Salem, VA

Housing Authority of the City of Salem

The Salem Housing Authority Commission meets to receive routine updates and discuss a future evaluation of the Salem First Keys Fund as an alternative to below-market property sales. No formal action is scheduled for this meeting; the fund evaluation will be revisited later.

• Motion to evaluate Salem First Keys Fund as alternative to below-market property disposition (no action taken)
• June 2026 Program Management Report presented for information only

City Council

The Salem City Council will consider adopting the fiscal year 2027 budget and the five-year Capital Improvement Plan, along with authorizing a federal grant for a water treatment facility bridge and extending a property lien forgiveness program.

• Adoption of FY 2027 City of Salem budget
• Adoption of Capital Improvement Plan for FY 2027 through FY 2031
• Authorization to apply for FEMA BRIC grant for Geren Island Water Treatment Facility Bridge Replacement
• Extension of the City’s Lien Forgiveness Program until June 30, 2027
• Awarding financial auditing services contract to REDW, LLC

Urban Renewal Agency

The Urban Renewal Agency will adopt the fiscal year 2027 budget and appoint members to the West Salem Redevelopment Advisory Board. The meeting also includes the authorization of a marketing addendum for the Salem Convention Center.

• Adoption of FY 2027 Urban Renewal Agency budget
• Appointments to West Salem Redevelopment Advisory Board
• Authorization of $520,000 for Salem Convention Center marketing
• Approval of administrative purchases from May 2026

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to receive an informational update on the Salem Fire Department's organizational initiatives. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the session is information-only. The meeting also includes two executive sessions on pending litigation before the work session.

• Work session presentation on Salem Fire Department organizational initiatives (Info Only)
• Executive session on current/pending litigation (ORS 192.660(2)(h)) from 5:00-5:30 p.m.
• Second executive session on current/pending litigation from 5:30-6:00 p.m.
• Approval of special meeting agenda and additions/deletions

The Salem City Council held a work session on June 15, 2026, receiving an informational update from the Salem Fire Department on organizational initiatives. The presentation was received and filed with no formal action taken. The meeting included executive sessions on pending litigation before the public session.

• Approved special meeting agenda (8-0, Tigan absent)
• Approved addition of presentation to agenda (8-0, Tigan absent)
• Received and filed Fire Department Organizational Initiatives Update (informational)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on the FY 2027 budget and state revenue sharing funds, and consider approving legislative priorities for the 2027 session. They also plan to adopt the FY 2027 fee schedule and receive information reports on several land use decisions, including a variance and a conditional use permit.

• Public hearing on the FY 2027 City of Salem Budget; council may amend and adopt on June 22
• Public hearing on State Revenue Sharing funds (liquor revenue); resolution to elect to receive share
• Approve legislative priorities and policy statements for the 2027 Legislative Session
• Adopt Resolution No. 2026-18 setting FY 2027 fee schedule
• Information report on approved land use decisions: assisted living facility at 901 Front St NE and variance at 4625 Mill Creek Dr SE

The Salem City Council held a public hearing on the FY 2027 budget and directed staff to return on June 22 with a resolution to adopt the Budget Committee-approved budget with amendments. The Council also adopted the FY 2027 fee schedule and approved legislative priorities for the 2027 session, including an amendment to immigration enforcement language. All votes were 8-0 with one absence.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2026-19 electing to receive State Revenue Sharing funds (8-0)
• Directed staff to return June 22 with resolution to adopt FY 2027 budget with amendments (8-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2026-18 setting FY 2027 fees and charges (8-0)
• Approved legislative priorities with amendment changing 'the' to 'any' in immigration enforcement language (8-0)
• Approved May 26, 2026 draft minutes (consent calendar, 8-0)

Urban Renewal Agency

The Salem Urban Renewal Agency will hold a public hearing on its proposed FY 2027 budget. The board must adopt a final budget before July 1, 2026, and may amend the budget committee’s recommendations within set limits. The meeting also includes routine approvals and a discussion on expanding the Salem Convention Center.

• Public hearing on FY 2027 Salem Urban Renewal Agency Budget
• Consideration of expanding the Salem Convention Center (motion from Chair Julie Hoy)
• Approval of May 11 and May 18, 2026 meeting minutes

The Salem Urban Renewal Agency Board approved the consent calendar, including minutes from May 11 and May 18 meetings. The board held a public hearing on the FY 2027 budget with no public testimony and directed staff to return June 22 with a resolution to adopt the Budget Committee-approved budget. The board also directed staff to update the 2019 Economic Impact Analysis and Market Study for a potential Salem Convention Center expansion.

