;on9truCtioncastestimates - Hvw rwcl7 Will consirurtion cost? ORANGE COUNTY a 11rC7KFt L C AROLJ NA 10 Slide #7 Tiimellne and Casts Timeline — Four amnths from Notice to Procerck to Final Plan ■ GantraCtC4sts — Kot ra exceed 5172525 Inciudrs$50.000 optional allowance tor site surreys ORANGE COUNTY 7 Wf DRrt t C:AWNL I NA Slide #8 Manager's Recommendation Authorize expenditure at up to$172,325for advance planning servicesfor a Behavioral Health Crisis Diversion Facility; Direct the CountyAtlorney's Office to develop a contract with CPf Architects and RHA Health ccnsistentwith the terms outlined in the final cost proposal(Attachment 1); Upon approval from the County Attvmey'50ffioe,authorizethe County Managerto Sign the contract 3 CAR A�NGE COUNTY Travis Myren said they would like to set up community information sessions to provide information and to solicit feedback. Vice Chair McKee asked when the Board will discuss who will manage the facility because it involves county and Sheriff's staff. He said there is a law enforcement interaction with the facility. He said when the county built the jail, they had some sort of diversion aspect, and he assumes this is an offshoot of that. Travis Myren said the county would enter into a contract with a provider to operate the facility. He said that the party who administers the contract has not been decided at this point. 11 He said they will need law enforcement buy-in to make sure those diversions occur, and the facility operates properly. Vice Chair McKee said that he wants to make sure that the process is clear up front so they can assure that there is a seamless operation that helps those who need it but does not impinge on Sheriff's Office staff. Chair Bedford said that the Sheriff's office, the Chiefs of Police, the EMS, Magistrates office, Cait Fenhagen, and the UNC student vice president have been at every monthly meeting. Vice Chair McKee said he just wanted to make sure things flow smoothly with all the different entities involved. Commissioner Price said there are models where law enforcement brings individuals to a facility for a warm hand off. She said it's a quick hand off, and then up to the health professionals. Commissioner Hamilton said RHA is a provider that runs these types of facilities, and they are being consulted for the plans. She said they will not be involved with construction. She said that when they get to the point where they need to operate, they would solicit bids. Travis Myren said that was correct. Chair Bedford asked about CPL architects and if they have built any other NC facilities. Adam Chahulski, with CPL Architects, said they built the Lenoir crisis center. He said that they partnered with RHA to build facilities and it is a partnership where they can learn from each other. He said the firm has about 500 people with 19 offices and 25 dedicated solely to health care design. A motion was made by Commissioner Fowler, seconded by Commissioner Richards, to: 1. Authorize the expenditure of up to $172,325 for advance planning services to develop a Behavioral Health Crisis Diversion facility and direct the County Attorney's Office to draft a contract with CPL Architects and RHA Health reflecting terms similar to those in Attachment 1; and 2. Upon completion and approval of the contract by the County Attorney's Office, authorize the County Manager to sign the contract. VOTE: UNANIMOUS 7. Reports a. Orange County Partnership to End Homelessness —2022 Data Update The Board received an overview of the work of the Orange County Partnership to End Homelessness (OCPEH), including updated data about homelessness in Orange County submitted to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development(HUD) earlier this year, and current homeless system gaps. BACKGROUND: The Orange County Partnership to End Homelessness (OCPEH) was created in 2008 to coordinate funding and activities to end homelessness in Orange County. OCPEH is jointly funded by Orange County(39.5%)and the Towns of Carrboro(14.3%), Chapel Hill (39.7%), and Hillsborough (6.5%). The 2022 Homeless Point-in-Time count showed a decrease in the number of people experiencing homelessness, down from 176 people in 2021 to 133 in 2022. There are many success stories, including filling the homeless system gaps and expanding program offerings now available in the community. Looking at numbers from previous years, there are also significant barriers and challenges in the work to prevent and end homelessness, and little progress overall in decreasing the number of people experiencing homelessness as this number is virtually flat since 2017. 