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OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS HEALTH, SAFETY AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE Tuesday, June 9, 2020 @ 12:00 p.m. - Board of Commissioners (Via Videoconference) Penny Luebs, Chairperson [email protected] Vice Chairperson, Kristen Nelson Minority Vice Chairperson, Adam Kochenderfer Call Meeting to Order Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance Approval of Agenda Public Comment COMMUNICATIONS* ACTION REQUIRED REGULAR AGENDA ACTION REQUIRED PRESENTER(S) 1. MR #20191 - Board of Commissioners – Establishment of the 2020 Oakland County Native Plants Initiative Report to Board Kristen Nelson 496-7968 2. MR #20195 - Board of Commissioners – “Clean, Drain, Dry, Dispose” Pilot Program – Preventing Aquatic Invasive Species in Oakland County Report to Board Kristen Nelson 496-7968 3. MR #20198 - Board of Commissioners – Designation of June 2020 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month Report to Board David Woodward 296-5033 4. MR #20199 - Board of Commissioners – Support for Michigan Senate Bill 945 - Requiring Police Officers to Undergo Training on Implicit Bias, De-Escalation Techniques and Mental Health Screenings Report to Board William Miller 496-6961 5. MR #20200 - Board of Commissioners – Endorsement of “Duty to Intervene” Law Enforcement Policies Report to Board Janet Jackson 910-6035 6. MR #20158 – Board of Commissioners – Creation of a Community Cats Pilot Program Report to Board Marcia Gershenson 808-1032 7. MR #20159 – Board of Commissioners – Perform a Shelter Assessment of the Oakland County Animal Shelter and Pet Adoption Center Report to Board Marcia Gershenson 808-1032 OTHER BUSINESS/ADJOURNMENT *Previous minutes, all agenda items/communications and in some instances additional backup materials are available for viewing online at https://www.oakgov.com/boc/Committees/Pages/resources.aspx If you require special accommodations because of a disability, please contact the Board of Commissioners at (248) 858-0100 or TDD Hearing- Impaired (248) 858-5511 at least three (3) business days in advance of the meeting. Agenda Summary

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OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS HEALTH, SAFETY AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE Tuesday, June 9, 2020 @ 12:00 p.m. - Board of Commissioners

(Via Videoconference) Penny Luebs, Chairperson

[email protected] Vice Chairperson, Kristen Nelson Minority Vice Chairperson, Adam Kochenderfer

Call Meeting to Order Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance Approval of Agenda Public Comment

COMMUNICATIONS* ACTION REQUIRED

REGULAR AGENDA ACTION REQUIRED PRESENTER(S)

1. MR #20191 - Board of Commissioners – Establishment of the 2020Oakland County Native Plants Initiative

Report to Board Kristen Nelson 496-7968

2. MR #20195 - Board of Commissioners – “Clean, Drain, Dry, Dispose”Pilot Program – Preventing Aquatic Invasive Species in Oakland County

Report to Board Kristen Nelson 496-7968

3. MR #20198 - Board of Commissioners – Designation of June 2020 asLGBTQ+ Pride Month

Report to Board David Woodward 296-5033

4. MR #20199 - Board of Commissioners – Support for Michigan SenateBill 945 - Requiring Police Officers to Undergo Training on Implicit Bias,De-Escalation Techniques and Mental Health Screenings

Report to Board William Miller 496-6961

5. MR #20200 - Board of Commissioners – Endorsement of “Duty toIntervene” Law Enforcement Policies

Report to Board Janet Jackson 910-6035

6. MR #20158 – Board of Commissioners – Creation of a Community CatsPilot Program

Report to Board Marcia Gershenson 808-1032

7. MR #20159 – Board of Commissioners – Perform a Shelter Assessmentof the Oakland County Animal Shelter and Pet Adoption Center

Report to Board Marcia Gershenson 808-1032

OTHER BUSINESS/ADJOURNMENT

*Previous minutes, all agenda items/communications and in some instances additional backup materials are available for viewing online athttps://www.oakgov.com/boc/Committees/Pages/resources.aspx

If you require special accommodations because of a disability, please contact the Board of Commissioners at (248) 858-0100 or TDD Hearing-Impaired (248) 858-5511 at least three (3) business days in advance of the meeting.

