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October 14, 2024 URA Agenda FRANK LONERBERWARCHAIR CITY OF WOODBURN DEBBIE CABRALES, BOARD MEMBER WARD I MARK WILK, BOARD MEMBER WARD II JEN CANTU, BOARD MEMBER WARD III URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY SHARON SCHAUB,BOARD MEMBER WARD IV MARY BETH CORNW ELL,BOARD MEMBER WARD V AGENDA ERIC MORRIS,BOARD MEMBER WARD VI OCTOBER 14, 2024 - 6:45 P.M. City Hall Council Chambers - 270 Montgomery Street 1 . CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. CONSENT AGENDA A. Urban Renewal meeting minutes of September 23, 2024 1 Recommended Action: Approve the minutes. 4. PRESENTATIONS None. 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS None. 6. GENERAL BUSINESS A. URG #2024.07 - 430 N is+ St. I Trapala Restaurant 3 Recommended Action: Approve the Building Improvements Program Grant Application (Program) from Trapala Restaurant (Applicant) in the amount of $6,250; 50% of the overall cost for new signage ($12,500) for the property located at 430 N. 1 St Street. B. URG #2024.08 - 563 N. Front Street I Jose Mendoza 12 Recommended Action: Approve the Building Improvements Program Grant Application (Program) from Jose Mendoza (Applicant), in the amount of $21,450; 50% of the overall cost for the repair and replacement of roof with a total project cost of $42,900 for the property located at 563 N. Front Street. 7. PUBLIC COMMENT 8. ADJOURNMENT October 14, 2024 Urban Renewal Agency Page i URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY BOARD MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 DATE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, CITY OF WOODBURN, COUNTY OF MARION, STATE OF OREGON, SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 CONVENED The meeting convened at 6:30 p.m. with Chair Lonergan presiding. ROLL CALL Chair Lonergan Present Member Schaub Absent Member Cornwell Present Member Cantu Present Member Morris Present Member Cabrales Present Member Wilk Present Staff Present: City Administrator Derickson,City Attorney Granum,Assistant City Administrator Row, Police Chief Pilcher, Economic Development Director Johnk, Community Development Director Kerr, Special Projects Director Wakeley, City Recorder Pierson, Public Affairs and Communication Manager Guerrero CONSENT AGENDA A. Urban Renewal Agency minutes of June 10, 2024 Wilk/Cornwell... adopt the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. URG#2024.05—950 N. BOONES FERRY ROAD -FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Public Affairs and Communication Manager Guerrero provided a staff report. Mayor Lonergan asked why only one contractor bid was received and Economic Development Director Johnk answered that they wanted to use the contractor that made the city directional signs and DARS agreed. Wilk/Cabrales... approve the Building Improvements Program Grant Application URG 42024.05 (Program) from the First Presbyterian Church(Applicant) in the amount of$9,310; 50% of the sign cost of$18,620; for the property located at 950 N. Boones Ferry Road. The motion passed unanimously. URG#2024.06—573 N. FRONT STREET I SANTA ANA'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT Public Affairs and Communication Manager Guerrero provided a staff report. Wilk/Cabrales... approve the Building Improvements Program Grant Application (Program) from the owner of the property located at 573 N. Front Street, Jesus Cuevas (Applicant), in the amount of$10,625; 50% of the overall cost for the replacement of building windows, facade, stucco removal and replacement, and exterior painting (total project cost is $21,250). The motion passed unanimously. AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF PROPERTY AT 1030 YOUNG STREET City Administrator Derickson provided a staff report. Councilor Cornwell asked if the partnership was made with FHDC if it would be only for farm workers, as she believes it should be available to everyone in need and Councilor Wilk noted that the last three projects that FHDC did were not farmworker specific but were for working families. Wilk/Cabrales... authorize the purchase of property located at 1030 Young Street (Tax Lot No. 051W17BC06800) from West Coast Home Solutions LLC (Seller) in the amount of $1,315,000; and direct staff to prepare and return at the next scheduled meeting with a Page 1 —URA Board Minutes, September 23, 2024 1 URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY BOARD MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 Resolution to amend the Urban Renewal Plan to include the property in the Plan and prepare a Supplemental Budget necessary for completing the purchase; and authorize the City Administrator to sign and execute all documents to effectuate the purchase. The motion passed unanimously. ADJOURNMENT Cornwell/Cabrales... move to adjourn. The motion passed unanimously. Chair Lonergan adjourned the meeting at 6:52 p.m. APPROVED FRANK LONERGAN, CHAIR ATTEST Heather Pierson, City Recorder City of Woodburn, Oregon Page 2—URA Board Minutes, September 23, 2024 2 W.