Meeting Summary
The City Council Oversight Committee approved the re-establishment of the Center City Form-Based Code Ad Hoc Committee and a temporary administrative delay to address code inconsistencies and promote diverse housing types. Additionally, the committee supported moving forward with the purchase of a van and an RFP process for a mobile crisis response unit to address community transportation gaps. A staff report on homeless activity highlighted housing challenges and an upcoming eviction at a private property camp.
Key Decisions & Votes
Re-establishment of Center City Form-Based Code Ad Hoc Committee and Administrative Delay
59:00The committee agreed to re-establish the ad hoc committee to revise the Center City Form-Based Code and implement a six-month temporary administrative delay for new applications. This aims to simplify the code, address inconsistencies, and encourage diverse housing types.
Purchase of Van for Mobile Crisis Response Unit and RFP for Operator
01:28:00The committee supported moving forward with the purchase of a van for a mobile crisis response unit and initiating an RFP process to find an operating agency. This initiative aims to address transportation gaps for vulnerable populations, building on recommendations from the Home Base study.
Financial Matters
Kiwanis Cruiser Program Funding
Annual funding provided by the city to Aging Services for gas and maintenance of the Kiwanis Cruiser van, which transports people over 60 and adults with disabilities.
Mobile Crisis Response Unit Van Purchase
Discussion and approval to move forward with purchasing a van for a mobile crisis response unit, with funds already allocated in the budget. The specific vehicle type and cost will be determined after an RFP process with potential operators.
Public Comments
A Home Base survey on homelessness received 161 responses, including input from individuals with lived experience, care providers, policymakers, and the broader public. The survey remains open until December 31st.
Coming Up
Deadlines
- Home Base survey closes December 31st
Watch For
- City Council agenda item for administrative delay (next Tuesday night)
- RFP for Mobile Crisis Response Unit operator (January)
- Eviction of homeless camp on private property (Tuesday, Dec 14th)
- Eviction of homeless camp under I-35 bridge (future, ODOT plans fencing)
Agenda Summary
Discussion regarding the Center City Form-Based Code ordinance and re-establishment of the Center City Form-Based Code Ad Hoc Committee
Presentation and discussion on the challenges and inconsistencies of the current Form-Based Code, including a lack of diverse housing types, architectural guidance, and parking issues. Staff recommended re-establishing the ad hoc committee and implementing a temporary administrative delay to facilitate revisions.
Discussion regarding the potential purchase of a van for the proposed mobile crisis response unit
Discussion on establishing a mobile crisis response unit to address community transportation gaps, distinct from the state's 988 mental health crisis line. The city plans to purchase a van and issue an RFP for an operating agency, drawing parallels with the existing Kiwanis Cruiser program.
Staff report on homeless activity
A monthly update on homeless activity, including the number of actively homeless individuals (160), housing challenges (91-day average to house), and an upcoming eviction of a homeless encampment on private property.