Agenda Summary

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Oakland County Board of Commissioners HEALTH, SAFETY AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE Agenda Summary for Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. The agenda is summarized below. Committee Members can Barbara Winter, Senior Analyst at 248.821.3065 or [email protected] the department contact persons listed for additional information.

1. MR #20191 - BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – ESTABLISHMENT OF THE 2020 OAKLAND COUNTYNATIVE PLANTS INITIATIVE

Committee Action: REPORT to the Board of Commissioners on the Resolution.

This resolution will establish the 2020 Oakland County Native Plants Initiative to promote planting of native plants in our county. The Special Committee on Invasive Species Prevention, created in March of 2019, will be the oversight body for this Initiative. Native plants are those that occur naturally in a region in which they evolved. Restoring native plant habitat is vital to preserving biodiversity because native plants are the key elements for ecosystem restoration.

A FY 2020 budget amendment is required, as stated in the resolution.

Contact: Kristen Nelson [email protected] 248.496.7968

2. MR #20195 – BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – “CLEAN, DRAIN, DRY, DISPOSE” PILOT PROGRAM –PREVENTING AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES IN OAKLAND COUNTY

Committee Action: RECOMMENDATION to the Board of Commissioners on the Resolution.

This resolution will create a limited two-year pilot program called “Clean, Drain, Dry, Dispose”, which will prevent aquatic invasive species in Oakland County. The majority of the aquatic invasive species that have entered Oakland County’s inland waters have “hitchhiked” on boats, motors and/or trailers of recreational users who use public launches. These highly adaptive and aggressive exotic organisms are severely damaging many of our most valuable freshwater resources by destroying native plants and animals. The pilot program will focus on combating aquatic invasive species by purchasing two (2) mobile stations to be used to educate, raise public awareness, change behaviors and build community capacity to stop the spread of aquatic invasive species across Oakland County waters. The Special Committee on Invasive Species Prevention, created in March of 2019, will be the oversight body for this program.

A FY 2020 budget amendment is required, as stated in the resolution.

Contact: Kristen Nelson [email protected] 248.496.7968

3. MR #20198 - BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – DESIGNATION OF JUNE 2020 AS LGBTQ+ PRIDEMONTH

Committee Action: REPORT to the Board of Commissioners on the Resolution.

This resolution recognizes June 2020 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month in Oakland County. Oakland County welcomes all people and believes everyone deserves a space where they can live, work and play while feeling safe, happy and supported by friends, neighbors and the community. Last year, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners adopted the county’s first comprehensive non-discrimination policy. The measure, MR #19250, was signed into law by the County Executive on November 26, 2019, and expanded existing county policy to include protections for gender identity and expression, as well as veteran status, familial status and marital status, in relation to employment, recruitment, procurement, contracting and delivery of services. Oakland County is committed to ensuring our LGBTQ+ community and its members feel safe, valued and empowered in our county and that they know they have the support of county leadership.

Contact: David Woodward [email protected] 248.296.5033

4. MR #20199 - BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – SUPPORT FOR MICHIGAN SENATE BILL 945 -REQUIRING POLICE OFFICERS TO UNDERGO TRAINING ON IMPLICIT BIAS, DE-ESCALATIONTECHNIQUES AND MENTAL HEALTH SCREENINGS

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HEALTH, SAFETY AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE AGENDA SUMMARY - June 9, 2020

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Committee Action: REPORT to the Board of Commissioners on the Resolution. This resolution supports the Michigan Senate Bill 945, which requires all incoming law enforcement officers to complete training on implicit bias, de-escalation techniques and mental health screening as part of the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) certification requirements. This bill passed unanimously out of the Senate on June 4, 2020. Police officers have difficult and stressful jobs and they deserve training that will destigmatize officers who seek treatment to improve their personal and professional life. Contact: William Miller [email protected] 248.496.6961

5. MR #20200 - BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – ENDORSEMENT OF “DUTY TO INTERVENE” LAW ENFORCEMENT POLICIES Committee Action: REPORT to the Board of Commissioners on the Resolution. This resolution endorses “Duty to Intervene” Law Enforcement policies. The policies will require officers to intervene in and subsequently report any use of force incident in which they observe another member utilizing excessive force or engaging in any type of misconduct. Southfield Police Chief Elvin Brown has implemented a Duty to Intervene in the City of Southfield. Contact: Janet Jackson [email protected] 248.910.6035 6. MR #20158 - BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – CREATION OF A COMMUNITY CATS PILOT PROGRAM Committee Action: REPORT to the Board of Commissioners on the Resolution.

