Keizer public meetings in 2021

City Council

The Keizer City Council will discuss how to fund public, education, and government (PEG) programming after a new Comcast agreement limits fees to equipment only, leaving a shortfall for studio operations. The current contract with KeizerTV expires January 31, 2022. Options include adding a fee to city services or Comcast bills, transferring General Fund resources, or reducing services through automation or fewer broadcasts. The council will provide direction on the preferred approach.

• New Comcast agreement limits PEG fees to equipment only, reducing annual revenue from ~$130,000 to $68,400
• Current KeizerTV contract expires January 31, 2022; base fee $8,000/month plus $45/hour
• Possible new fee: $0.90/month on city services bill or $1.25/month on Comcast bill
• Automation options include voice-activated cameras, preset positions, or single wide-angle camera
• Reducing service to only City Council meetings would cut costs; Traffic Safety Bikeways meetings cost ~$300 each

City Council

The Keizer City Council held a work session to discuss the future of public, educational, and government (PEG) programming after the K-23 agreement expires January 31, 2022. Finance Director Tim Wood presented options, including reducing televised meetings or automating broadcasts, but no formal decisions were made. Council consensus was to continue exploring technological options without sacrificing quality and to not pursue an additional fee at this time.

• Consensus to continue exploring technological options for PEG services
• No interest in pursuing an additional fee for PEG funding at this time

City Council

The Keizer City Council is deciding whether to authorize a 10-year park management agreement with For The Love of the Game, Inc. for Keizer Little League City Park, following an RFP process. The council will also consider several resolutions, including a temporary suspension of the street vendor ordinance for the Jingle Dash 5K and Holiday Lights Parade, establishing a Community Engagement Committee, and a new cable franchise agreement with Comcast.

• Resolution authorizing City Manager to sign 10-year Park Management Agreement with For The Love of the Game, Inc. for Keizer Little League City Park (5245 Ridge Drive), with two 5-year renewal options
• Resolution temporarily suspending ordinance prohibiting street vendors for Jingle Dash 5K Run/Walk and Keizer Holiday Lights Parade (2021)
• Resolution establishing Community Engagement Committee and dissolving Community Diversity Engagement Work Group
• Resolution authorizing Mayor to sign Cable Television Franchise Agreement with Comcast of Oregon I, Inc.
• Order designating 'No Parking' zone on Juedes Avenue North

The Keizer City Council established the Community Diversity Engagement Committee, replacing the previous work group, with direct appointment by councilors for two-year terms. The council also approved a temporary suspension of the street vendor ordinance, temporary use permits for holiday events, a no-parking zone on Juedes Avenue North, and a cable franchise agreement with Comcast. A park management agreement with For The Love Of The Game, Inc. was not approved; instead, staff was directed to revise language on capital improvements and ADA requirements.

• Established Community Diversity Engagement Committee (7-0)
• Dissolved Community Diversity Engagement Work Group (7-0)
• Approved temporary suspension of street vendor ordinance (7-0)
• Approved temporary uses for Jingle Dash 5K and Holiday Lights Parade (7-0)
• Waived fees for Jingle Dash 5K and Holiday Lights Parade (7-0)
• Approved no-parking zone on Juedes Avenue North (7-0)
• Approved location for public art sculpture on Juedes and River Road (7-0)
• Authorized Mayor to sign Comcast franchise agreement (7-0)

Personnel Policy Committee

The Personnel Policy Committee approved the minutes and reviewed the quarterly report memo. Chair Clark prioritized a new Emergency Preparedness position for the upcoming budget, suggesting adding it to the Police Fee, with notes to be provided to the City Manager. The committee also discussed a potential Library Director position and arranged a call with Prothman for City Manager recruitment. A draft communication about a pet-in-workplace trial period was shared.

• Approved meeting minutes
• Prioritized new Emergency Preparedness position for budget, suggested Police Fee addition
• Arranged conference call with Prothman for City Manager recruitment
• Shared draft communication on pet-in-workplace trial period

City Council

The Keizer Long Range Planning Task Force is meeting to discuss preliminary census data, an overview of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, important deadlines, potential projects, and next steps. The agenda includes discussion of how to allocate the city's $8.8 million ARPA allocation, with a list of potential projects and estimated costs. No formal decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion and planning session.

• ARPA allocation of $8,815,890 for Keizer, with $4,407,945 received and final payment expected August 2022
• Potential projects include $2.5 million for library building, $1 million for Meadows Pump Station, $400,000 for ADA street ramp improvements, $300,000 for police evidence/vehicle storage, $250,000 for enhanced air filtration
• Deadlines: funds must be committed by December 31, 2024, and expended by December 31, 2026
• Discussion of preliminary census data and its implications
• Review of March 8, 2021 meeting minutes

Long Range Planning Task Force

The Keizer General Fund Long Range Planning Task Force reviewed preliminary census data and an overview of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, totaling about $8.8 million. The task force agreed on a list of priority projects to be included in a supplemental budget request for City Council approval, including police equipment, ADA improvements, cybersecurity, and the Meadows pump station. No final funding decisions were made; the next step is preparing the budget request.

• Approved March 8, 2021 minutes (10-0, 4 abstentions)
• Identified priority projects for ARPA funding: Police cadet radios, Code Enforcement truck, ADA street ramp improvements, cybersecurity hardware/software, Police parking lot security fence, codification of city ordinances, Meadows pump station
• Agreed to prepare a supplemental budget adjustment for Council approval

Multi-Modal Safety Committee

The Keizer Traffic Safety, Bikeways & Pedestrian Committee met and discussed several safety topics but made no formal decisions beyond approving the September minutes. Two grant-related agenda items were postponed to the November meeting. The committee reviewed potential locations for speed signs and discussed sidewalk connectivity and pedestrian safety concerns, but took no binding action.

