June 23, 2025 minutes COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
DUNE 239 2025
DATE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, CITY OF WOODBURN, COUNTY OF
MARION, STATE OF OREGON, JUNE 23,2025
CONVENED The meeting convened at 7:06 p.m. with Mayor Lonergan presiding.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Lonergan Present
Councilor Cantu Present
Councilor Cornwell Present
Councilor Schaub Present
Councilor Bravo Absent
Councilor Grijalva Present
Councilor Wilk Present
Staff Present: City Administrator Derickson, City Attorney Granum,Assistant City Attorney Killmer,
Assistant City Administrator Row, Special Projects Director Wakely, Community Development
Director Kerr, Police Chief Millican, Public Works Director Stultz, Community Relations Manager
Herrera, City Recorder Pierson
MOMENT OF REFLECTION
Mayor Lonergan congratulated the Woodburn Chamber of Commerce on the successful soccer
tournament held over the weekend, which attracted 69 teams to the City of Woodburn. He added that
these events provide a boost to the local economy.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Lonergan made the following announcements:
• An in-house City BootCamp will take place on Friday for all city boards, commissions, and
council and is scheduled to begin at 8:30 a.m. and will run until approximately 4:30 p.m.
• School is out for the summer,and a reminder was given to stay safe and be mindful of increased
activity from children and families in the community during the summer months.
• Per the Fire District,backyard burning is no longer permitted. Residents are advised to exercise
caution when using barbecues and fireworks, particularly with the likelihood of a very dry
summer.
• Attended a recent Fire District board meeting where Council President Schaub, a board
member, was present. Captain Koenig was honored for 25 years of service, and three new
firefighters were recognized for completing the first phase of the academy.
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• In observance of Independence Day, City Hall offices, the Library, and Transit service will be
closed Friday, July 4, 2025. The Aquatic Center will be open 6:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
• Celebrate Independence Day at Centennial Park in Woodburn! Enjoy food vendors, live music,
games for the whole family and end the evening with a fantastic firework show to celebrate!
Friday, July 4th 5:30-10:30pm - Centennial Park- 900 Parr Rd NE
• The City Council Meeting /Community BBQ is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, July 29,
2025, at 6:00 p.m. to coincide with Music in the Park.
COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Lonergan stated that he received a letter from Mr. Burghardt that commended Woodburn police
officers for their prompt and helpful assistance when his car stalled on the off-ramp from 1-5.
BUSINESS FROM THE PUBLIC
Terri Berkey Gonzalez, Emmanual Lutheran Church, stated that they are working on funding the
Greater Woodburn Opportunity Center and shared concerns about the high costs associated with a lot
line adjustment to their property. As a nonprofit, they requested the City consider reducing fees and
expediting the process to help preserve funds for the Greater Woodburn Opportunity Center. She
provided a letter to Council requesting accommodation.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Woodburn City Council minutes of June 9, 2025
B. Liquor License Application for Micheladas Antojitos El Perico LLC.
C. Monthly Financial Report(April and May 2025)
D. Traffic Enforcement Report(March through May 2025).
Motion: Schaub/Cornwell... approve the consent agenda as presented.
The Motion passed with the following vote: Councilors Schaub, Cornwell, Wilk, Grijalva, and Cantu
voting "aye." [5-0]
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Legislative public hearing: WDO modifications regardingF loodplain Management Regulations
Mayor Lonergan declared the hearing open at 7:19 p.m. for the purpose of hearing public input on the
WDO modifications regarding Floodplain Management Regulations. Mayor Lonergan noted that this
hearing will be continued to the July 14, meeting. Community Development Director Kerr provided a
staff report.
Motion: Schaub/Wilk... continue the public hearing to the July 14, meeting.
The Motion passed with the following vote: Councilors Schaub, Cornwell, Wilk, Grijalva, and Cantu
voting "aye." [5-0]
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COUNCIL BILL NO. 3282 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF WOODBURN, OREGON,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR, MAYOR, AND THE CITY COUNCIL
LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE TO INITIATE IMMEDIATE ACTION TO ADDRESS THE
CITY'S DIRE LACK OF SUPPLY OF LAND AVAILABLE FOR HOUSING,
PARTICULARLY AFFORDABLE HOUSING, AND TO DETERMINE THE MOST
ACCURATE POPULATION ESTIMATES FOR THE CITY.
Schaub introduced Council Bill No. 3282. City Recorder Pierson read the bill in full. City
Administrator Derickson 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" [5-0]. Mayor
Lonergan declared Council Bill No. 3282 duly passed.
COUNCIL BRIEFING OF STAFF APPROVAL OF A TYPE II PRELIMINARY PARTITION
& STREET ADJUSTMENT APPLICATION FOR 1767 W HAYES STREET(PAR 25-01 & SA
25-01)
The City Council declined to call this item up.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
The City Administrator reported the following:
• The Evergreen and Parr Rd. intersection will be open tomorrow at noon.
• Excited for Fiesta and we are looking forward to a safe and successful event.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilor Schaub noted that the letter from Mr. Burghardt thanking the police department also
mentioned M&M Towing and the great job they did in assisting him. She mentioned that the July 4th
Chuck Wagon Breakfast takes place at Legion Park at 7:00 a.m.
Councilor Wilk stated that we live in a great community.
Councilor Cantu thanked all the volunteers who helped with the soccer tournament. She noted that she
participated in the 50/50 sidewalk program, and that the process was fairly seamless.
Councilor Grijalva requested an update on the City Council goal of addressing speeding, signage, and
related improvements. The council member suggested the update be presented at a July or August
meeting. She added that she had her water tested and staff that came to her home were courteous.
Mayor Lonergan wished everyone a Happy 4th of July.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion: Schaub/Cantu ... move to adjourn.
The Motion passed with the following vote: Councilors Schaub, Cornwell, Wilk, Grijalva, and Cantu
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voting "aye." [5-0]
Mayor Lonergan adjourned the meeting at 7:53 p.m.
APPROVED
FRANK LO 4 GAN, MAY
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ATTEST
Bather Pierson, City Recorder
City of Woodburn, Oregon
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