Keizer, OR

Community Diversity Engagement Committee

Parks Advisory Board

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Planning Commission

Volunteer Coordinating Committee

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Public Arts Commission

Quorum Notice

This is a quorum notice, not a regular meeting agenda. It announces that a quorum of the Keizer City Council may be present at the Marion County Local Leaders Breakfast on September 17, 2026, at 7:00 a.m. No decisions or discussions are listed; the agenda is purely procedural.

• Quorum notice for Marion County Local Leaders Breakfast
• Event at Keizer Event Center, 930 Chemawa Road NE, Keizer

Multi-Modal Safety Committee

City Council

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Community Diversity Engagement Committee

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Volunteer Coordinating Committee

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Parks Advisory Board

Planning Commission

Multi-Modal Safety Committee

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Public Arts Commission

Public Arts Commission

Public Arts Commission

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Community Diversity Engagement Committee

Long Range Planning Task Force

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Parks Advisory Board

Volunteer Coordinating Committee

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Public Arts Commission

Multi-Modal Safety Committee

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Public Arts Commission

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Multi-Modal Safety Committee

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Public Arts Commission

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Long Range Planning Task Force

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Public Arts Commission

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Budget Committee

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Public Arts Commission

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Quorum Notice

This is a quorum notice, not a regular meeting agenda. It announces that a quorum of the Keizer City Council may be present at the Keizer-Iyo Salem International Exchange 2026 Formal Reception on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. The event will be held at the Keizer Event Center, 930 Chemawa Road NE, Keizer. No decisions or discussions are listed; the agenda is purely procedural.

• Quorum notice for Keizer-Iyo Salem International Exchange 2026 Formal Reception
• Event at Keizer Event Center, 930 Chemawa Road NE, Keizer
• Contact City Recorder at 503-856-3412 for information

City Council

The Keizer City Council is holding a work session to discuss two items: the Iyo Sister City relationship with the Keizer Iyo Sister City Association, and a staff report on the Event Center. No formal decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Discussion of Iyo Sister City and Keizer Iyo Sister City Association
• Event Center Staff Report
• Meeting is a work session, not a regular business meeting
• Public comments via electronic means must be requested by 2:00 p.m. on meeting day
• Meeting streams live on KeizerTV.com and Comcast Channel 23

City Council

The Keizer City Council is holding a special session to discuss whether Councilor Cross should be allowed to appear electronically for the August 24, 2026 Work Session and be counted as "in attendance" under Council Rules of Procedure Section 3.10. This is a discussion item only, with no final decision listed on the agenda.

• Discussion on deeming it important for Councilor Cross to appear electronically
• Consideration of Council Rules of Procedure Section 3.10 (Attendance Duty)
• Special session held at 6:00 PM in Robert L. Simon Council Chambers
• Meeting streamed live via KeizerTV.com and on Comcast Channel 23

Multi-Modal Safety Committee

The Keizer Multi-Modal Safety Committee is meeting to discuss community safety concerns and take action on traffic-related items. They will hear a staff presentation on pricing for traffic-calming devices and receive an update on the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program. The committee will also discuss tour suggestions with the Public Works Director and hear reports from police and council liaisons.

• Pricing on traffic-calming devices staff presentation
• Neighborhood Traffic Management Program staff update
• Discussion on tour suggestions with the Public Works Director
• Approval of July 2026 meeting minutes
• Community Safety Concerns & Action Tracker staff update

Public Arts Commission

The Keizer Public Arts Commission is meeting to approve the July minutes, set the 2026-2027 gallery exhibit schedule, and review the commission's budget. They will also discuss several public art projects, including utility box wraps, metal signs for outdoor sculptures, and a possible replacement for the 'Praise' statue at Keizer Plaza.

