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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-03-17 Council Mtg MIN ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING MINUTES Tuesday,March 17,2026 I. Business Meeting Council Present: Councilors Sherrell, Dahle, Bloom, Kaplan,DuQuenne,and Hansen. Present Via Zoom: Mayor Graham Staff Present: Sabrina Cotta City Manager Johan Pietila City Attorney Alissa Kolodzinski City Recorder Jordan Rooklyn Deputy City Manager Chair Dahle called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. a. Land Acknowledgement" Hansen read the land acknowledgement. 11. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Sherrell led the pledge of allegiance. III. ROLL CALL IV. MAYOR'S CHAIR OF THE COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENT Council Chair Dahle noted that he was presiding in Mayor Graham's absence due to her attendance at the National League of Cities Congressional City Conference. a. National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week Proclamation Dahle read the proclamation into the record. DuQuenne spoke that Governor Kotek ordered flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of former State Senator Avel Grodly,the first Black women elected to the Oregon State Senate who passed away on February 16,2026. V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Minutes of the March 2, 2026 - Study Session Meeting b. Minutes of the March 3, 2026 - Business Meeting Bloom moved to approve the minutes as stated.Seconded by Hansen. Roll Call Vote:Sherrell,Dahle,Bloom,Kaplan,DuQuenne,and Hansen-YES. Motion passed. VI. CONSENT AGENDA a. Appointment to Housing and Human Services Committee Bloom moved to approve consent agenda.Seconded by Kaplan. Roll Call Vote:Sherrell,Dahle,Bloom,Kaplan,DuQuenne,and Hansen-YES. Motion passed. Business Meeting March 17,2026 Page 1 of 6 VII. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS o. RVTD Levy Presentation Kelly Madding,Operations Manager for the Rogue Valley Transit District (RVTD),and Denise Krause, RVTD Board Member, presented an overview of the district's current financial situation, recent service outs, and the upcoming five-year levy on the May 2026 ballot (presentation attached). RVTD had cut 40% of its services in 2025,impacting Route IX, Route 17,and reducing Route 10 frequency,due to a 78% rise in operating costs over seven years with only a 2.5% revenue increase annually. Aao result,Saturday and evening services were eliminated.They mitigated budget constraints by suspending contracts and freezing wages.The proposed levy keeps the rate at 13 cents per$[OO[L similar to past successful levies. Councilors voiced support for service restoration with the passage of the levy,emphasizing the importance of weekend and nighttime transit services for Ashland. It was acknowledged that there is high community demand for enhanced weekend service. Questions were raised about assessing rider demand following recent service cuts,with assurances given that data from nearby routes would be analyzed to gain insights.To increase awareness about the |evy, plans are in place to distribute area- specific postcards as part of a comprehensive campaign aided by committee involvement. � Councilors noted that the levy rate of 13 cents per$1,000 was highly affordable compared to other � local levies and requested the actual per-ride cost of service. Krause formally requested that the City � of Ashland endorse the five-year levy, noting that the endorsement would appear in the voters' � pamphlet. ViUD. PUBLIC FORUM— During public forum,several topics were addressed bvspeakers: w Support for the RVTD Levy: Comments included the bus system's vital role for seniors,students, and workers. � ° Ashland Community Hospital Concerns: Speakers expressed concerns about service � reductions at the hospital, specifically the elimination of the birthing center.There were calls for � the council to uphold the contractual obligations with Asante and to consider dedicating any collected penalties hno special fund. • Exclusion Zone Ordinance: Disappointment was voiced over the lack of public presentation on the ordinance with concern for when the ordinance's application did not align with its goals. w Concern was voiced regarding committee conduct,suggesting that behaviors perceived as intimidating might undermine committee effectiveness. ° Homelessness and Night Lawn:Concerns were raised about incomplete follow-up onpolice data,ordinance clarification,and city-owned property assessments as alternatives for homeless individuals.The population at the night lawn continues to grow. m An employment-related dispute was brought up concerning a former city employee,noting the absence ofo city response due to pending litigation. Business Meeting wmxch77,2O20 Page 2of0 IX. PUBLIC HEARING X. ORDINANCES,RESOLUTIONS AND CONTRACTS a. Second Reading of Ordinance 3282 Creating Section 2.55 of the Ashland Municipal Code: Disposal of Real Property The ordinance codifies the real property disposal process in alignment with ORS Chapters 221 and 271 and includes a non-exhaustive list of evaluation factors. No changes noted since the first reading. In response to an inquiry, Pietila clarified that the notice provision in the ordinance pertains to the public hearing, published concurrently with the council packet, and that the parameters of any bid process,including its duration,would be set by the council at the public hearing. Cotta confirmed that once the ordinance is codified,the referenced ORS statutes will be hyperlinked within the city's municipal code database. Councilors noted that ordinances can be amended if issues arise in practice and emphasized the ordinance's transparency provisions to ensure that all real property disposals come before the council for a public vote. Hansen moved to approve Ordinance 3282 creating Section 2.55 of the Ashland Municipal Code: Disposal of Real Property.Seconded by Bloom. Roll Call Vote:Hansen,Sherrell,Dahle,Bloom,Kaplan and DuQuenne-YES. Motion passed. b. Second Reading of the following Ordinance Language Changes: 1. 