Ashland, OR

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Planning Commission Meeting Agenda Page 1 of 2 ASHLAND PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING AGENDA Tuesday, September 8, 2026 Note: Anyone wishing to speak at any Planning Commission meeting is encouraged to do so. If you wish to speak, please rise and, after you have been recognized by the Chair, give your name and complete address for the record. You will then be allowed to speak. Please note the public testimony may be limited by the Chair. I. CALL TO ORDER - EXECUTIVE SESSION - 6:30 Civic Center Council Chambers, 1175 E. Main Street The Ashland Planning Commission will convene in executive session pursuant to ORS 192.660(2)(f), to consider information or records that are exempt by law from public inspection. This portion of the meeting is closed to the public. Representatives of the news media may attend but must not disclose information that is the subject of the session. No final decision or action will be made during the executive session. II. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION - 7:00pm Civic Center Council Chambers, 1175 E. Main Street The remainder of the meeting, beginning here, is open to the public. III. ANNOUNCEMENTS 1. Staff Announcements 2. Advisory Committee Liaison Reports IV. CONSENT AGENDA Approval of Minutes 1. August 25, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes V. PUBLIC FORUM Note: To speak to an agenda item in person you must fill out a speaker request form at the meeting and will then be recognized by the Chair to provide your public testimony. …

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Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 18:30

Planning Commission

1175 E. Main St, Ashland

Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 15:00

General

Council reviews election, appointment, and council rules language changes

The Ashland General Council work group will review proposed language changes to several municipal code sections and a resolution. These changes cover appointment terms, initiative and referendum, candidate nomination, campaign contribution limits, and council rules. The meeting is a discussion item only, with no formal decisions scheduled.

Review of AMC 2.10.015 Appointment and Terms
Review of AMC 2.36 Initiative and Referendum
Review of AMC 2.40 Nomination of Candidates for City Office
Review of AMC 2.41 Voluntary Contribution and Spending Limits for Candidates
Review of Resolution 2023-30 Council Practices & Protocols Repealing 2020-03

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Siskiyou Room, Ashland

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General Meeting Agenda Page 1 of 1 ASHLAND GENERAL COUNCIL WORK GROUP MEETING AGENDA Tuesday, September 8, 2026 Siskiyou Room – 51 Winburn Way 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. I. CALL TO ORDER II. DISCUSSION ITEM 1. Review of Language Changes to the following: a. AMC 2.10.015 Appointment and Terms b. AMC 2.36 Initiative and Referendum c. AMC 2.40 Nomination of Candidates for City Office d. AMC 2.41 Voluntary Contribution and Spending Limits for Candidates for City Offices e. AMC 2.04 Rules of City Council f. Resolution 2023-30 Council Practices & Protocols Repealing 2020-03 III. ADJOURNMENT If you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact Kerrick Gooden at [email protected] or 541.488.6002 (TTY phone number 1.800.735.2900).  Notification at least three business days before the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to the meeting in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Wed Sep 9, 2026 · 10:00

Climate and Environmental Policy Advisory Committee (CEPAC)

51 Winburn Way, Ashland

Wed Sep 9, 2026 · 18:00

Parks & Recreation Commission

1175 E Main Street, Ashland

Wed Sep 9, 2026 · 10:00

Climate and Environmental Policy Advisory Committee (CEPAC)

Wed Sep 9, 2026 · 10:00

Climate and Environmental Policy Advisory Committee (CEPAC)

51 Winburn Way, Ashland

Thu Sep 10, 2026 · 16:00

Climate and Environmental Policy Advisory Committee (CEPAC)

51 Winburn Way, Ashland

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Climate and Environmental Policy Advisory Committee (CEPAC) Meeting Agenda Page 1 of 1 ASHLAND CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ADVISORY COMMITTEE (CEPAC) REGULAR MEETING AGENDA Thursday, September 10, 2026 Community Development Building, 51 Winburn Way 5 - 7 pm Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/94901314734?pwd=oGvp0y81Kj7Lk1yX6T0kxC8wFoe41k.1 Public testimony will be accepted for both public forum items and agenda items. Please complete the  CEPAC contact form no later than 10:00 a.m. the day of the meeting to request electronic testimony or submit electronic comments only. In person testimony can be done by filling out the Speaker Request Form at the meeting prior to the agenda item. I. CALL TO ORDER II. CONSENT AGENDA III. PUBLIC FORUM IV. ANNOUNCEMENTS City Council Liaison Updates & CEPAC Member Announcements V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Herbicide Spot-Spray Program: Committee Position on Annual Review VI. NEW BUSINESS a. Transportation System Plan (TSP): CEPAC Engagement Strategy b. Electrify City Operations and Renters / Low Income c. Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP): Implementation and Hazard Trees VII. ADJOURNMENT If you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact Chad Woodward at [email protected] or 541.488.5357 (TTY phone number 1.800.735.2900).  Notification at least three business days before the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangement …

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Mon Sep 14, 2026 · 17:30

City Council

Council Chambers

Tue Sep 15, 2026 · 18:00

City Council

Council Chambers

Wed Sep 16, 2026 · 16:15

General

1195 E Main Street, Ashland

Wed Sep 16, 2026 · 13:00

General

51 Winburn Way, Ashland

Thu Sep 17, 2026 · 16:30

Public Arts Advisory Committee

51 Winburn Way, Ashland

Thu Sep 17, 2026 · 16:00

Transportation Advisory Committee

Tue Sep 22, 2026 · 19:00

Planning Commission

1175 E. Main St, Ashland

Thu Sep 24, 2026 · 16:00

Housing & Human Services Advisory Committee

51 Winburn Way, Ashland

Thu Oct 1, 2026 · 16:30

Social Equity and Racial Justice Advisory Committee

Siskiyou Room, Ashland

Thu Oct 1, 2026 · 10:30

General

Siskiyou Room, Ashland

Mon Oct 5, 2026 · 17:30

City Council

Council Chambers

Tue Oct 6, 2026 · 18:00

City Council

Council Chambers

Wed Oct 7, 2026 · 18:00

Parks & Recreation Commission

1175 E Main Street, Ashland

Wed Oct 7, 2026 · 16:00

Historic Preservation Advisory Commission

51 Winburn Way, Ashland

Thu Oct 8, 2026 · 16:00

Climate and Environmental Policy Advisory Committee (CEPAC)

