Keizer public meetings in 2025

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a purchase and sale agreement with CPD Real Co LLC. The body will also consider an ordinance regarding auto-oriented uses in Keizer Station Area B.

• Resolution authorizing City Manager to sign Purchase and Sale Agreement with CPD Real Co LLC
• Ordinance amending Keizer Code Appendix A, Section 2.1104.04 and Section 2.110.05 regarding auto-oriented uses in Keizer Station Area B
• Discussion on electronic attendance for Councilor Christopher

City Council

The Keizer City Council will hold a work session to discuss a matter regarding 4860 Bailey Rd NE. No other substantive items are listed for decision or discussion.

• Discussion regarding 4860 Bailey Rd NE

Volunteer Coordinating Committee

The Keizer Volunteer Coordinating Committee will meet to approve minutes, discuss committee appointments, and plan volunteer recognition for 2026. The meeting is scheduled for December 11, 2025, at 6:00 PM.

• Approval of October 9, 2025 minutes
• Discussion on revised process for appointments
• Annual Volunteer Recognition planning for 2026
• Committee appointments to Keizer Public Arts Commission

The committee unanimously approved the October 2025 minutes. They closed nominations for the Public Arts Commission and unanimously moved James Merrill’s name forward to City Council for Position 5 (term Jan 1 2026‑June 30 2026). The committee adopted proposed changes to its appointment voting process, with an amendment, and will bring final approval to the next meeting. They approved purchasing 250 blue‑ink curvaceous flashlight stylus‑tip ballpoint pens at $1.79 each for volunteer appreciation and will review mock‑up wording.

• Approved October 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Closed nominations for Public Arts Commission (unanimous)
• Forwarded James Merrill’s name to City Council for Position 5 (term 2026) (unanimous)
• Adopted revised appointment voting process with amendment (unanimous, final approval deferred)
• Approved purchase of 250 blue pens at $1.79 each for volunteer appreciation (unanimous)
• Approved wording “Keizer - Pride, Spirit, and Volunteerism” for appreciation tokens (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for Jan 8, 2026 as hybrid in‑person/Zoom (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:25 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The Keizer City Council will hold a special meeting to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with Iyo City, Japan. The meeting will be held at the Robert L. Simon Council Chambers and streamed online.

• Signing ceremony for Memorandum of Understanding with Iyo City, Japan
• Special meeting of the Keizer City Council
• Meeting to be held at Robert L. Simon Council Chambers
• Live stream available at KeizerTV.com
• Meeting to be held on December 10, 2025

The council adopted Resolution R2025 authorizing Mayor Clark to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Iyo, Japan, establishing a sister‑city relationship. Council President Starr moved the resolution, Councilor Kohler seconded, and it passed unanimously with a 5‑0 vote. The mayors of Keizer and Iyo signed the agreement during a brief ceremony.

• Approved Resolution R2025 authorizing Mayor to sign sister‑city MOU with Iyo, Japan (5‑0)

Parks Advisory Board

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will review a matching grant application for disc golf course improvements. Members will also provide reports on various city parks, including Northview, Country Glen, Clearlake, Bair, Bob Newton, Mike Whittam, Ryan J. Hill, and Chalmer-Jones.

• Disc Golf Course Improvement Project at Keizer Rapids Park ($11,320)

The Keizer Parks & Recreation Advisory Board approved a Parks Matching Grant for the Capital City Disc Golf Club to improve the disc golf course at Keizer Rapids Park, with a not‑to‑exceed amount of $4,000. The motion was moved by Lisa Cejka, seconded by Clay Rushton, and passed unanimously. The board also unanimously approved the October 2025 meeting minutes.

• Approved matching grant up to $4,000 for disc golf course improvements (unanimous)
• Approved October 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Long Range Planning Task Force

The Long Range Planning Task Force voted to approve the minutes from the March 10, 2025 meeting. The motion was moved by Councilor Susan London, seconded by Councilor Daniel Kohler, and passed unanimously. No other formal actions or decisions were recorded.

• Approved March 10, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

This is a quorum notice rather than a formal meeting agenda. City Council members may be present for the Miracle of Lights Display Food Collection.

• Food collection event at lot north of 6489 14th Avenue NE

Strategic Plan Work Group

The Keizer Strategic Plan Work Group will meet to review and discuss the draft strategic plan. The group will also consider the approval of minutes from the November 13, 2025 meeting.

• Discussion of Draft Strategic Plan
• Approval of November 13, 2025 minutes

Community Diversity Engagement Committee

The committee approved the November 2025 minutes and approved a lighter‑blue version of the CDEC post card. It voted to move the All Nations Day summer event proposal to the City Council. Members assigned themselves to coordinate with several City committees, and staff were tasked with budget preparation and arranging an off‑site meeting location.

• Approved November 2025 minutes (Barney, Ramos, Kunz, Rodriguez in favor; 2 absent, 2 open positions)
• Approved lightening dark blue on CDEC post card (Barney, Porter, Ramos, Kunz, Rodriguez in favor; Wilson absent, 2 open positions)
• Approved moving All Nations Day event proposal to City Council (Barney, Porter, Ramos, Kunz, Rodriguez in favor; Wilson absent, 2 open positions)
• Members assigned themselves to coordinate with specific City committees
• Larry Porter tasked to lead budget request for community barbecue event
• Assistant City Manager Tim Wood to contact Southeast Keizer Community Center for off‑site meeting
• Chair Barney to explore publishing the immigration‑enforcement flyer in the Keizertimes
• Committee will report to City Council on December 15 at 6 p.m.

City Council

The City Council will consider a text amendment to the Development Code regarding auto-oriented uses in Commercial Mixed Use areas. The body will also review a mural location and receive an update on the Parks Master Plan.

• Public hearing for Text Amendment Case 2025-17 regarding Commercial Mixed Use auto-oriented uses
• Administrative action on Keizer Public Arts Commission approval for Los Dos Hermanos as a mural location
• Parks Master Plan Project process update and discussion
• Proclamation for Human Rights Day

The Keizer City Council approved the Los Dos Hermanos location at 3590 River Rd. N as an authorized public art site. It also directed staff to amend the MIG contract to a $2,500 limit and hold a town‑hall style meeting on pavilion options in Keizer Rapids Park. Additional actions included approving the consent calendar, ordering staff to draft ordinance text amendments, and authorizing notification for the Dec 10 sister‑city signing ceremony with Iyo, Japan.

• Approved Consent Calendar (unanimous 6-0, 1 absent)
• Approved staff to prepare ordinance for proposed text amendments (unanimous 6-0, 1 absent)
• Approved Los Dos Hermanos at 3590 River Rd. N as authorized public art site (unanimous 6-0, 1 absent)
• Directed staff to amend MIG contract not‑to‑exceed $2,500 and hold town‑hall engagement for pavilion location (unanimous 6-0, 1 absent)
• Authorized staff to provide public meeting notification for Dec 10 sister‑city signing ceremony with Iyo, Japan (unanimous 6-0, 1 absent)

Multi-Modal Safety Committee

The committee will review the project spreadsheet and the Pilot Pedestrian Flag Program survey results. Members will discuss purchasing traffic calming equipment and the City Council's Sidewalk Gap and Repair Program.

• Pilot Pedestrian Flag Program survey results
• Suggested locations for pedestrian road crossings
• Voting results for green bike lanes
• Discussion on purchasing traffic calming equipment
• Review of City Council's Sidewalk Gap and Repair Program work session

The committee approved the October 2025 minutes with an amendment to the bike‑lane priority language. It cancelled the December meeting and scheduled the next meeting for January 15. Members agreed to distribute a compiled list of suggested pedestrian crossing locations for neighborhood feedback and to gather responses by January. The pilot pedestrian flag program will end in December, after which staff will present a recommendation to City Council.

• Approved October 2025 minutes with amendment (motion passed by listed members)
• Cancelled December meeting; next meeting set for January 15
• Agreed to distribute pedestrian crossing list to neighborhood groups for feedback
• Agreed to compile feedback by January and vote on priorities in February
• Decided pilot pedestrian flag program will end in December and be presented to Council
• Agreed Chair DeBlasi will meet with Public Works Director Bill Lawyer and staff liaison Mike Griffin before January meeting on traffic‑calming equipment

Public Arts Commission

The Keizer Public Arts Commission will meet to approve minutes, review the 2025/2026 gallery display schedule, and discuss the 2026 budget. The group will also address the expiration of the Iron Glory agreement and the 2020-2030 Master Plan.

• Approval of October 2025 minutes
• Review of 2025/2026 gallery display schedule
• Discussion on acquiring new murals and sculptures
• Review of remaining budget: $4,954.56
• Discussion on the Iron Glory Agreement expiration

The commission approved the Los Dos Hermanos restaurant building as the site for a new “postcard” mural. They also voted to extend the Iron Glory maintenance contract with Ric Smith. The budget was corrected by reinstating $627 that had been mistakenly charged, leaving $4,954.56 remaining. Additional actions included removing the outdated Artwalk brochure from the website and planning to present the 2020‑2030 Master Plan to City Council after finalizing the Storm Drain Art Program.

• Approved Los Dos Hermanos as mural location (motion passed, in favor: Steen, Sisco, Juran, Escobar)
• Extended Iron Glory contract with Ric Smith (motion passed, in favor: Steen, Thoreson, Sisco, Juran, Escobar)
• Approved October 2025 minutes (motion passed, in favor: Steen, Sisco, Juran, Escobar)
• Restored $627 to Arts Commission budget, leaving $4,954.56 remaining
• Decided to gather photos and measurements of potential sculpture sites for City Council proposal
• Decided to remove the outdated Keizer Artwalk brochure from the city website
• Decided to delay presenting the 2020‑2030 Master Plan to City Council until Storm Drain Art Program is finalized
• Scheduled Claire Juran to report to City Council on Dec 1

City Council

The council unanimously approved the Consent Calendar, including the November 3 minutes and a fee waiver for the Keizer Community Band. It also adopted three supplemental‑budget resolutions authorizing funds for a state park‑grant, the transient occupancy tax, and liability insurance. The council passed an ordinance establishing a franchise agreement with NFC Northwest, LLC for telecommunications services and postponed further action on the police‑fee amendment until February.

• Approved Consent Calendar (7-0-0)
• Adopted supplemental budget for Park Improvement Fund – State of Oregon Grant (7-0-0)
• Adopted supplemental budget for General Fund – Transient Occupancy Tax (7-0-0)
• Adopted supplemental budget for Administrative Services Fund – Liability Insurance (7-0-0)
• Approved franchise agreement with NFC Northwest, LLC for telecommunications services (7-0-0)
• Postponed police fee amendment to February meeting (7-0-0)

City Council

The City Council is meeting in a closed executive session. The body will conduct deliberations with designated persons regarding the negotiation of real property transactions.

• Deliberations on real property transactions pursuant to ORS192.660 (2) (e)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a text amendment to the Development Code for Commercial Mixed Use. The body will also swear in three commissioners and elect a chair and vice chair.

• Public hearing for Text Amendment Case 2025-17 regarding Commercial Mixed Use and auto-oriented uses
• Swearing in of commissioners Matt Lawyer, Jeremy Grenz, and Larry Scruggs
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Discussion on changing the November 11, 2026 meeting date due to Veteran's Day

The Planning Commission approved the September 2025 minutes unanimously. Matt Lawyer was elected Chair and Jeremy Grenz Vice Chair by consensus. The Commission voted to recommend approval of the proposed text amendments to Code Appendix A, removing sub‑paragraphs 2, 4, and 5, and the motion passed unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken.

