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Votes at a glance

- FFA event-center fee waiver: The council approved waiving the event-center rental fee of $2,550 for the third annual Salem‑Keizer FFA barbecue and cow‑pie bingo scheduled for Oct. 25, 2025, while requiring $300 for security and a $1,150 refundable security deposit. Council President Mary Starr moved the motion; the motion passed unanimously with one councilor absent (Councilor Cross was excused).

- Neighborhood association recognition and bylaws: The council accepted annual reports and extended recognition for the Northwest Keizer Neighborhood Association and the Greater Northeast Keizer Neighborhood Association and accepted both associations’ bylaws (motions moved and seconded; votes unanimous).

- Volunteer appointments: The council accepted Volunteer Coordinating Committee recommendations and appointed: Liam Stitt (youth liaison, Parks & Rec Advisory Board for 2025–26 school year); Bruce Anderson (Budget Committee, term to 08/31/2026); Trevor Lewis (Traffic Safety, Bikeways & Pedestrian Committee, term to 12/31/2027); and Claire Duran (Keizer Public Arts Commission, term to 06/30/2027). Motion passed unanimously.

- Supplemental budgets and financial adjustments: The council adopted multiple supplemental budget resolutions to clean up fiscal year appropriations: transient-occupancy‑tax allocation ($40,000 transfer to support the Keizer Chamber allocation approved March 17); street fund capital outlay reallocation ($109,100 for manhole repair and resurfacing); administrative services fund reallocations (staffing/recorder/attorney allocations); and a $2,000 adjustment in the Keizer Station Local Improvement District fund to correct interest expense accounting. Resolutions were adopted unanimously where recorded; in several votes one councilor (Cross) was absent as noted in the record.

- OLCC recommendation (Mesa del Rincon Serviceria & Taproom LLC): The council recommended approval of a new full on‑premises commercial liquor license for Mesa del Rincon Serviceria & Taproom LLC (5137 River Road N.). Police background check and planning review raised no objections; council recommendation was unanimous.

- Transfer of small parcel to City of Salem: The council approved a resolution authorizing the city manager to transfer a 30‑by‑50 parcel in Keizer Station (assessed at approximately $1,500) to the City of Salem so Salem can maintain and access a sewer lift station on the parcel. The council found the parcel surplus to Keizer’s needs and approved the transfer; vote unanimous.

- Ordinance repeal (cruising): The council adopted Ordinance 2025 repealing Keizer Municipal Code section 26.1 (cruising); council members described the repeal as a cleanup action (no citations in recent years). The ordinance passed unanimously.

- Council goals and related motions: Council adopted resolution R2025 to adopt City Council goals for the 2025–26 biennium. Council also directed staff to continue work on the city’s strategic plan and created a council work group (Councilors Christopher, Duran and Council President Starr, working with city staff) to prepare the next iteration for council review.

How the votes were taken

Most motions were presented by Council President Starr or Mayor Cathy Clark and seconded by council colleagues; where counts or absences were noted in the transcript, motions passed without recorded opposition. When formal votes occurred, staff recorded roll-call tallies or noted unanimous passage with any absences on the record.

