Key votes taken at the Grants Pass City Council meeting on Nov. 6:

Adopt water-rate resolution (replacement water treatment plant financing): Motion to adopt scenario 2 (phased rate increases) moved by Councilor Seth and seconded by Councilor Rick. Vote: 6 in favor, 1 opposed. Outcome: approved. Notes: Staff will begin bond solicitations; the adopted rate scenario combines increases in base/commodity rates, a treatment-plant replacement fee, and the option to increase URA contributions (an URA action is required to obligate URA funds).

Purchase of real property at 124 NW Midland Ave, Suite J: Motion to approve the resolution to purchase the parcel for $417,000 moved by Councilor Kathleen Crone and seconded by Councilor Seth. Vote: unanimous. Outcome: approved. Notes: Parcel is approximately 0.1 acre; staff said the city may lease the building short-term until a longer-term URA opportunity plan is developed.

Creation of GIS supervisor and water distribution supervisor (classification amendments): Motion to create two supervisory positions, delete the GIS coordinator, and amend the nonbargaining classification plans was moved and seconded; the motion passed unanimously. Outcome: approved. Notes: No net new FTEs; one GIS coordinator position was vacant and will be recruited under the new supervisor band; the distribution supervisor will be funded through water rates.

Appointment to Urban Tree Advisory Committee: Motion to appoint Tracy Deckelbaum to the Urban Tree Advisory Committee passed unanimously. Outcome: approved.

Urban Renewal Agency: extension of building rehabilitation grant for 221 SE Sixth St (former King Jewelers): URA motion to amend the grant expiration date to Nov. 6, 2026, for the SCOPA Properties LLC project (resolution 247499) passed. Vote: unanimous. Outcome: approved. Notes: URA grant is up to 25% of eligible costs, not to exceed $50,000; property owners cited unanticipated subgrade and foundation work that delayed completion.

Each of the above votes was taken by motion and roll call as recorded in the meeting minutes and audio archive. For items that change budget or debt service (water rates and the URA contribution discussion), staff indicated follow-up steps and reporting obligations.