• Approved September 2021 minutes (6-0-1, Wolf abstaining)
• Postponed Safe Routes to School grant discussion to November
• Postponed ODOT Infrastructure Grants discussion to November

City Council

The Keizer City Council unanimously adopted an ordinance amending the Keizer Development Code regarding residential and street standards, and unanimously adopted a resolution dissolving the Keizer Points of Interest Committee. The council also approved the September 27 special session minutes, but pulled the October 4 regular session minutes for verification. A work session on PEG fund options was scheduled for November 29.

• Adopted ordinance amending Keizer Development Code sections 2.102, 2.103, 2.104, 2.201, 2.302 (7-0)
• Adopted resolution dissolving Keizer Points of Interest Committee (7-0)
• Approved September 27, 2021 Special Session Minutes (7-0)
• Pulled October 4, 2021 Regular Session Minutes for content verification

Volunteer Coordinating Committee

The Volunteer Coordinating Committee recommended three applicants for appointment to the Parks Advisory Board and one for the Traffic Safety/Bikeways/Pedestrian Committee. All recommendations passed unanimously among present members, with several members absent. No public testimony was given.

• Recommended Katie Brady, Lisa Cejka, and Matt Lawyer for Parks Advisory Board positions 7, 8, and 9 (4-0, 3 absent)
• Recommended David Dempster for Traffic Safety/Bikeways/Pedestrian Committee Position #6 (4-0, 3 absent)
• Approved August 2021 minutes (3-0-1, 3 absent)

Planning Commission

The Keizer Planning Commission held a meeting with no formal land use decisions. They heard a presentation on House Bill 2001 and Senate Bill 458 regarding middle housing, which will require a Keizer Code update. New commissioners were sworn in, and a chair and vice chair were elected.

• Swore in new commissioners Mo Avishan, Ron Bersin, and Sarah Hutches
• Elected Matt Lawyer as Chair and Jeremy Grenz as Vice Chair by unanimous consent
• Approved August 2021 meeting minutes (3-0, with 3 abstentions)

City Council

The Keizer City Council held a work session to discuss the formation of a Community Engagement Committee (formerly Community Diversity Engagement Committee). No formal decisions were made, but the Council agreed on several elements, including that the committee would be advisory, include a voting youth member under 19, and that staff would draft a resolution for review at the November 1 meeting. The committee name and appointment process were left for further discussion.

• Agreed youth member of committee will be voting and under 19 at appointment
• Agreed staff will draft a resolution for Council review at November 1 meeting
• Agreed Council will meet with committee six months after first meeting and after one year for adjustments
• Committee name set as 'Community Engagement Committee' (Diversity inclusion deferred to six-month review)

City Council

The Keizer City Council will hold a work session to discuss a proposal to establish a Community Diversity Engagement Committee, which would advise the Council on diversity, equity, and inclusion policies, public engagement, and related matters. The agenda also includes a resolution to dissolve the existing Community Diversity Engagement Work Group, which has recommended its own dissolution. No final votes are scheduled; this is a discussion item.

• Resolution R2021-_____ to establish Community Diversity Engagement Committee with 9 voting members (2 councilors, 6 citizens, 1 youth)
• Resolution R2021-_____ to dissolve the Community Diversity Engagement Work Group
• Committee would advise on diversity, equity, inclusion policies and public engagement strategies
• Committee members would serve staggered terms (2-year for councilors, 3-year for others)

City Council

The Keizer City Council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting an ordinance and resolution that change how interest accrues on public improvement reimbursement districts, specifically for the Keizer Station Area C district. The change makes interest begin when final costs are approved and continue until the reimbursement fee is paid, rather than adjusting annually. The council will also discuss updates to its rules of procedure, and recognize a new police officer and Disability Employment Awareness Month.

• Ordinance amending reimbursement district process, changing 'annual adjustment' to 'interest'
• Resolution amending Keizer Station Area C Reimbursement District, setting 3% interest from April 2, 2018
• Oath of office for new Keizer Police Officer Nate Smith
• Proclamation for National Disability Employment Awareness Month
• Discussion of City Council Rules of Procedure

The Keizer City Council unanimously adopted an ordinance amending the process for forming Public Improvement Reimbursement Districts, including a correction on page 3 changing 'return of investment' to 'return on investment'. The council also unanimously adopted a resolution amending Resolution R2015-2630, which forms the Keizer Station Area C Reimbursement District. A consent calendar item authorizing the City Manager to sign contracts with Aramark was approved, and the September 20, 2021 meeting minutes were approved with a spelling correction and one abstention.

• Adopted ordinance amending Public Improvement Reimbursement District formation process (7-0)
• Adopted resolution amending Keizer Station Area C Reimbursement District (7-0)
• Approved resolution authorizing City Manager to sign contracts with Aramark (7-0)
• Approved September 20, 2021 regular session minutes as corrected (6-0, 1 abstention)

City Council

The Keizer City Council held a special work session to discuss the city manager recruitment process with Gary Milliman of Prothman Executive Recruiting. No formal decisions were made; the session was informational, covering candidate profiles, interview levels, and community outreach. Councilors were asked to provide input to Mr. Milliman in one-on-one conversations.

