{
 "city": "Grants Pass",
 "state": "Oregon",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/grantspassoregon.gov/",
 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-07-07",
 "upcoming": [
  {
   "date": "2026-07-07",
   "body": "Tourism Advisory Committee",
   "headline": "Tourism Advisory Committee to hear updates from Visit Grants Pass",
   "summary": "The Tourism Advisory Committee will hold a regular meeting covering routine business: roll call, public comment, and approval of the June 2, 2026 minutes. The main work session includes updates from Visit Grants Pass, a Caves update with Sue Densmore, and an ORR update. No action items or financial decisions are on the agenda; it is primarily an information-sharing session.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.grantspassoregon.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07072026-5248",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.grantspassoregon.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-08",
   "body": "Small Business Task Force",
   "headline": "Taskforce will finalize small‑business survey questions",
   "summary": "The Grants Pass Small Business Taskforce will meet on July 8, 2026 to approve the June 24 minutes, hear public comments, and work on finalizing survey questions. The meeting will also include a review of the City’s Small Business Tool Kit and the Chamber’s How to Start a Business guide, and plan agenda items for the next meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.grantspassoregon.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07082026-5250",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.grantspassoregon.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-08",
   "body": "Urban Area Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Findings of fact on Eden Glen PUD with major variances",
   "summary": "The Urban Area Planning Commission will consider findings of fact for a Planned Unit Development (PUD) with major variances at Eden Glen. This is the only substantive item on the agenda, with no public hearings scheduled.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.grantspassoregon.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07082026-5245",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.grantspassoregon.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-08",
   "body": "Urban Area Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Minutes of June 24 meeting: Eden Glen PUD variances heard",
   "summary": "This document contains the minutes of the Urban Area Planning Commission meeting on June 24, 2026, not the agenda for the July 8 meeting. The commission held a public hearing on the Eden Glen planned unit development (PUD) and two variance requests: street length (388 ft vs 250 ft max) and street design width (24 ft paving + sidewalk vs 26 ft standard). The deputy fire chief opposed the variances. No final decision is recorded.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.grantspassoregon.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07082026-5246",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.grantspassoregon.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-09",
   "body": "Historical Buildings and Sites Commission",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.grantspassoregon.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07092026-5247",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.grantspassoregon.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-09",
   "body": "Parks Advisory Committee",
   "headline": "Parks Committee to discuss art installation, shelter, e-vehicles",
   "summary": "The Parks Advisory Committee holds a regular meeting on July 9, 2026. Action items include discussion of a possible Riverside Park art installation, an unhoused shelter update, and e-vehicle use on walkways. The committee also receives City Council updates and project reports.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.grantspassoregon.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07092026-5249",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.grantspassoregon.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-13",
   "body": "Urban Tree Advisory Committee",
   "headline": "Urban Tree Advisory Committee to discuss community forestry and tree mapping",
   "summary": "The Grants Pass Urban Tree Advisory Committee will meet on July 13, 2026, to consider action items including committee appointments, Our Community Forestry, and Tree Mapping. The committee will also approve minutes from June 8, 2026, and hear public comment.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.grantspassoregon.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07132026-5251",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.grantspassoregon.gov/AgendaCenter"
  }
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 "recent": [
  {
   "date": "2026-07-02",
   "body": "Grants Pass Development Code Review Taskforce",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.grantspassoregon.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07022026-5244",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.grantspassoregon.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-01",
   "body": "Land Use Hearings",
   "headline": "City Council hearing regarding appeal of the City Sign Code",
   "summary": "The Grants Pass City Council will hold a public hearing to consider an appeal of the City Sign Code. The proposal concerns property located at 251 NE Agness Ave in the General Commercial zoning district.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.grantspassoregon.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07012026-5220",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.grantspassoregon.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-01",
   "body": "Land Use Hearings",
   "headline": "City Council to vote on adopting Middle Housing Land Division regulations",
