Salem public meetings in 2023

Urban Renewal Agency

The Urban Renewal Agency is meeting to review a grant exception for a project in the Riverfront-Downtown area. The agency will consider a total grant award of $600,000 for the rehabilitation of a vacant historic building and the construction of a new building with 16 rental units.

• Proposed $600,000 grant exception for ASM9, LLC for historic building rehab and 16 rental units

The Urban Renewal Agency approved the consent calendar, including minutes from November 27 and a $600,000 grant exception for ASM9, LLC. The grant supports rehabilitation of a vacant historic building and new construction of a 16-unit rental project in the Riverfront-Downtown Urban Renewal Area. The vote was 8-0, with one absent.

• Approved Nov 27, 2023 draft Urban Renewal Agency minutes (8-0)
• Approved $600,000 grant exception for ASM9, LLC for historic building rehab and 16 rental units (8-0)

Housing Authority of the City of Salem

The Housing Authority of the City of Salem is considering Resolution No. 2302 to revise the Admissions and Continued Occupancy Plan (ACOP) for Public Housing. If approved, these changes would take effect January 1, 2024.

• Resolution No. 2302: Revised Admissions and Continued Occupancy Plan including updated criminal background screening and rent procedures
• Project Management report providing monthly activity and program updates

The Housing Authority approved revisions to the Admissions and Continued Occupancy Plan and the Section 8 Administrative Plan. The resolutions update policies for criminal background screening, utility allowances, and income exclusions.

• Approved additions to the agenda (7-0)
• Approved November 27, 2023 draft minutes (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2302 for Public Housing ACOP (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2304 for Section 8 Administrative Plan (7-0)
• Filed Project Management report

City Council

The Salem City Council will consider approving a property tax exemption for a seven-unit residential project, a pedestrian crossing improvement project, and a $3.8 million transportation safety grant application. The body will also authorize a franchise agreement renewal for ambulance services and a budget transfer to fund a new Revenue Task Force.

• Authorize $3,798,000 in transportation safety project funding
• Approve 10-year property tax exemption for 7-unit project at 890 Commercial Street NE
• Authorize 5-year renewal of Marion County ambulance franchise agreement
• Authorize $302,800 budget transfer for Revenue Task Force facilitation
• Authorize 50% land use fee reduction for 650 15th St SE

The City Council authorized the City Manager to apply for $3,798,000 in ODOT funding for transportation safety projects. Council also approved a 10-year property tax exemption for a seven-unit residential project and renewed the Marion County ambulance service agreement.

• Authorized $3,798,000 grant application for ODOT All Roads Transportation Safety program
• Approved 10-year property tax exemption for residential project at 890 Commercial Street NE (Res. 2023-32)
• Renewed Marion County Ambulance Service Area Franchise Agreement through Dec 31, 2028
• Approved 50% land use fee reduction for 650 15th St SE (Res. 2023-34)
• Approved 2024 City of Salem Revenue Task Force charter
• Authorized $302,800 budget transfer to fund Revenue Task Force (Res. 2023-41)
• Appointed three members to Citizen Budget Committee and five to Salem Planning Commission
• Declared public need to acquire easements for Sunnyview Road NE and Hollywood Drive NE project (Res. 2023-43)

City Council

The City Council will discuss the acquisition and conveyance of 10.6 acres at the 2500 block of Center Street NE to Green Light-HomeFirst, LLC for affordable housing. The body will also consider a zoning change and annexation for a property at 572 Hile Lane NE.

• Proposed transfer of 10.6 acres at 2500 block of Center Street NE for affordable housing
• Annexation and zone change to RM-II (Multiple Family Residential) for 0.78 acres at 572 Hile Lane NE
• Authorization of $1.85M in state grant funds for ARCHES Inn and Wallace Early Learning Center
• Update to the City of Salem Floodplain Management Plan
• Transportation System Plan amendment for Colorado Drive NW and Landaggard Drive NW

The City Council adopted an update to the Salem Floodplain Management Plan and authorized the acquisition and lease of the former Salem General Hospital site to Green Light-HomeFirst, LLC. The council also adopted resolutions dedicating city property as public right-of-way and approved a state grant agreement to pass funds through to MWVCAA.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-42 updating the Floodplain Management Plan (7-0)
• Authorized acquisition and lease of former Salem General Hospital site to Green Light-HomeFirst (7-0)
• Authorized passing $1.85M in state grant funds through to MWVCAA (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-37 dedicating Battle Creek Heights No. 2 Tract 'A' as public right-of-way (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-38 dedicating Battlecreek Estates No. 4 Block 'B' as public right-of-way (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-39 dedicating Simpson Street SE as public right-of-way (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-40 dedicating Fisher Road NE as public right-of-way (7-0)
• Approved annexation of 572 Hile Lane NE to Multi-Family Residential (RM-II) (7-0)

Housing Authority of the City of Salem

The Housing Authority of Salem will convene to approve draft minutes from October 23, 2023, and receive a monthly project management report. The meeting will be held in-person at Council Chambers and streamed online.

• Approval of draft minutes for October 23, 2023
• Project Management report update
• Hybrid meeting format with remote attendance options

The Housing Authority of the City of Salem approved the consent calendar, which included the approval of draft minutes from the October 23, 2023 meeting. The meeting was held in a hybrid format with 9 commissioners present.

• Approved October 23, 2023 draft minutes (9-0)
• Approved consent calendar (9-0)

Urban Renewal Agency

The Salem Urban Renewal Agency will consider approving a grant exception for a mixed-use housing project at 277 High Street NE. The agency will also approve minutes from a previous meeting and review administrative purchases.

• Approve $749,999 grant exception for mixed-use housing at 277 High Street NE
• Approve minutes from October 23, 2023 meeting
• Review administrative purchases from September 2023

The Urban Renewal Agency approved a grant amount exception for a mixed-use housing project at 277 High Street NE. The agency also approved the minutes from the October 23, 2023 meeting.

• Approved $749,999 grant exception for Deacon Development, LLC mixed-use housing project (9-0)
• Approved October 23, 2023 Draft Urban Renewal Agency Minutes (9-0)

City Council

The Salem City Council will consider approving the purchase of two properties for parks, updating city fee schedules, and adopting a natural hazards mitigation plan. The meeting also includes a public hearing on a water treatment facility project and a discussion on forming a revenue task force.

• Authorize purchase of 6.63-acre park property from East Park, LLC
• Authorize purchase of property for Shelton Ditch Improvement Project
• Adopt Resolution No. 2023-35 modifying climate mitigation and airport fees
• Adopt Resolution No. 2023-36 updating Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan
• Public hearing for Willow Lake Water Treatment Facility anaerobic digesters

The Council approved a contract method for the Willow Lake Water Treatment Facility and formed a Revenue Task Force. They also authorized property acquisition for the Shelton Ditch Improvement Project and advanced several ordinance bills.

• Approved exemption from competitive bidding for Willow Lake water facility (9-0)
• Advanced Transportation System Plan amendment to second reading (8-1)
• Approved formation of a Revenue Task Force (8-1)
• Adopted update to the Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan (7-2)
• Authorized City Manager to execute Beckwith Family Trust purchase agreement (9-0)
• Advanced Sign Code and Land Use procedures ordinance to second reading (9-0)

City Council

The Salem City Council will hold a work session with the Marion County Board of Commissioners to review a Gun Violence Problem Analysis Report. The session is informational and focuses on understanding factors related to community violence.

• Joint work session with Marion County Board of Commissioners
• Review of Gun Violence Problem Analysis Report (2018-2023)
• Discussion on factors involved in community violence
• Public comments due by 5:00 p.m. on November 20, 2023

The City Council held a joint work session with the Marion County Board of Commissioners to discuss a Gun Violence Problem Analysis Report. The session included presentations from academic and law enforcement experts. The informational report was received and filed.

• Approved special meeting agenda (9-0)
• Received and filed Gun Violence Problem Analysis Report

City Council

The Salem City Council will hold a work session to discuss and set priorities for the 2024 policy agenda. This meeting follows a joint session with the Marion County Board of Commissioners regarding a gun violence problem analysis.

• Discussion of 2024 City Council Policy Agenda
• Review of 2023 policy priorities and progress
• Joint session with Marion County Board of Commissioners
• Gun Violence Problem Analysis Report presentation
• Approval of agenda additions and deletions

The City Council approved the special meeting agenda unanimously (9-0) and received an informational report on the 2024 City Council Policy Agenda, which was filed. No substantive decisions were made; the discussion was a work session to kick off the policy agenda process.

