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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 10/27/2025 6:00 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Loucks Auditorium / Salem Public Library
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25-408 11.3a.ProclamationProclamation recognizing National Youth Substance Use Prevention Month & October 27-31 as Red Ribbon Week. Ward(s): All Wards Councilor(s): All Councilors Neighborhood(s): All Neighborhoods   Not available Not available
25-409 11.3b.ProclamationProclamation recognizing Liam Bell. Ward(s): All Wards Councilor(s): All Councilors Neighborhood(s): All Neighborhoods   Not available Not available
25-410 11.3c.ProclamationProclamation recognizing September 14 Fire First Responders. Ward(s): All Wards Councilor(s): All Councilors Neighborhood(s): All Neighborhoods   Not available Not available
25-405 13.1a.MinutesOctober 13, 2025, Draft City Council Minutes   Not available Not available
25-413 13.1b.MinutesOctober 20, 2025, Draft City Council Work Session Minutes   Not available Not available
25-343 13.2a.ResolutionA proposal to establish a limited duration Lien Forgiveness Program authorizing the City’s Health Officer to forgive liens in the City’s Lien Docket resulting from unpaid civil penalties and derelict structure fees for violations of the Property Maintenance Code if all Property Maintenance Code Violations on the property are corrected.   Not available Not available
25-407 13.2b.ResolutionSupplemental Budget 3 for unanticipated expenses and grant revenue in the General Fund. Ward(s): All Wards Councilor(s): All Councilors Neighborhood(s): All Neighborhoods Result Area(s): Good Governance; Safe and Healthy Community.   Not available Not available
25-344 13.3a.Action ItemConsideration of Marion County regulations of street vendors - Marion County Code, Title 10: Vehicles and Traffic Ward(s): All Wards Councilor(s): All Councilors Neighborhood(s): All Neighborhoods Result Area(s): Good Governance.   Not available Not available
25-396 13.3b.Action ItemEstablish policy for annual reports, formation and review of Governance Groups (City Boards and Commissions). 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; Strong and Diverse Economy; Welcoming and Livable Community.   Not available Not available
25-398 13.3c.Action Item2025-2026 Critical Oregon Airport Relief Program Grant Application for the Salem-Willamette Valley Airport. Ward(s): Ward 2 Commissioners(s): Nishioka Neighborhood(s): SEMCA, SESNA Result Area(s): Strong and Diverse Economy; Safe and Reliable Infrastructure   Not available Not available
25-403 13.3d.Action ItemPurchase and Sale Agreement with Jonathan Clark for Acquisition of Real Property Ward(s): Ward 1 Councilor(s): Tigan Neighborhood(s): West Salem Result Area(s): Safe, Reliable and Efficient Infrastructure   Not available Not available
25-406 13.3e.Action ItemMunicipal Judicial Compensation. Ward(s): All Wards Councilor(s): All Councilors Neighborhood(s): All Neighborhoods Result Area(s): Good Governance.   Not available Not available
25-411 13.3f.Action ItemApproval of the City Manager Employment Agreement. Ward(s): All Wards Councilor(s): All Councilors Neighborhood(s): All Neighborhoods Result Area(s): Good Governance   Not available Not available
25-391 15.a.SOB - Matters of special importance to councilDonation in support of the Safety and Livability Strategic Action Plan Ward(s): All Councilor(s): All Councilors Neighborhood(s): All Result Area(s): Safe, Clean and Healthy Community, Salem Strong and Diverse Economy, and Welcoming and Livable Community.   Not available Not available
25-380 15.b.Informational ReportProvide a comprehensive overview of the City’s procurement process. Ward(s): All Wards Councilor(s): All Councilors Neighborhood(s): All Neighborhoods Result Area(s): Good Governance.   Not available Not available
25-386 15.c.Action ItemSelection of projects for the sidewalk infill portion of the 2022 Safety and Livability Bond. Ward(s): Ward(s): 1, 2, 5, 6 Councilor(s): Councilor(s): Tigan, Nishioka, Brown, Vang Neighborhood(s): Neighborhood(s): ELNA, Highland, NEN, NESCA, Northgate, SESNA Result Area(s): Result Area(s): Safe, Reliable and Efficient Infrastructure.   Not available Not available
25-402 15.d.Informational ReportSalem Police Department 2025-2027 Strategic Plan Ward(s): All Wards Councilor(s): All Councilors Neighborhood(s): All Neighborhoods Result Area(s): Safe Community; Welcoming and Livable Community   Not available Not available
25-366 15.e.SOB - Matters of special importance to councilRecommended Sign Designs for Installation at the Salem-Keizer Together Entranceway. Ward(s): Ward 5 Councilor(s): Brown Neighborhood(s): Highland Neighborhood Association Result Area(s): Safe, Reliable and Efficient Infrastructure; Welcoming and Livable Community.   Not available Not available
25-404 1a.Future Agenda ItemsUntil further notice, all Salem City Council meetings will be conducted in Loucks Auditorium, located at Salem Public Library, 585 Liberty Street SE, with the option for remote attendance. Please see the meeting agenda header for more details on remote attendance. The meetings are also available to watch in real-time online at CC:Media YouTube Channel, as well as Comcast Cable CC:Media Channel 21. CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARINGS: Proposed Solid Waste Collection Service Rates Monday, November 24, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. Tourism Promotion Area Remonstrance Monday, November 24, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. SALEM HOUSING AUTHORITY PUBLIC HEARINGS: URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY PUBLIC HEARINGS: CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSIONS: (Unless otherwise noted, work sessions are held in Loucks Auditorium.) Salem Strategic Plan Monday, November 17, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETINGS: (Unless otherwise noted, Budget Committee will meet in Loucks Auditorium.) Presentation of Five-Year Forecast Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. 2025 NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING DATES: Neighborhood - Annual   Not available Not available