51 Winburn Way, Ashland

Mon Oct 12, 2026 · 15:30

General

1699 Homes Ave, Ashland

Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 19:00

Planning Commission

1175 E. Main St, Ashland

Wed Oct 14, 2026 · 18:00

Parks & Recreation Commission

1175 E Main Street, Ashland

Thu Oct 15, 2026 · 16:30

Public Arts Advisory Committee

51 Winburn Way, Ashland

Thu Oct 15, 2026 · 15:30

General

1195 E. Main St, Ashland

Mon Oct 19, 2026 · 17:30

City Council

Council Chambers

Tue Oct 20, 2026 · 18:00

City Council

Council Chambers

Thu Oct 22, 2026 · 16:00

Housing & Human Services Advisory Committee

51 Winburn Way, Ashland

Tue Oct 27, 2026 · 19:00

Planning Commission

1175 E. Main St, Ashland

Mon Nov 2, 2026 · 17:30

City Council

Council Chambers

Tue Nov 3, 2026 · 18:00

City Council

Council Chambers

Wed Nov 4, 2026 · 18:00

Parks & Recreation Commission

1175 E Main Street, Ashland

Wed Nov 4, 2026 · 16:00

Historic Preservation Advisory Commission

51 Winburn Way, Ashland

Thu Nov 5, 2026 · 10:30

General

Siskiyou Room, Ashland

Tue Nov 10, 2026 · 19:00

Planning Commission

1175 E. Main St, Ashland

Mon Nov 16, 2026 · 17:30

City Council

Council Chambers

Tue Nov 17, 2026 · 18:00

City Council

Council Chambers

Wed Nov 18, 2026 · 17:00

General

1195 E Main Street, Ashland

Thu Nov 19, 2026 · 16:30

Public Arts Advisory Committee

51 Winburn Way, Ashland

Tue Nov 24, 2026 · 19:00

Planning Commission

1175 E. Main St, Ashland

Mon Nov 30, 2026 · 17:30

City Council

Council Chambers

Tue Dec 1, 2026 · 18:00

City Council

Council Chambers

Wed Dec 2, 2026 · 18:00

Parks & Recreation Commission

1175 E Main Street, Ashland

Wed Dec 2, 2026 · 16:00

Historic Preservation Advisory Commission

51 Winburn Way, Ashland

Thu Dec 3, 2026 · 10:30

General

Siskiyou Room, Ashland

Tue Dec 8, 2026 · 19:00

Planning Commission

1175 E. Main St, Ashland

Mon Dec 14, 2026 · 17:30

City Council

Council Chambers

Tue Dec 15, 2026 · 18:00

City Council

Council Chambers

Thu Dec 17, 2026 · 16:30

Public Arts Advisory Committee

51 Winburn Way, Ashland

Tue Dec 22, 2026 · 19:00

Planning Commission

1175 E. Main St, Ashland

Wed Jan 6, 2027 · 16:00

Historic Preservation Advisory Commission

51 Winburn Way, Ashland

Tue Jan 12, 2027 · 19:00

Planning Commission

1175 E. Main St, Ashland

Thu Jan 21, 2027 · 16:30

Public Arts Advisory Committee

51 Winburn Way, Ashland

Tue Jan 26, 2027 · 19:00

Planning Commission

1175 E. Main St, Ashland

Tue Feb 9, 2027 · 19:00

Planning Commission

1175 E. Main St, Ashland

Thu Feb 18, 2027 · 16:30

Public Arts Advisory Committee

51 Winburn Way, Ashland

Tue Feb 23, 2027 · 19:00

Planning Commission

1175 E. Main St, Ashland

Tue Mar 9, 2027 · 19:00

Planning Commission

1175 E. Main St, Ashland

Thu Mar 18, 2027 · 16:30

Public Arts Advisory Committee

51 Winburn Way, Ashland

Tue Apr 13, 2027 · 19:00

Planning Commission

1175 E. Main St, Ashland

Thu Apr 15, 2027 · 16:30

Public Arts Advisory Committee

51 Winburn Way, Ashland

Tue May 11, 2027 · 19:00

Planning Commission

1175 E. Main St, Ashland

Thu May 20, 2027 · 16:30

Public Arts Advisory Committee

51 Winburn Way, Ashland

Tue Jun 8, 2027 · 19:00

Planning Commission

1175 E. Main St, Ashland

Thu Jun 17, 2027 · 16:30

Public Arts Advisory Committee

51 Winburn Way, Ashland

Tue Jul 13, 2027 · 19:00

Planning Commission

1175 E. Main St, Ashland

Thu Jul 15, 2027 · 16:30

Public Arts Advisory Committee

51 Winburn Way, Ashland

Tue Aug 10, 2027 · 19:00

Planning Commission

1175 E. Main St, Ashland

Thu Aug 19, 2027 · 16:30

Public Arts Advisory Committee

51 Winburn Way, Ashland

Tue Sep 14, 2027 · 19:00

Planning Commission

1175 E. Main St, Ashland

Thu Sep 16, 2027 · 16:30

Public Arts Advisory Committee

51 Winburn Way, Ashland

Tue Oct 12, 2027 · 19:00

Planning Commission

1175 E. Main St, Ashland

Tue Nov 9, 2027 · 19:00

Planning Commission

1175 E. Main St, Ashland

Recent meetings

Thu Sep 3, 2026 · 16:30

General

Advisory committee to discuss ICE concerns and training proposal

The Ashland Social Equity and Racial Justice Advisory Committee is holding a regular meeting to discuss unfinished business, including an invitation to participate in an Oregon Shakespeare Festival event, a discussion on ICE concerns and a training proposal, and analysis of the Belonging Survey communications section. The committee will also receive liaison updates from various city advisory bodies and consider ongoing working groups on equitable housing and ELEA.

Discussion: ICE concerns and training proposal
Belonging Survey Analysis — Communications section
Invitation to participate in OSF's September 11 event
Tabling at HHSAC's Community Resource Fair
Liaison updates from Planning Commission, Transportation Advisory Committee, and others

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Siskiyou Room - 51 Winburn Way, ASHLAND

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Social Equity and Racial Justice Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Page 1 of 2 ASHLAND SOCIAL EQUITY AND RACIAL JUSTICE ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING AGENDA Thursday, September 3, 2026 4:30-6:00 pm - Siskiyou Room - 51 Winburn Way https://zoom.us/j/99175449292 I. Call to Order 1. Land Acknowledgment - We acknowledge and honor the aboriginal people on whose ancestral homelands we work- the lkirakutsum Band of the Shasta Nation, as well as the diverse and vibrant Native communities who make their home here today. We denounce the egregious acts of the colonizers and government and recognize the horrific impacts that still exist today. We honor the first stewards in the Rogue Valley and the lands we love and depend on: Tribes with ancestral lands in and surrounding the geography of the Ashland Watershed include the original past, present and future indigenous inhabitants of the Shasta, Takelma and Athabaskan people. We also recognize and acknowledge the Shasta village of K'wakhakha - "Where the Crow Lights" - that is now the Ashland City Plaza. 2. Labor Acknowledgment - We also pause to recognize and acknowledge the labor upon which our country, state, and institutions are built. We remember that our country is built on the labor of enslaved people who were kidnapped and brought to the U.S. from the African continent and recognize the continued contribution of their survivors. We also acknowledge all immigrant labor, including volun …

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Thu Sep 3, 2026 · 10:30

General

Childcare committee to discuss fund with health foundation, Ashland Mills childcare

The Ashland Ad Hoc Committee on Affordable Childcare and Early Learning is meeting to continue discussions on establishing the Ashland Affordable Childcare Fund with the Ashland Community Health Foundation, including potential roles for citizen volunteers. The committee will also discuss approaching the Planning Commission about childcare in the Ashland Mills development. The meeting includes routine items like approving minutes from the August 6 meeting and planning for the October 1 meeting.

