Salem, OR

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City Council

The City Council is meeting to discuss the potential initiation of a moratorium on AI data centers. The body will also consider initiating amendments to the City zoning code to regulate these facilities.

• Consideration of a moratorium on AI data centers
• Proposed amendments to the City zoning code regarding AI data centers

The Salem City Council voted 9-0 to direct staff to begin the process of establishing a moratorium on AI data centers and to adopt Resolution No. 2026-36, which initiates the process to amend the city's zoning code to regulate them. The decision followed a staff report, a presentation by the City Attorney, and extensive public comment. The meeting was extended multiple times to accommodate the discussion and public testimony.

• Approved the special meeting agenda (9-0).
• Approved additions to the agenda, including a staff report and presentation (9-0).
• Directed staff to initiate a moratorium on AI data centers in Salem (9-0).
• Adopted Resolution No. 2026-36 to initiate the process to amend the city's zoning code to address AI data centers (9-0).

City Council

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The Salem City Council approved two motions by Councilor Varney: directing staff to explore options for prohibiting the City from entering into non-disclosure agreements with entities seeking to develop data centers, and authorizing a task force to facilitate town halls and draft data center policy recommendations by December 31, 2026. Both motions passed 8-0 (with Councilor Brown absent). The council also adopted a consent calendar, approved an agricultural lease, and advanced several ordinances to second reading.

• Approved motion to explore prohibiting City NDAs for data center development (8-0)
• Authorized task force for data center policy with town halls and report by Dec 31, 2026 (8-0)
• Approved consent calendar including Resolution No. 2026-30 amending council rules (7-1, Nordyke nay)
• Authorized City Manager to sign agricultural lease with J & G Farms, LLC for 45.26-acre parcel at 4498 Hazelgreen Road NE
• Advanced Ordinance Bill No. 8-26 (Boards and Commissions) to second reading
• Advanced Ordinance Bill No. 10-26 (CPACE program) to second reading
• Advanced Ordinance Bill No. 12-26 (annexation at 3851 Croisan Creek Road S) to second reading

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The City Council held a work session with a presentation from staff on updates to long-range planning projects following the Our Salem initiative. The presentation covered climate action, natural resources, utilities, transportation, and parks planning. The information report was received and filed, with no substantive decisions made.

• Approved special meeting agenda (5-0, with 4 absent)

Urban Renewal Agency

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City Council

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The City Council approved several resolutions for property acquisitions and infrastructure projects, including a wastewater plan amendment. Council also adopted scoring criteria for 2022 Livability Bond affordable housing funds and approved the annexation of a 1.01-acre territory on Croisan Creek Road S.

• Adopted Resolution 2026-29 to amend the Salem Wastewater Collection System Master Plan
• Adopted Resolutions 2026-14 through 2026-28 for property acquisitions for Commercial Street SE project
• Adopted Resolution 2026-33 for easements for the Joplin Sewer Pump Station Improvement Project
• Adopted Affordable Housing Bond Project Evaluation Criteria for 2022 Livability Bond funds
• Authorized City Manager to accept $85,647 from the DOJ Justice Assistance Grant
• Adopted Premium and Savings Use Policy for the Salem Safety and Livability Bond program
• Approved annexation of 1.01-acre territory at 3851 Croisan Creek Road S (7-0)
• Authorized Intergovernmental Agreement with ODOT to update the Salem Transportation System Plan (7-0)

Urban Renewal Agency

The Urban Renewal Agency will vote to adopt its Fiscal Year 2027 budget, a required step before July 1. They will also consider reappointments to the West Salem Redevelopment Advisory Board and authorize a $520,000 marketing addendum for the Salem Convention Center using transient occupancy tax revenues.

