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May 8, 2017 AgendaCITY OF WOODBURN CITY COUNCIL AGENDA MAY 8, 2017 - 7:00 P.M. KATHRYN FIGLEY, MAYOR MELINDA VELIZ, COUNCILOR WARD 1 LISA ELLSWORTH, COUNCILOR WARD II ROBERT CARNEY, COUNCILOR WARD III SHARON SCHAUB, COUNCILOR WARD IV FRANK LONERGAN, COUNCILOR WARD V ERIC MORRIS, COUNCILOR WARD VI CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 270 MONTGOMERY STREET 1. CALL TO ORDER AND FLAG SALUTE 2. ROLL CALL 3. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND APPOINTMENTS Announcements: A. The City's Budget Meeting will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 13, 2017 at Woodburn City Hall. Appointments: None. 4. COMMUNITY /GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATIONS A. Woodburn Fire District 5. PROCLAMATIONS /PRESENTATIONS Proclamations: None. Presentations: None. 6. COMMUNICATIONS Iz= 7. BUSINESS FROM THE PUBLIC - This allows the public to introduce items for Council consideration not already scheduled on the agenda. 8. CONSENT AGENDA - Items listed on the consent agenda are considered routine and may be adopted by one motion. Any item may be removed for discussion at the request of a Council member. This facility is ADA accessible. If you need special accommodation, please contact the City Recorder at 503 -980- 6318 at least 24 hours prior to this meeting. * *Habrd int6rpretes disponibles para aquellas personas que no hablan Ingl6s, previo acuerdo. Comunfquese al (503) 980 - 2485. ** May 8, 2017 Council Agenda Page i A. Woodburn City Council minutes of April 24, 2017 Recommended Action: Approve the minutes. E B. Liquor License Application for Mariscos El Sarandeado Mexican 4 Restaurant, I.I.C. Recommended Action: The Woodburn City Council recommends that the OLCC approve the Liquor License Application for Mariscos El Sarandeado Mexican Restaurant, LLC. 9. TABLED BUSINESS None. 10. PUBLIC HEARINGS None. 11. GENERAL BUSINESS - Members of the public wishing to comment on items of general business must complete and submit a speaker's card to the City Recorder prior to commencing this portion of the Council's agenda. Comment time may be limited by Mayoral prerogative. A. Council Bill No. 3031 - A Resolution Initiating Consideration of Legislative Amendments to the Woodburn Development Ordinance Recommended Action: Adopt the attached resolution, initiating the consideration of potential legislative amendments to the Woodburn Development Ordinance (WDO). B. Council Bill No. 3032 - A Resolution Approving an Economic Incentive Policy Recommended Action: Adopt the attached Resolution establishing an Economic Incentive Policy for the City of Woodburn. C. Award of Construction Contract for the West Hayes Street Sanitary Sewer Pipeline Project, BID #2017 -02 Recommended Action: That the City Council, acting in its capacity as the Local Contract Review Board, award the construction contract for the West Hayes Street Sanitary Sewer Pipeline Project to the lowest responsible bidder, Pacific Excavation, Inc. in the amount of $985,000.00. D. Councilor Morris' Request to Attend Conference Recommended Action: Consider Councilor Morris' request to attend the Echelon Front's conference titled "Extreme Ownership" for costs not to exceed $4,000. May 8, 2017 Council Agenda Page ii 13 m 20 12. PLANNING COMMISSION OR ADMINISTRATIVE LAND USE ACTIONS - These are Planning Commission or Administrative Land Use actions that may be called up by the City Council. None. 13. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT 14. MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS 15. ADJOURNMENT May 8, 2017 Council Agenda Page iii COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES APRIL 24, 2017 0:00 DATE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, CITY OF WOODBURN, COUNTY OF MARION, STATE OF OREGON, APRIL 24, 2017 CONVENED The meeting convened at 7:00 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 Veliz Absent Staff Present: City Administrator Derickson, City Attorney Shields, Police Chief Ferraris, Interim Public Works Director Liljequist, Economic Development Director Johnk, Community Relations Manager Gutierrez - Gomez, City Recorder Pierson 0:00 APPOINTMENT Schaub /Ellsworth... reappoint Robert Carney, Eliaa Sifuentez, Don Judson, Rafael Vasquez- Lopez, Maria Gutierrez, Luis Molina, Kasi Pankey, Antonio Anfilofieff, Elias Villegas to the Global Inclusion Advisory Committee. The motion passed unanimously. 0:01 PROCLAMATIONS Mother's Day — Councilor Lonergan read a proclamation dedicating the month of May 2017 to be the "Celebration of Mothers and Families" in the City of Woodburn. 