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Home My WebLink About2024-01-25 Housing & Human Services PACKET Housing And Human ServicesCommittee Agenda Community Development Building 51 Winburn Way 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. January 25, 2024 AGENDA I.CALL TO ORDER: 4:00 p.m. II.APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA III.CONSENT AGENDA A.Approval of October 26, 2023, Minutes IV.PUBLIC FORUM (4:05-4:10 p.m.) A.Public Forum. V.NEW BUSINESS Code Compliance Presentation A. (4:10-4:35 p.m.). Homeless Services Masterplan Subcommittee Appointments B. (4:35-5:00 p.m.). C.Workforce and Affordable Housing Discussion and Next Steps (4:55-5:15 p.m.). Strategic Goal Review and Discussion D. (5:15-5:40 p.m.) VI.UNFINISHED BUSINESS A.None VII.INFORMATIONAL ITEMS A.Liaison Reports B.General Announcements VIII.AGENDA BUILDING Future Meetings IX.ADJOURNMENT: 6:00 p.m. Next Meeting Date: February 22, 2024 Page 1 of 2 Housing And Human ServicesCommittee Agenda 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). Page 2 of 2 Housing And Human ServicesCommittee Agenda Community Development Building 51 Winburn Way 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. October 26, 2023 Draft Minutes CALL TO ORDER: 4:07 p.m. I. II.APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA III.CONSENT AGENDA A.Approval of September 28, 2023, Minutes Rohde/ Kali M/S. Voice Vote: ALL AYES IV.PUBLIC FORUM (4:05-4:10 p.m.) A.Public Forum. Debra Neiswander voiced her concerns on the lack of emergency shelter for the weekend of 10/28/23-10/29/23. Rachel Jones lives near the 2200 Ashland St. shelter and is concerned with the issues of paraphernalia, human waste, and drug use in the area. She would like the City to be transparent about their plans for addressing these issues. Alexandra Reid is a volunteer for Laundry Love. 2200 Ashland St. would make a great home for Laundry Love to work out of. They could fit 3 commercial washers and dryers in the space. V.NEW BUSINESS A.December Goal Setting Retreat Planning: Agenda items, Date, and Location (4:10- 4:35 p.m.). Location: The library Time: 4PM-7PM Day: December 14 Food: Let Reid know about food allergens. Feedback about the Inclusive Communities Guide for Public Officials B. (4:35- 4:55 p.m.). Reid suggests that everyone reads the document and if anyone has anything to add or suggestions, please direct them to her and she will be in touch with the committee who will be re-writing it. C.Workforce and Affordable Housing Discussion and Next Steps (4:55-5:15 p.m.). Page 1 of 2 Housing And Human ServicesCommittee Agenda Reid read through the MEMO and gave examples. Kaplan shared some information about Craft3. Craft3 issues loans for failing manufactured homes.They are based out of Astoria,and they serve Oregon and Washington. Craft3.org is the website. These are all things that we should consider. A sub-committee for work force housing was discussed and members were added. Motion to create a sub-committee comprised of Munoz, Bass, Kali, and Kaplan. Bass/ Munoz M/S. Voice Vote: ALL AYES. Motion passed. D.Final Planning Discussion for the Annual Rent Burden Forum (5:15-5:40 p.m.) VI.UNFINISHED BUSINESS A.None The Committee would like to invite Lisa Evans, Code Compliance Officer, to our January 25, 2024, meeting. They are requesting that Reid add her to the agenda. VII.INFORMATIONAL ITEMS A.Liaison Reports Kaplan spoke about the “Homeless services Master Plan” request by the Council. Create a subcommittee which will assist in developing the “master plan”. The City Council will be reviewing and potentially approving a contract with OHRA on November 7, 2023, to use the insulated garage space at 2200 Ashland St. as an emergency weather shelter. Motion to create a subcommittee to work on the Master Plan for the spectrum of homeless and unhoused support services. Rohde/ Fields M/S. Voice vote: ALL AYES. Motion passed. B.General Announcements Rohde informed the group that Community Health Assessment and Community Health Improvement Plan is another source of housing funding that is growing in Oregon and will come from the Coordinated Care Organizations and to promote better community health outcomes. VIII.AGENDA BUILDING – Future Meetings IX.ADJOURNMENT: 6:00 p.m. Next Meeting Date: November 9, 2023 th 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). Page 2 of 2 ˝˵˽˿ DATE: January 25, 2024 TO: Housing and Human Services Advisory Committee FROM: Linda Reid, Housing Program Manager DEPT: Planning RE: Code Compliance Presentation Last year the Housing and Human Services Commission expressed a desire to learn more about code compliance for vacation rentals. Specifically, a brief review vacation rental regulations (AMC 18.2.3). The Committee has specific questions such as what is the process for changing the municipal code? How complaints are submitted. What steps does the City take to gain compliance. ˠ˼˱˾˾˹˾˷ ˔˵̀˱̂̄˽˵˾̄ 20 East Main Street Tel: 541.488.5300 Ashland, Oregon 97520 Fax: 541.552.2059 ashland.or.usTTY: 800.735.2900 29/3/4/331!UsbwfmfstÉ!Bddpnnpebujpot! B/!UsbwfmfstÉ!Bddpnnpebujpot!boe!Bddfttpsz!UsbwfmfstÉ!Bddpnnpebujpot/ C/!UsbwfmfstÉ!Bddpnnpebujpot/ D/!Bddfttpsz!UsbwfmfstÉ!Bddpnnpebujpot/ Uif!Btimboe!Mboe!Vtf!Psejobodf!jt!dvssfou!uispvhi!Psejobodf!4328-!boe!mfhjtmbujpo!qbttfe!uispvhi!Nbsdi! 