Next steps

Several administrative and reporting follow‑ups were assigned to staff: processing appointment paperwork and publishing rosters; finalizing and executing the transfer documents with the City of Salem; completing implementation steps for the FFA event fee-waiver logistics; and returning to council with staff reports for any pilot programs and the strategic plan update.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Keizer City Council 4/7/2025","oneSentenceSummary","At its April 7 meeting the Keizer City Council voted unanimously on a series of routine and substantive items: an event-center fee waiver for Salem Keizer FFA, multiple committee appointments, several supplemental budget resolutions, a liquor‑license recommendation, a property transfer to Salem, and repeal of an outdated cruising ordinance.","taxTitle","Keizer, Marion County, Oregon","taxId",54436,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6611648,"Traffic committee proposes pedestrian-flag pilot at busy crosswalks; council to fund pilot from transportation dollars",562,5086000,5648000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2893205-1ba619e93d1bfc72b8f0830daee09302&start=5086&end=5648","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2893205-1ba619e93d1bfc72b8f0830daee09302/thumbnail_5086000.jpg","/articles/6611648/Keizer/Marion-County/Oregon/Traffic-committee-proposes-pedestrian-flag-pilot-at-busy-crosswalks-council-to-fund-pilot-from-transportation-dollars","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6611648-5ee05a57d6faf4e3f8842cc8200e45a0/orig.mp4?Expires=1770575982&Signature=Y6DXWvV7M8EOTc5VFfN8JriOdP3lHAKmxg83C1409IWXVnHNsjj3Z-I40leREhJt2~bkRg7f9M7XgRdlZqrTbYLOR9p-2dhRMZd6XB39rXkq5h7vYRZAaW580QR6KgF3PQc4FCRnT-IrF1cwuyopXENSSTnrwCqRLAoMyYjHMh1t3vtBZu9-6G488pJBDaRgrg7Pd-sTASpSzp~ABHK~fhN0pALXO~ZGLJUxVHHLrXOYRWBFpHn2~mzCaJMU2tUM6pxDWJaT3qegd0Twj8oanvJBUdwhjr~pAABmNaMwme-FunoKyiZt-kjIUGaoe7KAbxgaumup6ahR9Oq~bM1hGg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Keizer’s Traffic Safety, Bikeways and Pedestrian Committee presented a plan on April 7 to pilot pedestrian flags at selected marked crosswalks on collector and neighborhood streets, with the first test location proposed at the Chemawa crosswalk near Welsh Way and 15th Street.

The committee discussed a controlled pilot that would run from June through December to evaluate whether flags help drivers notice pedestrians at marked crossings. Committee member Bridal Lam said neighborhood groups would supply and maintain flags for the pilot and that the city would provide limited transportation‑dollars funding to support initial purchases and installation of flag holders after public‑works review.

Under the proposed program, flags would be allowed only at marked crosswalks on roads with posted speeds of 30 mph or less; applications would require pre‑approval by Public Works, which would confirm mounting details, materials, and safety. The pilot would include QR codes on flag holders so residents could submit feedback on effectiveness and problems. Lam said neighborhood associations — specifically the West Keizer Neighborhood Association in this case — would check and restock flags as needed during the pilot.

Council members asked staff and committee members several questions. Councilor Duran raised liability concerns about pedestrians using flags; staff replied that liability would be determined case‑by‑case under existing traffic and tort rules and that the city would restrict flags to marked crosswalks to reduce risk. Council President Starr asked whether other jurisdictions have tried the program; staff and committee members reported anecdotal examples from Idaho and Washington where flags have been used successfully and cases where flags were removed or discontinued. Council President Starr requested that staff check Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) guidance and include that assessment in the pilot report.

Public‑works staff said they will approve mounting locations and ensure installations are compatible with city infrastructure. If the pilot proves successful, the program would be left to volunteers or sponsoring neighborhood associations to fund ongoing flag replacement and maintenance, though the city may provide limited start‑up funds from transportation dollars. Council President Starr said the council would expect a staff report after the pilot before deciding on a permanent program.

