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32 <br /> 1 immediately address the inequities exposed by the valuation discrepancies. She said that moving <br /> 2 forward with developing the RFP without waiting for the work group's input would prevent further <br /> 3 delays and expedite the hiring of a consultant who could analyze and recommend changes to the <br /> 4 tax assessment processes. She noted that once a consultant was on board, the work group could <br /> 5 play a more significant role in examining the solutions and adjusting as necessary. <br /> 6 Commissioner McKee expressed some concerns with how the Board will be able to <br /> 7 identify what will be included in the RFP. <br /> 8 Vice-Chair Hamilton said she wants to see a consultant who sees the difference between <br /> 9 what is happening because of gentrification and what is caused by the county's own processes. <br /> 10 Commissioner Greene said she thinks the questions Commissioner McKee are asking are <br /> 11 important, and the question is whether the Board will have that conversation, or the Work Group <br /> 12 will. <br /> 13 Chair Bedford said she thinks it's worth the time for the work group to pose the questions <br /> 14 for the RFP. She argued for involving the work group's expertise in reviewing the RFP for a <br /> 15 consultant to ensure it was comprehensive and tailored to address community concerns <br /> 16 effectively, even if it meant a longer timeline. <br /> 17 After additional discussion and input from Travis Myren, Chair Bedford made a motion to <br /> 18 have the work group review the RFP for the consultant before issuance. The motion was <br /> 19 seconded by Commissioner Fowler. <br /> 20 <br /> 21 VOTE:Ayes, 4(Commissioner McKee, Commissioner Greene, Commissioner Fowler, Chair <br /> 22 Bedford); Nays, 2 (Vice-Chair Hamilton and Commissioner Portie-Ascott) <br /> 23 <br /> 24 MOTION PASSES <br /> 25 <br /> 26 The Board agreed to add two community members from District 1 and two from district 2 <br /> 27 through an application process. <br /> 28 Chair Bedford nominated Commissioner Carter, Commissioner Portie-Ascott, and <br /> 29 Commissioner Fowler to serve on the committee. She also shared names of other people that <br /> 30 have volunteered to serve in the other proposed positions. <br /> 31 The Board agreed that the deadline for applications will be September 30t" <br /> 32 The Board agreed that the other county's Tax Assessor would attend and present as an <br /> 33 expert rather than a member. <br /> 34 <br /> 35 7. Reports <br /> 36 a. Orange County Land Use Plan 2050 — Board Request for Additional Information <br /> 37 The Board received an updated draft presentation schedule for the Board to receive additional <br /> 38 background information requested for the drafting of the Land Use Plan 2050 and provided <br /> 39 feedback on potential costs associated with guest presenters, Clarion's attendance during <br /> 40 presentations, and any meeting facilitation services. <br /> 41 <br /> 42 BACKGROUND: At its April 8, 2025 Work Session, the Board reviewed a draft schedule for <br /> 43 receiving presentations from County staff and guest presenters. In response, the calendar <br /> 44 preference was for staff to schedule agenda items through November and possibly beyond, to <br /> 45 receive the information. <br /> 46 <br /> 47 Subsequently, Planning staff has coordinated with the Clerk's and Manager's Offices to schedule <br /> 48 items on BOCC work session agendas and add two half-day retreats to the Board's meeting <br /> 49 calendar. Attachment 1 is an updated schedule for the Board to receive the information <br />