��D,B�U'R1 N 18 1 P "ra � "d IS SO October 14, 2024 TO: Woodburn Urban Renewal Agency (URA) FROM: Downtown Advisory Review Subcommittee (DABS) Jamie Johnk, Economic Development Director SUBJECT: URG #2024.07 - 430 N Ist St. I Trapala Restaurant RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Building Improvements Program Grant Application (Program) from Trapala Restaurant (Applicant) in the amount of $6,250; 50% of the overall cost for new signage ($12,500) for the property located at 430 N. 1 It Street. BACKGROUND: The building owner is requesting assistance to purchase and install two exterior restaurant signs. Once the remodel was complete on the building, the existing signage is small and outdated. DARS approved the Application at their October 3, 2024, meeting and voted to refer approval to the URA. PROPOSAL: The Applicant has provided three estimates and would like to accept the bid provided by Pronto Signs. • Pronto Signs $12,500 • Sign Craft Signs $10,400 • Meyer Sign Co $ 8,000 Total URA Portion Owner Portion Purchase of signs and installation $12,500 $6,250 (50%) $6,250 (50%) The applicant would like to move forward with the Pronto bid ($12,500) as the signs are wider than the signs in the bid from Sign Craft. DARS approved the bid from Pronto Signs in the amount of $12,500 and Agenda Item Review: City Administrator x_ City Attorney_x_ Finance_x_ 3 recommends URA consider the same. PROGRAM CRITERIA: • The property is located at 430 N. 1 It Street and within the Urban Renewal District. • The proposal complies with the downtown architectural design standards and signage standards. Any necessary permits will be obtained from the city. Off, The project encourages greater marketability of the Urban Renewal District. • The proposal will complement the existing and surrounding community. The project will be complimentary to the existing building as well as the surrounding buildings. • The project design works toward restoring the building as closely to its original design as possible. • That building interiors are improved with a focus on addressing code- related improvements. • The project is in the public interest. The Urban Renewal Program specifically identifies roof repair/replacement as an eligible improvement within Woodburn's Urban Renewal District. SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION: The Program is intended to encourage and assist business and property owners to invest in the Urban Renewal District. This Application reflects the intent of the program by making improvements to the property and maintaining the useful life of the building. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. Invoices must be submitted for reimbursement. No grant money will be disbursed until the project is completed and is approved by the Agency. 2. Grant funds may be used for materials and services provided by licensed contractors. 3. Projects shall be completed within one year of approval in order to be eligible for reimbursement. Grants provide for a single payment after receipts are provided and all completed work is accepted by the City. 4. Licensed contractors will complete all work. 4 Attachments: • Building Improvements Application 5 W,a0,'DBLJR, ,N 1, J, t", C' 'Y' "I � 6�" d' f DOWNTOWN ADVISORY REVIEW SUBCOMMITTEE MINUTES FROM THE OCTOBER 3, 2024 MEETING Attendees: Tom Flomer-Chair, Lisa Ellsworth, Mark Wilk, Mary Beth Cornwell Staff: Jamie Zamrin, Kaylah Maxwell, Jamie Johnk Building Improvements Grant Program Applications: • URG #2024.07—430 N First Street I Trapala's Restaurant: Mark moved to a approve the application and funding in the amount of$6,250 (50%of the overall project cost of$12,500 and refer onto the Urban Renewal Agency, Lisa seconded. Motion passed 4-0. • URG #2024.08—563 N. Front Street I Jose Mendoza: Lisa moved to approve the application and funding in the amount of$21,450 (50%of the overall project cost of$42,900) and refer on to the Urban Renewal Agency, Mary Beth seconded. Motion passed 4-0. Note: DARS recognizes that once the existing roof is removed and full extent of the damage is known, applicant may be able to request additional funding if needed. Other Discussion Items: • Staff shared the Aware Food Bank is considering installation of a mural on the south side of their building. Funding assistance may be needed, and staff questioned whether the Facade Improvements or Building Improvements programs might be a resource. Consensus of the committee was to invite an application for them to review. Adjourned: Mary Beth moved to adjourn the meeting; Lisa seconded. Motion passed 4-0. Next Meeting: November 21, 2024 DOWNTOWN ADVISORY REVIEW SUBCOMMITTEE (DARS) OCTOBER 3,2024 MEETING MINUTES Page 1 of 1 6 XFagade (Downtown) E Building Improvement PrograrnS Apr.flication pp[yirag For IIE>a rmar Grant R NInteri r Gram: Iw,l0esIgn Services, y y ,W� Frlp. �.