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July 8, 2024 ·6:00 PM Final-revised

Council Chambers / Hybrid Meeting

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Agenda — 45 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 5:30 p.m. - City Manager's Conference Room 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. 1.4 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. June 17, 2024 Draft Joint City Council and Planning Commission Work Session Minutes 24-265 approved Pass
  16. 3.1b. June 24, 2024 Draft City Council Minutes 24-275 approved Pass
  17. 3.2 RESOLUTIONS
  18. 3.2a. Resolutions adopting Council Policies C-19 (Transportation Services Fund Financial Policy), C-20 (Streetlight Fund Financial Policy), C-21 (City Services Fund - Radio Communications Division Financial Policy), C-22 (Willamette Valley Communications Fund Financial Policy), C-23 (City Services Fund - Document Services Division Financial Policy) and C-24 (City Services Fund - Fleet Services Division Financial Policy); updating Council Policies C-9 (Capital Improvement Program Policy) and C-14 (Utility Fund Financial Policy). 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. 24-92
  19. 3.3 ACTION ITEMS
  20. 3.3a. Amendments to the purchase and sale agreements between the City and Salem Health and between the City and Green Light-Home First, LLC for the sale of the former Salem General Hospital site. Ward(s): Ward 1 Councilor(s): Councilor Nishioka Neighborhood(s): Northeast Neighbors Neighborhood Association Result Area(s): Safe and Healthy Community; Safe, Reliable and Efficient Infrastructure; Welcoming and Livable Community. 24-270 approved Pass
  21. 3.3b. First amendment to the Water Supply Agreement with Orchard Heights Water Association Ward(s): Ward 8 Councilor(s): Varney Neighborhood(s): West Salem Neighborhood Association Result Area(s): Safe, Reliable and Efficient Infrastructure 24-271 approved Pass
  22. 3.3c. Request for an allocation of $3 million of the $10 million included in the City’s Safety and Livability Bond for affordable housing to fund off-site improvements in support of new, affordable housing units to be constructed at the intersection of Joseph Street SE and Aumsville Highway. Ward(s): All Wards Councilor(s): All Councilors Neighborhood(s): All Neighborhoods Result Area(s): Welcoming and Livable Community 24-280
  23. 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
  24. 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)
  25. 5.a. Resignation as Council President from Virginia Stapleton and Election of New Council President Ward(s): All Wards Councilor(s): All Councilors Neighborhood(s): All Neighborhoods 24-283 approved Pass
  26. 5.b. Motion from Mayor Chris Hoy regarding modifications to the Multiple Unit Housing Tax Incentive Program (MUHTIP) to require disclosure of information regarding entities providing work on MUHTIP funded projects. Ward(s): All Wards Councilor(s): All Councilors Neighborhood(s): All Neighborhoods 24-284 approved Pass
  27. 6. INFORMATION REPORTS: (Items that require no Council action)
  28. 5.c.(3.2a.) Resolutions adopting Council Policies C-19 (Transportation Services Fund Financial Policy), C-20 (Streetlight Fund Financial Policy), C-21 (City Services Fund - Radio Communications Division Financial Policy), C-22 (Willamette Valley Communications Fund Financial Policy), C-23 (City Services Fund - Document Services Division Financial Policy) and C-24 (City Services Fund - Fleet Services Division Financial Policy); updating Council Policies C-9 (Capital Improvement Program Policy) and C-14 (Utility Fund Financial Policy). 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. 24-92 adopted as amended Pass
  29. 6.a. National Legal Aid and Defender Association Report Dated April 18, 2024, for Salem Municipal Court Indigent Defense Services Ward(s): All Wards Councilor(s): All Councilors Neighborhood(s): All Neighborhoods Result Area(s): Safe and Healthy Community 24-207 received and filed
