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January 26, 2026 ·6:00 PM Final-revised

Loucks Auditorium / Salem Public Library

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  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. 3 City Council 5:15 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. - Salem Public Library, Plaza Room Real Property Transactions ORS 192.660(2)(e)
  4. 4 WORK SESSION
  5. 1. OPENING EXERCISES: (Includes call to order, roll call, pledge of allegiance, announcements, proclamations, ceremonial presentations, and Council comment)
  6. 6 Call to Order
  7. 7 Roll Call
  8. 1.1 APPROVAL OF ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA approved Pass
  9. 1.2 COUNCIL AND CITY MANAGER COMMENT
  10. 1.3 PROCLAMATIONS
  11. 1.3a. Proclamation recognizing Blue Star Mothers Day Ward(s): All Wards Councilor(s): All Councilors Neighborhood(s): All Neighborhoods 26-14 read into the record
  12. 1.3b. Proclamation - Black History Month Ward(s): All Wards Councilor(s): All Councilors Neighborhood(s): All Neighborhoods 26-18 read into the record
  13. 1.4 PRESENTATIONS
  14. 1.4 a. Presentation from Marion County on county ordinance regulating street vendors (Agenda Item 5.a) received and filed
  15. 2. PUBLIC COMMENT: (Comment on agenda items other than public hearings and deliberations)
  16. 3. CONSENT CALENDAR: (Includes approval of minutes, adoption of routine resolutions, and items of business requiring Council action) approved the Consent Calendar Pass
  17. 3.1 MINUTES
  18. 3.1a. January 7, 2026, Draft City Council Minutes 26-3 approved Pass
  19. 3.1b. January 12, 2026 Draft City Council Minutes 26-12 approved Pass
  20. 3.2 RESOLUTIONS
  21. 3.2a. Resolution 2026-02; A Resolution to Terminate Property Tax Exemptions Granted to Two Non-profit Low Income Housing Properties. Ward(s): 6 Councilor(s): Vang Neighborhood(s): ELNA Result Area(s): Welcoming and Livable Community. 25-524
  22. 3.2b. Resolution 2026-03; Approving Non-Profit Low-Income Housing Tax Exemption for five Properties in accordance with SRC 2.850 to 2.910 Ward(s): 3, 5, 6 Councilor(s): Matthews, Brown, Vang Neighborhood(s): SEMCA, Northgate, ELNA Result Area(s): Welcoming and Livable Community. 25-525
  23. 3.3 ACTION ITEMS
  24. 3.3a. Request to create a mid-year project to replace failing culverts on the West Salem Sewage Pump Station access road at its crossing with Glenn Creek in the vicinity of Wallace Road NW and Brush College Road NW. Ward(s): Ward 8 Councilor(s): Varney Neighborhood(s): West Salem Neighborhood Association Result Area(s): Natural Environment Stewardship; Safe, Reliable and Efficient Infrastructure 26-6 approved Pass
  25. 3.3b. Claim settlement. Ward(s): All Wards Councilor(s): All Councilors Neighborhood(s): All Neighborhoods Result Area(s): Good Governance. 26-7 approved Pass
  26. 3.3c. Workers’ Compensation Claims Settlement Ward(s): All Wards Councilor(s): All Councilors Neighborhood(s): All Neighborhoods Result Area(s): Good Governance 26-20 approved Pass
  27. 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
  28. 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)
  29. 5.a. Consideration of Marion County regulations of street vendors - Marion County Code, Title 10: Vehicles and Traffic Ward(s): All Wards Councilor(s): All Councilors Neighborhood(s): All Neighborhoods Result Area(s): Good Governance. 25-344 tabled Pass
  30. 5.b. Salem Fire Department. Mid-Year Update on Reintegration of Ambulance Services. Ward(s): All Wards Councilor(s): All Councilors Neighborhood(s): All Neighborhoods Result Area(s): Safe and Healthy Community 26-16 received and filed
