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April 27, 2026 ·6:00 PM Final-revised

Loucks Auditorium / Salem Public Library

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Agenda — 41 items

  1. 1 This meeting is being conducted both in-person and remotely and allows remote attendance by the governing body, when requested. Interested persons may attend the meeting in Loucks Auditorium at Salem Public Library or view the meeting in real-time on the City of Salem YouTube Channel, thanks to a partnership with CC:Media. Comcast Cable subscribers can watch on CC:Media Channel 21. Please submit comments on agenda items by 5:00 p.m., or earlier, on the day of the meeting at cityrecorder@cityofsalem.net. If attending the meeting remotely, public comment and testimony may be provided during the meeting via Zoom. Remote attendees must pre-register between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting using this link: https://www.cityofsalem.net/comment-at-council
  2. 2 EXECUTIVE SESSION
  3. 1. OPENING EXERCISES: (Includes call to order, roll call, pledge of allegiance, announcements, proclamations, ceremonial presentations, and Council comment)
  4. 4 Call to Order
  5. 5 Roll Call
  6. 1.1 APPROVAL OF ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA approved Pass
  7. 1.2 COUNCIL AND CITY MANAGER COMMENT
  8. 1.3 PROCLAMATIONS
  9. 1.3a. Proclamation - National Fentanyl Awareness Day Ward(s): All Wards Councilor(s): All Councilors Neighborhood(s): All Neighborhoods 26-164 read into the record
  10. 1.3b. Proclamation - Vietnamese American Remembrance Day Ward(s): All Wards Councilor(s): All Councilors Neighborhood(s): All Neighborhoods 26-165 read into the record
  11. 1.4 PRESENTATIONS
  12. 2. PUBLIC COMMENT: (Comment on agenda items other than public hearings and deliberations)
  13. 3. CONSENT CALENDAR: (Includes approval of minutes, adoption of routine resolutions, and items of business requiring Council action) approved the Consent Calendar Pass
  14. 3.1 MINUTES
  15. 3.1a. April 13, 2026, Draft City Council Minutes 26-160 approved
  16. 3.2 RESOLUTIONS
  17. 3.3 ACTION ITEMS
  18. 3.3a (File 26-153) Adopting the City of Salem’s 2026-2031 Strategic Plan.
  19. 3.3b. Small Community Air Service Development (SCASD) Grant Application for Commercial Air Service Recruitment. Ward(s): Ward 2 Councilor(s): Nishioka Neighborhood(s): Southeast Mill Creek Neighborhood Association (SEMCA), Southeast Salem Neighborhood Association (SESNA) Result Area(s): Safe, Reliable, and Efficient Infrastructure; Strong and Diverse Economy. 26-163 approved
  20. 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
  21. 5. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS: (Items deferred from the Consent Calendar; Mayor and Councilor Items; Items which require a selection among options; or of special importance to Council; management reports; presentations by City boards, commissions, committees, or outside agencies)
  22. 5.a. Annual Historic Landmarks Commission Report. Ward(s): All Wards Councilor(s): All Councilors Neighborhood(s): All Neighborhoods Result Area(s): Welcoming and Livable Community 26-107 received and filed
  23. 5.b. Salem Public Art Commission Annual Report Ward(s): All Wards Councilor(s): All Councilors Neighborhood(s): All Neighborhoods Result Area(s): Welcoming and Livable Community 26-158 received and filed
  24. 5.c. Reporting on Salem’s use of the Bloomberg-Harvard Cross Boundary Collaboration framework in Downtown Salem. Ward(s): All Wards Councilor(s): All Councilors Neighborhood(s): All Neighborhoods Result Area(s): Good Governance; Natural Environment Stewardship; Safe and Healthy Community; Safe, Reliable and Efficient Infrastructure; Strong and Diverse Economy; Welcoming and Livable Community. 26-154 received and filed
  25. 5.d. Developing a vision for a vibrant downtown. Ward(s): All Wards Councilor(s): All Councilors Neighborhood(s): All Neighborhoods Result Area(s): Good Governance; Natural Environment Stewardship; Safe and Healthy Community; Safe, Reliable and Efficient Infrastructure; Strong and Diverse Economy; Welcoming and Livable Community. 26-159 received and filed
  26. 5.e. Motion from Councilor Linda Nishioka concerning the feasibility of a downtown ambassador program & integration with Clean, Safe, and Healthy Salem. Ward(s): All Wards Councilor(s): All Councilors Neighborhood(s): All Neighborhoods 26-132 approved Pass
  27. 6. INFORMATION REPORTS: (Items that require no Council action)
  28. 6.a. Purchases approved administratively from March 1, 2026 through March 31, 2026. Ward(s): All Wards Councilor(s): All Councilors Neighborhood(s): All Neighborhoods Result Area(s): Good Governance 26-145 received and filed
