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Justice Advisory Council Meeting September 23, 2016 Attendees: Judge Allen Baddour, Judge Joseph M. Buckner, Public Defender James E. Williams Jr., District Attorney Jim Woodall, Magistrate Rex Frederick, Clerk James C. Stanford, Sheriff Charles S. Blackwood, CHPD Chief Chris Blue, CPD Captain Chris Atack, HPD Chief Duane Hampton, DSS Director Nancy Coston, Child Support Services Director Janet Spark, Chaplain Jerry L. Love, Health Department Director Dr. Colleen Bridger, Chief Probation Officer Aries E. Cox, Troy Manns, Bethan Eynon, Juvenile Justice Chief Court Counselor Peggy Hamlett, District Court Judge’s Programs Manager Pamela Weiden, Facilities Manager Jeff Thompson, Will Okun, Joal Broun, Criminal Justice Resource Manager Caitlin Fenhagen, Deputy County Manager Travis Myren Co-Chairs: Commissioner Barry Jacobs and Commissioner Bernadette Pelissier I. Welcome and Introductions Commissioner Barry Jacobs welcome the committee members and began the meeting at 3:00 pm. He addressed the group with updates on the planning process and the design of the new Orange County Detention Center and asked that each committee member introduce themselves. II. Update on the Planning Process and Design For the New Detention Center Barry Jacobs turned the discussion over to Sheriff Charles Blackwood who talked about his vision for the new facility and the plans for the design of the new Detention Center. The Detention Center will be a more humane space, he said, and it will be more open to the public. It will offer were more room for inmates to receive treatment for medical issues, mental health issues, drug treatment, life skills, and many other beneficial programs focused on addressing the need to break the cycle of repeated incarceration. Todd Davis from Mosely Architects discussed the planning process. He discussed his background in corrections facilities planning. He talked about a variety of issues that he feels must be considered in the design and building process: multi-purpose rooms, natural light, including stakeholders in the process, ensuring appropriate staffing needs, and rule and regulations compliance. Davis and Jeff Thompson talked about the vision for the new Center and the cost of operation with more staff and the increased programs. Different design options are currently under consideration and proposals will be brought to the Commissioners. There is a 2020 occupation deadline in place. The lease of the land across from McDonalds is being finalized. Construction should begin in the spring of 2017. Judge Baddour asked about additional staffing needs for the jail and the question of whether the Sheriff’s Office should relocate to the Center. Judge Buckner and Sheriff Blackwood stated that the issue of moving the Sheriff’s Office should be added to the agenda for the Commissioners to consider. Davis said it was not currently being considered. Blackwood and Buckner talked about needs for the current