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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-01-21 Council Mtg MINASHLAND CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, January 21, 2025 6:00 PM Business Meeting Council Present: Councilors Knauer, Bloom, Kaplan, and Hansen. Attending via Zoom: Mayor Graham, Councilors Dahle and DuQuenne Council Absent: None Staff Present: Sabrina Cotta Doug McGeary Alissa Kolodzinski Chad Woodward I. CALL TO ORDER City Manager Acting City Attorney City Recorder Climate and Energy Analyst Mayor Graham called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. a. Land Acknowledgement" Councilor Bloom read the land acknowledgement. 11. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilor Hansen led the pledge of allegiance. III. ROLL CALL IV. MAYOR'S CHAIR OF THE COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENT Motion made for Bob Kaplan to act as Tern Chair for tonight's City Council meeting. Motion: Hansen Second: Bloom Roll Call Vote: Councilor Knauer, Dahle, Bloom, DuQuenne, Kaplan, and Hansen. YES. Motion passed a. MLK Proclamation - Kaplan read the proclamation V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Minutes of December 16, 2024- Study Session Meeting b. Minutes of December 17, 2024 - Business Meeting Motion made to accept the minutes as amended. Motion: Bloom Second: Knauer Roll Call Vote: Councilor Knauer, Dahle, Bloom, DuQuenne, Kaplan, and Hansen. YES. Motion passed. VI. CONSENT AGENDA a. Granting a Franchise Agreement to Sprint Communications Company L.P. for Use of City Rights -of -Way b. Resolution No. 2025-01 Clarifying Non -Debt Obligation of the Services Agreement with Western Rivers Conservancy c. Southern Oregon Goodwill Termination of Ashland Measure 37 Covenant d. Approval of City Attorney Hiring Procedure e. Public Arts Advisory Committee Appointment f. Transportation Advisory Committee Appointment g. Housing & Human Services Advisory Committee Appointment January 21, 2025 Page 1 of 6 h. Planning Commission Appointment i. Approval of Liquor License for Chipotle Mexican Grill j. Approval of Liquor License for Shop and Smoke k. Approval of Liquor License for Good Juice Wine Shop L Approval of Liquor License for Terrene Winery and Cidery Request to remove item B from the consent agenda Motion made to approve the remaining items on the consent agenda. Motion: Bloom Second: Hansen Roll Call Vote: Councilor Knauer, Dahle, Bloom, DuQuenne, Kaplan, and Hansen. YES. Motion passed. Discussion on Resolution No. 2025-01 Discussion on Western Rivers Conservancy (WRC) partnership for Ashland to become the long-term steward of the property for fire safety, habitat mitigation, and economic development potential through increased recreational opportunities. • WRC will help the City to procure funding and the City will help with earnest payments. • This resolution would be a preliminary step to reduce risk in a multi -year process including substantial public involvement with an opportunity to withdraw from partnership at any time. • Concern expressed about needing more information to explore how this property will impact the City of Ashland and long-term maintenance. • The first payment to WRC would be made February 1, 2025, with subsequent payments built into the budget process. Navickas - spoke against the project which would triple the City's responsibility for long-term maintenance of its forested land and potential negative impact in a sensitive area. Hawk - spoke in support of the project to protect wildlife, fire risk, and provide economic development. Motion made to approve Resolution No. 2025-01 Clarifying Non -Debt Obligation of the Services Agreement with Western Rivers Conservancy and direct the City Manager to execute the Agreement and carry out all administrative tasks necessary for its implementation. Substantive decisions, including key determinations on moving forward with specific elements of the Agreement and the final decision to acquire the property, shall be returned to the Council for review and approval. Motion: Bloom Second: Hansen Roll Call Vote: Councilor Knauer, Dahle, Bloom, Kaplan, and Hansen. YES. DuQuenne NO. Motion passed. VII. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS Vill. PUBLIC FORUM - 15 Minutes - Public input or comment on City business not included on the agenda. Citizens spoke on fire evacuation concerns, limited disposal of hazardous waste opportunities, emergency weather shelter accommodations, and concern about the new pony wall in chambers. IX. PUBLIC HEARING a. First Reading - ORD 3245 An Ordinance Terminating Specified Commission and Re- establishing AMC Chapter 2.13 to create Advisory Committees Discussion with Doug McGeary: January 21, 2025 Page 2 of 6 • Review of correction of clerical errors; o Correction of resolution number referred to, removal of "management" from 2.13 and 2.13.005, 2.13.010 Standing Advisory Committees, Section D. removal of language related to the Commission, correction of 2.11.015 to 2.13.015 • Request to ensure the PAAC language conforms to State Law- McGeary to follow up • Request to remove the language regarding ex-officio members in other areas and moved to Section H that applies to all Committees. • MACs are established and may be subject to public meeting law depending on the situation. Public Hearing Open Public Hearing Closed Decision: Motion made to approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 3245, an ordinance terminating specified commissions, renaming the Municipal Audit Commission to the Municipal Audit Committee, and re-establishing AMC Chapter 2.13 to create City Council and Management Advisory Committees as discussed, amended, and reviewed; and further move to schedule the second reading and potential adoption of this ordinance at the next regularly scheduled public Council business meeting. Motion: Bloom Second: DuQuenne Roll Call Vote: Councilor Knauer, Dahle, Bloom, DuQuenne, Kaplan, and Hansen. YES. Motion passed. b. First Reading - ORD 3254 An Ordinance Amending AMC Title 9 Health and Sanitation Creating Chapter 9.45 Carbon Pollution Impact Fee and Establishing Standards for a Carbon Pollution Impact Fee for New Residential Structures in the City of Ashland Chad Woodward provided a review and presentation of the topic including findings and options for greenhouse gas reductions emissions and proposed language revision for 9.45.020 (c.) "New Residential Building: New construction of any residential building, including complete demolition and rebuilds, and any accessory dwelling units. This definition does not include additions, alterations, renovations, or repairs to existing buildings." (presentation attached). Discussion: • The fee would go into the general fund to offset staffing costs required to process the fee. • The fee would act as a disincentive with outreach regarding purpose prior to implementation. • Most affordable housing developments going in locally and regionally is all -electric. • Hansen spoke of a recent meeting with a representative from the gas utility franchise to gain perspective on this issue and disclosed a potential conflict of interest as the owner of a Solar company but spoke he could vote impartially with the City's interest as forefront in mind. • Prior reporting of energy use from franchisees was not required but voluntarily provided. • Intent is to work with the building permit company to include data points that can be used to measure the ordinance's efficacy if implemented. Public Hearing Open Sohl - submitted written testimony and supports this ordinance (ORD). Retiz - spoke in support of this ORD and for fees to support climate justice programs. Banks - spoke in support of ORD as benefitting health, safety, equity and affordability of housing. Vincent - spoke against the ORD in favor of other decarbonization and warned against litigation. January 21, 2025 Page 3 of 6 Mozina - spoke that carbon dioxide is not a pollutant and does not support this ORD. Elder - spoke of