May 22, 2023 minutesCOUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
MAY 22, 2023
DATE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, CITY OF WOODBURN, COUNTY OF
MARION, STATE OF OREGON, MAY 22, 2023
CONVENED The meeting convened at 7:02 p.m. with Mayor Lonergan presiding.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Lonergan
Present
Councilor Carney
Present
Councilor Cornwell
Present
Councilor Schaub
Present
Councilor Swanson
Present
Councilor Morris
Present
Councilor Cabrales
Absent
Staff Present: City Administrator Derickson, Assistant City Attorney Granum, Assistant City
Administrator Row, Police Chief Pilcher, Public Works Director Stultz, Community Development
Director Kerr, Economic Development Director Johnk, Special Projects Director Wakeley,
Community Services Director Cuomo, Senior Planner Cortes, Public Affairs and Communications
Coordinator Moore, Community Relations Manager Herrera, City Recorder Pierson
Mayor Lonergan asked for a moment of silence for the victims of the car accident that occurred
last week on the freeway.
PROCLAMATIONS
Mayor Lonergan read a proclamation honoring the Woodburn Proud Cleanup Day participants and
thanking PGE, Chemeketa, and Woodburn Community Members
Mayor Lonergan read a proclamation recognizing the Woodburn Masonic Lodge #106 and their
131 years of Freemasonry in Woodburn.
BUSINESS FROM THE PUBLIC
Leslie Medina, 389 Bridlewood Lane, stated her concerns about accidents that are occurring in her
neighborhood and would like something to be done. City Administrator Derickson stated that
based on the crash data at that location he has asked the Police Chief to come up with a plan in
that area. He added that our traffic engineers will also look at what can be done to mitigate and
bring down the number of incidents.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Woodburn City Council minutes of April 24, 2023,
B. Redflex Report January through April,
C. Building Activity for April 2023,
D. Monthly Financial Report.
Carney/Schaub... approve the consent agenda. The motion passed unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Mayor Lonergan declared the hearing open at 7:20 p.m. for the purpose of hearing public input on
the annexation of approximately six acres of right-of-way generally located at Parr Road and
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Butteville Road (ANX 22-05) (ZMC 22-05). Mayor Lonergan asked if there were any declarations
from the Council and there were none. City Recorder Pierson read the public hearing statement.
Community Development Director Kerr provided a staff report and noted that the application was
prepared by staff. Mayor Lonergan asked if any member of the public wished to speak in support
of the annexation of approximately six acres of right-of-way generally located at Parr Road and
Butteville Road (ANX 22-05) (ZMC 22-05). No members of the public wished to speak in support.
Mayor Lonergan asked if any member of the public wished to speak in opposition to the annexation
of approximately six acres of right-of-way generally located at Parr Road and Butteville Road
(ANX 22-05) (ZMC 22-05). No members of the public wished to speak in opposition. Mayor
Lonergan closed the hearing at 7:31 p.m. City Councilors provided comments.
Swanson/Schaub... to tentatively approve the land use application directing staff to prepare and
submit ordinances for consideration at the next City Council meeting. The motion passed
unanimously.
Mayor Lonergan noted that Wendy Veliz with PGE arrived at the meeting, and she thanked the
City for their partnership and for the community volunteers who assisted with Woodburn Clean
up day.
Mayor Lonergan declared the hearing open at 7:37 p.m. for the purpose of hearing public input on
the Planning Commission Approval with Conditions of the U-Haul Conditional Use and
Development at 0 [Zero] Stacy Allison Way NE (CU 22-03) Mayor Lonergan asked if there were
any declarations from the Council and there were none. City Recorder Pierson read the public
hearing statement. Senior Planner Cortes provided a staff report. Shannon Marvin with U-Haul
provided testimony on behalf of the applicant. Mayor Lonergan asked if any member of the public
wished to speak in support of the Planning Commission Approval with Conditions of the U-Haul
Conditional Use and Development at 0 [Zero] Stacy Allison Way NE (CU 22-03). No members
of the public wished to speak in support. Mayor Lonergan asked if any member of the public
wished to speak in opposition to the Planning Commission Approval with Conditions of the U-
Haul Conditional Use and Development at 0 [Zero] Stacy Allison Way NE (CU 22-03). No
members of the public wished to speak in opposition. Mayor Lonergan closed the hearing at 8:26
p.m. Councilor Carney stated that this is an industrial operation that is looking to be placed in a
highly desired commercial zone and he is not comfortable with that. He added that this project is
better suited for the industrial area of the City. Councilor Swanson stated that this is a well thought
out design and that she believes that residents nearby would like to have a facility like this so close
to their homes. She added that she supports this project. Councilor Morris stated that he agrees
with Councilor Carney that this belongs in an industrial area. Councilor Cornwell stated that she
agrees that the City could use another storage facility but that it should be set up in the industrial
area and not take up commercial space. Councilor Schaub stated that it was a great presentation
but she agrees with Councilors Morris, Carney and Cornwell.
