Ashland, OR

Housing & Human Services Advisory Committee

The Housing & Human Services Advisory Committee will discuss a presentation on housing costs and review the committee's work plan. Members will also provide updates on the Equitable Housing Plan and debrief a community resource event.

• Strategic Goal: Housing Cost Presentation
• Equitable Housing Plan Update
• Community Resource Event Debrief
• Work Plan Overview

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold two public hearings regarding land use and development. The body will review an appeal of a variance for driveway spacing and a request for a hardship exception to stream riparian setbacks.

• Appeal of a driveway spacing variance for townhouse buildings at 349 S Mountain
• Request for a Water Resource Protection Zone hardship exception for residential development at Beach Street (Tax Lot 3100 / 645 Glenwood Dr)
• Request for a Tree Removal Permit to remove two trees at Beach Street

City Council

City Council

Parks & Recreation Commission

Historic Preservation Advisory Commission

Historic Preservation Advisory Commission

City Council

Social Equity and Racial Justice Advisory Committee

General

Planning Commission

City Council

City Council

General

Public Arts Advisory Committee

Public Arts Advisory Committee

Planning Commission

City Council

City Council

Historic Preservation Advisory Commission

Historic Preservation Advisory Commission

Parks & Recreation Commission

General

General

Social Equity and Racial Justice Advisory Committee

Planning Commission

City Council

City Council

Public Arts Advisory Committee

Public Arts Advisory Committee

Planning Commission

Historic Preservation Advisory Commission

Historic Preservation Advisory Commission

Social Equity and Racial Justice Advisory Committee

Planning Commission

Public Arts Advisory Committee

Public Arts Advisory Committee

Planning Commission

Historic Preservation Advisory Commission

Social Equity and Racial Justice Advisory Committee

Planning Commission

Public Arts Advisory Committee

Public Arts Advisory Committee

Planning Commission

Historic Preservation Advisory Commission

Social Equity and Racial Justice Advisory Committee

Planning Commission

Public Arts Advisory Committee

Public Arts Advisory Committee

Social Equity and Racial Justice Advisory Committee

Historic Preservation Advisory Commission

Planning Commission

Public Arts Advisory Committee

Public Arts Advisory Committee

Historic Preservation Advisory Commission

Social Equity and Racial Justice Advisory Committee

Planning Commission

Public Arts Advisory Committee

Public Arts Advisory Committee

Historic Preservation Advisory Commission

Social Equity and Racial Justice Advisory Committee

Planning Commission

Public Arts Advisory Committee

Public Arts Advisory Committee

Social Equity and Racial Justice Advisory Committee

Historic Preservation Advisory Commission

Planning Commission

Public Arts Advisory Committee

Public Arts Advisory Committee

Historic Preservation Advisory Commission

Social Equity and Racial Justice Advisory Committee

Planning Commission

Public Arts Advisory Committee

Public Arts Advisory Committee

Historic Preservation Advisory Commission

Social Equity and Racial Justice Advisory Committee

Planning Commission

Public Arts Advisory Committee

Public Arts Advisory Committee

Historic Preservation Advisory Commission

Social Equity and Racial Justice Advisory Committee

Planning Commission

Historic Preservation Advisory Commission

Social Equity and Racial Justice Advisory Committee

Planning Commission

City Council

The Ashland City Council will vote on an ordinance regarding driveway grades for legal lots of record and a contract for water treatment plant upgrades. The body will also discuss the designation of the Gateway District and the implementation of the Lithia Pavilion capital project.

• Ordinance No. 3309 regarding variances for flag drive and driveway grades
• Contract with Control Systems NW LLC for WTP PLC and HMI Upgrade Phase 2
• Phase 1 implementation for Lithia Pavilion (Ice Rink Pavilion) Capital Project
• Resolution No. 2026-24 renewing Parks and Recreation fees
• Street name change from Patton Lane to Mountain Meadows Drive

City Council

The City Council is holding a study session to review project prioritization for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2027. No other substantive items are listed for discussion.

• Project Prioritization for Remainder of Fiscal Year 2027

Public Arts Advisory Committee

The Public Arts Advisory Committee will discuss and decide on a sculpture proposal by Jeff Hamlet and review progress on signal boxes. The committee will also receive updates on several local art installations.

