Item 3C: Appointment to Citizen Planning Committee for Whilamut Natural Area

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ECC UGENE ITY OUNCIL AIS GENDA TEM UMMARY Appointment to the Citizen Planning Committee for the Whilamut Natural Area of Alton Baker Park Meeting Date: January 9, 2006 Agenda Item Number: 3C Department: City Manager’s Office Staff Contact: Mary Walston www.eugene-or.gov Contact Telephone Number: 682-5406 ISSUE STATEMENT This is an action item to appoint a Springfield representative to the Citizen Planning Committee for the Whilamut Natural Area of Alton Baker Park. BACKGROUND When needed, interim appointments are made to various boards, committees, and commissions outside of the regular annual recruitment process. Originally called the East Alton Baker Park Planning Committee, and now renamed the Citizen Planning Committee for the Whilamut Natural Area of Alton Baker Park, the committee was created to prepare a plan to determine the appropriate mix of passive recreational uses for the park. The committee is now charged with implementing that adopted plan. There are 15 at-large members, ten from Eugene, and five from Springfield. The Mayor nominates candidates; the City Council appoints from the Mayor's list. Staff from both Willamalane and the City of Eugene Parks and Open Space Division were involved in this nomination process used by the Willamalane Board of Directors. This is an appointment of a Springfield representative; in this instance the Willamalane Board makes the nomination which is forwarded to the Eugene Mayor who, in turn, submits the nomination for approval by the City Council. RELATED CITY POLICIES There is no policy issue related to these appointments. COUNCIL OPTIONS The City Council can vote to approve the nominee; it can also request additional information or background on the applicant and delay the vote, or reject it entirely. CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION The City Manager recommends approval of the proposed nomination. L:\CMO\2006 Council Agendas\M060109\S0601093C.doc