26-!3134/! ˝˵˽˿ DATE: January 25, 2024 TO: Housing and Human Services Advisory Committee FROM: Linda Reid, Housing Program Manager DEPT: Planning RE: Homeless Services Masterplan Subcommittee Appointments The City advertised the availability of seats on the ad hoc subcommittee accepted applications until January 15. In that time the City Received 15 applications from interested th candidates. The applications are attached to this memo for Committee member review. At this meeting, it is expected that the Committee will review the applications and make appointments to the Ad Hoc Subcommittee, which is expected to have approximately 9 members. The Committee has appointed three members from the HHSAC, one law enforcement liaison, and two City Councilors to serve on the subcommittee. It is anticipated that the subcommittee will have one or more representatives from a few different sectors; a representative from OHRA, people who live in the South Ashland community, people who work with homeless populations, business owners, and people with lived experience of homelessness. Below is a spreadsheet to help identify which representative categories applicants may meet. Please fill out your spreadsheet and rank candidates in order of preference in preparation for discussion with the larger group. ˠ˼˱˾˾˹˾˷ ˔˵̀˱̂̄˽˵˾̄ 20 East Main Street Tel: 541.488.5300 Ashland, Oregon 97520 Fax: 541.552.2059 ashland.or.usTTY: 800.735.2900 ˝˵˽˿ Applicant S.A. Business Service Lived Other Rank Name Resident Owner Provider Exp. ˠ˼˱˾˾˹˾˷ ˔˵̀˱̂̄˽˵˾̄ 20 East Main Street Tel: 541.488.5300 Ashland, Oregon 97520 Fax: 541.552.2059 ashland.or.usTTY: 800.735.2900 From:City of Ashland, Oregon To:Dorinda Cottle; City Recorder Subject:Application for Committee or Commission Submitted Date:Tuesday, November 14, 2023 6:23:17 PM \[EXTERNAL SENDER\] *** FORM FIELD DATA*** Name: Jan Calvin Committee or Commission intersted in: Housing and Human Services Advisory Committee Address: 998 Plaza Avenue Phone: 503-551-4352 Email: calvin.jan@yahoo.com Occupation : Consultant Educational background: BS from University of Oregon Masters from Villanova University in Applied Project Management Related Experience: Twenty-eight years working for the City of Salem as a program coordinator, division supervisor, and then department director. Community Services Department included parks, recreation, youth development, senior center, social services, support to neighborhood associations, and oversight of the Salem Housing Authority. Fifteen years as a consultant, providing project management, strategic planning, facilitation, and grant writing. Most relevant is the past three years of experience working to set up and support the Mid-Willamette Valley Homeless Alliance, the CoC for Marion and Polk Counties. Continuing education, whether it be conferences, seminars, articles, site visits, or the opportunity to hear from people directly affected by the issues is important and something I would make time for. Interests: I'm interested in learning more about the local housing and human service issues and offering my perspectives while working collaboratively with other group members, staff, elected officials, and the community to address those issues. Availability: While I work full time, I work from home and have a relatively flexible schedule. I am not available on Thursday evenings or the fourth Tuesday evening. Additional Information : I've lived in Ashland for a year and a half. I'm not sure if it is an additional qualification, but I have staffed boards and commissions and have an understanding of the common intent for engaging community as well as some limitations in actualizing this input to affect change. Signature: Jan Calvin *** USER INFORMATION *** SubscriberID: -1 SubscriberUserName: SubscriberEmail: RemoteAddress: 66.241.70.76 RemoteHost: 66.241.70.76 RemoteUser: From:City of Ashland, Oregon To:Dorinda Cottle; City Recorder Subject:Application for Committee or Commission Submitted Date:Monday, January 15, 2024 4:54:46 PM \[EXTERNAL SENDER\] *** FORM FIELD DATA*** Name: Ana D. Castellanos Committee or Commission intersted in: Homeless Master Plan Address: 50 Lowe Rd. Room #241 Phone: 458-265-8251 Email: little.miracke.lady@gmail.com Occupation : Disabled Educational background: N/A - My education with homelessness is from my own personal experience, as well as what I have learned from others Related Experience: I have personally experienced homelessness eight times in my adulthood, since I became independent in 1993. I conquered homeless through how I was raised in a permanent group home by a loving and truly caring foster mother. I wasn't an easy teenager to raise, at all! Nevertheless, the life lessons and good core values that she instilled in me are the reason why I overcome every challenge and obstacle in my life every year - including my current situation of being at risk of becoming homeless. Interests: To advocate for the homeless. I strongly believe that they are being