  29. 6.b. Quarterly information report on economic development. Ward(s): All Wards Councilor(s): All Councilors Neighborhood(s): All Neighborhoods Result Area(s): Safe, Reliable and Efficient Infrastructure; Strong and Diverse Economy; Welcoming and Livable Community. 26-150 received and filed
  30. 6.c. End of session report summarizing the City’s legislative activities during the 2026 session of the Oregon State Legislature. Ward(s): All Wards Councilor(s): All Councilors Neighborhood(s): All Neighborhoods Result Area(s): Good Governance; Natural Environment Stewardship; Safe Community; Safe, Reliable and Efficient Infrastructure; Strong and Diverse Economy; Welcoming and Livable Community. 26-151 received and filed
  31. 7. ORDINANCES
  32. 7.1 FIRST READING:
  33. 7.1a. Annexation of an approximate 18.91-acre territory located at 2170 Walker Road NE and 4893 Sunnyview Road NE, including a Minor Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment to Multi-Family Residential and Zone Change to RM-II (Multiple Family Residential) for approximately six acres of the southern portion of 2170 Walker Road NE (ANXC-765 CPC-ZC25-01). Ward(s): Ward 6 Councilor(s): Vang Neighborhood(s): North Lancaster Neighborhood Association Result Area(s): Welcoming and Livable Community 26-157 introduced on first reading Pass
  34. 7.2 SECOND READING:
  35. 8. PUBLIC COMMENT: (Other than agenda items)
  36. 9. ADJOURNMENT
  37. 37 Individuals needing special accommodations such as sign language, foreign language interpreters or equipment for the hearing impaired must request such services at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. To request accommodations or services, please call 503-588-6255 or 503-588-6003 (TTD/TTY 503-588-6439), or by e-mail at: cityrecorder@cityofsalem.net at least two business days in advance. Si necesita ayuda para comprender esta información, por favor llame 503-588-6003.
  38. 38 page break
  39. 39 UPCOMING PUBLIC HEARINGS, AND WORK SESSIONS
  40. a. Until further notice, all Salem City Council meetings will be conducted in Loucks Auditorium, located at Salem Public Library, 585 Liberty Street SE, with the option for remote attendance. Please see the meeting agenda header for more details on remote attendance. The meetings are also available to watch in real-time online at CC:Media YouTube Channel, as well as Comcast Cable CC:Media Channel 21. CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARINGS: Program Year 2026 Annual Action Plan for CDBG and HOME Funds Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. Exemption from Competitive Bidding and Authorization of an Alternate Contracting Method for a New Fire Station 8 Monday, June 22, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. SALEM HOUSING AUTHORITY PUBLIC HEARINGS: Annual Agency Public Housing Authority (PHA) plan and the Capital Fund Plan (CFP) Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY WORK SESSION: North Waterfront URA Update Monday, May 18, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSIONS: (Unless otherwise noted, work sessions are held in Loucks Auditorium.) BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETINGS: (Unless otherwise noted, Budget Committee will meet in Loucks Auditorium.) Budget Committee Review Meeting State Revenue Public Hearing and, Result Areas Reviewed: Safe Community, Good Governance Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. Budget Committee Recommends FY 2027 Budget to the City Council and Urban Renewal Agency Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. Alternate Budget Committee Meeting (if needed) Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. 2026 NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING DATES: Neighborhood - Annual Meeting Date - Time - Councilor Grant-------------May 7--------------6:15 p.m.-----Tigan SEMCA-----------May 12------------10:00 a.m.----Nishioka, Matthews Highland---------May 14------------6:30 p.m.-----Brown, Tigan ELNA-------------June 4-------------6:30 p.m.-----Vang Morningside-----June 10-----------6:30 p.m.-----Nishioka, Matthews SCAN-------------June 10-----------6:30 p.m.-----Nishioka, Nordyke Faye Wright-----September 8-----6:30 p.m.-----Nordyke, Matthews Northgate--------September 17---6:00 p.m.-----Brown NOLA-------------October 1---------6:30 p.m.-----Brown West Salem------October 1--------6:30 p.m.-----Tigan, Varney Sunnyslope------October 15-------7:00 p.m.-----Nordyke, Gwyn NESCA------------October 20-------7:00 p.m.-----Nishioka, Tigan CANDO-----------October 20-------6:00 p.m.-----Nishioka, Tigan SESNA------------October 24-------7:00 p.m.-----Nishioka SWAN------------ November 3------6:30 p.m.----Nishioka, Nordyke 26-149 received and filed
