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February 9, 2026, minutes COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 9, 2026 DATE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, CITY OF WOODBURN, COUNTY OF MARION, STATE OF OREGON, FEBRUARY 9, 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 Present 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, Public Works Director Stultz, Economic Development Specialist Zamrin, Administrative Specialist Maxwell, City Recorder Pierson ANNOUNCEMENTS Councilor Cantu made the following announcements: • City Hall and the Library will be closed on February 16, for President's Day. Transit will be open holiday hours (9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.) • Mill Creek Community Center and Settlemier Park Improvements Groundbreaking will take place Friday, Feb. 131h, 9:30 a.m. • Movie and popcorn at the Bungalow Theatre. Saturday, Feb. 14th, starting at 2:00 p.m. Movie is Dirty Dancing • Adult Recreation trip to the Albany Carousel Museum,Feb. 19th, 10:00 a.m.,$25 per person. See the City's website for more information. Steven Kufeldt with French Prairies Kiwanis presented the traveling trophy from the annual Kiwanis Chili Cookoff to the Woodburn Police Department who won the First Responder Challenge for the second consecutive year. Police Chief Millican accepted the trophy. PRESENTATIONS North Marion Tourism Collaborative — Economic Development Specialist Zamrin and Administrative Specialist Maxwell provided background information on the North Marion Tourism Collaborative and noted the Collaborative is functioning as an independent 501(c)(6) destination management organization. John Zobrist, Executive Director of the Woodburn Area Chamber and Vice Chair of the North Marion Tourism Collaborative Board provided information on the Collaboratives Destination Strategy and Operation Funding Strategy. Sam Kaluf,Marketing Manager at Bauman Farm and Gardens Page 1 - Council Meeting Minutes, February 9, 2026 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 9, 2026 and Chair of the North Marion Tourism Collaborative, provided information on the Collaboratives Marketing Plan. Legislative Update - City Manager Derickson noted that Staff,the Mayor, and Councilor Wilk will visit the Capitol tomorrow for meetings and the Mayor and Councilor Wilk will testify in support of the City's housing bill. The City is also monitoring other legislation,including proposals related to camera systems and data security, given concerns regarding the license plate reader program in Woodburn. He added that activity at the Capitol remains fast-paced and a more detailed update will be provided at the next meeting. CONSENT AGENDA A. Woodburn City Council minutes of January 26, 2026 B. Municipal Judge Employment Agreement C. Authorization of a lot consolidation and grating of a public utility easement(PUE) related to the Mill Creek Community Center Project." D. Liquor License Application for 99 Petroleum LLC. E. Liquor License Application for Woodburn Petroleum LLC. F. Liquor License Application for El Tule Tacos LLC. G. New Development Activity—January 2026. City Attorney Granum noted that in the Municipal Judges Employment Agreement there is a typo and the hourly rate should be $150 an hour. Motion: Wilk/Cantu... approve the consent agenda as presented. The Motion passed with the following vote: Councilors Grijalva, Cantu, Schaub, Cornwell, Wilk, and Bravo voting "aye." 6-0] APPROVAL OF GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP) AMENDMENT FOR THE WOODBURN COMMUNITY CENTER PROJECT CM/GC AGREEMENT Assistant City Manager Row and Community Services Director Cuomo provided a staff report. Motion: Wilk/Schaub... approve the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) Amendment in the amount of $17,200,778 to the Construction Manager/General Contractor (CM/GC) contract with Triplett Wellman for construction of the Woodburn Community Center Project. The GMP includes a 5% Contractor's Contingency for unanticipated construction related cost overruns and preauthorize the approval of contract change orders or amendments of up to $800,000 for City directed project enhancements or scope refinements. The Motion passed with the following vote: Councilors Grijalva, Cantu, Schaub, Cornwell, Wilk, and Bravo voting"aye." 6-0] PROCLAMATION Mayor Lonergan read a proclamation declaring February 21, 2026, as Vietnamese Lunar New Year Celebration Day in Woodburn and encouraged residents to observe the occasion.Thao Due Tu,President of the Vietnamese Community of Oregon,thanked the Mayor and Council and presented the Mayor with artwork depicting a scene in Vietnam. Mayor Lonergan presented Mr. Tu with a copy of the proclamation. Page 2 - Council Meeting Minutes, February 9, 2026 COUNCIL MEETING.MINUTES FEBRUARY 9, 2026 APPROVAL OF RAINIER ROAD LIFT STATION EMERGENCY REPAIR PROJECT Public Works Director Stultz provided a staff report. Motion: Wilk/Schaub... award a contract to K&E Excavating, Inc. for the performance of emergency repairs to