Agenda - 03/25/1991 .AGENDA
WOODBURN CITY COUNCIL
MARCH 25, 1991 - 7:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER AND FLAG SALUTE
ROLL CALL
MINUTES
A. City Council minutes of March 11, 1991.
B. Woodburn Planning Commission minutes of March 14, 1991.
C. Woodburn Park and Recreation Board minutes of February 7,
and February 26, 1991
D. Woodburn Downtown Association minutes of March 12, 1991
APPOINTMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
COMMITrEE REPORTS
A. Chamber of Commerce
B. Woodburn Comeback Campaign
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COMMUNICATIONS
A. Written - None
BUSINESS FROM THE PUBLIC
(This allows public to introduce items for Council consideration
not already scheduled on the agenda.)
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PUBLIC HEARING
A. Transient Occupancy Tax (Hotel/Motel Tax)
B. Appeal of Variance #91-01 - Robert Montgomery
TABLED BUSINESS
GENERAL BUSINESS
A. Council Bill No. 1286 - Resolution authorizing Supplemental Agreement
with State Highway Department
B. Liquor License Application (change of ownership): Westview Texaco
C. Street Closure (temporary) and Sound Permits: Cinco De Mayo Celebration
APPROVAL OF CLAIMS
PUBLIC COMMENT
NEW BUSINESS
SITE PLAN ACTIONS
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STAFF REPORTS
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Installation of Traffic Signal on southbound
interchange.
K-Mart/Bi-Mart Storm Drainage
Liquor License Compliance Plans
I-5 RV Park Tenancy Beyond 6 Months
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MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS
ADJOURNMENT
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0001 DATE. COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, CITY OF WOODBURN, COUNTY
OF MARION, STATE OF OREGON, FEBRUARY 25, 1991.
0003 CONVENED. The Council met in regular session at 7:00 p.m. with Mayor Kyser
presiding.
0011 ROLL CALL.
Mayor Kyser Present
Councilor Figley Present
Councilor Galvin Present
Councilor Hagenauer Present
Councilor Jennings Present
Councilor Sifuentez Present
Councilor Steen Present
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Staff Present:
City Administrator Quinn, City Attorney Shields, Public Works Director Tiwari,
Community Development Director Goeckritz, Park and Recreation Director Holly,
Police Chief Wright, Finance Director Gritta, Library Director Sprauer, Deputy
Recorder Tennant.
MINUTES.
JENNINGS/STEEN .... approve the Council minutes of February 25, 1991; accept
the Planning Commission minutes February 28, 1991, the Library Board minutes of
February 27, 1991, the Woodburn Comeback Campaign minutes of February 19,
1991, the Downtown Association minutes of February 26 and March 6, 1991, the
RSVP Advisory Board minutes of February 11, 1991, and the Woodburn Fire
District minutes of February 19, 1991. The motion passed unanimously.
APPOINTMENTS TO RETIRED SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM (RSVP)
ADVISORY BOARD.
Mayor Kyser recommended the re-appointment of Clifford Small, Ardith Stromme,
Rosetta Wangerin, and Lillian Warzynski to the RSVP Advisory Board. He also
recommended the appointment of Nancy Kirksey and Delia Torres to serve a two
year term on the Board.
JENNINGS/HAGENAUER .... approve the appointments to the RSVP Advisory
Board. The motion passed unanimously.
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APPOINTMENTS TO WOODBURN COMEBACK CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE.
Mayor Kyser recommended the appointment of the following individuals to the
Committee: Andy Yanez, Dan Glennon, and Paul Kirkpatrick.
JENNINGS/FIGLEY .... approve the appointments as recommended. The motion
passed unanimously.
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WOODBURN COMEBACK CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE REPORT.
Ruth Herman Wells, Committee Co-Chairperson, extended an invitation to the
Council to participate in a community event scheduled for March 16th at 4:00 p.m.
in the downtown parking lot. She also summarized the Committee's meeting of
February 27th pertaining to housing issues which involved State and County
officials. A meeting will be held on March 26th with the State Commission on
Agriculture to discuss short term temporary housing assistance to farmworkers.
She also requested the Council to authorize the staff to assist the Committee in
pursuing short and long term housing funds.
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WOODBURN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE REPORT.
Dan Glennon, Chamber Board President, advised the Council that Board
members will be assigned a specific month during the year to attend Council
meetings. He invited the Council to attend a meeting on March 14th, 3:00 p.m., in
which John Jaqua, Oregon Development Committee, will discuss issues pertaining
to small businesses.
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Budget Committee meetings are scheduled for March 12 and 14, 1991, at 7:00
p.m..
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Craig Munson, representing H & K Development, requested a workshop with the
Council to discuss potential land acquisition of City owned park property in West
Woodburn. Mayor Kyser stated that the trial date with Pacific Northwest
Development is scheduled for June 29, 1991 and no decision on the use of the
property will be made until after the trial.
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PUBLIC HEARING - CROSSROADS GROCERY & DELI
Mayor Kyser declared the public hearing open at 7:13 p.m..
Chief Wright read his staff report on the policy standards adopted by the Council
at their February 11th meeting which resulted in the public hearing process for five
liquor establishments within the City.
Following the general staff report, he reviewed the calls for service (79 calls)
during 1990 which represented a 31% increase. Calls for service include, but is
not limited to, assaults, criminal mischief, fights, trespass, narcotics, liquor
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violations, and theft. The calls for service involve police response to the
establishment even though the problems may be occurring outside the building.
Hassan Mohamud, owner of Crossroads Grocery & Deli, stated that he was
unaware of the newly established policy and the potential denial of his liquor
license renewal until he had read it in the Woodburn Independent. He informed
the Council that he has since hired a security guard, however, his business is a
known hangout for young people. In reviewing the calls for service, he stated that
50 out of 79 calls involved young people. He also expressed his concern about
not being notified of the policy change. He informed the Council that he and his
employees are determined to correct the situation at the business.
Dan Glennon, 1460 Walton Way, stated that he had owned Artic Circle for 15
years and during that time period, he experienced the same problems with the.
young people that Mr. Mohamud is now experiencing. He had hired a security
guard but the young people would leave when the guard arrived and came back
soon after his departure. He expressed his opinion that the number of calls for
service criteria is a disservice to Mr. Mohamud and continual pressure on the
young people will only drive them to another location within the City.
Nancy Kirksey, 1049 McKinley, expressed her opinion that the liquor license
should not be renewed and read an excerpt from the OLCC handbook relating to
the probability of illegal activities. She stated that all business owners should have
been responsible enough to read the handbook and take appropriate action to
curtail problems at the establishment before it became an issue. She informed the
Council that her testimony on the renewal of liquor licenses would apply to each
establishment undergoing the hearing's process on this date._
Mayor Kyser declared the public hearing closed at 7:39 p.m..
Councilor Sifuentez questioned Chief Wright as to whether or not he had reviewed
the OLCC laws with the business owners.
The Chief stated that he had met with the affected business owners within the last
two weeks. He also stated that the policy guidelines adopted by the Council bring
those establishments under a review process rather than a direct recommendation
from the Police Department for either approval or denial of a license.
STEEN/FIGLEY... direct the Police Chief to meet with the applicant to establish a
Compliance Plan which will be brought back to the Council. The motion passed
unanimously.
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PUBLIC HEARING - RAVEN INN TAVERN.
The Mayor declared the public hearing open at 7:46 p.m..
Chief Wright reviewed the 1990 calls for service (30 calls) which represented a
61% decrease since 1989. He also stated that the owner has been operating
under an OLCC Compliance Plan.
Ron McDonald, attorney representing the owner, stated that the business entered
into a Compliance Plan with OLCC in June 1989 and that the Compliance Plan
would remain intact until the business closes or an amendment to the Plan is
adopted. He reviewed the types of calls for service and informed the Council that
66% of the calls were initiated by the owner.
Tina Wiltsey, owner, stated that she does hire 2 security guards for special
occasions and fights are usually handled by her staff.
Mayor Kyser declared the public hearing closed at 8:00 p.m..
JENNINGS/FIGLEY... recommend approval of the liquor license with the condition
that the OLCC Compliance Plan be continued. The motion passed unanimously.
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PUBLIC HEARING - PUB 99.
Mayor Kyser declared the public hearing open at 8:03 p.m..
Police Chief Wright reviewed the 1990 calls for service (37 calls) which represents
a 15% decrease over 1989. He also stated that there had been six separate
incidents of drug sales which occurred both inside and outside of the tavern. The
bartender involved in the drug sales has been subsequently terminated by the
owner.
Craig McMillen, attorney representing tavern owner Raymond Krieger, stated that
owners of other stores within Mall 99 have not complained to Mr. Krieger
regarding his business. Mr. Krieger has since re-hired his former manager who
has had 20 years of experience and has hired additional bartenders to work on
the busier nights. In addition, Mall 99 has hired security guards to patrol the mall
area
Councilor Figley questioned the drug activity at the business.
Mr. Krieger stated that when the undesirables moved out from the downtown area,
they came out to Mall 99. He also stated that he has placed video cameras within
his establishment to take pictures of patrons who may be involved in illegal
activities.
Chief Wright stated that Mr. Krieger has been working with the Police Department
during the past year.
The public hearing was declared closed at 8:15 p.m..
HAGENAUER/FIGLEY .... recommend approval of the liquor license with the
condition that the OLCC Compliance Plan remain in force. The motion passed
unanimously.
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PUBLIC HEARING - LA LINDA'S TORTILLERIA.
Mayor Kyser declared the public hearing open at 8:16 p.m..
Chief Wright reviewed the 1990 calls for service (70 calls) which represents a 23%
decrease since 1989. An OLCC Compliance Plan is currently in effect at La
Linda's based on last year's original Police Department recommendation to deny
the 1990 liquor license renewal.
Ed Carbajal, co-owner and manager of La Linda's, stated that of the total calls for
service, 36 calls were not even related to the business. The business has hired
security personnel in the past, however, they have found that family members,
along with 3 other individuals, have done a better job in providing security than
the firm they had contracted with earlier last year. He objected to being penalized
for calling the police department when they observe illegal activities occurring at
other neighboring businesses and to privately owned vehicles. He also stated that
his business has a policy relating to restroom checks every 10 minutes to curtail
any potential illegal drug activity at his establishment.
Des Hanarahan, owner of a business 2 doors south of La Linda's, stated that Mr.
Carbajal's attention to outside activity has helped to keep vandalism at a lower
level. He also that the owners maintain a clean establishment.
The Mayor declared the public hearing closed at 8:29 p.m..
Councilor Steen expressed his opinion that the owners of La Linda's and the
Raven Inn have done a good job in managing their businesses.
JENNINGS/STEEN .... recommend approval of the 1991 liquor license renewal
provided that the OLCC Compliance Plan is in force. The motion passed
unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING - HOME PLATE MARKET.
Mayor Kyser declared the public hearing open at 8:32 p.m..
Police Chief Wright reviewed the 1990 calls for service (61 calls) which
represented a 44% decrease since 1989. He also stated that a majority of the
calls were related to problems occurring outside of the business which was a
hang out for local gang members.
Janie Schielder, owner of Homeplate Market, stated that she has tried to clean-up
the store and the area around it. In addition, the store serves a large number of
people and that it needs to sell alcohol to make a profit. She informed the
Council that she had brought a large number of hispanic individuals to the
meeting to testify in her behalf, however, the Council elected to accept their
presence as a sign of support rather than hear from numerous individuals.
Jilda Ballweber, 395 Smith Drive, stated that she has failed to see the
improvements in the store and surrounding area. She also stated that the
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sidewalks should be cleaned up regularly. She stated that she did not wish to
see individuals lose their business, however, she felt that the owners should take
more responsibility to maintain their establishment in a orderly manner.
Councilor Sifuentez suggested that a compliance plan be drafted which would
include input from the Comeback Campaign Committee and the Downtown
Association.
The public hearing was declared closed at 8:45 p.m..
JENNINGS/SIFUENTEZ .... recommend approval of the liquor license renewal
contingent upon a Compliance Plan to be adopted by the Council. The motion
passed unanimously.
The Mayor recessed the meeting at 8:48 p.m. and reconvened at 8:53 p.m..
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PUBLIC HEARING - SALE OF GRACE VILLAGE PROPERTY.
The Mayor declared the public hearing open at 8:54 p.m..
Administrator Quinn reviewed his memorandum which informed the Council that
no bids were received for the purchase of the property. He stated that the State
Economic Development Department must grant formal approval of how to dispose
of the property if it is done by a method other than a sealed bid process which
has already been approved by the State. The hearing was closed at
approximately 9:00 p.m..
Following a brief discussion on the issue,
JENNINGS/SIFUENTEZ... re-bid the property with the closing date of April 8, 1991,
in which sealed bids can be received by the City. The motion passed
unanimously.
0800 COUNCIL BILL 1282 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING INCREASE IN TRANSIT
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FUND APPROPRIATIONS DURING FISCAL YEAR 1990-91.
Councilor Hagenauer introduced Council Bill 1282. 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 Kyser declared Council Bill 1282
duly passed.
COUNCIL BILl 1283 - ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING ADMINISTRATIVE FEES
FOR PROCESSING LAND USE APPLICATIONS.
Council Bill 1283 was introduced by Hagenauer. The two readings of the bill were
read by title only. On roll call vote for final passage, Council Bill 1283 passed
unanimously. Mayor Kyser declared the bill duly passed with the emergency
clause.
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ACCEPTANCE OF BANCROFT BONDING APPLICATION.
A bancroft bonding application relating to the improvement of Cleveland Street
was submitted by Clay & Susan Lindsey after the initial filing period authorized by
State law.
JENNINGS/FIGLEY .... accept the bancroft bonding application filed by Clay and
Susan Lindsey, tax account #92110-290, for the improvement of Cleveland Street.
The motion passed unanimously.
0980 REQUEST FOR STREET CLOSURE AND USE OF AMPLIFIED SOUND
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SYSTEM.
The Woodburn Comeback Campaign Committee is sponsoring a community
event on March 16th at the downtown parking lot which includes a visit from
Governor Barbara Roberts.
JENNINGS/FIGLEY .... approve the application by the Committee for street closure
and use of an amplified sound system for the event. The motion passed
unanimously.
