Salem public meetings in 2025

City Council

The Salem City Council will meet to discuss and vote on several items, including the annexation of two properties totaling approximately 49.93 acres near Langley Street SE, appointments to various boards and commissions, and legislative priorities for the 2026 session. The meeting also includes a proclamation recognizing National Homeless Persons' Memorial Day and updates on floodplain management and bond-funded projects.

• Annexation of 1.91-acre territory at 4952 Center St NE (Ward 6)
• Annexation of 48.02-acre territory including public right-of-way at 3741 Langley St SE and adjacent blocks
• Appointment of Abel Soriano as Municipal Judge Pro Tempore for a two-year term
• Approval of legislative priorities for the 2026 session, including immigration enforcement
• Initiation of a Class 2 vacation of right-of-way near Landaggard Drive NW

The Salem City Council approved legislative priorities and policy statements for the 2026 session, including advocacy related to immigration enforcement as outlined in the December 1 Emergency Declaration, and authorized a delegate to the LOC Energy and Environmental Policy Committee. The council also made numerous board and commission appointments, advanced two annexation ordinances to second reading, and directed staff to prepare information on potential City Operations Fee adjustments.

• Approved 2026 legislative priorities and policy statements (9-0)
• Appointed Abel Soriano as Municipal Judge Pro Tempore for two-year term (8-0, Vang recused)
• Approved board/commission appointments, including re-appointing Kyle Hedquist to Community Police Review Board (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 December 1 and November 24 council minutes
• Adopted Resolution 2025-32 initiating Class 2 vacation near Landaggard Drive NW

Housing Authority of the City of Salem

The Salem Housing Authority will hold a routine meeting featuring a monthly program management report and an informational update from HUD about upcoming Continuum of Care funding. No formal decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.

The Housing Authority of the City of Salem met on December 8, 2025, and approved the consent calendar, which included the draft minutes from the November 24, 2025 meeting. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting consisted of procedural actions and two informational reports that were received and filed.

• Approved consent calendar including draft minutes from November 24, 2025 (9-0)
• Received and filed Program Management Report for December 2025
• Received and filed HUD Continuum of Care Competition Notice of Funding Opportunity

Urban Renewal Agency

The Urban Renewal Agency will meet to review routine business and a specific appointment request. The board is considering the reappointment of one member to a redevelopment advisory board.

• Reappointment of Scott Cantonwine to the North Gateway Redevelopment Advisory Board

The Salem Urban Renewal Agency met and approved its consent calendar, which included the November 24, 2025 draft minutes and the reappointment of Scott Cantonwine to the North Gateway Redevelopment Advisory Board. All votes were unanimous (9-0). No public comment or public hearings were held, and the meeting adjourned at 6:18 p.m.

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

City Council

The City Council will discuss an emergency declaration regarding the impacts of federal immigration enforcement. The body is also deciding on two property annexations and several infrastructure agreements related to the Center Street Bridge.

• Emergency declaration (Resolution No. 2025-33) regarding federal immigration enforcement
• Cooperative Improvement Agreement with ODOT for Center Street Bridge Seismic Retrofit Project
• Amendment to utility agreement for Center Street Bridge water and fiber optic utilities involving $7,000,000
• Exemption from competitive bidding for $14.9 million Willow Lake WPCF South Secondary Clarifiers project
• Annexation of 1.91 acres at 4952 Center St NE and 48.02 acres at 3741 Langley Street SE

The Salem City Council adopted Resolution No. 2025-33, declaring an emergency related to the community impacts of federal immigration enforcement, after adding amendments to clarify asylum seekers, require quarterly reports, and direct staff to seek grant funding. The council also approved two annexations, authorized a construction contract method for a water facility project, and passed an ordinance modifying tourism promotion area objection procedures.

• Adopted Resolution 2025-33 declaring emergency on immigration enforcement impacts (6-3)
• 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)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-29 allowing CMAR contracting for Willow Lake clarifiers project (9-0)
• Passed Engrossed Ordinance 4-25 modifying tourism promotion area objection rules (9-0)
• Authorized ODOT agreement for Center Street Bridge seismic retrofit (consent calendar)
• Authorized utility agreement amendment for water/fiber work on bridge project (consent calendar)
• Approved November 24, 2025 council minutes (consent calendar)

Urban Renewal Agency

The Urban Renewal Agency will meet to approve minutes from October 27, 2025. The board will receive information reports regarding administratively approved purchases from October 2025 and the FY 2026 Quarter 1 Financial Report.

• Approval of October 27, 2025 draft minutes
• Report of administratively approved purchases from October 1, 2025 through October 31, 2025
• Review of Urban Renewal Agency FY 2026 Quarter 1 Financial Report ending September 30, 2025

The Salem Urban Renewal Agency met on November 24, 2025, and approved the consent calendar, which included the October 27, 2025 draft minutes. The board also received and filed two informational reports: administrative purchases from October 2025 and the FY 2026 Quarter 1 financial report. No public comment, public hearings, or other action items were on the agenda.

• Approved consent calendar including October 27, 2025 draft minutes (9-0)
• Received and filed administrative purchases report for October 2025
• Received and filed FY 2026 Quarter 1 financial report

Housing Authority of the City of Salem

The Housing Authority of the City of Salem will meet to approve the meeting agenda and conduct public comment. The body will also receive a monthly program management report detailing agency activities.

• Approval of additions and deletions to the agenda
• Public comment period
• Review of draft minutes from October 27, 2025
• Presentation of Program Management Report for November 2025

The Housing Authority of the City of Salem met with 8 of 9 commissioners present. The only substantive action was approval of the consent calendar, which included the October 27, 2025 draft minutes. The November 2025 Program Management Report was received and filed as an information item. No other decisions were made.

• Approved consent calendar including October 27, 2025 draft minutes (8-0)
• Received and filed November 2025 Program Management Report

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to establish new solid waste rates for 2026 and 2027. The body is also deciding on a land management plan for Minto Island and a lease amendment for the Salem-Willamette Valley Airport.

• Resolution No. 2025-28: Proposed solid waste rate increases for Polk County (up to 9.1% in 2026) and new 95-gallon cart services
• Authorization for the Minto Island Conservation Area Land Management Plan 2025-2035
• Amended ground lease with Hangar II, LLC at the Salem-Willamette Valley Airport
• Reappointments to the Planning Commission, Community Police Review Board, and other advisory boards
• Motion to adopt a statement reaffirming Salem as an Inclusive City

The Salem City Council adopted a statement reaffirming Salem as an Inclusive and Sanctuary City by a 7-2 vote, and separately directed the Human Rights Commission to host a 'know your rights' forum and the City Manager to declare a State of Emergency, passing 6-3. The council also approved new solid waste collection rates via Resolution 2025-28, authorized the City Manager to sign the updated Minto Island Conservation Area Land Management Plan, and approved several other consent items. The meeting extended past 11 p.m. due to lengthy public comment on the sanctuary city item.

• Adopted statement reaffirming Salem as Inclusive and Sanctuary City (7-2)
• Directed Human Rights Commission to host 'know your rights' forum and City Manager to declare State of Emergency (6-3)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-28 establishing new solid waste collection rates (9-0)
• Authorized City Manager to sign updated Minto Island Conservation Area Land Management Plan 2025-2035 (consent)
• Authorized amended ground lease with Hangar II, LLC at Salem-Willamette Valley Airport (consent)
• Approved reappointments to five citizen commissions (consent)
• Approved minutes of Nov 10 and Nov 17 meetings (consent)

City Council

Salem City Council holds a work session to discuss the draft 2026–2031 Strategic Plan, reviewing findings from an environmental scan and gathering input on mission, vision, and goals. The session is facilitated by Baker Tilly and focuses on six result areas including infrastructure and the natural environment. No decisions are made; further community input is planned for 2026.

• Work session on 2026–2031 Strategic Plan led by Baker Tilly
• Input sought on mission, vision, and strategic goals
• Six result areas: Good Governance; Natural Environment Stewardship; Safe and Healthy Community; Safe, Reliable and Efficient Infrastructure; Strong and Diverse Economy; Welcoming and Livable Community
• Community survey planned for February 2026
• Final draft expected March 2026

The City Council held a work session to discuss the 2026-2031 Strategic Plan, receiving an informational report from the Chief Strategy Officer and consultants. The report was received and filed, with no formal decisions made. The meeting was procedural, focused on discussion and questions.

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

City Council

The City Council will discuss a $20,000 donation to support residents affected by a federal shutdown's impact on SNAP benefits. The body is also deciding on police union compensation and updates to community service fees.