• Approved special meeting agenda (9-0)
• Received and filed 2024 City Council Policy Agenda update (informational)

City Council

The City Council is discussing updates to solid waste collection rates for 2024 and 2025. The body is also considering a code amendment for parking lot requirements and single-room occupancy housing, as well as a 48-acre land annexation.

• Resolution No. 2023-31 to establish new solid waste collection rates for Marion County, Polk County, and Medical Waste
• Proposed annexation of approximately 48 acres at 7006 Sunnyside Road SE and 7102 Cains Place SE
• Ordinance Bill No. 7-23 to amend parking lot regulations and allow single-room occupancy housing in all residential, commercial, and mixed-use zones
• Claim settlement for Jose Carmona-Perez not to exceed $95,000.00
• Claim settlement for Tim McCloud not to exceed $85,000.00

The City Council approved new solid waste collection rates effective January 1, 2024, and January 1, 2025. The council also approved two civil litigation settlements and advanced several land use and zoning ordinances.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-31 establishing new solid waste collection rates (7-2)
• Approved annexation of 48-acre territory at 7006 Sunnyside Road SE and 7102 Cains Place SE (9-0)
• Authorized $95,000 claim settlement for Jose Carmona-Perez
• Authorized $85,000 claim settlement for Tim McCloud
• Advanced Ordinance Bill No. 7-23 regarding parking lot requirements and single-room occupancy housing (9-0)
• Advanced Ordinance Bill No. 16-23 to increase window sign allowance from 20% to 50% (9-0)
• Authorized Intergovernmental Agreement with ODOT for Climate Friendly and Equitable Communities planning
• Approved October 23 and October 25, 2023 draft minutes

City Council

The Salem City Council will hold a work session to review updated information and scenarios for the FY 2024 budget, following a previous session in September. The discussion focuses on potential reduction options, including General Fund vacancies, furlough costs, and revenue sources.

• Work session on Revised FY 2024 Budget
• Review of General Fund vacancy scenarios
• Discussion on furlough costing options
• Presentation on Sustainable Services Revenue Task Force
• Review of Salem Peer City Financial Research

The City Council approved the special meeting agenda and additions to the agenda, including a breakdown of cost reduction options for the Revised FY 2024 Budget. The meeting concluded with a continuation of the budget discussion.

• Approved special meeting agenda (8-0)
• Approved additions to the agenda (8-0)
• Received and filed Revised FY 2024 Budget informational report

Housing Authority of the City of Salem

The Housing Authority will consider approving a $625,000 grant agreement with the City of Salem for the Homeless Rental Assistance Program (HRAP). The consent calendar also includes approval of the September 25, 2023 draft minutes. An informational report on project management will be received.

• Approve $625,000 grant agreement for Homeless Rental Assistance Program (HRAP)
• Approve September 25, 2023 draft minutes
• Receive Project Management report (information only)

The Housing Authority approved a grant agreement with the City of Salem to provide $625,000 for the Homeless Rental Assistance Program. The vote was unanimous (8-0, with one commissioner absent). The board also approved the minutes from the September 25, 2023 meeting as part of the consent calendar.

• Approved $625,000 grant agreement for Homeless Rental Assistance Program (8-0)
• Approved September 25, 2023 draft minutes (consent calendar, 8-0)

Urban Renewal Agency

The Salem Urban Renewal Agency will meet to approve the September 25, 2023 draft minutes and consider resolutions and action items. The meeting will be held in-person at Council Chambers and streamed online.

• Approval of September 25, 2023 draft Urban Renewal Agency minutes
• Consideration of resolutions and action items
• Public comment period available before 5:00 p.m.
• Hybrid meeting format with remote attendance options

The Urban Renewal Agency approved the minutes from its September 25, 2023 meeting. The meeting was called to order at 6:29 p.m. and adjourned at 6:31 p.m. with no public comment or new agenda items.

• Approved September 25, 2023 draft minutes (9-0)
• Meeting adjourned at 6:31 p.m.

City Council

The City Council will consider consent calendar items including a $625,000 grant agreement for the Homeless Rental Assistance Program, an application for a $214,750 federal energy efficiency grant, and ratification of a ground lease for an electric truck charging depot at the Salem Municipal Airport. A public hearing is scheduled for an ordinance amending the Sign Code (Chapter 900) and land-use procedures. Council will also receive updates on the Sidewalk Repair Program and discuss criteria for selecting pedestrian and sidewalk projects funded by the 2022 Safety and Livability Bond Measure.

• $625,000 grant to Housing Authority for Homeless Rental Assistance Program
• Apply for up to $214,750 from DOE Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant
• Ratify ground lease with WattEV Salem Inc. for electric truck charging depot at airport
• Public hearing on amendments to Sign Code and land-use procedures
• Allocate $1,168,000 of bond funds for sidewalk replacement along Liberty St, Silverton Rd, and Commercial St

The Salem City Council approved a $1.17 million allocation for sidewalk replacement projects adjacent to the Liberty Street SE and Silverton Road NE pavement projects. The council also approved a $625,000 grant for homeless rental assistance and authorized the city manager to execute several agreements for airport leases and electric vehicle charging stations.

• Approved $1.17M for Liberty St. and Silverton Road sidewalk projects (9-0)
• Approved $625,000 grant for Homeless Rental Assistance Program (9-0)
• Authorized City Manager to execute ground lease with WattEV Salem Inc. (9-0)
• Authorized City Manager to execute ground lease amendment with Aviation Properties Northwest (9-0)
• Authorized City Manager to accept $99,759 Justice Assistance Grant (9-0)
• Authorized City Manager to sign agreement with PGE for EV chargers (9-0)
• Authorized City Manager to apply for Critical Oregon Airport Relief grants (9-0)
• Approved pay grade adjustment for Water Treatment Operator retroactive to July 1, 2023 (9-0)

City Council

The council will conduct a public hearing on Ordinance Bill No. 7-23, which amends the Salem Revised Code to comply with state Climate Friendly and Equitable Communities parking lot regulations and to allow single-room occupancy housing more broadly. They will also direct the city manager to schedule a public hearing for Ordinance Bill No. 15-23, a Transportation System Plan amendment for Colorado Drive NW and Landaggard Drive NW. The meeting includes proclamations and approval of minutes.

• First reading and public hearing on Ordinance Bill No. 7-23: climate parking lot requirements and SRO housing
• First reading of Ordinance Bill No. 15-23: TSP amendment for Colorado Drive NW and Landaggard Drive NW
• Proclamations: Hands & Words Are Not For Hurting Week, White Cane Safety Day, National Walk to a Park Day, National Disability Employment Awareness Month
• Approval of draft minutes from September 25, 2023

The City Council approved the consent calendar, which included approving the September 25, 2023 draft minutes. The council also conducted first readings for two ordinances: one amending parking requirements to align with state climate rules and another amending the Salem Transportation System Plan to reclassify a local street and extend a collector road.

• Approved September 25, 2023 draft City Council minutes (9-0)
• Conducted first reading of Ordinance Bill 7-23 to amend parking requirements (9-0)
• Directed scheduling of public hearing for Ordinance Bill 15-23 to amend transportation plan (9-0)

Housing Authority of the City of Salem

The Housing Authority will consider adopting Resolution No. 2301 to approve its consolidated operating budgets for fiscal year 2023-24 and authorize the Commission Chair to execute the HUD Public Housing Budget Certification. The balanced budgets support affordable rental housing for about 3,700 households through public housing, Section 8 vouchers, tax credit partnerships, and managed properties. Consent calendar items include approval of August meeting minutes and a monthly project management report for information only.

• Adopt Resolution No. 2301 approving SHA’s FY 2023-24 consolidated operating budgets
• Authorize Commission Chair to sign HUD Public Housing Budget Certification (Form 52574)
• Budgets support housing for an estimated 3,700 households via public housing, Section 8, and tax credit partnerships
• Consent calendar: approval of August 28, 2023 draft minutes
• Project management report providing monthly update on Housing Authority activity

The Housing Authority of the City of Salem approved the August 28, 2023 draft minutes and adopted Resolution No. 2301 for the fiscal year 2023-24 operating budgets and HUD certification. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved August 28, 2023 draft minutes (8-0)
• Adopted FY 2023-24 operating budgets and HUD certification (8-0)
• Received and filed Project Management report

Urban Renewal Agency

The Urban Renewal Agency will conduct a hybrid meeting to review agency business. The agenda includes the approval of August 28, 2023, draft minutes and an information report regarding administrative purchases.

