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Lauren Blythe, director of operations, told the board the county’s last comprehensive PeopleSoft review was in 2004 and that growth in transactional volume and increased dependence on federal and state grants has created a need for more sophisticated encumbrance and grant tracking. Blythe said the amendment would standardize processes across departments, reduce reliance on hundreds of spreadsheets and “shadow systems,” and bring real-time reporting capability.

Blythe said the vendor, SPEARMC, was selected through a competitive solicitation and brings more than 25 years of experience modernizing PeopleSoft systems for the public sector. The project would be countywide and planned to run about two years; Blythe said there would be no new ongoing licensing costs as a result of the implementation.

Commissioners asked how the changes would affect audits, reporting and staff capacity. Greg Holmes, the county’s financial services manager and treasurer, said the county’s audits have historically come back clean but that the amendment would reduce the manual work needed to compile audit reports, reduce the risk of losing track of encumbrances and allow for cross-training so staff from other departments could step in when needed.

Commissioner Buck asked for a definition of commitment control; staff explained it as the system function that records obligations at the time they are made so that orders or encumbrances do not go unrecorded in decentralized spreadsheets. Commissioners and staff described benefits including faster public information responses, reduced chance of duplicate spending and improved department continuity during staff turnover.

Vice Chair (name not specified) moved to approve Order 25093009; the motion was seconded and the board voted 5-0 in favor. The order delegates authority to the county administrator to execute the approved amendment and future amendments that do not cause the contract total expense to exceed $2,667,300. The board recorded no additional conditions or amendments to the contract during the meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Board of Commissioners Morning Meeting: September 30, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The board approved an amendment to a contract with SpearMC to implement grants and commitment-control modules in the county's PeopleSoft system, launching a two-year, countywide project to standardize encumbrance and grant tracking. The action included delegation to the county administrator to execute amendments up to a $2,667,300 total.","taxTitle","Lane County, Oregon","taxId",2761,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6454375,"Lane County updates Lane Manual diversity policy to reflect current equity work; commissioners vote 5-0",467,1986000,2453000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5860888-e0161d8123167439cf1194e1d4858d19&start=1986&end=2453","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5860888-e0161d8123167439cf1194e1d4858d19/thumbnail_1986000.jpg","/articles/6454375/Lane-County/Oregon/Lane-County-updates-Lane-Manual-diversity-policy-to-reflect-current-equity-work-commissioners-vote-5-0","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6454375-d7081d73cf2a4fdb751963ef947d079f/orig.mp4?Expires=1773643044&Signature=fNSmexNs~v-bu~9vBVIc8B7c4HYnpgIvqHNyo6SypIAvdMaq1F7vDHKBqpRF2iW-K8iuRUwNAhj6fGIaNo58o~a-lJbNtLcUx1so7jPNoKpUFU2orTP61kjADL5qpOzr0QSEAcoLjNM6owY0pygDjGNs~ssN5vw4XCzBPJ7NN4iPL5mnt1X4BqbeZq7AYy8IUBOVtOe5WB3VlNSzl0TKxLNT03IrYPj3~Roopum5Smn8axnFWAzJoVjwfFaQAGwpP6nVdjdlQDai3E0i9DVrMtsvPu8MPIHEMASzXga1wE7cbWvpUPIrzCC1spvK5EgNIDZ2nDiAZ8sldOJF~QwwmA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Lane County Board of Commissioners on Sept. 30 unanimously approved an update to Lane Manual chapter 2, section 2.055, replacing the county’s former diversity policy with language that defines the county’s current equity work and clarifies alignment with applicable law.

Mallory Beebe, assistant county litigator and a member of the county’s civil rights compliance team, told the board the policy was last substantively updated in 2017 and that the proposed language reflects current equity programming and avoids references — such as to affirmative-action plans — that the county no longer uses. Beebe said the update was intended to align the county’s policy language with existing law and the county’s strategic equity direction.