3288 An Ordinance creating 15.04.270 to prohibit permits when code violations are outstanding 2. 3289 An Ordinance updating 15.36.030 to correct for the proper department that assigns frontage 3. 3290 An Ordinance amending 9.08.170(3) -to create certain exemptions for heat pumps or mechanical devices from noise regulation 4. 3291 An Ordinance amending 13.16.035 to require property owners to remove or prune dangerous trees without a permit 5. 3292 An Ordinance amending chapter 6.50 to reflect marijuana retail regulation Pietila noted no changes from the first reading. Councilors confirmed with Pietila that the hazardous conditions exception in ordinance 3288 are intended to apply to situations such as loss of heat or water. Bloom moved to approve the following ordinances: 3288 An Ordinance creating 15.04.270 to prohibit permits when code violations are outstanding 3289 An Ordinance updating 15.36.030 to correct for the proper department that assigns frontage 3290 An Ordinance amending 9.08.170(3)to create certain exemptions for heat pumps or mechanical devices from noise regulation 3291 An Ordinance amending 13.16.035 to require property owners to remove or prune dangerous trees without a permit 3292 An Ordinance amending chapter 6.50 to reflect marijuana retail regulations. Business Meeting March 17,2026 Page 3 of 6 Seconded by DuQuenne. Roll Call Vote:Sherrell,Bloom,Dahle,DuQuenne,Hansen,and Kaplan-YES.Motion passed. c. Second Reading of Ordinance 3295 Amending AMC 14.02 Utility Systems - Customer Accounting Policies Cotta noted no changes from the first reading with councilors noting the ordinance update was long overdue and necessary. Bloom moved to approve to approve Ordinance 3295 Amending AMC 14.02 Utility Systems- Customer Accounting Policies.Seconded by Sherrell. Roll Call Vote:Kaplan,Sherrell,Bloom,DuQuenne,Dahle,and Hansen-YES.Motion passed X1. UNFINISHED BUSINESS XII. NEW BUSINESS a. Endorsement of 15-240 Rogue Valley Transportation District Cotta explained that the Rogue Valley Transit Now political action committee had requested a formal endorsement from the City of Ashland of the RVTD five-year local option levy appearing on the May 2026 ballot. Authorization was requested from the council to sign and submit the SEA 400 form on behalf of the city.All councilors expressed support for the endorsement. Kaplan moved to endorse the local option levy for general operations of the Rogue Valley Transportation District and authorize the City Manager to sign and submit the SEL 400 form on behalf of the City.Seconded by DuQuenne. Roll Call Vote:Sherrell,Bloom,Dahle,DuQuenne,Hansen,and Kaplan-YES.Motion passed. b. Approval of Pedestrian/Bicyclist Wayfinding Signage Design Rooklyn and Piper von Chamier of Terrain Landscape Architects presented the wayfincling signage design developed through an extensive stakeholder process involving the Transportation Committee, downtown and A Street businesses, Parks and Recreation,Travel Ashland,the Historic Preservation Advisory Committee,and OSF. The project's goal is to direct pedestrians and cyclists from the downtown core to three destination districts:the Railroad District,the University District, and the Watershed Trails.Three sign types were developed: map kiosks providing contextual and historical information, pedestrian directional signs, and bicycle directional signs.The bicycle signs are substantially governed by the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD),which mandates materials, colors,and font size. Design inspiration was drawn from Ashland's existing metal gateway signs,which have demonstrated strong durability over time.All sign components feature laser-cut metalwork with artistic representations specific to each district. Maps within the kiosks are removable and replaceable as needed. Business Meeting March 17,2026 Page 4 of 6 Two kiosk design options were presented to the council.Option I features an asymmetric, larger side marker in powder-coated steel.Option 2 features the district name atop the map panel with symmetrical bookend markers. Councilors raised concerns about the height of certain pedestrian sign components.Von Chamier clarified that low-mounted signs must be p|000d out of the path of travel—in a planter or airni|or � � location—per MUTCD standards.Councilors asked about cost,noting no pricing was included in the � packet. 0ooWvn explained that cost estimates would b*obtained after council approves odesign � direction,with fabricators typically varying by sign type.The project currently has $100,000 earmarked in Tourism (TLT) fundo. Councilors discussed the districts,their names,and asked about the inclusion of QR codes. Rooklyn confirmed that the city places high-quality QR code stickers on signage to provide dynamic digital content, including links to the public art map and district information. Council recommended the installation of pedestrian signs before the Transportation System Plan ia finalized, proposing signs can be relocated if necessary, later. Plans to eventually connect mountain bikers from upper parking to downtown was noted as part of Phase 2. SOU was less involved due to other priorities,and the University District oign'o location will be collaboratively decided. initial pedestrian routing was advised to start soon, being |eoo likely altered by future plans. � After extensive discussion and a withdrawn motion,the council moved first to express a preference for � Option l over Option 2; and second,tu direct staff to return with detailed pricing: � Kaplan moved support Option 1.Seconded by Bloom. Roll Call Vote:ShenneKU,Bloom,DmhUe,DuQuenno+Hansen,and Kaplan-YES.Motion passed. � � Kaplan moved to direct staff Ko return with separate pricing for the Option Ikiosk,an alternative � lower-cost kUvnmk option,and pricing for the pedestrian and bicycle wayfinding. Seconded