City Council Meeting

Calendar Date:
Monday, October 23, 2023 - 7:00pm

AGENDA SESSION 
City Hall Council Chambers
400 East Main Street, Cottage Grove, OR 97424

 

October 20, 2023 Agenda Session
Oct 20, 2023, 8:30 – 9:30 AM (America/Los_Angeles)

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CITY OF COTTAGE GROVE
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
City Hall Council Chambers
400 East Main Street, Cottage Grove, OR 97424  

 

October 23, 2023 City Council Meeting
Oct 23, 2023, 7:00 – 9:00 PM (America/Los_Angeles)

Attend in person or join from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
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Access Code: 710-157-269
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING

Providing Comments to Council:
Anyone wishing to comment either on Appearance of Interested Citizens for Items not on the Agenda or on Action Items on the agenda at a virtual meeting should sign in to comment on the items using the comment form available with the online version of the agenda by 5:00 pm on the date of the meeting.   Anyone wishing to comment in person at the Council Meeting can sign in at the meeting. The comment form can also be used to submit written comments.   Written comments can also be delivered to the City Recorder.   All written comments must be received by 5:00 pm the date of the meeting.  

To email written testimony send to cityrecorder@cottagegrove.org or deliver to 400 E. Main Street. 
 

(1)  CALL TO ORDER

(2)  ROLL CALL/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

(3)  ITEMS TO BE ADDED TO THE AGENDA       

(4)  APPEARANCE OF INTERESTED CITIZENS FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA

 

This is a time for citizen comment on items not listed on the agenda, for a maximum of 30 minutes.  Individual speakers must be recognized by the presiding officer, provide their name and address, and will be allowed up to three minutes or less with Council approval. Comments regarding any matter scheduled for a public hearing may be provided only in that hearing.  Comments on agenda items may be taken prior to Council discussion on that item.  The Council will not make any decisions based on public comment at this time; however, Staff and Council may choose to ask questions or comment following the conclusion of citizen comments. 

To Provide Comments:
Please sign in at: https://www.cottagegroveor.gov/citycouncil/webform/october-23-2023-city-council-meeting-comment-request-form by 5:00 pm on the date of the meeting or in person sign in at the meeting so the Presiding Officer can recognize those that wish to comment.  Written comments can also be taken online or submitted to the City Recorder by 5:00 pm on the date of the meeting. 

Those signed up to speak, attending the meeting by phone, should press *6 to unmute their phone after the Mayor or Presiding Officer calls on them. 

      

(5)   PUBLIC HEARINGS

   None

(6)    CONSENT AGENDA

       (a)       Approval of August 25, 2023 Agenda Session Minutes
       (b)       Approval of August 28, 2023 Work Session Minutes
       (c)       Approval of September 8, 2023 Agenda Session Minutes
       (d)       Approval of September 11, 2023 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
       (e)       Approval of September 22, 2023 Agenda Session Minutes
       (f)        Approval of September 25, 2023 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
       (g)       Approval of September 28, 2023 Community Forum Minutes
       (h)       Approval of October 6, 2023 Agenda Session Minutes
       (i)        Approval of October 9, 2023 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
       (j)        Extra Mile Day Proclamation

               

On the following action items an opportunity for comments may be provided after the staff report and prior to Council discussion on each item, except on items for which a public hearing was or is scheduled to be held.   Citizen comment time on each action item will not to exceed 30 minutes.  Comments shall be limited to three minutes per person, or less with Council approval.  Comments must be on the specific item and cannot be used for additional discussion of other action items on the agenda.

To Provide Comments:
Please sign in at: https://www.cottagegroveor.gov/citycouncil/webform/october-23-2023-city-council-meeting-comment-request-form by 5:00 pm on the date of the meeting or in person sign in at the meeting so the Presiding Officer can recognize those that wish to comment on each Action Item.  Written comments can also be taken online or submitted to the City Recorder by 5:00 pm on the date of the meeting. 

Those signed up to speak, attending the meeting by phone, should press *6 to unmute their phone after the Mayor or Presiding Officer calls on them. 

 

(7)    RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES

(a)  A Resolution in Support of an Application for a Rural Opportunity Initiative Grant through Business Oregon to Foster a Robust Rural Entrepreneurial Community. (Staff Report by City Planner Eric Mongan)

(8)  BUSINESS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL 

(a)  Housing Development Cost Assistance Program Review (Staff Report by Assistant City Manager Jake Boone)

           (b)  Concerns from Council

(9)  BUSINESS FROM THE CITY MANAGER

           (a)  Issue Tracker and Agenda Planning Calendar (Staff Report by Interim City Manager David Clyne)

           (b)  Report from City Manager
 

(10)  BUSINESS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY

(a)  Report from City Attorney
 

(11)  ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
 

(12)  EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO ORS 192.660(2)(E) TO CONDUCT DELIBERATIONS WITH PERSONS DESIGNATED BY GOVERNING BODY TO NEGOTIATE REAL PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS.

(13)  ADJOURNMENT
 

THE NEXT REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING IS SCHEDULED FOR: November 13, 2023  at 7:00 pm in the Council Chambers at City Hall.

 

Hearing T Loop is intalled in City Council Chambers

Cottage Grove complies with state and federal laws and regulations relating to discrimination, including the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA). Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations should contact Mindy Roberts at (541)942-5501 at least 48 hours prior to any meeting of the City Council.

Cottage Grove City Council Chambers is equipped with an induction hearing loop - hearing aids can be set to T-coil setting to hear the Council meeting.