12 OCPEH Manager Rachel Waltz will present the updated data and discuss how current data relate to identified gaps in the homeless service system, including permanent supportive housing, rapid re-housing, and street outreach programs. Rachel Waltz made the following presentation: Slide #1 kk Parw2rship 16 R`f:- End Homelessness 2022 fitmiclessness Data Re-6e x Decembers, 2022 Rachel Waltz said that they have four annual reports that they submit to HUD each year and that drives funding. Slide #2 How many people experiencing Partnaship oa 13 Slide #3 Orange County Point-in-Time 'IT count: No over 1l decrease over time POIMT-11-TIME COUNT DATA 2017-2022 p mrm StAled 100 SU f7 Nil R019 2014 �nfi Nd l M4 �ellted i Ilr[Jiegea4J anneshipo rnJ l'Icrrm!rw iiru Rachel Waltz said that on January 26, 2022 there were 133 people experiencing homelessness in Orange County. She said that they have had progress stall some in the last 5 years. Slide #4 COVID impacts continue to show tip PMrM * Includes two hoteling RA programs — Cold Weather — — — expansion and COVID F isolation • IFC Shelter in Outbreak Status and unable to conduct new intakes Parineishi IC 14 Slide #5 ubpopulation.s are seeing different outcomes • Significant reduction in Veteran homelessness • Change in Family measure :3 SPECIAL '. , a POPULATION ' 35 3 2 t ChrarrcallyHameleg ■ Families 2G — t 40-emrts E�pedrndrg 15 Hr�mekssnrs€ 10 - 5 2017 2M 2014 2020 2021 2022 Rachel Waltz said that families have flatlined and veterans have had a major decrease. She said those with disabling conditions are increasing. Slide #6 PIT counted 133 people on one night,how many in 12 months? 325 Feo �enleling she grand 2g2 I�oUslhq rO MW 4iffiase,ppeopla �a� } 121 ..• 244 •�pvritn�ing 196 4 : ' I 5aneeleuneufar v Y the fist Ilme N4p ',-31:MI rek-■Ph#� r461abhl%VwIIM:Id7e Fill lik- • %total that experienced homelessness for the first time • Shelter, Tran5itionai Housing, & Pefmanent Housing * Homeless for first time = no entries for 24 months pric)r 15 Slide #7 aboutWhat do we know experiencing bomelessness? FndHr�w3rd +rS6 Slide #8 There have not been significant changes in MOST demographic categories 2 HOUSEHOLDTYPE AfjE 4tl;iCc 4N� 0 25 and Dldri �.�aaiYes �I F�nd?�urgv k l o GENDER v TLuk y !Pt r.A r i Mm�o+fmn�q 16 Slide #9 Racial disparity continues RKE 2610 2pl& 2414 � to#a 2p21 � sort I' O M A4 rt0 SO l00 *-ePery*a Uunpe GuntrO erall I•• Ak irl.rkmkir.n.A-rj r Wm. MMnipbpF.« RrmrtFvP*4pnuiW4WlFw ■As.ri ■Wih�o-Ho��hai+rddierihrllckLyrdn }A Ms Lt} IrvIrm11:L•$ r. Slide #10 1 o of ]people exp. Homelessness are Latin compared with % in merall population ETHN I ITY 96 of People 6xpedencing Hameles tLn in Orange County Mar-Litft -U11hK 6 NI AmwE*d of People In Orange CountyOwtall ,y. �iul�e ti Hind FarLnershl Lo ErK1 hlrmM:L•s L 17 Slide #11 peopleHow are ' { ParinenA [o Slide #12 Goal: Transition folk-s to permanent housing as quickly as possible 785 2d1 3_ir1 .. �' 121 384 27l. ; pb 41 ■%eqr �Nedm IF Shelter,Transitional • Shelter& Hou-5ing, & Permanent Transitional Housing Housing only • Includes approximate date Program entry to of homelessness exit Rachel Waltz said that when people talk about ending homelessness, it means that there is a systematic response where the pieces and parts of that system are working together to help 18 someone resolve their housing crisis. She said that the longer someone experiences homelessness: • the more likely they are to be a victim of crime • they have an increased risk of poor physical and mental health and substance abuse • they are 13 times more likely to overdose • they are 5-6 times more likely to die by suicide. Rachel Waltz said that HUD's goal is for individuals to transition to permanent housing in 90 days or less. She said the median number of days in Orange County was 384. Slide #13 Goal: people do not return to homelessness ftmurned t hQMewithin n �EqMMMMMV- Fmm mot: riqb j9% 6% iA sb?br FrVM Frorn Pffmam" N, 3% 1 Exlted Ha+bg Oct. 201Lr- Tots! Sept. 2020 PEt� 10 fi 1E4i ld 9�c 1145 to OMEMMderma n ent E hPoUslr g Rachel Waltz said they are thankful for the housing partners for their assistance in helping people exit homelessness. 19 Slide #14 Next Mhomeless system gaps 'ti ul�r i rim it Parznershap co Fr.J llrrnx:f-ur7rk5 Slide #15 Pandemic impacts oontin-ti*e with some bright spots! Rise in positive exits to Permanent Housing Decreases in Veterans experiencing homelessness Expansions to Prevention and Rapid Re-housing Housed 145 households in 2021 (more than ever before) Located 110 units and added 49 Landlords PaRn�IIF InnN Fsx3ershi �o FntM. Chair Bedford asked for the difference between prevention and rapid re-housing. Rachel Waltz said these are HUD terms. She said that prevention is when someone must leave their housing situation within 2 weeks, such as "couch surfing," staying in a hotel, or evicted. She said that prevention is tailored to rapid re-housing and providing individualized support services. She said that rapid re-housing is dependent on the private rental market. 