• Proposed $20,000 donation to Marion Polk Food Share
• Compensation agreement for Salem Police Employees’ Union for July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027
• Resolution 2025-24 to adjust community service fees and youth recreation fee waivers
• Creation of the Wallace Natural Area Enhancement Project for trail paving and management
• Proposed budget project for Pringle Parkade safety improvements to address street drifting

The Salem City Council approved a $20,000 donation to Marion Polk Food Share to support residents affected by the SNAP benefits suspension due to the federal shutdown, adopting Resolution No. 2025-30 to transfer funds within the FY 2026 General Fund budget. The council also adopted several other measures, including adjusting community service fees, increasing youth recreation fee waivers, and authorizing mid-year projects for park improvements. All votes were 8-0 except for the Wallace Natural Area project, which passed 7-1 with Councilor Brown dissenting.

• Approved $20,000 donation to Marion Polk Food Share (8-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-27 amending Solid Waste Management policy (8-0)
• Approved collective bargaining agreement with Salem Police Employees' Union (8-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-24 adjusting community service fees and increasing youth recreation fee waivers (8-0)
• Directed staff to continue seasonal no-mow management at Bush's Pasture Park (8-0)
• Authorized mid-year project for Pringle Parkade safety improvements (8-0)
• Authorized Wallace Natural Area Enhancement Project (7-1)
• Advanced Ordinance Bill No. 4-25 to second reading (8-0)

City Council

The Salem City Council will decide on a limited-duration lien forgiveness program for unpaid property maintenance code penalties and fees, and adopt a supplemental budget increasing Police Department funding. They will also consider governance group policies, airport grants, property acquisition, and police officer donations.

• Adopt Resolution 2025-25 to establish a lien forgiveness program for property maintenance code violations if violations are corrected
• Adopt Resolution No. 2025-26, Fiscal Year Supplemental Budget 3, increasing General Fund revenue for the Police Department
• Authorize City Manager to apply for 2025-2026 Critical Oregon Airport Relief grants for Salem-Willamette Valley Airport
• Authorize purchase of 2060 Wallace Road NW for sidewalk improvements as part of the 2022 Safety and Livability Bond
• Accept donation to fund two police officers for the Homeless Services Team for six months

The Salem City Council accepted a donation to fund two police officers for the Homeless Services Team (HST) for six months, with potential for an additional six months, in a 6-3 vote. The council also approved a sidewalk infill package for the 2022 Safety and Livability Bond, adopted a lien forgiveness program, and approved several other items including a supplemental budget and a city manager employment agreement.

• Accepted donation to fund two HST police officers for six months (6-3)
• Approved sidewalk infill package for 2022 Safety and Livability Bond (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-25 establishing Lien Forgiveness Program (9-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-26, Supplemental Budget 3 for Police Department (9-0)
• Approved 5% salary increase for Judges Pro Tempore (9-0)
• Approved City Manager employment agreement (9-0)
• Authorized City Manager to apply for COAR grants for Salem-Willamette Valley Airport (9-0)
• Authorized purchase of property at 2060 Wallace Road NW (9-0)

Urban Renewal Agency

The Salem Urban Renewal Agency’s October 27, 2025 meeting is procedural only. No ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are listed; the agenda covers routine opening exercises, public comment, and a consent calendar with minutes and resolutions. An information report lists September 2025 administrative purchases but requires no board action.

• September 22, 2025 draft Urban Renewal Agency minutes (25-3723.1a)
• September 2025 administrative purchase report (25-3856.a) — informational only

The Salem Urban Renewal Agency met on October 27, 2025, and approved the consent calendar, which included the draft minutes from the September 22, 2025 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was brief and adjourned at 6:25 p.m.

• Approved consent calendar (9-0)
• Approved September 22, 2025 draft minutes (9-0)

Housing Authority of the City of Salem

The Salem Housing Authority will decide whether to approve a new 60-month office lease with SAIF Corporation for approximately 2,125 square feet of space on the 6th floor of the Parkway building at 440 Church St. SE, Salem, Oregon. The lease term begins July 1, 2026. The authority will also receive an informational monthly program management report for October 2025.

• Approve Office Lease Agreement (SAIF Contract No. 7532) for 2,125 sq ft at 440 Church St. SE, Salem, OR for 60 months starting July 1, 2026
• Receive October 2025 Program Management Report with client success stories and program updates

The Housing Authority of the City of Salem approved a 60-month office lease agreement with SAIF for approximately 2,125 square feet on the 6th floor of the Parkway building at 440 Church St. SE. The board also approved the consent calendar, which included the September 22, 2025 draft minutes. No public comment or public hearings were held.

• Approved Office Lease Agreement with SAIF (Contract No. 7532) for 2,125 sq ft at 440 Church St. SE, 60-month term (8-0)
• Approved consent calendar including September 22, 2025 draft minutes (8-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to receive information from the Salem Fire Department. The discussion focuses on Standards of Coverage, the new Emergency Medical Services Division, and regional aid agreements.

• Update on Salem Fire Department Standards of Coverage
• Establishment of the Emergency Medical Services Division
• Willamette Valley Communications Center operational updates
• Development of Automatic Aid agreements with regional partners
• Executive sessions regarding labor negotiations and records exempt from public disclosure

The Salem City Council held a work session to receive a presentation from Fire Chief David Gerboth on the fire department's standards of coverage, EMS division operations, WVCC operations, and automatic aid. Councilors and the mayor asked questions and made comments, but no formal decisions were made. The meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.

• Approved special meeting agenda (9-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss adjusting the City Manager's salary range and a supplemental budget to add two police officer positions. The body is also considering a grant for Fisher Road Park and funding for commercial air service recruitment at the Salem-Willamette Valley Airport.

• Proposed City Manager salary range adjustment to $295,189 - $324,707 annually
• Resolution 2025-22 to increase General Fund for Police, Parks, and Fire, including two new career Police Officer positions
• Resolution 2025-21 to apply for a Land and Water Conservation Fund grant for Fisher Road Park improvements
• Proposed $25,000 budget transfer for legal services to join pending litigation
• Proposal to assign $100,000 per year for three years toward a minimum revenue guarantee for commercial air service at Salem-Willamette Valley Airport

The City Council unanimously appointed Krishna Namburi as City Manager, subject to an employment agreement, and approved a salary range adjustment for the position. The Council also adopted a supplemental budget for the Safety and Livability Strategic Action Plan, adding two police officer positions, and approved funding for a potential commercial air service minimum revenue guarantee. Several proclamations were read and informational reports were received and filed.

• Appointed Krishna Namburi as City Manager (9-0)
• Adjusted City Manager salary range to $295,189-$324,707 annually (9-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-22, Supplemental Budget 2, adding two police officer positions (9-0)
• Approved $100,000/year for 3 years toward airport minimum revenue guarantee (6-3)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-21, authorizing Fisher Road Park grant application
• Adopted Resolution 2025-23, transferring $25,000 for legal services
• Approved Crooked House Playground resurfacing project
• Appointed four members to Community Police Review Board

City Council

The City of Salem is conducting a public listening session to provide an update on the Safety and Livability Initiative. City management will collect public comment to inform short- and long-term budgeting and planning. There is no formal agenda for this meeting.

• Update on the Safety and Livability Initiative
• Public comment session for community input

Housing Authority of the City of Salem

The Housing Authority of the City of Salem is meeting to consider the adoption of its consolidated operating budgets for fiscal year 2025-26. This budget includes the elimination of seven vacant grant-funded positions and provides resources for affordable rental housing for an estimated 3,700 households.

• Resolution No. 2320: Approval of FY 2025-26 consolidated operating budgets
• Authorization of HUD Public Housing Budget Certification
• Elimination of seven vacant grant-funded positions
• Review of August 25, 2025, draft meeting minutes
• September 2025 Program Management Report

The Salem Housing Authority approved its FY 2025-26 consolidated operating budget and authorized the Commission Chair to execute the HUD Public Housing Budget Certification via Resolution No. 2320. The board also approved the consent calendar, which included the August 25, 2025 draft minutes, and received an informational program management report. No public comment was made, and no other substantive decisions were taken.

• 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 consent calendar including August 25, 2025 draft minutes (7-0)
• Received and filed September 2025 Program Management Report (informational)

City Council

The Salem City Council will meet to discuss and vote on budget adjustments, public reports, and proclamations. Key actions include a vote to transfer $42,700 for HVAC replacements at Shops Building #24 and a public hearing on the 2024 housing program report. The meeting also features presentations on community survey results, transit service enhancements, and updates on water infrastructure resilience.

