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At CANDO’s Annual Meeting on October 15, two board members retired and two were reelected to the Board.  No other individuals were nominated.  There were no nominations for office at the regular meeting that followed.  Given the absence of duly elected officers willing and able to shoulder the responsibility for routine administration, the regular meeting of the Board is suspended until further notice.  Contact Irma Coleman, Neighborhood Program Manager at icoleman@cityofsalem.net with questions or to volunteer.

 

Although the CANDO Archive will no longer be supporting the City sponsored neighborhood group, we will continue to post occasionally on subjects and in the manner we have posted on previously.  If you would like to us to post a guest blog, drop us a note with your contact information in the comments.

Sarah Owens and Michael Livingston   

10/15/24 Minutes

 

Individual Members: Deb Comini, Woody Dukes 

City, County and State Representatives:  Councilor Nishioka, Ward 2 City Councilor; Councilor Stapleton, Ward 1 City Councilor; Sgt. Jeff Wiedemann, Salem Police Department Community Action Unit (CAU) 

Guests: Tanny Kunz, Greater Northeast Keizer Neighborhood Association 

Organizations: none  

The annual meeting of CANDO was called to order at 6 p.m., on Tuesday, October 15, 2024.  The meeting was conducted by Zoom video-conference.  The Chair and Secretary-Treasurer were present.  

The agenda and minutes of the September meeting were approved unanimously. 

Sgt Jeff Wiedemann, 503-588-6212, jwiedemann@cityofsalem.net, has taken over leadership of the CAU which will be disbanded at the end of the year.  SPD is working with the Union Pacific Railroad on a cleanup along a section of rail downtown.  

Councilor Nishioka reported several developments such as the welcoming of the new fire department chief and transferring control of the City ambulance service from Falck back to the City, and touched on the continuing interest in better traffic control strategies.  Councilor Stapleton reported on efforts to improve pedestrian safety, consideration of eliminating the railroad quiet zone in response to increased fatalities, and “illicit massage parlors”, among other things.      

In interested citizen comments, Tammy Kunz shared that there will be a safety awareness meeting 5-8 pm on December 10 at Keizer City Hall.

The Chair opened the floor for nominations to the Board of Directors.  There being none,  the Chair moved to re-elect members Jim Griggs and Bryant Baird to the Board by unanimous consent.  There being no objection, Jim and Bryant were re-elected to the board.  The Chair then closed the Annual Meeting, called to order a meeting of the Board, and opened the floor for nomination of officers.  There being none, the Chair called for a motion to direct the City to use up to $150.00 of its communications funds to renew CANDO’s video-conferencing (Zoom) account.  There being none, the Chair called for a motion authorizing the maker to apply for a SPIF grant on behalf of CANDO.  There being none, the Chair moved to readopt last year’s annual goal, i.e., to use $500 of its communication funds to sponsor Northwest Human Services’ Mid-Valley Resources at the Silver level, which passed unanimously.  

There being no further business before the board, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 6:33 pm.

9/17/24 Minutes

 

Individual Members: Rosa Leonardi, Deb Comini, Woody Dukes 

City, County and State Representatives:  Councilor Stapleton, Ward 1 City Councilor; Sgt. Robert Dowd, Salem Police Department Community Action Unit (CAU)

Guests: Linda Bierly, Salem Parks Foundation

Organizations: none  

The regular meeting of CANDO was called to order at 6 p.m., on Tuesday, September 17, 2024.  The meeting was conducted by Zoom video-conference.  The Chair and Secretary-Treasurer were present.  

The agenda and minutes of the August meeting were approved unanimously. 

Sgt. Dowd reported that he has been assigned to assist with vetting and training new officers and that Sgt Jeff Wiedemann, 503-588-6212, jwiedemann@cityofsalem.net, will lead the CAU as of October, and the Homeless Service Team, including the monthly meeting of service providers, and the unit will be reduced to four officers. In answer to a question, Sgt. Dowd reported that a fully staffed SPD would be 196 sworn officers. 

Councilors Stapleton reported several developments, including that the City had hired a new Fire Department Chief and that a survey about revenue options is underway.  