�'�r�� n�1c Apil ilkai u,I'M,rrn,r.rrlmii Pp i. bra r H to aap U. 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I r 1 J r 1 r ) fill p I" /iiii r / r ,r r iri 11 I r/ ✓/i� r as/aaai aG "r//i rr%i/// �i f- f N, f r l rra, ?a' � r / / 1 RMT)miuiuo� MOW (✓/ru iiriy� r G ,' aiirr ,s arra , �� u1° ��✓n�n�r ,u 6e ��r N ti�� L � 10?�i�ri'i� � ,iii f it roil it 9 it {J ii� ii iadl rp „ i o i %foil r i r li f s Pronto Signs LLC 4Q95 Cherry Ave NE Keiz(v, OR 97303 US pnxitosigr%1 @,aof,cam 1612 trapala 05/09L)024 430 N 1st st 06/09/2024 woodburn,or 970711 -W]`"' I Y P'(" 0 U ''I'i 05Y09r2024 Sales permit obtainment fee 1 475,00 475,00 05/09/2024 Cost of Services(3rd permits will be billed at cost once paid 1 0,00 0,00 pasty} for by,pronto signs No 05/09/2024 Sales manufacture 1 channel letter raceway 2 5,200LO 10,400M mounted to wall 28"h x 108"w 05/09/2-024 install installation of 2 channel letter signs 1 2,700.00 2,70UO service address:430 n 1 st st, Woodburn,or 97071 13,575,00 -1,075,00 $12,500.00 W.��D,B�U R1 N 18 1 P "ra � "d IS SO October 14, 2024 TO: Woodburn Urban Renewal Agency (URA) FROM: Downtown Advisory Review Subcommittee (DABS) Jamie Johnk, Economic Development Director SUBJECT: URG #2024.08 - 563 N. Front Street I Jose Mendoza RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Building Improvements Program Grant Application (Program) from Jose Mendoza (Applicant), in the amount of $21,450; 50% of the overall cost for the repair and replacement of roof with a total project cost of $42,900 for the property located at 563 N. Front Street. BACKGROUND: The building is occupied by Fernando's Peluqueria (hair salon). The business has experienced interruptions in his operations numerous times due to leaks in the roof. The building owner is requesting assistance to replace the leaking roof on the building. DARS approved the application at their October 3, 2024, meeting and voted to refer approval to the URA. PROPOSAL: The Applicant has provided two estimates and would like to accept the bid from MJ Roofing. • Nataly's Construction $34,230 • MJ's Roofing & Construction $42,900 Total URA Portion Owner Portion Roof Replacement $42,900 $21,450 (50%) $21,450 (50%) Agenda Item Review: City Administrator x_ City Attorney_x_ Finance_x_ 12 URG #2024.08— 563 N. FRONT STREET I Jose Mendoza Page 2 FINANCIAL IMPACT: The FY 2024-25 Urban Renewal Building Improvements Program budget has sufficient funds to approve this $21,450 grant request. PROGRAM CRITERIA: • The property is located at 563 N Front Street and within the Urban Renewal District. • The proposal complies with the downtown architectural design standards and signage standards. Any necessary permits will be obtained from the city. • The project encourages greater marketability of the Urban Renewal District. • The proposal will complement the existing and surrounding community. The project will be complimentary to the existing building as well as the surrounding buildings. • The project design works toward restoring the building as closely to its original design as possible. • The Urban Renewal Program specifically identifies fagade repairs and window upgrades as an eligible improvement within Woodburn's Urban Renewal District. SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION: The Program is intended to encourage and assist business and property owners to invest in the Urban Renewal District. This Application reflects the intent of the program by making improvements to the property and maintaining the useful life of the building. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. Invoices must be submitted for reimbursement. No grant money will be disbursed until the project is completed and is approved by the Agency. 2. Grant funds may be used for materials and services provided by licensed contractors. 