options to decarbonize natural gas before it is burned - does not support this ORD. Archuleta - spoke in favor of choice, alternative decarbonization options., and against this ORD. Oaks - spoke that Council is responsible to its voters, supports this ORD and climate justice programs. Doyle - spoke in favor of the ORD in support of affordability. Sigalove - supports this ORD - electricity is a cheaper and action must be taken now. Schnibbe - Supports this ORD and climate justice to ensure the planet is inhabitable in the future. Mori D. - spoke in support of this ORD and the youth that brought it, our community, and planet. Hayes - supports this ORD to properly account for and align business interests with social good. Dolan - did not speak Harris - did not speak Bangs - urged Council to follow the youth leadership in passing this ORD. Dawn - thanked community members for their work on this and urged Council to pass this ORD. Journet - spoke concern over pollution, thanked those that worked on this, and urged Council pass it. Samelson - spoke in support of this policy brought by the youth and urged Council to pass this ORD. Oguri - spoke in favor of natural gas as an alternative fuel option during power outages. Public Hearing Closed Discussion (cont. • This ordinance does not ban natural gas or require electric and is for new construction only. • Examine current building fees and consider how to catalyze new development. • Potential to calculate this fee based on square footage instead of a flat fee. • Outside legal counsel was hired to analyze the ordinance for the strongest ordinance with the most likelihood of withstanding a court challenge. Other pollution controls exist. Decision: Motion made to approve First Reading of Ordinance #3254, An Ordinance Amending AMC Title 9 Health and Sanitation Creating Chapter 9.45 Carbon Pollution Impact Fee and Establishing Standards for a Carbon Pollution Impact Fee for New Residential Structures in the City of Ashland and set a Second Reading for February 4, 2025 with the amended included for clarification. Motion: Hansen Second: Bloom Roll Call Vote: Councilor Knauer, Dahle, Bloom, DuQuenne, Kaplan, and Hansen. YES. Motion passed. Recess taken from 8:13 to 8:22 Change in order of business X. NEW BUSINESS a. Election of Council Chair Decision: none Motion made to confirm Jeff Dahle as Chair of the Council for one year. Motion: Bloom Second: DuQuenne Roll Call Vote: Councilor Knauer, Bloom, DuQuenne, Kaplan, and Hansen: YES. Dahle: Abstain Motion passed. b. City Council Liaison Appointments to Committees • Kaplan read off the assignments as appointed by Mayor Graham - see attached City Council Liaison Assignments document. January 21, 2025 Page 4 of 6 c. Budget Committee Appointments • Cotta received Councilor's votes and began calculating results while the meeting continued. XI. ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND CONTRACTS a. Second Reading - ORD 3248 An Ordinance Creating Section 2.28.600 of the Ashland Municipal Code Establishing the Parks and Recreation Department Discussion: • Changes from first reading include recommendations from the Parks Commission. Aside from minor clerical changes, substantive changes were read for Sections 2.28.600 Parks and Recreation Department - Creation; 2.28.610 Parks and Recreation Director -Appointment and Duties; 2.28.630 Accountability and Supervisory Structure, Section D: Clarification of Authority; and 2.28.640 Hiring and Termination of the Parks and Recreation Director, Sections A and B. (see packet for full ORD language with changes) • Request to clarify language that if a decision is made it is announced in a public meeting Public Hearing Open Landt - Spoke as vice Chair of the Parks Commission to clarify APRC's requested changes. Public Hearing Closed Decision: Motion made to postpone second reading of Ordinance 3248 until the next business meeting with the changes presented and changing from 'PRC' to 'APRC'. Motion: Bloom Second: Knauer Roll Call Vote: Councilor Dahle, Bloom, DuQuenne, Knauer, Kaplan, and Hansen. YES. Motion passed. b. Second Reading - ORD 3252: Amending 14.16.015 to Allow for Conservation Measures Discussion: • Redundancy of language, wording, and purpose of the Ordinance was discussed. • Clarification that this was reviewed by Bond Counsel required for the USDA Loan acceptance. Mozina - did not speak Decision: Motion made to approve the Second Reading of Ordinance 3252, Amending 14.16.015 to Allow for Conservation Measures. Motion: Bloom Second: Dahle Roll Call Vote: Councilor Dahle, Bloom, Kaplan, and Hansen. YES. DuQuenne, Knauer, No. Motion passed. a. Budget Committee Appointments Discussion: Cotta read aloud the ballots by councilor in accordance with public meeting law. Results are Kristen Roy and James Fredericks with a term ending 2028; Michael Murry and Ariana Spiegler with term ending 2026; and Meg Wage with a term ending 2025. Dahle recused himself from voting due to a conflict of interest. Decision: Motion made to appoint the winners of the Citizen's Budget Committee election results. Motion: Hansen Second: Bloom January 21, 2025 Page 5 of 6 Roll Call Vote: Councilor Knauer, Bloom, DuQuenne, Kaplan, and Hansen. YES. Dahle abstain. Motion passed. II. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Council Adoption of 2200 Ashland Street Master Plan Discussion: • Concern expressed with discussion about the readiness of the revised document - specifically related to the word "shall' and the potential of obligating the City unnecessarily. Decision: Motion made to adopt the revised 2200 Ashland Street Master Plan. Motion: Hansen Second: DuQuenne Roll Call Vote: Councilor Dahle, DuQuenne, Kaplan, and Hansen YES. Bloom NO. Knauer Abstain. Motion passed. Motion made to allow Knauer to abstain from this vote. Motion: Bloom Second: DuQuenne Roll Call Vote: Councilor Knauer, Bloom, DuQuenne, Kaplan Yes. Hansen, Dahle No. Motion passed. b. 2200 Ashland Street Facility Plan Ad Hoc Committee - Moved to next meeting c. Request to Withdraw Affordable Housing Trust Fund RFP to Allow for Strategic Discussion Regarding How Best to Invest the Funding- Moved to next meeting III. CITY MANAGER REPORT IV. OTHER BUSINESS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS/REPORTS FROM COUNCIL LIAISONS V. ADJOURNMENT Motion made to adjourn. Motion: Bloom Second: Hansen All in favor. The meeting was adjourned at 9:34 p.m. City Reco er Alissa Kolodzinski �� AJ---1 Mayor Tmlya Graham January 21, 2025 Page 6 of 6 Background: May 21, 2024: City Council narrowed staff review to three options. Two of r which could be drafted as an ordinance around either: 1. NOx Emissions like California Air Resource Board's current standards. 2. Carbon Charge. Council further directed staff to bring a proposal for adjustments to the franchise agreements, or other means of regulating natural gas usage by the first quarter of 2025. JEVER DON F W14F F( opuonq (.w..e.. MW(tMrw k.�.� w✓ba M n.LW S.rre l)u hew (krw.nW •hM: Q (Wbm. 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Def a, How is Ashland doing in reaching its climate goals? WrAmil How is Ashland doing in reaching its climate goals? 45,000 40.000 ...... ... ...... ...... ...... ..... 35,000 30.000 . ... . .. .. ...... ...... ...... 25,000 20.000 15,000 10,000 5.000 wNatw,1.6u4 Ef,us,00,,MCO2E bc--Z,,c Ei!�ts5;,jnsKTCO2e RTranspo: tat ion Emissions 2024 CEAP Inventory - vears 2011 - 2023 What is the possible impact of an ordinance to help Ashland meet its goals? 