WORKSHOP RELATING TO WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT FACILITIES
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PLAN.
Public Works Director Tiwari suggested that the Council hold a workshop during
the month of April to review the preliminary plan.
It was the consensus of the Council to hold a workshop at 5:30 pm on April 8th
and the public hearing be scheduled for May 6, 1991 at 7:00 p.m..
WEED ABATEMENT LIENS.
The staff report provided the Council with a list of property owners who have failed
to pay the abatement fees associated with clearance of obnoxious vegetation.
JENNINGS/FIGLEY... establish a public hearing date of April 22, 1991, 7:00 p.m.,
regarding weed abatement liens. The motion passed unanimously.
CLAIMS FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 1991.
SIFUENTEZ/HAGENAUER .... approve voucher checks #4446-4804 for the month
of February 1991. The motion passed unanimously.
EXECUTIVE SESSION.
JENNINGS/SIFUENTEZ .... adjourn into executive session under the authority of
ORS 192.660 (1)(d). The motion passed unanimously.
The Council adjourned into executive session at 9:18 p.m. and reconvened at 9:35
p.m..
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Following the executive session,
JENNINGS/SIFUENTF7 .... grant permission to the Park Board to investigate the
sale of city property adjacent to the high school to the School District. The motion
passed 5-1 with Galvin voting nay.
1366 SITE PL~.N REVIEW - FURNITURE STORE AT HWY. 99E AND AZTEC.
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No action was taken by the Council on the site plan.
STAFF REPORT - PROPOSED CONNECTION FEE PAYMENT PLAN FOR
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MOBILE HOME PARKS.
Public Works Director Tiwari distributed a memorandum which provided
information on a proposed connection fee payment plan for mobile home parks
with potential health hazards to the community. The payment plan would only be
made available to owners of established mobile home parks who wish to eliminate
septic systems serving 20 or more units. The proposed ordinance would provide
for a four or five year payment plan and connection fees would be used for
upgrading the wastewater facility or retirement of wastewater bonds.
Public Works Director Tiwari also advised that he would be submitting a proposed
ordinance to the Council which would include a sewer surcharge which would
apply to food processors during the months in which high strength waste is
discharged into the system.
Councilor Jennings requested the staff to investigate the length of time in which
individuals are residing at the I-5 RV park since he has received complaints that
some people are residing at the park for more than 6 months.
Councilor Sifuentez requested that the staff be more sensitive to the problems
within the community.
Mayor Kyser reminded the Council that a public hearing on a proposed
motel/hotel tax will be held on March 25, 1991. Discussion was held regarding the
distribution of funds received from the proposed tax. It was the consensus of the
Council that a majority of the revenues be placed in the General Fund. A limit
would also be placed on the revenues forwarded to the Chamber of Commerce
for promotion of tourism and 10% be given to the motel/hotel owners to offset
their costs in collecting the tax.
Mayor Kyser also informed the Council that Tony Caragol has filed a lawsuit
against the City to recover legal expenses relating to the Ethics case.
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ADJOURNMENT.
The meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m..
APPROVED
Fred W. Kyser, Mayor
A'I-rEST
Mary Tennant, Deputy Recorder
City of Woodburn, Oregon
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Executive Session
March 11, 1991
DATE. COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, CITY OF WOODBURN, COUNTY
OF MARION, STATE OF OREGON, MARCH 11, 1991.
CONVENED. The Council met in executive session at 9:20 p.m. with Mayor Kyser
presiding.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Kyser Present
Councilor Figley Present
Councilor Galvin Present
Councilor Hagenauer Present
Councilor Jennings Present
Councilor Sifuentez Present
Councilor Steen Present
Staff Present:
City Administrator Quinn, City Attorney Shields, Park & Recreation Director Holly,
Deputy Recorder Tennant.
Press: Niki DeBuse, Woodburn Independent
The Council met under the authority of ORS 192.660 (1)(d).
Park Director Holly reviewed the Park Board's interest in pursuing a potential real
property sale of park land located adjacent to Woodburn High School property.
Brief discussion was also held regarding the developer's proposal to purchase
Senecal Creek park property.
ADJOURNMENT.
The executive session adjourned at 9:33 p.m..
APPROVED
Fred W. Kyser, Mayor
ATTEST
Mary Tennant, Deputy Recorder
City of Woodburn, Oregon
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WOODBURN PLANNING COMMISSION
MARCH 14, 1991
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ROLL:
President
Vice President
Commissioner
CommIssioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
CommissIoner
Mr. Johnson Present
Mr. Vallieres Present
Mrs. Warzynski Present
Mrs. Sprauer Present
Mr. Park Present
Mr. Shillig Present
Mr. Rappleyea Present
Mr. Scott Absent
Mr. Guerra Present
Staff:
Steve Goeckritz, Community Development Director
Barbara Sochacka, City Planner
MINUTES:
The Woodburn Planning Commission Minutes of February 28, 1991 were
accepted as written.
The Woodburn City Council minutes of February 25, 1991 were accepted
received.
The Woodburn Downtown Association minutes of February 26, and March
5, were accepted as received.
BUSINESS FROM THE AUDIENCE:
None
COMMUNICATIONS:
None
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PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Site Plan Review #91-01
Stonehedge Partners
Planning staff, read the necessary Public Notice statement to begin the
public hearing.
Planning staff reported that the proposal was 192 unit apartment complex,
11.3 acres located on Front Street. Staff then went over the two alternative
site designs as presented in the staff report. Of which a portion of the
report focused on the need for a street between Front and Fifth Streets.
Staff then went over the conditions and recommendations of approval of the
site plan.
Frank Tiwari, Public Works Director, stated that he would be talking about
the water, sewer and street. The street area has been raised whether it
should be required as to be provided by the developer and built by the
developer. He talked about how in the near future the school would be
growing from 600 students to 1200 students, there will be more traffic on
Front Street. There is a need for an east/west road to help accommodate
the 192 unit complex along with all other traffic. He went over the prior
improvement of Front Street and told the Commission that it was an
assessment project, not an up front cost. It was recommended the street
be constructed by the developer and dedicated by the developer except for
the sidewalk on the southside. He stated that the intent of the proposed
street would be to connect Front Street to Fifth Street. A turn lane on Front
would be necessary to make the turn into the complex and on to the street
safer. By providing two different ways to arrive at this location would be
safer for the school children. He stated that it has been a policy of the city
to have the water, sewer and street go from one end of the property to the
other. He stated that the 192 units to be built would need the street to get
to Hwy 214. He felt that the city was not being unfair by requiring the street
to be built. From the traffic point of view it was necessary to have this
street built. He stated he was open for questions from the Commission.
Commissioner Vallieres asked when Mr. Tiwari would expect the south part
of Front Street to be 37' like the north part of Front Street.
Mr. Tiwari stated that it is expected to be done in the future. He couldn't
put an exact date to the improvements.
Commissioner Vallieres asked the difference in the cost of a 34' street to a
37' street.
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Mr. Tiwari stated that new street cost is not cheap, but less than the
modification of the eXisting road.
Commissioner Vallieres asked that if the property owners to the south of the
apartment complex would have to help pay for the road.
Mr. Tiwari stated that one decision that needed to be made was that if the
street was needed or not. Cleveland street could not be built if it was to be
constructed by the assessment of the properties which are already there.
A single family house may not want access to the street, they may want a
fence there. He stated he was talking from traffic point of view.
Commissioner Vallieres asked if this project could go ahead and give
permission for that road later on.
Mr. Tiwari stated that it was one option. They could dedicate it and it be
constructed later. Their fair share could be paid when the city constructs
the street. The fair share would be decided by the City Council.
Commissioner Vallieres asked what the street would cost.
Mr. Tiwari stated that he was not sure of the cost per foot, maybe $125.00,
that would make it at 650 ft. or so around $81,000.
Commissioner Vallieres asked if that would make a difference in this project
being successful or not.
Mr. Tiwari stated that he could not answer that. He stated that it is a good
project. It does not have any water problems, wastewater problems but
it does have certain traffic impacts.
Commissioner Park asked Mr. Tiwari if when the rest of the properties were
developed wouldn't their access be from Fifth Street. It seemed reasonable
to limit access from Hwy 214.
Mr. Tiwari answered that Fifth was not connected at this time. It was poor
planning to have so many streets in Woodburn with no cross streets.
'~A/hether the street is needed or not, that is the first judgmental decision
based on where we are, the second one is that somebody has to make a
decision as to whether a development is being penalized unduly or not."
He had to go by policy, saying from one end to the other of the property.
President Johnson asked if the large open area south of the road would
that property have to share some future development costs.
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Mr. Tiwari answered that Woodburn Trucking already had that property.
Commissioner Shillig asked Mr. Tiwari if the proposed road was good for
Woodburn.
Mr. Tiwari answered that in his opinion from technical engineering, there.
should be a road.
Commissioner Warzynski stated that the difference of opinion was due to
calling it a residential road and the way it is being explained wouldn't it be
a collector if it extends over to Second or Fifth.
Mr. Tiwari answered that it all depends, it is relatively a small road from
Front to Fifth. These are assessed by the property owners. There is a
middle portion which is not included due to property owners not wanting
to pay their fair share. Maybe in another ten years it will be improved. You
may or may not require that there be a dedicated road and some later date
they will be accessed. He didn't recommend it that way.
Commissioner Warzynski stated that she felt that the road was needed.
Riding to the perimeters of this town there were dead ends everywhere.
Commissioner Guerra asked if future development in the Glatt Circle area
and assuming expansion of the high school and the residents of the
proposed apartment complex, if Mr. Tiwari thought that the ramp to Front
Street off of Hwy 214 will become an obsolete unused ramp.
Mr. Tiwari stated that turning left to get to the area would not be practical.
Commissioner Guerra stated that it would require a well developed street
that would divert towards the downtown area and access to the proposed
apartments to handle the traffic.
Mr. Tiwari answered yes.
Commissioner Vallieres stated that access to the area would increase the
value of the surrounding property.
Mr. Tiwari stated that he not in favor of a lot of streets to be accepted by
the City. The city can not waste city resources on internal streets. From
the maintenance point of view he was not in favor of having a lot of public
streets. But when he looks at the traffic situation public streets are needed.
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There was some discussion between Mr. Tiwari and Commissioner Vallieres
about fair share cost of the property owners.
President Johnson asked if the street was put in, would loosing the 40 or
50 parking stalls be a problem for the develope~
Staff answered that if the street is put in the proposal still meets the parking
criteria.
President Johnson asked if the applicant wished to speak.
Mike Kelly, 4004 NE RoYal Ct, Portland, stated that he represented the
applicants. He stated that he wanted to talk about the project overall. He
stated that currently the applicants owned and manage 600 units in Marion
County. He stated that they have extensive experience in developing and
managing small and large units. This project has been in the working for
the past few months. He stated that in the first phase there would be 108
units and the second would have 84 units. He feels he could fill 192 units.
He talked about how they surveyed the area and felt that Woodburn
needed the apartments. He talked about the intended proposal they
presented the city. He presented legal draft to the staff and copies to the
Commission. He stated that the public road was something they felt that
wasn't necessary for this project. It would cause management problems.
He went over the legal draft from his attorney concerning the public road.
He commented on the cost of water and sewer hookup fees. He stated
that they didn't need the street for the project and if they were responsible
for the cost of the construction of the public street, the project could very
well not happen due to this condition. He did state that they were willing
to give the City the 10 feet necessary to improve Front Street, it would
enhance their property. He commented on the request from the fire
department about the alarm system. He felt that the proposed fire alarm
plan was sufficient, it met State requirements.
Commissioner Vallieres asked if the proposed plan would be maintained by
the developer.
Mr. Kelly answered yes, it would be a private drive for the units and all the
maintenance would be done by them.
Commissioner Warzynski asked if the driveway to the south was just
extended into the parking area.
Mr. Kelly answered yes. It would allow the fire department continuous
access through the project without turning around or having to back up.
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Commissioner Sprauer asked to be excused.
Commissioner Guerra asked what would be developed on the slope by
Hwy 214.
Mr. Kelly answered that there was no current plans due to this being the
State of Oregon right-of-way for their drainage easement. They plan to
landscape up to the fence which would be located 15 feet away from the
units.
Staff asked that in regards to the staff report there were two conditions that
you have any objections to which are the 1) the road to the south, and 2)
the fire control system. He asked if there was anything else in the report
that Mr. Kelly objected to.
Mr. Kelly stated that other than those two, no.
Staff felt that in regards to the Fire Department request, he thought that this
should be left up to the county and state safety code people. Staff told the
Commission that he felt they should not act upon this condition but let that
be handled by the Fire Dept.
Mr. Kelly stated that he would like it to go on record that the City of
Woodburn Planning staff have been very cooperative with them.
Commissioner Warzynski asked about the north end of the property by the
cemetery. She stated that the fence along this area was very poor.
Mr. Kelly stated that a six foot fence would be built there.
President Johnson asked staff that in the future on Hwy 214 if it were
curbed would this developer be responsible for any of that.
Staff stated that they didn't even want to guess at this time.
President Johnson asked if this needed to be made one of the conditions
of approval.
Mr. Tiwari answered that as far as Hwy 214 improvements are concerned.
If there were a curb and sidewalk required it is usually accessed against the
property. Widening is usually State funded. It will probably be curbed and
sidewalk in the future.
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President Johnson stated that in the past the Commission has asked for tot
lots or play areas to be fenced. He asked if there would be something like
that.
Mr. Kelly stated that the only problem they had with that is the play toys that
they are liable for. He would be happy to work out with the Parks
Department a safe play area.
Staff asked if the developer had a chance to looked at what the Parks and
Recreation Department was recommending.
Mr. Kelly stated that yes, those kind of things were not a problem.
President Johnson stated that what he was getting at was specific
separation of the age group areas as far as the play park areas.
Mr. Kelly stated that they have basically put in picnic tables for the tenants,
benches, barbecues and play areas, he didn't want to get into cutting up
those areas to the point where kids aren't able to play in the grass and run
back and forth. This way parents will come out sit on the bench and watch
their children play. He did not want to fence off an area where a parent
could put their child into shut the gate and go back to their apartment. He
preferred it be a parent supervised play area.