• September 2025 minutes approved unanimously (Lawyer, King, Grenz, Witters, Lopez in favor; Hostler absent; Scruggs abstained)
• Matt Lawyer elected Chair by consensus
• Jeremy Grenz elected Vice Chair by consensus
• Recommendation to approve text amendment Case 2025‑17 with deletions of sub‑paragraphs 2, 4, and 5 passed unanimously (Lawyer, King, Grenz, Witters, Lopez, Scruggs in favor; Hostler absent)
• Swearing‑in of new Commissioner Larry Scruggs completed (no vote required)
• Youth Liaison Talia Mesecar introduced (no vote required)

City Council

The Keizer City Council approved a resolution to charge users for electric vehicle charging stations. It also adopted a solid waste rate amendment, authorized a grant for synthetic turf fields at Keizer Rapids Park, and approved a letter of intent for the Keizer Station Area C‑1 development. Additionally, the council accepted several volunteer committee appointments and approved routine consent‑calendar items.

• Accepted Volunteer Coordinating Committee appointments (6-0-0)
• Approved October 20, 2025 regular session minutes (6-0-0)
• Authorized administrative services agreement with MissionSquare Retirement (6-0-0)
• Approved October 27, 2025 work session minutes (4-0-1)
• Adopted user fees for EV charging stations (6-0-0)
• Amended solid waste collection rates effective Jan 1 2026 (6-0-0)
• Authorized grant agreement for Keizer Rapids Park synthetic turf fields (Phase III) (6-0-0)
• Authorized letter of intent with Akemveer Real Estate LLC for Keizer Station Area C‑1 (6-0-0)

Police Fee Task Force Meeting

The Keizer Police Fee Task Force will meet to discuss a 2025 Departmental Analysis and Staffing Overview and determine next steps. The meeting will be held at the Keizer Civic Center on Chemawa Road NE.

• Approval of September 25, 2025 minutes
• Discussion of 2025 Departmental Analysis and Staffing Overview
• Discussion of next steps

The Keizer Police Fee Task Force approved the September 25, 2025 minutes (2‑0). The board heard a draft departmental analysis covering staffing levels, current $10.90 monthly fee breakdown, and budget efficiency. Members requested additional data on call volumes, response times, and other cities' fee models, and the next meeting was scheduled for November 19, 2025.

• Approved September 25, 2025 minutes (2-0)
• Scheduled next meeting for November 19, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.

General

The council held a work session to discuss the Sidewalk Gap and Repair Program, including funding options, eligibility, and enforcement procedures. No votes or formal approvals were recorded; the meeting concluded with the minutes being approved.

Public Arts Commission

The Public Arts Commission will consider renewing six two-year agreements for specific artworks and review its remaining budget of $5,925. The body will also discuss the gallery display schedule through January 2027 and potential updates to the Master Plan.

• Consideration of $2,400 for six two-year agreements at $400 honorarium each
• Review of $5,925 remaining budget for acquiring new statues
• Gallery display schedule for 2025-2027
• Review of the Keizer Public Arts Commission Master Plan and Street Art Program
• Approval of the 2026 Holiday Card Submission Form

The commission approved the September 2025 minutes with corrections. It moved staff to determine which department will oversee the Storm Drain Art program and whether it belongs in the Master Plan. Artwork for the December‑January display by Sandy and Larry Gross was approved, and two‑year honorarium agreements for Jim DeMetro pieces were renewed. The new holiday greeting application form was also approved.

• Approved September 2025 minutes (Steen, Sisco, Bonner, Juran, Escobar in favor; two open positions)
• Directed staff to determine department responsibility for Storm Drain Art program (Steen, Sisco, Bonner, Juran, Escobar in favor; two open positions)
• Approved December‑January artwork by Sandy & Larry Gross (Steen, Thoreson, Sisco, Bonner, Juran, Escobar in favor; two open positions)
• Renewed two‑year $400 honorarium agreements for "Twilight Reverence" and "Summer Breeze" (Steen, Sisco, Bonner, Juran, Escobar in favor; two open positions)
• Approved new holiday greeting application form (Steen, Sisco, Bonner, Juran, Escobar in favor; two open positions)

City Council

The Keizer City Council will convene on October 20, 2025, to approve minutes, authorize a storm drain rehabilitation contract, and hold public hearings on traffic safety and municipal court appointments. The meeting also includes a proclamation for Domestic Violence Prevention Month and a discussion regarding electronic attendance for a future council meeting.

• Approval of October 6, 2025 Regular Session Minutes
• Contract with West Coast CIPP Supply LLC for Storm Drain Rehabilitation (Candlewood Drive NE)
• Public Hearing on appointing a Municipal Court Judge Pro Tem
• Discussion regarding 20 mph speed limit
• Discussion on electronic attendance for Councilor Parsons

The council approved the Consent Calendar unanimously, including a storm‑drain rehabilitation contract. After several votes, the Traffic Safety/Bikeways/Pedestrian Committee was renamed the Multi‑Modal Safety Committee. Council members agreed to add speed‑limit questions to an upcoming city survey, expand public outreach on speeding, and have the new committee revisit related criteria. The council also appointed a Municipal Court Judge Pro Tem and allowed Councilor Parsons to attend a future meeting electronically.

• Approved Consent Calendar, including storm‑drain contract (7‑0)
• Renamed Traffic Safety/Bikeways/Pedestrian Committee to Multi‑Modal Safety Committee (7‑0)
• Directed city survey on speed limits, increased outreach, and committee review (consensus)
• Appointed Municipal Court Judge Pro Tem (7‑0)
• Allowed Councilor Parsons to appear electronically and be counted as in attendance (7‑0)

City Council

The City Council is meeting in a closed executive session. The body will conduct deliberations with designated persons regarding the negotiation of real property transactions.

• Deliberations on real property transactions pursuant to ORS192.660 (2) (e)

Multi-Modal Safety Committee

The Multi-Modal Safety Committee will review survey responses for the Pilot Pedestrian Flag Program and update its project spreadsheet. The body will also discuss priority lists for bikelane painting and pedestrian crossings.

• Pilot Pedestrian Flag Program survey responses
• Bikelane painting location prioritization
• Pedestrian crossing priority list
• Keizer Station improvements: 14th off Lockhaven NE, Lockhaven E of McLeod NE, and Chemawa Rd NE (SW of Modoc Dr to Lockhaven)

The committee approved the September 2025 minutes. A pilot pedestrian flag program was started at the Kennedy Grade School crossing. Members voted to recommend that the City Council establish a pedestrian crosswalk survey and directed staff to produce a plan or report on it.

• Approved September 2025 minutes (motion passed)
• Implemented pilot pedestrian flag program at Kennedy Grade School crossing
• Recommended City Council establish a pedestrian crosswalk survey (motion passed)
• Directed staff to develop a plan/report on the pedestrian crosswalk survey (motion passed)

Parks Advisory Board

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board unanimously approved the August 2025 meeting minutes. By consensus the Board cancelled the May 12, 2026 Budget Committee meeting and the September 8, 2026 Council meeting. Members expressed interest in adding the pavilion concept to the Keizer Rapids Park Master Plan and will revisit it at the December meeting.

• Approved August 2025 minutes (unanimous: Cejka, Carr, Rushton, Hamilton, Louden, Lawyer, Gust)
• Cancelled May 12, 2026 Budget Committee meeting (consensus)
• Cancelled September 8, 2026 Council meeting (consensus)

Volunteer Coordinating Committee

The committee will consider appointments for the Planning Commission, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, and Traffic Safety, Bikeways and Pedestrian Committee. Members will also discuss a volunteer recruitment video and the committee's appointment process.

• Appointments for Traffic Safety, Bikeways and Pedestrian Committee
• Appointments for Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
• Youth Liaison appointment for Planning Commission
• Discussion on volunteer recruitment video production with Community Diversity Engagement Committee
• Review and revision of the appointment process

The committee approved the August 14, 2025 minutes unanimously. Both Hersch Sangster and Michael Welsh were appointed to the Traffic Safety, Bikeways and Pedestrian Committee and will be forwarded to the City Council. The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board slate of Tanya Hamilton, Mike Pantalone and Gwen Carr was also approved. The board adopted Councilor Kohler's suggestion to vote for up to two applicants, and set the next Budget Committee meeting for May 28, 2026.

• Approved August 14, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Hersch Sangster and Michael Welsh to Traffic Safety Committee (majority votes, moved forward to City Council)
• Approved Parks and Recreation Advisory Board slate: Tanya Hamilton, Mike Pantalone, Gwen Carr (unanimous)
• Adopted Councilor Kohler's voting suggestion for slate voting (unanimous)
• Selected May 28, 2026 as the Budget Committee meeting date

City Council

The council unanimously approved the Consent Calendar, a supplemental budget resolution for police insurance proceeds, and an ordinance establishing a franchise agreement with Ezee Fiber for city telecommunications. It also voted 4‑1 to authorize staff to negotiate a management contract for Keizer Little League Park with The Sports Facilities Companies, pending any protest outcome.

• Approved Consent Calendar (5-0)
• Adopted supplemental budget resolution for police insurance proceeds (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2025 establishing franchise agreement with Ezee Fiber (5-0)
• Authorized staff to negotiate Keizer Little League Park management contract with The Sports Facilities Companies (4-1)

Community Diversity Engagement Committee

The committee will review the outcome of the City Council's discussion regarding postcards and the CDEC Implementation Action Plan. Members will also select a new meeting date for January 2026.

• Outcome of Council's discussion on postcards
• CDEC Implementation Action Plan submitted by Former Chair Titchenal
• Selection of January 2026 meeting date

The committee approved the September 2025 minutes with a 6‑0 vote. It decided to hold an off‑site town‑hall meeting on January 22, 2026, replacing the regular January meeting. The city will add a QR code to 5,000 postcards and create a Facebook event for the town‑hall. Fausto Ramos will report to City Council on October 20, 2025.

• Approved September 2025 minutes (6‑0 vote)
• Decided to hold off‑site town‑hall meeting on Jan 22 2026, replacing regular Jan meeting
• Agreed to print 5,000 postcards after City Council approval
• Agreed to add QR code to postcards and create City Facebook event for Jan 22 meeting
• Chair Barney and Vice Chair Ramos to discuss volunteer‑training videos with Volunteer Coordinating Committee
• Fausto Ramos will report to City Council on Oct 20 2025
• Gerald Ben to recognize Indigenous People’s Day at Oct 6 City Council meeting
• Kevin Dial scheduled to speak at CDEC meeting on Nov 3 2025

Police Fee Task Force Meeting

The September 25 meeting did not result in any council votes or formal approvals. The Police Fee Task Force agreed on a set of data and analysis items to gather and set deadlines for completion, with the goal of providing an advisory recommendation to the City Council in November 2025.

• Task Force assigned Police Department to compile call data and staffing breakdown by Oct 9 2025
• City staff tasked to collect comparable city data by Oct 9 2025
• Task Force lead to schedule and confirm next meeting for Oct 28 2025
• Police Department and IT to analyze LPR and body‑cam data (ongoing)
• Task Force to synthesize collected data by Oct 28 2025
• Staff and consultants to draft visual materials for public presentation before final recommendation

Multi-Modal Safety Committee

The committee will discuss survey responses regarding a pilot pedestrian flag program. Members will also review an active project spreadsheet and a list of streets for funding resources.

• Pilot Pedestrian Flag Program survey responses
• Project spreadsheet active list review
• List of streets for funding resources
• Safety concerns submitted by Greater Northeast Keizer Neighborhood Association
• Keizer Street Painting Program location prioritization

The committee approved the August 2025 Traffic Safety minutes and accepted a wording amendment to the speed‑reduction comment. Members agreed to rename the street‑painting agenda item to “Bikelane Painting.” The committee also decided to cancel its December 2026 meeting.

