Salem public meetings in 2025

Urban Renewal Agency

The Urban Renewal Agency will hold a routine meeting with a consent calendar that includes approval of November 24 draft minutes and a single action item: a recommended reappointment to the North Gateway Redevelopment Advisory Board. No public hearings or other substantive business are scheduled. Public comment may be submitted before or during the meeting.

• Reappointment of Scott Cantonwine to the North Gateway Redevelopment Advisory Board (Ward 5, Northgate Neighborhood).
• Approval of draft minutes from the November 24, 2025 Urban Renewal Agency meeting.

The Salem Urban Renewal Agency unanimously approved its consent calendar, which included the reappointment of Scott Cantonwine to the North Gateway Redevelopment Advisory Board. No other substantive actions were taken; the meeting adjourned after three minutes.

• Approved consent calendar including November 24, 2025 draft minutes and reappointment (9-0)
• Reappointed Scott Cantonwine to the North Gateway Redevelopment Advisory Board

Housing Authority of the City of Salem

The Housing Authority of the City of Salem will meet to approve agenda additions, review draft minutes from November 24, 2025, and receive informational reports on program management and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development funding announcements.

• Approval of additions and deletions to the agenda
• Review of draft minutes from November 24, 2025
• Program Management Report for December 2025
• HUD Continuum of Care funding opportunity announcement

The Housing Authority of the City of Salem met December 8, 2025. No public comment or substantive action items were on the agenda. The only decision was unanimous approval of the consent calendar, which included the draft minutes from the November 24 meeting. Two informational reports were received and filed; no further business was conducted.

• Approved consent calendar (9-0) including draft SHA minutes from November 24

City Council

The Salem City Council will appoint a Municipal Judge Pro Tempore and approve legislative priorities for the 2026 session. The agenda includes a public proclamation for National Homeless Persons' Memorial Day and a resolution to vacate a road right-of-way.

• Appointment of Abel Soriano as Municipal Judge Pro Tempore
• Approval of Legislative priorities for 2026 session
• Resolution to vacate right-of-way at Landaggard Drive NW
• Proclamation for National Homeless Persons' Memorial Day
• Annexation of 1.91-acre territory at 4952 Center St NE

The City Council approved appointments to various boards and commissions, advanced two annexation ordinances to second reading, and adopted legislative priorities for the 2026 session. The council also directed staff to prepare information on potential adjustments to the City Operations Fee.

• Approved legislative priorities and policy statements for 2026 session (9-0)
• Appointed Abel Soriano as Municipal Judge Pro Tempore (8-0, 1 recused)
• Appointed 16 individuals to boards and commissions (5-4)
• Advanced annexation of 1.91 acres at 4952 Center St NE to second reading (9-0)
• Advanced annexation of 48.02 acres at 3741 Langley St SE to second reading (9-0)
• Directed staff to prepare information on City Operations Fee adjustments (9-0)
• Approved draft minutes for December 1 and November 24, 2025 (9-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-32 initiating Class 2 vacation at Landaggard Drive NW (9-0)

City Council

The Salem City Council will consider authorizing a $7 million agreement with ODOT for the Center Street Bridge seismic retrofit and approve two annexations. The body will also hold a public hearing on a water facility project and declare an emergency regarding federal immigration enforcement.

• Authorize $7 million for Center Street Bridge seismic retrofit
• Annex 1.91 acres at 4952 Center St NE to RA zoning
• Annex 48.02 acres at 3741 Langley St SE to IP zoning
• Public hearing on Willow Lake water facility rehabilitation
• Declare emergency related to federal immigration enforcement

The City Council adopted Resolution 2025-33, declaring an emergency related to federal immigration enforcement, with amendments adding 'asylum seekers' to the recitals and requiring quarterly implementation reports. The council also approved two annexations, a CMAR contracting method for the Willow Lake clarifier project, and cooperative agreements for the Center Street Bridge seismic retrofit. All votes were 9-0.

• Adopted Resolution 2025-33 declaring emergency on federal immigration enforcement impacts, as amended (9-0)
• Approved annexation of 1.91 acres at 4952 Center St NE with RA zoning (9-0)
• Approved annexation of 48.02 acres at 3741 Langley St SE with IP zoning (9-0)
• Authorized exemption from competitive bidding and use of CMAR for Willow Lake clarifiers (9-0)
• Authorized cooperative improvement agreement with ODOT for Center Street Bridge seismic retrofit
• Authorized amendment to utility agreement for water/fiber optic work on Center Street Bridge
• Approved November 24, 2025, draft council minutes

Urban Renewal Agency

The Salem Urban Renewal Agency will meet to approve minutes from October 27, 2025, and review the Fiscal Year 2026 Quarter 1 Financial Report. The meeting will also include a report on administrative purchases made in October.

• Approval of October 27, 2025, draft minutes
• Review of Fiscal Year 2026 Quarter 1 Financial Report
• Report on administrative purchases from October 2025

The Salem Urban Renewal Agency approved the draft minutes for October 27, 2025, and received the Fiscal Year 2026 Quarter 1 financial report for filing. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved October 2025 draft minutes (9-0)
• Filed FY 2026 Quarter 1 financial report
• Adjourned meeting at 6:11 p.m.

Housing Authority of the City of Salem

The Housing Authority of the City of Salem will hold a routine meeting with consent agenda items, including approval of draft minutes from October 27, 2025, and a program management report for November 2025. No action items, resolutions, or public hearings are scheduled; the meeting is largely procedural.

• Approval of October 27, 2025, draft meeting minutes
• Receipt of November 2025 Program Management Report (information only)

The Housing Authority approved the consent calendar and filed a program management report. No action items or resolutions were taken.

• Approved consent calendar (8-0)
• Filed program management report

City Council

The Salem City Council will consider adopting new solid waste collection rates and charges, while also authorizing updates to the Minto Island Conservation Area plan and an airport lease amendment. A public hearing on tourism promotion area modifications has been cancelled.

• Authorize updated Minto Island Conservation Area Land Management Plan 2025-2035
• Authorize amended ground lease with Hangar II, LLC at Salem-Willamette Valley Airport
• Approve reappointments to Citizens Advisory Traffic Commission and other boards
• Adopt Resolution No. 2025-28 establishing new solid waste collection rates
• Cancel public hearing on Tourism Promotion Area modifications

The City Council adopted a statement reaffirming Salem as an Inclusive and Sanctuary City and approved new solid waste collection rates. Council also authorized a land management plan for Minto Island and an amended airport lease. Additionally, a majority vote directed the Human Rights Commission to host a 'know your rights' forum and the City Manager to declare a State of Emergency.

• Adopted statement reaffirming Salem as an Inclusive and Sanctuary City (7-2)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-28 establishing new solid waste collection rates (9-0)
• Directed Human Rights Commission to host 'know your rights' forum and City Manager to declare State of Emergency (6-3)
• Authorized City Manager to sign updated Minto Island Conservation Area Land Management Plan 2025-2035
• Authorized amended ground lease with Hangar II, LLC at Salem-Willamette Valley Airport
• Approved reappointments to Citizens Advisory Traffic Commission, Community Police Review Board, Downtown Advisory Board, Salem Planning Commission, and Salem Public Art Commission
• Approved additions and deletions to the agenda (9-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to review findings from a situation assessment and gather input on the mission, vision, values, and strategic goals for the next five-year plan. No formal votes are expected; a community survey is planned for February 2026 with final adoption in March 2026.

• Discussion: Advancing the City of Salem's 2026-2031 Strategic Plan

The City Council approved the special meeting agenda and received an informational report on the 2026-2031 Strategic Plan. The councilors discussed the plan's six result areas with city staff.

• Approved special meeting agenda (9-0)
• Received and filed Strategic Plan informational report
• Discussed Good Governance, Environment, and Infrastructure result areas

City Council

The City Council will discuss a donation to support residents affected by a federal shutdown and a wage reopener for the Salem Police Employees’ Union. The body is also deciding on community service fee adjustments and park improvement projects.

