Agenda - 07/11/1994CITY OF WOODBURN
270 MONTGOMERY STREET * * ' * WOODBURN, OREGON
AGENDA
WOODBURN CITY COUNCIL
JULY 11, 1994- 7:00 P.M.
A. Council minutes of June 20, 1994 workshop meeang, June 27, 1994 regular
and executive sessions.
APPOINTMEN'~:
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Wa.~ewater Advisory Commi~rion - July 19, 1994, 7:00 p.m.
Woodburn City Hall
Tnm~ortation Ta~Ic Force - July 21, 1994, 7:00 p.m.
Woodburn City Hall
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PRO~TION~
A. Chamber of Commerce
B. Other Committees
A. Written
~ allov~ public to introduce itetn~ for Council consideration
not already scheduled on the agenda.)
A. Btd Award: Library Earthquake Repairs.
A. Council Bill No. 1563 - Ordinance vacating a certain portion of Country
Club Road near the Intersection of Country Club Road & Rainier Road.
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Council Bill No. 1564- Ordinance adopting the 1993 National
Electrical Code as adopted by the State of Oregon.
Council Bill 3Io. 1565 - Ordinance adopting the 1992 Plumbing
Specialty Code as adopted the State of Oregon.
Council Bill No. 1566 - Ordinance adopting the 1993 One and ~ Family
Dwelling ~pecialty Code as adopted by the State of Oregon.
Council Bill No. 1567- Resolution approving the application in Site Plan Review
case 94-01 (Dale Baker & ~'tmothy Brown, Applicant~).
Council Bill No. 1568 - Resolution entering into a contract with
City/County Insurance Services for general liability and automobile
Agreement with Southern Pacific for Young Street crossing Improvement.
Servicenter alternatives.
Policy on furnishing agenda packets to public.
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A. Site Plan Review 94-11; Commercial Bank Building
(Highway 214 and Progress Way)
B. Site Plan Review 94-13; Warehouse Addition (National Way)
A. Tax Base Measure/Tax Coordination Process.
B. Water Supply Status Report.
C. Natural Gas Franchise ReneW~Utility Fee.
D. Cancellation of GSA Gasoline Subsidy Program.
E. Building Activity for June.
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June 20, 1994
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0001 DATE. COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CiTY HALL, CITY OF WOODBURN, COUNTY
OF MARION, STATE OF OREGON, JUNE 20, 1994.
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.~v_0_~r,J~r.J~ The Council met in a workshop session at 7:00 p.m. with the
Planning Commission to learn more about Neighborhood Associations.
Mayor Kelley Present
Councilor Figley Absent
Councilor Galvin Absent
Councilor Hagenauer Absent
Councilor Jennings Absent
Councilor Mitchell Present
Councilor Sifuentez Present
Staff Present:
City Administrator Childs, Community Development Director Goeckritz
Planning Commission members present: Joanne Bjelland, Lillian Warzynski
Even though there was no quorum of the Council or Planning Commission, the
workshop continued since the workshop is for informational purposes end no
decisions will be made.
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NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATIONS.
Community Development Director introduced Tom Griffin-Valade who has been
a Community Service Counselor for more than 10 years with the City of Salem
and, more recently, with the City of Portland.
Mr. Griffin-Valade provided a brief overall description of neighborhood
associations and insights as to the responsibilities of neighborhood
associations.
He stated that neighborhood associations are a means of communicating and
sharing knowledge in a timely and respectful manner. They have been around
for many years in several Oregon cities. Neighborhood Associations are an
effective way of meeting obligations under State Land Use Goal #1 which
provides citizens an opportunity to comment on land use decisions, a means
for receiving Community Development Block Grant funds, a means to show
citizen involvement when applying for other grant funding, and..a means in
which citizens can participate in a way that is both reflective and cooperative.
Neighborhood Associations also serve as a training ground for future Councilors
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and Planning Commission members. When decisions are made, there is no
assurance that the neighborhood association will always prevail on decisions
made by each body.
Neighborhood associations are also involved in self-help projects and become a
matching resource to the City which ultimately gets specific projects completed
earlier than anticipated.
The responsibilities of neighborhood associations include communication with
their neighbors and listening to what their neighbors say in order to find out
what are important issues to them. On the other hand, elected officials must
listen sincerely to the neighborhood associations. Both sides must have
respect for each other, otherwise it will not work.
Mr. Griffin-Valade provided copies of enabling ordinances and other
publications pertaining to neighborhood associations as reference material.
During a question/answer period, a variety of issues were addressed. Mr.
Griffin-Valade stated that the number of neighborhood associations within the
City would depend upon the various needs of the community. For example,
Salem has 19 associations while the City of Portland has 90 associations. In
some cases, associations will ban together on an issue of importance that
effects more than one area while in other cases it may only involve one
association. In larger cities, general fund monies may be available to offset
costs associated with administering an organized program which may involve
hiring one or more City staff members to oversee the program. Minimal
funding could be an alternative that would involve for paying printing costs.
There is no requirement that any City funds would have to be made available
to a neighborhood association.
In most cases, neighborhood associations are formed because of negative
issues. In Mr. Griffin-Valade's opinion, associations who only address negative
issues are not always correct since they are provincial in nature. When there
are multiple associations within the City, there is no guarantee that one
association will dominate over others since issues are different for each'group.
In those situations, Mr. Griffin-Valade suggested that there be some sort of
structure to communicate with each other. There is no obligation for the
Planning Commission or elected officials to do what the association suggests
and their only responsibility is to listen to each other. In regards to community
policing, this concept is a positive way of starting associations since crime
prevention is a priority for many citizens. Mr. Griffin-Valade also discussed
situations in which individuals within an established boundary elect not to
participate. Cities must determine their own procedures on this issue along
with the role of neighborhood associations. In his opinion, the most effective
program will involve some costs to the City if only to send a notice of pending
issues to a designated representative of each association.
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In regards to size of an association, Salem has as few as 300 households in
one association and as many as 5400 households in another association. Mr.
Griffin-Valade reviewed how associations operate including required meetings
and notifications to households within the association. Attendance at
meetings is often driven by the issues involved. Boundaries are set within the
association's by-laws often with input from city officials. Neighborhood
associations are often comprised with like groups but it is more advantageous
to have broad boundaries established by neighbors who have a variety of
income levels, age groups, and housing types in order to have an influence on
the elected officials. Involvement of neighborhoods associations will always be
there as long es there are issues within the community. There are times when
a neighborhood association will need an attorney to represent their interest but
disparity may exist between associations when one group cannot afford an
attorney to represent them. Mr. Griffin-Valade also suggested that some
consideration be given to mediation rather than having a continual involvement
of an attorney representing an association. He also stated that recognizing a
neighborhood association is a long-term commitment which takes a lot of time
to develop. He suggested that a system be put into place to solicit information
from the citizens but the ideal situation would be for the formation of several
neighborhood associations to encompass a variety of different groups. He also
suggested that representatives of associations be trained to be pro-active
versus reactive on issues that may affect their neighborhood. Timely notice by
city staff of upcoming issues is a positive .approach of keeping associations
informed and allowing them some time to respond.
Just prior to the conclusion of the workshop, those individuals in attendance
had an opportunity to express their views on this issue. Councilors and
Planning Commission members present spoke favorably of the neighborhood
concept but also felt that it needs to be encouraged throughout the City in
order to work effectively.
The workshop ended at 9:05 p.m..
APPROVED.
LEN KELLEY, MAYOR
ATTEST
Mary Tennant, Recorder
City of Woodburn, Oregon
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DATE, COUNCIL CH;~IBERB, CITY H~LL, CITY OF WOODBURN, COUNTY
OF MARION, STATE OF OREGON, JUNE 27, 1994.
~ The Council met in regular session at 7:00 p.m.
with Mayor Kelley presiding.
Mayor Kelley Present
Councilor Figley Present
councilor Galvin Present
Councilor Hagenauer Present
Councilor Jennings Present
Councilor Mitchell Present
Councilor Sifuentez Absent
Staff Present:
City Administrator Childs, City Attorney Shields, Public Works
Director Tiwari, Community Development Director Goeckritz,
Police Lt. Eubank, Public Works Manager Rohman, Library
Director Sprauer, Finance Director Gritta, 9-1-1
Communications Manager Wolf, city Recorder Tennant
JENNINGS/FIGLEY... approve the Council minutes of June 13,
1994 and accept the Planning Commission minutes of June 9,
1994.
Mayor Kelley requested that the Council minutes be amended
regarding the proposed Council Bill authorizing a
communication site lease (tape 3, 0035) to include health
concerns as it relates to the children area surrounding the
tower.
JENNINGS/FIGLEY .... amend the Council minutes of June 13th as
recommended by the Mayor. The motion to amend passed
unanimously.
The motion to approve the Council minutes as amended and to
accept the Planning Commission minutes passed unanimously.
DIBRARY HOURS BFFECTIVE JULY 5. 1994.
With the start of the new fiscal year, Library hours have been
expanded by a total of 7 hours each week. New hours are as
follows:
Tuesday and Wednesday 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Thursday and Friday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sunday and Monday Closed
CH~WRER OF COMMERCE REPORT.
Donna Hendrick, Chamber Board member, read a lettg, r to the
Council and public expressing the Chamber's appreciation to
the businesses, volunteers, and the community for their
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participation in the Settlemier Days activities. She stated
that this letter will also be published in the Woodburn
Independent.
WOODBURN CO~ACK C~MPAIGN REPORT.
Lt. Eubank, Chairman of the 4th of July Celebration, advised
the public that their next meeting will be held on Wednesday,
6:30 p.m., at City Hall. He invited interested individuals to
attend the meeting. In addition, he stated that more
volunteers are needed to assist the committee on July 4th.
Virginia Hunt, 781 Oregon Way, suggested that the City print
the words "Stop" on the pavement at the intersection of Oregon
Way and Hayes Street as an additional reminder to motorists
that there is a stop sign ahead.
~UBLIC HEARING - ZONING ORDIN]tNCE AM~m~DM~NT~S TO THE DOWNTOWN
HISTORIC DISTRICT.
Mayor Kelley declared the public hearing open at 7:08 p.m..
Community Development Director Goeckritz provided a staff
report on this issue and stated that the proposed amendments
are not a quick-fix to the situation but feels that over time
the stricter requirements will have a positive affect on the
beautification of the downtown area. The Planning Commission
has recommended the adoption of the amendments. He also
reviewed the area defined as the Downtown Historic District
which was established many years ago. The main objective of
the amendments is to have exterior alterations and new
businesses improve the buildings unde~ certain standards. A
workshop was held on this issue in which there was minimal
participation from the public, a~Public hearing was also held
before the Planning Commission which time no adverse
comments were made by the public. The Woodburn Downtown
Association (WDA) has assisted the staff and Planning
Commission in formulating the proposed amendments.
Councilor Jennings questioned 1) why WDA should direct staff
rather than request (page 3(2)); 2) restriction of bars on
windows and doors; and 3) the status of the ordinance if the
WDA folds.
Director Goeckritz stated that bars on windows and doors of
existing businesses will be grandfathered into the ordinance,
however, future businesses will not be allowed to have the
bars since the WDA and Commission feel that bars sets up an
atmosphere of a closed and/or threatened environment. If the
WDA folds, provisions would still require Planning Commission
review. He stated that a statement could be added to the
proposed amendments dealing with this issue to make it clear
that the Planning Commission would review the applications and
owners would be required to follow through on th~ process.
Brent Reddaway, WDA President, read a letter from WDA
encouraging the Council to adopt the proposed amendments to
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the Downtown Historic District.
No one in the audience spoke in opposition to the proposed
amendments.
Mayor Kelley declared the hearing closed at 7:20 p.m..
JENNINGS/FIGLEY...
The motion passed unanimously.
~ONTINU~TION OF PUBLIC H~a~ING - COUNTRY CLUB RO~D RIGHT-OF-
~AYV~C~TION.
Mayor Kelley continued the public hearing at 7:22 p.m..
For the record, Councilor Jennings stated that, following the
June 13th hearing, he has had conversations with staff on this
issue and made site visits to view the situation. He also
stated that ex-parte contact was not involved during this time
period.
Public Works Director Tiwari reviewed background information
which was covered at the last meeting and reiteratedthat a
utility easement would be retained by the City if the vacation
is approved. He proceeded to discuss the traffic plan as
proposed at the last meeting by Mr. Gheen. This plan would
provide for a 90 degree turn at the Oregon Way/Rainier
Road/Country Club Road intersection. He stated that he had
contacted the State Highway Department who is now willing to
work with the City with whatever proposal is selected. The
City had briefly reviewed the 90 degree turn proposal in 1990,
however, it was not seriously considered due to the close
proximity of the Rainier Rd/Stanfield Rd intersection to the
proposed location of the realigned roadway. He also reviewed
several other options that were considered by the City and
State in 1990 and 1992. The option previously selected
involves a sweeping curve which is still the most desirable
option from an engineering perspective. This option was
designed before any building proposals were ever made to the
City.