• Approved August 2025 Traffic Safety minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted amendment to speed‑reduction wording (unanimous)
• Renamed street‑painting agenda item to "Bikelane Painting" (unanimous)
• Cancelled December 2026 committee meeting (unanimous)

Public Arts Commission

The Public Arts Commission is meeting to manage the gallery display schedule through 2027 and review its remaining budget. The body will also discuss updates to the Master Plan and the Street Art Program.

• Gallery display schedule for 2025-2027, including artists Sandy & Larry Gross, Joel Nickle, Don Ely, and Gary Hlastals
• Budget review with $5,925 remaining as of September 2025
• Review of the Keizer Public Arts Commission Master Plan and Street Art Program
• Utility Box Wrap Flyer submission deadline
• Herber Historical Sign for Claggett Park

The commission approved the August 2025 minutes and selected Rowan Sixkiller as the featured artist for the October‑November gallery display. It also approved a flyer for utility‑box artwork (with added photos) and a $125 budget contribution for the Keizer Land History sign. The commission voted to take more time reviewing its Master Plan and scheduled a report to Council on October 6.

• Approved August 2025 minutes (Steen, Bonner, Juran, Escobar in favor; Sisco absent; two vacancies)
• Approved Rowan Sixkiller as featured artist for Oct‑Nov display (Steen, Bonner, Juran, Escobar in favor; Sisco absent; two vacancies)
• Approved utility‑box wrap flyer and amendment adding prior photos (Steen, Bonner, Juran, Escobar in favor; Sisco absent; two vacancies)
• Approved $125 budget contribution to Keizer Land History sign (Steen, Bonner, Juran, Escobar in favor; Sisco absent; two vacancies)
• Decided to allow more time to review the KPAC Master Plan (no vote recorded, discussion only)
• Scheduled Chair Steen to report to City Council on Oct 6 at 6 p.m.

City Council

The Keizer City Council will consider ordinances amending truancy and open burning codes, authorize a temporary suspension of street vendor rules, and approve a resolution for the 2025 Holiday Lights Parade.

• Approval of September 2, 2025 Regular Session Minutes
• Resolution authorizing disposition of surplus Police Department vehicles
• Resolution exempting Xpress Solutions, Inc. from solicitation requirements
• Ordinance amending Keizer Code Section 26-6 regarding truancy
• Ordinance amending Keizer Code Chapter 18, Article III regarding open burning

The council approved the consent calendar, exempted solicitation requirements to select Xpress Bill Pay as the payment processing vendor, and adopted temporary suspensions for street vendors and the 2025 Holiday Lights Parade. It also passed ordinances on truancy and open burning, authorized a civil forfeiture settlement, and voted 3‑1 to install a 25‑mph speed limit sign on Manbrin Drive.

• Approved consent calendar (minutes and surplus police vehicles) – unanimous (4-0-0)
• Adopted resolution exempting solicitation requirements for Xpress Solutions DBA Xpress Bill Pay – unanimous (4-0-0)
• Adopted resolution authorizing temporary suspension of code prohibiting street vendors – passed (3-0-1)
• Adopted resolution authorizing temporary uses for 2025 Keizer Holiday Lights Parade – unanimous (3-0-0)
• Adopted ordinance amending Code Section 26-6 on truancy – unanimous (4-0-0)
• Adopted ordinance amending Code Chapter 18, Article III on open burning – unanimous (4-0-0)
• Authorized City Manager to settle civil forfeiture litigation – unanimous (4-0-0)
• Voted to install a 25‑mph speed limit sign on Manbrin Drive – passed (3-1-0)

City Council

The City Council is meeting in an executive session to conduct deliberations regarding real property transactions. Because this is an executive session, the meeting is closed to the public.

• Deliberations to negotiate real property transactions pursuant to ORS192.660 (2) (e)

Planning Commission

The Keizer Planning Commission approved Minor Variance Case 2025-11 for an accessory structure at 6955 Fir Grove Lane. The staff recommendation was adopted as a Final Order, and the Chair was empowered to sign it. The commission also approved the June 2025 minutes unanimously. All motions passed with unanimous support.

• Approved June 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Added Minor Variance Case 2025-11 to agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Minor Variance for 6955 Fir Grove Lane (unanimous)
• Adopted staff recommendation as Final Order for Minor Variance (unanimous)
• Empowered Chair Lawyer to sign the Final Order (unanimous)

Community Diversity Engagement Committee

The Community Diversity Engagement Committee will meet to elect a chair and vice chair, approve minutes, and review the CDEC Implementation Action Plan. The group will also discuss objectives for meetings held at other locations and the outcome of the City Council's discussion on postcards.

• Election of Chair & Vice Chair
• Approval of August 2025 minutes
• Review of CDEC Implementation Action Plan
• Discussion on meeting objectives at other locations
• Review of Council's discussion on postcards

City Council

The City Council will review an ordinance amending Keizer Code Section 26-6 regarding truancy. The body will also consider appointment recommendations for the Planning Commission, Youth Councilor, and Public Arts Commission.

• Ordinance amending Keizer Code Section 26-6 relating to truancy
• Appointments for Planning Commission, Keizer Public Arts Commission, and Youth Councilor
• CDEC recommendations on guest speaker guidance and community engagement postcards
• Review of Iyo Keizer Sister City Agreement
• Proclamation for Suicide Prevention Month

The council adopted Ordinance No. 2025 amending Code Section 26‑6 on truancy, passing 5‑1 with Mayor Clark voting no. They also approved volunteer committee appointments, directed a letter opposing the Detroit Lake drawdown, and ratified the Iyo Keizer sister‑city agreement, each by unanimous vote. The consent calendar and August 18, 2025 minutes were likewise approved unanimously.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 2025 amending Code Section 26‑6 (truancy) (5‑1 vote)
• Approved Volunteer Coordinating Committee appointments to Youth Councilor, Planning Commission, Public Arts Commission, Youth Liaison (unanimous 6‑0)
• Directed staff to write letter supporting halt of Detroit Lake drawdown (unanimous 6‑0)
• Approved Iyo Keizer Sister City Agreement (unanimous 6‑0)
• Approved Consent Calendar and August 18, 2025 minutes (unanimous 6‑0)

City Council

The Keizer City Council will hold a quorum at the BLAST BBQ on Saturday, August 30, 2025. The event is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. at 930 Chemawa Road NE. This is an informational notice only.

• Council members to attend BLAST BBQ
• Event location: 930 Chemawa Road NE
• Date: Saturday, August 30, 2025

General

The City Council has issued a notice that a quorum may be present for the Iyo-Salem Exchange Meeting. No other business or decision items are listed on the agenda.

• Iyo-Salem Exchange Meeting

City Council

This is a quorum notice for a reception and presentation hosted by Iyo visitors. No official city business is scheduled for decision or discussion.

• Iyo-Salem Exchange Reception and Presentation at the Salem Convention Center

Multi-Modal Safety Committee

The committee approved the July 2025 minutes with a 4‑0‑2 vote. Members voted unanimously to change the committee name to the Keizer Bicycle Pedestrian Traffic Safety Committee. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved July 2025 minutes (4-0-2)
• Renamed committee to Keizer Bicycle Pedestrian Traffic Safety Committee (6-0)

Public Arts Commission

The Public Arts Commission voted to substitute the Iris Festival posters with artwork submitted by Don Ely for the April‑May 2026 display. The July 2025 meeting minutes were approved, and the commission set its 2026 meeting dates for January 13 and February 24. Additional actions included assigning flyer creation and social‑media posting for upcoming events.

• Approved replacement of Iris Festival display with Don Ely artwork for April‑May 2026 (Steen, Sisco, Bonner, Juran in favor)
• Approved July 2025 minutes (Steen, Sisco, Bonner, Juran in favor)
• Set 2026 KPAC meeting dates: January 13 and February 24, 2026
• Agreed to cancel November/December meetings if no artwork needs approval
• Assigned Becka Bonner to report to City Council on September 2
• Assigned Claire Juran to create flyer for the Big Toy painting
• Assigned Deborah Sisco to post information on Keizer Art Association social media
• Reviewed arts commission budget: expenses $75, balance $5,925

City Council

The City Council will discuss administrative actions regarding electronic records management and the termination of specific 457(b) plans. The body is also reviewing an amendment for the Verda Lane project and the city's position on the Cherriots payroll tax.

• Amendment Number 02 to Agreement with State of Oregon for Verda Lane: Dearborn Avenue to Ascot Lane Project
• Termination of 457(b) Plans with Nationwide and CoreBridge
• Agreement for Electronic Records Management Services with Secretary of State
• Subscription Services Contract with Chaves Consulting, Inc. for electronic records
• Legislative position on Cherriots payroll tax

The council designated Council President Shaney Starr as the voting delegate to the League of Oregon Cities annual conference. It adopted a 180‑day moratorium on orders to remove resident‑built bridges over the Lydia Avenue bio‑swale and directed staff to develop safety solutions and a risk assessment. The council also approved the consent calendar, terminated city 457(b) retirement plans with Nationwide and CoreBridge, and authorized electronic records‑management contracts with the Oregon Secretary of State and Chaves Consulting.

• Designated Council President Shaney Starr as LOC voting delegate (unanimous 7‑0‑0)
• Approved 180‑day moratorium on bridge removal and directed staff to seek solutions (6‑0‑1)
• Approved consent calendar items including surplus property report and amendment to Verda Lane project (unanimous 7‑0‑0)
• Authorized City Manager to terminate 457(b) plans with Nationwide and CoreBridge (unanimous 7‑0‑0)
• Authorized City Manager to enter electronic records‑management agreement with Oregon Secretary of State (unanimous 7‑0‑0)
• Authorized City Manager to enter subscription services contract with Chaves Consulting for electronic records (unanimous 7‑0‑0)

City Council

The Keizer City Council will attend a meeting with Marion County Commissioners and Salem City Council members. The session is for general discussion of issues affecting both cities and the county. No official decisions will be made during this meeting.

• General discussion of issues in Keizer, Salem, and Marion County

Volunteer Coordinating Committee

The committee approved the June 2025 minutes and appointed Matt Lawyer, Jeremy Grenz, and Larry Scruggs to the Planning Commission. It also appointed Jesus Escobar to the Arts Commission, Felicia Guptill as Youth Councilor, and Cassidy Kerner as Youth Liaison. The group chose high‑quality pens as the token for next year’s Volunteer Recognition Month and will revisit the appointment process at a future meeting.

• Approved June 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Matt Lawyer to Planning Commission Position #1 (majority of votes)
• Appointed Jeremy Grenz to Planning Commission Position #2 (majority of votes)
• Appointed Larry Scruggs to Planning Commission Position #3 (majority of votes)
• Appointed Jesus Escobar to Arts Commission Position #1 (unanimous)
• Appointed Felicia Guptill as Youth Councilor (unanimous)
• Appointed Cassidy Kerner as Youth Liaison (unanimous)
• Decided to use high‑quality pens as Volunteer Recognition tokens (unanimous)

Parks Advisory Board

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will discuss time, manner, and place regulations for e-bikes and e-scooters in parks as requested by the City Council. The board will also select which parks to visit for the 2025 Parks Tour.

• Discussion on e-bike and e-scooter usage and regulations in parks
• Selection of 2025 Parks Tour locations
• Reports on Hidden Creek, Northridge, Northview, Country Glen, Clearlake, Bair, Bob Newton, Mike Whittam, Ryan J. Hill, Chalmer-Jones, and Keizer Rapids Park

The advisory board unanimously approved the July 2025 meeting minutes. Members reached consensus to tour Keizer Rapids Park, Wallace House Park, and Bob Newton Family Park on September 8. Councilor Parsons reported that the City Council voted no on any development at the corner of Lockhaven and McLeod. No other formal actions were recorded.

