HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-32 Now x 2A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A SET OF GOALS AND POLICIES
FOR "NOW X 2", THE BEAR CREEK REGIONAL PROBLEM
SOLVING PROCESS
RECITALS:
The Greater Bear Creek Valley has been recognized by the State of Oregon as a Regional
Problem Solving (RPS) area as defined and authorized by ORS 197.652, 197.654 and 197.656.
The jurisdictions of Jackson County, Medford, Eagle Point, Jacksonville, Central Point, Phoenix,
Talent and Ashland; local agencies RVSS (Rogue Valley Sewer Services) and MWC (Medford
Water Commission); and state agencies such as DLCD (Department of Land Conservation and
Development), ODOT (Oregon Department of Transportation), OECDD (Oregon Economic and
Community Development Department), DEQ (Department of Environmental Quality), HCS
(Housing and Community Services), ODA (Oregon Department of Agriculture), and ODF (Oregon
Department of Forestry) have entered into a regional land use planning process the main purpose
of which is to collaboratively identify areas of Jackson County in which future growth at urban
levels of density is and is not desirable or appropriate.
All of the above jurisdictions have agreed to participate in the RPS process and to designate one
representative per jurisdiction to be a voting member of the RPS Policy Committee.
The RPS Policy Committee will only make its recommendations to the participating jurisdictions
after achieving consensus of its voting members.
5. The Policy Committee adopted the "Greater Bear Creek Valley Regional Problem Solving Goals
and Policies" by unanimous vote at its July 1, 2003 regular meeting.
THE CITY OF ASHLAND RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
The City of Ashland hereby ratifies the vote of its duly designated representative to the RPS process,
and supports the "Greater Bear Creek Valley Regional Problem Solving Goals and Policies"
(attached) as the guiding policy document of the on-going Regional Problem Solving process.
This resolution was read by title o. nly in acco, r..clagce ~th Ashland Municipal Code Sec. 2.04.090 duly
ADOPTED this .~ day of ~003.
· B~rbara Christ(
Barbara Ch istensen, City Recorder
SIGNED and APPROVED this '~ day of
Alan W. DeBoer, Mayor
Pau~ City Attorney
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