• Transfer $42,700 in FY2026 budget for HVAC replacements at Shops Building #24
• Public hearing on Program Year 2024 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report for HUD grants
• Presentation on Cherriots’ proposed transit service enhancement and funding plan
• Proclamation recognizing National Hispanic Heritage Month, Filipino-American History Month, and Domestic Violence Awareness Month
• Update on Detroit Reservoir drawdown impacts on Salem’s water treatment plant

The Salem City Council approved a $42,700 transfer within the FY2026 budget to replace two HVAC units at Shops Building #24, adopted Resolution No. 2025-20. The council also authorized submission of the Program Year 2024 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) to HUD, and designated Council President Nishioka as delegate to the League of Oregon Cities' annual business meeting. Several proclamations and informational reports were received and filed, with no substantive decisions on other matters.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-20 authorizing $42,700 transfer for HVAC replacements at Shops Building #24 (8-0)
• Authorized submission of draft Program Year 2024 CAPER to HUD (8-0)
• Designated Council President Nishioka as delegate to League of Oregon Cities annual business meeting (8-0)
• Approved consent calendar including minutes from Sept 8 and Sept 15, 2025 (8-0)
• Received and filed Human Rights Commission community belonging survey results
• Received and filed Planning Commission Annual Report
• Received and filed informational reports on purchases, subdivision approval, tree variance, Detroit Reservoir drawdown, North Santiam Sewer Project, and committee assignments

Urban Renewal Agency

The Salem Urban Renewal Agency will hold its regular meeting to receive a status update on all eight Urban Renewal Areas (URAs) and hear a presentation on future options. The board will also review administrative purchases approved in July and August 2025 and receive a quarterly economic development report.

• Status update and future options presentation for eight Urban Renewal Areas
• Administrative purchases report for July 2025
• Administrative purchases report for August 2025
• Quarterly economic development report from SEDCOR

The Salem Urban Renewal Agency met on September 22, 2025, and approved the consent calendar, which included the August 25, 2025 draft minutes. The board received and filed an informational update on urban renewal areas, as well as reports on administrative purchases and a quarterly economic development report. No substantive decisions were made beyond the consent calendar approval.

• Approved consent calendar including August 25, 2025 draft minutes (8-0)
• Received and filed update on urban renewal areas
• Received and filed administrative purchases report for July 2025
• Received and filed administrative purchases report for August 2025
• Received and filed quarterly economic development report

City Council

The Salem City Council will hold a work session to discuss an actionable strategy for a safe, clean, and healthy community, focusing on downtown and northeast Salem. The meeting includes a presentation on community engagement and progress since the last council meeting, with opportunities for written and verbal testimony.

• Discussion on safety and livability strategy
• Presentation on community engagement and progress
• Written testimony deadline: 11:00 a.m.
• Additional testimony deadline: 3:00 p.m.
• Final testimony deadline: 5:00 p.m.

The Salem City Council held a work session on safety and livability, receiving informational presentations from city staff on topics including community safety, police and fire services, and related initiatives. The only formal actions were approving the special meeting agenda and its additions; no substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved special meeting agenda (7-0, 2 absent)
• Approved agenda additions for revised timeline and presentation (9-0)

City Council

The City Council is holding a work session to review service updates and financial sustainability options. Staff are seeking guidance on funding priorities and potential new revenue sources to improve safety and livability.

• Evaluation of Chief Executive Officer (Executive Session)
• Update on Local Option Levy passage
• Implementation of paid on-street parking downtown
• Transition to City-provided ambulance services
• Allocation of Opioid settlement funds

The Salem City Council held a work session focused on service updates, priorities, and options for future financial sustainability. The informational report (25-337) was received and filed, with presentations from the Interim City Manager and Chief Financial Officer, followed by council questions. No formal decisions or votes were taken on the matter.

• Approved special meeting agenda (9-0)
• Received and filed informational report 25-337 on financial sustainability

City Council

The Salem City Council has been invited to an optional public event hosted by DevNW celebrating the start of construction on 24 new Community Land Trust homes in Salem. These homes aim to provide homeownership opportunities for families earning up to 80% of the area median income. The event is scheduled for September 11, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at 5045 Macleay Road.

City Council

The City Council will review recommended appointments for the Budget Committee, Public Art Commission, Downtown Advisory Board, and Planning Commission. The body will also receive updates on commercial air service recruitment and legislative activities regarding transportation funding.

• Appointments to the Budget Committee, Public Art Commission, and Downtown Advisory Board
• Recommendation to appoint Nathan Levin to the Planning Commission
• Update on Minimum Revenue Guarantee to recruit commercial air service to Salem-Willamette Valley Airport
• Report on approved 192-unit apartment complex at 1656 Davis Rd S
• Report on approved mixed-use building with 49 residential units at 590 Willow St NE

The Salem City Council approved appointments to several boards and commissions, including the Budget Committee, Downtown Advisory Board, Public Art Commission, and Planning Commission. Council also directed staff to return with funding options to support a potential Minimum Revenue Guarantee for commercial air service at the Willamette Valley Airport. Informational reports on two approved housing developments and administrative purchases were received and filed.

• Approved appointments to Budget Committee, Public Art Commission, Downtown Advisory Board (9-0)
• Appointed Nathan Levin to Planning Commission (9-0)
• Directed staff to return with funding options for airport Minimum Revenue Guarantee (9-0)
• Approved consent calendar including August 25, 2025 minutes (9-0)
• Received and filed report on 192-unit apartment complex at 1656 Davis Rd S
• Received and filed report on mixed-use building with 49 units at 590 Willow St NE
• Received and filed report on administrative purchases July 2025
• Announced appointments to Airport Advisory, Center 50+, Historic Landmarks, and Human Rights Commissions

City Council

The Salem Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Forum Speaker Series regarding the local government’s role in building housing stock. Attendance for City Council members is optional and there is no formal agenda.

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

The September 8, 2025, special City Council meeting in Salem, Oregon, was held, but no formal minutes were produced. The record states that there will be no formal minutes for this meeting or event, so no substantive decisions are recorded.

City Council

The Salem City Council will meet to discuss and potentially authorize staff to investigate implementing a Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (CPACE) program in Salem. The meeting will also include updates on state-funded pavement maintenance at Salem-Willamette Valley Airport and a motion regarding mowing at Bush’s Pasture Park.

• Authorize staff to explore CPACE program implementation in Salem
• Approve $153,913.32 state-funded pavement maintenance at Salem-Willamette Valley Airport with no local cost
• Motion to modify mowing for southwest picnic areas at Bush’s Pasture Park
• Motion to review City’s procurement process
• Replat approval for four lots reconfigured into three at 693 Chemeketa St NE

The Salem City Council approved a substitute motion directing the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board to review the seasonal no-mow/restoration program at Bush's Pasture Park and recommend an annual program aligned with the Cultural Landscape Management Plan. The council also authorized staff to explore a CPACE program, directed a procurement process overview, and approved consent items including an airport pavement maintenance agreement.

• Approved substitute motion to refer Bush's Pasture Park no-mow program to Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (5-3)
• Authorized staff to explore and recommend on implementing a CPACE program (8-0)
• Directed staff to provide comprehensive overview of City's procurement process (8-0)
• Approved consent calendar including minutes and airport pavement maintenance IGA (8-0)
• Received and filed informational reports on land use decisions, purchases, PFAS investigation, and legislative session

Urban Renewal Agency

The Salem Urban Renewal Agency will meet to conduct routine opening exercises and review preliminary financial reports for the fiscal year 2025 fourth quarter. No substantive decisions or public hearings are listed on this agenda.

The Urban Renewal Agency met and approved the consent calendar, which included the July 28, 2025 draft minutes. Two informational reports were received and filed: the FY 2025 Quarter 4 financial report and a list of administrative purchases from June 2025. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved consent calendar including July 28, 2025 draft minutes (8-0, 1 absent)
• Received and filed FY 2025 Quarter 4 financial report
• Received and filed list of administrative purchases from June 1-30, 2025

Housing Authority of the City of Salem

The Salem Housing Authority will conduct opening exercises, public comment, and a consent calendar that includes approval of the July 28, 2025 draft minutes. No public hearings or ordinance votes are scheduled. The body will also receive an informational Program Management Report for August 2025, covering client success stories, program updates, and business information.

• Approval of July 28, 2025 draft Salem Housing Authority minutes
• Reception of August 2025 Program Management Report with client success stories and program updates

The Housing Authority of the City of Salem met on August 25, 2025, and approved the consent calendar, which included the July 28, 2025 draft minutes. No other action items, resolutions, public hearings, or special orders were on the agenda. The board also received and filed the August 2025 Program Management Report as an informational item.

• Approved consent calendar including July 28, 2025 draft minutes (9-0)
• Received and filed August 2025 Program Management Report

City Council

The City Council and city management are holding a special meeting to gather community information. The input will be used by staff for short- and long-term budgeting and planning. There is no formal agenda for this session.

• Public Safety and Livability Listening Session

City Council

The City Council is holding a work session to discuss the future of commercial air service following Avelo Airlines' cessation of flights on August 10, 2025. The body will review airport plans, projects, and development, as well as the potential need for financial incentives to recruit a new airline.