treated in an inhumane way - mainly through the cookie cutter approach, and every homeless person who seeks help deserves to be treated like a unique individual, with different needs. Availability: Yes and no. I don't drive. I use the RVTD bus to get around, as I choose to live within my means. Early weekday evenings are the best for me. Additional Information : I have lived in Southern Oregon for 12+ years, d in Oregon since I was brought here by my biological parents around 1977. Signature: Ana D. Castellanos *** USER INFORMATION *** SubscriberID: -1 SubscriberUserName: SubscriberEmail: RemoteAddress: 66.241.70.76 RemoteHost: 66.241.70.76 RemoteUser: From:City of Ashland, Oregon To:Dorinda Cottle; City Recorder Subject:Application for Committee or Commission Submitted Date:Tuesday, January 9, 2024 11:42:52 AM \[EXTERNAL SENDER\] *** FORM FIELD DATA*** Name: Tara Clayton Committee or Commission intersted in: Homeless Address: 739 Pennsylvania st Phone: 9708800365 Email: taraclayton2015@gmail.com Occupation : Housekeeper (Stratford Inn), private caregiver (Medford), barn hand (Majestic stables) Educational background: Rogue community College GED. Rogue community College- family support services Related Experience: I personally have been homeless with my children. I understand the difficulty our homeless population experience on a daily basis. I clean the OHRA mobile shower unit and talk to the people that come off the street regularly. I believe if I am able to finish my degree in Family support services I would be able to help even more. I care about my community and want to be able to change the lives or at least the circumstances of those that need it desperately. Interests: I want to help my community and make a difference. Availability: I prefer evening meetings because I work 3-4 jobs, if given enough time to request the time off, then special meetings would be fine. Additional Information : I moved to Ashland in June of 2017. My children and myself camped in tents for 4 months before getting into an apartment. I understand the difficulties that being homeless brings. The physical, mental and emotional trauma that can a part of homelessness. I am a geeat listener and am charismatic. Signature: Tara Clayton *** USER INFORMATION *** SubscriberID: -1 SubscriberUserName: SubscriberEmail: RemoteAddress: 66.241.70.76 RemoteHost: 66.241.70.76 RemoteUser: From:City of Ashland, Oregon To:Dorinda Cottle; City Recorder Subject:Application for Committee or Commission Submitted Date:Monday, January 15, 2024 10:22:21 AM \[EXTERNAL SENDER\] *** FORM FIELD DATA*** Name: Susan Edgerley Committee or Commission intersted in: Homelessness Address: 2770 Siskiyou blvd Phone: 9176012264 Email: sedgerley@gmail.com Occupation : Tetired Educational background: BA in English and journalism Related Experience: None Interests: I have toured shelters and delivered meals and would like to know more. Availability: Yes Additional Information : I live just outside city limits ? hope I am eligible Signature: Susan Edgerley *** USER INFORMATION *** SubscriberID: -1 SubscriberUserName: SubscriberEmail: RemoteAddress: 66.241.70.76 RemoteHost: 66.241.70.76 RemoteUser: From:City of Ashland, Oregon To:Dorinda Cottle; City Recorder Subject:Application for Committee or Commission Submitted Date:Monday, January 15, 2024 4:58:05 PM \[EXTERNAL SENDER\] *** FORM FIELD DATA*** Name: Ro Henigson-Kann Committee or Commission intersted in: Housing and Human Services Advisory Committee | Homeless Services Masterplan Subcommittee Address: 121 Nob Hill Phone: 5413268727 Email: henigsonkann@gmail.com Occupation : Juris Doctor Student (remote) | Master of Social Work | Substitute Teacher SOED Educational background: Juris Doctor Candidate | 2027 | Currently 1L year at Syracuse University College of Law (remote JD) Master of Social Work | 2020 | Portland State University SSW | Funded by CWEP (Child Welfare Education Program) BA | 2017 | University of Arizona | Magna Cum Laude | Cultural Anthropology | Education | Public Health Ashland High School ? 2013 | Ashland Middle School ? 2006 | Helman Elementary ? 2003| Willow Wind Community Learning Center | 1999 Related Experience: I am striving to be a part of a community that labors to aid in upholding justice and dismantling systemic inequality. Having the privilege to serve on the The Homeless Services Masterplan Subcommittee will provide an invaluable hands- on opportunity that simultaneously allows for me to promote equity and justice, rather than upholding the status quo. I am dedicated to engage effectively within, across, and around differences, and I am inspired to continue to learn how to do the former with those who are committed to promoting equal housing opportunities for all. Excerpts from my relevant experience: Interim Director | Oregon Child Abuse Solutions ? Coalesced centers to assess needs in order to create toolkit containing signs and procedures for reporting child abuse in Oregon, geared towards community members, to ensure child safety during COVID19, ? Prepared and implemented survey for service users, utilizing national best practices to base questions on, with the goal