Discussion of process for City establishing Ashland Affordable Childcare Fund with Ashland Community Health Foundation
Discussion of potential roles for citizen volunteers outside committee purview to work with ACHF
Approaching Planning Commission about childcare in Ashland Mills development
Approval of draft minutes of August 6, 2026 meeting
Updating data on existing early learning/childcare slots in Ashland

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Siskiyou Room, Ashland

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General Meeting Agenda Page 1 of 1 ASHLAND GENERAL AD HOC COMMITTEE ON AFFORDABLE CHILDCARE AND EARLY LEARNING AGENDA Thursday, September 3, 2026 10:30am-12pm - Siskiyou Room - 51 Winburn Way https://zoom.us/j/94105992604 I. Call to Order 1. Confirmation of quorum present 2. Approval of draft minutes of August 6, 2026 meeting (see agenda packet) 3. Suggested additions to today’s agenda 4. Brief announcements A. Introduction of ACHF Staff B. Other? II. Public Forum III. Continuation of Business from Previous Meetings 1. Discussion of the process for the City of Ashland establishing the Ashland Affordable Childcare Fund with the Ashland Community Health Foundation with Stephanie Roland and Boone Kizer. a. Including potential roles for citizen volunteers outside the committee purview to work with ACHF. 2. Approaching the Planning Commission about childcare in the Ashland Mills development. IV. Anticipation of October 1, 2026 Meeting 1. Any needed follow-up on today's discussions 2. Updating data on existing early learning/childcare slots in Ashland 3. Suggestions for other topics V. Adjournment If you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact Kerrick Gooden at [email protected] or 541.488.6002 (TTY phone number 1.800.735.2900).  Notification at least three business days before the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangemen …

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Wed Sep 2, 2026 · 18:00

Parks & Recreation Commission

1175 E Main Street, Ashland

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Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Agenda Page 1 of 1 ASHLAND PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION STUDY SESSION MEETING AGENDA Wednesday, September 2, 2026 Council Chamber, 1175 E Main Street - 6:00 PM To provide public input, see participation instructions. I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. DANIEL MEYER MEMORIAL POOL PROPOSED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FY27-29 IV. LOOKAHEAD REVIEW V. ADJOURNMENT If you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact Nancy Mero at [email protected] or 541-552-2256 (TTY phone number1-800-735-2900). Notification at least three business days before the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to the meeting in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Participation Instructions This meeting will be held in-person in Council Chamber 1175 E. Main Street. Those who wish to provide oral testimony on an agenda item must attend the meeting, fill out a speaker request card, and give it to a staff member before the meeting begins. If you would like to give testimony on an agenda item electronically, please contact Nancy Mero at [email protected] by 10:00 AM the morning of the meeting. Please type “Virtual Public Testimony” in the subject line. Written testimony will be accepted via email sent to Nancy Mero at [email protected]. Please type “Public Testimony” in the subject line. Written …

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Wed Sep 2, 2026 · 16:00

Historic Preservation Advisory Commission

51 Winburn Way, Ashland

Wed Sep 2, 2026 · 16:00

Historic Preservation Advisory Commission

51 Winburn Way, Ashland

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HPAC Committee Agenda Page 1 of 2 Note: Anyone wishing to speak at any HPAC meeting is encouraged to do so. If you wish to speak, please rise and, after you have been recognized by the Chair, give your name and complete address for the record. You will then be allowed to speak. Please note the public testimony may be limited by the Chair. Times noted for each item are approximate… September 2, 2026 AGENDA (4:00) CALL TO ORDER: The meeting will be held in person and via Zoom. Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/97399945524?pwd=EN5oSjNMcJQAYkGQbjuNuyY31hnqSG.1 Meeting ID: 973 9994 5524 Passcode: 198559 READING OF LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT “We acknowledge and honor the aboriginal people on whose ancestral homelands we live, — the Ikirakutsum Band of the Shasta Nation, including the original past indigenous inhabitants, as well as the diverse Native communities who make their home here today. We also recognize and acknowledge the Shasta village of K’wakhakha — “Where the Crow lights”—that is now the Ashland City Plaza.” I. APPROVAL OF AGENDA II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of July 8, 2026 III. PUBLIC FORUM IV. LIASON REPORTS Council Liaison – Derek Sherrell Staff Liaison – Nick Schubert V. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Meeting Schedule/Plan for Remainder of the Year B. Review Board Assignments – September 2026 VI. LAND USE APPLICATIONS PLANNING ACTION: PA-T1-2026-00307 SUBJECT PROPERTY: 161 B Street APPLICANT & OWNER: Patrick …

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Tue Sep 1, 2026 · 18:00

City Council

Council Chambers

Mon Aug 31, 2026 · 17:30

City Council

Council Chambers

Thu Aug 27, 2026 · 16:00

Housing & Human Services Advisory Committee

Committee to review Coordinated Entry data and housing plan updates

The Ashland Housing & Human Services Advisory Committee is holding a regular meeting to discuss housing and human services matters. New business includes a review of Coordinated Entry Data Metrics, while unfinished business covers strategic goal check-ins, a community resource event update, finalizing an affordable housing pamphlet, and an update on the Equitable Housing Plan. The agenda is largely procedural with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

Review of Coordinated Entry Data Metrics
Strategic Goal Check-Ins
Community Resource Event Update
Finalize Affordable Housing Pamphlet
Equitable Housing Plan Update

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51 Winburn Way, Ashland

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Housing & Human Services Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Page 1 of 1 ASHLAND HOUSING & HUMAN SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING AGENDA Thursday, August 27, 2026 Siskiyou Room, 51 Winburn Way 4 pm Note: Anyone wishing to speak at any Housing and Human Services Advisory Committee meeting is encouraged to do so. If you wish to speak, please rise and, after you have been recognized by the Chair, give your name and complete address for the record. You will then be allowed to speak. Please note the public testimony may be limited by the Chair. Zoom Meeting Link: https://zoom.us/j/93202210971?pwd=oZaR4djbUaRe3BoF8kNM79msQwt0R4.1 I. CALL TO ORDER II. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA III. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of the July 23, 2026 Minutes IV. PUBLIC FORUM 15 minutes – Public input or comment on City business not included on the agenda. V. NEW BUSINESS A. Coordinated Entry Data Metrics VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Strategic Goal Check-Ins B. Community Resource Event Update C. Finalize Affordable Housing Pamphlet D. Equitable Housing Plan Update VII. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS A. Liaison Reports B. General Announcements VIII. ADJOURNMENT If you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact Linda Reid at [email protected] or 541.488.5305 (TTY phone number 1.800.735.2900).  Notification at least three business days before the meeting will enable the City to make rea …

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Wed Aug 26, 2026 · 15:00

Climate and Environmental Policy Advisory Committee (CEPAC)

51 Winburn Way, Ashland

Tue Aug 25, 2026 · 19:00

Planning Commission

Ashland planners to weigh variance rules for steep driveways on old lots

The Planning Commission will hold a continued public hearing on a draft ordinance that would create a variance process for flag drive and driveway grades on legal lots created before the city's 1997 Hillside Development Standards. The commission will decide whether to forward a recommendation to the City Council on the standalone ordinance, which was split from the Senate Bill 974 implementation package.

Draft Ordinance No. 3309 amending AMC 18.5.3.060
Variance process for flag drive and driveway grades on pre-1997 lots
Continued legislative public hearing PA-L-2026-00020
Applicant: City of Ashland
Consent agenda includes approval of August 11, 2026 minutes

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission deadlocks on flag driveway grade ordinance, continues hearing

The Planning Commission failed to reach a recommendation on draft Ordinance No. 3309, which would establish a variance process for flag drive grades on pre-1997 lots. A motion to recommend no amendment failed 3-3, and a motion to recommend approval of the ordinance also failed 3-3. The Commission voted 5-1 to reopen the public record and continue the hearing to September 8, 2026, requesting that a City Attorney attend or provide a written response.

