February 13, 2023 minutesCOUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
DATE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, CITY OF WOODBURN, COUNTY OF
MARION, STATE OF OREGON, FEBRUARY 13, 2023
CONVENED The meeting convened at 7:03 p.m. with Mayor Lonergan presiding.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Lonergan
Councilor Carney
Councilor Cornwell
Councilor Schaub
Councilor Swanson
Councilor Morris
Councilor Cabrales
Present
Present
Present
Present -via video conferencing
Present — 7:06 p.m.
Present
Present
Staff Present: City Administrator Derickson, Acting City Attorney Granum, Assistant City
Administrator Row, Police Chief Pilcher, Public Works Director Stultz, Community Development
Director Kerr, Finance Director Turley, Economic Development Director Johnk, Special Projects
Director Wakely, Community Services Director Cuomo, Public Affairs and Communications
Coordinator Moore, Destination Engagement Specialist Penaloza, City Recorder Pierson
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Lonergan recognized the tragedy that hit Turkey and Syria and added that our condolences
and thoughts go out to them.
He also recognized the tragic killing of Tyree Nichols and thanked Police Chief Pilcher and the
City Administrator for their memos.
PRESENTATIONS
Pedestrian Safety Projects Update — Special Projects Director Wakeley provided a presentation
on the Oregon Community Pathways Grant Program and the Safe Routes to School funding
opportunity.
Economic Development and Tourism Program — Economic Development Director Johnk stated
that the Economic Development Team consists of Maricela Guerrero, Kaylah Maxwell and Beny
Penaloza. Destination Engagement Specialist Penaloza introduced himself to the City Council and
discussed some of the items he has been. working on. Economic Development Director Johnk
provided an update on the items that the department has been working on which include business
retention and expansion, new business development, downtown revitalization and Main Street
Program, urban renewal, Public Arts and Mural Committee, and tourism.
COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Lonergan informed the City Council that they received a letter from Frank Scheer's sister,
thanking them for the resolution renaming Locomotive Park to Frank Scheer Locomotive Park.
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CONSENT AGENDA
A. Woodburn City Council minutes of January 23, 2023,
B. Municipal Judge Employment Agreement,
C. Building Activity for January 2023.
Swanson/Cabrales... adopt the Consent Agenda. Mayor Lonergan stated that the motion passed.
USE OF FORCE/PURSUIT REPORT
Police Chief Pilcher provided a staff report.
COUNCIL BRIEFING OF PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL OF A
CONDITIONAL USE APPLICATION PACKAGE FOR TOWNSEND FARMS
INDUSTRIAL USES AND BUILDING ADDITION AT 960 YOUNG ST (CU 22-02, DR 22-
11, & VAR 22-09)
The City Council declined to call this item up.
COUNCIL BRIEFING OF PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL OF A VARIANCE
APPLICATION FOR WINCO FOODS DISTRIBUTION CENTER AT 400 S.
WOODLAND AVE (VAR 22-14)
The City Council declined to call this item up.
COUNCIL BRIEFING OF PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL OF A
PRELIMINARY PARTITION AND VARIANCE APPLICATION PACKAGE FOR 1420
COMMERCE WAY (PAR 22-04 & VAR 22-11)
The City Council declined to call this item up.
BRIEFING ON THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR'S APPROVAL OF A
DESIGN REVIEW, STREET EXCEPTION, AND ZONING ADJUSTMENT
APPLICATION PACKAGE FOR TACO BELL AT 1520 N. PACIFIC HWY (DR 22-12,
EXCP 22-06, & ZA 22-01)
The City Council declined to call this item up.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
The City Administrator had nothing to report.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilor Cabrales reminded people that tomorrow is Valentine's day.
Councilor Swanson noted that she is excited about the non-skid rumble strips in the Hermiston
area.
Councilor Morris stated that he sat in on the transit development planning process and found it
interesting. He also asked why we don't fence in the railroad for safety reasons. City Administrator
Derickson stated they are looking at multiple improvements and recommendations in improving
pedestrian safety along the railroad. Councilor Morris stated that he has heard multiple reports of
gun fire around the City. Chief Pilcher asked that if people do hear gunfire that they call and report
it.
Councilor Cornwell asked about speeding on Settlemier and Police Chief Pilcher added that they
have a trained motorcycle officer that can focus on traffic enforcement and soon another will be
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added.
Mayor Lonergan reported the following:
— Met with Marion County District Attorney along with Chief Pilcher, City Administrator
Derickson, and Council President Carney.
— Met with the Center for Hope and Safety to discuss their efforts to help families in
Woodburn.
— Met with Finance Directory Turley.
— Thanked Community Services Director Cuomo for hosting the Chambers Greeters meeting
at the Bungalow Theater.
— State of the City address will take place at 7:30 a.m. on February 24th in the Council
Chambers at City Hall.
— Met with state legislators, Kim Thatcher and Tracey Kramer regarding our lawsuit against
the state. Governor Kotek's staff participated in one of the meetings as well.
— Met with the people who are setting up the Council retreat.
ADJOURNMENT
Morris/Swanson... move to adjourn. The motion passed unanimously. Mayor Lonergan
adjourned the meeting at 9:13 p.m.
APPROVED ct
FRANK L069RGAN, MAYO
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Heather Pierson, City Recorder
City of Woodburn, Oregon
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