Local Public Safety Coordinating Council - July 21, 2026

Agenda

1. Welcome/Introductions– 12:00 pm [Vice-Chair Chris Chandler, Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office, Parole and Probation Captain]
   • New Members
     • Glenn Wachter – City Counselor, Happy Valley
     • Michelle Barrera – Director, Juvenile Department
2. Constant Action Item – 12:10 pm Review and Approval of April 21, 2026, Local Public Safety Coordinating Council Meeting Minutes [All LPSCC members]
3. Action Item & Discussion – 12:10 pm Justice Reinvestment Program Budget Adjustment JRP Formula Grant Q4 and JRP Competitive Grant Q4[Vice-Chair Chris Chandler, Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office, Parole and Probation Captain] - VOTE REQUIRED 
4. Discussion Item: 12:25 pm Justice Reinvestment Program Semi-Annual Report [Vice-Chair Chris Chandler, Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office, Parole and Probation Captain]
5. Discussion Item: 12:45 pm Justice Reinvestment Program Victim Services Sub-Recipient annual report. [Vice-Chair Chris Chandler, Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office, Parole and Probation Captain]
6. CJC Grant Process and Format Update - 1:00 pm  [Vice-Chair Chris Chandler, Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office, Parole and Probation Captain] 
7. Public Comment – 1:20 pm
8. Adjourn – 1:30 pm 

Draft minutes

Members Present: Captain Chris Chandler, Chief Shaun Davis, Mayor Sean Drinkwine, Director Adam Freer, Charles Gallia, Regional Director ODHS Jennifer Ricks, Director Mary Rumbaugh, Director Michelle Barrera, Director Karen Kern, Defense Attorney Kevin Leik, City Counselor Glenn Wachter

Absent Members: Sheriff Angela Brandenburg, Executive Director Melissa Erlbaum, Judge Thanh H. Tran, Commissioner Ben West, District Attorney John Wentworth,Eric Barrea OYA