• Approved consent calendar including May 11 and May 18 draft minutes (8-0)
• Directed staff to return June 22 with resolution to adopt FY 2027 Urban Renewal Agency Budget (8-0)
• Directed staff to update 2019 Economic Impact Analysis and Market Study for Convention Center expansion (8-0)

Housing Authority of the City of Salem

The Salem Housing Authority is deciding whether to apply to HUD to dispose of a vacant floodway parcel. The body is also holding a public hearing to approve its annual PHA Plan, Capital Fund Plan, and Moving to Work Supplement.

• Resolution No. 2324: Authorization to submit HUD Section 18 application to dispose of a 1.473-acre floodway parcel at Glen Creek Village Apartments
• Resolution No. 2323: Approval of the Annual PHA Plan, Capital Fund Plan, and Moving to Work Supplement
• Public hearing regarding the PHA Plan, Capital Fund Plan, and Moving to Work Supplement
• Review of the May 2026 Program Management Report

The Salem Housing Authority approved its Annual PHA Plan, Capital Fund Plan, and Moving to Work Supplement, and authorized submission of a HUD Section 18 disposition application for a vacant floodway parcel near Glen Creek Village Apartments. Both items passed unanimously (8-0). The board also approved the May 11, 2026 draft minutes and received an informational program management report.

• Approved May 11, 2026 draft minutes (8-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2324 authorizing HUD Section 18 disposition application for Glen Creek floodway parcel (8-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2323 approving Annual PHA Plan, Capital Fund Plan, and Moving to Work Supplement (8-0)
• Received and filed May 2026 Program Management Report

City Council

The City Council will discuss proposed changes to council rules regarding public comment, decorum, and the potential implementation of metal detectors. The body is also deciding on property acquisitions for a road project and a tax incentive for a new apartment complex.

• Acquisition of right-of-way and easements for the Marine Drive NW Project
• 10-year property tax exemption for a 49-unit apartment development at 590 Willow Street NE
• Approval of PY26 Annual Action Plan for HUD CDBG ($1,456,548) and HOME ($678,183) funds
• Proposed Council Rule changes regarding public comment, profanity, and weapon prohibitions
• Proposed implementation of metal detectors at City Council meetings

The Salem City Council approved a 10-year property tax exemption for a 49-unit apartment development at 590 Willow Street NE (Resolution 2026-17) by a 7-2 vote. The council also referred proposed council rule changes to staff for review and directed staff to develop a policy to ban weapons and implement metal detectors at council meetings. The consent calendar was approved, including a resolution for property acquisition for the Marine Drive NW Project.

• Approved Resolution 2026-17 for 10-year tax exemption for 49-unit apartment at 590 Willow St NE (7-2)
• Referred proposed council rule changes to staff for review (9-0)
• Directed staff to develop policy banning weapons and implementing metal detectors at council meetings (9-0)
• Approved consent calendar including Resolution 2026-16 for Marine Drive NW property acquisition (9-0)
• Approved PY26 Annual Action Plan for HUD CDBG and HOME funds (9-0)
• Approved May 11, 2026 draft minutes

Urban Renewal Agency

The Salem Urban Renewal Agency will hold a work session to discuss the creation of a new North Waterfront Urban Renewal Area north of the Riverfront Downtown URA. The meeting will include a presentation on the progress and next steps for this project.

• Discussion on North Waterfront Urban Renewal Area update
• Work session on new URA north of Riverfront Downtown URA
• Feedback requested from Agency on proposed direction

The Salem Urban Renewal Agency held a work session on May 18, 2026, to receive an update on the North Waterfront Urban Renewal Area. Staff presented the strategic plan, financial overview, and project details. The board asked questions and received the information report, but took no substantive action.

• Approved special meeting agenda (8-0)
• Approved additions to agenda (8-0)
• Received and filed North Waterfront Urban Renewal Area update (information only)

Urban Renewal Agency

The Salem Urban Renewal Agency will decide on two capital-improvement grant exceptions: one for $470,000 to upgrade a grocery and food-service building at 435 Liberty Street NE, and another for $749,000 to help construct a mixed-use building with housing and retail at 415 Moyer Lane NW. The board will also receive quarterly and year-end financial reports summarizing prior spending and contracts.

• Approve $470,000 grant exception for grocery and food services at 435 Liberty Street NE
• Approve $749,000 grant exception for mixed-use building at 415 Moyer Lane NW
• Adopt April 13, 2026 draft Urban Renewal Agency minutes
• Receive March 2026 administrative purchase report
• Receive FY2026 Q3 and FY2025 year-end financial reports

The Urban Renewal Agency approved two capital improvement grant exceptions: a $470,000 grant for grocery and food services at 435 Liberty Street NE, and a $749,000 grant for a mixed-use building at 415 Moyer Lane NW. Both were approved as part of the consent calendar with an 8-0 vote. The board also approved the April 13, 2026 draft minutes and received three informational reports.