Public Works Manager Rohman reviewed the locations of stop
signs in the affected area if the roadway was extended to
Rainier Road and a 90 degree turn made in order to reach.
Country Club Road. He stated that the stop sign on Stanfield
Road would be too close to the Rainier Rd. stop sign. The
State was also concern that motorists traveling east on
Rainier Rd would see the green traffic light on Highway 214
and proceed to the Hwy. 214 intersection without stopping at
the stop sign. The State also admits that the sweeping curve
design is not perfect, however, they feel it is the best
solution in redesigning the roadway.
Administrator Childs stated that he had gone to the
intersection on June 14th and took several photographs of the
traffic during two cycles of the traffic light to illustrate
the traffic congestion in the area of Hwy. 214, C~.untry Club
Road, Rainier Road, and the first access to Fairway Plaza.
Director Tiwari stated that he is willing to shift the 2nd
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access to Fairway Plaza to a location in between the existing
accesses. He stated that he has seriously considered.the
alternative plan discussed at the last meeting, has had
discussions with the State Highway Dept. on the alternative
plan, and has ultimately come back to the sweeping curve
design. He also advised-the Council that there were
insufficient remonstrances to stop the vacation at this time.
Councilor Jennings proposed the closure of the existing
accesses to the Plaza and constructing a new access with one
ingress and 2 egresses at a location between the existing ones
that would be agreed to by the City and businesses within the
Plaza. He felt that re-positioning the access would reduce
the stacking of vehicles waiting for the drive-up windows to
Kentucky Fried Chicken and US Bank.
Councilor Galvin questioned the amount of confusion that may
be involved withmotorists using the refuge lane and the close
proximity of the Sandwich Shop if it is approved.
Director Tiwari stated that he did not see a problem since the
Sandwich Shop would have a low vehicular traffic rate in
comparison with the Plaza. In order to enter the Sandwich
Shop, motorists will be making a 90 degree turn which would be
safe. In regards to Kentucky Fried Chicken, they own property
on the corner but their only access to roadways are from
Fairway Plaza.
Dan Glennon, representing business owners of Fairway Plaza,
stated that if the Council would consider the suggestion of
Councilor Jennings to relocate the access and make one ingress
and 2 egresses, the businesses in the mall would agree to the
proposal. The business owners continue to feel that the bank
generates a lot of traffic and 2 egresses would help to solve
the situation.
Fran Olson, representing SENA, read a letter to the Council
(Opponent Exhibit ~7) reiterating their concerns on the
traffic situation and the effect that the realignment will
have on adjacent streets. In their opinion, the roadway
should not be realigned, however, in the event that
realignment takes place, there should not be egress from the
Sandwich Shop directly onto Highway 214 due to its close
proximity to the traffic signal.
Doc Gheen, 2035 Camilla Way, stated that he did not have any
opposition to the Sandwich Shop that may be constructed,
however, he was concern about the pedestrians who would be
crossing the streets. He emphasized the need for safety and
suggested that a 90 degree turn would be most beneficial for
the area. Project costs would be reduced by as much as
$100,000 if the 90 degree turn concept is approved.
Betty Stuchlik stated that she felt the refuge lane would be
used to much by motorists considering the short ~istance it is
away from Highway 214.
Virginia Hunt suggested'that the traffic light on Oregon Way
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be eliminated and a stop sign concept similar to Cascade Drive
be put into place.
Preston Tack, referring to the overhead on the traffic flow
with the 90 degree concept, questioned why a stop sign would
need to be placed on Rainier Road on the east end of Stanfield
Road.
Public Works Director Tiwari stated that the Stanfield Road
intersection is a part of the total problem in that particular
area since it is a separate intersection from Oregon Way and
Rainier Road. If the 90 degree turn is approved rather than
the sweeping curve, the Council would need to determine if
traffic would be free flowing on Rainier Road. In response to
other issues addressed by the public, he stated that moving
the access further north will improve the traffic flow to
Kentucky Fried Chicken. He also stated that sidewalks will be
a part of the realignment project and pedestrian use of marked
sidewalks and signalized crossing areas are the safest method
even though they may have to walk a little further to cross
the street. Audible crossing signals will be included in the
project.
Mayor Kelley declared the hearing closed at 8:23 p.m..
The Council discussed the issues brought before them and
expressed their opinions on the proposed vacation and
realignment.
JENNINGS/FIGLEY... approve the vacation of the property and
the staff be instructed to bring an ordinance back containing
the three (3) conditions be included (1) the utility easement,
(2) the replacement right-of-way be deeded to the City, and
(3) that both the north and south entrances as the currently
exist be closed and a single entrance off of Country Club Road
be constructed to the maximum width established by City
standards in between those two entrances with the exact
position of the entrance be in concert with the property owner
and the City.
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JENNINGS/FIGLEY .... remove the Sandwich Express issue (~ite
Plan $94-01) from the table. The motion passed unanimously.
Director Goeckritz briefly reviewed the Planning Commission's
decision of June 9, 1994 to approve the Sandwich Express site
plan. He stated that the next step of this process would be
for the Council to instruct staff to prepare an ordinance with
findings and conclusions either in favor or denia-1 of the site
plan.
JENNINGS/HAGENAUER .... staff be directed to prepare a proposed
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ordinance to approve the site plan as recommended by the
Planning Commission.
Attorney Shields stated that this is a land-use decision and
staff will prepare findings in favor of the site plan.
Councilor Figley expressed her concern regarding the right
turn exit onto Highway 214 but she would defer this issue to
the State since they make the final decision on access to the
Highway.
On roll call vote, the motion passed unanimously.
COUNCIL BILL 1558 - R~SOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF
APPROPRIATIONS WITHIN A FUND DURING FISCAL ~AR 1993-94.
Council Bill 1558 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 Kelley declared Council Bill
1558 duly passed.
COUNCIL BILL 1559 - RNgOLUTION AUTHORISING AGREEMENT TO
~UPPLWW~NTAL AGREKW~ ~12,399 FOR T"~ ~T~SZON O~ TXHE TO
C0__wp~ETE TW~ TRANSPORTATION ENGIN~HG~YSXB RESiDinG
HIGHFAY 214/I-5 INTERCHANGE.
Council Bill 1559 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, Council Bill 1559 passed unanimously. Mayor Kelley
declared the bill duly passed.
COUNCIL BILL 1560 - RESOLUTION ~DOPTING ~N ZNVESTHENT POLICY,
B~LECTION CRITERIA, ~ND EST~RLISHNw~T OF ~N INSTZToTZOh'AL
CUSTODY AGREEMENT.
Councilor Hagenauer introduced Council Bill 1560. 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 Kelley declared the bill duly passed.
CouNcIL BILL 1561 - ORD!__W~NCE ~DOpTING THE ~994-95 CITY
~UDGET, MAKING ~PPROP~!~TIONS, AND L~vx~gG TAXES.
Council Bill 1561 was introduced by Councilor Hagenauer.
Recorder Tennant read the two readings of 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 Kelley declared Council Bill 1561 duly passed with the
emergency clause.
COUNCIL BILL 1562 - ORDINANCE ~.NN~_~!NG PROPERTY LOCATED WEST
OF EL~/TA WaY ~%ND NORTH OF ~ARR RO~D. AMENDING THE
CO~~NSIVE P~ ~OM RS TO ~ ~ C~GIN~ THE ZONE
DESIGNATION FROM CO~y UTF TO CITY ~, ~
council Bill 1562 was intr~uced by Councilor Hagenauer. The
two readings of the bill were read by title only since there
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were no objections from the Council. On roll call vote for
final passage, Council Bill 1562 passed unanimously. Mayor
Kelley declared the bill duly passed with the emergency
clause.
REQUEST FOR TEMPORARY STREET CLOSURE - P~RK AVENUE.
A request for temporary closure of Park Avenue between James
Street and Alexandra Ave. was made by Drums of Fire, Inc., in
conjunction with the Drums of Fire Music Games. Staff
recommended that the temporary closure be granted for June 30,
1994.
Councilor Jennings declared a potential conflict of interest
on this issue since he is the Treasurer of the organization.
FIGLEY/MITCHELL .... authorize the closure of Park Avenue
between James Street and Alexandra Ave. from 12:00 noon until
the conclusion of the show. The motion passed 4-0-1 with
Jennings abstaining.
S~mT~.~CTION OF pRSF_~_u~D ~TAHTEW]%T_~__ TREATM]~qT ALTERNATIVE.
Councilor Mitchell advised the Council that the Wastewater
Advisory Committee is recommending that Council adopt the
alternative that would expand and upgrade the treatment plant
at the existing site using mechanical filtration and storage
to meet State DEQ permit requirements. In addition, the
material submitted by Mayor Kelley will be reviewed by staff
and the Committee will consider this alternative prior to the
public hearings process before the Council.
Mayor Kelley stated that he has booklets available for Council
review which further describes the treatment process in a
large City back east. He stated that he has viewed a plant
with this technology which may ultimately save the City a lot
money.
JENNINGS/FIGLEY .... approve the recommendation of the
Wastewater Advisory Committee as outlined in the memo from the
Public Works Director dated June 23, 1994. The motion passed
unanimously.
Bruce Thomas, 795 Corby St., informed the Council that the
graffiti has been on the old Bank Building (199 N. Front St.)
for approximately 8 weeks and he questioned if anything could
be done to remove the graffiti.
Director Goeckritz stated that staff has been trying to
contact the owner in an attempt to have the graffiti removed.
Public Works Director Tiwari also stated that his department
had tried to contact the owner in May during Public Works Week
to obtain permission to remove the graffiti. Once each year,
public works employees volunteer time on a Saturday for a
specific project and this year's project was to spray paint
over graffiti in the downtown area. :
Mayor Kelley also reminded the Council that the owner has
until December 31st to make repairs to the building.
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JENNINGS/FIGLEY .... paint the word "STOP" on the pavement at
the Hayes Street/Oregon Way intersection as suggested .by
Virginia Hunt. The motion passed unanimously.
SITE PLAN REVIEW~
1) French Prairie Middle School Modular Classroom --
Councilor Jennings expressed his opinion that the placement of
the modular classroom could have been in a better location
than the one proposed by the school and approved by the
Planning Commission.
No action was taken by the Council on this site plan.
2) Site Plan Review ~94-10 #Old city Hall" building --
Administrative site plan review approval has been given for
the renovation of a portion of the building which will house a
restaurant. Director Goeckritz stated that the owner will
have to meet the standards for fire, health, and safety.
BT~FF REPORTS.
(A) Water Report -- Public Works Director Tiwari advised the
Council that two water wells are under construction and/or
repairs. He requested that the public not waste any water
over the next three weeks at which time all of the wells
should be operational.
(B) Legion Park picnic pavilion -- The reconstruction
project is almost complete and the initial use of the site
will be for the July 4th Chuckwagon Breakfast.
(C) Towing Ordinance Staff Report
Councilor Jennings apologized for missing the workshop on June
20th regarding the Neighborhood Associations. He stated that
he had overlooked the meeting date on his calendar.
Councilor Figley also apologized for not attending the
workshop citing business commitments as her inability to
participate in the discussion.
She also commended the staff for pursuing a competitive bid
process versus a negotiated sale of the swimming pool bonds.
The interest rate under the competitive sale proved to be
lower than what the City would have been able to obtain from a
negotiated sale.
Councilor Mitchell briefly summarized the workshop by stating
that there were two underlying themes those being respect and
cooperation. He encouraged the Council to keep those words in
mind when future discussions are held on neighborhood
associations.
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Mayor Kelley suggested that the Council give there fullest
attention to the wastewater treatment process that he.has
provided to the staff for review.
EXECUTIVE BEBBION.
JENNINGS/FIGLEY .... adjourn to executive session to consult
with counsel concerning the legal rights and duties of a
public body with regard to current litigation or litigation
likely to be filed under the authority of ORS 192.660(1)(h).
The motion passed unanimously.
The meeting adjourned to executive session at 9:04 p.m. and
reconvened at 9:23 p.m..
Mayor Kelley stated that no decisions will be made by the
Council following the executive session.
ADJOURNMENT.
FIGLEY/JENNINGS .... meeting be adjourned. The motion passed
unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 9:24 p.m..
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APPROVED
LEN KELLEY, MAYOR
ATTEST
Mary Tennant, Recorder
City of Woodburn, Oregon
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COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
June 27, 1994
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DATE. CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL, CITY OF WOODBURN, COUNTY OF MARION,
STATE OF OREGON, JUNE 27, 1994.
~ The Council met in executive session at 9:10 p.m. with Mayor Kelley
presiding. The session was held under the authority of ORS 192.660 (1)(h).
ROLL CALL.
