September 14, 2015 minutesCOUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 14, 2015
o:oo DATE COUNCIL CHAMBERS CITY HALL CITY OF WOODBURN COUNTY
OF MARION STATE OF OREGON SEPTEMBER 14 2015
CONVENED The meeting convened at 7:16 p.m. with Council President Lonergan
presiding.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Figley
Absent
Councilor Carney
Present
Councilor Lonergan
Present
Councilor Schaub
Present
Councilor Morris
Present
Councilor Ellsworth
Present
Councilor Alonso Leon
Present
Staff Present: City Administrator Derickson, City Attorney Shields, Police Chief Russell,
Captain Alexander, Sergeant Wilson, Public Works Director Scott, Economic and
Development Director Hendryx, Human Resources Director Hereford, Urban Renewal
Manager Stowers, Communications Coordinator Horton, Executive Legal Assistant Veliz
0:00 COMMUNITY/GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATIONS
Woodburn Senior Center President Don Judson, 2815 Hazelnut Drive, updated the council
on changes to the operations of the Woodburn Senior Center. He announced that the grand
opening of the center will occur on October 14, City Administrator Derickson stated that
there is the possibility of a partnership with the City and the Woodburn Senior Center.
otos CONSENT AGENDA
A. Woodburn City Council minutes of August 10, 2015,
B. Woodburn City Council Executive Session minutes of August 10, 2015,
C. Woodburn Planning Commission minutes of December 11, 2014,
D. Liquor License Change of Ownership application for El Tule Taqueria,
E. Crime Statistics through July 2015,
F. Building Activity for July 2015,
G. Building Activity for August 2015.
Ellsworth/Alonso Leon... adopt the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously.
0:09 COUNCIL BILL NO. 2987- AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 1957
REMOVING BOONES FERRY ROAD NORTH OF OREGON STATE HIGHWAY
214 AS A DESIGNATED TRUCK WAY
Carney introduced Council Bill No. 2987. Executive Legal Assistant Veliz read the two
readings of the bill by title only since there were no objections from the Council. Public
Works Director Scott provided a staff report. On roll call vote for final passage, the bill
passed unanimously. Council President Lonergan declared Council Bill No. 2987 duly
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passed.
0:18 CONSIDERATION OF ADDITIONAL MARIJUANA ACTIONS
City Administrator Derickson provided a staff report. Orlando Lopez, 1249 McKinley
Street, stated that he believes that the City should not ban recreational sales of marijuana. He
added that there is an underground market for marijuana and it is very easy to obtain and
that by passing this ordinance it will allow the underground market to continue. Molly
Drew, 1420 Alexandra Avenue, stated that the comment that no one has tried to open a store
is not true. She added that the City only allows it in a certain area and the building that is
located in that area will not allow it. She stated that she believes the City needs to open up
more area so it leaves more options for possible stores. Councilor Morris stated that he had a
phone call before the meeting from someone who is in favor of allowing it but with taxation.
Councilor Morris added that his struggle with this is that there isn't a massive wave either
for or against this. Councilor Ellsworth stated that communities around Woodburn will be
allowing this and if we don't, what we're really doing is saying no to any portion of the
proceeds. Councilor Carney stated that he was impressed with Orland Lopez's comments
however, he is inclined to pass this ordinance to give the City time to consider the issues.
Councilor Lonergan asked if anyone was interested in putting this on the ballot. Councilor
Alonso Leon stated that she feels we have to because we are not getting enough people to
give feedback on this.
0:52 COUNCIL BILL NO. 2988 - AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE SALE OF
LIMITED MARIJUANA RETAIL PRODUCT IN THE CITY OF WOODBURN AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Lonergan introduced Council Bill No. 2988.
Executive Legal Assistant Veliz read the two readings of the bill by title only since there
were no objections from the Council. Councilor Morris asked if this refers it back to the
voters and Councilor Lonergan said no, this is opting out of early sales. Councilor Morris
asked if there will be discussion about referring it to the voters and Councilor Lonergan
stated that they already did and we aren't going to do it. Councilor Ellsworth added that we
don't have to make that decision now. Councilor Carney asked if we can do this and still
refer to the voters at a later time. City Attorney Shields answered that you could pass the
ordinance tonight and still look at the possibility of a referral but we need to check the
timeline on it. On roll call vote for final passage, the bill failed with a vote of 2-4 with
Councilors Alonso Leon, Schaub, Ellsworth and Morris voting nay.
of ASSOCIATION BUILDING APPRAISAL
Economic and Development Director Hendryx provided a staff report. Ellsworth/Schaub...
continue a multi -faceted approach to develop the Association Building, the City will
continue to promote the property, work with local organizations, and list the property for
sale at $500,000. The motion passed unanimously.
1 1 CONSIDERATION OF S. FIRST STREET PROPERTY APPRAISAL
Economic and Development Director Hendryx provided a staff report. Councilor Carney
First Street commented that it might be imprudent to dispose of a piece of property that
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could potentially be part of a project that we're already putting emphasis on. Councilor
Lonergan stated that he is not against selling but feels that the value could increase if we
removed the buildings and defer selling. Councilor Alonso Leon stated that she believes we
should defer selling. Councilor Carney and Councilor Schaub concurred.
121 INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH MARION COUNTY
Economic and Development Director Hendryx provided a staff report. Schaub/Alonso
Leon... authorize the City Administrator to sign a renewed Intergovernmental Agreement
(IGA) with Marion County for Structural/Mechanical Inspection and Plan Review. The
motion passed unanimously.
1:23 PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL OF CASES SUB 2014-01 AND ZA 2015-02
LOCATED AT 1020 BROWN STREET (BROWN ESTATES)
Council declined to call this item up for review.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
City Administrator Derickson stated that the next council meeting will take place at Nuevo
Amanacer and the establishment of the Global Inclusion Committee will be on the agenda.
He also thanked people for attending the ribbon cutting this morning.
1:24 MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilor Morris stated that it was exciting to hear leadership talk about how cool
Woodburn is at the ribbon cutting this morning.
Councilor Ellsworth stated that she looks forward to attending the League of Oregon Cities
conference and that she was pleased with the ribbon cutting this morning.
Councilor Lonergan stated that it was a good day for Woodburn and that he appreciates
everyone's work on the interchange project. He also thanked Mayor Figley for all the work
she did in getting this project completed.
Councilor Carney stated that he enjoyed the ribbon cutting and added that the closing
remarks by Councilor Lonergan were electrifying.
Councilor Alonso Leon acknowledged all the hard work that it took to get the interchange
completed. She added that she hopes to have a proclamation for Hispanic Heritage month at
the next meeting.
1:28
Council President Lonergan entertained a motion to adjourn into executive session under the
authority of ORS 192.660(2)(h), ORS 192.660(2)(f) and ORS 192.660 (2)(i).
Morris/Ellsworth... move into executive session. The Council adjourned to executive
session at 8:50 p.m. and reconvened at 10:03 p.m. Council President Lonergan stated that no
action was taken by the Council while in executive session.
Ise ADJOURNMENT
Ellsworth/Schaub... meeting be adjourned. The motion passed unanimously.
The meeting adjourned at 10:04 p.m.
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ATTEST
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Heather Pierson, City Recorder
City of Woodburn, Oregon
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