by � DuQuenne. | Roll Call Vote:SherneXU,Bloom,DahUe,DuQuenne,Hansen,and KapKan-YES.Mokion passed. XU8A. CITY MANAGER REPORT � cz Look Ahead � The next Study Session will include a Madrone Ridge update and a discussion on the food and � beverage tax as requested by DuQuenne and Bloom. Prior to the next Council Business Meeting,there � will be an executive session for a litigation update at 5:00 PM,followed by the regular meeting which | will include o winter shelter u�dotefrornDHR4, budQet transfer requootefor cost overrunc�and o � ' � discussion uf proposed natural gas ordinances. � XUV. OTHER BUSINESS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS/REPORTS FROM COUNCIL LIAISONS � Graham reported on her attendance at the National League of Cities Congressional City Conference | in Washington, D.C. She served on a panel regarding streamlining the federal grant process and i Business Meeting � Mooch /7,2026 Page 5of0 . | � attended sessions on housing, opioid settlement fund uses, and proposed revisions to FEMA operations. Graham expressed interest in bringing back ideas from the conference on engaging youth in civic life, including through the National League of Cities youth delegate program,and proposed exploring how Ashland might participate in commemorating the nation's 250th anniversary. XV. ADJOURNMENT Bloom moved to adjourn.Seconded by DuQuenne All Ayes. Motion passed. The meeting was adjourned at 8:02 p.m. City Recorder Alissa Kolodzinski Mayor 166ya Graham Business Meeting March 17,2026 Page 6 of 6 RVTD Benefits of Transit 2025 Passenger Survey Findings Service 65% of riders rely on and use transit every day 70% of passengers do not have a car to use • Access to Jobs 54% of passengers are employed yet 68% of • Access to Higher Education riders make less than $25,000 per year 25% of riders are disabled or retired and 10% • Improves Commerce are students • Increases Mobility 7% of trips are to medical appointments, 8% to • Improves Community Vitality commerce/shopping and 6% to essential services • Improves Safety 24% of riders would not have made the trip at • Mitigates VMT and emissions all if bus service were not available RVTD Service & Ridership n White city P Last Year RVTD Provided: Central + Point O E ° • 1,0041582 fixed route rides • 83,316 Valley Lift and Paratransit rides East Medford Jacksonville � ;wx ; • 44,555 biked on buses transported i West Ph 39,875 SOU and RCC rides Medford �' m • Phoenix Q Route4:West Medford L¢ap J Pout¢10:Ph—I,TiWt-AshWd ` -. Poute2l:North Medfortl Talent a FrentstreetsGNon Q Rou[e 24:RNMC ✓'*° Ashland 1o0.40:Centel Point it School 0 d° ruo,x ©'Route 60:White City Q Hospital ^� �rou! Fixed Route & ADA Services 2015-2032 Revenue and Expenses R � $60,000,000 Budget $50,000,000 • $40,000,000 Forecast $30,000,000 through $20,000,000 2032 $10,000,000 0 Total Revenues ■Total Expenses Cost of a bus per mile Cost of a bus engine rebuild (Fuel,Labor,and Maintenance) Q 2019:$28,500 CNG Bus:$0.77 per mile Diesel Hybrid:$1.23 per mile O 2025:$46,027 • % • d • ' , cost Cost to service a fixed route bus Healthcare and other Benefits �1 2019:$689.19 2017:$2,336,452 2 2025:$1,347.87 024:$5,116,604 lilt • Cost of a new CNG 35 ft bus Q Cost Per Service Hour ©� 2015:$451,292 2017:$70 Per Service Hour 2024:$738,443 • 2025:$125 Per Service Hour 0®) r 78% Cost Recent Service Cuts Impacts: • RVTD recently cut service by 40% resulting in the suspension of 9 bus routes, weekday evenings, and Saturday service. • Suspension of several key service contracts including janitorial and landscaping and security in downtown Medford • Canceling all advertising on TV, Radio, newsletters, etc. • Travel restrictions • Freezing wages for all Management • Requiring higher health insurance contributions of all employees 10 (Ashland) 186,613 Ashland exiay Ph ix Ashland, Tal t r`aa %a RK As d °�y� Souther egan Universil G OSVi[h Peak Past Levy Voting Results Elec Yes .. ..: ..:..:..:.... Nov. 2014 39. 17% 60.83% May 2016 61.41% 38.59% May 2021 62.67% 37. 13% L A 'Yes' vote allows RVTD to maintain bus routes ensuring access to education, healthcare, employment, affordable housing and the goods and services that support everyday needs. Service will also be expanded based on community feedback. This measure does not raise the current tax rate, it continues funding transit at 13 cents per $1,000 of assessed value for five years. A 'No' vote will result in additional service cuts to what was already eliminated in 2025 due to funding uncertainty and the escalating costs to provide transportation. Last year's reductions eliminated several routes, scaled back daily schedules, and eliminated Saturday service. The proposed tax rate will raise approximately $2,846,254 in the first year and $15.4 Million over the entire 5 year period to fund transit operations. For an assessed value home of $400,000 the levied amount would be $52 annually. | Measure 15=240 ��^������� ���UK���r -�r����������ts�~���� ��'�* ^,��' -_�� Valley Transportation. �~~' ~~ ~-~.~ ~--. BaUatTitis A"Yom votuaUoxmsR\O0]mumnaintoinbusrouteaenouhng access to education,healthcare,employment,affordable housing and the goods and services that support everyday Renewal of Five-Year Local Option Tax for General needs.Service will also be expanded based oncommunity Operations.This measure renews current local option feedback.This measure does not raise the current tax rate,it continues funding transit ut13 cents per$1.000of assessed value for five years. QUESTION ll ` A'No"xote will result in additional service cuts towhat $1,000 assessed value for five years beginningJuly 1,2026 to was already eliminated in2025 due to funding uncertainty fund general operations? and the escalating costs to provide transportation. Last SUMMARY:This is not the State transportation bill,this is a year's reductions eliminated several routes,scated back dai- Local tax renewal.The Rogue Valley Transportation District ly schedules,and eliminated Saturday service. (RVTD)currently