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Home My WebLink About2025-12-02 Council Mtg MIN ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING MINUTES Tuesday,December 2,2025 EXECUTIVE SESSION 5:00 PM a. To Executive Session: To review and evaluate the employment-related performance of the chief executive officer of any public body, a public officer, employee or staff member who does not request an open hearing pursuant to ORS 192.660 (2)(i). Mayor Graham and Councilors DuQuenne, Dahle, Kaplan, Hansen and Sherrell were present. Staff present were Johan Pietila and from the media Emma Maple from the Daily Courier. 6:00 PM Business Meeting Council Present: Mayor Graham, Councilors Bloom, Dahle, DuQuenne, Hansen, Kaplan, and Sherrell. Council Absent: None Staff Present: Sabrina Cotta City Manager Johan Pietila City Attorney Alissa Kolodzinski City Recorder Brandon Goldman Community Development Director Scott Fleury Director of Public Works Jordan Rooklyn Deputy City Manager Chad Sobotka AFN Manager Linda Reid Housing Program Manager Graham called the meeting to order at 6:08 p.m. a. Land Acknowledgement" Kaplan read the land acknowledgement. 11. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Graham led the pledge of allegiance. III. ROLL CALL IV. MAYOR'S CHAIR OF THE COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENT Graham announced a Sviatohirsk Aid Benefit Concert and Film for Ukraine scheduled for December 14th from 2:00-4:30 PM at Ashland High School Theater.Tickets can be purchased at ASAPAshland.org. V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Minutes of the November 17,2025 - Study Session Meeting b. Minutes of the November 18, 2025 - Business Meeting Bloom moved to approve the minutes as listed in the packet.Kaplan seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote:Sherrell,Dahle,Bloom,DuQuenne,Kaplan,and Hansen-YES. Motion passed. Business Meeting December 2,2025 Page 1 of 8 VI. CONSENT AGENDA a. Resolution 2025-30 Extending the Pilot Program for Portable Signs in Commercial Areas b. Contract for Ashland Fiber Network DOCSIS 3.1 Upgrade Project Request to pull both items from the consent agenda - to be discussed under Unfinished Business. VII. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS Vill. PUBLIC FORUM - Residents spoke during the public forum,with most expressing concerns about the city's use of glyphosate on the medians along Main Street/Highway 99. Several speakers expressed concern about the impact on pollinators, noting that Ashland is designated as a Bee City.Other public forum topics included concerns about budget amendments. IX. PUBLIC HEARING a. First Reading - Ordinance Language Change (Set#1) Pietila presented a series of administrative code changes that were previously discussed at a study session. He explained that these were primarily housekeeping changes that did not involve substantive policy matters. b. Ordinance 3260 Removing Section 2.29.020(P) to Reduce Redundancy Pietila noted changes for Ordinance 3260 removed section 2.29.020(P) to reduce redundancy, as it contained identical language to section 2.29.020(F). Public Hearing Open No speakers Public Hearing Closed Bloom moved to approve first reading of Ordinance 3260 removing section 2.29.020(P)to reduce redundancy.Dahle seconded the motion Roll Call Vote:DuQuenne,Kaplan,Hansen,Sherrell,Bloom,and Dahle-YES. Motion passed. c. Ordinance 3262 Updating 2.54.070 to Allow for Electronic Payments of Surplus Property Pietila noted changes for Ordinance 3262 updated section 2.54.070 to allow for electronic payments for surplus property, bringing practices in line with government auction websites. Public Hearing Open No speakers Public Hearing Closed Hansen moved to approve first reading of Ordinance 3262 updating 2.54.070 to allow for electronic payments of surplus property and schedule second reading on December 16,2025.DuQuenne second to motion. Roll Call Vote:DuQuenne,Kaplan,Hansen,Sherrell,Bloom,and Dahle -YES. Motion passed. d. Ordinance 3266 Updating 6.04.105, 6.04.120, 6.04.130 so that Business License Fees are Set by Resolution Business Meeting December 2,2025 Page 2 of 8 Pietlia noted changes to Ordinance 3266 updated Chapter 6.04 so that business license fees are set by resolution rather than being listed directly in the code. Public Hearing Open No speakers Public Hearing Closed Dahle moved to approve first reading of Ordinance 3266 updating Chapter 6.04 so that business license fees are set by resolution and schedule second reading on December 16,2025.Sherrell second the motion. Roll Call Vote:DuQuenne,Kaplan,Hansen,Sherrell,Bloom,and