Mayor Kelley Present
Councilor Figley Present
Councilor Galvin Present
Councilor Hagenauer Present
Councilor Jennings Present
Councilor Mitchell Present
Councilor Sifuentez Absent
Staff Present: City Administrator Childs, City Attorney Shields, City Recorder Tennant,
Community Development Director Goeckritz
The purpose of the executive session was to consult with counsel concerning the legal
rights and duties of a public body with regard to current litigation or pending litigation likely
to be filed.
City Attorney Shields stated that the Notice of Claim filed by owners of the old Bank
Building is a public record, however, his comments to the Council are exempt from public
disclosure. He provided the Mayor and COuncil with a status report on the claim.
ADJOURNMENT.
The executive session adjourned at 9:21 p.m..
KELLEY, MAYOR
APPROVED.
LEN
ATTEST
Mary Tennant, Recorder
City of Woodburn, Oregon
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MEMO
TO:
FROM:
SUBJ.:
Mayor and City Council
Chris Childs, City Administrator ~
Tabled Business - Bid Award/Library Reoairs
DATE:
July 6, 1994
RECOMMENDATION: Award bid for repair of earthquake-related damage to
Woodburn Public Library to G. F. Webb (at base bid price of $89,700 plus costs of
crack repair [lineal foot basis; estimated maximum of $11,200] as outlined in bid
documents).
~ACKGROUND: This matter was presented for Council consideration at the June
13, 1994 meeting, but tabled at that time at the request of city staff.
Staff had reserved 45 days within which the bid could be awarded, and it was
determined that more specific commitment was needed from FEMA that the project
value would be revised to reflect the true costs of the project; as evidenced by the
bids received.
We have now received further confirmation from FEMA (DSR #56050) that the
project has been re-evaluated, moved.to FEMA's 'large project' category and cost
projections revised accordingly. We will be eligible for a maximum of $56,000 in
FEMA funds, beyond what was originally estimated, to complete this project.
It is necessary and appropriate that the bid be awarded at this time. The
Library Director's original staff report, dated June 9, 1994, is attached and her
recommendation to award the bid to G. F. Webb is reaffirmed at this time.
More specific timelines concerning actual completion of the project will be
developed after the bid has formally been awarded and staff can meet with the
contractor to finalize project details.
WOODBURN PUBLIC LIBI~a. RY
280 GARFIELD STREET.
WOODBURN, ORE~ON 97071-4698
503.982-525215263 OR'FAX: 503-982-5258
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
Mayor and City Councilors through
Chris Childs, City Administrator ~//(~
Linda Spmuer, Ubmry Director
June 9, 1993
Public Librmy Earthquake Repair Bids
(~upeljng. The ,briny budgeled ~ $15,000 to add to the $20,245 reoeived
On NovemberS, 1993 sealed bids were mceiv~ for the adveftised projecL Two(2)
complete and one (1) parUM bids were received. Both of the complete bids far
exceeded our budgeted mnount as follows: K-2 CONSTRUCTION - $ 212,000 and
PARAGON CONSTRUCTION - $175,000.
On June 2, 1994 sealed bids were again received. The project was m-sP~ to
have a tolal amount for repair and repainting of the walls and ceilings and for the cost
concrete floors was bid at "x" dollars per lineal fool This will be an amount added to
tim total amount and will be determined after the carpeting is removed and tine ~
~ to be measured. The bids for the re-advertised Ixojeet are as follows:
Oompany Bid Amount
PARAGON CONSTRUCTION
20O8 Ptarmigan St. NW
Salem, OR 97304-2804
503-399-0914
Contact Person: John Eibert
$135,000
plus avg./lineal ft.
$ 25.00
o
DIAMACO, INC.
550 Kirkland Way, Suite 100
Kirk[and, WA 98033
206-828-2120
Contact Person: Rick Lambert
$ 94,000
plus avg./lineal fL
$ 6~00
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G.F. WEBB
351 S. Grand Blvd
Vancouver, WA 98661
503-289-8227
Contact Person: Gary F. Webb/Grant Brown
$ 89,700.
plus avg./lineal fL
$ 6.00
RECOMMENDATION:
I recommend that the bid of G. F. Webb in the amount of $89,700 (plus the
cost of repairing the oad;s in the conc~m~ to be determined) be accepted. All
indications are that this company is capable of compleling all of lhe work as outlined in
the bid spectflca~0ns at the lowest overall cost to the City of Woodbum.
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COUNCIL BILL NO. 1563
ORDINANCENO.
AN ORDINANCE VACATING A CERTAIN PORTION OF COUNTRY CLUB ROAD NEAR
THE INTERSECTION OF COUNTRY CLUB ROAD AND RAINIER ROAD AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
WHEREAS, Resolution 1233 fixed the time, place and date of a public hearing
on whether that certain portion of Country Club Road described herein should be
vacated, and
WHEREAS, on June 13, 1994 and June 27, 1994, public hearings were held
on this question, and
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the public testimony provided, the
staff reports, and the need for the proposed street vacation, and the public interest
herein, NOW, THEREFORE,
THE CITY OF WOODBURN ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The tract of real property subject to the street vacation is legally
described as follows:
Beginning at a point on the West line of Lot 1, Block 55 of Woodburn Senior
Estates No. 6 in Section 12, Township 5 south, Range 2 West of Willamette
Meridian, Marion County, Oregon, said point being north 00o12'21" West
20.01 feet from the Southwest corner of said Lot 1, Block 55; thence north
00ol 2'21" West along the west line of said Lot 1, 96.97 feet to the northwest
corner of said Lot 1; thence south 88045'37" East along the north line of said
Lot I 35.83 feet; thence north 50o28'07" West leaving the north line of said
Lot 1, 48.41 feet; thence north 88o45'37" West 58.61 feet to a point on the
west right-of-way line of Country Club Road; thence south 00o12'30" East
along the west right-of-way line 127.03 feet; thence south 88o48'20" East
60.01 feet to the place of beginning and containing 8,136 square feet of-land.
Subject to a public utility easement to the City of Woodburn more particularly
described as follows:
Beginning at a point on the north line of Oregon State Highway 214, said point
being south 88o47'13" East, 56.37 feet from the southwest corner of Lot 1,
Block 55 of Woodburn Senior Estates No. 6 in Section 12, Township 5 South,
Range 2 West of the Willamette Meridian, Marion County, Oregon; thence
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northeasterly, leaving said north line, 49.77 feet along the arc of a 30.00 foot
radius curve to the left, through a central angle of 95o03'09" (the chord of
which bears north 43o41'14" East, 44,26 feet); thence south 43o41'13"
West, 44.26 feet to the place of beginning.
A diagram of said tract is attached to this ordinance as Exhibit "A" and~ by this
reference, is incorporated herein,
Section 2. The Council finds that the owners of a majority of the area affected,
computed on the basis provided in ORS 271.080, have not submitted written
objections to the vacation of the portion of the street legally described in Section 1.
Section 3. The Council finds that the public interest will not be prejudiced and
will be served by the vacation of the portion of the street legally described in Section
1.
Section 4. The Council finds that the portion of the street legally described in
Section 1 is a marginal street in that it was all dedicated from e common parcel within
the plat of Woodburn Senior Estates No. 6 and there was not a common ownership
to parcels on both sides of the road, as dedicated.
Section 5. The portion of the street legally described in Section 1 is vacated
subject to all of the following express conditions:
That the owners of Lot 1, Block 55 of Woodburn Senior Estates No. 6,
Marion County, Oregon, (Dale W. Baker and Timothy R. Brown) convey
fee simple title to the City of Woodburn for the following described real
property with the existing building and any improvements thereon:
Beginning at a point on the North line of Oregon State Highway 214,
said point being south 88o47'13" East, 56.37 feet from the Southwest
corner of Lot 1, Block 55 of Woodburn Senior Estates No. 6 in Section
12, Township 5 South, Range 2 West of the Willamette Meridian, Marion
County, Oregon; thence northeasterly, leaving said north line, 49.77 feet
along the arc of a 30.00 foot radius curve to the left, through a central
angle of 95o03'09" (the chord of which bears north 43o41'13" East,
44.26 feet); thence north 03o50'22" West, 15.33 feet; thence
northwesterly 5S.97 feet along the arc of a 70.00 foot radius curve to
the left through a central angle of 46o37'45" (the chord of which bears
north 27o09'14" West 55.41 feet); thence north 50o28'07" West to the
north line of said Lot 1, Block 55, 32.69 feet; thence south 88o47'37"
East along the said north line of Lot I 114.20 feet to the northeast
corner of Lot 1; thence south 00o03'10" East along the east line of said
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Lot 1, 116.91 feet to a point on the north line of Oregon State Highway
214; thence north 88oz~7'23" West 93.44 feet to the place of beginning
and containing 8,787 square feet of land.
Be
That the city reserves a utility easement in the vacated area, more fully
described in the Grant of Easement which shall be executed and
recorded by the owners of Lot 1, Block 55, Woodburn Senior Estates
No. 6, Marion County, Oregon (Dale W. Baker and Timothy R. Brown),
a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "B' and, by this reference,
incorporated herein.
Ce
That the vacation is subject to a condition that the present two
entrances (north of Kentucky Fried Chicken Restaurant and south of U.
S. Bank) to Fairway Plaza off of Country Club Road be closed and that
a single entrance off Country Club Road be created between the present
entrances, the exact location of the new entrance to be determined by
city staff in cooperation with the property owner.
Section 6. Upon vacation of the street legally described in Section 1, fee
simple title to the property in the vacated area shall enure to the owners of Lot 1,
Block 55, Woodburn Senior Estates No. 6, Marion County, Oregon (Dale W. Baker end
Timothy R. Brown).
Section 7. In addition to the findings contained herein, the Council bases it
action on the Findings of Approval which are attached hereto as Exhibit "C" and are
by this reference incorporated herein.
Section 8. Pursuant to ORS 271.150, a certified copy of this ordinance shall
be filed with the Marion County Clerk
Section 9. This ordinance being necessary for the immediate preservation of
the public peace, health and safety, and emergency is declared to exist and this
ordinance shall take effect immediately upon passage by the Council and appi'oval by
the Mayor. D~ate/~.~._/ ~
^ ,or
City Attorney
APPROVED:
Len Kelley, Mayor
Passed by the Council
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EXHIBIT' "A"
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ViClNri'¥ ~
'" STATE HIGHWAY' 2'~4.
Page :1 of '1
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that DALE W. BAKER and TIMOTHY R. BROWN.
tot the consideration of One Dollar (61.00] and other valuable considerations to them. paid, the
receipt whereof hereby is aoknowleclged, .hereby do forever~ grant unto the CITY OF
WOODBURN, a Munioipal Corporation of Marion County, Oregon referred to herein as the CITY,
a permanent right-of-way and eaeement over and along the full width and length of the premises
described as follows, to wft:
Beginning et the mxthweat come~ of Lot 1, Block 65 of Wcodbum Senior Estate~ No. 6
in ~ 12, TownaNp 6 South, Range 2 We~t of the Willamette Meddisn,
County, Oregon; thence asuth 88',15'37" E~t along the north line of ~id Lot 1
fest~ It~nce ne~h E0'28'07' W~t 48.41 feet; thenoe north 88'45'37' West 68.61 feet
to a ~ an the wear ~]ht-ef-wey line ef C4~,~ Club Road; 1hence
East elon~ the w~t dght-ef-way line 127.03 feet; thence e4uth 88'48'20" ra~t 24.00
feet: thence north 00'12'21' We~t pemlel with the wear Ina.of .eld Lot 1, 07.00 feet;
~nee .outh 88'45' 37' Eaat 36.00 feet to the place of beginning. ..
.. With the right, privilege and authority, to said City, to construct, maintain, replace,
reoon~z~, remove, and add to, ~LITY faculty, with all appurtanan~es Inoidant thereto or
nece~ary therewith, in, under and aoro~ the ~ prernlm~, and to ~ and remove from tadd
right-of-way em/trees and other ol~l~.:~lon, whloh may endanger the t~faty o~ Interfere with
the u~e of ~ pipelines, or appunenanoes attached or oonneoted therewith; and the right of
Ingre~ and agress to and over said above described premi~ at any and all times for the
purpose of doing anything neee~a~/or useful or convanlent for ..the enjoyment of the eesemant
hereby granted,
THE CITY SHALL. upon each and eveq. occasion that auch ~UTY faollity k ~)natnmted.
maintained, replaced, re~nltnmted or removed, or added to. re,axe the premises of the
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Timolhy P~ B~own
1994
STATE OF OREGON
) SS
COUNTY OF MARION )
On ~ the. day o~
County and State pe~xtally appeared,
k,-,~wn to me to be the ~ame pemon~ whe~ names ere sub~dbed to the within irmrdment and
,1994, before me a Notary Publlo in and for the
acknowledged that they voluntarily exeouted the came for the purpose therein oon~ned.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto ~et my hand and official ~eal.
