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December 8, 2025 minutes COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES DECEMBER 8, 2025 DATE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, CITY OF WOODBURN, COUNTY OF MARION, STATE OF OREGON,DECEMBER 8,2025 CONVENED The meeting convened at 7:00 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, Community Services Director Cuomo, Community Development Director Kerr, Police Chief Millican, Finance Director Turley,Assistant City Attorney Killmer, Special Projects Director Wakely, Public Works Director Stultz,Economic Development Director Johnk, Community Relations Manager Herrera, City Recorder Pierson ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Lonergan stated that earlier that evening the police department held an award ceremony that recognized the following: Lieutenant Adam Stewart was awarded an Achievement Medal for his work on obtaining a grant to help combat organized retail theft; Officer Travis White was awarded a Commendation Medal for identifying an overgrowth of 10-foot blackberries during a residence check and coordinating their removal with local church groups; Officer Logan Baker received an Achievement Medal for investigating a sexual assault case and helping secure the federal arrest and sentencing of a multi-victim suspect; Corporal Darlyn Chester received the Captain Tom Tennant Memorial Service Medal for her exceptional service to the Woodburn Police Department and the community of Woodburn. Councilor Cantu read the following announcements: • Love Santa Wrapping &Distribution: Daily at Foursquare Church 9:30 AM-5:00 PM; distribution Saturday at the high school; volunteers needed. • Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, 5:00-7:00 p.m. —Fridays on First and Front: Holiday Game Night: Loteria at Bungalow Theatre, holiday trivia at K-Bron Brewing, festive crafts at Cafe La Onda, and special appearances by Santa. • Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, 3:00 p.m. —Polar Express Movie Showing: Bungalow Theatre; ticket includes craft, cocoa, and popcorn. Page 1 - Council Meeting Minutes, December 8, 2025 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES DECEMBER 89 2025 • Holiday Hours: — Christmas: City Hall will be closed beginning at noon on December 24 and will reopen for regular business hours on December 26. The Library will be open 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. on December 24 and reopen for regular business hours on December 26. Transit Services will be running holiday hours 9:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. on December 24 and closed December 25. — New Year: City Hall,the Library, and Transit Services will be closed January 1. APPOINTMENTS Schaub/Cornwell... reappoint Katrina Lujan to Position 1, Cristal Ramos to position III and Marilyn McCully to Position V of the Woodburn Library Board. The Motion passed with the following vote: Councilors Schaub, Grijalva, Cantu, Cornwell, Wilk, and Bravo voting "aye." [6-0] Schaub/Cornwell... reappoint Angel Cruz and Colleen Vancil to the Public Arts and Mural Committee. The Motion passed with the following vote: Councilors Schaub, Grijalva, Cantu, Cornwell, Wilk, and Bravo voting "aye." [6-0] PRESENTATIONS City Attorney Granum provided a presentation on Transportation System Development Charges (SDCs) including how they are established, Woodburn's Transportation SDC structure, and policy decisions regarding how to address prior property uses and refining the alternative rate review process. BUSINESS FROM THE PUBLIC Fred Muraviov, 1297 Greenview Drive, reported his concerns on repeated reckless speeding in his neighborhood, including a recent incident near a school bus stop involving suspected federal agents. He noted children's safety was at risk. G., West Woodburn, stated that he is an immigrant and proud to be from Woodburn. He added that he is grateful for the actions that have been taken but thinks more can be done. He asked that the City not enter into any Section 287 agreements. CONSENT AGENDA A. Woodburn City Council minutes of November 10, 2025, B. Woodburn City Council Executive Session minutes of November 10, 2025, C. Woodburn City Council Special Meeting minutes of November 21, 2025, D. Monthly financial report for October, E. October Building Activity, F. November Building Activity, Page 2 - Council Meeting Minutes, December 8, 2025 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES DECEMBER 8, 2025 G. Election Results—November 4, 2025, Special Election, H. Traffic Photo Enforcement Report(Aug - Oct 25), I. Traffic Photo Enforcement Quarterly Report(Jan - Sept 25) Amended. Motion: Schaub/Bravo... approve the consent agenda as presented. The Motion passed with the following vote: Councilors Schaub, Grijalva, Cantu, Cornwell, Wilk, and Bravo voting "aye." [6-0] PUBLIC HEARINGS Legislative Amendments to update the Transportation System Plan("TSP") and amend the Woodburn Development Ordinance ("WDO") (LA 23-01) Mayor Lonergan declared the hearing open at 7:55 p.m. for the purpose of hearing public input on Legislative Amendments to update the Transportation System Plan("TSP") and amend the Woodburn Development Ordinance ("WDO") (LA 23-01). Community Development Director Kerr provided a staff report. Mayor Lonergan asked if any member of the public would like to speak in support of Legislative Amendments to update the Transportation System Plan ("TSP") and amend the Woodburn Development Ordinance (")VDO") (LA 23-01). No one wished to speak in support. Mayor Lonergan asked if any member of the public would like to speak in opposition of Legislative Amendments to update the Transportation System Plan ("TSP") and amend the Woodburn Development Ordinance ("WDO") (LA 23-01). Naomi Zwerdling and Eric Havig with ODOT provided comments in opposition to the amendments.Naomi Zwerdling stated that she provided a letter in opposition to the amendments to the City Council for the record and stated that ODOTs desire would be to delay the removal of the trip cap and update the IAMP and the IAMP process. Eric Havig stated that the 20-year-old trip cap will be reviewed to assess current growth, economic opportunities, and potential traffic impacts,including freeway ramp congestion. They requested that staff delay removing the ordinance to allow updated analysis and proposals that balance safety,traffic flow, and community and business needs. Mayor Lonergan closed the hearing at 8:51 p.m. Motion: Schaub/Cornwell... tentatively approve Legislative Amendment LA 23-01, directing staff to prepare an ordinance for consideration at the January 12, 2026, City Council meeting. On roll call vote the Motion passed with the following vote: Councilors Schaub, Grijalva, Cantu, Cornwell, Wilk, and Bravo voting "aye." [6-0] COUNCIL BILL NO. 3290 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2315 TO REPEAL AND REPLACE THE CITY OF WOODBURN EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLAN (PREVIOUSLY REFERRED TO AS THE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN) Council President Schaub introduced Council Bill No. 3290. City Recorder Pierson read the bill twice by title only since there were no objections. Police Chief Millican provided a staff report. On roll call vote for final passage, the bill passed unanimously with Councilors Grijalva, Wilk, Bravo, Cornwell, Page 3 - Council Meeting Minutes, December 8, 2025 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES DECEMBER 8, 2025 Cantu and Schaub voting "aye" [6-0]. Mayor Lonergan declared Council Bill No. 3290 duly passed. COUNCIL BILL NO. 3291 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 2555 (ARTS & MURALS PROGRAM) TO INCLUDE UPDATED COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP GUIDELINES, NOTICE REQUIREMENT UPDATES, MODERNIZATION OF LANGUAGE AND HOUSEKEEPING UPDATES Council President Schaub introduced Council Bill No. 3291.City Recorder Pierson read the bill twice by title only since there were no objections. Economic Development Director Johnk and Assistant City Attorney Killmer provided a staff report. On roll call vote for final passage,the bill passed unanimously with Councilors Grijalva, Wilk, Bravo, Cornwell, Cantu and Schaub voting "aye" [6-0]. Mayor Lonergan declared Council Bill No. 3291 duly passed. COUNCIL BILL NO.3292-A RESOLUTION SETTING COUNCIL MEMBER AND MAYOR COMPENSATION IN THE FORM OF A MONTHLY STIPEND Council President Schaub introduced Council Bill No. 3292. City Recorder Pierson read the bill by title only since there were no objections. City Administrator Derickson and City Attorney Granum provided a staff report. City Councilors Grijalva, Cantu, Wilk, Bravo and Cornwell stated that they have a potential conflict of interest. On roll call vote for final passage, the bill passed unanimously with Councilors Grijalva, Wilk, Bravo, Cornwell, Cantu and Schaub voting "aye" [6-0]. Mayor Lonergan declared Council Bill No. 3292 duly passed. COUNCIL BRIEFING OF PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL OF A DESIGN REVIEW, PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT,AND PROPERTY LINE ADJUSTMENT APPLICATION PACKAGE FOR THE MILL CREEK COMMUNITY CENTER PROJECT AT SETTLEMIER PARK The Council declined to call this item up. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT The City Administrator reported the following: • The City has reached out to various nonprofit and community organizations to explore potential assistance for families impacted by immigration enforcement; however, no partner has been identified yet, and outreach efforts are ongoing. • The issue of Section 287(g) agreements was raised again during public comment; Oregon Revised Statutes prohibit any local government or organization in Oregon from participating in such agreements with federal immigration authorities. Accordingly, the City of Woodburn and the police department will not enter into such agreements, as doing so would violate state law. • The City has been invited to submit a full Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application to Marion County. We submitted a pre-application in October and were invited to apply by the December 19th deadline. While no formal action is required by the City Council to submit the application, we just want to note that the Mayor will be signing the application and wanted to communicate to the City Council staff's intent to apply. We are applying for up to $250,000 for furniture and fixtures to equip the commercial kitchen and event space. • Renata was able to get a$10,865 grant for the Marion County Soil Water Conservation District Page 4 - Council Meeting Minutes, December 8, 2025 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES DECEMBER 8, 2025 to help identify Emerald Ash Borer in the region,but also in the City and the city rights of way. • Renata serves on the Oregon Legislature's Urban Growth Boundary Working Group and has met with legislators to share the City of Woodburn's perspective on urban growth boundary reform related to housing and economic needs. • The holiday tree lighting experienced a temporary technical issue but has since been repaired and is fully lit. The City hosted a sensory-friendly Santa event for children with sensory needs and 12 kids attended, and there were approximately 300 attendees for the tree lighting event. • Trillium Park, a three-acre park on the south side of town, has been completed and opened to the public, funded through approximately $690,000 in grants and system development charges. MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS Council President Schaub wished everyone a happy holiday and added that the City is doing what it can to protect its citizens. Councilor Bravo wished everyone a happy holiday season. Councilor Cornwell thanked those who spoke tonight, noting that Council shares their concern and sense of uncertainty, while remaining hopeful for a better path forward. Councilor Wilk expressed concern for residents and businesses impacted by immigration enforcement and reaffirmed the Council's commitment to addressing these concerns and seeking lawful guidance. Councilor Cantu concurred with Councilor Wilk. She added that she forgot to announce that the City Council meeting scheduled for December 22,2025,has been canceled. The next City Council meeting will take place on January 12, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. Councilor Schaub added that the golf cart parade at Senior Estates will take place at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday and Friday. Councilor Grijalva announced that she attended the Mid-Willamette Valley Area Commission on Transportation meeting. She wished everyone a happy holiday and reaffirmed that Council and City staff are working to support the community. Mayor Lonergan stated that while 2025 had some challenges, overall it was a positive year, reflecting a strong and collaborative community. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Lonergan entertained a motion to adjourn into executive session under the authority of ORS 192.660 (2)(i). Motion: Schaub/Cornwell... move into executive session under the authority of ORS 192.660 (2)(i). The Motion passed with the following vote: Councilors Schaub, Grijalva, Cantu, Cornwell, Wilk, and Bravo "aye." [6-0] The Council adjourned into executive session at 9:29 p.m. and reconvened at 10:40 p.m. Mayor Page 5 - Council Meeting Minutes, December 8, 2025 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES DECEMBER 8, 2025 Lonergan stated that no action was taken by the Council while in executive session. Cantu/Schaub... for City Attorney, increase her deferred compensation by half a percent and to add one month to her severance. The Motion passed with the following vote: Councilors Schaub, Grijalva, Cantu, Cornwell, Wilk, and Bravo "aye." [6-0] Cantu/Cornwell... current City Administrator as of January 1, 2026, be titled City Manager, Scott Derickson and proposes a 1% wage increase and two weeks additional vacation. The Motion passed with the following vote: Councilors Schaub, Grijalva, Cantu, Cornwell, Wilk, and Bravo "aye." [6-0] ADJOURNMENT Motion: Cornwell/Schaub... move to adjourn. The Motion passed with the following vote: Councilors Schaub, Grijalva, Cantu, Cornwell, Wilk, and Bravo "aye." [6-0] Mayor Lonergan adjourned the meeting at 10:42 p.m. APPROVED FRANK L & RGAN, MAY ATTEST VJ�AA, " Heather Pierson, City Recorder City of Woodburn, Oregon Page 6 - Council Meeting Minutes, December 8, 2025