• Proposed $20,000 donation to Marion Polk Food Share to assist residents impacted by SNAP benefit suspensions
• Approval of compensation for the Salem Police Employees’ Union wage reopener for July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027
• Resolution 2025-24 to adjust community service fees and increase youth recreation fee waivers
• Creation of a mid-year project for the Wallace Natural Area Enhancement Project to pave trails and develop a management plan
• Creation of a mid-year project for Pringle Parkade safety improvements to address street drifting

Council voted 8-0 to authorize a $20,000 donation to Marion Polk Food Share for residents impacted by the SNAP benefits suspension from the federal shutdown, adopting Resolution 2025-30. Also approved a collective bargaining agreement with the Salem Police Employees' Union (2026-2027), adjusted community service fees and increased youth recreation fee waivers, directed continuation of seasonal no-mow management at Bush's Pasture Park, and authorized a mid-year project for Pringle Parkade safety improvements.

• Approved $20,000 donation to Marion Polk Food Share (8-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-27 amending solid waste policy with statewide recycling goals (consent calendar)
• Approved police union collective bargaining agreement for July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027 (consent calendar)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-24 adjusting community service fees and increasing youth recreation fee waivers (8-0)
• Directed staff to prepare a Council Policy on donation acceptance (8-0)
• Directed continuation of seasonal no-mow management at Bush's Pasture Park (8-0)
• Authorized mid-year project 'Pringle Parkade Safety Improvements' (8-0)

Housing Authority of the City of Salem

The Housing Authority of the City of Salem will consider approving a 60-month lease for approximately 2,125 square feet of office space at 440 Church St. SE. The agreement would begin July 1, 2026, and is intended to provide the Authority with additional space for operations.

• Approve Office Lease Agreement with SAIF for 2,125 sq ft at 440 Church St. SE
• Review draft minutes from September 22, 2025
• Receive Program Management Report for October 2025

The Housing Authority of the City of Salem approved a 60-month lease for 2,125 square feet at 440 Church St. SE. The agreement with SAIF was approved by a vote of 8-0.

• Approved Consent Calendar (8-0)
• Approved signing Office Lease Agreement with SAIF (8-0)
• Received and filed Program Management Report

Urban Renewal Agency

The Salem Urban Renewal Agency will meet to approve the draft minutes from the September 22, 2025 meeting and review administrative purchases made between September 1 and September 30, 2025. The meeting will be held in-person at the Loucks Auditorium or streamed remotely.

• Approval of September 22, 2025 Draft Urban Renewal Agency Minutes
• Review of administrative purchases from September 1-30, 2025

The Salem Urban Renewal Agency met on October 27, 2025, and voted unanimously to approve the consent calendar, which included the approval of draft minutes from September 22, 2025, and the receipt of an informational report on administratively approved purchases from September 2025. No other substantive actions were taken; the meeting lasted only two minutes.

• Approved consent calendar unanimously (9-0), including approval of September 22, 2025 draft minutes and receipt of informational report on purchases

City Council

The Salem City Council will decide on accepting a donation from the Salem Mainstreet Association and Chamber of Commerce to fund two police officers for the Homeless Services Team for six months. Other major actions include establishing a lien forgiveness program for property owners, approving a $6 million sidewalk infill package from the 2022 Safety and Livability Bond, and formalizing the employment agreement for newly appointed City Manager Krishna Namburi. The council will also adopt a supplemental budget for police grant funds and review the procurement process.

• Donation of two police officers for the Homeless Services Team for six months (item 5.a)
• Resolution 2025-25 establishing a limited-duration Lien Forgiveness Program for property maintenance code violations (item 3.2a)
• Selection of nine sidewalk infill projects funded by the $6 million Safety and Livability Bond (item 5.c)
• Approval of City Manager Krishna Namburi's employment agreement (item 3.3f)
• Supplemental Budget 3 for Police Department grant revenue from Project Safe Neighborhoods (item 3.2b)

Council voted 6-3 to accept a donation funding two police officers for the Homeless Services Team for six months, with possible extension. Unanimously approved nine sidewalk infill projects from the 2022 Safety and Livability Bond. Adopted a limited-duration lien forgiveness program for property maintenance code violations. Directed staff to create a pilot program favoring Salem vendors for city purchases.

• Accepted donation to fund two police officers for HST for six months (6-3)
• Approved nine sidewalk infill projects from Safety and Livability Bond (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-25 establishing limited-duration Lien Forgiveness Program (unanimous)
• Directed staff to pilot local-preference procurement program (8-1)
• Approved 5% salary increase for Judges Pro Tempore (unanimous)
• Authorized COAR grant application for Salem-Willamette Valley Airport (unanimous)
• Authorized property acquisition at 2060 Wallace Road NW (unanimous)
• Approved city manager employment agreement (unanimous)

City Council

This work session features an informational presentation from the Salem Fire Department on its Standards of Coverage, the new Emergency Medical Services Division, Willamette Valley Communications Center operations, and Automatic Aid agreements. No formal action is expected. The update responds to rising call volumes and changing community risks. Two executive sessions precede the public meeting for labor negotiations and records review.

• Update on Fire Department Standards of Coverage
• Establishment of new Emergency Medical Services Division
• Willamette Valley Communications Center operational update
• Development of Automatic Aid agreements with regional partners
• Addressing significant call volume increases and evolving risks

The Salem City Council approved the special meeting agenda (9-0) and then held a work session to discuss the Fire Department's Standards of Coverage, EMS Division, and WVCC Operations. No formal decisions were made on the presentation.

• Approved special meeting agenda (9-0)

City Council

The Salem City Council will consider adjusting the City Manager's salary range, approving funding for park improvements, and adopting a supplemental budget for public safety initiatives.

• Authorize $25,000 transfer for pending litigation
• Approve park surfacing replacement at Crooked House Playground
• Adopt Supplemental Budget 2 for police, parks, and fire
• Approve City Manager salary range adjustment to $295,189-$324,707
• Authorize funding for C40 Mayors Summit attendance

The City Council appointed Krishna Namburi as City Manager and adjusted the salary range for the position. Council also approved a supplemental budget to add two career police officer positions and authorized a grant application for Fisher Road Park.

• Appointed Krishna Namburi as City Manager (9-0)
• Adjusted City Manager salary range to $295,189 - $324,707 annually (9-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-22 to increase General Fund for Police, Parks, and Fire and add two career Police Officer positions (9-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-21 to apply for a Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant for Fisher Road Park improvements
• Authorized Crooked House Playground resurfacing project in the FY 2026 Parks Bond Construction Fund
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-23 to transfer $25,000 in FY 2026 budget for legal services to join pending litigation
• Appointed Jeffery Jorgenson, Kelly Raths, George McLean, and Ashley Kuenzi to the Community Police Review Board
• Authorized funds for one Councilor and one staff member to attend the C40 Mayors Summit in Brazil

City Council

The Salem City Council will hold a special meeting to receive an update on the Safety and Livability Initiative and listen to public comments. The meeting is scheduled for October 8, 2025, at 2:30 p.m. at the NW Human Services Cascade Conference Room.

• Public comment period on Safety and Livability Initiative
• Update on Safety and Livability Initiative
• Meeting held at NW Human Services, Cascade Conference Room

Urban Renewal Agency

The Salem Urban Renewal Agency will meet to discuss updates on eight Urban Renewal Areas and review administrative purchases made in July and August 2025. The meeting will also include a quarterly economic development report.

• Update on eight Urban Renewal Areas
• Administrative purchases approved July 2025
• Administrative purchases approved August 2025
• Quarterly economic development report
• Approval of minutes from August 25, 2025

The Urban Renewal Agency approved the August 2025 draft minutes and received administrative purchase reports for July and August 2025. No substantive actions or resolutions were taken.

• Approved August 2025 draft minutes (8-0)
• Received July 2025 administrative purchase report
• Received August 2025 administrative purchase report
• Received September 2025 economic development quarterly report

Housing Authority of the City of Salem

The Commission will consider adopting Resolution No. 2320 to approve the consolidated operating budgets for fiscal year 2025-26. The proposed budget includes the elimination of seven vacant positions previously funded by grants. Additionally, a monthly program management report will be presented.

• Adoption of Resolution No. 2320: FY 2025-26 Housing Authority Operating Budget
• Authorization for HUD Public Housing Budget Certification
• Program Management Report for September 2025

The Housing Authority of the City of Salem approved its consolidated operating budgets for fiscal year 2025-26. The commission also authorized the Chair to execute the HUD Public Housing Budget Certification.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2320 approving FY 2025-26 consolidated operating budgets (7-0)
• Authorized Commission Chair to execute HUD Public Housing Budget Certification (7-0)
• Approved August 25, 2025 draft minutes (7-0)

City Council

The Salem City Council will consider a $42,700 transfer to replace HVAC units at Shops Building #24 and hold a public hearing on the 2024 Community Development Block Grant performance report. The meeting also includes proclamations for National Hispanic and Filipino-American Heritage Months and a presentation on Cherriots' service plan.

