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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 03 - 2_CDAC InterviewsAGENDA ITEM SUMMARY Meeting Date: Meeting Type: Staff Contact/Dept.: Staff Phone No: Estimated Time: 3/13/2023 Work Session Erin Fifield / DPW 541-726-2302 15 Minutes SPRINGFIELD Council Goals: Encourage Economic CITY COUNCIL Development and Revitalization through Community Partnerships ITEM TITLE: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPLICANT INTERVIEWS ACTION Interview two applicants for the Community Development Advisory Committee for REQUESTED: one open position and decide on appointment. ISSUE The Community Development Advisory Committee has one vacant position as of STATEMENT: October 27, 2022 due to the resignation of a committee member after he was appointed to the Springfield Planning Commission. There are three years remaining in the term. Two applications were received for the one vacant position. ATTACHMENTS: 1: CDAC Interview Questions 2: Kuri Gill Application 3: Catrina Mathewson Application DISCUSSION/ The Community Development Advisory Committee (CDAC) provides FINANCIAL recommendations to the City Council on the best use of the City's allotment of IMPACT: federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) funds. These funds support housing programs, social services, affordable rental and home ownership housing development, neighborhood revitalization activities, parks and street construction and downtown redevelopment, primarily benefiting low- and moderate -income residents. During the Fall Board, Commissions, Committees recruitment, a current member of the CDAC — Seth Thompson — applied for and was appointed to the Planning Commission. Seth subsequently resigned from the CDAC, leaving the one vacancy. This recruitment is to fill the three years left on his position. Community Development Advisory Committee (CDAC) Interview Questions Questions for Candidates What do you know about Community Development Block Grants and What is your understanding of the purpose of this committee? 2. What most interests you about affordable housing and community development? 3. What do you see as the most pressing issue facing Springfield in the realm of housing and community development? 4. Because resources are so limited, some worthwhile projects may not get funded. How would you decide which projects receive funding and which do not? Attachment 1 Page 1 of 1 SPROREGON SPRINGFIELD 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: Community Development Advisory Committee (A separate application must be completed for each board / commission / committee) Name: Kuri First K Gill Middle Initial Last Home address: Springfield 97477 Street City Zip Mailing address Springfield 97477 Street City Zip Day Phon Evening phone: Email Address: Preferred Form of Contact: _Email Do you live within the Springfield city limits? Yes No Ward number (City residents only) Are you a Springfield property owner? Are you a Springfield business owner? Are you a registered voter? Occupation: Grants & Outreach Coordinator OR Parks and Recreation Yes Yes ✓ Yes M If yes, how long? 1971 -1996,2004 -present If no, do you live inside Springfield's Urban Growth Boundary? 0 Yes n No Fj No ✓ No No Place of employment/School: OR Parks and Recreation 01 Business address: 725 Summer St NE Ste C, Salem, OR 97301 Education: Masters in Museum Studies 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? ❑ Newspaper ad ❑ Newspaper article F-1 Radio/TV ❑ Mail notice Word of mouth ❑ Board/Commission/Committee member F-1 Internet (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 Attachment 2 Page 1 of 2 Printed on Recycled Paper SPRINGFIELD Application for a City of Springfield OREGON Citizen Advisory Board/Commission/Committee OR Please print or type: 1. What experiences / training / qualifications do you have for this particular board / commission / committee? In my work, I deal with several areas related to the work of this board. I award grants and I apply for and manage federal grants. Some of the grants I award have served as matching funds to CDBG funds. I coordinate a federal historic preservation program that addresses local planning and community development. I also work with the Oregon Main Street Network which focuses on downtown vitality and economic development. I have also served for other grant awarding organizations. What specific contribution do you hope to make? I hope to have my skills and experience put to good use on this committee. I have skills at understing grant purposes and evaluating applications. I also support applicants in understanding the process and developing their applications, if this a role committee memebers can provide, I will be happy to do it. I also want to be a support for our excellent city staff in this work. And, for the big picture, I am excited to assist in meaningful projects completed for the benefit of our community members. These funds make awesome things happen! Briefly describe your involvement in relevant community groups and activities. (Lack of previous involvement will not necessarily disqualify you from consideration.) Planning Commission - 2019-2023 While on the commission, I served as chair and council liaison for a period. I provide in put on outreach for planning projects and participated fully in the role. Springfield Alliance for Equity and Respect - a key project was the mural on Memo's. I secured funding through grants and donations (including the city), facilited collaboration between the artist and the Latinx community on desing and installtion, and coordinated the unveiling event. Lane County Cultural Coalition - awarded grants for cultural projects throughout the county. What community topics concern you that relate to this board / commission / committee? Why do you want to become a member? CDAC addresses major issues in the city economic and community development are important downtown and throughout Springfield. Addressing areas of blight, so that all people have a safe and welcoming place is important. Of course, housing has long been an important issue that continues to challenge the city. The programs related to the work of CDAC have supported meaningful projects to address these issues. I would like to be a part of the solution driven work of this committee, and have my time and effort put to good use. 