Dahle -YES. Motion passed. e. Ordinance 3274 Updating AMC Chapter 6.42 Tobacco Control, to reflect State Changes in Tobacco Retail Licensing and Administer Fees by Resolution Pietila noted changes to Ordinance 3274 updated AMC Chapter 6.42 regarding tobacco control to reflect state changes in tobacco retail licensing and to administer fees by resolution. Public Hearing Open No speakers Public Hearing Closed Kaplan moved to approve first reading of Ordinance 3274 updating AMC Chapter 6.42 Tobacco Control to reflect state changes in tobacco retail licensing and to administer fees by resolution and schedule second reading on December 16,2025.Bloom seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote:DuQuenne,Kaplan,Hansen,Sherrell,Bloom,and Dahle-YES. Motion passed. f. Ordinance 3277 Updating 14.12.020 so Fees are Set by Resolution Pietila noted changes to Ordinance 3277 updated section 14.12.020 so electric fees are set by resolution, consolidating all fees into the city's miscellaneous fee book rather than having them listed in multiple places. Public Hearing Open No speakers Public Hearing Closed Hansen moved to approve first reading of Ordinance 3277 updating 14.12.020 so fees are set by resolution and schedule second reading on December 16,2025.Bloom second the motion. Roll Call Vote:DuQuenne,Kaplan,Hansen,Sherrell,Bloom,and Dahle-YES. Motion passed. g. Ordinance 3278 Updating 14.12.050(D) to Correct for the Proper Federal Agency Name Pietila noted changes to Ordinance 3278 updated section 14.20.050(D) to correct a federal agency name, replacing "Federal Power Commission"with"Federal Energy Regulation Commission." Public Hearing Open No speakers Public Hearing Closed Bloom moved to approve first reading of Ordinance 3278 updating 14.050(D)to correct the proper agency name.Dahle second the motion. Roll Call Vote:DuQuenne,Kaplan,Hansen,Sherrell,Bloom,and Dahle-YES. Motion passed. Business Meeting December 2,2025 Page 3 of 8 h. Ordinance 3279 Updating 14.12.060(B)(1) so Fees are Set by Resolution Pietila noted changes to Ordinance 3279 updated section 14.20.060(B)(1) so fees are set by resolution, continuing the consolidation of all fees into the city's miscellaneous fee book. Public Hearing Open No speakers Public Hearing Closed Dahle moved to approve first reading of Ordinance 3279 updating 14.12.060(B)(1) so fees are set by resolution and schedule second reading on December 16,2025.Hansen seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote:DuQuenne,Kaplan,Hansen,Sherrell,Bloom,and Dahle-YES. Motion passed. i. Ordinance 3280 Updating 14.12.080 to Correct for the Proper ORS Reference Pietila noted changes to Ordinance 3280 updated section 14.12.080 to correct a reference to state law, replacing ORS 456.763 with ORS 455.420. Public Hearing Open No speakers Public Hearing Closed Sherrell moved to approve first reading of Ordinance 3280 updating 14.12.080 to correct for the proper ORS reference and schedule second reading on December 16,2025.Bloom second the motion. Roll Call Vote:DuQuenne,Kaplan,Hansen,Sherrell,Bloom,and Dahle-YES. Motion passed. j. Ordinance 3281 Updating 14.16.020 to Align with State ORS Pietila noted changes to Ordinance 3281 updated section 14.60.020 to align with state law by directly citing ORS Chapter 225 rather than copying language from the ORS. Public Hearing Open No speakers Public Hearing Closed Hansen moved to approve first reading of Ordinance 3281 updating 14.60.020 to align with state ORS and schedule second reading on December 16,2025.Bloom second the motion. Roll Call Vote:DuQuenne,Kaplan,Hansen,Sherrell,Bloom,and Dahle-YES. Motion passed. X. ORDINANCES,RESOLUTIONS AND CONTRACTS a. Second Reading of Ordinance 3255: An Ordinance Relating to Liquor License Review; Repealing and Replacing AMC Chapter 6.32 Cotta introduced the item,which had no changes. Hansen moved to approve Ordinance 3255:An Ordinance Relating to Liquor License Review; Repealing and Replacing AMC Chapter 6.32.DuQuenne seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote:Kaplan,Hansen,Sherrell,Bloom, Dahle,and DuQuenne-YES. Motion passed. The Council discussed the potential for changing the term 'marijuana'to'cannabis'when used in city documents while State law still refers to the term 'marijuana tax' in legal contexts. Business Meeting December 2,2025 Page 4 of 8 Direction was given to staff to investigate the legal implications for changing the term'marijuana' to'cannabis'when used in city documents and bring back to council. b. Second Reading of Ordinance 3272: An ordinance annexing property and withdrawing an annexed area from Jackson County Fire District