Eve Gray, director of Health and Human Services and a member of the civil rights compliance team, described the revision as a group effort that clarifies the county’s ongoing commitment to equity and the strategic direction of its equity programming. Multiple commissioners thanked the compliance team for the work and noted the subject’s sensitivity for committee members who are personally impacted by equity issues.

Vice Chair (name not specified) moved to approve Order 25093008, and Commissioner Buck seconded. The motion passed on a 5-0 vote. The order is recorded as: 25DashO9Dash30DashO8, \"in the matter of amending Lane Manual chapter 2 to update our diversity policy (Lane Manual 2.055).\"

Commissioners said the full replacement language and redline are available in the board packet. No amendments or subsequent implementation schedule were discussed on the record. The board’s action will replace the older language with the new definition of the county’s equity work as presented by staff.","The board approved an update to Lane Manual chapter 2.055 to replace the county's Diversity Policy with language describing the county’s current equity work and alignment with law, 5-0.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6454379,"Lane County commissioners condemn distribution of hateful flyers targeting Latino residents",107,109000,216000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5860888-e0161d8123167439cf1194e1d4858d19&start=109&end=216","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5860888-e0161d8123167439cf1194e1d4858d19/thumbnail_109000.jpg","/articles/6454379/Lane-County/Oregon/Lane-County-commissioners-condemn-distribution-of-hateful-flyers-targeting-Latino-residents","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6454379-93a0272bc0335ff10452b24dd83e98ec/orig.mp4?Expires=1773643044&Signature=kAo7eBlQhJ7qJUvjYEr3epcrNzvpxIR42tUOqN1RCCsfQL5hlPQaSYHULhQ5K7nrLb~hC2Ltb-FVuvFK-51LAG7zFwjV8uT0BvtSlrxygnBGbwIckkvTZnCt6oZIXvQYRknQLvXFKrr8ZU8B-wd~xE1lvTGYzLso6pVMGiuoN5KPUSdYYDVvMtTXq0YOIeq31KOygM~z92GDYpjBPkfZ1oeqaTZ0NHzvmtCWcQcax7f5d9OqdwM8UfA7v2vq1-SkbnKg46AlQcie1F2m4bjz7lnOleKZXPzMVmhSY3zhWrimN~CKwyOEKjLy0eiUCFqVaKPG-1f~5D5~Lf1AbpGvnw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Lane County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday read and recorded a statement condemning the recent distribution of hateful flyers aimed at Latino residents in the Thurston neighborhood and pledged support for communities targeted by bias.

Board Chair David Lovell read a statement on behalf of the board that said in part, “The Lane County Board of County Commissioners strongly denounces the recent distribution of hateful flyers targeting our communities of color and particularly our Latino community,” and added, “There’s no place for hate in Lane County.”

The statement, released by the board on Sept. 25, called the flyers “symbols of a larger system of hate” and said the county stands “united in condemning these attempts to spread fear, division, and white nationalist ideology within our neighborhoods.” It urged residents to report bias activity to the Oregon Department of Justice’s hate and bias hotline at 1-844-924-2427.

Commissioner Trigger said the county maintains a rapid response protocol for incidents that warrant a public statement and added that staff use the protocol’s criteria to determine when to issue statements on behalf of the full board. Trigger emphasized the board’s commitment to “serve everyone in our community with fairness, and with care,” and noted the statement was issued on behalf of the full board.

The commissioners did not announce further formal action at the meeting, but Lovell’s reading placed the board’s public condemnation in the meeting record and informed the public of the county’s recommended reporting channel for hate and bias incidents.