In public comments, Linda Bierly spoke about the Eco-Earth Globe restoration project, and asked CANDO for support through the Salem Parks Improvement Project.

There being no further business before the board, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 6:27 and opened a work session to discuss the transition to new leadership and the alternative should leadership positions remain vacant after the annual meeting in October.

8/20/24 Minutes

 

Individual Members: Rosa Leonardi, Deb Comini, Woody Dukes 

City, County and State Representatives:  Councilor Stapleton, Ward 1 City Councilor; Councilor Nishioka, Ward 2 City Councilor 

Guests: none

Organizations: none  

The regular meeting of CANDO was called to order at 6 p.m., on Wednesday, August 20, 2024.  The meeting was conducted by Zoom video-conference.  The Chair and Secretary-Treasurer were present.  

The agenda and minutes of the July meeting were approved unanimously. 

Councilors Stapleton and Nishioka reported on Monday’s night's work session on the City’s budget deficit/revenue options and on recent council activities.  

In public comments, Rosa gave a favorable report on the Stream Cleaning Project whose members recently removed copious amounts of refuse from Mill Creek. (See Statesman Journal photos here.)  The chair reminded the board of the upcoming annual meeting in October and announced that he and the secretary-treasurer, whose terms expire in October, would be retiring.  There will be a work session at the end of the September meeting to discuss the transition.

There being no further business before the board, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 6:29.

7/16/24 Minutes

Individual Members: Woody Dukes, Deb Comini, 

City, County and State Representatives:  Councilor Nishioka, Ward 2 City Councilor; Robert Dowd, Salem Police Department Community Action Unit (CAU) 

Guests: none

Organizations: none  

The regular meeting of CANDO was called to order at 6 p.m., on Tuesday, July 16, 2024.  The meeting was conducted by Zoom video-conference.  The Chair and Secretary-Treasurer were present.  

The agenda and minutes of the June meeting were approved unanimously. 

Sgt. Dowd reported that SPD has been advised to “stay the course” with respect to the USSC decision in the Grant’s Pass case and shared information about the next Community Violence Response meeting, the Ironman event, Hoopla and National Night Out.  He also shared a video on how to navigate a roundabout! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4MNLYkmftY

  

Councilor Nishioka reported on Council’s work session to receive the recommendations of the Revenue Task Force, the expansion of the easement for Spec-Keene Stadium, and the need to wait for state action to understand the ultimate practical effect of the US Supreme Court’s decision in the Grants Pass case.      

There being no further business before the board, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 6:43.

6/18/24 Minutes

Individual Members: Woody Dukes, Deb Comini, Rebekah Engle, Sarah Van Woy

City, County and State Representatives:  Councilor Nishioka, Ward 2 City Councilor; Robert Dowd, Salem Police Department Community Action Unit; Teresa Smalley, Project Manager 

Guests: Aaron Terpening and Gretchen Stone, CBTwo Architects 

Organizations: none  

The regular meeting of CANDO was called to order at 6 p.m., on Tuesday, June 18, 2024.  The meeting was conducted by Zoom video-conference.  The Chair and Secretary-Treasurer were present.  

The agenda and minutes of the May meeting were approved unanimously. 

Sgt. Dowd reported his teams today participated in an active threats training day with area first responders and “learned a lot.”  National Night Out is August 6.  As part of the summer plan for Community Violence Reduction Initiative, there will be a renewed focus on the downtown transit center.   

Councilor Nishioka reported on Council’s continuing efforts to deal with the budget deficit. The name of the airport has been changed to “Salem Willamette Valley Airport.” The City conducted a work session on the Housing Production Strategy. 

The board heard a presentation on improvements to the Marion Parkade by Aaron Terpening and Gretchen Stone, CBTWO Architects.     

There being no further business before the board, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 6:53.

