Community Diversity Engagement Committee

Accessibility and Accommodation Requests For questions about accessibility or accommodations for persons with disabilities, or to request a translator, interpreter, or other communication aids, please contact Melissa Bisset at 503-856-3412 or bissetm@keizeror.gov. The City of Keizer is committed to providing equal access to all public meetings and information per the requirements of the ADA and Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS). The Keizer Civic Center is wheelchair accessible. To provide oral comments via electronic means, please contact the City Recorder’s Office no later than 2:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Most regular City Council meetings are streamed live through www.KeizerTV.com and cable-cast on Comcast Channel 23 within the Keizer City limits. KEIZER COMMUNITY DIVERSITY ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE AGENDA Thursday, August 6, 2026, 6:00 PM Robert L. Simon Council Chambers 930 Chemawa Road NE Keizer, Oregon MISSION STATEMENT: ‘Exists to foster justice, diversity, equity and inclusion and to strengthen our community through active listening in order to strengthen and encourage civic engagement, understanding and empowerment and to advise the City Council on issues that are critical to connecting our community.’ 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. May 2026 3. APPEARANCE OF INTERESTED PERSONS 4. GUEST SPEAKER: PLANNING COMMISSIONER LARRY SCRUGGS 5. COMMITTEE MEMBER REPORTS 6. NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION REPORTS-OUT FROM COMMITTEE MEMBERS 7. OTHER BUSINESS/STAFF LIAISON REPORT a. Update on the Volunteer Recruitment Video b. New Policy for Committees, Boards, and Commissions to Apply for Grants c. Guest Speaker(s) & Review Speaker Invitation Process d. Proclamation Recipient List with Contact Info e. Keizer Cultures Celebration ~ Vendor & Sponsor Invitations by Robin Barney f. Continue community outreach to identify diverse voices for future sessions g. National Bullying Prevention Month in October - Discussion for Recommendation to  Council h. Discussion on Possibly Meeting Off-site Again 8. MEMBER REPORTING TO COUNCIL ~ GUILLERMO RODRIGUEZ ON AUGUST 17TH AT 6PM 9. ADJOURN EQUITY AGREEMENTS: Stay Engaged | Listen to Understand | Speak Truth Responsibly | Expect and Accept Non-closure | Be Willing to do Things Differently and Experience Discomfort | Practice Confidentiality | Be Committed To Hold People In Positive Regard | Recognize Intent vs. Impact.