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AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR MEETING
ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL
June 3, 2003 - 7:00 p.m.
Civic Center Council Chambers, 1175 E. Main Street

I. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

II. ROLL CALL:

III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Council Meeting Minutes of May 20, 2003 and Executive Meeting Minutes of May 20.

IV. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS & AWARDS:
1. Mayor's Acknowledgment of Jessie Stanton's Elks Lodge-sponsored first place National Award for Americanism essay contest.
2. Mayor's Proclamation of June 14th, 2003 as Flag Day in the City of Ashland.

V. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Minutes of Boards, Commissions and Committees.
    Council Study Session, May, 21 2003
    Bicycle and Pedestrian Commission April 17, 2003
    Ashland Forest Lands Commission May 14, 2003
    Ashland Traffic Commission April 24, 2003
2. Confirmation of Mayor's reappointment of Jack Sabin, and appointments of Helen Smith and Neil Kunze to the Hospital Board for terms to expire June 30, 2007, and initial appointment of Steve Miner as the 12th Hospital Board member for term to expire June 20, 2006.
3. Annual Liquor License Blanket Approval.
4. Ambulance License Renewal.
5. Hazard Trees Removal on City Property.
6. Adoption of Findings for Planning Action 2002-089, 3151 East Main Street (annexation).

VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (Testimony limited to 5 minutes per speaker, unless it is the subject of a Land Use Appeal. All hearings must conclude by 9:30 p.m. or be continued to a subsequent meeting.)

1. Public Hearing to consider adoption of 2003-2004 Budget.

VII. PUBLIC FORUM: Business from the audience not included on the agenda. (Total time allowed for Public Forum is 15 minutes. Speakers are limited to 5 minutes or less, depending on the number of individuals wishing to speak.)

VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: (None)

IX. NEW AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
1. Cable Franchise Renewal Status - Charter.

X. ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND CONTRACTS:
1. Second Reading by title only of "An Ordinance Amending Sections 15.04.220, 15.16.240 and 15.20.040 of the Ashland Municipal Code to Provide that Fees for the Mechanical, Plumbing and Electrical Codes be Set by Resolution of the City Council."

2. Reading by title only of "A Resolution Adopting the Annual Budget and Making Appropriations."

3. First reading of "An Ordinance Levying Taxes for period July 1, 2003 to and including June 30, 2004, such taxes in the sum of $8,008,000 upon all the Real and Personal Property subject to Assessment and Levy within the Corporate Limits of the City of Ashland, Jackson County, Oregon."

4. Reading by title only of "A Resolution declaring City's election to receive State Revenues."

5. Reading by title only of "A Resolution Certifying City provides sufficient municipal services for qualify for State Subventions."

XI. OTHER BUSINESS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS/REPORTS FROM COUNCIL LIAISONS

XII. ADJOURNMENT:

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REMINDER

A study session will be held on Wednesday, June 4th at 12:00 p.m. in Council Chambers. Topics will include: 1) Homelessness - Regional and Local.

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