5/21/24 Minutes

 

Guests:  Woody Dukes, Deb Comini, Kourtney Linebaugh

Organizations: none  

City, County and State Representatives:  Virginia Stapleton, Ward 1 City Councilor; Ken Bierly, Glen-Gibson Watershed Council; Robert Dowd, Salem Police Department Community Action Unit 

Guests: Sarah V., Ward 2

The regular meeting of CANDO was called to order at 6 p.m., on Tuesday, May 21, 2024.  The meeting was conducted by Zoom video-conference.  The Chair and Secretary-Treasurer were present.

The agenda and minutes of the April meeting were approved unanimously.

Councilor Stapleton thanked the meeting for voting, especially given the current estimate of 20% turnout.  She spoke about the work session last night on the “Government Assessment” report by Moss Adams, and the approval of Deacon Development’s application for Multi-Unit Housing Tax Incentive Program (MUHTIP) with conditions intended to ensure transparency in response to complaints about unfair labor practices from the carpenters’ union.     

Sgt. Dowd reported his teams were geared up for seasonal activities in the central area (marches, July 4th celebrations, Hoopla, etc.) and had made adjustments in their assignments to improve efficiency.  He spoke briefly about the Community Police Academy and adjustments made to the operations of the Graffiti Abatement Team.   

Ken Bierly gave a presentation on the Salem Floodplain Species Assessment.

 

There being no further business before the board, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 6:36.

4/16/24 Minutes

  

Individual Members: Woody Dukes, Deb Comini, Rosa Leonardi, Kourtney Linebaugh, Sarah Van Woy 

Organizations: none  

City, County and State Representatives:  Robert Dowd, Salem Police Department Community Action Unit; Linda Nishioka, Ward 2 Councilor

 

Guests: Paul Tigan, Ward 1 Candidate 

The regular meeting of CANDO was called to order at 6 p.m., on Tuesday, April 16, 2024.  The meeting was conducted by Zoom video-conference.  The Chair and Secretary-Treasurer were present.  

The agenda and minutes of the March meeting were approved unanimously.

Sgt. Dowd reminded everyone of upcoming meetings on the City’s community resilience initiative and budget deliberations, noting that without the necessary revenue increases, the CAU would be eliminated in July 2025.  He also talked about the various preparations taking place for summer activities and answered questions about the fatal shooting in Bush Park last month.     

Councilor Nishioka reported that Public Works is now assisting with graffiti removal and spoke at length about some of the budget tradeoffs that Council is considering.    

During citizen comments, Paul Tigan shared personal details, aspirations and thoughts about Salem by way of introduction. 

There being no further business before the board, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 6:57.

3/19/24 Minutes

Individual Members: Woody Dukes, Deb Comini, Rosa Leonardi, Luke Harkins, Kourtney Linebaugh, Sarah Van Woy 

Organizations: Laurie Beitzel, Salem Keizer Education Association Community Outreach  

City, County and State Representatives:  Virginia Stapleton, Ward 1 Councilor; Linda Nishioka, Ward 2 Councilor; Irma Coleman, City of Salem, Neighborhood Services 

Guests: none

The regular meeting of CANDO was called to order at 6 p.m., on Tuesday, March 19, 2024.  The meeting was conducted by Zoom video-conference.  The Chair and Secretary-Treasurer were present.  

The agenda and minutes of the February meeting were approved unanimously.

Councilor Stapleton reported that the Budget Committee had held a preliminary meeting on March 14th and there will be another preliminary meeting on the 21st.  The regular meetings begin April 17th.  She said Council is considering bringing its ambulance services back within the fire department and will be voting on that in April. Councilor Nishioka added details on the plans for resuming ambulance service, and offered a few words about the aftermath of the recent shootings of three teenagers in Bush Park.   

During citizen comments, Laurie Beitzel spoke about teachers’ efforts to secure a contract and asked for the community’s support. 

The Chair’s motion to spend up to the current balance of the Communication Fund to renew CANDO’s sponsorship of Northwest Human Services’ Mid Valley Resources website at

the Silver level passed unanimously. 

There being no further business before the board, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 6:43.