• No formal decisions made; recruitment discussion only

Points of Interest Committee

The Keizer Points of Interest Committee voted unanimously to recommend that the City Council acknowledge the committee has fulfilled its purpose and should be dissolved. The motion passed 5-0 with two positions vacant. The committee also discussed a suggestion from the Mayor to research signs at Keizer Little League Park, but members felt this was outside their purpose and suggested referring it to the Cultural Center.

• Approved June 2021 minutes (4-0, Busch abstaining)
• Recommended committee dissolution to City Council (5-0)

Public Arts Commission

The Keizer Public Arts Commission approved artwork by Gary Hlastals for display in the Keizer Community Gallery for October and November. The master plan approval was postponed to the next meeting. The commission also discussed updates on mural graffiti coating, Iron Glory display, and utility box art, and directed staff to email artists with a December 31 deadline for concepts and costs.

• Approved Gary Hlastals pieces for Keizer Community Gallery display (5-0)
• Postponed master plan approval to next meeting
• Directed staff to email artists with December 31 deadline for concepts and costs

City Council

The Keizer City Council will hold public hearings on proposed amendments to the Keizer Development Code that would lower the minimum lot size for detached single-family dwellings from 5,000 to 4,000 square feet, and clarify rules for certificates of occupancy and maintenance agreements for private access easements. The council will also consider supplemental budgets for a school district contract and retirement costs, and vote on resolutions to establish a Community Diversity Engagement Committee and dissolve the current work group. Other items include a park management agreement for Keizer Little League Park and telecom administration.

• Public hearing: Keizer Development Code text amendments to allow detached single-family dwellings on 4,000 sq ft minimum lots (currently 5,000 sq ft)
• Resolution: Supplemental budget for General Fund – School District Contract
• Resolution: Supplemental budget for Administrative Services – Retirement Costs
• Resolution: Establishing Community Diversity Engagement Committee and dissolving the Community Diversity Engagement Work Group
• Park Management Agreement for Keizer Little League Park

The Keizer City Council voted 6-0 to direct staff to prepare an ordinance adopting proposed revisions to the Keizer Development Code regarding detached single-family dwellings, with the city attorney to adjust language before finalizing. The Council also unanimously approved two supplemental budget resolutions: one for a General Fund school district contract and one for Administrative Services retirement costs, both with no fiscal impact to residents. A resolution to establish a Community Diversity Engagement Committee and dissolve the related work group was pulled from the agenda. The Council discussed but took no final action on a proposed park management agreement for Keizer Little League Park, asking for more information on telecom administration.

• Directed staff to prepare ordinance for detached single-family dwelling code amendments (6-0)
• Adopted supplemental budget resolution for General Fund school district contract (6-0)
• Adopted supplemental budget resolution for Administrative Services retirement costs (6-0)
• Pulled item 8c on Community Diversity Engagement Committee and Work Group from agenda
• Approved consent calendar including minutes of September 7 and September 13 meetings (6-0)
• Discussed but took no action on Keizer Little League Park management agreement
• Discussed telecom administration, asked for more information

Multi-Modal Safety Committee

The Keizer Traffic Safety, Bikeways & Pedestrian Committee discussed using ARPA funds for safety improvements, including solar-powered speed display signs, and voted to request a list of top speeding streets from the City Manager. They also postponed the Safe Routes to School grant presentation to October and approved the August minutes with one abstention.

• Approved August 2021 minutes (5-0, Davis abstaining)
• Chair to send letter to City Manager requesting top 5 speeding streets list
• Volunteered to invite Safe Routes to School coordinator and ODOT manager to October meeting
• Postponed Safe Routes to School grant presentation to October
• Discussed ARPA fund allocation for safety improvements (no formal action)

City Council

The Keizer City Council and Parks Advisory Board held a work session as a tour of three city parks: Claggett Creek Park, Northview Terrace Park, and Palma Ciea Park. Parks Manager Robert Johnson explained recent improvements at Claggett Creek Park, including resurfaced parking lots, a replaced play structure, a resurfaced multi-use court with new basketball hoops, and new exercise equipment from a Rotary project. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational and adjourned at Palma Ciea Park at 7:10 p.m.

• No formal votes or decisions were recorded during the work session.
• The council and parks board toured Claggett Creek Park, Northview Terrace Park, and Palma Ciea Park.
• Parks Manager Robert Johnson reported that Claggett Creek Park improvements were funded by the Parks Fee.
• The meeting adjourned at Palma Ciea Park at 7:10 p.m.

Community Diversity Engagement Committee

The Community Diversity Engagement Work Group voted to dissolve itself and recommended the City Council form a standing committee, accepting Appendix A as the framework. The group also agreed to keep volunteer applications consistent with other city committees and discussed future projects like tribal land acknowledgments and heritage observances.

• Approved June minutes (2-0, Herrera absent)
• Accepted Appendix A for standing committee (2-0, Herrera absent)
• Dissolved Community Diversity Engagement Work Group (2-0, Herrera absent)

City Council

The Keizer City Council is holding a regular session with public hearings on a new liquor license for a 7-Eleven store and an ordinance amending the process for forming public improvement reimbursement districts. The Council will also consider a resolution to authorize a city manager search agreement, appointments to city boards, and several proclamations. The agenda includes routine items like surplus property disposition and minutes approval.

• Public hearing on 7-Eleven Store (5685 Ulali Drive NE) liquor license application
• Ordinance amending public improvement reimbursement district process, with emergency clause retroactive to April 20, 2015
• Resolution authorizing agreement with The Greg Prothman Company for city manager search
• Appointments to Planning Commission, Budget Committee, and Mid-Willamette Valley Community Partnership
• Proclamations for Constitution Week and Hispanic Heritage Month

The Keizer City Council unanimously recommended approval of the 7-Eleven Store liquor license application on Ulali Drive, forwarding it to the Oregon Liquor Control Commission. The Council also unanimously adopted an ordinance amending the process for forming Public Improvement Reimbursement Districts, and resolutions authorizing an agreement with Prothman Company, approving plans for mosaic art at Splash Fountain, and recognizing national observances and heritage months. All votes were unanimous with no abstentions.