0:03 BUSINESS FROM THE PUBLIC Merri Berlin, 167 N. Settlemier, stated that she has concerns about the Frackowiak owned property and what's being done and the cement paths within Settlemier Park. City Administrator Derickson stated that he will look into the paths at Settlemier Park and that the City is aware and concerned about the activity at the old City Hall building and we are looking into it. 0:07 CONSENT AGENDA A. Woodburn City Council minutes of April 10, 2017, B. Crime Statistics through March 2017, C. Building Activity through March 2017. Ellsworth/Schaub... adopt the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. COUNCIL BILL NO. 3029 - A RESOLUTION PROVIDING DESIGNATION OF AN I -5 INTERCHANGE BRIDGE OVERPASS LIGHTING CALENDAR Carney introduced Council Bill No. 3029. Recorder Pierson read the bill by title only since there were no objections from the Council. Councilor Ellsworth requested that the lighting calendar include the dates of July 7 -9 for the Relay for Life event. On roll call vote for final passage, the bill passed unanimously. Council President Lonergan declared Council Bill No. Page 1 - Council Meeting Minutes, April 24, 2017 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES APRIL 24, 2017 3029 duly passed. 0:14 COUNCIL BILL NO. 3030 - A RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE OPTION PERIOD TO ACQUIRE REAL PROPERTY FOR THE FARMWORKER HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (FHDC) AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO SIGN AN AMENDMENT TO THE CURRENT OPTION CONTRACT WITH FHDC Lonergan introduced Council Bill No. 3030. City Administrator Derickson provided a staff report. Mark Wilke, Vice President of FHDC stated that on April 71' they were awarded funding for this project. Andrea Sanchez, Director of Project Development at FHDC provided information on funding for the project. 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. Council President Lonergan declared Council Bill No. 3030 duly passed. 0:27 SPECIAL PUBLIC WORKS FUND (SPWF) TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE GRANT — SOUTHWEST INDUSTRIAL RESERVE (SWIR) AREA PUBLIC FACILITIES PLAN UPDATE Interim Public Works Director Liljequist provided a staff report. Carney /Ellsworth... the City Council, acting in its capacity as the Local Contract Review Board, authorize the City Administrator to enter into a Personal Services Agreement with Murray, Smith & Associates, Inc. (MSA) to complete the SWIR Area Public Facilities Plan Update per the scope of work outlined in said Agreement. The motion passed unanimously. 0:39 CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT The City Administrator stated that Council Chambers will be getting new carpet, chairs and as well as other updates. 0:43 MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS Councilor Ellsworth stated that on Saturday Kurt Schrader and Teresa Alonso Leon came to Woodburn and shopped and ate downtown along with a few City Councilors. Councilor Morris stated that he also joined the representatives' downtown on Saturday and added that he had a very good lunch at Trapala Rotisserie. 0:44 WORKSHOP Councilor Lonergan opened the workshop at 7:46 p.m. to review and discuss Economic Development and Business Incentives. City Administrator Derickson provided a staff report. Economic and Development Director Johnk provided a presentation. Council members asked questions and provided comments and direction regarding economic development and business incentives. Council was in agreement that business incentives should be taken on a case by case basis. City Administrator Derickson stated that they will come back to Council with an economic development policy. Councilor Lonergan closed the workshop at 8:56 p.m. 1:56 ADJOURNMENT Ellsworth /Schaub... meeting be adjourned. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 8:56 p.m. Page 2 - Council Meeting Minutes, April 24, 2017 2 ATTEST COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES APRIL 24, 2017 Heather Pierson, City Recorder City of Woodburn, Oregon APPROVED KATHRYN FIGLEY, MAYOR Page 3 - Council Meeting Minutes, April 24, 2017 I �'I �'1� �r I Iii ♦ r�} B V' May 8, 2017 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council through City Administrator THRU: James C. Ferraris, Chief of Police FROM: Martin Pilcher, Lieutenant SUBJECT: Liquor License Application RECOMMENDATION: The Woodburn City Council recommends that the OLCC approve the Liquor License Application for Mariscos El Sarandeado Mexican Restaurant, LLC. BACKGROUND: Applicant: Mariscos El Sarandeado Mexican Restaurant, LLC. 320 S. Pacific Hwy. Suite 110 Woodburn, Oregon 97071 503 982 -1 71 7 Point of Contact: Julia Kalera PO Box 1323 Silverton, Oregon 97381 503 830 -2977 Business: Mariscos El Sarandeado Mexican Restaurant. 