January 26, 2026, minutes COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
JANUARY 26, 2026
DATE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, CITY OF WOODBURN, COUNTY OF
MARION, STATE OF OREGON,JANUARY 26,2026
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 Absent
Councilor Bravo Present
Councilor Grijalva Present
Councilor Wilk Present
Staff Present: City Manager Derickson, City Attorney Granum, Assistant City Manager Row,
Community Development Director Kerr, Human Resources Director Gregg, Special Projects Director
Wakeley, Police Chief Millican, Community Services Director Cuomo, Public Affairs and
Communications Manager Guerrero,Economic Development Director Johnk,Finance Director Turley,
Assistant City Attorney Killmer, Community Relations Manager Herrera, Assistant Finance Director
Shepherd, City Recorder Pierson
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilor Cantu made the following announcements:
— Kindergarten Pre-Registration: Opens February 2 for children age 5 on or before September 1;
registration available online or by phone through the school district.
— Police Citizen Academy: Applications close February 9; open to Woodburn residents, with
information available on the Police Department website.
— Community Center/Settlemier Park Groundbreaking: Friday, February 13 at 9:30 AM;
community members are welcome to attend.
— Valentine's Day Movie Event: Saturday, February 14 at 2:00 PM at the Bungalow Theatre
featuring Dirty Dancing and popcorn.
MOMENTS OF REFLECTION
— Thanked the Fire District for the "Burn to Learn" exercise at the former City-owned house at
Oak St. and 2nd St.; neighbors reported no incidents and professional execution with minimal
smoke impact.
— The Kiwanis chili cook-off at the Estates had nine participating groups; congratulated the
school district for first place, police department for second place, and thanked all participants.
Announced that Pastor Steve Kufeldt will present the chili award at the next Council meeting.
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— Thanked the City and Community Services staff for hosting a Career Day with approximately
150 students. He highlighted staffs participation and the student's engagement in learning
about public service and local government.
— Reviewed Council Bill 3282, a resolution requesting state assistance to expand the Urban
Growth Boundary at Crosby and Boones Ferry Road. The City is facing a shortage of
buildable land, and the expansion would allow development of approximately 800 homes.
The bill is supported by Representative Leslie Munoz and Senator Kim Thatcher.
APPOINTMENTS
Wilk/Cornwell... reappoint John Zobrist to Position II and Luis Molina to Position V of the Woodburn
Budget Committee.
The Motion passed with the following vote: Councilors Grijalva, Cantu, Cornwell, Wilk, and Bravo
voting"aye." [5-0]
PRESENTATIONS
Judge Weinhouse introduced himself to the City Council,shared background information on his career,
and provided information regarding the Municipal Court.
Audit Report— Jessica Luther-Haynes and Cyrus Ward with Aldrich CPAs presented the audit report
to the City Council,informed the Council that the audits for the City and the URA were complete, and
provided highlights from the audit. It was noted that the City received an unmodified opinion.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Woodburn City Council minutes of January 12, 2026
B. Traffic Enforcement Report October through December 2025
C. 2025 Traffic Enforcement Report Year Total
D. Monthly Financial Report for December 2025.
Motion: Wilk/Cornwell... approve the consent agenda as presented.
The Motion passed with the following vote: Councilors Grijalva, Cantu, Cornwell, Wilk, and Bravo
voting "aye." [5-0]
TABLED BUSINESS
Committee, Commission, and Board Member Appointment Procedures — City Councilor's discussed
whether to add background checks or additional screening for board and committee appointments.
Mayor Lonergan reviewed the current appointment process. Councilors raised concerns about legal
issues, defining exclusionary criteria, and discouraging qualified volunteers. Council agreed no
changes were needed at this time and will continue with the current process.
COUNCIL BILL NO.3295-AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING APPROXIMATELY 72.67 ACRES
OF TERRITORY GENERALLY LOCATED AT 1505 BOONES FERRY ROAD NE,MARION
COUNTY, OREGON,INTO THE CITY OF WOODBURN
Wilk introduced Council Bill No. 3295. City Recorder Pierson read the bill twice by title only since
there were no objections. Community Development Director Kerr provided a staff report. On roll call
vote for final passage, the bill passed unanimously with Councilors Grijalva, Cantu, Wilk, Bravo, and
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Cornwell voting "aye" [5-0]. Mayor Lonergan declared Council Bill No. 3295 duly passed.