No investigations, enforcement actions, or criminal complaints were discussed on the record during the meeting; the statement directed residents to the Oregon DOJ hotline for reporting bias incidents.","The Lane County Board of Commissioners read and unanimously adopted a statement condemning distribution of hateful flyers that targeted Latino residents in the Thurston area and urged reporting to the Oregon DOJ bias hotline.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":46,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6454364,"At a glance: Lane County Commissioners set hearings on recycling and housing code changes, approve consent calendar and two orders",738,2452000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5860888-e0161d8123167439cf1194e1d4858d19&start=2452&end=3190","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5860888-e0161d8123167439cf1194e1d4858d19/thumbnail_2452000.jpg","/articles/6454364/Lane-County/Oregon/At-a-glance-Lane-County-Commissioners-set-hearings-on-recycling-and-housing-code-changes-approve-consent-calendar-and-two-orders","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6454364-cd0c6c70fbaab787d59bcad7a2661f9b/orig.mp4?Expires=1773643044&Signature=M2i-X~8Zgmi~rK8bnI2GfSxdQMLRYzreheESaBniOtGKYLNXfablglX7NuV03gFXB0aFifmmAwpVMEITYaON6~Ikqbn7NJo6z-fWv3oDAK10efryZGtbmZCuJByZBgWkO-aPXioqG-P3LBdoFpwmnmxj~rxbFfxC-VoZMDiROVDpGbM8C5gMq4xy50nSK7GyKbBdXE-jbyok~kQdwf6xlni5~vok4H4WsX-iwfnkj858uxdvOSRvXGzN4iIPsK~P-I2liaS93a2wuP-sAxZiZpF4tR-ltYVvRPyHwlxYKcUeuuEVraxRI4ppdslObZoywd4vy4SpMqemtKKnvMhQWw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Lane County Board of Commissioners handled routine and regulatory items during its Sept. 30 meeting, approving the consent calendar, setting public hearings for two ordinances, and approving two orders. Key votes and procedural outcomes from the morning session are summarized below.

Votes and procedural actions recorded at the Sept. 30 meeting

- Consent calendar (Item 5): Motion to approve the consent calendar for Sept. 30 carried 5-0. The vice chair moved; the motion was seconded and recorded as passed by voice vote.

- Ordinance 2505 (Recycling Modernization Act alignment): First reading held; the board set a second reading and public hearing for Oct. 14, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. in Harris Hall. Staff described the ordinance as amendments to Lane Code chapter 9 to conform to the state’s Recycling Modernization Act (SB 582) and Oregon Revised Statutes. No substantive board-level discussion was held at first reading; the hearing was set by motion and second and carried 5-0.

- Ordinance 2507 (Clear and objective housing standards): First reading held; the board set a second reading and public hearing for Oct. 14, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. in Harris Hall. Staff said the amendments respond to House Bill 3197 and reflect a Planning Commission recommendation. The board set the hearing by motion and second; the motion carried 5-0.

- Order 25093008 (Lane Manual chapter 2 update — diversity policy): Approved 5-0. The order updates Lane Manual 2.055 to replace the county’s prior diversity policy with language defining the county’s equity work and aligning that policy language with current practice and law.

- Order 25093009 (PeopleSoft contract amendment with SPEARMC): Approved 5-0. The order authorizes a contract amendment to implement grants and commitment-control modules in the county’s PeopleSoft financial system and delegates authority to the county administrator to execute future amendments provided the total contract expense does not exceed $2,667,300.

Meeting procedure notes

The two ordinances (2505 and 2507) were presented as first readings with staff introductions; the board reserved substantive questions and debate for the second reading and public hearing so members of the public would have the benefit of hearing full discussion during that later hearing. Staff provided citations in the packet (SB 582 for recycling; HB 3197 for housing code changes). The full staff reports and ordinance texts will be available in the Oct. 14 hearing packet.

All recorded roll-call or voice votes during the morning session were unanimous (5-0) where noted. Several agenda items scheduled for 1:30 p.m. and later were deferred to the afternoon session.","At the Sept. 30 meeting, the board approved the consent calendar, set second readings and public hearings for two ordinances (recycling compliance and clear-and-objective housing standards) for Oct. 14, and approved two orders (Lane Manual update and PeopleSoft contract amendment) by 5-0 votes.","actionData","errors"]

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At a glance: Lane County Commissioners set hearings on recycling and housing code changes, approve consent calendar and two orders