operates six routes serving Medford, Ashland,Phoenix, Talent,Central Point,and White City. Public transit iou critical service for your community.RVTDRVTD provides public transportation services,includingADA � conducted u passenger survey in2U25tofind: � � paratransit,within the territory of the District,Monday ° O5%of riders rely un and use transit every day � through Friday between 6:OOAM and 6:30PM. If adopted,this ° 7O96of passengers do not have u car tousemeasure would continue a 5-year local option Levy at the � � * 54%of passengers are employed yet S8%of riders make same rate of$0.13 per$1,000 assessed value that was ap- Less than$25.UO0 per year proved in 2016 and 2021. Without renewal,the current tax ° 25%of riders are disabled or retired and 1096 are students Levy will expire June 30,2026. ° 7%of trips are to medical appointments,8%to com- Renewingthe local tax levy allows RVTD to maintain bus merce/shopping and 6%to essential services service District-wide providing access to education, e 24%uf riders would not have made the trip at all ifbus healthcare,jobs,affordable housing and goods and services service were not available that meet basic needs. Without the levy funding renewal, The same passenger survey found that passengers and RVTD cannot maintain current bus service to our community. regional employers want weekday evening hours and RVTD` provided over 1 Million rides in the previous year, Saturday service iobe restored.With the passage of the Levy, 'families and persons with rimarily serving older^ Levy funds will be R\�D will condnue10 seek community and ddmrfeedback on �used to maintain and enhance bus service based on~ service additions the renewal levy could fund. community feedback and available funding.' Transit service and routes have fluctuated over R\O'D'u5O year history due toavaiiubie Local,state and federal funding. � Due to federal and state funding issues,RVTD recently cut � service by4OY6 resulting in the suspension of10 bus routes, 2031.The estimated tax cost for this measure is an ESTI- weekday evenings,and Saturday service.R\8l]reduced staff MATE ONLY based on the best information available from by8G employees,which was nearly half ofRVTD'aworkforce. the county assessor at the time of the estimate and may Due to the continuing Federal Transit Administration funding reflect the impact of early payment discounts,compression delays and UDOT'a own funding challenges, RV[Dcannot and the collection .�q '���k�������������°������/`�'�� ���.�� rely on these funds 10 provide all of our community's transit ExpLanatory Statement needs.This levy io our community's Local contribution and The Rogue Valley Transportation District(RVTD)provides will provide o reliable source of revenue to fund bus routes public transit and parutranoit service to Medford,Central and ADA services to our most vulnerable community Point,Ashland,Phoenix,Talent,White City,and Jacksonville. members. RVTDio more than just a bus service.RVTD provides Valley Passenger fares,bus advertising,clean fuel tax credits and Lift ADA service to older adults and disabled individuals who more contribute toRVTD'm revenues by18%helping tooffset are unable to use the bus. RVTD also provides programs io overall expenses.Local voters supported RVTDin2O1Sand improve bicycle and pedestrian safety,to enhance employee 2021 for the first time in over thinyyaure.This tax measure commute options and to offer an affordable transportation will continue the current tax rate of13 cents that was uptionforyouth' seniors,tow-income and vulnerable approved before.Homeowners with o taxable home value of populations that cannot drive. $3OU,OUU would pay$39.00perymar. Fixed Route&ADA Services ASS SuT � 2015-2032 Revenue and Expenses 560,000,000 $50,000,000 $40,000,000 $30,000,000 _ _ - RVTD Budget and $20,000,000 Forecast $10,000,000 - — - - through Ir ' 2032 $ FY2015 FY2016 FY2017 FY2018 FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 FY2022 FY2023 FY2024 FY2025 FY2026 FY2027 FY2028 FY2029 FY2030 FY2031 FY2032 ■ Total Revenues m Total Expenses Cost of a bus per mile Cost of a bus engine rebuild (Fuel,Labor,and Maintenance) 0 2019:$28,500 CNG Bus:$0.77 per mile 2025:$46,027 Diesel Hybrid:$1.23 per mile Cost to service a fixed route bus Healthcare and other Benefits 2019:$689.19 2017:$2,336,452 2025:$1,347.87 2024:$5,116,604 Cost of a new CNG 35 ft bus Q Cost Per Service Hour Increasing 2015:$451,292 2017:$70 Per Service Hour 2024:$738,443 .O 2025:$125 Per Service Hour Costs F � Annual Fixed Route Cost Per Service Hour (allows a comparison independent of service changes) $200 -- $160 $120 Increasing $80 Between 2018 and 2025 RVTD experienced a 73%increase in the cost per service hour. Operations $� Costs FY2018 FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 FY2022 FY2023 FY2024 FY2025 Why are costs increasing? • Increased capital,fuel,and materials costs due to inflation. • Driver spare ratio increased due to FMLA, OFLA and Oregon Paid Leave. • Increased labor costs due to health insurance inflation and wage competitiveness. City of Ashland Wayfinding Signage Design Project Presentation to the Ashland City Council March 17,2026 �ette�fVet �r gas-?�7r NIP ON k w , p I a c i nl��lii"aluj 1 Nlrll - - 4 .I aZ 7 ft W t 1 + PAM KUHN CREATIVE & —TERRAIN LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE Contents Project Background ...............................3 Project Goals....................................................................4 J. SignTypes..... ................................... . ....................5 Context:Wayfinding Signs Link Historic Districts&Watershed Trails...........6 a Steps and Timeline.............................................................7 Wayfinding Background............................8 DRAFT Pedestrian Wayfinding Routes Proposed by City........................9 Pedestrian Wayfinding Sign Styles............................................10 Bicycle Wayfinding Design.....................................................11 Context,2012 Transportation Plan Bicycle Routes.............................12 Bike Wayfinding Approach l:MUTCD(Like Portland)...........................13 Design Direction and Process........................ 