• Approval of 2026-2027 exhibit schedule and artwork by Malcohm Pascua-ONeill for Oct/Nov display
• Discussion on metal signs for outdoor sculptures
• Field trip to Carlson Skate Park for graffiti abatement
• Consideration of Jim Johnson's statues for Keizer Plaza to replace 'Praise'
• Utility box wrap guide and template to be added to Master Plan

City Council

The Keizer City Council will hold a public hearing on a comprehensive plan map amendment, zone change, and subdivision for 5710 Windsor Island Rd N. The council will also consider applying for an Oregon DEQ grant for the Willow Lake Stormwater Realignment Project, an ordinance on neighborhood associations, and a community survey presentation.

• Public hearing: Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment/Zone Change/Subdivision Case 2026-05 at 5710 Windsor Island Rd N
• Authorization to apply for OR-DEQ grant funding for Willow Lake Stormwater Realignment Project
• Ordinance amending Keizer Code Chapter 2, Article VIII on recognition of neighborhood associations
• Consideration of a Memorandum of Concern
• Presentation of community survey results

Volunteer Coordinating Committee

The Keizer Volunteer Coordinating Committee will elect a chair and vice chair, consider appointments to the Planning Commission, Keizer Public Arts Commission (including a youth liaison), and a City Council youth councilor, and approve June 2026 minutes. No other substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• Election of chair and vice chair
• Appointment to Planning Commission
• Appointment to Keizer Public Arts Commission
• Appointment of youth liaison to Keizer Public Arts Commission
• Appointment of youth councilor to City Council

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a Master Plan Amendment, Property Line Adjustment, and Conditional Use Permit for Keizer Station Area B. Other agenda items include approval of June minutes, public comment on non-agenda items, and staff reports.

• Public hearing on Master Plan Amendment/Property Line Adjustment/Conditional Use Permit Case 2026-06: Keizer Station Area B
• Approval of June 2026 meeting minutes
• Appearance of interested persons for non-agenda items

Parks Advisory Board

The board will consider a matching grant application for the Keizer Rapids Pickleball Complex with a total project value of $500. Parks reports will be given for several parks including Country Glen, Willamette Manor, Clearlake, Bob Simon, and Keizer Rapids Park. A member will report to the City Council on August 11.

• Matching grant application for Keizer Rapids Pickleball Complex ($500 total project value)
• Parks reports for Country Glen, Willamette Manor, Clearlake, Bob Simon, Keizer Rapids Park, and others
• Council liaison report and member report to City Council on August 17

City Council

The Keizer City Council will hold a work session to discuss legislative priorities. No formal votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is a discussion-only item.

• Discussion of legislative priorities

The Keizer City Council held a work session and reached consensus on its top five legislative priorities to submit to the League of Oregon Cities, replacing infrastructure funding with shared alcohol revenue distribution. The council also added four additional policy areas for staff to act on without a special meeting. No formal votes were taken; decisions were made by consensus.

• Adopted top 5 legislative priorities: Public Meeting Law Clarity, Land Availability and Land Use Streamlining, Maintain Local Control of Safe Modern Right-of-Way, Administrative Procedures Act Reform, Shared Alcohol Revenue Distribution
• Replaced infrastructure funding with shared alcohol revenue distribution in top five
• Added four additional advocacy areas: Infrastructure Funding, Municipal Cybersecurity Proficiency, 2027 Transportation Package, Targeting Prevailing Wage Changes
• Discussed but did not decide on hiring a lobbyist

Keizer Emergency Planning Committee

City Council

The Keizer City Council is holding a special called session that includes an executive session to review and evaluate the employment-related performance of the chief executive officer, as permitted under ORS 192.660(2)(i). No final action is allowed during the executive session; any decisions must be made after returning to open session. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.

• Executive session to review CEO performance (ORS 192.660(2)(i))
• Special called session at 7:00 PM, Aug 10, 2026, at Keizer Civic Center

The Keizer City Council held an executive session to review the performance of the city manager, then reconvened in special session and voted unanimously to authorize the mayor to execute a 30-day no-cause contract termination for Municipal Judge Carl Myers. The motion passed 6-0, with one councilor absent. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Authorized mayor to execute 30-day no-cause termination of Municipal Judge Carl Myers (6-0)

Community Diversity Engagement Committee

The Community Diversity Engagement Committee will convene to hear a guest speaker, Planning Commissioner Larry Scruggs, and receive committee reports. Members will also discuss a new policy for committees to apply for grants and plan for National Bullying Prevention Month in October.

