Council Agenda

August 6, 2007 City of Salem Internet Home Page:   www.cityofsalem.net     

UPCOMING PUBLIC HEARINGS OR WORK SESSIONS, AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: 

PUBLIC HEARINGS:      
(Public Hearings begin no later than 7:30 p.m.)

Council Review of  Final Decision of the Historic Landmarks & Design Review Commission Design Review Case No. DR 07-5, (Special Council Meeting) Walgreens Pharmacy, 2150 Fairgrounds Road NE ~ August 20

Sidewalk Repair Program and Proposed Revisions to Salem   Revised Code Chapter 78 - Sidewalks ~ August 27

South Waterfront Urban Renewal Area  ~  August 27

Proposed Amendment to the City of Salem Transportation System  Development Charge Methodology ~ September 4

Annexation Case No. C-653 - 3887 Homestead Road S  ~ September 4

Annexation Case No. C-658 - 3831 Homestead Road S  ~ September 4

Annexation Case No. C-655 - 2230 Doaks Ferry Road NW  ~ September 4

Neighborhood Task Force Report  ~ September 24

WORK SESSIONS:
Economic Improvement District  ~  August 27, 5:30 p.m.
Police Department Facility Study  ~  September 4, 5:30 p.m.

BOARD AND COMMISSIONS PRESENTATIONS:
Social Service Advisory Board Work Plan 2007-08  ~  October 1

SPECIAL EVENTS:
Interviews of Council Candidates  ~  August 13, 5:30 p.m.
Reception for New Councilors   ~  August 20, 6:00 p.m.

Note: Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations will be provided upon request with 24 hours notice by calling the City Recorder at 503-588-6097.
      

SALEM HOUSING AUTHORITY
AGENDA
6:30 P.M.
August 6, 2007

1. ROLL CALL

 1.1 Pledge of Allegiance

CONSENT CALENDAR:

2. REPORTS:

 2.1 Program Management Report    

3. CALENDAR OF RESOLUTIONS:

 3.1 Resolution No. 2034 Authorizing Revision of the Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan   

  Recommended Action:  Adopt Resolution No. 2034.
 
 3.2 Resolution No. 2035 Ratifying Cost-of-Living Increases for Non-Represented Employees    

  Recommended Action:  Adopt Resolution No. 2035.

4. OTHER BUSINESS:

   4.1  Approval of Housing Authority Commission Minutes of July 2, 2007 .
 
  
5. ADJOURNMENT

SALEM CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
Immediately Following Urban Renewal Agency Meeting
CITY OF SALEM, OREGON
August 6, 2007

1.  ROLL CALL  
  
2.   REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES: Representatives of City Boards, Commissions and Committees may comment on any item of City business except public hearings, deliberations and the merits of land use issues that are reviewable by Council at public hearings.  Representatives must sign up prior to the commencement of this meeting in order to present testimony.  
    
   (a) Salem Convention and Visitors Association 2007-10 Strategic Plan - presented by Terry Kelly

   (b) Cultural and Tourism Promotion Advisory Board correspondence supporting the Salem Convention and Visitors Association 2007-10 Strategic Plan - presented by Chuck Bennett, Chair

3.   PUBLIC COMMENT : Up to thirty minutes is available for persons other than City Boards, Commissions and Committee representatives to comment on specific agenda items other than public hearings, deliberations and the merits of land use issues that are reviewable by Council at public hearings.  Each person’s comments will be limited to three minutes.

   Time will be provided at the end of the meeting for comments on issues of City business not on the agenda.  

All agenda items marked by  *  require action by Council at this meeting meeting.

4.   CONSENT CALENDAR: All items on the Consent Calendar that will be adopted as a group by a single motion.

   4.1 MINUTES:

   (a) July 9, 2007

   (b) July 30, 2007

   4.2 RESOLUTIONS:

 *  (a) Resolution No. 2007-72   Authorizing General Obligation Bonds to Construct and Upgrade Fire Stations and Purchase Emergency Vehicles for the Fire Department - Wards 6, 7 and 8 - Councilors Rogers, DeHart and Clem - NESCA - Sunnyslope - West Salem   (AS)

    Recommended Action:  Staff recommends that City Council adopt Resolution No. 2007-72 authorizing the Administrative Services Director to take all actions necessary to enter into a General Obligation Bond Credit Facility, and pledge the City's full faith and credit and taxing powers to the payment of such obligations as contemplated by ORS 288.162, and authorize reimbursement of all costs of issuance necessary to execute said agreements, and eligible costs previously incurred.
  
