May 12, 2025 URA Agenda K LONERGAN,
CITY OF WOODBURN FRANRDMEMBERWARD I
VACANT,BOARD MEMBER WARD �
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 ALMA GRIJALVA, BOARD MEMBER WARD VI
MAY 12, 2025 - 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 February 24, 2025
Recommended Action: Approve the minutes.
4. PRESENTATIONS
None.
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
6. GENERAL BUSINESS
A. URG #2025.02 - 523 N. FRONT STREET I LUIS'S TAQUERIA (JESUS 3
GONZALEZ)
Recommended Action: Approve allocation of Building
Improvements Program (Program) funds in the amount of$915; 50%
of the cost for the replacement vinyl lettering on the windows of
the building for a total project cost of $1 ,830.
7. PUBLIC COMMENT
8. ADJOURNMENT
May 12, 2025 Urban Renewal Agency Page i
URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY BOARD MEETING MINUTES
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
DATE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, CITY OF WOODBURN, COUNTY OF
MARION, STATE OF OREGON, FEBRUARY 24, 2025
CONVENED The meeting convened at 6:45 p.m. with Chair Lonergan presiding.
ROLL CALL
Chair Lonergan Present
Member Cantu Present
Member Cornwell Present
Member Schaub Present
Member Brizuela Present
Member Grijalva Present
Member Wilk Present
Staff Present: City Administrator Derickson, City Attorney Granum, Special Projects Director
Wakeley, Community Development Director Kerr, Community Services Director Cuomo, Economic
Development Director Johnk, Public Affairs and Communications Manager Guerrero, Finance Director
Turley, Public Works Director Stultz, Police Chief Millican, City Recorder Pierson
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Urban Renewal Agency minutes of October 28, 2024.
Motion: Schaub/Cantu... adopt the Consent Agenda.
The Motion passed with the following vote: Members Schaub, Brizuela, Grijalva, Cornwell, Wilk, and
Cantu voting "aye." [6-0]
URG#2025.01 —211 N. First Street I E. Marquez
Economic Development Director Johnk provided a staff report.
Motion: Schaub/Wilk... approval for the Building Improvements Program Grant Application
(Program) from the owner of the property located at 211 N. First Street, Enrique Marquez
(Applicant), in the amount of $2,645; 50% of the overall cost for the replacement of the
dilapidated garage door and repair of the window with a total project cost of$5,290.
The Motion passed with the following vote: Members Schaub, Brizuela, Grijalva, Cornwell, Wilk, and
Cantu voting "aye." [6-0]
Economic Development Director Johnk provided an update on the fountain stating that the new tiles
have been installed and they are just waiting for a plumber to come fix the valve. She also discussed
downtown window conditions and enforcement of the 50% window coverage rule per the Woodburn
Development Ordinance. The effort is part of an Urban Renewal project in coordination with the
Planning Department, with a focus on improving compliance and strengthening business relationships.
Economic Development Director Johnk provided members a copy of the revised Building Improvement
Page 1 —URA Board Minutes, February 24, 2025
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URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY BOARD MEETING MINUTES
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
Program Guidelines.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion: Cornwell/Schaub... move to adjourn.
The Motion passed with the following vote: Members Schaub, Brizuela, Grijalva, Cornwell, Wilk, and
Cantu voting "aye." [6-0]
Chair Lonergan adjourned the meeting at 6:55 p.m.
APPROVED
FRANK LONERGAN, CHAIR
ATTEST
Heather Pierson, City Recorder
City of Woodburn, Oregon
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May 12, 2025
TO: Woodburn Urban Renewal Agency (URA)
FROM: Downtown Advisory Review Subcommittee (DABS)
Jamie Johnk, Economic Development Director
SUBJECT: URG #2025.02 - 523 N. FRONT STREET I LUIS'S TAQUERIA (JESUS
GONZALEZ)
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve allocation of Building Improvements Program (Program) funds in the
amount of $915; 50% of the cost for the replacement vinyl lettering on the
windows of the building for a total project cost of $1,830.
BACKGROUND:
The building is occupied by Luis's Taqueria, a very popular restaurant in
downtown Woodburn. The property owner, Jesus Gonzales, is interested in
replacing the window graphics on the building in order to enhance the visual
appeal of the window signage.
PROPOSAL:
The Applicant has provided three (3) estimates and would like to accept the
estimate from JS Apparel & Signs LLC, in the amount of $1 ,830
• Envy Signs & Graphics $1 ,660.00
• JS Apparel & Signs LLC $1 ,830.00
• Spotlight Sign Co. $ 998.88
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The FY 2024-25 Urban Renewal Building Improvements Program budget has
sufficient funds to approve this $915 grant request.
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Program Criteria:
• The property is located at 253 N. Front Street and is within the Urban
Renewal District.
• The proposal complies with the Woodburn Development Ordinance.
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 Urban Renewal Program specifically identifies fapade 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. To be eligible for reimbursement, projects shall be completed within one
year of approval. 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.
Attachments:
• Building Improvements Application
URG #2025.02—253 N. Front Street I Luis's Taqueria/Jesus Gonzales Page 2
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CERTIFKr,VFION BY APPLICANT
The applicant certifies that all information provided in thisappliraflon is true and c,.,trnplete to the best of the applicint's,knowledge and belief.Ihe applicant represents
to the city that this agreernrnt has been duly arithori2ed by aH necessary action on the part of the applicant and no other corporate or other action on the part of the
applicant is legally required.If the applicant is riot 1hn,oviner of the property to b,,,.y rehabilfrated,the applicant certifies 0 at is has legal aUthOritY TO Sigri and enter into
an agreement to perform the proposed work on the building.Evidence of this IeFal authority must be.attached.
Applicant acknowledges and agrees the agency shall have no obligation to pay any persons providing materials or performing labor or to CaLlSe the release of any
mechanics or other liens that may be recorded against the above property in connection with the proposed improvErnents
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ACKINC.MLEDGENILNT 13Y PROPERTY OWNER(IF DIFFLRENT TIIAN APPLICXti�T�
I lie Property Owner hereby acknowledges a0 the abcivc terms of this appkation and aprccs that the 43ftc0OcV shall have no obEgation to pay any persons providing
materials or the release of any rnechanics crother liens that rniy be recorder against the above property in corimmtion with the proposed
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ADDRESS
Luis Taqueria
Luis Taqueria
DATE ACTrvr= DESCREMON QTY RATE AMOUNT
04/23/2025 vinyl gmPides North entrance I 1,930.00 1,830.00
Front door- 100$
Left window-270$
Right window- 175S
Grant Door- 150$
Smith Exit
Door-50S
left window-250$
right window-610$
Removal- 225S
Accepted By Accepted Date
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DOWNTOWN ADVISORY REVIEW SUBCOMMITTEE
MINUTES FROM THE MAY 8, 2025 MEETING
Attendees: Tom Flomer-Chair, Mary Beth Cornwell, Mark Wilk
Staff: Kaylah Maxwell, Jamie Johnk
Minutes from April 10, 2025: Mary Beth motioned to approve with the correction on the date
for the next meeting. Tom seconded. Motion passed
Discussion Items:
• Video of DARS Projects-Videographers didn't attend meeting due to traffic.
• Building Improvement Application:
o URG #2025.02—523 N Front Street — Luis's Taqueria: Mark motioned to
approve the application; Mary Beth seconded. Motion Passed
Next Meeting: June 12, 2025
Adjourned: Mark moved to adjourn the meeting; Mary Beth seconded. Motion passed.
DOWNTOWN ADVISORY REVIEW SUBCOMMITTEE (DARS)
May 8, 2025, meeting minutes
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