• Guest speaker: Planning Commissioner Larry Scruggs
• New policy for committees to apply for grants
• Discussion on National Bullying Prevention Month recommendation to Council
• Update on Volunteer Recruitment Video
• Keizer Cultures Celebration vendor and sponsor invitations

City Council

The Keizer City Council will hold a regular session on August 3, 2026, at 6:00 PM in the Robert L. Simon Council Chambers, 930 Chemawa Road NE. The meeting includes public hearings on a proposed franchise solid-waste collection rate increase effective October 1, 2026, and administrative actions such as ordinances to recognize neighborhood associations and amend property-acquisition procedures.

• Amendment of Rates for Franchise Solid Waste Collection, effective October 1, 2026
• ORDINANCE - Recognition of Neighborhood Associations; Amending Keizer Code Chapter 2, Article VIII
• ORDINANCE - Acquisition of Property Interests; Amending Keizer Code Chapter 2, Article VII
• Event Center Fee Waiver - 2026 Scouting America Memorabilia Auction (Ed Harris Memorial Trade-O-Ree)
• Event Center Fee Waiver - Keizer-Iyo-Salem International Exchange Committee Reception and Classes

The Keizer City Council approved an amendment to the Sports Facilities Companies (SFC) agreement to continue operating the baseball-softball park and Keizer Rapids Park under Option 2, with a backup plan for city takeover if SFC fails. The council also adopted a franchise solid waste rate increase effective October 1, 2026, and approved an ordinance on property acquisitions. A motion to accept the Internal Oversight Committee's recommendation and draft a memorandum of concern passed 4-0 with one abstention.

• Approved SFC contract amendment for park operations under Option 2 (6-1)
• Adopted solid waste rate increase effective Oct 1, 2026 (5-2)
• Adopted Ordinance on property acquisitions (unanimous)
• Approved Event Center fee waiver for Keizer-Iyo-Salem exchange (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar items b and c (unanimous)
• Approved July 20, 2026 minutes with typo correction (unanimous)
• Accepted Internal Oversight Committee recommendation to draft memorandum of concern (4-0, 1 abstention)

City Council

This is a joint work session between the Keizer City Council and the Multi-Modal Safety Committee, with no votes or formal decisions scheduled. The sole agenda item is discussion of topics from the committee and feedback from neighborhood associations.

• Joint work session with Multi-Modal Safety Committee
• Discussion of neighborhood association feedback on safety topics

The City Council and Multi-Modal Safety Committee held a joint work session to discuss pedestrian safety, speed limits, and the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program (NTMP). No formal votes were taken; however, the MMSC will review a draft of the NTMP to present to Council in November.

• Tabled NTMP revisions until MMSC reviews a draft from Public Works and returns to Council in November

Internal Oversight Committee

The Keizer Internal Oversight Committee will enter executive session to consider exempt records, then reconvene in regular session to vote on whether misconduct was found. If unanimously found, the committee will discuss potential sanctions including a memo of concern or censure. If not found unanimously, a public report will be presented to the City Council.

• Executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(f) for records exempt from public inspection
• Vote on whether misconduct was found
• Potential sanctions: memo of concern from full City Council or censure
• If misconduct not found unanimously, public report to City Council

Public Arts Commission

The Keizer Public Arts Commission will approve minutes from June 2026 meetings, set the 2026‑2027 gallery exhibit schedule, consider art submissions by Madison Stewart and Deborah Sisco, and review the commission's budget, including the 2025/26 ending balance and updated allocations for 2026/27. The commission will also discuss utility‑box wrap submissions and graffiti‑abatement plans for Carlson Skate Park, and report a member update to the City Council on August 3.

