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Home My WebLink AboutItem 01- BPAC InterviewsAGENDA ITEM SUMMARY Meeting Date: 3/11/2024 Meeting Type: Work Session Staff Contact/Dept.: Andrew Larson/DPW Staff Phone No: 726-3661 Estimated Time: 10 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 two applicants for the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) for two open positions and decide on appointments. ISSUE STATEMENT: The Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) has two vacant positions due to one existing vacancy and one position open due to the resignation of Chris Manuel. Two applications were received for the two vacant positions. ATTACHMENTS: 1: Curry, Marshal Application 2: Lindstrom, Jenya Application 3: BPAC Interview Questions DISCUSSION/ FINANCIAL IMPACT: The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC), which typically consists of nine voting members, is seeking new members for two vacant seats. The BPAC advises City Council and city staff on pedestrian and bicycle plans. The committee was established to provide input on bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, policies. programs, education, and enforcement. The committee has one multi year-long vacancy and committee member Chris Manuel resigned on Feb. 16, 2024. Remaining committee members Keith Dickey (chair), Patty Brisco, and Kevin Campbell terms expire Dec. 31, 2025. Committee members Elena Coleman (vice- chair), Douglas Bovee, Rachel Glazer, and Paul Meltzer were all appointed this year with terms ending Dec. 31, 2026. The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee asks that the Council interview the two applicants and appoint new members to the BPAC for terms ending December 31, 2026. 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 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. Top Three Board / Commission / Committee applying for: 1. ________________________________ 2. _________________________________ 3. _________________________________ Name: First Middle Initial Last Home addres City Zip Mailing address Street City Zip Day Phone Evening phon Email Addres 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) Rec'd- 02/14/2024 ADP BPAC - Bicycle/Pedistrian Committee CDAC - Community Development Advisory CommitteeHistoric Commission I've lived on and off Marshall Springfield, 97477 Springfield, 97477 Email, Text, or Phone Call Nonprofit and Local Government Staffer Oregon Department of Education 1436 Delrose Avenue Springfield 97477 Masters of Public Administration and Master of Science in Educational Leadership, University of Oregon 2018 Willamette University Sustainability Network (Alumni committee) C Curry Attachment 1 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 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: 2/14/24 I grew up here. I road my bike to and from school for years. I want to join the BPAC to improve mobility and livability of my hometown. My experience with EPIC-N supporting local development projects of all types, included hundreds of local transportation projects like the ones tasked to the BPAC. My experience working with local governments, universities, nonprofits, state governments makes me feel confident I can serve this committee effectively. During my masters program I participated extensively with LiveMove (a student BPAC) and other student groups focused on improving active transportation throughout our region. At the time I also commuted by bike from Mohawk Blvd to the UO by bike almost daily. On my rides I found myself celebrating the best parts of the available active transportation infrastructure as well as envisioning what I would want to exist for my kids. Now, I have a 4 and 1.5 year old. I hope to contribute a passionate parental vision to support BPAC. At the Food Share in Salem, I engaged with all different community groups and activities. My time there taught me how to forge strong relationships to take on complex challenges. With EPIC-N that continued. I worked with university and local government leaders around the globe. Locally, for the last couple of years I've followed the local school district and BPAC meetings, I engaged with the Springfield Education Foundation for years. I follow and support Food for Lane County and many other nonprofits across sectors. I want to accomplish three things if I am lucky enough to be selected to serve the BPAC: 1. Increase safety for all transit users 2. Champion and support the current work of BPAC 3. Increase active transportation adoption across our city. I want to serve BPAC to lay the ground work now to make the city infrastructure safer for my child, and my child's child. itally signed by Marshall Curry te: 2024.02.14 00:54:47 -08'00' Attachment 1 Page 2 of 2 Attachment 2 Page 1 of 2 Attachment 2 Page 2 of 2 Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) Interview Schedule & Questions Schedule • Interview of Marshal Curry • Interview of Jenya Lindstrom 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? Attachment 3 Page 1 of 1