• Recommended approval of 7-Eleven Store (Ulali Drive) liquor license application, forwarded to OLCC — passed unanimously.
• Adopted ordinance amending process for Public Improvement Reimbursement Districts, declaring an emergency — passed unanimously.
• Adopted resolution authorizing City Manager to enter agreement with Prothman Company — passed unanimously.
• Adopted resolution accepting plans for mosaic art at Splash Fountain — passed unanimously.
• Adopted resolution recognizing national observances and heritage months — passed unanimously.
• Approved Consent Calendar items a, b, c, e, f (surplus property, minutes) — passed unanimously.
• Approved Consent Calendar item d (surplus property report) — passed 6-0 with Councilor Smith abstaining.
• Accepted Volunteer Coordinating Committee appointment recommendations — passed unanimously.

Community Diversity Engagement Committee

The Community Diversity Engagement Work Group approved the July minutes and discussed edits to the resolution creating a new diversity committee, including adding a requirement for an annual progress report to Council. The group agreed on a 3-year term for members and added that the chair and vice chair would be selected at the start of each calendar year. They also suggested creating a dedicated email, tying diversity celebrations to Keizer's 40th anniversary, and hiring a consultant.

• Approved the July minutes (motion by Reid, second by Herrera, all in favor).
• Agreed to keep the 3-year term of office for committee members.
• Added 'of each calendar year' to the chair and vice chair selection process.
• Discussed adding a requirement for the committee to submit a progress report to Council annually.
• Suggested creating a dedicated email ([email protected]) for the committee.
• Suggested tying diversity celebrations to Keizer's 40th anniversary.
• Suggested creating a separate application for the committee for review at the next meeting.
• Suggested the annual report include demographics, bilingual staff counts, and interpreter usage.

Public Arts Commission

The Keizer Public Arts Commission approved additional pieces by Geraldine Goetz for display in the Keizer Community Gallery in August and September. The commission also discussed the master plan update, grant efforts, and other business, but no other formal decisions were made.

• Approved additional Goetz pieces for display (5-0, with 2 absent)
• Approved July 2021 minutes (4-0-1, with 2 absent)

City Council

The Keizer City Council will hold a work session to discuss the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) allocation of $8,815,890, including eligible uses, deadlines, and potential projects. Following the work session, a special meeting will address the executive recruitment process for the next city manager, with a recommendation to restart the RFP process.

• ARPA allocation of $8,815,890 for Keizer
• Discussion of potential projects including water, sewer, and broadband infrastructure
• Proposal to restart RFP for city manager recruitment
• Revenue replacement estimate of $1.5 million
• Deadlines: funds committed by Dec 31, 2024, expended by Dec 31, 2026

City Council

The Keizer City Council held a work session to discuss the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, including a pending $4.4 million deposit. Finance Director Tim Wood provided an overview of eligible uses, deadlines, and potential projects. Council discussed community partnerships, long-term goals, and possible projects like sidewalk or street light gaps. No formal decisions were made; the Finance Director will adjust the budget request form for ARPA funding criteria.

• No formal decisions made during work session
• Finance Director to update budget request form for ARPA funds

City Council

The Keizer City Council held a special session to discuss hiring an executive recruitment firm. A motion to restart the RFP process for an executive search firm failed 3-4. The council then unanimously approved directing staff to conduct reference checks for The Prothman Company and prepare a resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign a contract with them.

• Motion to begin new RFP process for executive search firm failed (3-4)
• Approved directing staff to conduct reference checks for The Prothman Company and prepare contract resolution (7-0)

Multi-Modal Safety Committee

The Keizer Traffic Safety, Bikeways & Pedestrian Committee met and discussed red light cameras, sidewalk connectivity, and a helmet giveaway booth, but took no formal votes or decisions. The committee heard public testimony about sidewalk needs and speeding, and agreed to research options like reader boards and educational programs before making recommendations to the City Council.

• Approved July 2021 minutes (5-0, Wolf and Davis absent)
• Discussed red light cameras; no action taken
• Agreed to research reader board rental and sign costs
• Discussed Safe Routes to School grant; no action taken
• Volunteered for Monster Cookie bicycle safety booth

Planning Commission

The Keizer Planning Commission held a public hearing and voted unanimously to recommend that the City Council approve amendments to the Keizer Development Code, covering sections 2.102, 2.103, 2.104, 2.201, and 2.302, with a caveat allowing flexibility in the language for section 2.302. The commission also discussed HB2001 compliance, noting the city received grant funding for a consultant to assist with code changes, and considered holding extra meetings to work on this. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended Council approve code text amendments for Sections 2.102, 2.103, 2.104, 2.201, 2.302 (6-0, one vacancy)
• Approved minutes for April and May 2021 (6-0, one vacancy)

City Council

The Keizer City Council will hold a public hearing to consider forming the Aubrey Glenn Street Lighting Local Improvement District and spreading assessments to property owners. They will also vote on a resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign a $20,000 contract with Prothman Company for executive recruitment services for a new city manager. The agenda includes routine consent items and public comment periods.