• Transfer of $42,700 for HVAC replacements at Shops Building #24
• Public hearing on Program Year 2024 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report
• Proclamation for National Hispanic Heritage Month
• Presentation on Cherriots' proposed service enhancement and funding plan
• Planning Administrator approves five-lot subdivision at 182 Linn Haven Dr SE

The City Council authorized a budget transfer for HVAC unit replacements and approved the submission of the 2024 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report. The council also designated a delegate for the League of Oregon Cities' annual business meeting.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-20 to transfer $42,700 for HVAC replacements at Shops Building #24 (8-0)
• Authorized submission of the draft Program Year 2024 CAPER to US Housing and Urban Development (8-0)
• Designated Council President Nishioka as the delegate to the League of Oregon Cities' annual business meeting (8-0)
• Approved September 8, 2025, City Council Draft Minutes (8-0)
• Approved September 15, 2025, Draft City Council Minutes (8-0)

City Council

The City Council is conducting a work session to discuss a strategy for a safe, clean, and healthy Salem. The discussion focuses on community engagement and progress in downtown and northeast Salem, areas with high volumes of police and emergency medical requests.

• Discussion of actionable strategy for safety, cleanliness, and health in downtown and northeast Salem

The City Council conducted an informational work session focused on safety and livability. The session included presentations from city leadership regarding community health, public works, and safety.

• Approved special meeting agenda (7-0)
• Approved additions to the agenda (9-0)

City Council

The City Council holds a work session to discuss recent service and financial changes, including a new local option levy, paid downtown parking, city-run ambulances, and opioid settlement funds. Staff seek council guidance on funding priorities and potential new revenue sources to support service enhancements for safety and livability. An executive session precedes the meeting to evaluate the chief executive officer.

• Passage of the Local Option Levy
• Implementation of paid on-street parking downtown
• Transition to City-provided ambulance services
• Discontinuation of tax increment collection for two Urban Renewal Areas
• Allocation of Opioid settlement funds

The Salem City Council held a work session on service updates, priorities, and options for future financial sustainability. No votes were taken on substantive matters; only an informational report was received and filed.

• Approved special meeting agenda (9-0)

City Council

The Salem City Council has been invited to attend a DevNW event celebrating the start of construction on 24 new Community Land Trust homes. Council attendance is optional and there is no formal agenda or business to be decided.

• DevNW event: Under Construction Celebration / Macleay Community Land Trust
• Event location: 5045 Macleay Road, Salem, OR
• Event time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
• 24 new Community Land Trust homes planned
• Homes for families earning up to 80% of area median income

City Council

The Salem Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Forum Speaker Series regarding policies that affect housing production. This is a special meeting with no formal agenda, and City Council attendance is optional.

• Forum Speaker Series: The Local Government’s Role in Building Housing Stock

This was a special meeting of the Salem City Council for which no formal minutes were produced. No substantive decisions, approvals, or discussions were recorded.

City Council

The Salem City Council will consider appointments to several city boards and commissions, including the Planning Commission, Budget Committee, and Public Art Commission. The meeting also includes information reports on land use decisions and legislative activities.

• Appointments to Budget Committee, Public Art Commission, and Downtown Advisory Board
• Recommendation to appoint Nathan Levin to the Planning Commission
• Planning Administrator decision for 192-unit apartment complex at 1656 Davis Rd S
• Planning Administrator decision for mixed-use building with 49 units at 590 Willow St NE
• Letter of support to address transportation funding crisis

The City Council voted unanimously to direct staff to return with possible funding options to support a Minimum Revenue Guarantee to recruit commercial air service to Salem's airport. The council also approved appointments to the Budget Committee, Public Art Commission, Downtown Advisory Board, and Planning Commission, and received informational reports on land-use decisions and administrative purchases.

• Directed staff to return with funding options for airport Minimum Revenue Guarantee (9-0)
• Appointed Jennifer Murray to Budget Committee (Ward 3, term through 2028) (consent)
• Appointed Scott Hossner and Eddie Zapien to Downtown Advisory Board (consent)
• Appointed Jesus Escobar to Public Art Commission (partial term) (consent)
• Appointed Nathan Levin to Planning Commission (9-0)
• Approved consent calendar including minutes and appointments (9-0)
• Received and filed informational reports on two land-use approvals and July purchases

Housing Authority of the City of Salem

The Housing Authority will consider approving draft minutes from July 28 and receive an informational program management report. No public hearings or action items are scheduled. The meeting consists primarily of routine procedural items.

• Approval of July 28, 2025, draft minutes
• Program Management Report for August 2025 (informational only)

The Housing Authority of the City of Salem met and approved the consent calendar, which included the July 28, 2025 draft minutes, by a 9-0 vote. No other action items, resolutions, or public hearings were conducted. An informational program management report for August 2025 was received and filed.

• Approved consent calendar (9-0), including July 28, 2025 draft minutes

Urban Renewal Agency

The Salem Urban Renewal Agency will meet to approve agenda items, review preliminary financial reports for Fiscal Year 2025, and review administrative contract awards from June 2025. The meeting will be held at the Salem Public Library.

• Approval of additions and deletions to the agenda
• Review of Urban Renewal Agency FY 2025 Quarter 4 Financial Report
• Review of administrative contract awards from June 2025
• Public comment period
• Consent calendar items

The Urban Renewal Agency approved the minutes for the July 28, 2025 meeting and filed preliminary financial reports for Fiscal Year 2025 Quarter 4. No substantive action items or resolutions were decided.

• Approved July 28, 2025 draft minutes (8-0)
• Filed FY 2025 Quarter 4 financial report
• Filed administrative purchases for June 2025

City Council

The Salem City Council will consider authorizing staff to explore a Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy program and approve a state-funded pavement maintenance project at Salem-Willamette Valley Airport. The meeting will also include a presentation on economic development and information reports on land use decisions and legislative activities.

• Authorize staff to explore implementing a CPACE program
• Authorize Intergovernmental Agreement for $153,913.32 in state funds for airport pavement maintenance
• Economic Development Presentation by Erik Anderson, SEDCOR President
• Planning Administrator Decision for a replat at 693 Chemeketa St NE
• Planning Administrator Decision for development at 4885 Portland Rd NE

The City Council authorized staff to investigate and recommend a Community Preservation Access to Capital Energy (CPACE) program. They also approved an intergovernmental agreement for state-funded airport pavement maintenance and directed the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board to review a seasonal no-mow program at Bush's Pasture Park.

• Authorized staff to explore CPACE program (8-0)
• Authorized signing airport pavement maintenance agreement (8-0)
• Directed Parks Board to review no-mow program (5-3)
• Directed staff to provide procurement process overview (8-0)
• Approved administrative purchases for June 2025
• Approved replat for 693 Chemeketa St NE
• Approved multifamily complex and mixed-use retail at 4885 Portland Rd NE
• Received report on PFAS foam investigation at airport and fire station

City Council

This is a special City Council meeting serving as a community listening session on public safety and livability. There is no formal agenda; city leaders and staff will listen to resident input to inform short- and long-term budgeting and planning. No votes or decisions will occur.

• Community listening session on public safety and livability (no formal agenda)

City Council

The Salem City Council will discuss the cessation of commercial air service by Avelo Airlines and potential strategies to recruit a new carrier. The session includes an update on airport plans and a review of public comments.

• Discussion: Future of Commercial Air Service at Salem-Willamette Valley Airport
• Update on Airport Plans, Projects, and Development
• Review of public comments regarding airline service
• Information only: Avelo Airlines ceased operations on August 10, 2025
• Review of Memoranda regarding use of TOT for airline service

The City Council approved a motion to have staff engage with airlines to clarify terms and routes for potential commercial air service, with a report scheduled for the September 8, 2025, meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved special meeting agenda (9-0)
• Directed staff to engage airlines on commercial service terms and routes
• Scheduled update report for September 8, 2025 meeting

City Council

The Salem City Council will consider approving a $70,000 transfer of funds for tree planting and a supplemental budget for Center 50+. The meeting will also include an executive session on litigation and informational reports on land use decisions and financial reports.

