HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 01 BPAC Applicant Interviews AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY Meeting Date: 11/16/2020
Meeting Type: Work Session
Staff Contact/Dept.: Emma Newman/DPW
Staff Phone No: 541.726.4585
Estimated Time: 90 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: BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE INTERVIEWS
ACTION
REQUESTED:
Interview ten (10) BPAC candidates and consider recommendation for appointment
of six (6) at the December 7, 2020 regular session.
ISSUE
STATEMENT:
City Council is interviewing candidates from the fall 2020 BPAC recruitment and
considering them for appointment to the committee. Ten (10) applications were
submitted for consideration. There are three (3) current BPAC members whose
terms continue into next year. There are six (6) vacancies to fill, if Council wishes
to continue aligning this committee with previous discussions about standardizing
committees to have nine (9) voting members.
ATTACHMENTS: Attachment 1: Interview Schedule and Questions
Attachment 2: 2021 BPAC Roster
Attachment 3: Edward Zacharek Application
Attachment 4: Angela Hampton Application
Attachment 5: Julia Johnson Application
Attachment 6: Joseph Pruski Application
Attachment 7: Cynthia Marychild Application
Attachment 8: Jeff Sakacsi Application
Attachment 9: Bryce Mayall Application
Attachment 10: Delena Chambers Application
Attachment 11: Mitchell Coon Application
Attachment 12: David Leedom Application
DISCUSSION/
FINANCIAL
IMPACT:
The committee bylaws state, “Applications shall be reviewed and evaluated by City
Staff and the City Council. Committee positions shall be appointed by the City
Council.” Voting members are appointed to three-year terms. None of the current
voting members whose terms expire at the end of Dec 2020 re-applied.
In addition to voting member positions, there are five (5) liaisons that support
communication between different organizations involved in walking and biking.
Attachment 1 includes the interview schedule and interview questions. Attachment
2 shows the 2021 BPAC roster and generally where members reside.
Appointments are scheduled for the December 7, 2020 regular session.
BPAC Interview Schedule Ward
5:30 Council preparation for interview questions
5:35 Interview of Edward Zacharek 2
5:40 Interview of Angela Hampton outside UGB (east)
5:45 Interview Julia Johnson 2
5:50 Interview of Joseph Pruski 3
5:55 Interview of Cynthia Marychild 3
6:00 Interview of Jeff Sakacsi 2
6:05 Interview of Bryce Mayall outside UGB (just south of ward 4)
6:10 Interview of Delena Chambers 4
6:15 Interview of Mitchell Coon 1
6:20 Interview of David Leedom outside UGB (north)
6:25 Council deliberation
BPAC Interview Questions
1. Why are you interested in serving on the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC)?
2. Describe your professional and personal experience as it relates to your desire to become a
BPAC member.
3. What initiatives are you interested in working on if you are appointed as a BPAC member?
4. Can you give us an example of your experience working with a committee?
5. How do you think the work of the BPAC will improve our community?
Attachment 1, Page 1 of 1
2021 BPAC Roster
Name Term Role Ward
Teresa Roark Feb 2020 – Dec 2022
Voting Member
2
Dennis Weirich Feb 2020 – Dec 2022
Voting Member
Outside UGB
(east)
Kevin Campbell Feb 2020 – Dec 2022
Voting Member
3
TBD (vacant) Jan 2021 – Dec 2023 Voting Members (6)
Steve Abbott
Eugene Active Transportation
Committee Liaison
N/A
TBD Jan 2021 – Dec 2021
City Council Liaison
TBD
TBD Jan 2021 – Dec 2021
Planning Commission Liaison
N/A
Simon Daws
Willamalane Liaison
N/A
Laughton Elliott-
DeAngelis
Safe Routes to School Liaison
N/A
Attachment 2, Page 1 of 1
Application for a City of Springfield
Citizen Advisory Board/Commission/Committee
For more information please call the City Manager’s Office 541.726.3700
Return this application to the City Manager’s Office, 225 Fifth Street, Springfield Oregon 97477
Printed on Recycled Paper
City Manager’s Office • 225 Fifth Street • Springfield, OR 97477
PLEASE NOTE:
When possible, council will not appoint people currently serving on another governing body to the Planning Commission or Budget
Committee.
When appointing people to any of the other city boards, commissions or committees, the Council shall take into account whethe r
that person is being reappointed for a subsequent term, is currently serving on another governing body or currently appointed to
another city board, commission or committee.
When possible, the Council will appoint people to serve on one City board, commission or committee only.
Board / Commission / Committee applying for:
(A separate application must be completed for each board / commission / committee)
Name:
First Middle Initial Last
Home address:
Mailing address:
Street City Zip
Day Phone: Evening phone:
Email Address:
Preferred Form of Contact:
Do you live within the Springfield city limits? Yes If yes, how long?