NOTARY PUBUC
My Commission Expir~:
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EXHIBIT "C"
Page 1 of 8
FINDINGS OF APPROVAL
I. NATURE OF ~ PROCHEDING.
This action by thc Council involves a street vacation of thc street fight-of-way located
at the intersection of Rainier Road and Country Club Road and extending south to a point 20
feet north of Oregon State Highway 214 as legally described in Section 1 of the Vacation
The Council initiated thc street vacation on its own motion, without thc rec~pt of a
petition, pursuant to ORS 271.130.
On May 9, 1994 the Council passed Resolution 1233 (Attachment 1). This resolution
directed that notice be given and that a public heating be held on June 13, 1994.
Notice of public heating was given by the City Recorder pursuant to ORS 271.130
and ORS 271.110 (Attachment 2).
A public hearing was held before thc Council on June 13, 1994, and testimony was
taken. The Council then continued the public hearing until June 27, 1994, for the purpose
of receiving additional tegdmony. On June 27, 1994, the Council heard further testimony
and closed the public hearing.
After deliberation, the Council acted, by motion, to direct staff to prepare an
ordinance vacating the property, subject to eertnin conditions, for presentation at its July 11,
1994, meeting.
II. FINDINGS OF FACT.
1. The facts concerning this vacation proceeding are contained in the staff report
and staff exhibits and all other public testimony and exhibits introduced into the hearing
record on June 13, 1994, and June 27, 1994.
2. The street subject to vacation is the street right-of-way located at the
intersection of Rainier Road and Country Club Road and extending south to a point 20 feet
north of Oregon State Highway 214 as legally described in Section 1 of this Vacation
Ordinance.
3. The property surrounding the area to be vacated is zoned Commercial General
(CG) and the existing land use designations and zoning will not change as a result of the
vacation.
4. Only one abutting property owner (Lilleoren) has made a written objection to
the vacation. The Lillcoren property did not have direct street access prior to the vacation
Exhibit "C"
Page 2 of 8
and will not have direct street access after the vacation occurs.
5. The owners of a majority of the area affected, computed according to ORS
271.130 and ORS 271.080, have not submitted written objections to the vacation.
6. The vacation is subject to a condition that a utility easement be retained over a
portion of the vacated property, as described in the (3rant of Easement attached as Exhibit
'B' to this Vacation Ordinance.
7. The vacation is subject to a condition that a replacement fight-of-way be
deeded to the City of Woodbum, as legally described in Section 5(A) of this Vacation
8. The vacation is subject to a condition that the present two entrances (north of
Kentucky Fried Chicken Re~urant and south of U.S. Bank) to Fairway Plaza off of Country
Club Road be closed and that a single entrance off Country Club Road be created between
the present entrances, the exact location of the new entrance to be determined by city staff in
cooperation with the property owner.
IH. APPLICABLE CRITERIA.
1. The Council finds that the entire vacation procedure is established in ORS
271.130, and referenced statutes, which govern street vacations on the Council's own
motion. Since no vacation petition was filed, or is required, the legal requirements
governing vacation petitions are inapplicable.
2. Since the vacation is that of a city street, the affected area is deemed to be that
area designated by the applicable statute for the vacation of streets and the legal requirements
for the vacation of a portion of a plat are inapplicable.
3. Hearing and notice requirements for street vacations are established by ORS
Chapter 271.
4. Whether the Council's action on the vacation is a 'land use decision' is
governed, on a case-by-case basis, by applying the 'significant impact test' established in
City_ of Pendleton v. Kerns, 294 Or 126, 653 P2d 996 (1982); Harding v. Clackamas
County_, 89 Or App 385, 750 P2d 167 (1988) and their subsequent citing cases.
5. The Woodbum Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance do not include
standards for street vacations, and the Council, therefore, is not legally required to make
findings regarding applicable Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance provisions.
6. The legal authority to vacate a street within an incorporated city is vested
exclusively in the City Council under ORS Chapter 271 and any Planning Commission
proceeding involving this subject matter would be advisory only and is not lel~iflly required.
Exhibit
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IV. CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
1. The Council concludes, based upon the evidence in the record, that the street
vacation made by the Vacation Ordinance is not a "hnd use decision" because there is not a
sigm'ficant impact on present or future land uses in thc area. It further concludes that any
legal appeal of the vacation action would be pursuant to ORS 271~130 (4).
2. The Council concludes, based upon the evidence in the record, that the owners
of a majority of the area affected, computed according to ORS 271.130 and ORS 271.080,
have not submitted written objections to the street vacation ms_de by the Vacation Ordinance.
3. The Council concludes that only one abutting property owner (Lilleoren) has
made a written objection to the vacation ~nd that, based upon the evidence in the record, the
street vacation made by the Vacation Ordinance will not substantially affect the market value
of .said property.
4. The Council concludes, based upon the evidence in the record, that notice of
the street vacation made by the V~wation Ordinance was duly given pursuant to ORS
271.130.
inS__terest will The Council concludes, based upon evidence in the record, that the public
not be prejudiced thereby by making the gaeet vacation, with the ~t~h~
Attachment 1 to Exhibit "C"
Exhibit 'C"
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COUNCIL BILL NO. 1541
RESOLUTION NO. 1233
A RESOLUTION FIXING A TIME; PLACE AND DATE FOR A PUBUC HEARING ON THE
QUESTION OF WHETHER A CERTAIN PORTION OF PUBUC RIGHT-OF-WAY NEAR
THE INTERSECTION OF COUNTRY CLUB ROAD AND RAINIER ROAD SHOULD BE
VACATED.
WHEREAS, the City Council has the legal authority to initiate a vacation
proceeding, and
WHEREAS, it Is in the public Interest to conduct a public hearing-on the
question of whether that certain portion of Country Club Road described herein should
be vacated so that proposed road realignment can occur, NOW, THEREFORE
THE CITY OF WOODBURN RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The tract of real property subject to the proposed road vacation is
legally described as follows:
Beginning at a point on the West line of Lot 1, Block 55 of Woodbum
Senior Estates No. 6 in Section 12, Township 5 south, la~nge 2 West of
Willamette Meridian, Marion County, Oregon, said point being north
0(7'12'21' West 20.01 feet from the Southwest corner of said Lot 1,
Block 55; thence north 00'12'21 ' West along the west line of said Lot
1, 96.97 feet to the northwest corner of said Lot 1; thence south
88'45'37' East along the north line of said Lot I 35.83 feet; thence
north 50°28'07' West leaving the north line of said Lot 1, 48.41 feet;
~hence north 88'45'37' West 58.61 feet to a point on the wast right-of-
way line of Country Club Road; thence south 00°12'30' East along the
west right-of-way line 127.03 feet; thence south 88°48'20' East 60.01
feet to the place of beginning and containing 8,136 square feet of land.
Subject to a public utility easement to the City of Woodburn more
particularly described as follows:
Beginning at the northwest corner of Lot 1, Block 55 of Woodburn
Senior Estates No. 6 in Section 12, Township 5 South, Range 2 West of
the Willamette Meridian, Marion County, Oregon; thence south
88°45'37' East along the north line of said Lot I 35.83 feet; thence
north 50°28'07- West 48.41 feet; thence north 88045'37- West 58.61
feet to a point on the west right-of-way line of Country Club Road;
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Exhibit "C"
Page 5 of 8
Attachment 1. to Exhibit
thence south 00°12'30' 'East along the west right-of-way line 127.03
feet; thence south 88°48'20- East 24~00 feet; thence north 00°12'21
West parallel with the west line of said Lot 1, 97.00 feet; thence south
88°45· :37' East :30.00 feet to the place of beginning.
A diagram of said tract is attached to this Resolution as Exhibit "A" and is
incorporated herein.
· Section 2. That 7:00 p.m. on June 13, 1994 in the Woodburn City Council
Chambers, 270 Montgomery Street, Woodburn, Oregon, is time and place for the
public hearing on whether the above-described reel property shall be vacated.
Section 3. That the City Recorder is directed to give notice of public hearing
City Attomey .~ ~ate
APPROVED: ~
Passed by the Council
May 9, 1994
Submitted to the Mayor
Approved by the Mayor
May lOt 1994
May 10, 1994
Filed in the Office of the Recorder
ATrEST:.~~~Z~i~~__
MaryVTennant, City Recorder
City of Woodburn, Oregon
May 10, 1994
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RESOLUTION NO. 1233
Exhibit
Exhibit "C"
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- SUBJECT AREA
VICINITY MAP
UTILITY EASEMENT
BOUND/~J:IY
STATE HIGHWAY 214.
ROAD
Attachment 2 to Exhibit
th6'~id~'of--hath~r _a
Exhibit
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· VICINITY MAP
Published May'25
and jUne 1, 1994.
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City RecoVer
Attachment 2 to Exhibit
Exhibit "C"
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Affidavit Of Publication
STATE OF OREGON, } ss.
County of Marion
day of
I, I~s Reitsm , being
first duly sworn, depose and say I am the PUBLISHER
of the Woodbum Independent, a newspaper of
general circulation as defined by ORS 193.010 and 193.020,
printed and published at Woodbum in the aforesaid county and state,
that the PQ~ 9!:~301
notice of stree$ vacation
,, a pfin~d copy of w~ch
is hereto annexed, w~s published in the entire issue of said newspaper
for two week/weeks in the following issues:
Nay 25 and June 1:199/+
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 1st
June , 19~4
Notary Public for Oregon
(My Commission Expires 9/12/95 )
lOB- D
MEMO
TO:
THRU:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
DATE:
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
CITY ADMINISTRATOR, CHRIS CHILDS
STEVE GOECKRITZ COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
ADOPTION OF CURRENT CODES
JUNE 7, 1994
Attached are three ordinances which will adopt the 1993 National Electrical Code, the
1992 Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code and the 1993 One and Two Family Dwelling
Specialty Code as approved by the State of Oregon.
We are asking approval of these ordinances in an effort assure that the current codes
are applied within the boundaries of Woodburn,
COUNCIL BILL NO. 1564-
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE 1993 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE AS ADOPTED
BY THE STATE OF OREGON, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
WHEREAS,it is in the interests of the city to adopt the National Electrical Code
so that the most current version of the code can be applied within the city boundaries,
NOW, THEREFORE,
THE CITY OF WOODBURN ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The 1993 National Electrical Code is hereby adopted by the City,
and by this reference, incorporated herein.
Section 2. A copy of the code is available for review at the City during regular
business hours.
Section 3. This ordinance being necessary for the immediate preservation of
the public peace, health and safety, and emergency is declared to exist end this
ordinance shall take effect immediately upon passage by the Council and approval by
the Mayor. ~~/~_~ D~tat! /~
Approved as to form:. ~ /7/-
City Attorney
APPROVED:
Passed by the Council
Submitted to the Mayor
Approved by the Mayor
Filed in the Office of the Recorder
ATTEST:
Mary Tennant, City Recorder
City of Woodburn, Oregon
Len Kelley, Mayor
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COUNCIL BILL NO. 1565
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE 1992 OREGON PLUMBING SPECIALTY CODE, AS
ADOPTED BY THE STATE OF OREGON, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
WHEREAS, it is in the interests of the city to adopt the Oregon Plumbing
Speciality Code so that the most current version of the code can be applied within city
boundaries, NOW, THEREFORE,
THE CITY OF WOODBURN ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The 1992 Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code as adopted by the State
of Oregon is hereby adopted by the City, and by this reference, incorporated herein.
Section 2. A copy of the code is available for review at the City during regular
business hours.
Section 3. This ordinance being necessary for the immediate preservation of
the public peace, health and safety, and emergency is declared to exist and this
ordinance shall take effect immediately upon passage by the Council and approval by
the Mayor.~ / l
Approved as to form.4~~ ~~~) -~_ ~ ~L~_
City Attorney Date
APPROVED:
Len' Kelley, Mayor
Passed by the Council
Submitted to the Mayor
Approved by the Mayor
Filed in the Office of the Recorder
ATTEST:
Mary Tennant, City Recorder
City of Woodburn, Oregon
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COUNCIL BILL NO. 1566
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE 1993 ONE AND TWO FAMILY DWELLING
SPECIALTY CODE (CABO) AS ADOPTED BY THE STATE OF OREGON AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
WHEREAS, it is in the interests of the city to adopt the One and Two Family
Dwelling Specialty Code so that the most current version of the code can be applied
within the city boundaries, NOW, THEREFORE,
THE CITY OF WOODBURN ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The 1993 One and Two Family Dwelling Specialty Code as adopted
by the State of Oregon is hereby adopted by the City, and by this reference, is
incorporated herein.
Section 2. A copy of the code is available for review at the City during regular
business hours.
Section 3. This ordinance being necessary for the immediate preservation of
the public peace, health and safety, and emergency is declared to exist and this
ordinance shall take effect immediately upon passage by the Council arid apprc~val by
the Mayor. / l'-~" l/
Approved as to ,orm,~ ~~ ~ ~J-~
City Attorney Date
APPROVED:
Len Kelley, Mayor
Passed by the Council
Submitted to the Mayor
Approved by the Mayor
Filed in the Office of the Recorder
ATTEST:
Mary Tennant, City Recorder
City of Woodburn, Oregon
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COUNCIL BILL NO.