• Discussion on the cessation of Avelo Airlines flights as of August 10, 2025
• Review of estimated $32.5 million in visitor spending generated by previous air service
• Discussion of financial incentives for recruiting a new airline
• Update on airport plans, studies, projects, and hangar developments
• Review of memorandum regarding use of TOT for airline service

The City Council received an information report on the future of commercial air service at Salem's Willamette Valley Airport and directed staff to engage with interested airlines to clarify terms and routes for beginning service. The motion carried unanimously (9-0) and staff will report back at the September 8, 2025 Council meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved special meeting agenda (9-0)
• Directed staff to engage airlines on terms and routes for commercial air service (9-0)

City Council

The City Council will vote on budget transfers for tree planting and Center 50+ staffing, and authorize a grant application for renewable energy. The body will also review reports on safety and livability in downtown and northeast Salem.

• Application for $1,000,000 Community Renewable Energy Grant for rooftop solar on the Marion Street Parkade
• Resolution to transfer $70,000 in FY 2026 budget for tree planting
• Resolution to increase expenditure authority in the Local Option Levy Fund for Center 50+
• Report on safety and livability strategies for downtown and northeast Salem
• Motion regarding a performance evaluation for the interim City Manager

The Salem City Council voted unanimously to conduct a performance evaluation of Interim City Manager Krishna Namburi, with the Executive Leadership Team also completing evaluation forms. The council also approved the consent calendar, including a $70,000 transfer for tree planting and a supplemental budget for Center 50+. Several informational reports were received and filed, including land use decisions and the Q4 financial report.

• Approved agenda additions for revised land use decision and attachments (9-0)
• Approved consent calendar including minutes, resolutions, and action items (9-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-9 transferring $70,000 for tree planting (9-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-19 supplemental budget for Center 50+ (9-0)
• Authorized application to Community Renewable Energy Grant Program (9-0)
• Approved motion to conduct interim city manager performance evaluation, amended to include Executive Leadership Team (9-0)
• Appointed Councilors Varney and Gwyn to Riparian Advisory Committee
• Received and filed informational reports including land use decisions and Q4 financial report

City Council

The City Council is deciding on an emergency declaration to protect the drinking water supply from turbidity during a planned reservoir drawdown. The body is also reviewing policies for water and sewer services outside city limits and approving HUD housing plans.

• Resolution No. 2025-18: Emergency declaration regarding Detroit Reservoir deep drawdown
• Proposed revisions to Council Policy X-4 for water/sewer services outside city limits and the Urban Growth Boundary
• New job classifications and compensation for Fire Inspector 1 and Assistant Police Chief
• Approval of 2025-2029 US HUD Consolidated Plan, 2025 Annual Action Plan, and Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing
• Information report on Avelo Airlines ceasing commercial flights at Salem-Willamette Valley Airport on August 10, 2025

The Salem City Council adopted Resolution No. 2025-18 declaring an emergency related to the upcoming deep drawdown of Detroit Reservoir, extending the state of emergency through December 31, 2026. The council also approved consent calendar items, including revisions to Council Policy X-4 for water/sewer connections outside city limits, new job classifications for Fire Inspector 1 and Assistant Police Chief, and the 2025-2029 HUD Consolidated Plan. Informational reports on the Planning Commission decision, real estate portfolio, and Avelo flight cessation were received and filed.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-18 declaring emergency for Detroit Reservoir drawdown, amended to extend through Dec 31, 2026 (8-0)
• Adopted revisions to Council Policy X-4 for water/sewer connections outside city limits
• Approved new job classifications and compensation for Fire Inspector 1 and Assistant Police Chief
• Approved 2025-2029 HUD Consolidated Plan, 2025 Annual Action Plan, and Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing
• Approved consent calendar with item 3.2a pulled (8-0)
• Received and filed OGEC ethics guidance report
• Received and filed Planning Commission decision for case CPC-NPC-ZC25-01
• Received and filed real estate portfolio and Avelo flight cessation reports

Housing Authority of the City of Salem

The Housing Authority of the City of Salem is deciding whether to become the General Manager of Fruitland Meadows LLC to facilitate affordable housing development. The body is also reviewing updates to the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program Administrative Plan.

• Resolution No. 2317: Agreement to become General Manager of Fruitland Meadows LLC for 166 affordable housing units
• Resolution No. 2318: Revised Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program Administrative Plan
• Updates to Section 8 waiting list preferences and program transfers
• Clarification of requirements under the Housing Opportunities through Modernization Act (HOTMA)

The Housing Authority of the City of Salem approved Resolution No. 2317, authorizing the Director of Housing to execute an agreement to become General Manager of Fruitland Meadows LLC, enabling a 166-unit affordable housing project. The board also adopted Resolution No. 2318, approving the revised Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program Administrative Plan, which updates waiting list preferences, program transfers, and clarifies HOTMA requirements. The consent calendar, including the July 14, 2025 minutes, was approved unanimously. No public hearings or special orders were held.

• Approved Resolution No. 2317 to authorize GM agreement for Fruitland Meadows LLC (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2318 revising Section 8 HCV Administrative Plan (7-0)
• Approved consent calendar including July 14, 2025 minutes (7-0)
• Received and filed July 2025 Program Management Report

Urban Renewal Agency

The Urban Renewal Agency is deciding on a grant exception for a multi-family project and a redevelopment agreement for Block 45. The board will also consider an appointment to the West Salem Redevelopment Advisory Board.

• Proposed $749,000 grant for a mixed-use multi-family building on Willow Street NE
• Execution of a Memorandum of Understanding with ORREO, LLC for the redevelopment of Block 45
• Appointment of David Wrightson to the West Salem Redevelopment Advisory Board

The Urban Renewal Agency approved a consent calendar including the appointment of David Wrightson to the West Salem Redevelopment Advisory Board, authorization for an MOU with ORREO, LLC to redevelop Block 45, and a $749,000 grant exception for Willow Mixed Use SPE, LLC. All items passed unanimously with one councilor absent. No public comment or hearings were held.

• Approved consent calendar (8-0, Nordyke absent)
• Approved appointment of David Wrightson to West Salem Redevelopment Advisory Board
• Authorized Executive Director to execute MOU with ORREO, LLC for Block 45 redevelopment
• Approved $749,000 grant exception for Willow Mixed Use SPE, LLC

City Council

The City Council is holding a work session to discuss options for improving safety and livability in high response areas. This is an information-only session focused on downtown and northeast Salem.

• Discussion of the City of Salem Safety Plan - Community Violence Reduction Initiative
• Review of police and fire high response area data
• Discussion of affordable housing, sheltering, and supportive services
• Review of feedback from the June 18, 2025 State of Downtown event

The City Council held a work session on improving public safety and livability in high-response areas, specifically downtown and northeast Salem. The informational report was received and filed, with no formal action taken. Councilors heard staff presentations and asked questions.

• Approved special meeting agenda (9-0)
• Approved adding SCAN to affected neighborhoods list for item 2.a (9-0)
• Received and filed informational report on public safety and livability

City Council

The City Council will review a funding agreement for recycling modernization and a contribution for a PFAS wastewater study. The body will also hold a public hearing on the 2025-2029 HUD Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan.

• Funding agreement with Circular Action Alliance for up to $532,701 in FY 2026 recycling funds
• $10,000 contribution from Utility Fund for Oregon State University PFAS study
• Intergovernmental agreement with Marion County for sidewalk improvements on 49th Avenue SE
• Public hearing for 2025-2029 US HUD Consolidated Plan and 2025 Annual Action Plan
• Appointments to the Budget Committee, Library Advisory Board, and Travel and Tourism Promotion Advisory Board

The Salem City Council approved a Primary Funding Agreement with Circular Action Alliance to access recycling-related funding, and authorized a $10,000 contribution from the Utility Fund for an Oregon State University PFAS study. The council also advanced the 2025-2029 HUD Consolidated Plan for final approval at the next meeting, and approved several consent calendar items including sidewalk improvements and board appointments.

• Approved Primary Funding Agreement with Circular Action Alliance (8-0)
• Authorized $10,000 Utility Fund contribution for OSU PFAS study (8-0)
• Advanced 2025-2029 HUD Consolidated Plan for July 28 approval (8-0)
• Approved consent calendar including sidewalk agreement with Marion County (8-0)
• Approved appointments to Budget Committee, Library Advisory Board, and Travel and Tourism boards (8-0)

Housing Authority of the City of Salem

The Housing Authority of the City of Salem is meeting virtually to consider the adoption of Resolution No. 2316. This resolution would approve the agency's Annual PHA Plan, Capital Fund Plan, and Moving to Work Supplement for 2025-26.