President Johnson stated to
Recreation memo thoroughly.
different play areas.
staff that he didn't read the Park and
He asked staff if they addressed two
Staff replied that the Parks and Recreation Department had asked for two
tot lot play area. Staff felt there was enough play area.
President Johnson asked if there was anyone else who wished to speak for
this proposal. There were none. He asked for anyone who wished to
speak against this proposal.
Lavon Shaffner, 1455 N. Front St., stated that he agreed with the need for
housing in Woodburn. He felt that two bedroom complexes would not do
the job. Three and four bedroom complexes are needed. He was
concerned about the traffic the complex would bring to Front Street. He felt
that the extra traffic would be dangerous for the school children who walk
down Front Street to and from school. The property owners, who abut this
proposed street, would be assessed for this one and assessed for Front
Street improvements. He felt that a double assessment wouldn't work. He
stated that their properties were along the south side of the proposed
street.
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Mr. Tiwari stated that if it is determined that the property benefits from the
street and the Council wishes to it can be assessed. Staff is recommending
that it will be a public street and should be built by the developer.
President Johnson asked if Mr. Tiwari meant that it was possible that the
property owners could be assessed on both sides.
Mr. Tiwari answered yes, unless a decision was made not to assess.
Mr. Shaffner asked Mr. Kelly how close to the south border the parking
area was.
Mr. Kelly stated that had been surveyed. He stated that he would have to
look at the plans.
President Johnson stated that it was 12 feet.
Rosa Martinez, 1495 Front Street stated that she lived at the corner, in a
small triangle, the proposed plans showed the property line as straight line.
She asked what this was going to do to her property.
Staff answered that the developer would not be allowed to encroach upon
her property.
Mrs. Martinez stated she was also concerned about the traffic.
President Johnson asked if there was anyone else who wished to speak for
or against this proposal. There were none. He asked if the applicant had
anything further.
Mr. Kelly stated that they do have surveyors to survey the property and
they wanted to keep the integrity of their neighbors. He stated that they
were aware of the problems that exist with properties that have sit vacant
for years. He felt that this was the best way to develop his property. He
said that if the City of Woodburn wanted to build the street, he and his
partners would only buy a portion of the property and the city could
purchase the other part and build the street. The street doesn't help his
development. He did not want the accesses to the proposed street.
Commissioner Vallieres stated that he agreed with the developer that from
a safety point only the two entrances were necessary not the proposed
street.
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President Johnson stated that he had concerns with the street. There is
nothing to'guarantee that the other properties couldn't develop off of Hwy
214 and not want the street back of their properties unless it is forced
across. He stated that he would like staff to look at the east/west street
and see if it is really necessary for the future. He felt that this had not been
fully thought out. He would like to see. more input and what the impact of
the Hwy 214/Front Street intersection might be if this were completed. He
felt that the Commission would be asking the developer to spend too much
money that potentially the city would not gain anything from.
Commissioner Rappleyea stated that he felt that the road was needed. He
did feel that the developer was being asked to do a lot. He felt that a
workable solution would be to dedicate the road so that the developers
property could be assessed at a later date if Grace Village should be
developed and the road be built.
Commissioner Vallieres stated that he felt that to get the street developed
on Front Street was more important than getting the proposed street built.
Commissioner Shillig stated that if the City does Front Street, the developer
should buuild the street to the south. He felt that the alternative site plan
was good for Woodburn.
Commissioner Warzynski stated that she felt Front Street was more
important at this time. She did agree with the dedication of the road
instead of development at this time.
Commissioner Park stated that he felt that a street being built in there was
absolutely essential. He did feel that dedication of the street at this time
was the correct way to go.
Commissioner Guerra stated that there was much to be gained by building
the road on the south side and connecting to Hwy 214.
President Johnson asked if the Commission was assuming that the homes
to the south would take half of the responsibility and the developer put in
his fair share.
Staff stated that the Council would have to make a decision as to which
way this would be handled.
President Johnson asked what if the developer didn't want access to the
road then why should he have to pay for the development of the street.
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8)
Staff stated that might be the case and they might state that the dedication
of the land itself is adequate and equitable and now it is up to the city to
pay for the improvements.
President Johnson closed the public hearing, asking for final discussion
from the Commission orany motions..Ne statedthat he was in favor of the
project, he felt that the security aspect should be considered. He would like
more input on the street. If it is found that the street is necessary that the
developer build the street but not have to until after Phase II is built.
Commissioner Shillig made the motion to accept Site Plan #91-01 and to
include the alternative map which includes the street to the south with the
developer paying the full expense of the road.
Commissioner Park seconded the motion.
A vote was taken and there was four yes, three no.
Staff asked for a clarification. He understood that the motion was for the
street to the south and the developer paying for it.
The Commission answered yes.
Staff stated that the developer could now start developing their proposal or
if they disagreed appeal to the City Council in the next ten days.
REPORTS:
A. The Planning Fees Resolution was approved by Council.
B. Staff asked the Commission if they had any questions about the
Code Enforcement or Building Reports. There were none.
BUSINESS FROM THE COMMISSION:
None
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business the Planning Commission meeting
adjourned.
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MINUTES
WOODBURN RECREATION .AND PARKS BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
WOODBURN CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1991
6:00PM
II
III
IV
V
CALL TO ORDER
The Meeting was called to order at 6:06pm by Vice-Chairman Andy Yanez.
ROLL CALL
Members Present: Andy Yanez, Sue FoFana Dura, Jack Mitchoff, David Ott.
Staff Present: Nevin Holly, Director; Shirley Pitt, Secretary, John Pitt, Parks
Superintendent; Terry Williams, Leisure Supervisor.
MINUTES
The Recreation and Parks Board Minutes of January 10, 1991 and Special
Meeting of January 26, 1991 were presented for Board approval.
MOTION:
J.MITCHOFF:
Moved to approve the Recreation and
Parks Board Minutes of both meetings,
January 10, 1991 and January 26, 1991 as
presented.
D. o'ri':
Seconded the Motion,,
Motion passed unanimously.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
The Agenda was presented for adoption.
MOTION: J. MITCHOFF: Moved to adopt Agenda as presented.
D. OTT:
Seconded the Motion.
Motion passed unanimously.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS:
Vice-Chairman Andy Yanez opened the floor for nominations for Chairman of
the Recreation and Parks Board. Two names were placed in nomination for
Chairman: Andy Yanez and David Ott. David Ott declined the nomination
saying he was to new on the Board and would like to serve as a member
before becoming an officer~
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MOTION:
J.MITCHOFF:
Andy Yanez to serve as Chairman of the
Recreation and Parks Board for 1991~ ·
D.OTT:
Seconded the Motion.
Motion passed with Sue FoFana Dura abstaining.
MOTION:
S.FOFANA DURA: Dave Ott to serve as Vice-Chairman of the
Recreation and Parks Board for 1991.
J. MITCHOFF: Seconded the Motion.
Motion passed unanimously..
It was the consensus of the Board that the remainder of the nominations for
officers be postponed until the entire Board was in attendance.
DIVISION REPORTS
Maintenance Division - John Pitt, Parks and Facilities Superintendent
John reported that the Legion Locker Rooms have been completed. Also
completed was the Downtown tree planting project which took a total of 32
manhours. Crew will be installing playground equipment at Nelson Park, West
Woodburn and Settlemier Parks.
Superintendent also reported on a growing concem that vandalism was again
on the upswing and the crew was being kept very busy trying to clean up after
them. If this is an indication of what will be happening during spring and
summer it could prove to be not only costly but very time consuming.
Superintendent informed the Board that the Utility II Maintenance Worker had
been informed as to the possibility of being terminated by the Budget
Committee. He felt this was necessary in order to prepare the employee for this
action. He reminded the Board that this employee had been with the
Department for 13 1/2 years and had done a excellent job in serving the City.
Telling this employee of his possible termination was not an easy task for him
to preform.
Leisure Division - Terry Williams, Supervisor
Terry told the Board that the Basketball program was coming to a close, it went
fairly well this year with few complaints. The supervisor also said he feels that
the Department has a good posture with the School District on using their
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facilities. He has had some calls on. indoor soccer and.ooed volleyball. The
Senior trips are going extremely well with high participation.
Terry said he is in the process of putting together a package to present to the
Woodburn merchants for them to rent the Community Center for "kids for a
day" program he is putting together. This idea will be new and could prove to
be a real asset.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Budaet. The Director expressed his concern over the possible cuts to the
Department. These cuts will cause a serious curbing of services in both
Maintenance and Leisure Services and will effect the community negatively in
many areas. The Board expressed concern over the fact that the City will
expect the same services with these cuts, which will be impossible to do.
Director could not offer any solution at this time and told the Board all they
could do was wait and see what action the Budget Committee took.
Museum Grant has been wdtten, however there has been no response to date.
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ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:00pm into the Budget Headng in the Council
Chambers.
MINUTES
WOODBURN RECREATION AND PARKS BOARD
SPECIAL MEETING
CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM
6:30PM -
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1991
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:30pm by Director Nevin Holly.
ROLL CALL
Members Present: Andy Yanez (6:45pm), Sue FoFana Dura, Linda Hamilton,
Jack Mitchoff and Barbara Rappleyea.
Staff Present: Nevin Holly, Director; Shirley Pitt, Secretary; John Pitt, Parks
Superintendent; Brian Sjothun, Recreation Coordinator; and Terry Williams,
Leisure Supervisor.
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SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
Director Holly informed the Board that the Budget Committee will be discussing
Recreation and Parks Budget tonight and Director felt the Board would want to
be in attendance, so he had called this special meeting to give the Board the
opportunity to see and hear what the Budget Committee decided to do to the
Department. Sue FoFana Dura asked the Director if Mike Quinn had made any
further cuts, and also if he would present the Board's recommendation on
where and who should be cut if cuts were necessary. Nevin said he had
presented a written report to Mike Quinn of the Board's recommendations and
as far as he knew no additional cuts had been made. Sue also asked about
custodial service at the Community Center since this position shows up as
unfilled, when in actual fact is just vacant due to the resignation of the past
custodian. Director told her that although partial funds had been set aside for
this position and that a part time custiodian was hired, the staff at the
Community Center would have to continue to do what they could. Any major
problems will have to be handled by the Maintenance crew.
At 7:00pm the meeting adjourned and Board and staff left to attend the Budget
Hearing.
WOODBURN I)OWNTOWN ASSOCIATION M]{ETING, MARCH 12,199].
II.
CALL TO ORDER
Claudia called meeting to order at 7:40AM.
ATTENDANCE
PFesent:
Don Eubanks Jose Castro
Chuck Rackliff Les Reitan
Bob $igloh kucien ~li. ne
Alma Grijalva Arlene Monnier
Vance Yoder
Claudia James
Mike Barmel
TItEASUREH'S HEPORI'
None
WDA BLSINESS
Chuck resigned from the treasurer's position due to his
move with ]si.lntersta[e i~ank to the Main Branch .- Down-
~own Portland. Chuck was asked to contact Ruth of Woodburn
1st. Inierstale to see if she would accept the treasurers
position. He will contact Claudia with Ruth's answer.
Arbor Day is April 13th.-it was suggested to put the dump box
with the trees in the parking lot behind Woodburn Pharmacy on
Wed. the 10th and leave through Sat. Les has agreed to put
an ad in the Woodburn Indep. the week prior announcing the
free irees to be given away by the WDA.
The garbage containers were brought up again but so far Bob
has not heard from Mike regarding price etc
Les mentioned the trees along the sidewalks have been trimmed
and within the next 2 to 3 weeks they plan to build flower
boxes around the irees. Also will be putting gravel along
the curb & around the trees that were planted along RR track.
The Comeback Committee is meeting Sst.the 16th at the parking
lot on lst.St, weather permitting or if raining at the
Community Center - Time is 4:00PM with Governor Barbara
Roberts speaking at 4:16PM.
Vance .said the Local. Grange was going to contribute a $1,000
check to the Museum this morning at a 9:00AM meeting.
Alma announced there will be a Fun Raiser to help pay for
the Van that was purchased for Saludes - it will be a Couples
Only Dance - April. ]Jth. - at St. Lukes Church - $15.00 per
couple - 8:30PM to Midnight.
Don mentioned the renewal of liquor licenses in several of
the downtown businesses had been recommended at the City
Cot~ncil Meeting - It was suggested the WDA write a letter
in reference to a Compliance Plan -- Cosmetic Type -- and
WOODBUI~N DOWNTOWN A,ZS()CIA']'ION MlaJETING, MARC]] 1.2,199!
give to Ken Wright - must be in before two weeks. A
committee consisting of Mike, Les, Jose, Lucien & Alma will
meet at lunch Friday regarding this.
Les presented Bob $igloh with a Past Presidents Plaque for
the year 1989.
Jose mentioned that there should be a letter sent to the
City outlining wishes to Mayor Fred Kyser regarding parking
lot behind the Post Office. Arlene was asked to type letter
and take to City Hall.
Mike asked about the Sat. Market coming up around July - it
was suggested that they have it in the parking lot between
]st. & Garfield and not behind the Post Office Lot - would
p~'obab]y draw much more altention there.
Ciaudi. a ciozed the meeting al: 8:25AM.
A~']tene Monnier, Secretary
MEMO
TO:
FROM:
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
MIKE QUINN, CITY ADMINISTRATOR
DATE:
MARCH 21, 1991
SUBJECT: TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX
For the purpose of this public hearing and to shorten staff time on development, I am
attaching copies of the 1988 tax proposal for your review with my current comments
contained in this memo. Please refer to the following attachments:
Prior Council Bill 1110 regarding the Transient Occupancy Tax Proposal
submitted September 26, 1988.
2. My memo dated September 7, 1988 in reference to the above.
Excerpts from Bureau of Governmental Research Bulletin No. 174 regarding
'q'ransient Room Taxes in Oregon", printed in June, 1981. This talks about
the common issues involved, legal authority for enaction, and possible uses
of the revenue.
Statstics form Bureau of Governmental Research update on revenue
production from transient room taxes published in 1984.
