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June 9, 2025 ·6:00 PM Final-revised

Loucks Auditorium / Salem Public Library

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Agenda — 47 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 - 5:15 p.m. Salem Public Library, Plaza Room (Plaza Entrance) ORS 192.660(2)(d), Labor Negotiations City Council - 5:30 p.m.- 6:00 p.m. Salem Public Library, Plaza Room (Plaza Entrance) ORS 192.660(2)(e), Real Property Transactions
  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 Make Music Day. Ward(s): All Wards Councilor(s): All Councilors Neighborhood(s): All Neighborhoods 25-210 read into the record
  12. 1.3b. Proclamation recognizing 250th Anniversary of the United States Army. Ward(s): All Wards Councilor(s): All Councilors Neighborhood(s): All Neighborhoods 25-211 read into the record
  13. 1.4 PRESENTATIONS
  14. 2. PUBLIC COMMENT: (Comment on agenda items other than public hearings and deliberations)
  15. 3. CONSENT CALENDAR: (Includes approval of minutes, adoption of routine resolutions, and items of business requiring Council action) approved the Consent Calendar Pass
  16. 3.1 MINUTES
  17. 3.1a. May 27, 2025 Draft City Council Minutes 25-209 approved Pass
  18. 3.2 RESOLUTIONS
  19. 3.2a. Acquisition of easements for the Waldo Avenue SE and Wildwind Drive SE Sewer Rehabilitation Project. Ward(s): 2 Councilor(s): Nishioka Neighborhood(s): South Central Association of Neighbors (SCAN) Result Area(s): Safe, Reliable and Efficient Infrastructure 25-201 adopted Pass
  20. 3.3 ACTION ITEMS
  21. 3.3a. Approval of Telecommunications Franchise Agreement, granting Ezee Fiber the non-exclusive right to construct, use, operate and maintain a telecommunications system in the City’s rights-of-way (ROW). Ward(s): All Wards Councilor(s): All Councilors Neighborhood(s): All Neighborhoods Result Area(s): Good Governance; Safe, Reliable and Efficient Infrastructure; Strong and Diverse Economy. 25-146 approved Pass
  22. 3.3b. National Weather Service lease extension and amendment for space at the Salem Airport. Ward(s): 2 Councilor(s): Nishioka Neighborhood(s): SEMCA, SESNA Result Area(s): Strong and Diverse Economy 25-192 approved Pass
  23. 3.3c. Safe Streets and Roads for All grant application for pedestrian crossing improvement projects. Ward(s): 1 and 6 Councilor(s): Tigan and Ward 6 Councilor Neighborhood(s): East Lancaster Neighborhood Association, Northeast Neighbors, North East Salem Community Association, North Lancaster Neighborhood Association Result Area(s): Safe, Reliable and Efficient Infrastructure 25-195 approved Pass
  24. 3.3d. Cooperative Improvement (Utility) Agreement with the Oregon Department of Transportation for water and fiber optic utility construction on the Salem Center Street Bridge Seismic Retrofit Project. Ward(s): 1 Councilor(s): Tigan Neighborhood(s): West Salem Neighborhood Association, Central Area Neighborhood Development Organization (CANDO) Result Area(s): Safe, Reliable and Efficient Infrastructure 25-202 approved Pass
  25. 3.3e. Regional Traffic Control Center Intergovernmental Agreement with the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT). Ward(s): All Wards Councilor(s): All Councilors Neighborhood(s): All Neighborhoods Result Area(s): Safe, Reliable and Efficient Infrastructure. 25-212 approved Pass
  26. 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
  27. 4.a. Public hearing on State Revenue Sharing funds Ward(s): All Wards Councilor(s): All Councilors Neighborhood(s): All Neighborhoods Result Area(s): Good Governance; Safe and Healthy Community. 25-179 adopted Pass
  28. 4.b. Public hearing on the FY 2026 City of Salem Budget 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. 25-206 approved as amended Pass
  29. 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)
  30. 5.a. Use of Salem Safety and Livability Bond Premium for additional expenses related to the Civic Center Seismic retrofit project. Ward(s): All Wards Councilor(s): All Councilors Neighborhood(s): All Neighborhoods Result Area(s): Good Governance; Safe, Reliable and Efficient Infrastructure. 25-207 approved Pass