No If no, do you live inside Springfield’s
Urban Growth Boundary?
Ward number (City residents only): Yes No
Are you a Springfield property owner? Yes No
Are you a Springfield business owner? Yes No
Are you a registered voter? Yes No
Occupation: Place of employment/School:
Business address:
Education:
Are you currently serving on any other board, committee, or commission? If so, please list them here:
How did you hear about the above vacancy?
Newspaper ad Newspaper article Radio/TV Mail notice
Word of mouth Board/Commission/Committee member Internet
(Over, please)
Bicycle/Pedestrian Committee
Edward A Zacharek
Email
3 years
2
Unemployed
Attachment 3, Page 1 of 2
Application for a City of Springfield
Citizen Advisory Board/Commission/Committee
For more information please call the City Manager’s Office 541.726.3700
Return this application to the City Manager’s Office, 225 Fifth Street, Springfield Oregon 97477
Printed on Recycled Paper
Please print or type:
1.What experiences / training / qualifications do you have for this particular board / commission / committee?
2.What specific contribution do you hope to make?
3.Briefly describe your involvement in relevant community groups and activities. (Lack of previous involvement will not
necessarily disqualify you from consideration.)
4.What community topics concern you that relate to this board / commission / committee? Why do you want to become a member?
5.Most boards / commissions / committees meet monthly. Subcommittees may meet more frequently. Meetings generally last one
and one-half hours.It is highly recommended you attend a meeting before submitting the application.Please read the news
release for this position which contains the normal dates and times for these meetings and can be found at
KWWSVZZZVSULQJILHOGRUJRYFLW\QHZVURRP. Are you available to attend meetings on the dates listed for this committee?
Yes No
Comments:
I certify the information in this application and attachments are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that false or misleading
statements or missing information is cause for rejection of application, removal of name from eligible list, or dismissal from the position. I hereby waive my
rights to claims or damages against any employer and the City of Springfield, its officers, agents, and employees, in regard to this exchange of information. I
hereby authorize to permit the City of Springfield and/or the Springfield Police Department to review my background information and if required my DMV
records. I have reviewed the Advisory and meet the minimum requirements to serve/volunteer in the desired position. I also authorize to permit any materials
listed above to be copied and retained by the City of Springfield. I authorize the use of my photograph.
I will defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City of Springfield, its officers, employees, and agents from and against all liability or loss and against any and
all claims, actions, causes of actions, proceedings or appeals based upon or arising out of or arising from or in connection with my conduct or performance as
a volunteer with the City of Springfield including but not limited damage or injury to persons or property and including without limitation attorney fees and
expenses; except for losses, claims or actions resulting from the sole negligence of the City of Springfield.
Applicant Signature:Date:
I used to be very active within the Eugene cycling community. I have a passion for sustainable forms of transportation.
A specific goal I have in mind is getting adequate lighting into the hands of every cyclist, especially the poor and homeless,
without creating more litter. I envision providing USB-rechargable lights to the public, as well as establishing public
recharging stations for said lights and other devices.
I grew up going to school at the Center for Appropriate Transport in Eugene where these values were engrained into my
core thought process at an early age. I've been on many rides with Greater Eugene Area Riders (GEARs,) worked for
Pedalers Express for a time, and volunteered to valet bike parking at events for many years.
My main concerns are safety, sustainability, and providing services to the community as a whole. Including everyone from
casual walker and riders to fitness enthusiasts who see it as a form of recreation, to those who rely on it as a primary mode
of transportation.
9/25/2020
Attachment 3, Page 2 of 2
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No •
Word of mouth
Li Radio/TV
Board/Commission/Committee member
7 Mail notice
Internet
El Newspaper ad 7 Newspaper article
SPRINGFIELD i
111116.64 OREGON
Application for a City of Springfield
Citizen Advisory Board/Commission/Committee
City Manager's Office • 225 Fifth Street • Springfield, OR 97477
PLEASE NOTE:
• When possible. council will not appoint people currently serving on another governing body to the Planning Commission or Budget
Committee.
• When appointing people to any of the other city boards, commissions or committees, the Council shall take into account whether
that person is being reappointed for a subsequent term, is currently serving on another governing body or currently appointed to
another city board, commission or committee.
• When possible, the Council will appoint people to serve on one City board, commission or committee only.
Board / Commission / Committee applying for:
Bicycle/Pedestrian Committee
(A separate application must be completed for each board / commission / committee)
Name: Angie
Hampton
First Middle Initial Last
Home address:
Mailing address:
Day Phone: Evening phone:
Email Address:
Preferred Form of Contact: _Email
Do you live within the Springfield city limits? El Yes 1=> If yes, how long?