320 S. Pacific Hwy. Suite 110 Woodburn, Oregon 97071 503 982 -1 71 7 Owners: Ines Mendoza Ramirez Agenda Item Review: City Administrator _x_ City Attorney _x_ N Finance Honorable Mayor and City Council May 8, 2017 Page 2 License Type: Change of Ownership, Full On- Premise Sales /Off- Premises Sales ($100 yr.) - Permits beer, wine, cider sales and liquor for on premise consumption only. On April 21, 2017, the Woodburn Police Department received an application for Full On- Premise /Off- Premises ($100 yr.) Sales liquor license for Mariscos El Sarandeado Mexican Restaurant. This is a restaurant which contains a dining room and a full service bar. The restaurant sells food for consumption during all hours of operation. The Mariscos El Sarandeado Mexican Restaurant is located at 320 S. Pacific Hwy. Suite 110, Woodburn, Oregon 97071. The hours of operation are from 9:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M. Monday through Sunday. For entertainment the establishment includes recorded music. The restaurant has seating for 96 patrons with no accommodation for outside seating. The Police Department has not received any communication from the public or surrounding businesses in support of or against the proposed change. DISCUSSION: The Police Department has completed a background investigation in connection with the OLCC on the applicants and found nothing of a questionable nature to preclude the issuance of this license. FINANCIAL IMPACT: None I �'I �'1� �r I Iii ♦ r�} Y 9M& Its BU May 8, 2017 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council through City Administrator FROM: Chris Kerr, Community Development Director SUBJECT: Initiation of potential legislative amendments (LA 2017 -01) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the attached resolution, initiating the consideration of potential legislative amendments to the Woodburn Development Ordinance (WDO). BACKGROUND: It is common practice in most communities to make modifications to the zoning code on at least an annual basis. The City's WDO is a complex document that Staff must administer and the public must navigate on a daily basis. It is critical that it be continually reviewed and modified to correct unintended errors, provide greater clarity for applicants and Staff, and to include best practices. The WDO states that the Director shall keep a list of potential modifications to the ordinance and report those to the Council, who may initiate such modifications if they so choose. DISCUSSION: Generally, the areas of the WDO identified for review can be grouped into three categories: (1) Untested /new provisions: Because there has been very little development activity in the City for the past several years, many areas of the WDO have not been applied to specific development proposals. However, with the recent increase in interest to develop property in the City, it has become apparent that some provisions of the Code need to be re- evaluated for their effectiveness (e.g. alley requirements). Additionally, the Code is silent on some "new" uses which have never been considered before, but that should be addressed (e.g. "Bottle Drop Centers "). (2) Ambiguous /subjectiveAmbiguous /subjective lane: Areas of the WDO include unclear or subjective language, which makes enforcement particularly challenging. This results in conflicting or unequal interpretations being made by Staff Agenda Item Review: City Administrator _x_ City Attorney _x Finance _x 9 Honorable Mayor and City Council May 8, 2017 Page 2 (e.g. rooftop screening requirements). Other areas to be considered include examining the process by which applications are reviewed (e.g. Design Review Types). (3) Errors / mistakes: Staff has identified several omissions or mistakes in the Code which need to be addressed before the City is legally challenged on them (e.g. allowing public schools in the P /SP zone). On April 27, 2017, the Planning Commission held a workshop to discuss the amendments and indicated their support for the proposed Resolution. FINANCIAL IMPACT: This decision is not anticipated to have any significant impact. 7 COUNCIL BILL NO. 3031 RESOLUTION NO. 2093 A RESOLUTION INITIATING CONSIDERATION OF LEGISLATIVE AMENDMENTS TO THE WOODBURN DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE WHEREAS, the Woodburn Development Ordinance (WDO) establishes the standards that development is required to meet and that clarity of those standards is critical as the community continues to grow and prosper, and WHEREAS, periodic revisions and updates are necessary and expected to correct inconsistencies, eliminate ambiguity and address current issues that insure that the WDO is clear and concise, and WHEREAS, the Community Development Director has identified a general list of potential modifications to the WDO, and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission, at their April 27, 2017 Workshop, considered the list of potential modifications and indicated their support for having the Council begin the process to amend the WDO, and WHEREAS, Section 4.10.09 of the WDO requires the City Council to initiate the consideration of any potential legislative amendments to the WDO by resolution; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY OF WOODBURN RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Pursuant to Section 4.10.09 of the WDO, the City Council initiates a review of the potential legislative amendments to the WDO outlined in Exhibit "A ", which is attached to this resolution. Approved as to form: City Attorney Date Approved: Passed by the Council Submitted to the Mayor Approved by the Mayor Filed in the Office of the Recorder Page 1 - Council Bill No. 3031 Resolution No. 2093 9 Kathryn Figley, Mayor ATTEST: Heather Pierson, City Recorder City of Woodburn, Oregon Page 1 - Council Bill No. 3031 Resolution No. 2093 ExhibitA Potential Legislative Amendments 10 Subject General description of issue 1. Signs Discuss /review removal date of non - conforming sign provisions. Clarify temporary sign location requirements. 