• Resolution No. 2316: Approval of the Annual PHA Plan, Capital Fund Plan, and Moving to Work Supplement to the PHA Plan
• Public hearing regarding the 2025-26 Annual PHA Plan and Capital Fund Plan
• Approval of June 23, 2025, draft meeting minutes

The Housing Authority approved its 2025-26 Annual PHA Plan, Capital Fund Plan, and Moving to Work Supplement via Resolution No. 2316, with an amendment adding a veteran's preference for Scattered Sites home dispositions. The amendment and main motion both passed unanimously (8-0, with one absent). The consent calendar, including the June 23, 2025 minutes, was also approved.

• Approved consent calendar including June 23, 2025 minutes (8-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2316 approving 2025-26 Annual PHA Plan, Capital Fund Plan, and Moving to Work Supplement (8-0)
• Amended motion to include veteran's preference for Scattered Sites home dispositions (7-0, 1 absent)

City Council

The City Council is deciding on the FY 2026 city budget and the Capital Improvement Plan for FY 2026 through FY 2030. The body will also consider the structure of a new oversight committee for the recently passed Livability Levy.

• Adoption of the FY 2026 City of Salem budget
• FY 2026 Downtown Parking District budget of $1,970,560
• Capital Improvement Plan for FY 2026 through FY 2030
• Proposed structure for the Livability Levy Oversight Committee
• Parking permit discount for employees earning $25 or less per hour at Marion and Chemeketa parkades

The Salem City Council adopted the FY2026 city budget and the Downtown Parking District budget with a parking tax rate, and approved the FY2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan. It also approved the formation of the Livability Levy Oversight Committee and adopted a resolution to temporarily expand discounted parkade permits for downtown employees earning $25/hour or less, with a report due by January 2026. The meeting included an executive session on a real property transaction and several proclamations.

• Adopted FY2026 City of Salem budget (Resolution 2025-16)
• Adopted FY2026 Downtown Parking District budget and parking tax rate (Resolution 2025-13)
• Adopted Capital Improvement Plan for FY2026-2030
• Approved formation of Livability Levy Oversight Committee (9-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-17 expanding parkade permit discount to employees earning $25/hr or less, with $20 Chemeketa and $15 Marion monthly rates, through June 30, 2026 (consensus)
• Approved transfer of FY2025 budget appropriations (Resolution 2025-15) (9-0)
• Approved June 9, 2025 minutes
• Approved consent calendar (8-0, Tigan absent)

Housing Authority of the City of Salem

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

• Approval of May 27, 2025 draft minutes
• June 2025 Program Management Report

The Housing Authority of the City of Salem met on June 23, 2025, with 8 commissioners present and 1 absent. The only substantive action was approving the consent calendar, which included the May 27, 2025 draft minutes. No other decisions were made; the meeting adjourned at 6:21 p.m.

• Approved consent calendar (8-0, 1 absent)
• Approved May 27, 2025 draft minutes

Urban Renewal Agency

The Urban Renewal Agency is meeting to adopt the budget for fiscal year 2026. 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)
• Proposed $1,140,000 budget transfer for Salem Convention Center materials and services (Resolution No. 25-07 URA)

The Urban Renewal Agency unanimously approved the consent calendar, which included adopting the FY 2026 URA budget via Resolution No. 25-06 URA and authorizing a transfer of appropriations within the FY 2025 budget for the Salem Convention Center fund via Resolution No. 25-07 URA. The board also approved the June 9, 2025 draft minutes and received an informational report on administrative purchases. No public comment or hearings were held.

• Approved consent calendar (9-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 25-06 URA adopting FY 2026 URA budget (9-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 25-07 URA transferring appropriations to Convention Center materials/services (9-0)
• Approved June 9, 2025 draft minutes (9-0)
• Received and filed informational report on March 2025 administrative purchases

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the recommended FY 2026 budget and the use of state revenue sharing funds. The body is also considering several infrastructure agreements and a funding request for the Civic Center Seismic project.

• Public hearing on the FY 2026 City of Salem Budget
• Proposed use of $1,078,540 in bond premium for Civic Center Seismic project expenses
• Application for up to $10 million in federal SS4A grant funding for pedestrian crossing improvements
• Telecommunications Franchise Agreement with Ezee Fiber effective June 1, 2025, through May 31, 2035
• Acquisition of easements for the Waldo Avenue SE and Wildwind Drive SE Sewer Rehabilitation Project

The Salem City Council approved the FY 2026 budget, directing staff to return with a resolution for adoption. An amendment to transfer $50,000 from State Sheltering Grant funds to maintain Church at the Park's Safe Park program passed 4-3-1. The council also approved several ordinances and agreements, including floodplain permit updates, right-of-way dedications, downtown parking changes, and a transition to city-operated ambulance service.

• Approved FY2026 budget direction with $50K transfer to Safe Park (7-0-1)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-12 for State Revenue Sharing funds (8-0)
• Authorized SS4A grant application up to $10M for pedestrian crossings (8-0)
• Approved $1,078,540 bond premium for Civic Center seismic retrofit (8-0)
• Passed Ordinance 6-25 updating floodplain development permits (7-0, 1 recused)
• Passed Ordinance 7-25 on right-of-way dedications (8-0)
• Passed Ordinance 8-25 on downtown parking time limits (8-0)
• Passed Ordinance 9-25 for city-operated ambulance service (8-0)

Urban Renewal Agency

The Urban Renewal Agency is conducting a public hearing regarding the recommended FY 2026 budget. The board is expected to return on June 23, 2025, with a resolution to adopt the budget with amendments.

• Public hearing on the FY 2026 Salem Urban Renewal Agency Budget
• Proposed $531,260 in Transient Occupancy Tax revenues for Salem Convention Center marketing in FY2026
• Approval of May 12, 2025 draft minutes

The Urban Renewal Agency approved its consent calendar, including the May 12, 2025 minutes and a $531,260 marketing addendum for the Salem Convention Center. The board also directed staff to return on June 23, 2025 with a resolution to adopt the FY2026 budget with amendments. All votes were unanimous (8-0).

• Approved May 12, 2025 draft minutes (8-0)
• Authorized $531,260 for Salem Convention Center FY2026 marketing (8-0)
• Directed staff to return June 23 with resolution to adopt FY2026 budget with amendments (8-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to adopt a six-year housing production strategy and consider the city's fee schedule for the 2026 fiscal year. The body will also review infrastructure loans and intergovernmental agreements regarding stormwater permitting.

• Public hearing to adopt Resolution 2025-11 (Salem Housing Production Strategy)
• Proposed Resolution No. 2025-10 to set the FY 2026 fee schedule
• Resolution 2025-07 to authorize a partially forgivable loan from the Oregon DEQ for the Ferry Street Wastewater Pump Station
• Intergovernmental Agreement with Polk County for erosion control and green stormwater infrastructure permitting
• First reading of Ordinance Bill No. 6-25 regarding Floodplain Development Permit requirements

The City Council adopted Resolution 2025-11, the Salem Housing Production Strategy, after amending it to prioritize strategy K for evaluation by end of 2025 and add a report on stakeholder feedback for strategy M. The council also approved the FY 2026 fee schedule, advanced four ordinances to second reading, and approved an annexation. Several land use decisions were received and filed as information reports.

• Adopted Salem Housing Production Strategy (Resolution 2025-11) with amendment (8-0)
• Adopted FY 2026 Fee Schedule (Resolution 2025-10) (8-0)
• Advanced Floodplain Development Permit ordinance (Bill 6-25) to second reading (6-0, 1 abstain)
• Advanced right-of-way dedication ordinance (Bill 7-25) to second reading (7-0)
• Advanced downtown parking time limit ordinance (Bill 8-25) to second reading (7-0)
• Advanced ambulance service ordinance (Bill 9-25) to second reading (7-0)
• Approved annexation of 7.66 acres at Michigan City Lane NW and Levi Street NW (7-0)
• Approved DEQ loan for Ferry Street Wastewater Pump Station (consent calendar)

Housing Authority of the City of Salem

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

• Approval of April 28, 2025 draft minutes
• May 2025 Program Management Report

The Housing Authority of the City of Salem met and approved the consent calendar, which included the April 28, 2025 draft minutes. No action items, resolutions, public hearings, or special orders were on the agenda. The board received a program management report for May 2025 presented by staff.

• Approved consent calendar including April 28, 2025 draft minutes (7-0, 1 absent)

City Council

The City Council will hold a first reading to annex 7.66 acres at Michigan City Lane NW and Levi Street NW, applying city zoning and withdrawing from a rural fire district. The consent calendar includes a resolution to acquire easements for the State Street Southside Sidewalk Improvements Project. Council will also receive information reports on the Q3 FY2025 financial report and a Salem Police Department update on automated license plate recognition, online crime reporting, policy review, and electronic traffic enforcement cameras. Several land-use planning administrator decisions are noted as information items.