• Authorize $70,000 transfer for tree planting
• Adopt supplemental budget for Center 50+
• Executive session on pending litigation
• Information report on downtown and northeast Salem safety
• Approve administrative purchases from May 2025

The City Council approved two budget transfers for tree planting and a senior center supplement, authorized a grant application for renewable energy, and voted to conduct a performance evaluation of the interim City Manager.

• Approved $70,000 transfer for tree planting (9-0)
• Adopted supplemental budget for Center 50+ (9-0)
• Authorized grant application for renewable energy (9-0)
• Voted to conduct City Manager performance evaluation (9-0)
• Approved administrative purchases from May 2025 (9-0)
• Approved replat for 2390 Commercial St SE (9-0)
• Approved partition for 4720 Ridge Dr NE (9-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for short-term rental (9-0)

Urban Renewal Agency

The Urban Renewal Agency will vote on a $749,000 grant exception for a new mixed-use multi-family building on Willow Street NE, exceeding the usual $300,000 maximum. The board will also consider authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding with ORREO, LLC to redevelop Agency-owned Block 45, and appoint David Wrightson to the West Salem Redevelopment Advisory Board.

• Approve $749,000 Riverfront-Downtown Urban Renewal Area grant exception for Willow Mixed Use SPE, LLC for a new mixed-use building on Willow Street NE
• Authorize Executive Director to execute MOU with ORREO, LLC for redevelopment of Agency-owned Block 45
• Appoint David Wrightson to West Salem Redevelopment Advisory Board (Business or Property Owner seat)
• Approve draft minutes from June 23, 2025 Urban Renewal Agency meeting

The Urban Renewal Agency approved a grant exception for a new multi-family building and authorized a memorandum of understanding for the redevelopment of Block 45. The agency also appointed a new member to the West Salem Redevelopment Advisory Board.

• Approved $749,000 grant exception for Willow Mixed Use SPE, LLC (8-0)
• Authorized Executive Director to execute MOU with ORREO, LLC for Block 45 redevelopment (8-0)
• Approved appointment of David Wrightson to West Salem Redevelopment Advisory Board (8-0)
• Approved June 23, 2025, Draft Urban Renewal Agency Minutes (8-0)

Housing Authority of the City of Salem

The Housing Authority of the City of Salem will consider authorizing an agreement to appoint a General Manager for Fruitland Meadows LLC, a project that would provide 166 affordable housing units. The body will also approve a revised Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program Administrative Plan.

• Resolution No. 2317: Authorizes agreement to become General Manager of Fruitland Meadows LLC
• Resolution No. 2318: Approves Revised Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program Administrative Plan
• Project: Fruitland Meadows LLC to develop 166 mixed-income rental units
• Agenda Item 3.1: Approval of additions and deletions to the agenda
• Agenda Item 3.1a: Approval of July 14, 2025, draft Housing Authority minutes

The Housing Authority approved an agreement for the Director of Housing to serve as General Manager for Fruitland Meadows LLC to facilitate a 166-unit affordable housing project. Additionally, the Commission adopted a revised Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program Administrative Plan. The July 14, 2025, draft minutes were also approved.

• Approved July 14, 2025, draft meeting minutes
• Adopted Resolution No. 2317 to authorize the Director of Housing to become General Manager of Fruitland Meadows LLC (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2318 approving the Revised Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program Administrative Plan

City Council

The Salem City Council will consider an emergency declaration for Detroit Reservoir water treatment and approve new job classifications for police and fire leadership. The body will also vote on policy changes for water/sewer service outside city limits and HUD housing plans.

• Emergency declaration for Detroit Reservoir deep drawdown
• New job classifications for Fire Inspector 1 and Assistant Police Chief
• Revisions to Council Policy X-4 for water/sewer connections
• Approval of 2025-2029 HUD Consolidated Plan
• Information on Avelo Airlines ceasing flights at Salem-Willamette Valley Airport

The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2025-18, declaring an emergency regarding the Detroit Reservoir deep drawdown through December 31, 2026. The council also approved new job classifications for public safety and updated water and sewer service policies.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-18 declaring emergency for Detroit Reservoir deep drawdown through Dec 31, 2026 (8-0)
• Adopted revisions to Council Policy X-4 regarding water/sewer services for properties outside city limits and the Salem-Keizer Urban Growth Boundary
• Approved new job classifications and compensation for Fire Inspector 1 and Assistant Police Chief (effective July 28, 2025)
• Approved 2025-2029 US HUD Consolidated Plan, 2025 Annual Action Plan, and Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing
• Approved July 14, 2025, and July 21, 2025, draft minutes (8-0)

City Council

The City Council holds a work session to discuss improving public safety and livability in high-response areas of downtown and northeast Salem. This is an information-only item; no decisions will be made. The discussion will cover a recent Community Violence Reduction Initiative, data on high-response areas, and efforts to expand affordable housing, sheltering, and supportive services. Feedback from a June 18 State of Downtown event and written testimony are also included.

• Discussion on options to improve safety and livability in downtown and northeast Salem
• Review of the City of Salem Safety Plan - Community Violence Reduction Initiative (June 17, 2025)
• Police and Fire high response area data for downtown and northeast Salem
• Activities to increase affordable housing, sheltering, and supportive services
• Feedback from the June 18, 2025 State of Downtown event sponsored by Salem Main Street

The Salem City Council held a work session to discuss improving safety and livability in downtown and northeast Salem. No substantive decisions were made; the informational report was received and filed. The council approved the meeting agenda and added the SCAN neighborhood association to the list for the discussion item.

• Approved special meeting agenda (9-0)
• Approved addition of SCAN to affected neighborhoods list for item 2.a (9-0)

Housing Authority of the City of Salem

The Housing Authority of the City of Salem will meet virtually to approve the 2025-26 Annual PHA Plan, the 2024-2028 Annual Capital Fund Plan, and the 2025-2026 Moving to Work Supplement. The meeting will also include approval of draft minutes from June 23, 2025.

• Approval of draft June 23, 2025, Housing Authority minutes
• Adoption of Resolution No. 2316 for the 2025-26 Annual PHA Plan
• Adoption of the 2024-2028 Annual Capital Fund Plan
• Adoption of the 2025-2026 Moving to Work Supplement to the PHA Plan

The Housing Authority unanimously approved Resolution 2316, adopting the 2025-26 Annual PHA Plan, Capital Fund Plan, and Moving to Work Supplement, as amended to include a veteran's preference for Scattered Sites home dispositions. The consent calendar, including approval of June 23 minutes, was also approved unanimously.

• Approved Consent Calendar (8-0, 1 absent) including June 23, 2025 draft minutes
• Adopted Resolution 2316 as amended: 2025-26 Annual PHA Plan, Capital Fund Plan, and Moving to Work Supplement (8-0, 1 absent)
• Approved amendment to add veteran's preference for Scattered Sites dispositions (7-0, 1 absent)

City Council

The Salem City Council will meet virtually to approve a Primary Funding Agreement for up to $532,701 to support recycling improvements and authorize a $10,000 contribution for a PFAS study. The meeting also includes authorizing sidewalk construction with Marion County and approving appointments to city boards.

• Authorize Primary Funding Agreement with Circular Action Alliance for up to $532,701
• Authorize $10,000 contribution to Oregon State University for PFAS study
• Authorize Intergovernmental Agreement for sidewalk improvements on 49th Avenue SE
• Approve appointments to Budget Committee, Library Advisory Board, and Tourism Promotion Board
• Public hearing on 2025-2029 US HUD Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan

The Salem City Council approved a $10,000 contribution to an Oregon State University PFAS study and authorized an intergovernmental agreement for additional sidewalk improvements on 49th Avenue SE. The council also advanced a housing plan to a future meeting and approved several board appointments.

