Appoint Andrew Dykeman, Sam Rodriguez, and Kym Nguyen to the Development Review Advisory Committee for terms to expire June 25, 2027
As Mayor, I request Council confirmation of the following appointments to the Development Review Advisory Committee, each for a first 3-year term:
The Development Review Advisory Committee (DRAC) is a citizen advisory body representing those with interests in the outcome of policies, budgets, regulations, and procedures that affect development review processes. The DRAC is composed of 17 members representing different stakeholder groups, such as builders, developers, designers, and neighborhoods.
I recommend three candidates for appointment.
Appointment | Membership Category | 1st Full Term |
Andrew Dykeman | Large Construction Contractor | June 26, 2024 - June 25, 2027 |
Sam Rodriguez | Large Developer | June 26, 2024 - June 25, 2027 |
Kym Nguyen | Frequent Development Review Customer | June 26, 2024 - June 25, 2027 |
Andrew Dykeman isthe Director of Operations at Lease Crutcher Lewis and brings both direct construction management and executive-level leadership experience, with 27 years at Lease Crutcher Lewis and high-level involvement in state and local organizations, including serving as the vice-chair of the State of Oregon Building Code Structures Board and as a member of the National Association of Minority Contractors, Association of General Contractors, NAIOP, and others.
Statement of interest from Andrew Dykeman: Being born and raised in Portland and spending a career in the construction industry has taught me that the value of the public process lies in service. I’ve spent my career serving the people in our company, the individuals on our jobsites, and the people of the State through my Building Code work. I’m excited about the potential to serve our industry and our City through the Development Review Advisory Committee and the meaningful impact that service provides. In addition, I have a passion for sustainability and creating a built environment that minimizes our impact and supports the long-term health of our region. I have been lucky enough to work on some of the most resilient and sustainable projects in the region, and bringing those experiences to our work is very exciting to me.
Sam Rodriguez isa Senior Managing Director at Mill Creek Residential Development and has a wide range of experience including over two decades of multifamily housing development expertise, 16 years as an architect, and membership on the Portland Design Commission, NAIOP, Board of Appeals, and Oregon Smart Growth. Sam brings both an operational and a policy perspective to the development review process.
Statement of interest from Sam Rodriguez: I am a Multifamily Developer with more than 3,000 apartment homes built in the Portland MSA, which gives me a solid grasp of the permitting process. Prior to becoming a developer, I practiced residential architecture for 16 years as a project manager with ample experience in permitting, scheduling, and design. I have served on the Portland Design Commission for almost 8 years (I will term out in October), which gives me a unique perspective and experience to advise on entitlement issues. As a developer, I will also bring an economic perspective to policy proposals. I look forward to the opportunity to help the city improve its processes and make the city a great place to live, work, and play.
Kym Nguyen isthe Principal at Concept Design and Associates with over 15 years of experience focused primarily on middle-income housing and infill projects. Kym has spent years helping clients with their design, building code, and land use review aspects of their projects, which has provided her extensive experience with the city’s development review and permitting processes.
Statement of interest from Kym Nguyen: I would like to use the knowledge and experience I have gained working with my clients and the city, along with my energy, to help and contribute to improving the permitting process. I believe that codes and regulations play an important part in our society being safe and livable and hope that I can help the committee meet the city’s goals to improve the development review codes and regulations.
Andrew, Sam, and Kym each have a unique and broad set of experience with the city’s development review and permitting processes and will bring fresh perspectives and voices to the DRAC, as well as years of experience working in Portland on all types and sizes of projects.
With these appointments, all but three DRAC positions will be filled. Efforts are underway to fill the remaining three vacant positions.
I recommend that Andrew Dykeman, Sam Rodriguez and Kym Nguyen be appointed to the Development Review Advisory Committee for first terms datedJune 26, 2024 to June 25, 2027.
Official Record (Efiles)
Impact Statement
Purpose of Proposed Legislation and Background Information
Portland City Code Title 3.30.030 specifies that members of the DRAC may serve up to two 3-year terms.
Financial and Budgetary Impacts
This legislation appoints citizen volunteers to serve on the DRAC, a citizen advisory body, and will have no budgetary or long-term financial impacts for the Bureau of Development Services or the City.
Community Impacts and Community Involvement
This legislation will benefit the development review process and the community by supporting the continued effective functioning of the DRAC. Each of the 17 members of the DRAC represents a unique stakeholder group to the development review process; making the reappointment specified in this legislation will ensure that the member’s stakeholder group will be represented.
Public notice regarding this legislation was provided in BDS’s Plans Examiner newsletter the BDS website and social media platforms. The Plans Examiner is widely distributed electronically to BDS customers and stakeholders, as well as neighborhood associations and community groups. In addition, current DRAC members notified their stakeholder groups of the vacant position.
This legislation appoints citizen volunteer to serve on the DRAC and will have no discernable impact on the City’s energy use. This legislation neither contributes to nor detracts from the City’s goal of meeting 100 percent of community-wide energy needs with renewable energy by 2050.
100% Renewable Goal
Not applicable.