• First reading of Ordinance Bill No. 5-25 for annexation of 7.66 acres at 2500 Block Michigan City Lane NW and 3300 Block Levi Street NW
• Resolution No. 2025-8 to declare public need and negotiate easements for State Street Southside Sidewalk Improvements (Ward 6)
• Salem Police Department update on automated license plate recognition, online crime reporting, policy review completion, and electronic traffic enforcement cameras
• Approved land-use decisions: new 12-unit multi-family building at 3021-3027 D Street NE, subdivision at 4208-4258 Market St NE, and tree variance at 2085 Wilmington Ave NW
• Q3 FY2025 Financial Report showing activity through March 31, 2025

The City Council voted 8-0 to advance Ordinance Bill No. 5-25, which would annex a 7.66-acre territory at the 2500 block of Michigan City Lane NW and 3300 block of Levi Street NW, apply city zoning, and approve withdrawal from the Spring Valley Rural Fire Protection District. The consent calendar was approved 7-0, including adoption of Resolution No. 2025-8 for acquiring easements for the State Street Southside Sidewalk Improvements Project. Several planning administrator decisions were received and filed, including approvals for a new paved storage area, a five-lot subdivision, a two-parcel division, and a 12-unit multi-family building. No public hearings or second readings were held.

• Advanced annexation ordinance Bill No. 5-25 to second reading (8-0)
• Approved consent calendar, including Resolution No. 2025-8 for easement acquisition (7-0)
• Approved April 28, 2025 draft minutes
• Received and filed FY 2025 Q3 financial report
• Received and filed police department program update
• Received and filed planning decision approving Bluebox Storage paved area (REP-VUL-SPR-ADJ-DAP25-01)
• Received and filed planning decision approving 5-lot subdivision (SUB-ADJ25-02)
• Received and filed planning decision approving 12-unit multi-family building (PAR-SPR-ADJ-DAP-DR-PLA25-04)

Urban Renewal Agency

The Salem Urban Renewal Agency met on May 12, 2025, and approved the consent calendar, which included the April 28, 2025 draft minutes. No other substantive decisions were made; the only other item was an informational report on the agency's fiscal year 2025 third-quarter finances, which was received and filed.

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

Urban Renewal Agency

The Salem Urban Renewal Agency is meeting to handle routine business. The only substantive item on the agenda is approval of draft minutes from the March 24, 2025 meeting. No public hearings or action items are scheduled, making this a largely procedural session.

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

The Salem Urban Renewal Agency met on April 28, 2025, and approved the consent calendar, which included the March 24, 2025 draft minutes. No other substantive decisions were made; the agenda had no resolutions, action items, public hearings, or information reports. The meeting adjourned immediately after the vote.

• Approved consent calendar including March 24, 2025 draft minutes (7-0, 1 absent)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on the annexation of two properties at 2500 Block Michigan City Lane NW and 3300 Block Levi Street NW, with proposed RA (Residential Agriculture) zoning and withdrawal from Spring Valley Rural Fire Protection District. It will also vote on a compensation adjustment for Public Safety Communications Director and Systems Technician classifications to improve recruitment, and adopt official positions on specific bills for the 2025 Oregon Legislative Session. The meeting includes proclamations recognizing Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and National Foster Care Month.

• Annexation of 7.66 acres at 2500 Block Michigan City Lane NW and 3300 Block Levi Street NW, including RA zoning
• Compensation adjustment for Public Safety Communications Director and Systems Technician job classifications (no dollar amount given)
• Adoption of positions on specific bills for the 2025 Oregon Legislative Session
• Proclamations for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and National Foster Care Month
• Executive session on real property transactions (ORS 192.660(2)(e))

The Salem City Council approved the annexation of a 7.66-acre territory in West Salem, including withdrawal from the Spring Valley Rural Fire Protection District and application of RA (Residential Agriculture) zoning. The council also approved compensation increases for two public safety job classifications, approved staff-recommended positions on 2025 Oregon legislative bills (except Senate Bill 1067), and tabled a motion to support Senate Bill 1067 until Councilor Nishioka's return. Two proclamations were presented, and the consent calendar was approved with two items pulled for separate discussion.

• Approved annexation of 7.66 acres at 2500 block Michigan City Lane NW and 3300 block Levi Street NW, with fire district withdrawal and RA zoning (7-0)
• Approved compensation increases for Public Safety Communications Director and Systems Technician classifications effective April 28, 2025 (7-0)
• Approved staff-recommended positions on 2025 Oregon legislative bills, except Senate Bill 1067 (7-0)
• Tabled motion to support Senate Bill 1067 until Councilor Nishioka's return (7-0)
• Approved consent calendar including April 14 and April 21 draft minutes (7-0)
• Presented proclamations for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and National Foster Care Month

Housing Authority of the City of Salem

The Salem Housing Authority will hear a monthly program management report and a plan to conclude the Homeless Rental Assistance Program and the Special Programs Outreach Team (SPOT). These are information-only items; no formal votes are scheduled. The meeting includes public comment and approval of prior minutes.

• Plan to conclude the Homeless Rental Assistance Program and the Special Programs Outreach Team (SPOT)
• Monthly Program Management Report with client success stories and program updates
• Approval of March 24, 2025 draft minutes

The Housing Authority of the City of Salem met on April 28, 2025, and approved the consent calendar, which included the March 24, 2025 draft minutes. No action items, resolutions, public hearings, or special orders were on the agenda. Two informational reports were received and filed: the April 2025 Program Management Report and the Homeless Rental Assistance Program completion report.

• Approved consent calendar including March 24, 2025 draft minutes (7-0)
• Received and filed April 2025 Program Management Report
• Received and filed Homeless Rental Assistance Program completion report

City Council

This work session is solely a progress update on the city's performance auditing program, covering recent activities such as a completed audit of the Enterprise Leadership Performance Audit and Urban Renewal Agency, and ongoing work on the risk management function. No decisions or votes are expected.

• Progress report on performance auditing program including completed Enterprise Leadership and Urban Renewal Agency audit
• Ongoing audit of the city's risk management function
• Information-only discussion; no action items

The City Council held a work session to receive a progress report on the performance auditing program, presented by staff and Moss Adams. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational only and adjourned at 7:06 p.m.

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

City Council

The city council will meet to consider a consent calendar item authorizing a settlement of up to $199,804.83 for a sewer backup claim at a home owned by Elias Villegas. They will also discuss a motion to create a real estate portfolio for city-owned and leased properties, and receive information reports on administrative purchases and two approved land use decisions including a 72-unit multi-family development and a four-lot subdivision with 18 multi-family buildings. The meeting begins with an executive session on real property and litigation.

• Authorize settlement up to $199,804.83 for sewer backup at Elias Villegas home
• Motion to create a real estate portfolio for city-owned and leased real property
• Approved 72-unit multi-family development at 4455 27th Ave SE (Morningside neighborhood)
• Approved four-lot subdivision with 18 multi-family buildings and one mixed-use building at 5559 Lone Oak Rd SE
• Proclamation recognizing Child Abuse Prevention Month

The Salem City Council voted unanimously to direct staff to create a real estate portfolio of all city-owned and leased real property. The council also approved a consent calendar that included a claim settlement authorizing payment not to exceed $199,804.83. Two planning administrator decisions were received and filed, approving a four-lot subdivision with 18 multi-family buildings and a 72-unit residential development.

• Approved addition of agenda item 5.a. directing staff to create a real estate portfolio (8-0).
• Approved consent calendar including minutes and a claim settlement up to $199,804.83 (8-0).
• Approved motion to direct staff to create a real estate portfolio of city-owned and leased property (8-0).
• Approved motion to suspend Council Rules to allow immediate vote on the real estate portfolio motion (8-0).
• Received and filed information report on administrative purchases from February 2025.
• Received and filed planning administrator decision approving a four-lot division and 18 multi-family buildings at 5559 Lone Oak Rd SE.
• Received and filed planning administrator decision approving a 72-unit residential development at 4455 27th Ave SE.

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting to interview three candidates for the Ward 5 Budget Committee resident position, then vote to appoint one. An executive session on current/pending litigation precedes the open meeting.

• Interview three candidates: Bayard Mentrum, Kirstie Rudich, Mel Whisler for Ward 5 Budget Committee resident seat
• Vote to appoint one candidate to the Budget Committee
• Executive session from 5:00-5:30 p.m. under ORS 192.660(2)(h) for current/pending litigation

The City Council cancelled scheduled interviews and appointed Mel Whisler (Fuller) to the Ward 5 position on the Budget Committee, with a term ending June 30, 2027. The motion carried 7-0, with one councilor absent. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved special meeting agenda (7-0)
• Cancelled Budget Committee interviews and appointed Mel Whisler (Fuller) to Ward 5 position (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will decide on several funding applications, a real estate acquisition for affordable housing, and an employment agreement for the interim city manager. The body is also considering a settlement for a lawsuit involving a fatal police shooting.