• Approval of August 28, 2023, Draft Urban Renewal Agency Minutes
• Information report on purchases approved administratively from August 1, 2023, through August 31, 2023

The Urban Renewal Agency approved the minutes from the August 28, 2023 meeting and received an informational report on administrative purchases. No substantive actions or public hearings were taken.

• Approved August 28, 2023 draft minutes (9-0)
• Received informational report on administrative purchases (9-0)

City Council

The Salem City Council will consider authorizing a letter of support and an in-kind match of approximately $70,000 for a five-year project with Willamette Riverkeeper to reduce aquatic invasive weeds in Oxbow Slough. The body will also advance an ordinance to eliminate five overlay zones in the SCAN neighborhood to second reading.

• Authorize $70,000 in-kind match for Willamette Riverkeeper grant application
• Advance Ordinance Bill 5-23 to second reading to eliminate five overlay zones
• Proclamation for National Community Planning Month
• Approve administrative purchases from August 2023
• Information report on study of walkable, mixed-use areas

The City Council voted 9-0 to advance Ordinance Bill No. 5-23 to second reading, with amendments to immediately eliminate three overlay zones (Oxford-West Nob Hill, Oxford-Hoyt, Hoyt-McGilchrist) and increase height limits to 45 feet on Saginaw Street and Superior-Rural overlays while removing non-height development standards. The council also approved the consent calendar, including a partnership with Willamette Riverkeeper for an aquatic weed grant with a $70,000 in-kind match. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved consent calendar including partnership with Willamette Riverkeeper for invasive weed grant with $70,000 in-kind match (9-0)
• Advanced Ordinance Bill No. 5-23 to second reading with substitute motion to eliminate three overlay zones and adjust height limits on two others (9-0)
• Approved September 11, 2023 draft council minutes
• Approved September 18, 2023 work session minutes
• Received and filed informational report on walkable mixed-use areas study
• Received and filed administrative purchase report for August 2023
• Received and filed planning administrator decision on partition at 5791 Skyline Rd S
• Received and filed hearings officer decision for child day care center at Westminster Presbyterian Church

City Council

The Salem City Council will hold a work session to discuss potential budget reductions for the 2024 fiscal year. The council previously adopted the budget in June with the understanding that amendments might be needed if new revenues did not materialize.

• Work session on Revised FY 2024 Budget
• Discussion of potential reduction scenarios
• Review of budget impact details
• Public comments deadline at 3:30 p.m.
• Meeting held at Main Library Anderson Rooms

The City Council convened to discuss the Revised FY 2024 Budget. The meeting included a presentation by the Chief Financial Officer and a general discussion. No formal budget actions were taken.

• Approved special meeting agenda (8-0)
• Received and filed FY 2024 Revised Budget information report

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on substantial amendments to the 2021, 2022, and 2023 Annual Action Plans for CDBG. The body will also consider updating the City's Fire Prevention Code to align with the 2021 International Fire Code.

• Public hearings for substantial amendments to 2021, 2022, and 2023 Annual Action Plans (AAP) for CDBG
• Proposed creation of a mid-year sanitary sewer rehabilitation project on Silverton Road NE between Lana Avenue NE and Evergreen Avenue NE
• Second reading of Ordinance Bill No. 13-23 to amend the City of Salem Fire Code
• Human Rights Commission update regarding the 2023 Community Belonging Survey
• Information report on an approved heavy vehicle storage lot at 1920-1940 Hyacinth St NE

The City Council approved several substantial amendments to Annual Action Plans for CDBG and adopted revisions to the City of Salem Fire Code. Council also authorized a mid-year project for sanitary sewer rehabilitation on Silverton Road NE.

• Approved August 28, 2023 Draft City Council Minutes (8-0)
• Authorized creation of Silverton Road NE Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project (8-0)
• Adopted Substantial Amendments #3 (2021), #2 (2022), and #1 (2023) to the CDBG Annual Action Plans (8-0)
• Adopted Ordinance Bill 13-23 amending the City of Salem Fire Code (8-0)

Housing Authority of the City of Salem

The Housing Authority of the City of Salem will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and receive a monthly update on agency activity. The meeting includes a report on client success stories, program updates, and business information.

• Approval of July 24, 2023 draft minutes
• August Program Management Report

The Housing Authority of the City of Salem met on August 28, 2023, and voted 9-0 to approve the consent calendar, which included the draft minutes from July 24. An informational project management report was received and filed. No public hearings, action items, or resolutions were considered.

• Approved consent calendar including July 24 draft minutes (9-0)

Urban Renewal Agency

The Urban Renewal Agency is meeting to consider a minor amendment to the Riverfront-Downtown Urban Renewal Plan. This change would add a project for paid parking technology infrastructure and consulting services to support downtown parking needs.

• Resolution No. 23-12 URA: Amendment to add Paid Parking Technology Infrastructure and Financial and Communication Outreach Consulting Services to the Riverfront-Downtown Urban Renewal Plan

The Agency adopted Resolution No. 23-12 to amend the Riverfront-Downtown Urban Renewal (RDURA) Plan. This amendment adds a Paid Parking Technology Infrastructure and Financial and Communication Outreach Consulting Services project to support downtown parking needs. The July 24, 2023, draft minutes were also approved.

• Approved July 24, 2023 draft minutes
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-12 to amend the Riverfront-Downtown Urban Renewal Plan

City Council

The council will hold a public hearing on a supplemental budget for airport and cultural/tourism funds. Consent agenda items include an internal loan of up to $1,839,000 for airport parking expansion, property acquisitions for pedestrian and pavement projects, and a final order for a subdivision at Doaks Ferry Road. A motion to repeal the Safe Salem payroll tax will be discussed, and first readings of ordinances for fire code updates and the tax repeal will be conducted.

• Internal loan of up to $1,839,000 from Utility Fund to Airport Fund for parking expansion at Salem Municipal Airport
• Property acquisition for Macleay Road SE/Caplinger Road SE Pedestrian Improvement Project (Ward 2)
• Property acquisition for 2024 Pavement Rehabilitation Project on Commercial Street SE (Ward 4)
• Final order affirming conditional approval of subdivision and related approvals at 2100 Block of Doaks Ferry Road NW (Ward 8)
• Motion and first reading of ordinance to repeal the Safe Salem Employee Payroll Tax (Ordinance No. 14-23)

City Council

The City Council will deliberate on the appeal of the Planning Administrator's conditional approval for a six-lot subdivision (Titan Hill Estates) and a 436-unit multi-family development (Titan Hill Apartments) at the 2100 Block of Doaks Ferry Rd NW. No public testimony will be taken; the council may affirm, modify, or reverse the decision. Other business includes a resolution to acquire easements for the State Street at 25th Street SE intersection improvement project (construction scheduled for 2025) and information reports on a referendum petition for the Safe Salem Employee Payroll Tax and bond project progress.

• Resolution to acquire easements for State Street at 25th Street SE intersection improvement project (ADA ramps, median island, lighting, 2025 construction)
• Appeal of conditional approval for Titan Hill Estates (6-lot subdivision) and Titan Hill Apartments (436 units) at 2100 Block of Doaks Ferry Rd NW
• Referendum petition for Safe Salem Employee Payroll Tax (Ordinance 12-23) with over 10,000 signatures – may qualify for November 7, 2023 election
• Information report on progress of 2022 voter-approved Safety and Livability Bond (Union Street bikeway, McGilchrist Complete Street, Minto-Brown parking lots)
• Approval of a 75-unit multi-family housing development at 5080 MacLeay Rd SE (information only)

The City Council affirmed the Planning Administrator's decision for a subdivision and site plan at the 2100 Block of Doaks Ferry Rd NW, though it denied a request to increase maximum parking. Council also authorized property acquisition for an intersection project on State Street. A proposal to host a south Salem townhall was defeated.

• Approved development applications for 2100 Block of Doaks Ferry Rd NW, excluding maximum parking adjustment (6-1)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-25 to acquire easements for State Street at 25th Street SE Intersection Improvement project
• Denied motion to provide staff support and resources for a south Salem Townhall (3-5)
• Approved July 17 and July 24, 2023 draft minutes

Housing Authority of the City of Salem

The Housing Authority of the City of Salem will consider an Intergovernmental Agreement with the City for administrative services, revising reimbursement rates and scope of work. The meeting will also include approval of minutes and a project management report.

• Approval of draft minutes for July 10, 2023
• Intergovernmental Agreement for administrative services with the City of Salem
• Project Management report on voucher lease up and portfolio occupancy

The Housing Authority of the City of Salem approved the consent calendar, which included approving the minutes from the July 10, 2023 meeting and authorizing the Executive Director to sign an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Salem for administrative services.

