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COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 23, 2026 Page 1 - Council Meeting Minutes, February 23, 2026 DATE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, CITY OF WOODBURN, COUNTY OF MARION, STATE OF OREGON, FEBRUARY 23, 2026 CONVENED The meeting convened at 7:00 p.m. with Mayor Lonergan presiding. ROLL CALL Mayor Lonergan Present Councilor Cantu Absent Councilor Cornwell Present Councilor Schaub Present Councilor Bravo Present Councilor Grijalva Present Councilor Wilk Present Staff Present: City Manager Derickson, City Attorney Granum, Community Development Director Kerr, Human Resources Director Gregg, Finance Director Turley, Special Projects Director Wakeley, Deputy Police Chief Shadrin, Community Services Director Cuomo, Assistant City Attorney Killmer, Public Affairs and Communications Manager Guerrero, Public Works Director Stultz, Library Manager Jansen, City Recorder Pierson MOMENT OF REFLECTION Mayor Lonergan reflected on the following: • The Mayor recognized the passing of Reverend Jesse Jackson, noting his fight for peace and his many contributions to the country. • The Mayor recognized the recent groundbreaking at Settlemier Park and thanked city staff for their work. He highlighted the pool renovation, new community center, and Settlemier Park improvements as major investments to downtown’s future. He acknowledged concerns about tree removal, noting that experts evaluated the site and preserved trees where possible, with some removals necessary. He added that more than 60 new trees will be planted. PRESENTATIONS Quarterly Investment Report – Finance Director Turley introduced the City’s investment advisor, Ryan Kacher, with PFM Asset Management, who provided an update on the City’s market and investment strategy. Woodburn Public Library: 2024-2025 Year in Review – Library Manager Mike Jansen provided information on the services the library provided during 2024-2025. CONSENT AGENDA A. Woodburn City Council minutes of February 9, 2026, B. Financial Report for January 2026, C. Liquor License Application for Daisy’s Bar and Grill, D. Traffic Enforcement Report – November 2025 through January 2026. Councilor Grijalva requested clarification that Daisy’s Bar is located at the former Rumors site and that 1 ---PAGE BREAK--- COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 23, 2026 Page 2 - Council Meeting Minutes, February 23, 2026 the change involves ownership only. Deputy Chief Shadrin stated his understanding that the previous owner’s daughter will be the new owner and that the former owner is prohibited from involvement in the business under Oregon Lottery requirements. Motion: Schaub/Bravo… approve the consent agenda as presented. The Motion passed with the following vote: Councilors Grijalva, Schaub, Cornwell, Wilk, and Bravo voting “aye.” [5-0] COUNCIL BILL NO. 3297 - A RESOLUTION APPROVING REFERRAL TO THE ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF WOODBURN AN ADVISORY QUESTION ON WHETHER THE CITY COUNCIL SHOULD CONSIDER PASSING LEGISLATION TO IMPLEMENT 20-MPH SPEED LIMIT ZONES ON LOCAL STREETS IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS; ADOPTING A BALLOT TITLE AND EXPLANATORY STATEMENT; AND AUTHORIZING ALL STEPS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THIS RESOLUTION Schaub introduced Council Bill No. 3297. City Recorder Pierson read the bill by title only since there were no objections. City Manager Derickson and City Attorney Granum provided a staff report. On roll call vote for final passage, the bill passed unanimously with Councilors Grijalva, Wilk, Bravo, Cornwell, and Schaub voting “aye” Mayor Lonergan declared Council Bill No. 3297 duly passed. COUNCIL BILL NO. 3298 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF WOODBURN AND THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME) LOCAL 642 FOR A CONTRACT BEGINNING JULY 1, 2025, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2027 Schaub introduced Council Bill No. 3298. City Recorder Pierson read the bill by title only since there were no objections. City Manager Derickson and Assistant City Attorney Killmer provided a staff report. On roll call vote for final passage, the bill passed unanimously with Councilors Grijalva, Wilk, Bravo, Cornwell, and Schaub voting “aye” Mayor Lonergan declared Council Bill No. 3298 duly passed. AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE 2026 ADA CURB RAMP RETROFIT PROJECT Public Works Director Stultz provided a staff report. Motion: Schaub/Cornwell… award the construction contract for the 2026 ADA Curb Ramp Retrofit Project to the lowest responsible bidder, Civil West Construction LLC, in the amount of $97,967.63 and approve an additional $40,000 for this project as a contingency for change orders that may arise during construction. The Motion passed with the following vote: Councilors Grijalva, Schaub, Cornwell, Wilk, and Bravo voting “aye.” [5-0] COMMUNITY CENTER EVENT SPACE NAMING ADOPTION AND NAMING RIGHTS 2 ---PAGE BREAK--- COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 23, 2026 Page 3 - Council Meeting Minutes, February 23, 2026 FUNDING AGREEMENT Community Services Director Cuomo provided a staff report. Motion: Schaub/Cornwell… approve the proposed name for the Mill Creek Community Center Event Space (Burlingham Community Hall) and authorize the City Manager to enter into a funding agreement with Burlingham Trust Inc. for the naming rights. The Motion passed with the following vote: Councilors Grijalva, Schaub, Cornwell, Wilk, and Bravo voting “aye.” [5-0] AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE POLICE STATION UPGRADES PROJECT Public Works Director Stultz provided a staff report. Motion: Schaub/Cornwell… award the construction contract for the Police Station Upgrades Project to the lowest responsible bidder, KNL Industries Inc, in the amount