COUNCIL BILL NO. 3296 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE WOODBURN ZONING
MAP TO DESIGNATE ZONING OF APPROXIMATELY 72.67 ACRES OF ANNEXED
TERRITORY AT 1505 BOONES FERRY ROAD NE, MARION COUNTY, OREGON, AS
NODAL MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RMN), NODAL SINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL (RSN), AND RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY (RS) ZONING DISTRICTS
Wilk introduced Council Bill No. 3296. City Recorder Pierson read the bill twice by title only since
there were no objections. Community Development Director Kerr provided a staff report. On roll call
vote for final passage, the bill passed unanimously with Councilors Grijalva, Cantu, Wilk, Bravo, and
Cornwell voting "aye" [5-0]. Mayor Lonergan declared Council Bill No. 3296 duly passed.
APPROVAL OF PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION FINAL DECISION (SUB 25-03)
Community Development Director Kerr provided a staff report.
Motion: Wilk/Cantu... authorize the Mayor to sign the Final Decision approving the large lot
subdivision.
The Motion passed with the following vote: Councilors Grijalva, Cantu, Cornwell, Wilk, and Bravo
voting "aye." [5-0]
APPROVAL OF ANNEXATION AGREEMENT
Community Development Director Kerr provided a staff report.
Motion: Wilk/Cantu... authorize the City Manager to sign an Annexation Agreement with the
Applicant.
The Motion passed with the following vote: Councilors Grijalva, Cantu, Cornwell, Wilk, and Bravo
voting "aye." [5-0]
FY 2026-27 FINANCIAL PLAN
City Manager Derickson and Finance Director Turley provided a staff report.
Motion: Wilk/Cornwell... adopt the attached FY 2026-27 Financial Plan(Budget Policies and Fiscal
Strategy).
The Motion passed with the following vote: Councilors Grijalva, Cantu, Cornwell, Wilk, and Bravo
voting "aye." [5-0]
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
The City Manager reported the following:
• FHDC received $750,000 to begin site analysis and preliminary work on the Young Street
property.
• An idea that Councilors may want to consider regarding the issue of speeding in neighborhoods
is the potential reduction of neighborhood speed limits from 25 mph to 20 mph, noting that if
it were to go on the May ballot, City Council would need to make a decision by March 12. The
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new signage could cost up to $100,000. Staff will provide a list of affected streets for Council
review.
• Met with Councilors to discuss two legal opinions directed towards the police department on
immigration-related matters and the scope of their authority and Flock license plate reader
program data impact report. The legal opinion and the report will be posted online for
transparency. The Flock program remains suspended with cameras powered off until Council
directs otherwise.
• $25,000 was issued to the Family Farm Worker Emergency Fund, with the remaining $5,000
Going to CERT to support community emergency response and food distribution, completing
the $30,000 allocation.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilor Grijalva thanked city staff for their quick response to residents regarding the Flock program
and for issuing allocated funds to those community programs.
Councilor Wilk stated that he appreciates the City's steps to support residents and emphasized
kindness to one another.
Councilor Cornwell shared that a community candlelight vigil is scheduled for tomorrow at 5:30 p.m.
prior to the school board meeting.
Mayor Lonergan reported receiving a letter from Love Santa, Inc. thanking the City for its $20,000
donation. He noted the organization's long-standing impact in the community and shared that last
year Love Santa, Inc. served 603 families, 1,105 children, and a total of 2,472 individuals. He stated
that Lorrie Cox praised City staff for their professional response to a recent Rainier Road pump/sewer
outage and follow-up assistance to affected residents.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion: Wilk/Cornwell ... move to adjourn.
The Motion passed with the following vote: Councilors Cornwell, Cantu, Wilk, Bravo, and Grijalva
voting "aye." [5-0]
Mayor Lonergan adjourned the meeting at 8:46 p.m.
APPROVED
FRANK LONE AN, MAYOR
ATTEST 0 A
Heather Pierson, City Recorder
City of Woodburn, Oregon
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