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Ashland Housing Commission
Regular Meeting Agenda
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Thursday July 23 2009: 4:30 – 6:30pm
Community Development Building - 51 Winburn Way
1. (4:30) Approval of Minutes (5 min)
June 25th 2009, regular meeting Minutes
2. (4:35) Public Forum (5 min)
3.(4:40)Sub-committee Reports (25 min)
Subcommittee Reports Liaison Reports
Finance (none) Council (Voisin)
Education (none) Parks Commission(Hauck)
Land Use (7-8-09) School Board(Frost)
Planning Commission(Benjamin)
SOU(Amoratico)
Staff(Linda Reid)
4.(5.05)Council Goals Overview Presentation (45 min)
Council Liaison-Carol Voisin
Q & A
5.(5:50)Preservation of Vulnerable Properties Discussion(30 min)
HC Goal # 3
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6.(6:20)June 25 2009 MeetingAgenda Items (5 min)
Commissioner items suggested(5 min)
Quorum Check – Commissioners not available to attend upcoming regular meetings
should declare their expected absence.
7.(6.25)Upcoming Events and Meetings (5 min)
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August 4 2009 7PM City Council Meeting-HC Ordinance 1 Reading
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August 18 2009 7PM City Council Meeting-HC Ordinance 2 Reading
Next Housing Commission Regular Meeting
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4:30-6:30 PM; Thursday August 27 2009 Community Development Building
9. (6:30) Adjournment
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June 25, 2009
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Steve Hauck called the meeting to order at 4:34 p.m. at the Community Development and Engineering Services
Building, 51 Winburn Way, Ashland, OR 97520.
Commissioners Present: SOU Liaison: Alex Amarotico, Absent
Steve Hauck, Chair
Richard Billin Council Liaison: Carol Voisin
Graham Lewis
Aaron Benjamin Staff Present::
Regina Ayars Linda Reid, Housing Specialist
Bill Smith Carolyn Schwendener, Account Clerk
Nick Frost, arrived at 4:45
Commissioners Absent:
Alice Hardesty
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of the May 28, 2009 regular meeting were approved with spelling corrections. Voice Vote: Approved.
PUBLIC FORUM
No one came forth to speak.
REPORTS AND UPDATES
Subcommittee Report
Finance – None
Education - None
Land Use –None
Liaison Reports
Council – None
Parks - None
School Board – None
Planning – Ayars inquired if the Planning Commission is working on an alternative proposal to what the consultants
have proposed for the Croman site. The Commissioners explained that the Planning Commissioners have taken what
the consultants came up with and are working on modifications and adjustments to that. Lewis said an Ad Hoc
Committee was formed with representatives from all the commissions who will be looking at it sometime in July with
a goal of presenting their recommendation to the Council by September.
SOU- none
Staff – Reid said the City Council heard the Housing recommendation for the use of the CDBG proposals. The
Council did not go with the Housing Commissions recommendation but instead decided to fund the public
improvements and partially fund the conservation program. $16,500 was awarded for the public facilities
improvement (replacement of eleven wheelchair ramps along five blocks on Iowa Street) and $33,650 was awarded
for the conservation program (weatherization for low income home owners or renters). The Housing Authority did
receive the Consolidated Funding Cycle (CFC)award from Oregon Housing and Community Services for the
Snowberry Brook Development. Reid explained that the low income Housing tax credits in the amount of $825,000 is
per year for ten years. Essentially the State awarded the Housing Authority $825,000 in tax credits which they sell to
businesses to get tax write offs. Because the tax credit award is spread out over ten years its equivalent of 8 million
dollars.
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June 25, 2009
STUDENT FAIR HOUSING ORDINANCE DISCUSSION
Reid introduced Jayme Rabenburg and Molloy Good from the Fair Housing Council. Both were present to introduce the Draft Analysis of
Impediments which the City contracted to use CDBG funds for last year. It’s a CDBG requirement that we periodically look at impediments to
Fair Housing Choice within the City, stated Reid. The City has not done one since 1997.
Ms. Rabenburg and Mr. Molloy reviewed the Dane County Fair Housing Ordinance as an example of language that the City of Ashland could
use in writing their ordinance. They also referred to Multnomah County, the City of Portland and Corvallis who have adopted age as a
protected class.