of $296,215.15 and approve an additional $40,000 for this project as a contingency for potential change orders that may arise during construction. The Motion passed with the following vote: Councilors Grijalva, Schaub, Cornwell, Wilk, and Bravo voting “aye.” [5-0] PHASE II-AWARD A CONTRACT FOR 100% DESIGN FOR THE EVERGREEN ROAD INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS AT STACY ALLISON WAY, W HAYES STREET, AND HARVARD DRIVE PROJECT TO HARPER HOUF PETERSON RIGHELLIS INC (HHPR) Public Works Director Stultz provided a staff report. Motion: Schaub/Bravo… award a contract for 100% design work for the Evergreen Road Intersection Improvements to Stacy Allison Way, W Hayes Street, and Harvard Drive project to Harper Houf Peterson Righellis Inc. (HHPR) in the amount of $735,112.96 and authorize the City Manager to sign the contract. The Motion passed with the following vote: Councilors Grijalva, Schaub, Cornwell, Wilk, and Bravo voting “aye.” [5-0] CITY MANAGER’S REPORT The City Manager reported the following: • Reported significant legislative activity related to land use and housing policy, noting the City is actively engaged. • Announced that a delegation will attend the National League of Cities Conference in mid-March, with Councilor Grijalva participating. • Mid-Willamette Valley Council of Governments annual meeting on March 5, at Western Oregon University, noting Woodburn will receive recognition and that one seat remains available. MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS 3 ---PAGE BREAK--- COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 23, 2026 Page 4 - Council Meeting Minutes, February 23, 2026 Councilor Wilk announced that Liberty House will present an update on their facility and the work they are doing in Woodburn, at the Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. Thanked staff for their work on initiatives supporting community livability and safety. Councilor Schaub expressed her appreciation for City staff and leadership. Councilor Cornwell thanked the Mayor for addressing concerns about tree removal and acknowledged the necessity due to design plans. Mayor Lonergan thanked Councilor Wilk for bringing up Liberty House and added that they are a true asset to Woodburn. He also thanked staff for their legislative work and recognized Councilor Wilk for his work during the short session. He added that he attended the groundbreaking of Heartwood Assisted Living. ADJOURNMENT Motion: Cornwell/Schaub … move to adjourn. The Motion passed with the following vote: Councilors Grijalva, Schaub, Cornwell, Wilk, and Bravo voting “aye.” [5-0] Mayor Lonergan adjourned the meeting at 8:22 p.m. APPROVED FRANK LONERGAN, MAYOR ATTEST Heather Pierson, City Recorder City of Woodburn, Oregon 4 ---PAGE BREAK--- Month Total Permits New Single Family Home Permits Residential Building Permit Valuation Commercial Building Permit Valuation Total Permit Valuation New Housing Units February '20 23 0 3,000 $ 460,574 $ 650,805 $ 0 February '21 56 23 5,977,527 $ 105,041 $ 6,418,866 $ 23 February '22 93 33 10,327,314 $ 3,637,688 $ 14,365,404 $ 57 February '23 67 14 4,481,063 $ 13,460,299 $ 18,388,620 $ 14 February '24 68 20 6,226,738 $ 1,478,329 $ 8,279,505 $ 20 February '25 65 27 9,749,460 $ - $ 10,236,927 $ 27 February '26 45 10 3,792,261 $ 3,975,500 $ 9,234,825 $ 10 2019-2020 269 12 3,115,039 $ 11,722,899 $ 17,654,487 $ 12 2020-2021 378 84 22,391,636 $ 7,262,210 $ 32,817,414 $ 84 2021-2022 603 178 50,952,788 $ 482,594,143 $ 548,098,002 $ 382 2022-2023 540 43 14,556,684 $ 72,385,999 $ 91,325,685 $ 343 2023-2024 533 73 24,523,302 $ 59,154,000 $ 87,789,138 $ 412 2024-2025 636 241 83,316,318 $ 60,780,725 $ 149,539,144 $ 421 2025-2026 477 135 45,179,252 $ 35,984,595 $ 85,691,181 $ 135 City of Woodburn New Development Activity February- '26 Fiscal Year Totals (July '25-February '26) *Mechanical, demolishion, alarm and sprinkler permits not included in this report 5 ---PAGE BREAK--- Agenda Item March 9, 2026 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council through City Manager FROM: Jamie Johnk, Economic Development Director Chris Killmer, Assistant City Attorney SUBJECT: Call-Up Briefing: Public Arts and Mural Committee Approval of the Placement of Public Art on the AWARE Food Bank Building located at 152 Arthur Street (PAMC #2026-01) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends no action and briefs the Council on this item pursuant to Public Arts and Mural Ordinance 2555 Section 9.C. The Council may call up this item for review if desired and, by majority vote, initiate a review of this decision. BACKGROUND: The Public Arts and Mural Committee held a public hearing on February 25, 2026, and unanimously approved Application No. PAMC 2026-01 for the placement of a mural (public art) on the south side of the AWARE Food Bank building (152 Arthur Street), as presented by staff. The Public Arts and Mural Committee seeks to identify opportunities to install public art in locations that would support the committee’s mission of facilitating the creation, placement and funding of public art projects that inspire and delight the visitors and community members of Woodburn. The Committee provided concept directions to the artist on the design and style of the proposed project, resulting in the mural as approved. Testimony at the hearing was received, as follows: Ian Dixon-McDonald, of AWARE food bank testified on behalf of the Applicant. He stated that he appreciated the longstanding cooperation between the City and AWARE and that AWARE is excited for the project to move forward. 6 ---PAGE BREAK--- FINANCIAL IMPACT: The Urban Renewal Agency has allocated funding for public art through the Public Arts and Mural Committee for FY 2025-26 budget, and the Committee has committed funding to this project in an amount not to exceed $20,000. Attachment Artist’s Rendering of Mural 7 ---PAGE BREAK--- 8