6. MR #20158 - BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – CREATION OF A COMMUNITY CATS PILOT PROGRAM Committee Action: REPORT to the Board of Commissioners on the Resolution. This resolution creates a Community Cats Pilot Program in Oakland County. A community cat program, also called Return-to-Field (RTF) or Trap-Neuter-Release/Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR), is a humane, life-saving alternative to euthanasia of these animals. Rather than admitting community cats to a shelter, proactive sterilization, ear tip, and rabies vaccination with return to their original locations is a highly desirable solution. The Michigan Pet Fund Alliance and Michigan Humane Society’s Joint Statement on Community Cat Programs declares community cat programs as a best practice and has garnered the support of more than 60 animal rescues, shelters, humane societies, and animal control organizations. Community cat programs are also considered a best practice nationally, with the support of organizations such as the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) and The Humane Society of the United States. The Oakland County Executive’s Office and Oakland County Animal Shelter and Pet Adoption Center are requested to develop a plan and budget within 60 days following the completion of a shelter assessment, to create a community cat population management program (Community Cats Pilot Program), utilizing best practices identified in the shelter assessment. The program shall be administered by the Director of the Animal Shelter and Pet Adoption Center and shall be in conformance with Oakland County policies and procedures. Contact: Marcia Gershenson [email protected] 248.808.1032

7. MR #20159 - BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – PERFORM A SHELTER ASSESSMENT OF THE OAKLAND COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER AND PET ADOPTION CENTER Committee Action: REPORT to the Board of Commissioners on the Resolution. This resolution will authorize a shelter assessment of the Oakland County Animal Shelter and Pet Adoption Center to determine animal sheltering best practices. The development and execution of a Request for Proposals (RFP) to perform a shelter assessment is requested. Approval is contingent upon final review by the Purchasing Unit and Corporation Counsel. Contact: Marcia Gershenson [email protected] 248.808.1032

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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #20191 BY: Commissioners Kristen Nelson, District #5; Gwen Markham, District #9; David T. Woodward, District #19; Marcia Gershenson, District #13; Penny Luebs, District #16; William Miller, District #14; Helaine Zack, District #18 IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – ESTABLISHMENT OF THE 2020 OAKLAND COUNTY NATIVE PLANTS INITIATIVE To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS restoring native plant habitat is vital to preserving biodiversity because native plants are the key elements for ecosystem restoration; and WHEREAS native plants are those that occur naturally in a region in which they evolved; and WHEREAS they are the ecological basis upon which life depends. Without them and the insects that co-evolved with them, local birds cannot survive; and WHEREAS furthermore, native plants require less water and they can also help with erosion control – their deep root systems increase the soil’s ability to store water. These plants can reduce water runoff, and once established, many native plants need minimal irrigation beyond normal rainfall. Saving water conserves a vital limited resource, and saves money too; and WHEREAS native plants have developed their own defenses against many pests and diseases. Since most pesticides kill indiscriminately, beneficial insects become secondary targets in the fight against pests. Reducing or eliminating pesticide or herbicide use lets natural pest control take over and keeps garden toxins out of our creeks, lakes and watersheds; and WHEREAS another benefit of growing native plants is prevention of the spread of invasive species; and WHEREAS native plants assist in reducing carbon pollution and provide vital habitat for various species of wildlife and essential nectar for pollinators like hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees; and WHEREAS research shows that native wildlife clearly prefers native plants. Native plants provide shelter and food for wildlife and promote biodiversity and stewardship of our natural heritage; and WHEREAS in a garden environment, native plants do best with some attention and care, but require less maintenance than many common garden plants; and WHEREAS unfortunately, most of the landscaping plants available in nurseries are non-native species from other countries. These exotic plants not only sever the food chain, but many have become invasive pests, outcompeting native species and degrading habitat in remaining natural areas; and WHEREAS the 2020 Oakland County Native Plants Initiative brings awareness to how vital and beneficial native plants are to our ecosystem; and WHEREAS the Special Committee on Invasive Species Prevention, created in March of 2019, will be the oversight body for this Initiative; and WHEREAS one-time funding of up to $32,000 is available to transfer from the General Fund (#10100) Assigned Fund Balance for Board of Commissioners Projects (GL #383313) to the FY 2020 Board of Commissioners, General Fund, Administration Division, Special Project Account (#731822) to administrate and manage distribution of the 2020 Oakland County Native Plants Initiative. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby establishes the 2020 Oakland County Native Plants Initiative. BE IT FURHTER RESOLVED that the Special Committee on Invasive Species Prevention, created in March of 2019, will be the oversight body for this Initiative. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that to promote planting of native plants in Oakland County, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes one-time funding of up to $32,000, which is available to transfer from the General Fund (#10100) Assigned Fund Balance for Board of Commissioners Projects (GL #383313) to the FY 2020 Board of Commissioners, General Fund, Administration Division, Special Project Account (#731822) to administrate and manage distribution of the 2020 Oakland County Native Plants Initiative. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Purchasing Department is requested to prepare a Request for Proposals to manage the purchase and distribution of native plants under the direction and as outlined in a plan adopted by the oversight body. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the oversight body shall serve as the bid evaluation committee with the assistance of professionals and administrators of their determination. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chief of Staff of the Board of Commissioners shall act as the contract administrator under the guidance of the oversight body. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the FY 2020 budget will be amended as follows:

GENERAL FUND (#10100) FY2020

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Revenue 9010101-196030-665882 Planned Use of Balance $32,000 Total Revenues $32,000 Expenditures 5010101-180010-731822 Special Projects $32,000 Total Expenditures $32,000 Chairperson, I move adoption of the foregoing resolution.

KRISTEN NELSON

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Resolution #20191 June 4, 2020 The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Health, Safety and Human Services Committee. There were no objections.

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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #20195 BY: Commissioners Kristen Nelson, District #5; IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – “CLEAN, DRAIN, DRY, DISPOSE” PILOT PROGRAM – PREVENTING AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES IN OAKLAND COUNTY To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the majority of the aquatic invasive species that have entered Oakland County’s inland waters have “hitchhiked” on boats, motors and/or trailers of recreational users who use public launches; and WHEREAS Michigan Public Act 91 of 2009 has made it illegal to transport aquatic plants (except wild rice) on your boat or trailer; and WHEREAS furthermore, Michigan’s Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act 451 of 1994 has been amended with changes for boaters and anglers that started to be in effect as of March 21, 2019. The changes were intended to strengthen protection for Michigan waterways against the introduction and spread of aquatic invasive species. WHEREAS these highly adaptive and aggressive exotic organisms are severely damaging many of our most valuable freshwater resources by destroying native plants and animals; and WHEREAS our environment and the economy of communities depends upon healthy lakes and rivers; and WHEREAS public awareness and action are the keys to preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species; and WHEREAS the Special Committee on Invasive Species Prevention, created in March of 2019, will be the oversight body for the “Clean, Drain, Dry, Dispose” pilot program on a limited two-year basis; and WHEREAS the pilot program will focus on combating aquatic invasive species by purchasing two (2) mobile stations to be used to educate, raise public awareness, change behaviors and build community capacity to stop the spread of aquatic invasive species across Oakland County waters; and WHEREAS the pilot program will be administered by the Parks and Recreation Commission; and WHEREAS a resolution is expected from the Commission detailing the staffing requirements and position requirement for implementation; and WHEREAS one-time funding of up to $118,000 is available to transfer from the General Fund (#10100) Assigned Fund Balance for Board of Commissioners Projects (GL #383313) to the FY 2020 Board of Commissioners, General Fund, Administration Division, Special Project Account (#731822). NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby creates the “Clean, Drain, Dry, Dispose” pilot program on a limited two-year basis. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to combat aquatic invasive species, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes one-time funding of up to $118,000, which is available to transfer from the General Fund (#10100) Assigned Fund Balance for Board of Commissioners Projects (GL #383313) to the FY 2020 Board of Commissioners, General Fund, Administration Division, Special Project Account (#731822). BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Purchasing Department is requested to prepare a contract to purchase two (2) mobile stations. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Parks and Recreation Commission to administer the “Clean, Drain, Dry, Dispose” limited two-year pilot program. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the FY 2020 budget will be amended as follows:

GENERAL FUND (#10100) FY 2020 Revenue 9010101-196030-665882 Planned Use of Balance $118,000

Total Revenues $118,000 Expenditures 5010101-180010-731822 Special Projects $118,000

Total Expenditures $118,000 Chairperson, I move adoption of the foregoing resolution.

KRISTEN NELSON

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Resolution #20195 June 4, 2020 The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Health, Safety and Human Services Committee. There were no objections.

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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #20198 BY: Commissioner David T. Woodward, District #19 IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – DESIGNATION OF JUNE 2020 AS LGBTQ+ PRIDE MONTH To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners recognizes and values the dignity, humanity and unique contributions of each individual person in our diverse community; and WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners believes firmly in the principles of freedom, equality and justice for all; and WHEREAS Oakland County welcomes all people and believes everyone deserves a space where they can live, work and play while feeling safe, happy and supported by friends, neighbors and the community; and WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners believes all people should be treated fairly and equally, and strongly denounces prejudice and discrimination in all forms; and WHEREAS last year, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners adopted the county’s first comprehensive non-discrimination policy. The measure, MR 19250, was signed into law by the County Executive on November 26, 2019, and expanded existing county policy to include protections for gender identity and expression, as well as veteran status, familial status and marital status, in relation to employment, recruitment, procurement, contracting and delivery of services; and WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners recognizes and appreciates the cultural, civic and economic contributions of our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) community. These important contributions strengthen our social wellbeing and the local economy; and WHEREAS Oakland County is committed to ensuring our LGBTQ+ community and its members feel safe, valued and empowered in our county and that they know they have the support of county leadership. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners does hereby proclaim June 2020 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month in Oakland County. Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.

DAVID WOODWARD

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Resolution #20198 June 4, 2020 The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Health, Safety and Human Services Committee. There were no objections.

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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #20199 BY: Commissioners William Miller, District #14 IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – SUPPORT FOR MICHIGAN SENATE BILL 945 - REQUIRING POLICE OFFICERS TO UNDERGO TRAINING ON IMPLICIT BIAS, DE-ESCALATION TECHNIQUES AND MENTAL HEALTH SCREENINGS To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS introduction of the Senate Bill 945 came at about the same time as the first reports of the death of George Floyd, an African American man in Minneapolis who was killed by a white police officer; and WHEREAS Mr. Floyd was filmed in police custody being restrained by a white officer who used his knee to pin Mr. Floyd by the neck until he died after pleading to be allowed to breathe; and WHEREAS Mr. Floyd's death has sparked protests across Michigan and the country over what African Americans and others have pointed to as the most recent in a string of acts of police brutality against people of color; and WHEREAS Senate Bill 945, introduced by Senator Jeff Irwin (D-Ann Arbor) on May 28, 2020, would require all incoming law enforcement officers to complete training on implicit bias and de-escalation techniques; and WHEREAS the bill also requires the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) to prepare officers to seek mental health screening as part of their certification requirements; and WHEREAS police officers have difficult and stressful jobs and they deserve training that will destigmatize officers who seek treatment to improve their personal and professional life; and WHEREAS on June 4, 2020, Senate Bill 945 passed out of the Senate unanimously. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby supports Senate Bill 945, which requires all incoming law enforcement officers to complete training on implicit bias, de-escalation techniques and mental health screening as part of the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) certification requirements. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds is requested to forward copies of the adopted resolution to the Governor of the State of Michigan, the State Senate Majority and Minority leaders, the State House Speaker and Minority Leader, and the members of the Oakland County delegation to the Michigan Legislature. Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.

WILLIAM MILLER

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Resolution #20199 June 4, 2020 The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Health, Safety and Human Services Committee. There were no objections.

