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Housing And Human Services Advisory Committee
Minutes
September 28, 2023
Commissioners Present: Council Liaison:
Echo Fields Bob Kaplan
Brittney Bass Dylan Bloom (Absent)
Jason Mendoza Staff Present:
Kathy Kali Linda Reid; Housing Program Specialist
Rich Rohde Kendall Escuin; Admin Support
Crystal Munoz Kelly Burns;
Commissioner’s Absent:
Heidi Parker
Alan Ackroyd
Deb Price
I. CALL TO ORDER: 4:00 p.m.
II. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
III. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of August 24, 2023, Minutes
Rohde/Bass M/S Voice Vote: ALL AYES. Motion Passed.
IV. PUBLIC FORUM (4:05-4:10 p.m.)
A. Public Forum.
Gary Shaff presented the idea of protecting the bike lane on N. Mountain Ave. And
asked the Committee to consider supporting the idea. Draft Housing Comm to
Council RE PBL’s.pdf
Sidney Brown, a member of CEPAC (Climate and Environmental Policy Advisory
Committee), invited to the CEPAC Electrification Ordinance meeting, which is
broken up into 2 sessions. The first session is on Wednesday Oct. 18 from 6-7:30
PM. The second session will be on Oct. 26 from 12:00-1:30 PM at the Council
Chambers.
V. NEW BUSINESS
A. Inclement Weather Shelter Report (4:10-4:35 p.m.). Summer Summary 2023.pdf
Kelly Burns gave a report and answered questions on the inclement weather
shelter.
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B. Workgroup Report-Exploration of Issues and Solutions in Rental Housing (4:35-4:45
p.m.).
Crystal Munoz shared that she reached out to the Oregon Community Alliance of
Tenants to get an understanding of what the hotline was all about. Mid November
it will be up and running again with Spanish speaking options. The hotline also
offers advice on what to do if you’ve received an eviction. They are also a useful
source to help identify government run organizations who can help you in your
region, ours would be ACCESS.
C. CDBG Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report Review and Approval
(4:55-5:15 p.m.). 2022 CDBG CAPER-Revised Draft.pdf
Linda Reid gave a detailed presentation on the CAPER’s process and structure.
Mendoza/Munoz M/S Voice Vote: ALL AYES. The motion to approve the CAPER has
been approved.
D. Planning Discussion for the Annual Rent Burden Forum (5:15-5:40 p.m.)
The Committee had a discussion on table assignments, table topics, and flyers.
The event date has been scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 9 from 4:30-6:30 PM in the
Gresham room at the library.
VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. None
VII. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
A. Liaison Reports
Councilor Bob Kaplan informed the Committee that the City Council walked the
neighborhoods surrounding our new emergency shelter at 2200 Ashland St. to
answer any questions and to help get the word out.
Kaplan also shared updates on the climate friendly area studies report. This
report focuses on 4 different areas of town.
1. Transit Triangle
2. Railroad Park
3. Croman Mill
4. Historic District
The goal of the report is to create more density, more units for housing, and
develop more mixed-use buildings.
B. General Announcements
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VIII. AGENDA BUILDING – Future Meetings
IX. ADJOURNMENT: 6:00 p.m.
Next Meeting Date: October 26, 2023
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this
meeting, please email linda.reid@ashland.or.us. 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).
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