no. 5 and also repealing ordinances 3215 and 3194 which were the previous annexation approvals in Casita 1 and Casita 2." (1511 Highway 99 - Planning Action #PA-T3-2024-00011) Cotta introduced the topic. Goldman noted a scrivener's error in the ordinance indicating the first reading was approved on August 19,2025,when it was approved on November 4,2025. Bloom moved to approve the second Reading of Ordinance No.3272,an ordinance annexing property and withdrawing the annexed area from Jackson County Fire District No.5,and repealing Ordinances 3215 and 3194,which were the previous annexation approvals for Casita 1 and Casita 2. He further move to approve the findings for Planning Action#PA-T3-2024-00011,including the exception to the affordable housing phasing standard in AMC 18.5.8.050.G.4,that the dates be amended as stated by staff,and to adopt the Planning Commission's findings by reference as the Council's own.Dahle seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote:Bloom,Dahle,DuQuenne,Kaplan,Hansen and Sherrell-YES. Motion passed. XI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Request to Begin the Surplus Property Process for the Imperatrice Property Cotta introduced the topic and Fleury provided a presentation (see agenda packet). Fleury explained that the Imperatrice property was purchased in 1996 to support wastewater treatment plant operations,specifically to spray effluent on the hill and create sludge ponds. However, the city later chose a different approach, upgrading the treatment plant to a tertiary system.After years of wastewater treatment planning, staff have determined the property is no longer needed for wastewater applications. Several options for the property were outlined, including: • Partitioning the property along the Talent Irrigation Ditch line, selling the lower portion, and retaining the upper portion • Selling all 846 acres outright • Releasing interest in the upper portion to the Southern Oregon Land Conservancy • Doing nothing and continuing minimal fire management Fleury also discussed a potential land swap with a Parks Department property adjacent to the wastewater treatment plant,which would allow for future plant expansion. Fleury noted that Parks is coordinating with the state to determine if such a swap is possible,as the Parks property was purchased with conservation funds that place restrictions on its use. Steve Wise, Executive Director of Southern Oregon Land Conservancy (SOLC), addressed the Council about the organization's interest in the property.While the area above the ditch has the highest conservation value,the SOLC sees conservation value in the entire property. He noted that the lower portion has value for migratory animal connectivity, and conservation easements could still apply to Business Meeting December 2,2025 Page 5 of 8 working agricultural lands. SOLC would prefer to acquire the entire property but is open to other arrangements. Council discussion focused on: • The appraised value of the property (approximately $2.4 million for the lower section and $1.4 million for the upper section) • Requirements that proceeds from any sale go back to the wastewater fund since the property was purchased with food and beverage tax money dedicated to the wastewater plant • Potential recreational uses and access points • options for conservation and agricultural uses • Potential housing development opportunities on the property adjacent to the treatment plant if restrictions allow The significance of the decision was discussed in reference to other historic land decisions that have made Ashland special. Support for selling the lower portion to help the wastewater treatment plant financially while potentially reducing the burden on ratepayers was also expressed. Bloom moved to direct staff to begin the surplus property process for the property known as the Imperatrice Property.Kaplan seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote:Sherrell, Hansen,Bloom,Dahle, DuQuenne,and Kaplan-YES. Motion passed. Direction given to staff to work with SOLO for potential lease/lease-to-own options,continue to coordinate with Parks on land swap opportunities,and obtain appraisals for the upper and lower portions with steps needed for land bid/sale,to be brought back to council at a spring study session. Ten-minute recess taken Items from the Consent agenda a. Resolution 2025-30 Extending the Pilot Program for Portable Signs in Commercial Areas Councilors noted this was a good example of the City's ability to adapt to requests of the business community and asked when this might become permanent. Rooklyn clarified this would