As background information, the above 1988 proposal was not enacted by the City
Council, but was deferred until June, 1989, for reconsideration. The purpose in deferral
was to allow more time for the new Comfort Inn Motel to establish operations and to allow
time for the City and Chamber of Commerce to work out a compromise on the
distribution of funds, especially for tourism promotion and economic development
activities. There was general support from the Chamber and newspaper with the the only
opposition coming from the motel operators or owners. In June, 1989, the issue was not
brought back to the City Council because the informal consensus of the Mayor and
Council members was that the timing was not right considering the recent gas tax and
budget elections. It appears that the issue remained in limbo until now when an even
larger financial burden contained in Measure 5 has highlighted the City's need to look at
alternative revenue sources.
In reviewing the ordinance, the bulk of section prvisions deal with regulatory and
administrative functions to enable the operation of this ordinance. The major areas that
I believe are more important to the City Council for special review are the following:
Section 2.
Section 5.
Section 8.
Section 23.
Imposition of Tax - The amount (6%) is applied to a "hotel" definition
including space in RV or trailer parks as well as traditional motels'
and other lodging structures. These items are adjustable per
Council consideration. With their inclusion, I believe it is roughly the
equivalent of another motel in town because of their space
occupancy even with lower rental fees...
Exemptions - These contain the most common exemptions I could
find from my research and were elements of the proposed model
ordinance developed by the Bureau of Governmental Research. I
did find one other exemption that may be worthwhile for
consideration contained in the Bend ordinance which excepted any
occupant whose rent was paid by a United Way Agency as a
charitable assistance. I believe this is admirable, but it's payment
should not be a burden upon the occupant or the charitable agency.
Collections, Returns and Payments This section allows the
operators to retain 5% of the tax amount collected as a collection or
handling charge. This is not an additional charge, but simply a small
portion of the collected tax. Our proposal would be to modify this
to 10% in consideration of the large number of occupants who pay
by credit card to which the operator bears a service fee.
Disposition of Tax Funds - The original ordinance proposed 40% to
the General Fund, 20% for the Chamber support of tourism and
economic development, and 40% for Parks capital improvements.
These options are discretionary to the City Council and, as noted in
the attachment, have been used by cities for a wide assortment of
dedicated and non-dedicated uses. Once again, in reviewing
ordinances, some cities like Bend establish a separate fund for the
receipt of these monies, especially those dealing with tourism
promotion and economic development.
COUNCIL BILL NO. 1110
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FORA TRANSIENTOCCUPANCY TAX AND PROVIDING ADHINISTRA-
TIVE PROCEDURES FOR COLLECTING SAID TAX.
WHEREAS, transient accomodations provide for an influx of population
which*may have varied and extra needs for municipal services, and
WHEREAS, a tax upon those who generate the demand for extra
services is a coneon principle within local government and is not uncommon
in its application to transients and tourists; and
WHEREAS, the City has authority as a charter city to impose
said tax absent any statutory restriction; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds it in the best interest of the
community to tax said transient occupancy; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY OF WOODBURN ORDAINS*AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. DEFINITIONS. For purposes of this ordinance, the
following mean:
(1) 'Ac~rua.1 ..Accounting. ' Aisystem-.Of acCOunti6*g'.~n* wh~Ch~. the ~*
operator enters the rent due from a transient into the record when the
rent is earned, whether or not it is paid.
{2) Cash Accounting. A system of accounting in which the operator
does not enter'the rent due from a transient into the record until the'
rent is paid.
.. (3) Hotel. A structure, any portion of a structure, or any
space that is occupied or intended or designed for transient occupancy
for thirty (30) days or less for dwelling, lodging or sleeping purposes;
and including, but not limited to, any hotel, inn, tourist home or house,
motel, studio hotel, bachelor hotel, lodging house, public or private dormitory,
fraternity, sorority, rooming house, public or private club, space in a
mobile home or trailer park, space in ~ recreational vehicle park, or other
similar structure if the occupancy is for less than 'a 30-day period.
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(4) Occupancy. The' use or possession or right to the use or
possession of a room or space in a "hotel" for lodging or sleeping purposes.
(5) Operator. A person who is a proprietor of a hotel in any
capacity. When the operator performs his functions through a managing
agent of a type or character other than an employe, the managing agent
shall also be considered an operator and shall have the same duties and
liabilities as his principal. Compliance with the provisionsof..this ordinance.
by either the principal or the managing agent shall be considered compliance
by both.
.. (6) Person. "Person" means any individual, firm, partnership,
joint venture, association, social club, fraternal organization, fraternity,
sorority, public or private dormitory, joint stock company, corportation,
estate, trust, business trust, receiver, trustee, syndicate, or any other
group or combination acting as a unity.
{7) Rent. The consideration charged {gross rent}, whether or
not received by the operator, for the occupancy or space in a "hotel" valued
in money, goods, labor, credits, property or other consideration valued
in money, without any deduction~
.(8') Rent Packagelplan. The consideration charged for both food
and rent when a single rate is made for the total of both. The amount
applicable to rent for determination of the transient occupancy tax shall
be the same charge made for rent when it is not a part of a package plan.
(9) Tax. The tax payable by the transient or the aggregate
amount of taxes due from an operator during the'period for which he is
required'to report his Collections.
(10) TaxAdministrator. The Finance' Director or designee.
(11) Transient. An individual who exercises occupancy for a
period of 30 consecutive calendar days or less, counting portions of calendar
days as full days. The day a transient checks out of the hotel shall not
be included in determining the 30-day period if the transient is not charged
rent for that day by the operator. An individual occupying space in a
hotel Shall'b~'transient'until the Period'of 30 daysl~has'expi~ed unless
there is an agreement in writing between the operator and the occupant
providing for a longer period of occupancy. Said agreement.must be initiated
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ORDINANCE NO.
within the first five (5) days of occupancy. A person who pays for lodging
on a monthly basis, irrespective of the number of days in such month, shall
not be deemed a transient.
Section 2. IMPOSITIOI OF TAX. For the privilege of.occupancy
in a hotel, a transient shall pay a tax in the amount of six percent (6%)
of the rent charged by the operator. The tax consititues a debt owed by
the transient to the City, and the debt is extinguished only when the tax
is remitted by the operator to the City. The transient shall pay the tax
to the operator of the hotel at the time the rent is paid. The operator
shall enter the tax into the records when rent is collected if the operator
keeps his records on the accrual accounting basis. If rent is paid in
installments, a proportionate share of the tax shall be paid by the transient
to the operator with each installment. If for any reason the tax due is
not paid to the operator of the hotel, the tax administrator may require
that the tax be paid directly to the City. In all cases, the rent paid
or charged for occupancy shall exclude the sale'of any goods, services
and con~nodities other than the furnishing.of rooms, accomodations,, and
parking space in mobile homelparksl~' trailer parkS'.or' recrea~ionvehilcle
parks~
Section 3. RuLES FOR COLLECTION OF TAX BY OPERATOR.
(1) Every operator renting space for lodging or sleeping, the
occupancy of whi6h is not exempted under the terms of this ordinance, shall
collect a tax from the occupant. The tax collected or accrued constitutes
a debt owned by the operator to the City.
(2) In cases'of credit or deferred pa3nnent Of rent, the pa3~nent
of tax to the operator may be deferred until the rent is paid, and the.
operator shall not be liable for the tax until credits are paid or deferred
pa~anents are made. Adjust~nents may be made for uncollect(ble account~.
{3) The tax administrator shall enforce this ordinance and may
adopt rules and regulations necessary for enforcement.
(4) For rent collected on portions of a dollar, fractions of
a'p~nny Of tax shall not be remitted. "'
Section 4. OPERATOR'S OUTIES. An operator shall collect
the tax when the rent is collected from the transient. The amount of tax
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ORDINANCE NO.
shall be stated separately in the operator's recOrds and On the receipt
given by the operator. An operator shall not advertise that the tax will
not be added to the rent, that a portion of it will be assumed or absorbed
by the operator, or that a .portion will be refunded,.except in the manner
provided by this ordinance. The operator shall pay the tax to this city
as imposed by this ordinance as provided for in Section 8 of this ordinance.
Section 5. EXEMPTIONS. The tax shall not be imposed on:
(1) An occupant staying for more than 30 consecutive days.
(2) A person who rents a private home, vacation cabin or similar
facility from an owner who personally rents the facility incidentally to
the owner's personal use.
(3) Any occupant whose rent is paid for a hospital room or a
stay in a medical clinic, convalescent home or home for aged people.
{4) Any occupant whose rent is of a value less than $2.00 per
day.
Section 6. OPERATOR'S REGISTRATION.
(1) An operator of a hotel shall register with'the tax.administrator,.
on aform.'provided by the-administrator,.-wi~hin'l$..days.after,beginning
Ibusiness'or.within 30 calendar'days after passage of'this Ordin~nce~
(2) The registration shall include:
(a) The name under which the operator transacts or intends
to transact business.
(b) The location of the hotel.
(c) Any other information the tax administrator may require
to facilitate collection of the tax.
(d) The signature of the operator.
(3) Failure to register does not relieve the operator from collecting
the tax or a person from paying the tax.
Section 7. CERTIFICATE OF AUTflORXTY.
(1) The tax administrator shall, within 10 days after registration,
issue without.charge a certificate.of authority to each registrant to collect
· the'tax from the occupant, together With'a duplicate for each additional.
place of business of each registrant. Certificates are nonassignable and
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ORDINANCE NO.
nontransferable and Shall be surrendered immediately to the tax administrator
on the cessation of business at the location named or on the sale or transfer
of the business. Each certificate and duplicate shall state the place
of business to which it is applicable.andshall beprominently displayed ..
so as to be seen by all occupants and persons seeking occupancy.
(2) The certificate shall state:
(al The name of the operator.
(b) The address of the hotel. ,
(c) The date on which the certificate was issued.
(d) This Transient Occupancy Registration Certificate signifies
that the person named has fulfilled the requirements of the Transient Occupancy
Tax Ordinance of the City of Woodburn by registering with the tax administrator
for the purpose of collecting from transients the occupancy tax imposed
by the City and remitting the tax to the tax administrator. This certificate
does not authorize any person to operate a hotel without strictly complying
with all local applicable laws.including but not limited to those requiring
a permit from any board, commission, department or office of the City of
Woodburn This certificate does not constitute a permit. This certi.ficate.
.does not authorize any.person to conduct.any.unl-awful business or. tq'conductI
any.lawful business in an unlawful manner,
Section 8. COLLECTEONS, RETURHSAND PAYMENTS
(1) The tax shall be paid by the transient to the operator at
the time that rent is paid. ~he taxes collected by the operator are due
and payable to the tax administrator on a calendar basis on the 15th day
of the month for the preceding month and are delinquent on the last day
of the month in which they are due.
(2) On or before the 15th day of the month following each month
of collection, a return for the preceding month's tax collections shall
be filed with the tax administrator. The return shall be filed on a form
prescribed by the tax administrator.
(3) Returns shall show the amount of.tax collected or otherwise
due'for the related period. The tax-administrator may require returns .
to show the total rentals on which tax was collected or is due, gross receipts
of the operator for the period, an explanation in detail of any discrepancy
between the amounts, and the amounts of rents exempt.
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(4) The operator'is entitled to withhold five percent (5.0%)
of the tax due to cover the administrative expense of collecting and remitting
the tax. This deduction shall be so noted in the appropriate place on
the return form.
(5) The operator shall deliver the return and the tax due to
the tax administrator's office either by personal delivery or by mail.
If the return is by mail, the postmark shall be considered the date of
delivery for determining delinquencies. ·
(6) For good cause, the tax administrator may extend the time
for filing a return or paying the tax for not more than one month. No
further extensions shall be granted except by the Council. An operator
to whom an extension is granted shall pay interest at the rate of one percent
{1%) per month on the amount of tax due, without proration for a fraction
of a month. If a return is not filed, and the tax and interest due are
not paid by the end of. the extension, the interest shall become part of
the tax computation of pena)ties described in Section 9.
(7) The tax administrator-may requi:re'returns.and.payment of
the amOunt of-taxes fo~ ot~er than monthlyperiods in individual cases
to-ensure-payment or to facilitate COllection by 'the City.- Section. 9. DELINQUENCY PENALTIES.'
(1) An operator who has not been granted an extension of time
for remittance.of tax due and who fails to remit the tax prior to delinquency
shall pay a penalty of ten percent (10%) of the tax due in 'addition to
the tax.
(2) An operator who has not been granted an extension of time ·
for remittance of tax due and who fails to pay a delinquent remittance
before the expiration of 31 days following the date on which the remittance
became delinquent shall pay a second delinquency penalty of fifteen percent
(15%) of the tax due, the amount of the tax, and the ten percent (10%) penalty
first imposed.
(3) If the tax administrator determines that nonpayment of a
remittance.is due to fraud or intent to.evade the tax, a penalty of twenty?five
percent (25%) of the tax shall be added to the penalties stated in subsections
(1) and (2).
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(4) In addition to the penalties impOsed by'this section, an
operator who fails to remit the required .tax shall pay interest at the
rate of one percent (1.0%) per month, without proration for portions of
a month, on the tax due, exclusive of penalties, from the date on.which
the tax first became delinquent until paid.
(5) Each penalty imposed and the interest accrued under provisions
of this section shall be merged with and become part of the tax required
to be paid.
(6) An operator who fails to remit the tax within the required
time may petition the tax administrator for waiver and refund of the penalty
or a portion of it. The tax administrator may, if good cause is shown,
direct a refund of the penalty or a portion of it. Section 10. DEFICIENCY BETERMINATIONS.
(1) In making a determination that the returns are incorrect,
the tax administrator may determine the amount required to be paid on the
basis of the facts contained in the return or on the .basis of any other
information.
..(2} .Deficiency. determination~may be.made on the amount due .for ..
one or more than oneperiod~ .The 'determined am°unt*shal.l~be payable immediately
on service of notice, after which the determined amount is delinqUent..Penalties
on deficiencies shall be applied as provided in Section 9.
(3) In making a'determination, the tax administrator may offset
overpayments that have been made against a deficiency for a subsequent
period oragainst penalties and interest on the defiC{ency. The interest
on the deficiency shall be computed as provided in Section 9.
Section 11. REI)E~TION PETITION. A determination becomes payable
immediately on receipt of notice and becomes final within 10 days after.
the tax administrator has given notice. However, the operator may petition
for redemption and refund by filing a petition before the determination
becomes fi nal.
Section 12. FRAUD; REFUSAL TO COLLECT; EVASION.