Approved consent agenda (minutes of Aug 11 meeting) 5-0
Motion to recommend no ordinance amendment failed 3-3
Motion to recommend approval of Ordinance No. 3309 failed 3-3
Amendment to cap grade at 20% failed 3-3
Amendment to reduce cumulative length limit to 100 feet failed 2-4
Reopened public record and continued hearing to Sept 8 meeting 5-1

1175 E. Main St, Ashland

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Planning Commission Meeting Agenda Page 1 of 1 ASHLAND PLANNING COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA Tuesday, August 25, 2026 Note: Anyone wishing to speak at any Planning Commission meeting is encouraged to do so. If you wish to speak, please rise and, after you have been recognized by the Chair, give your name and complete address for the record. You will then be allowed to speak. Please note the public testimony may be limited by the Chair. I. CALL TO ORDER 7:00 p.m., Civic Center Council Chambers, 1175 E. Main Street II. ANNOUNCEMENTS 1. Staff Announcements 2. Advisory Committee Liaison Reports III. CONSENT AGENDA Approval of Minutes 1. August 11, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes IV. PUBLIC FORUM Note: To speak to an agenda item in person you must fill out a speaker request form at the meeting and will then be recognized by the Chair to provide your public testimony. Written testimony can be submitted in advance or in person at the meeting. If you wish to discuss an agenda item electronically, please contact [email protected] by 10:00 a.m. on August 25, 2026 to register to participate via Zoom. If you are interested in watching the meeting via Zoom, please utilize the following link: https://zoom.us/j/91234454016 V. LEGISLATIVE PUBLIC HEARING - CONTINUED PLANNING ACTION: PA-L-2026-00020 APPLICANT: City of Ashland ORDINANCE REFERENCES: AMC 18.5.3.060: Additional Preliminary Flag Lot Partition Plat Criteria REQUEST: The proposal before …

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Planning Commission Minutes Page 1 of 5 In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please email [email protected]. Notification 72 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to the meeting (28 CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA Title 1). Note: Anyone wishing to speak at any Planning Commission meeting is encouraged to do so. If you wish to speak, please rise and, after you have been recognized by the Chair, give your name and complete address for the record. You will then be allowed to speak. Please note the public testimony may be limited by the Chair. August 25, 2026 REGULAR MEETING DRAFT Minutes I. CALL TO ORDER: Chair Verner called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. at the Civic Center Council Chambers, 1175 E. Main Street. Commissioners Present: Staff Present: Lisa Verner Brandon Goldman, Community Development Director Jay Lininger Derek Severson, Planning Supervisor Kerry KenCairn Michael Sullivan, Executive Assistant Susan MacCracken Jain John Maher Eric Herron Absent Members: Council Liaison: Russell Phillips Jeff Dahle (via Zoom) II. ANNOUNCEMENTS 1. Staff Announcements Community Development Director Brandon Goldman made the following announcements: • At its August 18th meeting the City Council approved first reading …

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Thu Aug 20, 2026 · 16:30

General

Arts panel to weigh traffic signal box art funding and graffiti response

The Ashland Public Arts Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss and decide on public art matters, including a funding request for traffic signal box art, a process simplification proposal, and a discussion on the graffiti problem. The committee will also confirm the permanent installation of the Guanajuato Heart and receive updates on ongoing projects like the Pugh Mural and Playwrights Walk. The agenda includes routine items such as minutes approval and liaison reports.

Traffic Signal Boxes: current updates and funding request (Finkle)
Traffic Signal Boxes: process simplification (Rooklyn)
Graffiti problem (discussion)
Guanajuato Heart: confirmation of permanent installation
Pugh Mural and Playwrights Walk updates

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✓ Decided: Arts committee approves minutes, discusses video recording policy

The Ashland Public Arts Advisory Committee approved its July 16, 2026 minutes with name corrections. Members discussed the City Council's new video recording requirement for subcommittee meetings, expressing unanimous opposition in an informal temperature check. The committee also agreed in principle to a $250 spending threshold for staff and directed the Signal Box Subcommittee to develop a sponsorship proposal.

Approved July 16, 2026 minutes as amended (all ayes)
Agreed to $250 staff spending threshold (unanimous)
Directed Signal Box Subcommittee to develop sponsorship proposal
Deferred Year of Public Art discussion to September
Added mural program proposal to September agenda

Siskiyou Room - 51 Winburn Way, Ashland

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Public Arts Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Page 1 of 2 ASHLAND PUBLIC ARTS ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING AGENDA Thursday, August 20, 2026 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. - Siskiyou Room - 51 Winburn Way Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/99755275389 I. Call to Order (4:30) 1. Welcome & Announcements 2. Quorum confirmation 3. Land Acknowledgment - We acknowledge and honor the aboriginal people on whose ancestral homelands we work- the lkirakutsum Band of the Shasta Nation, as well as the diverse and vibrant Native communities who make their home here today. We denounce the egregious acts of the colonizers and government and recognize the horrific impacts that still exist today. We honor the first stewards in the Rogue Valley and the lands we love and depend on: Tribes with ancestral lands in and surrounding the geography of the Ashland Watershed include the original past, present and future indigenous inhabitants of the Shasta, Takelma and Athabaskan people. We also recognize and acknowledge the Shasta village of K'wakhakha - "Where the Crow Lights" - that is now the Ashland City Plaza. 4. Labor Acknowledgment - We also pause to recognize and acknowledge the labor upon which our country, state, and institutions are built. We remember that our country is built on the labor of enslaved people who were kidnapped and brought to the U.S. from the African continent and recognize the continued contribution of their survivors. We also acknowledge all imm …

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ASHLAND PUBLIC ARTS ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES August 20, 2026 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. - Siskiyou Room - 51 Winburn Way These are DRAFT minutes until approved by the committee. I. Call to Order (4:30) The meeting was called to order at 4:30 PM. Present were Chair Susan MacCracken Jain, Jay Bowen, Kate Phillips, Heather Warden, Tish Way, Russell Copley, Monique Abbonizio, and staff liaison Jordan Rooklyn. Also present were guests Peter Finkle, and Mariane Rowland. 1. Welcome & Announcements 2. Quorum confirmation A quorum was established. Rooklyn requested that members state their names for the benefit of the recording clerk. Way corrected that her first name should be 'Tish' in the minutes, and Phillips corrected for her new last name moving forward. Bowen read the Land and Labor Acknowledgments. 3. Land Acknowledgment - We acknowledge and honor the aboriginal people on whose ancestral homelands we work- the lkirakutsum Band of the Shasta Nation, as well as the diverse and vibrant Native communities who make their home here today. We denounce the egregious acts of the colonizers and government and recognize the horrific impacts that still exist today. We honor the first stewards in the Rogue Valley and the lands we love and depend on: Tribes with ancestral lands in and surrounding the geography of the Ashland Watershed include the original past, present and future indigenous inhabitants of the Shasta, Takelma and Athabaskan people. …

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Thu Aug 20, 2026 · 16:30

Public Arts Advisory Committee

Thu Aug 20, 2026 · 16:00

Transportation Advisory Committee

Ashland TAC to review crash data, code updates, and e-bike safety

The Ashland Transportation Advisory Committee will review a six-month crash report and near-miss data, discuss a municipal code update for street design standards, and consider a public engagement plan for the Transportation System Plan. They will also discuss e-bike safety and education at the mayor's request, and review See Click Fix responses. The meeting is a regular business meeting with several action items.

Crash Report Review: discuss six-month crash report and near-miss data, make recommendations for mitigation
Streets For Everyone Code Update: discuss municipal code update for street cross sections and design standards
Transportation System Plan Update: discuss public engagement plan draft
E-Bike Safety and Education: discuss per mayor's request
TAC email/See Click Fix Review and Responses

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✓ Decided: TAC votes 8-1 to flag Dormouse Trail safety concerns, seek alternative end

The Transportation Advisory Committee voted 8-1 to send a comment to the Parks Department Interim Director stating that the Dormouse Trail terminus raises pedestrian and biker safety concerns and requesting consideration of an alternative trail end. Two earlier motions on trail signage and preventing the trail from ending at Pioneer Street failed. The committee also approved a request for the City to consider adding painted crosswalk striping and signage on Normal Avenue.