• Approved July 10, 2023 draft minutes (7-0)
• Authorized Executive Director to sign IGA with City of Salem for administrative services (7-0)

Urban Renewal Agency

The Salem Urban Renewal Agency will convene to approve the draft minutes from its June 26, 2023 meeting and consider resolutions and action items. The meeting will be held at 555 Liberty St SE and is accessible both in-person and remotely.

• Approval of draft Urban Renewal Agency minutes from June 26, 2023
• Consideration of resolutions and action items
• Public comment period available before 5:00 p.m.
• Hybrid meeting format with in-person and remote options

The Urban Renewal Agency met on July 24, 2023, and approved the June 26, 2023 draft minutes via the consent calendar. No public comment, public hearings, or other business items were conducted. The meeting adjourned after approximately three minutes.

• Approved June 26, 2023 draft Urban Renewal Agency minutes (8-0)

City Council

The Salem City Council will consider a resolution to modify certain fees for parks, planning, and utility services, and approve an intergovernmental agreement with the Housing Authority. The meeting also includes a public hearing on a large multi-family development and a street refinement plan.

• Resolution 2023-24 modifies fees for parks, planning, and utility services
• Intergovernmental Agreement with Housing Authority for administrative services
• Public hearing on 436-unit Titan Hill Apartments subdivision at 2100 Block of Doaks Ferry Rd NW
• Acceptance of Salem Heights Avenue S Street Refinement Plan
• Referendum petition filed for Ordinance No. 12-23, the Safe Salem Employee Payroll Tax

The City Council approved the Salem Heights Avenue S Street Refinement Plan, incorporating its recommendations into the city's Transportation System Plan. It also approved a $100,000 increase for the Navigation Center project using state grant funds and extended the public hearing for a 436-unit subdivision at 2100 Doaks Ferry Rd NW, setting a deliberation date of August 14. A proposal for a south Salem town hall was delayed to the same date on a 6-2 vote.

• Approved consent calendar including fee modifications for parks, planning, and utility services (8-0)
• Authorized intergovernmental agreement with Housing Authority for administrative services (8-0)
• Appointed Matthew Jobson, reappointed Gretchen Coppedge, and appointed Valerie Harris to Library Advisory Board (8-0)
• Accepted Salem Heights Avenue S Street Refinement Plan and directed incorporation into TSP (8-0)
• Extended public hearing for 436-unit subdivision at 2100 Doaks Ferry Rd NW, keeping written testimony open until July 31 (8-0)
• Authorized $100,000 increase to Navigation Center project budget using state grant funds (8-0)
• Delayed Council consideration of south Salem town hall to August 14, 2023 (6-2)
• Received and filed informational reports on Equity Roundtable liaison, Clutch Acres subdivision, referendum petition, and Historic Landmarks Commission appointments

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to receive an interim progress report on community priorities. This update covers objectives related to sheltering, future planning, community engagement, and infrastructure.

• Update on 2023 City Council and community priorities

The City Council approved the special meeting agenda and received an informational report on the 2023 Policy Agenda quarterly update. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved special meeting agenda (6-0)
• Received and filed Policy Agenda quarterly update

Housing Authority of the City of Salem

The Housing Authority is considering a limited partnership agreement to preserve the Orchard Park apartment complex. The body will also review proposed amendments to its Public Housing Agency Plan and Annual Capital Fund Plan for submission to HUD.

• Limited partnership with Orchard Park Preservation Partners LP for 4100 Kacey Circle NE
• Preservation of a 224-unit apartment complex for low and moderate-income households
• Amendments to the 2023-2027 Public Housing Agency Plan
• Amendments to the Annual Capital Fund Plan

The Housing Authority of the City of Salem unanimously approved a limited partnership agreement allowing the Authority to serve as special limited partner of Orchard Park Preservation Partners LP (Resolution 2300). Commissioners also unanimously approved amendments to the 2022-2026 Public Housing Agency Plan and 2023-2027 Annual Capital Fund Plan for HUD submission (Resolution 2299). The consent calendar was approved 9-0 including prior meeting minutes.

• Approved limited partnership agreement with Orchard Park Preservation Partners LP (Resolution 2300, 9-0)
• Approved amendments to Public Housing Agency Plan and Capital Fund Plan (Resolution 2299, 8-0-1 absent)
• Approved June 26, 2023 draft minutes (consent calendar, 9-0)

City Council

The Salem City Council will consider enacting a new employee-paid payroll tax, creating the Safe Salem fund for community safety. The body will also authorize intergovernmental agreements for police vehicle maintenance and vote on an annexation.

• Vote on Safe Salem employee-paid payroll tax
• Authorize IGA with Turner Police for vehicle maintenance
• Authorize IGA with Aumsville Police for vehicle maintenance
• Vote on annexation of 4.21-acre territory at 4800 Macleay Rd SE
• Letter of support for Housing Production Strategy Grant

The council approved Ordinance Bill No. 12-23, creating a Safe Salem employee-paid tax on wages earned in the city, on a 5-4 vote after a lengthy public hearing. Two substitute motions—to refer the tax to voters and to keep the hearing open for written testimony—both failed 4-5. The council also voted 6-3 to reconsider a zone change in the SCAN neighborhood, then unanimously delayed deliberation to September 25, 2023. A 4.21-acre annexation at 4800 Block of Macleay Rd SE passed unanimously.

• Passed Safe Salem employee-paid payroll tax ordinance (5-4)
• Denied motion to refer Safe Salem tax to voters (4-5)
• Denied motion to keep public hearing open for written testimony (4-5)
• Approved reconsideration of SCAN zone change repeal (6-3)
• Delayed SCAN zone change deliberation to September 25, 2023 (9-0)
• Approved annexation of 4.21 acres at 4800 Block Macleay Rd SE (9-0)
• Approved consent calendar including housing strategy letter and fleet IGAs (9-0)

Urban Renewal Agency

The Urban Renewal Agency is meeting to adopt the budget for fiscal year 2024. This action is required by Oregon budget law to be completed before July 1, 2023, to authorize agency spending.

• Resolution No. 23-11 URA to adopt the FY 2024 Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Salem budget

The Urban Renewal Agency approved the June 12, 2023 draft minutes and adopted Resolution No. 23-11 URA to set the FY 2024 budget. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved June 12, 2023 draft minutes (9-0)
• Adopted FY 2024 budget via Resolution No. 23-11 URA (9-0)

Housing Authority of the City of Salem

The Housing Authority of the City of Salem will consider a grant agreement with the Mid-Willamette Valley Homeless Alliance. The action item involves accepting funds to support stabilization efforts at Yaquina Hall. Additionally, the Commission will receive a monthly project management report.

• $75,200 grant from Mid-Willamette Valley Homeless Alliance for Yaquina Hall stabilization
• Project Management report covering Voucher Lease Up, Portfolio Occupancy, and Assisted Profile

The Housing Authority approved the May 22, 2023 meeting minutes. The commission also authorized the Executive Director to accept a grant for stabilization efforts at Yaquina Hall.

• Approved May 22, 2023 draft minutes (7-0)
• Authorized Executive Director to accept $75,200 grant from Mid-Willamette Valley Homeless Alliance for Yaquina Hall stabilization (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider a consent calendar with several resolutions and action items, including adoption of the FY2024 city budget (Resolution 2023-21). Other items include setting the downtown parking tax rate at $165.72 per space (2% increase) and approving the FY2024 Parking District budget of $1,072,080, as well as the Capital Improvement Plan for FY2024–2028. The council will also authorize various intergovernmental agreements, collective bargaining agreements, and a federal grant application for a Vision Zero plan.

• Adoption of FY2024 city budget (Resolution 2023-21) enabling authorized spending for the fiscal year
• Setting downtown parking tax at $165.72 per space (2% increase) and adopting $1,072,080 Parking District budget
• Approval of Capital Improvement Plan for FY2024 through FY2028
• Cooperative agreement with Siletz Tribe for municipal services at 40-unit affordable housing development at 3390 Blossom Dr NE
• Application for federal SS4A grant to develop Salem Vision Zero Plan and implement 20-is-Plenty program

The Council approved a consent calendar including the capital improvement plan, three collective bargaining agreements, compensation adjustments, and several intergovernmental agreements (9-0). During a public hearing on legislative zone changes in the SCAN neighborhood, a substitute motion to retain overlay zones with a 45-foot height limit and a main motion to repeal them both failed on split votes. Items pulled from the consent calendar, including the FY2024 budget and parking district budget, were not voted on in this meeting.