If no, do you live inside Springfield's
Urban Growth Boundary? El Yes No
No
Ward number (City residents only):
Are you a Springfield property owner?
Are you a Springfield business owner?
Are you a registered voter?
Occupation: Sonographer
Place of employment/School:
Business address:
Education: Bachelor of Science
Are you currently serving on any other board, committee, or commission? If so, please list them here:
no
How did you hear about the above vacancy?
(Over, please)
For more information please call the City Manager's Office 541.726.3700
Return this application to the City Manager's Office, 225 Fifth Street, Springfield Oregon 97477
Printed on Recycled Paper Attachment 4, Page 1 of 2
Application for a City of Springfield
OREGON
Citizen Advisory Board/Commission/Committee V
SPRINGFIELD
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Please print or type:
1. What experiences / training , qualifications do you have for this particular board / commission / committee?
I have multiple years of experience of holding various positions on my kids' elementary school PTO, including chairperson.
I really enjoyed and succeeded at fundraising and organizing school events. But, most importantly, I am a cyclist and want
to encourage more people to safely ride their bikes. I have biked in multiple cities around the world and many areas of
Oregon.
2. What specific contribution do you hope to make?
I hope to increase the number of cyclists locally; rather it be families, commuters or for fitness. By working with local
businesses, which would be beneficial to them and to the cyclist or even pedestrian, by creating a reward system to use by
not driving that could be redeemed for goods or services. A win-win!
I do live outside Springfield city limits and am not knowledgable (yet!) about rules and codes, and such, but would also like
to improve the safety of cyclists on roads who commute for work and/or errands. If it's safer, more people would do it.
3. Briefly describe your involvement in relevant community groups and activities. (Lack of previous involvement will not
necessarily disqualify you from consideration.)
While not specifically bike/pedestrian related, my involvement with Walterville Elementary School PTO would be relevant
where I learned how to function in a board type setting.
4. What community topics concern you that relate to this board / commission / committee? Why do you want to become a member?
Safety of cyclists on roads and the varied pedestrian crossing signals.
I want to become to member because I have been looking for a way to give back to my community and when I saw this
posting I was excited because it involves one of my passions, biking!
5. Most boards / commissions / committees meet monthly. Subcommittees may meet more frequently. Meetings generally last one
and one-half hours. It is highly recommended you attend a meeting before submitting the application. Please read the news
release for this position which contains the normal dates and times for these meetings and can be found at
https://www.springfield-or.gov/city/newsroom/. Are you available to attend meetings on the dates listed for this committee?
CD Yes() No
Comments:
I certify the information in this application and attachments are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that false or misleading
statements or missing information is cause for rejection of application, removal of name from eligible list, or dismissal from the position. I hereby waive my
rights to claims or damages against any employer and the City of Springfield, its officers, agents, and employees, in regard to this exchange of information. I
hereby authorize to permit the City of Springfield and/or the Springfield Police Department to review my background information and if required my MIN'
records. I have reviewed the Advisory and meet the minimum requirements to serve/volunteer in the desired position. I also authorize to permit any materials
listed above to be copied and retained by the City of Springfield. I authorize the use of my photograph.
I will defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City of Springfield, its officers, employees, and agents from and against all liability or loss and against any and
all claims, actions, causes of actions, proceedings or appeals based upon or arising out of or arising from or in connection with my conduct or performance as
a volunteer with the City of Springfield including but not limited damage or injury to persons or property and including without limitation attorney fees and
expenses: except for losses, claims or actions resulting from the sole negligence of the City of Springfield.
Applicant Signature: Date: 10 - I I-1- 2- O
For more information please call the City Manager's Office 541.726.3700
Return this application to the City Manager's Office, 225 Fifth Street. Springfield Oregon 97477
Printed on Recycled Paper Attachment 4, Page 2 of 2
Attachment 5, Page 1 of 2
Attachment 5, Page 2 of 2
Application for a City of Springfield
Citizen Advisory Board/Commission/Committee
For more information please call the City Manager’s Office 541.726.3700
Return this application to the City Manager’s Office, 225 Fifth Street, Springfield Oregon 97477
Printed on Recycled Paper
City Manager’s Office • 225 Fifth Street • Springfield, OR 97477
PLEASE NOTE:
x When possible, council will not appoint people currently serving on another governing body to the Planning Commission or Budget
Committee.
x When appointing people to any of the other city boards, commissions or committees, the Council shall take into account whether
that person is being reappointed for a subsequent term, is currently serving on another governing body or currently appointed to
another city board, commission or committee.
x When possible, the Council will appoint people to serve on one City board, commission or committee only.
Board / Commission / Committee applying for:
(A separate application must be completed for each board / commission / committee)
Name:
First Middle Initial Last
Home add
Street City Zip
Mailing address:
Street City Zip
Day Ph Evening ph
Email Address:
Preferred Form of Contact:
Do you live within the Springfield city limits? Yes If yes, how long?