Approved June 18, 2026 minutes with corrections (unanimous)
Failed motion to require safety signage at trail starts/ends (no second)
Failed motion to add signage to Upper Lithia Bike Trails (3-6)
Failed motion to comment that Dormouse Trail should not end at Pioneer Street (3-6)
Approved motion to comment on Dormouse Trail safety and request alternative trail end (8-1)
Approved motion to ask City to consider painted striping and signage for Normal Avenue crosswalk (unanimous)
Approved 10-minute meeting extension (unanimous)

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Transportation Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Page 1 of 1 ASHLAND TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING AGENDA Thursday, August 20, 2026 Note: Anyone wishing to speak at any Transportation Advisory Committee meeting is encouraged to do so. If you wish to speak, please rise and, after you have been recognized by the Chair, give your name and City for the record. You will then be allowed to speak. Please note the public testimony may be limited by the Chair. I. CALL TO ORDER 1. 4:00PM: Council Chambers, 1175 East Main Street II. ANNOUNCEMENTS III. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Approval of July 16, 2026 Minutes IV. PUBLIC FORUM V. REPORTS FROM OTHER CITY COMMITTEES VI. NEW BUSINESS 1. Crash Report Review (4:30-5:00, action required, discuss six month crash report and near miss data and make recommendations on any for further consideration for mitigation) 2. Streets For Everyone Code Update (5:00-5:15, action required, discuss SFE recommendation for municipal code update regarding street cross sections and design standards) VII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Transportation System Plan Update (5:15-5:30, action required, discuss public engagement plan draft) 2. E-Bike Safety and Education (5:30-5:45, action required, discuss E-bike Safety and Education Per Mayors Request) 3. TAC email/See Click Fix Review and Responses (5:45-6:00, action required, discuss as necessary) VIII. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 1. …

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ASHLAND TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES July 16, 2026 Transportation Advisory Committee July 16, 2026 Page 1 of 4 C A LL T O ORDER : 4:00 PM Members Present: Linda Peterson Adams, Mark Brouillard, Corinne Vieville, Dave Kahn, Dave Richards, Dylan Dahle, Joe Graf, Nick David, Thor Morris Staff Present: Scott Fleury, Marlena Correnti, Derreck Moore Council Liaison Present: Eric Hansen Guests: Nancy K Boyer, Laura Marshall, Weston Overland, [jturn], Edem Gomez – RVTD, John Tyler – SERJAC, Andy Bowen, Tyler Pohle A NNOUNCEMENTS • Previous month TAC Agenda and Minutes – June 18, 2026 • Fire season is in full force; Attend the Better Prepared Wildfire Series • Pioneer Hall Ribbon Cutting Ceremony: Wednesday, July 22nd from 3:30-5:30 PM C ON SENT A GEN DA • Approval of June 18, 2026 Minutes - CORRECTIONS: o Council: Food and beverage tax report (not renewal) Brouillard moved to approve Minutes with aforementioned corrections. Dahle seconded. Approved. PU B LI C F ORU M • Thank you for your comments! Reminder: There are many ways to share your comment or concern with TAC: o Submit TAC contact form on the City website o Use SeeClickFix o Attend monthly meetings via Zoom – Public attendees can indicate their intent to speak with a virtual “hand raise” which will be visible to the Chair and/or meeting host.  TAC meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month from 4:00 – 6:00 PM PST R EPOR T S F R OM OT H ER CI T Y …

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Tue Aug 18, 2026 · 18:00

City Council

Council to hold public hearing on housing ordinance implementing state laws

The Ashland City Council will hold a public hearing and first reading of Ordinance 3307, which implements Oregon housing legislation SB 974 (2025), HB 2138 (2025), and HB 4037 (2026). The council will also consider resolutions on selling city-owned property, a property line adjustment near 51 Winburn Way, a contract amendment for airport pavement work, and a loan for wastewater projects. Other items include utility bill fees, removing the Parks Fee sunset, childcare funding, and land use code amendments.

Public hearing and first reading of Ordinance 3307 (housing legislation)
Resolution for alternative procedure to sell city-owned real property
Resolution authorizing property line adjustment adjacent to 51 Winburn Way
Contract amendment with Knife River Materials for airport pavement rehabilitation
Resolution authorizing CWSRF loan for wastewater system projects

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Council Chambers

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Council Business Meeting Agenda Page 1 of 2 ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING AGENDA Tuesday, August 18, 2026 Council Chambers, 1175 E Main Street Live stream via RVTV Prime at rvtv.sou.edu or broadcast on Spectrum 180. Public comment is welcome on public forum topics and agenda items. To speak electronically during the meeting or to submit written comments in advance, please complete the online Public Comment Form by 10 a.m. the day of the meeting. I. EXECUTIVE SESSION 5:00 p.m. To consult with counsel concerning the legal rights and duties of a public body with regard to current litigation or litigation likely to be filed pursuant to ORS 192.660 (2)(h). To review and evaluate the employment-related performance of the chief executive officer of any public body, a public officer, employee or staff member who does not request an open hearing pursuant to ORS 192.660 (2)(i). II. CALL TO ORDER 6:00 pm a. Land Acknowledgement** III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE IV. ROLL CALL V. MAYOR'S / CHAIR OF THE COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENT a. Proclamation Opposing an ICE Detention Facility in the Rogue Valley VI. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Minutes of the August 3, 2026 — Study Session Meeting b. Minutes of the August 4, 2026 — Business Meeting VII. CONSENT AGENDA VIII. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS IX. PUBLIC FORUM 15 minutes – Public input or comment on City business NOT included on the agenda. X. PUBLIC HEARING a. Public Hearing and …

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Tue Aug 18, 2026 · 18:00

General

Council Chambers

Mon Aug 17, 2026 · 17:30

City Council

Council to review police report, building fees, Asante payment plan

The Ashland City Council is holding a study session to receive reports and discuss three items: the Ashland Police Department's annual report, the Building Division's fee structure and dedicated building fund, and a proposed use of an Asante payment. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.

APD Annual Report to Council
Building Division Fee Structure and Dedicated Building Fund
Asante Payment Use Proposal

Council Chambers

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Council Study Session Meeting Agenda Page 1 of 1 ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION AGENDA Monday, August 17, 2026 Council Chambers, 1175 E Main Street Live stream via RVTV Prime at rvtv.sou.edu or broadcast on Spectrum 180. Public comment is welcome on agenda items. To speak electronically during the meeting or to submit written comments in advance, please complete the online Public Comment Form by 10 a.m. the day of the meeting. 5:30 p.m. Study Session I. CALL TO ORDER II. REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS a. APD Annual Report to Council b. Building Division Fee Structure and Dedicated Building Fund c. Asante Payment Use Proposal III. ADJOURNMENT If you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact Alissa Kolodzinski at [email protected] or 541.488.5307 (TTY phone number 1.800.735.2900).  Notification at least three business days before the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to the meeting in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. ***Agendas and minutes for City of Ashland Council, Commission and Committee meetings may be found at the City website, ashlandoregon.gov,

Thu Aug 13, 2026 · 17:00

Climate and Environmental Policy Advisory Committee (CEPAC)

CEPAC to discuss city electrification, wildfire protection, and transportation plan

The Ashland Climate and Environmental Policy Advisory Committee (CEPAC) will hold a regular meeting to discuss unfinished business on city electrification, the Community Wildfire Protection Program, and the Transportation System Plan. New business includes reviewing CEPAC roles and responsibilities and the 2026 CEAP Report. Public testimony is accepted for agenda items and public forum.