• Approved consent calendar with 11 items including capital improvement plan, union contracts (PCEA, SCABU, IAFF), compensation adjustments, and IGAs (9-0)
• Authorized cooperative agreement with Siletz Tribe for affordable housing at 3390 Blossom Dr NE
• Authorized IGA with ODOT for Salem Regional Traffic Control Center
• Authorized IGA with Oregon Fire Marshal for hazardous materials response
• Substitute motion to retain SCAN overlay zones with 45-ft height limit failed (4-5)
• Main motion to repeal SCAN overlay zones failed (4-5)

Urban Renewal Agency

The Urban Renewal Agency will vote on creating a $1,242,960 project in the Fairview Urban Renewal Area to fund the Salem Municipal Airport terminal renovation for commercial air service. Other action items include reallocating $250,000 for Front Street multi-modal studies and a grocery store analysis update, authorizing $510,450 in transient occupancy tax revenue for Convention Center marketing, and approving a ground lease extension at 1555 Silverton Road NE. A public hearing will also be held on the recommended FY2024 Urban Renewal Agency budget, with adoption scheduled for June 26.

• Create $1,242,960 Fairview URA project for Airport Terminal renovation to support commercial air service
• Reallocate $250,000 from FY23 Future Project funds for Front Street multi-modal studies and grocery store analysis update
• Authorize $510,450 in Transient Occupancy Tax for Salem Convention Center marketing in FY24
• Approve ground lease extension with Alvaro Venagas for property at 1555 Silverton Road NE
• Public hearing on FY2024 Urban Renewal Agency budget, with adoption resolution planned for June 26

The Urban Renewal Agency approved the consent calendar, including reallocation of funds for airport terminal renovation and Front Street studies. The agency directed staff to return with a resolution to adopt the FY 2024 budget after a public hearing.

• Approved consent calendar (8-0)
• Authorized $250,000 reallocation for Front Street multi-modal studies and grocery store analysis (8-0)
• Authorized reallocation for Airport Terminal renovation (8-0)
• Authorized $510,450 for Salem Convention Center marketing (8-0)
• Authorized ground lease for 1555 Silverton Road NE (8-0)
• Directed staff to return with FY 2024 budget resolution (8-0)

City Council

The City Council is conducting a public hearing on the recommended FY 2024 budget and state revenue sharing funds. The body is also considering several property acquisitions and intergovernmental agreements.

• Proposed FY 2024 Fee Schedule (Resolution No. 2023-15)
• Public hearing on the FY 2024 City of Salem Budget
• $50,000 wastewater pre-treatment grant to Oregon Fruit Products
• Annexation of 4.21 acres in the 4800 Block of Macleay Rd SE for RM-II zoning
• Acquisition of property at 2530 Mountain View Drive S for a detention basin

The City Council approved a $50,000 wastewater grant for Oregon Fruit Products and authorized the manager to execute several intergovernmental agreements and purchase agreements. The council also approved an annexation and a state revenue sharing resolution. Regarding the FY 2024 budget, the council voted to table the adoption and direct staff to return on June 26 with a resolution.

• Approved $50,000 wastewater pre-treatment grant to Oregon Fruit Products (9-0)
• Authorized manager to execute Justice Assistance Grant documents (9-0)
• Authorized manager to execute IGA with Orchard Heights Water Association (9-0)
• Authorized manager to execute IGA with Marion County for airport upgrades (9-0)
• Authorized manager to execute Purchase and Sale Agreement for 2530 Mountain View Drive S (9-0)
• Approved annexation of 4.21-acre territory at 4800 Block Macleay Rd SE (9-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-16 to receive State Revenue Sharing funds (9-0)
• Directed staff to return on June 26 with resolution to adopt FY 2024 budget (7-2)

Housing Authority of the City of Salem

The Housing Authority will consider approving April 24 draft minutes and receive an information-only project management report covering voucher lease-up, occupancy, and client statistics. No public hearings, resolutions, or action items are scheduled beyond the consent calendar.

• Approval of April 24, 2023 draft minutes (23-1803.1a)
• Project management report with voucher lease-up and portfolio occupancy statistics

The Housing Authority approved the consent calendar and the April 24, 2023 draft minutes. No action items or resolutions were taken. The meeting adjourned at 6:09 p.m.

• Approved consent calendar (8-0)
• Approved April 24, 2023 draft minutes (8-0)
• Adjourned at 6:09 p.m.

City Council

The City Council will hold a second reading and vote on Ordinance Bill No. 9-23, which revises camping restrictions on public property to comply with Oregon House Bills 3115 and 3124. Other action includes authorizing a $9 million USDA Forest Service grant application for tree canopy equity, a $300,000 Energy Trust incentive for a blower replacement at Willow Lake, and a fire prevention intergovernmental agreement with the Oregon State Fire Marshal. Council will also consider first reading of amendments to public art definitions and judicial compensation adjustments.

• Second reading of Ordinance Bill No. 9-23 to amend camping regulations per state law
• Authorize application for up to $9,000,000 USDA Forest Service Urban & Community Forestry Grant for tree equity program
• Authorize creation of Willow Lake Blower Replacement project and accept up to $300,000 from Energy Trust of Oregon
• Authorize Intergovernmental Agreement with Oregon State Fire Marshal for wildfire prevention education
• First reading of Ordinance Bill No. 8-23 to add definitions of 'building' and 'public mural' to public art code

The City Council approved a $9 million grant application to the USDA for a tree canopy program and adopted an ordinance revising camping regulations on public property. The meeting also approved administrative purchases and several planning decisions.

• Approved $9M USDA grant for tree canopy program (8-0)
• Adopted ordinance revising camping regulations on public property (8-0)
• Approved Willow Lake blower replacement project (8-0)
• Approved municipal judicial compensation maintenance (8-0)
• Approved administrative purchases for April 2023 (8-0)
• Approved replat for 26,136 sq ft property at 2300 Front St NE (8-0)
• Approved replat for 19,484 sq ft property at 102 Pine St NE (8-0)
• Approved outdoor dining space at 1112 Edgewater St NW (8-0)

City Council

The City Council is holding a work session to discuss sustainable General Fund revenue. The body will review focus group findings, a Moss Adams internal service benchmarking presentation, and the impacts of potential service reductions.

• Discussion of revenue options to sustain city services
• Review of focus group findings on revenue
• Moss Adams Internal Service Benchmarking Presentation

The City Council held a work session to discuss revenue options for sustainable city services. The meeting included presentations on financial forecasts, peer city comparisons, and focus group results. No final decisions were made.

• Approved special meeting agenda (9-0)
• Received and filed revenue options report

Urban Renewal Agency

The Urban Renewal Agency is discussing a budget reallocation and internal loan to purchase the Marquis Property at 295 Commercial St SE. The board is also considering a supplemental budget for the Convention Center and new grant exception criteria for West Salem.

• Reallocation of $1,812,090 in South Waterfront URA funds to purchase 295 Commercial St SE
• Internal loan from Riverfront Downtown URA to South Waterfront URA for the Marquis Property purchase
• Proposed exception criteria for grants exceeding $300,000 in the West Salem URA Redevelopment Grant Program
• Public hearing for Supplemental Budget 1 URA to increase Convention Center Fund appropriation authority
• Approval of April 10, 2023 draft minutes

The Urban Renewal Agency approved a resolution for an internal loan between the Riverfront Downtown and South Waterfront areas. The board also authorized the reallocation of $1,812,090 in the South Waterfront budget to purchase the Marquis property at 295 Commercial Street SE. Additionally, a supplemental budget was adopted to increase Convention Center appropriation authority.

• Approved April 10, 2023 draft minutes
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-10 URA for an intrafund loan between Riverfront Downtown and South Waterfront areas
• Approved exception criteria for the West Salem Urban Renewal Area Redevelopment Grant Program
• Authorized reallocation of $1,812,090 in the South Waterfront URA budget to purchase 295 Commercial Street SE
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-9 URA to increase Convention Center Fund appropriation authority

City Council

The City Council will hold the first reading of Ordinance Bill No. 9-23, which revises camping restrictions on public property to comply with state law. Consent agenda items include a resolution for replacing Salem Public Library entrance doors, a lease for the Employee Health Hub, and intergovernmental agreements with ODOT for pedestrian crossings and the Orchard Heights Road improvement project. A motion for a letter of support for the Glenn-Gibson Watershed Council is also on the agenda.

