December 14, 2015 minutesCOUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
DECEMBER 14, 2015
0:00 DATE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL CITY OF WOODBURN. COUNTY OF
MARION STATE OF OREGON DECEMBER 14 2015
CONVENED The meeting convened at 7:00 p.m. with Mayor Figley presiding.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Figley
Present
Councilor Carney
Present
Councilor Lonergan
Present
Councilor Schaub
Present
Councilor Morris
Present
Councilor Ellsworth
Present
Councilor Alonso Leon
Present
Mayor Figley acknowledged Marion County Commissioners Kevin Cameron, Janet
Carlson, and Sam Brentano and thanked them for traveling to Woodburn to conduct
the Joint Remand Hearing on the Woodburn UGB Expansion.
Staff Present: City Administrator Derickson, City Attorney Shields, Assistant City
Administrator Row, Captain Alexander, Public Works Director Scott, Economic and
Development Director Hendryx, Human Resources Director Hereford, Finance Director
Head, Judge Zyryanoff, Recreation Services Manager Wierenga, Aquatics Supervisor
Udermann, Communications Coordinator Horton, City Recorder Pierson
Marion County Staff Present: Chief Administrative Officer Lattimer, County Counsel
Norris, County Planner Reich, Board Session Coordinator Witherell
0:02 ANNOUNCEMENTS
Holiday Closures:
Christmas: City Hall will close at noon on December 24 and will reopen for
regular business hours on December 28, The Aquatic Center will be closed on
December 24 and 25. The Library will close at noon on December 24 and
reopen for regular business hours on December 26.
New Year: City Hall and the Library will be closed on January 1. The Aquatic
Center will be open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on January 1.
The City Council meeting scheduled for December 28 is cancelled. The next
City Council meeting will take place on January 11, 2016 at 7:00 p.m.
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APPOINTMENTS
Mayor Figley proposed the following appointment and reappointments:
- Woodburn Planning Commission - Claudio Lima, Charles Piper, and Sharon Corning,
- Woodburn Public Library Board - Neal Hawes and Logan Dean Grabill -Brown,
- Woodburn Budget Committee - Matthew Geiger and John Reinhardt.
Lonergan/Ellsworth... approve the appointment and reappointments.
0:04 COMMUNITY/GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATIONS
Woodburn Chamber of Commerce and Tourism — City Administrator Derickson noted that
the City and Chamber have been talking about a partnership with the newly established
Economic Development Department. Holli Thomas, Executive Director of the Woodburn
Chamber of Commerce and Tourism, provided information to the Council on the Chambers
new partnership with the City and that she will be bringing a proposal to Council at the
beginning of the year.
Oil CONSENT AGENDA
A. Woodburn City Council minutes of November 9, 2015,
B. Recreation and Park Board minutes of November 10, 2015,
C. Appointment of Chief of Police,
D. New Outlet Off -Premises Sales for Center Market #29,
E. Crime Statistics through October 2015,
F. Building Activity for October 2015,
G. Building Activity for November 2015
Schaub/Ellsworth... adopt the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously.
0:12 SWEARING-IN CEREMONY
Jim Ferraris was sworn in as the Chief of Police by Judge Zyryanoff. Chief Ferraris thanked
those in attendance and stated that he has two priorities that will always stay with him as
Chief of Police. The first being that he will take the foundation that Chief Russell has left
him and work with the men and women of the police department to make the Woodburn
Police Department the jewel of excellence of the Pacific Northwest. The second priority is
that members of the Woodburn Police Department will work hand in hand with the folks in
the community of Woodburn.
0:22 RECOGNITION OF JUDGE ZYRYANOFF
Mayor Figley announced that Judge Zyryanoff is retiring and thanked the Judge for her
service to the City. Judge Zyryanoff stated the she has enjoyed being a part of the community
and serving the citizens of Woodburn.
15 MINUTE RECESS
Mayor Figley called for a 15 minute recess.
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0a6 PUBLIC HEARINGS - A JOINT REMAND HEARING ON THE WOODBURN UGB
EXPANSION
Mayor Figley announced that anyone wishing to speak on this matter must fill out a speaker
card. Mayor Figley opened the public hearing for the City at 7:46 p.m. for the purpose of
hearing public input on the Woodburn UGB Expansion. Chair Carlson opened the public
hearing for the Marion County Board of Commissioners at 7:46 p.m. for the purpose of
hearing public input on the Woodburn UGB Expansion. Mayor Figley announced that this is
a legislative hearing and new testimony will not be taken. Economic Development Director
Hendryx asked the City Recorder if any documents were received in regards to this hearing.