• Approved $470,000 grant exception for grocery/food services at 435 Liberty Street NE (8-0)
• Approved $749,000 grant exception for mixed-use building at 415 Moyer Lane NW (8-0)
• Approved April 13, 2026 draft minutes (8-0)
• Received and filed March 2026 administrative purchases report
• Received and filed FY 2026 Q3 financial report
• Received and filed FY 2025 year-end financial report

City Council

The City Council will consider adopting the 2026-2031 Strategic Plan and approving $1.5M for electrical upgrades at the Civic Center. The body will also vote on the annexation and rezoning of land on Walker Road NE and Sunnyview Road NE.

• Adoption of the 2026-2031 City of Salem Strategic Plan
• Approval of $1.5M in bond premium for Civic Center Seismic project electrical upgrades
• Annexation of 18.91 acres at 2170 Walker Road NE and 4893 Sunnyview Road NE, including RM-II zoning for 6 acres
• Resolution 2026-15 to apply for an Oregon Parks and Recreation Department grant for Northgate Park improvements
• Report on $200,000 Social Service Pilot Program funds distributed to community partners

The Salem City Council adopted the 2026-2031 Strategic Plan and approved using $1.5M in bond premium for electrical upgrades to the Civic Center seismic retrofit project. Council also approved the annexation of 18.91 acres at 2170 Walker Road NE and 4893 Sunnyview Road NE, including a zone change to RM-II. A resolution authorizing a grant application for Northgate Park improvements was adopted, and the consent calendar was approved. All votes were 8-0 with Councilor Matthews absent.

• Adopted 2026-2031 Strategic Plan (8-0)
• Approved $1.5M bond premium for Civic Center electrical upgrades (8-0)
• Approved annexation and zone change at 2170 Walker Rd NE and 4893 Sunnyview Rd NE (8-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2026-15 authorizing Northgate Park grant application (8-0)
• Approved consent calendar including April 27, 2026 minutes (8-0)

Housing Authority of the City of Salem

The Salem Housing Authority will consider authorizing a grant agreement with the State of Oregon for up to $325,500 from the Permanent Supportive Housing Risk Mitigation Pool to cover operational costs at Redwood Crossings. The consent calendar also includes approval of draft minutes from the April 27 meeting. Public comment is invited before any decisions.

• Grant agreement for Redwood Crossings: $325,500 from Oregon's PSH Risk Mitigation Pool
• Approval of draft minutes from April 27, 2026 Housing Authority meeting
• Public comment period on agenda items

The Housing Authority of the City of Salem approved the consent calendar, which included the April 27, 2026 draft minutes and a grant agreement with the State of Oregon for a Permanent Supportive Housing Risk Mitigation Pool supporting Redwood Crossings. The vote was 7-0 with one absence. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved April 27, 2026 draft minutes (7-0)
• Authorized Director of Housing to enter grant agreement with Oregon Housing and Community Services for Redwood Crossings (7-0)

Housing Authority of the City of Salem

The Housing Authority of the City of Salem will convene at Loucks Auditorium on April 27, 2026, for its regular meeting. The agenda contains only procedural and informational items, including approval of minutes, a consent calendar, and a monthly program management report. No public hearings, ordinances, or decisions are scheduled.

The Housing Authority of the City of Salem met on April 27, 2026, and approved the consent calendar, which included the draft minutes from the April 13, 2026 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also included a public comment and an informational report on the April 2026 program management, which was received and filed.

• Approved consent calendar (7-0)
• Approved April 13, 2026 draft minutes (7-0)

City Council

The Salem City Council will consider advancing an ordinance to annex 18.91 acres at 2170 Walker Road NE and 4893 Sunnyview Road NE, with a zone change to multi-family residential on about six acres. The Council will also authorize the City Manager to apply for a federal grant to recruit commercial air service at the Salem-Willamette Valley Airport. Additionally, the Council will receive annual reports from the Historic Landmarks Commission and Public Art Commission, and discuss downtown vision and a possible ambassador program.