14 Sign Theme Selected:Mt A+Metal/Examples Using Selected Materials....15 February 19 Committee Feedback Kiosk......................................16 February 19 Committee Feedback:Wayfinding...............................17 March 5 Committee Feedback Kiosk.........................................18 March 5 Committee Feedback Wayfinding 19 Final Design Options..............................20 :. .., Wayfinding Signs...........................................................21-22 Kiosk Options and Mockups...............................................23-30 Mt Ashland+Metal Wayfinding Sign Package................................31 CITY OF ASHLAND WAYFINDING SIGNAGE DESIGN I TERRAIN LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE&PAM KUHN CREATIVE 1 03/17/26 PAGE 2 City of Ashland Wayfinding Signage Design Project Project Background CITY OF ASHLAND WAYFINDING SIGNAGE DESIGN I TERRAIN LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE&PAM KUHN CREATIVE 1 03/17/26 PAGE 3 Project Goals The City of Ashland is working with the Wayfinding Advisory Committee Welcome to Ashland to develop a pedestrian and cyclist wayfinding plan. • Incorporate Ashland's branding The plan focuses on directing pedestrians and cyclists to and from Unique look that represents Ashland our downtown core to other commercial attractions in our community, • Classic aesthetic that will work for many years including our Railroad District,our University District,and Ashland Create sense of identity and arrival watershed hiking trails. Clear,Legible and User-Friendly • Optimize visitor enjoyment • Visually cohesive fi= Avoid sign clutter where possible Embrace Universal Design principles / y Consider accessibility needs t. i(� � •": Define Behavior Norms �11 I Professional:set tone of respect Direct path of travel Optimize safety Compliance with relevant plans,policies,regs (i.e.accessibilit ,Manual on Uniform Traffic *` Control Devices 4 —nt.—Diti Mcrkerin MopKi-kinMorinCounty PedestrianWvyf,dingin MaterialsWorcester,Mo¢socM1usel[s Open Spoce UlsVlct Pre¢erve¢ Aehe,RWN-I,C—fina Readily available • Durable:can be maintained over time through normal weathering,vandalism,and age Worried about wood re:wildfire • Comply with relevant regulations(i.e. retroreflective for MUTCD-compliant sign types) CITY OF ASHLAND WAYFINDING SIGNAGE DESIGN I TERRAIN LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE&PAM KUHN CREATIVE 1 03/17/26 PAGE 4 Sign Types Type 1.Kiosk Type 2.Pedestrian Type 3.Bike with Map Wayfinding Wayfinding Deliverables Exploration of Sign Designs 4��•` (3 sign types,2 sets of revisions) • Full-size sign templates Cost estimates for the various types of signs from a sign fabricator ' Two sets of architectural drawings of each sign types(color hard copy and digital) Project does not include selecting the sign locations or developing the sign content Ashland Branding • • O • Ir � Poppins ; z CITY OF ASHLAND WAYFINDING SIGNAGE DESIGN I TERRAIN LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE&PAM KUHN CREATIVE 1 03/17/26 PAGE 5 Context:Waytinding Signs Link Historic Districts&Watershed Trails Final District Name TBD.Routes Provided by City-Decisions regarding Historic Districts are not considered within Wayfinding Sign Project scope Historic Districts i m Dax 1—DW ki . ' r - Siskiyou-Harsac�na District R2il10a0 04160 Skidmore Academy D'atm_t ' _ - --•.1 Q Natiacal H4I0Ik0lMric15 t i Railroad District 1 i ti �• Downtown District -I J 4 � law• "'� Watershed Trails University Districts _ _ 1 �•_^, -- � .�.�p?1 PAGE6 Steps and Timeline ® ® Future Phases DEVELOP INVENTORY •COMPLETE PROJECT • • • SIGN SIGN KICKOFF CURRENT REV EW SCHEMATIC FABRICATION INSTALLATION CONDITIONS DESIGNS The City will be implementing the wayfinding Wayfinding Committee meets program over many years. every 2 weeks to complete project. Anticipated Schedule: • Jan 22:Listening session with committee Feb 5:Present Concept Design Drafts Feb 19:Present Design Refinements March 5:Present Final Design options March 17:Present to City Council CITY OF ASHLAND WAYFINDING SIGNAGE DESIGN I TERRAIN LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE&PAM KUHN CREATIVE 1 03/17/26 PAGE 7 19City of Ashland Wayfinding Signage F Design Project Wayfinding Background CITY OF ASHLAND WAYFINDING SIGNAGE DESIGN I TERRAIN LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE&PAM KUHN CREATIVE 1 03/17/26 PAGE 6 DRAFT Pedestrian Wayfinding Routes Proposed by City TBD withTrTranspor�taation Plan- Decisions regarding pedestrian routes are not considered within Wayfinding Sign Project scope VIM Proposed Kiosk ) "� at4th&A y 'Si+{ • • 1 +� k `v J Proposed Kiosk ; (Ash A III Yoga Center) FT 7 t5t f� i Y at 15 S.Pioneer i /��1J2_ U tt. ,,1r.;�, �r "F•'14 -I "+ ..r • Ili ��-��y-�r�'•�IF°'.r l►. 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Y.JI• i 4 i'It £' CITY OF ASHLAND WAYFINDING SIGNAGE DESIGN I TERRAIN LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE&PAM KUHN CREATIVE 1 03/17/26 PAGE 10 Bicycle Wayfinding Sign Design Core Guiding Principles • Connect places:easily and successfully find way to destination • Promote active travel:validate cycling as transportation option; expand use and awareness of bicycle facilities • Maintain motion:quick comprehension,navigate without frequent stopping • Be predictable:quickly understood and recognized .°`•';``''9`�' Keep information simple:clear and logical,universal and usable for ❖ti.••'•'•,•.