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CITY OF
ASHLAND
CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
AGENDA
Monday, April 4, 2011 at 5:30 p.m.
Siskiyou Room, 51 Winburn Way
5:30 p.m. Study Session
1. Look Ahead Review
2. Does Council have feedback about the proposed work plan for the 2011 - 2012
Council Goals? [15 Minutes]
3. Will Council clarify the goals listed below? [60 Minutes]
4. Does Council wish to provide direction to a group of citizens forming to discuss
potential short-term, low-cost improvements to the Plaza? [15 Minutes]
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this
meeting, please contact the City Administrator's office at (541) 488-6002 (TTY phone number 1-800-735-
2900). Notification 72 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to
ensure accessibility to the meeting (28 CFR 35. 102-35.104 ADA Title I).
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2 Sunnlemental budnet & Transfer of Annrooriations (lee) Finance CONS
3 Approval for Quick Response Grant - E.Ashland Street CONS
Redevlooment Plan (Biil) CD
4 Public Hearing on Miscellaneous Fee Resolution (Lee) PH
Finance RES
5 Resolution setting business license fees (Lee) PH
Finance RES
6 Public Hearing on Appeal to Council of Planning Action 2010- PH
01622/Bill\ CD
7 ODOT Welcome Center IGA (Mikel PW UN FIN
6 Reoor! on Citizen Survev {Annl Admin NEW
9 Update to Business License for approval to set fees by ORO.2
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13 Public Hearing re reso setting special event fees (Mike) PH
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14 Gun Club Lease renewal Mike\ PW UNFIN
15 Annual renort on tasers and use afforce (Terrv) Police UNFIN
16 Approval of consultant recommended option for the effluenl UNFIN
water temoerature reouirements. tMikel PW
17 Discussion regarding a new model for franchise agreements NEW
and rinhts ofwav 'Rob/Menan' IT leaal
16 Transit Undate 'Mike' PW NEW
19 Discussion re: fees for soecial event oermits (Mike) PW NEW
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22 Final wranun set tax rate BOG
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24 Snecial Presentation rei Wildfire Zone (John) Fire PRES
25 AFN Master Contract {Robl IT UN FIN
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26 Urban RenewalfTax Increment Financing (TIF) update (Bill) CD SS
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27 Public Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance to levy taxes PH
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28 Sewer line service oolicv (Mikel PW NEW
29 Resolution to aualifv for state revenues (lee) Finance RES
30 Resolution to receive state revenue (Leel Finance RES
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34 First Readin of Ordinance to levv taxes (lee Finance ORO.2
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35 Final FY11 Budoet Adiustments if needed lee Finance RES
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Study Session with OSF Board
Study Session re: Business licenses
Joint Study Session with Parks re: MOU
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CITY OF
ASHLAND
Council Communication
Meeting Date:
Department:
Secondary Dept.:
Approval:
Study Session: Council Goals Work Plan
April 4, 2011 Primary Staff Contact: Ann Seltzer
Administration E-Mail: ann@ashland.or.us
None Secondary Contact: Martha Bennett
Martha Bennett Estimated Time: 15 minutes
Question:
Does the City Council have feedback about the proposed work plan for the 2011-2012 Council Goals?
Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council review and approve the work plan.
Background:
In February 2011, the City Council adopted goals for 2011-2012. As a reminder, the Council goals are
organized into five general areas related to the sustainability of Ashland.
Economv
I. Adopt a comprehensive economic development strategy to; diversifYing /he economic base of the
community, support businesses Ihal use and provide local and regional products, increase the number
of family-wage jobs, leverage Ashland's lourism and repeat visitors. Adopt an action plan to ensure
City programs and activities support the overall strategic direction by June, 2011.
The final draft of the Economic Development Strategy, which will include the Action Plan, will be
presented to the Council in June. Council will then modify and adopt the plan.
The Action Plan will incorporate elements of the citizen feedback, as well as recent Economic
Development Committee discussions and previous recommendations,.which include a strategy
statement, potential actions, narrative descriptions for each action, partner agencies groups to
implement, lead partner, estimated time/duration and cost estimate.
Over the next few weeks, the Economic Development Committee will meet, either as a full group or in
smaller workgroups to review and modify the draft action plan and to discuss and finalize the draft
Economic Development Strategy.