2/20/24 Minutes

Individual Members: Woody Dukes, Deb Comini, Rosa Leonardi, Kourtney Linebaugh 

Organizations: Erik Anderson, Elsinore Theatre

City, County and State Representatives:  Robert Dowd, Community Action Unit, Salem Police Department;  Steve Williams, Salem Public Works

Guests: none

The regular meeting of CANDO was called to order at 6 p.m., on Tuesday, February 20, 2024.  The meeting was conducted by Zoom video-conference.  The Chair and Secretary-Treasurer were present.  

The agenda and minutes of the February meeting were approved unanimously.

Sergeant Dowd reported that he is temporarily filling in various roles formerly filled by Deb Aguilar who has been promoted to Deputy Chief, but will continue to liaise with CANDO.  He also said that the Community Action Unit has been working to curtail the unlawful public use of drugs in the downtown area.    

The board heard presentations by Erik Anderson on the Elsinore Theatre’s proposed facade upgrades, and by Steve Williams, Salem Public Works, on the City’s application for a grant to fund planning of improvements to the railroad grade crossing on Front Street. The project will include crossing gates and associated signals, and improvements to Front Street in that area for pedestrians, bicycles and transit.  

Bryant’s motion to provide the City a letter in support of the Front Street railroad crossing planning project passed unanimously. 

There being no further business before the board, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 6:45. pm.

 

1/16/24 Minutes

 

Individual Members: Woody Dukes, Deb Comini, Rosa Leonardi, Larry Dillenbeck, Kourtney Linebaugh

City, County and State Representatives:  Virginia Stapleton, Ward 1 Councilor; Linda Nishioka, Ward 2 Councilor, Robert Dowd, Community Action Unit, Salem Police Department;  Aaron Edleman, Public Works

Guests: none

The regular meeting of CANDO was called to order at 6 p.m., on Tuesday, January 16, 2024.  The meeting was conducted by Zoom video-conference.  The Chair and Secretary-Treasurer were present.  

The agenda and minutes of the November meeting as submitted to the City (i.e., without the item of unfinished business erroneously added to agenda sent out by the City) were approved unanimously.

Sergeant Dowd reported that the Community Action Unit is operating with reduced staffing and somewhat reduced coverage of downtown, that Community Medical Services on Church Street which offers addiction treatment services, is now open for business.  

Councilor Stapleton reported on the Council’s recent activities and her intention to seek Council support for additional pedestrian safety measures in the downtown, including a “pedestrian lead” on downtown traffic lights.  Councilor Nishioka reported on the Council priorities adopted for the coming year and said that the City had received a grant of $2.8M from the U.S. Department of Transportation to “help guide future investments for walking, biking or driving” in furtherance of its Vision Zero (pedestrian deaths) initiative.  She also reported that Council had exempted the Salem Civic Center Improvement Project from the competitive bidding process, among other things.  She said the City had received 160 Revenue Task Force applications.  

The board heard a presentation by Aaron Edelman with Public Works on the City’s City 2024 Pavement Rehab and 2025 Bridge Rehab projects.

There being no further business before the board, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 6:51. pm.

11/21/23 Minutes

Individual Members: none

City, County and State Representatives:  Virginia Stapleton, Ward 1 Councilor; Linda Nishioka, Ward 2;  Debbie Aguilar, Salem Police Department;  Alan Alexander, Salem Parks and Recreation Advisory Board  

Guests: none

The regular meeting of CANDO was called to order at 6 p.m., on Tuesday, November 21, 2023.  The meeting was conducted by Zoom video-conference.  The Chair and Secretary-Treasurer were present.  

The agenda and minutes of the October meeting were approved unanimously.

Lieutenant Aguilar reported on the Department’s toy drive and on the need to guard against theft during the holiday season.         

Councilors Stapleton and Nishioka reported on the likely consequences and next steps following the failure of the employment tax measure.  

Alan Alexander gave a presentation on the City’s parks and on the Salem Park Improvement Fund.

The Chair’s motion to cancel the December meeting passed by unanimous consent.

There being no further business before the board, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 6:57 pm.