• Public hearing on forming Aubrey Glenn Street Lighting Local Improvement District and assessing properties (total estimated cost $592.58)
• Resolution authorizing City Manager to enter into agreement with Prothman Company for executive recruitment services ($20,000 professional fee, up to $30,000 with expenses)
• Consent calendar: Resolution authorizing Public Works Director to sign Amendment #2 to Department of Corrections Inmate Work Program Agreement
• Approval of August 2, 2021 Regular Session minutes

The Keizer City Council unanimously approved a resolution forming the Aubrey Glen Street Lighting Improvement District and adopted an ordinance spreading assessments to that district, both with 6-0 votes (Councilor Smith absent). The council also authorized the Public Works Director to sign an amendment to the inmate work program agreement, approved the August 2 minutes, and waived community center fees for a memorial service. A resolution to authorize an agreement with Prothman Company for City Manager recruitment was discussed but not voted on.

• Approved resolution forming Aubrey Glen Street Lighting Improvement District (6-0)
• Adopted ordinance spreading assessments to Aubrey Glen Street Lighting LID (6-0)
• Approved consent item A: resolution authorizing Public Works Director to sign Amendment #2 to DOC Inmate Work Program Agreement (6-0)
• Approved consent item B: August 2, 2021 regular session minutes (5-0, Reid abstained)
• Waived community center fees for Laurie Phillips memorial service (6-0)

Volunteer Coordinating Committee

The Volunteer Coordinating Committee recommended Susan London and Jonathan Thompson for the Keizer Budget Committee, and Sarah Hutches, Mo Avishan, and Ron Bersin for the Keizer Planning Commission, plus Michael DeBlasi for the Mid-Willamette Valley Community Development Partnership. All recommendations passed unanimously with five in favor and two absent. The committee also awarded the Volunteer of the Quarter to Art and Olga Gloria and the Latinos in Action Committee.

• Approved June 2021 minutes (4-0-1, 2 absent)
• Awarded Volunteer of the Quarter to Art and Olga Gloria and Latinos in Action Committee (5-0, 2 absent)
• Recommended Susan London and Jonathan Thompson for Budget Committee positions 6 and 7 (5-0, 2 absent)
• Recommended Sarah Hutches, Mo Avishan, and Ron Bersin for Planning Commission positions 2, 6, and 7 (5-0, 2 absent)
• Recommended Michael DeBlasi for Mid-Willamette Valley Community Development Partnership (5-0, 2 absent)

City Council

The Keizer City Council will hold a public hearing on a liquor license ownership change for Bubba's Pub & Lotto and discuss the Keizer Station Area C reimbursement district, where developers request changes to interest timing and fee holdback. The council will also consider resolutions on sewer system development charges, ARPA funds, and consent items for leases and road repairs.

• Public hearing: Bubba's Pub & Lotto (formerly Gyro Stop) liquor license change of ownership at 3860 River Road N Suite 3860-A
• Discussion: Keizer Station Area C reimbursement district - interest start date and traffic signal cost offset
• Resolution: Establishing sewer system development charge for wastewater treatment facilities, repealing R2020-3100
• Resolution: Authorizing Finance Director to sign ARPA Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund award terms
• Consent: Lease agreements with Quadient (postage machine) and Ricoh (copiers), and Knife River Corp. NW for Windsor Island Road North pavement repairs

The Keizer City Council held a public hearing and voted 6-0 to recommend approval of a liquor license for Bubba's Pub & Lotto (formerly Gyro Stop) to the Oregon Liquor Control Commission. The council also directed staff to revisit two issues related to the Keizer Station Area C reimbursement district: the timing of annual adjustments/interest and the net reimbursement payment to Bonaventure/Mountain West regarding traffic signal cost offset. Several resolutions were approved, including amendments to the VantageCare Retirement Health Savings Program, establishing a sewer system development charge, and authorizing the finance director to sign ARPA fund terms. Consent calendar items were approved, including a lease for a postage machine, a road repair contract with Knife River Corp., and copier leases.

• Recommended approval of Bubba's Pub & Lotto liquor license (6-0)
• Directed staff to revisit timing of annual adjustment/interest for Keizer Station Area C reimbursement district (6-0)
• Directed staff to revisit net reimbursement payment to Bonaventure/Mountain West for traffic signal cost offset (6-0)
• Approved resolution amending VantageCare Retirement Health Savings Program (6-0)
• Approved resolution establishing sewer system development charge, repealing R2020-3100 (6-0)
• Approved resolution authorizing finance director to sign ARPA fund terms (6-0)
• Approved consent calendar items A, B, C: postage machine lease, Knife River road repair contract, copier leases (6-0)
• Approved July 19, 2021 minutes (5-0, Day abstained)

Personnel Policy Committee

The Keizer Personnel Policy Committee met on July 22, 2021, and approved the minutes from a prior meeting. HR Director Machell DePina and HR Generalist Kristen Meyers presented a quarterly report memo and attachments, walking committee members through the content and answering questions. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned at 8:10 PM and the next meeting was scheduled for October 28, 2021.

• Approved prior meeting minutes
• Reviewed quarterly report memo and attachments

Community Diversity Engagement Committee

The Community Diversity Engagement Work Group voted to recommend that the Keizer City Council recognize national observances and commemorative months as outlined by the Library of Congress. The group also discussed forming a standing committee for diversity, equity, and inclusion, and considered names for it. No final decision was made on the committee structure.

• Approved June minutes (2-0, Herrera absent)
• Recommended to City Council to recognize national observances per Library of Congress (2-0, Herrera absent)

Public Arts Commission

The Public Arts Commission voted to forward Didier Planell's $11,200 mosaic proposal for the splash fountain to the City Council for approval, seeking grants and fundraising. They also approved Geraldine Goetz's artwork for the Keizer Community Gallery in August and September, recommended a new site for Iron Glory, and scheduled the Story Pole Dedication for September 18, 2021. The meeting was procedural, with no public comments and no grant report.