• First reading of Ordinance Bill No. 9-23 revising camping regulations on public property
• Resolution No. 2023-14 authorizing fund transfer for Salem Public Library Main entry door replacement
• Lease with Swift Mountain, LLC for City-occupied space at 960 Liberty Street SE for Employee Health Hub
• Intergovernmental Agreement with ODOT for Pedestrian Safety Improved Crossings Project right-of-way services
• Intergovernmental Agreement with ODOT for Orchard Heights Road NW improvements right-of-way services

The City Council approved a consent calendar and authorized several agreements and leases. They also approved a letter of support for a watershed council and advanced an ordinance revising camping regulations to its second reading.

• Approved April 24, 2023 City Council minutes
• Adopted Resolution 2023-14 for Salem Public Library Main entry doors
• Authorized City Manager to execute lease for Employee Health Hub at 960 Liberty St SE
• Authorized City Manager to execute ODOT agreement for Pedestrian Safety Improved Crossings
• Authorized City Manager to execute ODOT agreement for Orchard Heights Road NW street improvement
• Approved letter of support for Glenn-Gibson Watershed Council
• Approved Hearings Officer decisions for oil-change facility and residential units at 3997 Carson Dr SE
• Approved Hearings Officer decision for four buildings with 42 dwelling units at 4900 Block of State St

Housing Authority of the City of Salem

The Salem Housing Authority will consider two resolutions. Resolution 2297 adopts revisions to the Section 8 Administrative Plan, including waiting list rules and a new local preference for residents whose homes are condemned. Resolution 2298 authorizes accepting state funds for a Rapid Re-Housing project aiming to house at least 65 unsheltered households by January 2024.

• Resolution 2297 revising Section 8 Administrative Plan effective May 1, 2023
• Resolution 2298 authorizing acceptance of state funds for Rapid Re-Housing under Governor's Executive Order 23-02
• Rapid Re-Housing project goal: house at least 65 unsheltered households by January 10, 2024
• Approval of April 10, 2023 draft minutes
• Monthly Project Management Report (information only)

The Housing Authority approved a revised Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program Administrative Plan. The board also authorized the acceptance of funds for a Rapid Re-Housing project. These actions were passed as part of the consent calendar.

• Approved April 10, 2023 draft minutes (9-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2297 approving Revised Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program Administrative Plan (9-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2298 to accept funds for a Rapid Re-Housing project under Governor's Executive Order 23-02 (9-0)

City Council

The Salem City Council will hold a second reading and vote on Ordinance 4-23 to eliminate minimum off-street parking requirements citywide, in response to new state climate rules. The council will also consider adding fees for Salem Municipal Airport to support commercial air service and authorize an extension of the lease with the State of Oregon for land under Wallace Marine Park. Information reports include updates on the Safety and Livability Bond, economic development, and several land use decisions.

• Second reading and vote on Ordinance 4-23 to eliminate minimum parking requirements citywide
• Adopt Resolution 2023-13 adding fees for Salem Municipal Airport to support commercial air service
• Authorize lease extension with State of Oregon for Wallace Marine Park land (expiring Nov 30, 2023)
• Receive Center 50+ Advisory Commission 2022 Annual Report
• Receive update on Safety and Livability Bond projects including fire trucks and Minto Brown Island Park parking lots

The City Council voted 8-1 to adopt Ordinance No. 4-23, amending the Unified Development Code to eliminate minimum off-street parking requirements across Salem, responding to new state rules. The council also approved the consent calendar, which included adopting fees for Salem Municipal Airport to support commercial air service and authorizing a lease extension with the State of Oregon for a portion of Wallace Marine Park in West Salem. Several informational reports were received and filed, including planning and hearing officer decisions on development projects.

• Approved Ordinance No. 4-23 eliminating minimum parking requirements citywide (8-1)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-13 adding fees for Salem Municipal Airport
• Authorized City Manager to execute lease extension with State of Oregon for Wallace Marine Park portion
• Approved consent calendar including April 5 and April 10, 2023 draft minutes

Housing Authority of the City of Salem

The Housing Authority will consider approving a resolution to extend its role as general manager of Salem Manor Apartments from 5 to 10 years, aiming to support affordable housing. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and routine consent items.

• Resolution 2296: Extend Salem Housing Authority's general manager agreement for Salem Manor Apartments from 5 to 10 years
• Approval of March 27, 2023 draft minutes

The Housing Authority of the City of Salem approved a resolution to extend its role as General Manager for the Salem Manor Apartments. The agreement term was increased from five years to ten years to support affordable housing development.

• Approved March 27, 2023 draft minutes (8-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2296 to extend Salem Manor Apartments management agreement from 5 to 10 years (8-0)

Urban Renewal Agency

The Urban Renewal Agency will vote on a minor amendment to the Fairview Urban Renewal Area Plan to modify the area boundary and project list to include portions of the Salem Airport for infrastructure improvements. The agency will also consider authorizing a purchase and sale agreement for unimproved property at 295 Commercial Street SE. Other agenda items include approval of minutes and an informational report on administratively approved purchases in February 2023.

• Minor amendment to Fairview Urban Renewal Area Plan boundary and project list to include Salem Airport for infrastructure and facility improvements (Resolution 23-8 URA)
• Purchase and Sale Agreement with Salem LTC Properties, LLC for acquisition of unimproved real property at 295 Commercial Street SE
• Approval of March 13, 2023 draft Urban Renewal Agency minutes
• Informational report on purchases approved administratively from February 1-28, 2023

The Urban Renewal Agency unanimously approved the consent calendar, which included adopting a minor amendment to the Fairview Urban Renewal Area Plan and authorizing the Executive Director to execute a purchase and sale agreement to acquire unimproved property at 295 Commercial Street SE. An informational report on administrative purchases was received and filed.

• Approved March 13, 2023 draft minutes (9-0)
• Adopted Resolution 23-8 URA: minor amendment to Fairview Urban Renewal Area Plan to modify boundary and project list (9-0)
• Authorized Executive Director to execute Purchase and Sale Agreement with Salem LTC Properties, LLC for property at 295 Commercial St SE (9-0)
• Received and filed informational report on administrative purchases (Feb 1-28, 2023)

City Council

The Salem City Council will hold a public hearing and advance an ordinance to eliminate minimum off-street parking requirements citywide, responding to new state climate rules. It will also consider authorizing a grant application for up to $7 million to acquire 363 acres north of Wallace Marine Park for conservation and potential water supply. Other items include approving commercial air service agreements for 2023 launch and appointing members to citizen committees.

• Public hearing on eliminating minimum parking requirements citywide (Ordinance Bill No. 4-23)
• Grant application to Willamette Wildlife Mitigation Program for up to $7 million to acquire 363 acres north of Wallace Marine Park
• Authorize City Manager to execute Air Carrier Operating and Revenue Guarantee Agreements for commercial air service
• Public hearing to adopt 2023 Annual Action Plan for CDBG and HOME federal funds
• Recommended appointments to Citizen Budget Committee, Citizens Advisory Traffic Commission, and Salem Public Art Commission

The City Council adopted the 2023 Annual Action Plan for federal housing funds and advanced an ordinance to remove minimum parking requirements citywide. The council also authorized a $7 million grant application for wildlife conservation and approved administrative purchases.

• Adopted 2023 Annual Action Plan for CDBG and HOME funds (9-0)
• Advanced ordinance to eliminate minimum parking requirements (7-2)
• Authorized $7M grant for wildlife mitigation north of Wallace Marine Park
• Authorized Air Carrier Operating Agreement with (REDACTED) Airline
• Appointed Russell Allen and Julie Curtis to Citizen Budget Committee
• Appointed Kyle Hedquist to Citizens Advisory Traffic Commission
• Appointed Krista Lauer to Salem Public Art Commission
• Appointed Jackie Leung and William Laduca to Salem Human Rights Commission

City Council

The Salem City Council will hold a work session to discuss revenue options for sustainable city services, following a previous session on February 21, 2023. Staff will present additional information based on feedback from that meeting. The session is open to both in-person and remote attendance.

• Discussion of revenue options to sustain City services
• Review of Salem Peer City Financial Research
• Public comment period for agenda items
• Work session following February 21, 2023 discussion

The City Council held a work session to discuss revenue options for sustainable city services. The Chief Financial Officer presented options, and councilors asked questions. No specific decisions were made.

• Approved special meeting agenda (9-0)
• Discussed revenue options for city services
• No substantive decisions made

Housing Authority of the City of Salem

The Housing Authority of the City of Salem will review its monthly Project Management Report. This report includes information on voucher lease up, portfolio occupancy, and client statistics.

• Project Management Report update

The Commission approved the draft minutes from the February 27, 2023 meeting. No other substantive actions, resolutions, or public hearings were conducted during the session.