• First reading of Ordinance Bill 6-26 to annex 18.91 acres at 2170 Walker Road NE and 4893 Sunnyview Road NE, with a zone change to RM-II (Multi-Family Residential) for approximately six acres (advancing to second reading).
• Authorize City Manager to apply for and accept a federal Small Community Air Service Development grant for an Air Carrier Incentive Program at Salem-Willamette Valley Airport.
• Receive the Historic Landmarks Commission 2025 Accomplishments and 2026 Workplan (information only).
• Receive the Salem Public Art Commission annual report for 2025 (information only).
• Report on the Bloomberg-Harvard Cross Boundary Collaboration framework focusing on downtown public safety and a planned summer fellow for northeast Salem.

The Salem City Council approved the consent calendar, including authorizing the City Manager to apply for a federal grant for commercial air service recruitment. Council advanced Ordinance Bill No. 6-26 to second reading, which would annex 18.91 acres at 2170 Walker Road NE and 4893 Sunnyview Road NE, change zoning to RM-II, and withdraw the territory from Marion County Fire District No. 1 and East Salem Sewer and Drainage District. Council also directed staff to evaluate a Downtown Ambassador Program and return with pilot options. The 2026-2031 Strategic Plan was removed from the agenda.

• Approved consent calendar, including SCASD grant application authorization (8-0)
• Advanced annexation and zoning change for 18.91 acres at 2170 Walker Rd NE and 4893 Sunnyview Rd NE to second reading (7-1)
• Directed staff to evaluate a Downtown Ambassador Program and return with pilot options (8-0)
• Removed 2026-2031 Strategic Plan from agenda
• Received and filed Historic Landmarks Commission annual report
• Received and filed Salem Public Art Commission annual report
• Received and filed Bloomberg-Harvard Cross Boundary Collaboration report
• Received and filed downtown vision management report

Housing Authority of the City of Salem

The Housing Authority of the City of Salem is meeting to decide on a partnership for an affordable housing project and the acceptance of two state grants. These items include a development agreement and funding for solar installations.

• MOU with Community Development Partners for affordable housing at NW corner of Market Street NE and Hawthorne Avenue NE
• 2025-27 Oregon Capacity Building Grant from Oregon Housing and Community Services in the amount of $150,000
• Community Renewable Energy Grant not to exceed $294,967 for solar systems at Southview Terrace and Englewood West apartment complexes

The Salem Housing Authority approved a consent calendar including a Memorandum of Understanding with Community Development Partners to co-develop and co-own an affordable housing project at the NW corner of Market Street NE and Hawthorne Avenue NE. Also approved were a capacity building grant agreement with Oregon Housing and Community Services and a renewable energy grant for solar systems at two low-income housing complexes. All items passed unanimously 8-0, with one commissioner absent.

• Approved MOU with Community Development Partners for affordable housing co-development at Market & Hawthorne (8-0)
• Authorized Executive Director to enter grant agreement with Oregon Housing and Community Services for 2025-27 Capacity Building Grant (8-0)
• Authorized grant agreement with Oregon Dept. of Energy for solar systems at Southview Terrace and Englewood West (8-0)
• Approved March 23, 2026 draft minutes (8-0)

Urban Renewal Agency

The Urban Renewal Agency approved its consent calendar, including the March 9, 2026 draft minutes, and received an informational report on administrative purchases. The board also passed a motion directing staff to prepare a report on potential investments in the Riverfront-Downtown Urban Renewal Area to enhance the Gerry Frank | Salem Rotary Amphitheater's usability, programming capacity, and regional economic impact. All votes were 8-0, with Chairperson Hoy absent.

• Approved consent calendar including March 9, 2026 draft minutes (8-0)
• Directed staff to prepare report on amphitheater investments (8-0)
• Received and filed informational report on administrative purchases (no vote)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on annexing 18.91 acres at 2170 Walker Road NE and 4893 Sunnyview Road NE, with a zone change to allow multi-family residential development. The consent calendar includes resolutions adopting the Natural Floodplain Functions Plan, acquiring easements for the Ferry Street wastewater pump station and McGilchrist Street corridor improvement, an intergovernmental agreement with Marion County for stormwater maintenance, a lease in the Chemeketa Parkade, and a property purchase for affordable housing. Council will also issue proclamations for Dark Sky Awareness Month, National Library Week, and Qing Ming Day.

• Annexation public hearing for 18.91 acres at Walker Road and Sunnyview Road with zone change to RM-II (Multi-Family Residential)
• Adoption of Resolution 2026-9 for Salem Natural Floodplain Functions Plan
• Easement acquisition for Ferry Street Wastewater Pump Station (Resolution 2026-10)
• Easement acquisition for McGilchrist Street SE Corridor Improvement Project (Resolutions 2026-12 and 2026-13)
• Purchase and Sale Agreement for 0.95 acres at 1797-1809 Evergreen Ave NE for affordable housing (using CDBG funds)

The Salem City Council approved the annexation of an 18.91-acre territory at 2170 Walker Road NE and 4893 Sunnyview Road NE, including a minor comprehensive plan map amendment to Multi-Family Residential and a zone change to RM-II for the southern six acres, with RS and RA zoning applied to other parts. The council also adopted the Salem Natural Floodplain Functions Plan and Floodplain Species Assessment, and approved several property acquisitions and agreements. All votes were 8-0 or 7-1, with Mayor Hoy absent.