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 haps://www.springfield-or. og v/city/newsroom/. Are you available to attend meetings on the dates listed for this committee? Yes0 No Comments: I have attended meetings in the past and I can attend the February 8 2023 meeting. 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 actigns resulting from the sole negligence of the City of Springfield. Applicant Signature 1/30/2023 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 or email: cmomail@springfield-or.gov Attachment 2 Page 2 of 2 i INGFIELD Rec'd- 01/31/2023- ADP AA Application for a City of Springfield Citizen Advisory Board/Commission/Committee OREGON 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: Springfield Community Development Advisory Committee (A separate application must be completed for each board / commission / committee) Name: Catrina Home address: Mailing addre: Day Phone: Email Address R Mathewson First Middle Initial Last _ Springfield 97478 Street City Zip Springfield 97478 Street City Zip Evening phone Preferred Form of Contact: Email Do you live within the Springfield city limits? E]Yes (� ® No Ward number (City residents only): 5 Are you a Springfield property owner? Yes No Are you a Springfield business owner? Yes No Are you a registered voter? N Yes No If yes, how long? August 2020 If no, do you live inside Springfield's Urban Growth Boundary? RYes ®No Occupation: Senior Director of Development Place of employment/School: ShelterCare ShelterCare Business address: 499 West 4th Ave, Eugene, OR 97401 Education: Masters of Nonprofit Management, Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership, B.A. Major: Psychology/Soc. Are you currently serving on any other board, committee, or commission? If so, please list them here: I serve on 2 nonprofit boards: Pro -Bone -O and Emerald Valley Development Professionals, no city or county boar6 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) 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 3 Page 1 of 2 SPRINGFIELD Application for a City of Springfield Citizen Advisory Board/Commission/Committee OREGON Please print or type: 1. What experiences / training / qualifications do you have for this particular board / commission / committee? I have applied for CDBG grants in the past and understand the application process and what it generally funds. I have worked in grants administration since 2015. Through my last 8 years of volunteering and working with the unhoused population, I have extensive knowledge of the low-income populations in our area. I am also a Leadership Eugene/Springfield program alumni. ShelterCare does not apply for Springfield CDBG funds, no conflict of interest. 2. What specific contribution do you hope to make? I want to see this community thrive, I believe everyone in our community is valuable and has a place. I hope to lend my expertise and ask questions when I see areas that are vague in the planning. I am confident in my abilities to read information and to process quickly. Briefly describe your involvement in relevant community groups and activities. (Lack of previous involvement will not necessarily disqualify you from consideration.) I am the Vice President of Pro -Bone -O Veterinary Care and advise our one paid staff member in fundraising. I am also the Treasurer for Emerald Valley Development Professionals, where I help develop trainings for fundraising professionals. I am also active in the Eugene/Springfield volleyball community. Lastly, I am a first-time home buyer, first generation college student, and living in a single household. 4. What community topics concern you that relate to this board / commission / committee? Why do you want to become a member? Concerns that I am most interested in are increasing the supply of affordable housing for both renters and first time homeowners and decreasing the number of community members who are unhoused and living on our streets. I am looking for a way to give back to the community that is outside of my general job roles. I want to make a difference on a broader spectrum by helping make decisions from the city level. I have lived in the Eugene/Springfield area since 2014. 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.springficid-or.gov/city/newsroom/. Are you available to attend meetings on the dates listed for this committee? ® Yes® No Comments: "This page cannot be displayed" the link came across as broken. 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. Digitally signed by Catrina R. 1/31/2023 Catrina R. Mathewson Mathewson Applicant Signature: Date: 2023.01.31 13:12:57 -08'00' Date: 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 or email: cmomail@springfield-or.gov Attachment 3 Page 2 of 2