   "summary": "The Grants Pass City Council will hold a public hearing on July 1, 2026 to consider an amendment to the Development Code that adopts Middle Housing Land Division regulations. The amendment would modify Articles 2, 3, 12, 17, 27, and 28 of the code. The Urban Area Planning Commission has already given a verbal recommendation (May 27, 2026) and a written recommendation (June 10, 2026). The Council may adopt, reject, or refer the proposal for further review.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.grantspassoregon.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07012026-5233",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.grantspassoregon.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-01",
   "body": "City Council Meetings",
   "headline": "Council weighs civil exclusion law, middle housing changes, and police vehicle purchase",
   "summary": "The Grants Pass City Council will hold a public hearing on a sign code appeal for Dutch Bros/Les Schwab at 251 NE Agness Avenue and on an ordinance amending the development code for middle housing land divisions. Council will consider adopting a civil exclusion ordinance (Chapter 6.48) and a resolution supporting modification or repeal of Senate Bill 48. Consent agenda includes resolutions for police vehicle purchases and a Women's Crisis Support Team agreement. A proclamation celebrating the 250th anniversary of American Independence is also on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.grantspassoregon.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07012026-5241",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.grantspassoregon.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-01",
   "body": "City Council Meetings",
   "headline": "Public hearings on middle housing code and sign appeal",
   "summary": "The Grants Pass City Council will hold two public hearings: one on a sign code appeal for Dutch Bros/Les Schwab at 251 NE Agness Avenue, and another on a major ordinance amending multiple Development Code articles related to Middle Housing Land Divisions. The council will also vote on a civil exclusion ordinance (Chapter 6.48) and a resolution supporting modification or repeal of Senate Bill 48 to enhance public safety. The consent agenda includes authorizing purchase of four police vehicles and an agreement with the Women's Crisis Support Team, along with acknowledgment of numerous committee minutes.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.grantspassoregon.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07012026-5240",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.grantspassoregon.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-29",
   "body": "City Council Workshops",
   "headline": "Council to vote on extending temporary green waste fee increase at Redwood Transfer Station",
   "summary": "The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss the Washington-Midland redevelopment opportunity plan, water incline rates, and council procedures. After the workshop, they will vote on a motion to authorize the City Manager to amend the franchise agreement with Southern Oregon Sanitation, extending a temporary rate increase for green waste at the Redwood Transfer Station from $6.50 to $16 per yard for six additional months.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.grantspassoregon.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06292026-5243",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.grantspassoregon.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-29",
   "body": "City Council Workshops",
   "headline": "Council to vote on extending green waste rate increase at Redwood Transfer Station",
   "summary": "The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss the Washington-Midland redevelopment opportunity plan, a water incline rate, and council procedures. Following the workshop, the council will convene a special meeting to consider a motion authorizing the city manager to amend the franchise agreement with Southern Oregon Sanitation, extending a temporary rate increase for green waste disposal at the Redwood Transfer Station.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.grantspassoregon.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06292026-5242",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.grantspassoregon.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-24",
   "body": "Urban Area Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Commission approves findings of fact for Middle Housing Land Division code amendment",
   "summary": "The Urban Area Planning Commission approved findings of fact for a development code text amendment (405-00151-26) addressing Middle Housing Land Division across multiple articles. The commission also granted continuances to dates uncertain for two public hearings: the Pydel Fruitdale Townhouse Subdivision on Poplar Drive, where the applicant is revising plans, and a Downtown CFA District text amendment (Article 13), after a conflict was found with Article 12. Both continuances passed unanimously.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.grantspassoregon.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06242026-5238",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.grantspassoregon.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-24",
   "body": "Urban Area Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Public hearing on Eden Glen PUD with major variances",
   "summary": "The Urban Area Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the Eden Glen Planned Unit Development (PUD) with major variances (cases 105-00110-26 and 301-00165-26). The agenda also includes roll call, public comment, and approval of the June 10, 2026 minutes. No other business or findings of fact are scheduled.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.grantspassoregon.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06242026-5237",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.grantspassoregon.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-24",
   "body": "Small Business Task Force",
   "headline": "Task force to finalize survey questions, review business resources",
