May 12, 2025 minutes COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
MAY 129 2025
DATE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, CITY OF WOODBURN, COUNTY OF
MARION, STATE OF OREGON,MAY 12,2025
CONVENED The meeting convened at 7:02 p.m. with Mayor Lonergan presiding.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Lonergan Present
Councilor Cantu Present
Councilor Cornwell Present
Councilor Schaub Present
Councilor Bravo Present
Councilor Grijalva Present
Councilor Wilk Present
Staff Present: City Administrator Derickson, City Attorney Granum, Assistant City Administrator
Row, Economic Development Director Johnk, Special Projects Director Wakely, Community
Development Director Kerr, Police Chief Millican, Community Services Director Cuomo, Public
Works Director Stultz, Public Affairs and Communications Manager Guerrero, Finance Director
Turley, Community Relations Manager Herrera, City Recorder Pierson
MOMENT OF REFLECTION
Mayor Lonergan took a moment of reflection to acknowledge the following moments:
• Yesterday was Mother's Day. He hopes that mothers had a great time and were treated well by
their family.
• A week ago, we had the Cinco de Mayo downtown and thanked the City for being part of that.
• Thanked the Kiwanis for hosting the Mayor's Prayer Breakfast last Thursday.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Lonergan made the following announcements:
• City Hall, the Library and the Transit System will be closed Monday, May 26, 2025, in
observance of Memorial Day. The Aquatic Center will be open regular hours.
• The May 26, 2025, Woodburn City Council Meeting is cancelled. The next meeting will take
place on June 9, 2025.
APPOINTMENT AND OATH OF OFFICE
Motion: Schaub/Cantu... appoint Orlando Bravo to Ward 1 with a term expiring December 2028.
On roll call vote the Motion passed with the following vote: Councilors Schaub, Cornwell, Wilk,
Grijalva, and Cantu voting"aye." [5-0]
City Recorder Pierson administered the Oath of Office to Orlando Bravo, and he took his seat at the
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PRESENTATIONS
Quarterly Investment Report—Lauren Brant with PFM Asset Management, provided an economic
update and where the City is at with its investments.
BUSINESS FROM THE PUBLIC
Nicole, McKayla, Connor, and Charlynn Chambers, 360 Hawley St., expressed concern about the
dangerous speeding on their street, referencing a recent crash that occurred in front of their home,
which they described as frightening and traumatic. Charlynn Chambers noted that they have contacted
the City regarding these safety issues and emphasized the need for permanent traffic calming measures,
such as a speed bump or a fixed speed limit sign.
Police Chief Millican stated that they are working on identifying effective strategies to implement
citywide, focusing on areas most impacted by driver-related issues and that data collection will guide
our targeting and spending, ensuring efforts are directed where the need is.
City Administrator Derickson added that efforts will focus on data-identified areas with significant
issues to maximize public safety impact. Strategies discussed include visual queuing, signage
improvements, rumble strips, and deployment of permanent radar speed signs citywide.
Public Works Director Stultz added that the City has ordered speed signs and is currently collecting
data to determine optimal placement. Additionally,traffic counters have been ordered to assist with the
data collection process.
CONSENT AGENDA
A.Woodburn City Council minutes of April 28, 2025,
B.Liquor License application for El Pariente Mariscos y Mas LLC,
C. Liquor license application for Los Del Puerto Marisqueria LLC,
D.Building Activity for April 2025,
E. Acceptance of a Public Utility Easement and Right of Way at 1140 N Pacific Highway (Tax Lots
051W08DC00700 & 401).
Motion: Schaub/Cornwell... approve the consent agenda as presented.
The Motion passed with the following vote: Councilors Schaub, Bravo, Cornwell, Wilk, Grijalva, and
Cantu voting "aye." [6-0]
COUNCIL BILL NO. 3278 -AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING APPROXIMATELY 32.2 ACRES
OF TERRITORY KNOWN AS THE SCHWENKENEZEY PROPERTY WITH NO STREET
ADDRESS ALONG THE EAST SIDE OF S. BOONES FERRY RD SOUTH OF IRIS STREET
(ANX 24-02), IN MARION COUNTY, OREGON
Schaub introduced Council Bill No. 3278. City Recorder Pierson read the bill twice by title only since
there were no objections from the Council. Community Development Director Kerr provided a staff
report. On roll call vote for final passage,the bill passed unanimously with Councilors Grijalva, Wilk,
Cornwell, Schaub, and Cantu voting "aye" and Councilor Bravo abstaining [5-0-1]. Mayor Lonergan
declared Council Bill No. 3278 duly passed.
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COUNCIL BILL NO. 3279 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE WOODBURN ZONING
MAP TO DESIGNATE ZONING OF APPROXIMATELY 32.2 ACRES OF ANNEXED
TERRITORY WITH NO STREET ADDRESS LOCATED ALONG THE EAST SIDE OF S.
