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Ashland Housing and Human Services Commission
Minutes
February 25, 2021
Call to Order
Commission Chair Rohde called the meeting to order at 4:00 pm in the Siskiyou Room at the Community
Development and Engineering Offices located at 51 Winburn Way, Ashland, Oregon, 97520.
Commissioners Present: Council Liaison
Rich Rohde Gina DuQuenne
Echo Fields
(vacant) SOU Liaison
Linda Reppond None appointed at this time
(Vacant)
Tom Gunderson Staff Present:
Heidi Parker Linda Reid, Housing Program Specialist
Chris Mahan Liz Hamilton, Permit Technician
Jackie Bachman
Commissioners Not In Attendance:
Approval of Minutes
Commissioners Heidi Parker /Jackie Bachman m/s to approve the minutes of January 28, 2021. Voice
Vote: All Ayes. Motion passed
Public Forum None
Presentation of Resources for Homeless and At-Risk Households
Gerardo Padilla, DHS employee, gave presentation on the Self Sufficiency Program (SSP) that is available thru
the Department of Human Services for low income Oregonians.
Racial Justice and Housing Template Review and Discussion
Echo Fields, Commissioner goes over several examples of templates that other cities are using. The
commissioners discuss what templates they like and how to implement these policies. Rich Rohde put forth a
motion to adopt a racial & social equity lense for decisions. After much discussion Rich withdrew his motion and
the Commission agreed to table the topic for an agenda item at a later date.
Goal Setting Review and Prioritization
Commission discusses the goals and how they want to proceed.
2021 Goals for Housing and Human Services Commission
Alternative Shelter solutions: to include,
o RV parking support,
o emergency shelter,
o pallet shelters, and
o campgrounds.
Mental Health:
o Cahoots Model,
o Implementation of Measure 110.
Workforce Housing:
o Study expanding the Urban Growth Boundary (pros/cons/political ramifications)
o Explore collaborations with Phoenix Talent to look at regional coordination around
building/development
o Ask Brandon to educate the Commission on the UBG expansion process
o Explore workforce housing partnerships
• Food Resources: (lower priority)
o Focus on food distribution, rather than food resources
o Quarterly report on food support system that serves Ashland
• Work with Energy Action Plan:
o Focus on energy efficiency measures and climate impact in development projects
o Focus on economic benefits to low income households.
• Vocational Programs
• Fair Housing: (lower priority)
Commissioners Linda Reppond /Jackie Bachman m/s to adopt the above listed goals as
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outlined at the December 10 goal setting retreat with the notion that the commission
will refine the categories in April. Voice Vote: All Ayes. Motion passed
Affordable Housing Trust Fund Donation Information
Linda Reid, Housing Program Specialist states the city’s policy of donations. Commission would like to promote
that the trust can accept donations and would like some discussion with the City Legal department on how to
refine the process.
Upcoming Events and Meetings
Next Housing Commission Regular Meeting
March 25, 2021
Adjournment: Rich Rohde adjourned the meeting at 6:10p.m.
Respectfully submitted by Liz Hamilton