September 25, 2017 Minutes COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 25, 2017
o:oo DATE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, CITY OF WOODBURN, COUNTY
OF MARION, STATE OF OREGON, SEPTEMBER 25, 2017
CONVENED The meeting convened at 6:20 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 Serratos Absent
Staff Present: City Administrator Derickson, City Attorney Shields, Assistant City
Administrator Row, Economic Development Director Johnk, Community Development
Director Kerr, Police Chief Ferraris, Interim. Public Works Director Liljequist, Community
Relations Manager Gutierrez-Gomez, City Recorder Pierson
Mo WORK SESSION
Mayor Figley opened the work session at 6:20. City Council and staff left Council Chambers
to tour First Street. Interim Public Works Director Liljequist provided a hand out and reviewed
the two options that are available for the First Street improvements from. Oak to Harrison., a
two-way option with a bump out and a one-way option with angled parking, Economic
Development Director Johnk provided information on the Alleys that were recently painted,
had security cameras and lights added, as well as the addition of locking doors for the adjacent
businesses dumpsters. Council members provided comments and direction regarding the First
Street improvements from Oak to Harrison. Councilor Lonergan stated that he is in favor of
the two-way option with bulb outs as long as trucks can get in and out. Councilor Ellsworth
stated that she likes the one-way option but she would support the two-way option. She added
that she would like to see the improvements to the parking lots with added signage to let people
know where they can park and that whatever design is chosen that maintenance is kept in mind.
Councilor Morris stated that he would like to see the modified bulb out and the two-way option.
Councilor Schaub stated that she supports the two-way option with the modified bulb outs.
Councilor Carney stated that he is willing to change his mind about the one-way due to the
impact it will have on traffic. Mayor Figley thanked staff for their presentation and closed the
work session. Staff and Council returned to Council Chambers where the City Council meeting
convened at 7:21..
o:oo BUSINESS FROM THE PUBLIC
Ronald and Sandra New, 855 Luba St, asked why their neighbor is allowed to .have 22
chickens in their backyard. Ronald New provided the City Council with documents pertaining
to their complaint about their neighbor's chickens and the nuisance they are causing. He
questioned why the City is changing the interpretation of the ordinance. Sandra New stated
that she has health issues and the chickens are affecting her health. Councilor Lonergan stated
that they will need time to review the documents provided to them by Mr. New and that there
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isn't going to be an answer tonight.
0:14 CONSENT AGENDA
A. Woodburn City Council minutes of September 11, 2017,
B. Woodburn City Council Executive Session minutes of September 11, 2017,
C. Woodburn Planning Commission minutes of June 22, 2017,
D. Woodburn Planning Commission minutes of July 27, 2017,
E. Woodburn Planning Commission minutes of August 10, 2017,
F. Crime Statistics through August 2017.
Lonergan/Morris... adopt the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously.
0:21 COUNCIL BILL NO. 3040 — A RESOLUTION INITIATING CONSIDERATION OF
LEGISLATIVE AMENDMENTS TO THE WOODBURN DEVELOPMENT
ORDINANCE
Lonergan introduced Council Bill No. 3 040. Recorder Pierson read the bill by title only since
there were no objections from the Council. Councilor Carney suggested that the issue be
investigated with a clear understanding that we don't want to violate our existing lot coverage
rules. On roll call vote for final passage, the bill passed unanimously. Mayor Figley declared
Council Bill No. 3040 duly passed.
0725 COUNCIL BILL NO. 3041 — A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE UPDATED
WOODBURN TRANSIT SYSTEM TITLE VI PROGRAM
Lonergan introduced Council Bill No. 3041. 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. 3041 duly passed.
CALL-UP REVIEW BRIEFING: PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL OF A
DESIGN REVIEW FOR A COMMERCIAL RETAIL BUILDING WITH
VARIANCES AT 1299 N. PACIFIC HWY R 2017-04• VAR 2017-04• VAR 2017-07
The Council declined to call this item up for review.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
City Administrator Derickson had nothing to report.
0:27 PRESENTATIONS
City Attorney Shields and Community Development Director Kerr provided a presentation on
land use planning and the procedures for a public hearing. Community Development Director
Kerr provided a handout.
1:40 MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilor Carney stated that he was pleased with the tour and that the First Street project is
alive and well.
Councilor Ellsworth asked the City Attorney for an opinion on Woodburn Ordinance 2434
Section 4. City Administrator Derickson stated that we may already have one and they have
material pertinent to this issue and they will get that out to the Council. Councilor Ellsworth
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added that she enjoyed the tour and that she is excited that First Street is not dead,
Councilor Schaub concurred with Councilor Carney and Councilor Ellsworth on the First
Street tour. She also mentioned that at the next Community BBQ she would like to see better
signage for recycling receptacles so all of the cans and bottles don't get thrown in the garbage.
She also commended the staff for making her jab as a Councilor easier.
1.44 EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mayor Filey entertained a motion to adjourn into executive session under the authority of
ORS 192,660 (2)(i). Lonergan/Schaub... move into executive session. The motion passed
unanimously. The Council adjourned to executive session at 9:06 p.m. and reconvened at 9:58
p.m. Mayor Figley stated that no action was taken by the Council while in executive session.
Lonergan/Schaub, . extend the City Administrators employment contract to five years and
give him an additional week of vacation without extending his cap for next year. The motion
passed unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
Morris/Ellsworth... meeting be adjourned. The motion passed unanimousl
The meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m.
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Heather Pierson, City Recorder
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