   "summary": "The Small Business Task Force will hold a work session to review and finalize survey questions, and to examine the City's 'Small Business Tool Kit' and the Chamber's 'How to Start a Business' guide. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from May 27 and noting the June 10 meeting was cancelled. No votes or binding decisions are expected.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.grantspassoregon.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06242026-5236",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.grantspassoregon.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-24",
   "body": "Land Use Hearings",
   "headline": "Urban Area Planning Commission to consider 20-lot townhouse PUD with variance at 1907 Fruitdale Dr.",
   "summary": "The Urban Area Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a tentative plan review for a proposed 20-lot townhouse Planned Unit Development (PUD) with a Major Variance at 1907 Fruitdale Dr. The property is zoned Residential (R-1-10). The commission may approve, approve with conditions, or deny the request based on criteria in the City of Grants Pass Development Code.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.grantspassoregon.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06242026-5207",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.grantspassoregon.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-18",
   "body": "Grants Pass Development Code Review Taskforce",
   "headline": "Development Code Taskforce to review Article 27 on access standards",
   "summary": "The Grants Pass Development Code Review Taskforce will discuss a review of Article 27, which covers access standards. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and items from members. No public hearings or decisions are scheduled.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.grantspassoregon.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06182026-5234",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.grantspassoregon.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-17",
   "body": "City Council Meetings",
   "headline": "Council approves mixed-income housing development at Allenwood Drive",
   "summary": "The City Council adopted a resolution supplementing the FY'26 budget and making appropriations. They also approved resolutions authorizing a mixed-income residential development at 175 and 225 Allenwood Drive, adjusting salary schedules for non-bargaining employees, and purchasing property at 124 NW Midland Avenue. Consent agenda items included contracts for water treatment chemicals, workers' compensation insurance, elevator modernization, and an ODOT project agreement.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.grantspassoregon.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06172026-5239",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.grantspassoregon.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-17",
   "body": "City Council Meetings",
   "headline": "Council to consider mixed-income housing development at Allenwood Drive",
   "summary": "The City Council will hold a public hearing on a budget supplement and then vote on several resolutions, including authorizing an agreement with Allenwood Homes for a mixed-income residential development at 175 and 225 Allenwood Drive. Other actions include adjusting employee salary schedules, consenting to a change in sanitation service assignment, and purchasing property at 124 NW Midland Avenue. The consent agenda covers routine contracts and reports.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.grantspassoregon.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06172026-5231",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.grantspassoregon.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-17",
   "body": "City Council Meetings",
   "headline": "Council to consider mixed-income housing development on Allenwood Drive",
   "summary": "The City Council will hold a public hearing on a resolution to supplement the FY'26 budget and make appropriations. Council action items include authorizing an agreement with Allenwood Homes to build a mixed-income residential development at 175 and 225 Allenwood Drive, consenting to a change in assignment for Southern Oregon Sanitation Inc., adjusting salary schedules for non-bargaining employees, and approving the purchase of real property at 124 NW Midland Avenue, Ste. M. The consent agenda covers routine items such as chemical purchases, workers' compensation insurance, elevator modernization, and an intergovernmental agreement with ODOT.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.grantspassoregon.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06172026-5230",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.grantspassoregon.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06172026-5230",
   "source": "https://www.grantspassoregon.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-16",
   "body": "Solid Waste Agency",
   "headline": "Solid Waste Agency to adopt budget, consider health funding request",
   "summary": "The Solid Waste Agency will hold a budget meeting to adopt its budget and consider a funding request from Josephine County Public Health. Presentations are scheduled on a statewide mattress recycling program, the Rogue River clean-up, a tire take-back program, and a proposed assignment or sale of a franchise by Southern Oregon Sanitation/Waste Connections. Public comment is available via phone with advance registration.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.grantspassoregon.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06162026-5235",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.grantspassoregon.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-16",
   "body": "Public Safety Advisory Committee",
   "headline": "Jail levy coordination and legislative amendments discussed",
   "summary": "The Public Safety Advisory Committee will discuss follow-up on potential coordination with Josephine County regarding the Jail/Juvenile Justice Levy renewal, review status of amendments to HB3115, SB48, and Measure 110, and consider City Council's recent discussions on a potential Municipal Court and/or exclusion zone. The meeting includes a tour of the Juvenile Justice Center.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.grantspassoregon.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06162026-5232",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.grantspassoregon.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-15",