  31. 5.c. Addition of four ambulance medic positions to the Fire Department’s EMS Division. Ward(s): All Wards Councilor(s): All Councilors Neighborhood(s): All Neighborhoods Result Area(s): Safe and Healthy Community. 25-535 approved Pass
  32. 5.d. Approval to submit the Salem-Keizer Regional Scenario Plan to the State Department of Land Conservation and Development as required by the State’s Climate Friendly and Equitable Community rules. Ward(s): All Wards Councilor(s): All Councilors Neighborhood(s): All Neighborhoods Result Area(s): Natural Environment Stewardship; Safe, Reliable and Efficient Infrastructure; Strong and Diverse Economy; Welcoming and Livable Community. 25-450 approved Pass
  33. 5.e. Motion from Mayor Julie Hoy to direct staff to coordinate with ODOT to formulate a plan to address cleaning and maintenance of ODOT right-of-way within Salem Ward(s): All Wards Councilor(s): All Councilors Neighborhood(s): All Neighborhoods 26-2 approved Pass
  34. 6. INFORMATION REPORTS: (Items that require no Council action)
  35. 5.f (3.2a) Resolution 2026-02; A Resolution to Terminate Property Tax Exemptions Granted to Two Non-profit Low Income Housing Properties. Ward(s): 6 Councilor(s): Vang Neighborhood(s): ELNA Result Area(s): Welcoming and Livable Community. 25-524 adopted Pass
  36. 6.a. Downtown paid on-street parking update. Ward(s): Ward 1 and 2 Councilor(s): Councilors - Tigan and Nishioka Neighborhood(s): CANDO Result Area(s): Safe and Healthy Community; Safe, Reliable and Efficient Infrastructure; Strong and Diverse Economy; Welcoming and Livable Community. 25-502 received and filed
  37. 5.g (3.2b) Resolution 2026-03; Approving Non-Profit Low-Income Housing Tax Exemption for five Properties in accordance with SRC 2.850 to 2.910 Ward(s): 3, 5, 6 Councilor(s): Matthews, Brown, Vang Neighborhood(s): SEMCA, Northgate, ELNA Result Area(s): Welcoming and Livable Community. 25-525 adopted Pass
  38. 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. 25-530 received and filed
  39. 6.c. A safe, clean and healthy Salem update Ward(s): 1, 2, 5, 6, and 8 Councilor(s): All Councilors Neighborhood(s): CANDO, ELNA, NESCA, NOLA, Northgate, SCAN, WSNA Result Area(s): Safe and Healthy Community, Strong and Diverse Economy, and Welcoming and Livable Community. 26-15 received and filed
  40. 6.d. Hearings Officer Decision - A zone change to expand the allowed uses to Basic Utilities and Power Generation Facilities with a proposal to develop a battery energy storage system facility and substation. - Approved. Zone Change / Class 3 Site Plan Review / Tree Variance / Property Line Adjustment Case No. ZC-SPR-TRV-PLA25-11 - Goldfinch Energy Storage, LLC (Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners) - Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, Inc (Tomothy Evans) - 1241 Pacific LLC (Byron R Hendricks) - 3750 Fairview Industrial Dr SE. Ward(s): 3 Councilor(s): Matthews Neighborhood(s): Morningside 26-19 received and filed
  41. 7. ORDINANCES
  42. 7.1 FIRST READING:
  43. 7.1a. First Reading of Ordinance Bill No. 1-26 to amend SRC Chapters 7 and 102 to repeal the Downtown Parking District Tax. Ward(s): Ward 1, 2 Councilor(s): Tigan, Nishioka Neighborhood(s): CANDO, SCAN Result Area(s): Safe, Reliable and Efficient Infrastructure; Strong and Diverse Economy. 26-9 introduced on first reading Pass
  44. 7.2 SECOND READING:
  45. 8. PUBLIC COMMENT: (Other than agenda items)
  46. 9. ADJOURNMENT
  47. 45 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.
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  49. 47 UPCOMING PUBLIC HEARINGS, AND WORK SESSIONS
  50. 49 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.