City of Corvallis Updates Psilocybin Codes: Tonight’s City Council meeting is set to tackle a tough agenda. First, let’s talk a topic that’s been mushrooming statewide among city councils.
Corvallis City staff will present updated psilocybin codes, replacing the temporary ordinance set last November, the changes have been made to align with Oregon Health Authority’s new guidelines.
The proposed ordinance would change the distance requirements for treatment centers, not allowing them within 300 feet of a city park, within 1000 feet of another treatment center, and would remove the distance requirements set for schools. These changes are primarily being made to avoid ambiguity within city ordinances and OHA regulations. The ordinance also sets definition in place to be line with OHA definitions for License, Licensee, Psilocybin Processing, Psilocybin Service Center, and Sober Adult.
For more information visit: https://archives.corvallisoregon.gov/public/ElectronicFile.aspx?dbid=0&docid=3666206
Sleeping Regulations: The Corvallis City Council will once again look at recommendations for changes made to the city’s policy regarding the time, place, manner regulations of the acts of sitting, sleeping, or lying down in public property.
At the August 7, Corvallis City Council meeting, the council will review policies and regulations in response to the HOPE recommendations to provide more permanent shelter options for those experiencing houselessness.
“In July 2023, the City Manager made no new decisions related to the time, place, and manner regulations. The latest decision is still what was illustrated in the “Sleeping Area Program” brochure that was presented by HOPE,” said Paul Bilotta, Community Development Director.
The sheltering system proposed by HOPE would require the county to work with community partners and service providers to provide staff capacity, funding, and leadership for a temporary sheltering system that provides services all day, every day for the houseless population.
There is currently $6 million in sheltering funds available through Oregon Housing and Community Services. Benton County has applied for a portion of these funds to support local shelters and this program.
Hazardous Waste Event: Republic Services will be hosting a free household hazardous waste and recycling event on Saturday, August 12 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. This event is for anyone living in Corvallis and Benton County to safely dispose of recycling.
Republic Services has a solid waste collection franchise agreement with Benton County to provide collection services.
“The quarterly event is a chance for residents to safely and environmentally responsibly dispose of items that can’t be tossed in the weekly trash cart,” said a release from the county.
This includes household quantities (5 gallons max) of:
Paint, motor oil, and other car fluids
Batteries, fluorescent tubes, and electronics
Pesticides and herbicides
There are some items however, that will not be accepted at this event such as:
Business or industrial waste,
Ammunition, explosives, and fireworks,
Biological or medical waste and sharps.
Businesses and residents wishing to dispose of industrial waste or larger quantities of waste should call 360-772-2838 to schedule a drop-off time for Friday, August 11.
For more information, and to see a calendar of future events please visit: https://www.republicservices.com/municipality/corvallis-or
By Jennifer Warner
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