20 Slide #16 Pandemic r q-ttxres constant shifting Orange County has the highest vaccination rates across Peers fret... Congregate living has its challenges .. Gaps exacerbate bottlenecks in program flow and the community goal of ending homelessness Rents continue to rise :',u inc;shP co Slide #17 Orange County bas significant gaps in the homeless s r%Fier system 15 current gaps Housing: Income-Lased rontal units, Rapid Re-housing, PerrnanenL supportive Housing,Yuuth housing, Landlord lncent'vE� Prograrnr Housing Locator, housohold goods • Services — Temporary Housing; Accessible housing- fecused shelter, Medical respite, Bridg42 housing • Services — Connections, Howriing Helpline, Crisis/Diversion facility, Integrated service center • Services — Dignity; 24-hDur bathroom access, Memorial service funding . ......i - „ Parinershi �o '1 End F lonN�i t:rir.�5 21 Slide #18 Please let me know if I can present to your group,or provide further info •Rachel Waltz •rwaltz@orangecountync,gov • (919) 245-2496 �SfSflElihip{A "S��fnJllnnupr.vmc Commissioner Greene asked if the Town of Chapel Hill made recent steps towards 24 accessible bathroom facilities. Rachel Waltz said yes, that they voted for enhanced facilities. Commissioner Greene asked if Project Connect still exists. Rachel Waltz said Project Connect will not occur in 2023. She said that the service providers really do the work of Project Connect daily. Commissioner Greene said that was her thought and a service center could be a place where there are household goods people could access. She wondered if there was a path towards that. Rachel Waltz said she was at IFC and there is increased services. She said that the housing helpline is there once a week, and the housing support team is here. She said they are examining how they can develop other partnerships on site at IFC. Commissioner Richards asked if all the gaps are filled, if the homelessness count would reach zero. She asked how the point in time count was conducted. Rachel Waltz said that filling all the gaps would present a systematic response. She said that they would never prevent a housing crisis. She said that if there is one, then it is easily identified,they are linked with service provider partner,financial supports to relocate are available, and there are units identified so that those in crisis return to their own place within 30 days. Commissioner Richards said a point in time count might never get to zero, but the county would have adequate resources in place so that they are addressed within 30 days. Commissioner Hamilton said she was interested in a more detailed description of those experiencing homelessness. She said that she would like to know the details about those coming into homelessness and those who repeat. She said she would like to see who they are serving and if it is people who cannot otherwise navigate themselves and those with the most need. She said it would be beneficial to see the inflow. Rachel Waltz said that age in particular would be helpful. She said they had data on household income, health insurance, and the number of health conditions folks may have. She said that a shelter can work very well for some and connect them to employment and health care. She said that those who live unsheltered have a history of distrust with systems and organizations. She said there is not choice in those scenarios. She said those individuals are working with their street outreach team. Commissioner Hamilton said she would like to see a detailed breakdown of those experiencing long-term homelessness and those who are not. 22 Chair Bedford said that Corey Root had data that showed approximately 10% being outside of Orange County and that mirrors national data. Rachel Waltz said she was speaking to the NC Center to End Homelessness and that by not having a daily shelter, they are exporting homelessness to surrounding communities. Commissioner Greene said if someone is not accepting the services then the providers are not asking the right questions. She said Rachel Waltz's point about distrust is very important. She said that no one is homeless on the street by choice. Commissioner Price said that the report is easy to read, and she appreciates that. She said that there are people who choose to live unsheltered, and she knew someone that wanted to live in the woods in Chapel Hill. Commissioner Greene said that would be because their faith in the system has been broken. Commissioner Price said not always because the person that she knew had access to services but preferred living that way. Rachel Waltz said there are practices that have been shown to be effective to help get someone into a safer situation. Commissioner Richards said that they must have some understanding of the person's need. She asked how they know what services are needed. She said that trying to get the count to zero, there must be something that can be done. Rachel