• Approved July 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled park tour of Keizer Rapids, Wallace House, and Bob Newton Family Parks for Sep 8
• Council voted no on any project at Lockhaven & McLeod

Community Diversity Engagement Committee

The Community Diversity Engagement Committee will approve minutes, review short- and long-term goals, and receive reports on community partners and proclamations. The committee will also discuss reporting to the City Council on August 18.

• Approval of July 2025 minutes
• Review of short- and long-term goals
• Proclamations guidance discussion
• CDEC Community Partners report
• Committee member reports

The committee approved the July 2025 meeting minutes. Members voted to forward the Speaker Selection and Presentation Guidelines to City Council for approval. They also approved sending the committee’s post cards, including a Spanish version and QR codes, to City Council for approval. Chair Jane Titchenal announced her resignation from the committee.

• Approved July 2025 minutes (motion by Larry Porter, seconded by Robin Barney, passed)
• Approved forwarding Speaker Selection and Presentation Guidelines to City Council (motion by Robin Barney, seconded by Fausto Ramos, passed)
• Approved forwarding post cards to City Council (motion by Fausto Ramos, seconded by Larry Porter, passed)
• Chair Jane Titchenal announced resignation from CDEC (effective later)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on amending code regarding commercial mixed use and auto-oriented uses. The body is also deciding on a new Public Works truck and a budget supplement for Prophecy Gov software.

• Ordinance amending Keizer Code for auto-oriented uses in Keizer Station Area B
• Purchase of a 2025 Ford F550 Truck for Public Works Department
• Supplemental Budget for Administrative Services Fund for Prophecy Gov Software
• Purchase of Degas Separator for Meadows Pump Station from Mazzei Injector Company LLC
• Event Center Use Fee Waiver for Marion County Re-entry Initiative Breakfast

The Keizer City Council voted unanimously to approve the consent calendar, which includes authorizing the purchase of a 2025 Ford F550 truck for Public Works. Councilors also reopened a public hearing on a commercial mixed‑use amendment and adopted an exemption for a pump‑station equipment purchase, a supplemental software budget, an auto‑oriented use ordinance for Keizer Station Area B, and the Salem‑Keizer welcome sign design recommendation.

• Approved Consent Calendar, including purchase of 2025 Ford F550 truck (7‑0)
• Reopened public hearing on commercial mixed‑use amendment (6‑0‑1)
• Adopted exemption for Degas Separator purchase for Meadows Pump Station (7‑0)
• Approved supplemental budget for Prophecy Gov software (7‑0)
• Adopted ordinance for auto‑oriented uses in Keizer Station Area B (7‑0)
• Approved Salem‑Keizer Welcome Sign design recommendation (7‑0)

City Council

The City Council is meeting in a closed executive session. The body will consult with counsel regarding legal rights and duties related to current or likely litigation.

• Consultation with counsel regarding current or likely litigation

City Council

The City Council will meet in executive session to conduct deliberations regarding real property transactions. This session is closed to the public per ORS 192.660 (2) (e).

• Deliberations with designated persons to negotiate real property transactions

City Council

This is a quorum notice for the Keizer Community Dinner. No official city business is scheduled for decision or discussion.

City Council

The Keizer City Council will consider a street sweeping contract, approve July meeting minutes, and declare a lien on a property at 981 Cater Court North. The body will also vote on park regulation amendments and a tourism agreement with the Keizer Chamber of Commerce.

• Street sweeping contract authorization
• Approval of July 7, 2025 Regular Session Minutes
• Lien declaration for 981 Cater Court North
• Amendments to Keizer Code Sections 28-23 and 28-43
• Agreement with Keizer Chamber of Commerce for tourism services

The council approved the consent calendar, including a street‑sweeping contract. It adopted an emergency ordinance placing a lien on the property at 981 Cater Court North. The council also passed a park‑regulation amendment and authorized the city manager to sign a tourism agreement with the Keizer Chamber of Commerce, waiving related fees. Additionally, the council approved electronic attendance for the mayor and a councilor at the August 4 meeting and executive session.

• Approved Consent Calendar authorizing street‑sweeping contract (7‑0‑0)
• Adopted emergency lien ordinance for 981 Cater Court North (7‑0‑0)
• Adopted ordinance amending park regulations (Code §§28‑23, 28‑43) (7‑0‑0)
• Authorized City Manager to sign Chamber of Commerce tourism agreement, waiving fees (6‑0‑1 abstention)
• Suspended rules to permit Mayor Clark electronic attendance at Aug 4 Executive Session (7‑0‑0)
• Approved Mayor Clark and Councilor Christopher electronic attendance at Aug 4 meeting and possible Executive Session (7‑0‑0)

Multi-Modal Safety Committee

The Keizer Traffic Safety/Bikeways/Pedestrian Committee will review a spreadsheet and discuss a speeding issue on Manbrin Drive, as well as locations for green paint.

• Discussion on speeding on Manbrin Drive (Rowan to Rivercrest)
• Review of project spreadsheet
• Discussion on green paint locations
• Approval of May 2025 minutes
• Committee member input

The committee approved the pilot flag program for Chemawa North and 15th streets. It also approved a motion to bring a possible committee name change to the August 4 City Council meeting (vote 3‑1). Additionally, the committee approved adding a line item to review the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program and approved the May 2025 minutes (both votes 4‑0).

• Pilot flag program for Chemawa North and 15th approved
• Bring possible committee name change to Aug 4 City Council meeting approved (3‑1)
• Add agenda line to review Neighborhood Traffic Management Program approved (4‑0)
• May 2025 minutes approved (4‑0)

Public Arts Commission

The Keizer Public Arts Commission will approve minutes, review a $6,000 budget, and schedule gallery displays for 2025 and 2026. The body will also discuss a proposed street art program and the placement of new city-owned artwork.

• Review of July 2025 Arts Commission Budget ($6,000)
• Gallery Display Schedule for 2025 and 2026
• Discussion on Proposed Street Art Program
• Placement of three new city-owned artworks by Gary Hlastals
• Review of Salem-Keizer Joint Gateway Sign designs

The commission approved the May and June 2025 meeting minutes. It accepted Deborah Sisco as the featured artist for the August‑September gallery, tabled the October‑November display, and approved the “Keizer Street Painting Program” name for the Master Plan. The commission also approved a revised Welcome to Keizer sign design, changed meeting frequency to monthly starting August, and authorized a $15 purchase and placement of new city‑owned artwork.

• Approved May 2025 minutes (Steen, Sisco, Brisbin, Juran in favor, three open positions)
• Approved June 2025 minutes (Steen, Sisco, Brisbin, Juran in favor, three open positions)
• Accepted Deborah Sisco as featured artist for August‑September gallery (Steen, Sisco, Brisbin, Juran in favor, three open positions)
• Tabled October‑November gallery display to September meeting
• Approved "Keizer Street Painting Program" name in Master Plan (Steen, Sisco, Brisbin, Juran in favor, three open positions)
• Approved revised "Welcome to Keizer" sign design (Sisco, Brisbin, Juran in favor; Steen opposed; three open positions)
• Changed KPAC meetings to monthly starting August (Steen, Sisco, Brisbin, Juran in favor, three open positions)
• Approved $15 purchase of cherry artwork and placement order on walls (Steen, Sisco, Brisbin, Juran in favor, three open positions)

City Council

The Keizer City Council will hold a work session to discuss the Sidewalk Gap & Repair Program. The meeting will be held at the Robert L. Simon Council Chambers on July 14, 2025.

• Discussion: Sidewalk Gap & Repair Program
• Location: Robert L. Simon Council Chambers, 930 Chemawa Road NE

The council held a work session to discuss the Sidewalk Gap & Repair Program, covering funding sources, priority criteria, liability, and a possible loan program. No formal actions, approvals, or vote tallies were recorded on the program. The council approved the meeting minutes. A follow‑up work session on the topic will be scheduled within three months.

• Meeting minutes approved (no vote tally recorded)

Parks Advisory Board

The Parks Advisory Board will meet to approve minutes and discuss an ordinance amending Keizer Code sections regarding park regulations. The board will also receive reports from staff and interested persons regarding local parks.

• Approval of June 2025 minutes
• Ordinance to amend Keizer Code Sections 28-23 and 28-43 (Park Rules)
• Reports on Claggett Creek, Wallace House, Willamette Manor, Palma Ciea, and Keizer Rapids Park
• Member reporting to Council on July 21st
• Next meeting scheduled for August 12th

The board unanimously approved the amended June 2025 minutes. It also unanimously adopted the staff recommendation on park rules with an exception for individual/group training sessions. A motion to dim lights at 9:30 p.m. and clear the park by 10:00 p.m. failed 4‑4. A later motion set programmed games to end by 9:00 p.m., lights to dim at 9:00 p.m., and fields to close at 9:30 p.m., passing 7‑1. The next board meeting is scheduled for August 12.

• Approved June 2025 minutes (unanimous: Cejka, Pantalone, Carr, Rushton, Hamilton, Louden, Lawyer, Gust)
• Adopted staff recommendation with exception for individual/group training sessions (unanimous: Cejka, Pantalone, Carr, Rushton, Hamilton, Louden, Lawyer, Gust)
• Motion to dim lights at 9:30 p.m. and clear park by 10:00 p.m. failed (4 in favor: Rushton, Louden, Lawyer, Gust; 4 opposed: Cejka, Hamilton, Pantalone, Carr)
• Motion to end programmed games by 9:00 p.m., dim lights at 9:00 p.m., close fields at 9:30 p.m. passed (7 in favor: Cejka, Pantalone, Carr, Rushton, Hamilton, Louden, Lawyer; 1 opposed: Gust)
• Councilor Marlene Parsons reported a forthcoming RFP for Little League Park management (informational)
• Staff report noted construction at Bob Newton Park and phase II work on turf fields (informational)
• No other business was presented
• Next meeting scheduled for August 12

City Council

The City Council will attend the Keizer Chamber of Commerce Board Installation luncheon at the Keizer Event Center on July 8, 2025. This is a quorum notice indicating that a majority of the council will be present.

• City Council to attend Keizer Chamber of Commerce Board Installation
• Meeting location: Keizer Event Center
• Date: Tuesday, July 8, 2025
• Time: 11:30 a.m.

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on supplemental budgets for property acquisition and electric vehicle charging station upgrades. The body will also consider ordinances regarding fire code, erosion control, and parking requirements.

• Agreement with Yireh Energy Systems for electrical charging station equipment
• Supplemental budgets for General Fund and Transportation Improvement Fund
• Ordinance amending parking requirements in Keizer Code Appendix A
• Resolution establishing the Sewer System Development Charge for wastewater treatment
• Ordinance relating to auto-oriented uses in Keizer Station Area B

The council unanimously approved several items, including a supplemental budget for an electric‑vehicle charging station upgrade and property acquisition. It also adopted a fire‑code amendment, repealed two prior fire‑code resolutions, and set the sewer system development charge amount. Additionally, the council appointed three members to the Budget Committee and one member to the Emergency Planning Committee, and approved the consent calendar.

• Approved appointment of Melissa Martin (Budget Committee Position #2), Joseph Grant (Budget Committee Position #1) and Rhonda Rich (Emergency Planning Committee) (6-0-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar items b‑f, including Yireh Energy charging station agreement (6-0-0)
• Approved Resolution authorizing Finance Director to agreement with Yireh Energy Systems for electrical charging station equipment (6-0-0)
• Approved Resolution authorizing supplemental budget for General Fund and Transportation Improvement Fund – Property Acquisition (6-0-0)
• Approved Resolution authorizing supplemental budget for General Fund – Electric Vehicle Charging Station Upgrade (6-0-0)
• Adopted Ordinance amending Fire Code Chapter 8 (6-0-0)
• Adopted Resolution repealing Fire Code Resolutions R98-1008 and R2004-1538 (6-0-0)
• Adopted Resolution establishing amount of Sewer System Development Charge, repealing R2024-3483 (6-0-0)

City Council

The City Council is meeting in an executive session to conduct deliberations with designated persons regarding real property transactions. This session is closed to the public per ORS 192.660.