of seeking user input into emergency fund distribution ? Systemized and collected data from individual centers in order to monitor and update statewide database ? Wrote grants and assisted with raising funds and generating awareness via contact with clients, attending legislative sessions Social Service Specialist I (child welfare) | Oregon Department of Human Services ? Prepared court reports and witness lists to assist coworkers, presented in court on behalf of caseworker, upon request of supervisors ? Conducted culturally relevant interviews and investigations to ensure child safety, maintained caseload of at least 12 families, based in Yamhill and Polk County ? Advocated for and implemented specialized training for Yamhill DHS branch ? training pertained to caseworkers addressing underlying inequities impacting families, highlighted by the pandemic. Recommendations included increased supervision for space to engage with biases, simulations in which workers practice acknowledging power imbalance and systemic biases ? Maintained all accompanying paperwork in ORKIDS in a timely and expedient manner ? Heavily engaged in all union negotiations, bargain votes, and activities Research Assistant, Portland State University Prepared literature review demonstrating need for research proving correlation between interpersonal violence and NICU admittance Proficient in qualitative and quantitative data analysis Presented research findings on a weekly basis to a multidisciplinary team Submitted required research documentation and methodology Interests: Having the honor of being raised in Ashland, OR, with the privilege to have sought immersion in cultures vastly different from my own, has left me with an understanding that while suffering is an international phenomenon, there is immense need for resources in furtherance of the provision of equal opportunity to all persons to live in decent housing facilities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, source of income, or familial status. Consequently, it is my belief that having the distinction of working alongside The Homeless Services Masterplan Subcommittee will provide the platform to continue striving to be a part of a workforce that not only labors to aid in mitigating homelessness, but concurrently holds the necessary power to demand systematic change. Ashland touts its long-standing commitment to upholding justice and dismantling systemic inequality. Yet, many people are not afforded their basic humanity. In order to adhere to the tenets I believe Ashland residents hold dear, we have to find a way in which to work within the system, against the system (Mullaly, 2008). While there are no perfect solutions, and there is certainly not a way to fix everything (far from it), this committee is a step towards utilizing our privilege and resources to share power with the most vulnerable folks in our town. Availability: I will be available to attend regularly scheduled meetings as well as any special meetings! I prefer day meetings, but I can also happily attend meetings in the evenings! Additional Information : I was born in Ashland in 1994! After going on Rotary Youth Exchange to Argentina in 2011, I graduated from AHS in 2013, and spent the next ten years around the world, before returning to my hometown in 2022. In addition to the total of three years I lived and worked on large sailboats all over the east and west coast, I lived in Bellingham WA, Spain, Morocco, France, England, Tucson AZ, and finally landed in Portland for four years. I have grown to be hugely grateful to have been raised in Ashland, and it is an even bigger privilege to be able to return. Yet I recognize I would not have been able to move back, without the support and resources that I was raised with. It is my greatest hope that I can walk alongside those who want to be housed in Ashland. Signature: Rosa Henigson-Kann *** USER INFORMATION *** SubscriberID: -1 SubscriberUserName: SubscriberEmail: RemoteAddress: 66.241.70.76 RemoteHost: 66.241.70.76 RemoteUser: From:City of Ashland, Oregon To:Dorinda Cottle; City Recorder Subject:Application for Committee or Commission Submitted Date:Thursday, December 28, 2023 3:06:01 PM \[EXTERNAL SENDER\] *** FORM FIELD DATA*** Name: Dennis Kendig Committee or Commission intersted in: Masterplan Subcommittee Address: 870 Cypress Point Loop Phone: 310.849.5458 Cell Email: dakendig@gmail.com Occupation : Retired attorney Educational background: BA DePauw University 1969 Phi Beta Kappa Major: Philosophy JD Yale Law School 1973 Related Experience: I have no personal experience with, nor expertise on, homelessness, per se. But I am concerned about the plight of our homeless, and to that end, I have been a regular, and significant, donor to both OHRA and the Ashland Emergency Food Bank for the past several years. I had a successful legal career - 2 years in NY followed by 33 years in LA. My practice was primarily business litigation, and I was a partner in firms ranging in size from 15-90 attorneys. In my later years, I headed my own firm (Kendig & Ross) and focused on representing employees in disputes with their employers, and in representing