• Approved annexation of 18.91 acres at Walker Road and Sunnyview Road with zoning changes (7-1, Brown nay)
• Adopted Resolution 2026-9, the Salem Natural Floodplain Functions Plan and Floodplain Species Assessment (8-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2026-10 for Ferry Street Wastewater Pump Station easement acquisition (consent)
• Adopted Resolutions 2026-12 and 2026-13 for McGilchrist Street corridor property acquisition (consent)
• Authorized IGA with Marion County for Hazelgreen Road stormwater maintenance (consent)
• Authorized lease with Closet Revamp at 337 Chemeketa Street NE (consent)
• Authorized property purchase from Northwest Human Services at 1797-1809 Evergreen Avenue NE (consent)
• Passed Ordinance Bill No. 5-26 for annexation at 5524 Skyline Road S with RM-I zoning (8-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss a strategy for drug prevention, treatment, and enforcement in Salem. They are deciding on a contracting method for the Franzen Reservoir project and considering a zoning change for a property on Skyline Road S.

• Annexation and zone change to RM-I for 1.94 acres at 5524 Skyline Road S
• Proposed requirement for short-term rentals to collect and remit Tourism Promotion Area fees
• Public hearing on using CMAR contracting for the Franzen Reservoir Liner and Cover Replacement
• Authorization to apply for FAA grants for the Salem-Willamette Valley Airport
• Approval of a short-term rental permit at 2494 Crestbrook Drive NW

The Salem City Council passed an ordinance adding short-term rentals and accessory short-term rentals to the Tourism Promotion Area (TPA), extending the tourism tax to these properties. The council also authorized an alternative contracting method for the Franzen Reservoir liner and cover replacement, exempting it from competitive bidding. Additionally, the council approved a consent calendar that included authorizing FAA grant applications for the Salem-Willamette Valley Airport.

• Passed Ordinance Bill No. 4-26 adding short-term rentals to Tourism Promotion Area (8-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2026-8 for CMAR contracting on Franzen Reservoir project (8-0)
• Approved consent calendar including FAA grant applications for airport (8-0)
• Advanced Ordinance Bill No. 5-26 for Skyline Road annexation to second reading (8-0)

Housing Authority of the City of Salem

The Housing Authority will hold a public hearing and vote on a resolution to exempt the Glen Creek Apartments redevelopment from competitive bidding and authorize a Construction Manager/General Contractor (CM/GC) contracting method. The consent calendar includes approval of February 2026 minutes, and the board will receive a monthly program management report.

• Public hearing and resolution to waive competitive bidding for the Glen Creek redevelopment project (SHA Resolution No. 2322)
• Authorization of Construction Manager/General Contractor (CM/GC) services for the Glen Creek Apartments affordable housing rehabilitation and construction
• Approval of draft minutes from February 23, 2026 meeting
• Program Management Report for March 2026 providing monthly overview of housing authority activity

The Housing Authority approved an exemption from competitive bidding and authorized Construction Manager/General Contractor services for the Glen Creek Apartments redevelopment project. The consent calendar, including the February 23, 2026 draft minutes, was also approved. No public comment was received, and no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved SHA Resolution No. 2322 for CM/GC contracting on Glen Creek redevelopment (7-0)
• Approved consent calendar including February 23, 2026 draft minutes (7-0)

City Council

The City Council is meeting for a work session to discuss the mission, vision, values, and guiding principles for the 2026-2031 Strategic Plan. The session will be facilitated by Baker Tilly and will cover milestones and measures of success.

• Discussion of 2026-2031 Strategic Plan mission, vision, and values

The Salem City Council held a work session to discuss the 2026-2031 Strategic Plan, presented by Baker Tilly. The plan was received and filed as an information report, with no formal action taken. The meeting was procedural, focused on discussion only.

• Approved special meeting agenda (9-0)
• Received and filed 2026-2031 Strategic Plan information report

Urban Renewal Agency

The Urban Renewal Agency is holding a routine meeting with no major business items on the agenda. The only action item is approval of draft minutes from the February 23, 2026 meeting. Public comment is accepted.