• Deliberations regarding real property transactions

Community Diversity Engagement Committee

The committee is meeting to review a June 9 joint work session with the City Council and discuss 2025 goals. Discussions include increasing community participation and collecting local trend data. The body will also review speaker selection guidelines and demographic data.

• Review of June 9, 2025 joint work session with Council
• Discussion on holding meetings outside of chambers to reduce barriers
• Data collection and survey creation for local trends
• Review of CDEC and citizens advisory committee postcards
• Review of CDEC survey responses from 2022 to 2025

The committee approved the June 2025 minutes with five members voting in favor, two members absent, and one open position. Robin Barney was assigned to report to the City Council at the July 21 meeting. No other formal actions were adopted.

• Approved June 2025 minutes (5 in favor, 2 absent, 1 open)
• Robin Barney to report to City Council at July 21 meeting

Public Arts Commission

The Public Arts Commission will review the remaining fiscal year budget and provide input on the Salem-Keizer Joint Gateway Sign. The body will also discuss scheduling for upcoming artwork displays.

• Consideration of buying artwork with a remaining budget of $163.26
• Graphic design input for the City of Keizer portion of the Salem-Keizer Joint Gateway Sign
• Scheduling artwork installation for artists Sandy and Larry Gross on November 18th or 20th
• Review of 'Celebrating Native American, Indigenous, and First Peoples' Art' display for October/November

The commission approved accepting three fruit art pieces from Gary Hlastala, pending available funds after pole maintenance. It also approved displaying Sandy and Larry Gross' artwork starting November 18, shortening the KPAC display by two weeks. Additionally, the commission reached consensus to receive three gateway‑sign design templates incorporating their suggestions for review at a future meeting.

• Approved acceptance of three fruit art pieces (Steen, Thoreson, Sisco, Juran in favor; Brisbin absent)
• Approved Gross artwork display starting November 18 (Steen, Thoreson, Sisco, Juran in favor; Brisbin absent)
• Decided to receive three gateway‑sign design templates for review at an upcoming meeting

City Council

The Keizer City Council will consider text amendments to the development code, including changes to commercial mixed-use and parking regulations, as well as ordinances amending park and fire codes. The Council will also hear public comments on these items.

• Text Amendment Case 2025-06: Amending development code section 2.110
• Text Amendment Case 2025-05: Amending parking regulations to eliminate minimum requirements
• Ordinance: Relating to Park Regulations; Amending Keizer Code Sections 28-23 and 28-43
• Ordinance: Relating to Fire Code; Amending Keizer Code Chapter 8
• Event Center Fee Waiver Request - Latino Business Alliance - 2025 Expo Negocio

The council appointed Lazlo Montoya Mendoza as Youth Liaison for the Traffic Safety, Bikeways, and Pedestrian Committee. It approved the consent calendar, which included an event‑center fee waiver and the June 2, 2025 minutes. The council unanimously directed staff to prepare ordinances for two text amendments: one to permit a conditional auto‑oriented drive‑thru with a 150‑foot buffer in Area B, and another to eliminate minimum parking requirements.

• Appointed Lazlo Montoya Mendoza as Youth Liaison (7‑0‑0)
• Approved Consent Calendar (7‑0‑0)
• Directed staff to draft ordinance for Area B drive‑thru with 150‑ft buffer (7‑0‑0)
• Directed staff to draft ordinance to eliminate minimum parking requirements (7‑0‑0)

Volunteer Coordinating Committee

The Volunteer Coordinating Committee will meet to approve minutes and discuss updating the annual recognition process. The body will also consider committee appointments and other business.

• Approval of May 2025 minutes
• Committee appointments: Public Arts, Emergency Planning, Budget, and Youth Councilor
• Discussion on updating annual recognition to make reading proclamations optional

The Volunteer Coordinating Committee approved the May 2025 minutes unanimously. Rhonda Rich was appointed to the Emergency Planning Committee after a majority vote. Melissa Martin and Joe Grant were appointed to the Budget Committee, each receiving a majority of votes. The committee also changed the proclamation language to make reading optional but encouraged, and tabled the Youth Councilor interview to the next meeting.

• Approved May 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Reopened Keizer Public Arts Commission positions (no applicants)
• Appointed Rhonda Rich to Emergency Planning Committee (majority vote)
• Appointed Melissa Martin to Budget Committee (majority vote)
• Appointed Joe Grant to Budget Committee (majority vote)
• Tabled Youth Councilor interview with Felicia Guptill to next meeting
• Changed proclamation language to make reading optional but encouraged (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to discuss draft code language regarding Walkable Design Standards (OAR 660-012-0330). The meeting also includes time for the approval of May 2025 minutes and public comments on non-agenda items.

• Discussion on Walkable Design Standards (OAR 660-012-0330) draft code language

The commission unanimously approved the May 2025 meeting minutes. It voted to cancel the scheduled July 9 planning commission meeting. Councilor Juran reported that the City Council approved the budget and raised $6,300 for the Gold Star Memorial.

• Approved May 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Cancelled July 9 planning commission meeting (consensus)
• Council approved budget and $6,300 raised for Gold Star Memorial (reported)

Parks Advisory Board

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will consider amendments to Keizer Code Sections 28-23 and 28-43 regarding artificial turf fields at Keizer Rapids Park. The board will also discuss standards for plaques in city parks.

• Proposed amendments to Keizer Code Section 28-23 and Section 28-43 regarding Keizer Rapids Park Artificial Turf Fields
• Discussion on standards for plaques in the parks

The advisory board approved the April 8, 2025 minutes. It voted unanimously to keep current weekday hours with lights off by 10:00 p.m. and then approved a second motion to allow Sunday to have the same hours and replace "individual" with "group" in training session language. The board also agreed to change the dedication plaque color to match nature. Council reported the city budget was passed and the parks services fee increased by $0.69.

• Approved April 8, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Maintained weekday hours, lights off by 10:00 p.m. (unanimous)
• Changed park rules to allow Sunday same hours and use "group" for training (unanimous)
• Approved changing plaque color to match nature (consensus)
• Council passed budget and increased parks services fee $0.69 (reported)

City Council

The Keizer City Council will hold a joint work session with the Community Diversity Engagement Committee to discuss the implementation of action plans identified in Resolution R2025-3558. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, June 9, 2025, at 6:00 PM in the Robert L. Simon Council Chambers.

• Joint work session with Community Diversity Engagement Committee
• Discussion on implementation of action plans from Resolution R2025-3558
• Meeting location: Robert L. Simon Council Chambers, 930 Chemawa Road NE

The Keizer City Council met with the Community Diversity Engagement Committee to discuss action‑plan implementation, data collection, meeting logistics, and outreach ideas. No formal resolutions, votes, or contracts were adopted during the session. The meeting minutes were signed and approved by Mayor Cathy Clark. The session adjourned at 7:26 p.m.

• Minutes approved (signature by Mayor Cathy Clark)

Community Diversity Engagement Committee

The Keizer Community Diversity Engagement Committee will review its Community Engagement Action Plan and a Youth Engagement Action Plan. The group will also create a calendar for these initiatives and list topics for a future work session with the City Council.

• Review Community Engagement Action Plan
• Review Youth Engagement Action Plan
• Create CDEC calendar for action items
• List topics for June 9 City Council work session

The committee approved the May 2025 minutes after a motion by Sara Ngo and a second by Elaine Wilson. The motion passed with five members in favor (Titchenal, Barney, Ngo, Wilson, Ramos) and two members absent (Rodriguez, Porter) plus one open position. No other resolutions were formally adopted; the group discussed the action‑plan template and upcoming work session. All other items remain pending.

• Approved May 2025 minutes (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider adopting the 2025-26 budget and making related appropriations. The meeting includes public hearings on several utility and service fee amendments and the adoption of a new water utility ordinance.

• Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget
• Proposed amendments to Police Services, Parks Services, and Stormwater Utility fees
• Amendment of Medical Waste Collection Rates effective August 1, 2025
• Agreement with KNL Industries Inc. for 2025 Pavement Resurfacing
• Agreement with Greensuns Inc. for Keizer Rapids Park Import Fill Grading Project

The council adopted a resolution amending the Stormwater Utility Fee, passing 5‑2. It also approved supplemental budget authorizations for the Transient Occupancy Tax and Administrative Services Fund, both unanimously. Additional unanimous actions included the consent calendar items, a medical waste rate order, a water‑utility ordinance, and resolutions on state revenue eligibility and municipal service certification.

• Amended Stormwater Utility Fee (5-2 ayes: Cross, Kohler, Starr, Christopher, Juran; nays: Clark, Parsons)
• Amended Parks Services Fee (5-2 ayes: Clark, Starr, Kohler, Juran, Parsons; nays: Cross, Christopher)
• Authorized supplemental budget for General Fund – Transient Occupancy Tax (7-0)
• Authorized supplemental budget for Administrative Services Fund – General Administration (7-0)
• Adopted consent calendar items a (Greensuns Inc. park fill project) and c (May 19 minutes) (7-0)
• Approved consent calendar item b (2025 Memorial grant agreement) (7-0)
• Adopted Order amending Medical Waste Collection Rates (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance amending Water Utility code Chapter 42, Article II (7-0)

General

The Keizer City Council will hold two community listening sessions to gather resident input on the city's growth and expansion. The sessions are scheduled for May 10 and May 27, 2025, at the Keizer Event Center.

• Town Hall Community Listening Session on Saturday, May 10, 2025
• Town Hall Community Listening Session on Tuesday, May 27, 2025
• Topic: Growth & Expansion
• Location: Keizer Event Center (930 Chemawa Road NE)
• Purpose: Gather perspectives to guide city policy and planning

City Council

The Keizer City Council will hold an executive session to discuss real property transactions with designated representatives. The meeting will begin after a community listening session and is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on May 27, 2025.

• Executive session to discuss real property transactions
• Community listening session prior to council meeting
• Meeting location: Public Works/Planning Conference Room, 930 Chemawa Road NE

Multi-Modal Safety Committee

The Multi-Modal Safety Committee will receive a presentation from the city's engagement consultant regarding equity analysis and the transportation plan. Members will also review the active project spreadsheet and discuss green paint locations.

• Public comment regarding traffic issues on Tepper Lane NE
• Equity analysis and transportation plan engagement presentation
• Review of active items on the project spreadsheet
• Discussion of green paint locations

The Keizer Traffic Safety, Bikeways, Pedestrian Committee approved the March 20, 2025 minutes and the April 17, 2025 minutes. Both motions passed with four members voting in favor and three members absent. No other formal actions were taken during the meeting.

• Approved March 20, 2025 minutes (4 in favor, 3 absent)
• Approved April 17, 2025 minutes (4 in favor, 3 absent)

Planning Commission

The Keizer Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss two text amendments: one to commercial mixed-use zoning and another to eliminate minimum parking requirements. The meeting will also include the approval of March minutes and a volunteer recognition ceremony.