come before the Planning Commission with her recommendation from council to go through the process of adopting the appropriate ordinance changes. Hansen moved to approve the Resolution Extending the Pilot Program and to allow it to remain in place while the Planning Commission reviews recommended code changes for permanent adoption. DuQuenne second the motion. Roll Call Vote:Hansen,Sherrell,Bloom,Dahle,DuQuenne,and Kaplan-YES. Motion passed. b. Contract for Ashland Fiber Network DOCSIS 3.1 Upgrade Project Sobotka clarified the goal to have a signed contract for DOCSIS 3.1 upgrade by December 22"d, and that the project is estimated to take about six weeks.With current long lead times,the bulk of the work for upgrading the nodes will be from roughly the middle of April until June. Business Meeting December 2,2025 Page 6 of 8 Dahle moved to award a Goods and Services contract to ePlus for the DOCSIS 3.1 Upgrade with a not-to-exceed amount of$1,179,589.Bloom seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote:Bloom,Dahle,DuQuenne,Kaplan,Hansen and Sherrell-YES. Motion passed. XII. NEW BUSINESS a. Request to Begin the Surplus Property Process for 380 Clay Street Rooklyn presented information about the property at 380 Clay Street,which is approximately 14,000 square feet with a dilapidated home.The property was recently appraised at $250,000 "as is" and noted that a local developer has submitted a proposal to purchase the property to build housing. Several challenges with the property were discussed,including a very large cottonwood tree that takes up a significant portion of the lot.The city has twice applied for permits to remove the tree to increase development potential but was denied both times.There is also an abandoned well on the property that needs to be filled in. Council discussed that the property could potentially accommodate 5-8 housing units,depending on how the tree issue is resolved. Goldman confirmed that with density bonuses and smaller units, up to 8 units could fit on the property. Discussion also included challenges of site development and whether to place deed restrictions for affordable housing on the property with some preferring to allow for market-rate housing to be built quickly,while others expressed a desire for requiring affordable options. Several councilors noted that given the property's constraints, particularly the tree,a market- rate approach might be more practical. Sherrell moved to surplus 380 Clay Street and direct staff to initiate negotiations with the developer for the sale of the property.Hansen seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote:Hansen,Sherrell,Bloom,Dahle,DuQuenne,and Kaplan-YES. Motion passed. b. Discussion of Use of Affordable Housing Trust Fund Graham and Sherrell presented a proposal regarding the use of the city's Affordable Housing Trust Fund.The fund's RFP paused last year to reconsider strategy, particularly whether funds should be focused more on building new affordable units rather than supporting emergency housing. Reid explained that since 2018, approximately 46% of the fund (just over $1 million total) has supported new housing development,11% has gone to capacity building,and 38% funded shelter services with a significant portion of shelter funding occurring during the pandemic.Goldman noted that even small amounts from the trust fund can help affordable housing developers demonstrate local support when applying for state or federal funding. Community members spoke in support of the process, highlighting the importance of the Community Land Trust (CLT) model,the Council's recent decision to accept Trusted Homes CLT proposal to develop six affordable homes, and how the fund can advance affordable housing projects with childcare components. Business Meeting December 2,2025 Page 7 of 8 Council discussion included support for a targeted RFP limited to funding new affordable housing development and capacity building for nonprofit housing developers. It was also discussed that proceeds from property sales may be allocated to infrastructure or facilities funds to support housing development, and if no suitable housing applications arise funds may be carried over to future cycles without harm.Alternative housing types and innovative strategies to maximize impact will be explored in future work. After discussion and amendment,the following motion was adopted: Sherrell moved to direct staff to move forward with issuing the Request for Proposals for the use of Affordable Housing Trust Funds,and to target the Request for Proposals for Construction and Capacity Building.Hansen seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote:Bloom,Dahle,DuQuenne,Kaplan,Hansen and Sherrell-YES. Motion passed. Councilors expressed interest in exploring alternative housing types such as recreational vehicles and tiny houses as legal dwellings, noting that other Oregon communities have adopted codes allowing these options. However, due to time constraints,the Council agreed to address this topic at a future meeting when the Housing and Human Services Advisory Committee presents its work plan. Kaplan moved to direct staff to assist the city council in investigating potential structures for focused investment of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund beyond the current biennium.Dahle seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote:Bloom,Dahle,DuQuenne,Kaplan,Hansen and Sherrell -Yes.Motion passed. XII1. CITY MANAGER REPORT- a. Look Ahead None - due to time constraints,the meeting was adjourned. XIV. OTHER BUSINESS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS/REPORTS FROM COUNCIL LIAISONS XV. ADJOURNMENT Bloom moved to adjourn.Seconded by DuQuenne All Ayes. Motion passed. The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m. City R corder Alissa Kolodzinski ayo onya Graham Business Meeting December 2,2025 Page 8 of 8 12/1/25, 1:30 PM Online Form Submittal.City Council Public Comment Form-Ashland City Recorder-Outlook Outlook Online Form Submittal: City Council Public Comment Form From noreply@civicplus.com <noreply@civicplus.com> Date Sun 11/30/2025 5:12 AM To Ashland City Recorder <recorder@ashland.or.us> [EXTERNAL SENDER] City Council Public Comment Form Public Comment Use this form to submit public comment for City Council meetings. This form must be submitted by 10 a.m. the day of the meeting to be on the record. If you wish to speak to the Council in person at a meeting, you must fill out a Speaker Request form available on-site. Do not use this form. Full Name Rich Rohde Meeting Date Dec 2 2025 Email Address Are you a City of Ashland Yes resident? Indicate if you want to Written provide written testimony, or if you want to speak via Zoom. Which agenda item would XIII New Business a.Request to Begin the Surplus Property you like to address? foro 380 Clay St Comments (Leave this Dear Mayor and Council. I am very opposed to the sale of this section blank if you are property at 380 Clay St to Allen Sandler. First I do not believe requesting to speak he is the right person to develop this valuable property.And he electronically.) requests that that development not have income restriction that would make the development affordable according to Ashland goals and standard. Our city goals outlined in several place such as the Housing Production Strategies are designed to encourage housing affordable income families. The developer requesting that there by no income restrictions goes against the housing goals we about blank 112 12/1/25, 1:30 PM Online Form Submittal:City Council Public Comment Form-Ashland City Recorder-Outlook have outlined for several years. With new non-profits growing in Ashland we will soon have the appropriate developers available for income restricted homes. That neighborhood on Clay St is such an interesting and vital space you should be very thoughtful for how that property is developed. Sandler is not the right person or plan for us. Upload a file or image Field not completed. Email not displaying correctly?View it in your browser. about:blank 2/2 From: noreoly(okivicolus.com To: Ashland City Recorder Subject: Online Form Submittal:City Council Public Comment Form Date: Monday,December 01,2025 3:07:17 PM [EXTERNAL SENDER] City Council Public Comment Form Public Comment Use this form to submit public comment for City Council meetings. This form must be submitted by 10 a.m. the day of the meeting to be on the record. If you wish to speak to the Council in person at a meeting, you must fill out a Speaker Request form available on-site. Do not use this form. Full Name Geoff Lowry Meeting Date 12/2/1025 Email Address Are you a City of Yes Ashland resident? Indicate if you want to Written provide written testimony, or if you want to speak via Zoom. Which agenda item Discussion of Use of Affordable Housing Trust Fund-City would you like to Manager's Office address? Comments (Leave this I am writing to request that OCDC, as a partner with Sunstone section blank if you are and a trusted community service provider, submit public requesting to speak comment in support of releasing the Ashland Housing Trust Fund electronically.) RFP for 2026. This will provide gap and capacity funding for the Ashland affordable housing development. This