Completion Date - June 2011
2. Complete the feasibility study for urban renewal and lax increment financing as a method of funding
infrastructure, public facilities, and economic development programs for the Croman Mill District, the
railroad district, and the downtown.
The council heard an introduction of the project at the February 14,2011 study session.
In July, the consultant team will report to the Council on their analysis of the real estate market
assessment, the tax increment revenue projections, analysis of infrastructure needs and financing
alternatives.
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A final draft feasibility study will be ready for Council review in August.
Completion date: August 2011
3. Increase the clarity, responsiveness, and certainty of the development process and develop a specific
action plan to respond to the recommendations of the 2006 Zucker and Siegel Report.
The Community Development Department will build upon the work completed in the 2006
Organizational Audit, by Zucker Systems, as well as the review and recommendations to Ashland's
Land Use Ordinance contained in the Siegel Report. Both report's recommendations are being re-
examined in order to assess a second phase of actions for implementation. Improvements to the
existing pre-application process will continue to be evaluated to ensure that all city departments have
the necessary tools and information to thoroughly review and forward written comments to an
applicant. Additionally, the city's permit tracking program is being assessed to determine if internal
coordination among city departments needs to be improved, as well as to evaluate the prospects for a
completely electronic plan review and permit issuance process.
Over the next several months, staff will review the 2007 Organizational Audit and Land Use
Ordinance Review and develop a work schedule for implementing further refinements and
recommendation. Staffwill review AMC Chapter 18, identify reoccurring problems and draft revised
code language for Planning Commission review and Council adoption.
Completion Date: April 2012
Environment
i.Adopt land use codes, building codes, green building standards, andfee structures that crea/es
strong incentives for development Ihat is energy, wafer, and land efficient and supports a multi-modal
transportation system.
This project is expected to take] 2 months.
Existing regulations that create disincentives to energy, water, land efficiency and transportation
savings will be identified and repealed if necessary, while changes to the development process that
offer incentives for green building methods will be analyzed and recommended for implementation.
Community benefits from instituting changes to fee structures that reward green building practices will
be assessed. Staff will track the current effort to adopt an optional statewide green building code (i.e.
"Reach" code).and, upon adoption by the State, will consider making these alternate methods readily
available to the local building community.
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A technical advisory committee could be used to provide feedback throughout the project. Key dates
would include plan development including T AC meetings from July 20] 1- December 2012, review
and refinement of the draft changes from January 20]2- March 20]2, and the public hearing and
adoption process from April 20]2 - June 2012.
Completion Date: June 2012
2. Develop a strategy to use conservation and local renewable sources to meet Tier 2 power demands.
BPA will determine Ashland's high water mark in June, 20] ]. In October, 201 ] BP A will determine
Ashland's Tier I and Tier 2 rates (power consumed above the established high water mark for
Ashland). These rates will be in effect for two years (2013) and then BP A will reevaluate the rates.
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It is likely our Tier 2 rates will fluctuate; a low water year will likely result in higher Tier 2 rates and a
high water year will likely result in lower Tier 2 rates.
As reported to the City Council in November 2009 and in July of 20 10, this goal requires a significant
increase in conservation funding including additional staff, and incentives for citizens and businesses.
Completion Date: Unknown
3. Implement specific capital projects and operational programs to ensure that City facilities and
operations are a model of efficient use of water.
An inter-departmental team has been collecting consumption data on electric, water, fuel, waste,
material and more across all city departments. An audit of each facility will be conducted and the
results of the audit will set the benchmark for improvements to develop, prioritize and implement
system-wide efficiency policies and programs. The inter-departmental team will assess specific needs,
which may be required for some areas and prepare a draft Operational Efficiency Plan.
Completion Date: December 2011
4. Develop a concise sustainability plan for the community and for City operations.
This item is on the agenda for the April 4, 2011 Study Session.
Social Equitv
1. Decide whe/her to develop or sell the remaining land on ClaycStreet.
Staff will work with the Housing Commission to evaluate options regarding the disposition of the City-
owned 0.92 acre of land. A recommendation will be presented to the Council in August 20 II.
Completion Date: August 2011
2. Appoin/ an ad-hoc commiltee to make recommendations 10 the City Council by December 31,2011
about how the City and par/ner organizations can work together in the long run to address the needs
. of homeless people and to reduce homelessness in the Community.
This item is on the agenda f9r the April 5,2011 Council Meeting.
