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June 8, 2026, minutes COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JUNE 8, 2026 DATE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, CITY OF WOODBURN, COUNTY OF MARION, STATE OF OREGON,JUNE 8,2026 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, Special Projects Director Wakeley, Police Chief Millican, Finance Director Turley, Community Services Director Cuomo, Public Works Director Stultz, Public Affairs and Communications Manager Guerrero,Assistant City Attorney Killmer,Community Relations Manager Herrera, Senior Planner Handel, Planner Torres, Law Clerk Krueger, City Recorder Pierson ANNOUNCEMENTS Councilor Cantu made the following announcements: • Congratulated the Woodburn High School Class of 2026, which graduated 390 students and earned a combined $7,468,488 in merit scholarships. The Mayor attended the graduation ceremony and presented City awards to selected students. • Wednesday is the last day of school. As summer break begins,residents are encouraged to drive carefully and stay alert for children walking, biking, and playing in the community. • Upcoming school district events: — June 8: Valor Middle School 8th Grade Promotion(6:00 p.m.); Washington Elementary Site Council Meeting (6:00 p.m.). — June 9: French Prairie Middle School 8th Grade Promotion(6:00 p.m.); School Board Work Session at the District Office (5:45 p.m.). — June 10: Nellie Muir Kindergarten Promotion(9:00 a.m.); Washington Elementary 5th Grade Promotion(5:30 p.m.). • Community events: — June 12: Fridays on Front Dessert and Art Walk(5:00-8:00 p.m.). Bungalow Theater tickets are available online or at the door. — August 4:National Night Out, which brings together neighbors, law enforcement, and community partners to promote safety and community engagement.Neighborhood registration is available through the Police Department website. • City Hall and the Library will be closed on June 19 in observance of Juneteenth. Transit services will continue operating from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. • The City Council Meeting and Community BBQ will be held on July 14 at 6:00 p.m. in conjunction with Music in the Park at the Library. Page 1 - Council Meeting Minutes, June 8, 2026 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JUNE 8, 2026 CONSENT AGENDA A. Woodburn City Council minutes of May 11, 2026, B. Traffic Enforcement Report-February through April 2026, C. Acceptance of a Dedication Deed (Right-of-Way) at S Boones Ferry Road(Tax Lots 052W130001201 & 052W130001202). Motion: Schaub/Cornwell... approve the consent agenda as presented. The Motion passed with the following vote: Councilors Grijalva, Cantu, Schaub, Bravo, Cornwell, and Wilk voting"aye." [6-0] PUBLIC HEARINGS Appeal of a Planning Commission approval involving a Design Review, Property Line Adjustment, Street Adjustment, and Variance application package for the "WinCo Grocery Store" (DR 25-14, PLA 25-04, SA 26-01, &VAR 25-06) Mayor Lonergan declared the hearing open at 7:05 p.m. for the purpose of hearing public input on the Planning Commission approval involving a Design Review, Property Line Adjustment, Street Adjustment, and Variance application package for the "WinCo Grocery Store" (DR 25-14, PLA 25-04, SA 26-01,&VAR 25-06).Mayor Lonergan asked if there were any declarations from the Council.There were none. City Recorder Pierson read the public hearing statement. Community Development Director Chris Kerr presented the staff report and reviewed the project timeline. Director Kerr explained that the City Council was conducting a de novo hearing on the appeal of the Type 3 land use decision. Director Kerr reviewed the project design, transportation findings, requested variances, and applicable land use criteria in the Woodburn Development Ordinance (WDO). He stated that staff found that the proposal conforms with WDO standards and is consistent with the goals and policies in the Comprehensive Plan and recommended that the City Council affirm the Planning Commission's decision approving the project, including the requested variances, subject to conditions. Director Kerr confirmed that all materials in the staff report and attachments had been entered into the record, and noted that additional correspondence received the day of the meeting, including emails from Amy Walker,Kevin Dean,Matt Rickard,Mckenzie Pratt, and Yuliyana Lozovan, as well as a letter from Mr. Mulkey, was also entered into the record. Mayor Lonergan asked for testimony from the Applicant. Adam Leschefske,Warehouse Manager,WinCo