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Votes at a glance: Council adopts housing plan, approves fee schedule and advances multiple ordinances
Summary
Record of key motions and outcomes from the May 27 Salem City Council meeting, including adoption of the Housing Production Strategy, approval of the FY26 fee schedule, and advancement of several ordinances to second reading.
The Salem City Council recorded multiple formal actions on May 27. Below are the primary actions, how the council handled each motion and next steps.
Housing Production Strategy (Resolution 2025-11) - Motion: Adopt the staff facts and findings and adopt resolution 2025-11 (Salem Housing Production Strategy) with an amendment prioritizing zoning‑code evaluation and requiring a report on permitting feedback. - Mover/Second: Motion to adopt moved by Council President Nishioka; seconded by Councilor Teigen. Amendment moved by Councilor Matthews and carried. - Outcome: Adopted (roll call recorded; the final roll call recorded ayes by present members). Next step: staff to complete code-evaluation work and report back; each implementation action will return to council for formal adoption.
FY26 Fee Schedule (Resolution 2025-10) - Motion: Adopt resolution 2025-10 setting fees and charges for fiscal year 2026 (consolidated schedule including a city operations fee inflation adjustment). - Mover/Second: Motion moved by Council President Nishioka; seconded by Councilor Teigen. - Outcome: Approved by roll call. Note: A separate amendment to freeze the operations-fee increase failed on the floor (that amendment did not carry). Staff noted the alternative to change rates off cycle would require additional public notification and practical adjustments.
Paid downtown parking ordinance (Ordinance Bill 8-25) - Motion: Advance to second reading an ordinance amending SRC Chapter 102 to allow paid on‑street metered parking and updated time‑limit and proof‑of‑payment rules. - Outcome: Advanced to second reading. Staff will continue merchant and public outreach and return with operational details and a fee schedule.
Other ordinance actions advanced to second reading - Floodplain development permit ordinance (Ordinance Bill 6-25): Advanced to second reading. The council recorded one abstention on the roll call due to a declared conflict; staff noted the matter had prior notice and state coordination. (First reading completed and motion advanced.) - Right‑of‑way dedication ordinance (Ordinance Bill 7-25): Advanced to second reading. - Ambulance service ordinance (Ordinance Bill 9-25): Advanced to second reading to enable the transition of city‑operated ambulance services on public streets.
Annexation (Ordinance Bill 5-25) - Motion: Annex territory in the 2500 block of Michigan City Lane NW and withdraw the area from Spring Valley Rural Fire Protection District. - Outcome: Ordinance recorded as passed on the council floor (roll call recorded Aye; item completed).
Procedure and public hearings: Several items on the agenda were informational briefings (Civic Center, Center Street Bridge) or consent calendar approvals (minutes, intergovernmental agreements). Where code changes or formal ordinances were advanced, staff indicated further council action will be required at second reading (final enactment) and, where appropriate, additional public notices or hearings will follow.
Ending: Staff will return with implementation details, fee schedules and any requested reports. The council’s recorded votes will appear in the official minutes and ordinance/resolution documents.
