April 22 City Council Meeting Preview
Here are a few items on the upcoming City Council meeting agenda:
- At 5:30 p.m., the City Council will hold a work session to discuss establishing an organizational structure for the Marion-Polk regions called a ‘Continuum of Care’ to better coordinate and fund efforts to alleviate homelessness. See the work session agenda→
- Mayor Bennett will issue a proclamation recognizing Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month. Learn more→
- Council will receive an update on actions to implement the Congestion Relief Task Force recommendations. Learn more→
- Staff will give an update on the plans and actions taken to detect, treat, and respond to cyanotoxins in Salem’s drinking water supply, should they appear again. Learn more →
- There will be an update from the Library Advisory Board on the Library’s Collection development policy. Learn more→
Can’t make it in person? Watch it live online. City Council meetings typically convene on the 2nd and 4th Monday of every month. Meetings start at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, Room 240 in the Salem Civic Center.
Read the full agenda
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Find past City Council meeting agendas
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The Salem Community Connection Newsletter is now bi-weekly. Look for the April 22 City Council meeting summary to be posted on our Facebook page on April 23.
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Upcoming Budget Committee Meetings and Public Hearings
Join members of the City Council, Revenue Task Force, and Budget Committee in April and May as we work together to bring the organization's services and programs and community needs and expectations of service in line with available resources within our community. The first meeting will take place on Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at 6:00 p.m., in City Council Chambers, 555 Liberty ST SE, RM 240.
At the April 24 meeting, the Budget Committee will also hold a public hearing to consider the City’s Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and make a recommendation to the City Council. The Capital Improvement Plan helps prioritize certain Salem capital improvement projects over the next five years. Projects in the plan range from improvements to transportation and utility infrastructure, to historic structures, the Salem Airport, and parks. Only projects with an identified funding source are included in the plan. See the Proposed Capital Improvement Plan and find additional information about the current Capital Improvement Plan.
Additional Budget Committee Meetings will be held:
- May 1, 2019
- May 8, 2019
- May 15, 2019 (alternate date)
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Friday Fun Fact
Lord & Schryver Conservancy gardens are among the many parks that Salem volunteers can help weed, plant and prune in. Want to volunteer in a Salem Park? Learn more→
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Salem Prepares for 2019 Algal Season
See the steps we are taking to safeguard drinking water in preparation of algal blooms in the North Santiam watershed. Learn more→
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Proposed Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Takes Steps to Bring Expenses In-Line with Revenue
Although the City of Salem $600 million enterprise is in overall good fiscal health, the City faces some challenges. For the Fiscal Year 2020 (beginning July 1, 2019), the City’s General Fund will require a necessary alignment of revenue and expenditures. Unfortunately, to achieve alignment funding for a small number of programs will be discontinued. Learn more→
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Public Workshop on Multifamily Housing Design April 30
The community is invited to a public workshop on the design of multifamily housing on Tuesday, April 30, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. at the Salem Public Library, Anderson Rooms, 585 Liberty Street SE. You can review and provide input on refined ideas for updating Salem's multifamily housing regulations.
This is the second public workshop for the City's Multifamily Housing Design project. The project seeks to update the City's regulations on housing developments with three or more dwelling units.
The City received a lot of input on initial code concepts at the first public workshop and through an online survey. The survey is open through April 5, so there is still time to participate. Learn more→
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How will Salem use Federal Funds to Help Those in Our Community?
The City of Salem annually receives HOME Investment Partnerships and Community Development Block Grant program funds from the Department of Housing and Urban Development. The Annual Action Plan is a component of the five-year Consolidated Plan that specifically describes how the City of Salem and the Salem/Keizer Consortium will spend the federal resources over a one-year period for activities serving low- and moderate-income persons, the homeless, and persons with special needs. The draft Annual Action Plan will be available for public review and comment through Monday, May 20, 2019. Learn more→
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City Manager's Update
The Salem City Manager sends periodic updates to the City Council. Those updates are now available on the City website.
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Our Salem: Today
We're working on a multi-year project to update the Salem Area Comprehensive Plan, which guides development in the Salem area. The first phase, called Our Salem: Today, is analyzing the existing conditions of the City and evaluating how Salem could grow under current policies.