�'•tb:�•::+ widest possible demographic ••••••••�• •.O •••.; �,r ti•::•i;'o>' • Optimize safety Materials • Readily available Retroreflective Compliance with Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices(MUTCD) Legibility and size combine with placement Retroreflective to permit adequate response time MUTCD specifies retroreflectivity for all traffic control devices installed Size,shape,color,composition,contrast, on any street,highway,bikeway,or private road open to public travel. and retroreflectivity defined by MUTCD Retroreflection occurs when the sign surface returns a large portion of directed light beam back to its source,and from a much wider angle No more than 3 destinations;straight ahead in top slot than reflective material.Retroreflectivity is very important for visibility Lots more over 1,000 pages... and safety at night and in lowlight conditions. Bicycle guide signs are green.If using color-coded system as described per Community Wayfinding signs,red,orange,yellow, purple,fluorescent yellow-green,and fluorescent pink are prohibited colors to minimize possible confusion with critical,higher-priority regulatory and warning signs. • WORK PON;LYcxoaBAHEA6H CITY OF ASHLAND WAYFINDING SIGNAGE DESIGN I TERRAIN LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE&PAM KUHN CREATIVE 1 03/17/26 PAGE 11 Context:2012 Transportation Plan Bicycle Routes TBD with Transportation Plan-Decisions regarding bicycle routes are not considered within Wayfinding Sign Project scope Oty ol9e d Sy.—Phan UP— a•m•. . - OO 5 f _1 I ••'1 . — �&s ry• _Ee�srwa.•i..• err or ASHLAND Figure •�,o m��^ w�a, Existing and Planned Bikeway Network L\ PAGE 12 Ashland Wayfinding Sign Project agure ea-1.Guide Ste--Plaquee for Bicycle F—idea eni*cn am eda Pa P,M,md20l9 Bike Wayfinding go M in M Approach 1:MUTCD (like Portland) 02/19/26 Questions: Should bike routes be confined to just ©©©©© the historic districts that are part of this project or should they encompass all potential routes(i.e.to Bear Creek Greenway,wineries,etc)? Does Ashland use bike route names or numbers? MUTCD templates are to be used unless engineering judgement NYEewed ofdetermines that other signs are appropriate.All bike with signs t '1 should be revi by the City Ashland for complianceance with '-------- applicable regulations,guidelines,and policies.Consult the 2023 Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices,llth Edition adopted by Oregon effective January 1,2026.Applicable sections include: •Section 2D.55 Community Wayfinding Signs •Part 9:Traffic Control for Bicycle Facilities Y• Note that MUTCD Figure 9D-1 Guidance states 19 Travel times should not be used on Bicycle Destination signs. Support: 20 Travel times can vatygreatly for bicycliets based on a variety of I factors including individual speed,bicycle type,and type of facility. p r "r' 1 w:fs 1 Bike Decision: MUTCD MUTCD B'� Wayfinding Bike Route Bike Route Guide Sign Confirmation Confirmation and Turn Scale:1/2"=1' —.1"noedaMFsl o w.a;e. le�n redemiamc°lempwlez °rm.2oac o-o-l(bileraure) ea Mrao;ec(mo mine) (numue�ea a�.e muce) sr..(arrays) I CITY OF ASHLAND WAYFINDING SIGNAGE DESIGN I TERRAIN LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE&PAM KUHN CREATIVE 1 03/17/26 PAGE 13 W 3 City of Ashland Y a" Wayfinding Signage "J Design Project Design Direction and Process CITY OF ASHLAND WAYFINDING SIGNAGE DESIGN I TERRAIN LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE&PAM KUHN CREATIVE 1 03/17/26 PAGE 14 Sign Theme Selected:Mt A+Metal Examples Using Selected Materials Coordinates with Town Entries which went through collaborative arts committee process in 2016 2 layered Corten weathering steel sign with cutouts • Raised Aluminum letters L ��Me Powdercoated colored post Concrete base A. W' j � Every District and Both Town Entries Have Steel Metal Work Ties existing signs into the system CITY OF ASHLAND WAYFINDING SIGNAGE DESIGN I TERRAIN LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE&PAM KUHN CREATIVE 1 03/17/26 PAGE 15 February 19 Committee Feedback:Kiosk Selected Draft to Refine 02/19/26 meeting Two options were shown with varying levels of simplicity: There was discussion about -- ]a SO the elements to be included- a Different people had different '� ' thoughts about which ele- ments were most important to Option 1 sack include,but there was a gen- eral movement towards more simplicity. The committee agreed to try 2 additional versions using the mountain top,which ties to the existing City entry signs: Pat ;�` ,," Option 7:Colored post but no symbol/icon and just a metal cutout O Option 2:With the symbol/icon Fr,n[ Back Front Fra F—t but no post on the side option 2 CITY OF ASHLAND WAYFINDING SIGNAGE DESIGN I TERRAIN LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE&PAM KUHN CREATIVE 1 03/17/26 PAGE 16 February 19 Committee Feedback:Wayfinding Selected Draft to Refine 02/19/26 meeting Bike Wayfinding: MUTCD-compliant with mountain topper artwork Needs ODOT approval • City doesn't use bike route numbers,just names Pedestrian Wayfinding: Regular sign(versus fingerpost or wayfinding post) Color-coded Can we add a metal or artistic mountain element? City will use miles OR minutes,probably not both Likely will mount signs to existing posts where possible • Lower/smaller pedestrian signs may get used more to avoid visual clutter and confusion with existing vehicle signs Pedestrian Wayfinding Bike Decision: MUTCD Wayfindfng Bike Route Guide Sign Confirmation and Turn Signs FetletaMllTC y emPlate.