• Approved forwarding Didier Planell's mosaic proposal to Council for approval and grant/fundraising efforts.
• Approved Geraldine Goetz's artwork for display in the Keizer Community Gallery for August and September.
• Recommended the southwest corner of River and Juedes as the new location for Iron Glory.
• Approved placing story pole signs midway on the north-south walkway, facing east and west.
• Scheduled the Story Pole Dedication for September 18, 2021 at 11 a.m., with invitations to funders and Keizertimes.
• Approved the June 2021 minutes with abstentions from Melendy, Squires, and Reid.

City Council

The Keizer City Council will hold a public hearing to gather comments on Marion County's 2021-2025 Consolidated Plan for CDBG and HOME funds, which guides housing and community development investments. The council will also consider resolutions to form a street lighting local improvement district, approve a collective bargaining agreement with a labor union, and repeal a COVID-19 emergency ordinance. Consent items include purchasing two police vehicles and approving minutes.

• Public hearing on Marion County 2021-2025 Consolidated Plan for CDBG/HOME funds
• Resolution to form Aubrey Glenn Street Lighting Local Improvement District
• Resolution authorizing signing of 2021-2024 collective bargaining agreement with Laborers Local 737
• Ordinance repealing COVID-19 local state of emergency (Ordinance 2021-833)
• Consent: purchase of two 2021 Dodge Durango vehicles for police department

The Keizer City Council voted 6-0 to repeal Ordinance No. 2021-833, which had declared a sixth local state of emergency due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The council also approved a resolution authorizing the interim city manager to purchase two 2021 Ford Interceptor Hybrid vehicles for the Police Department, as amended, instead of the originally proposed Dodge Durango vehicles. Additionally, the council approved a resolution to form the Aubrey Glenn Street Lighting Local Improvement District and authorized signing a collective bargaining agreement with LIUNA Local 737.

• Approved resolution to form Aubrey Glenn Street Lighting Local Improvement District (6-0)
• Authorized interim city manager and public works director to sign 2021-2024 collective bargaining agreement with LIUNA Local 737 (6-0)
• Adopted ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 2021-833 (COVID-19 state of emergency) (6-0)
• Approved resolution to purchase two 2021 Ford Interceptor Hybrid vehicles for police, as amended (6-0)
• Approved consent calendar including purchase of two Dodge Durango vehicles and July 6, 2021 minutes (6-0)

Multi-Modal Safety Committee

The Keizer Traffic Safety, Bikeways & Pedestrian Committee heard public requests for red light cameras on River Road and discussed costs and enforcement challenges. They reviewed school sidewalk maps for grant opportunities and planned future bike safety outreach, including a possible booth at KeizerFEST. No formal decisions were made on these items.

• Approved June 2021 minutes (5-0, with Sangster and Kuehn abstaining)
• Discussed red light camera request, noting Council action and traffic history needed
• Reviewed school sidewalk/boundary GIS maps for grant applications
• Postponed bike rodeo at KeizerFEST to next year
• Agreed to consider street mural painting for KeizerFEST, placed on January 2022 agenda
• Scheduled next meeting for August 19, 2021

City Council

The City Council will consider several administrative actions including the appointment of an interim city manager. The agenda also includes a public hearing for a liquor license change at The Pour House Saloon and authorizations related to the upcoming KeizerFEST.

• Public hearing for The Pour House Saloon liquor license change of ownership
• Resolution authorizing temporary use and signage for KeizerFEST 2021
• Resolution suspending the ordinance prohibiting street vendors for KeizerFEST
• Resolution authorizing an interim city manager employment agreement with Roland Wesley Hare, II
• Resolution adopting a work after retirement policy

The Keizer City Council unanimously approved four resolutions: temporary use and signs for KeizerFEST 2021, a temporary suspension of the street vendor ban, an interim city management employment agreement with Roland Wesley Hare II, and a work-after-retirement policy. The council also recommended approval of The Pour House Saloon's liquor license change of ownership to the Oregon Liquor Control Commission. Consent calendar items included signage for story poles and an Insta-Art mural at Keizer Rapids Park, with separate votes on June 14 and June 21 meeting minutes.

• Approved recommendation for The Pour House Saloon liquor license change of ownership, forwarded to OLCC
• Approved resolution authorizing temporary use and signs for KeizerFEST 2021
• Approved resolution temporarily suspending ordinance prohibiting street vendors
• Approved resolution authorizing mayor to sign interim city management agreement with Roland Wesley Hare II
• Approved resolution adopting work-after-retirement policy
• Approved consent items A and B: signage for story poles and Insta-Art mural at Keizer Rapids Park
• Approved June 14, 2021 work session minutes (Day abstained)
• Approved June 21, 2021 regular session minutes (Smith and Reid abstained)

Points of Interest Committee

The committee approved the memorial compilation project as submitted, with future amendments allowed. It also voted to cancel the July and August meetings and reconvene in September. All projects are reported complete, and the committee was asked to consider future projects or dissolution.

• Approved May 2021 minutes (3-0-1, with Louden abstaining)
• Approved memorial compilation project as submitted with future amendments (4-0)
• Cancelled July and August meetings, reconvening in September (4-0)

Public Arts Commission

The Keizer Public Arts Commission approved Ric Smith's proposal to exchange the 'Iron Glory' sculpture for 'Entwined', with the swap to be done by his shop at no cost to the city. The commission also approved the Insta-Art mural design and recommended council approval for its location and the project itself. Additionally, they approved cultural history pole signage and recommended council approval for its placement. All votes were unanimous among the four commissioners present, with three absent.