(1) If an operator fails or. refuses to collect the tax, make
the report, or'remit the tax, or makes a fraudulent return or otherwise
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willfully attempts to evade the tax paYment, the tax administrator shall
obtain facts and information on which to base an estimate of the tax due.
After determining the tax due and the interest and penalties, the tax administrator
shall give notice of the total amount .due.
{2) Determination and notice shall be made and mailed within
three years after discovery of fraud, intent to evade, failure or refusal
to collect the taxes, or failure to file a return. The determination becomes
payable immediately on receipt of notice and becomes final 10 days after
the tax administrator has given notice.
(3) The operator may petition for redemption and refund if the
petition is filed before the determination becomes final. Section 13. NOTICE OF DETERMINATION.
(1} The tax administrator shall give the operator a written
notice of the determination. If notice is mailed it shall be addressed
to the operator at the address .that appears on the records 'of the tax admin-
istrator, and service is complete when the notice is deposited in the post
.of fi ce.
...-.'(-2) -Except-in'the.case Of..fraud Or..intent"~.to 'evade the tax,. -.-: ...... ·
a deficiency 'determina'tion s'hal'l' be made 'and notice' mailed within three '
years after the last day of the month following the close of the monthly.''~
period for which the determination has been made or within three years
after the return is filed, whichever is later.
Section 14. Operator Oela),. If the tax administrator believes
that collection of the tax will be jeopardized by delay,' or if a determination
will 'be 'jeopardized by-delay, the tax administrator shall determine the
tax to be collected and note facts concerning the delay on the determination.
The determined amount is payable immediately after service of notice. After
payment has been made, the operator may petition for redemption and refund
of the determination if the petition is filed within 10 days from the date
of service of notice by the tax administrator.
Section 15. Redetermination. ..
(1) An operator against whom a determination is made under: Section
10, or a person directly interested, may petition for a 'redetermination,
redemption 'and refund within the time required in Section 14. If a petition
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for redetermination and refund is not filed within the time required, the
determination is final on expiration of the allowable time.
(2) If a petition for redetermination and refund is filed within
the allowable period, the tax administrator shall reconsider the determination
and, if the operator requested a hearing in the petition, shall grant the
hearing and give the operator 10 days notice of the time and place of the
hearing. The tax administratormay continue the hearing if necessary.
(3) The tax administrator may change, the amount of the determination
as a result of the hearing. If an increase is determined, the increase
is payable immediately after the hearing.
{4) The decision of the tax administrator on a petition for
redetermination becomes final 10 days after service of notice on the petitioner
unless appeal of the decision is filed with the City Council within 10
days after notice is served.
(5) A petition for redetermination or an appeal is not effective
unless the operator has complied with .the payment provisions.- Section 16. SECURITY. FOR COLLECTION .OF TAX.
· (1) The ta~ admi.n~strator.may require.-an operator to. dePos!:
security in'.the form of.caSh, ibond 'or other security.. The amount of securitY .
shall be fixed by the tax administrator,' but shall not be'greater than
twice the operator's estimated average monthly liability for the period
for which the operator files returns or $5,000, whichever amount is less.
The amount of the security may be increased or decreased by the tax administrator,
subject to the limitations of this subsection.
(2) Within three years after any amount of the tax becomes due ·
and payable or within three years after any determination becomes final,
the tax administrator may bring an action in the courts of this state,
or any other state, or of the United States, in the name of the city to
collect the amount delinquent, together with penalties and interest. Section 17. LIEliS.
(1) The tax, interest, penalty, and filing fees paid to the
tax-administrator 'and any advertising costs incurred when the tax becomes.
delinquent shall be a lien from the date of its recording with the County
Clerk of Marion County, Oregon until the tax is paid. The lien shall be
superior to all subsequently recorded liens on all tangible personal property
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in the operator's hotel. The lien may be foreclosed and the necessary
property may be sold to discharge the lien.
(2) Notice of thelien shall be issued, by the tax administrator.
when the operator has defaulted in payment of the tax, interest and penalty.
A copy of the notice shall be sent by certified mail to the operator.
(3) Personal property subject to the lien may be sold at public
auction after 10 days notice in a newspaper of general circulation in the
city.
{4) A lien for the tax, interest and penalty shall be released
by the tax administrator when the full amount has been paid to the City.
The operator or person making the payment shall receive a receipt stating
that the full amount of the tax, interest and penalty has been paid, that
the lien is released and that the record of the lien is satisfied.
Section 18. REFUNDS BY CITY TO OPERATOR. When the .tax, penalty
or interest has been paid more than once Or has been erroneously or illegally
collected or received by-the tax administrator, it may be refunded if a
written Verifi.ed cta~m.-stating~the'speci.fi'c..reason. for. the claim-~s.f~!ed
within three 'years f'rom the date of payment. The .Claim. shall be submitted
on forms provided by tha taxadministrator. If the claim is approved,
the excess amount may be refunded to the operator or it may be credited
to an amount payable by the operator and any balance refunded.
Section 19. REFUIIOS BY CITY TO TRANSIENT. If the tax has been
collected by the operator and deposited with the tax administrator and
it is'later determined lhat the tax was erroneously or illegally collected
or received by the tax administrator, it may be refunded to the transient
if a written verified claim stating the specific reason for the claim is
filed with the tax administrator within three years from the date of payment.
Section 20. RECOROS REI~UIREO FROIIOPERATORS. Every operator
shall keep guest records, accounting books, and records of room rentals
for a period of three years and six months.
Section 21.. EXAMINAllON OF ~cO~S.m During normal..business
hours and after notifying the operator, the tax administrator may examine
books, papers, and accounting records related to room rentals to verify
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th~ accuracy of a return or, if no return'is made tOdetermine the amount
to be paid.
Section 22. CONFIDENTIALITY. The tax administrator or a person
having an administrative or clerical duty under the provisions of this
ordinance shall not make known in any manner the business affairs, operations,
or information obtained by an investigation of records and equipment of
a person required to file a return or pay a transient occupancy tax or
a person visited or examined in the discharge of official duty; or the
amount or source of income, profits, losses or expenditures contained in
a statement or application; or permit a statement or application, or a
copy of either, or a book containing an abstract or particulars to be seen
or examined by any person. However, nothing in this section shall be construed
to prevent:
(1) Disclosure to or examination of records and equipment by
a city official, employe or agent for collecting taxes for the purpose
of administering or enforcing the provisions or collecting the taxes imposed
by this ordinance.
(2) Disclosure, after filing a written request, to 'the taxpayer,
receivers,.trustees, executors', administrators, assignees,.and guarantors,
if directly interested, of information' concerning tax paid, unpaid tax,
amount of tax required to be collected, or interest and penalties. However,
the City Attorney shall approve each disclosure, and the tax administrator
may refuse to make a disclosure referred to in this subsection when, in
the tax administrator's opinion, the public interest would suffer.
(3) Disclosure of names and addresses of persons making returns.
(4) Disclosure of general statistics regarding taxes collected
or business done in the City.
Section 23. DISPOSITION OF TAX FUNDS. All revenue received
from the transient occupancy tax shall be accounted for by a special line
item account commonly referred to as "Hotel Tax", and distributed in the
following manner:
(1) General Fund shall receive forty percent (40.0%) of said
tax receipts for support of general municipal services and promotion of
the City.
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(2) General Fund shall receive an additional twenty Percent
{20.0%) of said tax receipts for support of tourist information and special
promotion of the community. These funds shall be transferred to the Woodburn
Chamber of Commerce,,or other bona fide organization providing said services
on behalf of the City, on a quarterly basis.
(3) Park/Recreation CIF Fund shall receive the remaining forty
percent (40.0%) of said tax receipts for support of capital improvements
and equipment.
Section 24. APPEALS TO COUNCIL. A person aggrieved by a decision
of the tax administrator may appeal to the City Council by filing a notice
of appeal with the tax administrator within ten days of notice of the decision.
The tax administrator shall transmit the notice, together with the file
of the appealed matter, to the Council. The Council shall fix a time and
place for hearing the appeal and shall give the appellant not. less.than
ten days written notice oT the time and place of hearing.
Section 25. SEVERABILIl~. The provisions of this ordinance
are severable. .If.a portion of lthis ordinance is for .any reason held .by
a court of Competent'ljUrisdic~i.°n.to be .invalid, such'decision shall not
affect the validityof'the remaining portion~' of this ordinance. Section 26. VIOLATIONS.
(1) It is unlawful for any operator or other person so required
to fail or refuse to register as required herein, or to furnish any return
required to be made, or to fail to pay the tax collected, or fail or refuse
to furni, sh a supplemental return or other data required by the tax administrator,
or to render a false or fraudulent return. No person required to make,
render, sign, or verify any report shall make any false or fraudulent report,
with intent to defeat or evade the determination of any amount due required
by this ordinance.
(2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1) of this section, the City
Attorney, in addition to other remedies permitted by law, may commence.
and,prosecute to final determination in any court of competent jurisdiction
an action at law to collect the tax imposed.
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Section 27. CIVIL IHFRACTION. A violation of any provision
of this ordinance constitutes a civil infraction and may be dealt with
according to the procedures established by Ordinance No. 1998.
Section 28. EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall become effective
on the first day of the month following its legal enactment and effect
per Section 34 of the City Charter.
Approved as to form:
City Attorney Date
APPROVED:
NANCY A. KIRKSEY, F~YOR
Passed by the Council
Submitted to the Mayor
Approved by the Mayor
Filed in the Office of the Recorder
ATTEST:
BARNEY O. BURRIS, CITY RECORDER
CITY OF WOODBURN, OREGON
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MEMO
TO:
FRON:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
lqAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
H]'CHAEL QU]:NN, C]'TY ADR]'N]:sTRATOR
SEP~ER ?, ]988
TRANSTENT OCCUPANCY TAX
Please find attached a proposed ordinance on a transient occupancy tax or,
as, more commonly referenced, a~"hotel tax". As you recall, on 2/22/88
the City Council held a public hearing to solicit comments on this concept
proposal. At that time we heard support from the Chamber of Commerce with
90% of the proceeds going for visitor information and tourist promotion;
and we heard opposition from Dale Baker, as a motel owner, that their industry
should not be singled out for such a tax but it should be applied to apartments
instead. I have used the intervening time to obtain and review several
ordinances from other Oregon cities and make local modifications.
The following modifications and impacts are worth special mention:
1. This ordinance has been expanded in its application beyond the
common motel and boarding house to apply to a recreation vehicle park.
In my opinion, this still constitutes a transient occupancy with the difference
being the rental of space only since the dwelling unit is mobile. The
RV park is expected to be very similar to a motel in revenue impact associated
with their ordinance.
2. This ordinance makes it very clear that the "hotel" occupant is
a transient for the first thirty days unless a longer time period is contracted
for within the first 5 days of the occupancy. Otherwise, the tax would
apply. It also clarifies any disagreements over occupancy stays that are
committed to late in the 30-day time period as an afterthought or as a
means to be exempted from the tax.
3. The tax is set up on a monthly remittance schedule rather than
a quarterly schedule. This circulates the money faster with less chance
of loss although it does involve a little more handling.
4. The disposition of funds is specified as 40% to General, 20% for
tourist promotion through the Chamber or other organizations, and 40% for
Parks capital improvements to support amenities used by tourists and transients.
The hotel operator keeps 5% up front for administrative handling.
5. Appeals are sent to the City Council rather than create a special
review board.
Mayor & 'Council
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The transient occupancy tax is a justifiable and efficient revenue source
to support certain municipal services. It is progressive relative to income,
inexpensively collected and remitted, generally applicable to non-residents
of the community, taxes transients who produce a strain on services without
other tax liabilities in the community, is well-accepted and common amongst
travelers, and provides a reasonable revenue source for the benefit of
the community.
Recoamendation: Review the proposed ordinance and call for public input
at your next meeting. A copy of the ordinance can be sent to all potential
"hotelS";.as a courtesy to solicit their opinion
MQ/kv
Introduction
Transient accommodations are taxed throughout the United States.
The tax is most commonly handled by the state as a sales tax on
services. Of the forty-six states with some form of general sales
tax, only California and Nevada do not tax transient accommodations.
However, local.units~of government impose the tax in both states.1
Tax analysts consider taxation of hotel and motel services to be
justifiable because expenditures for the service tend to be progres-
sive relative to income, the tax is easily and inexpensively collec-
ted, it provides ameans of taxing tourists, and it has good revenue
potential.2
In Oregon, an increasing number of local governments have imposed
transient room taxes (see Figure 1) for several reasons:
· Extra services, such as police, fire, water and sewer, must be
provided in tourist-oriented cities and counties, where the
population may-quadruple on weekends or during the summer.
Providing extra' services puts a strain on the local budget and
capital facilities, and local governments have chosen to tax
those who cause the demand.
· The tax is'common throughout the nation, and tourists, especi-
ally from out-of-state, generally expect and accept some kind
of room tax.
· The tax is easy to administer because the burden to collect
.the taxis on relatively few operators.
· Collection costs are low, ranging from one to five percent.
Enactment of a room tax ordinance hag"not been easy in many cities
and counties. Hotel and motel owners and operators are generally
opposed to enactment of a room tax because the original burden for
collecting the'tax falls on them. To make the responsibility less
onerous, most local jurisdictions allow the operators to retain a
percentage of the tax.to offset additional bookkeeping costs, and
a number of Jurisdictions earmark part of the revenue for tourist
promotion. Nonetheless, some cities and counties have been pres-
su~ed to permanently or temporarily table proposed room tax ordi-
nances. In other cases, after an ordinance has been enacted it has
bee~ referred to the voters by petition. This occurred in Lincoln
City, Coos Bay, Newport and Ontario; however, except for Ontario,
e~forts to repeal, the ordinanee~ were rejected. Table 1 lists all
Oregon cities and counties that have enacted room tax ordinances,
their current tax rates,,and other information about the taxes.
