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photos that were used were taken in Orange County or not. Group stated that the <br /> photos should be only from Orange County. <br /> VIII. Updates and Information Items <br /> Ward initiated discussion of the proposed 1/4 cent property tax devoted to combating <br /> climate change that will be considered by the BOCC tomorrow evening. He <br /> estimated that the tax would raise about $450,000 each year. Bouma has <br /> assembled some ideas for how these funds could be used, including weatherization <br /> of low income housing, other energy efficiency efforts, etc. The BOCC will be <br /> meeting tomorrow to debate and possibly adopt the proposed budget. Parry <br /> indicated that some of the BOCC members appeared to be on the fence concerning <br /> this item. He also discussed emails that are circulating that include bullet points of <br /> items supporting this proposed tax. Eichel asked how closely related this issue was <br /> to affordable housing, which the BOCC is very interested in currently. Ward was <br /> unsure of the tie-in to this issue. Piracci thought that the BOCC members were <br /> concerned that this proposed tax has not gone through the entire budget process as <br /> it only came to light recently. Parry re-emphasized his desire to craft something to <br /> send to the BOCC indicating the CFE support for this proposed tax. Parry also said <br /> that the BOCC may welcome the support of the CFE. Members asked how they <br /> could proceed at this late time and date. Piracci made a motion that some of the <br /> CFE members come up with some info that they would send to Saul and he would <br /> craft a document to send to the BOCC in support of the proposed tax. Further <br /> discussion ensued of who might be able to put together this document. Saul said it <br /> could possibly be a very short document. Ward suggested putting together a small <br /> committee and having them put something together that would be forwarded to the <br /> BOCC before their meeting tomorrow. Piracci withdrew her motion, and then the <br /> members decided to quickly draft an email in support of this proposal that the CFE <br /> could vote on. The CFE then crafted a short message of support. Eichel offered a <br /> motion in support of the message to be sent to the BOCC byt the Chair which was <br /> seconded by Parry and then approved unanimously. Parry said he would send it to <br /> Saul and staff and then Saul would forward it to the BOCC. <br /> IX. Adjournment <br /> Parry offered a motion to adjourn at 9:11, this was second by Ward and approved <br /> unanimously by the CFE members. <br />