• Approval of February 23, 2026 draft Urban Renewal Agency minutes

The Urban Renewal Agency met March 9, 2026, and approved the consent calendar unanimously (9-0), which included only the February 23, 2026 draft minutes. No resolutions, action items, or public hearings were on the agenda, and no substantive decisions were made.

• Approved consent calendar (9-0)
• Approved February 23, 2026 draft minutes (9-0)

City Council

The Salem City Council will consider a public hearing on continuing the Tourism Promotion Area for short-term rentals and approve a $516,500 shift in federal housing funds. The agenda also includes an annexation request for a Skyline Road property and the approval of easements for a culvert replacement project.

• Public hearing on Tourism Promotion Area fees for short-term rentals
• Approve $516,500 shift in HUD housing funds
• Annexation of 1.94-acre property at 5524 Skyline Road S
• Approve easements for 16th Street SE Culvert Replacement Project
• Approve minutes from February 23, 2026

The Salem City Council voted 6-3 to continue the Tourism Promotion Area and advance Ordinance Bill No. 4-26 to second reading, which would extend the tourism promotion fee to short-term rentals and accessory short-term rentals. The council also unanimously approved annexing a 1.94-acre property at 5524 Skyline Road S, including a zone change to multi-family residential, and approved a $516,500 shift in HUD funds from housing preservation to public facilities.

• Continued Tourism Promotion Area and advanced Ordinance 4-26 to second reading (6-3)
• Approved annexation of 1.94 acres at 5524 Skyline Road S with RM-I zone change (9-0)
• Approved $516,500 HUD fund shift from Housing Preservation to Public Facilities (9-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2026-7 for easement acquisition for 16th St SE Culvert Replacement (consent)
• Approved Feb 23, 2026 draft minutes (consent)
• Received and filed Travel Salem FY 2024-2025 annual report
• Received and filed Salem Fire Department REACH update
• Received and filed police crime statistics and climate action reports

City Council

The Salem City Council will meet to conduct routine business including approving proclamations, adopting resolutions, and authorizing agreements. Key decisions include transferring $75,000 within the FY 2026 budget for tree-planting interns and authorizing the purchase of the Fabry Natural Area (Lots 47 and 66) in the Headwaters Subdivision for future park use.

• Transfer $75,000 in FY 2026 General Fund budget for tree planting interns
• Authorize purchase of Fabry Natural Area (Lots 47 and 66, Headwaters Subdivision) for $0 (funded via Parks System Development Charges)
• Amend intergovernmental agreement with Oregon Legislative Assembly for State Street use near Capitol
• Approve $250,000 opioid settlement grant agreement with Salem Housing Authority for Redwood Crossings remediation
• Approve positions on 2026 Oregon Legislative Session bills

The City Council approved positions on 2026 Oregon legislative bills, including an amended transportation funding letter, and authorized the purchase of the Fabry Natural Area for future park use. It also passed two ordinances, including a right-of-way vacation and Fire Prevention Code updates, and approved a $75,000 transfer for tree planting interns.

• Approved positions on 2026 Oregon legislative bills, with amended transportation funding letter (9-0)
• Authorized purchase of Fabry Natural Area (Lots 47 and 66) for future park use (consent calendar)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2026-6 transferring $75,000 for tree planting interns (consent calendar)
• Authorized Amendment 1 to IGA with Oregon for State Street use by Legislative Assembly (consent calendar)
• Authorized agreement with Salem Housing Authority for opioid settlement funds (consent calendar)
• Passed Ordinance Bill No. 3-26 vacating right-of-way near Landaggard Drive NW (8-0, Nordyke absent)
• Passed Ordinance Bill No. 2-26 updating Fire Prevention Code to Oregon Fire Code (8-0, Nordyke absent)
• Approved minutes of Feb 9 and Feb 17 meetings (consent calendar)

Urban Renewal Agency

The Urban Renewal Agency will consider authorizing short-term bonds totaling up to $10.3 million for projects in the Jory Apartments, North Gateway, Riverfront/Downtown, South Waterfront, and West Salem areas. The agenda also includes approving a supplemental budget and amendments to West Salem grant guidelines.

• Authorize short-term bonds up to $360,000 for Jory Apartments TIF District
• Authorize short-term bonds up to $4,199,999 for North Gateway Urban Renewal Area
• Authorize short-term bonds up to $6,000,000 for Riverfront/Downtown Urban Renewal Area
• Authorize short-term bonds up to $500,000 for South Waterfront Urban Renewal Area
• Authorize short-term bonds up to $2,240,000 for West Salem Urban Renewal Area

The Urban Renewal Agency approved five resolutions authorizing short-term subordinate urban renewal bonds totaling up to $13,299,999 for the Jory Apartments, North Gateway, Riverfront/Downtown, South Waterfront, and West Salem districts. The board also adopted a supplemental budget transfer, approved the FY 2025 annual financial report, and amended the West Salem grant program guidelines. All items were approved unanimously (9-0).