• Adoption of FY 2027 Urban Renewal Agency budget via Resolution 26-07 URA
• Authorize $520,000 marketing addendum for Salem Convention Center for FY 2027
• Appointment and reappointment of members to West Salem Redevelopment Advisory Board
• Information report on administratively approved purchases in May 2026

Housing Authority of the City of Salem

The Housing Authority Commission will hear a motion to evaluate the Salem First Keys Fund as an alternative to below-market disposition of SHA properties. No action is anticipated at this meeting; the item is placed for commissioner awareness only. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and a program management report for June 2026.

• Motion to evaluate Salem First Keys Fund as alternative to below-market disposition (no action expected at this meeting)
• Program Management Report for June 2026 (information only)
• Approval of May 26, 2026, draft meeting minutes

City Council

The Salem City Council will vote on adopting the FY2027 budget and the five-year Capital Improvement Plan. They will also consider applying for a FEMA grant to replace the Geren Island Water Treatment Facility bridge, extending the lien forgiveness program, and selecting a new city auditor.

• Adopt FY2027 budget via Resolution 2026-31
• Adopt Capital Improvement Plan for FY2027-2031
• Apply for FEMA BRIC grant for Geren Island bridge replacement
• Extend Lien Forgiveness Program to June 30, 2027
• Award auditing contract to REDW, LLC

City Council

At this work session, the City Council will receive an update on organizational initiatives within the Salem Fire Department. The meeting is informational only, with no votes expected. Two closed executive sessions on pending litigation are scheduled beforehand.

• Work session presentation on Salem Fire Department organizational initiatives (Information Only)

The City Council held a work session receiving an update from the Salem Fire Department on organizational initiatives. No votes on policy or spending were taken; the only action was receiving and filing the information report.

• Received and filed Fire Department Organizational Initiatives Update (no vote)

City Council

The Salem City Council will hold public hearings on the FY 2027 budget and state revenue sharing funds, then adopt the budget and a new fee schedule. They will also approve legislative priorities for the 2027 session. Several land use decisions are reported for information.

• Public hearing on FY 2027 budget and resolution to adopt with amendments
• Public hearing on state revenue sharing funds (Resolution 2026-19)
• Adopt FY 2027 fee schedule (Resolution 2026-18)
• Approve legislative priorities for 2027 session
• Land use decisions: variance for Mill Creek Corporate Center, assisted living at 901 Front St NE, short-term rental at 1115 Little John Loop NW

Council approved the FY2027 fee schedule and elected to receive state revenue sharing funds. Legislative priorities for the 2027 session were approved with an amendment tightening immigration enforcement language. Council directed staff to return June 22 with a resolution to adopt the amended FY2027 budget.

• Approved state revenue sharing resolution (8-0)
• Directed staff to bring FY2027 budget resolution with amendments on June 22 (8-0)
• Adopted FY2027 fee schedule via Resolution 2026-18 (8-0)
• Approved legislative priorities with amendment changing 'the' to 'any' on immigration language (8-0)
• Approved minutes from May 26, 2026 (consent)
• Received and filed three hearings officer decisions and a motion status report

Urban Renewal Agency

The Urban Renewal Agency will hold a public hearing on the FY 2027 budget recommended by the Budget Committee. The Board may amend the budget within limits but cannot increase total property tax levies. A motion to consider expanding the Salem Convention Center is also on the agenda. The consent calendar includes approval of minutes from previous meetings.

• Public hearing on FY 2027 Salem Urban Renewal Agency Budget
• Motion from Chair Julie Hoy regarding expansion of Salem Convention Center
• Approval of May 11, 2026 draft minutes
• Approval of May 18, 2026 work session minutes

The Urban Renewal Agency approved the consent calendar including minutes from previous meetings. After a public hearing, the board directed staff to return with a resolution to adopt the FY2027 budget on June 22. Additionally, the board directed staff to update an economic impact analysis for a proposed expansion of the Salem Convention Center.