Waltz said that back in 2017 those with lived experience of homelessness were recruited. She said they continue to do gaps analysis. She said they are discussing a funding process because they had a recommendation that while doing the point in time survey, they gather feedback. Chair Bedford said the Partnership hopes that the street outreach team will have data that is more current. She said there will be a window to interview folks experiencing homelessness, especially chronic homelessness. She said this is done gently and in a trauma-informed manner. Commissioner Fowler said that Orange County's rate of homelessness is lower than the national average. She asked if that means we are doing something particularly well or is it a function of the county's attributes and ruralness. Rachel Waltz said the prime drivers are lack of income, lack of affordable housing, and lack of support. She said that within Orange County, there is better coverage of the county because of the street outreach team. She said that by not having same day shelter access, individuals leave the county to access services elsewhere. Chair Bedford said the Board will have some tough choices to grapple with for funding priorities. 8. Consent Agenda • Removal of Any Items from Consent Agenda • Approval of Remaining Consent Agenda • Discussion and Approval of the Items Removed from the Consent Agenda A motion was made by Commissioner Price, seconded by Commissioner Hamilton, to approve the consent agenda. VOTE: UNANIMOUS a. Minutes The Board approved the minutes for the October 18, 2022 and October 25, 2022 BOCC Meetings as submitted by the Clerk to the Board. 23 b. Motor Vehicle Property Tax Release/Refund The Board adopted of a resolution to release motor vehicle property tax values for five (5) taxpayers with a total of eight (8) bills that will result in a reduction of revenue. c. Property Tax Releases/Refunds The Board adopted of a resolution to release property tax values for seven (7) taxpayers with a total of ten (10) bills that will result in a reduction of revenue. d. Late Applications for Property Tax Exemption/Exclusion The Board approved eight (8) untimely applications for exemption/exclusion from ad valorem taxation for nine (9) bills for the 2022 tax year. e. Recommendation of a Salary Increase for Sheriff Charles Blackwood The Board approved a recommended salary increase for Sheriff Charles Blackwood effective December 1, 2022. f. Approval of the Official Bond of the Sheriff The Board approved the official bond of the Sheriff. g. Approval of an Amendment to the Orange County Human Relations Commission's Policies and Procedures Regarding Monthly Meeting Locations The Board approved an amendment to the Orange County Human Relations Commission's Policies and Procedures to change the location of monthly meetings to alternate between northern and southern locations in Orange County. h. Approval of Sale of 129 East King Street, Hillsborough, NC The Board approved the sale of County-owned property located at 129 East King Street, Hillsborough, NC. i. Boards and Commissions —Appointments The Board approved the Boards and Commissions appointments as reviewed and discussed during the November 10, 2022 Work Session. j. Appointments to the Orange County Justice Advisory Council The Board confirmed a new position and appointments to the Orange County Justice Advisory Council. k. Approval of Amendments to the Advisory Board Policy The Board approved amendments to the Orange County Board of County Commissioners Advisory Board Policy (Advisory Board Policy), as reviewed and discussed at the November 10, 2022 work session. 9. County Manager's Report Bonnie Hammersley said in the informational items there is a memorandum regarding the results of the audit. She said it will be discussed at the next meeting. 10. County Attorney's Report John Roberts said there will be upcoming ordinance amendments. He said if anyone on the Board has a specific item of interest on the General Code of Ordinances, or in the Unified Development Ordinance, to let him know and they can set that for discussion at a future work session. Chair Bedford said that at the reception on December 13t", they will dedicate the board room in honor of former County Clerk Donna Baker. 11. *Appointments None. 12. Information Items • Tax Collector's Report— Numerical Analysis • Tax Collector's Report— Measure of Enforced Collections 24 • Tax Assessor's Report— Releases/Refunds under$100 • Memorandum — FY 2021-22 General Fund Budget versus Actual Results and Fund Balance Classification 13. Closed Session None. 14. Adjournment A motion was made by Commissioner Price and seconded by Commissioner Fowler to adjourn the meeting at 8:56 p.m. VOTE: UNANIMOUS Jamezetta Bedford, Chair Laura Jensen Clerk to the Board Submitted for approval by Laura Jensen, Clerk to the Board.