  30. 5.d.(3.3c) Request for an allocation of $3 million of the $10 million included in the City’s Safety and Livability Bond for affordable housing to fund off-site improvements in support of new, affordable housing units to be constructed at the intersection of Joseph Street SE and Aumsville Highway. Ward(s): All Wards Councilor(s): All Councilors Neighborhood(s): All Neighborhoods Result Area(s): Welcoming and Livable Community 24-280 approved Pass
  31. 6.b. Proclamation of the Mayor and Canvass of Votes from the May 21, 2024 Primary Election Ward(s): All Wards Councilor(s): All Councilors Neighborhood(s): All Neighborhoods Result Area(s): Good Governance 24-264 received and filed
  32. 6.c. Planning Administrator Decision - A proposal for a new 26-unit multi-family housing development - Approved. Urban Growth Preliminary Declaration / Class 3 Site Plan Review / Class 2 Adjustment / Tree Regulation Variance / Class 2 Driveway Approach Permit Case No. UGA-SPR-ADJ-TRV-DAP24-04 - Gretchen Stone - 2345 Brush College Rd NW. Ward(s): 8 Councilor(s): Varney Neighborhood(s): WSNA 24-272 received and filed
  33. 7. ORDINANCES
  34. 7.1 FIRST READING:
  35. 7.1a. Amending Salem Revised Codes Chapter 70 (Utilities) and Chapter 71 (Stormwater). Ward(s): All Wards Councilor(s): All Councilors Neighborhood(s): All Neighborhoods Result Area(s): Natural Environment Stewardship; Safe, Reliable and Efficient Infrastructure. 24-234 introduced on first reading Pass
  36. 7.1b. Proposed code amendment related to housing and other issues. Ward(s): All Wards Councilor(s): All Councilors Neighborhood(s): All Neighborhoods Result Area(s): Welcoming and Livable Community 24-261 introduced on first reading Pass
  37. 7.2 SECOND READING:
  38. 7.2a. Vacation of a public sanitary sewer easement located near Orchard Heights Road NW and Linwood Street NW. Ward(s): Ward 8 Councilor(s): Councilor Varney Neighborhood(s): West Salem Neighborhood Association Result Area(s): Safe, Reliable and Efficient Infrastructure. 24-274 approved Pass
  39. 8. PUBLIC COMMENT: (Other than agenda items)
  40. 9. ADJOURNMENT
  41. 39 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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  43. 41 UPCOMING PUBLIC HEARINGS, AND WORK SESSIONS
  44. a. Unless otherwise noted, all meetings and public hearings will be conducted in Council Chambers, located at City Hall, 555 Liberty Street SE, Room 240, 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 Amendments to SRC Chapter 70 (Utilities) and SRC Chapter 71 (Stormwater) Monday, August 26, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. Proposed Code Amendments related to Housing and Land Use - Case No. CA 24-01 Monday, September 9, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. Proposed Fees and Charges for Utility Service Rates (Water, Wastewater, and Stormwater) Tuesday, November 12, 2024 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 the Council Chambers, 555 Liberty Street SE. Presentation of the 2024 Revenue Task Force Recommendations Monday, July 15, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. 2024 NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING DATES: Neighborhood - Annual Meeting Date - Time - Councilor Faye Wright------September 10----6:30 p.m.-----Nordyke, Phillips Northgate---------September 19---6:00 p.m.-----Gonzalez NOLA--------------October 2---------6:30 p.m.-----Hoy, Gonzalez West Salem-------October 3---------6:30 p.m.-----Stapleton, Varney NESCA ------October 15--------7:00 p.m.-----Hoy, Nishioka, Stapleton CANDO------------October 15--------6:00 p.m.-----Nishioka, Stapleton Sunnyslope-------October 17--------7:00 p.m.-----Nordyke, Gwyn SWAN-------------November 5-------6:30 p.m.-----Nishioka, Nordyke NEN---------------November 12----- 6:30 p.m.-----Nishioka, Stapleton SESNA -----November 26-----7:00 p.m.------Nishioka 24-273 received and filed
  45. 43 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.