HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 02 BPAC InterviewsAGENDA ITEM SUMMARY Meeting Date: 11/13/2023
Meeting Type: Work Session
Staff Contact/Dept.: Andrew Larson/DPW
Staff Phone No: 726-3661
Estimated Time: 30 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 APPLICANT
INTERVIEWS
ACTION
REQUESTED:
Interview five applicants for the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee
(BPAC) for five open positions and decide on appointments.
ISSUE
STATEMENT:
The Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) has five vacant positions as
of December 31, 2023, due to two existing vacancies and three positions open due
to the term expiring for Bryce Mayall, Julie Johnson, and David Leedom on
December 31, 2023.
Five applications were received for the five vacant positions.
ATTACHMENTS: 1: Bovee, Douglas Application
2: Coleman, Elena Application
3: Glaeser, Rachel Application
4: Metzler, Paul Application
5: Mishaga, Garrick Application
6: BPAC Interview Questions
DISCUSSION/
FINANCIAL
IMPACT:
The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, which typically consists of nine
voting members, is seeking new members for five vacant seats starting January 1st,
2023. The committee has had two year-long vacancies and committee members
Bryce Mayall, Julie Johnson, and David Leedom 3-year terms are expiring on
December 31, 2023, and have chosen to not reapply for a second term. The
remaining BPAC members Kevin Campbell (chair), Chris Manuel, Keith Dickey,
and Patty Brisco have two remaining years on their terms ending December 31st,
2025.
The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee asks that the Council interview
the five applicants and appoint new members to the BPAC for three-year terms
ending December 31, 2026.
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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.
Top Three Board / Commission / Committee applying for:
1. ________________________________ 2. _________________________________ 3. _________________________________
Name:
First Middle Initial Last
Home address:
City Zip
Mailing addres
Street City Zip
Day Phon Evening phon
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)
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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 http://www.springfield-
or.gov/city/newsroom/news-room-articles/. 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 Signatur Date:
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Boards and Committees Application – City of Springfield
Elena Coleman
1. What experiences / training / qualifications do you have for this particular board / commission /
committee?
I am a second-year graduate student in the Community and Regional Planning Master’s Program at UO.
Many of my classes and projects have focused on the intersections of housing and transportation. For
example, through the Sustainable City Year Program, I worked with a team to create a master plan for
the City of Sisters’ former elementary school site to increase housing supply, improve connectivity, and
support community development. I also have a background in many of the safety and connectivity
considerations for improving active transportation and infrastructure.
Through my previous roles at the New Hampshire Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence, I
developed and managed statewide housing programs for survivors of violence. A crucial part of my
position was my involvement on numerous boards and committees focused on housing, social services,
and equity in NH. This experience prepares me to be a collaborative and engaged member of the BPAC
in Springfield.
Previous committee and group involvement in New Hampshire:
• Executive Committee Member of the New Hampshire Balance of State Continuum of Care,
Member of the Coordinated Entry Committee
• Member of the NH Housing and Community Development Council to create the HUD
Consolidated Plan
• Race and Equity in NH Series – Member of the Civil Engagement and Economic Development
Workgroups
• Chair of the Response & Best Practice Committee of the New Hampshire Campus Consortium
Against Sexual and Interpersonal Violence
• Member of Housing Action NH – Coalition of organizations to support housing affordability and
advocacy
• Member of the Council on Housing Stability, Housing and Homelessness Workgroup
• Participant in the Leadership for Racial Justice Cohort Program through the University of NH
2. What specific contribution do you hope to make?
I have been an avid biker for many years and have always appreciated exploring new areas on a bike.
One of my favorite things about living here is the accessibility of riding my bike for both recreation and
day-to-day transportation. I see transportation, especially bike and pedestrian access, as crucial to
developing stronger, more connected, and equitable communities. As a member of the BPAC, I hope to
support Springfield’s process to improve bike and pedestrian safety and access. I believe these
improvements will support the foundation for housing and economic development in Springfield and
become a more connected, safe, and thriving community.
Throughout my career, I have maintained active involvement in my agency’s and community’s work
around diversity, equity, and inclusion. I am mindful of the identities that I hold and how they might
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intersect and interact with the identities of the community members I serve. I approach my work with
cultural humility, seeking to be aware of the power and privilege that impact how decisions are made,
and considering the challenges and needs of underrepresented groups. I seek to bring this perspective
and focus to the committee. I believe engagement with disadvantaged community members is crucial to
truly understanding larger community challenges.
3. Briefly describe your involvement in relevant community groups and activities. (Lack of previous
involvement will not necessarily disqualify you from consideration.)
As a graduate student, I am mostly focused on the demands of school and my graduate employment
position (I am a Project Manager for the Institute of Policy Research and Engagement and will be
managing a group of first-year planning students through the Community Planning Workshop this year).
I attend a weekly Spanish meetup group in Springfield and am a member of Elevation Climbing Gym, but
am not currently involved in other community groups. Once I graduate from UO, I hope to become more
involved in the Springfield community as my partner and I seek to lay roots here.
4. What community topics concern you that relate to this board / commission / committee? Why do you
want to become a member?
I want to become a member of BPAC to become more involved in my new community! I love walking
and biking and hope to make Springfield a more walkable and bikeable place. I’m excited to gain first-
hand experience working on a planning committee and understanding how the public sector functions in
a planning capacity. I also care deeply about housing and equitable community development, and
transportation plays a major role in that process. I see my involvement in BPAC as a way to be involved
in tangible improvements in Springfield that benefit the entire community and support more nuanced
and long-term planning efforts (especially related to housing).
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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.
Top Three Board / Commission / Committee applying for:
1. ________________________________ 2. _________________________________ 3. _________________________________
Name:
First Middle Initial Last
Home addres
Street City Zip
Mailing addres
Street City Zip
Day Phon 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)
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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 http://www.springfield-
or.gov/city/newsroom/news-room-articles/. 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:
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Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) Interview Schedule & Questions
Schedule
• Interview of Douglas Bovee
• Interview of Elena Coleman
• Interview of Rachel Glaeser
• Interview of Paul Metzler
• Interview of Garrick Mishaga
Interview Questions for applicant
1. What strengths or skills would you bring to the BPAC?
2. How do you think the work of the BPAC improves our community?
3. If you could make one positive change in Springfield, what would it be?
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