Distribution Center,spoke in support of the application, noting that WinCo has operated its Woodburn distribution center since 1998, employs approximately 600 local workers, and has received frequent requests from employees for a Woodburn store. Chris Kirk, Store Manager, WinCo Foods Salem, described WinCo's employee ownership model, wages and benefits, promotion-from-within culture, and the anticipated creation of approximately 130 jobs at the proposed store. Page 2 - Council Meeting Minutes, June 8, 2026 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JUNE 8, 2026 Byron Hills, project architect for the WinCo store, provided an overview of site design considerations, including efforts to reduce impacts on nearby residential properties. He noted that the building,parking, loading area, landscaping, and lighting were designed to provide buffering and minimize noise, traffic, and light impacts. He also discussed landscaping plans, screened lighting,and a cart containment system to keep carts on-site. The architect addressed building materials and design, noting the project would meet code requirements while maintaining an efficient and cost-effective design. Ryan Shea, Transportation Planner, provided an overview of the traffic analysis completed for the WinCo project. He explained that the analysis considered current traffic conditions, approved future developments, and projected impacts from the project. The study identified existing and future capacity concerns at several Evergreen Road locations, which had already been identified by the City for improvements. He noted that the proposed improvements would address impacts beyond the WinCo project and that additional safety improvements identified by ODOT would be implemented. Mayor Lonergan asked for testimony from the Appellant. Attorney Andrew Mulkey, representing Protect Our Valley Alliance (POVA), stated that the applicant has failed to meet the Interchange Management Area(IMA)trip budget requirements.He also contended that the Transportation Impact Analysis underestimated pass-by trips, which could affect intersection performance and mitigation requirements. Mr. Mulkey requested that the record be kept open to allow additional review and response to information submitted shortly before the hearing. In response to Council questions, he clarified that his concerns focused on compliance with the criteria for exceeding the IMA trip cap rather than the commercial zoning of the property. Mayor Lonergan asked if any member of the public wished to speak in support of the Planning Commission approval involving a Design Review, Property Line Adjustment, Street Adjustment, and Variance application package for the"WinCo Grocery Store"(DR 25-14,PLA 25-04, SA 26-01,&VAR 25-06). The following people provided a public hearing testimony sheet stating that they are in favor the application: Elena Raschio, Braiden Drew, Sherry Wurdinger, Jake Wurdinger, Deborah Haines, Mary Sharp, Paul Sharp, and Jackie Burden. Bob Burden spoke in favor of the application and stated that he has shopped WinCo and people in Senior Estates want the WinCo. Mayor Lonergan asked if any member of the public wished to speak in opposition of the Planning Commission approval involving a Design Review, Property Line Adjustment, Street Adjustment, and Variance application package for the"WinCo Grocery Store"(DR 25-14,PLA 25-04, SA 26-01,&VAR 25-06). Elizabeth Ramirez provided a testimony sheet stating that she does not want the WinCo in front of her home. Mayor Lonergan asked if the applicant had rebuttal. Applicant's counsel Cozette Tran-Caffee of Miller Nash responded to procedural concerns regarding the land use hearing process. She stated that the current de novo City Council hearing satisfies the required statutory process, including opportunities for evidence, rebuttal, and final argument, and that no additional open record period is required. The City Attorney concurred with this interpretation. Mayor Lonergan declared the hearing closed at 8:33 p.m Page 3 - Council Meeting Minutes, June 8, 2026 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JUNE 8, 2026 Councilor Wilk stated the applicant met applicable WDO criteria,exceeded code requirements in several areas, and that the project would benefit Woodburn residents. He expressed support for affirming the Planning Commission's decision. Councilor Schaub concurred with Councilor Wilk. Mayor Lonergan stated that the Planning Commission conducted due diligence and that the approved variances were fair and reasonable. Motion: Schaub/Wilk... affirm the Planning