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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #20200 BY: Commissioner Janet Jackson, District #21 IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – ENDORSEMENT OF “DUTY TO INTERVENE” LAW ENFORCEMENT POLICIES To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS instances excessive use of force, police brutality and the role that race plays in deadly police encounters have brought to forefront systemic institutional racial inequities and bias, particularly against African Americans”; and WHEREAS Governor Gretchen Whitmer has urged police agencies across the state Wednesday to require officers to intervene when they observe excessive force being used by one of their colleagues; and WHEREAS Southfield Police Chief Elvin Brown has implemented a Duty to Intervene in the City of Southfield; and WHEREAS duty to intervene policies require officers to intervene in and subsequently report any use of force incident in which they observe another member utilizing excessive force or engaging in any type of misconduct. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the Oakland County Board of Commissioners condemns all instances of racial discrimination, excessive force by law enforcement and recognizes the need to address systemic racial inequities and bias, particularly against African Americans. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Oakland County Board of Commissioners join Governor Whitmer, Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard, Southfield Police Chief Elvin Barren and the United States Commission on Civil Rights in endorsing “duty to intervene” for law enforcement officers. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds is requested to forward copies of the adopted resolution to the Governor of the State of Michigan Gretchen Whitmer, the State Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey, the State Speaker of the House Lee Chatfield, the members of the Oakland County delegation to the Michigan Legislature, Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard, and the Chiefs of Police in the County of Oakland. Chairperson I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.

JANET JACKSON

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Resolution #20200 June 4, 2020 The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Health, Safety and Human Services Committee. There were no objections.

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AMENDMENT BY: Commissioner Kristen Nelson, District #5 MR #20191 - BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – ESTABLISHMENT OF THE 2020 OAKLAND COUNTY NATIVE PLANTS INITIATIVE To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: Amend the 3rd BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to the following: BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Purchasing Department Unit is requested to prepare a Request for Proposals to manage the purchase and distribution of native plants under the direction and as outlined in a plan adopted by the oversight body. Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing amendment.

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AMENDMENT BY: Commissioner Kristen Nelson, District #5 MR #20195 - BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – “CLEAN, DRAIN, DRY, DISPOSE” PILOT PROGRAM – PREVENTING AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES IN OAKLAND COUNTY To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: Add the WHEREAS after the 10th WHEREAS: WHEREAS the Purchasing Unit has obtained bids in accordance with purchasing policies and procedures to purchase two (2) mobile stations for the pilot program at a total of $68,825; and Amend the following language in the 11th WHEREAS: WHEREAS one-time funding of up to $118,000, which includes the $68,825 for the two (2) mobile stations, is available to transfer from the General Fund (#10100) Assigned Fund Balance for Board of Commissioners Projects (GL #383313) to the FY 2020 Board of Commissioners, General Fund, Administration Division, Special Project Account (#731822). the Parks and Recreation Fund #50800 for the pilot program. Amend the 1st BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to the following: BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that to combat aquatic invasive species, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes one-time funding of up to $118,000, which is available to transfer from the General Fund (#10100) Assigned Fund Balance for Board of Commissioners Projects (GL #383313) to the FY 2020 Board of Commissioners, General Fund, Administration Division, Special Project Account (#731822). the Parks and Recreation Fund #50800 for the pilot program. Remove the 2nd BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Purchasing Department is requested to prepare a contract to purchase two (2) mobile stations. Add the following BE IT FURTHER RESOLVEDs after the 3rd BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners directs the Parks and Recreation Commission and Purchasing Unit to facilitate the purchase of two (2) mobile stations for the pilot program based on the bids obtained in accordance with purchasing policies and procedures. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a subsequent resolution will be submitted by the Parks and Recreation Commission to allocate up to $118,000, which includes the $68,825 for the two (2) mobile stations, for personnel, equipment and operating requirements for the “Clean, Drain, Dry, Dispose” pilot program implementation. Amend the last BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to the following: BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the FY 2020 budget will be amended as follows: GENERAL FUND (#10100) FY2020 Revenue 9010101-196030-665882 Planned Use of Balance $118,000 Total Revenues $118,000 Expenditures 5010101-180010-731822 Special Projects Transfer Out $118,000 9010101-19630-788001-50800

Total Expenditures $118,000

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PARKS & RECREATION FUND (#50800) FY2020 Revenue 5060101-160000-695500-10100 Transfer In $118,000 Total Revenues $118,000 Expenses 5060101-160000-731822 Special Projects $118,000 Total Expenses $118,000 Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing amendment.