We want your input! Take the latest survey and help us answer this question:
How well does the Salem community protect the natural environment?
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Check the project website every two weeks for our latest polling question. See the results from our previous question.
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Earth Day Showing of Albatross
This film by artist Chris Jordan is a powerfully moving love story about the Albatross on Midway Island in the Pacific. Watch a FREE showing of the documentary ALBATROSS, which gives a look at the effects of plastic pollution on the albatross that nest there. Space is limited. Please RSVP – stormwateroutreach@cityofsalem.net or 503-588-6229. ALBATROSS has strong emotional content so it is recommended for viewers age 12 and older. Learn more→
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April 28 Edgewater Walking Cruise
On this month's walk, share fliers with neighbors about Season Two of the West Salem Farmers Market, which starts on May 2 in Edgewater. This year's market will feature more days and more activities! After the walk, meet back at Urban Grange for coffee and conversation. All are welcome.
For more information, contact Dwayne Hilty at 971-720-8300 or Dwayne@SalemLF.org.
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2020 Census Information Session
Date: Wednesday, April 24, 3:00 p.m.
Location: Center 50+, 2615 Portland RD NE
Preparations are underway for the 2020 U.S. Decennial census. The constitutionally mandated census count appropriates congressional seats and affects 16 large federal assistance programs which distribute funds to local services. Help is needed to prepare our community to be counted. All are welcome to attend to learn more about the Census and how we can achieve a complete count.
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We're Hiring!
Here are a few positions for which we are currently recruiting:
See all current openings→
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City Council & Public Meeting Calendar
Verify meeting details with the sponsoring organization. To see all City events, including children's and family activities, please visit cityofsalem.net/calendar.
April
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- City Council Work Session: Homelessness: Continuum of Care, 5:30 p.m., Council Chambers, 555 Liberty ST SE, RM 240
- Salem Housing Authority Meeting, 6:00 p.m., Council Chambers, 555 Liberty ST SE, RM 240
- Urban Renewal Agency Meeting, 6:00 p.m., Council Chambers, 555 Liberty ST SE, RM 240
- City Council Meeting, 6:00 p.m., Council Chambers, 555 Liberty ST SE, RM 240
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- South East Salem Neighborhood Association Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Capital Park Wesleyan Church, 410 19th ST SE
- Lansing Neighborhood Association Annual Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Waldo Middle School, 2805 Lansing AVE NE
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- Budget Committee Meeting, 6:00 p.m., Council Chambers, 555 Liberty ST SE, RM 240
- Hearings Officer Meeting, 5:30 p.m., City Hall Community Development Department, 555 Liberty ST, RM 305
- 2020 Census Information Session, 3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m., Center 50+, 2615 Portland RD NE
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- Downtown Advisory Board Meeting, 12:00 p.m., 350 Commercial ST NE
- Edgewater Partnership Meeting, 12:00 p.m., West Salem Boys and Girls Club, 925 Gerth AVE NW
May
01
- West Salem Redevelopment Advisory Board Meeting, 7:30 a.m., Urban Development, 350 Commercial ST NE
- Budget Committee Meeting, 6:00 p.m., Council Chambers, 555 Liberty ST SE, RM 240
- North Lancaster Neighborhood Association Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Scott Elementary School, 4700 Arizona AVE NE
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- Cancelled - North Gateway Redevelopment Advisory Board Meeting, 8:00 a.m., Center 50+ 2615 Portland RD NE
- Grant Neighborhood Association Meeting, 6:15 p.m., Grant Community School, 725 Market ST NE
- East Lancaster Neighborhood Association Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Swegle Elementary School, 4485 Market ST NE
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- Center 50+ Advisory Commission Meeting, 9:00 a.m., Lecture Hall, Center 50+, 2615 Portland RD NE
- Salem Planning Commission Meeting, 5:30 p.m., Council Chambers, 555 Liberty ST SE, RM 240
- Human Rights Commission Meeting, 6:00 p.m., Salem Public Library, 585 Liberty ST SE, Anderson Room B