is an opportunity for the city to reinforce its stated values and goals around cohesive community development, specifically addressing two of our greatest needs: housing for families and childcare. The Affordable Housing Trust Fund is designed to support the creation and preservation of affordable housing for low-and moderate-income families,with eligible uses including predevelopment, construction, capacity building, and direct benefits to households. The City's continued investment in this fund and the release of the 2026 RFP will help ensure that Ashland's families have access to stable housing and essential services. Thank you! Upload a file or image Field not completed. Email not displaying correctly?View it in your browser. From: noreoly(a)civicolus.com To: Ashland City Recorder Subject: Online Form Submittal:City Council Public Comment Form Date: Tuesday,December 02,2025 10:00:22 AM [EXTERNAL SENDER] City Council Public Comment Form Public Comment Use this form to submit public comment for City Council meetings. This form must be submitted by 10 a.m. the day of the meeting to be on the record. If you wish to speak to the Council in person at a meeting, you must fill out a Speaker Request form available on-site. Do not use this form. Full Name Matthew Havniear Meeting Date 12/2/2025 Email Address Are you a City of No Ashland resident? Indicate if you want to Written provide written testimony, or if you want to speak via Zoom. Which agenda item Affordable Housing Fund would you like to address? Comments (Leave this I support directing the Affordable Housing Fund toward section blank if you are permanent housing construction and capacity-building for requesting to speak nonprofit developers as a necessary step to address the ongoing electronically.) housing needs following the 2020 wildfires. This approach directly aligns with the recovery goals outlined in Rogue Reimagined, the Regional Long-Term Recovery Plan, and will strengthen Ashland's ability to respond to future housing disruptions. Investing in local development capacity and exploring flexible options like occupied RVs will enhance regional resilience and help protect against future disaster-related housing loss. Thank you for prioritizing permanent recovery and forward- looking housing strategies. Matthew Havniear Executive Director JCC LTRG/RV COAD Upload a file or image Field not completed. Email not displaying correctly?View it in your browser. From: noreolyCalcivicolus.com To: Ashland City Recorder Subject: Online Form Submittal:City Council Public Comment Form Date: Tuesday,December 02,2025 10:07:44 AM [EXTERNAL SENDER] City Council Public Comment Form Public Comment Use this form to submit public comment for City Council meetings. This form must be submitted by 10 a.m. the day of the meeting to be on the record. If you wish to speak to the Council in person at a meeting, you must fill out a Speaker Request form available on-site. Do not use this form. Full Name Jill Franko Meeting Date 12/02/2025 Email Address Are you a City of No Ashland resident? Indicate if you want to Written provide written testimony, or if you want to speak via Zoom. Which agenda item The Ashland Housing Trust Fund would you like to address? Comments (Leave this Hello Council and Mayor, section blank if you are requesting to speak As co-founder of Sunstone Housing Collaborative, and a former electronically.) School Board Director, I understand the important role that institutions play in building and sustaining a healthy, vibrant community. The Ashland Housing Trust Fund has been essential in addressing Ashland's greatest challenge: the shortage of affordable housing. By providing seed funding for innovative projects like ours, Institutions can help ease the burden for those working to solve these problems. Please continue supporting the AHTF and release the next RFP for the upcoming biennium budget. Trust the committee to designate funds to initiatives with a real chance to improve the lives of those most in need. In the end, the community benefits when its people are well cared for. What a gift you all have to be in a position to do such a thing. Thank you and thank you for your service. With appreciation, Jill Franko Upload a file or image Field not completed. 