10/17/23 Minutes

Individual Members: Woody Dukes, Deb Comini, Rebekah Engle

City, County and State Representatives:  Virginia Stapleton, Ward 1 Councilor; Sgt. Robert Dowd, Salem Police Department  

 

Guests: Marissa Theve, Grant

The annual meeting of CANDO was called to order at 6 p.m., on Tuesday, October 17, 2023.  The meeting was conducted by Zoom video-conference.  The Chair and Secretary-Treasurer were present.  

The agenda and minutes of the September meeting were approved unanimously.

Sgt. Dowd reported that the Community Action Unit had had fewer incidents at the Transit Mall and was spending more time in the area of Sunnyview Road NE and Lancaster Drive.  In coming weeks, it would be active in Wallace Marine Park, and consequently CANDO might notice an increase in people living in the streets of downtown. He also reported that through the efforts of Northwest Seniors and People With Disabilities, the older, wheelchair-bound male seen frequently downtown in recent weeks would soon be housed.  He said he’d been told that Salem First Presbyterian Church would probably not be operating a warming shelter this season.  (See McDonald, A. "Warming Shelters to rely on volunteers to keep people sheltered on freezing nights."  (19 October 2023, Salem Reporter) (noting that pandemic-relating funding used to staff warming shelters was drying up).)        

Councilor Stapleton reported on downtown development, the City ceremony recognizing volunteers, and the upcoming work session on budget amendments in the event that the employment tax measure fails to pass.

Marissa Theve gave an excellent talk titled “Dark Skies for Salem.”

   

The Chair opened the floor for nominations to the Board of Directors.  There being none, the Chair then closed the Annual Meeting, called to order a meeting of the Board, and opened the floor for nomination of officers. Member Griggs’s motion to retain the Chair and Secretary-Treasurer in their current positions passed unanimously.

The Chair’s motions to readopt last year’s annual goal and to authorize him to apply for a SPIF grant to install some amenity along the Pringle Pathway passed unanimously.

There being no further business before the board, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 6:50 pm.

9/19/23 Minutes

Individual Members: Woody Dukes, Deb Comini, Rosa Leonardi, Rebekah Engle, Joel and Jess Weiss

Organizations: none

 

City, County and State Representatives:  Chris Hoy, Mayor; Virginia Stapleton, Ward 1 Councilor; Linda Nishioka, Ward 2; Sgt. Robert Dowd, Salem Police Department  

 

Guests: none

The regular meeting of CANDO was called to order at 6:02 p.m., on Tuesday, September 18, 2023. The meeting was conducted by Zoom video-conference.  The Chair and Secretary-Treasurer were present.  

The agenda and minutes of the August meeting were approved unanimously.

Sgt. Dowd reported that the Community Action Unit, which during the summer was focused on the central area, will return to citywide patrol. He also reported on actions taken in response to Alan Mela’s complaint regarding the 200 block of D Street (concerning Grocery Outlet and UGM Store) and answered questions.

Councilor Stapleton and Councilor Nishioka reported on recent City Council actions and the upcoming reconsideration of the Council’s decision not to repeal SCAN’s overlay zones which limit density growth and thus “protect the character of the neighborhood.”  Councilor Nishioka will propose, by way of a compromise, what amounts to a 45’ height limit, which is higher than currently allowed, but not as high as permitted in most other areas of the City.

Mayor Hoy talked a little bit about his background in public service, and answered a number of questions.    

The Chair’s motion to take a position on whether Salem should affirm the enactment of Ordinance Bill 12-23 (Safe Salem Payroll Tax) passed unanimously, following which the board voted unanimously to take the position that Salem should affirm the enactment of the Bill (and the payroll tax).

The Chair acknowledged Rebekah Engle’s resignation from the board, and thanked her for her long service.

There being no further business before the board, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 7:12 pm.

8/15/23 Minutes

Individual Members: none

Organizations: Patrick Sullivan and Andrea Mankee with Community Medical Services; Katy Deluca and Mike Vasquez, Aflac Insurance Company (local office in the Meridian Building)

 

City, County and State Representatives:  Virginia Stapleton, Ward 1 Councilor; Linda Nishioka, Ward 2;  Kimberly Castro, Office of Representative Kevin Mannix

 

Guests: iPhone (unidentified)  

The regular meeting of CANDO was called to order at 6:00 p.m., on Tuesday, August 15, 2023.  The meeting was conducted by Zoom video-conference.  The Chair and Secretary-Treasurer were present.  