Commission approval with conditions in Attachment 1 and directing staff to prepare a final land use decision for consideration at the next available Council meeting. On roll call vote the Motion passed with the following vote: Councilors Grijalva, Cantu, Schaub, Bravo, Cornwell, and Wilk voting "aye." [6-0] Fiscal Year(FY) 2026-27 City udget Adoption Mayor Lonergan declared the hearing open at 8:41 p.m. for the purpose of hearing public input on the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 City Budget Adoption. Councilor Cornwell, Councilor Cantu and Mayor Lonergan declared a potential conflict of interest. City Manager Derickson provided a staff report. Mayor Lonergan asked if any member of the public wished to speak in support of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 City Budget Adoption. Terry Berkey Gonzalez noted that the proposed budget includes allocations for youth, arts, and other community services but does not include dedicated funding for senior services. She referenced statewide senior center funding levels and requested an allocation for the North Marion County Adult Center. City Manager Derickson stated that seniors are served through existing city programs and that certain revenues are restricted under Oregon budget law. He clarified that the $5,000 figure referenced at the Budget Committee was a proposed City sponsorship level for the North Marion County Adult Center. Mayor Lonergan asked if any member of the public wished to speak in opposition to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 City Budget Adoption. No members of the public wished to speak in opposition. Mayor Lonergan closed the hearing at 8:54 p.m. Fiscal Year 2026-27 Resolution Regarding State Revenue Sharing Mayor Lonergan declared the hearing open at 9:04 p.m. for the purpose of hearing public input on the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Resolution Regarding State Revenue Sharing. City Manager Derickson provided a staff report. Mayor Lonergan asked if any member of the public wished to speak in support of the Fiscal Year 2026- 27 Resolution Regarding State Revenue Sharing.No members of the public wished to speak in support. Mayor Lonergan asked if any member of the public wished to speak in opposition to the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Resolution Regarding State Revenue Sharing. No members of the public wished to speak in opposition. Mayor Lonergan closed the hearing at 9:07 p.m. Page 4 - Council Meeting Minutes, June 8, 2026 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JUNE 8, 2026 Public Hearing for a Legislative Amendment to the Woodburn Development Ordinance Regarding SWIR Zone Uses and Standards (LA 26-04) Mayor Lonergan declared the hearing open at 9:08 p.m. for the purpose of hearing public input on the Legislative Amendment to the Woodburn Development Ordinance Regarding SWIR Zone Uses and Standards (LA 26-04). Senior Planner Handel provided a staff report. Mayor Lonergan asked if there were any declarations from the Council. There were none. Mayor Lonergan asked if any member of the public wished to speak in support of the Legislative Amendment to the Woodburn Development Ordinance Regarding SWIR Zone Uses and Standards (LA 26-04).No members of the public wished to speak in support. Mayor Lonergan asked if any member of the public wished to speak in opposition to the Legislative Amendment to the Woodburn Development Ordinance Regarding SWIR Zone Uses and Standards (LA 26-04). No members of the public wished to speak in opposition. Mayor Lonergan closed the hearing at 9:25 p.m. Council discussed adding data centers as a conditional use within industrial zones. Concerns were raised regarding potential impacts, including noise, energy consumption, and water usage. Staff explained that the conditional use designation would provide the City with tools to impose conditions or deny proposals if impacts could not be adequately mitigated. COUNCIL BILL NO. 3302 - AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE WOODBURN DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE REGARDING SWIR ZONE USES AND STANDARDS (LA 26-04) Schaub introduced Council Bill No. 3302. City Recorder Pierson read the bill twice by title only since there were no objections. Community Development Director Kerr and Senior Planner Handel provided a staff report. On roll call vote for final passage,the bill passed unanimously with: Councilors Grijalva, Cantu, Schaub, Bravo, Cornwell, and Wilk voting"aye." [6-0] Mayor Lonergan declared Council Bill No. 3302 duly passed. COUNCIL