1. Rhode Island House.Fiscai Advisory Staff, Sales Taxes on Services (Providence,
December 1979),
2. Ibid.
IIIII IIII IIII IIII
Legal Authority to Impose the Tax
Oregon constitutional home rule amendments3 grant local electorates
the right to adopt charters. The power'of cities .to levy various :
taxes in compliance with their charter authority has been upheld by
a number of Oregon cases and by two attorney general 0pinions.4 The
Oregon Court of Appeals held that the authority of a county under a
county home rule charter may be as extensive as that of a city with
comparable charter provisions.5 A city or a charter county may have
authority to enact a transient room tax under either a general grant
of power or from a more specific charter authorization.- Under.a
recent Oregon Supreme Court decision, an ordinance imposing a tax
under county charter authority may not contain an emergency clause.6
Nonhome-rule counties that want to impose a transient room tax need
to rely on statutory provisions granting them power over all matters
of county co.ncern (ORS 203.030 to 203.065). However,' under ORS
203.055 a'tax measure proposed under authority of'ORS 203.030 to
203.065 must be submitted to the voters for approval;
3. Article IV, sec. 1(5), and article XI, sec. 2, For cities; article VI, sec. 10,
for counties.
4. Lent v. Portland, 42 Or. 488, 71P. 645 (lg03); Abrahim v. Cit~ of Roseburg, 55
Or. 359, 105'P. 401 (1909); Garbade and 8oynton v. City oF Portland, 188 Or. 158,
214 P.2d 1000 (lg§O); Oavidson Baking Co. v. Jenkins, 2]6 Or. §1,.337 P.2d 352
{lgsg); Paget v. City oF Pendleton, 219 Or. 253, 346 P.2d llll (lg§g); City oF
Idanha v. Consumer Power Inc., 8 Or. App. 551, 695 P.2d 294 (1972); 33 Or. Att'y
Gen. Op. 238 '{1067); 33 Or. A~tty Gen. Op. 245 (1967). See also Hornerts #arket
Inc. v. Tri'County Trans., 256 Or. 124, 471P.2d 78g (1970).
5. $chmidt v. Masters, 7 Or. App. 421, 490 P.2d 1029 (1971). See also 32 Or. Att'y
Gen. Op. 287 (196S); 29 Or. At~;y Gen. Op. 183 (1959); 36 Or. Att~y Gen. Op. 131
(Z972).
6. Hu]tno.ah' County v. Hittleman, 275 Or. §4S, $§2 P,2d 242 (1976). The attorney
general has concluded that this case cannot be extended to apply to cities, 38 Or.
Att'y Gen. Op. 378 (1976).
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Uses of the Revenue
Table 2 shows the amount of room tax revenue each city and county
received during fiscal 1979-80 and how the revenue was used~ Twelve
cities and four counties deposit the money in a sPecial room tax
..receipts fund. Seventeen cities and two countie.s deposit the.money
directly into the general fund.7 Most cities and counties earmark a
small percentage of the revenue for administration.
Most Oregon cities and counties proVide some room taxlfunds to pro-
mote tourism. Generally', the promotion agency is the 'local chamber
of commerce, a recreation association, or a similar agency. In the
city of Newport, a seven member advisory committee, appointed by the
mayor and the council, helps the city council determine how the
advertising and promotion fund will be used. The committee is com-
posed of three motel owners, two retail merchants, and two lay mem-
bers. Troutdale uses part of the room tax revenue to print publi-
city brochures about the city.
The following information elaborates on uses of the room tax revenue
in Oregon.
Depoe Ba~: Most of the tax revenue is used for street mainte-
nance. The amount is designated by the budget committee.
Eugene: The tax was originally enacted' as a charter amendment.
When the charter was revised in 1976, the room tax provisions
were made part of the city code. In both instances the revenue
was earmarked for "the acquisition, construction, operation,
and maintenance of recreational, cultural, convention and tour-
ist related services."
La Grande: The ordinance designates that one-third of the tax
be used for park planning and improvements; One-third for tour-
ist promotion; oni-third for general purposes.
Lincoln Glty: The revenue is budgeted for improvement of parks
and streets and has been used as the city's portion for the
cost of local street improvement projects and for general street
and park maintenance.
Newport: The ordinance designates that 5 percent be used for
administration; 47.5 percent for advertising and promotion;
9.5 percent for the airport fund; 9.5 percent tO the general
fund for public safety; 28.5 percent to the Trust and Reserve
Fund for future purchase of large pieces of equipment.
7. In Or. Att'y Gen. Op. 7792 (August 15, lg7g) the attorney general construed ORS
221.480 to 221.500 to authorize and limit municipal expenditures-For advertising,
publicity and tourist promotion From the general Fund.
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I~ANSIEIff ROOH' TAXES IN OREGON CITIES 'AND' COUI~IES
1984
Jurisdiction
1982-1983 Revenue
Current Tax Rate
Percent
for Promotion
CITIES:
Albany $ 60,530
Ashland 205,846
Astoria 92,606
Bandon 28,183
Bend 317,479
6
5
6
6
85I
Formula
33
5
25
Brookiugs 59,911
Burns 27,868
Cannon Beach HA
Cascade Locks 9,154
Coos Bay 103,357
6
5
2
5
5
($1o,ooo)
5
Corvallis 126,343
Depoe Bay 29,077
Eugene 320,218
Gold Beach 77,184
Grants Pass 191,925
7
5
4
6
5
2O
HA
4O
75
25
Gresham 25,942
Hermiston NA
Hines 747
Hood River 35,292
La Grande 65,876
HA
HA
HA
16.7
33
Lincoln City 483,066
Hedford 359,164
Newberg 4,577
Newport 237,253
North Bend 19,671
1
25
HA
47.5
Oregon City NA
Pendleton 139,863
Portland 2,037,185
Prineville 19,025
Redmond 35,385
4
5
6
5
6
100
8
15
5
( $700 max. )
Reedsport 4,193
Rockavay 35,370
Roseburg 122,227
Salem 211,683
90
HA
35
35
* NA = Not available/unknovn.
~urisdiction
1~82-1~83 Revenue
Current Tax Rate
Percent
for Promotion
Seaside $ 159,478 6I
Sisters 7,851 5 HA*
Springfield 83,208 4 HA
The Dalles 105.726 6 21
Tillamook 32.921 6 HA
Troutdale 27,976 6 HA
Waldport 5,384 7 HA
Wilsonville ~8,869 5 HA
Wood Village 21,000 6 R~
Yachats 38,~,7 5 HA
COUNTIES:
Clackamas 112,568 6 16.6
Deschutes 514,140 6 ttA
Jefferson 14,923 NA RA
Klamath. 231,139 6 16.6
Lane 437.970 5 0
Lincoln 292.731 5 HA
Multnomah NA 6 1
Washington 375,990 , 8 NA
* NA - Not available/unknown.
SOURCE:
Bureau of ~overnmental Research and Service, University of
Oregon, Trans£ent R~om Taxes in Ore,on (Eugene. June 1981)
and City and County Annual Financlal Reports (1982-83).
Bureau of Governmental
Research and Service
University of Oregon
Revised September 1984
PC~A:trt
2
,M .E M 0
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
DATE:
City Council through City Administrator
Planning Commission
Appeal of Variance 91-01 Regarding a Side Yard Setback
March 21, 1991
An applicant seeking a variance can appeal a Planning Commission decision to the City council.
In this case, Mr. Bob Montgomery wishes to exercise that right and request the City Council
reverse a Planning Commission decision.
At a public hearing held on February 14, 1991 the Planning Commission reviewed Mr.
Montgomery's proposal (attachment I). The request was to allow a garage (which was being
converted to a dwelling) to set back approximately 2 feet from a side yard property line instead
of 5 feet. After considerable deliberation with the staff and applicant the commission voted
unanimously to deny the request (attachment II). One reason for the denial was the variance
did not meet the conditions for granting a variance. A second reason was the fact the City
Council had previously reversed a Planning Commission approval and denied a variance for a
similar setback distance on a garage (variance case #89-10, VanValkenberg).
After a review of the record, the Council has three alternatives which are as follows:
1)
The Council may refer the matter back to the Planning Commission for further consideration,
in which case the Planning Commission shall conduct such further investigation if it is
deemed advisable and report its findings to the Council.
2)
The Council may summarily, after considering the application and appeal, and finding that
the facts therein stated do not warrant any further hearing, affirm the action of the Planning
Commission and deny the appeal.
3)
If the Council is of the opinion that the facts in the case warrant further action, the Council
shall set the matter for hearing before the City Council, and shall give notice of the time and
place of such hearing in the same manner as set forth in the Woodburn Zoning Ordinance.
After the hearing, the Council may reverse or affirm, wholly or partly, or modify any decision
of determination, or may impose such conditions as the facts warrant and may grant a
variance, and its decision or determination shall be final. Any hearing may be continued
from time to time.
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STAFF REPORT
VARIANCE CASE # 91-01
APPLICANT: ' ROBERT MONTGOMERY
PROPERT~ LOCATION: YOUNG STREET (ROSEMONT APARTMENTS)
[ SEE ATTACHMENT "A" ]
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
DESIGNATION: HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
ZONE:
MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL
REQUEST:
The Applicant wants to place one bedroom apartment unit
2 feet from the property line where the required setback is 5 feet
from the property line
[ see Attachment "B" ]
APPUCANT'S STATEMENT:
"This structure has been this close to the property line for a good number of years.
We are requesting a set back variance to remodel the interior of the garage into a 1
bedroom apartment."
APPLICABLE LAND USE CRITERIA:
1) CHAPTER 3. NONCONFORMING BUILDINGS AND USES.
Section 3.080. Enlargement or Extension to Non Conforming Buildings.
A nonconforming building may be enlarged, extended, or structurally altered provided
such enlargement, extension, or structural alteration itself conforms in all respects to the
regulations specified by this Ordinance for the district in which such building is located,
but otherwise it shall be unlawful to enlarge, extend or structurally alter any
nonconforming building.
Section 3.090. Change of Nonconforming Use.
The nonconforming use of a building may be changed to a use of the same or more
restricted nature when such change of use is approved by the Planning Commission
after proceedings are had as in this Ordinance provided for Variances
2) CHAPTER 10. OFF-STREET PARKING, LOADING AND DRIVEWAY STANDARDS.
.. Section .10..050. Off-Street,Automobile Parking*Requirements, ':. .... .**. .~ .... ..; ...
Off-Street automobile parking Shall be provided as required by Section 10.070 and
apprOved bY the 'Planning 'Director, in the *amounts not less than those listed below:
(...)
b) Dwellings containing 2 or more dwelling units located on the same lot:
1) One and one-half space per dwelling unit having one bedroom only
3) CHAPTER 13. VARIANCES
Section 13. 020. Conditions for Granting a Variance
The Planning Commission may permit and authorize a Variance when it appears for the
application, or the facts presented at the public hearing, or by investigation:
a) That there are unnecessary, unreasonable hardships or practical difficulties which can
be relieved only by modifying the literal requirements of the Ordinance;
b) That there are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or conditions applying to the
land, buildings, or use referred to in the application, which circumstances or conditions
do not apply generally to land, buildings, or uses in the same District; however, non-
conforming land uses or structures in the vicinity shall not themselves constitute such
circumstances or conditions;
c) That granting the application will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or
be injurious to property or improvements in the neighborhood of the premises;
d) That such variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of the substantial
property right of the petitioner;
e) That the granting of the application will not, under the circumstances of the particular
case, adversely affect the health or safety of persons working or residing on the
neighborhood of the property of the applicant; and
f) That the granting of the application will be in general harmony with the intent and
purpose of this Ordinance and will not adversely affect any officially adopted
Comprehensive Plan
STAFF COMMENTS:
1. The property is already occupied by a 10 unit apartment complex, single family house
and an accessory structure ( see attachment "B" ).
2. The applicant wantS-to convert the accessory' structure (garage) into a 1 .'bedroom.. -...
apartment. .
3, .The.garage is located approximately.2 .feet from .the.west. property.line.and, already ........
does not conform to the required setback requirements ( 5 feet from the Property line).
4. The garage has to be brought up to code to comply with one- and two-family code.
It has to be almost completely removed and start over to be in compliance with the
building code ( see attachment "C" ).
STAFF CONCLUSIONS:
1. Staff does not observe any "unnecessary, unreasonable hardship or practical
difficulties" which can be relieved only by modifying the setback requirements. ·
In fact, the property is already very intensely developed ( apartment complex,
single family house ).
2. Staff does not observe any" exceptional or extraordinary circumstance or conditions
applying to the land, buildings or use ".
The applicant wants to convert the garage into a one bedroom apartment.
This type of conversion required the garage has to be almost completely removed and
start over to be in compliance with building code ( see Attachment "C" )
3. The granting the application does not seem to be materially detrimental to the public
welfare or be injurious to property or the neighborhood.
4. This variance does not seem to be necessary' for the preservation and enjoyment of
the property; the property is already very intensely developed.
5. The granting this variance will not adversely affect the health or safety of the
neighborhood.
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. Staff recommends the Planning Commission consider ali identified land use
regulations and staff comments and conclusions in making their decision.
2. The Planning Commission may impose such limitations, conditions and safeguards
as it may deem appropriate so that the spirit of this Ordinance will be observed, public
safety and welfare secured, and substantial justice done.
6)
PUBLIC HEARING:
VARIANCE CASE'#91-01
RosEMONT APARTMENTS
Robert Montgomery
Staff read the necessary statement to begin the public hearing.
Staff reported that the applicant wanted to place one bedroom apartment unit 2
feet from the property line where a required setback is 5 feet from the property
line.
Staff recommended the Commission consider all identified land use regulations
comments and conclusions in making their decision.
Commissioner Park asked how large the garage was and what was on each side
of the property.
Staff answered that it was about 16 to 20 feet wide by 24 feet deep. There are two
single family dwellings one on each side of the property.
Commissioner Park asked how far the garage was from the building on the
adjoining property.
Staff answered that it was approximately 8 to the adjoining building. The garage
is located one to two feet from the property line.
Commissioner Vallieres asked how tenants got to the garage.
Staff answered that it was a direct driveway off Young Street.
Commissioner Park asked if the garage was presently being used as a garage.
Staff answered to their knowledge yes.
President Johnson asked if the property owner was aware of the cost to bring this
building up to code.
Staff stated that the building official had informed the owner of the needed
improvements.
2
.The. appli.cant, Bob Montgomery~ P.O... Box 283, Woodburn,~ stated that he was
aware of the cost to bring this building up to code. It would be done over time.
He stated that it would make a nice one bedroom apartment. The driveway would
handle the parking situation.
Commissioner Warzynski asked where the room for parking was.