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Behavior or actions which are loud or disruptive are disrespectful and offenders will be requested to leave. Disclaimer: By submitting this request to address the Public Body, I agree that I will refrain from the use of any obscene, vulgar, or profane language. I understand that if I do not follow procedure my speaking time may be terminated, and I may be requested to sit down or leave the building. SPEAKER REQUEST FORM Submit this form to the meeting Secretary prior to the discussion item. 1)You will be called forward when it is your turn to speak 2) State your name and speak clearly into the microphone 3) Limit your comments to the time allotted 4) Provide any written materials to the meeting Secretary 5) Speakers are solely responsible for the content of their statement Date: 2 Z , Name: (Please Print) L /..,lj lam`f f' j4,0/+IM s Ashland Resident: 5f1YES ❑ NO City: Agenda Topic/Item Number: III , 02"S' Public Forum Topic (Non-agenda Item): Please respect the order of proceedings and strictly follow the directions of the presiding officer. Behavior or actions which are loud or disruptive are disrespectful and offenders will be requested to leave. Disclaimer: By submitting this request to address the Public Body, I agree that I will refrain from the use of any obscene, vulgar, or profane language. I understand that if I do not follow procedure my speaking time may be terminated, and I may be requested to sit down or leave the building. 4 SPEAKER REQUEST FORM Submit this form to the meeting Secretary prior to the discussion item. 1)You will be called forward when it is your turn to speak 2) State your name and speak clearly into the microphone 3) Limit your comments to the time allotted 4) Provide any written materials to the meeting Secretary 5) Speakers are solely responsible for the content of their statement Date: 2 202s Name: (Please Print) k V-1,G+C"' TO> tM Ashland Resident: t YES NO City: Ag T pi / tem Number: � a �-e- Y1 g -6-cJS-f- -[�-A k1cl Public Forum Topic (Non-agenda Item): Please respect the order of proceedings and strictly follow the directions of the presiding officer. Behavior or actions which are loud or disruptive are disrespectful and offenders will be requested to leave. Disclaimer: By submitting this request to address the Public Body, I agree that I will refrain from the use of any obscene, vulgar, or profane language. I understand that if I do not follow procedure my speaking time may be terminated, and I may be requested to sit down or leave the building. SPEAKER REQUEST FORM ,r Submit this form to the meeting Secretary prior to the discussion item. 1)You will be called forward when it is your turn to speak 2) State your name and speak clearly into the microphone 3) Limit your comments to the time allotted 4) Provide any written materials to the meeting Secretary 5) Speakers are solely responsible for the content of their statement Date: Pe c)OLA\ � Name (Please Print) DCv 02. / ki0 ,, Ashland Resident: YES ❑ NO City: Agenda Topic/Item Number: Public Forum Topic (Non-agenda Item): r Please respect the order of proceedings and rictly follow the directions of the presiding officer. Behavior or actions which are loud or disruptive are disrespectful and offenders will be requested to leave. Disclaimer: By submitting this request to address the Public Body, I agree that I will refrain from the use of any obscene, vulgar, or profane language. I understand that if I do not follow procedure my speaking time may be terminated, and I may be requested to sit down or leave the building. Paul Mozina Council Violates ORS 294.4 December 2, 2025 Oregon Budget Law allows the Council to make changes to the budget that was approved by the citizens budget committee, AFTER a public hearing has been held on the budget as approved. The Council doesn't need to go back to the citizens budget committee for their approval if the changes are less than 10% of the fund. Call this the 10% rule. See ORS 294.456 httpss_://oregon.public.law/statutes/ors 294.456) This Council may think it was OK to amend the 2025-2027 budget at a study session without making a motion, because the 10% rule allows you change the budget. The 10% rule does not nullify the Ashland Charter, which requires a public motion and vote on ANY decision made by the Council, nor does it nullify ORS 294.453, which requires a public hearing on the budget document as approved by the budget committee. https://oregon.public.law/statutes/r 294.453 Deputy City Administrator, Jordan Rooklyn's, introduction to the public hearing on the 2025-2027 budget at the June 3 business meeting declared your intention to violate ORS 294.453: "1 do want to highlight for you all, the changes to this version of the budget, compared to what was passed and recommended by the citizens budget committee, and that is the source of the childcare grant funds, that was supported by Council via motion. 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