Reid suggested that perhaps the next step would be to get a survey from the students and find out what types of discrimination they
encounter. What reason are they most commonly being given? Reid said it’s a goal of the Housing Commission to create the Ordinance but
it is not on the Council goals at this time so it might not be well received. The Commissioners decided to wait until the next meeting when
Alexandra Amarotico, the SOU Liaison, might be present to form an Ad Hoc committee to discuss the ordinance. The Commissioners will be
adding language to the already existing ordinance.
Lucy Edwards, City of Ashland CERT coordinated asked whether the need to amend the City’s Fair Housing Ordinance to include students
as a protected class may have changed due to the economy because now many more rentals are available and landlords may look at
students more favorably to fill vacant units.
FAIR HOUSING COUNCIL OF OREGON PRESENTATION
Molloy Good, Executive Director of the Fair Housing Council of Oregon explained that the Fair Housing Council is a private non profit
organization, and has a mission to eliminate all illegal housing discrimination throughout Oregon and Southwest Washington. They
accomplish this mission by helping assist people with enforcement along with educating and outreach to the general public. The Analysis of
Impediments comes as a legal requirement for any jurisdiction that receives CDBG money. This is an opportunity for the City to remedy
problems that exist.
In preparation of their report the Fair Housing Council of Oregon sought input from Ashland community members, local government officials,
housing industry professionals and public and private social service agencies that serve the Ashland community. Nearly every participant
mentioned concerns over illegal discrimination. Most agreed that discrimination against families with children was the biggest problem,
particularly affecting families with three or more children and/or teenagers.
Mr. Malloy highlighted three main areas of concern within the City.
Race, primarily African Americans
Familial status – Mainly families with children under the age of 18. In the majority of the community interviews that were conducted
the feedback they got was that the discrimination that was occurring was directed at families with children
Families with disabilities
Mr. Malloy said an important impediment is the lack of resources and knowledge in the community to be responsive to fair housing issues.
The Fair Housing Council’s recommendation would be to conduct more training to housing providers, housing consumers and social service
agencies. They suggested that Ashland partner with Medford and the State of Oregon to create a Regional Fair Housing Organization
located in Southern Oregon that could then respond to training and enforcement needs. In 2010 there will be a new census. The Fair
Housing Council recommends the City to go back and look at the demographic data to update it. They would encourage asking the question
“How does Southern Oregon University affect the population of Ashland”. They would also encourage the City to make students a protected
class.
PUBLIC HEARING-ANALYSIS OF IMPEDIMENTS
HUD representative Todd Adkins was present at the meeting. Mr. Adkins thanked The Fair Housing Council and the Housing
Commissioners for their time and for examining the impediments to fair housing choice that were identified within the city and which are a
very important aspect of insuring safe decent and affordable housing for all of the City’s citizens.
Hauck opened the public hearing on the Analysis of Impediments: With no one present to speak no testimony was heard and the public
hearing was closed.
Hauck, Ayars and Bill Smith volunteered to be on the Consolidated plan ad-hoc sub committee.
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JULY 23 2009 MEETING AGENDA ITEMS
Quarum-Lewis probably will not be at the next meeting.
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UPCOMING EVENTS AND MEETINGS
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August 4, 2009 7 PM City Council Meeting-HC Ordinance 1 Reading
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August 18, 2009 7PM City Council Meeting-HC Ordinance 2 Reading
Next Housing Commission Regular Meeting
4:30-6:30 PM; Thursday July 23, 2009 Community Development Building
ADJOURNMENT – The meeting was adjourned at 6:10 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by,
Carolyn Schwendener, Account Clerk
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(7/17/2009) Linda Reid - Land Use Subcommittee MinutesPage 1
From:"Regina Ayars" <reginariley@jeffnet.org>
To:<wbsmith@alumni.iu.edu>, "'Graham Lewis'" <glewis@97520.net>
CC:"'Linda Reid'" <reidl@ashland.or.us>, "'Regina Ayars'" <reginariley@jeff...
Date:7/17/2009 2:53 PM
Subject:Land Use Subcommittee Minutes
Minutes: Land Use Subcommittee July 16th 3-4PM
Present: Regina ayars, Graham Lewis, Bill Smith, Linda Reid
Guest: Tom Bradley, ACLT
-Acquires land that is held in perpetuity and partners with affordable
housing provider to primarily offer For Sale property but some rentals
-Board includes Bill Molnar and Brandon Goldman, Planning Department.