• Settlement authorization not to exceed $850,000 for Castillo v. Bush and City of Salem
• Purchase of unimproved property at 2445 Market Street NE for affordable housing
• Application for a $50,000 Oregon Health Authority Drinking Water Source Protection Fund grant
• Application for FEMA BRIC grant funding for Geren Island Water Treatment Facility Bridge Replacement
• Approval of the interim city manager employment agreement for Krishna Namburi

The Salem City Council approved a settlement in the Castillo v. Bush and City of Salem lawsuit, authorizing payment of up to $850,000. The council also ratified a purchase agreement for property at 2445 Market St NE, approved the interim city manager employment agreement, and authorized grant applications for infrastructure and water source protection. All votes were unanimous except for the property agreement, where Councilor Nordyke abstained due to a conflict of interest.

• Approved claim settlement in Castillo v. Bush up to $850,000 (7-0)
• Ratified Purchase and Sale Agreement with Scymanky Rentals LLC for 2445 Market St NE (6-0, Nordyke abstained)
• Approved interim city manager employment agreement (7-0)
• Authorized application for FEMA BRIC grant for Geren Island Water Treatment Facility Bridge Replacement (7-0)
• Authorized application for $50,000 Oregon Health Authority Drinking Water Source Protection Fund grant (7-0)
• Approved positions on 2025 Oregon Legislative priority bills (7-0)
• Approved minutes of March 10 and March 17 meetings (7-0)

Housing Authority of the City of Salem

The Housing Authority of the City of Salem will meet to approve minutes from February 24, 2025. The body will receive a monthly Program Management Report providing updates on housing activity and business information.

• Approval of February 24, 2025 draft minutes
• March 2025 Program Management Report

The Housing Authority of the City of Salem approved the consent calendar, which included the February 24, 2025 draft minutes. Commissioners also directed staff to support drafting a letter to the federal congressional delegation asking for support for specific projects. The meeting was otherwise procedural, with no public comment or public hearings.

• Approved consent calendar including Feb 24, 2025 draft minutes (7-0)
• Directed staff to support drafting letter to federal congressional delegation for project support (7-0)

Urban Renewal Agency

The Urban Renewal Agency is meeting to consider a consent calendar that includes approval of draft minutes from February 24, 2025, and routine resolutions. No public hearings or major action items are listed on the agenda, indicating a largely procedural session.

• Approval of February 24, 2025 draft Urban Renewal Agency minutes
• Consent calendar items including routine resolutions (details not specified in agenda)

The Salem Urban Renewal Agency met on March 24, 2025, and took only one substantive action: approving the consent calendar, which included the February 24, 2025 draft minutes. No resolutions, action items, public hearings, or information reports were considered. The meeting adjourned after about two minutes.

• Approved consent calendar including February 24, 2025 draft minutes (7-0)

City Council

This is a joint work session of the City Council and Planning Commission to update the Housing Production Strategy, which will outline specific city actions to encourage housing development. Staff and consultants from ECONorthwest have proposed actions based on housing needs, data, and community input. No final decisions are being made; this is an information-only discussion.

• Executive session at 5 p.m. regarding employment of a public officer (ORS 192.660(2)(a)).
• Discussion of Salem's first Housing Production Strategy, with proposed actions from ECONorthwest.
• Attachments include public comments and a document on Floor Area Ratio Zoning.
• Public comment accepted until 5 p.m. on meeting day via email.
• Meeting held hybrid with in-person and remote options, streamed on YouTube.

The City Council and Planning Commission held a joint work session to discuss Salem's Housing Production Strategy, receiving a presentation from staff and a consultant. No formal decisions were made; the session was for discussion and feedback only.

• Approved special meeting agenda (7-0, Mayor Hoy absent)
• Held work session on Housing Production Strategy; no action taken

City Council

The Salem City Council will vote on consent items including a $2 million intergovernmental agreement with the Oregon Legislative Assembly for use of State Street, fee changes at the Salem Municipal Airport, and park development plans for Fairview and Fisher Road. Special orders include a motion to appoint Krishna Namburi as interim city manager and defer a permanent search until September 2025, and a request from the Holman Hotel for a 60-day extension on transient occupancy tax payments. The meeting also includes appointments to the Hospital Facility Authority Board and adoption of legislative policy priorities for the 2025 session.

• Motion to appoint Krishna Namburi as interim city manager and defer recruitment until September 2025
• Intergovernmental agreement with Oregon Legislative Assembly for use of State Street adjacent to Capitol for 10 years in exchange for $2,000,000
• Resolution modifying landing and aircraft parking fees at Salem-Willamette Valley Airport (Salem Municipal Airport)
• Approval of Fairview Park Development and Management Plan (update to 2016 master plan) and Fisher Road Park Development Plan
• Holman Hotel requests 60-day extension for Transient Occupancy Tax and Tourism Promotion Area fee payments and waiver of penalties

The Salem City Council appointed Krishna Namburi as interim city manager, directing staff to prepare an employment agreement and deferring recruitment for a permanent city manager until at least September 2025. The council also approved several consent calendar items, including agreements for the State Street project and park development plans, and adopted a resolution modifying airport fees. A request from the Holman Hotel for a 60-day extension on transient occupancy tax payments was approved, with Councilor Nordyke abstaining due to a conflict of interest.

• Appointed Krishna Namburi as interim city manager (8-0)
• Deferred city manager recruitment until at least September 2025 (8-0)
• Approved 60-day extension for Holman Hotel TOT/STPA payments and waived penalties (7-0, Nordyke abstained)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-3 modifying airport landing and parking fees (8-0)
• Approved IGA with Oregon Legislative Assembly for State Street use, $2M compensation (consent)
• Approved Fairview Park Development and Management Plan (consent)
• Approved Fisher Road Park Development Plan (consent)
• Approved Hospital Facility Authority Board appointments and scheduled Budget Committee interviews (8-0)

City Council

The City Council is deciding whether to refer a five-year property tax levy to voters for library, parks, and recreation funding. The body is also considering urgent mid-year sewer rehabilitation projects and a supplemental budget for the Airport Fund.

• Proposed local option levy of $0.98 per $1,000 assessed value to generate $14 million in year one
• Urgent sanitary sewer rehabilitation on Center Street NE between Church Street NE and Capitol Street NE
• Urgent sanitary sewer rehabilitation near Waldo Avenue SE and Wildwind Drive SE
• Supplemental Budget 2 for Airport Fund Minimum Revenue Guarantee expenses
• ODOT presentation on the Center Street Bridge seismic retrofit project

The Salem City Council voted 8-0 to adopt Resolution No. 2025-6, referring a five-year Community Services and Livability local option levy to voters and approving the explanatory statement. The council also approved a supplemental budget for Airport Fund expenses, authorized two mid-year sewer rehabilitation projects, and passed ordinances designating the Criterion Schoolhouse as a historic resource and annexing property on Skyline Road S.

• Adopted Resolution 2025-6 referring five-year Community Services and Livability levy to voters (8-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-5, FY2025 Supplemental Budget 2 for Airport Fund Minimum Revenue Guarantee (8-0)
• Authorized mid-year 'Center Street Brick Sewer Rehabilitation Project' funded by utility rates (8-0)
• Authorized mid-year 'Waldo Avenue SE/Wildwind Drive SE - Pipe Rehabilitation' project (8-0)
• Passed Ordinance Bill 2-25 designating Criterion Schoolhouse as local historic resource (8-0)
• Passed Ordinance Bill 3-25 annexing 1.43 acres at 5725 Skyline Road S (8-0)
• Approved consent calendar including minutes and two sewer project authorizations (8-0)

Urban Renewal Agency

The Urban Renewal Agency will consider five resolutions authorizing short-term subordinate bonds totaling up to $13.28 million for the Jory Apartments, North Gateway, Riverfront/Downtown, South Waterfront, and West Salem urban renewal areas. The board will also vote on the FY2024 annual financial report and receive quarterly financial updates for information.

• Authorize short-term bond up to $360,000 for Jory Apartments TIF District
• Authorize short-term bond up to $4,268,400 for North Gateway Urban Renewal Area
• Authorize short-term bond up to $6,000,000 for Riverfront/Downtown Urban Renewal Area
• Authorize short-term bond up to $400,000 for South Waterfront Urban Renewal Area
• Authorize short-term bond up to $2,250,000 for West Salem Urban Renewal Area; also approve FY2024 annual financial report

The Urban Renewal Agency approved five resolutions authorizing short-term subordinate urban renewal bonds totaling up to $13,278,400 for the Jory Apartments, North Gateway, Riverfront/Downtown, South Waterfront, and West Salem urban renewal areas. The board also approved the consent calendar, which included the January 27, 2025 minutes and the FY 2024 annual financial report, which was forwarded to City Council. All votes were unanimous (8-0).