City Recorder Pierson answered that a letter from Gregory L. Specht of Specht Development
dated December 10, 2015 addressed to Mayor Kathy Figley was received and that the Mayor,
City Council, and County Board members have been provided a copy of this document. She
added that there is an electronic DVD containing the entire existing record on remand which
has also been available on the City's website. Economic Development Director Hendryx
provided a staff report. Brandon Reich with Marion County public works provided a staff
report. Mayor Figley asked if anyone would like to speak in support of the Woodburn UGB
Expansion. Mary Kyle McCurdy, staff attorney for 1000 Friends of Oregon expressed
appreciation to all involved for coming together with the petitioners and working out this
mediation. She thanked the staff of the City and County and looks forward to working
together in the future. Mayor Figley asked if anyone wished to speak in opposition of the
proposal. No members of the public wished to speak in opposition. Mayor Figley declared
the hearing closed at 8:14 p.m. Commissioner Cameron moved to close the hearing for
Marion County. Commissioner Brentano seconded. The motion passed unanimously. Chair
Carlson declared the hearing closed at 8:14 p.m. Councilor Lonergan stated that he is in favor
of this and thanked staff and prior councilors for their work on this. Mayor Figley stated that
this is about our future as a viable community and we are doing the right things for the right
reasons. Councilor Carney stated that he is gratified of the testimony of Mary Kyle McCurdy
and her professionalism in negotiations. Councilor Alonso Leon stated that she appreciates
the perseverance of our City and thanked City Attorney Shields for working so hard on this.
Councilor Morris stated that staff has put a lot of work into something that is going to be a
major asset to the City. Commissioner Brentano stated that he is in support of this. Chair
Carlson stated that she appreciates the work that everyone did to get to this place and pleased
that Woodburn believes this will work for the City.
1:02 COUNCIL BILL NO. 2992 - AN ORDINANCE RESPONDING TO A LCDC
REMAND ORDER BY ADOPTING AN URBAN GROWTH BOUNDARY;
AMENDING THE WOODBURN COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND URBAN
GROWTH COORDINATION AGREEMENT TO DESIGNATE AN URBAN
RESERVE AREA AND CREATE TWO 20 -YEAR UGB EXPANSION
LIMITATIONS- MAKING LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS TO EXPLAIN THE CITY
COUNCIL'S ACTION ON REMAND,• AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY Lonergan introduced Council Bill No. 2992. Recorder Pierson read the two
readings of the bill by title only since there were no objections from the Council. On roll call
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vote for final passage, the bill passed unanimously. Mayor Figley declared Council Bill No.
2992 duly passed.
1:04 MARION COUNTY ORDINANCE CONSIDERATION
Commissioner Brentano moved that the Chair read the Ordinance by title only twice.
Commissioner Cameron Seconded. The motion passed unanimously. Chair Carlson read the
ordinance by title only twice. Commissioner Cameron moved to adopt the ordinance by
emergency procedure. Commissioner Brentano seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
1:06 MARION COUNTY AGREEMENT CONSIDERATION
Commissioner Brentano moved to accept the staff recommendation that we approve and sign
the agreement as provided. Commissioner Cameron seconded. The motion passed
unanimously.
1:07
Chair Carlson adjourned the meeting of the Marion County Board of Commissioners at 8:26
p.m.
1:09 COUNCIL BILL NO. 2993 - A RESOLUTION TO COMPLY WITH HB 2174 (2015)
Lonergan introduced Council Bill No. 2993. City 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. 2993 duly passed.
1:10 AQUATIC CENTER USE AGREEMENT
Lonergan/Morris... authorize the City Administrator to enter into an Aquatic Center Use
Agreement with Mid -Valley Aquatics. The motion passed unanimously.
a i MUTUAL AGREEMENT AND ORDER AMENDMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
WOODBURN AND THE OREGON DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL
UALITY
Lonergan/Alonso Leon... authorize the City Administrator to sign Amendment No. 1 to the
Mutual Agreement and Order between the City of Woodburn and the Oregon Department of
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Environmental Quality. The motion passed unanimously.
1a2 PLANNING COMMISSION OR ADMINISTRATIVE LAND USE ACTIONS
Planning Commission Approval of a Design Review and Property Line Adjustment, DR
2015-03 and PLA 2015-02, Located at 2100 Progress Way and 1395 Mt. Hood Avenue.
Council declined to call this item up for review.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
The City Administrator had nothing to report.
1:12 MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS
Mayor Figley wished everyone a joyous holiday season and a great New Year,
Councilor Morris wished everyone a Merry Christmas and happy New Year.
Councilor Schaub stated that she is impressed with the staff that the City of Woodburn has
and wished everyone a Merry Christmas and she looks forward to a great 2016.
Councilor Ellsworth stated that we are in a really exciting time for Woodburn and thanks staff
and citizens for their support. She also wished all a wonderful holiday season.
Councilor Lonergan seconded what has already been said.
Councilor Carney stated that he echoes the remarks of his colleagues and added that he is
proud to be part of this team.
Councilor Alonso Leon wished everyone a Merry Christmas and happy New Year.
ADJOURNMENT
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City of Woodburn, Oregon
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