September 22, 2025 minutesCOUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 22, 2025
DATE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, CITY OF WOODBURN, COUNTY OF
MARION, STATE OF OREGON, SEPTEMBER 22, 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 Grij alva
Present
Councilor Wilk
Present
Staff Present: City Attorney Granum, Assistant City Administrator Row, Community Services
Director Cuomo, Police Chief Millican, Finance Director Turley, Public Works Director Stultz, Human
Resources Director Gregg, Economic Development Director Johnk, Public Affairs and
Communications Manager Guerrero, City Recorder Pierson
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Lonergan apologized for getting the date wrong on the Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations
and also for not announcing that Oktoberfest was taking place in Mt. Angel. He noted in the future he
is going to work with City staff to provide a list of events that are happening in our area and that
Councilor Cantu has volunteered to read them off at each meeting.
Councilor Cantu read the following announcements:
• September is Suicide Prevention Month. A time to raise awareness, support mental health, and
remind everyone that help is available.
• September is National Preparedness Month. A reminder to review your emergency plans and be
ready for unexpected situations.
• Bauman's Harvest Festival runs from September 20 to October 30, 2025, in Gervais.
• Woodburn Fire District Open House will be held on Saturday, October 4, from 11:00 a.m. to
3:00 p.m. at the District Headquarters — 1776 Newberg Hwy.
• Grand Opening of the Woodburn Fire Station in Gervais is on Friday, October 3, from 4:00 to
8:00 p.m. at 13925 Butteville Rd.
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APPOINTMENTS
Mayor L6nergan thanked Councilor Schaub for her service on the Woodburn Public Arts and Mural
Committee.
Motion: Wilk/Cornwell... appoint Angel Cruz to the Student Member Position on the Woodburn
Public Arts and Mural Committee.
The Motion passed with the following vote: Councilors Schaub, Cantu, Cornwell, Wilk, Bravo, and
Grijalva voting "aye." [6-0]
PRESENTATION
Community Center & Settlemier Park Project — Community Services Director Cuomo provided a
presentation on the progress of the Community Center and Settlemier Park Projects.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Woodburn City Council minutes of September 8, 2025
B. Monthly Financial Report for June and July
C. Traffic Photo Enforcement Report — June through August
D. Quarterly Investment Report
E. Approval of a Partial Release, Extinguishment, and Termination of Easements for "MCHA
Farmdale Apartments" at 1219 & 1233 W Lincoln Street (Tax Lot 051 W07CB09300).
Motion: Schaub/Grijalva... approve the consent agenda as presented.
The Motion passed with the following vote: Councilors Schaub, Cantu, Cornwell, Wilk, Bravo, and
Grijalva voting "aye." [6-0]
AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE WATERLINE CORRIDOR
POTHOLE PROJECT — PHASE I
Public Works Director Stultz provided a staff report.
Motion: Schaub/Cornwell... award the construction contract for the Waterline Corridor Pothole
Project — Phase I to the lowest responsible bidder, Flow Line Construction LLC, in the amount of
$41,740.00. Staff recommend approving an additional $25,000 for this project as a contingency for
potential change orders that may arise during construction.
The Motion passed with the following vote: Councilors Schaub, Cantu, Cornwell, Wilk, Bravo, and
Grijalva voting "aye." [6-0]
SUSTAINED DUII ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM GRANT FUNDING
Police Chief Millican provided a staff report.
Motion: Schaub/Cantu... authorize the City Administrator to execute grant agreements for a second
year of an ODOT/TSO application for the Woodburn Police Department Sustained DUII Enforcement
Program if funding is awarded.
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The Motion passed with the following vote: Councilors Schaub, Cantu, Cornwell, Wilk, Bravo, and
Grijalva voting "aye." [6-0]
Mayor Lonergan reflected on the strong partnership between the City Council and the Police
Department, and highlighted key public safety investments like body cameras, license plate readers,
red-light cameras, drones, upgraded vehicles, and grants for DUI enforcement and retail theft and asked
Police Chief Millican what they are looking at next. Police Chief Millican answered the top priority is
restoring full police staffing. He added that a major upcoming project is the countywide upgrade to a
new radio system, and they are also looking at expanding license plate reader coverage and using
Axon's AI -powered report writing tool.
COUNCIL BRIEFING OF PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL OF A DESIGN REVIEW
& STREET ADJUSTMENT APPLICATION FOR "POPEYES LOUISIANA KITCHEN" AT
1560 MT. HOOD AVE. (TAX LOT 051W08DBO1300)
The City Council declined to call this item up.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
The Assistant City Administrator reported the following:
• The City received an award from the Union Pacific Foundation to help with fencing
around the Legion Park and police department area.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilor Cantu stated that she is happy to be the new announcement girl.
Councilor Cornwell shared that she attended the 2nd Friday Event in celebration of Hispanic Heritage
Month, which featured the Mexican Consulate, an art show, and a salsa competition. She noted that it
was an enjoyable experience. She added that Burgerville had their ribbon cutting today and that October
15th is the tentative date of the new bison display at the high school.
Mayor Lonergan thanked the City for organizing the Hispanic Heritage Month celebration. He noted
that the Mexican Consulate led a flag procession and will return in March to assist residents with
immigration matters. He also remarked that Brenda Bravo's art show was especially beautiful. He
added that the City hosted an event at the library called Operation Lifesaver, focused on promoting
train safety. He noted that he would like to schedule a joint workshop with the school board.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion: Cornwell/Schaub ... move to adjourn.
The Motion passed with the following vote: Councilors Schaub, Cantu, Cornwell, Wilk, Bravo, and
Grij alva voting "aye." [6-0]
Mayor Lonergan adjourned the meeting at 8:13 p.m.
APPROVED
FRANK LONER , MAYOR
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ATTEST
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Heather Pierson, City Recorder
City of Woodburn, Oregon
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