• Approved February 27, 2023 draft minutes (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider applying for a $225,000 PGE grant to purchase an electric mini-street sweeper, authorize a grant application for Geer Park improvements including a skate park, and vote on designating the Civic Center as a local historic resource. Other items include a public hearing to vacate 1st Street NW and updates to parking code and legislative positions.

• PGE Drive Change Fund grant request up to $225,000 for an electric battery-powered mini-street sweeper; city match of $25,000 from utility funds.
• Geer Park Development Grant: Resolution 2023-11 authorizing application to Oregon Parks and Recreation Dept. for improvements including paved pathways, skate park, plaza, and picnic shelter at 241 Geer Dr NE.
• Second reading of Ordinance Bill 3-23 designating Salem Civic Center as a local historic resource for its Brutalist architecture.
• Public hearing to vacate the remaining 300-foot section of 1st Street NW east of Murlark Street NW to spur development.
• Appointment of Heather Villegas as Resident Commissioner to Salem Housing Authority Commission for a four-year term (Resolution 2023-12).

The City Council adopted ordinances to designate the Civic Center as a local historic resource and amend parking regulations. The council also approved a street vacation and several grant applications for park improvements and equipment.

• Adopted Ordinance Bill 3-23 designating the Civic Center as a local historic resource (8-0)
• Adopted Ordinance Bill 6-23 amending SRC Chapter 102 regarding parking (8-0)
• Approved vacation of 1st Street NW with conditions for access and utility easements (8-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-11 to apply for a Geer Park Development Grant (8-0)
• Appointed Heather Villegas to the Salem Housing Authority Commission for a four-year term (8-0)
• Approved applying for PGE Drive Change Fund grant for an electric mini street sweeper (8-0)
• Approved policy positions for the 2023 Oregon Legislative Session (8-0)
• Approved March 13, 2023 draft City Council minutes (8-0)

Urban Renewal Agency

The Urban Renewal Agency is meeting to consider approval of the draft minutes from its February 27 meeting. No other substantive decisions or public hearings are on the agenda.

• Approval of draft Urban Renewal Agency minutes from February 27, 2023

The Urban Renewal Agency approved the consent calendar unanimously, which included approval of draft minutes from the February 27 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and adjourned after one minute.

• Approved consent calendar including February 27 draft minutes (8-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on an ordinance to eliminate minimum off-street parking requirements citywide, responding to new state climate rules. They will also decide on accepting a $1,344,661 Navigation Center grant, initiating removal of five overlay zones in the SCAN neighborhood, and designating the Civic Center as a local historic resource. Other items include ratifying a railroad easement extinguishment for the 2nd Street NW Improvement Project and a motion on neighborhood association term limits.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 4-23 to eliminate minimum off-street parking requirements citywide
• Accept $1,344,661 Navigation Center grant from Oregon for renovations and services
• Initiate elimination of five overlay zones in SCAN neighborhood (Saginaw Street, Superior-Rural, Oxford-West Nob Hill, Oxford-Hoyt, Hoyt-McGilchrist)
• Designate Salem Civic Center as a local historic resource (Brutalist architecture)
• Ratify extinguishment of Union Pacific Railroad easement for 2nd Street NW Improvement Project

The City Council approved a resolution to designate the Salem Civic Center as a local historic resource and authorized a $1.34 million grant for the Navigation Center. A motion to limit neighborhood association board terms failed.

• Approved Resolution 2023-8 for property acquisition on 27th Avenue SE
• Approved Resolution 2023-9 to eliminate overlay zones in SCAN Neighborhood
• Approved Resolution 2023-10 for Crestview Waterline easements
• Approved positions on 2023 Oregon Legislative Session bills
• Ratified agreement to extinguish railroad easement on 2nd Street NW
• Authorized accepting $1,344,661 Navigation Center grant
• Advanced Ordinance Bill 3-23 to second reading for Civic Center historic designation
• Authorized lease amendment with Avis Budget Car Rental (Pulled from consent calendar)

Urban Renewal Agency

The Urban Renewal Agency is considering several resolutions to issue short-term 'du jour' bonds. These bonds allow the agency to use tax-increment revenue to fund capital projects and operating costs across various urban renewal areas.

• Resolution 23-1 URA: Bond up to $173,790 for Jory Apartments Urban Renewal Area
• Resolution 23-2 URA: Bond up to $1,400,000 for McGilchrist Urban Renewal Area
• Resolution 23-3 URA: Bond up to $1,700,000 for Mill Creek Industrial Park Urban Renewal Area
• Resolution 23-4 URA: Bond up to $4,000,000 for North Gateway Urban Renewal Area
• Resolution 23-5 URA: Bond up to $7,400,000 for Riverfront-Downtown Urban Renewal Area

The Urban Renewal Agency approved a consent calendar authorizing seven short-term subordinate urban renewal bonds for various districts, totaling about $17.4 million. These bonds allow the agency to use tax-increment revenue for projects rather than solely for debt repayment. The only other action was approval of the February 13 draft minutes.

• Approved Feb 13, 2023 draft minutes (8-0)
• Adopted Resolution 23-1 URA: $173,790 bond for Jory Apartments TIF District
• Adopted Resolution 23-2 URA: $1.4M bond for McGilchrist Urban Renewal Area
• Adopted Resolution 23-3 URA: $1.7M bond for Mill Creek Industrial Park Urban Renewal Area
• Adopted Resolution 23-4 URA: $4M bond for North Gateway Urban Renewal Area
• Adopted Resolution 23-5 URA: $7.4M bond for Riverfront/Downtown Urban Renewal Area
• Adopted Resolution 23-6 URA: $500k bond for South Waterfront Urban Renewal Area
• Adopted Resolution 23-7 URA: $2.225M bond for West Salem Urban Renewal Area

Housing Authority of the City of Salem

The Housing Authority of the City of Salem is meeting to consider a grant agreement for the Homeless Rental Assistance Program. The body will also elect a Vice Chair and review a project management report.

• Grant agreement between Housing Authority and City of Salem for $630,000 for the HRAP program
• Election of Vice Chair

The Housing Authority of the City of Salem approved a grant agreement with the City of Salem to provide $630,000 for the Homeless Rental Assistance Program (HRAP). The commission also elected a Vice Chair and approved the January 23, 2023, meeting minutes.

• Elected Commissioner Phillips as Vice Chair (7-0)
• Approved January 23, 2023 draft minutes (7-0)
• Approved $630,000 grant agreement with City of Salem for the Homeless Rental Assistance Program (7-0)

City Council

The Salem City Council will consider a $630,000 grant agreement to fund the Homeless Rental Assistance Program and authorize a $120,000 settlement for a workers' compensation claim. The body will also vote on dedicating reserve strips of land as public right-of-way for new street extensions.

• Grant agreement for Homeless Rental Assistance Program ($630,000)
• Authorize $120,000 workers' compensation settlement payment
• Resolution to vacate 1st Street NW (approx. 300 feet)
• Dedicate reserve strips for Salal Street SE and Teal Drive SE extensions
• First reading to designate Salem Civic Center as a local historic resource

The City Council approved a motion directing staff to return with a plan to implement paid on-street parking in the downtown parking district and phase out the parking district tax, by a 6-2 vote. The Council also approved the consent calendar, including a $630,000 grant agreement for the Homeless Rental Assistance Program and a $120,000 workers' compensation claim settlement. Additionally, the Council conducted a first reading of an ordinance to designate the Salem Civic Center as a local historic resource, advancing it to second reading.

• Approved motion to direct staff on paid on-street parking plan and phase out parking district tax (6-2)
• Approved consent calendar including minutes, resolutions, and action items (8-0)
• Approved $630,000 grant agreement with Housing Authority for Homeless Rental Assistance Program
• Authorized $120,000 workers' compensation claim settlement for Brandon Howe
• Adopted Resolution 2023-4 initiating vacation of 1st Street NW
• Adopted Resolution 2023-5 dedicating reserve strip in Woodscape Green Phase 1 as public right-of-way
• Adopted Resolution 2023-6 dedicating reserve strip in Woodscape Meadows Phase 3 as public right-of-way
• Conducted first reading of Ordinance Bill 3-23 designating Civic Center as a local historic resource (8-0)

City Council

The City Council is holding a work session to discuss potential revenue sources for the General Fund. Staff are seeking direction on revenue targets, preferred options, and community engagement levels.