2. Landscaping, This Section of the WDO has proven problematic to enforce. Planting, Screening Several elements are inconsistent and unclear. Specifically, need to clarify difference between buffer, setback and planting requirements. Also, review and consider modifying buffer requirements in each zone. Option "D" in Table 3.06 D is ambiguous. 3. Flag lot setbacks Review for lack of clarity and flexibility. It is not clear how front setbacks are to be determined. Some sections provide for the architectural front of a dwelling on a flag to face the vehicular entrance instead of the "parallel" road. 4. Outdoor dining Outdoor seating is permitted in DDC - but silent in all other areas Districts. S. Food carts /mobile Review regulations for "mobile food services" and "food food services vending carts ". Definitions are not clear. Mobile food services are permitted in industrial areas; whereas food carts are permitted in DDC. 6. Accessory Regulations lack clarity and are difficult to enforce. WDO structures & lot has two layers of lot coverage related to accessory coverage structures. They are included in both rear and total lot coverage measurements. No lot coverage is provided for small lots or non SFH developments. 7. Public schools in Not currently listed as a permitted use in P /SP zone. P /SP Allowed as permitted use in all commercial zones and CUP in residential zones. May need to modify school definitions as well. 8. Mixed Use Specified in other commercial districts (under density clarification calculations), but not explicit in DDC. 10 9. Parking in DDC Minor changes to clarify that no parking is required in the DDC. 10. Type I decision Lack of clarity / consistency: making o Clarify that replacement structures also require Type I review. • Change language to be consistent with the Type II and III. • Clarify grading permit requirements (needs flexibility) 11. Significant tree Allow tree removal during winter. removal 12. Rooftop equipment Inconsistent criteria that varies from district to district. screening Language is vague and screening often expensive for builders to provide. 13. Vision clearance Need to confirm effectiveness and options for more area flexibility. Silent on measuring in situations where there is no curb. Discuss alternative measurements. 14. Address new type of Current code prohibits a specific "new" recycling /retail use recycling facility that appears to be appropriate in commercial areas. 15. Fence requirements Clarification necessary to distinguish commercial from residential. Good time to review permitting process. 16. Required ROW WDO is unclear about applicability, proportionality and improvements extent of improvements required with development. Need to discuss fee in lieu. 17. Lighting in parking Applicants have expressed concern that it is difficult to areas meet. Measurement and enforcement is challenging. 18. Alleys Nodal zone requires alleys - however Public Works and TSP don't have alleys standards. Also, frowned upon by Fire District. 19. Weather protection This requirements is not clear and compliance has proven on commercial difficult. Need to review materials requirement and specific buildings areas to be covered. 20. Density definition Modify WDO to match Comprehensive Plan definition c 21. Refund Review current code requires refunding 100% of the requirements application fee prior completeness. Consider removing from the WDO. 11 22. Setback in RM For MF, townhomes, and accessory structures side /rear setbacks are between 24 -36 feet same as rear. This can be over - restrictive for narrow lots. 23. Pre - application Should be required for all complex applications, not just conferences annexations. *Minor scrivener's errors and revisions as determined necessary during the course of this update may be included. 