limited partners in claims for breach of fiduciary duty against their general parters. I believe people who have worked with me would say I'm a smart guy, a quick study on new or unfamiliar issues, and possessing an ability to identify and prioritize those issues that are critical to making good decisions. I've also been told that I write very clearly, and at times, with a somewhat trenchant wit. Interests: I've lived in Ashland since I retired in 2008. I've seen the town prosper in good times, and struggle in leaner times. Throughout, however, the City Council has exhibited a uniformly optimistic outlook, with a consistently progressive agenda. The notion that one should "think globally, act locally," captures this viewpoint. Unfortunately, this sometimes means that the Council's ideological reach exceeds its economic grasp, resulting in flawed decision making. The Council's hurried purchase of the 2200 Ashland St. building in August reflects this problem. It was only after purchasing it that we learned that there was intense neighborhood opposition and that we cannot use the building without installing a complete new sprinkler system, which we can't afford. Now Councilor Hansen says we might need to "look for another location?" Really? Who's going to pay for another building when we don't have the money to put sprinklers in this one? The time to look for another location was in August. That's when the building was purchased for $2 Million, consisting of a $1.4 Million grant from the state, plus a $600,000 loan from the owners to be repaid by the City over 20 years. The City reportedly felt pressured to act quickly because the grant would otherwise expire. But the assessment of the property at that time was only $1,347,350, and the City did not obtain an appraisal before agreeing to the purchase price. So Ashland's citizens now owe $600,000 on a building that we can't begin to use for its intended purpose because we don't have the money to make it habitable. I believe my participation on this Subcommittee could provide needed alternative perspectives to the views held by the social service workers who are expected to comprise a majority of the group. Availability: I prefer to meet during the day. Additional Information : It's true that the Ninth Circuit has tied our hands (on addressing homelessness), but that doesn't mean that we should act irrationally. A Masterplan for dealing with homelessness in Ashland needs to balance idealistic goals with practical realities, and focus on what is best for our basic citizenry, and not necessarily our (hopefully) temporary unhoused inhabitants. Some of the questions I would focus on would include the following: -- What are the basic rights of the homeless that cities must meet under the law? -- What are the reciprocal duties that Ashland should require its homeless to meet as members of our society? (And to qualify for our benefits) -- Should Ashland seek to achieve social goals beyond the legal minimum? -- Would addressing additional social goals only serve to attract more homeless to Ashland? -- What will it cost? Both in terms of $$ and foregone alternatives. -- How will we measure success? Signature: Dennis Kendig *** USER INFORMATION *** SubscriberID: -1 SubscriberUserName: SubscriberEmail: RemoteAddress: 66.241.70.76 RemoteHost: 66.241.70.76 RemoteUser: From:City of Ashland, Oregon To:Dorinda Cottle; City Recorder Subject:Application for Committee or Commission Submitted Date:Monday, January 15, 2024 8:24:09 AM \[EXTERNAL SENDER\] *** FORM FIELD DATA*** Name: Mary McHughes Committee or Commission intersted in: Housing and Human Services Homeless Services Master Plan Subcommittee Address: 1300 Park Street Phone: 707-721-6439 Email: mmchughes@me.com Occupation : Retired chemist, database mining, pharmacist Educational background: SOSC (So Oregon Stare) BS Chemistry 1981 WSU (Washington State) MS Chemistry 1989 OSU (Ohio State) PharmD 2005 Related Experience: Considerable experience working one on one with low income people in federally qualified health centers and managing oversight of 340B federal drug program in clinics and in a hospital. I have considerable experience manipulating and analyzing large datasets in the chemical information industry. I have excellent research skills which I think could be helpful in identifying options. Interests: Im interested in addressing the needs of populations who experience unjust bias. This ranges from people of color to the poor and homeless. We need more kindness. I think more and more problems of inequity will need to be addressed by community. Availability: Very available. Prefer day meetings Additional Information : I lived here 1975-1985. When I arrived I was hired as the Respiratory Therapisrcat Ashland Community Hospital. I left for grad school and work took me elsewhere. I have always wanted to return and that happened in 2019. I?m so happy to be home. I?m eager to be more involved in addressing inequities in community. Signature: Mary McHughes *** USER INFORMATION *** SubscriberID: -1 SubscriberUserName: SubscriberEmail: RemoteAddress: 66.241.70.76 RemoteHost: 66.241.70.76 RemoteUser: From:City