-ACLT is very interested in working with housing Commission and the city to
ensure that additional Clay street property is built out with
green/environmentally sound designs
-ACLT gets funds through CDBG. Last project with CDBG funding was duplex on
Bridge.
Committee discussed:
1.Data will be collected prior to November election decision on food
tax but RFP will not be issued until beginning of December. Without food
tax, Parks will not be able to purchase the 3.7 acres and combined acreage
will be 5.1 acres on Clay. Data collected for the Consolidated Plan will be
helpful in developing the RFP.
2.Data will help determine RFP criteria: 80-120% income levels, rental
or For Sale, what type of housing is needed (1-2-3 bedroom units)
3.Combining Rental properties (JCHA project) with market rate for sale
units will create a more integrated neighborhood
4.Committee will host a meeting inviting potential developers to give
input on project design prior to issuing the RFP
NO meeting in August
June 2009
Dear City of Ashland Commission,
The City Council recently approved a draft set of values, a draft vision statement and 15 two-year
goals. Now it is interested in your feedback on all three.
The values are supposed to represent what is most important to us as a community.
The vision statement describes the long term direction towards which Ashland should be moving.
And the two-year goals are concrete policy actions the Council expects to focus on through July of
2011.
Ideally all three (values, goals, vision) would be completely consistent with each other. In the real
world, however, there are often tensions among the three. It is the purpose of our community dialogue
to refine, clarify and better align these three elements.
We expect to review a revised list of values and a revised vision statement to the Council in November.
Input regarding the goals will feed into the Council's goal setting process for Fiscal 2011, which begins
next January.
Your Council liaison will meet with you soon for a group discussion of the values, goals and vision
AND we would appreciate your individual opinions as well.
We're interested in hearing from you about the draft values statement, the draft vision statement and the
two-year goals.
We're also interested in more subtle points about how a particular idea could be better expressed or
formulated.
If you have any questions about this process, please contact Ann Seltzer at 552 2106.
Thank you for your help. We're looking forward to your response.
Sincerely,
The City Council and Mayor
PS The Council is seeking broad citizen input via a number of channels including on-line response
forms, speakers’ bureaus etc. Please help spread the word to your friends and neighbors and encourage
their participation in this important work.
2009-2010 CITY COUNCIL GOALS
OVERVIEW
The City Council has set goals for the next 12 to 24 months to continue Ashland’s history as a community
that focuses on sustaining itself and its people. To us, sustainability means using, developing and protecting
resources at a rate and in a manner that enables people to meet their current needs and also provides that
future generations can meet their own needs. The City of Ashland has a responsibility towards
sustainability in six primary areas:
o Economy
o Environment
o Social Equity
o Municipal Organization
o Public Facilities
o Partnerships
ECONOMY
Goal Proposed for Adoption Estimated Staff and Budget Next Steps/ Actions
Develop and implement a compre-1 FTE Overall Plan estimated to be formally
hensive economic development $150,000 presented to Council in March/ April
strategy for the purpose of: Included in Budget 2010. Tentative discussion with
o Diversifying the economic base of the
Council about proposed work plan in
community
July 2009
o Supporting creation and growth of
businesses that use and provide local and
Outstanding Issues:
regional products
o Increasing the number of family-wage jobs
- Enterprise Zones
in the community
- Urban Renewal
o Leveraging the strengths of Ashland’s
tourism and repeat visitors
Complete Croman Mill Master Plan Work on Croman assigned to staff in Croman land use code adoption
and develop an implementing strategy Planning and Administration estimated completion is Nov. 2009
for funding and infrastructure for
Croman Funds included in Comm. Dev. Croman infrastructure/
Budget for consulting services as implementation discussion begins
neededAugust 2009
- Developer financing options
- Grant Availability
- Urban Renewal
Increase the clarity, responsiveness, Project includes all departments that Estimated kick off after water
and certainty of the development take part in the development approval resource ordinance complete: First
process.process (Comm. Dev., PW, Fire, and step is to form interdept team.