• Discussion of City Operations Fee as a revenue source
• Discussion of Payroll Tax as a revenue source
• Discussion of Local Option Levy as a revenue source

The City Council conducted a work session featuring presentations from the Chief Financial Officer and representatives from Moss Adams regarding revenue options and deferred needs analysis. No substantive policy decisions or votes were made regarding these options during the meeting.

• Approved special meeting agenda (9-0)

Urban Renewal Agency

The Salem Urban Renewal Agency will meet to approve the Fiscal Year 2022 Annual Financial Report, as required by Oregon law. The meeting will also include approval of minutes and public comment.

• Approval of January 23, 2023 Draft Minutes
• Approval of FY 2022 Annual Financial Report
• Public comment deadline at 5:00 p.m.
• Hybrid meeting format with remote options

The Urban Renewal Agency approved the consent calendar, which included the January 23, 2023 meeting minutes and the Fiscal Year 2022 Annual Financial Report. The financial report was forwarded to the Salem City Council as required by state law.

• Approved January 23, 2023 draft minutes (9-0)
• Approved FY2022 Urban Renewal Agency Annual Financial Report and forwarded to City Council

City Council

The City Council will vote on a 3% salary increase for all sworn police ranks retroactive to January 1, 2023, citing severe staffing shortages. The Council will also consider reallocating $1.1 million in federal HOME funds to two apartment projects, approve a lease amendment for Public Works space at 471 High St SE, and adopt the 2023 Policy Agenda and legislative priorities. Several other consent items and informational reports are on the agenda.

• 3% salary adjustment for all sworn police ranks (officer through deputy chief) retroactive to Jan 1, 2023, and compensation adjustments for Executive Assistant and Recreational seasonal jobs
• Reallocation of $450,000 to Sequoia Crossings Apartments and $650,000 to Cottage Apartments from previous Applegate Terrace Veterans Housing project (HOME funds)
• Amendment to lease with 471 Salmon LLC for city office space at 471 High St SE, allowing early termination upon completion of new Public Works building
• Appointment of Melissa Parker as Municipal Judge Pro Tempore for a two-year term
• Intergovernmental Agreement with Chemeketa Community College to share fire training resources

The Salem City Council approved a 3% salary increase for police officers, adopted the 2023 legislative priorities, and directed staff to study short-term rentals in residential neighborhoods. The council also approved amendments to housing grants and appointed a municipal judge.

• Approved 3% police salary adjustment (9-0)
• Approved 2023 City Council Policy Agenda (9-0)
• Approved legislative priorities for 2023 session (9-0)
• Directed staff to study short-term rentals in residential neighborhoods (7-2)
• Approved $450k and $650k housing grants (9-0)
• Appointed Melissa Parker as Municipal Judge Pro Tempore (9-0)
• Authorized lease amendment for 471 High Street SE (9-0)
• Authorized IGA with Chemeketa Community College (9-0)

Urban Renewal Agency

The Urban Renewal Agency will consider authorizing the use of unallocated funds to bridge a gap for the 22nd Street SE/McGilchrist Realignment project. The Board will also consider reappointing applicants to the North Gateway Redevelopment Advisory Board.

• Authorize $4,500,000 in unallocated McGilchrist URA funds for 22nd Street SE Realignment Project
• Reappoint applicants to the North Gateway Redevelopment Advisory Board
• Review administrative purchases approved from December 1, 2022, through December 31, 2022

The Urban Renewal Agency approved a consent calendar that authorized $4.5 million in unallocated McGilchrist Urban Renewal Area funds for the 22nd Street SE Realignment project. It also reappointed Jerod Martin and Scott Cantowine to the North Gateway Redevelopment Advisory Board. No public hearings or comments were held.

• Approved $4,500,000 allocation for 22nd Street SE Realignment project from McGilchrist URA funds (9-0)
• Reappointed Jerod Martin to a second full-term expiring December 31, 2025, on North Gateway Redevelopment Advisory Board (9-0)
• Reappointed Scott Cantowine to a first full-term expiring December 31, 2025, on North Gateway Redevelopment Advisory Board (9-0)

Housing Authority of the City of Salem

The Housing Authority of the City of Salem will hold a hybrid meeting to approve draft minutes from December 12, 2022, and receive a monthly update on housing programs and client statistics.

• Approval of draft minutes from December 12, 2022
• Project Management Report including voucher lease-up and portfolio occupancy
• Presentation on 'Getting to Know SHA'

The Housing Authority of the City of Salem met January 23, 2023. The only action was approval of the consent calendar, which included the draft minutes from December 12, 2022. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved December 12, 2022 draft minutes (8-0)

City Council

The Salem City Council will consider authorizing a ground lease for an outdoor seating area at an ice cream parlor, extending a property sale closing, and approving a supplemental budget for the City medic unit. The meeting also includes public hearings on grant reallocations and a proposed ordinance to vacate a street.

• Ground lease for On Any Sundae Inc. outdoor seating (Edgewater Street NW)
• Extend closing date for Salem Business Campus property sale
• Supplemental budget for City medic unit operations
• Public hearing on reallocating $279,260 in CDBG Covid Grants
• Vacation of Cross Street SE west of 20th Street SE

The council voted 8-1 to adopt a Vision Zero goal of eliminating traffic deaths and serious injuries within 10 years, directing staff to prioritize the work and engage city departments. Other actions included approving grant applications for the Pringle Creek Path connection and a pedestrian bridge study, supporting a commuter rail extension study, and adopting a supplemental budget for the city medic unit. The consent calendar passed 9-0, authorizing a ground lease for an ice cream shop, property transfers, and lease amendments.

• Adopted Vision Zero resolution to eliminate traffic deaths in 10 years (8-1)
• Approved grant apps for Pringle Creek Path connection and pedestrian bridge over OR 22 (9-0)
• Supported commuter rail study to extend TriMet WES to Salem (9-0)
• Approved supplemental budget for medic unit operations (9-0)
• Authorized ground lease with On Any Sundae, Inc. for Edgewater Street property (9-0)
• Approved addendum to extend closing date for Salem Business Campus property sale (9-0)
• Authorized land transfer agreement with State of Oregon (9-0)
• Approved lease amendment with Salem-Keizer School District for 360 Commercial St NE (9-0)

City Council

The Salem City Council will hold a work session to review a draft set of priorities for its 2023 Policy Agenda and discuss new state rules regarding sheltering in public spaces. The meeting will be conducted both in-person and remotely.

• Review of draft 2023 Council Policy Agenda priorities
• Discussion on new state rules for sheltering in public spaces (HB 3115)
• Work session on homelessness policies and procedures

The council held work sessions on proposed priorities for the 2023 Council Policy Agenda and on new state rules for sheltering in public spaces, but took no final decisions on those topics. The only formal action was approval of the special meeting agenda (9-0).

• Approved special meeting agenda (9-0)

City Council

The Salem City Council will swear in newly elected officials and elect a council president. Key business includes authorizing a $2.366 million budget transfer and adding 9 staff to prepare the airport for commercial air service, accepting a FEMA emergency management grant, approving a youth fare agreement with Cherriots, and applying for federal culvert replacement grants. Council will also conduct a first reading to vacate a portion of Cross Street SE for a car dealership.

• Transfer $2.366 million from General Fund for airport terminal renovations and 9 new staff positions (Resolution 2023-2)
• Authorize payment of $47,384 in attorney fees awarded by LUBA for a land-use case (Resolution 2023-1)
• Approve intergovernmental agreement with Cherriots for free youth rides under 18
• Apply for federal culvert replacement grants for Railroad/McGilchrist, Clark Creek, and Deerhaven Drive projects
• First reading of ordinance to vacate Cross Street SE west of 20th Street SE for Hyundai dealership parking

The City Council authorized a budget transfer and the addition of 9.0 FTE positions to support commercial air service at the Salem Municipal Airport. Council also approved several board appointments, a youth fare program agreement with Cherriots, and funding applications for culvert replacements.

• Elected Councilor Stapleton as Council President (9-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-1 to transfer FY 2023 budget appropriations for Land Use Board of Appeals attorney fees
• Authorized City Manager to accept FEMA Performance Grant for FY 2022/2023
• Appointed/reappointed members to nine city boards and commissions
• Authorized City Manager to apply for U.S. DOT funding for culvert replacements at Railroad/McGilchrist St SE, Ratcliff Dr SE, and Deerhaven Dr NE
• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-2 for airport staff, terminal costs, and 9.0 FTE for commercial air service (9-0)
• Authorized Intergovernmental Agreement with Cherriots for Youth Fare Program (9-0)
• Advanced Ordinance Bill No. 1-23 for vacation of Cross Street SE west of 20th Street SE to second reading (9-0)