• Approved consent calendar including May 11 and May 18 minutes (8-0)
• Directed staff to return June 22 with resolution to adopt FY2027 budget (8-0)
• Directed staff to update economic impact analysis for Salem Convention Center expansion (8-0)

Housing Authority of the City of Salem

The Housing Authority will hold a public hearing and vote to adopt the Annual PHA Plan, Capital Fund Plan, and Moving to Work Supplement. They will also consider authorizing submission of a HUD Section 18 disposition application for a 1.473-acre floodway parcel at Glen Creek Village Apartments. A monthly program management report will be presented for information.

• Adopt Resolution No. 2324 to submit HUD Section 18 disposition for Glen Creek floodway parcel (1.473 acres, no buildings)
• Public hearing and adoption of Resolution No. 2323 for Annual PHA Plan, Capital Fund Plan, and MTW Supplement
• Approval of draft minutes from May 11, 2026
• Program Management Report for May 2026 (information only)

The Housing Authority of the City of Salem approved Resolution No. 2323, adopting the Annual PHA Plan, Capital Fund Plan, and Moving to Work Supplement. The vote was 8-0. The consent calendar was also approved, including authorization to submit a HUD Section 18 disposition application for the Glen Creek floodway parcel.

• Approved Annual PHA Plan, Capital Fund Plan, and Moving to Work Supplement (8-0)
• Approved consent calendar including Glen Creek floodway parcel disposition application authorization (8-0)

City Council

The City Council will decide on a 10-year property tax exemption for a 49-unit apartment development at 590 Willow St NE. They will also hold a public hearing on the PY26 HUD action plan for over $2.1 million in federal grants and consider rule changes including a weapons ban and metal detectors at meetings.

• Resolution 2026-17: 10-year tax exemption for Creekside at Willow (49 units, 590 Willow St NE)
• Resolution 2026-16: Acquire right-of-way for Marine Drive NW project (new collector street)
• Public hearing on PY26 Annual Action Plan for $1,456,548 CDBG and $678,183 HOME funds
• Proposed council rule changes: ban weapons, use metal detectors, revise decorum and public comment rules
• Status report on drug prevention, treatment, and enforcement engagement in Salem

The City Council approved a 10-year property tax exemption under the Multiple Unit Housing Tax Incentive Program for a 49-unit apartment development at 590 Willow Street NE, with a 7-2 vote. Council also referred proposed rule changes to staff for review and directed staff to develop a policy prohibiting weapons at council meetings and implementing metal detectors. Several routine items were approved on the consent calendar, including the Marine Drive NW project property acquisition and the PY26 Annual Action Plan for HUD funds.

• Approved 10-year tax exemption for 49-unit apartment at 590 Willow St NE (7-2)
• Referred proposed council rule changes to staff for review (9-0)
• Directed staff to develop weapons prohibition and metal detector policy for council meetings (9-0)
• Approved Marine Drive NW property acquisition (consent calendar)
• Approved PY26 Annual Action Plan for HUD CDBG and HOME funds (9-0)
• Approved May 11, 2026 City Council minutes (consent calendar)

Urban Renewal Agency

The Urban Renewal Agency will receive an update on the proposed North Waterfront Urban Renewal Area north of the Riverfront Downtown URA. Staff began the creation process in 2024, and this work session is for the Agency to provide feedback on direction and next steps. No formal decisions will be made.

• Update on creation of North Waterfront Urban Renewal Area (URA)

The Urban Renewal Agency held a work session to receive an update on the North Waterfront Urban Renewal Area. Presentations covered the strategic plan, financial overview, and project details. The information report was received and filed; no substantive decisions were made.

• Received and filed North Waterfront Urban Renewal Area update (8-0)

Urban Renewal Agency

The Urban Renewal Agency will vote on two major grant exceptions: up to $749,000 for a mixed-use building with housing and retail at 415 Moyer Lane NW in West Salem, and up to $470,000 for grocery and food services at 435 Liberty Street NE downtown. Both exceed the standard $300,000 cap. The board will also receive quarterly and year-end financial reports.