   (b) Resolution No. 2007-73 Authorizing a Transfer of Appropriation to be Expended for the Purpose of Matching a $30,000 Oregon State Marine Board Grant to Design Erosion Control for the Wallace Marine Boat Ramp - Ward 8 - Councilor Clem - West Salem    (CS)

    Recommended Action:  Staff recommends that City Council approve Resolution No. 2007-73, transferring $30,000 from General Fund contingencies to General Fund transfers for the purpose of matching a $30,000 Oregon State Marine Board Grant to design erosion control for the Wallace Marine Boat Ramp.

   (c)  Resolution No. 2007-74   Declaring Intent to Negotiate for Acquisition of  Permanent Easements for Construction of the Cinnamon Hill Creek Storm Sewer Project - Ward 4 - Councilor Sullivan - South Gateway    (PW)

    Recommended Action:  Staff recommends that City Council adopt Resolution No. 2007-74 declaring intent to negotiate for the acquisition of easements for the construction of the Cinnamon Hill Creek Storm Sewer Project.
   
   (d) Resolution No. 2007-75   Declaring Intent to Negotiate for Acquisition of a Permanent Easement for Construction of the Willamette Drive N Storm Sewer Project - Ward 5 - Highland    (PW)

    Recommended Action:  Staff recommends that City Council adopt Resolution No. 2007-75 declaring intent to negotiate for the acquisition of easements for the construction of the Willamette Drive N Storm Sewer Project.

 *  (e) Resolution No. 2007-76 Authorizing Acquisition of Property for a Stormwater Pipeline Easement and a Temporary Construction Easement for Construction of the West Salem High School Community Park Project - Ward 8 - Councilor Clem  - West Salem    (CS)

     Recommended Action:  Staff recommends that City Council approve Resolution No. 2007-76 authorizing the acquisition of property located at 1570 Titan Drive NW for pipeline easement and a temporary construction easement for construction of the West Salem High School Community Park project.

   4.3 ROUTINE ITEMS:    
   
     (a) Purchases Approved Administratively (May 29, 2007 through July 16, 2007)     (AS)

       Recommended Action: Information only.

 *  (b) Receiving the Urban Renewal Unaudited Financial Report as submitted by the Urban Renewal Agency Board      (AS)
  
      Recommended Action:  Information only.

*  (c)  Administrative Decision - Partition 07-16 - Matt Kelley - 615 Idylwood Drive SE - Ward 3 - Councilor Nanke - Faye Wright    (CD)

    Recommended Action:  Receive and File.

*  (d)  Administrative Decision - Partition 07-17 - Jesse and Pamela Main - 4805 Sunnyside Road SE - Ward 3 - Councilor Nanke - Faye Wright    (CD)

    Recommended Action:  Receive and File.

*  (e)  Administrative Decision - Partition 07-18 - Feyming Remesnik - 3545 Fairhaven Avenue NE - Ward 5 - Northgate    (CD)

    Recommended Action:  Receive and File.

    (f)  Administrative Decision - Partition 07-21 - State of Oregon, Department of Administrative Services - 3000 Block of Aumsville Highway - Ward 3 - Councilor Nanke - SEMCA    (CD)

    Recommended Action:  Receive and File.

    (g)  Administrative Decision - Replat 07-3 - Amendment - Mountain West Investment Corporation - 6817 and 6847 Sun Court SE - Ward 4 - Councilor Sullivan - South Gateway    (CD)

    Recommended Action:  Receive and File.

    (h)  Administrative Decision - Replat 07-7 - Richard and Stephanie Fry - 1669 Snowball Avenue SE, 5205 Mac Street SE and 1689 Snowball Avenue SE - Ward 4 - Councilor Sullivan - South Gateway    (CD)

    Recommended Action:  Receive and File.

*  (i)  Final Decision of the Historic Landmarks & Design Review Commission - Historic Review Case HIS07-17 - Jessica Ritter, Wild Pear; Corey Spade, Salem Sign Co. - 372 State Street - Ward 2 - Councilor Tesler - CAN-DO    (CD)

    Recommended Action:  Receive and File.

    (j)  Hearings Officer Decision - Conditional Use Case No. 07-5 - Aspen Green Wall LLC; Jeff Benner, Architect - 2150 Fairgrounds Road NE - Ward 5 -Highland    (CD)

    Recommended Action: Receive and File.

* (k)  Hearings Officer Decision - Variance Case No. 07-3 - Aleta Shellenbarger - 1255 Howard Street SE - Ward 2 - Councilor Tesler - Southeast Salem    (CD)

    Recommended Action:  Receive and File.

* (l)  Hearings Officer Decision - Variance Case No. 07-4 - Ken Dalke, Dalke Construction Co. - 1500 Block of Sunnyview Road NE - Ward 1 - NEN    (CD)

    Recommended Action:  Receive and File.

   (m) Hearings Officer Decision - Variance Case No. 07-5 - Church Street Properties, LLC - 2630 Church Street NE - Ward 5 - Highland    (CD)

    Recommended Action:  Receive and File.