The agenda and minutes of the July meeting were approved unanimously.

Sgt. Dowd, head of the Community Action Unit, was absent, being on leave after knee surgery.    

Councilor Stapleton and Councilor Nishioka reported on recent City Council actions and the placement of the employee payroll tax on the November ballot.    

The board heard a very detailed presentation on the Community Medical Services opioid treatment clinic at 702 Church Street from CMS staffers Patrick Sullivan and Andrea Mankee. The clinic currently expects to open on the first of October.  Neighbors are invited to let CMS know of concerns by email to Andrea andrea.mankee@cmsgiveshope.com or the Church Street clinic at 503-991-5903.  There will be an open house, date TBD.    

There being no further business before the board, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 6:56 pm.

 

7/18/23 Minutes

Individual Members: Deb Comini, Woody Dukes, Abigail Huston

Organizations: none

 

City, County and State Representatives:  Robert Dowd, Salem Police Department;  Virginia Stapleton, Ward 1 Councilor

 

Guests: Charey Cooke, Battle Creek area of Salem; Kristin Beltz, Southeast area of Salem;

The regular meeting of CANDO was called to order at 6:00 p.m., on Tuesday, July 18, 2023.  The meeting was conducted by Zoom video-conference.  The Chair and Secretary-Treasurer were present.  

The agenda and minutes of the June meeting were approved unanimously.

Sgt. Dowd, head of the Community Action Unit, reported that the Unit will be assisting with the upcoming Ironman, Art Fair and Hoopla events, and participating in the “active threat response” training taking place at CTEC.  He detailed his followup up on the comments made at the last CANDO meeting. Deb Comini said she had witnessed the increased police presence on Church Street and expressed appreciation.  Sgt. Dowd will be having knee surgery soon, and may miss the next meeting, but will arrange coverage.    

Councilor Stapleton reported, among other things, that Council will be reconsidering the decision not to remove certain overlay zones in Ward 2 in late September.  She also expressed interest in hearing from residents about neighborhood traffic management.    

There being no further business before the board, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 6:57 pm.

6/20/23 Minutes

 

Individual Members: Deb Comini, Woody Dukes, Carol Hendrix

Organizations: none

City, County and State Representatives:  Robert Dowd, Salem Police Department; Deanna Gwynn, Ward 4 Councilor; Courtney Knox Busch, City Manager’s Office;  Linda Nishioka, Ward 2 Councilor

Guests: none

The regular meeting of CANDO was called to order at 6:00 p.m., on Tuesday, June 20, 2023.  The meeting was conducted by Zoom video-conference.  The Chair and Secretary-Treasurer were present.  

The agenda and minutes of the May meeting were approved unanimously.

Sgt. Dowd, the new head of the Community Action Unit, reported that the Unit, while not abandoning other areas, is focusing efforts on the downtown, specifically, violent crime around UGM, The ARCHES Project and the transit mall.  The landscape median near The ARCHES Project has been cleared of tents.  The Unit has also been covering the numerous summer events that occur downtown.  Sgt. Dowd reported increased teen-aged gang violence traveling to downtown from the east side of town.  The violence is taking place at the Salem Center Mall and at the transit mall.  The 6-member Unit is returning to 6-day/week coverage of downtown (M-Sat, noon to 10p typically).

Councilor Nishioka reported that Council will be considering revenue measures in July and that she would be offering a substitute motion on the proposal to remove certain overlay zones in Ward 2.  She said residents of the South Central Area Neighborhood want to retain overlay zone height restrictions so as to keep the neighborhood looking as it does.  Removing height restrictions allows for higher density which is needed to support mass transit and the City’s Climate Action Plan goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions.  

In interested citizen comments, Carol Hendrix reported concerns about HOAP clients remaining after hours and problems she was having with her rental property across the street.  Sgt. Dowd responded to her concerns in some detail, explaining the constitutional limitations on police and what action his Unit would be taking under what conditions.  He also shared information on new homeless housing/shelter programs.  