1. NOx • Low NOx = none, reducing NOx improves air quality but does not reduce GHG's. • Zero NOx = possible to reduce GHG 2. Climate Pollution Impact Fee * 11.7% of new construction used natural gas furnaces; which if reduced could help Ashland meet its goals. * New homes are smaller area for impact than existing homes - only 3% of the natural gas heating installations over the past 5 years. Year New Furnace New Heat Pump Total Heating SfiNew Furnace % New Heat Pump 2019 10 65 75 13.33 86.67 2020 20 59 79 25.32 74.68 2021 7 109 116 6.03 93.97 1 2022 1 8 34 42 19.05 80.9-1 1 2023 2 1 45 6.67 93.33 TOTALS 48 1 309 1 3.57 11.73 85.92 Heating Installations % of Total What is the possible impact of an ordinance to help Ashland meet its goals? • The Climate Pollution Impact Fee could reduce actual greenhouse gas emissions if the ordinance fee influences what type of fuel is used for each of the five covered applications. • This ordinance is less about reducing current emissions and more about slowing the growth of emission rates from new residential homes. • The greatest impact of this ordinance is difficult to quantify as it most likely will occur in either: • Other communities who may implement something similar and Influencing fuel choices in existing homes both locally and abroad. Preferred Alternative: Climate Pollution Impact Fee - a consumer choice driven option Based on 1. Local energy consumption 2. American Gas Association Regional Usage Data 3. Scientifically determined social cost of carbon 4. Industry/government years of service Average Metric Anurlmn Om Anrwml Soxlal Costof Annual TotalCost Per Theffnd Tonto Average Metric Greenhouse Pofution Pas Expected Year Thermal EnerAssoolntlon- By Thermal Segtonal Tons lar Guess Per Pert/ mroI of Service Enngyfystem Typpee Thermal 110W Ashland Ha Homo Metric Ton Energy Systern Unit Energy System Furnaces 53 249 1.32 $208.00 $274.56 15 f4,T18.40 Water Heaters 251 249 0.62 $208.00 $128.96 10 $1,289.60 Ranges 5 249 0.12 $208.00 $24.96 15 $374.40 Clothes Dryers 3 249 0.07 $208.00 $14.56 10 $145.60 Gas Fireplaces 14 249 0.35 $208.00 f72.80 10 872e.00 100 2.48 fS,SSSD0 Proposed language revision for Climate Protection Impact Fee Revision to 9.45.020 (C.) C. "New Residential Building: New construction of any residential building, including complete demolition and rebuilds, and any accessory dwelling units. This definition does not include additions, alterations, renovations, or repairs to existing buildings." Questions? Thank you! Chad Woodward Climate & Energy Analyst quBudget Committee Member Voting 1/21/2025 Councilor DuQuenne Rank in order of preference 1 -7. Name Rank Dahle, Dylan Fredericks, James 1 Gobelman, Larry 6 Morrison, Mark Murry, Michael 7 Navickas, Eric Roy, Kristen 4 Spiegler, Ariana 5 Sturm, Jeanine 2 Wade, Meg 3 1= highest, 7 = lowest. The top 5 vote earners will be selected to be on the committee. Those ranked 1 & 2 - term length is through 6/3012028. Those ranked 3 & 4 - term length is through 6/30/2026. The person ranked 5 - term length is through 6/30/2025. Buffet Committee Number Vobng � l nn= "Over soct1" \_ try :�rCW Of pt@¢ = - nC -7 iiOf�b R a �a k n .. cc-elrrva f ,, Murry. Mlctiml 5 Navic o t':C I ,Y. K':ster c... rR Ariono 7 1 .rrm, Jeanine Aa0e. Meg 1= twIghest, 7 = loweeL T � top 5 volt: eX will t>e se+ecteo to t* or''I lC �► ►nnrte - T")^SP '':�nKeC� 1 �r 2 - tern-; ier►aTh is t► rOLK 613012028 Phose ranked 4 - tWT'►'1 W"Jth is "O 5/3C12M - _ P-= ' Stn 'Onked 5 - term wxxjth is iiR: t 6%30/2025. fff Budget Committee Member Voting 1/21/2025 Councilor Knauer Rank in order of preference 1-7. Name Rank Da h l e, Dylan ------ Fredericks, James James Gobelman, Larry Li _ - g Murry, Michael 3 Navickas, Eric Roy, Kristen Spiegler, Ariana Z $- Wade, Meg �-- 1= highest, 7 = lowest. The top 5 vote earners will be selected to be on the committee. Those ranked 1 & 2 - term length is through 6/3012028. Those ranked 3 & 4 - term length is through 6/30/2026. The person ranked 5 - term length is through 6/30/2025. Budget Committee Member Voting VqAfti 1/21/2025 Councilor Bloom Rank in order of preference 1 -7. Name Rank Dahle, Dylan Fredericks, James 2 Gobelman, Larry Morrison, Mark Murry, Michael oZ, Navickas, Eric Roy, Kristen �j Spiegler, Ariana Sturm, Jeanine Wade, Meg 1= highest, 7 = lowest. The top 5 vote earners will be selected to be on the committee. Those ranked 1 & 2 - term length is through 6/30/2028. Those ranked 3 & 4 - term length is through 6/30/2026. The person ranked 5 - term