• Grant exception for $749,000 for mixed-use building (415 Moyer Lane NW) with multi-family housing and retail
• Grant exception for $470,000 for grocery and food services at 435 Liberty Street NE
• Quarter 3 FY2026 financial report for Urban Renewal Agency
• FY2025 year-end financial report for Urban Renewal Agency
• Approval of April 13, 2026 draft minutes

The Urban Renewal Agency approved two grant exceptions on the consent calendar: $470,000 for grocery and food services at 435 Liberty St NE, and $749,000 for a mixed-use building with housing and retail at 415 Moyer Lane NW. Both were approved unanimously (8-0). Informational reports on administrative purchases and financial reports were received and filed.

• Approved $470K grant exception for grocery at 435 Liberty St NE (consent, 8-0)
• Approved $749K grant exception for mixed-use building at 415 Moyer Lane NW (consent, 8-0)

City Council

Council will consider adopting the 2026-2031 Strategic Plan, hear updates on housing production and permitting, and vote on using $1.5M in bond premium for Civic Center electrical upgrades. A second reading of an ordinance to annex 18.91 acres for multi-family housing at Walker and Sunnyview Roads is also on the agenda.

• Adoption of 2026-2031 City of Salem Strategic Plan
• Use of $1.5M in bond premium for Civic Center seismic electrical upgrades
• Second reading of annexation of 18.91 acres at 2170 Walker Road NE and 4893 Sunnyview Road NE for multi-family housing
• Application for Oregon Parks grant to fund Northgate Park improvements (splash pad, sport court, accessibility)
• Update on $200,000 Social Service Pilot Program with Mano-a-Mano, Salem Housing Authority, Marion-Polk Food Share, Legal Aid

The Salem City Council approved the consent calendar, including a grant application for Northgate Park improvements. It authorized $1.5 million in bond premium for electrical upgrades at the Civic Center seismic retrofit project. The council also adopted the 2026-2031 Strategic Plan and passed an annexation with comprehensive plan and zone changes for 18.91 acres at Walker and Sunnyview Roads.

• Approved consent calendar including Northgate Park grant application (8-0)
• Approved $1.5M bond premium for Civic Center seismic retrofit electrical upgrades (8-0)
• Adopted 2026-2031 City of Salem Strategic Plan (8-0)
• Passed Ordinance 6-26 annexing 18.91 acres with zone change to RM-II and comprehensive plan amendment (8-0)

Housing Authority of the City of Salem

The Housing Authority will consider authorizing a grant agreement with the Oregon Housing and Community Services Department for $325,500 from the Permanent Supportive Housing Risk Mitigation Pool to cover operational costs at Redwood Crossings. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and general public comment.

• Grant agreement with Oregon for $325,500 to reimburse operational losses at Redwood Crossings permanent supportive housing project
• Approval of April 27, 2026 meeting minutes

The Housing Authority approved a consent calendar that included authorizing the Director of Housing to enter into a grant agreement with the State of Oregon's Housing and Community Services Department for a Permanent Supportive Housing Risk Mitigation Pool for Redwood Crossings. The consent calendar was approved unanimously (7-0).

• Approved grant agreement with Oregon Housing for Redwood Crossings (7-0)
• Approved draft minutes of April 27, 2026 (consent)

Housing Authority of the City of Salem

This meeting is largely procedural, approving minutes and hearing a monthly program management report. No public hearings or action items are scheduled. The report provides an overview of housing authority activity and client success stories.

• Approval of April 13, 2026, meeting minutes
• Program Management Report for April 2026 (information only)

The Housing Authority of the City of Salem met and approved the consent calendar, which included the April 13, 2026, draft minutes. No other substantive decisions were made. An informational program management report was received and filed. The meeting was largely procedural.