Electric). This will require each Second step is to identify key points
Department to allocate staff time in the development review (from pre-
accordingly.app.to final inspection) to accomplish
coordinated, responsive multi-
department actions
Goals for City Council Adoption – June 16, 2009
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2009-2010 CITY COUNCIL GOALS
ENVIRONMENT
Goal Proposed for AdoptionEstimated Staff and Budget Next Steps/ Actions
Develop an integrated land use and No additional staff. Consulting Waiting on Grant Award
transportation plan to increase the resources will be needed.
viability of transit, bicycles, walking Project begins after beginning of
and other alternative modes of Budgeted project cost of $350,000 Fiscal Year.
transportation; reduce per capita
automobile vehicle miles traveled; Use Transportation Commission and Estimated timeline of two years.
provide safe walking and bicycling Planning Commission
routes to home, work, shopping and Includes rate/ financing study. Also
schools; implement environmentally includes amendments to
responsible design standards, and comprehensive plan and land use
minimize new automobile-related code.
infrastructure.
Adopt an integrated Water Master No additional staff. Extensive Project begins after beginning of
Plan that addresses long-term water consulting resources will be needed. fiscal year.
supply including climate change
issues, security and redundancy, Total Budget is $440,000. Estimated timeline of 2 years.
watershed health, conservation and Approximately 25% covered by
reuse, and stream health. grant.Includes rate/ financing study.
Implement specific capital projects Project involves staff in Project begins this summer. First step
and operational programs to ensure Conservation, Public Works, and includes collection of usage and cost
that City facilities and operations are Administration. Work in first fiscal of electricity, natural gas, fuel, water,
a model of efficient use of water, year estimated to take about 320 garbage and hazmat.
energy, land, and other key resources hours or a total of 8 weeks of FTE
nd
time.In 2 step, City will obtain carbon-
calculator software to evaluate most
Specific projects will need to be cost-effective methods to address
estimated and scheduled after carbon footprint.
assessment.
Third step is evaluating possible
improvements. Projects to be
incorporated into CIP.
Adopt land use codes, building codes, Staffing provided by long range Sustainable Development Guidelines
and fee structures that creates strong planning section of Community will be evaluated as part of Croman
incentives for new development that Development. Building inspection Mill Site Redevelopment Plan, with
is energy, water, and land efficient and conservation staff will also be possible citywide application. The
and supports a multi-modal involved. guidelines will likely address:
transportation system Conservation of natural water
Professional services monies will systems
likely be allocated to assist with Green surface parking systems
illustrations associated with the Storm-water Run-off (greens
development of green development streets and parking areas)
guidelinesLow impact building design
Low impact site development
Review Architecture 2030 Reduction of construction waste
Standards?
Work with the Oregon Building
Codes Divisions to make Green
“Building Code” alternatives
available. Existing examples of pre-
engineered, locally approved (by the
Building Official) design alternatives
include: rain water infiltration,
catchments and harvesting systems
Develop a strategy to use Requires three times more Will be considered in FY 2011
conservation and local renewable conservation in Ashland than already budget.
sources to meet Tier 2 power in place.
demands by 2014 Staff will continue to work on
Likely will require 1 to 2 additional conservation and alternative energy
FTE for conservation, and a total generation projects.
budget increase of between $400,000
and $450,000 per year. Up to 40%
this may be off-set by federal dollars
and other conservation incentives
Goals for City Council Adoption – June 16, 2009
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2009-2010 CITY COUNCIL GOALS
SOCIAL EQUITY
Goal Proposed for AdoptionEstimated Staff and Budget Next Steps/ Actions
Complete the development of Primary staffing will include the Phase One – HAJC Project
affordable housing on the Clay Street Housing Program Specialist (.25
Complete sub-recipient
property FTE) and participation from current
agreements and monitoring of the
and long range staff (.2 FTE).
road improvements as required by
Additionally, some professional
CDBG.
services monies could be allocated to
Time line – July 2009 – Dec. 2010
site plan development for phase II
(the remainder of the property not
Phase Two – Remainder of the
associated with the Housing
Property
Authority project).
Develop the RFP for the build out
of the 1.25 or 5 acre remainder
(depends on Parks )
Work with the Housing
Commission to determine housing
needs for the site
Get RFP reviewed and approved
by Council, Issue, review,
selection - public hearings for
disposition of public property
Contract negotiation / Developer
agreement.