• Adopted Resolution 26-01 URA authorizing $360,000 bond for Jory Apartments TIF District (9-0)
• Adopted Resolution 26-02 URA authorizing $4,199,999 bond for North Gateway Urban Renewal Area (9-0)
• Adopted Resolution 26-03 URA authorizing $6,000,000 bond for Riverfront/Downtown Urban Renewal Area (9-0)
• Adopted Resolution 26-04 URA authorizing $500,000 bond for South Waterfront Urban Renewal Area (9-0)
• Adopted Resolution 26-05 URA authorizing $2,240,000 bond for West Salem Urban Renewal Area (9-0)
• Adopted Resolution 26-06 URA approving Supplemental Budget 1 for FY 2026 (9-0)
• Approved and forwarded FY 2025 URA Annual Financial Report to City Council (9-0)
• Adopted amendments to West Salem Urban Renewal Area grant program guidelines (9-0)

Housing Authority of the City of Salem

The Housing Authority will decide on a master lease for six transitional housing units at Redwood Crossings using opioid settlement funds. It will also authorize two grant agreements totaling $1.554 million from Oregon's Permanent Supportive Housing Risk Mitigation Pool for Sequoia Crossing and Yaquina Southfair properties. Additionally, the board will consider an agreement to administer $250,000 in opioid settlement funds for a pilot shelter recovery program at Redwood Crossings. The agenda also includes the election of a vice chair and approval of January 2026 minutes.

• Approve Redwood Crossings Master Lease for six transitional housing units using opioid settlement funds
• Authorize two grant agreements for Permanent Supportive Housing Risk Mitigation Pool: $840,000 for Sequoia Crossing and $714,000 for Yaquina Southfair
• Execute agreement with City of Salem for $250,000 in opioid settlement funds for pilot Shelter Recovery Program at Redwood Crossings
• Election of Vice Chair
• Approve draft minutes from January 26, 2026 meeting

The Housing Authority of the City of Salem approved a consent calendar that included a lease agreement for six transitional housing units at Redwood Crossings, two grant agreements for permanent supportive housing risk mitigation, and an opioid settlement funds agreement. The board also re-elected Commissioner Gwyn as Vice Chair. All items passed unanimously with 8 votes in favor and 1 absent.

• Approved Redwood Crossings Master Lease Agreement for six transitional housing units (8-0)
• Authorized Director of Housing to enter two grant agreements with Oregon Housing and Community Services for Sequoia Crossing and Yaquina Southfair (8-0)
• Authorized Executive Director to execute opioid settlement funds agreement with City of Salem for Redwood Crossings (8-0)
• Re-elected Commissioner Gwyn as Vice Chair (8-0)

City Council

This work session focuses on improving fairness in the City Operations Fee, particularly for non-residential accounts, and seeks council guidance on restructuring methodology. Staff will also present cost analysis of potential service expansions in public safety, community health, and other areas as Salem grows. No final decisions are expected; council will receive community feedback and return to refine the structure in future meetings.

• Discussion of options for restructuring the City Operations Fee to improve fairness across account types and sizes
• Cost analysis of potential service expansions, including expanded public safety and community health enhancements
• Staff will research options using the new utility billing system to better reflect property impact on city services
• Community engagement planned before council finalizes the fee structure
• Council will determine funding priorities at future meetings after staff updates

The City Council held a work session to discuss options for restructuring the city operations fee and a cost analysis of service expansions. The item was informational only; the report was received and filed with no formal decision made. No votes were taken on the fee restructuring or service expansion options.

• Approved special meeting agenda (9-0)
• Approved addition of a presentation to the agenda (9-0)
• Received and filed informational report on city operations fee restructuring and service expansion cost analysis

City Council

The Salem City Council will consider creating a $200,000 social service pilot program for housing, healthcare, food, and legal aid. They will also vote on updating stormwater, water, and wastewater system development charge project lists, authorizing a mid-year project for the Bush House elevator, and a motion on renter protection. First readings of a fire code update and a right-of-way vacation are also on the agenda.

