Housing Stability Council

November 4, 2016
Oregon Housing Stability Council Minutes
JACKSON CRISIS RESOLUTION CENTER:
Ms. Detweiler then provided an overview of the Jackson Crisis Resolution Center project. Please
reference the meeting material packet for the project details. She told the Council that the project
sponsors (Columbia Care) were in the room and available to answer any questions they might
have.
Councilmember Fieldman asked if the “Olmstead Act” applied to this project. Ms. Detweiler told
the Council that the “Olmstead Act” does not apply to crisis respite.
Councilmember Geller asked what amount of the NOFA funds were set aside for crisis respite.
Ms. Detweiler told the Council that of the $20 million, $2.5 million was set aside for crisis
respite. Councilmember Geller then asked if this project would have 24-hour on site staff and
how long the typical stay would be for clients. Ms. Detweiler told the Council that this project
would have 24-hour on site staff and that the NOFA stipulated that the stay would be for 30
days, but could be extended for a medical reason.
Councilmember Koza asked if the medical criteria for staying beyond the 30-day limit also
include mental health criteria. Ms. Stacy Ferrell from Columbia Care told the Council that in this
type of setting the average stay is 5-7 days and that this project is intended to stabilize the clients
and connect them to the appropriate level of care. Councilmember Koza also asked about
hardened rooms and staffing rations. Ms. Ferrell told the Council that there were no hardened
rooms available and that the staffing ratio would be 4:3:3.
Chair Dickson asked for a motion from the Council. Councilmember Baney made the motion
found on page 22 of the meeting material packet and Councilmember Koza seconded the motion.
Chair Dickson then called for the vote:
Jackson Crisis Resolution Center
Council member Motion Yes No Abstain Excused
Tammy Baney X X
Mike Fieldman
X
Anna Geller
X
Zee Koza 2 nd X
Adolph “Val” Valfre
X
Chair Aubré Dickson
X
Vote: 6:0:0:0 | PASS
SWING LANE SUPPORTIVE HOUSING:
Ms. Detweiler provided an overview of this project.
Councilmember Geller asked about the makeup of the units in this project. Ms. Detweiler told
the council that the townhomes consists of five 2-BR units, 2 3-BR units and one manager unit.
Councilmember Koza asked if the units would be roommate situations or family situations in the
multi-bedroom units. Ms. Ferrell told the Council that the 2-BR could be a single person or a
Oregon Housing Stability Council
Meeting Materials Packet - Page 5