March 23, 2026 minutes COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
MARCH 23, 2026
DATE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, CITY OF WOODBURN, COUNTY OF
MARION, STATE OF OREGON,MARCH 23,2026
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 Absent
Councilor Grijalva Present
Councilor Wilk Present
Staff Present: City Manager Derickson, City Attorney Granum, Assistant City Manager Row,
Community Development Director Kerr, Special Projects Director Wakeley, Public Works Director
Stultz, Police Chief Millican, Public Affairs and Communications Manager Guerrero, Community
Relations Manager Herrera, City Recorder Pierson
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilor Cantu made the following announcements:
• The Woodburn School District is providing free lunches for children ages 1-18 during spring
break, March 23-27, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Heritage Elementary School.
• The Easter Egg Hunt will take place on April 4 at Legion Park. Registration is required. Time slots
are available for children ages 1-18 between 2:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.
• Friday on Front will be held on April 10. The event will feature a student showcase presented by
the Woodburn Public Arts and Murals Committee. The committee is excited to offer another year
of scholarships to local Woodburn youth. Attendees are invited to view this year's recipients and
their inspirational work.
• Community Cleanup Day is scheduled for Saturday, April 25, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Participants should meet at the Woodburn Library at 8:00 a.m.
Mayor Lonergan made the following announcements:
• The Budget Committee Meeting will take place April 25, beginning at 9:00 a.m. and will continue
as needed. The public is invited to attend.
• The City of Woodburn will host the Oregon Heritage Conference from April 29 through May 2.
Several hundred attendees are expected to visit the City. A reception hosted by the City will take
place on April 30, from 4:45 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. at the Old City Hall building in downtown
Woodburn. Councilors are invited to attend. Additional events will occur throughout the
conference dates. Appreciation was expressed to staff and the economic development team for
organizing this event.
• The State of the County Address will be held on Monday, March 31, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
at the Salem Civic Center. Councilors are invited to attend.
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• A regional healthcare forum hosted by Salem Health will take place on Tuesday,April 7,at the Salem
Civic Center. The event will focus on regional healthcare issues. It will be held in the morning, with
a buffet breakfast served from 7:30 a.m.to 9:30 a.m. There is no cost to attend. Councilors interested
in attending were asked to notify the organizer.
PROCLAMATION
Month of the Military Child—Mayor Lonergan declared April 2026, as Month of the Military Child,and
encouraged all residents to celebrate and observe the month as a way of bringing our community
together. Grace, a member of the Oregon Military Teen Panel, explained that the group represents 9th-
12th grade students with a parent in the Oregon National Guard. The panel advocates for military youth,
raises awareness of their challenges, and helps connect military families across the state.
PRESENTATIONS
Use of Force Report—Police Chief Millican presented the Use of Force report for 2025.
BUSINESS FROM THE PUBLIC
Beverly Koutny,Hubbard,provided comments on continuous drainage issues occurring on West Oswald
St., which is causing standing water and access issues. She noted nearby storm drains as a potential
solution and requested an evaluation.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Woodburn City Council minutes of March 9, 2026
B. Monthly Financial Report—February 2026
C. Traffic Enforcement Report-December 2025 - February 2026.
Motion: Schaub/Cornwell... approve the consent agenda as presented.
The Motion passed with the following vote: Councilors Grijalva, Cantu, Schaub, Cornwell, and Wilk
voting "aye." 5-0]
COUNCIL BILL NO.3299-A RESOLUTION INITIATING THE PROCESS TO AMEND THE
WOODBURN URBAN GROWTH BOUNDARY TO REALIZE A ONE-TIME SITE ADDITION
IN COMPLIANCE WITH HOUSE BILL 4035 (2026)
Schaub introduced Council Bill No. 3299. City Recorder Pierson read the bill by title only since there
were no objections. Special Projects Director Wakeley and Community Development Director Kerr
provided a staff report. On roll call vote for final passage, the bill passed unanimously with Councilors
Grijalva, Cantu, Wilk, Schaub, and Cornwell voting"aye" [5-0]. Mayor Lonergan declared Council Bill
No. 3299 duly passed.
COUNCIL BILL NO. 3300 - A RESOLUTION INITIATING CONSIDERATION OF
LEGISLATIVE AMENDMENTS TO THE WOODBURN DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE AND
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Schaub introduced Council Bill No. 3300. City Recorder Pierson read the bill 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, Schaub, and
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Cornwell voting "aye" [5-0]. Mayor Lonergan declared Council Bill No. 3300 duly passed.
YAKIMA VALLEY FARM WORKERS CLINIC - SALUD MEDICAL CENTER FIRE
CONTROL UTILITY CONNECTION REQUEST
City Attorney Granum provided a staff report. Meghan Panarella with Clark Kjos provided a letter and
described the processes the have explored to date prior to seeking additional assistance from the City.
Motion: Schaub/Wilk ... authorize the City to undertake all steps necessary to complete the Salud
Medical Center Fire Control Utility Connection,including entering into negotiations over the acquisition
of necessary easement rights and completing related construction work.
The Motion passed with the following vote: Councilors Grijalva, Cantu, Cornwell, Wilk, and Schaub
voting"aye." [5-0]
AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE 2026 SLURRY SEAL PROJECT
Public Works Director Stultz provided a staff report.
Motion: Schaub/Cornwell ... award the construction contract for the 2026 Slurry Seal Project to the
lowest responsible bidder,Blackline Inc.,in the amount of$139,854, and approve an additional$40,000
for this project as a contingency for change orders that may arise during construction, and authorize the
City Manager to sign the contract.
The Motion passed with the following vote: Councilors Grijalva, Cantu, Cornwell, Wilk, and Schaub
voting "aye." [5-0]
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
The City Manager reported the following:
- Attended National League of Cities conference;discussed nationwide issues(immigration,housing)
and met with Oregon federal delegation to advocate for City priorities.Raised concerns about costly
EPA wastewater regulations and requested $1.8M for Community Center gym project.
- Door hangers to notify nearby residents of short-term construction vibrations at Community Center
site.
- Councilors are invited to the Masonic Lodge for a food bank volunteer appreciation breakfast
(Saturday, 9 a.m.).
- Budget Committee Meeting is set for April 25. Councilors will receive a budgetary note about some
of the midterm financial decisions being made.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilor Grijalva reported attending the conference in Washington, D.C. and that she gained insight
into national issues (public safety, transportation, housing). She added that local challenges mirror
nationwide trends and shared the community's concerns with federal representatives. She expressed
appreciation for staff support and pride in the City's work.
Councilor Cantu stated that she appreciates staff for their ongoing work and acknowledged the value of
attending the Washington, D.C. conference.
Councilor Wilk noted that a No Kings rally will take place at Woodburn Transit Center on Saturday,
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8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Councilor Schaub expressed appreciation for staff efforts and conference participation in Washington,
D.C.
Mayor Lonergan noted the passing of former Public Works Director Frank Tiwari, who had 33 years of
service with the City and recognized his contributions to City infrastructure. He also acknowledged and
thanked Beverly Koutny for her engagement with the City and asked staff to follow up.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion: Cornwell/Schaub ... move to adjourn.
The Motion passed with the following vote: Councilors Cornwell, Cantu, Schaub, Wilk, and Grijalva
voting "aye." [5-0]
Mayor Lonergan adjourned the meeting at 8:48 p.m.
APPROVED
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Heather Pierson, City Recorder
City of Woodburn, Oregon
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