• Approved Ric Smith's proposal to swap 'Iron Glory' for 'Entwined' (4-0)
• Approved Insta-Art design as submitted (4-0)
• Recommended Council approve Insta-Art mural location on Big Toy restroom wall at Keizer Rapid Park (4-0)
• Recommended Council approve Insta-Art project (4-0)
• Approved cultural history pole signage as submitted (4-0)
• Recommended Council approve placement of pole signage (4-0)
• Approved May 2021 minutes (4-0)

City Council

The Keizer City Council will hold a public hearing on a liquor license ownership change for Keizer Mart and consider adopting an ordinance amending the Keizer Development Code to revise parking and density rules for accessory dwelling units in the River-Cherry Overlay District, eliminate infill development standards, and update other sections. The council will also take administrative actions, including resolutions on surplus police vehicles, a street lighting district, and intergovernmental agreements with the school district.

• Public hearing on Keizer Mart liquor license change of ownership at 4940 River Road N
• Ordinance amending Keizer Development Code sections 1.200, 2.130, 2.316, 2.432, 3.107
• Resolution to initiate street lighting Local Improvement District (Aubrey Glenn)
• Resolution authorizing purchase of vacuum combination truck
• Resolution authorizing intergovernmental agreements with Salem-Keizer School District 24J for police officers

The Keizer City Council appointed Gwen Carr to fill the remainder of the term for position #3 on the Parks Advisory Board, following the Volunteer Coordinating Committee's recommendation. The Council also recommended approval of the Keizer Mart liquor license change of ownership to the Oregon Liquor Control Commission and adopted an ordinance amending the Keizer Development Code regarding several sections. All motions passed 5-0 with two councilors absent.

• Appointed Gwen Carr to Parks Advisory Board position #3 for the remainder of the term (passed 5-0)
• Recommended approval of Keizer Mart liquor license change of ownership to OLCC (passed 5-0)
• Adopted ordinance amending Keizer Development Code sections 1.200, 2.130, 2.316, 2.432, and 3.107 (passed 5-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar items A-G and I, including resolutions on city attorney evaluation, sewer accounts, street lighting LID, vacuum truck purchase, HB2001 funds, and surplus property (passed 5-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar item H, authorizing police chief to enter intergovernmental agreements with Salem-Keizer School District (passed 5-0)

Multi-Modal Safety Committee

The Keizer Traffic Safety, Bikeways & Pedestrian Committee approved the May 2021 minutes with a 3-0 vote (two abstentions). Members discussed plans for bicycle safety outreach, including a possible booth at KeizerFest and participation in National Night Out, and noted a planned subdivision near Tepper Lane. No formal decisions were made on these items.

• Approved the May 2021 meeting minutes (3-0, two abstentions).
• Discussed, but did not decide, on a KeizerFest booth for helmet giveaways.
• Discussed, but did not decide, on a National Night Out table for bicycle safety.

Community Diversity Engagement Committee

The Community Diversity Engagement Work Group discussed forming a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee and agreed to contact comparable cities to learn about their diversity efforts. Councilors will each contact specific cities and report back by July 7. The group also discussed hiring a local DEI consultant and partnering with the Chamber to recognize youth. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was for discussion and planning.

• Agreed to contact nearby cities to learn about their diversity, engagement, and inclusivity efforts.
• Councilor Smith will contact Beaverton and watch Human Race Advisory Commission meetings.
• Councilor Reid will contact Monmouth and Corvallis and seek a community with strong youth involvement.
• Councilor Herrera will contact Wilsonville and bring a draft resolution recognizing federally recognized days or months to the next meeting.
• Members will forward documentation to Tim Wood by July 7 for compilation before the next meeting on July 21.
• Tim Wood will compile information from the COG newsletter on diversity, equity, inclusion, and census effects on grants.

City Council

The Keizer City Council held a work session to interview Wes Hare, a candidate for interim City Manager during the recruitment for a permanent manager. No formal decisions were made; the session was informational only.

• No formal decisions made; work session held for candidate discussion

City Council

The Keizer City Council will hold public hearings and consider adopting an ordinance setting water rates for 2022 (a 4% increase effective January 1, 2022) and a resolution increasing the police services fee by 25% (effective January 2022). The council will also consider resolutions related to state revenue sharing, the FY 2021-22 budget, and other administrative items.

• Water rate increase: 4% system-wide, effective January 1, 2022, estimated $52,000 additional revenue in FY21-22
• Police services fee increase: 25% for most categories (e.g., single/duplex from $4.00 to $5.00 per month), effective January 2022, estimated $85,000 additional revenue
• Resolution to receive state revenues (approx. $397,000) and certify provision of four or more municipal services
• Resolution adopting FY 2021-22 budget, making appropriations, and imposing taxes
• Resolution delegating authority to negotiate agreement in connection with national opioids litigation

The Keizer City Council unanimously adopted the FY 2021-22 budget, set water rates for 2022, amended the police services fee, and approved several related resolutions. The council also directed staff to proceed with reviewing Wes Hare as interim city manager, a decision that passed 5-2. All other actions were approved unanimously.