• Approved consent calendar (including April 13 draft minutes) (7-0)
• Received and filed Program Management Report for April 2026

City Council

The City Council will discuss and vote on first reading of an ordinance to annex 18.91 acres at 2170 Walker Rd NE and 4893 Sunnyview Rd NE, with a zone change to multi-family residential. They will also consider applying for a federal grant to recruit commercial air service at Salem Airport. Other business includes reports on downtown vision, historic landmarks, and public art.

• First reading of annexation and zone change for 18.91 acres at 2170 Walker Rd NE and 4893 Sunnyview Rd NE to multi-family residential
• Authorize grant application for Small Community Air Service Development Program for Salem Airport
• Council to discuss developing a unified vision for downtown Salem and feasibility of a downtown ambassador program
• Proclamations for National Fentanyl Awareness Day and Vietnamese American Remembrance Day
• Reports on historic landmarks, public art commission, and Bloomberg-Harvard collaboration on downtown safety

The Salem City Council voted 7-1 to advance first reading of an ordinance annexing 18.91 acres at 2170 Walker Road NE and 4893 Sunnyview Road NE, changing zoning to multi-family residential and withdrawing the territory from Marion County Fire District No. 1 and East Salem Sewer and Drainage District. Council also approved a motion to evaluate a downtown ambassador program and adopted the consent calendar, which included authorizing a federal grant application for commercial air service. Several reports were presented and filed, including updates on the Bloomberg-Harvard framework, a downtown vision, and annual reports from the Historic Landmarks and Public Art commissions.

• Advanced annexation and rezoning of 18.91 acres at Walker/Sunnyview to second reading (7-1)
• Approved consent calendar including SCASD grant application for commercial air service (8-0)
• Directed staff to evaluate a downtown ambassador program and return with pilot options (8-0)
• Removed 2026-2031 Strategic Plan adoption from agenda
• Received and filed Historic Landmarks Commission annual report
• Received and filed Salem Public Art Commission annual report
• Received and filed management reports on downtown collaboration and vision
• Adopted proclamations for Fentanyl Awareness Day and Vietnamese American Remembrance Day

Housing Authority of the City of Salem

This meeting of the Salem Housing Authority will consider three action items. The most financially significant is a $294,967 Community Renewable Energy Grant from the Oregon Department of Energy to install solar systems at Southview Terrace and Englewood West apartment complexes, benefiting 114 senior apartments. Also up for approval: a $150,000 Oregon Capacity Building Grant, and a Memorandum of Understanding to partner with Community Development Partners to develop affordable housing on Market Street NE. Public comment is open.

• Vote on accepting $294,967 Community Renewable Energy Grant for solar at Southview Terrace and Englewood West
• Vote on accepting $150,000 Oregon Capacity Building Grant
• Authorization of MOU with Community Development Partners to co-develop affordable housing at NW Market & Hawthorne NE
• Approval of March 23, 2026 meeting minutes

The Housing Authority approved a consent calendar authorizing three major actions: a co-development MOU with Community Development Partners for affordable housing at Market/Hawthorne, a state capacity building grant agreement, and a solar grant for two low-income complexes. The vote was 8-0.

• Approved MOU with CD Partners for affordable housing co-development (8-0)
• Authorized OHCS capacity building grant agreement (8-0)
• Approved solar grant for Southview Terrace and Englewood West (8-0)
• Approved March 23, 2026 minutes (8-0)

City Council

The Salem City Council will consider annexing approximately 18.91 acres at 2170 Walker Road NE and 4893 Sunnyview Road NE, including a zone change to Multi-Family Residential for part of the property. The agenda also includes approvals for wastewater pump station easements, stormwater maintenance agreements, and property purchases for affordable housing.

• Annexation and zone change to RM-II for 2170 Walker Road NE
• Acquisition of easements for Ferry Street Wastewater Pump Station
• Acquisition of easements for McGilchrist Street SE Corridor Improvement Project
• Intergovernmental Agreement with Marion County for Hazelgreen Road NW stormwater maintenance
• Purchase of two adjacent properties at 1797-1809 Evergreen Avenue NE for affordable housing

The council approved the annexation of two properties at Walker Road NE and Sunnyview Road NE, including a minor comprehensive plan map amendment and zone change to allow multifamily residential on six acres. The vote was 7-1, with Councilor Brown dissenting. The council also unanimously adopted the Salem Natural Floodplain Functions Plan and authorized several infrastructure acquisitions and agreements.