• Authorized $10,000 contribution to OSU PFAS study (8-0)
• Authorized Marion County sidewalk agreement (8-0)
• Advanced 2025-2029 HUD Consolidated Plan to July 28 (8-0)
• Approved Budget Committee appointments (8-0)
• Approved Library Advisory Board appointments (8-0)
• Approved Travel and Tourism Promotion Advisory Board appointments (8-0)
• Approved administrative purchases for April 2025
• Approved three land use decisions (PAR-ADJ-DAP25-09, SUB-ADJ-DAP25-03, CU88-10MOD1-SPR-ADJ25-04)

Urban Renewal Agency

The Urban Renewal Agency is meeting to adopt the fiscal year 2026 budget to authorize spending for the upcoming year. The board will also consider a budget transfer to fund expenses for the Salem Convention Center.

• Adoption of the FY 2026 Urban Renewal Agency budget (Resolution No. 25-06 URA)
• Transfer of $1,140,000 in the Convention Center FY 2025 budget from transfers to materials and services (Resolution No. 25-07 URA)
• Review of administratively approved purchases from March 1, 2025, through March 31, 2025

The Urban Renewal Agency unanimously approved the consent calendar, adopting the FY2026 URA budget (Resolution 25-06) and authorizing a budget transfer to fund materials and services for the Salem Convention Center (Resolution 25-07). The June 9, 2025 draft minutes were also approved. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved FY2026 URA budget (Resolution 25-06) (9-0)
• Approved transfer of appropriations within FY2025 budget for Convention Center materials and services (Resolution 25-07) (9-0)
• Approved June 9, 2025 draft minutes (9-0)

Housing Authority of the City of Salem

The Housing Authority of the City of Salem will consider approving minutes from its May 27 meeting and receive a monthly Program Management Report with updates on client success stories and program activities. No public hearings or major actions are scheduled.

• Approval of draft minutes from May 27, 2025
• Program Management Report for June 2025 with client success stories and program updates

The Housing Authority approved the consent calendar, which included the May 27, 2025 draft minutes, by a unanimous vote of 8-0. No other action items, resolutions, or public hearings were considered. A program management report was presented for information only. The meeting was largely procedural with no substantive decisions.

• Approved consent calendar including May 27, 2025 draft minutes (8-0)

City Council

The Salem City Council will consider adopting the Fiscal Year 2026 budget and setting parking tax rates for the Downtown Parking District. The body will also review a Capital Improvement Plan for 2026-2030 and discuss the formation of a Livability Levy Oversight Committee.

• Adopt FY2026 City of Salem budget and parking tax rates
• Adopt Capital Improvement Plan for FY 2026 through FY 2030
• Approve structure for Livability Levy Oversight Committee
• Modify downtown parking permit fees for low-wage employees
• Approve administrative purchases from March 2025

The City Council approved the FY 2026 City of Salem budget and the Capital Improvement Plan for FY 2026 through FY 2030. Council also established a Livability Levy Oversight Committee and modified downtown parkade parking permit fees for lower-wage employees.

• Adopted FY 2026 City of Salem budget (Resolution No. 2025-16)
• Adopted FY 2026 Downtown Parking District budget and tax rate (Resolution No. 2025-13)
• Adopted Capital Improvement Plan for FY 2026 through FY 2030
• Approved structure and formation of Livability Levy Oversight Committee (9-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-17 expanding parkade permit discounts to employees earning $25/hr or less (tips excluded) through June 30, 2026
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-15 authorizing transfer of appropriations within FY 2026 budget (9-0)
• Approved June 9, 2025 draft minutes
• Sworn in Mai Vang as City Councilor for Ward 6

Urban Renewal Agency

The Urban Renewal Agency Board will hold a public hearing on the recommended FY 2026 budget, as amended by the Budget Committee on May 28, 2025. The Board must adopt a final budget before July 1, 2025, with constraints on tax levies and expenditure increases. Separately, the Board will consider consent calendar items including approval of draft minutes and authorizing $531,260 in Transient Occupancy Tax revenue for Salem Convention Center marketing in FY 2026.

• Public hearing on the FY 2026 Salem Urban Renewal Agency Budget (all wards)
• Authorize $531,260 in Transient Occupancy Tax revenues for Salem Convention Center FY 2026 marketing
• Approval of May 12, 2025 draft Urban Renewal Agency minutes
• Budget Committee amended its recommendation on May 28, 2025

The Urban Renewal Agency approved the May 12, 2025 minutes and authorized the Executive Director to execute a marketing addendum for the Salem Convention Center. The board directed staff to return on June 23, 2025, with a resolution to adopt the Budget Committee's recommended FY 2026 budget.

• Approved May 12, 2025 draft minutes (8-0)
• Authorized Executive Director to execute Salem Convention Center marketing addendum (8-0)
• Directed staff to return June 23, 2025 with resolution to adopt FY 2026 budget (8-0)

City Council

The Salem City Council will hold a public hearing on the recommended FY 2026 budget and may propose amendments. The council will also consider consent items including a $10 million federal grant application for pedestrian crossing improvements, a telecommunications franchise agreement with Ezee Fiber, and use of $1,078,540 in bond premium for Civic Center seismic retrofit. Two executive sessions on labor negotiations and real property transactions are scheduled before the public meeting.

• Public hearing on FY 2026 City of Salem Budget
• Application for up to $10 million in federal SS4A grant for pedestrian crossing improvements with $2.5 million local match
• Approval of $1,078,540 in bond premium for additional Civic Center seismic retrofit expenses
• Telecommunications franchise agreement granting Ezee Fiber rights to construct and operate in city rights-of-way for 10 years
• Easement acquisition for Waldo Avenue SE and Wildwind Drive SE sewer rehabilitation project

The City Council directed staff to return with a resolution to adopt the FY 2026 budget with amendments, including a $50,000 transfer to the Church at the Park Safe Park program. The Council also authorized the use of $1,078,540 in bond premium for the Civic Center Seismic retrofit project.

• Approved FY 2026 budget transfer ($50,000 to Safe Park program)
• Authorized use of $1,078,540 bond premium for Civic Center Seismic retrofit
• Authorized City Manager to execute Telecommunications Franchise Agreement with Ezee Fiber
• Authorized City Manager to execute Cooperative Improvement Agreement with ODOT for water and fiber optic utilities
• Authorized City Manager to execute Intergovernmental Agreement with ODOT for Regional Traffic Control Center
• Authorized City Manager to execute Resolution 2025-14 for sewer easements
• Authorized City Manager to execute Lease Amendment No. 2 for National Weather Service at Salem Airport
• Authorized City Manager to apply for federal Safe Streets for All grant up to $10 million

Housing Authority of the City of Salem

The Housing Authority of the City of Salem will meet to approve the agenda and minutes from April 28, 2025. The meeting will include a public comment period and an informational report on program management.

• Approval of additions and deletions to the agenda
• Approval of April 28, 2025 draft minutes
• Public comment period
• Program Management Report for May 2025

The Housing Authority approved the consent calendar, which included only the April 28, 2025 minutes, by a unanimous 7-0 vote. No other action items, resolutions, or public hearings were conducted. A program management report was presented for information only. The meeting was largely procedural with no substantive decisions made.

• Approved April 28, 2025 minutes via consent calendar (7-0)

City Council

The City Council holds a public hearing to adopt the Salem Housing Production Strategy, a six-year plan outlining actions to encourage housing development and promote fair and equitable housing outcomes. They will also vote on a resolution authorizing a partially forgivable loan from the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality to replace the aging Ferry Street Wastewater Pump Station, and an intergovernmental agreement with Polk County for erosion control and green stormwater permitting. Other business includes adopting the FY 2026 fee schedule, first reading of floodplain development permit code amendments, and updates on the Center Street Bridge seismic retrofit and Salem Civic Center improvement project.

• Public hearing and adoption of Salem Housing Production Strategy (Resolution 2025-11)
• Authorize DEQ partially forgivable loan for Ferry Street Wastewater Pump Station replacement (Resolution 2025-07)
• Intergovernmental agreement with Polk County for erosion control and green stormwater infrastructure permitting
• Adoption of FY 2026 Fee Schedule (Resolution 2025-10)
• First reading of ordinance amending floodplain development permit requirements to ensure no net loss of flood storage (Ordinance Bill 6-25)

The City Council adopted the Salem Housing Production Strategy and approved the proposed FY 2026 fee schedule. The housing strategy was amended to prioritize strategy K and require a report on stakeholder feedback for strategy M. The fee schedule amendment to remove the Operations Fee change failed.

