Community Diversity Promotion Committee
Date: April 4th
What Happened: Daisy Hickman of the Volunteer Coordinating Committee talked about April being Volunteer Appreciation Month at Kaiser. It is important to emphasize volunteerism because it is one of the three pillars that make up the Kaiser ethos.
Lisa Brown, Equity and Civil Rights Program Manager for the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT), joined the meeting via Zoom to discuss the social equity perspective utilized by ODOT.
Brown explains how the purpose of such a lens can help us better formulate long- and short-term organizational goals and guide how we interact on a daily basis. I explained.
It's best to think of the fairness lens as a thought process. It's how we receive, process, and react to the information given to us. In the case of ODOT's social equity, the general questions that inform the thought process here are: How will historically excluded communities be involved in the process? What impact will this have on needs, will this reduce disparities, and will this project improve safety and inclusion for these groups?
To help Kaiser CDEC members learn more about the city's increasingly diverse demographics, CDEC Chair Tyce Roddick has asked CDEC members to attend and learn more about Kaiser's various neighborhood associations. We discussed.
Having more connections with different associations will allow us to gather more community input and increase the amount of data we can collect about how Keizerites feel about different projects in the city. It is hoped that it will become more realistic.
Two different equity lens examples from both the City of Eugene and the Portland Police Department were provided in the meeting minutes.
CDEC discussed having its members appointed by the VCC, rather than having them selected by city councilors.
As a result of this discussion, it was decided that potential new candidates for the committee should have a background in the concepts of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
As a private citizen, Hickman noted that the CDEC has some “significant social and legal ramifications” and would be better off being appointed by the council, but said it would be better to have “one or two volunteers.” “There is,” he also pointed out. ” was also positive in ensuring that people who feel unrepresented or disagree with the selection of council members have the opportunity to serve in those positions.
CDEC and City Council Member Shaney Starr explained how selection was made to CDEC and said the process for selecting members was thorough.
Mr. Roddick argued that the issue of unfairness in MPs choosing their representatives could come down to connections, in that it would be easier if someone knew they were going to be elected.
She also pointed out that having a vetting process like the one VCC has in place can help better determine whether someone is a good fit to serve on the committee and help the community at large.
Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee
Date: April 9th
What Happened: The meeting began with comments from Volunteer Coordinating Committee member Jane Harb, who said that the hard work of Kaiserites is important because the majority of positions in Kaiser, including committee and City Council positions, are filled by volunteers. I emphasized that.
Jacquelyn Green of Keizer submitted one of the public comments and spoke about the addition of small public “libraries” to be installed at each park.
Parks Advisory Board Chair Matt Lawyer said including such a concept is a good idea, but it will be difficult to find someone to take ownership and responsibility for maintaining these small book depositories. .
Nevaeh Music, a member of the Community Diversity Engagement Committee, also came to talk about the projects she's working on, specifically the Carson Skatepark and a set of priorities: Music will increase skatepark traffic. At the same time, it was developed to make skateparks safer for those using them.
The commission submitted park reports for each of the city's parks, noting that each park was in good condition, although graffiti was found at Bob Newton Park.
The committee discussed the possibility of installing a new bus stop due to the construction of a turf field at Kaiser Rapids Park and to encourage use of the area.
According to an email from Cheeriots CEO Alan Pollock: kaiser times“At this time, there are no plans to implement transit service to Kaiser Rapids Park. There are several logistical issues. First, we need a bus turnaround plan. Also, the Route 14 schedule does not include an extension into the park. I don't have enough time.”
Pollack went on to explain how developing a park would require extending routes to add time or cutting other parts of travel.
Volunteer Liaison Committee
Date: April 11th
What Happened: The Volunteer Coordinating Committee (VCC) met on April 11th in the chambers of Keizer City Hall and organized several committees, including the Willamette Waterway Commission, the Parks Advisory Committee, and the Traffic Safety/Bicycle Trails and Pedestrians Commission. The new volunteer position was discussed and voted on. Committee.
Candidates for the Willamette Water Trail Commission were Michael De Blasi and Jerry Nutbrock. After reviewing each application, VCC appointed Keizer resident Jerry Nutbrock to a term from March 2 of this year to March 1, 2027.
The committee reviewed Keizer resident Liam Stitt's application for the non-voting youth liaison position on the Parks Advisory Board for a term starting in September of this year and running through June 2025. Mr. Stitt was unanimously nominated for the position.
Another youth liaison position for the Traffic Safety, Bikeways and Pedestrians Commission is being sought, and Keizer resident Ethan Eggert was the only applicant. Eggert was nominated for the position, but one member, Larry Jackson, opposed it.
The committee considered the nomination of Tammy Saldivar, district volunteer for the Traffic Safety, Bikeways and Pedestrians Committee.
Ms. Saldívar is known for her work and dedication in helping to review and improve the neighborhood's traffic safety management plan, as well as her preparedness in working with various neighborhood associations and assisting with various community events such as public works and Kaiser Police. I was nominated in recognition of my work.
Traffic Safety, Bicycle Routes, and Pedestrians Committee
Date: April 18th
What Happened: The committee began with a volunteer appreciation announcement by Dawn Reichl-Byron of the Volunteer Coordinating Committee, thanking all the volunteers who dedicated their time to the city and helped the city function. Thank you.
Hector Blanco, a representative from the Kaiser Fire District (KFD), came to talk about the district's involvement in the commission's work.
Engineer Scott Manser, president of DKS, a transportation planning and engineering firm, spoke about the Manual for Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
Mr. Mansour began by explaining that MUTCD is a national standard for traffic management devices such as signs, signals, and road markings that facilitate public movement.
Examples cited include changes to the use of “STOP” and “YIELD” signs to slow or culminate traffic in certain areas.
Mansour also explained recent changes to crosswalks, noting that many of the changes, such as line width and formation, were made to make the crosswalk area easier to see for pedestrians and motorists.
The presentation will cover how speed zones are created and designated, what is needed to determine a speed zone, and how speed settings are based on the location of the road, such as urban or rural roads. We have explained how it is created.
TSBPC member Hersh Sangster discussed another bike skills event he and TSBPC member David Dempster will be hosting on July 19 at Kennedy Elementary School.
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