length is through 6/30/2025. wailBudget Committee Member Voting , 1/21/2025 Councilor Kaplan Rank in order of preference 1 -7. Name Dahle, Dylan Fredericks, James Gobelman, Larry Morrison, Mark Murry, Michael Navickas, Eric Rank 1= highest, 7 = lowest. The top 5 vote earners will be selected to be on the committee. Roy, Kristen Spiegler, Ariana Sturm, Jeanine Wade, Meg a Those ranked 1 & 2 - term length is through 6/30/2028. Those ranked 3 & 4 - term length is through 6/30/2026. The person ranked 5 - term length is through 6/3012025. Budget Committee Member Voting 1/21/2025 Councilor Hansen KunK in oraer or prererence 1 -7. Name Rank Dahle, Dylan Fredericks, James Gobelman, Larry Morrison, Mark Murry, Michael Navickas, Eric Roy, Kristen Spiegler, Ariana Sturm, Jeanine Wade, Meg 1= highest, 7 = lowest. The top 5 vote earners will be selected to be on the committee. Those ranked 1 & 2 - term length is through 6/30/2028. Those ranked 3 & 4 - term length is through 6/30/2026. The person ranked 5 - term length is through 6/30/2025. Dahle, Dylan 0 Fredericks, James 1 1 Gobelman, Larry 6 6 Morrison, Mark 0 Murry, Michael 7 7 Navickas, Eric 0 Roy, Kristen 4 4 Spiegler, Ariana 5 5 Sturm, Jeanine 2 2 Wade, Meg 3 3 Rank 1 & 2 term ending 2028 9, Rank 3 & 4 term ending 2026 M tCK(A&, KUyrY `1 Rank 5 term ending 2025 ' r v WO-00 ■ K' K p ,�{� ��, JOB p'� Q,t` pt• Ot Dahle, Dylan 4 0 10 10 6 10 Fredericks, James 1 0 1 3 10 6 1 Gobelman, Larry 7 0 6 6 7 10 4 Morrison, Mark , Merl o* Navickas, Eric 5 10 0 0 10 10 10 1 4 10 3 1 10 5 Roy, Kristen 3 0 4 2 1 4 6 pregler•; Arrdna 6 0 5 7 3 10 8 Sturm, Jeanine 10 0 2 10 5 Wade, Meg 10 0 3 4 8 2 7 rotar 58 0 58 58 56 58 46 Rank 1 & 2 term ending 2028 Rank 3 & 4 term ending 2026 Rank 5 term ending 2025 Any vote over 7 or no ranking = 10 40 22 2028 40 42 37 20 2028 45 34 2025 City Council Liaison Assignments January 20, 2025 Commissions & Standing Advisory Committees 2025 First Assignment 2025 Second Assignment Parks & Recreation Commission(City Charter Hansen Bloom Planning Commission Knauer Climate and Environmental Policy Kaplan Dahle Historic Preservation Dahle Housing and Human Services Bloom Kaplan Public Art DuQuenne Social Equity and Racial Justice Dahle DuQuenne Transportation Hansen Knauer City Ad Hoc Committees 2025 First Assignment 2025 Second Assignment Ashland Water Advisory Committee — Dormant this year Early Learning Committee Bloom Regional Boards & Committees 2025 First Assignment 2025 Second Assignment Chamber of Commerce / Travel Ashland Knauer Rogue Valley Council of Governments VCOG) Hansen Jackson County Continuum of Care Kaplan Rogue Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization VMPO DuQuenne Rogue Valley Transportation District VTD DuQuenne Southern Oregon Regional Economic Development Inc. Dahle Knauer Page 1 of 2 Community Relationships Unlike typical Council Liaison assignments where the councilor is expected to regularly attend committee or commission meetings, the Community Liaison would be expected to open a line of communication with the leadership of the organization and check in quarterly to understand how things might be changing for that organization, learn about new activities, and discuss any challenges. The purpose of this structure is to help the City Council as a body understand the current reality of the City's primary community partners as we, and they, navigate this time of great change. As Community Liaisons, Ashland City Council members would share similar information with those community organizations at their request. Community Organizations 2025 First Assignment 2025 Second Assignment Ashland Community Hospital Dahle Ashland School District Kaplan Bloom All Age Friendly Ashland Knauer Crisis Response Network Bloom Mount Ashland Hansen Opportunities for Housing, Resources & Assistance Kaplan Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF) Graham Kaplan Rogue Valley Mountain Bike Association RVMBA Hansen Southern Oregon University (SOU) Graham Du uenne Page 2 of 2