* (n) Hearings Officer Decision - Zone Change Case No. 07-3 - Ken Dalke, Ken Dalke Construction Co. - 1500 Block of Sunnyview Road NE - Ward 1 - NEN    (CD)

    Recommended Action:  Receive and File.
 
  (o) Planning Commission Decision - Comprehensive Plan Change/Zone Change 07-3 - Tom Moyer Theaters - 5800 Commercial Street SE and 1821 Wiltsey Road SE - Ward 4 - Councilor Sullivan - South Gateway    (CD)
                         
    Recommended Action:  Receive and File.
 
* (p) Subdivision Review Committee Decision - Subdivision Plat No.07-10 - Jan Ree North Phase 11 - Jensen Development LLC - 5190 Kale Street NE - Ward 5 -  Northgate    (CD)

    Recommended Action:  Receive and File.

   (q) UGA Development Review Committee - Preliminary Declaration for Urban Growth Area Development Permit No. 07-10 - Mark Bybee, Bybee and Associates - 6092, 6112, 6120 and 6162 Liberty Road S and 162 Linn Haven Drive SE - Ward 4 - Councilor Sullivan - South Gateway    (CD)

    Recommended Action:  Receive and File.

  (r) UGA Development Review Committee Preliminary Declaration for Urban Growth Area Development Permit No. 07-4 - William Kostenborder - 3800 and 3900 blocks of Croisan Mountain Drive S - Ward 7 - Councilor DeHart - Croisan-Illahe Neighborhood Association    (CD)
    
    Recommended Action: Receive and File.

* (s)  Boise Cascade Site - City of Salem/Pringle Square LLC Memorandum of Understanding - Ward 2 - Councilor Tesler - CAN-DO    (CD)
  
    Recommended Action:  Staff recommends that City Council approve the Memorandum of Understanding (attached to the staff report) between the City of Salem and the Pringle Square LLC regarding the creation of a new zoning district and the redevelopment of the Boise Cascade site.

   (t) Intergovernmental Agreement with Mid-Willamette Valley Council of Governments for Land Use Planning Services     (CD)
    
    Recommended Action:  Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to sign the attached Intergovernmental Agreement with the COG to provide land use planning services.
    
   (u) Planning Commission Decision - Annual Review of the Neighborhood Organization Status for East Lancaster Neighborhood Association(ELNA), Faye Wright Neighborhood Association, Grant Neighborhood Association, Lansing Community Action Association, and South Mill Creek Association(SEMCA) as Official Neighborhood Associations - Wards 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6 - Councilors Tesler,  Nanke, Sullivan, and Rogers    (CD)
 
    Recommended Action:  The Planning Commission recommends that City Council continue recognition of Neighborhood Organization Status for East Lancaster Neighborhood Association(ELNA), Faye Wright Neighborhood Association, Grant Neighborhood Association, Lansing Community Action Association, and South Mill Creek Association (SEMCA) as Official Neighborhood Associations.
 
   (v) Salem Convention and Visitors Association 2007-10 Strategic Plan     (CM)

    Recommended Action:  Staff recommends that City Council approve the Salem Convention and Visitors Association 2007-10 Strategic Plan.

   (w) Status Report: Disposition of Surplus Property - Wards 2, 3, 7 and 8 - Councilors Tesler, Nanke, DeHart and Clem - CAN-DO - SEMCA - Sunnyslope - Morningside - West Salem    (UD)

    Recommended Action: Information only.

5.   SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS:    (Includes consideration of items deferred from the consent calendar and any action item which requires a selection among options, or consideration of matters of special importance to the Council)

   (a) Recommending Candidates to Interview for City Council Vacancies and Establishing Interview Date - Wards 1 and 5 - Highland - Northgate - NOLA- Lansing - NEN - Grant - CAN-DO

    Recommended Action:  The Council Board and Commission Appointments Committee recommends that City Council: 1) Interview all of the candidates on file for the Ward 1 and Ward 5 Council positions; 2) Set the interview time and date for Monday, August 13, at 5:30 p.m., with the election held following the convening of the Council meeting at 6:30 p.m.; and 3) Hold the swearing in ceremony on Monday, August 20, to provide an opportunity for the Councilors elect to invite family and friends to be present.

6.   UNFINISHED BUSINESS:   (Any business held over from a previous meeting, other than public hearings and ordinances)
 

7.   PUBLIC HEARINGS:  (Includes deliberations and deliberations from hearings held over from previous meetings). Public hearings will commence no later than 7:30 p.m.
     
   (a) Reopened Public Hearing:  Council Review of Planning Commission decision - Comprehensive Plan Change/Zone Change No. 06-6 - Pacific Realty Associates, L.P. - 2500 Block of Boone Road SE   -Ward 4 - Councilor Sullivan - South Gateway 

    Recommended Action:  Staff recommends that City Council affirm the Planning Commission decision approving Comprehensive Plan Change/Zone Change No. 06-6 for property located in the 2500 Block of Boone Rd SE, subject to the conditions of approval.