Guest: Lt. Brian Imdieke, Valerie Adrien, Tammy Wilkins, Stephanie Warneke

1. Welcome/Introductions – Vice Chair Chris Chandler called the meeting to order at 12:06p.m., welcomed members and guests.
   1. Welcome New Members 
      1. Michelle Barrera – Clackamas County Juvenile Department Director: she brings over 30 years of Oregon juvenile justice experience across direct service, leadership, and statewide policy, leading evidence‑based and equity‑focused reforms while strengthening staff support, organizational culture, and community partnerships.
      2. Glenn Wachter – City Counselor at City of Happy Valley: longtime board member for Parrot Creek and Family Services, joins LPSCC bringing deep passion for public safety, hands‑on knowledge of youth‑focused services, and broad experience across city governance, school board leadership, and community advocacy.
2. Constant Action Item – Review and Approval of April 21, 2026, Local Public Safety Coordinating Council Meeting Minutes 
   The first order of business was to approve the minutes of the previous meeting held on April 21, 2026. The minutes had been distributed in advance and were also available at the meeting. No corrections were made to the minutes. Director Mary Rumbaugh motioned to approve the minutes as written. Mayor Drinkwine seconded. The approval passed unanimously with eleven (11) yes votes, zero (0) no votes and no members of the council abstained from voting. The minutes are approved as written.
3. Action Item & Discussion – Justice Reinvestment Program Budget Adjustment
   Chris Chandler, Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office, Parole and Probation Captain, presented a request to adjust the Justice Reinvestment Program (JRP) budget. The committee received an overview of the four JRP programs funded through the Criminal Justice Commission: Short‑Term Transitional Leave (STTL), the Clackamas Substance Abuse Program (CSAP), jail‑based treatment services, and the downward‑departure probation caseload. The requested adjustments reallocate funds within existing categories; no increase or reduction to the total grant award is proposed. 
   Key points included: 
   • Unused funds in supplies/furnishings will be shifted into personnel and housing assistance to better support program operations.
   • Additional housing resources will help STTL participants transition out of residential programming, opening space for new referrals.
   • Personnel line adjustments reflect staffing changes, certifications, and updated labor costs.
   • For the competitive grant (downward‑departure caseload), underspent funds from delayed program startup will be reallocated toward housing assistance, GPS monitoring, and bus passes to support compliance and stability for clients.
     During discussion, members requested clarification on expenditure figures and asked that final budget sheets be provided before submission. Vice Chair Chris Chandler will distribute the completed documents to the council by the Saturday deadline.
     Defense Attorney Kevin Leik moved to approve the JRP budget adjustment request provided final budget sheets are distributed to council members before submission. Chief Davis seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously with eleven (11) yes votes, zero (0) no votes and no members of the council abstained from voting.
4. Discussion & Update – Justice Reinvestment Program Semi-Annual Report 
   Chris Chandler, Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office, Parole and Probation Captain, provided an update on the semi‑annual report for the Justice Reinvestment Program. The Criminal Justice Commission (CJC) is using the current biennium as a “sandbox” period, working with counties to refine program objectives and develop future performance measures. Three draft objectives were reviewed, focusing on the downward‑departure probation caseload, timely completion of jail‑based behavior change plans, and increased referrals to the Clackamas Substance Abuse Program (CSAP).
   Members discussed baseline data needs, measurement challenges, and how program adjustments (such as added housing support, GPS monitoring, and transportation assistance) could affect outcomes. Members recommended reversing the order of “screenings” and “referrals” in the refined objective, noting that the process logically begins with screening and then moves to referral. They suggested the metrics be rewritten to reflect the real workflow: screening → referral → placement → utilization. 
   Vice Chair noted ongoing development of data dashboards to support future reporting and will continue refining objectives with CJC input. Additional council feedback will be incorporated over the next six months before the next semi‑annual review.
5. Discussion and Update – Justice Reinvestment Program Victim Services Sub-Recipient Annual Report Chris Chandler, Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office, Parole and Probation Captain, presented the annual reports submitted by the county’s Victim Services sub‑recipients funded through JRP’s required 10% allocation. Three agencies receive funding this biennium: Clackamas Women’s Services (CWS), Northwest Family Services, and the Children’s Center. CWS and the Children’s Center reports were provided in advance; Northwest Family Services’ report was received late and was shared verbally, with a commitment to email it to members following the meeting.
   Members noted the reports varied widely in detail and clarity. Discussion focused on improving future accountability and reporting expectations, particularly ensuring agencies better demonstrate how JRP funds support victim services specifically within Clackamas County. Members also discussed challenges for agencies with braided funding streams, recognizing that smaller awards (e.g., Children’s Center’s $50,000) may be difficult to isolate but still warrant clearer explanation of how funds contribute to services or capacity.
   The group raised the possibility of inviting sub‑recipient directors to a future meeting to present their annual updates directly, allowing members to ask questions and better understand program impact and needs.   
6. CJC Grant Process and Format Update – Chris Chandler, Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office, Parole and Probation Captain, provided an overview of upcoming changes to the Criminal Justice Commission (CJC) grant structure for the 2027–2029 biennium, based on House Bill 3069. The CJC is restructuring multiple long‑standing grant programs, including JRP, IMPACTS, Behavioral Health Deflection, and Treatment Courts, into unified Public Safety Coordination (PSC) grant program areas. Counties will no longer submit separate grant applications for each program; instead, they must develop a comprehensive biennial Public Safety Plan approved through the LPSCC council.
   Key changes include:
   • Counties must submit a countywide Public Safety Plan outlining goals, strategies, and coordination across all funded program areas.
   • Funding requests must show how JRP, IMPACTS, deflection programs, and specialty courts align with that plan and adhere to best practices.
   • The CJC will provide a “data book” containing county‑level justice and public health indicators, recidivism data, and other system measures to guide local planning.
   • A new Local System Profile will be required, describing how the county’s justice system is structured, funded, and coordinated.
   • CJC will evaluate each county through a scorecard assessing adherence to best practices, progress toward goals, and avoided state costs.
   • Counties may qualify for supplemental funding based on performance, though these dollars appear to be drawn from a state‑held portion of existing funds (not additional appropriations).
   • Many details, particularly around data availability, best‑practice definitions, and evaluation standards, remain unresolved as CJC continues building the framework.

Members raised concerns about data book sources, feasibility of metrics, and how “best practices” will be defined for areas where national standards may not exist (e.g., deflection programs). The council will need to prepare for a future countywide planning process involving cross‑agency coordination to meet PSC grant structure requirements. Members suggested ensuring clarity on definitions to prevent funding limitations or misalignment between county programs and state expectations.

7. Public Comment – None
8. Adjourn – 1:30 pm 

Next Meeting: Tuesday, August 18, 2026, 12pm -1pm 

Location: Development Services Building Room 119/120, 150 Beavercreek Road, Oregon City, OR 97045