  41. 41 MEETING PROCEDURES City Council meets on the second and fourth Mondays of each month at 6:00 p.m. All meetings are in Loucks Auditorium Salem Public Library, 585 Liberty Street SE. The Mayor, who is the presiding officer, is elected at large for a term of two years. Councilors are elected for four-year terms for each of the City’s eight Wards. These nine officers comprise the Council who make the policy decisions for municipal activity and pass its ordinances and regulations. Because the Mayor and Councilors’ positions are part time, without pay, the Council appoints a City Manager who is responsible for the administration and execution of the City’s policies and ordinances. The City Council generally follows Robert’s Rules of Order, but has adopted supplementary rules that may be found on the City’s website at: https://www.cityofsalem.net/government/city-council-mayor/about-city-council/council-rules. THE CONSENT CALENDAR The Consent Calendar allows the Council to save time by acting on everything listed on that part of the agenda with one motion instead of considering each item separately. If a City Councilor believes a matter on the Consent Calendar deserves further discussion, the Councilor can request that item be removed from the Consent Calendar and considered separately under “Special Orders of Business.” PUBLIC COMMENT There are two times at every regular City Council meeting when the public has an opportunity to address the City Council. The first time is immediately prior to the Consent Calendar. This time is reserved for questions or statements regarding items appearing on the agenda, except public hearings and the merits of land use issues. The second time is at the end of the agenda. At this time, you can address the City Council on any matter of public concern, other than an agenda item. Please sign up on the Speakers Roster prior to the start of the meeting. The Mayor will announce the time for public comment, and invite persons to address the City Council. Each person has three minutes to address the City Council. Please stop speaking when your time has expired. Individuals that would like to provide comments during the meeting but are not able to attend the meeting in person may provide testimony virtually. To do so, please sign up online on the day of the meeting between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. at https://www.cityofsalem.net/government/city-council-mayor/about-city-council/comment-and-participate-in-a-city-council-meeting. HOW TO GET YOUR WRITTEN COMMENTS INCLUDED AS PART OF THE AGENDA Any written comments that you wish to be given to the City Council that are about an item on an agenda must be submitted to the City Recorder at cityrecorder@cityofsalem.net by 3:30 p.m. on the day of the City Council meeting when the item will be considered. For complete information on submitting communications to Council, please refer to Council Rule 6: Communications: https://www.cityofsalem.net/government/city-council-mayor/about-city-council/council-rules. If you have some matter that you wish to have the City Council consider in the future, you are encouraged to submit your suggestion in writing to the City Manager at P.O. BOX 14300, Salem, OR, 97309-3986 or by email to: manager@cityofsalem.net. PUBLIC HEARINGS The City Council can hold public hearings to consider legislative, quasi judicial or administrative matters. To testify at a hearing, you may sign up on the Hearing Roster located in the lobby of at Loucks Auditorium before the Mayor convenes the meeting. At the time for the hearing on the agenda, the Mayor will announce when the public hearing is open. If you have signed up to speak, come forward to the podium when the Mayor calls your name. State your name and either your address or the ward you live in. If you wish to receive notice of any written decision reached at the hearing, you must provide the City Recorder your address. When you have finished speaking, the Mayor will ask the Council if there are any questions for you, so please remain at the podium for a moment. The time limit for QUASI JUDICIAL LAND USE CASES are as follows: 1. Staff Presentation – 10 minutes 2. Affected Party – 10 minutes 3. Neighborhood Associations – 5 minutes 4. Other Interested Persons – 3 minutes per person 5. Rebuttal by Affected Party – 5 minutes The time limit is 3 minutes per person for LEGISLATIVE AND ADMINISTRATIVE hearings. Please stop speaking when your time has expired. The time limits for QUASI JUDICIAL HEARINGS IN NON LAND use cases are as follows: 1. Staff Presentation – 15 minutes 2. Affected Party – 15 minutes 3. Neighborhood Associations – 5 minutes 4. Other Interested Persons – 3 minutes per person 5. Rebuttal by Affected Party – 7 minutes Time limits for quasi judicial land use hearings are governed by Rule 19 of the Council Rules. Parties to land use cases are encouraged to review that rule as time limits vary depending on the nature of the hearing. Further information can be obtained by contacting the Planning Administrator at 503 588 6173 or email at: lmanderson@cityofsalem.net.