• Recommendation to create a $200,000 social service pilot program (Resolution No. 2026-5)
• Amendments to Stormwater, Water, and Wastewater System Development Charge Eligible Project Lists (Resolution No. 2026-4)
• Mid-year project for mechanical upgrade to Bush House elevator
• Motion from Councilor Mai Vang regarding renter protection
• First reading of Ordinance No. 2-26 to adopt 2025 Oregon Fire Code with local modifications

The Salem City Council approved a one-time social service pilot program funded by transferring $200,000 within the General Fund (Resolution No. 2026-5). The council also directed staff to research legally permissible renter protection options, adopted a donation policy with reduced thresholds, and passed an ordinance repealing the Downtown Parking District Tax. Several other items were approved on the consent calendar, including amendments to system development charge eligible project lists and a mechanical upgrade to the Bush House elevator.

• Approved $200K social service pilot program (7-2)
• Directed staff to research renter protection options (8-0, 1 recused)
• Adopted donation policy with $100K threshold (9-0)
• Passed ordinance repealing Downtown Parking District Tax (9-0)
• Approved consent calendar including SDC project list amendments and Bush House elevator upgrade (9-0)
• Advanced fire prevention code revisions to second reading (9-0)
• Advanced right-of-way vacation near Landaggard Drive NW to second reading (9-0)

Urban Renewal Agency

The Urban Renewal Agency will meet to approve minutes from December 8, 2025. The board will receive an information report regarding contracts and procurement activities approved administratively during November 2025.

• Approval of December 8, 2025 meeting minutes
• Information report on administrative purchases from November 1, 2025 through November 30, 2025

The Salem Urban Renewal Agency met on January 26, 2026, and approved the consent calendar, which included the December 8, 2025 draft minutes. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural, with no public comment, resolutions, action items, or public hearings. An informational report on administrative purchases was received and filed.

• Approved consent calendar including December 8, 2025 draft minutes (9-0)
• Received and filed informational report on administrative purchases Nov 1-30, 2025

City Council

The City Council will discuss emergency infrastructure repairs and the addition of four ambulance medic positions. The body is also deciding on property tax exemptions for low-income housing and the adoption of Marion County street vendor regulations.

• Proposed $700,000 for West Salem Pump Station Access Road emergency culvert repairs
• Proposed addition of four full-time equivalent ambulance medic positions
• Resolution to terminate tax exemptions for two United Way of Mid-Willamette Valley properties
• Proposed $200,000 employment claim settlement and $550,000 workers' compensation claim for Maurice Stadeli
• Consideration of allowing Marion County to enforce street vendor rules within city limits

The Salem City Council approved adding four full-time ambulance medic positions to the Fire Department's EMS Division, and advanced Ordinance Bill No. 1-26 to repeal the Downtown Parking District Tax to second reading. The council also authorized a $700,000 mid-year sewer project for emergency culvert repairs, approved a $550,000 workers' compensation settlement, and adopted resolutions terminating tax exemptions for two low-income housing properties and approving exemptions for five others. A motion to allow Marion County to enforce its street vendor rules inside city limits was postponed until more information is provided.

• Approved 4 new ambulance medic FTE positions in Fire EMS Division (9-0)
• Advanced Ordinance Bill 1-26 repealing Downtown Parking District Tax to second reading (9-0)
• Authorized $700,000 mid-year sewer project for West Salem Pump Station access road emergency repair (consent)
• Authorized $550,000 workers' compensation settlement for Maurice Stadeli (consent)
• Adopted Resolution 2026-02 terminating tax exemptions for two low-income housing properties (8-0, Nordyke recused)
• Adopted Resolution 2026-03 approving tax exemptions for five low-income housing properties (8-0, Nordyke recused)
• Postponed motion to allow Marion County street vendor enforcement in Salem (6-3)
• Directed City Manager to submit Regional Scenario Plan to state DLCD (9-0)

Housing Authority of the City of Salem

The Salem Housing Authority will consider adopting Resolution No. 2321, which would increase the asset capitalization threshold from $3,000 to $5,000, affecting how property purchases are classified. The consent calendar also includes approval of draft minutes from December 8, 2025. Additionally, the board will receive a monthly program management report covering Housing Authority activities and updates.

• Adopt SHA Resolution No. 2321 raising asset capitalization threshold from $3,000 to $5,000
• Approval of December 8, 2025 draft minutes
• Program Management Report for January 2026 (information only)

The Salem Housing Authority approved the consent calendar, which included adopting Resolution No. 2321 to increase the asset capitalization threshold from $3,000 to $5,000. The board also approved the December 8, 2025 draft minutes and received an informational program management report. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved consent calendar (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2321, raising asset capitalization threshold from $3,000 to $5,000 (7-0)
• Approved December 8, 2025 draft minutes (7-0)
• Received and filed January 2026 Program Management Report