• Approved annexation of 18.91 acres at Walker/Sunnyview with multifamily zoning (7-1)
• Adopted Natural Floodplain Functions Plan (8-0)
• Authorized easement acquisition for Ferry Street Wastewater Pump Station (consent)
• Authorized easement acquisition for McGilchrist Street Corridor Improvement (consent)
• Authorized IGA with Marion County for stormwater maintenance on Hazelgreen Road (consent)
• Authorized lease with Closet Revamp at Chemeketa Parkade (consent)
• Authorized Purchase and Sale Agreement with NW Human Services for Evergreen Ave properties (consent)
• Accepted resignation of Housing Authority Resident Commissioner (consent)

Urban Renewal Agency

The Urban Renewal Agency will discuss a motion to direct staff to prepare a report on potential investments in the Riverfront-Downtown Urban Renewal Area to enhance the Gerry Frank | Salem Rotary Amphitheater's usability, programming, and regional economic impact. The board will also consider consent calendar items including minutes from March 9, 2026, and routine resolutions. An information report on administrative purchases approved in February 2026 will be presented.

• Motion to study amphitheater investments in Riverfront-Downtown URA
• Approval of March 9, 2026 draft minutes
• Consideration of routine resolutions (consent calendar)
• Information report on administrative purchases from February 2026

The Urban Renewal Agency approved a motion directing staff to prepare a report assessing potential investments in the Gerry Frank | Salem Rotary Amphitheater to increase usability, programming capacity, and regional economic impact. The consent calendar was approved, including the March 9 meeting minutes. An informational report on administrative purchases from February 2026 was received and filed.

• Directed staff to prepare report on Gerry Frank Amphitheater investments (8-0)
• Approved consent calendar including March 9, 2026 minutes (8-0)
• Received and filed informational report on administrative purchases Feb 1-28, 2026

City Council

This meeting includes a public hearing on exempting the Franzen Reservoir liner replacement from competitive bidding and authorizing a CMAR contract. Council will hold first reading of an ordinance to annex 1.94 acres at 5524 Skyline Road S with a zone change to multi-family residential. Second reading of an ordinance to include short-term rentals in the Tourism Promotion Area. Also, the council will discuss a drug prevention outreach strategy and authorize FAA grant applications for airport improvements.

• Public hearing on Resolution 2026-8 to exempt Franzen Reservoir liner and cover replacement from competitive bidding and use CMAR contracting
• First reading of annexation and zone change for 5524 Skyline Road S (1.94 acres, to RM-I multi-family residential)
• Second reading of Ordinance Bill 4-26 to include short-term rentals and accessory short-term rentals in the Tourism Promotion Area
• Authorization to apply for and accept federal FAA grants for capital improvements at Salem-Willamette Valley Airport
• Discussion of launching engagement and outreach for a drug prevention, treatment, and enforcement strategy

The City Council voted unanimously to amend the Tourism Promotion Area (TPA) ordinance to include short-term rentals and accessory short-term rentals. Council also approved an exemption from competitive bidding for the Franzen Reservoir liner and cover replacement, using a CMAR contracting method. A first reading was advanced for annexing 1.94 acres at 5524 Skyline Road S, including a zone change to multi-family residential and withdrawal from the fire district. All votes were 8-0, with one absent.