• 2026‑2027 gallery exhibit schedule
• Art submission by Madison Stewart
• Art submission by Deborah Sisco
• Review of Arts Commission budget 2025/26 ending balance
• Budget 2026/27 allocation update

City Council

The Keizer City Council met in an executive session on July 20, 2026. The council discussed labor negotiations with persons designated by the governing body, as allowed under ORS 192.660(2)(d). No final actions or decisions were taken, as required for executive sessions.

• Deliberation on labor negotiations with designated representatives (no final action)
• Meeting held in Public Works/Planning Conference Room, 930 Chemawa Road NE

City Council

The Keizer City Council meeting will consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign an intergovernmental agreement with the Oregon Department of Transportation to update the Transportation System Plan. Staff will also present items such as a fee waiver for the Keizer Event Center, stormwater facilities on Lydia Street, and updates on the Parks Master Plan. Additional discussions will cover the possible renaming of the Sports Parks, the transient occupancy tax, and a six‑month report from sports facilities companies.

• Resolution authorizing City Manager to sign ODOT intergovernmental agreement for Transportation System Plan update
• Event Center fee waiver request from the Keizer Public Safety Foundation
• Lydia Street vegetated stormwater facilities bridge enforcement
• Discussion on renaming the Sports Parks
• Discussion related to the Transient Occupancy Tax

The City Council rescinded enforcement actions for four property owners on Lydia Street and directed a redesign of roadside stormwater facilities. The Council also approved a $1,700 fee waiver for the Keizer Public Safety Foundation and delegated Chamber of Commerce payments to the City Manager. Discussions regarding a Transient Occupancy Tax increase and sports park renaming were tabled or deferred.

• Approved $1,700 Event Center fee waiver for Keizer Public Safety Foundation (7-0)
• Rescinded enforcement action for four Lydia Street property owners (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Directed staff to prioritize redesign of linear roadside stormwater facilities in the Stormwater Capital Improvement Plan (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Delegated Chamber of Commerce payment authority to the City Manager (7-0)
• Tabled discussion on renaming Sports Parks by unanimous consent
• Decided against placing a Transient Occupancy Tax increase on the November ballot
• Approved Consent Calendar including July 6 and July 13 minutes and ODOT agreement (7-0)
• Approved Councilor Christopher to attend via Zoom (6-0)

Multi-Modal Safety Committee

The Multi-Modal Safety Committee will review draft sidewalk infill and repair programs and discuss the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program. The committee will also hear reports from the police and council liaisons.

• Approval of June 2026 minutes
• Overview of Draft Sidewalk Infill & Repair Programs
• Neighborhood Traffic Management Program discussion
• Police Liaison Report
• Council Liaison Report

The Keizer Multi-Modal Safety Committee reviewed a draft Sidewalk Infill and Repair Program, which will provide $200,000 in revolving loans for sidewalk construction and repairs. The committee provided feedback on prioritization and outreach, but no formal action was taken. The program will go to the City Council for discussion.

• Approved June 2026 minutes (5-0-1, Sangster abstained)
• Reviewed draft Sidewalk Infill and Repair Program; no formal action
• Discussed speed reduction and pedestrian safety on Verda Lane NE; no action
• Noted dynamic speed signs cost approximately $8,000

Quorum Notice

The Keizer City Council issued a quorum notice informing residents that a work party will be held at Keizer Little League Park. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. The park address is 5245 Ridge Drive NE, Keizer, Oregon.

• Work party at Keizer Little League Park, 5245 Ridge Drive NE, on July 15, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.

Parks Advisory Board

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will meet to receive reports on various city parks and select which parks to visit for the 2026 tour. Member Jill Gust is scheduled to report to the City Council on July 20th.