No If no, do you live inside Springfield’s
Urban Growth Boundary?
Ward number (City residents only): Yes No
Are you a Springfield property owner? Yes No
Are you a Springfield business owner? Yes No
Are you a registered voter? Yes No
Occupation: Place of employment/School:
Business ad
Education:
Are you currently serving on any other board, committee, or commission? If so, please list them here:
How did you hear about the above vacancy?
Newspaper ad Newspaper article Radio/TV Mail notice
Word of mouth Board/Commission/Committee member Internet
(Over, please)
Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee
Joe M Pruski
Email
✔6 months
3
✔
✔
✔
Assistant Editor
Associate's degree equivalency, Journalism Certificate Program, Madison College, Madison, WI
n/a
✔
Attachment 6, Page 1 of 2
Application for a City of Springfield
Citizen Advisory Board/Commission/Committee
For more information please call the City Manager’s Office 541.726.3700
Return this application to the City Manager’s Office, 225 Fifth Street, Springfield Oregon 97477
Printed on Recycled Paper
Please print or type:
1. What experiences / training / qualifications do you have for this particular board / commission / committee?
2. What specific contribution do you hope to make?
3. Briefly describe your involvement in relevant community groups and activities. (Lack of previous involvement will not
necessarily disqualify you from consideration.)
4. What community topics concern you that relate to this board / commission / committee? Why do you want to become a member?
5. Most boards / commissions / committees meet monthly. Subcommittees may meet more frequently. Meetings generally last one
and one-half hours.It is highly recommended you attend a meeting before submitting the application.Please read the news
release for this position which contains the normal dates and times for these meetings and can be found at
KWWSVZZZVSULQJILHOGRUJRYFLW\QHZVURRP. Are you available to attend meetings on the dates listed for this committee?
Yes No
Comments:
I certify the information in this application and attachments are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that false or misleading
statements or missing information is cause for rejection of application, removal of name from eligible list, or dismissal from the position. I hereby waive my
rights to claims or damages against any employer and the City of Springfield, its officers, agents, and employees, in regard to this exchange of information. I
hereby authorize to permit the City of Springfield and/or the Springfield Police Department to review my background information and if required my DMV
records. I have reviewed the Advisory and meet the minimum requirements to serve/volunteer in the desired position. I also authorize to permit any materials
listed above to be copied and retained by the City of Springfield. I authorize the use of my photograph.
I will defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City of Springfield, its officers, employees, and agents from and against all liability or loss and against any and
all claims, actions, causes of actions, proceedings or appeals based upon or arising out of or arising from or in connection with my conduct or performance as
a volunteer with the City of Springfield including but not limited damage or injury to persons or property and including without limitation attorney fees and
expenses; except for losses, claims or actions resulting from the sole negligence of the City of Springfield.
Applicant Signature: Date:
Generally speaking, my decade-long experience covering government and education gives me insight and experience with
the way boards and committees operate. My personal experiences living in communities that cared deeply about their public
spaces have given me a broad base by which to gauge what works and what doesn't work here in Springfield. I've always
biked to work where I could, and my family and I spend lots of time traveling around the city by bike and on foot.
While I've only lived in Springfield a short time, I did not know this committee existed before seeing the call for applicants.
Unfortunately, there are longterm residents who use our trails and bike routes who are also unaware that they have an
advisory committee representing their interests to the city. I'd like to try and engage as many stakeholders as possible
(businesses, schools, underrepresented groups) and help make sure we're not missing anyone as we update plans and advise
the city council. Beyond that, the safety of our cyclists and pedestrians is an absolute priority for me.
My involvement in community groups in Springfield has been limited having just moved here, and also having a two-year
old daughter. However, this is an early step in changing that. We bought a home in the city with the intention of staying
here, and investing in our community. In the past I've volunteered as a youth basketball coach, served on the farmers market
board (St. Croix Falls, WI), and volunteered at Community Homestead (non-profit farm increasing quality of life for folks
with developmental disabilities). I've also volunteered for Our Community Birth Center here in Lane County.
I think Springfield has tremendous opportunity and potential with its public spaces, and I'd like to help lay the foundation
for them to grow in the coming decades. Springfield is on its way up, and I want to make sure our non-motorized features
are integral in that growth. On a more personal level, safety for our pedestrians and cyclists is a major concern. There have
been too many close calls in my short tenure here with my daughter in the bike trailer. We need to keep our citizens safe
through smart planning, and this committe can go a long way toward helping our council make informed decisions.
Joseph Pruski Digitally signed by Joseph Pruski
Date: 2020.10.20 16:33:38 -07'00'10/20/200
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