• Approved consent calendar including FAA grant applications for Salem-Willamette Valley Airport (8-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2026-8 exempting Franzen Reservoir liner and cover replacement from competitive bidding, authorizing CMAR contract (8-0)
• Advanced Ordinance Bill No. 5-26 for annexation and zone change at 5524 Skyline Road S to second reading (8-0)
• Passed engrossed Ordinance Bill No. 4-26 amending SRC Chapter 38 to include short-term rentals and accessory short-term rentals under Tourism Promotion Area (8-0)
• Received and filed presentations on Drug Prevention/Outreach and informational reports on purchases and tree report
• Received and filed Hearings Officer decision approving conditional use permit for short-term rental at 2494 Crestbrook Drive NW

Housing Authority of the City of Salem

The Housing Authority of the City of Salem will consider a resolution to approve an exemption from competitive bidding for the Glen Creek Apartments redevelopment project. The body will also review draft minutes from a previous meeting and receive a program management report.

• Approval of draft minutes from February 23, 2026
• Resolution to approve Construction Manager/General Contractor method for Glen Creek Apartments
• Information report on Program Management for March 2026

The Housing Authority of the City of Salem approved an exemption from the competitive bidding process for the Glen Creek Apartments redevelopment project. The board authorized the use of Construction Manager/General Contractor services for the project's rehabilitation and construction.

• Approved SHA Resolution No. 2322 for competitive bidding exemption and CM/GC services for Glen Creek Apartments (7-0)
• Approved February 23, 2026 draft minutes (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss the mission, vision, values, and guiding principles for the upcoming five-year strategic plan. The discussion includes conversation regarding milestones and measures of success facilitated by Baker Tilly. A final draft of the plan is anticipated for consideration at the April 13, 2026 meeting.

• Discussion of the 2026-2031 Strategic Plan
• Review of mission, vision, values, and guiding principles

The City Council approved the special meeting agenda and received a report on the 2026-2031 Strategic Plan. No substantive decisions were made regarding the plan itself.

• Approved special meeting agenda (9-0)
• Received 2026-2031 Strategic Plan report
• No additions or deletions to agenda
• Meeting adjourned at 7:42 p.m.

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and first reading of an ordinance to include short-term rental and accessory short-term rental operators in the Tourism Promotion Area, requiring them to collect and remit the TPA fee. Council will also consider annexation and zone change for a 1.94-acre property at 5524 Skyline Road S to multi-family residential, and a substantial amendment to the 2025 HUD Annual Action Plan shifting $516,500 from housing preservation to public facilities. Several informational reports are on the agenda, including annual crime statistics, climate action plan progress, and a one-month update on the REACH pilot program.

• Public hearing on Ordinance Bill No. 4-26 to include short-term rentals in Tourism Promotion Area (first reading)
• Annexation of 5524 Skyline Road S with comprehensive plan map amendment and zone change to RM-I (Multiple Family Residential)
• Substantial amendment to 2025 HUD Annual Action Plan moving $516,500 to public facilities
• Resolution 2026-7 declaring need to acquire easements for 16th Street SE Culvert Replacement Project
• Information report on Salem Police Department annual crime statistics showing decrease in major violent and property crime categories

The City Council voted 6-3 to continue the Salem Tourism Promotion Area and advance an ordinance that would include short-term rentals and accessory short-term rentals in the tourism fee district. Council also approved a HUD plan amendment moving $516,500 from housing preservation to public facilities, and unanimously approved annexation and zone change at 5524 Skyline Road S for multi-family residential.

• Continued Tourism Promotion Area and advanced Ordinance Bill 4-26 to include short-term rentals (6-3)
• Approved $516,500 HUD Annual Action Plan amendment from Housing Preservation to Public Facilities (9-0)
• Approved annexation of 1.94 acres at 5524 Skyline Road S with zone change to RM-I and withdrawal from fire district (9-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2026-7 declaring need for easements for 16th St SE Culvert Replacement Project (concensus, 9-0)
• Approved consent calendar including February 23, 2026 minutes (9-0)
• Received and filed Travel Salem FY 2024-2025 annual report
• Received and filed Salem Fire Department one-month REACH update
• Received and filed Salem Police Department crime statistics update