ORDINANCE NO.
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COUNCIL BILL NO. I:G~o~
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPLICATION IN SITE PLAN REVIEW CASE 94-01
(DALE BAKER AND TIMOTHY BROWN, APPLICANTS).
WHEREAS, the Woodburn Planning Commission conducted a public hearing in
Site Plan Review Case 94-01, and
WHEREAS, the matter was appealed to the Woodburn City Council, and
WHEREAS, the City Council noticed and held another public hearing on the
matter, NOW, THEREFORE,
THE CITY OF WOODBURN RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The application in Site Plan Review Case 94-01 (Dale Baker and
Timothy Brown, Applicants) is approved.
Section 2. Approval of the application in Site Plan Review Case 94-01 is
granted subject to the conditions attached hereto as Exhibit "A' and by this reference,
incorporated herein.
Section 3. Approval of the application is based upon evidence in the record
before the Woodburn City Council and is based upon and justified by the Findings of
Approval attached hereto as Exhibit "a" and, by this reference, incorpprate~i herein.
Approved as to form.'X~ ~'~/~/~~-~~ ~-{'~/-/ ~'-
City Attorney Date
APPROVED:
Len Kelley, Mayor
Passed by the Council
Submitted to the Mayor
Approved by the Mayor
Filed in the Office of the Recorder
ATTEST:
Mary Tennant, City Recorder
City of Woodburn, Oregon
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Council Bill No.
Resolution No.
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EXHIBIT "A"
CONDITIONS
Reduce the size of parking spaces (Nos. 4 and 5) on the site Phase II from the
stall standard of 19' x 9' to a compact car stall standard of 15' x 9' or remove
these two parking stalls from the parking inventory. (Council action)
Meet the landscape standards for a five-foot landscape strip adjacent to
Country Club Road as prescribed in Section 30.060 of the Woodburn Zoning
Ordinance. (Council action)
A sound barrier be built to protect the property owner immediately east of the
site from the traffic noise that the realignment of Country Club Road and
Oregon Way would generate. (Commission action)
Exhi bi t
Page 2 of 9
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Ae
Be
'* D,
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR BOTH PHASES
The proPosed development shall be in substantial conformance with the
preliminary plan.
The applicant shall comply with the sign ordinance standards.
Approved backflow devices and grease traps shall be required. (Ann O'Roke
Wastewater Department 982-5283)
After preliminary approval, submit lighting plan to the Planning Department
"for review. (Teresa Engeldinger Planning Department 982-5246)
Submit sign plan to Building Official for approval and permit. ( Bob Arzoian
982-5250)
Because the' subject property abuts a State Highway, the request may be
subject to additional conditions of approval. "
If the realignment does not commence within one year, the applicant shall
request in writing an extension of approval for phase II. The reque .st shall be
mede to the Planning Department at least 30 days prior'to the expiration
date.
He
On-site construction shall not commence until the improvement plans haVe
been reviewed and approved by the Public Works Department and all right-of-
way permits, system development charges have been paid. Refer to Part Two
page 9 of the 'Standards Document for Site' Plan Review'. (Randy Scott
Public Works 982-52zt7)
Upon acceptable completion of ali improvements to be maintained by the
City, the applicant shall provide the City a maintenance bond good for on..e
year, in the amount of 10% of the improvement cost. ;
Prior to. building permit issuance, pay appropriate Sys[e. ms Development.
Charges in effect at that time.
Exhibit "A"
Page 3 of 9
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Conditions of approval also include the following attachments;
Attachment B - Woodburn Fire District
Attacl~ment C - Woodburn Police Department
Attachment D - .Building Department
Attachment E - Wastewater Department
Prior to occupancy permit issuance, the applicant shall' submit one set of
reproducible as-builts to Engineering Department.
SPECIFIC CONDmONS OF APPROVAL PHASE II
Development approval is conditioned upon applicant acquiring title to the
property to be vacated by the City of Woodburn.
Comply with Attachment A - Public Works comments.
Exhibit "A" 10E
Page 4 of 9
SITE PLAN REVIEW
SANDWICH EXPRESS
_GENERAL COMMENTS - PHASE TWO:
Access on 0SH214 should be res(riOted to right in-right out movement.
2.
3.
4.
Sidewalks shall be required.
Driveway approach shall conform to city commercial standards.
Additional storm runoff will require a permit and approval from Oregon Department of
Transportation.
Sanitary services can be provided.
Water service can be provided,
Fire protection shall be as per the Woodburn Fire District's condit!~n of apl~roval.
Exhibit "A"
Page 5 of 9
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MEMO TO: Tcrcsa Engcldingcr, Planner
City of Woodbum
FROM: Bob Benck, l~lrc Marshal
Woodburn Fire District
RE: Sandwich Exp~
DATE: Jan. 05, 1994
Site Plan Review Commezlts
WOODBURN FIRE DISTRICT
A. AOCBgS: ~g roadways provide the necessary access for emergency purposes.
B. FIRE FLOW: 1500 gpm
C. HYDRANTS: Adequate hy~'ants are provided in the area.
D. SPRiNKLE_KS/FDC~ Blot required;
E. ALARM SYSTEM: Not required
F. PREMISE IDEN'H:FICATION: Address to be located and visible from thc public
CONDITIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION: No conditions apply
H. 'BuILdING PLA!~: All Fire and Life Safety review must be completed by Maxion
County Building Department'prior to .thc i.m~. oe ofconstru....o~i.'o.n, ,.,P~,~:s~. -
Ali buildings must meet minimum Code requircments as ~-l;aollsnea oy ~xty,
County, and State regulalions.
Nfnal.inspection for fire code purposes shall be conducted prior to opening
to the general public. ... --
1776 Newberg Highway
Woodb urn, O rego n 97071
CITY OF WOODBU.RN
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Exhi bi t
Page 6 of 9
270 Montgomery Street
January 12, 1994
Woodbum, Oregon 97071
982-2345 Ext. 352
TO: Teresa Engeldinger, Planning Dept.
RE: Site Plan Review- Sandwich Express
The following'ts a list of recommendations regarding the site plan review of ~'=andwich
Exprbss.
1. in order to deter the likelihood of businesses becoming e victim of burglaries,
it ts highly recommended'that the store be pre-wired for an alarm and that a
hold-up end intrusion alarm systems be Installed.
2. Ughting plan for parking, pedestrian and security be submitted, it is
recommended that the builder consider the use of Low Pressure Sodium Vapor
Ughting for the parking lot.
3. No vehicular entry or exit off Hwy. 214.
Stop Sign'be posted at exit driveway.
ShrUb (Shore Pine) at Country Club
drivers (Phase 2 Plan.)
may .cause visual obstruction for
.... Exhibit "A' lOE
Page 7 of ~ t~//~)J
REQUEST DATE: /-- 4-?4 · DEPARTMENT: /.~ ['
CONTACT PERSON: Teresa Engeldinge~, Planning Dept,. 982-524-6
CONFERENCE
PLACE: Conference Room DATE: ,1993~ TIME:
WoodbumCityHall I~!~/- ~ qq¥ /'
Pr;I:IAITrMENT COMMENT8
THE FOLLOWING I$ REQUIRED AFTER PRE-APPUCATION CONFERENCE:
1) Eight (8) copies of Final Plan must be brought into Public Works. -
2) 'As Bullts' must be provided prior to issuance of the building permit
Exhibit "A"
Page 8 of 9
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CITY OF WOODBURN CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS
~ACKFI~W PRgVBNTION DEVICES
1. - FIRE LINE- If any anti£reeze or chemicalsare used in the fire
system an approved reduced pressure device (RP) mpst be
installed on the fire line and on the bypass line. If no
chemicals are used, an approved double check detector check
assembly (DCDC) may be used.
The detector meter.register must be located on the bypass line
· outside any enclosed building or structure. This will enable
the Water Department personnel to read the meter.
Water
Meter
meter
DOHESTIC WATER LINE- A ~educed pressure device is required
unless otherwise noted. The reduced pressure device is
necessary where there is a potential for a moss co~-ection
with substances that could cause a health problem. A double
check device would berequiredif where conta~nation would.be
considered a nuisance.
IRRIGATION LINE- 'A reduc.edpressure device is required Where
chemicals or fertilizer are used in the irrigation system, A
double check, pressure vacUum breaker or atmospheric vacuum
bregker is required if no chemicals are used.
All devices must be installed adjacent to the water meier. The
device must be inspected by a State certified tester after
installation. The test results mailed to:'
City of Woodburn
2815 Molalla Rd.
Woodburn, OR. 97071
WASTE TREATMENT
Waste treatment systems are required where t~e facility
discharges material iht6 the sewer that could be harmful to
City personnel, the sewerage system, or the environment.
o
1. GREASE TRAP/OIL R SAND SEPARATOR- Requirements'~re found
in the Oregon Uniformed Plumbing Code. A grease trap of
at least 20 gpm/40 lbs capacity' is required in
restaurants, bakery, meat departments and other similar
facilities. A properly sized separator is required for
all car washes, gas stations and similar facilities.
Exhibit 'A"
Page 9 of 9
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WASTE TREATMENT SYSTEM- More complex systems may be
required to reduce organic loading, metals, toxic and
flammable materials, and other pollutants. The new
facility would be required to complete an application
regarding it's production and waste discharge.
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EXHIBIT "B"
FINDINGS OF APPROVAL
I. Nature of Proceedinqs
On March 24, 1994, the Woodburn Planning Commission acknowledged staff's
administrative approval of a 1,950 square foot "Sandwich Express" (Site Plan
No. 94-01) and approved a request for a variance to the landscaping standards
(Variance No. 94-03).
The Planning Commission's approval of the site plan and the variance were
then appealed to the Woodburn City Council on April 1, 1994.
At its April 25, 1994 meeting, the City Council acknowledged the appeal of the
decisions and set May 9, 1994 as the public hearing date.
On May 9, 1994, the City Council heard testimony and continued the public
hearing until May 23, 1994.
On May 23, 1994, the Council heard additional testimony regarding Site Plan
Review No. 94-01. The application in Variance No. 94-03 was withdrawn by
the applicant in a letter dated May 10, 1994 which agreed to an additional
condition on the site plan approval. The Council then closed the May 23rd
public hearing and remanded the record to the Planning Commission for further
study and recommendation.
The Planning Commission met on June 9, 1994 and reviewed the transcribed
record of the Council. The Commission then recommended that the Council
approve Site Plan Review No. 94-01 with the conditions recommended by
staff.
On June 13, 1994, the Council received the recommendation of the
Commission and tabled deliberation on the matter until the June 27, 1994
meeting.
On June 27, 1994, the Council removed the item from the table, engaged in
deliberation, and passed a motion directing staff to prepare findings of approval
for presentation at the July 11, 1994 Council meeting.
£xhJbit
Page 2 of 5
II. Findinq~ of Fact
A. Facts.
1. The facts concerning the application are contained in the public testimony
heard before the Woodburn City Council on May 9, 1994 and May 23, 1994,
including, but not limited to, the staff report with attachments which was introduced
into the record at the time of the hearing.
2. The subject parcel is located at the northeast corner of Country Club
Road and State Highway 214 and is described as Lot 1, Block 55 of the Woodburn
Senior Estates No. 6 subdivision within the City of Woodburn, Oregon.
3. The Woodburn Comprehensive Plan presently designates the property
Commercial.
4. The Woodburn Zoning Ordinance presently designates the property
Commercial General.
5. The proposed use, a restaurant, is a permitted outright use in this zone.
6. The request complies with the special setback distances along Highway
214 because it exceeds the 50 foot setback standard.
7. The applicant has received approval from the Oregon State Department
of Transportation for a driveway egress, "right turn only," onto Highway 214.
8. The City will allow an ingress/egress driveway from Country Club Road.
9. The site plan proposal is based upon the planned realignment of Country
Club Road by the City with site to be located in the proposed vacated portion of
Country Club Road.
10. The location of the site in the proposed vacated area would allow the
realignment of Country Club Road at the Highway 214 intersection. This realignment
will eliminate one of the two presently existing traffic signals and result in smoother
traffic flow.
B. Relevant Approval Criteria
1. Woodburn Comprehensive Plan:
Goal: 1-1. Establish a framework for the development of facilities to
move persons and goods in as safe, effective and efficient a manner as
possible under projected year 2000 traffic conditions. See City of
Exhibit
Page 3 of
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Woodburn Transportation Plan (Ordinance e 1915) Chapter IX, page 52,
Comprehensive Plan.
Policy: 1-1-4. To insure that state and federal highways with routes
through the city are improved in accordance with projected traffic
volumes and the elements contained with this plan.
1-2-3. Promote optimum efficiency within the transportation system by the
use of traffic management techniques including access controls on major
arterials and the utilization of available transit system capacity prior to the
construction of major new transportation facilities.
