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Minutes - 09/25/1995 TAPE READING 0001 0003 0013 0022 0038 0048 ',. COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES september 25, 1995 DATE. COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, CITY OF WOODBURN, COUNTY OF MARION, STATE OF OREGON, SEPTEMBER 25, 1995. CONVENED. The Council met in regular session at 7:00 p.m. with Mayor Kirksey presiding. ROLL CALL. Mayor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Kirksey Chadwick Figley Hagenauer Jennings Pugh Sifuentez Present Present Present Present Present Present Present staff Present: City Administrator Childs, City Attorney Shields, Public Works Director Tiwari, Community Development Director Goeckritz, Finance Director Gillespie, Police Chief Wright, Library Director Sprauer, Public Works Manager Rohman, City Recorder Tennant JENNINGS/FIGLEy.... amend the agenda to add under General Business items lOB (Council Bill 1671) and 10C (council bill 1672) regarding Woodburn Ambulance Service, Inc.; and 10(E) regarding a request for a sound amplification permit. The motion passed unanimously. MINUTES. JENNINGS/FIGLEY... approve the Council workshop minutes of September 6, 1995, the regular and executive session minutes of September 11, 1995, and the special meeting minutes of september 19, 1995; accept the Planning commission minutes of September 14, 1995, and the Recreation and Park Board minutes of August 21 and September 11, 1995. The motion passed unanimously. APPOINTMENTS. Mayor Kirksey stated that not all of the Councilors have turned in their names for the Human Rights commission and she requested that those names be submitted to her by Wednesday, September 27th. ANNOUNCEMENTS. A) Woodburn Aquatic Center opening -- Administrator Childs read the tentative schedule for the opening of the new pool beginning with an open house for tours on October 8th with the first swim date scheduled for Monday, October 9th. Special Page 1 - Council Meeting Minutes, September 25, 1995 0062 II .......-- ,. ____._..._..._____<_____-.. ...__H'_' I TAPE READING 0204 0250 0315 ""' COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES september 25, 1995 events will be held each evening culminating in the Grand opening on Friday, October 20th. The regular aquatic center schedule will begin on October 21st. B) Presentation by Woodburn Ditch Open Golf Tournament Committee - Dan Glennon stated that this was the 5th year for the Woodburn Ditch Open and, on an average, the Committee has donated $550 per year to the city from the proceeds of this event. This year, the Committee donated $1,700 to be used for the development of centennial Park. Mayor Kirksey thanked the Committee for their donation and commitment to this event. She stated that she was unable to attend this year's tournament but has participated in this event in prior years and hopes to be able to attend next year's tournament. C) The Woodburn Transportation Plan public hearing is scheduled for Monday, October 9, 1995, 7:00 p.m., in the city Hall Council Chambers. D) A liquor license application public hearing will also be held before the Council on Monday, October 9, 1995, 7:00 p.m., at Woodburn city Hall. The applicant is Guadalupe pena of LaMichoacana Restaurant located at 450 N. First Street. PROCLAMATION - DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT AWARENESS MONTH. Mayor Kirksey proclaimed the month of October 1995 as Disability Employment Awareness Month. She encouraged the employment of people with disabilities, the removal of barriers which prevent people from working, and encouraged independence for all individuals with disabilities. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE REPORT. Joanne Beck, Chamber representative, reminded the Council of the upcoming events: 1) the next Greeter's Program will be held on Wednesday, October 4th, 8:00 a.m., at Northland Cable; and 2) the annual Chamber Auction will be held on Saturday, November 4th, at the new Aquatic Center. She stated that this event is planned to be elegant and fun and not a pool party. COUNCIL BILL 1670 - RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE INSTALLATION OF STOP SIGNS IN TUKWILA PHASE II. Council Bill 1670 was introduced by Councilor Hagenauer. Recorder Tennant 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 Kirksey declared Council Bill 1670 duly passed. Page 2 - Council Meeting Minutes, September 25, 1995 - . TAPE READING 0347 0366 0425 0444 0468 ",.. COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES September 25, 1995 COUNCIL BILL 1671 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH WOODBURN AMBULANCE SERVICE, INC.. Council Bill 1671 was introduced by Councilor Hagenauer. The bill was read by title only since there were no objections from the Council. On roll call vote for final passage, the bill passed unanimously. Mayor Kirksey declared Council Bill 1671 duly passed. COUNCIL BILL 1672 - ORDINANCE GRANTING WOODBURN AMBULANCE SERVICE. INC.. A NON-EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE FOR A PERIOD OF 5 YEARS. Councilor Hagenauer introduced Council Bill 1672. Recorder Tennant read the two readings of the bill by title only since there were no objections from the Council. Councilor Jennings commended Woodburn Ambulance Service and City staff in negotiating an agreement to the satisfaction of both parties. On roll call vote for final passage, the bill passed unanimously. Mayor Kirksey declared Council Bill 1672 duly passed with the emergency clause. NOTICE OF APPEAL - SULLIVAN/BAKER VS. WOODBURN (LUBA CASE). Staff updated the Council on the recent appeal to the State Land Use Board