docketcity.com
Home › Salem › Meetings

City Council

October 27, 2025 ·6:00 PM Final-revised

Loucks Auditorium / Salem Public Library

Agenda PDF Minutes PDF 📹 Watch video Official record ↗

Agenda — 48 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. 3 City Council 5:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. || Salem Public Library Plaza Room ORS 192.660(2)(h) Current/Pending Litigation
  4. 4 WORK SESSION
  5. 1. OPENING EXERCISES:
  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 National Youth Substance Use Prevention Month & October 27-31 as Red Ribbon Week. Ward(s): All Wards Councilor(s): All Councilors Neighborhood(s): All Neighborhoods 25-408
  12. 1.3b. Proclamation recognizing Liam Bell. Ward(s): All Wards Councilor(s): All Councilors Neighborhood(s): All Neighborhoods 25-409
  13. 1.3c. Proclamation recognizing September 14 Fire First Responders. Ward(s): All Wards Councilor(s): All Councilors Neighborhood(s): All Neighborhoods 25-410
  14. 1.4 PRESENTATIONS
  15. 2. PUBLIC COMMENT: (Comment on agenda items other than public hearings and deliberations)
  16. 3. CONSENT CALENDAR: approved the Consent Calendar Pass
  17. 3.1 MINUTES
  18. 3.1a. October 13, 2025, Draft City Council Minutes 25-405 approved Pass
  19. 3.1b. October 20, 2025, Draft City Council Work Session Minutes 25-413 approved Pass
  20. 3.2 RESOLUTIONS
  21. 3.2a. A proposal to establish a limited duration Lien Forgiveness Program authorizing the City’s Health Officer to forgive liens in the City’s Lien Docket resulting from unpaid civil penalties and derelict structure fees for violations of the Property Maintenance Code if all Property Maintenance Code Violations on the property are corrected. 25-343
  22. 3.2b. Supplemental Budget 3 for unanticipated expenses and grant revenue in the General Fund. Ward(s): All Wards Councilor(s): All Councilors Neighborhood(s): All Neighborhoods Result Area(s): Good Governance; Safe and Healthy Community. 25-407 adopted Pass
  23. 3.3 ACTION ITEMS
  24. 3.3a. Deleted - Item 3.3a (file 25-344), Consideration of Marion County regulations of street vendors - Marion County Code, Title 10: Vehicles and Traffic, was deleted from the agenda.
  25. 3.3b. Establish policy for annual reports, formation and review of Governance Groups (City Boards and Commissions). 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. 25-396 approved Pass
  26. 3.3c. 2025-2026 Critical Oregon Airport Relief Program Grant Application for the Salem-Willamette Valley Airport. Ward(s): Ward 2 Commissioners(s): Nishioka Neighborhood(s): SEMCA, SESNA Result Area(s): Strong and Diverse Economy; Safe and Reliable Infrastructure 25-398 approved Pass
  27. 3.3d. Purchase and Sale Agreement with Jonathan Clark for Acquisition of Real Property Ward(s): Ward 1 Councilor(s): Tigan Neighborhood(s): West Salem Result Area(s): Safe, Reliable and Efficient Infrastructure 25-403 approved Pass
  28. 3.3e. Municipal Judicial Compensation. Ward(s): All Wards Councilor(s): All Councilors Neighborhood(s): All Neighborhoods Result Area(s): Good Governance. 25-406 approved Pass
  29. 3.3f. Approval of the City Manager Employment Agreement. Ward(s): All Wards Councilor(s): All Councilors Neighborhood(s): All Neighborhoods Result Area(s): Good Governance 25-411 approved Pass
  30. 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
  31. 5. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS:
  32. 5.a. Donation in support of the Safety and Livability Strategic Action Plan Ward(s): All Councilor(s): All Councilors Neighborhood(s): All Result Area(s): Safe, Clean and Healthy Community, Salem Strong and Diverse Economy, and Welcoming and Livable Community. 25-391 approved Pass
  33. 5.b. Provide a comprehensive overview of the City’s procurement process. Ward(s): All Wards Councilor(s): All Councilors Neighborhood(s): All Neighborhoods Result Area(s): Good Governance. 25-380 approved Pass
  34. 5.c. Selection of projects for the sidewalk infill portion of the 2022 Safety and Livability Bond. Ward(s): Ward(s): 1, 2, 5, 6 Councilor(s): Councilor(s): Tigan, Nishioka, Brown, Vang Neighborhood(s): Neighborhood(s): ELNA, Highland, NEN, NESCA, Northgate, SESNA Result Area(s): Result Area(s): Safe, Reliable and Efficient Infrastructure. 25-386 approved Pass
  35. 5.d. Salem Police Department 2025-2027 Strategic Plan Ward(s): All Wards Councilor(s): All Councilors Neighborhood(s): All Neighborhoods Result Area(s): Safe Community; Welcoming and Livable Community 25-402 received and filed
  36. 5.f.(3.2a) A proposal to establish a limited duration Lien Forgiveness Program authorizing the City’s Health Officer to forgive liens in the City’s Lien Docket resulting from unpaid civil penalties and derelict structure fees for violations of the Property Maintenance Code if all Property Maintenance Code Violations on the property are corrected. 25-343 approved Pass
  37. 5.e. Recommended Sign Designs for Installation at the Salem-Keizer Together Entranceway. Ward(s): Ward 5 Councilor(s): Brown Neighborhood(s): Highland Neighborhood Association Result Area(s): Safe, Reliable and Efficient Infrastructure; Welcoming and Livable Community. 25-366 approved Pass
  38. 6. INFORMATION REPORTS: (Items that require no Council action)
  39. 7. ORDINANCES
  40. 7.1 FIRST READING:
  41. 7.2 SECOND READING:
  42. 8. PUBLIC COMMENT: (Other than agenda items)
  43. 9. ADJOURNMENT
  44. 43 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.
  45. 44 page break
  46. 45 UPCOMING PUBLIC HEARINGS, AND WORK SESSIONS
  47. 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: Proposed Solid Waste Collection Service Rates Monday, November 24, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. Tourism Promotion Area Remonstrance Monday, November 24, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. SALEM HOUSING AUTHORITY PUBLIC HEARINGS: URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY PUBLIC HEARINGS: CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSIONS: (Unless otherwise noted, work sessions are held in Loucks Auditorium.) Salem Strategic Plan Monday, November 17, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETINGS: (Unless otherwise noted, Budget Committee will meet in Loucks Auditorium.) Presentation of Five-Year Forecast Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. 2025 NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING DATES: Neighborhood - Annual Meeting Date - Time - Councilor SWAN------------November 4------6:30 p.m.-----Nishioka, Nordyke NEN--------------December 9-----6:30 p.m.-----Nishioka, Tigan SESNA-----------November 18-----7:00 p.m.-----Nishioka 25-404
  48. 47 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.