• Approved Resolution 25-01 URA authorizing up to $360,000 bond for Jory Apartments TIF District (8-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-02 URA authorizing up to $4,268,400 bond for North Gateway Urban Renewal Area (8-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-03 URA authorizing up to $6,000,000 bond for Riverfront/Downtown Urban Renewal Area (8-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-04 URA authorizing up to $400,000 bond for South Waterfront Urban Renewal Area (8-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-05 URA authorizing up to $2,250,000 bond for West Salem Urban Renewal Area (8-0)
• Approved January 27, 2025 draft minutes (8-0)
• Approved and forwarded FY 2024 URA annual financial report to City Council (8-0)
• Received and filed quarterly financial reports (informational)

Housing Authority of the City of Salem

The Salem Housing Authority will meet to elect a vice chair, approve the previous month's minutes, and receive a monthly program management report. No public hearings or major policy items are on the agenda.

• Election of Vice Chair
• Approval of January 27, 2025 draft minutes
• Monthly Program Management Report (information only)

The Housing Authority of the City of Salem held a routine meeting with no substantive policy decisions. It unanimously re-elected Commissioner Gwyn as Vice Chair and approved the consent calendar, which included the January 27, 2025 draft minutes. A February 2025 Program Management Report was received and filed as an informational item.

• Re-elected Commissioner Gwyn as Vice Chair (8-0)
• Approved consent calendar including January 27, 2025 minutes (8-0)
• Received and filed February 2025 Program Management Report

City Council

The City Council is holding a work session to discuss the Airport Master Plan Update. This update has been paused for over a year while the city determines the future of the second runway and its taxiway and establishes commercial air service.

• Discussion of Airport Master Plan Update (Item 25-64)

The City Council held a work session to receive an update on the Airport Master Plan from Mead & Hunt consultants. No formal decisions were made; the item was for discussion only. The meeting adjourned at 7:59 p.m.

• Approved the special meeting agenda (8-0)
• Heard presentation on Airport Master Plan update; no action taken

City Council

The council is set to accept the resignation of City Manager Keith Stahley and consider whether to refer a five-year operating levy to voters in the May 2025 election at rates of $1.09 or $0.98 per $1,000 of assessed value. Other business includes funding fire station exhaust improvements, applying for federal transportation grants, and designating the Criterion Schoolhouse as a local historic resource.

• Acceptance of City Manager Keith Stahley's resignation
• Consideration of a five-year operating levy for Library, Parks, Recreation, and Center 50+ at $1.09 or $0.98 per $1,000 assessed value
• Transfer of $130,000 in appropriations for fire station bay exhaust system upgrades at five stations
• Authorization to apply for federal transportation funding for six projects through SKATS and a PROTECT grant for River Road S Slide Mitigation
• Lease agreement for temporary Civic Center services at 2850 Broadway Street NE

The City Council voted 8-0 to direct staff to return on February 24 with a resolution referring a five-year local option levy to voters for the May 20, 2025 election, at a rate of $0.98 per $1,000 of assessed value, to fund the Library, Parks, Recreation, and Center 50+. The Council also accepted the resignation of City Manager Keith Stahley, with Deputy City Manager Krishna Namburi to serve as Acting City Manager. Several other items were approved, including federal transportation funding applications, a lease for temporary Civic Center services, and an ordinance amending aircraft landing and overnight parking fees.

• Directed staff to prepare a resolution for a 5-year library/parks levy at $0.98 per $1,000 assessed value for the May 20, 2025 ballot (8-0)
• Accepted City Manager Keith Stahley's resignation; Deputy City Manager Krishna Namburi named Acting City Manager (8-0)
• Authorized federal transportation funding applications for six projects, including Commercial Street SE and Fisher Road NE pedestrian improvements (8-0)
• Authorized application for PROTECT grant for River Road S Slide Mitigation project (8-0)
• Authorized lease at 2850 Broadway Street NE for temporary Civic Center services (8-0)
• Authorized 15 additional staff hours for City Efficiency Committee (8-0)
• Advanced Ordinance Bill No. 2-25 designating Criterion Schoolhouse as local historic resource (8-0)
• Passed Ordinance Bill No. 1-25 amending aircraft landing and overnight parking fees (8-0)

Urban Renewal Agency

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. The only specific item listed for action is the approval of the December 9, 2024 draft minutes.

• Approval of December 9, 2024 Draft Urban Renewal Agency Minutes

The Salem Urban Renewal Agency met on January 27, 2025, and took only procedural actions. The board unanimously approved the consent calendar, which included the December 9, 2024 draft minutes. No resolutions, action items, public hearings, or special orders were on the agenda.

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

City Council

The City Council will discuss a non-binding agreement for services to Siletz Tribal Trust land and a budget increase for Geer Park. The body will also hold public hearings on commercial medical waste rate hikes and a land annexation.

• Proposed medical waste rate increases: hospital rates by 168%, low-volume by 52%, and high-volume by 72%
• Budget adjustment of $1,440,000 for Geer Park Skatepark and Pathway Improvements
• MOU with Siletz Tribe for City services to Siletz Tribal Trust land
• Annexation of 1.43 acres at 5725 Skyline Road S with RA zoning
• Intergovernmental Agreement with Marion County for State Street Southside Sidewalk Improvements

The Salem City Council approved the consent calendar, adopted a resolution amending commercial medical waste rates, and approved the annexation of 1.43 acres at 5725 Skyline Road S. The council tabled the Memorandum of Understanding with the Siletz Tribe for further consultation, and advanced two ordinances to second reading: one modifying aircraft landing and overnight parking fees, and another designating the Criterion Schoolhouse as a local historic resource.

• Approved consent calendar including minutes, IGA with Marion County for State Street sidewalk project, and $1,440,000 budget adjustment for Geer Park Skatepark (8-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-1 amending commercial medical waste collection rates (8-0)
• Approved annexation of 1.43 acres at 5725 Skyline Road S (8-0)
• Tabled MOU with Siletz Tribe for further consultation (8-0)
• Advanced Ordinance Bill No. 1-25 on aircraft landing fees to second reading (8-0)
• Advanced Ordinance Bill No. 2-25 designating Criterion Schoolhouse as historic resource to public hearing (8-0)

Housing Authority of the City of Salem

The Salem Housing Authority will hold a hybrid meeting to approve draft minutes from December 9, 2024, and receive a monthly Program Management Report as information only. No public hearings, resolutions, or action items are scheduled. The agenda is largely procedural.

• Approval of draft minutes from December 9, 2024, meeting
• Monthly Program Management Report (January 2025) presented for information only

The Housing Authority of the City of Salem met on January 27, 2025, and approved the consent calendar, which included the December 9, 2024 draft minutes. No action items or resolutions were considered. The board received and filed the January 2025 Program Management Report. The meeting adjourned at 6:12 p.m.

• Approved consent calendar including December 9, 2024 draft minutes (7-0)
• Received and filed January 2025 Program Management Report

City Council

The City Council is holding a work session to discuss a proposed five-year operating levy. This levy is being considered for placement on the May 2025 ballot to fund the Library, Parks, and Center 50+.

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

The City Council held a work session to consider a five-year operating levy to fund the Library, Parks, and Center 50+. The item was informational only; no vote was taken. The report was received and filed.

• Approved special meeting agenda (8-0)
• Received and filed informational report on five-year operating levy (no vote)

City Council

The Salem City Council will consider authorizing a lease at 440 Church Street SE for temporary relocation of Civic Center services during renovations, settle a car accident lawsuit for up to $163,600, and designate May 20, 2025 for a special election to fill the vacant Ward 6 council seat. They will also swear in newly elected councilors and the mayor, make appointments to boards, and receive reports on land use decisions.

• Authorize lease with SAIF at 440 Church Street SE for temporary City Hall services
• Settle lawsuit re car accident at Mildred Lane SE and Liberty Rd S for $163,600
• Set special election for Ward 6 vacancy on May 20, 2025
• Appointments to Community Police Review Board and Salem Planning Commission
• Mid-year project for Phase 3 West Forest Restoration in Minto Island Conservation Area ($546,530 grant)

The Salem City Council approved a substitute motion to form a City Budget Efficiencies Task Force, with membership drafted by the city manager and approved by the Finance Committee, and limited staff support to 60 hours. The council also approved the consent calendar, which included appointments, a lease for temporary City Hall services, a claim settlement, and a special election date. An ordinance on airport landing fees was removed from the agenda.

• Formed City Budget Efficiencies Task Force (8-0)
• Approved consent calendar (8-0)
• Reappointed Grant Yoder to Community Police Review Board
• Reappointed Joaquin Lara Midkiff to Salem Planning Commission
• Appointed Karl Roth to Salem Public Art Commission
• Authorized lease with SAIF for temporary City Hall services
• Authorized claim settlement up to $163,600 for Douglas Schumann
• Designated May 20, 2025 for Ward 6 special election