City Electrification discussion
Community Wildfire Protection Program update
Transportation System Plan review
CEPAC Roles and Responsibilities (AMC 2.10 and 2.13)
2026 CEAP Report

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✓ Decided: CEPAC plans study session on wildfire plan, weighs heat pump recommendation

The Climate and Environmental Policy Advisory Committee (CEPAC) approved its meeting minutes and discussed next steps regarding the Avista franchise agreement, deciding to focus on improving future collaboration with the City Council rather than formally protesting the past decision. The committee also agreed to schedule a focused study session on the Community Wildfire Protection Plan and considered developing a recommendation or ordinance requiring life cycle cost analysis and electrification prioritization for city facility equipment replacements, based on a presentation showing potential savings from heat pump retrofits.

Approved meeting minutes (4-0).
Decided to focus on developing a clearer process for future collaboration with the City Council regarding the Avista franchise agreement, rather than formally protesting the past decision.
Determined to schedule and prepare for a focused study session on the Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP).
Considered developing a recommendation or ordinance for the Council to require life cycle cost analysis and electrification prioritization for city facility equipment replacements.

51 Winburn Way, Ashland

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Climate and Environmental Policy Advisory Committee (CEPAC) Meeting Agenda Page 1 of 1 ASHLAND CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ADVISORY COMMITTEE (CEPAC) REGULAR MEETING AGENDA Thursday, August 13, 2026 Community Development Building, 51 Winburn Way 5 - 7 pm Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/91824809643?pwd=eabyWWwYQnZxoTQbhSUpd69OtLcavp.1 Public testimony will be accepted for both public forum items and agenda items. Please complete the  CEPAC contact form no later than 10:00 a.m. the day of the meeting to request electronic testimony or submit electronic comments only. In person testimony can be done by filling out the Speaker Request Form at the meeting prior to the agenda item. I. CALL TO ORDER II. CONSENT AGENDA III. PUBLIC FORUM 15 minutes – Public input or comment on City business not included on the agenda. IV. ANNOUNCEMENTS City Staff Liaison Update - City Council Liaison Update - CEPAC Update V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. City Electrification b. Community Wildfire Protection Program c. Transportation System Plan VI. NEW BUSINESS a. CEPAC Roles and Responsibilities (Ashland Municipal Code 2.10 and 2.13) b. 2026 CEAP Report VII. ADJOURNMENT If you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact Chad Woodward at [email protected] or 541.488.5357 (TTY phone number 1.800.735.2900).  Notification at least three business days before the meeting will enable the City to make r …

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Climate and Environment Policy Advisory Committee (CEPAC) Draft Minutes June 11, 2026, 5:00 – 7:00 PM 51 Winburn Way Ashland, OR 97520 1. Call to Order • COMMITTEE MEMBERS- Mark Morrison, Sharon Dohrmann, Sidney Brown, Ashleigh Cropper, Gary Shaff • ABSENT: May Baerg • CITY COUNCIL: Bob Kaplan • STAFF: Chad Woodward 2. Consent Agenda. • Minutes- Approved. o Motion to approve by Brown, seconded by Morrison. Approved by Dormann, Baerg, Morrison, Brown. Passed 4-0. (Shaff arrived after the vote.) 3. Updates/Announcements • Council Update – Kaplan: o Discussed recent presentations on wildfire protection efforts including weed abatement statistics and evacuation planning, as well as potential financing options for the Community Wildfire Protection Plan through bond issuance. This led to a committee discussion about possible bond measures, fire risk and property insurance. • Staff Update – Woodward: o Shared that he will be reviewing sites for a possible public DC fast EV charger. He is also working on integrating city natural gas usage data into the CEAP (Climate Energy Action Plan) update. Will continue outreach to property owners regarding heat pump installations, especially for motel/hotel style units, and follow up with owners about the ability to do installations in phases. Will be doing additional outreach and advertising (full-page ads, social media) to reach the goal of 200 completed Home Energy Scores by the grant deadline. 4. Unfini …

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Thu Aug 13, 2026 · 16:30

General

Advisory committee to discuss ICE proclamation and Belonging Survey results

The Ashland Social Equity and Racial Justice Advisory Committee is holding a regular meeting to discuss unfinished business, including a progress update on the Belonging Survey and a discussion about an ICE proclamation and next steps. The committee will also receive liaison updates and consider new items such as participating in an OSF 9/11 event and a Playwright's Walk project.

Belonging Survey progress update (Smith and Polanco)
Discussion on ICE proclamation, issuance, and next steps
Liaison updates from Planning Commission, Transportation Advisory Committee, Public Arts Advisory Committee, Housing and Human Services Advisory Committee, Parks, and CoCoConvo
Invitation to participate in OSF 9/11 event
New Playwright's Walk project

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✓ Decided: Committee reviews ICE proclamation ahead of Aug. 18 council meeting

The committee discussed the upcoming issuance of an ICE proclamation by City Manager Graham at the Aug. 18 council meeting, and reviewed next steps including a thank-you gesture and potential community training. They also reviewed Belonging Survey results, with communication (reach and trust) as top concerns, and discussed a new Playwright's Walk plaque for a Native American playwright. No formal votes were taken on these items; the only motion was to approve the July 9 minutes.

Approved minutes from July 9, 2026 meeting (all ayes)
Discussed ICE proclamation issuance at Aug. 18 council meeting
Discussed organizing community training on ICE encounters for September
Reviewed Belonging Survey results; communication top concern
Discussed new Playwright's Walk plaque for Native American playwright
Agreed to table at OSF 9/11 event

Litha Room, Ashland

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Social Equity and Racial Justice Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Page 1 of 2 ASHLAND SOCIAL EQUITY AND RACIAL JUSTICE ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING AGENDA Thursday, August 13, 2026 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. - Lithia Room - 51 Winburn Way https://zoom.us/j/95202162334 I. Call to Order 1. Land Acknowledgment - We acknowledge and honor the aboriginal people on whose ancestral homelands we work- the lkirakutsum Band of the Shasta Nation, as well as the diverse and vibrant Native communities who make their home here today. We denounce the egregious acts of the colonizers and government and recognize the horrific impacts that still exist today. We honor the first stewards in the Rogue Valley and the lands we love and depend on: Tribes with ancestral lands in and surrounding the geography of the Ashland Watershed include the original past, present and future indigenous inhabitants of the Shasta, Takelma and Athabaskan people. We also recognize and acknowledge the Shasta village of K'wakhakha - "Where the Crow Lights" - that is now the Ashland City Plaza. 2. Labor Acknowledgment - We also pause to recognize and acknowledge the labor upon which our country, state, and institutions are built. We remember that our country is built on the labor of enslaved people who were kidnapped and brought to the U.S. from the African continent and recognize the continued contribution of their survivors. We also acknowledge all immigrant labor, including voluntary, involun …

