City Council - Regular Meeting

APPROVAL OF ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA

COUNCIL AND CITY MANAGER COMMENT

PROCLAMATIONS

Proclamation - Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month

Ward(s): All Wards Councilor(s): All Councilors Neighborhood(s): All Neighborhoods Recommendation: Information Only. Attachments: Multiple Sclerosis March 2026.pdf

February 23, 2026, Draft City Council Minutes

Attachments: 02-23-26 Draft Council Minutes.pdf

Acquisition of easements for the 16th Street SE Culvert Replacement Project

Ward(s): 2 Councilor(s): Nishioka Neighborhood(s): Southeast Salem Neighborhood Association (SESNA) Result Area(s): Natural Environment Stewardship; Safe, Reliable and Efficient Infrastructure Recommendation: Adopt Resolution 2026-7 declaring a public need to acquire and the City's intent to negotiate for the acquisition of an easement for the 16th St SE Culvert Replacement Project. Summary: The 16th Street SE Culvert Replacement Project will replace a failing culvert at the 16th Street SE crossing of East Fork Pringle Creek. To meet regulatory requirements and future transportation needs, the new culvert will be larger. Temporary and permanent easements are necessary to construct and maintain the new culvert. Attachments: Resolution 2026-7.docx Project Location Map.pdf Identified Properties (Exhibit 1 to Resolution).pdf

Public Hearing to consider modifications to the Tourism Promotion Area code to apply to Short-Term Rentals (STRs) and Accessory Short-Term Rentals (ASTRs) and receive testimony regarding the continuation of the Tourism Promotion Area (TPA).

Ward(s): All Wards Councilor(s): All Councilors Neighborhood(s): All Neighborhoods Result Area(s): Strong and Diverse Economy. Recommendation: Continue the Salem Tourism Promotion Area and proceed to second reading of Ordinance Bill No. 4-26. Summary: Adoption of Ordinance Bill No. 4-26 would include STR and ASTR operators as part of the TPA. Those operators would be required to report, collect and remit the TPA fee to the City of Salem. The public hearing will allow all transient lodging operators, including operators of ASTRs and STRs, to provide comments on the continuation of the TPA. City staff have provided notice to known operators that may be impacted by this code change directly via letter. In addition, notice was published in the Salem Reporter, on the City website, and posted on various social media platforms. Attachments: Public Comment 1 Public Comment 2 Tourism Promotion Area 3.9.2026 Public Hearing Presentation.pdf Ordinance Bill No. 4-26

Substantial amendment to City of Salem 2025 Annual Action Plan (AAP) with U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

Ward(s): All Wards Councilor(s): All Councilors Neighborhood(s): All Neighborhoods Result Area(s): Welcoming and Livable Community. Recommendation: Approve a substantial amendment to the City's 2025 Annual Action Plan with HUD moving $516,500 from "Housing Preservation" to "Public Facilities". Summary: In July of 2025, City Council approved a 5-year consolidated plan for 2025-2029 with HUD outlining intended uses of federal funds to address a variety of needs related to affordable housing and community services. The first year of the 5-year plan is the 2025 Annual Action Plan. The 2025 AAP approved $4,287,720 to expand & preserve affordable housing and $1,455,820 to support public facilities, representing a combination of prior years' unspent funds and projected PY25 funds. This substantial amendment proposes to shift $516,500 from the former bucket to the latter. Attachments: MPFS Memo.docx Substantial Amendment Presentation 3.9.26.pptx 2025 AAP with Revisions.pdf

Annexation of an approximate 1.94-acre territory, including a Minor Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment to Multi-Family Residential and Zone Change to RM-I (Multiple Family Residential), for property located at 5524 Skyline Road S.

Ward(s): Ward 7 Councilor(s): Nordyke Neighborhood(s): Sunnyslope Neighborhood Association Result Area(s): Welcoming and Livable Community Recommendation: Approve the annexation of the territory located at 5524 Skyline Road S, including a Minor Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment to Multiple Family Residential, Zone Change to RM-I (Multiple Family Residential), and withdrawal of the territory from the Salem Suburban Rural Fire Protection District, and advance to first reading. Summary: Annexation of an approximate 1.94-acre territory, including a Minor Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment to Multi-Family Residential and Zone Change to RM-I (Multiple Family Residential), for property located at 5524 Skyline Road S. Attachments: Vicinity Map Territory Map and Legal Description Comprehensive Plan Map Zoning Map Development Services Division Comments Finance Department Comments Salem-Keizer School District Comments Planning Commission Recommendation (November 12, 2025)

