January 11, 2021 minutesCOUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
JANUARY 11, 2021
DATE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, CITY OF WOODBURN, COUNTY OF
MARION, STATE OF OREGON, JANUARY 11, 2021
CONVENED The meeting convened at 7:07 p.m. with Mayor Swenson presiding.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Swenson
Councilor Carney
Councilor Cornwell
Councilor Schaub
Councilor Swanson
Councilor Puente
Councilor Cabrales
Present -via video conferencing
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,
Deputy Police Chief Pilcher, Community Development Director Kerr, Public Works Project and
Engineering Director Liljequist, Finance Director Turley, 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 on January 18 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
APPOINTMENTS
Mayor Swenson proposed the following reappointments:
— Woodburn Budget Committee
Mihei Egoroff (new appointment) — Position 1
— Woodburn Planning Commission
Maria Elena Guerra (reappointment) — Position 1
Ellen Bandelow (reappointment) — Position 4
Carney/Cornwell... approve the appointments. The motion passed unanimously.
PRESENTATIONS
COVID-19 Vaccine Status— Parks and Recreation Manager Cuomo and Dr. Antonio Germann
provided information on the COVID-19 Vaccine.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Woodburn City Council minutes of December 14, 2020,
B. December 29, 2020 Public Hearing minutes on 2020 Community Development Block Grant
from Business Oregon,
C. Intergovernmental Agreement — Participation in Support of an Application for CDBG COVID-
19 Funding for Rental Assistance,
D. Crime Statistics through November 2020,
E. Building Activity for December 2020.
Carney/Cabrales.... adopt the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously.
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COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
JANUARY 11, 2021
COUNCIL BILL NO. 3141 - RESOLUTION SETTING AMOUNT OF THE PARKS AND
RECREATION SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT CHARGES UNDER AN EXISTING
METHODOLOGY; ESTABLISHING AN ALTERNATIVE RATE REVIEW FEE; AND
SETTING AN EFFECTIVE DATE FOR IMPOSITION OF THE FEES AND CHARGES
Carney introduced Council Bill No. 3141. City Recorder Pierson read the bill by title only since
there were no objections from the Council. Assistant City Administrator Row provided a staff
report. On roll call vote for final passage, the bill passed unanimously. Mayor Swenson declared
Council Bill No. 3141 duly passed.
AWARD A CONTRACT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR A WATER SUPPLY
SYSTEM RISK & RESILIENCY ASSESSMENT TO MURRAYS_MITH, INC.
Public Works Project and Engineering Director Liljequist provided a ^staff report.
Carney/Cornwell... award a Contract for engineering services for the Woodburn Water Supply
System Risk & Resiliency Assessment to Murraysmith, Inc. in the amount of $75,007 and
authorize the City Administrator to sign the Agreement. The motion passed unanimously.
OTHER BUSINESS
The Mayor and City Councilors discussed the reasons they ran for City Council and the goals they
have for the City.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
The City Administrator reported the following:
• The Police Chief Recruitment work is ongoing and there will be a need for community
involvement and a significant interview process.
• Received questions on open carry of firearms in Woodburn. Chief Ferraris provided
information on the laws regarding the open carry of firearms in Oregon.
• The City is trying out a new service that will allow users to listen to the City Council
meetings in Spanish.
• Discussions have begun on summer activities and events such as Fiesta post COVID.
• Will be providing a new Councilor Orientation on Thursday.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilor Cornwell wished everyone a Happy New Year and stated that she is glad to be back.
Councilor Puente thanked those who work on the CERT team for their efforts and the gift cards
that were distributed. He also gave a shout out to law enforcement and thanked for their great
work.
Councilor Carney complimented Parks and Recreation Manager Cuomo on his presentation.
Mayor Swenson stated that Thursday is the Planning Commissions third annual discussion on
affordable housing in Woodburn. He also noted that he is working on the State of the City Address
and explained how he sees it working this year.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Swenson stated that the next meeting will be January 25. Carney/Schaub... Mayor
Swenson adjourned the meeting at 9:19 p.m.
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COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
JANUARY 11, 2021
APPROVED
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ileather Pierson, City Recorder
City of Woodburn, Oregon
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