- F-11 NUTCC wi 1Pottau Di-la 2a.?v IFI(dLerwrel Mr o/ec(voowme) Me(arrows) CITY of ASHLAND WAYFINDING SIGNAGE DESIGN I TERRAIN LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE&PAM KUHN CREATIVE 03/17/26 PAGE 17 March 5 Committee Feedback:Kiosk Two options were shown based on the February 19 feedback Lf Option 1:Colored post but no symbol/icon and just a metal cutout ,gi Option 2:With the symbol/icon Option 1 but no post on the side • The committee agreed to move forward with Option 1,with options for the side posts and text placement Make the city logo one color so it doesn't distract • Committee liked the concepts shown for the Watershed Trails,Railroad District,and University District. • A range of ideas were discussed for the subject of the Downtown cut out, including Shakespearean themes,built option 2 environment/downtown skyline,and a scene with mountains CITY OF ASHLAND WAYFINDING SIGNAGE DESIGN I TERRAIN LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE&PAM KUHN CREATIVE 1 03117/26 PAGE 18 March 5 Committee Feedback:Wayfinding Bike Wayfinding: • No changes needed Pedestrian Wayfinding: • Like the look Discussed interchangeability and adding/ deleting destinations over time Discussed handling of double sided/back- to-back signs with varying numbers of des- tinations Discussed leaving open space at the bot- __MT xts i% A% tom of signs Bike Decision: MUTCD Wayfinding Ske Rout. Pedestrian Wayfinding Guide Sign Confirmation and Turn Signs CITY of ASHLAND WAYFINDING SIGNAGE DESIGN I TERRAIN LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE&PAM KUHN CREATIVE 1 03/17/26 PAGE 19 City of Ashland Wayfinding Signage i Design Project aeue1q Final Design Options CITY of ASHLAND WAYFINDING SIGNAGE DESIGN I TERRAIN LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE&PAM KUHN CREATIVE 1 03/17/26 PAGE 20 Wayfinding Signs Pedestrian Wayfinding: Bike Wayfinding: • Color coded system using a uniform grid system so that all Mostly MUTCD-compliant with mountain topper artwork destinations are the same size • Follows Por[land's system • Mileage and miles can be included or deleted • Uses MUTCD-compliant Highway Gothic font and • Metal artwork on higher pedestrian signs;too likely to be MUTCD Green vandalized on shorter signs • Uses City of Ashland fonts and a darker variation of brand colors Color Variations Used in Sign Drafts: • • • . • mmi ow«z c-zo.x zs,ra,ws c-iaM-so.r-too,x.ts c-ro.is ao.r zo.wts c'�sa'm or�a z15 a«.A.w�.n..w.umi r53in ,�— :+.c�. -1• Pedestrian Wayfinding Font Poppins(per Ashford branding) Bike Wayfinding Destination Font Highway Gothic(per MUTCD) IT Pedestrian Wayfinding Bike Wayfinding .age Pedestrian Small Pedestrian Bike Decision MUTCD 35.5'Width 16'width Wayfinding Guide Sign Bike Route Confirmaron and Turn signs CITY OF ASHLAND WAYFINDING SIGNAGE DESIGN I TERRAIN LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE&PAM KUHN CREATIVE I 03/17/26 PAGE 21 Wayfinding Sign Mockups ------------ Plaza 350 feet 2 MIN. Public Restroom rL feet 4 MIK €> / Calle Guanajuato Smaller Pedestrian Wayfinding Sign Pedestrian Wayfinding Sign with Metal Topper, Downtown Railroad District }� i • -• • aye :�. 6 Wayfinding Sign with Metal Topper Bike Wayfinding Sign CITY OF ASHLAND WAYFINDING SIGNAGE DESIGN TERRAIN LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE&PAM KUHN CREATIVE 1 03/17/26 PAGE 22 Watershed District:Kiosk Options WATERrOTRAILS Option 1:Single colored post with vertical text Option 2:Double colored posts with horizontal text CITY OF ASHLAND WAYFINDING SIGNAGE DESIGN I TERRAIN LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE&PAM KUHN CREATIVE 1 03/17/26 PAOF 23 Watershed District:Kiosk Mockups r h 1..'"ryC':'aY 1,.'SA.xJ!+ _a \ti a._c YA...�' <;•.. '�.v.. ,._ Kiosk Day Mock Up:Watershed District Kiosk Night Mock Up:Watershed District CITY OF ASHLAND WAYFINDING SIGNAGE DESIGN I TERRAIN LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE&PAM KUHN CREATIVE 1 03/17/26 PAGF 24 Downtown District:KioskOptions Z 3 0 E� .. .. Double CITY OF ASHLAND WAYFINDING SIGNAGE DESIGN I TERRAIN LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE&PAM KUHN CREATIVE 1 03/17126 PAGE25 Downtown District:Kiosk Mockups .� 44 lip Klosk Day Mock Up:Downtown District Kiosk Night Mock Up:Downtown District CITY OF ASHLAND WAYFINDING SIGNAGE DESIGN I TERRAIN LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE&PAM KUHN CREATIVE 1 03/17126 PAGE26 OW�(T��ISTJdIGT. .,_ iu�U lliil i�i�� pliu ��I ura �- Railroad • Options bad LROAD DISTRIC' N # Option 1:Single colored post%ulth vertical text 0 l� Q i 0 Option RailroadCITY OF ASHLAND WAYFINDING SIGNAGE DESIGN I TERRAIN LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE&PAM KUHN CREATIVE 03/17/26 PAGE27 District: Kjosk .. .. District University District:Kiosk Options UNIVERSITY DISTRICT WWII- - option 1:Single colored post with vertical text Option 2:Double colored posts with horizontal text CITY OF ASHLAND WAYFINDING SIGNAGE DESIGN I TERRAIN LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE&PAM KUHN CREATIVE 1 03/17/26 PAGE 29 University District:Kiosk Mockups own 9 Kiosk Day Mock Up:University District Kiosk Night Mock Up:University District CITY OF ASHLAND WAYFINDING SIGNAGE DESIGN I TERRAIN LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE&PAM KUHN CREATIVE 1 03/17/26 PAGE 30 Mt Ashland+Metal Way(inding Sign Package Wayfinding Family Kiosk Option l: 9 f 9 # 9 # '1 Kiosk Option 2 arroPAsxLAxownrPixolx�sl�NA�E DESIGN I-ERRAIN LANDSCAPE ARCHI-EC-uRE&PAM KUHN CREATIVE I 02/17/2e PACE SI Pay 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: I�)A Name: (Please Print) z_ //\j i--t AbtAA S Ashland Resident: YES NO City: Agenda Topic/Item Number: Public Forum Topic (Non-agenda item): U V Please respect the order of proceedings an strictly follow the directions of the presiding officer. 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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: Name: (Please Print) r Ashland Resident: YES NO City: Agenda Topic/Item Number: Public Forum Topic (Non-agenda Item): 14 1�k- _ 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. 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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: - ((t -� Name: (Please Print) Ashland Resident: 0 YES NO City: Agenda Topic/Item Number: Public Forum Topic (Non-agenda Item): 5 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 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 Da�/I � Na e: (Ple se Print) Ashland Resident: 0 YES ❑ NO City: Agenda To ic/Item Number: 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. 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REQUEST FORM F,AIiSPEAKER Submit this form to the meeting Secretary r�e#'M 5ragvth0.. 