of Ashland, Oregon To:Dorinda Cottle; City Recorder Subject:Application for Committee or Commission Submitted Date:Friday, January 12, 2024 12:08:37 PM \[EXTERNAL SENDER\] *** FORM FIELD DATA*** Name: debbie neisewander Committee or Commission intersted in: homeless masterplan subcommittee of hhc Address: 1159 tolman crk ashland Phone: 541-951-2451 Email: neisewander@gmail.com Occupation : retired/homeless outreach Educational background: uneducated in structured school setting beyond 8th grade. have ged. some community college. attended embry riddle aeronautical university but no degree. made national deans list that led to running aircraft charter co then airline dispatcher in atlanta ga. then police dispatcher in durango co. street smart. homeless at 14yoa. declared juvenile delinquent. will leave it at that... currently doing homeless outreach. also participate/speak for homeless at city council meetings/hhc meetings Related Experience: see above. further training!? I struggling to stay housed and have no desire to be homeless again which i consider to be training in this field. i am however open to possibilities... Interests: 1. voice for the homeless need to be part of the conversation. 2. looking for real solutions Availability: yes. flexible. have no computer. use library computer. not computer smart. am zoom stupid. better at face to face interactions... Additional Information : 26 years. have lived a hard life. much personal experience with trauma. have some mental health issues. depression, ptsd, fragmenting thoughts, some difficulty expressing myself, brutally honest. my integrity is all i have and nobody can take that away from me... desire to make life better for all... Signature: dmn *** USER INFORMATION *** SubscriberID: -1 SubscriberUserName: SubscriberEmail: RemoteAddress: 66.241.70.76 RemoteHost: 66.241.70.76 RemoteUser: From:City of Ashland, Oregon To:Dorinda Cottle; City Recorder Subject:Application for Committee or Commission Submitted Date:Friday, December 29, 2023 6:01:40 PM \[EXTERNAL SENDER\] *** FORM FIELD DATA*** Name: Adam Prine Committee or Commission intersted in: Homeless Address: 124 Oak Grove Medford Oregon Phone: 5418389961 Email: adamprine@yahoo.com Occupation : Food delivery Educational background: High school diploma. Related Experience: I've experienced homelessness. Interests: To help people. Availability: Yes. Mornings. Additional Information : 7 years. Signature: Adam Prine *** USER INFORMATION *** SubscriberID: -1 SubscriberUserName: SubscriberEmail: RemoteAddress: 66.241.70.76 RemoteHost: 66.241.70.76 RemoteUser: From:City of Ashland, Oregon To:Dorinda Cottle; City Recorder Subject:Application for Committee or Commission Submitted Date:Friday, December 29, 2023 9:32:14 PM \[EXTERNAL SENDER\] *** FORM FIELD DATA*** Name: Alex Reid Committee or Commission intersted in: Homeless Services Masterplan subcommittee Address: 320 Meadow Drive, Ashland, OR 97520 Phone: 707 499-9146 Email: ralexandrareid@gmail.com Occupation : Retired Educational background: University of California at Berkeley 1969 with a BA in Comparative Literature in French and Spanish Additional courses in Organizational Development at Humboldt State University Experience teaching in public elementary schools, teaching and administration with Head Start, volunteer management with the Area Agency on Aging in Humboldt County, CA and 12 years with Humboldt Area Foundation. Related Experience: I have served on several Boards and Commissions as Secretary of the National Retired Senior Volunteer Program in Washington DC; Chair of the California Commission on Service and Volunteerism; Chair of Humboldt County?s Mental Health Advisory Board; Chair of Humboldt County?s Social Services Transportation Advisory Committee I would be interested in attending training seminars and conferences in order to learn more about how other communities are succeeding in assisting their unhoused residents. Interests: I have volunteered with people experiencing homelessness in Ashland since 2015 and have learned a great deal about their circumstances from the stories they?ve shared with me. I would like to assist in creating a plan that will help as many of them as possible become healthy, self sufficient and contributing members of our community. By assisting those most vulnerable among us, I do believe we can make Ashland an even more beautiful, prosperous and vibrant little town. Availability: I will make myself available as necessary to attend both special and regular meetings. Late afternoon meetings are my preference and 4-6 pm would be ideal. Additional Information : As of May 2, 2024, I will have been an Ashland resident for 10 years. After I retired, my husband and I secured grant funding to enlarge the food pantry in McKinleyville CA. I then served as Coordinator for that pantry for 3 years. I helped start Laundry Love in Ashland in 2015 and continue that work today. Finally, I helped coordinate Monday night shelter volunteers in Ashland and brought food and spent nights at Ashland shelters myself from 2015 - 2020. Signature: Ruth Alexandra Reid *** USER INFORMATION *** SubscriberID: -1 SubscriberUserName: SubscriberEmail: RemoteAddress: 66.241.70.76 RemoteHost: 66.241.70.76 From:City of Ashland, Oregon To:Dorinda Cottle; City Recorder Subject:Application for Committee or Commission Submitted Date:Thursday, January 4, 2024 10:57:01 PM \[EXTERNAL SENDER\] *** FORM FIELD DATA*** Name: Avram H Sacks Committee or Commission intersted in: Homeless Services Master Plan Address: 1059 Park St., Ashland, OR, 97520 Phone: 541-220-7307 Email: Avramsacks@gmail.com Occupation : Retired Educational background: Antioch New England, Masters in Counseling Program BA in Psychology Antioch University Related Experience: I volunteered as an overnight host in the Ashland Extreme Weather Shelters and Winter Shelters, 2016-2020 I coordinated the Extreme Weather Shelter as a volunteer 2019-2022. I was hired by OHRA as Volunteer Coordinator for the Extreme Weather Shelter in January,2023. I am currently still holding that position. I coordinate volunteers to provide breakfasts for the Everydau Shelter at 2200 Ashland St., and breakfasts, dinners, and volunteer hosting for the Extreme Weather Shelter. Interests: I have been working with the Unhoused Community for many years. I Ihave a good understanding of their needs and challenges. I would like to help the city chart a,course,of action that can support unhoused people to meet some of the challenges they face. Availability: I have a flexible schedule. I,prefer meetings during the day. Additional Information : I have lived in Ashland for,18,years. I am 75 years old. I care about the people in my Community who are struggling to,find,affordable places to live. Signature: Avram H. Sacks. 1/4/2024 *** USER INFORMATION *** SubscriberID: -1 SubscriberUserName: SubscriberEmail: RemoteAddress: 66.241.70.76 RemoteHost: 66.241.70.76 RemoteUser: From:City of Ashland, Oregon To:Dorinda Cottle; City Recorder Subject:Application for Committee or Commission Submitted Date:Wednesday, January 10, 2024 6:30:04 AM \[EXTERNAL SENDER\] *** FORM FIELD DATA*** Name: Dennis Slattery Committee or Commission intersted in: Homeless Services Masterplan Subcommittee Address: 1405 Pinecrest Ter Phone: 15418900506 Email: slatterd@sou.edu Occupation : Educator Educational background: Business Administration degree SOU Masters of Business Administration SOU CPA certified Oregon President of the Board of OHRA Related Experience: I have been working in one way or another on the issues of homelessness for 15 years or so. I believe the answers lay in planning the use of scarce resources and incremental improvement over time. Interests: This community is in the middle of a robust discussion on these issues. Our choice is to either try to "manage" it, or ignore it. I believe we prefer to manage it, to do so is going to require a lot of work, focused planning and a continued effort over a long period of time. Availability: I will do everything I can make the time to meet the schedule decided - yet to be determined, but if in the evening, I canand will make it work. Additional Information : Lived here since 1977. I come to this from a pragatic place. I love and respect those who are deeply caring, and I am of that mode as well - but this can't be "all things to all people", we have a very challenging set of issues to address and not nearly enough resources to apply. We are going to need to set priorities as a community (through the city coucil eventually). We need strategic-based planning that covers the most with what we have to give. Then look for opportunities to do more. These are the kind of things I work with on a continous basis. Signature: Dennis Slattery *** USER INFORMATION *** SubscriberID: -1 SubscriberUserName: SubscriberEmail: RemoteAddress: 66.241.70.76 RemoteHost: 66.241.70.76 RemoteUser: From:City of Ashland, Oregon To:Dorinda Cottle; City Recorder Subject:Application for Committee or Commission Submitted Date:Sunday, January 7, 2024 7:07:08 PM \[EXTERNAL SENDER\] *** FORM FIELD DATA*** Name: Helena Turner Committee or Commission intersted in: Homeless Services Master Plan SubCommittee Address: 2699 Mickelson Way Ashland Phone: (603)686-6971 Email: helenafturner@gmail.com Occupation : Psychiatric nurse practitioner Educational background: Tulane University, BS (Biology, Cultural Anthropology) Harvard University, MS (International Public Health) University of Southern Maine, MSN (Psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner) Related Experience: I am the co-founder of the OHSU Street Nursing Team. During our street rounds, I provide psychiatric services to the unhoused in Ashland and Medford, which has allowed me to gain intimate knowledge of the barriers this population experiences when attempting to access services and integrate into our community. Attending conferences or seminars in this field would help me understand the policies that can either contribute to or alleviate homelessness, which would aid me in advocating effectively for the unhoused. Interests: As mentioned above, I believe I can contribute a unique perspective to discussions regarding provision of services to the unhoused. I am motivated by a desire to see this population live safely and to their fullest