| 4:30 – 5:15 pm | Call to order, quorum established. - Call for edits to June 2 minutes; none.
- SL moves to approve minutes as presented; seconded by SS. 6/2/25 minutes approved.
- KC introduces guest Kaitlyn Winter, new Adult In-Home supervisor. Welcome Kaitlyn!
- SL asks for a definition of "In-Home". Kaitlyn describes this as services for individuals living independently or with family. Instead of 24-hour care, they can access attendant care, employment/DSA. A main difference is the funding source.
- The Council welcomes guest and parent Rod Smith, also present today! AB reminds the Council that there is a designated time for Public Comment during the last 15 minutes of our meetings, and that we encourage input!
- KC shares an 'unofficial' update on one of the impacts of the legislation's proposals, this one concerning re-centralization of Foster Care licensing to the State level instead of the current local level. This proposal still needs Senate and House approval as well as the Governor's approval. If passed, this would mean that the licensing and compliance done currently at CDDPs would no longer be done there. For Clackamas County, this potentially means a cut or restructuring of our four licensing staff and a supervisor. DD Program leadership is actively working with ODDS to work through this potential upcoming transition, which could also impact the rest of DD Program work processes.
- SL asks how this was suggested or what the cause was to bring this forward. KC replies that at the start of each new biennium, the Governor sends asks for potential areas for budget cuts. This proposal is one which has been suggested more than once but never acted on. This proposal seems to fall in line with our current Governor's plans for improvements at the State.
- SS wonders how this change could impact licensing timelines. KC cannot answer this question but does add that it has been suggested that the State would also use this transition to implement 'significant' criteria changes for Foster Provider applicants, including timeline and application expectations.
- SL follows up by asking when these changes would take effect if this proposal is approved. KC answers January 2026. More updates to follow as we know more.
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- SL introduces Tracy Garell, Clackamas County Social Services Director. Today, Tracy will be presenting the Equity Toolkit, which councils can also use when making decisions. A copy of the presentation has also been provided to Council members via email for reference.
- "This toolkit is part of a three-year department strategic plan to help us deliver high-quality, equitable services and to foster a sense of belonging." Tracy wanted to communicate the Department's commitment to using these tools and continue to be mindful as we evolve together. Tracy encourages the Council to provide her with any feedback it may have on the Toolkit.
- AB mentions we will also be using this Toolkit as we start up the DDQA work in our program.
[End of Topic] - Many of you came to work or support us at the Fair, Thank you! Several of you gave your feedback, using words like "inviting", "connected", "well-put together".
- Amy explained to Council members who may not have been familiar with this, that as part of our Service Equity plan, this is the second year we've done this and we had a lot of Community Partners and interest, with about 200 people coming. We were able to reach all Clackamas County librairies and were able to provide the flyer in Spanish, Russian and Ukrainian also.
- SM says what we all thought, that much of the success of this event again this year is due to Amy's hard work in planning and organizing the entire event! Thank you, Amy!
- KC also mentions that participants and Providers were all very thankful for the opportunity, the food, the validation and feeling appreciated. This year, many more Residential Providers were able to come and look at what other resources are out there and available for them and individuals in our community! Additionally, the event has sparked interest in Clackamas County internal departmental collaborations in the future. Some attendees also expressed interest in coming to Council meetings, and SL gave out some business cards to those people.
- Overall, the Fair received positive feedback! AB mentions that a meeting will be held soon to go over this year's Fair. If you'd like to attend, please let her know!
[End of Topic] - SL mentions the main reason for this review is to ensure that the sentence makes sense, describes what the Council is and does, and is cohesive with the rest of the Bylaws.
- SL gave the Council a couple of options: the original approved version, a second revised and plain language option, and a third, including JM's previously emailed suggestions, especially concerning the outreach portion of the Council's work. SM mentions that verbiage may still be in the mission statement, as it is important also. AB confirms that it is.
- Feedback from the Council today is that the second option is what feels best at this time.
- SL moves to approve the change, seconded by CG.
- Voting by Yay/Nay from voting members: Unanimously approved.
[End of Topic] - After PGA review, Sara's main question is whether the letter needs any edits prior to sending. Additionally, she asks whether this should be sent via mail, email or both. Tracy proposes email as the speediest, surest option, either as an attachment or in the body of the email. Email would also permit recipients to see who has also received the letter.
- SS is ready to send the email, as soon as the Council approves, but asks what happens next after the letter is sent to the PGA-recommended contacts.
- KC explains that this may come down to an issue of representation, that is, Ms. Rumbaugh approving Clackamas County officially supporting this initiative/letter. She would likely come back to us with a response, whether edits/suggestions/questions, etc. or reasons why Clackamas County would not be behind this letter.
- TG suggests that perhaps it would be more in alignment with Council procedure to first send to the County level, and then the County could discuss or submit this to the Association level (Cheryl). This process would perhaps be the best way for this to gain traction. SS shares she will include a sentence to convey the County welcomes their edits and comments, even an invitation to attend a Council meeting to discuss. Thank you, Sara, for your hard work on this!
- As nothing in the body of the letter has been changed, no vote is required on anything discussed today.
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