• Public hearing on Keizer Code Appendix A - Commercial Mixed Use (Case 2025-06)
• Public hearing on Keizer Code Appendix A - parking regulations (Case 2025-05)
• Approval of March 2025 Planning Commission minutes
• Annual Volunteer Recognition
• Commissioner reporting to City Council on June 16

The commission approved the March 2025 minutes unanimously. It then recommended that City Council adopt a text amendment to Development Code Section 2.110, allowing drive‑through restaurants and gasoline service stations as conditional uses in Commercial Mixed‑Use zones, with specific conditions. The recommendation includes clarifying language for sections C and D of the code. No final vote tally was recorded for the recommendation.

• Approved March 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended text amendment to Section 2.110 to allow drive‑throughs and gas stations as conditional uses (motion passed, seconded)
• Added proposed clarifying language for gasoline service stations (Section C) and related conditions (Section D)

Public Arts Commission

The Public Arts Commission is meeting to approve the gallery display schedule and discuss the use of remaining funds. The body will consider purchasing artwork using the current budget balance.

• Approval of June-July gallery display by Gary Hlastals
• Review of budget balance totaling $863.26
• Discussion on buying artwork with remaining 2024/25 Fiscal Year funds
• Gallery schedule planning for August through January

The Keizer Public Arts Commission approved the March 2025 meeting minutes. It approved Gary Hlastala's artwork for the June‑July gallery display. It also approved an $800 expenditure to touch up paint on story poles and add protective coating, with a fallback to purchase artwork if the work isn’t finished by the end of June.

• Approved March 2025 minutes (motion passed, Steen, Thoreson, Sisco, Juran in favor)
• Approved Gary Hlastala artwork for June/July gallery display (motion passed, Steen, Thoreson, Sisco, Juran in favor)
• Approved $800 spend for story pole paint touch‑up and protective coating, with fallback purchase of artwork if not completed by end of June (motion passed, Steen, Wood, Thoreson, Sisco, Juran in favor)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on an ordinance to review liquor licenses and a resolution to establish application fees. The body will also consider police equipment purchases and discuss the Utah Property.

• Ordinance amending Keizer Code Chapter 4, Article II regarding Liquor License Review
• Resolution establishing fees for Liquor License Applications
• Resolution authorizing the Chief of Police to purchase body-worn cameras and equipment
• Resolution authorizing the Chief of Police to sign a micro-grant subaward for body-worn cameras
• Discussion regarding next steps of the Utah Property

The Keizer City Council unanimously approved a resolution authorizing the Chief of Police to purchase body‑worn cameras and related equipment. It also adopted an ordinance amending the liquor‑license review code and a resolution establishing fees for liquor‑license applications. The council directed the city manager to obtain hazards testing and cost estimates for the property at 4860 Bailey Road NE, and ordered staff to draft a letter supporting Senate Bill 238. Consent‑calendar items, including authorizing the police chief to sign a sub‑award for body‑worn cameras, were also approved.

• Approved Resolution R2025 to purchase body‑worn cameras for Police Department (5‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2025 amending Keizer Code Chapter 4, Article II on liquor‑license review (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution R2025 establishing fees for liquor‑license applications (5‑0)
• Directed City Manager to conduct hazards testing at 4860 Bailey Road NE and report costs (5‑0)
• Directed staff to draft a letter of support for Senate Bill 238 (5‑0)
• Approved Consent Calendar items a, c, and d, including authorizing chief to sign sub‑award for body‑worn cameras (5‑0)
• Approved May 5, 2025 regular session minutes (5‑0)
• Approved April 28, 2025 work session minutes (5‑0)

City Council

The City Council will meet in a closed executive session to discuss employment-related performance. No final actions or decisions can be made during this session.

• Review and evaluation of employment-related performance of a public officer, employee, or staff member

General

The Keizer City Council will attend a meeting with Marion County Commissioners and Salem City Council members. The session is for general discussion of issues affecting both cities and the county. No official decisions will be made during this meeting.

• General discussion of issues in Keizer, Salem, and Marion County

Budget Committee

The Keizer Budget Committee is scheduled to meet on May 12 and May 13 to discuss and vote on the proposed 2025-2026 fiscal year budget. The May 15 meeting is canceled if the committee completes its work earlier.

• Budget presentations for Administrative Services, Public Works, and General Funds
• Discussion on the 2025-2026 property tax rate of $2.0838 per $1,000
• Potential vote to approve the 2025-2026 budget
• Public testimony period
• Meeting location: Robert L. Simon Council Chambers, 930 Chemawa Road NE

Budget Committee

The Keizer Budget Committee will review and deliberate on the proposed draft budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, including presentations on various city departments and funds. The committee is scheduled to vote on approving the budget and setting the property tax rate at $2.0838 per $1,000 of assessed value.

• Budget Committee to deliberate on 2025-2026 fiscal year budget
• Vote to approve 2025-2026 property tax rate of $2.0838 per $1,000
• Presentations on Administrative Services, Public Works, and General Funds
• Discussion on American Rescue Plan Act and Housing Rehabilitation Program
• Potential vote on budget approval at May 15 meeting if not ready on May 13

The Keizer Budget Committee approved several budget amendments, including a 10% increase to the police fee with a contingency reduction and a new task force. It also adopted changes to the Transient Occupancy Tax fund, added a $2,200 request from Neighborhood Associations, and approved the General Fund as amended. Additional approvals covered water, stormwater, a 50‑cent parks fee increase, and the American Rescue Plan Act budget.

• Amended Transient Occupancy Tax fund – unanimous (11-0-0)
• Added $2,200 Neighborhood Associations request to Non-Departmental Budget – unanimous (11-0-0)
• Approved General Fund as amended – unanimous (11-0-0)
• Approved 50‑cent Parks Fee increase – passed (6-5-0)
• Approved Water budget with 1% increase – unanimous (11-0-0)
• Approved Stormwater budget with 3% CPI‑indexed increase – passed (6-5-0)
• Approved 10% police fee increase, $16,200 contingency reduction, and task force – passed (9-2-0)
• Approved American Rescue Plan Act budget – unanimous (11-0-0)

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee will meet to elect leadership and approve a budget calendar. The body will begin presenting and deliberating on the proposed draft budget, starting with the Administrative Services Fund and Public Works Funds.

• Election of Budget Committee Chair and Vice Chair
• Presentation and deliberation of the Administrative Services Fund
• Presentation and deliberation of Public Works Funds
• Review of General Funds and Other Funds
• Discussion of outside budget requests

The Keizer Budget Committee elected Johnathan Thompson as chair and Kyle Juran as vice chair, each by a 14‑0‑0 vote. The committee also approved the budget calendar and the May 2024 meeting minutes unanimously. All major fund allocations—including Administrative Services, Street, Street Lighting, Transportation Improvement, and Sewer funds—were approved by a 14‑0‑0 vote, after a proposed amendment to add $3,000 for the Salem Chamber of Commerce was tabled.

• Elected Johnathan Thompson as Chair (14-0-0)
• Elected Kyle Juran as Vice Chair (14-0-0)
• Approved Budget Calendar (14-0-0)
• Approved May 2024 meeting minutes (14-0-0)
• Approved Administrative Services Fund as presented (14-0-0)
• Approved Street Fund with $2,000 parade expense removal (14-0-0)
• Approved Street Lighting District Fund (14-0-0)
• Approved Transportation Improvement Fund (14-0-0)

General

The City Council is holding Town Hall Community Listening Sessions to gather perspectives from residents and business owners. The sessions focus on whether the City of Keizer should intentionally pursue growth and expansion.

• Community listening session on May 10, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Keizer Event Center
• Community listening session on May 27, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Volunteer Coordinating Committee

The committee will meet to discuss consistency in reference checking and review information regarding criminal history background checks for volunteers. The meeting also includes annual volunteer recognition and a youth liaison appointment for the Traffic Safety, Bikeways and Pedestrian Committee.

• Annual volunteer recognition by Councilor Daniel Kohler
• Youth Liaison appointment for the Traffic Safety, Bikeways and Pedestrian Committee
• Discussion on reference checking consistency and questions
• Staff liaison presentation on criminal history background checks for volunteers

The committee unanimously approved the March 13, 2025 minutes. Nominations for the Youth Liaison to the Traffic Safety, Bikeways and Pedestrian Committee were closed, and Lazlo Montoya Mendoza was appointed to that liaison role. Other topics, such as reference checking and volunteer background‑check procedures, were discussed but no decisions were made.

• Approved March 13, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Closed nominations for Youth Liaison to Traffic Safety, Bikeways and Pedestrian Committee (unanimous)
• Appointed Lazlo Montoya Mendoza as Youth Liaison for Traffic Safety, Bikeways and Pedestrian Committee (unanimous)

City Council

The Keizer City Council will consider awarding contracts for the McLeod Storm Drain Realignment Phase 2 and Keizer Rapids Turf Fields Phase 2 projects. The body will also discuss medical disposal rates and amend personnel and council rules of procedure.

• Resolution to award contract to K & E Excavating for McLeod Storm Drain Realignment Phase 2
• Resolution to award contract to First Pacific Corporation for Keizer Rapids Turf Fields Phase 2
• Public hearing on exemption from competitive bidding for Bob Newton Family Park equipment
• Ordinance amending Keizer Code Sections 2-274 and 2-275 regarding neighborhood associations
• Resolution amending City of Keizer City Council Rules of Procedure

The council unanimously approved the Consent Calendar items, including fee waivers and contract authorizations. It also unanimously adopted a resolution exempting the brand‑name purchase of Surface America fall protection products for Bob Newton Family Park. A unanimous motion directed staff to schedule a public hearing on medical waste disposal rates. The council amended its Rules of Procedure by a 6‑1 vote and unanimously passed an ordinance amending Code Sections 2‑274 and 2‑275.

• Approved Consent Calendar items a‑d (unanimous 7‑0)
• Adopted exemption for Surface America fall protection purchase (unanimous 7‑0)
• Directed staff to schedule public hearing on medical waste rates (unanimous 7‑0)
• Amended Council Rules of Procedure (6‑1)
• Adopted ordinance amending Code Sections 2‑274 and 2‑275 (unanimous 7‑0)
• Approved April 21, 2025 minutes as amended (unanimous 7‑0)

City Council

The Keizer City Council will hold an executive session to discuss the employment-related performance of the chief executive officer. This closed meeting is authorized under Oregon Public Meeting Law and will take place at the Keizer Civic Center on May 5, 2025.

• Executive session to review CEO performance
• Meeting at Keizer Civic Center, 930 Chemawa Road NE
• Scheduled for Monday, May 5, 2025 at 7:15 PM

Community Diversity Engagement Committee

The Community Diversity Engagement Committee will elect a chair and vice chair and discuss several action plans for community engagement. The body is also reviewing a resolution to amend the committee and discussing the appointment process for members.

• Resolution R2025-3558 - Amending Community Diversity Engagement Committee
• Election of Chair & Vice Chair
• Review of CDEC Action Plan Template, Youth Engagement Action Plan, and Implementation Action Plan
• Discussion on using the Volunteer Coordinating Committee Process for member appointments
• Review of sign language interpreter availability

Jane Titchenal was elected Chair of the committee by a unanimous vote. Sara Ngo was elected Vice Chair after a 5‑to‑2 vote. The committee approved the April 2025 minutes and selected monthly observances and neighborhood‑association meeting attendance assignments. Items 9 through 13 of the agenda were tabled for the next meeting.

• Jane Titchenal elected Chair (unanimous, 7 in favor, one open position)
• Sara Ngo elected Vice Chair (5 in favor, 2 opposed)
• Fausto Ramos nomination for Vice Chair failed (3 in favor, 4 opposed)
• Fausto Ramos nomination for Chair failed (3 in favor, 4 opposed)
• April 2025 minutes approved (6 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 abstain)
• Monthly observances assignments approved (unanimous, 7 in favor, one open position)
• Items 9‑13 tabled to next meeting (unanimous, 7 in favor, one open position)

Parks Advisory Board

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board is meeting to discuss a matching grant application for a garbage can holders project. The board will also coordinate a member report to the City Council scheduled for May 19th.