Organization
1. Develop a planforfiscal slability, manage costs, prioritize services, and insure key revenue streams.
Adopt policies and targels to use surpluses in ending fund balances to fund longer-Ierm reserves.
Implement 2010 Council direction on Ending Fund Balance targets.
This goal is ongoing. The last formal presentation on this goal was presented to Council on January 4,
2010.
The Financial Management Policies approved by the Council have been incorporated in the current
budget process. Council also approved the internal controls policies, which includes City
Administrator responsibilities for the audit and the use of the Audit Committee.
The next step is for the Council to review the Government Accounting Standards Board statement 54,
which requires identifying revenue streams by fund, any actual or potential restrictions on that revenue
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and the elements of the fund balance that are restricted in some fashion, or default to unrestricted.
Staff may submit a report on required risk assessment of major revenue streams and their potential
impact on fiscal stability ifintenupted.
Updates on the goal will be scheduled for a future study session and Council can discuss what points of
financial tracking are meaningful enough to them for inclusion in the quarterly report beyond what is
currently provided. Some might be entity oriented like debt load, property values, operational metrics,
etc. and others might be Citizen oriented like cost per capita for a service, low-income assistance,
average utility costs, service satisfaction, etc. Some "dash board" metrics may require data from
outside the entity or investment (time or money) in systems to gather data or monitor changes outside
of our existing systems.
Completion Date: Ongoing
2. Adopt a plan to increase the City's ability to afford the cosl of employee benefits while ensuring that
employee bene fils remaining a tool for recruiting and retaining a high quality work force.
City Staff have been working with an Employee Benefits Consultant to help evaluate healthcare
alternatives. The consultants have identified a cost-saving alternative outside of the City County
Insurance Pool that we are negotiating with our bargaining units to implement April I, 20 II. We have
been conducting Labor Management Benefits Committee Meetings with employees from all
represented and non-represented employee groups to help ensure the benefits remain attractive for
employees, yet offer cost-savings for the City.
Completion Date: Ongoing
3. Recognize and affirm the value of the contribution of volunteers to the City and the Community.
This item is on the agenda for the April, 4 20 II Study Session. .
4. Move to a biennial budget, with adjustments and policy discussion in the second year, with the first
two year process for Fiscal Years 2012-13 and 2013-14.
The City, by ordinance, resolution or charter, must decide to budget for 24 months and Budget
Committee membership terms will be changed to reflect a four-year term, this work will occur in
December of this year. The budget process will be revised to accommodate the two-year period,
levying ad valorem tax rates for two years, appropriations, inter-fund loans etc.
In addition, staff will initiate a number of internal steps including gathering successful examples of
biennial budgets from other agencies, researching the budget documents sections to meet state
requirements for biennial budgets, developing a budget calendar for proposing, approving and adopting
the first biennial budget and more.
Completion Date: February 2012
5. Evaluate the need to revise ihe powers, duties and membership of the Tree Commission, Housing
Commission, Conservation Commission, Public Arls Commission, and Planning Commission.
This item is on the agenda for April 4, 2011 Study Session.
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Infrastructure
I.Adopt an in/egrated land use and transportation plan to increase the viability of transit, bicycles,
walking and other alternative modes oftranspor/a/ion; reduce per capita au/omobile vehicle miles
/raveled; provide safe walking and bicycling routes to home, work, shopping and schools; implement
environmentally responsible design standards, and minimize new automobile-related infrastructure.
On June I, 20 I 0 the City Council approved an intergovernmental agreement with ODOT that
completed the contractual requirements for the Transportation System Plan (TSP) update.
The TSP update process includes evaluating existing transportation conditions within the Ashland
Urban Growth Boundary for all modes of transportation. The analysis will include a review of the
entire transportation system for overall circulation, connectivity, and opportunities for enhancing non-
auto travel within the City. The planning horizon is through 2034 to provide consistency with other
local and regional planning efforts. The resulting updated TSP will guide the transportation
infrastructure, policies, plans and funding needs over the next 24 years.
The update process incorporates the preparation, review and discussion of various aspects of
transportation concerns including road diets, street patios, railroad crossings, greet street standards,
roundabouts, shared streets, pedestrian places, funding programs, safe routes to school and more. The
concerns are addressed in "White Papers" and or Technical Memo's and presented for review by all
stakeholders and citizens of Ashland.
Several public meetings are planned for the next few months. The process is expected to conclude in
January 2012.