12 W I SURN P a 1,d f;$ 7 May 8, 2017 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Jamie Johnk, Economic Development Director SUBJECT: Economic Incentive Policy RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the attached Resolution establishing an Economic Incentive Policy for the City of Woodburn. BACKGROUND: At the April 24, 2017 meeting the City Council directed staff to prepare a policy to provide parameters and criteria for determining the appropriate economic incentives to offer developers or businesses locating or expanding within the City's Southwest Industrial Reserve Area (SWIR). DISCUSSION: As each business development project is different, incentives appropriate to one project may differ from another. Therefore, with an economic incentive policy, consideration of incentives will be evaluated on an individual basis based upon the merits of the project and with consideration given to the value the project has on the economy of the City. The City's role in providing incentives to a new development or redevelopment should be based on whether the project would proceed without the financial assistance of the City and should be in proportionate to the quality and quantity of new full- time jobs created, wages paid and the tax dollars generated. FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact related to this Resolution. Agenda Item Review: City Administrator _x_ 13 City Attorney _x_ Finance —x- COUNCIL BILL NO. 3032 RESOLUTION NO. 2094 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN ECONOMIC INCENTIVE POLICY WHEREAS, the Woodburn City Council has considered and discussed the importance of creating an Economic Incentive Policy; and WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that an Economic Incentive Policy will create a framework for determining the appropriate incentives to offer prospective businesses locating or expanding within the Southwest Industrial Reserve Area (SWIR); and WHEREAS, after a thorough discussion of proposed Economic Incentive Policy by the City Council, it has been determined to be in the best interest of the City of Woodburn to adopt said policy as attached hereto in Exhibit A, NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY OF WOODBURN RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The City Council adopts the Economic Incentive Policy as set forth in Exhibit A attached. Approved as to form: City Attorney Date Approved: Passed by the Council Submitted to the Mayor Approved by the Mayor Filed in the Office of the Recorder ATTEST: Heather Pierson, City Recorder City of Woodburn, Oregon Page 1 - Council Bill No. 3032 Resolution No. 2094 Kathryn Figley, Mayor 14 Exhibit A WOODBURN CITY COUNCIL POLICY STALMLNT RLGARDING LCONOMIC DLVLLOPLMNT, PUBLIC FINANCIAL INCLNTIVLS RLLATLD TO INDUSTRIAL DLVLLOPMLNT The purpose of this policy is to provide the Woodburn City Council and staff a framework for determining the appropriate economic incentives to offer developers or businesses locating or expanding within the City's Southwest Industrial Reserve Area (SWIR). 1. Each development project is different; therefore, incentives appropriate to one project may be very different than incentives appropriate to another. When considering the City advocacy or participation in any local, State or Federal economic development program, the City will consider each proposal on a case by case issue consistent with the General Incentive Parameters and Evaluation Criteria contained within this policy. 2. Incentives available to individual developments may include a wide range of tools, including expedited planning and permitting processes, property tax abatement, workforce development, infrastructure financing, and other local or state administered funding programs. 3. The City of Woodburn maintains the right to reject any economic development program, advocacy or support for public incentives at the sole discretion of the City Council and when it is found to be in the best interest of the City. No single decision to support economic development assistance will establish a precedent. 4. The City's role in subsidizing the cost of new development or redevelopment should be in recognition that the project would not move forward without the financial assistance of the City, State of Federal economic development assistance. 15 Exhibit A 5. The amount of economic development assistance should be proportional to the quality and quantity of new full time jobs created, wages paid, benefits provided and the tax dollars generated. 6. The City's participation and advocacy for local, state or federal economic development programs will be predicated on the number of jobs, wages and benefits created as a result of the development. The short and long term finical viability, and the sustainability of City services and programs, will also be a consideration. 1. Project must be able to show that it creates new professional, skilled or semi skilled full-time jobs. 2. Jobs created should pay an average livable wage based on local and county workforce data. 3. Generates new investment and tax dollars. 4. Incentive must be based on a defined gap between project costs and anticipated revenues. 5. Specific project milestones must be tied to incentives (i.e. number and type of jobs created and average wage, incremental new tax dollars generated). The City shall consider all aspects of a proposed project including: 1) Financial feasibility. 2) Type of project being proposed (i.e. manufacturing, warehousing, processing, etc.). 3) Quantity and quality of full-time jobs created. 4) Average wage of jobs created and benefits provided. 5) Amount of estimated new tax revenue generated. 