01-11-2011 Minutes COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
JANUARY 11, 2011
0:00 DATE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, CIT Y OF WOODBURN,
COUNTY OF MARION, STATE OF OREGON, JANUARY 11, 2011.
CONVENED The meeting convened at 7:00 p.m. with Mayor Figley presiding.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Figley Present
Councilor Cox Present
Councilor Lonergan Present
Councilor McCallum Present
Councilor Morris Present
Councilor Pugh Present
Councilor Schmidt Present
Staff Present: City Administrator Derickson, City Attorney Shields, Police Chief
Russell, Public Works Director Brown, Economic & Community Development
Director Hendryx, Finance Director Palacios, Police Captain Garrett, Community
Relations Coordinator Stowers, City Recorder Shearer.
0:01 ANNOUNCEMENTS
• Big Event — March 10, 2011 at 7:00 pm.
0:02 COMMUNITY /GOVERNMENT REPORTS
A. Chamber of Commerce — Don Judson, Executive Director of the Woodburn Area
Chamber of Commerce provided an update on upcoming Chamber events.
0:05 PRESENTATION
A. Main Street Program — Economic & Community Development Director Hendryx
provided an update presentation on the Main Street program for downtown
enhancement. Erubiel Valladares, President of the Downtown Action Committee also
addressed Council about the Main Street program.
0:26 BUSINESS FROM THE PUBLIC
A. Arlene Gardner of Tuckwilla spoke of her concerns about Federally sponsored
programs with Walmart that may potentially infringe personal privacy.
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COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
JANUARY 11, 2011
0:30 CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approve the Woodburn City Council minutes of December 13, 2010,
B. accept the Woodburn Planning Commission minutes of October 14, 2010, and
C. receive the 2011 Legislative Priorities report.
Mayor Figley requested that the minutes be revised to correct Library Board appointee
Kristen Berkey Matthews name. Councilor Cox requested that the Council approve the
Legislative priorities list rather than simply receive it. McCallum /Cox... approve the
2011 Legislative Priorities report. The motion passed unanimously.
McCallum /Cox... adopt the balance of the Consent Agenda as revised. The motion
passed unanimously.
0:34 COUNCIL BILL NO. 2852 — A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE ADA
PARATRANSIT PLAN UPDATE
McCallum introduced Council Bill 2852. Recorder Shearer read the bill by title only
since there were no objections from the Council. On roll call vote for final passage, the
bill passed unanimously. Mayor Figley declared Council Bill No. 2852 duly passed.
0:35 ACCEPTANCE OF A PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT WITHIN A PORTION OF
LOT 3, MID VALLEY PLAZA, WOODBURN, OR 97071 (TAX LOT
051W08A5500)
Cox/Lonergan... accept a portion of a 16 foot Public Utility Easement for City water
facilities granted by Carl E. Stein and Norma J. Stein Revocable Living Trust, property
owners of Lot 3, Mid Valley Plaza, Woodburn, OR 97071 (Tax Lot 051W08A05500).
The motion passed unanimously.
0:36 DIRECTORS APPROVAL OF A POLE SIGN AT 1000 N. EVERGREEN ROAD
(WALGREENS)
Councilor Cox questioned why this is a reviewable action since the sign met all
requirements. Economic and Community Development Director responded that the
Woodburn Development Ordinance requires that all pole signs go through a type II
review. Council declined to call these items up for review.
0:38 CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
A. The City Administrator and Public Works Director Brown briefed Council on a letter
going out to all residents regarding a total coliform water violation and reassured
Council that no public health issue exists.
0:41 MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS
6 Mayor Figley addressed the tragic death of Police Chief Painter of Rainier and the
tragic events in Tucson, AZ and asked that Council observe a moment of silence.
® Mayor Figley briefed Council on her meeting with the Land Conservation and
Development Commission (LCDC) tomorrow.
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COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
JANUARY 11, 2011
• Councilor McCallum stated that January 20 is the kickoff for the 10 anniversary of
the Relay for Life.
• Councilor Schmidt expressed concerns about the condition of some of the City's
sidewalks.
• Councilor Schmidt stated that he would like an update on the 5 Street project. City
Administrator Derickson stated that additional information will be provided to
Council.
• Councilor Cox would also like an update on 5 Street particularly the plan
renderings.
• Councilor Morris expressed thanks to the Police and Public Works department for
quick action on a residential water break.
o:51 ADJOURNMENT
Pugh/McCallum... meeting be adjourned. The motion passed unanimously.
The meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
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