Completion Date: January 2012
2. Adop/ an integrated Water Master Plan that addresses long-/erm water supply including climate change
issues, securi/y and redundancy, wa/ershed heal/h, conservation and reuse, and s/ream health.
In March the City Council heard an update on the progress of the Water Conservation and Reuse Study
and Comprehensive Water Master Plan.
The Ashland Water Advisory Committee will decide on a future water supply recommendation in the
next few weeks and will present that recommendation the Council for approval. Council will review
the proposed capital improvement plan in August or September. Staff expects to bring the draft Water
Master Plan to the City Council no later than pecember of this year.
Completion Date: December 2011
3. Complete afeasibility andjinancing plan regarding renovating the Grovefor the Ashland Police station.
Evaluate use of the existing police station for other City office needs.
An RFP for Architectural Design Services has been issued and consist of three phases: pre-design,
design development and construction. The contract with the wining consultant will be for Phase I
only, until the City approves a financing method for the construction. Phase], pre-design, includes
cost of services for Police Department programming, schematic design, schematic design project
budget and development of City of Ashland planning approvals for building remodel. Phase I will be
paid using Police Department general fund savings from the new dispatch contract. Staff will seek
Council approval for the contract for Phase I in June. Work on Phase] will take between three to five
months. Phase 2 could take six to eight months and Phase 3 up to twelve months.
Completion date Pbase 1: October 2011
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Related City Policies:
Council Goal Setting
Council Options:
Council should identify areas of concern with the work plan. Comments and changes will be
incorporated.
Potential Motions:
None, this is a study session item.
Attachments:
None
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Council Communication
Meeting Date:
Department:
Secondary Dept.:
Approval:
Study Session: Clarification of Three Council Goals
April 4, 20]] Primary Staff Contact: Ann Seltzer
Administration E-Mail: ann@ashland.or.us
None Secondary Contact: Martha Bennett
Martha Bennet Estimated Time: 60 minutes
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Question:
Will the Council clarify the goals listed below?
Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends the Council address the discussion points identified for each of the goals listed
below.
Background:
]n February 20]], the City Council adopted goals for 20] ]-20]2. The following three goals need
clarification.
First Goal:
Environment #4
Develop a concise sustainability plan for the community and for City opera/ions.
During Council Goal Setting, the Council discussed whether to assign this goal to a revised
Conservation Commission or to an ad hoc committee.
The Conservation Commission submitted a memo (attached) with a list of tasks to develop a
sustainability plan, however the Commission has indicated it does not want to take on this goal. The
Planning Commission also submitted a memo (attached) indicating it would like to "support,
participate in or lead the development of a sustainability plan."
At the February ],20] I Council meeting, there was some discussion about separating this goal into
two parts: Develop a City Sustainability Plan and Develop a Community Sustainability Plan. Council
agreed there was need for further discussion and directed staff to return for further clarification.
Discussion Points
. Does the Council want two sustainability plans?
. What does the Cou!lcil mean by a sustainability plan? This information will help the
committee(s) understand the goal and help staff to draft a purpose statement.
. Which group(s) will work on the sustainability plan(s)? '
. If the Council wants two sustainability plans, should the following goal be revised?
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Environment goal #3 proposed revision
Develop a City Sustainability Plan and implement specific capital projec/s and operational programs
to ensure that City facilities and operalions are a model of efficient use of water, energy, land and
other key resources.
Once Council has clarified these points, staff will develop a work plan for this goal.
Next Goal:
Organization #4
Evaluate the need to revise the powers, duties and membership of the Tree Commission, Housing
Commission, Conservation Commission, Public Arts Commission, and Planning Commission.
During Council Goal Setting, the Council discussed having two Councilors meet with each of these
Commissions. Administration has advised the staff liaison of each of the listed commissions of this
goal and some have initiated a review of their powers, duties and membership.
Discussion Points
. Does the Council want to assign two councilors to meet with these commissions?
. Does Council have specific ideas on proposed changes to these advisory commissions? What.
are the Council's expectations of these advisory groups?
. Did the Council intend to include the Tree Commission in this list? The Council adopted a
revised Tree Commission Ordinance in October of 20 I O.
If the Council decides to assign the sustainability task to the Conservation Commission, work on this
goal should occur first so the powers and duties reflect the work associated with developing a
sustainability plan.
Once Council has clarified this goal, Administration will develop a work plan for this goal and
coordinate the work with the staff liaisons and designated councilors.