2. Woodburn Zoning Ordinance
Chapter § Permits and Enforcement
Chapter 6 Planning Commission
Chapter 7 Public Hearings
Chapter 8 General Standards
Chapter 10 Off Street Parking, Loading & Driveways
Private Street Standards
Chapter 11 Site Plan Review:
Section 11.070. Criteria for Evaluating a Site Plan. The following
criteria shall be used in evaluating a Site Plan:
(a) The placement of structures on the property shall minimize
adverse impact on adjacent uses.
(b) Landscaping shall be used to minimize impact on adjacent
uses.
(c) Landscaping shall be so located as to maximize its aesthetic
value.
(d) Access to the public streets shall minimize the impact of
traffic patterns. Wherever possible, direct driveway access shall
not be allowed to arterial streets. Wherever possible, access shall
be shared with adjacent uses of e similar nature.
(e) The design of the drainage facilities shall minimize the impact
on the City's or other public agencies drainage facilities.
(f) The design encourages energy conservation, both in its siting
on the lot, and its accommodation of pedestrian and bicycle
traffic. (Note: specific solar access provisions are described in
Section 8.200)
Exhibit 'B"
Page 4 of 5
(g) The proposed site development, including the architecture,
landscaping and graphic design, is in conformity with the site
development requirements of this Ordinance and with the
standards of this and other ordinance insofar as the location and
appearance of the proposed development are involved.
(h) The location, design, color and materials of the exterior of all
structures and signs are compatible with the proposed
development and appropriate to the character of the immediate
neighborhood.
Chapter 29 Commercial Retai21 District
Chapter 30 Commercial General District
Landscaping Standards
Sign Ordinance
II1. Conclusions of Law
A. The development proposal is in accordance with the City's Transportation
Goals and Policies as set forth in the Comprehensive Plan in that the site development
is compatible with, and allows for, the realignment of the Country Club Road/Highway
214 intersection. With the realignment, one of the two present traffic signals will be
eliminated. A smoother flow of traffic will result from the improved road configuration
and the increased green light cycle on Highway 214 at the realigned intersection.
B. The proposed use is consistent with and has complied with the
Comprehensive Plan by addressing the relevant criteria in the Zoning Ordinance.
C. The proposal complies with the General Standards of the Zoning
Ordinance in that the special setback distance of §0 feet from the centerline of
Highway 214 has been met.
D. The proposal complies with Off Street Parking, Loading and Driveway
Standards in that adequate parking spaces are provided.
E. A restaurant is an allowed use in the Commercial General District. In
fact, the use is a less intense use than that which is permitted in the zone.
Restaurants are an allowed use in the Commercial Retail District and Commercial
Retail businesses are allowed in the Commercial General Zone.
F. The proposal meets or exceeds the Landscaping Standards required.
G. The proposal complies with the Sign Ordinance standards
Exhibit "B"
Page 5 of S
H. As to the specific conclusions in regard to the Site Plan Review Criteria:
1. The placement of the structure minimizes the adverse impact on the
adjoining uses. The placement allows the proposed realignment of Country Club Road
and does not create adverse impacts on the uses surrounding the property.
2. The proposed landscaping is a substantial improvement over that
on the existing site and is effective to minimize impact on adjacent uses.
3. The proposed landscaping is incorporated to maximize the
aesthetic value of the site. The generous use of established permanent trees,
ornamental and annual set-ins will set off the classic Victorian architecture of the
proposed building.
4. Extreme care has been taken to assure that access to the public
streets has minimal impact on traffic patterns. Access onto Highway 214 is limited
to a driveway egress, "right turn only". Additional access onto Country Club Road
is minimized by allowing only one ingress/egress driveway to the site. Sharing access
to the site with the adjacent use was not possible.
§. The design of the drainage facilities will minimize the impact on the
City's and State's drainage facilities. A retention plan that meets the City's
requirements will be submitted and stamped by a licensed engineer.
6. The design encourages energy conservation both in its siting and
its accommodation of pedestrian and bicycle traffic in that the new construction
meets or exceeds all requirements of the State Energy Code and the Uniform Building
Code. Pedestrian walkways are included on the site as well as a bicycle rack near the
entrance. These components of the site design also encourage the maximum
accommodation for bicycle and pedestrian access.
7. The site, including the architecture, landscaping and graphic
design, is in conformity with the Zoning Ordinance and other applicable ordinances in
regard to location and appearance of the proposed development.
8. The location, design, color and materials of the exterior of all
structures and signs are compatible with the proposed development and appropriate
to the character of the immediate neighborhood. The effect created by the building's
location (on the corner of the site, at an angle) is appropriate to the development. The
Victorian architecture, light yellow color with white trim), and traditional materials are
compatible with, and provide enhancement to, the immediate neighborhood.
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MEMO TO: Mayor and city Council
FROM
Mary Tennant
city Recorder
DATE : July 6, 1994
S~BJ~CT: Insurance Coverages for Fiscal Year 1994-95
Insurance coverages for general liability, auto liability, auto
physical damage, and property all become due on July i of each year.
In regards to workers' compensatio~ i~ance,..w~L~re~nte~r~_~_u~
third year of a contract with CIS a~_~ll~:~.. ~~_~ ~_~
year. Our Instance Agent of Record, ~u~_au~g~n- tnu~s,- ~.~-~
Agency), re~ested proposals from several instance, oo~anles zor
liability and property instance and results ~e outlined in ea~ of
the categories below.
Requests for proposals were su~m~==e~ =o zour companlem w,,u
liability insurance to public entities in Oregon. oniy.tw~.~_a~._i~
submitted proposals, Northland Casualty ~ompany ana
Instance Services (cia). In reviewing the
~.,,,,]~v'x ~roDosal was approximately 7% less ~nan ulu, ~ow~ ~,
Jim%ts'are more res-trictive. For example,_ .orthland provides
for a $1,000,000 Combined Single Limit plus a $15000,000 Umbrella
Liability for a $2,000,000 total per occurrence. S~nce there annual
aggregate is $2,000,000, one large claim could gr~at%y reduce available
coverage for any other claims that may be fi[ed wlthlnt, h~ ~is_cp~yearL
~orthland also has a $100,000 limit on Employment Reia:e~ c~a~ms
which they would only pay 90% of the claim cost. 9n t~.e other hand,
CIS has broader limits of $2,000,000 single limit w~th no annual
aggregate and employment related claims are ~onsidered the same.as .any
~_h,r liability claim. The coverage limits imposed by Northlan~ u~er
[~ nronosai'make the difference in premium amounts les? attractive
[~-~c~n~=since every year presents a different set .of clrcums=ancss
which ~y result in pending legal action. Of primary concern
employment related claims which can easily exceed the $100,000
limitation. State law limits the amount of a tort claim whereas
Federal civil Rights law has an unlimited liability amount.
The City has participated in the CIS general liability program since
the mid-1980's. We have developed a good working relationship with CIS
and feel that continuation of the liability coverage with CIS would be
in the best interest of the City.
Annual premium cost through CIS will be $91,261. The CIS Trust
agreement, Bylaws, and Rules, requires the city to enter into an
agreement with ClS (refer to the attached Council Bill). Please note
that there is a three (3) year term under the agreement, however, there
is a provision within the Trust ~ylaws.which allow the City to give
6 months written notice of our ~ntent~on to seek other proposals when
the insurance is up for annual renewal. Chuck Huggins hgs informed us
that he will be reviewing the liability insurance market in early
December and will provide us with a recommendation on whether or nog
notice should be submitted to CIS by December 31st of our intent to
solicit other liability proposals.
1OF
~ROPERTy IN$~CE,
Last year, the City elected to secure property insurance coverage from
Chubb Insurance rather than CIS. Both companies submitted proposals
forthis year's coverage and again, Chubb Insurance providedthe lowest
annual premium. Chubb's proposal of $19,219 includes boiler and
machinerywhereas with CIS, boiler & machinery coverage would have to
be purchased separately for a total cost of $28,391. The city does
have. a $5,068.48 credit with CIS from prior year dividends, however,
this credit will still make the net cash difference between the two
companies $4,103.52. It should be noted that the credit will remain
available to the City for any property coverage that we may obtain from
CIS in the future. No action is required by the Council to continue
the property insurance with Chubb Insurance.
WOLF.S' COMPENSATION ZNBURANCE.
As stated above, our coverage is with CIS Insurance. Rates have
remained fairly stable and the experience modification rate has
decreased slightly from fiscal year 1993-94. Estimated cost for fiscal
year 1994-95 is $105,626.76, less a $35,000 deductible under the retro
plan, based on annual payroll of $3,3?8,865. A Resolution is currently
on file with CIS that extends participation in the CIS Workers'
Compensation progr~muntil June 30, 1995. No action is required bythe
Council to continue workers' compensation with CIS Insurance.
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MEMO
TO:
Mayor and City Council
FROM:
Chris Childs, City Administrator
SUBJ.:
U~bilitv Insurence Renewal
DATE:
July 5, 1994
At your meeting of July 11, 1994 you will be considering a staff
recommendation to renew the city's liability insurance program with City County
Insurance Services (CIS). The staff report on this matter will be presented by Mary
Tennant, City Recorder.
For the record, I want to advise the Council that my spouse, Denise Childs, is
employed in a clerical position with the CIS firm. While the possibility of any direct
conflict in this regard is remote, I feel the Council should be fully aware of this
relationship.
While I am familiar with the nature of the options researched and presented for
consideration by our Agent of Record, I have remained neutral in respect to the
formulation of any staff recommendation.
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cotn~¢IL ~Ir.,~ NO. 1568
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION ENTERING INTO A CONTRACT WITH CITY/COUNTY INSURANCE
SERVICES TRUST FOR GENEIUtL LIABILITY AND AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY
INSURANCE.
WHEREAS, the City/County Insurance Services Trust (CIS)
offers pooled self-insurance offering cost stability and the potential
for long-term savings, and
WHERFaS, CIS is sponsored bytheLeague of Oregon Cities and
the Association of Oregon Counties as a service to Oregon cities and
counties, and
WHEREAS, the City of Woodburn finds that membership in CIS is
of benefit in managingthe risks involved in providing services to its
citizens, and
WHEREAS, the City of Woodburn has been provided with an
opportunity to review the Trust Agreement, Bylaws, and Rules of CIS,
and
WHEREAS, the City of Woodburn has submitted the Trust
Agreement, Bylaws, and Rules to its legal counsel to review for
compliance with the Charter and Ordinances of the city of Woodburn,
now, therefore
THE CITY OF WOODBURN RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS=
Section 1. That the City of Woodburn does hereby enter into
a contract with CIS and becomes a member of the CIS Trust for General
Liability and Automobile Liability for a three-year period commencing
July 1, 1994 and agrees to abide by the terms of the Trust Agreement,
Bylaws, and Rules of CIS which, along with this Resolution, constitutes
the contract between the City of Woodburn and CIS. A copy of said
contract is attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein.
The City Administrator is hereby authorized to execute such documents
as are necessary put. ant to this. Resol%~. ~/_/~ /~
City Attorney
APPROVED
LEN KELLEY, MAYOR
Passed by the Council
Submitted to the Mayor
Approved by the Mayor
Filed in the Office of the Recorder
ATTEST
Mary Tennant, Recorder
City Recorder
Page i - Council Bill No.
Resolution No.
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Because o£ its length, a full copy of the CI$ trust agreement has
not been reproduced in your packet. The a~reement is attached to
the oHginal resolution and is available from the ~ty Recorder.
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THROUGH:
FROM:
$~:
DATE:
City Administrator for Council Action
Public Works Director ~
lulie Moore, C. E. Tech
Young Street Crossing Improvement Agreement
Woodbum and Southern Pacific Transportation Co.
lilly 6, 1994
between City of
RECO~NDATION:
It is recommended the attached agreement beiwem Southern Pacific Transpo~on Co. and the
City of Woodbum be approved for the improvement of Young Street ox~sing. This agreement
for a joint project to have rubber crossing m~-lnls installed at this crossing i~ ~filar ~o prior
agreements except it has been placed in writing.
BACKGROUND:
The City and Southern Pacific Transportation Co. have done cooperative projects in the past
regarding the improvements of other railroad crossings. The city purchases the materials and
Southern Pacific provides the labor to install the new .crossing materials.
Other crossings improved with this cooperative effort are Cleveland Street and Lincoln SUee~
The goal is to get all the railroad crossings Upgraded and improved by having one crossing done
every one to two years.
Therefore, in keeping this cooperative program going it is recommended that the attached
agreement for the Young Street crossing be approved. The Council approved the purchase of
the rubber crossing materials at the June 13th meeting.
