Council Minutes 2023-0905

CNPD/2024/000000006

The Newberg City Council met on September 5, 2023 and took the following actions. Approved: · Resolution 2023-2908, supporting the City of Newberg’s ongoing participation as a member of the Yamhill County Affordable Housing Corporation’s (YCAHC) regional Housing Rehabilitation Collaborative and Board of Directors, and to appoint the Interim Newberg Community Development Director as the successor to former Board member Doug Rux. Unanimously approved. · Resolution 2023-3903, extending the Street Seat Pilot Program for three years through August 17, 2026, and modifying specified program standards. · Motion to realign the staff work week to the national standard. Unanimously approved. · Motion to approve the initiation of System Development Charge (SDC) reforms based upon the recommendations from the SDC task force. In other business: Heard about August department activities from City Manager. Heard a staff presentation from CDD recommending the council establish a 120-day moratorium on new vacation rental homes. Discussed the possible modification of an MOU between City of Newberg and Community Wellness Collective (CWC) to: 1. Change the address of the MOU to reflect CWC’s current operating location at Northside Community Church. 2. Change the intended use for the remaining $75k not disbursed from ARPA funds to allow CWC to use the money to keep their shelter open. Heard a presentation from City Manager on proposed SDC reforms.