Time line – July 2009 – July 2010
Conduct a comprehensive study of UnknownDevelop cost estimate and budget
Ashland’s homeless proposal
Will be estimated prior to FY 2011
budget process
Coordinate with 2010 U.S. Census
ORGANIZATION
Estimated Staff and Budget Next Steps/ Actions
Goal Proposed for Adoption
Develop plan for fiscal stability, Staff was added to assist 1.Establish FY 2010-2011 budget
manage costs, prioritize services, and Administrative Services in FY 2009. with existing target ending fund
insure key revenue streams for the balances (August 2009)
City and Parks & Recreation. No consulting resources were added.2.Schedule a study session on
If outside evaluations are needed, revised target EFBs, debt levels,
they will need to be discussed in FY tax-rate-fee implications, service
2011 budget. level alternatives and timeline
(October – November 2009)
3.Report to Council on progress
(January 2010)
4.Adoption of targets for FY 2010-
2011 budget (March 2010)
5.Annual report and desired
adjustments (January-February
each year).
Address issues the stability of the No new staff will be added. Classification part of study will create
organization including employee fair, justifiable classification system,
recruitment and retention; succession Classification/ Compensation Study is to attempt to resolve issues related to
planning; and effective and increased underway at cost of $55,000. specific classifications and to step
use of citizen volunteers. system.
Financial resources have not been
identified for other pieces such as Compensation study will help the
leadership dev. training, employee City determine how our package
recognition or a volunteer use compares to the market and provide
expansion plan. Some work can be data to analyze Personnel costs. The
done with cross training and with time-line for the Study is 3-4
expansion of existing programs. months. Staff will work with
Other improvements will be Council on an implementation plan
considered with FY 2011 budget.
Goals for City Council Adoption – June 16, 2009
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2009-2010 CITY COUNCIL GOALS
PUBLIC FACILITIES
Goal Proposed for AdoptionStaff/ Budget Next Steps/ Actions
Develop a plan to replace Fire Station No new staffing needed Currently working to ensure all
#2required planning steps to build Fire
No funds are currently available. Station #2 have been met in order to
respond to “shovel ready”
requirements for Federal Stimulus
funds (Estimate Fall 2009)
Staff proposes to apply for funds
through Department of Homeland
Security when guidelines are
published (expected in Summer
2009).
Refine a long term strategy for the No new staffing proposed Convene Council Committee
Ashland Fiber Network that improves discussed when AFN business plan
its financial viability, provides high was adopted by Council (July/ August
quality services to residents, and 2009)
promotes healthy economic
development. Apply for stimulus funds for Wi-Max
and network expansion
PARTNERSHIPS
Goal Proposed for AdoptionEstimated Staff and Budget Next Steps/Actions
Foster strong collaboration of the No additional Staff needed.
local community, City, State and
Federal leaders in efforts to improve Requires extensive Mayor/Council
the health of the Ashland watershed involvement
through reducing fire hazards and
restoring forest health
Restore rail service to and through No additional staff needed 1.Meet with other partner
Ashlandgovernments
Need cost estimate on technical and 2.Meeting with current service
legal framework for any solution. providers,
3.Continue to establish partnerships
Council has requested budget with regional jurisdictions in both
information. California and Oregon,
4.Keep Oregon legislators informed
5.Seek State and Federal financial
assistance.
Goals for City Council Adoption – June 16, 2009
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City of Ashland
Draft Vision
June 2009
Yes this is an No, this is not an No opinion
VISION STATEMENTS
accurate vision vision for the
for the Ashland Ashland of the
of the future. future.
Ashland is a strikingly beautiful town,
nestled on the edge of the Siskiyou
Mountains. Ashland is a small, safe, and
welcoming place. Residents enjoy the
urban amenities of a university town and a
center for world-class outdoor recreation
and performing and visual arts.
Comments on this vision statement.
Ashland has vibrant neighborhoods.
Young singles, families, children, and
seniors live in diverse housing types
throughout the town. People know their
neighbors, and they work together to care
for each other. Children walk and bicycle
to their neighborhood schools, and
AshlandÓs school system is one of the best
in the nation. Every resident can find
shopping, recreation, and open space
within an easy walk from their homes.
Comments on this vision statement.
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City of Ashland
Draft Vision
June 2009
Yes this is an No, this is not an No opinion
VISION STATEMENTS
accurate vision vision for the
Continued
for the Ashland Ashland of the
of the future. future.