Mr. Montgomery stated that it was in the front of the garage.
Commissioner Vallieres asked if the apartment could be built on the east side of
the house.
Mr. Montgomery stated that the front of the house was on the east.
Commissioner Guerra asked if there was still a wire fence still separating the
properties there.
Mr. Montgomery stated that there are plans to put a fence all around the property.
Staff stated that was one of the conditions the Commission set when the
apartment complex was approved.
Commissioner Warzynski asked if the parking in front of the garage was adequate
for four vehicles. She asked if there was a curb cut there along with the curb cut
for the apartments.
Mr. Montgomery answered yes.
President Johnson stated that he was not clear about the density issue.
Staff stated that the property does not exceed any density requirements.
It is utilized fully.
President Johnson asked if there were any other questions of the applicant. There
were none. He asked if there were any questions from the~ Commission.
Commissioner Warzynski asked if this garage was made into a residence, would
any one be inspecting this.
3
staff answered yes, the. building officiaL' .-.
..Commissioner'.' Rappleyea stated that looking, at the criteria, he didn't see. any
reason for granting this variance. He stated that he was against approval-of this
variance..
Commissioner Vallieres stated that he agreed with Commissioner Rappleyea, he
stated that .in the past the Council has reversed Commission decisions before on
an item similar to this.
Chuck Roseria stated that he has talked to the neighbors. A cedar fence will be
built between the property and the neighbors. This apartment would house a
single person who hopefully will be the manager.
Mr. Montgomery stated that he didn't know what the precedent was on the pdor
variance that was denied, he wondered if it was new construction or an existing
building.
Staff answered that it was an add on to an existing building.
Commissioner Warzynski stated that she felt that the Commission shouldn't
compound the existing problem of being too close to the property line by
approving this variance.
Commissioner Park stated that he couldn't find a reason for granting this variance
since it is going to be used for something other than what it was originally
intended.
President Johnson asked if there was any more questions of the applicant. There
were none. He closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Guerra stated that he would like to see the improvements to the
garage as a garage for the house not as a manager residence.
Commissioner Warzynski made the motion to deny this request for Variance Case
~91-01.
Commissioner Park seconded the motion.
A vote was taken and passed unanimously.
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HOUSE
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GARAGE
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MEMO
TO:
FROM:
SUB J:
DATE:
Steve Goeckritz
Bob Arzoian
Rosemont Garage
December 13, 1990
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Pressure treated mud sill is required.
Does not appear to have under-floor vapor barrier.
No perimeter insulation.
Rafters are inadequate. They are undersized.
Building appears to be only 1' or 2' from property.
More parking space is needed.
Floor has to be at least 6" above grade in 8'.
Opinion:
Garage has to be brought up to code to comply with one- and two-family dwelling code.
It has to be completely removed and start over to be in compliance.
A'R'ACHMENT "C"
CiTY RECORDER
WOODBURN, OREGON
COUNCIL BILL NO.
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT TO CONTRACT 10471
REGARDING THE ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS TO HIGHWAY 214 WITH THE OREGON
STATE HIGHWAY DMSION.
WHEREAS, the' City of Woodbum has entered into an agreement t° finance roadway
improvements on Highway 214 through State Immediate Opportunity Fund monies; and
WI~.~, the City of Woodburn has determined that those infrastructure
improvements are necessary to stimulate economic development for the benefit of the
community; and
WHEREAS, revised cost estimates have reduced the amount of advance deposit
required by the City of Woodbum for this project; NOW, THEREFORE,
THE CITY OF WOODBURN ~LVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the City of Woodburn enter into an agreement with the Oregon
Department of Transportation, Highway Division entitled "Supplement Contract No.
10471," a copy of which is attached for reference.
Section 2. That the Mayor and other appropriate City officials be authorized to sign
and execute said supplemental agreement on behalf of the City of Woodbum.
Approved as to form:
City Attorney Date
APPROVED:
Fred W. Kyser, Mayor
Passed by the Council
Submitted to the Mayor
Approved by the Mayor
Filed in the office of the Recorder
Attest:
Mary Tennant, Deputy Recorder
City of Woodburn, Oregon
Page 1 - ORDINANCE NO.
RESOLUTION NO.
RECEIVED FEB 2 0 t99!
February 15, 1991
DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION
Highway Division
Frank Tiwari, P.E.
Director of Public Works
City of Woodburn
270 Montgomery Street
Woodburn, OR 97071
FILE CODE:
Dear Frank:
Enclosed are four copies of the Local Agency Agreement
Supplemental for the Hillsboro/Silverton Highway at Woodland
Street, Immediate Opportunity Fund project.
Please review the agreements and if satisfactory, present it
to the City Council for their consideration. If approved,
have the Council adopt a resolution authorizing the Mayor and
City Recorder to sign the agreement on their behalf. Sign the
three blue-back copies and return them to this office. Retain
the extra copy for your information. A fully executed copy
will be returned for your records.
Sincerely, /-)
/~e~r~ R. Swanstrom
-F~c[eral Aid Specialist
JRS:lg
Enclosures
734-1839 (10-90)
February 14, 1991
Misc. Contracts & Agreements
No. 10471
City of Woodburn
270 Montgomery Street
Woodburn, OR 97071
Gentlemen and Ladies:
The Oregon State Highawy Division (State) and the City of
Woodburn, (Agency) entered into Construction-Finance Agreement
No. 10471, dated December 4, 1990, concerning construction of
the Hillsboro-Silverton Highway at Woodland Street, Immediate
Opportunity Fund project (project).
State and Agency have now determined that the aforementioned
agreement, although remaining in full force and effect, should
be supplemented by this agreement in order to reduce the
Agency's advance deposit, due to revised project cost estimates.
Any further reference to the agreement dated December 4, 1990
shall include the following:
AGENCY OBLIGATIONS, paragraph 4,which reads...
"4. Agency shall, prior to State's advertising for
bid proposals, deposit with State the Agency's portion
of the project cost; said portion is currently
estimated to be $241,000. Additional deposits may be
required if actual cost is greater than estimated."
Shall be revised to read...
"4. Agency shall, prior to State's advertising for
bid proposals, deposit with State the A~ency's portion
of construction cost; said portion is currently
estimated to be $180,000. Additional deposits may be
required if actual cost is greater than estimated."
Agency shall enter into and execute this agreement during a duly
authorized session of its City Council.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have set their hands and
affixed their seals as of the day and year hereinafter written.
A1291002
SUPPLEMENT
CONTRACT NO. 10471
CITY OF WOODBURN
This project was approved by the Oregon Transportation
Commission on October 17, 1990 at which time the State Highway
Engineer was authorized to sign the necessary agreements for and
on behalf of the Commission. Said authority is set forth in the
Minutes of the Oregon Transportation Commission.
APPROVAL RECOMMENDED
By
Region Engineer
APPROVED AS TO
LEGAL SUFFICIENCY
STATE OF OREGON, by and through
its Department of Transportation,
Highway Division
By
State ~ighway Engineer
Date
By
Assistant Attorney General
Date
APPROVED AS TO
LEGAL SUFFICIENCY
By
City Attorney
TEE CITY OF WOODBURN, by and
through its City Officials
By
Mayor
By
City Recorder
Date
Date
A1291002
WOODBURN POLICE DEPARTMENT
270 Montgomery Street Woodburn, Oregon 97071 ".~t12-2,345
Kc. ~;ri ght
Chief of Police
STAFF REPORT
March 19, 1991
TO:
FROM:
RE:
KEN WRIGHT, CHIEF
PAUL E. NULL, LT.
LIQUOR APPLICATION (CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP)
BUSINESS:
WESTVlEW TEXACO
100 ARNEY ROAD
WOODBURN, OR. 97071
APPLICANTS: SULLIVAN, BARRY EARL
O'DONNELL, DEAN ALAN
O'DONNELL, LINDA
ON MARCH 14, 1991 A BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION WAS COMPLETED ON
LISTED APPLICANTS PURSUANT TO OREGON LIQUOR LICENSE STATUTES.
THE BACKGROUND REVEALED NO ADVERSE INFORMATION WHICH WOULD
PREVENT ISSUANCE OF A LIQUOR LICENSE.
RECOMMENDATION: THAT WESTVIEW TEXACO BE GRANTED A (PACKAGED
STORE) LIQUOR LICENSE UNDER THE NEW OWNERSHIP.
W-'o ~_ OEPARPMP3 . ~991 LIQUOR APPLICATION Report# 91-77
t_~_DBIjRN PoLIr;E" '" "NT . .
Occurred/031491
--'( 0'2 )-PERSONS ..................
Reported Date/Time/0!0491
O~:NE}-: /' SULLIVAN,BARRY EAR]_,
9280 S.W.BAiLEY ST. #78.
MANAGER WE;STVIEW TE×ACO
~-.( 02 }-PERSONS .. -r-= ...... . ...............
DOB/101955
W'ILSONVILLE
i00 ARNEY RI).
OR 97070
682-1024
981-5833
~,; ~. 0 DONNELL,DEAN ALAN W/M 1)OE/091148
386 MONMOUTH ST. INDEPENDENCE OR 97351 838--4030
CO-OWNER WESTViEW TEXACO ]09 ARNEY RD. 982-2726
--{ 07 /-PERSONS ........................................................................................
OWNI'_:i< /' O ' DONNE]_,]., ,, l.,l NDA JOAN
3 t3 t-, MUNI'-IOU'fld ST.
CO-OWNER WESTVIEW TEXACO
DOB/0411349
INDEPENDENCE
100 ARNEY RD.
OR 97351 838-403C'
982-2726
---AGENC]t<S CONTACTED ..............................................................................
(_iN 033_49i ~"PE:..~_, ~u~ru~,~_,,~,_,-~W~NG~ AGENCi~c.. W'~';F'~'. ,~. CGNTA~.~..5~ REGAR. D~NG q~BE. . ABOVE', NAMED
C'ORi-- ORAT ] C.N COMMi SS]ON: 3';'g-4166
THE CORPORATION COMMiSSiON ADV]S~':t'~ .... ~'~'Aq'~.: THE BUSINESS ~,~.e,,-z.,.:vlEW .... FEXAC_.)" O HAD BEEN
REGISTERED UNDER THE NAMES OF DALE BAKER AND TIMOTHY BROWN. THE REGISTRATION
WAS CANCELLED ON 122590 FOR FAILURE TO RENEW.
FEDERAL BANKRUPTCY COURT: 326-223!
THE FEDERAL klANKRUPTCY CO~RT REPOR']'}:'.b 'i'HA'I~ NO RECORD OF BANKRUPTC~ W~c',~.,, FiLEb FOR
THE ABOVE , ~ME APPLI,.,A '~'' 'I '~ .... DATE OF
BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU: 226-3981
NO RECORDS ON FILE OF ANY COMPLAINTS FILED AGAINST WESTVIEW TEXACO.
CONSUMER PROTECTION: 378-4320
NO RECORDS ON FILE OF ANY COMPLAINTS FILED AGAINST WES'l'VIEW TEXACO.
OREGON LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION: 3'78-3512
NO RECORDS ON FILE OF ANY VIOLATIONS FILED AGAINST WESTVIEW TEXACO.
===SUMMARY=- ................................................... ~'= ..... =='
ON 031491 I CONDUCTED A BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION FOR A CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP
APPL]CATION TO OLCC FOR WESTV!EW TE×ACO AND THE ABOVE NAMED APPLICANTS.
RECOR[;S CHECK WAS COMPLETED ON q'Ht< THREkl AP~:~;JCA. NTS NAM~ ..... N ic REPORT.
LOCATE .ANY RECORD E:N'i~R]~:q ~'(~;,' q'HE A':~f:;Li,'~.~N.,~ IN THE CP. IM]N
SYSTEM 'CHECK. APPLiCANT/SULLIVAN,BERRY HAD (5} DRIVING RECORD ENTREES, HOWEVER
· ALL ENTN!ES WERE FOR MINOR TRAFFIC ONLY. APPLICANTS/O'DONNELL,DEAN AND L1NDA
HAD NO DRIVING RECORD ~Nt~.IES
._ ~C2~D R~'GARD~NG THE APPLICANTS Amr~ THE
i'}~E ABOVE LISTED AGENCIES WERE CON"'" ' .....
BOSIN~SS. NO NEGATIVE REPORTS WERE ON FILE 'WITH ANY OF THE AGENCIES REGARDIN~
THE APPLICANTS .OR' THE BUSINESS.
A CHECK WAS MADE WITH WOODBURN POLICE DEPARTMENT RECORDS FOR THE BUSINESS (
WESTV!EW TEXACO) FOR THE YEAR 1990. THERE WERE (31) CALLS FOR .SERVICE FROM THE
TEXACO STATION. ONE OF THE CALLS WAS RELATED TO LIQUOR VIOLATIONS AND THE
....... .~E BUSINESS. WAS THE COMPLAINANT, REPORTING A
REPORT ~ATTACHED~ INDICATED '~' 'P"-~ .......
MALE DRINKING BEER iN A VEHICLE. NO ARREST WAS MADE AS THE VEHICLE WAS GONE
PRIOR TO OFFICER ARRIVAL, THERE HAVE BEEN [7] CALLS FOR SERVICE FROM 010191
THRU 031491 NONE 0F THE CALLS FOR SERVICE RE!,ATED TO LIQUOR V!OLATIONS.
747'i DATE 031491 Pr op-Evid/NO
SH]FT/'GR':D ~(~:-i"' /' ~,2 } APPROVED__
APPLICATION
STATE OF OREGON
OREGON LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION
GENERAL INFORMATION
Return To:
A non-refundable processing fee is assessed when you submit this completed form to the Commission (except for Druggist and Health Care Facility
Licenses). The filing of this application does not commit the Commission to the granting of the license for which you are applying nor does it permit you
tO operate the business named below. ... .
(THIS SPACE IS FOR
Application is being made for:
[] DISPENSER, CLASS A
[] DISPENSER, CLASS B
[] DISPENSER, CLASS C
[~ PACKAGE STORE
[--J RESTAURANT
[] RETAIL MALT BEVERAGE
[] SEASONAL DISPENSER
[] WHOLESALE MALT
BEVERAGE & WINE
[] WINERY
OTHER:
OLCC OFFICE USE)
[] Add Partner
[] Additional Privilege
[] Change Location
J~ Change Ownership
[] Change of Privilege
[] Greater Privilege
:1--~ Lesser Privilege
[] New Outlet
[] Other
(THIS SPACE IS FOR CITY OR COUNTY USE)
NOTICE TO CITIES AND COUNTIES: Do not consider this applica-
tion unless it has been stamped and signed at the left by an OLCC
representative.