• Adopted Salem Housing Production Strategy (8-0)
• Amended housing strategy to prioritize strategy K (6-3)
• Adopted FY 2026 fee schedule (8-0)
• Failed amendment to remove Operations Fee change (2-6)
• Advanced floodplain ordinance to second reading (6-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved Consent Calendar (8-0)
• Authorized IGA with Polk County for stormwater permitting
• Authorized DEQ loan for Ferry Street wastewater pump station

Urban Renewal Agency

The Urban Renewal Agency will meet to approve minutes from April 28, 2025. The body will also receive an information report on financial activity through March 31, 2025.

• Approval of April 28, 2025 draft minutes
• Fiscal Year 2025 Quarter 3 Financial Report

The Urban Renewal Agency held a brief meeting with no substantive decisions. The board approved the consent calendar, which included the April 28, 2025 draft minutes, and received and filed the Fiscal Year 2025 Quarter 3 Financial Report as informational.

• Approved consent calendar including April 28, 2025 draft minutes (7-0)
• Received and filed Fiscal Year 2025 Quarter 3 Financial Report (informational)

City Council

The City Council will discuss easement acquisitions for State Street sidewalk improvements and a first reading for a 7.66-acre territory annexation. Additional items include financial reports, police department updates, and several land use decisions.

• Resolution to acquire easements for State Street Southside Sidewalk Improvements Project
• First reading of Ordinance Bill No. 5-25 for a 7.66-acre territory annexation in West Salem
• City of Salem Fiscal Year 2025 Quarter 3 Financial Report
• Salem Police Department program and service update
• Proclamation recognizing the Mayor’s Monarch Pledge and Salem Tourism Month

The City Council approved the first reading of an ordinance to annex 7.66 acres at the 2500 Block of Michigan City Lane NW and the 3300 Block of Levi Street NW. The council also adopted a resolution authorizing the acquisition of easements for the State Street Southside Sidewalk Improvements Project.

• Approved April 28, 2025 City Council minutes (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-8 for State Street Southside Sidewalk Improvements easements (7-0)
• Advanced Ordinance Bill No. 5-25 for annexation to second reading (8-0)
• Received and filed FY 2025 Quarter 3 Financial Report
• Received and filed Salem Police Department policy updates
• Received and filed Planning Administrator decisions for Bluebox Storage, Market St NE subdivision, Simpson St SE land division, and D Street NE multi-family building

Urban Renewal Agency

This meeting of the Salem Urban Renewal Agency is largely procedural, with the only action item being approval of draft minutes from the March 24, 2025 meeting. No public hearings, special orders, or other substantive business are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of March 24, 2025 draft Urban Renewal Agency minutes

The Salem Urban Renewal Agency approved the minutes from its March 24, 2025 meeting. The meeting was called to order at 6:19 p.m. and adjourned at 6:19 p.m. with no substantive agenda items or public hearings.

• Approved March 24, 2025 draft minutes (7-0)
• Called to order at 6:19 p.m.
• Adjourned at 6:19 p.m.

Housing Authority of the City of Salem

The Housing Authority of the City of Salem will review the April 2025 Program Management Report. The body will also receive information regarding the plan to conclude the Special Programs Outreach Team (SPOT) and the completion of the Homeless Rental Assistance Program.

• Plan to conclude the Special Programs Outreach Team (SPOT)
• Completion of the Homeless Rental Assistance Program
• Review of April 2025 Program Management Report
• Approval of March 24, 2025 draft minutes

The Housing Authority of the City of Salem approved the draft minutes from the March 24, 2025 meeting. The board received informational reports regarding program management and the Homeless Rental Assistance Program.

• Approved March 24, 2025 draft minutes (7-0)

City Council

The Salem City Council will meet to approve compensation adjustments for public safety staff and positions on state legislation. The body will also hold a public hearing on annexing a 7.66-acre territory in West Salem.

• Compensation adjustment for Public Safety Communications Director and Systems Technician
• Approve positions on specific bills for the 2025 Oregon Legislative Session
• Public hearing on annexation of 7.66 acres at 2500 Block of Michigan City Lane NW and 3300 Block of Levi Street NW
• Proclamation recognizing Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
• Proclamation recognizing National Foster Care Month

The council unanimously approved annexation of a 7.66-acre territory at 2500 block Michigan City Lane NW and 3300 block Levi Street NW, including withdrawal from Spring Valley Rural Fire Protection District and application of RA zoning. Separately, they approved compensation increases for Public Safety Communications Director and Systems Technician classifications. On state legislative positions, council approved staff's recommended bills except Senate Bill 1067, which was tabled until Councilor Nishioka's return.

• Approved annexation of 7.66 acres in West Salem with RA zoning and fire district withdrawal (7-0)
• Approved compensation increases for Public Safety Communications Director and Systems Technician classifications (7-0)
• Approved positions on state bills for 2025 legislative session, except Senate Bill 1067 (7-0)
• Tabled Senate Bill 1067 until Councilor Nishioka returns (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will hear a progress report on the performance auditing program overseen by the Finance Committee. The update covers a completed audit of Enterprise Leadership and the Urban Renewal Agency, plus ongoing work on risk management. No decisions are expected; this is an information-only discussion.

• Progress report on performance auditing program, including completed Enterprise Leadership Performance Audit and Urban Renewal Agency audit
• Ongoing performance audit of the City's risk management function

The council held a work session focused on a progress report on the city's performance auditing program, presented by staff and consultants. Council members discussed the audit process but took no formal votes on policy or spending. The only actions were procedural approvals of the agenda and a staff presentation.

• Approved special meeting agenda (8-0)
• Approved addition of staff presentation to agenda (8-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider a settlement payment for a sewer back-up into a home owned by Elias Villegas. The body will also discuss a motion to create a real estate portfolio for city-owned and leased properties.

• Claim settlement for Elias Villegas not to exceed $199,804.83
• Motion to create a real estate portfolio for City owned and leased real property
• Proclamation recognizing Child Abuse Prevention Month
• Planning Administrator approval of 72-unit residential development at 5559 Lone Oak Rd SE
• Planning Administrator approval of multi-family and mixed use buildings (18 buildings)

The City Council approved a motion to direct staff to create a portfolio of City owned and leased real property. Additionally, the Council authorized the City Manager to resolve a claim settlement with a payment not exceeding $199,804.83.

• Approved addition of agenda item 5.a. (8-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar (8-0)
• Approved March 24, 2025 Draft City Council Special Meeting Minutes
• Approved March 24, 2025 Council Meeting Final Action Minutes
• Authorized City Manager to resolve claim settlement up to $199,804.83
• Directed staff to create a real estate portfolio of City owned and leased property (8-0)

City Council

This special City Council meeting will interview three candidates for the Ward 5 Budget Committee resident position and vote to appoint one. The meeting also includes an executive session on current or pending litigation beforehand.

• Executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(h) for current/pending litigation at 5:00 p.m.
• Interview three candidates for Ward 5 Budget Committee resident position: Bayard Mentrum, Kirstie Rudich, Mel Whisler.
• Vote to appoint one candidate to the Budget Committee.
• Meeting is hybrid; public can view on YouTube or CC:Media Channel 21.

The City Council canceled interviews and appointed Mel Whisler to the Ward 5 Budget Committee position. The appointment was approved unanimously.

• Approved special meeting agenda (7-0)
• Canceled Budget Committee interviews
• Appointed Mel Whisler to Ward 5 Budget Committee (7-0)

Urban Renewal Agency

The Urban Renewal Agency will hold a hybrid meeting with public comment and a consent calendar. The only substantive item is approval of the draft minutes from February 24, 2025. No public hearings, resolutions, or action items are on the agenda.

• Approval of February 24, 2025 draft Urban Renewal Agency minutes

The Board approved the consent calendar, which included the draft minutes from the February 24, 2025 meeting. No other resolutions, action items, or public hearings were conducted during this session.

• Approved February 24, 2025 Draft Urban Renewal Agency Minutes (7-0)

Housing Authority of the City of Salem

The Housing Authority of the City of Salem will meet primarily for procedural items: approval of February 24, 2025 draft minutes and receipt of the March 2025 Program Management Report as an information item. No public hearings, resolutions, or action items are listed. The agenda is largely routine.

• Approval of February 24, 2025 draft meeting minutes
• Program Management Report for March 2025 (information only)

The Housing Authority approved the consent calendar, which included the approval of February 2025 draft minutes. The board also voted to direct staff to draft a letter to federal congressional delegation requesting support for specific projects.