AshlandÓs residents treasure the natural
environment. Salmon spawn in AshlandÓs
creeks. Solar panels gather energy on
rooftops, community gardens dot the parks,
drought tolerant plants grace yards, parks and
open spaces. The community cleans and re-
uses its stormwater and effluent so no drop is
wasted. It is as easy to walk and bike in
Ashland as it is to drive. Ashland is connected
to the Rogue Valley and the entire West coast
through strong transit and rail systems.
Population growth is managed, making
efficient use of land and ensuring the
community is vibrant.
Comments on this vision statement.
Residents and visitors share AshlandÓs lively
downtown. Ashland is eclectic and funky, and
peoplesÓ differences are treasured, not just
tolerated. Visitors return to Ashland year after
year to refresh themselves, to hike, bike, and
ski, to learn, and to experience the performing
and visual arts. Community events and
festivals allow locals, regional residents, and
visitors to share music, food, and ideas.
Comments on this vision statement.
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City of Ashland
Draft Vision
June 2009
Yes this is an No, this is not an No opinion
VISION STATEMENTS
accurate vision vision for the
continued
for the Ashland Ashland of the
of the future. future.
Ashland supports businesses that are
committed to family-wage jobs and AshlandÓs
environmental ethic. The business community
has a strong working relationship with
Southern Oregon University, and university
graduates find ample, rewarding employment
in Ashland and the region. Small businesses
thrive, and entrepreneurs choose to start and
grow their businesses here.
Comments on this vision statement.
A wilderness is a short hike away from the
downtown plaza. AshlandÓs forests are healthy
and managed to support the unique habitat of
the Siskiyou Mountains, support recreation,
provide clean drinking water, and ensure
Ashland is safe from forest fire.
Comments on this vision statement.
The City of Ashland is respected in Oregon and
the region as an innovative, effective, efficient,
and well run municipal government. The City
is well connected to its citizens, and is
responsive to citizen and business needs. The
City is an employer of choice to high quality
professionals who have chosen public service
as a career.
Comments on this vision statement.
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City of Ashland
Draft Vision
June 2009
Please list other visions statements for the Ashland of the future.
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City of Ashland
DRAFT Values
June 2009
As members of the Ashland City Council, we value:
Good Government Yes, I value No, I don’t value No opinion
a.Transparent, honest, responsive
b.Strong, creative leadership
c.Excellent public service
d.Stewards of public resources
e.Active, intelligent respectful citizen
involvement
f.Volunteerism in government and community
Other suggested values for Good Government
Natural Environment Yes, I value No, I don’t value
a.Beauty and Quality
b.Enhance quality of air, water, land, open
spaces, wildlife habitat
c.Treasure parks, natural areas and
recreational opportunities
Other suggested values for Natural Environment
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City of Ashland
DRAFT Values
June 2009
Responsible Land UseYes, I value No, I don’t value No opinion
a.Development that makes efficient use of
land, water and energy
b.Development that maintains our
architectural heritage
c.Development that protects our
relationship to nature and emphasizes
quality design
d.Strong neighborhoods
e.Efficient public infrastructure and public
services
Other suggested values for Responsible Land Use
4. Free Expression Yes, I value No, I don’t value No opinion
a.A creative climate that invites an open
exchange of diverse ideas
b.The social, economic, and creative
contributions of the arts, cultural activities
and community events.
Other suggested values for Free Expression
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City of Ashland
DRAFT Values
June 2009
DiversityYes, I value No, I don’t value No opinion
a.A community that invites and respects
the individuality and contributions of all
people
Other suggested values for Diversity
EconomyYes, I value No, I don’t value No opinion
a.A business community that is attuned
with our environmental and social
aspirations.
b.An economy that capitalizes on
community assets and allows our
homegrown entrepreneurs to succeed
c.An economy that creates community
wealth, supports arts and culture,
connects to Southern Oregon University
and supports high quality public services.
d.A diverse economy that provides
employment and economic choices for
individuals and families
Other suggested values for Economy
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City of Ashland
DRAFT Values
June 2009
IndependenceYes, I value No, I don’t value No opinion
a.Our ability to be innovative, to set our
own course, to provide public services
and to meet residentsÓ basic needs.
Other suggested values for Independence
Personal Well Being Yes, I value No, I don’t value No opinion
a.All people seek physical, mental and
emotional well-being
b.Each person needs adequate food,
clothing, housing transportation,
health care and personal safety
Other suggested values for Personal Well Being
Sense of Community Yes, I value No, I don’t value No opinion
a.Strong neighborhoods, families and
communities of interest
b.Residents participate in community life
and feel a strong sense of belonging
Other suggested values for Sense of community
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City of Ashland
DRAFT Values
June 2009
Please list other values you believe should be added to the above list.