• Decision on Jeff Hamlet Sculpture proposal
• Progress update on Signal Box project
• Status of Guanajuato Heart permanent installation
• Updates on Butler-Perozzi Fountain and Lincoln Statue
• Updates on John Pugh Mural, Playwrights Walk, and Micah BlackLight Sculpture

Transportation Advisory Committee

The Transportation Advisory Committee will review recommended updates to AMC Chapter 18 to provide recommendations to the City Council for a final ordinance. The body will also discuss public involvement for the Transportation System Plan Update.

• Review of AMC Chapter 18 Land Use Code updates
• Transportation System Plan Update public involvement discussion
• Review of TAC email and See Click Fix responses

The committee approved the August 20, 2026, meeting minutes with corrections. Members discussed traffic calming requests, e-bike incentives, and updates to the Transportation System Plan.

• Approved August 20, 2026 minutes with corrections (Unanimous)

General

The committee will receive updates from the Nature Center and Recreation Division. The meeting includes a presentation on the Rockafairy Partnership and a discussion regarding recruitment for 2027 committee members.

• Rockafairy Partnership Presentation
• RDAC 2027 Recruitment
• Nature Center Updates
• Recreation Division Updates

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks & Recreation Commission will discuss several park and trail projects. The agenda includes a proposal for a trail reroute and a request for a policy exemption regarding open space treatment.

• East Main Street Community Park Playground Concept Plan
• Mimsy/Alice in Wonderland Trail Reroute Proposal
• Hald Strawberry Open Space treatment request (IPM Policy 105 Exemption)
• Lincoln Statue
• Oregon Recreation and Parks Association Award Presentation

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding two planning actions. The body will review an appeal of a driveway spacing variance and a request for a hardship exception to stream setbacks.

• Appeal of driveway spacing variance for townhouse buildings at 349 S Mountain
• Water Resource Protection Zone hardship exception request for Beach Street/645 Glenwood Dr
• Tree Removal Permit request for two trees at Beach Street/645 Glenwood Dr

General

The Ashland Senior Advisory Committee is meeting to elect a Chair and Vice Chair for 2027 and discuss committee vacancies. The agenda includes a presentation from The Care Steward and reports from Parks and Recreation department staff.

• Elections for 2027 Chair and Vice Chair
• Discussion of ASAC vacancies
• Presentation by Sudhir Gautam, Founder and Chief Steward of The Care Steward

Climate and Environmental Policy Advisory Committee (CEPAC)

The Climate and Environmental Policy Advisory Committee will discuss recommendations for municipal HVAC heat pump conversions and natural gas phase-outs. The body will also review solar setback recommendations for the Housing and Land Use Code Overhaul.

• Recommendation letter to Council on municipal HVAC heat pump conversions and natural gas phase-outs
• Active Transportation & Parking Strategy engagement for A and B Streets
• Advisory recommendations on solar setbacks for Housing and Land Use Code Overhaul
• Status review of the unified citywide Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and Herbicide Policy
• Conservation Fund allocation

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Ashland Parks & Recreation Commission holds a special business meeting on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 6:00 PM in the Council Chamber at 1175 E Main Street. Commissioners will take up a proposal to reroute the Mimsy/Alice in Wonderland Trail, an update on the Lithia Pavilion (new ice rink) including an amendment to the Capital Improvement Plan, a review of the City Strategic Plan, and a concept plan and discussion for an East Main Street Community Park playground. The agenda also includes a lookahead review before adjournment. Residents can testify in person with a speaker request card or arrange virtual or written testimony through Nancy Mero.

• Mimsy/Alice in Wonderland Trail reroute proposal
• Lithia Pavilion (new ice rink) update and amendment to the Capital Improvement Plan
• City Strategic Plan review
• East Main Street Community Park playground concept plan and discussion
• Lookahead review

Historic Preservation Advisory Commission

The Ashland Historic Preservation Advisory Commission meets on October 7, 2026, in person and via Zoom. The agenda includes review and recommendations on Ordinance 3310, a discussion of a parks bike trail, and review board assignments for October 2026. There are no land use applications or review board items listed, and public forum includes a presentation on 2027 Historic Preservation Week/Tombstone Tales.