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: �7 2 Name: (Please Print) Ashland Resident: --YES NO City: Agenda Topic/Item Number: r Public Forum Topic (Non-agenda Item): I 0-�gcf- 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 ,' 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: 3 6 7 Name. Please Pr i 0 Ashlgnd Resident: DYES Ej NO City: Agenda Topic/Item Number: Public Forum Topic (Non-agenda Item): /M f 6 0 CAJ a 4 /--- a '�' (Z� 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. Paul Mozina Default Judgement Against the City March 17, 2026 1 Default Judgement against the City The case of i-homas McGowan vs City of Ashland 25CV66716 and the case I have made for the last 10 months regarding the city's misconduct regarding adopting the 2025-2027 biennial budget, reveal a pattern of disdain by the city administration and this council for city employees and the citizens of Ashland. In McGowan's case, the violations of the Workplace Violence Prevention Policy are blatant. After receiving McGowan's reports against current AF&R Chief, Marshall Rasor, directly from former AF&R Chief Ralph Sartain, it appears that the City Manager did NOT initiate an investigation into Rasor's misconduct, because neither McGowan or Sartain were interviewed, or received any reports. In the case of the 2025-2027 Biennial Budget, the Ashland Charter requires the 6� a Chief of Police to investigate any violations of the Charter. The Chief did nothing in response to my inquiry and brief summary of the issues beyond asking the parliamentarian, Johan Pietila to investigate his own actions, and those of the City Administrator and the Council. I subsequently filed a formal complaint to which neither O'Meara or Pietila responded. I have written a dozen articles in the Ashland Chronicle and spoken to the Council numerous times documenting how this Council violated the ORS regarding the public hearing on the budget, and your failure to have a motion and vote on the amendments you made to the budget, as required by the Ashland Charter. No one has pointed out a single factual or logical error in my complaint, subsequent articles, or my public comments. The only response I got was a pathetic email from Johan Pietila sent to me before I even filed my formal complaint. That is what you are hiding behind. Dylan Bloom advised me that I should sue the city. Is that what it takes? That is what Tom McGowan was forced to do. Why can't you just follow your own rules and respect your employees and the citizens of Ashland? Instead, anyone who complains is ignored. You expect us to trust you? Paul Mozina Default Judgement Against the City March 17, 2026 2 1 have been speaking to you and writing about this council's misconduct in amending the 2025-2027 biennial budget since last June. The only substantive response I received from you, or anyone in the administration, is an email from the City Attorney sent to me on July 2, before I had even filed my formal complaint. Attorney Pietila did not address the fact, that this council violated ORS 294.453, which requires the public hearing to be on the budget as approved by the CBC. You amended the CBC approved budget at your May 19 Study Session—two weeks from the June 3rO vote. He did not mention the fact that the Ashland Charter requires a motion and vote on ANY action that you take, especially one as momentous as amending the biennial budget. Rather, he said it was enough that you all discussed the changes at two sessions, when in fact, you only discussed this at your May 19 study session. Perhaps he just made a mistake, or maybe it was a lazy attempt to make the council's action look good by claiming you had discussed this multiple times. Attorney Pietila was new on the job at the time and perhaps he hadn't read the Ashland Charter when he responded, but it definitely requires more than simply discussing things prior to acting. The charter is so emphatic on this point that it actually says, if you don't have a motion and vote on the action, it is not legally binding. You all have failed to answer two simple factual questions: Did you amend the budget before the public hearing, which according to ORS 294.453, was supposed to be on the budget as approved by the CBC? Did you have a motion and vote on those amendments as required by the Charter? After 10 months none of you can or will defend your actions—even via a proxy. Councilor Bloom suggested that I sue the city. You are being dishonest by pretending these issues have been resolved by a pathetic email from the city attorney. Your lack of integrity--demonstrated by your silence on this issue—is further eroding any trust the people of Ashland may have had for you. For 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: IT Name: (Please Print) ; Ashland Resident: YES ❑ NO City: genda Topic/item umber: Public Forum Topic Non-a enda 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. ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION MINUTES Monday,September 15,2025 After extensive discussion about future options,staff was directed to come back with answers to three questions prior to the December retreat: 1. Data on police calls at the lawn 2. Clarification of ordinances related to camping bans and state law 3. Assessment of city-owned properties as potential alternative sites November 37- 2025 Update on Prohibited Camping Enforcement Police E Tighe O'Meara. Police Chief i The City's legal team has assessed that Ashland's management of the night lawn and housing �e'ter �:a:Ed s:. e� DrtS t0 be reasonable. based on related State CBSeS and Case-la':ir updates { n €udingnece,a Supreme Courtr Grants Pass decision'). If the night lawn is at capacity. Ashland may partner with neighboring cities for house ess se icCJ. provided s!..i--h effoFts to connect It:d v1dualJ ','f`itr. outside assistance is reasonabl t,J otr r of ( +� C Tc`�. c0, �� �e ��er ti ( R A. 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