   "body": "City Council Workshops",
   "headline": "SB48 support action and Logic Compensation discussion",
   "summary": "The Grants Pass City Council will hold a workshop to discuss Logic Compensation and the Municipal Court in relation to SB48. They will consider a formal action of support for SB48. The council will also review the upcoming business meeting agenda and calendar.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.grantspassoregon.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06152026-5229",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.grantspassoregon.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-11",
   "body": "Parks Advisory Committee",
   "headline": "Parks Advisory Committee discusses Beacon Hill and unhoused shelter updates",
   "summary": "The committee will review updates regarding Beacon Hill and the unhoused shelter. Members will also receive City Council updates and discuss committee interests.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.grantspassoregon.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06112026-5224",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.grantspassoregon.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-11",
   "body": "Land Use Hearings",
   "headline": "HBSC to consider awning replacement at 220-224 SW 6th St",
   "summary": "The Historical Buildings & Sites Commission will hold a public hearing on June 11, 2026, to review a proposed awning replacement at 220 and 224 SW 6th Street, which are in the Central Business District and Historic District. The Commission may approve, approve with conditions, or deny the request based on city development code criteria.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.grantspassoregon.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06112026-5208",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.grantspassoregon.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-11",
   "body": "Historical Buildings and Sites Commission",
   "headline": "Commission to decide on historic awnings at 220 & 224 SW 6th St",
   "summary": "The Historical Buildings and Sites Commission will vote on approving the minutes from its April 9 meeting and hold a public hearing on a historic district review for replacement awnings at 220 & 224 SW 6th Street. Staff recommends approval with a condition that the awnings be maintained in good condition. The awnings have already been installed to replace deteriorated canvas on existing metal framework.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.grantspassoregon.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06112026-5226",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.grantspassoregon.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-11",
   "body": "Historical Buildings and Sites Commission",
   "headline": "Public hearing on new awnings at 220 & 224 SW 6th Street",
   "summary": "The Historical Buildings & Sites Commission will hold a public hearing on new awnings at 220 and 224 SW 6th Street. The commission will also discuss the use of Reed Cottage, 2026 goals, a historic marker update, and a sign for Partake Restaurant. Additionally, the return of a CLG Grant is listed under matters from commissioners and staff.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.grantspassoregon.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06112026-5225",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.grantspassoregon.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-10",
   "body": "Urban Area Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Urban Area Planning Commission to consider middle housing land division amendment",
   "summary": "The Urban Area Planning Commission will consider a Development Code Text Amendment regarding Middle Housing Land Division, covering Articles 2, 3, 12, 17, 27, and 28. A public hearing is scheduled for the Pydel Fruitdale Townhouse Subdivision on Poplar Drive. A second public hearing will consider a text amendment to Article 13 for the Downtown CFA District. The commission will also approve minutes from the April 22 and May 27, 2026 meetings.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.grantspassoregon.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06102026-5221",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.grantspassoregon.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-10",
   "body": "Urban Area Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Commission approved review of 1465 NE 6th St and continued a townhouse hearing.",
   "summary": "The Urban Area Planning Commission voted to approve the discretionary architectural review for the project at 1465 NE 6th Street, adding the conditions outlined in the staff report. The commission also agreed to continue the public hearing for the Pydel Fruitdale Townhouse Subdivision on Poplar Drive to a later date. Minutes from the March 25 and April 22 meetings were approved.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.grantspassoregon.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06102026-5227",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.grantspassoregon.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-10",
   "body": "Small Business Task Force",
   "headline": "Small Business Task Force to finalize survey questions and review resources",
   "summary": "The Small Business Task Force will meet to finalize survey questions for local businesses and review two business resource guides: the City's Small Business Tool Kit and the Chamber's 'How to Start a Business.' The meeting includes public comment, approval of prior minutes, and planning for future agendas. No binding decisions or budget actions are scheduled.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.grantspassoregon.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06102026-5222",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.grantspassoregon.gov/AgendaCenter"
  }
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