• Approved February 24, 2025 draft minutes (7-0)
• Directed staff to draft letter to federal congressional delegation (7-0)

City Council

The Salem City Council will consider consent calendar items including authorizing an $850,000 settlement for a lawsuit stemming from a fatal police shooting, applying for a FEMA grant to replace the Geren Island Water Treatment Facility Bridge, and purchasing 2445 Market Street NE for affordable housing. The council will also vote on an interim city manager employment agreement, a $50,000 grant for post-wildfire water quality planning, and legislative priorities. Informational items include a proposed Chemeketa Community College bond measure and updates to stormwater rules.

• Settlement authorization up to $850,000 in Castillo v. Bush and City of Salem police shooting lawsuit
• Application for FEMA BRIC grant to design and construct Geren Island Water Treatment Facility Bridge Replacement
• Purchase and Sale Agreement for 2445 Market Street NE to support low-income housing development using CDBG funds
• Approval of interim city manager employment agreement for Krishna Namburi
• Request to support Chemeketa Community College $140 million building and renovation bond on May 2025 ballot

The City Council approved the interim city manager employment agreement and authorized a $850,000 settlement for a lawsuit. The council also authorized the city manager to apply for two grants and approved the purchase of a property at 2445 Market Street NE.

• Approved interim city manager employment agreement (7-0)
• Authorized $850,000 settlement for Castillo v. Bush lawsuit (7-0)
• Authorized applying for $50,000 Drinking Water Source Protection Fund grant (7-0)
• Authorized applying for BRIC grant for Geren Island Water Treatment Facility Bridge Replacement (7-0)
• Approved positions on priority bills for 2025 Oregon Legislative Session (7-0)
• Approved purchase of property at 2445 Market Street NE (6-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved replat to consolidate six lots into two parcels at 676 17th St SE (filed)
• Approved replat to consolidate two lots at 2710 Broadway St NE (filed)

City Council

The City Council and Planning Commission hold a joint work session to discuss Salem's first Housing Production Strategy, which will outline specific actions to encourage housing development. City staff and consultant ECONorthwest have developed a list of proposed actions based on housing needs, data analysis, and public input.

• Discussion of proposed actions for Salem's Housing Production Strategy
• Consultant ECONorthwest involved in developing the action list
• Public comments and attachments include floor area ratio zoning and additional comments received by March 12 and 17
• Work session is information only; no decisions are being made

The City Council and Planning Commission conducted a work session to receive an update on the Salem Housing Production Strategy project. The session included presentations from the Long Range Planning Manager and a consultant. No substantive votes or final decisions were recorded during this session.

• Approved Special Meeting agenda (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider a consent calendar including modifications to airport landing and parking fees at Salem Municipal Airport, a $2 million agreement with the Oregon Legislative Assembly for use of State Street, and approval of the Fairview Park and Fisher Road Park development plans. A special order includes a motion to appoint Krishna Namburi as interim city manager and defer recruitment until at least September 2025, as well as a request from the Holman Hotel for a 60-day extension on transient occupancy tax payments.

• Modification of landing and aircraft parking fees at Salem-Willamette Valley Airport
• Intergovernmental Agreement with Oregon Legislative Assembly for $2 million for State Street use
• Approval of Fairview Park Development and Management Plan
• Approval of Fisher Road Park Development Plan
• Motion to appoint Krishna Namburi as interim city manager

The Salem City Council unanimously voted to appoint Krishna Namburi as interim city manager, deferring any new city manager recruitment until at least September 2025. The council also approved a 10-year lease of a portion of State Street to the Oregon Legislative Assembly for $2 million, adopted updated airport landing and parking fees, and approved park development plans for Fairview Park and Fisher Road Park. Additionally, the council granted the Holman Hotel a 60-day extension on transient occupancy tax and tourism fee payments with waived penalties, and made appointments to the Hospital Facility Authority Board.

• Appointed Krishna Namburi as interim city manager, deferred recruitment until at least September 2025 (8-0)
• Authorized 10-year IGA with Oregon Legislative Assembly for State Street use in exchange for $2 million (consent)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-3 modifying airport landing and aircraft parking fees (8-0)
• Approved Fairview Park Development and Management Plan (consent)
• Approved Fisher Road Park Development Plan (consent)
• Approved 60-day extension for Holman Hotel TOT and STPA fee payments with waived penalties (7-0, Nordyke conflicted out)
• Reappointed Mike Compton and Steven Hunter, appointed Councilors Matthews and Brown to Hospital Facility Authority Board (8-0)
• Directed staff to schedule interviews for three Ward 5 Budget Committee candidates (8-0)

Housing Authority of the City of Salem

The Housing Authority of the City of Salem will meet to elect a Vice Chair and review agency minutes. The body will also receive a monthly Program Management Report on activity and business information.

• Election of Vice Chair
• Approval of January 27, 2025, draft minutes
• Review of February 2025 Program Management Report

The Housing Authority of the City of Salem re-elected Commissioner Gwyn as Vice Chair and approved the draft minutes from the January 27, 2025 meeting. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Elected Commissioner Gwyn as Vice Chair (8-0)
• Approved January 27, 2025 draft minutes (8-0)
• Approved consent calendar (8-0)

Urban Renewal Agency

The Urban Renewal Agency will consider consent calendar items authorizing the issuance of short-term subordinate urban renewal bonds totaling up to $13,278,400 for five districts: Jory Apartments TIF District ($360,000), North Gateway ($4,268,400), Riverfront/Downtown ($6,000,000), South Waterfront ($400,000), and West Salem ($2,250,000). The board will also vote to approve and forward the FY 2024 annual financial report to City Council. Information-only quarterly financial reports for FY 2024 Q4 and FY 2025 Q1 and Q2 are presented for review.

• Authorize up to $6,000,000 short-term bond for Riverfront/Downtown Urban Renewal Area (Resolution 25-03 URA)
• Authorize up to $4,268,400 short-term bond for North Gateway Urban Renewal Area (Resolution 25-02 URA)
• Authorize up to $2,250,000 short-term bond for West Salem Urban Renewal Area (Resolution 25-05 URA)
• Authorize up to $400,000 short-term bond for South Waterfront Urban Renewal Area (Resolution 25-04 URA)
• Approve and forward FY 2024 Urban Renewal Agency annual financial report to City Council

The Urban Renewal Agency approved several short-term subordinate bonds to fund projects across five different districts. The board also approved the FY 2024 Annual Financial Report. All consent calendar items passed with a unanimous 8-0 vote.

• Approved January 27, 2025, draft minutes (8-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 25-01 URA: Jory Apartments TIF District bond up to $360,000 (8-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 25-02 URA: North Gateway Urban Renewal Area bond up to $4,268,400 (8-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 25-03 URA: Riverfront/Downtown Urban Renewal Area bond up to $6,000,000 (8-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 25-04 URA: South Waterfront Urban Renewal Area bond up to $400,000 (8-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 25-05 URA: West Salem Urban Renewal Area bond up to $2,250,000 (8-0)
• Approved and forwarded FY 2024 Annual Financial Report to City Council (8-0)

City Council

Council will consider a resolution to refer a five-year, $0.98 per $1,000 assessed value local option levy to Salem voters on May 20, 2025, to fund library, parks, Center 50+, and parks maintenance, with an anticipated $14 million in first-year revenue. Also on the agenda are two urgent sanitary sewer rehabilitation projects (Center Street NE and Waldo/Wildwind), a supplemental budget for the Airport Fund, and receipt of a City Efficiency Committee report and an ODOT presentation on the Center Street Bridge seismic retrofit.

• Resolution 2025-6: Refer five-year $0.98/$1,000 local option levy for library, parks, Center 50+, and parks maintenance to May 20 ballot (est. $14M first year).
• Mid-year sewer rehab project on Center Street NE between Church and Capitol due to urgent structural failure (funded with utility rates).
• Mid-year sewer rehab project near Waldo Ave SE and Wildwind Dr SE after emergency repair (funded with utility rates, originally planned for FY2029).
• Supplemental Budget 2 for Airport Fund: Resolution 2025-5 to appropriate funds for Minimum Revenue Guarantee with commercial airline at Salem Municipal Airport.
• City Efficiency Committee letter with findings and recommendations on General Fund operations and expenditures.

