January 13, 2014 Minutes000
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
JANUARY 139 2014
DATE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, CITY OF WOODBURN, COUNTY OF
MARION, STATE OF OREGON, JANUARY 13, 2014
The meeting convened at 7:10 p.m. with Mayor Figley presiding.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Figley
Present
Councilor Cox
Present
Councilor Lonergan
Present
Councilor McCallum
Present
Councilor Morris
Present
Councilor Ellsworth
Present
Councilor Alonso Leon
Present
Staff Present: City Administrator Derickson, City Attorney Shields, Interim Public Works
Director Scott, Economic and Development Director Hendryx, Finance Director Shearer,
Captain Garrett, Human Resource Director Hereford, Urban Renewal Manager Stowers,
Communications Coordinator Horton, City Recorder Pierson
0:00 ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Hall and the Library will be closed on January 20 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The
Aquatic Center will be open normal hours.
0:00 COMMUNITY /GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATIONS
Chamber of Commerce — Harry Lee Kwai, newly appointed Executive Director, introduced
himself to the City Council and informed them that the Distinguished Service Awards dinner
will take place on March 14th.
0:03 BUSINESS FROM THE PUBLIC
Patricia Hyatt presented a letter to the Mayor and City Council asking them what is being
done to get an Amtrak stop in Woodburn. Mayor Figley stated that she is on the Corridor
Forum and Woodburn is still on the radar for getting this stop. City Administrator Derickson
stated that the City is advocating for the Amtrak stop.
0:12 CONSENT AGENDA
A. Woodburn City Council minutes of December 9, 2013
B. Woodburn City Council Executive Session minutes of December 9, 2013
C. Woodburn Planning Commission minutes of November 14, 2013
D. Woodburn Park Board minutes of November 12, 2013
McCallum /Cox adopt the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously.
0.72 PUBLIC HEARING
A Public Hearing to consider expansion of the Woodburn Enterprise Zone. Mayor Figley
declared the hearing open at 7:24 pm for the purpose of hearing public input on the expansion
of the Woodburn Enterprise Zone. Economic and Development Director Hendryx provided a
staff report. Councilor Ellsworth asked Director Hendryx if this will have minimal impact on
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his work day and Director Hendryx answered yes, it would be minimal. Councilor Cox
expressed concern for Director Hendryx, as a Woodburn City Employee, having to advocate
for both Woodburn and Gervais and Director Hendryx answered that his job is to provide the
public with facts and information and let the company make their decision based on the facts.
Councilor McCallum asked if there was an opt -out provision for either side and was told no,
that the agreement would be in place until 2020. Susie Zwemke, City Administrator for the
City of Gervais was introduced and stated that she is available for questions. Mayor Figley
asked if there is already one employer who is looking to utilize the Enterprise Zone in Gervais
and Ms. Zwemke answered yes. No members of the public wished to speak in either support
or opposition of the expansion of the Woodburn Enterprise Zone. Mayor Figley declared the
hearing closed at 7:42 pm. Councilor McCallum stated that he sees this as a positive thing and
Councilor Lonergan concurred. Councilor Cox stated that he is in support of this and believes
it will help Gervais and won't hurt Woodburn. Councilor Ellsworth stated that she believes
that this will help Woodburn. Councilor Alonso Leon stated that this is a good way to support
our neighbors and Councilor Morris concurred.
0:34 COUNCIL BILL NO. 2942 - A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT BUSINESS
OREGON AN AGENCY OF THE STATE OF OREGON, CHANGE THE
BOUNDARY OF THE WOODBURN ENTERPRISE ZONE TO INCLUDE THE CITY
OF GERVAIS AND THAT THE ZONE BE RENAMED THE WOODBURN - GERVAIS
McCallum introduced Council Bill 2942. Recorder Pierson 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. 2942 duly passed.
034 COUNCIL BILL NO. 2943 - AN ORDINANCE ENABLING THE FORMATION OF
ECONOMIC IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS PURSUANT TO OREGON STATE LAW
McCallum introduced Council Bill 2943. Recorder Pierson read the two readings of the bill
by title only since there were no objections from the Council. Councilor Ellsworth stated that
she believes this is a really good program and she wants to make sure we do it right up front
so we don't discourage participation. On roll call vote for final passage, the bill passed
unanimously. Mayor Figley declared Council Bill No. 2943 duly passed.
0:48 COUNCIL BILL NO. 2944 - AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE 1015
(RELATING TO STREET DECORATIONS) AS PART OF THE ORDINANCE
REVIEW/REVISION PROJECT INITIATED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
McCallum introduced Council Bill 2944. Recorder Pierson read the two readings of 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. 2944 duly
passed.
oso COUNCIL BILL NO. 2945 - A RESOLUTION RENEWING AN
AUTHORIZING THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO SIGN SAID AGREEMENT
McCallum introduced Council Bill 2945. Recorder Pierson read the bill by title only since
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there were no objections from the Council. On roll call vote for final passage, the bill passed
unanimously. Mayor Figley declared Council Bill No. 2945 duly passed.
0:53 PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL OF VARIANCE VAR 2013 -01, LOCATED
AT 498 BROADWAY STREET
Council declined to call this item up for review.
0s4 CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
The City Administrator had nothing to report.
1:25 MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilor Ellsworth thanked the people who take an active role in city government and stated
that she appreciates hearing from people.
Councilor Cox concurred with Councilor Ellsworth.
127 ADJOURNMENT
McCallum/Ellsworth.... meeting be adjourned. The
The meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m. c
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Heather Pierson, City Recorder
City of Woodburn, Oregon
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