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Votes at a glance: key Grants Pass City Council and URA actions, Aug. 8
Summary
A list of formal actions taken by the Grants Pass City Council and Urban Renewal Agency at the Aug. 8 meeting, including approvals, contract awards and appointments.
The Grants Pass City Council and Urban Renewal Agency took the following formal actions on Aug. 8. Where a vote occurred, the outcome is listed.
- Adopted resolution approving the 2025–29 CDBG consolidated plan and Year 1 annual action plan; staff directed to file the plans with HUD by Aug. 15. Outcome: approved (unanimous roll call).
- Adopted resolution authorizing the city manager to execute a contract with Western Testing LLC for materials testing and special inspections at the replacement water treatment plant (WA 6207); estimated aggregate testing cost $216,003.87, billed as services are provided. Outcome: approved (unanimous roll call).
- Adopted resolution awarding a 100% affordable‑housing SDC waiver to Mid Rogue Foundation for Hillcrest Veterans Village (948 NE Hillcrest Drive); total SDCs reported as $214,172.51; reimbursements to be paid from LB6388 surplus‑property fund (reported balance $557,982.17 as of July 22). Outcome: approved (unanimous roll call).
- Adopted resolution approving the settlement and mutual release agreement in Disability Rights Oregon v. City of Grants Pass, Josephine County Circuit Court case number 25CV05989; settlement terms described in staff presentation include ensuring capacity for up to 150 individuals for one year, potable water and sanitary access via grant agreements or third‑party providers, a $60,000 capital grant to a nonprofit for services, and negotiated attorney fees. Outcome: approved (unanimous roll call).
- URA: Approved a building‑rehab and restoration grant to the Oregon Center for Creative Learning for up to $50,000 for fire‑suppression and life‑safety improvements at 110 SW Fourth St. Outcome: approved (URA unanimous).
- URA: Approved a combined public‑infrastructure and underdeveloped‑land grant to R&B Rogue Properties (Magazine Exchange) in an amount up to $144,522 (up to $50,000 for underdeveloped land costs; up to $94,522 for street frontage/public‑infrastructure improvements). Outcome: approved (URA unanimous); a supplemental budget action will be required for the public‑infrastructure portion.
- Appointments: Council approved appointments to the Urban Tree Advisory Committee (Barbara Violin; Michael Cartmell; Michael Hollenzinger) and named members to the Development Code Review Task Force (Justin Gurlich — licensed engineer/architect; Matthew Phelan — local builder; Chad Hansen — residential developer; Scott Lindbergh — Urban Area Planning Commission representative; Sean Ward — commercial developer; Michael O’Kowen — local real estate agent/broker; Jeff Smith — at‑large citizen; land‑use attorney vacancy remains). Outcome: approved (unanimous roll call for appointments presented).
- Consent agenda and adjournments: the council approved the consent agenda and adjourned to the Urban Renewal Agency meeting; the URA adjourned and the council meeting reconvened. Outcome: approved (unanimous roll calls).
