REPORT TO DOWNTOWN COMMUNITY TASK FORCE
SUBJECT
Title
Review and discussion of applications received for two vacant Downtown Community Task Force (DCTF) seats.
Report
BACKGROUND
On December 4, 2018 the City Council appointed a Downtown Community Task Force (DCTF) to support the preparation of the Downtown Precise Plan. The DCTF is an advisory and non-decision making body, and is time limited to the duration of the Precise Plan process. The purpose and mission of the DCTF is to provide input and help guide the Downtown Precise Plan planning process through:
* High-level strategic thinking on the direction of the plan at key points in the project;
* Review, interpretation, and guidance on the results of the public workshops and other engagement activities; and
* Recommendations on the vision, land use, circulation, and key policy topics for the project area.
DISCUSSION
At the October 15, 2020 DCTF meeting, the DCTF requested an opportunity to provide input on the application process for filling the two vacant DCTF seats. Staff posted an application form for interested parties on the Downtown Precise Plan website for three weeks. For the DCTF review and consideration, applications submitted by nine (9) community members who are interested in participating on the task force are attached to this report. Input from the DCTF will be provided to the City Council for their consideration as to who to select to fill the vacant seats.
The current DCTF members were carefully selected to represent a diversity of backgrounds and interests as well as a willingness to work cooperatively to achieve a realistic plan for redevelopment of the Downtown in the near term. To ensure a balanced DCTF, the two new members should contribute to the diversity of backgrounds and interests of the current member make-up. Staff is requesting that the DCTF review the submitted applications and provide your recommendations related to the candidates.
Appointment Process
The City Council will...
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