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ASHLAND SOCIAL EQUITY AND RACIAL JUSTICE ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES August 13, 2026 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. - Lithia Room - 51 Winburn Way These are DRAFT minutes until approved by the committee. I. Call to Order Present were committee members Brandon Polanco, John Tyler, Allison Mendel, Sean Smith (Zoom), Catherine Greenspan (Zoom), and Emily Simon (Zoom). Also present were council liaison Gina DuQuenne, staff liaison Kerrick Gooden, and guest Megan Webb. The committee and guest exchanged introductions. 1. Land Acknowledgment - We acknowledge and honor the aboriginal people on whose ancestral homelands we work- the lkirakutsum Band of the Shasta Nation, as well as the diverse and vibrant Native communities who make their home here today. We denounce the egregious acts of the colonizers and government and recognize the horrific impacts that still exist today. We honor the first stewards in the Rogue Valley and the lands we love and depend on: Tribes with ancestral lands in and surrounding the geography of the Ashland Watershed include the original past, present and future indigenous inhabitants of the Shasta, Takelma and Athabaskan people. We also recognize and acknowledge the Shasta village of K'wakhakha - "Where the Crow Lights" - that is now the Ashland City Plaza. Polanco read the land acknowledgment 2. Labor Acknowledgment - We also pause to recognize and acknowledge the labor upon which our country, state, and institutions are b …

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Wed Aug 12, 2026 · 18:00

Parks & Recreation Commission

Parks Commission to discuss parks fee and financial update

The Ashland Parks & Recreation Commission is holding a joint meeting with the City Council to discuss a quarterly financial update and a proposed parks fee, including Resolution No. 2025-13. The meeting also includes a regular business session with routine items like minutes approval and consent agenda.

Quarterly financial update as of June 30, 2026
Parks fee discussion
Resolution No. 2025-13
Council update on City Strategic Plan

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1175 E Main Street, Ashland

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Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Agenda Page 1 of 2 ASHLAND PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION JOINT MEETING WITH CITY COUNCIL/PARK COMMISSION BUSINESS MEETING AGENDA Wednesday, August 12, 2026 Council Chamber, 1175 E Main Street - 5:30 PM To attend the meeting or provide public testimony, please see participation instructions. I. CALL TO ORDER ** LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT II. ROLL CALL III. PUBLIC FORUM IV. QUARTERLY FINANCIAL UPDATE 1. Preliminary 4th Quarter Financial Update as of June 30, 2026 V. PARKS FEE 1. Parks Fee 2. Resolution No. 2025-13 3. PowerPoint 8-3-26 Council Update on City Strategic Plan VI. ADJOURNMENT FROM JOINT MEETING VII. CALL TO ORDER FOR PARK COMMISSION REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING VIII. APPROVAL OF MINUTES IX. ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA X. CONSENT AGENDA XI. BUSINESS XII. ACTING DIRECTORS REPORT XIII. ITEMS FROM COMMISSIONERS/STAFF XIV. UPCOMING MEETING DATES XV. ADJOURNMENT If you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact Nancy Mero at [email protected] or 541-552-2256 (TTY phone number1-800-735-2900). Notification at least three business days before the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to the meeting in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Participation Instructions This meeting will be held in-person in Council Chamber 1175 E. Main St. Those who wish to provide oral testimony must attend t …

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Wed Aug 12, 2026 · 10:00

Climate and Environmental Policy Advisory Committee (CEPAC)

Wed Aug 12, 2026 · 11:30

Climate and Environmental Policy Advisory Committee (CEPAC)

CEPAC to discuss Transportation System Plan and Balcony Solar

The Ashland Climate and Environmental Policy Advisory Committee (CEPAC) will hold a regular meeting to discuss two topics: the Transportation System Plan and Balcony Solar (tentative). No decisions are listed on the agenda; the items are for discussion only.

Discussion of Transportation System Plan
Discussion of Balcony Solar (tentative)

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51 Winburn Way, Ashland

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Wed Aug 12, 2026 · 10:00

Climate and Environmental Policy Advisory Committee (CEPAC)

51 Winburn Way, Ashland

Tue Aug 11, 2026 · 19:00

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to vote on housing code changes to comply with state laws

The Ashland Planning Commission will hold two public hearings on draft ordinances amending the city's land use code. One hearing addresses a variance process for flag lot driveways on pre-1997 lots; the other considers a package of amendments to implement Senate Bill 974, House Bill 2138, and House Bill 4037, which revise state rules for residential development. The commission will forward recommendations to the City Council.

Draft Ordinance No. 3309: variance process for flag drive grades on lots created before 1997 Hillside Development Standards
Draft ordinance implementing SB 974 (2025) with code changes required by July 1, 2026
Amendments for Single Room Occupancies (SROs) under HB 2138, due by January 1, 2027
HB 4037 amendments to establish uniform review procedures for housing applications under clear and objective standards
Approval of July 14, 2026 regular meeting minutes

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission rejects steep driveway variance ordinance, continues hearing

The Ashland Planning Commission rejected draft Ordinance No. 3309, which would have allowed driveway grade variances above 18% for pre-1997 flag lots, voting 5-0. The Commission then voted 5-0 to reopen the public record and continue the hearing to August 25, 2026, directing staff to provide purchase/transfer date information for 13 affected lots and develop revised ordinance language. The Commission also approved draft Ordinance No. 3307, implementing state housing legislation (SB 974, HB 2138, HB 4037), with modifications to retain a 200-foot notice radius and reduce the PSO threshold to 12 lots.

Rejected draft Ordinance No. 3309 (flag drive grade variance) (5-0)
Reopened public record and continued hearing on Ordinance No. 3309 to Aug 25 (5-0)
Approved draft Ordinance No. 3307 (state housing law implementation) with modifications (5-0)
Failed amendment to allow Planning Commission initial decisions on clear-and-objective housing applications (2-3)
Approved July 14, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)
Extended meeting by 30 minutes (4-1)

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Planning Commission Meeting Agenda Page 1 of 2 ASHLAND PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING AGENDA Tuesday, August 11, 2026 Note: Anyone wishing to speak at any Planning Commission meeting is encouraged to do so. If you wish to speak, please rise and, after you have been recognized by the Chair, give your name and complete address for the record. You will then be allowed to speak. Please note the public testimony may be limited by the Chair. I. CALL TO ORDER 7:00 p.m., Civic Center Council Chambers, 1175 E. Main Street II. ANNOUNCEMENTS 1. Staff Announcements 2. Advisory Committee Liaison Reports III. CONSENT AGENDA Approval of Minutes 1. July 14, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes IV. PUBLIC FORUM Note: To speak to an agenda item in person you must fill out a speaker request form at the meeting and will then be recognized by the Chair to provide your public testimony. Written testimony can be submitted in advance or in person at the meeting. If you wish to discuss an agenda item electronically, please contact [email protected] by 10:00 a.m. on August 11, 2026 to register to participate via Zoom. If you are interested in watching the meeting via Zoom, please utilize the following link: https://zoom.us/j/97730215434 V. LEGISLATIVE PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. PLANNING ACTION:PA-L-2026-00020 APPLICANT: City of Ashland ORDINANCE REFERENCES: AMC 18.5.3.060: Additional Preliminary Flag Lot Partition Plat Criteria REQUEST: The proposal before …

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Planning Commission Minutes Page 1 of 7 In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please email [email protected]. Notification 72 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to the meeting (28 CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA Title 1). Note: Anyone wishing to speak at any Planning Commission meeting is encouraged to do so. If you wish to speak, please rise and, after you have been recognized by the Chair, give your name and complete address for the record. You will then be allowed to speak. Please note the public testimony may be limited by the Chair. August 11, 2026 REGULAR MEETING DRAFT Minutes I. CALL TO ORDER: Chair Verner called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. at the Civic Center Council Chambers, 1175 E. Main Street. Commissioner Maher attended the meeting via Zoom. Commissioners Present: Staff Present: Lisa Verner Brandon Goldman, Community Development Director Jay Lininger Carmel Zahran, Deputy City Attorney Kerry KenCairn Derek Severson, Planning Supervisor Russell Phillips Mark Shay, Deputy Fire & Life Safety Chief John Maher Michael Sullivan, Executive Assistant Absent Members: Council Liaison: Eric Herron Jeff Dahle Susan MacCracken Jain II. ANNOUNCEMENTS 1. Staff Announcements – None 2. Advisory Committe …

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Mon Aug 10, 2026 · 15:00

General

Council reviews rules and protocols changes

The Ashland General Council Work Group will discuss proposed language changes to the city's Rules of City Council (AMC 2.04) and Council Practices & Protocols (Resolution 2023-30). No votes or final decisions are expected at this work session.