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AMENDMENT BY: Janet Jackson, District #21 MR #20200 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – ENDORSEMENT OF “DUTY TO INTERVENE” LAW ENFORCEMENT POLICIES Amend the following language in the 1st WHEREAS: WHEREAS instances of excessive use of force, police brutality and the role that race plays in deadly police encounters have brought to forefront systemic institutional racial inequities and bias, particularly against African Americans”; and Amend the following language in the 2nd WHEREAS: WHEREAS on June 3, 2020, Governor Gretchen Whitmer has urged police agencies across the state Wednesday to require officers to intervene when they observe excessive force being used by one of their colleagues; and Add the following WHEREASs after the 4th WHEREAS: WHEREAS the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office conducts training every Wednesday and continuously seeks updates and improvements to its programming. Roll-call and online trainings are also required throughout the year in addition to in-service training; and WHEREAS the agency’s training includes diversity, appropriate response, use-of-force, de-escalation techniques, respect, sensitivity, response to vulnerable populations, and crisis intervention training, which the agency has been recognized for, due to its robust and all-encompassing curriculum; and WHEREAS the Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard issued a statement on June 4, 2020, which included: “While I believe training and better hiring is paramount to keeping our communities safe, I will also not tolerate any Deputy who brings mistrust and tarnish to the badge. I believe in accountability and we have disciplined employees including termination, and in some cases have sought criminal charges against them for any type of criminal act. Also, we have long had the requirement and expectation for Deputies to step-up if they see a fellow employee acting improperly or illegally.” Amend the following language in the NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners condemns all instances of racial discrimination, excessive force by law enforcement and recognizes the need to address systemic racial inequities and bias, particularly against African Americans. Amend the following language in the BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners joins Governor Whitmer, Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard, Southfield Police Chief Elvin Barren and the United States Commission on Civil Rights in endorsing “duty to intervene” policies for law enforcement officers. Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing amendment.

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AMENDMENT BY: Commissioner Marcia Gershenson, District #13 MR #20159 - BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – PERFORM A SHELTER ASSESSMENT OF THE OAKLAND COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER AND PET ADOPTION CENTER To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: Amend the 7th WHEREAS to the following: WHEREAS in the long term, shelter assessments can help increase the number of adoptions in a shelter.; and Remove the 8th WHEREAS: WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners and the Purchasing Division will competitively bid the shelter assessment; and Amend the NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED to the following: NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes directs the Purchasing Unit to assist in the preparation of a Request for Proposals for an independent shelter assessment of the Oakland County Animal Shelter and Pet Adoption Center. to determine animal sheltering best practices. The purpose of the assessment is to provide an outside, independent review of the facilities and operations management, offer recommendations for improvement should any areas of possible improvement be noted, provide a projection for potential capital and operations needs over the next five to ten years, and to make recommendations related to current policies to align with animal welfare/sheltering best practices. Amend the first BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to the following: BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the development and execution of a Request for Proposals (RFP) contract for services to perform a shelter assessment an independent assessment of the Oakland County Animal Shelter and Pet Adoption Center, Approval is contingent upon final review by the Purchasing Unit and Corporation Counsel. The Board of Commissioners shall act as the contract administrator and the bid evaluation committee shall consist of representatives from the Board of Commissioners and the County Executive Administration. Add the following BE IT FURTHER RESOLVEDs after the 1st BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes one-time funding of up to $50,000, which is available to transfer from the General Fund (#10100) Assigned Fund Balance for Board of Commissioners Projects (GL #383313) to the FY 2020 Board of Commissioners, General Fund, Administration Division, Special Project Account (#731822) for the independent shelter assessment. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the FY 2020 budget will be amended as follows: GENERAL FUND (#10100) FY2020 Revenue 9010101-196030-665882 Planned Use of Balance $50,000 Total Revenues $50,000 Expenditures 5010101-180010-731822 Special Projects $50,000 Total Expenditures $50,000 Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing amendment.