• Review and recommendations on Ordinance 3310
• Discussion of Parks Bike Trail
• Review Board Assignments for October 2026
• Public forum: Peter Finkle on 2027 Historic Preservation Week/Tombstone Tales
• Approval of minutes from September 2, 2026

City Council

The Ashland City Council meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026, with a 5:00 p.m. executive session to consult legal counsel on current or likely litigation under ORS 192.660(2)(h). In open session, the Council will hold a public hearing and first reading of Ordinance No. 3309 amending AMC 18.5.3.060 on variances for flag drive and driveway grades on legal lots of record created before hillside development standards. The Council will also consider Resolution 2026-24 renewing the City of Ashland Parks and Recreation Fee, continue discussion of City Hall, and give direction regarding the City Manager.

• Public hearing and first reading of Ordinance No. 3309 amending AMC 18.5.3.060 on flag drive and driveway grade variances for pre-hillside-standard legal lots of record
• Resolution 2026-24 renewing the City of Ashland Parks and Recreation Fee
• Continued City Hall discussion under unfinished business
• Council direction regarding the City Manager
• Request for funds to support Kwanzaa and MLK celebrations

General

The Ashland General Council Work Group meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026, from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. in the Siskiyou Room at 51 Winburn Way. The single discussion item is a review of language changes to AMC 2.04 Rules of City Council and to Resolution 2026-XX Council Practices & Protocols, which would repeal 2023-30. No decisions or votes are listed on the agenda; the meeting ends with adjournment.

• Review of language changes to AMC 2.04 Rules of City Council
• Review of Resolution 2026-XX Council Practices & Protocols, repealing 2023-30
• Meeting is a work group session with no action items listed

City Council

The Ashland City Council meets in a study session on Monday, October 5, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers, 1175 E Main Street. The only substantive agenda item is a review of the Strategic Plan Mission, Vision and Values and Community Vision. No ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are listed; the agenda is otherwise procedural and ends with adjournment.

• Study session only — no voting items listed on the agenda
• Review of Strategic Plan Mission, Vision and Values and Community Vision
• Public comment welcome on agenda items, with an online form due by 10 a.m. the day of the meeting
• Meeting held in Council Chambers, 1175 E Main Street, and streamed via RVTV Prime
• Accessibility accommodations available via Alissa Kolodzinski at [email protected] or 541.488.5307

General

The Ad Hoc Committee on Affordable Childcare and Early Learning is meeting to continue business from previous meetings, including a gift agreement between the City of Ashland and the Ashland Community Health Foundation and updating data on existing early learning/childcare slots. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes and public forum.

• Gift agreement between City of Ashland and Ashland Community Health Foundation
• Update on existing early learning/childcare slots in Ashland
• Approval of draft minutes from 9/3/26 meeting
• Public forum

The Ashland Ad Hoc Committee on Affordable Childcare and Early Learning approved its September 3, 2026 meeting minutes and discussed the status of a grant agreement with the Ashland Community Health Foundation, updated childcare slot data, and upcoming meetings.

• Approved draft minutes of the September 3, 2026 meeting (all ayes)

Social Equity and Racial Justice Advisory Committee

The Ashland Social Equity and Racial Justice Advisory Committee meets Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. in the Siskiyou Room at 51 Winburn Way. The agenda includes approval of minutes from the September 3, 2026 meeting, two special presentations, and liaison reports. Most items are presentations, discussions, and updates rather than votes; no ordinances, contracts, or dollar amounts appear in the agenda.

• Special presentation on The Ashland Mural Project: Where the Crow Lights, by artist John Pugh (20 min.)
• Special presentation on Parks and Recreation as an industry dedicated to equity work and community building, by Ashland Recreation Supervisor Lonny Flora (20 min.)
• Approval of minutes from the September 3, 2026 meeting
• Liaison reports from the Planning Commission, Transportation Advisory Committee, Public Arts Advisory Committee, Housing and Human Services Advisory Committee, Parks, and Climate and Energy Policy Advisory Committee
• Future items listed for consideration include ICE concerns and a training proposal, a Belonging Survey Analysis with housing as the next topic, an ELEA Working Group, an Equitable Housing Plan Working Group, and a request from a graduate student to present on homelessness and public spaces

The committee approved the minutes from the September 3, 2026 meeting. The session primarily consisted of presentations on a local mural project and parks equity, as well as liaison reports. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes from 9.03.2026 (All ayes)

General

The Ashland City Council has scheduled an executive session for Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at 3:30 pm in Council Chambers, 1175 E Main Street. The only substantive item is a closed session to consider the employment of a public officer, employee, staff member, or individual agent under ORS 192.660 (2)(a). The agenda otherwise consists of call to order and adjournment, and no decisions or other business are listed for public discussion.