Review of amendments to AMC 2.04 Rules of City Council
Review of Resolution 2023-30 Council Practices & Protocols, which would repeal Resolution 2020-03

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Siskiyou Room, Ashland

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General Meeting Agenda Page 1 of 1 ASHLAND GENERAL COUNCIL WORK GROUP MEETING AGENDA AGENDA Monday, August 10, 2026 Siskiyou Room – 51 Winburn Way 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. I. CALL TO ORDER II. DISCUSSION ITEM 1. Review of Language Changes to the following: a. AMC 2.04 Rules of City Council b. Resolution 2023-30 Council Practices & Protocols Repealing 2020-03 III. ADJOURNMENT If you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact Kerrick Gooden at [email protected] or 541.488.6002 (TTY phone number 1.800.735.2900).  Notification at least three business days before the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to the meeting in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Thu Aug 6, 2026 · 10:30

General

Ad hoc committee reviews childcare recommendations and Ashland Mills development plans

The Ashland Ad Hoc Committee on Affordable Childcare and Early Learning will continue discussing a draft council communication supporting its Affordable Childcare and Housing Fund (ACHF) recommendation and plans to engage the Planning Commission about childcare in the Ashland Mills development. The committee will also review updated data on existing childcare slots in the city.

Review draft Council Communication Staff Report in support of ACHF recommendation
Discuss approaching Planning Commission about childcare in Ashland Mills development
Update data on existing early learning/childcare slots in Ashland

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✓ Decided: Committee finalizes recommendation to seed $30K childcare fund

The Ad Hoc Committee on Affordable Childcare and Early Learning approved minutes from its June meetings and reviewed a draft council communication recommending that the remaining $30,000 of Affordable Childcare Grant funds be directed to the Ashland Community Health Foundation (ACHF) to establish a named fund for childcare. The committee also discussed a letter to the Planning Commission about childcare in the Ashland Mills development, but no formal action was taken on that item. No public comments were received, and the meeting was adjourned at 11:29am.

Approved minutes from 6/4/26 meeting (all ayes)
Approved minutes from 6/30/26 meeting (all ayes)
Reviewed draft council communication recommending $30K to ACHF for named childcare fund (no vote)
Discussed edits to draft letter to Planning Commission on Ashland Mills childcare (no vote)

Siskiyou Room, Ashland

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General Meeting Agenda Page 1 of 1 ASHLAND GENERAL AD HOC COMMITTEE ON AFFORDABLE CHILDCARE AND EARLY LEARNING AGENDA Thursday, August 6, 2026 Siskiyou Room - 51 Winburn Way - 10:30am-12pm I. Call to Order 1. Confirmation of quorum present 2. Approval of draft minutes of 6/4/26 and 6/30/26 meetings (see agenda packet) 3. Suggested additions to today’s agenda 4. Brief announcements II. Public Forum III. Continuation of Business from Previous Meetings 1. Review of draft Council Communication Staff Report in support of our ACHF recommendation—all (see agenda packet) 2. Approaching the Planning Commission about childcare in the Ashland Mills development—Lisa (see agenda packet) 3. Updating data on existing early learning/childcare slots in Ashland—Nancy IV. Anticipation of September 3, 2026 Meeting 1. Discuss steps in setting up the ACHF named fund with Stephanie Roland 2. Revisit PC communications if necessary 3. Suggestions for other topics. V. Adjournment If you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, including electronic attendance, please contact Kerrick Gooden at [email protected] or 541.488.6002 (TTY phone number 1.800.735.2900).  Notification at least three business days before the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to the meeting in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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ASHLAND GENERAL AD HOC COMMITTEE ON AFFORDABLE CHILDCARE AND EARLY LEARNING MINUTES August 6, 2026 Siskiyou Room - 51 Winburn Way - 10:30am-12pm Note: These are DRAFT minutes until approved by the committee. I. Call to Order Present were committee members Anne Sebanc (via Zoom), Lisa Verner, Jessica Therkelsen, Joanie Keller-Hand, and John Love. Also present were council liaison Dylan Bloom and staff liaison Kerrick Gooden. Community Development Director Brandon Goldman also delivered a memo towards the end of the meeting and answered brief questions. The meeting was called to order at 10.33am. 1. Confirmation of quorum present Confirmed 2. Approval of draft minutes of 6/4/26 and 6/30/26 meetings (see agenda packet) Therkelsen moved to approve the minutes from the meeting on 6.4.26 with no corrections. Verner seconded the motion. All ayes. Motion passed. Keller-Hand moved to approve the minutes from the meeting on 6.30.26 with no corrections. Verner seconded the motion. All ayes. Motion passed. 3. Suggested additions to today’s agenda 4. Brief announcements The committee discussed concerns with recent changes to Head Start, and considered the announcement of the recent charter formation for the Oregon Early Childhood Care and Learning System Roundtable. The committee suggested reaching out with work it has done and reflected on the decrease in childcare waitlist experienced locally. II. Public Forum None III. Continuation of Bu …

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Thu Aug 6, 2026 · 16:30

Social Equity and Racial Justice Advisory Committee

Siskiyou Room, Ashland

Thu Aug 6, 2026 · 16:30

General

Siskiyou Room - 51 Winburn Way, Ashland

Wed Aug 5, 2026 · 15:00

City Council

City Council to undergo disaster preparedness training

The City Council is holding a training session regarding the role of elected officials during and after a disaster. This meeting is not open to the public and no city business will be discussed.

Disaster Preparedness Training for elected officials

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Siskiyou Room, Ashland

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General Meeting Agenda Page 1 of 1 ASHLAND GENERAL COUNCIL TRAINING AGENDA Wednesday, August 5, 2026 Siskiyou Room in the Community Development Building 51 Winburn Way 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm This meeting is not open to the public. No city business will be discussed. I. Disaster Preparedness Training: Elected Officials The City is hosting a hands-on training for electeds (policy makers) to understand their role during and after a disaster. Through this training, elected officials will: • Understand the policy maker role in response and coordination • Apply various frameworks to disaster decision-making • Understand who does what and the decision-making process during a disaster • Identify immediate improvements the City of Ashland needs to work for elected-level coordination

Wed Aug 5, 2026 · 16:00

Historic Preservation Advisory Commission

51 Winburn Way, Ashland

Wed Aug 5, 2026 · 18:00

Parks & Recreation Commission

Commission to review mountain bike trail recommendations for Lithia Park

The Parks & Recreation Commission will hold a study session to discuss a recommendation from the Trails Advisory Committee. The discussion focuses on the East Hillside mountain bike trails in Lithia Park.

Trails Advisory Committee recommendation regarding Lithia Park East Hillside mountain bike trails

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1175 E Main Street, Ashland