• Matching Grant Application for Garbage Can Holders Project totaling $2,300

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board voted to approve a matching grant of up to $1,500 for Daniel Nelson's Eagle Scout garbage can holder project. The motion was moved by Lisa Cejka, seconded by Jill Gust, and passed unanimously by the members present. Board members asked Nelson to coordinate design changes with Parks Director Robert Johnson and to document the work.

• Approved $1,500 matching grant for garbage can holder project (unanimous)
• Motion to approve grant moved by Lisa Cejka and seconded by Jill Gust

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss neighborhood associations. The meeting is primarily focused on this single discussion item.

• Discussion regarding Neighborhood Associations

The council reached consensus to have staff draft a code amendment requiring Neighborhood Association board rosters, including names and contact information, to be filed with the city recorder. The council also agreed to delete the sentence giving the council final determination of an association’s bylaws and any amendments. No vote tallies were recorded.

• Staff to draft code amendment requiring board roster filing with city recorder (consensus)
• Delete council final‑determination clause from Neighborhood Association bylaws section (consensus)

City Council

The City Council will decide on a collective bargaining agreement for the Keizer Police Association Sergeant unit and a management agreement for synthetic turf fields. The body will also hold a public hearing regarding a liquor license application for Micheladas Antojitos El Perico Mobile.

• 2025-2026 Collective Bargaining Agreement with Keizer Police Association (Sergeant Bargaining Unit)
• Management Agreement with Keizer Community Field Association for Keizer Multi-Sports Synthetic Turf Fields
• Revision of user fees for Keizer Rapids Park Artificial Turf Fields
• OLCC License Application for Micheladas Antojitos El Perico Mobile
• Intergovernmental Agreement with Marion County for Community Prosperity Initiative

The council unanimously approved a full on‑premises commercial liquor license for Micheladas Antojitos El Perico Mobile LLC. It also adopted the 2025‑2026 collective bargaining agreement for the police sergeant unit, approved management agreements and fee revisions for the Keizer Multi‑Sports Synthetic Turf Fields, and passed a 5‑2 motion requiring council approval before any inquiry into a councilor or the mayor. An amendment to add Constitution Week as a recognized observance was rejected.

• Approved full on‑premises commercial liquor license for Micheladas Antojitos El Perico Mobile LLC (7‑0)
• Adopted 2025‑2026 collective bargaining agreement for Keizer Police Association Sergeant unit (7‑0)
• Adopted management agreement and revised user fees for Keizer Multi‑Sports Synthetic Turf Fields (7‑0)
• Approved $2,400 from Transient Occupancy Tax for rack cards for Keizer Cultural Center (7‑0)
• Approved $10,000 from Transient Occupancy Tax for library funding (7‑0)
• Passed motion requiring council approval before any inquiry into a councilor or mayor (5‑2)
• Directed staff to submit Option 1 liquor license code amendment to OLCC (7‑0)
• Rejected amendment to add Constitution Week as a recognized observance (1‑6)

Multi-Modal Safety Committee

The committee will meet to review active items on its project list. The meeting includes reports from police and council liaisons and annual volunteer recognition.

• Review of active items on the project spreadsheet
• Annual volunteer recognition by Lanora Blake
• Police liaison report
• Council liaison report

The committee approved the March 20, 2025 minutes, correcting the neighborhood association name from Northeast to West Keizer, with a motion passed unanimously by members present (De Blasi, Dempster, Sangster, Lamb, Philbrick, Myers) and Lewis absent. Chair De Blasi was assigned to submit the green paint budget request to Assistant City Manager Tim Wood. Chair De Blasi will also prepare a list of traffic‑calming options with costs for discussion at the next meeting. Hersch Sangster will deliver the green paint budget request to Chair De Blasi.

• Approved March 20, 2025 minutes with correction (6 in favor, 0 opposed)
• Assigned Chair De Blasi to submit green paint budget request to Assistant City Manager Tim Wood
• Assigned Chair De Blasi to prepare list of traffic‑calming options with costs for next meeting
• Assigned Hersch Sangster to deliver green paint budget request to Chair De Blasi

City Council

This document is a quorum notice stating that members of the City Council may be present at the State of the County event. No city business is scheduled for decision or discussion.

Parks Advisory Board

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will review reports on several city parks and recognize annual volunteers. The board will also discuss the 'Big Toy Cleanup' at Keizer Rapids Park.

• Annual volunteer recognition
• Reports on Northview, Country Glen, Clearlake, Bair, Bob Newton, Mike Whittam, Ryan J. Hill, and Chalmer-Jones parks
• Discussion of the Big Toy Cleanup at Keizer Rapids Park

The board unanimously approved the March 2025 advisory board minutes. The May 2025 meeting was cancelled because of a Budget Committee meeting. The next board meeting was scheduled for June 10, 2025.

• Approved March 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Cancelled May 2025 meeting (budget committee conflict)
• Scheduled next meeting for June 10, 2025

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on supplemental budgets for several funds and a property transfer to the City of Salem. The body will also consider an ordinance regarding cruising and the adoption of 2025-2026 City Council goals.

• Supplemental budget resolutions for General Fund, Street Fund, Administrative Services Fund, and Keizer Station Local Improvement District Fund
• Resolution to transfer property (Marion County Tax Lot 073W01B003400) to the City of Salem
• Ordinance repealing Keizer Code Section 26-1 relating to cruising
• OLCC new license application for Mesa del Rincon Cerveceria & Taproom, LLC
• Adoption of 2025-2026 City Council Goals

The council unanimously accepted reports and extended recognition for the Northwest Keizer and Greater Northeast Keizer Neighborhood Associations. It approved four supplemental‑budget authorizations for the General Fund, Street Fund, Administrative Services Fund, and Keizer Station Local Improvement District Fund. The council also confirmed several volunteer appointments, recommended a full liquor license for Mesa del Rincon Cerveceria & Taproom, and waived event‑center fees for the 3rd Annual Salem‑Keizer FFA BBQ & Cow Pie Bingo.

• Accepted Northwest Keizer Neighborhood Association report and extended recognition (AYES 6, NAYS 0, ABSENT Cross)
• Accepted Greater Northeast Keizer Neighborhood Association report and extended recognition (AYES 6, NAYS 0, ABSENT Cross)
• Appointed Liam Stitt, Bruce Anderson, Trevor Lewis, and Claire Juran to volunteer committee positions (AYES 6, NAYS 0, ABSENT Cross)
• Adopted Resolution R2025 – Authorization for Supplemental Budget – General Fund – Transient Occupancy Tax (AYES 4, NAYS 0, ABSENT Cross, Parsons)
• Adopted Resolution R2025 – Authorization for Supplemental Budget – Street Fund (AYES 6, NAYS 0, ABSENT Cross)
• Adopted Resolution R2025 – Authorization for Supplemental Budget – Administrative Services Fund (AYES 6, NAYS 0, ABSENT Cross)
• Recommended approval of a full on‑premises commercial liquor license for Mesa del Rincon Cerveceria & Taproom, LLC (AYES 6, NAYS 0, ABSENT Cross)
• Approved Event Center fee waiver for the 3rd Annual Salem‑Keizer FFA BBQ & Cow Pie Bingo (waiver $2,550, security $300, refundable deposit $1,150) (AYES 6, NAYS 0, ABSENT Cross)

City Council

The City Council will meet in a closed executive session to conduct deliberations. The session is limited to discussions regarding real property transactions and labor negotiations.

• Deliberations on real property transactions
• Deliberations on labor negotiations

Community Diversity Engagement Committee

The Community Diversity Engagement Committee will meet to discuss Resolution R2025-3558 regarding amendments to the committee and a previous resolution. Members will also discuss expanding the 2025 Keizer events list and an event assessment questionnaire.

• Resolution R2025-3558: Amending Community Diversity Engagement Committee and Resolution R2021-3225
• Discussion on expanding the 2025 Keizer Events list
• CDEC Event/Decision Assessment Questionnaire discussion
• Update on recognizing National Observances and Commemorative/Heritage Months
• Annual volunteer recognition by Daisy Hickman

The committee approved the March 2025 minutes after a motion passed with five members in favor. The City Council adopted Resolution R2025-3558, adding a youth liaison as a voting member of the Community Diversity Engagement Committee. The Council declined the committee’s suggested appointment process through the Volunteer Coordinating Committee, though it remains open to using the questionnaire. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved March 2025 minutes (motion passed: Titchenal, Picazo, Kunz, Brown, Cross in favor)
• Council adopted Resolution R2025-3558 amending CDEC
• Council approved youth liaison as a voting member of CDEC
• Council rejected CDEC's recommended appointment process via VCC

Public Arts Commission

The Keizer Public Arts Commission will approve art for gallery displays and review 2025 holiday card submissions. The body will also discuss a proposed street art program for pavement murals and review the fiscal year 2025/26 budget.

• Gallery display schedule for February-June 2025
• Review of 2025 holiday card contest submissions
• Discussion on proposed street art program for pavement murals
• Review of Fiscal Year 2025/26 budget with $944.26 remaining
• Motion needed to approve art for April-May display by Joel Nickel

The commission elected Kim Steen as chair and Deborah Sisco as vice chair. They approved the January 2025 minutes, the April‑May Joel Nickel art display, and selected the "Christmas dog" artwork for the 2025 holiday card. They approved a $6,000 budget request for FY 2025/26 and changed the October‑November exhibit name to "Celebrating Native American, Indigenous, and First Peoples' Art." They removed the KeizerFEST display, opened it to other artists, and tabled the street‑art program proposal to the May meeting.

• Elected Kim Steen as Chair and Deborah Sisco as Vice Chair (motion passed, all members in favor, Wood absent)
• Approved January 2025 minutes (motion passed, all members in favor, Wood absent)
• Approved April/May Joel Nickel art display (motion passed, all members in favor, Wood absent)
• Removed KeizerFEST display and opened it to other artists (motion passed, all members in favor, Wood absent)
• Selected "Christmas dog" artwork for 2025 holiday card (motion passed, all members in favor, Wood absent)
• Approved $6,000 budget request for FY 2025/26 (motion passed, all members in favor, Wood absent)
• Renamed October/November exhibit to "Celebrating Native American, Indigenous, and First Peoples' Art" (motion passed, all members in favor, Wood absent)
• Tabled Street Art Program item to May meeting (motion passed, all members in favor, Wood absent)

City Council

The Keizer City Council will hold a work session to discuss the Keizer Community Fields Agreement. No other substantive items are listed for decision or discussion.

• Discussion regarding Keizer Community Fields Agreement

The council discussed the proposed Keizer Community Fields Agreement but did not vote on any items related to it. No approvals, denials, or amendments were recorded. The meeting minutes themselves were approved by the mayor.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)

Multi-Modal Safety Committee

The Multi-Modal Safety Committee will review its active project list and discuss two specific local issues. The meeting includes reports from police and council liaisons.

• Keizer Pedestrian Flags Program application by GNEKNA
• Claggett Creek Middle School parking issue discussion
• Review of active items on the project spreadsheet

The committee approved the February 2025 minutes with a unanimous vote. It authorized Hersch Sangster to complete and submit a budget request for green paint at bike crossings. The Pedestrian Flag Program was renamed the Pedestrian Flag Pilot Program and the West Keizer Neighborhood Association application was forwarded to Public Works.