  31. 6. INFORMATION REPORTS: (Items that require no Council action)
  32. 6.a. Quarterly information report on economic development. Ward(s): All Wards Councilor(s): All Councilors Neighborhood(s): All Neighborhoods Result Area(s): Safe and Healthy Community; Safe, Reliable and Efficient Infrastructure; Strong and Diverse Economy; Welcoming and Livable Community. 25-196 received and filed
  33. 6.b. Planning Administrator Decision - To divide 34.13 acres into three parcels - Approved. Partition Tentative Plan Case No. PAR25-06, Andre Makarenko and Sergei Makarenko, 2592 Kuebler Rd S Ward(s): 7 Councilor(s): Nordyke Neighborhood(s): SWAN 25-205 received and filed
  34. 7. ORDINANCES
  35. 7.1 FIRST READING:
  36. 7.2 SECOND READING:
  37. 7.2a. Ordinance Bill amending the Salem Revised Code Chapter 220, 300, and 601 relating to Floodplain Development Permit requirements in the City of Salem Ward(s): All Wards Councilor(s): All Councilors Neighborhood(s): All Neighborhoods Result Area(s): Natural Environment Stewardship; Safe and Healthy Community; Safe, Reliable and Efficient Infrastructure 25-204 approved Pass
  38. 7.2b. Amending Salem Revised Code Chapters 200 (Urban Growth Management) and 803 (Street and Right-of-way Improvements) Ward(s): All Wards Councilor(s): All Councilors Neighborhood(s): All Neighborhoods Result Area(s): Safe, Reliable and Efficient Infrastructure 25-203 approved Pass
  39. 7.2c. Ordinance Bill No. 8-25 amending Salem Revised Code Chapter 102 related to time limits in the Downtown Parking District for metered on-street parking and proof of payment. Ward(s): 1 and 2 Councilor(s): Tigan and Nishioka Neighborhood(s): CANDO Result Area(s): Result Areas - Safe, Reliable and Efficient Infrastructure; Strong and Diverse Economy 25-215 approved Pass
  40. 7.2d. Second Reading of Ordinance Bill No. 09-25 - Amendment to SRC 2.840 Related to Ambulance Service on Public Streets. Ward(s): All Wards Councilor(s): All Councilors Neighborhood(s): All Neighborhoods Result Area(s): Safe and Healthy Community 25-188 approved Pass
  41. 8. PUBLIC COMMENT: (Other than agenda items)
  42. 9. ADJOURNMENT
  43. 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.
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  45. 45 UPCOMING PUBLIC HEARINGS, AND WORK SESSIONS
  46. a. Beginning June 9, 2025, 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: CDBG and HOME Investment Partnership Program Years 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and FY25 Annual Action Plan Monday, July 14, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. SALEM HOUSING AUTHORITY PUBLIC HEARINGS: Proposed Public Housing Agency Annual Plan for 2024-2025 Monday, July 14, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY PUBLIC HEARINGS: CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSIONS: (Unless otherwise noted, work sessions are held in Loucks Auditorium, Salem Public Library, 585 Liberty Street SE.) Economic Development and Renewal Monday, August 18, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETINGS: 2025 NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING DATES: Neighborhood - Annual Meeting Date - Time - Councilor Morningside-----June 11-----------6:30 p.m.-----Nishioka, Matthews SCAN-------------June 12-----------6:30 p.m.-----Nishioka, Nordyke Faye Wright-----September 9-----6:30 p.m.-----Nordyke, Matthews Northgate--------September 18---6:00 p.m.-----Brown NOLA-------------October 1-------- 6:30 p.m.-----Brown West Salem------October 2--------6:30 p.m.-----Tigan, Varney NESCA------------October 15-------7:00 p.m.-----Nishioka, Tigan CANDO-----------October 15-------6:00 p.m.-----Nishioka, Tigan Sunnyslope------October 16-------7:00 p.m.-----Nordyke, Gwyn SWAN------------November 4------6:30 p.m.-----Nishioka, Nordyke NEN--------------November 11-----6:30 p.m.-----Nishioka, Tigan SESNA-----------November 18-----7:00 p.m.-----Nishioka 25-214 received and filed
  47. 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.