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City of Ashland
Goals
June 2009
Yes this is an No, this is not an No Opinion
ECONOMY
important goal important goal
1. Develop and implement a comprehensive
economic development strategy for the purpose
of:
Diversifying the economic base of the
community
Supporting the creation and growth of
businesses that use and provide local and
regional products
Increasing the number of family wage jobs in
the community
Leveraging the strengths of AshlandÓs
tourism and repeat visitors
Comments on this goal.
2. Complete Croman Mill Master Plan and
develop an implementation strategy for funding
and infrastructure for Croman.
Comments on this goal
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City of Ashland
Goals
June 2009
Yes this is an No, this is not an No Opinion
ECONOMY continued
important goal important goal
3. Increase the clarity, responsiveness, and
.
certainty of the development process
Comments on this goal.
Yes this is an No, this is not an No Opinion
ENVIRONMENT
important goal important goal
1. Develop an integrated land use and
transportation plan to increase the viability of
transit, bicycles, walking and other alternative
modes of transportation.
Reduce per capita automobile vehicle miles
traveled
Provide safe walking and bicycling routes to
home, work, shopping and schools
Implement environmentally responsible
design standards
Minimize new automobile related
infrastructure.
Comments on this goal.
2
City of Ashland
Goals
June 2009
Yes this is an No, this is not an No opinion
ENVIRONMENT continued
important goal important goal
2. Adopt an integrated Water Master Plan that
addresses long-term water supply including:
Climate change issues
Security and redundancy
Watershed health
Conservation and reuse
Stream health
Comments on this goal.
3. Implement specific capital projects and
operation programs to ensure City facilities
and operations are a model of efficient use of
water, energy, land, and other key resources.
Comments on this goal.
4. Adopt land use codes, building codes and
fee structures that creates strong incentives
for new development that is energy, water,
and land efficient and supports a multi-modal
transportation system.
Comments on this goal.
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City of Ashland
Goals
June 2009
Yes this is an No, this is not an No opinion
ENVIRONMENT continued
important goal important goal
5. Develop a strategy to use conservation and local
renewable sources to meet Tier 2 power demands
by 2014.
Comments on this goal.
Yes this is an No, this is not an No Opinion
Social Equity
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1. Complete the development of affordable
housing on the Clay Street Property.
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2. Conduct a comprehensive study of Ashland’s
homeless.
Comments on this goal.
Yes this is an No, this is not an No opinion
Organization
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1. Develop plan for fiscal stability, manage costs,
prioritize services, and insure key revenue streams
for the City Parks & Recreation.
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City of Ashland
Goals
June 2009
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2. Address issues regarding the stability of the
organization including:
Employee recruitment and retention
Succession planning
Effective and increased use of citizen
volunteers
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Yes this is an No, this is not an No opinion
PUBLIC FACILITIES
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1. Develop a plan to replace Fire Station #2.
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2. Refine a long term strategy for the Ashland
Fiber Network that improves its financial
viability, provides high quality services to
residents, and promotes healthy economic
development.
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City of Ashland
Goals
June 2009
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PARTNERSHIPS
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1. Foster strong collaboration of the local
community, City, State and Federal leaders in
efforts to improve the health of the Ashland
watershed through reducing fire hazards and
restoring forest health.
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2. Restore rail service to and through
Ashland.
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Please list other goals you believe should be considered.
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Status
Set to Expire
Date Contracts
Limit
Income
Units
Assisted
Number of
Units
Number of
Expiring Use/Preservation Units
Name
Property
Type
Property
Type
Assistance
Rural DevelopmentFamilyAshley Garden402060%Rural DevelopmentSeniorAshley Senior624160%Rural DevelopmentFamilyStratford*5117100%HUD Section 8FamilyChief Tyee322930%HUD Section 8SeniorDonald
E. Lewis404030%HUD Section 8DisabledStar Thistle121250%HUD Section 8FamilySun Village121230%1/20/2013HUD Section 8FamilyTakilma Viillage141460%Total263185HUD Section 8SeniorJohnston
Manor3430%12/26/2008Opted Out