• Approved February 2025 minutes (6-0 unanimous)
• Authorized Hersch Sangster to submit budget request for green paint bike crossings (unanimous)
• Renamed Pedestrian Flag Program to Pedestrian Flag Pilot Program and submitted West Keizer Neighborhood Association application

City Council

The City Council will vote on several resolutions and ordinances, including a gas utility franchise agreement and the adoption of 2025-2026 city goals. The body will also discuss recommendations from the Community Diversity Engagement Committee and approve various fee waivers for local events.

• Ordinance establishing a franchise agreement with Northwest Natural Gas Company
• Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign an agreement with Keizer Chamber of Commerce for tourism services
• Resolution authorizing a temporary suspension of the ordinance prohibiting street vendors
• Resolution for temporary use and signs for KeizerFest 2025
• Adoption of 2025-2026 City Council Goals

Volunteer Coordinating Committee

The committee will elect a chair and vice chair and consider appointments for several city boards and commissions. Members will discuss the 2024 annual recognition and a potential budget increase from $300 per year. The body will also review reference checking procedures and the use of exit and stay interviews for volunteers.

• Appointments for Keizer Public Arts Commission, Budget Committee, Traffic Safety, Bikeways and Pedestrian Committee, and Parks Recreation and Advisory Board Youth Liaison
• Request to increase budget from $300/year for 2024 Annual Recognition
• Discussion on implementing Exit and Stay Interviews for all Committee/Commission/Board Volunteer Members
• Review of reference checking consistency and questions
• Election of Committee Chair and Vice Chair

City Council

The City Council is providing notice that a quorum may be present at the Joint Neighborhood Association – State of the City event with Mayor Cathy Clark. This is a quorum notice for a meeting held at the Keizer Event Center.

• Joint Neighborhood Association – State of the City with Mayor Cathy Clark

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a presentation and discussion regarding Walkable Design Standards (OAR 660-012-0330). The meeting also includes the approval of January 2025 minutes.

• Presentation and discussion on Walkable Design Standards (OAR 660-012-0330)

City Council

This document is a quorum notice for the Keizer Chamber Luncheon Forum – State of the City with Mayor Cathy Clark. No official city business is scheduled for decision.

Parks Advisory Board

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will discuss two matching grant applications for community projects. The board will also hold a dialogue regarding pickleball court rules and discuss the Big Toy Clean-up Project.

• GNEKNA grant request for Mini-Library & Garden Project: $4,089 - $5,529
• Paul Massey grant request for KP Pollinator Garden in Carlson Skate Park: $6,600
• Pickleball Court Rules dialogue
• The Big Toy Clean-up Project

Long Range Planning Task Force

The Long Range Planning Task Force will meet to approve November 2024 minutes and deliver a presentation. The body will also note upcoming Budget Committee meetings in May 2025.

• Approval of November 2024 minutes
• Long Range Planning Task Force Presentation

Community Diversity Engagement Committee

The Keizer Community Diversity Engagement Committee will meet to discuss revisions to its resolution, potential renaming, and updated definitions. The group will also review a list of national observance months for presentations to the City Council.

• Discussion on Amended CDEC Resolution
• Discussion on Possible Renaming of CDEC
• Revised CDEC Definitions
• Revised Interview Questions and Rubric
• Updated List of National Observance Months

City Council

The Keizer City Council will consider renewing its cable television franchise with Comcast, establishing a utility franchise agreement with Salem Electric, and adopting updated personnel policies. The meeting also includes a public hearing on a liquor license for Margarita Factory and several proclamations.

• Public hearing for Margarita Factory OLCC liquor license
• Resolution to renew Comcast cable television franchise agreement
• Ordinance establishing franchise agreement with Salem Electric
• Resolution adopting City of Keizer Personnel Policies
• Resolution authorizing City Manager to sign CivicPlus website software agreement

City Council

The Keizer City Council will hold a work session to discuss the city's short term and long term goals for 2025-2026.

• Discussion of Keizer City Council 2025-2026 Short Term and Long Term Goals

Multi-Modal Safety Committee

The Multi-Modal Safety Committee will review a consultant presentation on walkable, climate-friendly areas. Members will discuss specific safety and speeding concerns on Verda Lane and evaluate a pilot pedestrian flag program.

• NTMP application for safety concerns on Verda Lane submitted by Tammy Kunz
• Speeding issues on Verda Lane from the roundabout to Lockhaven
• Climate-Friendly and Equitable Communities Walkable Design Standards
• List of locations for green paint lines
• Pilot Pedestrian Flag Program discussion

City Council

The City Council will discuss establishing a public city library and rules for its operation. The body is also considering agreements with Raising Cane's and Portland General Electric, as well as a management agreement for synthetic turf fields.

• Resolution to establish a Public City Library and its rules and regulations
• Ordinance for a franchise agreement with Portland General Electric for public rights-of-way
• Resolution to sign a Letter of Intent with Raising Cane's Restaurants LLC (Keizer Station Area B)
• Resolution for a management agreement with Keizer Community Field Association for synthetic turf fields
• Contract with Flow Line Construction LLC for 2025 Waterline Replacement Project

Parks Advisory Board

The Parks Advisory Board will meet to approve minutes and review a matching grant application for $779 in improvements at the Chalmers Jones community garden. The board will also receive park reports from various members regarding Northview, Clearlake, and Keizer Rapids Park.

• Approval of January 2025 minutes
• Matching grant application for Community Garden Improvements at Chalmers Jones ($779)
• Park reports from Northview, Clearlake, and Keizer Rapids Park
• Public comment period for interested persons
• Council liaison report

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to review the purpose and objectives of all boards, commissions, and committees that are not required by law. Additionally, a joint session with the Community Diversity Engagement Committee will discuss that committee's mission, membership, and schedule.

• Review of purpose and objectives for non-statutorily required Boards, Commissions, and Committees
• Review of Proclamation List
• Joint discussion on Community Diversity Engagement Committee (CDEC) mission, purpose, membership, terms, and meeting schedule

Community Diversity Engagement Committee

The Community Diversity Engagement Committee will hold a joint work session with the City Council on February 10, 2025. The provided agenda is a quorum notice and does not list specific discussion topics or action items.

City Council

The Keizer City Council will convene in executive session to discuss real property transactions with designated representatives. The session is closed to the public and will begin after a joint meeting with the Community Diversity Engagement Committee.

• Executive session to discuss real property transactions
• Joint meeting with Community Diversity Engagement Committee
• Meeting location: Keizer Civic Center, 930 Chemawa Road NE

Community Diversity Engagement Committee

The Community Diversity Engagement Committee will meet to elect officers, approve minutes, and select topics for upcoming presentations to the City Council. The agenda includes a discussion on a City Council work session and reports from committee members.

• Election of Chair & Vice Chair
• Approval of January 2025 minutes
• Selection of National Observance Months for Council presentations
• Selection of Neighborhood Associations for 2025
• Discussion on February 10th City Council work session

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on supplemental budgets for the Stormwater Fund and General Fund Police Operations. The body will also consider resolutions regarding the Personnel Policy Committee, the Public Art Commission, and the Community Diversity Engagement Committee.

• Public hearing: Supplemental Budget - Stormwater Fund - Workers Compensation
• Public hearing: Supplemental Budget - General Fund Police Operations - Insurance Proceeds
• Resolution to dissolve the Personnel Policy Committee
• Resolution to amend the Keizer Public Art Commission
• Agreement with Stone Security for Milestone Care Premium Support Services

Public Arts Commission

The Public Arts Commission will elect its chair and vice chair and review the 2025 gallery display schedule. Members will discuss updating the Master Plan to include a proposed street art program for pavement murals. The commission will also review its remaining budget of $2,744.26.

• Proposed Street Art Program to allow murals on pavement
• Gallery display schedule for February through January
• Budget review of $2,744.26 remaining
• Potential $30 cost for extra blank holiday cards
• Discussion on graffiti blocker coating for art at Keizer Rapids Park

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on a street lighting local improvement district for Clear Lake Commons and a liquor license change for US Market 1025. The body will also consider a letter of intent for Terra Firma Property Development LLC in the Keizer Station Area B.

• Resolution and Ordinance for Clear Lake Commons Street Lighting Local Improvement District
• Letter of Intent with Terra Firma Property Development LLC (Keizer Station Area B)
• Contract with Turney Excavating Inc. for manhole repairs
• OLCC Application for change of ownership for US Market 1025
• Event Center fee waivers for Keizer Chamber of Commerce and CASA of Marion County

City Council

The City Council will meet in a closed executive session to discuss specific legal and administrative topics. No final actions or decisions can be made during this session.

• Consultation with counsel regarding current or likely litigation
• Deliberations regarding real property transactions
• Deliberations regarding labor negotiations

City Council

The Keizer City Council will hold a work session to review Council Rules of Procedure and set short-term and long-term goals for 2025-2026. The meeting will also include a review of the purpose and objectives for various city boards and commissions.

• Discussion of Council Rules of Procedure
• Review of Boards, Commissions, and Committees objectives
• Council review of 2025-2026 Short Term and Long Term Goals

General

The agenda is a quorum notice indicating that a majority of the City Council will be present at the Keizer Event Center for the Keizer Chamber of Commerce First Citizen Banquet on January 18, 2025.

• Quorum Notice for First Citizen Banquet
• Attendance at Keizer Event Center
• Contact City Recorder for details

Multi-Modal Safety Committee

The Multi-Modal Safety Committee will elect a chair and vice chair and review the project spreadsheet. Members will discuss speeding concerns on Parkmeadow Drive NE and a Neighborhood Traffic Management Program application for Verda Lane.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Review of Project List spreadsheet
• Discussion of speeding on Parkmeadow Drive NE between Meadowglen ST NE and Wheatland Rd N
• Review of NTMP application and 2024 Traffic Study for Verda Lane

Parks Advisory Board

The Parks Advisory Board will meet to elect officers, approve minutes, and discuss a $10,000 request for a Gold Star Families Memorial Monument. The board will also review reports on various Keizer parks and properties.

• Election of Chair & Vice Chair
• Approval of December 2024 minutes
• Gold Star Families Memorial Monument grant request ($10,000)
• Parks reports for Ryan J. Hill, Willamette Manor, Claggett Creek, and Wallace House
• Public comment period

General

This is a quorum notice for the City Council's attendance at the Salem Chamber of Commerce Forum Speaker Series. No official city business is scheduled for decision or discussion.

General

The Keizer City Council will attend a quorum at the Salem City Council meeting on January 13, 2025, to participate in a swearing-in ceremony beginning at 6:00 p.m.

• Council attends Salem City Council meeting for swearing-in ceremony
• Ceremony begins at 6:00 p.m. on January 13, 2025

Planning Commission

The Keizer Planning Commission will meet to approve minutes, discuss proposed changes to commission rules and a 2025 work plan, and hear a report from a council representative.

• Approval of November 2024 minutes
• Discussion of Ordinance regarding three-year vs. four-year terms and residency
• Review of Planning Commission Rules
• Adoption of Planning Commission Work Plan 2025
• Report from Fernando Lopez to City Council

City Council

The City Council will vote on authorizing the City Manager to purchase property at 4860 Bailey Road. The meeting also includes the swearing-in of a new council member and the election of the 2025-2026 City Council President.

• Resolution to purchase property at 4860 Bailey Road for $799,000
• Public hearing for Osaka Hibachi & Sushi liquor license change of ownership
• 2025 Liquor License Renewals public hearing
• Election of 2025-2026 City Council President
• Amendments to City Council Rules of Procedure

Community Diversity Engagement Committee

The committee will meet to elect a Chair and Vice Chair. Members will also review reports from neighborhood associations and discuss recommended action items from a March 11th work session.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Approval of November 2024 minutes
• Safety Awareness report from Greater Northeast Keizer Neighborhood Association
• Review of March 11th work session recommended action items