of Appeals (LUBA) of the Council's decision to approve the site plan review application for a Texaco gas station and car wash facility. Brief discussion was held regarding the City'S involvement on this case since both the applicant (Gary LaPointe) and the appellants (Barry Sullivan and Dale Baker) are represented by legal counsel. JENNINGS/PUGH.... direct the City Attorney to file the required Record of Proceedings in LUBA Case 95-195 but not make a legal appearance at LUBA on behalf of the city. The motion passed unanimously. REOUEST FOR SOUND AMPLIFICATION PERMIT. Chief Wright recommended that a permit be granted to the pineros y campesinos Unidos del Noroeste (PCON) for the purpose of conducting a memorial service for their late President, Cipriano Ferrel, who passed away on September 13th. The service will be held on Sunday, October 8, 1995, 300 Young Street, between the hours of 2:00 pm and 5:00 pm. JENNINGS/SIFUENTEZ.... request be approved in accordance with the recommendation from the Police Chief. The motion passed unanimously. SITE PLAN APPROVAL. The Planning Commission has approved, with conditions, site Plan Review Case #95-19 which provides for a 5,120 sq. ft. structure to be built at the existing site of Woodburn Professional Center, 1359 N. Pacific Highway. Page 3 - Council Meeting Minutes, September 25, 1995 '" -...,...-- _._ "._w,~,__.__,,"___.. ,~~.,,_~_ . TAPE READING 0484 0513 0582 '"" COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES September 25, 1995 No action was taken by the Council on this issue. STAFF REPORTS. A) Woodburn Memorial Aquatic Center opening festivities The list of activities was read to the pUblic earlier in the meeting. B) Wastewater Treatment Plant design consultant selection process -- The Council received a memo from Director Tiwari on this issue advising them that a task force will review, analyze, and make a recommendation to the Council of the selection of a design consultant for the new facility. The Council had no comments on the staff's memo. C) Fact Sheet RE: Development within the Community -- This staff report provided statistical information on residential, commercial, and industrial development. D) Heritage Awards Program -- victoria B.C. has this program in place which awards plaques to homeowners that maintain their homes within a certain standard of appearance. Director Goeckritz's memo briefly outlined a 1989 program in which the Housing Rehabilitation Committee awarded plaques to homeowners who took the initiative to improve the appearance of their homes. Staff suggested that this item be a topic of discussion during a Council workshop on a mid-year review of council goals. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT. Administrator Childs advised the Council that the contractor has begun on the City Hall parking improvements and the Library parking lot is now ready for paving. It is anticipated that the work for both lots will be completed within the next two weeks. In regards to Disability Employment Awareness Month, the City continues to strive towards compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act in the areas of employment, public access, public accommodations, and transportation. Councilor sifuentez questioned the mineral content of the City's water supply since it was necessary to truck water in from Hubbard to fill the new swimming pool the first time. Director Tiwari stated that Woodburn's well water is healthy even though it does have high content levels of iron and manganese. Eventually, the City will need to chlorinate our water to remove the minerals. The City of Hubbard does treat their water which is why their water could be used for this first time fill of the pool. Page 4 - Council Meeting Minutes, September 25, 1995 'r' -"-" ,-.""- ""'~'~~--'-'" ._._~. 11 .....-- . ....,." COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES September 25, 1995 TAPE READING Councilor Pugh complimented the City of Hubbard on their cooperation. Director Tiwari stated that the spirit of cooperation goes both directions and the cities have been good neighbors over the years. Councilor Pugh reiterated that an improved microphone system is a high priority and something should be done in the very near future to improve the current system. Mayor Kirksey suggested that the workshop with the Wastewater Advisory Committee be held late in the afternoon. Director Tiwari stated that the workshop will be held at the wastewater treatment plant for the purpose of conducting a tour of the plantation and meeting with CH2M Hill staff members who are working on this project. It was the consensus of the Council to meet on October lOth at 4:00 p.m.. Director Tiwari also informed the Council that the selection process for a design consultant should be completed about the time DEQ completes their review of the draft plan. He also stated that customers will be receiving a flyer to remind them of the upcoming rate increase. Additionally, the residential rates will be $20.35 per month plus $3.59/100 cubic feet rather than $3.59 per cubic foot as reported in the local newspaper. Councilor Jennings suggested that a workshop be held to re- visit the Council's goals. It was the consensus of the Council to hold the workshop on October 30th at 6:00 p.m.. Staff will try to secure the PGE building as the meeting place rather than the Council Chambers. 1000 ADJOURNMENT. JENNINGS/SIFUENTEZ.... meeting be adjourned. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 7:24 p.m.. APPROVED~~~--) NANCY A. RKSEY, MAYOR .. ATTEST /n~~-+- Mary T nant, Recorder City of Woodburn, Oregon Page 5 - Council Meeting Minutes, September 25, 1995