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32 <br /> immediately address the inequities exposed by the valuation discrepancies. She said that moving <br /> forward with developing the RFP without waiting for the work group's input would prevent further <br /> delays and expedite the hiring of a consultant who could analyze and recommend changes to the <br /> tax assessment processes. She noted that once a consultant was on board, the work group could <br /> play a more significant role in examining the solutions and adjusting as necessary. <br /> Commissioner McKee expressed some concerns with how the Board will be able to <br /> identify what will be included in the RFP. <br /> Vice-Chair Hamilton said she wants to see a consultant who sees the difference between <br /> what is happening because of gentrification and what is caused by the county's own processes. <br /> Commissioner Greene said she thinks the questions Commissioner McKee are asking are <br /> important, and the question is whether the Board will have that conversation, or the Work Group <br /> will. <br /> Chair Bedford said she thinks it's worth the time for the work group to pose the questions <br /> for the RFP. She argued for involving the work group's expertise in reviewing the RFP for a <br /> consultant to ensure it was comprehensive and tailored to address community concerns <br /> effectively, even if it meant a longer timeline. <br /> After additional discussion and input from Travis Myren, Chair Bedford made a motion to <br /> have the work group review the RFP for the consultant before issuance. The motion was <br /> seconded by Commissioner Fowler. <br /> VOTE:Ayes, 4(Commissioner McKee, Commissioner Greene, Commissioner Fowler, Chair <br /> Bedford); Nays, 2 (Vice-Chair Hamilton and Commissioner Portie-Ascott) <br /> MOTION PASSES <br /> The Board agreed to add two community members from District 1 and two from district 2 <br /> through an application process. <br /> Chair Bedford nominated Commissioner Carter, Commissioner Portie-Ascott, and <br /> Commissioner Fowler to serve on the committee. She also shared names of other people that <br /> have volunteered to serve in the other proposed positions. <br /> The Board agreed that the deadline for applications will be September 30tn <br /> The Board agreed that the other county's Tax Assessor would attend and present as an <br /> expert rather than a member. <br /> 7. Reports <br /> a. Orange County Land Use Plan 2050 — Board Request for Additional Information <br /> The Board received an updated draft presentation schedule for the Board to receive additional <br /> background information requested for the drafting of the Land Use Plan 2050 and provided <br /> feedback on potential costs associated with guest presenters, Clarion's attendance during <br /> presentations, and any meeting facilitation services. <br /> BACKGROUND: At its April 8, 2025 Work Session, the Board reviewed a draft schedule for <br /> receiving presentations from County staff and guest presenters. In response, the calendar <br /> preference was for staff to schedule agenda items through November and possibly beyond, to <br /> receive the information. <br /> Subsequently, Planning staff has coordinated with the Clerk's and Manager's Offices to schedule <br /> items on BOCC work session agendas and add two half-day retreats to the Board's meeting <br /> calendar. Attachment 1 is an updated schedule for the Board to receive the information <br />