the Rainier Road Lift Station, in an amount not to exceed$161,572.75. The Motion passed with the following vote: Councilors Grijalva, Cantu, Schaub, Cornwell, Wilk, and Bravo voting "aye." 6-0] AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE ROOF REPLACEMENT PROJECT FOR THE WOODBURN LIBRARY Community Services Director Cuomo provided a staff report. Motion: Wilk/Cantu... award the construction contract for the Roof Replacement Project for the Woodburn Library to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, Roof Toppers Inc., in the amount of $498,184.00, and approve an additional $50,000 for this project as a contingency for potential change orders that may arise during construction, for a total award of up to $548,184.00. The Motion passed with the following vote: Councilors Grijalva, Cantu, Schaub, Cornwell, Wilk, and Bravo voting "aye." 6-0] AWARD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR ELECTRICIAN SERVICES TO ENGELMAN ELECTRIC Public Works Director Stultz provided a staff report. Motion: Wilk/Schaub... authorize the City Manager to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Engelman Electric for Electrician Services. The Motion passed with the following vote: Councilors Grijalva, Cantu, Schaub, Cornwell, Wilk, and Bravo voting "aye." 6-0] BALLOT REFERRAL OPTIONS FOR ADVISORY QUESTION — RESIDENTIAL STREET SPEED REDUCTION (MAY 2026 ELECTION) City Manager Derickson and City Attorney Granum provided a staff report. City Attorney Granum noted that if the Council wanted to move forward with putting this on the election scheduled for May 19th, the ballot title would need to be published by February 27th. Public Works Director Stultz shared that they are looking into other measures that will help deter speeding on the street. Motion: Wilk/Cantu... staff return to our next Council meeting with a draft resolution for voter consideration. The Motion passed with the following vote: Councilors Grijalva, Cantu, Schaub, Cornwell, Wilk, and Bravo voting "aye." 6-0] COUNCIL BRIEFING OF PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL OF A DESIGN REVIEW, STREET ADJUSTMENT, AND VARIANCE APPLICATION PACKAGE FOR "WOODBURN Page 3 - Council Meeting Minutes, February 9, 2026 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 9, 2026 CONSTRUCTION COMPANY WAREHOUSE/OFFICE BUILDING" AT 669, 681, 683, & 685 RAY J GLATT CIRCLE (DR 25-08, SA 25-04, & VAR 25-02) The City Council declined to call this item up. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT The City Manager reported the following: • The Legislative short session is underway and very active. • Significant projects and improvements were approved at tonight's meeting, and he is proud of the City and City Council for being able to approve these projects for a community our size. MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS Councilor Grijalva inquired about Community Center operating costs and whether they will be reviewed in the 2026-2027 and 2027-28 budget. City Manager Derickson confirmed the current budget process includes some of these costs and noted the $1,000,000 Community Center fund established to cover startup and initial operations for 1-2 years, allowing time to track revenue and develop cost recovery strategies. Councilor Grij alva also commented on a productive Friday meeting with community members regarding the Flock system and the City's authority on immigration matters. City Manager Derickson noted that the information from the meeting is available on the City's website. Councilor Wilk noted a conversation with Chief Deputy District Attorney Brendan Murphy regarding immigration enforcement and community safety and recognized the DA's efforts to hold federal officials accountable in a bicyclist case. Councilor Schaub thanked Jamie and her crew for the great presentation and all the work done with the North Marion Tourism Collaborative. She congratulated Jim and Jesse on the Community Center Project and looks forward to the ribbon cutting. She praised City staff for their response and cleanup at the Rainier project site following a sinkhole incident. Councilor Bravo noted his attendance at the Friday community meeting and thanked Skylar from the Police Department and McKenzie for their thorough and comprehensive reports. Mayor Lonergan congratulated Seahawks fans on the Super Bowl win. He added that he attended the Unitus Credit Union grand opening and praised the event and the new building. He clarified his service record, noting he did not serve in Vietnam, and acknowledged those who did. ADJOURNMENT Motion: Cornwell/Wilk ... move to adjourn. The Motion passed with the following vote: Councilors Cornwell, Cantu, Schaub, Wilk, Bravo, and Grijalva voting "aye." [6-0] Mayor Lonergan adjourned the meeting at 8:45 p.m. / f� APPROVED FRANK LONE AN, MAYO Page 4 - Council Meeting Minutes, February 9, 2026 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 9, 2026 ATTEST AA Heather Pierson, City Recorder City of Woodburn, Oregon Page 5 - Council Meeting Minutes, February 9, 2026