BILL NO. 3303 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF APPROPRIATIONS WITHIN THE INSURANCE FUND FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 Schaub introduced Council Bill No. 3303. City Recorder Pierson read the bill by title only since there were no objections. City Recorder Pierson provided a staff report. On roll call vote for final passage,the bill passed unanimously with: Councilors Grijalva,Cantu, Schaub, Bravo, Cornwell, and Wilk voting"aye." [6-0] Mayor Lonergan declared Council Bill No. 3303 duly passed. COUNCIL BILL NO. 3304 - A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2026-27 Page 5 - Council Meeting Minutes, June 8, 2026 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JUNE 8, 2026 BUDGET; MAKING BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS; AND CATEGORIZING TAXES Schaub introduced Council Bill No. 3304. City Recorder Pierson read the bill by title only since there were no objections. Finance Director Turley provided a staff report. On roll call vote for final passage,the bill passed unanimously with: Councilors Grijalva,Cantu, Schaub, Bravo, Cornwell, and Wilk voting "aye." [6-0] Mayor Lonergan declared Council Bill No. 3304 duly passed. COUNCIL BILL NO. 3305 - A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE CITY OF WOODBURN'S ELIGIBILITY AND ELECTION TO RECEIVE STATE REVENUE SHARING Schaub introduced Council Bill No. 3305. City Recorder Pierson read the bill by title only since there were no objections. Finance Director Turley provided a staff report. On roll call vote for final passage,the bill passed unanimously with: Councilors Grijalva,Cantu, Schaub, Bravo, Cornwell, and Wilk voting "aye." [6-0] Mayor Lonergan declared Council Bill No. 3305 duly passed. AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE SETTLEMIER PARK CONSTRUCTION PROJECT Community Services Director Cuomo provided a staff report. He noted a minor typographical error in the packet on page one of the staff report regarding the funding breakdown and that it should read, "a funding allocation of$2,000,000 from Oregon State Representative Lesly Munoz". Motion: Schaub/Cantu... award a construction contract for the Settlemier Park Construction Project to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, First Cascade Corp. in the amount of$2,055,469.32 with an additional $125,000.00 for contingency and authorize the City Manager to sign the Agreement. The Motion passed with the following vote: Councilors Grijalva, Cantu, Schaub, Bravo, Cornwell, and Wilk voting "aye." [6-0] CITY MANAGER'S REPORT The City Manager reported the following: • City Attorney Granum introduced Sebastian Kruger, a summer law clerk and second-year law student at Willamette University College of Law. • Police Chief Jason Millican announced the promotion of Sergeant Nic Wilson to Lieutenant, effective June 22, 2026, with a swearing-in ceremony scheduled for the next Council meeting. MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS Councilor Grijalva reported on an Oregon Department of Transportation advisory group meeting, including updates on agency budget challenges, statewide transportation safety initiatives, and planned safety corridor improvements. Councilor Wilk noted positive feedback on the bison sticker and, noting an uptick in red-light and Page 6 - Council Meeting Minutes, June 8, 2026 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JUNE 8, 2026 speed-camera violations, urged residents to drive safely. Councilor Cornwell reported on recent community activities, including the upcoming Friends of the Library book sale on June 20th, the dedication of the bison sculpture at Woodburn High School, and a retirement celebration for art teacher Catherine Johnstone at Top Wire. She shared that it was her first visit to Top Wire and that she was impressed by the venue as a community gathering space. Mayor Lonergan highlighted the City's support of the bison project, recognized Dave Ellingson's role in the project, and noted his book documenting the 20-year development of the bison family. He also reported that he represented Woodburn at the Rose Festival Grand Floral Parade in Portland as part of a gathering of Oregon mayors. ADJOURNMENT Motion: Schaub/Cornwell... move to adjourn. The Motion passed with the following vote: Councilors Cornwell, Bravo, Cantu, Schaub, Wilk, and Grijalva voting "aye." [6-0] Mayor Lonergan adjourned the meeting at 9:50 p.m. APPROVED FRANK LOW RGAN, MAYOR .T: I9yV7 ATTEST Heather Pierson, City Recorder City of Woodburn, Oregon Page 7 - Council Meeting Minutes, June 8, 2026