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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 02 Downtown Parking Advisory Committee Applicant Interviews AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY Meeting Date: 3/24/2014 Meeting Type: Work Session Staff Contact/Dept.: Courtney Griesel/CMO Staff Phone No: 541-736-7132 Estimated Time: 45 Minutes S P R I N G F I E L D C I T Y C O U N C I L Council Goals: Promote and Enhance our Hometown Feel while Focusing on Livability and Environmental Quality ITEM TITLE: DOWNTOWN PARKING ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPLICANT INTERVIEWS ACTION REQUESTED: 1. Interview eight applicants for the seven positions on the Downtown Parking Advisory Committee 2. Recommend applicants for appointment to the Downtown Parking Advisory Committee; 3 – 1 year terms and 4 – 2 year terms. The City of Springfield is looking to fill positions on a newly formed Downtown Parking Advisory Committee. Between the initial advertisement for available positions on February 25th and the final date to submit applications, March 14th, staff received a total of eight applications, all of which appear to meet the eligibility requirements as outlined in the application. Staff is requesting Council interview applicants and recommend preferred candidates for appointment to the Committee. Staff is looking for a committee of seven members. ATTACHMENTS: Attachment 1 – Draft Parking Advisory Committee Charge Attachment 2 – Summary List of eligible applicants for Downtown Parking Advisory Committee Attachment 3 – Individual applications as submitted by eligible applicants Attachment 4 – Interview Schedule and Questions DISCUSSION/ FINANCIAL IMPACT: On February 25th, staff advertised for open positions on the Downtown Parking Advisory Committee. The Committee’s formation stems from the recommendation included in the 2010 adopted Downtown Parking Plan (Rick Williams, 2010) to assure representation of affected private and public constituents from within the community to inform decision-makers. Committee members will be tasked with, among other related topics; • Assisting City staff in the implementation of the adopted Downtown Parking Management Plan. • Reviewing parking issues anticipated to develop over time. • Advising City Council and the Springfield Economic Development Agency on strategy implementation based on the guiding principles for parking management, as identified in the adopted Downtown Parking Management Plan. Staff believes, upon first review, all candidates included here are eligible to serve on the Downtown Parking Advisory Committee. Council is requested to review each candidate’s application, interview them, and recommend applicants for appointment to the seven member Downtown Parking Advisory Committee. ATTACHMENT 1 Downtown Parking Advisory Committee CHARGE The purpose of the Downtown Parking Advisory Committee is to: assist the City staff in the implementation of the parking management plan; review parking issues over time; and advise City Council and the Springfield Economic Development Agency on strategy implementation based on the Guiding Principles for parking management, using dynamics identified in the adopted Downtown Parking Management Plan for specific downtown parking areas. Committee objectives will be to: enhance transparency of decision-making and outcomes; provide an avenue for ongoing stakeholder input and involvement in parking decisions which affect the public; help to inform the public about parking issues; provide suggestions for enhancement of downtown parking systems; and make downtown more convenient and accessible for the customers and visitors. The Committee will meet on a schedule established by the members and staff but so that decisions on key issues can be made in a timely manner. All recommendations of the Committee will be advisory and will be provided to the City Council and Springfield Economic Development Agency for final action. The Community Development Manager or his/her designee will be the primary staff support for this committee. Source of Existence: City Council Bylaws: Yes Code: No Sunset Date: None Membership #: 7 In City: Yes Out of City: No Terms: 2 Years (2 consecutive terms max) Ward: No Qualifier: Yes Applicants must be one or more of the following: City residents or property owners, business owners, or an officer, partner, or employee of a business located in the downtown area. Appointed By: City Council Meeting Time: Monthly Funding Source: SEDA, Downtown Urban Renewal Staff Liaison: Courtney Griesel, 541-736-7132 Council/SEDA Liaison: Cmo/common/bcc/downtown parking advisory committee Last Revised: 2/25/14 ATTACHMENT 2 SUMMARY LIST OF ELIGIBLE APPLICATIONS RECEIVED FOR THE SPRINGFIELD DOWNTOWN PARKING ADVISORY COMMITTEE Applicant Name Springfield Resident Springfield Property Owner Springfield Business Owner Downtown Officer/Partner/Employee Notes/Other Deanna Czarnecki X X X Kevin Czarnecki Advisory Services Tracy Ellis X X Point2Point at Lane Transit District Pamela Freeman X X Knowledge of Accessibility Issues, Volunteer at SPD Karen Hageman X X X X Haven, Member of Downtown Parking Advisory Planning SubCommittee Bethe Hayes X X US Bank Marilou Heriot X X The Washburne Café Paul Sandland X X Emerald Art Center James Yarnall X X Member of Downtown Parking Advisory Planning SubCommittee ATTACHMENT 3, PAGE 1 of 16 ATTACHMENT 3, PAGE 2 of 16 ATTACHMENT 3, PAGE 3 of 16 ATTACHMENT 3, PAGE 4 of 16 ATTACHMENT 3, PAGE 5 of 16 ATTACHMENT 3, PAGE 6 of 16 ATTACHMENT 3, PAGE 7 of 16 ATTACHMENT 3, PAGE 8 of 16 ATTACHMENT 3, PAGE 9 of 16 ATTACHMENT 3, PAGE 10 of 16 ATTACHMENT 3, PAGE 11 of 16 ATTACHMENT 3, PAGE 12 of 16 ATTACHMENT 3, PAGE 13 of 16 ATTACHMENT 3, PAGE 14 of 16 ATTACHMENT 3, PAGE 15 of 16 ATTACHMENT 3, PAGE 16 of 16 ATTACHMENT 4 PARKING ADIVSORY COMMITTEE APPLICANT INTERVIEW SCHEDULE/QUESTIONS Interview Schedule 5:30 P.M. – Council preparation of interview questions 5:35 P.M. – Deanna Czarnecki 5:40 P.M. – Tracy Ellis 5:45 P.M. – Pamela Freeman 5:50 P.M. – Karen Hageman 5:55 P.M. – Bethe Hayes 6:00 P.M. – Marilou Heriot 6:05 P.M. – Paul Sandland 6:10 P.M. – James Yarnall 6:15 P.M. – Council deliberation Interview Questions 1. Please tell us why you are interested in serving on the Downtown Parking Advisory Committee. 2. What do you see as the role of parking enforcement in Downtown? 3. Is there anything else you would like to share with us related to your desire to serve on the Downtown Parking Advisory Committee? 4. Do you have any questions of the City Council?