- Southwest Association of Neighbors Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Salem Heights Elementary School, 3495 Liberty RD S
- Northeast Neighbors Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Salem First Church of the Nazarene, 1550 Market ST NE
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- North Neighbors Community Partnership Meeting, 11:30 a.m., location to be determined, 503-315-8924
- Salem Public Library Advisory Board Meeting, 5:30 p.m., Salem Public Library Main Branch, 585 Liberty ST SE
- Budget Committee Meeting, 6:00 p.m., Council Chambers, 555 Liberty ST SE, RM 240
- Citizens Advisory Traffic Commission Meeting, 6:00 p.m., Public Works Department, Civic Center, 555 Liberty ST SE, RM 325
- Our Salem Project Public Workshop, 6:00 p.m., Court Street Christian Church, 1699 Court ST NE
- South Central Association of Neighbors Meeting, 6:30 p.m., South Salem High School, 1910 Church ST SE
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- Hearings Officer Meeting, 5:30 p.m., Council Chambers, 555 Liberty ST, RM 240
- Salem Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting, 5:30 p.m., Traffic Control Conference Room, Civic Center, 555 Liberty ST SE, RM 325
- South Gateway Neighborhood Association Meeting, 6:45 p.m., Battle Creek Elementary School, 1640 Waln DR SE
- Faye Wright Neighborhood Association Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Wright Elementary, 4060 Lone Oak RD SE
- Highland Neighborhood Association Meeting, 7:00 p.m., North Neighbors Resource Center, 945 Columbia ST NE
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- City Council Meeting, 6:00 p.m., Council Chambers, 555 Liberty St SE
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- South East Mill Creek Association Meeting, 10:00 a.m., Paradise Island Park, 3100 Turner RD SE
- SKATS Technical Advisory Committee, 1:30 p.m., MWVCOG Offices, 100 High ST SE, Suite 200
- Salem Cultural and Tourism Promotion Advisory Board Meeting, 6:00 p.m., Gilbert House Children’s Museum, 116 Marion ST NE
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- Community and Partners of East Salem Meeting,11:00 a.m., Goodwill, 3535 Lancaster DR NE
- Morningside Neighborhood Association Annual Open House, 6:30 p.m., Pringle Creek Community Painters Hall, 3911 Village Center DR SE
- Secor Park Improvement Project Open House, 6:30 p.m., Crossler Middle School, 1155 Davis RD S
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- Historic Landmarks Commission Meeting, 5:30 p.m., Council Chambers, 555 Liberty ST RM 240
- Northgate Neighborhood Association Meeting, 6:00 p.m., Cornerstone Apartments 2540 Rose Garden ST NE
- Sunnyslope Neighborhood Association Meeting, 7:00 p.m. Schirle Elementary School, 4875 Justice Way S
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- West Salem Neighborhood Association Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Roth’s West, 1130 Wallace RD NW
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- South Salem Connect Meeting, 12:00 pm, Westminster Presbyterian, 3737 Liberty RD S
- Salem Planning Commission Meeting, 5:30 p.m., Council Chambers, 555 Liberty ST SE RM 240
- Central Area Neighborhood Development Organization, 6:00 p.m., First Christian Church, 685 Marion ST NE
- Northeast Neighbors, 6:30 p.m., Salem First Church of the Nazarene, 1550 Market ST NE
- Northeast Salem Community Association Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Fresh Start Market, 3020 Center ST NE
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- Hearings Officer Meeting, 5:30 p.m., City Hall Community Development Department, 555 Liberty ST, RM 305
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- Edgewater Partners, 12:00 pm, West Salem Boys and Girls Club, 925 Gerth Ave NW
- Downtown Advisory Board Meeting, 12:00 pm, 350 Commercial ST N
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- Memorial Day Holiday- City Offices Closed
- Urban Renewal Agency Meeting, 6:00 p.m., Council Chambers, 555 Liberty ST SE
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- SKATS Policy Committee, 12:00 p.m., MWVCOG Offices, 100 High ST SE, Suite 200, City Council, 6:00 p.m., Council Chambers, 555 Liberty ST SE
- Lansing Neighborhood Association Annual Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Waldo Middle School, 2805 Lansing AVE NE
- South East Salem Neighborhood Association Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Capital Park Wesleyan Church, 410 19th ST SE
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Planning Notices and Decisions
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