HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015 02 03 AIS CCI Downtown CAC AppointmentsAGENDA ITEM SUMMARY Meeting Date: February 3, 2015
Meeting Type: CCI
Staff Contact/Dept.: Linda Pauly/DPW
Staff Phone No: 541-726-4608
COMMITTEE FOR CITIZEN INVOLVEMENT (CCI) Estimated Time: 20 Minutes
ITEM TITLE: DOWNTOWN CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE (CAC) APPOINTMENTS
ACTION REQUESTED:
The CCI is requested to appoint two new members to the Downtown CAC and to
review, and approve or direct changes to the proposed modification to committee
member categories (ATT1), consistent with Springfield’s adopted citizen involvement policies and with Statewide Planning Goal 1, Citizen Involvement.
ISSUE
STATEMENT:
Two applicants applied to fill two of the open positions on the Downtown CAC in the
following categories: (1) Springfield Downtown School representative
(1) Historic Commission representative
ATTACHMENTS: 1. Current and proposed CAC roster 2. Applications received
DISCUSSION: The Downtown CAC provides City planning advisory functions associated with the implementation of the Downtown Urban Design Plan and Implementation Strategy,
including updates to the Downtown Refinement Plan and Springfield Development Code
— consistent with the City’s Goal 1 Citizen Involvement program. The CAC also provides input on initiatives intended to improve the physical appearance, safety and vitality of Downtown.
The CAC roster (ATT1) was last updated on October 1, 2013, when the CCI appointed
several new members and directed staff to continue recruiting representatives to fill
remaining vacancies. The CCI is interested in seeking new members who have a passion for Springfield and who will bring new expertise and perspectives to the
committee to assist with the Downtown plan implementation tasks the committee will
be working on this year and next. To date, staff has been successful in recruiting applicants for two open positions. Staff requests the CCI’s appointment of applicants
Devon Ashbridge and Vincent Martorello (ATT 2) to serve on the CAC. After this appointment, the CAC will have two remaining vacancies: Area Resident (1)
and CDAC representative (1). Staff requests input from the CCI to examine and possibly reconsider appointment in these two categories at this time. Staff suggests that the CCI may wish to consider modifying the roster and directing staff to recruit one or
two Downtown Business or Property Owners to serve on the committee. Committee vacancies are advertised through a City media release and through email
communications to a range of interested parties.
The new appointments and proposed recruitment will bring new expertise and
community representation to the committee.
Springfield Downtown District Plan
City of Springfield Development & Public Works
Contact Linda Pauly 541 726-4608
Proposed Committee Roster February 3, 2015
Downtown Citizen Advisory Committee Members
Shannon Mudge General Public
Karen Hageman Vice Chair, Plan Area Business Owner/Renter
Steve Moe Chair, General Public / Planning Commission
Dan Egan Chamber of Commerce
Angelynn Pierce Chamber of Commerce - alternate
Ted Corbin General Public
VacantVincent Martorello Historic Commission
Vacant Community Development Advisory Committee
Bob Keefer Willamalane
Vacant General Public Downtown Business or Property Owner
John Tuttle Washburne District
Daniel Basaraba Realtor/developer
John Qualman Area resident
Celia Barry Area resident
Jim McHugh NEDCO Downtown Program Coordinator
Julie Romig Designer
Kip Amend Designer
Vacant Devon Ashbridge Springfield Downtown School Representative
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Vincent Martorello
Application: Planning Citizen Advisory Committee
Application Questions
5. Briefly discuss why you think you fall within the category (ies) you selected under Question 1 and
why you think you should be chosen to represent the views of the interest group you selected. I
am a current member of the Historic Commission, I am an active member and I can serve as a
reliable and accurate conduit of information.
6. Why are you interested in serving in this committee? I am a certified planner and I have witnessed
the City of Springfield grow and direct its focus to the downtown since I moved into the area in
2000. I was living in Corvallis for the last number of years and moved to Springfield within the last
two years. I believe my experience as a planner can serve the committee well and my involvement
within the committee will serve me well as it will allow me to broaden my involvement in
community service.
7. What experience, training, qualifications or skills would you bring to this committee? I have
prepared and implemented numerous master plans, and I have written zoning code, managed
projects, organized public meetings, worked with neighborhood groups, and facilitated meetings for
years. I also have an education in Landscape Architecture. I have skills in organization,
communication, visioning, and advocacy that I believe can serve the committee well.
8. What specific contribution do you hope to make by serving this committee? I hope to contribute a
planning perspective that draws upon economic development principles, historic preservation
fundamentals, and public participation values.
9. Briefly describe any involvement you may have within community advisory groups and activities.
List any organization or groups you are a member and any boards, commission or committees to
which you are appointed or have previously served. I served on the Lane County Planning
Commission in the early 2000s. I am currently a member of the Springfield Kiwanis, and the City of
Springfield Historic Commission. In my planning profession I have organized advisory groups to
assist me with planning activities. I am currently working with the Thurston Hills Natural Area
Management Plan Advisory Group. This group is approximately 15- 18 members and will work with
me over the next 18 months as I prepare the management plan for the natural area.
10. What community topics concern you that relate to this committee? Currently I am interested in
the development of downtown and how it promotes pedestrian circulation and movement through
the downtown corridor. Overall, I am interested in the vision for downtown and how the City plans
and implements actions to sustain a level of interest and energy within the downtown through
mixed land use or street design solutions. In addition, I am interested in how the downtown will
connect to areas such as Island Park, Mill Race Path, and points to the east.
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11. Tell us any other information related to your serving as a member of this committee that you
would like to tell us? Intentionally left blank.
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