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AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR MEETING
ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL
April 19, 2005 - 6:00 p.m.
Civic Center Council Chambers, 1175 E. Main Street

I.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
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II.		ROLL CALL:
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III.		APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Council Meeting Minutes of April 5, 2005.
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IV.		SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS & AWARDS:
		1.	Presentation of Tree City USA award.
		2.	Proclamation regarding the Protection and Preservation of the Whale Population.
		3.	Proclamation of April 17 - 23, 2005 as Independent Media Week.
		4.	Proclamation of April 17 - 23, 2005 as Volunteer Recognition Week.
		5.	Proclamation of the week of April 17, 2005 as Respite Care Awareness Week.
		6.	Proclamation of the month of April as Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month.
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V.		CONSENT AGENDA:
		1.	Minutes of Boards, Commissions and Committees.
			• Charter Review Commission   MARCH 3, 2005 • Bicycle & Pedestrian Commission  MARCH 17, 2005 • AFN Study Session   MARCH 12, 2005 • Forest Land Commission  JANUARY 12, 2005 • Forest Land Commission  JANUARY 26, 2005 • Forest Land Commission  FEBRUARY 9, 2005 • Forest Land Commission  MARCH 16, 2005
		2.	Liquor License Application - William Tosheff dba Dragonfly at 241 Hargadine Street.
		3.	Liquor License Application - Smart Cookies, Inc. at 59 N. Main Street.
		4.	Confirmation of appointments to Ad Hoc SDC Committee.
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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 9:00 p.m., be continued to a subsequent meeting, or be extended to 9:30 p.m. by a two-thirds vote of council {AMC §2.04.040}
		1.	(Continuation) Request for a Zone Change from R-1-5-P to R-2 and Comprehensive Plan Map change from Single Family Residential to Low Density Multi-Family for an approximately 1.3-acre parcel located on the west side of Fordyce Street, between Orchid Street and Kirk Lane. The application includes a request for Outline Plan and Site Review approval for a 13-unit, multi-family subdivision under the Performance Standards Option, as well as a Physical Constraints Permit to establish a driveway crossing over an existing drainage way. A Tree Removal request is also included with this application.
		2.	Appeal of Planning Action 2004-150 - A Request for a Conditional Use Permit to modify a non-conforming site by constructing a social hall addition on the existing Unitarian Church building located at 87 Fourth Street. In addition, the Conditional Use Permit request includes the use of the residence at 65 Fourth Street for additional meeting space, and of the backyard as a playground. The site is considered non-conforming because the existing amount of off-street parking is less than that required by ordinance.    EXHIBITS SUBMITTED AT THE 4/19 PUBLIC HEARING
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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.)
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VIII.		UNFINISHED BUSINESS:  (None)
IX.		NEW AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
		1.	Proposed Agreement between Falcon Heights Developer, Williamson Way Residents, and City of Ashland regarding Mountain Creek.
		2.	Council election of Audit Committee member.
		3.	Confirmation of mayor's annual appointments/reappointments to the various City Boards, Commissions and Committees.
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X.		ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND CONTRACTS:
		1.	Second reading by title only of "An Ordinance Vacating a Portion of Placer Run."
		2.	Reading by title only of "A Resolution Determining Contract with Day Wireless Systems is a Sole-Source Contract and Exempting Day Wireless Systems Contract from Formal Competitive Solicitation Requirements."
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XI.		OTHER BUSINESS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS/REPORTS FROM COUNCIL LIAISONS:
		1.	Request from Councilor Hartzell to discuss possible meetings with Parks Commission and School District.
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XII.		ADJOURNMENT:

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