March 28, 2022 minutes COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
MARCH 28, 2022
DATE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, CITY OF WOODBURN, COUNTY OF
MARION, STATE OF OREGON,MARCH 28, 2022
CONVENED The meeting convened at 7:01 p.m. with Council President Carney presiding.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Swenson Absent
Councilor Carney Present
Councilor Cornwell Present
Councilor Schaub Present
Councilor Swanson Present
Councilor Puente Absent
Councilor Cabrales Present-via video conferencing
Staff Present: City Administrator Derickson, City Attorney Shields,Assistant City Administrator
Row, Police Chief Pilcher, Public Works Director Stultz, Community Services Director Cuomo,
Senior Planner Cortes, Economic Development Director Johnk, Building Official Gitt, Public
Affairs and Communications Coordinator Moore, City Recorder Pierson
BUSINESS FROM THE PUBLIC
Council President Carney stated that they will be taking any business from the public now instead
of later due to having lengthy presentations on the agenda.
Ed Trompke an attorney representing Woodburn Eastside Apartments LLC., which is developing
apartments in the City, stated that there was a request made by his client for a modification of a
condition of approval of an apartment complex condition.
Councilor Carney asked if he was speaking in regards to an apartment project that has already been
approved and Mr. Trompke answered yes.
Councilor Carney stated that he understands that this item is going to be an item for future
consideration and recommended that he come back to provide testimony at that time.
Mr. Trompke stated that time is of the utmost importance to get this project built and referenced a
letter he submitted that afternoon. He provided a copy of the letter to the City Recorder to be
placed in the record.
Mr. Trompke asked if he is being told that this could be an ex-parte contact and that he should not
speak.
City Attorney Shields stated that his concern is that if we get into the specifics of the case tonight,
and since it is not on the agenda, it is unfair to others who may want to participate and would be
an ex-parte contact.
Mr. Trompke stated that in terms of getting this set on the agenda to please consider that this is a
request for something to get done on an expedited basis.
Jim Lowder, 1362 Daylily Street, Woodburn, introduced himself and let the Council know that he
has filed to represent Woodburn and North Salem in House District 22.
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PROCLAMATION
Councilor President Carney read a proclamation declaring April as Child Abuse Prevention Month.
PRESENTATIONS
Marion County CAP Committee — Kyle Tarr, with Liberty House, provided a presentation on
Child Abuse Prevention month and the work of the Child Abuse Prevention Committee. Alison
Kelley with Liberty House thanked the City for the investment they have made with the Family
Resource Center and encouraged people to sign up for the free trainings.
Transportation SDC Update — Assistant Administrator Row along with Doug Gabbard and
Timothy Wood with FCS Group provided a presentation on the background of transportation
system development charges and a summary of the calculations.
Legislative Amendment 21-01 Work Session: Work Session on Amendment to the
Woodburn Development Ordinance (WDO) Relating to the Transportation System Plan
(TSP) and Transportation Generally (LA 21-01) — Senior Planner Cortes provided a
presentation on the proposed amendments to the WDO relating to the TSP and transportation
generally. Councilor Swanson stated that she does not like the addition of more concrete and does
not see the need for larger sidewalks. Councilor Cabrales stated that she is not in favor of making
the parking spaces shorter. Councilor Schaub stated that she is okay with the spaces getting shorter
as cars are getting smaller.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Woodburn City Council minutes of March 14, 2022,
B. Liquor License Application for Tienda Mexicana Monte Alban,
C. Crime Statistics through February 2022.
Swanson/Schaub... adopt the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously.
COUNCIL BILL NO. 3176 — AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 2415
(BUILDING OFFICIAL PROCEDURES) TO INCLUDE UPDATED CODE SECTIONS
AND LANGUAGE FROM THE OREGON STRUCTURAL SPECIALTY CODE AND
INCLUDE AUTHORIZATION FOR LOCAL REGULATION OF RESIDENTIAL AND
COMMERCIAL BUILDING DEMOLITIONS,AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
Schaub introduced Council Bill No. 3176. City Recorder Pierson read the bill twice by title only
since there were no objections from the Council. Building Official Gitt provided a staff report. On
roll call vote for final passage, the bill passed unanimously. Council President Carney declared
Council Bill No. 3176 duly passed.
COUNCIL BILL NO. 3177 — AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 2433
(MASTER FEE SCHEDULE) TO MODIFY THE BUILDING DIVISION FEE FOR
DEMOLITION PERMITS
Schaub introduced Council Bill No. 3177. City Recorder Pierson read the bill twice by title only
since there were no objections from the Council. Building Official Gitt provided a staff report. On
roll call vote for final passage, the bill passed unanimously. Council President Carney declared
Council Bill No. 3177 duly passed.
COUNCIL BILL NO. 3178 — AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 2578 TO
COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF OREGON STATE LAW AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
Schaub introduced Council Bill No. 3178. City Recorder Pierson read the bill twice by title only
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since there were no objections from the Council. City Attorney Shields and Police Chief Pilcher
provided a staff report. On roll call vote for final passage, the bill passed unanimously. Council
President Carney declared Council Bill No. 3178 duly passed.
DISPOSAL/TRANSFER OF WCAT EQUIPMENT
Assistant City Administrator Row provided a staff report. Schaub/Swanson... authorize the
transfer of WCAT Equipment to Clackamas Community College and authorize the City
Administrator to sign. The motion passed unanimously.
AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE WATER TOWER REPAINTING
PROJECT TO T. BAILY INC.
Public Works Director Stultz provided a staff report. Schaub/Cornwell... award the construction
contract for the Water Tower Repainting Project Improvements to the lowest responsible and
responsive bidder, T. Baily Inc. in the amount of$886,500.00. The motion passed unanimously.
COMMUNITY CENTER PROJECT TIMELINE & UPDATE
Assistant City Administrator Row provided a staff report. Councilor Cornwell stated that it sounds
great but has concerns with school bonds also coming before the voters at the same time. Councilor
Schaub concurred with Councilor Cornwell. Councilor Swanson stated that she does not agree
with waiting it out and would like to see the time line pushed up, and added that she has concerns
with the cost of construction going up even more. Councilor Carney stated that he is in favor of
the proposed timeline.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
City Administrator Derickson reported the following:
• Groundbreaking for the Legion Park Improvement Project will take place Friday, April
8, 2022, with the program starting at 8:00 a.m. The groundbreaking is being hosted in
partnership with the Woodburn Chamber of Commerce Greeters.
• The City no longer has any ownership interest in the Metropolis building.
• Working on completing the Draft budget this week.
• The City is asking for a retraction on an article regarding the Amazon project.
• Family Resource Center is going to be repainted.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilor Cornwell asked for an update on the Senior Estates dog park. Community Services
Director Cuomo provided an update and stated that it is well received. Councilor Cornwell asked
about the naming of parks in Smith Creek and Director Cuomo stated that they are hoping to build
a committee this summer to go through the naming process. Councilor Cornwell stated that she
would like to be a part of that committee.
Councilor Swanson stated that she appreciates the City clearing up the articles that are untrue
regarding the Amazon project.
Councilor Schaub stated that she has heard many rumors in Senior Estates regarding the Amazon
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project and suggested a letter to News and Views to clear them up.
Councilor Carney stated that the Oregonian published his letter regarding the Amazon project.
ADJOURNMENT
Cornwell/Schaub...move to adjourn. The motion passed unanimously. Council President Carney
adjourned the meeting at 10:09 p.m.
APPROVED
ERIC SWENSON, MAYOR
ATTEST_
eather Pierson, City Recorder
City of Woodburn, Oregon
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