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THIS AGREEMENT, made this 10th day of June , 1994, by
and between SOUTHERN PACIFIC TRANSPORTATION COMPANY, herein called
"Railroad", and CITY OF WOODBURN, a municipal corporation of the
State of OregOn, herein termed "City";
RECITALS:
The parties hereto desire to set forth by this
instrument their .agreement with respect to the
improvements of an at-grade crossing of Young Street
where same crosses 'tracks of Railroad at or near
Woodburn, in the County of Marion, State of Oregon
(Crossing C-735.14).
AGREEMENT:
1. Railroad shall furnish the necessary labor and materials,
tools and equipment and shall perform the following work:
A. Installation of a full depth rubber crossing surface.
2. City agrees to pay Railroad a l%mp sum of Five Thousand
Three Hundred Ten Dollars ($5,310) upon execution of thisAgreement
which covers the cost and expense incurred by Railroad in
furnishing materials and performing the work specified above.
3. The work to be performed by Railroad hereunder shall be
commenced as soon as labor and materials are available following
execution of this instrument and shall be completed within one (1)
year thereafter.
4. Any contractor performing the work on the property of
Railroad on behalf of the City in connection with work contemplated
hereunder shall execute Railroad's standard form of Contractor's
right-of-entry agreement Prior to commencing any work on Railroad's
premises.
City shall obtain any governmental authority which may be
required in connection with the work contemplated.
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5. Thi§ agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the
benefit of the successors and assigns of Railroad and the assigns
of City.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused these
presents to be executed in duplicate the day and year first herein
written.
SOUTHERN PACIFIC TRANSPORTATION COMPANY
By
(Title)
CITY OF WOODBURN
By
(Title)
1OH
MEMO
DATE:
TO:
FROM:
RE:
JUNE 15, 1994
MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL
NANCY GRITTA, FINANCE DIRECTOR
SER¥1CENTER
There have been several developments since the ServiCenter was last discussed at
Council. We have approached WalMart, Safeway, and Senior Estates about placing
drop boxes for utility bills on their respective properties. WalMart and Safeway are
agreeable to the arrangement, Senior Estates' Board has discussed the possibility of
placing a drop box in their Club House. According to their Board President, they do
not want to appear responsible should the City discontinue an arrangement with the
ServiCenter. However, they would IzrJ~aJ3Jy_Q~ be opposed to a drop box if the City
has terminated the agreement of its own accord.
After much thought and discussion, we must recommend that the ServiCenter be
given 30 days notice of termination of our agreement. If the Council takes this action,
we will immediately move forward to provide alternatives.
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MEMO
TO:
FROM:
SUBJ.:
DATE:
Mayor and City Council
Chris Childs, City Administrator ~
Fee for Reoroduction of Council A_~enda Packets
July 5, 1994
RECOMMENDATION: That Council, by motion establish a fee for purchase of
Council agenda packets at $5.00 each, or $100 for an annual 'subscription' (24
regular meetings), payable in advance in either case.
BACKGROUND: The city seems to be frequently criticized for "not getting
information out to the public' and, occasionally, for the timeliness of such
information. While the city can't be directly responsible for 'citizen awareness' at the
grassroots level, a recent visitor to a Council meeting even went so far as to suggest
that copies of the Council's agenda packets should be mailed out to the city's entire
populace a week ahead of every meeting.
All of the information contained in the agenda packet is "public record" once
it has been distributed to Council members. It has been noted on numerous occasions
during Council meetings that a reference copy of the agenda packet is available for
review by interested citizens. The packet can be reviewed in such a manner at no
charge. If there are agenda items of particular interest, the citizen can also purchase
photocopies of the documentation concerning their particular topic of interest, at the
city's normal charge for document copying. This occurs fairly often. At an obviously
greater expense, any citizen may also purchase a copy of the full agenda packet.
There has been some confusion as to what this cost should be, if any; thus policy
direction from the Council in this regard would be helpful.
Staff believes that a flat fee for purchase of agenda packets would be much
more manageable than trying to count the number of pages photocopied. A similar
flat fee ($10) exists for copies of computer-generated copies of the city budget
document. For operational considerations, the request for an agenda packet copy
must be known prior to the point that the packets are printed and collated, and the
precise number of pages to be photocopied may not yet be known.
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The principal purpose of the agenda packet is to Inform and provide background
information for Council members as they address the issues of importance to .the city.
In the time permitted, the best and most concise information available is presented for
use by the Council members, the six individuals elected to reoresent their resoective
wards in the orderly conduct of the city's business.
City staff frequently discusses and reviews other methods and possibilities by
which city residents can be kept informed in a cost-effective manner. Copies of the
agenda index only (usually two pages) are available to people entering the Council
chambers on meeting nights. One suggestion that will be investigated when the city's
cable TV access program becomes fully operational is to develop a format for
displaying upcoming agenda topics on the public access channel over the weekend
preceding the Council meeting.
In summary, within our resource limitations, ample information concerning any
business item of the city is available for those who are interested. It is not practical
to distribute information to those who are not interested, so those who are interested
must take the reasonable initiative of seeking out the Information they might want.
This should including payment of any reasonable fee established to ensure that the
reproduction of the' information is not accomplished at the expense of those taxpayers
who are not interested in such detailed information.
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MEMO
TO: Mayor and City Council through City
Administrator
FROM:
Woodburn Planning Commission
SUBJECT:
Site Plan Review 94-11 Commercial Bank
DATE:
July 6, 1994
At their June 23, 1994 hearing, the Planning Commission
acknowledged the Planning Directors administrative approval of
an approximate 2500 square foot branch banking facility
"Commercial Bank" with driveup windoWs and ATM. The site
is located on the corner of Mt Hood Hwy (Hwy 214) and
Progress Way next to Pizza Hut. See attached site plan for
further details.
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14B
MEMO
TO: Mayor and City Council through'City
Administrator
FROM:
Woodburn Planning Commission
SUBJECT:
Site Plan Review 94-13 Addition to an Existing
Industrial Warehouse
DATE:
July 6, 1994
At their June 23, 1994 hearing, the Planning Commission
acknowledged the Planning Directors administrative approval of
an approximate 540 square foot addition to a existing
warehouse located at 2244 National Way. The proposal is to
enclose an area of the building to provide for a restroom and
office. See attached site plan for further details.
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1 5A
TO:
FROM:
SUBJ.:
DATE:
MEMO
Mayor and City Council
Chris Childs, City Administrator ~
Tax Base Measure I Tax Coordination Proce~
July 6, 1994
State law (ORS 310.404) requires that any political subdivision that has levied
outside of its existing tax base in three out of the past four years must propose a
revised tax base to its voters in either the Primary or General Election in the next
even-numbered year. We will be required to ask voters for a new tax base in the
General Election of November 8, 1994.
The City of Woodburn levies outside of its tax base every year to gain approval
of the annual operating levy necessary to adequately fund general city operations.
Our regular operating levy for F.Y. 1994-95 was on the ballot (and passed) for the
May 17, 1994 Primary Election, thus we still need to present a tax base measure to
city voters in November.
My recommendation is that a proposed tax base of $1,895,000 be presented
for voter approval on November 8, 1994. This amount would become effective with
the 1995-96 fiscal year and represents the approximate combined amount of the
existing outdated tax base ($221,603 for F.Y. 1995-96) and the annual operating levy
(approx. $1,673,397) we would otherwise need to submit for voter approval for in
the spring of 1995.
The necessity to seek an updated tax base also necessitates certain actions to
remain in compliance with the more recent state law dealing with intergovernmental
"Tax Coordination". The tax coordination process deals with a government's 'Total
Levy Authority' which, if the city follows its consistent policy of the past several
years, would be the sum of $3,060,147 for F.Y. 1995-96 for general operating
purposes. Any voter-approved levy for bonded indebtedness is excluded from this
amount.
Obviously, the proposed tax base represents only a portion of the city's Total
Levy Authority, along with the continuing levies for Recreation & Parks and Library
services. Taken together, all three will constitute the Total Levy Authority of
$3,060,147, which will continue the previous policy of maintaining parity with other
governmental units.
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However, the fact that the November tax base election constitutes a ballot
measure within the guidelines of ORS 310.186 (the applicable tax coordination
statute), a hearing on the proposed tax base is necessary at least thirty (30) days prior
to the filing date deadline for the ballot measure. The purpose of the hearing, as with
other similar hearings held for this purpose in recent years, is to allow citizens and
representatives of other affected 0overnmental entities (Marion County, Woodburn
Fire District) the opportunity to comment on the proposed levy amount.
To meet all applicable timelines, staff will place the above-described hearing on
the Council's agenda for July 25, 1994. The hearing will be advertised in the
Woodburn Independent prior to the July 25th date. A courtesy copy of this memo
will also be provided to the other affected governmental entities.
15B
MEMO
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
DATE:
City Council through City Administrator
'
Public Works Director ~
Water Supply Status Report
July 7, 1994
In the last council meeting, I orally informed the city council that two of the city's water
wells were not operational because of repair and construction activities.
I am glad to inform the council that Astor Way well is manually operational now, however,
the Nazarene well will not be operational for another two weeks.
At present, thera is no emergency situation from a water supply perspective, however, it is
recommended that water be used wisely during the summer months.
GST:ig
I~TRSUPLY
15C
MEMO
TO:
FROM:
SUBJ.:
Mayor and City Council
Chris Childs, City Administrator ~
Natural Gas Franchise Renewal I Utility Fee
DATE:
July 7, 1994
On December 13, 1993 the Council implemented Ordinance 2114 which
established a utility usage fee (technically referred to as a privilege tax) based on
gross revenues generated by Portland General Electric Co. Geared toward the utility
company's use of street rights-of-way, these fees were specifically dedicated toward
the development and construction of street improvements needed to eliminate and/or
prevent traffic congestion as the city continues to grow over the next twenty years.
The concept of a fair, equitable end broad-based transportation-related revenue source
evolved during the series of 1993 public hearings on Traffic Impact Fees (TIF's) and
other possible funding components of the city's 20-year Transportation Plan.
Informal feedback from Council members since that time has indicated that a
similar utility fee on gross revenues generated by Northwest Natural Gas Co. (NWNG)
would be appropriate at such time as the franchise agreement with that company is
renewed. A franchise renewal ordinance for NWNG is nearing completion and, based
on the previous input from Council, a companion ordinance establishing a privilege tax
on NWNG gross revenues will also be presented for Council consideration.
While the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) establishes franchise fee levels
which utilities may treat as ordinary costs of operations, ORS 221.450 allows a
political subdivision to collect a maximum of 5% from any franchisee, including the
amount authorized by the PUC. In the case of PGE, the PUC allows a 3-1/2%
franchise fee which, combined with the city's additional utility fee, totals
The PUC allows a 3% franchise fee for NWNG, so the city would be allowed
to collect an additional 2% in the form of the added utility fee (privilege tax). A 2%
fee, making the total percentage received from both utilities equal, would represent
approximately $35,000 per year. This amount can obviously fluctuate with climate
conditions and other factors. These funds would also be dedicated toward street and
right-of-way improvements to enhance the quality of life and convenience of
Woodburn residents. Added cost to a consumer with an $80 gas bill in the colder
winter months would be $1.60.
A second approach would be to enact the same, 1-1/2% utility, fee collected
from PGE. However, coupled with the PUC-allowed franchise fee, this would total
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only 4-112% for NWNG as opposed to the 5% for PGE. A 1-1/2% utility fee on
NWNG gross revenues would represent approximately $26,600 per year. Added cost
to the consumer with the $80 natural gas bill would be $1.20.
Following the Council's implementation of the utility fee on PGE gross revenues,
city staff responded to between thirty end forty telephone calls on the subject. While
this number of calls is a small percentage of the approximately 5,000 households and
businesses in the community, the city is mindful of those who do make contact. A
few calls were actually supportive of the fee, but most were predictably opposed to
varying degrees. In retrospect, it is worth noting that there were four common
themes voiced by the callers:
'Just another city tax." When advised that the proceeds of the fee were
specifically earmarked for major street improvements, ma. ny callers appeared pleased
that the funds would be so dedicated, end satisfied that the funds were being
earmarked for a most deserving purpose. Most seemed content that it was an 'equal"
tax, paid on a percentage basis of total energy use by residential and business
customers alike.
='Privileae tax' is an outra0eous name.= The city has little choice in the use of
the term 'privilege tax=. The term derives from the very old state statutes that
provide for and govern such a fee, and was originally intended to reflect the
'privilege= afforded to the utility companies in allowing them to utilize city-owned
right-of-way.
=Not enouah notice.= Callers were advised that the issue had been discussed
on no less than two occasions by the Council. Some complained that the Council
should have held a specific public hearing on the issue. PGE was formally notified
more than sixty days prior to enactment of the ordinance and actively solicited
subscriber input into the Council's decision-making process.
'Discriminatory aaainst oeoole with all-electric homes." Presumably, a similar
utility fee on natural gas revenues would effectively eliminate this concern.
