October 13, 2025 MinutesCOUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
OCTOBER 13, 2025
DATE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, CITY OF WOODBURN, COUNTY OF
MARION, STATE OF OREGON, OCTOBER 13, 2025
CONVENED The meeting convened at 7:00 p.m. with Council President Schaub presiding.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Lonergan
Absent
Councilor Cantu
Present
Councilor Cornwell
Present
Councilor Schaub
Present
Councilor Bravo
Present
Councilor Grijalva
Present
Councilor Wilk
Present
Staff Present: City Administrator Derickson, 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
PRESENTATION
Recognition of the Kiwanian of the Year — Yanira Herrera —Woodburn Kiwanis President Curtis Stultz
and Past President Tobie Habeck congratulated Yanira Herrera on being named Kiwanian of the Year
and recognized her outstanding contributions to the organization.
Council Schaub noted that the second presentation on the agenda is being moved to the next City
Council meeting.
City Administrator Derickson requested that Agenda Item 14 A be moved up to become the next item
on the agenda.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Council President Schaub entertained a motion to adjourn into executive session under the authority of
ORS 192.660 (2)(d).
Motion: Wilk/Cantu... move into executive session under the authority of ORS 192.660 (2)(d).
The Motion passed with the following vote: Councilors Schaub, Cornwell, Wilk, Bravo, and Grijalva
voting "aye." [6-0]
The Council adjourned into executive session at 7:09 p.m. and reconvened at 7:38 p.m. Council
President Schaub stated that no action was taken by the Council while in executive session.
BUSINESS FROM THE PUBLIC
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Max Rosenthal, Wilsonville, stated he is speaking on behalf of AFSCME members and provided
comments advocating fair wages for City of Woodburn employees.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Woodburn City Council minutes of September 22, 2025,
B. New Development Activity for September 2025,
C. Liquor License Application for Taqueria Don Jose LLC.
Motion: Wilk/Cornwell... 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]
PARKS AND COMMUNITY CENTER NAMING ADOPTION
Community Services Director Cuomo provided a staff report.
Motion: Wilk/Cornwell... approve the following park and community center names recommended
by the Ad Hoc Park and Community Center Naming Committee for the public parks and public
buildings/spaces; Trillium Park, Kathy Figley Community Dog Park, Mir Park, Mill Creek Community
Center, Community Center Event Space Room Names: Kalapua, Settlemier, Medina and the Joe Kahut
Fitness Room.
The Motion passed with the following vote: Councilors Schaub, Cantu, Cornwell, Wilk, Bravo, and
Grijalva voting "aye." [6-0]
CONTRACT AWARD FOR BIOSOLIDS REMOVAL PROJECT
Public Works Director Stultz provided a staff report.
Motion: Wilk/Cornwell... award the contract for the Biosolids Removal Project to Heard Farms Inc.,
at a price of $0.35 per gallon of biosolids removed, with a not to exceed total contract amount of
$700,000.00
The Motion passed with the following vote: Councilors Schaub, Cantu, Cornwell, Wilk, Bravo, and
Grijalva voting "aye." [6-0]
CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
The City Administrator reported the following:
• He was appointed to chair the COG Finance Committee to help address a major
financial shortfall. He noted that he appointed Tony Turley to assist, and they have
been working closely to support COG's financial recovery.
• He attended the League of Oregon Cities 100t" Conference, spent time in sessions
and discussions with colleagues about statewide issues, community challenges, and
cities' financial outlooks. He added that it was a valuable exchange and he returned
feeling positive about Woodburn.
• The Police Department remains down nine positions and continues to face
challenges filling them. He asked that if anyone knows qualified candidates
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interested in serving as Woodburn police officers, to encourage them to apply.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS
Cantu recommended that people sign up for the City's E-blast as it has tons of information on what is
happening in the City. She announced the following: a downtown Trunk or Treat on October 25th with
activities and treats; WHS's Clue production and fall sports the week of October 23-25; and
recognition of October as Crime Prevention, Breast Cancer Awareness, and Domestic Violence
Awareness Month. She also noted that she attended Amazon's grand opening and that they are a
positive addition to the community.
Wilk stated that he attended the Amazon grand opening and participated in the League of Oregon Cities
100th Conference. He also recognized AFSCME members in attendance and emphasized support for
unions and fair negotiations and acknowledged Indigenous Peoples Day.
Bravo stated that he attended his first League of Oregon Cities Conference and that he met with the co-
director of Emerging Leaders, learning about their mentorship and support programs for Latino,
LGBTQ+, and farmworker youth, especially amid current community challenges.
Cornwell stated that she visited the open house at Station 23 and thought the new building was great.
She also went to the 2nd Friday art walk, where kids sold their own products and students displayed
their artwork. She thanked the staff for putting on such a well -run event.
Schaub noted that filling positions within the police department has been challenging due to strong
competition, with agencies from other states even coming to Oregon to recruit officers. She noted that
she usually attends the LOC conference but was unable to this time. She attended the Amazon ribbon
cutting and added that it is an amazing place. She thanked everyone who showed up to the meeting
tonight and wished the Mayor safe travels home.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion: Cornwell/Cantu... move to adjourn.
The Motion passed with the following vote: Councilors Schaub, Cantu, Cornwell, Wilk, Bravo, and
Grij alva voting "aye." [6-0]
Council President Schaub adjourned the meeting at 8:15 p.m.
APPROVED ,..,
FRANK LONIZGAN, MAYQ
ATTEST
Heather Pierson, City Recorder
City of Woodburn, Oregon
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