Travel Salem FY 2024-2025 Annual Report

Ward(s): All Wards Councilor(s): All Councilors Neighborhood(s): All Neighborhoods Result Area(s): Strong and Diverse Economy; Welcoming and Livable Community. Recommendation: Information Only. Summary: Travel Salem will present an analysis of the estimated economic impact of the tourism sector in Salem and the Mid-Willamette Valley. The presentation will include key performance metrics and highlight core areas of focus. Attachments: 24-25 Travel Salem Annual Report FINAL.pdf

Salem Fire Department: One-Month REACH Update.

Ward(s): All Wards Councilor(s): All Councilors Neighborhood(s): All Neighborhoods Result Area(s): Safe and Healthy Community. Recommendation: Information only. Summary: On October 13, 2025, the City Council approved the Safe, Clean and Healthy Salem initiative, a community-led, City-supported strategy focused on improving safety, livability, and cleanliness in areas experiencing increased demand for police and emergency medical services, specifically Downtown and Northeast Salem. In support of this initiative, the Salem Fire Department launched the Rapid Engagement, Assessment, and Community Health (REACH) pilot program on January 20, 2026. The REACH team is an integrated response unit consisting of a paramedic, an emergency medical technician, and a Marion County Health and Human Services behavioral health associate. The team responds to incidents involving behavioral health crises, overdoses, and other complex medical and social needs, while also conducting proactive outreach to prevent future emergencies. This staff report provides a one-month informational update on the REACH pilot program and outlines the performance data to be presented during the City Council information session. Attachments: One-Month REACH Update.pptx

Salem Police Department Update: Annual Salem Crime Statistics and other Departmental Data

Ward(s): All Wards Councilor(s): All Councilors Neighborhood(s): All Neighborhoods Result Area(s): Safe and Healthy Community; Welcoming and Livable Community. Recommendation: Information report only. Summary: The Salem Police Department published its annual review of Salem crime statistics, entitled *Crime in Salem: Exploring the Trends 2025*, which shows a decrease across major violent and property crime categories. Fatal traffic collisions also declined significantly last year. This report also includes information on calls for service, online reporting, and staffing as it relates to crime and public safety priorities. Attachments: Crime in Salem: Exploring the Trends 2025 Salem Police Dept.pdf Salem Traffic Fatalities 2025 Salem Police Dept.pdf Salem Police Dept Staffing & Violent Crime.pdf

2025 Salem Climate Action Plan Annual Progress Report.

Ward(s): All Wards Councilor(s): All Councilors Neighborhood(s): All Neighborhoods Result Area(s): Natural Environment Stewardship; Safe and Healthy Community; Safe, Reliable and Efficient Infrastructure; Welcoming and Livable Community. Recommendation: Information only. Summary: Provide the 2025 Climate Action Plan Annual Progress Report to Council. Attachments: Salem Climate Action Plan 2025 Annual Report

2026 Climate Action Plan Work Plan.

Ward(s): All Wards Councilor(s): All Councilors Neighborhood(s): All Neighborhoods Result Area(s): Good Governance; Natural Environment Stewardship; Safe and Healthy Community; Safe, Reliable and Efficient Infrastructure. Recommendation: Information only. Summary: Share the 2026 Climate Action Plan Work Plan with Council. Attachments: 2026 Climate Action Plan Work Plan

First Reading of Ordinance No. 4-26 amending SRC Chapter 38 - Tourism Promotion Area (TPA) to include short-term rentals and accessory short-term rentals under the TPA

Ward(s): All Wards Councilor(s): All Councilors Neighborhood(s): All Neighborhoods Result Area(s): Strong and Diverse Economy Recommendation: Advance Ordinance Bill No. 4-26 to second reading for passage. Summary: In December 2025, the City Council approved Ordinance Bill 4-25 which adjusted the remonstrance ("objection") procedures for those in the Tourism Promotion Area to be proportionate to the number of units an operator offers for rent. The additional ordinance change before City Council for consideration would include STR and ASTR operators as part of the TPA and those operators would be required to collect and remit the TPA fee to the City of Salem. The public hearing will allow all transient lodging operators, including operators of ASTRs and STRs, to provide comments on the continuation of the TPA. Attachments: Ordinance Bill No. 4-26 Public Comment 1 Public Comment 2