Unless Council directs otherwise, a utility fee ordinance relative to NWNG will
be forthcoming as noted above. Similarly, unless otherwise directed by the Council,
the ordinance will include a 2% fee to reflect consistency in the city's overall fiscal
relationship with both utility companies (at the 5% level allowed by statute). If the
Council believes a public hearing on this matter desireable, this direction should be
specifically conveyed to staff as well.
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City of Woodburn
Police Department
MEMORANDUM
270 Montgom~97071
Ken Wrip~R~//~//
(5O3) 982-2345
To:
Mayor and Council
C. Childs, City Administrator
Subject:
GSA Program Gasoline Subsidy
In 1992 the department applied to the Oregon Surplus Property manager for gasoline purchase
through the surplus ~ program. This gaao~ was part of a federal program of
reclamation of gasoline through recycling of oil. Oregon has received approximately 1.5 million
gallons of gasoline and diesel fuel annually. Last fiscal year I was notified by the State of
Oregon that the program was in jeopardy and to not count on continue receiving the product.
On June 28th Mr. John Ruger notified me that in fact the program has been canceled. As a
result the gasoline savings the city and police department have enjoyed this past two years have
come to an abrupt stop and we will be pmcha~g gasoline on the retail market. Through the
GSA program we have paid $0.86 cents per gallon and retail market prices fluctuate between
$1.10 and $1.21 per gallon. Over these past two years' the city has received 17,300 gallons of
gasoline representing 54 % of our needs. The surplus program resulted in a $7,511 savings
within the department budget.
Budget Alert
While we have been cautioned by the State to not count on receiving surplus gasoline within our
budget, and to budget at the retail market price, we have had given this savings some
consideration when developing our budget. Needless to say we will be tightening our budget
belt and will be monitoring gasoline prices closely. While we are not in jeopardy it should be
noted that with the ever increasing demand for services the costs also increase. I estimate that
we will spend $3,500 - $4,000 more for the same amount of gasoline this coming budget. This
will mean the possible reduction of purchases in other areas.
MEMO
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
DATE:
Community Development Director
Bob Arzoian, Building Inspector ~
Building Activity for JUNE, 1994
July 5, 1994
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2 $ 147,000
144 2,256,000
6 22,30O
0 0
0 0
5 3,000
10 484,000
~ 1993 ~ 1994
No. ~ No. ~
1 $120,000 $ $ 987,348
0 0 0 0
13 91,647 I1 68,400
2 20.747 0 0
2 330,000 2 18,128
10 21,094 7 6,915
1 55,000 0 0
S638,488
28 $1,080,791
July 1-lun~ 30 Fiscal
Yeardo-Date
~;~0r478.419
:~21.175.157
Robert Arzoian
Building Official
RS:bw
July 11,1994
Mayor Kelley and Members
of the Council, City of Woodburn
270 Montgomery St.,
Woodburn, OR 97071
Ladies and Gentlemen:
On June 13th, I think it was, I suggested increased citizen
involvement to you. Your interest included a request for an
estimate as to the cost. Costs, it seems, are dependent upon
the program contemplated. Not having that available, my
attention centered on some interesting material.
Almost exactly two years ago Governor Roberts cover letter went
with copies of a handbook entitled, "How To Put The People In
Planning" to each city and county planning department in
Oregon. 'The purpose of the handbook was to be "...a 'how-to'
manual about public participation in land use planning. It
tells how to run a successful program for citizen involvement."
While dealing specifically with land use planning, the handbook
contains much of value in the broader application of citizen
involvement.
Goal 1, on page 7, requires that each city and county in Oregon
"develop a citizen involvement program that insures the
opportunity for citizens to be involved in all phases of the
planning process.""Goal 1 is mandatory: its provisions have the
force of law." The introductory statements include the comment
that, "Every city and county in Oregon has adopted a citizen
involvement program." and that they have been reviewed by the
state's Citizen Involvement Advisory Committee (CIAC) and by the
Land Conservation and Development Commission (LCDC). Reference
is also made to the fact that the foregoing "...took place in
the late 1970s and early 1980s." And further that, "Most cities
and counties have not amended their CIPs since they were
acknowledged." and that "Any changes to the CIP constitute a
plan amendment, subject to the state and local regulations that
govern such amendments." (CIP meaning Citizen Involvement
Program)
Goal 1 has six major components.
No 1--Citizen Involvement--Provide for widespread citizen
involvement.
No 2--Communication--Assure effective two-way communications
between local officials and citizens.
No 3--Citizen Influence--Provide the opportunity for citizens
to be involved in all phases of the planning process.
No 4--Technical Information--Assure that technical
information is available in an understandable form.
No 5--Feedback Mechanisms--Assure that citizens get responses
from policy makers.
No 6--Financial Support--Ensure adequate funding for the
citizen involvement program.
The handbook specifies a local Committee for Citizen Involvement
(CCI), "... with citizen involvement as its only
responsibility", as the way to ensure "... that citizens are not
forgotten in the planning process." In Appendix "A" to the
handbook, "Committee members shall be selected by an open,
well-publicized public process." and be "...broadly
representative of geographic areas and interests related to land
use and land-use decisions." Any substitute for this committee
involves notification to the state Citizen Involvement Advisory
Committee through the Land Conservation and Development
Commission. A copy of Appendix "A" is enclosed.
According to the DLCD handbook, which should have been in city
files for two years, Woodburn would have had an "acknowledged"
Citizen Involvement Program (CIP) for from 10 to 15 years. A
public review seems long overdue. Therefore, I would like to
offer two suggestions:
1.--That a report be prepared which compares the
recommendations and requirements in the Dept. of Land
Conservation and Development's handbook, "How To Put The
People In Planning", with what has been done in the past
and what is being done now, and with specific time-dated
steps to be taken to correct any deficiencies.
2.--That a parallel report be prepared outlining actions
required to broaden the above concepts to cover the
functioning of our local government as a whole.
In keeping with the spirit of citizen involvement it seems
highly appropriate to suggest that these reports be widely
publicized, prior to a joint Council-Citizen public conference
to finalize Woodburn's CIP, before submission to the State for
approval. A public conference is proposed to foster unlimited
discussion and should undoubtedly be chaired by the Mayor, a
Woodburn-wide elected official.
I submit this letter in the sincere belief that positive and
timely action for increased citizen involvement is an essential
ingredient to the furthering of smooth government-citizen
relationships, and for the good of our community.
Sincerely yours,
Preston .
2197 Camellia Way
Encl.:Appendix A: Goal 1, Citizen Involvement
How To Put The People In Planning.
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G~)AL 1: CITIZEN INVOLVEMENT
GOAL: To develop a citizen
involvement program that
insures the opportunity for
citizens to be involved in all
phases of the planning
process.
The goveming body charged with
preparing and adopting a
comprehensive plan shall adopt and
publicize a program for citizen
involvement that clearly defines the
procedures by which the general
public will be involved in the
on-going land-use plannin8 process.
The citizen involvement program
shall be appropriate to the scale of
the planning effort. The program
shall provide for continuity of
citizen participation and of
information that enables citizens to
identify and comprehend the issues.
Federal, state and regional agencies,
and special-purpose disU'icts shall
coordinate their planning efforts
with the affected governing bodies
and make use of existing local
citizen involvement programs
established by counties and cities.
The citizen involvement program
shall incorporate the following
components:
Citizen Involvement -- To
provide for widespread
citizen involvement.
The citizen involvement
program shall involve a
cross-section of affected
citizens in all phases of the
planning process. As a
component, the program for
citizen involvement shall
include an officially
recognized committee for
Citizen involvement (CCI)
broadly representative of
geographic areas and interests
related to land use and
land-use decisions. Committee
members shall be selected by
an open, well-publicized
public process.
The committee for citizen
involvement shall be
responsible for assisting the
governing body with the
development of a program that
promotes and enhances citizen
involvement in land-use
· Planning, assisting in the
implementation of the citizen
involvement program, and
evaluating the process being
used for citizen involvement.
If the governing body wishes
to assume the responsibility
for development as well as
adoption and implementation
of the citizen involvement
program or to assign such
responsibilities to a planning
commission, a letter shall be
submitted to the Land
Conservation and
Development Commission for
the state Citizen Involvement
Advisory Committee's review
and recommendation stating
the rationale for selecting this
option, as well as indicating
the mechanism to be used for
an evaluation of the citizen
involvement program. If the
planning commission is to be
used in lieu of an independent
CCI, its members shall be
selected by an open,
well-publicized public process.
Communication -- To assure
effective two-way
communication with citizens.
Mechanisms shall be
established which provide for
effective communication
between citizens and elected
and appointed officials.
Citizen Influence -- To
provide the opportunity for
citizens to be involved in all
phases of the planning
process.
Citizens shall have the
opportunity to be involved in
the phases of the planning
process as set forth and
defined in the goals and
guidelines for Land Use
Planning, including
Preparation of Plans and
Implementation Measures,
4~
Plan Content, Plan Adoption,
Minor Changes and Major
Revisions in the Plan, and
Implementation Measures.
Technical Information -- To
assure that technical
information is available in an
understandable form.
Information necessary to reach
policy decisions shall be
available in a simplified,
understandable form.
Assistance shall be provided to
interpret and effectively use
technical information. A copy
of all technical information
shall be available at a local
public library or other location
open to the public.
Feedback Mechanisms -- To
assure that citizens will
receive a response from
policy-makers.
Recommendations resulting
from the citizen involvement
program shall be retained and
made available for public
assessment. Citizens who
have participated in this
program shall receive a
response from policy-makers.
The rationale used to reach
land-use policy decisions shall
be available in the form of a
written record.
Financial Support -- To
insure funding for the citizen
involvement program.
Adequate human, financial,
and informational resources
shall be allocated for the
citizen involvement program.
These allocations shall be an
integral component of the
planning budget. The
governing body shall be
responsible for obtaining and
providing these resources.
A. CITIZEN INVOLVEMENT
A program for stimulating
citizen involvement should be
developed using a range of
available media (including
television, radio, newspapers,
mailings and meetings).
Universities, colleges,
community colleges, secondary
and primary educational
institutions and other agencies
and institutions with interests
in land-use planning should
provide information on
land-use education to citizens,
as well as develop and offer
courses in land-use education
which provide for a diversity
of educational backgrounds in
land-use planning.
In the selection of members
for the committee for citizen
involvement, the following
selection process should be
observed: citizens should
receive notice they can
understand of the opportunity
to serve on the CCI;
committee appointees should
receive official notification of
their selection; and committee
appointments should be well
publicized.
B. COMMUNICATION
Newsletters, mailings, posters,
mail-back questionnaires, and other
available media should be used in
the citizen involvement program.
CITIZEN INFLUENCE
Data Collection - The general
public through the local citizen
involvement programs should
have the opportunity to be
involved in inventorying,
recording, mapping,
describing, analyzing and
evaluating the elements
necessary for the development
of the plans.
Plan Preparation The
general public, through the
local citizen involvement
programs, should have the
GUIDELINES
opportunity to participate in
developing a body of sound
information to identify public goals,
develop policy guidelines, and
evaluate alternative land
conservation and development plans
for the preparation of the
comprehensive land-use plans.
3. Adoption Process The
general public, through the
local citizen involvement
programs, should have the
opportunity to review and
recommend changes to the
proposed comprehensive
land-use plans prior to the
public hearing process to
adopt comprehensive land-use
plans.
4. Implementation - The general
public, through the local
citizen involvement programs,
should have the opportunity to
participate in the development,
adoption, and application of
legislation that is needed to
carry out a comprehensive
land-use plan. Thc general
public, through the local
citizen involvement programs,
should have the opportunity to
review each proposal and
application for a land
conservation and development
action prior to the formal
consideration of such proposal
and application.
Evaluation - The general
public, through the local
citizen involvement progran~s,
should have the opportunity to
be involved in the evaluation
of the comprehensive land-use
plans.
Revision - The general public,
through th~ local citizen
involvement programs, .should
have the opportunity to review
and make recommendations on
propos, ed chaln,ges in
comprehensive land-I~.~ ~p!ims
prior to the public hearing
process to formally considel-
the proposed changes.
D. TECHNICAL
INFORMATION
go
Fo
Agencies that either evaluate
or implement public projects
or programs (such as, but not
limited to, road, sewer, and
water construction,
transportation, subdivision
studies, and zone changes)
should provide assistanc.~ to
the citizen involvement
program. The roles,
responsibilities and timeline in
the planning process of these
agencies should be clearly
del'reed and publicized.
Technical information should
include, but not be limited to,
energy, natural environment,
political, legal, economic and
social data, and places of
cultural significance, as well
as those maps and photos
necessary for effective
planning.
FEEDBACK MECHANISM
At the onset of the citizen
involvement program, the
governing body should clearly
state the mechanism through
which the citizens will receive
a response from the
policy-makers.
A process for quantifying and
synthesizing citizens' attitudes
should be developed and
reported to the general public.
FINANCIAL SUPPORT
The level of funding and
human resources allocated to
the citizen involvement
program should be sufficient
to make citizen involvement
an integral part of the planning
process. 13