• Executive session on a personnel/employment matter under ORS 192.660 (2)(a)
• Meeting held at Council Chambers, 1175 E Main Street, at 3:30 pm
• Agenda contains no ordinances, contracts, or public hearings

Housing & Human Services Advisory Committee

The Ashland Housing & Human Services Advisory Committee is meeting to review and make recommendations on Draft Ordinance 3310, hold a public hearing on the CAPER (Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report), and receive a strategic goal presentation. The committee will also approve the August 27, 2026 minutes and hear public input.

• Review and recommendation on Draft Ordinance 3310
• CAPER public hearing and committee review/approval
• Strategic goal presentation and check-ins
• Community resource event updates
• Approval of August 27, 2026 minutes

Planning Commission

The Ashland Planning Commission is holding a study session to review its upcoming presentation to the City Council regarding Ordinance No. 3309, which concerns a flag lot driveway grade variance. The meeting includes public forum time for testimony on this item, followed by open discussion. No final decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only agenda.

• Review of Planning Commission presentation to City Council on Ordinance No. 3309 (Flag Lot Driveway Grade Variance)
• Public testimony on agenda items via speaker request form or written submission
• Zoom participation available by registering before 10:00 a.m. on September 22, 2026

Public Arts Advisory Committee

Public Arts Advisory Committee

The committee will review updates on the Guanajuato Heart installation and the Butler-Perozzi Fountain. Members will also discuss new project proposals, meeting videotaping requirements, and next steps for the Strategic Plan.

• Status update on Guanajuato Heart permanent installation
• Update on Butler-Perozzi Fountain marble delivery to Langford Sculpture Studio
• Discussion of new meeting videotaping requirements
• Review of new project proposals
• Updates on the John Pugh Mural and Playwrights Walk

No votes were taken and no formal decisions were made because a quorum was not confirmed. The committee discussed a proposed sculpture donation, project updates, and objections to new meeting videotaping requirements.

• No votes taken due to lack of quorum

Transportation Advisory Committee

The Ashland Transportation Advisory Committee will meet virtually to discuss and take action on its 2027-2029 biennium workplan, receive updates on crash and traffic calming mitigation, and discuss public involvement for the Transportation System Plan update. The agenda also includes approval of prior minutes, a public forum, and review of See Click Fix responses.

• Discuss development of 2027-2029 Biennium Workplan (action required)
• Crash and Traffic Calming Mitigation Implementation Updates (no action)
• Transportation System Plan Update – discuss public involvement in October (action required)
• TAC email/See Click Fix Review and Responses (action required)
• Municipal Code Updates (informational)

The Transportation Advisory Committee approved the July 16, 2026 meeting minutes and discussed several transportation topics, including a six-month crash report, e-bike safety laws and education, Safe Streets 4 Everyone guidelines, and updates to the Transportation System Plan (TSP). Committee members and staff also addressed specific public inquiries regarding local street striping, sign placement, and vegetation overgrowth.

• Approved July 16, 2026 meeting minutes

General

The Ashland Trails Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss the outcome of the proposed Lithia Park East Hillside Mountain Bike Trails and determine next steps. The agenda also includes approval of the July 15, 2026 meeting minutes and scheduling of the next meeting date. Public testimony can be provided in person or via email.

• Discussion of outcome and next steps for proposed Lithia Park East Hillside Mountain Bike Trails
• Approval of July 15, 2026 meeting minutes
• Next meeting scheduled for November 18, 2026 at The Grove

General

The Ashland City Council is holding a special meeting to review a draft strategic plan presented by consultants from SSW. The plan covers mission, vision, values, goals, outcomes, actions, engagement summary, implementation, and monitoring progress. No decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion and review item.