The Council unanimously approved Resolution 2025-6, referring a five-year Community Services and Livability local option levy to Salem voters and approving the explanatory statement. It also adopted a supplemental budget for unanticipated Airport Fund expenses and authorized two mid-year sanitary sewer rehabilitation projects on Center Street NE and near Waldo/Wildwind. The consent calendar, including approval of prior meeting minutes and the sewer projects, was approved 8-0.

• Referred five-year Community Services and Livability local option levy to voters, approved explanatory statement (8-0)
• Adopted Supplemental Budget 2 for Airport Fund, increasing appropriation authority for Minimum Revenue Guarantee (8-0)
• Authorized mid-year sewer rehab project 'Center Street Brick Sewer Rehabilitation' (consent, 8-0)
• Authorized mid-year sewer rehab project 'Waldo Avenue SE/Wildwind Drive SE Pipe Rehabilitation' (consent, 8-0)
• Approved consent calendar including January 30 and February 10 meeting minutes (8-0)
• Received and filed City Efficiency Committee findings and recommendations (informational)
• Received and filed ODOT Center Street Bridge seismic retrofit overview (informational)
• Received and filed FY 2024 financial audits and Public Works strategic plan (informational)

City Council

The Salem City Council will hold a work session to discuss the status of the Airport Master Plan Update, which has been paused for over a year pending decisions on commercial air service and the future of the second runway.

• Discussion: Airport Master Plan Update (Information Only)
• Councilor Nishioka assigned to Ward 2
• Meeting held at 555 Liberty St SE
• Hybrid meeting format available
• Comments due by 5:00 p.m. on meeting day

The City Council held a work session to discuss the Airport Master Plan Update, receiving a presentation from consultants Mead & Hunt. No votes or decisions were made on the plan; the only formal action was approval of the meeting agenda.

• Approved special meeting agenda (8-0)

City Council

The Salem City Council will consider referring a five-year local option levy for Library, Parks, Recreation, and Center 50+ to the May 20, 2025 election, with proposed rates of $0.98 or $1.09 per $1,000 assessed value. The council will also accept the resignation of City Manager Keith Stahley and act on a consent calendar including a $130,000 transfer for fire station bay exhaust upgrades, grant applications for transportation projects, and a lease for temporary Civic Center space. A public hearing will be held to designate the Criterion Schoolhouse as a local historic resource.

• Accept resignation of City Manager Keith Stahley
• Transfer $130,000 for fire station bay exhaust system improvements
• Authorize grant applications for SKATS transportation projects and PROTECT grant for River Road slide mitigation
• Lease 2850 Broadway St NE for temporary relocation of Salem Civic Center services
• Consider referring five-year operating levy for Library, Parks, Recreation, and Center 50+ at $0.98 or $1.09 per $1,000 assessed value

The City Council accepted the resignation of City Manager Keith Stahley and appointed Deputy City Manager Krishna Namburi as Acting City Manager. The Council also directed staff to place a five-year operating levy for libraries, parks, and recreation on the May 20, 2025 ballot.

• Accepted resignation of City Manager Keith Stahley (8-0)
• Appointed Deputy City Manager Krishna Namburi as Acting City Manager
• Approved transfer of appropriations for fire station exhaust systems (8-0)
• Authorized applications for federal transportation funding (8-0)
• Authorized lease for temporary Civic Center services (8-0)
• Authorized additional staff time for City Efficiency Committee (8-0)
• Advanced Criterion Schoolhouse historic designation to second reading (8-0)
• Directed staff to return with resolution for five-year library levy ballot measure (8-0)

Housing Authority of the City of Salem

The Housing Authority of the City of Salem will conduct a hybrid meeting. The agenda includes a review of the December 9, 2024, draft minutes and a monthly Program Management Report.

• Approval of December 9, 2024, Draft Salem Housing Authority Minutes
• January 2025 Program Management Report

The Housing Authority of the City of Salem approved the draft minutes from the December 9, 2024, meeting. The January 2025 Program Management Report was received and filed.

• Approved December 9, 2024, draft minutes (7-0)

Urban Renewal Agency

The Urban Renewal Agency will consider a consent calendar that includes only the approval of the December 9, 2024 draft minutes. No resolutions, action items, public hearings, or special orders are scheduled for this meeting.

• Approval of December 9, 2024 Urban Renewal Agency draft minutes

The Urban Renewal Agency approved the consent calendar, which included the draft minutes from December 9, 2024. No resolutions, public hearings, or other substantive actions were considered. The meeting adjourned after 2 minutes.

• Approved consent calendar and December 9, 2024 draft minutes (8-0)

City Council

The council will consider a consent calendar that includes a non-binding MOU with the Siletz Tribe for city services to tribal trust land, with a note that the MOU does not imply support or opposition to a possible casino. Public hearings will address commercial medical waste rate increases (hospital +168%, low-volume +52%, high-volume +72%) and annexation of 1.43 acres at 5725 Skyline Road S. Additionally, the council will hear first readings of an ordinance modifying aircraft landing fees at Salem-Willamette Valley Airport and one designating the Criterion Schoolhouse as a local historic resource.

• MOU with Siletz Tribe for city services to tribal trust land; council clarifies no support/opposition to possible casino
• Public hearing on commercial medical waste rate increases: hospital +168%, low-volume +52%, high-volume +72% due to Reworld closure
• Annexation of 1.43 acres at 5725 Skyline Road S with RA zoning
• Mid-year budget adjustment of $1,440,000 for Geer Park Skatepark and Pathway Improvements
• First reading of ordinance to modify aircraft landing and overnight parking fees at Salem-Willamette Valley Airport

The City Council approved a mid-year budget adjustment for Geer Park and authorized a sidewalk project with Marion County. Council also approved a land annexation and updated commercial medical waste rates. A memorandum of understanding with the Siletz Tribe was tabled for further consultation.

• Approved $1,440,000 budget adjustment for Geer Park Skatepark and Pathway Improvements
• Authorized IGA with Marion County for State Street Southside Sidewalk Improvements
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-1 amending commercial medical waste collection rates (8-0)
• Approved annexation of 1.43-acre territory at 5725 Skyline Road S (8-0)
• Tabled MOU with Siletz Tribe concerning City services to Siletz Tribal Trust land (8-0)
• Advanced Ordinance Bill No. 1-25 regarding aircraft landing and parking fees to second reading (8-0)
• Approved January 13, 2025 draft City Council minutes

City Council

The City Council is holding a work session to consider a proposed five-year operating levy. This measure would fund the Library, Parks, and Center 50+. The discussion follows a motion from the Salem Budget Committee to bring this information to the council for a potential May 2025 ballot.

• Consideration of a five-year operating levy for the Library, Parks, and Center 50+

The Salem City Council held a work session to discuss a proposed five-year operating levy for the Library, Parks, and Center 50+. No vote was taken; the item was received and filed as an informational report. The only formal action was approval of the meeting agenda.

• Approved special meeting agenda (8-0)

City Council

The Salem City Council will swear in new councilors and mayor, appoint members to various city boards, and authorize a lease for temporary city hall services. The council must also designate May 20, 2025, as the date for a special election to fill the vacant Ward 6 council seat.

• Authorize lease for temporary City Hall services at 440 Church Street SE
• Authorize $163,600 settlement for a car accident lawsuit
• Designate May 20, 2025, as special election date for Ward 6 council seat
• Authorize mid-year project for Phase 3 West Forest Restoration
• Appoint members to Community Police Review Board and Salem Planning Commission

The City Council appointed members to the Community Police Review Board, Salem Planning Commission, Salem Public Art Commission, and other boards. The Council also approved a lease for temporary City Hall services and authorized a claim settlement. A motion to create a City Budget Efficiencies Committee was approved.

• Appointed Grant Yoder to Community Police Review Board (reappointment)
• Appointed Joaquin Lara Midkiff to Salem Planning Commission (reappointment)
• Appointed Karl Roth to Salem Public Art Commission
• Authorized lease of 440 Church Street SE for temporary City Hall services
• Authorized claim settlement for Douglas Schumann not to exceed $163,600
• Set May 20, 2025 special election date for Ward 6 council vacancy
• Authorized creation of Phase 3 West Forest Restoration Project
• Approved formation of City Budget Efficiencies Task Force