BOONES FERRY RD SOUTH OF IRIS STREET,AS RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY (RS)
ZONING DISTRICT
Schaub introduced Council Bill No. 3279. City Recorder Pierson read the bill twice by title only
since there were no objections from the Council. Community Development Director Kerr provided a
staff report. On roll call vote for final passage, the bill passed unanimously with Councilors Grijalva,
Wilk, Cornwell, Schaub, and Cantu voting "aye" and Councilor Bravo abstaining [5-0-1]. Mayor
Lonergan declared Council Bill No. 3279 duly passed.
FINAL ORDER FOR THE "MILL CREEK II" SUBDIVISION.
Motion: Schaub/Cantu... Authorize the mayor to sign the final decision document.
On roll call vote the Motion passed with the following vote: Councilors Schaub, Cornwell, Wilk,
Grijalva, and Cantu voting "aye" and Councilor Bravo abstaining [5-0-1].
AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE BOONES CROSSING PARK
PROJECT
Community Services Director Cuomo provided a staff report.
Motion: Schaub/Cantu... award a construction contract for the Boones Crossing Park Project to the
lowest responsible and responsive bidder, GT Landscape Solutions in the amount of$1,070,276.13,
with an additional $107,000.00 for contingency, and authorize the City Administrator to sign the
Agreement.
The Motion passed with the following vote: Councilors Schaub, Cornwell, Wilk, Bravo, Grijalva, and
Cantu voting "aye." [6-0]
AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE
SUPERVISORY CONTROL AND DATA ACQUISITION(SCADA)AT THE WASTEWATER
TREATMENT PLANT
Public Works Director Stultz provided a staff report.
Motion: Schaub/Cornwell... award the construction contract for the Wastewater Treatment Plant
SCADA Replacement Project to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, Taurus Power and
Controls, in the amount of $86,858.00 and approve an additional $5,000 for this project as a
contingency for potential change orders that may arise during construction totaling $91,858.
The Motion passed with the following vote: Councilors Schaub, Cornwell, Wilk, Bravo, Grijalva, and
Cantu voting "aye." [6-0]
COUNCIL BRIEFING OF PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL OF A MODIFICATION
OF CONDITIONS FOR THE US MARKET GAS STATION AND RELATED TO THE
NUMBER OF FUEL PUMPS AT 2115 MOLALLA RD (MOC 25-011
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The Council declined to call this item up.
COUNCIL BRIEFING ON A DESIGN REVIEW APPLICATION FOR A FOOD TRUCK POD
AT 237 N. FRONT ST. (DR 25-03)
The Council declined to call this item up.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
The Assistant City Administrator reported the following:
• Announced that after completing the police chief recruitment and interview panels Jason
Millican has been selected and his swearing in will take place at the June 9th, City Council
meeting.
• Welcomed new City Councilor Orlando Bravo.
• The Cino de Mayo Celebration drew around 12,000 participants and that looks good for
Fiesta.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilor Grijalva thanked Scott and Jason Millican for their good work.
Councilor Wilk stated that he was also a part of the police chief selection panel, and he was impressed
by the diversity of applicants. He also noted that tomorrow night the Rail Safety Symposium will take
place at 6:00 p.m. at the high school and there is a bicycle safety event taking place at Wal-Mart on
Saturday.
Councilor Schaub stated that she was pleased to also be on the panel to evaluate the applicants for
chief. She added that she attended the Mayor's Prayer Breakfast and Mayor Lonergan gave a great
speech. She also recognized Isabella Baldisseri for her great speech and noted that she is an up and
coming star in the city of Woodburn. She added that she had a great Mother's Day and birthday.
Councilor Wilk added that Isabella Baldisseri also serves on the City's Park and Recreation Committee,
is a member of the Key Club (a Kiwanis organization), currently serves as the Governor of the Pacific
Northwest District and is a candidate for Key Club International President.
Councilor Bravo stated that he is looking forward to working with everyone to keep this great city
moving forward.
Mayor Lonergan congratulated Chief Millican. He also noted that he was invited to attend a League of
Oregon Cities regional conference, and the topic was finding revenue to help cities out.
Councilor Cornwell asked how much say the Council has with ODOT on where to place crosswalks.
Mayor Lonergan noted that ODOT is looking for input on the placement of the crosswalks.
Councilor Wilk added that ODOT has an online open house for input on the placement of the
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crosswalks that is open through May 18th
ADJOURNMENT
Motion: Schaub/Cornwell ... move to adjourn.
The Motion passed with the following vote: Councilors Schaub, Cornwell, Wilk, Bravo, Grijalva, and
Cantu voting "aye." [6-0]
Mayor Lonergan adjourned the meeting at 8:00 p.m.
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