• Review of draft strategic plan by SSW consultants
• Topics include mission, vision, values, goals, outcomes, actions, engagement, implementation, and monitoring

City Council

The Ashland City Council will hold a public hearing and first reading of an ordinance creating a process for new or increased utility fees, and will consider second reading of an ordinance implementing state housing legislation. The council will also vote on several resolutions, including updates to building permit fees and financial management policies, and a new labor agreement with the police association. The agenda includes consent items, public forum, and various reports.

• Public hearing and first reading of Ordinance No. 3311 creating a process for new or increased utility fees
• Second reading of Ordinance No. 3307 implementing Oregon housing legislation SB 974, HB 2138, HB 4037
• Resolution No. 2026-25 updating building permit, community development, and fire plan check fees
• Resolution No. 2026-28 updating the Utility Assistance Program
• Approval of FY27-FY29 labor agreement with Ashland Police Association

The Ashland City Council approved an ordinance establishing a structured public engagement process and study session requirements for new or increased utility fees. The council also adopted a three-year labor agreement with the Ashland Police Association, updated the Low Income Utility Assistance Program annual cap to $800, and advanced several land use and fee schedule measures.

• Approved minutes of the August 17 study session and August 10 business meeting as amended (6-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including committee appointments and grant application (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 3311 creating Ashland Municipal Code Chapter 4.70 for new or increased utility bill fees with amendments (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 3307 amending AMC Title 18 Land Use and implementing housing legislation SB 974, HB 2138, and HB 4037 (6-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2026-25 updating building division permit fees, community development fees, and fire plan check fees (6-0)
• Postponed Resolution No. 2026-26 adopting financial management policies to October 20, 2026 (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2026-28 updating the Low Income Utility Assistance Program cap to $800 and directing staff to return in Q1 FY2027 (6-0)
• Approved FY27-FY29 labor agreement between the City of Ashland and the Ashland Police Association (6-0)

City Council

The Ashland City Council is holding a study session to hear a staff presentation on the impact of the Parks Fee and the preliminary budget outlook. The council will take public input and discuss whether to renew the Parks Fee. No formal decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only agenda.

• Staff presentation on Parks Fee impact and preliminary budget outlook
• Public input and council discussion on Parks Fee renewal

City Council discussed the potential renewal of the Parks Fee and the city's projected $3.9 million funding deficit by the end of FY27. No final decision was made on the fee's renewal, which is scheduled for a formal vote on October 6. Council directed staff to provide specific options for a low-income waiver and tiered fee structure for that meeting.

• Directed staff to provide low-income fee waiver and tiered fee structure options for Oct 6 meeting
• Unanimously approved extending the study session by 30 minutes

Climate and Environmental Policy Advisory Committee (CEPAC)

The Climate and Environmental Policy Advisory Committee will discuss several environmental and infrastructure topics. The committee will address the herbicide spot-spray program and develop an engagement strategy for the Transportation System Plan.

• Herbicide Spot-Spray Program annual review
• Transportation System Plan (TSP) engagement strategy
• Electrification of city operations and impacts on renters/low income residents
• Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) implementation and hazard trees

The Climate and Environment Policy Advisory Committee approved its June 11, 2026 minutes (4-0) and received a staff presentation of the draft 2026 Climate and Energy Action Plan (CEAP) report for feedback. Committee feedback included adding discussion of the city's shortfall toward its 2030 carbon neutrality goal, expanding detail on electrification benefits, and discussing how the calculator for comparing natural gas versus electric heating operating costs is set. The committee also discussed potential Municipal Code Chapter 2 amendments on its role and Council consultation requirements, and how to engage with the Transportation Advisory Committee on the Transportation System Plan update. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved June 11, 2026 minutes (4-0)
• Received draft 2026 CEAP report presentation; no approval or adoption recorded
• CEPAC feedback: add discussion of shortfall toward 2030 carbon neutrality goal
• CEPAC feedback: expand detail on electrification benefits (local revenue, consumer savings)
• Discussed changing calculator for natural gas vs. electric heating operating costs
• Discussed potential Municipal Code Chapter 2 amendments on committee role and Council consultation
• Discussed engaging with Transportation Advisory Committee on Transportation System Plan update

Climate and Environmental Policy Advisory Committee (CEPAC)

Climate and Environmental Policy Advisory Committee (CEPAC)

Climate and Environmental Policy Advisory Committee (CEPAC)