• Adopted ordinance setting water rates for 2022, repealing 2019-804 (7-0)
• Approved resolution amending police services fee, repealing R2017-2787 (7-0)
• Approved resolution declaring election to receive state revenues (7-0)
• Approved resolution certifying city provides four or more municipal services (7-0)
• Approved resolution certifying lighting district assessments (7-0)
• Adopted FY 2021-22 budget, making appropriations and imposing taxes (7-0)
• Approved location for new public sculpture (7-0)
• Approved resolution delegating authority to negotiate national opioids litigation agreement (7-0)

Volunteer Coordinating Committee

The Volunteer Coordinating Committee reviewed applications and heard testimony from two candidates for a vacancy on the Keizer Parks Advisory Board. A ballot vote was taken, and the committee voted to recommend Gwen Carr to fill the remainder of the term for position #3. The recommendation will go to the City Council for approval.

• Approved April 2021 minutes (5-0, 2 absent)
• Closed nominations for Parks Advisory Board vacancy (5-0, 2 absent)
• Recommended Gwen Carr for Parks Advisory Board position #3 (5-0, 2 absent)

Points of Interest Committee

The Keizer Points of Interest Committee approved the April 2021 minutes and selected wording for informational signage on the Longitude 123 pole. They also assigned research tasks for the memorials compilation and noted the departure of a member. No formal votes were taken on these items; decisions were made by consensus.

• Approved April 2021 minutes (4-0, 3 absent)
• Selected sign verbiage for Longitude 123 pole
• Assigned research for memorials: Castro (Wolter, Hamm, Taylor), Becker (Shelton, Keefer-Schaeffer), Moore (Walsh, Carlson)
• Castro volunteered to take over Longitude 123 project

Personnel Policy Committee

The Personnel Policy Committee met on May 25, 2021, and approved the minutes from a prior meeting. HR staff presented a quarterly report memo and answered questions. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved prior meeting minutes

City Council

The Keizer City Council held a virtual work session with no formal votes or decisions. Presentations were given by Portland General Electric on energy resiliency and by the Mid-Willamette Valley Homeless Alliance on their Spring 2021 progress. The meeting was informational only, with discussion following each presentation.

• No formal decisions made; work session only

Multi-Modal Safety Committee

The committee voted to recommend the pedestrian flag program for the Cherry/Manbrin and Brooks/Alder intersections to the City Council, despite noting ODOT does not endorse it. The recommendation followed discussion about research, volunteer monitoring, and educational outreach. No other formal decisions were made; other items were informational or discussion-only.

• Approved April 2021 minutes (4-0-1, Sangster abstaining)
• Recommended pedestrian flag program to Council for Cherry/Manbrin and Brooks/Alder intersections

Planning Commission

The Keizer City Council and Planning Commission held a joint work session to review updates on the Buildable Land Inventory and Housing Needs Analysis study. Consultant Beth Goodman presented an overview of the project, including land sufficiency results, population and housing forecasts, and strategies to address land needs. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was for discussion only.

• No formal decisions were made during the work session.

City Council

The Keizer City Council and Planning Commission held a joint work session to review an update on the Housing Needs Analysis project, presented by consultant Beth Goodman of EcoNorthwest. The presentation covered land use planning, housing forecasts, land sufficiency, and strategies to address Keizer's land needs. No formal decisions were made; the session was informational and included discussion and questions.

• No formal decisions made; work session was informational only

Public Arts Commission

The Public Arts Commission voted unanimously to recommend that the Keizer City Council approve installation of a Sasquatch statue carved by James Lukinich at Keizer Rapids Park, and separately approved spending up to $1,500 from the Arts Commission budget for carving and installation. The Commission also renewed a two-year contract with Boucher Jewelers for the Starting Precious Memories sculpture, approved a June-July gallery display of Larry Gross's artwork excluding two pieces and all poetry, and approved $200 for Isabella Biondi to paint insta-art on the Keizer Rapids Park Big Toy restroom wall pending final design approval.

• Approved recommendation to City Council for Sasquatch statue installation at Keizer Rapids Park (unanimous)
• Approved up to $1,500 from Arts Commission budget for Sasquatch carving and installation (unanimous)
• Renewed contract with Boucher Jewelers for Starting Precious Memories sculpture for two years (unanimous)
• Approved Larry Gross artwork display for June-July 2021, excluding poetry and two pieces (unanimous)
• Approved $200 for Isabella Biondi to paint insta-art on Keizer Rapids Park Big Toy restroom wall, pending final design approval (unanimous)
• Approved March 2021 minutes (Melendy abstaining)
• Recommended purchasing 'Wet Eagle' sculpture if funds fit American Rescue Plan or other budgeted money (5-2, Melendy and Madison opposed)

City Council

The Keizer City Council approved a 7-Eleven liquor license change of ownership, exempted the Jack Street Phase 2 storm drain repair contract from competitive bidding and awarded it to Michels Corporation, and directed staff to prepare an ordinance adopting proposed development code amendments. It also approved supplemental budgets for sewer, administrative services, and park services, and accepted a corrective action memorandum regarding Councilor Herrera.

• Recommended approval of 7-Eleven liquor license change of ownership (6-0)
• Approved resolution exempting Jack Street Phase 2 storm drain repair contract from competitive bidding and awarding to Michels Corporation (6-0)
• Directed staff to prepare ordinance adopting proposed RCOD parking/ADU/infill development code amendments (6-0)
• Approved supplemental budget resolution for Sewer Fund (6-0)
• Approved supplemental budget resolution for Administrative Services (6-0)
• Approved supplemental budget resolution for Park Services (6-0)
• Accepted corrective action memorandum regarding Councilor Herrera (5-0, Herrera abstained)
• Accepted Southeast Keizer Neighborhood Association Annual Report and extended recognition (6-0)