3. Projects shall be completed within one year of approval to be eligible for reimbursement. Grants provide for a single payment after receipts are provided and all completed work is accepted by the City. 4. Licensed contractors will complete all work. 13 URG #2024.08— 563 N. FRONT STREET I Jose Mendoza Page 3 Attachments: • Building Improvements Application 14 W,a0,'DBLJR, ,N 1, J, t", C' 'Y' "I � 6�" d' f DOWNTOWN ADVISORY REVIEW SUBCOMMITTEE MINUTES FROM THE OCTOBER 3, 2024 MEETING Attendees: Tom Flomer-Chair, Lisa Ellsworth, Mark Wilk, Mary Beth Cornwell Staff: Jamie Zamrin, Kaylah Maxwell,Jamie Johnk Building Improvements Grant Program Applications: • URG #2024.07—430 N First Street I Trapala's Restaurant: Mark moved to a approve the application and funding in the amount of$6,250 (50%of the overall project cost of$12,500 and refer onto the Urban Renewal Agency, Lisa seconded. Motion passed 4-0. • URG #2024.08—563 N. Front Street I Jose Mendoza: Lisa moved to approve the application and funding in the amount of$21,450 (50%of the overall project cost of$42,900) and refer on to the Urban Renewal Agency, Mary Beth seconded. Motion passed 4-0. Note: DARS recognizes that once the existing roof is removed and full extent of the damage is known, applicant may be able to request additional funding if needed. Other Discussion Items: • Staff shared the Aware Food Bank is considering installation of a mural on the south side of their building. Funding assistance may be needed, and staff questioned whether the Facade Improvements or Building Improvements programs might be a resource. Consensus of the committee was to invite an application for them to review. Adjourned: Mary Beth moved to adjourn the meeting; Lisa seconded. Motion passed 4-0. Next Meeting: November 21, 2024 DOWNTOWN ADVISORY REVIEW SUBCOMMITTEE (DARS) OCTOBER 3,2024 MEETING MINUTES Page 1 of 1 15 bODB'UR n l 1 Building ImprovementsProgram, r,f l,kIC TION Exterior Grant lirrt rl rr°Grant [3DesignServices FOP O,rFICE USE O,NLy �.� ..... �.�., ,...�._. .�. Naie' ase Hevitiio Date° Mier) ray number: rn unt Awarded . PPIOPE"O',try OWNER INFORMATION 4ty Addfow, ..5-b 31 —YA" Aril City, butell St snat date; USI ` s AND OR Ptl'OrF t WNFtuttM, tl ttvl rumve;of'Business rlrl , ... �rw°ra, r Car , It slate: Epp, gyp t Business: ppei lout User, i `RIOP Sul'.=fir MPROVEMENTS hrm),emerAs Typle, 13 IrrN tlot InVrov melt ira r hprovements _. r _ c ilia .°aovo r .��.. f 16 i FERflFWATION Icy APPLICANT The Applicant certifies that all inforn'uaticrun provided in this application ns true and complete to the best of the Applicant's knowledge and' belief, The Apphcant represents to the City that thils. � reeit en"Mt has been duly authorized by all necessary action an the part of the Applicant and n ther corporate or other acts n n the part of the Applicant is le anly required.if the Applicant is urot the owner of the property to be rehabilitated, the App4jcant certifies that it has the legal uthrrrity to sign and enter into an agreement to perform the proposed' work on the building, vidence of this legal authority,must be attached, ppplurant acknowledges and agrees the Agency shall have no obligation to pay any persons r vlding.materials or perfrarrr"rir"rg labor or to cause the release of any mechanics or rather liens that may be recorded againstthe above property in canurecti n wraththe proposed improvements, I Awp lhcant's Signature fate ACKNOWLEDGMENT BY PROPERTY OWNER (if different than AM,fic t) he. Property Owner hereby acknowledges ail the above terms of this application,and agrees that he Agency shall have ro obligation to pay any persons providing materials or performing labor r to cause the release of any mechanics ar rather liens that may be recorded against the above a,�rcrperty in connection with tNre purrs.rrserl improvements, p errtyfi Own is Signature Coate 17 111111111. 14"] r i MXS Roofing & Construction LLC "When Quality & Experience Matter" Licensed,Insured, Bonded CCB#233401 PH:971-977-2152 Email:mjsrc13@yahoo.com Estimate Client: Date: August 13,2024 Jose Mendoza Estimate Number: 24-478 563 N Front St.Wodburn Oregon Estimate Valid until: September 13,2024 Prepared by: Jenny Ojeda Upon accepting estimate we will provide you with a contract and state required documents to sign if required. Description tear off 22 sq of existing torch roof,install 22sq of 60 mil membrane,dense deck, encapsulate roof wall, replace pipes,tear off existing facia board and gutters, install gutters and facia boards. Materials: 60 mil white tpo membrane,super flex tpo,roof bonding adhesive,vapor barrier,tpo drip edge,termi nation bar,water block,round metal plate, round barbed metal membrane, membrane cleaner,dense deck and screws,facia board,gutters. *If damaged plywood is discovered upon tear off their will be a charge of $175.00 per damaged plywood replaced. Total: $42,900.00 Estimate accepted by: Date: If estimate accepted we will need 50%down and the remainder 50%at close of project. Debris from work done will be cleaned up and removed. Emailed: THANK YOU FOR YOUR BUSINESS! 18