There being no further business before the board, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 6:54 pm.

5/16/23 Minutes

  

Individual Members: Deb Comini, Woody Dukes,

Organizations: none

 

City, County and State Representatives:  Matthew Gill and Robert Dowd with the Salem Police Department; Virginia Stapleton, Ward 1 Councilor; Linda Nishioka, Ward 2 Councilor; Lori Pearson with Rep. Andersen’s office.  

 

Guests: none

The regular meeting of CANDO was called to order at 6:00 p.m., on Tuesday, May 16, 2023.  The meeting was conducted by Zoom video-conference.  The Chair and Secretary-Treasurer were present.  

The agenda and minutes of the April meeting were approved unanimously.

Lt. Gill introduced Sgt. Dowd as the new head of the Community Action Unit.  Sergeant Dowd has been with the Community Action Unit for two days, but has been with Salem PD for 15 years -- all on patrol.  Lt. Gill reported on the reduction in complaints relating to the Marion Parkade and plans for community policing going forward.    

 

Councilors Stapleton and Nishioka reported that Council continues its budget work.  

The Chair’s motion to spend up to the current balance of the Communication Fund to renew CANDO’s sponsorship of Northwest Human Services’ Mid Valley Resources website at

the Silver level passed unanimously.

There being no further business before the board, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 6:43 pm.

4/18/23 Minutes

  

Individual Members: Deb Comini, Woody Dukes

Organizations: none

 

City, County and State Representatives:  Julie Warnke, Public Works; Virginia Stapleton, Ward 1 Councilor; Linda Nishioka, Ward 2 Councilor.

 

Guests: none

The regular meeting of CANDO was called to order at 6:00 p.m., on Tuesday, April 18, 2023.  The meeting was conducted by Zoom video-conference.  The Chair and Secretary-Treasurer were present.  

The agenda and minutes of the March meeting were approved unanimously.

Councilor Stapleton reported that Council continues budget discussions focused on the need to increase revenue and mentioned the recent opening of the Yaquina Hall affordable housing project and the opening later this month of the Navigation Center, which will provide additional low-barrier shelter beds.  Councilor Nishioka offered more detail on the ways revenue might be increased and answered questions.

Julie Warnke then gave a presentation on the planned Capitol Street NE Improvements and answered questions about plans for the Maple St/Winter St Family Friendly Bikeway.

There being no further business before the board, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 7:00 pm.

 

3/21/23 Minutes

 Individual Members: Deb Comini, Woody Dukes

Organizations: Sawyer Mizer, Commercial Business Furniture

 

City, County and State Representatives:  Virginia Stapleton, Ward 1 Councilor; Linda Nishioka, Ward 2 Councilor

 

Guests: none

The regular meeting of CANDO was called to order at 6:00 p.m., on Tuesday, March 21, 2023.  The meeting was conducted by Zoom video-conference.  The Chair and Secretary-Treasurer were present.  

The agenda and minutes of the February meeting were approved unanimously.

The chair asked Councilors Stapleton and Nishioka to begin with a Q&A, given they had missed the last two meetings due to the Council work sessions.  In response to a question about the deputy City Manager positions (2), Councilor Stapleton said the positions existed prior to the 2008 recession and offered reasons and arguments in support of the decision to reinstate them.  Councilor Nishioka expressed agreement with the decision to reinstate the positions.  The City’s response to homelessness was mentioned repeatedly.  The budget process and the need to increase revenue were also discussed.    

Sawyer Mizer of Commercial Business Furniture told the board about the business’s proposal for a loading zone parking area on Belmont between Commercial and Liberty Streets and invited questions and comments.  No objections to the proposal were offered. Jim Griggs’s motion to approve the proposal passed unanimously.  

 

In unfinished business, the chair reported that following his investigation on the feasibility of CANDO issuing a quarterly newsletter he had concluded it would not be a good use of the board’s limited capacity.    

There being no further business before the board, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 6:47 pm.