Last Goal:
Recognize and affirm the value of the contributions of volunteers to the City and the Community.
Currently each Commission member receives a Certificate of Appreciation upon leaving a
commission. In 2007 the City hosted a Volunteer Appreciation catered event for all Commission
volunteers. The event was well attended and each of the commissions gave door prizes. The event
cost approximately $550. In 2008, the City again hosted a Volunteer Appreciation event. It was not
well attended, it was not catered, there were no door prizes and it cost about $50. In 1998, the City
hosted a community-wide event to recognize all community volunteers who assisted with the aftermath
of the 1997 flood. The event was held on the Plaza, and included refreshments, special recognitions,
speeches, a large banner etc.
Discussion Points
I. Does the Council have ideas on how they want to recognize volunteers?
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2. What is meant by volunteers to /he community? e.g. Volunteers at the hospital, school district,
churches, OSF etc?
Related City Policies:
Council Goal Setting
Council Options:
Clarify and provide input on each goal.
Potential Motions:
None, this is a study session item.
Attachments:
I. Memo from the ConserVation Commission
2. Memo from the Planning Commission
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Memo
DATE: January 7, 20 II
TO: Honorable Mayor and Council
FROM: Ashland Conservation Commission
RE: 20i] Goal Discussion
1. Develop a concise Ashland City and Community Sustainability Action Plan.
Create a baseline inventory of the Comprehensive Plan and select city services as well as
plans and practices that relate to them.
" Identify what the city of Ashland is currently doing to conserve environmental, social, and
economical resources. Include current sustainability practices in Ashland, and the partially
completed City of AsWand/Southem Oregon University Greenhouse Gas inventory.
" Using the baseline as a point of reference, identifY gaps (e.g. food security, climate change
implications, and waste reduction).
o Prioritize the order in which the comprehensive plan chapters, city services, associated
. plans and practices, and gaps will be addressed, and develop concise sustainability action
items associated with each.
o' For each action item, develop sustainability performance measure(s), recommended
timeframes to implement, and estimated impacts (environmental/social/economic) for each
sustainability action item.
Present to City Council for Approval.
Means to Implement
A City appointed citizen ad-hoc committee or task force, with limited duration, that is comprised of
members of interested commissions and established committees. This ad-hoc committee will provide
recommendations to the City Council with minimal City Staff work and maximum citizen work. The
amount of City Staff work will be at the discretion of the City Administrator.
Who We Are
In alignment with Goal #1 of the 2010-20] I AsWand Conservation Commission, a "Sustainability
Planning." team was commissioned. This team is comprised of committee members and citizens who
conducted extensive research and analyzed nine Oregon cities that are implementing sustainability
Department of Community Development
20 East Main 51.
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plans. Examples of these findings, the team's assessment, and other reference materials are available as
a link on the Conservation Commission Goals page, under Goal I:.
httD:I/www.ashland.or.us/Pa~e.asp?NavlD= 13602 .
* The Conservation Commission July 28, 20 I 0 letter to the Mayor and City Council defined sustain ability as "Meeting the
needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs; including
protecting the environment, developing a healthy economy, and ensuring social equality" (follows 1987 UN WEeD
definition of sustainability).
Deparbnent of Community Development
20 East f..1ain 5t.
Ashland, Oregon 97520
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T~: 541-48B-5305
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Memo
DATE: January 11,2011
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Pam Marsh, Planning Commission Chair
RE: 2011 Council Goal Setting
The Planning Commission identified the following goals/work plan for the coming year during our
retreat on January 8, 20 II. Weare forwarding this information to the City Council for your
consideration as you undertake your own goal review process.
In 20 I I, the Ashland Planning Commission will:
I, Support, participate in or lead the development of a sustainability plan.
2. Follow through and implement the TSP and Pedestrian Places projects.
3. Strategically assess density along arterial corridors to accommodate future population and
,employment inside existing UGB, consistent with Ashland's long term position in the
Regional Problem Solving effort, and with particular emphasis on Transit Oriented
Development (TOD).
The Planning Commission endorses all of the following three projects described on the Community
Development Department's list of potential projects:
. Ashland Street Employment Area Plan
. North Normal Neighborhood Plan
. Railroad Property Master Plan
Department of Community Development
51 WinbumWay
Ashland, Oregon 97520
www.ashland.or.us
Tel: 541-488-5305
Fax: 541-552-2050
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