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8. NEW BUSINESS<br />

A. Resolution No. 1771: Adopting the Forest Grove-<strong>Cornelius</strong> Natural Hazard Mitigation Action<br />

Plan.<br />

Fire Chief Michael Kinkade presented the staff report, describing the process that let to the joint<br />

plan between the Cities of Forest Grove and <strong>Cornelius</strong> and the relation to FEMA requirements. He<br />

explained that the Natural Hazard Mitigation Action Plan is part of the emergency planning<br />

process in place in partnership with Washington County, and the Cities of Forest Grove and<br />

<strong>Cornelius</strong>. He recommended that <strong>City</strong> <strong>Council</strong> approve the resolution.<br />

<strong>Council</strong>or Schamp acknowledged and thanked Chief Kinkade for efforts in arranging the<br />

partnership with Forest Grove, as well as Chief Rubenstein and others involved in developing<br />

plan, which was a great piece of work.<br />

Acting <strong>City</strong> Manager Rubenstein noted many plans were in place to ensure emergency<br />

preparedness. The Cities of Forest Grove and <strong>Cornelius</strong> recognized during the project that they<br />

work better together, so the two cities now operate a joint emergency operations center in the<br />

event of disasters to take advantage of one another’s strengths and augment their weaknesses.<br />

A motion was made by <strong>Council</strong>or Schamp to approve Resolution No. 1771 adopting the Forest Grove-<br />

<strong>Cornelius</strong> Natural Hazard Mitigation Action Plan effective immediately, seconded by <strong>Council</strong>or Orozco.<br />

Motion passed 5-0. Ayes: <strong>Council</strong>or Heinrich, <strong>Council</strong>or Crowder, <strong>Council</strong>or Schamp, <strong>Council</strong>or Orozco and<br />

Mayor Dalin<br />

B. Resolution No. 1772: Adoption of <strong>City</strong> Manager Criteria<br />

Acting <strong>City</strong> Manager Rubenstein presented the staff report, noting the proposed <strong>City</strong><br />

Manager profile criteria was facilitated by the League of Oregon Cities and would be used to<br />

examine applications in an executive session. Staff recommends the approval of this<br />

resolution.<br />

<strong>Council</strong> agreed allowing for public input when developing the city manager profile during the<br />

work session was important and resulted in a profile appropriate for the <strong>City</strong>.<br />

A motion was made by <strong>Council</strong>or Crowder to approve Resolution No. 1772 adopting the <strong>City</strong><br />

Manager Criteria, seconded by <strong>Council</strong>or Schamp. Motion carried 5-0. Ayes: <strong>Council</strong>or Heinrich,<br />

<strong>Council</strong>or Crowder, <strong>Council</strong>or Schamp, <strong>Council</strong>or Orozco and Mayor Dalin<br />

The following item was added to the agenda.<br />

Appointment of Harley Crowder, <strong>City</strong> <strong>Council</strong> Representative and Brad Coffey, Alternate for<br />

Community Development Block Grant Policy Advisory Board (CDBG) for Washington County<br />

Acting <strong>City</strong> Manager Rubenstein noted the CDBG appointment had been missed and that time<br />

was an issue. Staff recommended that <strong>Council</strong>or Crowder be CDBG representative and that<br />

<strong>Cornelius</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Council</strong> <strong>Meeting</strong><br />

Minutes‐December 5, 2011 Page 5 of 9

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