16 Exhibit A 6) Review of project costs, private sector financing, public improvement costs and gaps between available funding and total project costs. 7) Benefits to community beyond project site. 17 Iii ♦ 4 B V' May 8, 2017 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council through City Administrator FROM: Eric Liljequist, Interim Public Works Director SUBJECT: Award of Construction Contract for the West Hayes Street Sanitary Sewer Pipeline Project, BID 02017 -02 RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council, acting in its capacity as the Local Contract Review Board, award the construction contract for the West Hayes Street Sanitary Sewer Pipeline Project to the lowest responsible bidder, Pacific Excavation, Inc. in the amount of $985,000.00. BACKGROUND: The subject Capital Improvement Project is identified in the approved budget for fiscal year 2016/17. This project involves the installation of 15" & 18" PVC sanitary sewer lines on West Hayes Street between Cascade Drive and Settlemier Avenue, and on Settlemier Avenue between West Hayes Street and Lincoln Street. This project was identified as a Capital Improvement Project in the 2010 Woodburn Wastewater Facilities Plan due to existing downstream capacity limitations. Bids were publically opened April 27, 2017. Six (6) responsive bids were received as follows: Pacific Excavation, Inc. $985,000.00 Trench Line Excavation, Inc. $1,031,990.00 K &E Excavating, Inc. $1,038,140.00 James W. Fowler, Co. $1,074,376.00 Canby Excavating, Inc. $1,124,600.00 Emery & Sons $1,201,092.00 The Engineer's Estimate is: $986,493.75 Agenda Item Review: City Administrator _x City Attorney _x_ 18 Finance Honorable Mayor and City Council May 8, 2017 Page 2 DISCUSSION: This project is a continuing effort by the Public Works Department to provide sanitary sewer capacity improvements and reliability throughout the City sanitary sewer system. This project will mitigate existing downstream capacity limitations and provide additional capacity for future development. The contract award is in conformance with public contracting laws of the State of Oregon as outlined in ORS Chapter 279C and the laws, regulations of the City of Woodburn, therefore, staff is recommending the contract be awarded. FINANCIAL IMPACT: The subject project is identified in the adopted fiscal year 2016/17 Budget and funded by the Sewer Capital Construction Fund, 465. Project accounting code CDSW1417. 19 Iii ♦ 4 B V' May 8, 2017 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Scott Derickson, City Administrator SUBJECT: Councilor Morris' Request to Attend Conference RECOMMENDATION: Consider Councilor Morris' request to attend the Echelon Front's conference titled "Extreme Ownership" for costs not to exceed $4,000. BACKGROUND: From time to time, the City Council has authorized individual Councilors to attend trainings and conferences at venues both in and out of state. In state trainings, such as the League of Oregon Cities' annual conference and Portland State University's Boot Camp for Elected Officials, are routinely included in the City's annual budget. Councilors attending out of state trainings typically make a report and presentation during a City Council meeting on what they learned and how it can be applied to the City Council's work. DISCUSSION: Councilor Morris is requesting that the City Council authorize his participation in an Echelon Front's conference titled Extreme Ownership, scheduled to be held in Austin, Texas on July 13 and 14, 2017. The training is based on the book titled Extreme Ownership: How US Navy SEALs Lead and Win by coauthors Jocko Willink and Leif Babin. The following is a description of the two day conference, "This event is a two -day, intensive leadership training course, designed to equip attendees with the tools needed to build high performance, winning teams. Jocko Willink and Leif Babin teach combat leadership techniques and how to apply these principals in business and life. Even more profound are the opportunities to engage with other highly motivated individuals and leaders in EVERY capacity." Agenda Item Review: City Administrator _x_ City Attorney _x_ Finance _x- 20 Honorable Mayor and City Council May 8, 2017 Page 2 The conference website can be found here: www.extrerneownersliip.com/austin- 003. FINANCIAL IMPACT: If the City Council approves Councilor Morris' attendance, and because the expenditure will occur in the upcoming fiscal year, staff will adjust the General Fund's proposed FY 2017-18 Mayor & Council General Fund Department to reflect the expenditure, adjusting the proposed ending fund balance appropriately. The anticipated conference costs is approximately $3,965, which includes: • Registration: $2,295 (there are discounts available for government officials) • Three Day Lodging: Approximately $700 • Airfare: Approximately $750 • Two Day Meal Per -Diem: Approximately $120 • Incidental Costs (Transportation, Conference Supplies, etc.): $100 • Total: Approximately $3,965 It is recommended that costs be approved not to exceed $4,000 in total. 21