Carney/Morris... Council deny U-Haul Truck Rental and Mini -storage at 0 Stacy Allison Way
NE CU22-03, DR22-14, SA23-0, and authorizing staff to return with a final order at the next city
council meeting based on your deliberations. On roll call vote the motion passed 4-1 with
Councilor Swanson voting no.
COUNCIL BILL NO. 3209 - AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING APPROXIMATELY 40.93
ACRES OF TERRITORY GENERALLY LOCATED AT 8708 PARR ROAD NE,
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MARION COUNTY, OREGON, INTO THE CITY OF WOODBURN
Carney introduced Council Bill No. 3209. City Recorder Pierson read the bill twice by title only
since there were no objections from Council. Community Development Director Kerr provided a
staff report. On roll call vote for final passage, the vote was 4 to 1 with Councilor Swanson voting
no. The Mayor stated that since the ordinance did not pass unanimously it will be brought back at
the next meeting for a second reading and vote.
COUNCIL BILL NO. 3210 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE WOODBURN ZONING
MAP TO DESIGNATE ZONING OF APPROXIMATELY 40.93 ACRES OF ANNEXED
TERRITORY AT 8708 PARR ROAD NE, MARION COUNTY, OREGON, AS NODAL
SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RSN) AND NODAL MEDIUM DENSITY
RESIDENTIAL (RMN) ZONING DISTRICTS
Morris introduced Council Bill No. 3210. City Recorder Pierson read the bill twice by title only
since there were no objections from Council. Community Development Director Kerr provided a
staff report. On roll call vote for final passage, the bill passed unanimously. Council President
Carney declared Council Bill No. 3210 duly passed.
APPROVAL OF FINAL DECISION FOR THE BRIGHTON POINTE SUBDIVISION
(SUB 22-04)
The Mayor noted that this item will be brought back at the next City Council meeting.
COUNCIL BILL NO. 3211 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR
AND ACCEPTANCE OF A LOCAL GOVERNMENT GRANT FROM THE OREGON
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT FOR THE CENTENNIAL DOG PARK
IMPROVEMENTS
Carney introduced Council Bill No. 3211. City Recorder Pierson read the bill by title only since
there were no objections from Council. Community Services Director Cuomo provided a staff
report. On roll call vote for final passage, the bill passed unanimously. Mayor Lonergan declared
Council Bill No. 3211 duly passed.
COUNCIL BILL NO. 3212- A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF
APPROPRIATIONS WITHIN THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FUND FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023
Carney introduced Council Bill No. 3212. City Recorder Pierson read the bill by title only since
there were no objections from Council. City Administrator Derickson provided a staff report. On
roll call vote for final passage, the bill passed unanimously. Mayor Lonergan declared Council Bill
No. 3212 duly passed.
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT (IGA) WITH MARION COUNTY FOR THE
ANNEXATION AND JURISDICTIONAL TRANSFER OF PORTIONS OF BUTTEVILLE
ROAD
Community Development Director Kerr provided a staff report. Carney/Morris ... authorize the
City Administrator to sign the attached IGA with Marion County which establishes agreed upon
terms for the annexation and jurisdictional transfer of segments of Butteville Road and the
Butteville Road/Parr Road intersection. The motion passed unanimously.
LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR GRANT TO PURCHASE ELECTRIC TRANSIT BUS
Assistant City Administrator Row provided a staff report. Carney/Cornwell... authorize the
Mayor to sign the enclosed letter of support for the City's grant application for an electric transit
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bus, related charging infrastructure and maintenance/operator training. The motion passed
unanimously.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
The City Administrator reported the following:
• Thanked the staff that participated in the Rotary leadership dinner and discussion.
• Thanked the staff for helping while he was out with Covid.
• Passed out a destination downtown North Marion County revitalization project flyer.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilor Lonergan thanked staff for attending the Rotary meeting.
Councilor Cornwell stated that it was good to use the leadership from the community and the City
interacting at the Rotary dinner.
Councilor Swanson passed on compliments to Renata for her work. She also stated that her house
has sold, and she is going to need to resign as Ward II City Councilor at the end of the month. She
added that she has enjoyed her time on the Council. She also noted that there are some domestic
ducks on the pond near her home that have been hurting the wild ducks in the area.
Councilor Schaub wished Councilor Swanson the best of luck. She added that she found the
Rotary leadership dinner interesting.
Councilor Morris thanked Councilor Swanson for her service and thanked Chief Pilcher for
responding to constituents.
Mayor Lonergan stated that he has heard concerns about parking near the cemetery. He thanked
Councilor Carney for filling in for him at the last meeting. Thanked those that attended the
Mayor's breakfast. He thanked Rotary for the leadership dinner.
ADJOURNMENT
Swanson/Morris ...move to adjourn. The motion passed unanimously. Council President Carney
adjourned the meeting at 9:16 p.m.
APPROVED �,
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Heather Pierson, City Recorder
City of Woodburn, Oregon
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