    Note: Staff report submitted by City Attorney is included in packet.

  (b) Continuation:  Appeal of Final Decision of the Historic Landmarks and Design Review Commission - Historic Review Case No. 07-3 - 985 High Street SE - Ward 2 - Councilor Tesler - SCAN    (CD)

    Recommended Action:  Staff recommends that City Council uphold the Historic Landmarks and Design Review Commission decision (Attachment A of the staff report) that denied the request.

    Note: Staff report dated July 2, 2007 is included in the packet.

    Communication from: Ed Arabas, and Bill Dorney, Northeast Neighbors.

   (c) Consideration of unfavorable recommendation to the OLCC for The Sports Stop and Goodtimes Lounge, 189 Liberty Street NE - Ward 2 - Councilor Telser - CAN-DO

    Recommended Action:  Staff recommends that City Council consider public testimony and application information to determine whether an unfavorable recommendation will be made to the Oregon Liquor Control Commission (OLCC) regarding the application by the Sports Stop and Good Times Lounge.

8.   CALENDAR OF ORDINANCE BILLS:

   8.1 FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE BILLS
 
   (a) Ordinance No. 93-07  Vacating Unopened Bluff Avenue SE right-of-way, between Cannon Street SE and McGilchrist Street SE right-of-way - Ward 2  - Councilor Tesler - SCAN

    Recommended Action:  Staff recommends that City Council advance Ordinance No. 93-07 to second reading for enactment.

    Note:  Public hearing was held on May 14, 2007.

   8.2 SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE BILLS

   (a) Ordinance No. 92-07 Relating to the Sign Code; amending SRC 62.450, SRC 62.550, SRC 62.560, SRC 62.570, SRC 62.575, SRC 62.590, SRC 62.600, and SRC 62.610; repealing SRC 62.850, and creating new provisions    (CD)

   (b) Ordinance No. 101-07  Providing Financing to Property Owners for Payment of Parks, Water, Sewer, and Transportation System Development Charges Against Property Located in Salem, Oregon; making provisions therefor; and declaring an emergency   (PW) 

9.   MANAGEMENT REPORTS

    None.

10.   PUBLIC COMMENT:  (Other than agenda items)

11.   NEW BUSINESS:

   11.1 MAYOR’S ITEMS
 
     None.  

   11.2 COUNCILOR’S ITEMS

   None. 

   
12.   ADJOURNMENT

The Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Salem agendas and reports can be accessed on the internet at: www.cityofsalem.net.   Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations will be provided upon request with 24 hours notice by contacting the City Recorder, 503-588-6097.

AGENDA
URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY
OF THE CITY OF SALEM, OREGON
August 6, 20076:30 P.M.

A. ROLL CALL

 A.1 Approval of Board Minutes

 (a) July 9, 2007
 
 
B. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES

 (a) West Salem Redevelopment Advisory Board     (UD)
 

C. PUBLIC COMMENTS:   (Comment on agenda items other than public hearings and deliberations.  Each person’s comments will be limited to three minutes.)

D. CONSENT CALENDAR:

  D.1 ACTION ITEMS:
      
  * (a)  Urban Renewal Financial Report      (AS)

   Recommended Action:  Staff recommends that the Urban Renewal Agency Board approve the report attached to the staff report and direct staff to file the report with the City Council. 
  
 
  * (b)  Easement and Equitable Servitudes Agreement for Lot 4 of Hollywood Station (NW Corner Pine & Portland Road)     (UD)
 
  Recommended Action:  Staff recommends that the Urban Renewal Agency Board approve the Easement and Equitable Servitudes (EES) agreement proposed by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) for Lot 4 of the Hollywood Station site and authorize the Executive Director to execute the attached agreement (Attachment A of the staff report).

* (c)  Easement and Equitable Servitudes for 2385 Fairgrounds NE (Cadle Property) - Ward 5 - Highland    (UD)
  
  Recommended Action:  Staff recommends that the Urban Renewal Agency Board accept the Easement and Equitable Servitudes proposed by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality for the property at 2385 Fairgrounds NE and direct the Executive Director to execute the agreement on its behalf.
  

  D.2 INFORMATION REPORTS:  
 
  (a) Purchases Approved Administratively for Urban Renewal Agency (May 29, 2007 thru July 16, 2007)     (AS)

  (b) Status Report on Agency Owned Properties     (UD)

  D.3 COMMUNICATIONS

E. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND DELIBERATION

F. FURTHER CONSIDERATIONS OF ITEMS ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR

G. NEW BUSINESS

H. ADJOURNMENT