Board of Commissioners - Wednesday Meeting - 2026-04-22
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Meeting Summary
The Deschutes County Board of Commissioners approved a second amendment to a restrictive covenant for the North Point Vista property in Redmond, releasing Section 4 related to a completed $1 million infrastructure investment while retaining Section 5's 20-year affordable housing requirement. The board also adopted housekeeping text amendments to county zoning codes, approved a lease renewal for the Sheriff's Office substation in Terrebonne at $2,860.40/month, and directed an administrative appeal to advisory arbitration.
Key Decisions (6)
Second Amendment to North Point Vista Restrictive Covenant
Approved document 2026-290, releasing Section 4 of the restrictive covenant for the 39.13-acre North Point Vista property in Redmond after the City of Redmond completed the required $1 million infrastructure investment. Section 5 requiring 30% affordable housing for 20 years remains in effect. Vote was unanimous.
Ordinance 2026-010 Codification Amendments
Adopted Ordinance 2026-010 amending sections 1.01.090, 12.04.040, and 12.08.040 of Deschutes County Code to clarify county counsel codification processes for non-substantive form changes per state law.
Ordinance 2026-006 Housekeeping Text Amendments
Adopted Ordinance 2026-006 amending Deschutes County Code Title 18 Zoning Ordinance and Title 19 Bend Urban Area Zoning Ordinance to incorporate changes to state and federal law and clarify existing regulations.
Sheriff's Office Terrebonne Substation Lease
Approved document 2026-0197, a lease agreement with Copper Top 2 for the Sheriff's Office substation in Terrebonne at $2,860.40/month, up from $2,460.40. The approximately 2,000 square foot facility has been occupied for over 15 years and houses deputies 24/7.
IMPACTS Grant Acceptance from Oregon CJC
Approved document 2026-268 accepting an IMPACTS grant from the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission for the Stabilization Center, though funding came in lower than requested due to 30% across-the-board reductions. Behavioral Health Reserve funds will cover gaps.
Advisory Arbitration for William Bailey Termination Appeal
Approved Order 2026-015 directing the administrative appeal/grievance of termination filed by William Bailey to advisory arbitration. The grievance involves at least 18 separate legal and factual issues following termination by the county administrator after the sheriff recused himself.
Development Activity (3)
Rooted Homes at North Point Vista
30 affordable housing units; purchase and sales agreement in place; LIFT funding expected May 8th; groundbreaking planned for May 2026; expected completion by December 2026
Housing Works Project at North Point Vista
120 units originally planned for June 2027; did not receive state LIFT funding; DLCD rule change obtained to allow continued development without simultaneous affordable/market rate construction
Lapine Community Health Clinic Building
Building construction nearing completion; parking lot and sidewalks done; expected to open soon
Market Signals (4)
Housing Demand
Caldera Springs development in South County has sold approximately 42 units year-to-date versus typical 30 units, projecting 50 total sales and buildout 4-5 years ahead of schedule.
Commercial Demand
Transient lodging tax collections are up approximately 3% year-over-year and 5% above budget despite challenging winter; Central Oregon fared better than other Western mountain destinations which saw 10-20% declines.
Sentiment
Restaurant operators may be struggling despite strong occupancy rates as vacation rental guests increasingly cook at home rather than dining out, shifting tourism spending patterns.
Infrastructure
County pursuing sewer system buildout in Terrebonne to address groundwater impacts from septic systems; interested in whether commercial property owners are connecting to new system.