November 23, 2020 minutesCOUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
DATE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, CITY OF WOODBURN, COUNTY OF
MARION, STATE OF OREGON, NOVEMBER 23, 2020
CONVENED The meeting convened at 7:00 p.m. with Mayor Swenson presiding.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Swenson
Councilor Carney
Councilor Cornwell
Councilor Schaub
Councilor Morris
Councilor Ellsworth
Councilor Cabrales
Present
Present -via video conferencing
Present -via video conferencing
Present -via video conferencing
Present- via video conferencing
Present -via video conferencing
Present -via video conferencing
Staff Present (via video conferencing): City Administrator Derickson, City Attorney Shields,
Assistant City Administrator Row, Economic Development Director Johnk, Police Chief Ferraris,
Finance Director Turley, Deputy Police Chief Pilcher, Assistant City Attorney Granum, Human
Resources Director Gregg, Parks and Recreation Manager Cuomo, City Recorder Pierson
ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Hall and the Library will be closed November 26 and 27 for the Thanksgiving Holiday.
Transit Services will be closed on November 26 but will be open normal business hours on Friday,
November 27.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Woodburn City Council minutes of November 9, 2020,
B. Purchase and Acceptance of a Statutory Warranty Deed for Right -of -Way Dedication at 1251
W. Hayes Street, Woodburn, OR 97071 (Tax Lot 051 W07CCO2200),
C. 1GA with the City of Silverton,
D. Oregon Main Street Revitalization Grant Re -funding Letters.
Carney/Cornwell... adopt the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously.
COUNCIL BILL NO. 3137 — AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE MANAGEMENT
OF UTILITY SERVICES WITHIN THE CITY AND ACCESS TO AND USE OF THE
CITY'S RIGHTS-OF-WAY
Mayor Swenson stated that since the vote on this item at the last meeting was not unanimous, a
second reading is required. City Recorder Pierson provided a second reading of the bill by title
only since there were no objections. Ken Lyons provided comments on behalf of AT & T in
opposition of the proposed Utility Services Ordinance. Kim Allen provided comments on behalf
of Verizon in opposition of the proposed Utility Services Ordinance. On roll call vote for final
passage, the vote was S to 1 with Councilor Carney voting no. Mayor Swenson declared Council
Bill No. 3137 duly passed.
COUNCIL BILL NO. 3138- A RESOLUTION SETTING THE RIGHT-OF-WAY UTILITY
LICENSE AND USAGE FEE RATES WITHIN THE CITY OF WOOD13URN
Carney introduced Council Bill No. 3138. City Recorder Pierson read the bill by title only since
there were no objections from the Council. On roll call vote for final passage, the bill passed
unanimously. Mayor Swenson declared Council Bill No. 3138 duly passed.
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NOVEMBER 23, 2020
CALL-UP BRIEFING: PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL OF A DESIGN
REVIEW AND EXCEPTION TO STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY AND IMPROVEMENT
REQUIREMENTS "STREET EXCEPTION" APPLICATION PACKAGE FOR
WOODBURN URGENT CARE AT 2902 TOM TENNANT DRIVE DR 2020-06 & EXCP
2020-07)
The Council declined to call this item up.
CALL-UP BRIEFING: PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL OF CONDITIONAL
USE DESIGN REVIEW PROPERTY LINE ADJUSTMENT AS LOT
CONSOLIDATION),STREET EXCEPTION AND VARIANCE APPLICATIONS FOR
TEMPLETON APARTMENTS ON FIVE LOTS AT 1.430 E. CLEVELAND STREET CU
2020-01 DR 2020-02 EXCP 2020-04 PLA 2020-02 & VAR 2020-02
Community Development Director Kerr provided a staff report. The Mayor stated that he had two
people that wanted to provide comments on this item. City Attorney Shields stated that no
testimony should be taken on this item tonight. The Council declined to call this item up.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
The City Administrator reported the following:
• City is working on the new OSHA rules and safe work environments which has required
more people to work from home and staggering going to City Hall. Mask is required in
City Hall at all times unless you are in an office alone with the door closed.
• Love Santa is not collecting item for distribution there will only be food baskets. They have
signed up 450 families. The City is providing assistance to some of the local non -profits
through the economic development programs.
• Love Inc. will be moving in to the Family Resource Center in December.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilor Schaub wished everyone a happy Thanksgiving and added that the CERTprogram along
with the Aware food bank have distributed 41 tons of food since April.
Councilor Cabrales stated that PCUN is doing a stipend program for small Latinx businesses and
wished everyone a happy Thanksgiving.
Councilor Morris wished everyone a happy Thanksgiving.
Councilor Ellsworth wished everyone a health Thanksgiving.
Councilor Cornwell stated that she will be seeing limited family and they will be masking up.
Councilor Carney stated enjoy Thursday.
Mayor Swenson stated that the Governor invited City Councilors and Mayors to a preview of the
COVID metrics and that a draft of the metrics being proposed was sent out. He also stated that
December 3 there will be roles and responsibility training for Councilors and Mayors provided by
the League of Oregon Cities for those who are interested in attending.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Swenson adjourned the meeting at 8:07 p.m.
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APPROVED
ERIC SWENSON, MAYOR
ATTEST
Heather Pierson, City Recorder
City of Woodburn, Oregon
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