What happens next: staff will work with the committee and the West Keizer Neighborhood Association to finalize a pilot plan, including ODOT review, mounting details, and a communication plan; the pilot will run June–December and return to council with evaluation and recommendations for further action.","Keizer’s Traffic Safety, Bikeways and Pedestrian Committee proposed a pilot program for pedestrian flags at marked crosswalks on collector streets. The committee and staff described controls, QR-code feedback, and a June–December pilot window; councilors asked about liability, ODOT position and long‑term maintenance.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6611653,"Keizer council reshuffles Community Diversity Engagement Committee amid public criticism",519,4381000,4900000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2893205-1ba619e93d1bfc72b8f0830daee09302&start=4381&end=4900","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2893205-1ba619e93d1bfc72b8f0830daee09302/thumbnail_4381000.jpg","/articles/6611653/Keizer/Marion-County/Oregon/Keizer-council-reshuffles-Community-Diversity-Engagement-Committee-amid-public-criticism","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6611653-dc644b75b937e237d8b14f72a97808cf/orig.mp4?Expires=1770575982&Signature=YfkMnsKya2UCP6t2c6GRjY32TmLgz17oJWAswgcLVHdRvbv0ZR5TQu-JoKusGYlpGmVvxQTRTmfB7Z~5-Mj-Pl1pRCWZcOD2Et9qxSwKFOV3aJDdQ5VWP7mXvfZ3ZaOuC6XyZUi2hudSyE-e7DklzRoF8yNPN61opuxnznoy5BCHsX41M-HZwJhrLix1jfRzmyz3Tx9fpb--XkxnY4OfkPum-gmSDQG8rwS1885O6QOXYgj5ySRtGWS2UBly-P-EI~22OlEp02XK~jcjsuGHyTAActQtroZifJfDlLXFOK63R8v3PWwbW-5n~6PC3Z2jd-Am9sYATnTFFqOQoUTYuA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Keizer City Council on April 7 approved a slate of appointments to the Community Diversity Engagement Committee (CDEC) that ties membership to individual council seats, a move that drew several public commenters who said the changes remove experienced volunteers and undermine the group’s independence.

Council action followed council-by-council appointments: Councilor Parsons named Robin Barney; Council President Starr appointed Sarah Ngo; Councilor Duran appointed Larry Porter; Councilor Christopher appointed Fausto Ramos; Councilor Kohler appointed Guillermo Rodriguez; another seat will be filled by Councilor Cross on April 21; and Jane Titchenell was appointed to a remaining seat. The council confirmed that the youth position will be filled through the Volunteer Coordinating Committee (VCC) process, consistent with a prior change the council had approved.

Supporters of the appointments described applicants’ qualifications during the meeting; councilors moved and seconded the appointments in sequence, and the council approved them. Several committee seats were left to be finalized (Councilor Cross said she would make her appointment on April 21).

During the public-comment period, multiple former CDEC members and community leaders criticized the council’s approach to reconstituting the committee. Tammy Kunz and Michael Walsh said the council replaced almost the entire committee without consulting prior members and that the removals risked losing continuity, progress and the relationships the committee had built. Carrie Brown, a CDEC member whose term remains through April 21, said the existing committee had developed goals, outreach plans and a mission and that replacing most members “will be detrimental.” Ryan Hewlett and others urged that youth membership be safeguarded and that young people be given meaningful roles and not token positions.

Councilors and staff defended the appointment process as a council prerogative. Council members who explained their picks cited reasons ranging from availability to specific community ties. The council reiterated that many advisory and volunteer appointments proceed through the VCC, and staff said the youth position will follow that existing VCC process.

The meeting record shows continuing disagreement: public commenters requested better transparency about selection criteria and urged use of the VCC for all committee appointments to reduce perceived bias.

The council did not vote to change the committee’s charter during the meeting; the action was limited to making the listed appointments and scheduling the remaining appointment for April 21. Several public commentators said they will attend future meetings and hold the committee and council accountable for measurable work.

What happens next: the council will finalize the remaining appointment on April 21 and the newly constituted CDEC will begin work under the council’s direction. Community members asked for clearer, documented selection criteria and for the council to consider routing future CDEC appointments through the Volunteer Coordinating Committee.","Keizer City Council approved appointments to the Community Diversity Engagement Committee tied to individual council seats. Several former committee members and community speakers criticized the changes during public comment, saying wholesale replacement risks losing institutional knowledge and community trust.","actionData","errors"]

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