• Selection of 2026 parks to visit for the Parks Tour
• Reports on Meadows, Hidden Creek, Claggett Creek, and Chalmers-Jones parks
• Reports on Ben Miller, Northridge, Northview, and Mike Whittam parks
• Reports on Palma Ciea, Sunset, and Keizer Rapids parks

City Council

The Keizer City Council will hold a work session to review a presentation on police services fees. This is a discussion-based meeting rather than a decision-making session.

• Police Services Fee Presentation

The Keizer City Council held a work session on the Police Services Fee, discussing a proposed fee increase under Resolution R2026-3670. No formal votes were taken, but the Council reached consensus to direct staff to prepare additional fee modeling, including a minimum fee floor, alternative cost groupings for businesses with 1-6 ESUs, and an inverted graduated fee structure. Staff were asked to use a percentage-based approach rather than fixed dollar amounts.

• Directed staff to prepare additional ESU fee modeling with a minimum fee floor (consensus)
• Directed staff to model alternative cost groupings for businesses with 1-6 ESUs (consensus)
• Directed staff to model an inverted graduated fee structure for larger businesses (consensus)
• Preferred percentage-based approach over fixed dollar amounts for fee modeling (consensus)

Community Diversity Engagement Committee

The Keizer Community Diversity Engagement Committee will meet to review minutes and hear reports. The agenda includes a discussion on recommending a proclamation for National Bullying Prevention Month and a new policy for committees to apply for grants.

• Approval of May 2026 minutes
• Discussion on National Bullying Prevention Month proclamation
• New policy for committees to apply for grants
• Update on Volunteer Recruitment Video
• Community outreach to identify diverse voices

Volunteer Coordinating Committee

Quorum Notice

The Keizer City Council will be present at the Keizer Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Installation and Appreciation Luncheon. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. at the Elks Lodge, 4250 Cherry Avenue NE. No council decisions or votes are listed for this meeting.

• Attendance at Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Installation and Appreciation Luncheon, 4250 Cherry Avenue NE

City Council

The Keizer City Council will meet to decide on several resolutions, including property demolition and fee updates. The body will also discuss traffic options for Verda Lane and the management of synthetic turf fields.

• Resolution to declare the house at 4860 Bailey Road Northeast as surplus and authorize demolition
• Establishment of the Sewer System Development Charge for Wastewater Treatment Facilities
• Adoption of user fees for Keizer Rapids Park Artificial Turf Fields
• Concierge surcharge for solid waste service for high density housing
• Verda Lane Traffic Corridor Options

The Keizer City Council approved a resolution establishing a new sewer system development charge for wastewater treatment facilities, repealing the prior 2025 resolution. The council also adopted a resolution declaring a house at 4860 Bailey Road NE surplus and authorizing its demolition, and approved a resolution supporting Marion County's action on Detroit Lake drawdown. A motion to direct staff to develop a concierge surcharge for solid waste service at high-density housing passed unanimously. The council approved user fees for the Keizer Rapids Park artificial turf fields, with a 5-2 vote, after a proposed amendment to dedicate fee revenue to maintenance and a sinking fund was withdrawn.

• Adopted Resolution R2026- establishing sewer system development charge, repealing R2025-3602 (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution R2026- declaring 4860 Bailey Road NE surplus and authorizing demolition (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution R2026- supporting Marion County's Detroit Lake drawdown action (7-0)
• Approved consent calendar items a, b, d, e, including JLAD event fee waiver and Public Art Master Plan amendment (7-0)
• Directed staff to propose solid waste concierge surcharge for high-density housing (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution R2026- adopting user fees for Keizer Rapids Park artificial turf fields, repealing R2024-3506 and R2025-3571 (5-2)
• Appointed Liam Stitt to Parks & Recreation Advisory Board and Lazlo Montoya Mendoza to Multi-Modal Safety Committee as Youth Liaisons (6-0)
• Consensus to move forward with flashing speed signs on Verda Lane as recommended by traffic engineer

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Wednesday, July 1, 2026, has been cancelled. No other business is listed.

City Council

Volunteer Coordinating Committee