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May 27, 2025 ·6:00 PM Final-revised

Council Chambers / Hybrid Meeting

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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 Council Chambers 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 4:00 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 and Urban Renewal Agency Board City Manager's Conference Room, 5:15 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. ORS 192.660(2)(e), Real Property Transactions
  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 Gun Violence Awareness Day. Ward(s): All Wards Councilor(s): All Councilors Neighborhood(s): All Neighborhoods 25-200 read into the record
  12. 1.4 PRESENTATIONS
  13. 2. PUBLIC COMMENT: (Comment on agenda items other than public hearings and deliberations)
  14. 3. CONSENT CALENDAR: approved the Consent Calendar Pass
  15. 3.1 MINUTES
  16. 3.1a. May 12, 2025 Draft City Council Minutes 25-186 approved Pass
  17. 3.2 RESOLUTIONS
  18. 3.2a. Oregon Department of Environmental Quality Ferry Street Wastewater Pump Station Loan Ward(s): All Wards Councilor(s): All Councilors Neighborhood(s): All Neighborhoods Result Area(s): Good Governance; Natural Environment Stewardship; Safe, Reliable and Efficient Infrastructure. 25-126 adopted Pass
  19. 3.3 ACTION ITEMS
  20. 3.3a. Intergovernmental Agreement with Polk County for Erosion Control and Green Stormwater Infrastructure Permitting. Ward(s): Ward 1 and Ward 8 Councilor(s): Tigan and Varney Neighborhood(s): West Salem Neighborhood Association Result Area(s): Safe, Reliable and Efficient Infrastructure. 25-79 approved Pass
  21. 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
  22. 4.a. Adoption of the Salem Housing Production Strategy Ward(s): All Wards Councilor(s): All Councilors Neighborhood(s): All Neighborhoods Result Area(s): Safe and Healthy Community; Strong and Diverse Economy; Welcoming and Livable Community. 25-182 adopted as amended Pass
  23. 5. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS:
  24. 5.a. Proposed FY 2026 Fee Schedule Ward(s): All Wards Councilor(s): All Councilors Neighborhood(s): All Neighborhoods Result Area(s): Good Governance. 25-156 adopted Pass
  25. 5.b. Follow-Up Presentation on ODOT’s Center Street Bridge project to seismically retrofit the Center Street Bridge over the Willamette River. Ward(s): All Wards Councilor(s): All Councilors Neighborhood(s): All Neighborhoods Result Area(s): Safe, Reliable and Efficient Infrastructure; Welcoming and Livable Community 25-190 received and filed
  26. 5.c. Summary of recent progress on the Salem Civic Center Improvement project. 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. 25-193
  27. 6. INFORMATION REPORTS: (Items that require no Council action)
  28. 6.a. Planning Administrator Decision - Conditional Use Permit Modification for two building additions and site improvements to an existing Motor Vehicles Sales use - Approved. Modification of Conditional Use Permit / Class 3 Site Plan Review / Class 2 Adjustment Case No. CU-SPR-ADJ16-01MOD2 - Roberson Land Development LLC - 3100 Ryan Dr SE. Ward(s): 2 Councilor(s): Nishioka Neighborhood(s): SESNA 25-177 received and filed
  29. 6.b. Planning Administrator Decision - A multi-family development of a 138-unit apartment complex - Approved. Partition Tentative Plan, Urban Growth Preliminary Declaration, Class 3 Site Plan Review, Class 2 Adjustment, Tree Regulation Variance, Class 2 Driveway Approach Permit, Class 1 Design Review, and Property Line Adjustment Case No. PAR-UGA-SPR-ADJ-TRV-DAP-DR-PLA25-05 - Laura Robinson, Louise Turnidge - 1700 and 1709 Baxter Rd SE Ward(s): 4 Councilor(s): Gwyn Neighborhood(s): SGNA 25-183 received and filed
  30. 6.c. Planning Administrator Decision - Development of an electric vehicle charging station and vehicle storage area for commercial freight trucks - Approved. Urban Growth Preliminary Declaration / Class 3 Site Plan Review / Class 2 Adjustment / Class 2 Driveway Approach Permit Case No. UGA-SPR-ADJ-DAP25-02 - Watt EV, Inc - 4025 Airway Dr SE. Ward(s): 2 Councilor(s): Nishioka Neighborhood(s): SEMCA 25-194 received and filed
  31. 6.d. Section 4(f) De Minimis Concurrence - Center Street Bridge Seismic Retrofit Project Ward(s): All Wards Councilor(s): All Councilors Neighborhood(s): All Neighborhoods Result Area(s): Safe, Reliable and Efficient Infrastructure; Welcoming and Livable Community. 25-197 received and filed
  32. 6.e. Investigation of the past use of fire-fighting foam containing forever chemicals and its impacts at Salem-Willamette Valley Airport and Salem Fire Station 6. Ward(s): Ward 2 Councilor(s): Councilor Nishioka Neighborhood(s): SEMCA, SESNA Result Area(s): Good Governance; Safe, Reliable and Efficient Infrastructure; Strong and Diverse Economy. 25-198 received and filed
  33. 7. ORDINANCES
  34. 7.1 FIRST READING:
  35. 7.1a. Ordinance Bill No. 6-25, 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 25-171 introduced on first reading Pass
  36. 7.1b. Ordinance Bill No. 7-25 amending Salem Revised Code Chapter 200 and 803 relating to right-of-way dedications within the City of Salem. Ward(s): All Wards Councilor(s): All Councilors Neighborhood(s): All Neighborhoods Result Area(s): Safe, Reliable and Efficient Infrastructure 25-170 introduced on first reading Pass
  37. 7.1c. 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): Ward 1, 2 Councilor(s): Councilors Tigan, Nishioka Neighborhood(s): Neighborhoods - CANDO Result Area(s): Result Areas - Safe, Reliable and Efficient Infrastructure; Strong and Diverse Economy 25-140 introduced on first reading Pass
  38. 7.1d. Ordinance Bill No. 9-25 amending Salem Revised Code 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 25-185 introduced on first reading Pass
  39. 7.2 SECOND READING:
  40. 7.2a. Annexation of a 7.66-acre territory for two properties located at the 2500 Block of Michigan City Lane NW and the 3300 Block of Levi Street NW (ANXC-761). Ward(s): 8 Councilor(s): Varney Neighborhood(s): West Salem Result Area(s): Welcoming and Livable Community 25-191 adopted 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: Fiscal Year 2026 Recommended Budget Monday, June 9, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. State Revenue Sharing Monday, June 9, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. 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: Fiscal Year 2026 Recommended Budget Monday, June 9, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSIONS: (Unless otherwise noted, work sessions are held in the Council Chambers, 555 Liberty Street SE.) BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETINGS: (Budget Committee meetings are held in Council Chambers, 555 Liberty Street SE, Room 240) Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. 2025 NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING DATES: Neighborhood - Annual Meeting Date - Time - Councilor ELNA-------------June 5-------------7:00 p.m.-----(Ward 6 Position currently vacant) 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 25-189
  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 the Council Chambers, Room 240, 555 Liberty St. 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: http://www.cityofsalem.net/Pages/council rules.aspx. 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. 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. The time light on the podium will flash yellow when you have one minute left, and will turn red when your time has expired. HOW TO GET YOUR 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 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/Pages/council rules.aspx. 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 555 Liberty Street SE, Room 220, Salem, OR, or by e mail 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 near the east entrance to the Council Chambers 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 is 3 minutes per person for legislative and administrative hearings. 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. Timer lights are located on the podiums. A flashing yellow light means you have one minute left; a red light means your time has expired.