THE CITY COUNCIL, COUNTY COMMISSION, OR COUNTY
COURT OF
(Name of City or County)
RECOMMENDS THAT THIS LICENSE BE: GRANTED
DENIED
DATE
BY
(Signature)
TITLE
CAUTION: If your operation of this business depends on your receiving a liquor license, OLCC cautions you not to purchase, remodel, or
start construction until your license is granted.
1. Name of Corporation, Partnership, or Individual Applicants:
5)
2. Present Trade Name
3. New Trade Name
4)
6)
(EACH PERSON USTED ABOVE MUST FILE AN INDi~/IDUAL HISTORY AND A FINANCIAL STATEMENT)
Year filed
with Corporation Commissioner
INDIVIDUAL HISTORY
& TIED HOUSE DISCLOSURE
STATE OF OREGON
OREGON LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION
TRADE NAME
CITY/COUNTY
9079 SE. McLoughlin Blvd.
P.O. BOX 22297
Portland, Oregon 97222
You must fill in al! the blanks, If the question does not ap~y write N/A in the soace.
2. Other names used
(Magi
('.~
5. Sex F Height ,'~" '~ Weigh1 /',~ Hair Color ...~_...~ Eye C~or _/~:~ Age
6. US C~tizen: Yes ~ No Alien Reg. t Spouse Name.
CRIMINAL RECORD
NOTE-CLCC makes a cnr.ical °tfender records check through the Oregon State Police o~ all liquor license applicants.
ORS !87 -~.=,5~'3~, =r..-/l~es that you can contact the Oregor,.State Police or che!;enge Icaccu~ate criminal offender information. OLCC may require
fingerprints.
8. Have you ever been convicted of any crime, violation,, o; Infr&ctlon of any law? Include prc~)atton or bail forfeiture. (Include traffic violations for
which a fine or bell forfeiture o! more that ~50.00 was imposed.)
Yes No .... J
9. Do you have arrests or citations pending? Yes __ No ~
10. 1~. you have answered "Yes" to 8 or 9 list below:
OFFENSE DATE CITY & STATE RESULT
DIVERSIONrFREATMENT
11. Have you ever enterecl into a Diversion Agreement? Yes No v'/
Where and When?
12. Have you ever been treated or ~ a treatment prngram for alcohd or other drug use/abuse? Yes
Where and When?
No V'
EMPLOYMENT & RESIDENCE HISTORY
13. Mst current and former ~qlployers or occupations during the past ten years:
Fromm- ' ~7 _To /-~-_Zo -<;'-"'~v .,~,.,._~.~g - ~'/.i;,~, ;'~.%~,~ . ,~',//,96 ~/rm- __-_
14. List other cities and states where you have lived in the bast ten years other than those noted in Question 13 above,
From To __
From To.
15 ~.e ~ou ~ussnlly o~ I~ava yo~ been ~lcensec o~ e."~io~'~ in the liquor I~Jsiness?
Yes, No / Where & When?
16. Is youl SlX~.Jse o~ any fahlily ~L*~ber(a) working ir, any area of the liquor industry?
Yes_., No __ If Yes, give:
17 Have you ever received a warning, a notice of violation, suspanslon, fine, or revocation aa a licensee or
parmitae? Yes .. NO / Where & When?.
18. Have you ever been refused · permit or license to sell, serve, or dispense beer, wine, or distilled soirlts?
Yes No / Where & When? __
lg. I$ a manufacturer or wholesaler of alcoholic liquor financing or furnishing your business with moc~y or
property'? Yes No. I,/__ Where & When?
20. Do you have any right, tiffs, lien, claim, or other interest, financial or otherwise in, upon or to the premises, e~uipment, business or merchandise
of any relailer, wholesaler, or manufacturer of alcoholic liquor?
(Do not include this business) Yes_ No u/ _Where & When?
CAUTION: OLCC MAY DENY YOUR APPLICATION IF YOU LEAVE OUT INFORMATION OR GIVE FALSE ANSWERS ON THIS FORM.
SIGNATURE:_ ~ ~._~ (,,4) ~.,;~-. ~.) DATE
Form 84545481
LOCAL OLCC OFFICE
INDIVIDUAL HISTORY
& TIED HOUSE DISCLOSURE
STATE OF OREGON 9079 SE. McLoughlin Blvd.
OREGON LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION ' P.O. Box 22297
Portland, Oregon 97222
You must fill in ail the bianks, if the question does not apply write NIA In the space
1. Name
2.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Other names used __
SSN.~O-~- ~,O - /~-~-~ Place of Birth
~X ~ Height ~'/o" Weight
~IM~NAL RE~D
t~-; rE~L~ ~kes ~ criminal olfe~r r~ ch~k lh~gh the Or~ Slate Poli~ on all I~r I~e~ a~licants.
~ 181.5~3) o'~s !~1 ~u can c'~tacl t~ Or~ State P~e or c~l~e i~ccurate cr!mi~l off~r Info~t~. ~ ~y require
fi~er ~rlnts.
U. Have y~ ~r ~en ~v~t~ of any crib, vlclal~n, or In~raction of 8ny la~ Incl~ pr~l~ or ~il forleiture. (1~1~ traffic violations for
~ich a fi~ or ~il fodeiture of ~re lhst ~.~ w~s im~.)
Y~ NO
9. ~ y~ have arrests or cital~s ~ing? Yes No
1~ If ~u have a~r~ "Yes" to 8 or 9 list ~1~:
OFFENSE DATE CI~ & STATE RESUL3
DIVERSION/TREATMENT
11. Have you ever entered into a Diversion Agreement? Yes __ No ,~
Where and,When? /4/ / .,~
12. Have yo~ ever been treated or in a treatmenl program for alcoho~ o~ ether drug use/abuse? Yes . No .~"'
Where and When? .4//v~'
EMPLOYMENT & RESIDENCE HISTORY
13. List current a,~ form. er employers or occupations during the past ten years:
14. ~t other cit~ a~ states ~re ~ ha~ liv~ in t~ pasl len ~ars other than t~e ~ In ~stl~ 13
~IVITf IN LIQUOR IND~TRY (INSIDE OR O~IDE ~E~N)
15. Are y~ pre~ntly or have y~ ~en li~sM ~ e~loy~ in the ii~r
Y~ No .~ ~;e & When?
16. Is ~r ~ or any faml~ me~r(s} ~rklng in any area of the liquor i~ust~
~rm~ee? Y~ No .~ Where & When? ~
18. Ha~ you ever ~n relu~ a ~t or licen~ to sell, ~e, or di~ ~r, ~ne, ~ distill~ ~rit8?
Yes No ~ Where & When? ~/~
19. Is a ~nufacturer or ~e~ler of alco~llc ~uor financl~ or ~urnlshl~ ~r ~sine~ wilh ~n~ or
pr~r~ Y~ No ~ Where & Wh~?
20. Do you have a~ right, title, lien, claim, or other interest, financial or othe~ise in, u~n or I0 the oremises ~uip~nt. business or merchandise
of any :'elailer, ~le~ler, or manufacturer of alc~ol~ liquor?
(Do ~t incl~ this ~si~ss) Yes No ~ Where & When?
CAUTION: OL~ M~DENY YOUR APPLI~TION IF~OU L~VE OUT IN~R~TION OR GIVE FALSE ANSWERS ON THIS FORM.
Form 84545-481 (6-90)
LOCAL OLCC OFFICE
WOODBURN POLICE DEPARTMENT
Miscellaneous Service Report
Rec.•ate/Time: - * . Occd. O&te/Time: . . ' . . .
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[] ~lnll~ Co{llp~alnt [-]Impound
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[] Att. Warrant Service
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[] Emergency Message
[] Extra Patrol
[] Family Disturbance
[] Fight
[] Fraud Inquiry
[] Harassment
[] Juvenile Problem
[] Uttering
D Man Oown
[] Menacing
[] Mental
[] Missing Person
[] Parking Problem
[] Public Indecency
0 Recklessly Endang
[] Sellcltln~
[] Suiopoena Service
[] Sus¢clous
[] Theft
[] Traffic Complaint
Dcareless DReckless []Drunk
[] Trespass
[] Unwanted Pemon
[] Unsecu~d Stmct
[] Walk Away
[] Welfare Check
W-4 W-5 W-6 W-7 W-8 X-1 X-2
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-~ - PEACE RESTORED W-7 - NUISANCE ABATED W-8 - ARREST/INVESTIGATION BYANOTHER X-1 - PERSON CHECKED, OK X-2 -VEHICLE CHECKED, OK
MEMO
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
MICHAEL QUINN, CITY ADMINISTRATOR
March 22, 1991
"ClNCO de MAYO" USE OF DOWNTOWN LOT
Please refer to the attached letter from Ramon Ramirez requesting use of the downtown
parking lot for the Cinco de Mayo celebration on May 5, 1991. This also involves a
request for temporary street closure and use of sound amplifying equipment.
Ordinance 1527, Section 4 (2) (5) allows for the temporary closure or blockage of a City
street through the City Administrator with concurrence by the City Council, The letter
requests the closure of Grant Street between First and Front, however, I believe we will
desire another arrangement if the situation demands.
Ordinance 1990, Section 3 (5) allows for Council approval to permit the use of sound
amplifying equipment for general entertainment.
Recommendation: Approve the temporary closure of a street (to be designated) if
necessary, and the use of sound amplifying equipment for the Cinco de Mayo celebration
in the downtown parking lot on May 5, 1991, from noon to 7:00 p.m.
. ·. Pineros y Campesinos Unidos del Noroeste
Northwest Treeplanters and Farmworkers United
March. 20, 1.991 ....
Presidente:
Cipriano Ferrel Mayo r
Vice-Presidente: City Council of Woodburn
RamonRamirez Woodburn City Hall
~crem~o;~rerWoodburn, Oregon.
Larry Kleinman
Dear Mayor and City Council of Woodburn,
This coming May 5, 1991, Northwest Treeplanters and Farmworkers
United will sponsor the Twelfth Annual "Cinco de Mayo celebration
in Woodburn.
The event will include Tradicional Mexican music, Folkloric dancing,
Speakers, Theatre and food. This event is open to the general public
and is free of charge.
At this time we wish to request permission from the City Council to
use the Downtown City parking area to hold these event. In addition
we request a permit to use outdoor speakers and for safety purposes
closing down Grant Street from Front St. to First St. The event will
run from 12:00 noon to 7:00pm.
We have also spoken to the Police department and will coordinate
efforts with them. No alcohol will be served or permitted. If any
additional information is needed, please contact me'. Thank you for
your attention on this matter.
Sincerely yours,
vR.a~.°npcR~3;irezi'"~
MEMO..:
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
DATE:
City Administrator for Council Information
Randy Scott, C.E. Tech III
Woodburn Interchange, Traffic Signal Installation
March 21, 1991
The Oregon Department of Transportation is currently requesting bids for the installation of traffic
signals on the south bound ramp at the Woodburn interchange. Traffic lanes that will be
controlled by signalization is the east and west bound lane of Oregon State Highway 214 and
the south bound off ramp of Interstate 5.
The bids will be received by the Oregon Transportation Commission on March 28, 1991. The
anticipated start date is August or September, 1991. The selected contractor will be given 30
days to complete the project after work has begun, however, the project must be completed
prior to November 15, 1991.
The project manager for this project is Mr. Ron Clay from the Oregon Department of
Transportation, phone number: 378-8529.
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MEMO
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
DATE:
City Administrator for Council Information
Randy Scott, C.E. Tech III, through Public Works Director~''
Resolution 1035, Engineer Report for Storm Sewer Improvements
March 21, 1991
On January 14, 1991, the City Council approved Resolution No. 1035, which authorized staff to
prepare an engineering report for storm sewer improvements. The storm sewer improvements
are for the property adjacent to State Highway 214, east of Progress Way.
Although Council has authorized staff to prepare the engineering report, private developers have
decided to finance the improvement. Staff, therefore, will discontinue work on the engineering
report and will not create the L.I.D. boundary.
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res1035.mem
WOODBURN POLICE DEPARTMENT
270 Montgomery Street Woodburn, Oregon 97071 982-2345
Ken Wright
Chief of Police
DATE:
TO:
FROM:
THRU:
RE:
Hatch 21, 1991
Mayor and Council
Ken Wright, Police Chief ~ ~
Michael Qutnn, City Administrator
1991 OLCC License Compliance Plans
I have been in contact with all 5 affected licensees and have set appointments
to review, update and initiate compliance plans for each business. Although the
process is taking longer than anticipated, it is going well. We will have the
completed products to the Council for review and anticipated approval at the
April 1, 1991 meeting.
Should you have comments or would care to provide input, please contact Lt. Null
or myself.
KLW/tls
MEMO
TO:
City Council through City Administrator
FROM:
Community Development Director
SUBJECT: Interstate-5 Recreational Vehicle Park
DATE:
March 19, 1991
At the March 11, 1991 meeting the city council raised the issue that information had been
conveyed to them that people were residing in the I-5 RV park for more than six months at a
time. Staff was instructed to investigate this matter and check on the length of stay allowed.
As to the length of stay allowed on July 11, 1988 the city council called up for review site plan
no. 88-07 regarding the development of the I-5 RV park proposal. The focus of the discussion
was to determine whether the length of stay in the park should be greater or less than six
months.
In a July 1, 1988 letter to the mayor and council, Mr. Kenneth Bush conveyed the planning
commission had approved a six-month time limitation for park occupancy. A letter dated July
11, 1990 from his attorney further expounded on the fact that Oregon Administrative Rules
814-29-060(21) makes allowance for up to a six-month stay. The mayor and the majority of the
council concurred with the applicant and the planning commission's position.
In regard to whether there are persons that reside in the park for more than six months at a
time, our code enforcement officer met with the RV park manager on March 18, 1991. The park
manager, Bill Caroll, told Officer Culver that no one resides in the park for more than the six-
month time period.