capacity in our community. Availability: I am available to attend special meetings, in addition to regularly scheduled meetings, in the evenings. I could also attend meetings during the day on Fridays Additional Information : I?ve lived in Ashland since June 2018 Signature: Helena Turner *** USER INFORMATION *** SubscriberID: -1 SubscriberUserName: SubscriberEmail: RemoteAddress: 66.241.70.76 RemoteHost: 66.241.70.76 RemoteUser: From:City of Ashland, Oregon To:Dorinda Cottle; City Recorder Subject:Application for Committee or Commission Submitted Date:Monday, January 15, 2024 9:52:04 PM \[EXTERNAL SENDER\] *** FORM FIELD DATA*** Name: Lawrence VanEgdom Committee or Commission intersted in: Sub Committee-Housing and Human Services Address: 68 Scenic Dr. Ashland Or 97520 Phone: (503) 706-8420 Email: VanegdomL6@gmail.com Occupation : Self Employed Contractor Educational background: Field Biology Degree-SOU 2012 Related Experience: Small business owner Child attending the Waldorf Siskiyou school. Representative of Ashland Waldorf school Volunteer coach for Rogue Valley Youth Lacrosse (RVYL) Volunteer coach for YMCA youth basketball Volunteer coach for Minors Ashland league basball Interests: A parent A small business owner A homeowner A concerned citizen Availability: Yes, evenings are preferred. Additional Information : Attended Southern Oregon University 2005-2012 Worked in Ashland with the National Park Service 2012-2013 Moved to Medford worked with Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife 2016-2019 Moved to current residence in Ashland self employed contractor 2021-Current Signature: Lawrence Ira VanEgdom *** USER INFORMATION *** SubscriberID: -1 SubscriberUserName: SubscriberEmail: RemoteAddress: 66.241.70.76 RemoteHost: 66.241.70.76 RemoteUser: From:City of Ashland, Oregon To:Dorinda Cottle; City Recorder Subject:Application for Committee or Commission Submitted Date:Monday, January 15, 2024 7:58:43 AM \[EXTERNAL SENDER\] *** FORM FIELD DATA*** Name: Rick Vann Committee or Commission intersted in: Homeless / Houseless Committee Address: 2280 Morada Ln Phone: 7072910009 Email: rickmvann@gmail.com Occupation : Retired from corporate world Educational background: SDSU - Bachelor's Degree in Business/ Marketing 1976 Related Experience: Both my daughters are Social Work graduates/ masters degrees, very involved in this issue as am I. I teach an OLLI course in current events and these issues are often front and center. Interests: See above. On a personal note I am ashamed that as a country we cannot put some of our wealth and ingenuity to work on a national scale and begin to move toward resolving this issue that affects so many. Availability: Availability virtually any day or time, other than when I teach classes. I would prefer evenings, but days are fine too. Additional Information : 12 years in Ashland. Signature: Rick Vann *** USER INFORMATION *** SubscriberID: -1 SubscriberUserName: SubscriberEmail: RemoteAddress: 66.241.70.76 RemoteHost: 66.241.70.76 RemoteUser: ˝˵˽˿ DATE: January 25, 2024 TO: Housing and Human Services Advisory Committee FROM: Linda Reid, Housing Program Manager DEPT: Planning RE: Workforce and Affordable Housing Discussion and Next Steps The Workforce and Affordable Housing workgroup has been meeting and will provide and update on their discussion and any action steps that the Advisory Committee may take to move this work forward. ˠ˼˱˾˾˹˾˷ ˔˵̀˱̂̄˽˵˾̄ 20 East Main Street Tel: 541.488.5300 Ashland, Oregon 97520 Fax: 541.552.2059 ashland.or.usTTY: 800.735.2900 ˝˵˽˿ DATE: January 25, 2024 TO: Housing and Human Services Advisory Committee FROM: Linda Reid, Housing Program Manager DEPT: Planning RE: Housing and Human Services Advisory Committee Goal Setting Discussion Last year the Housing and Human Services Commission held their annual goal setting retreat on December 14, 2023, at the Ashland Library. th 2024 Goals identified through that process are listed in priority order below. Workforce Housing Cottage Housing (numerical goal) o Housing for young families o Higher Density Development o Remove requirements for open space. o Housing for all demographics o Housing for SOU graduates o Identify barriers to housing support, are there ways that the Committee can assist agencies that are struggling. Create a survey to ascertain what types of help the Committee can provide. Host an event to talk to organizations about how the Committee can support other agencies. Review Air B&B regulations (AMC 18.2.3). Can these be changed? How does it work? How do complaints happen, How is compliance gained. ˠ˼˱˾˾˹˾˷ ˔˵̀˱̂̄˽˵˾̄ 20 East Main Street Tel: 541.488.5300 Ashland, Oregon 97520 Fax: 541.552.2059 ashland.or.usTTY: 800.735.2900 ˝˵˽˿ Explore incentives for private market equity investors and developers from outside the area. Encourage the development of a diversity of housing types. Explore opportunities for alternative/innovative housing types, with permaculture. More ADA housing development/accessible housing development. Construction Excise Tax. ˠ˼˱˾˾˹˾˷ ˔˵̀˱̂̄˽˵˾̄ 20 East Main Street Tel: 541.488.5300 Ashland, Oregon 97520 Fax: 541.552.2059 ashland.or.usTTY: 800.735.2900