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Appoint Michael Diltz and Reeder Rice to the Noise Review Board
Accepted
As Mayor, I request Council confirmation of the following appointments to the Noise Review Board.
I am recommending two candidates for appointment to fill two vacant positions.
| Appointment | Membership Category | Term | Term Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Diltz (completing Agha Zain's term) | Community Member-at-Large | 1st | July 3, 2024 - September 13, 2026 |
| Reeder Rice | Construction Industry Representative | 1st | July 3, 2024 - July 2, 2027 |
Michael Diltz is an elementary school principal whose work requires him to work collaboratively with all members of our community, regardless of race or language. He is also a teacher, musician, father, and an active community member. In addition, he also has a background in audio-engineering, having recently utilized these skillsets to navigate how best to mitigate noise concerns with the surrounding neighborhood, related to outdoor school events that include music. As a Board member Michael sees this as opportunity to help guide policy in a way that addresses and supports all community members related to noise and sound, in all its forms throughout Portland and to support best ways community groups can respectfully bring events into their community to embrace all neighbors.
Member statement of interest from Michael Diltz: I am looking forward to helping the city by providing advisement related to community events and help the community to be able to access opportunities for music, presentations, and more.
Reeder Rice has an extensive background of 45 years’ experience in heavy and highway construction which also best describes the seat he will fill on the Noise Review Board, as a professional in construction. He is excited for this opportunity to provide input from a professional construction perspective, which represents an industry that is often a source of noise, and which also requires frequent applications for construction noise variances for activities such as crane erection, cement pours, and the operation of large heavy equipment. Mr. Rice will provide the balance the board needs as it relates to construction noise. In addition, his varied life and work experiences have provided him a better understanding of many issues facing our community.
Member statement of interest from Reeder Rice: I am excited for this opportunity to provide professional input from a construction perspective, and to represent an industry that is often a source of noise and to help bridge the gap of understanding between development and community needs, as it relates to noise.
Both candidates bring a wealth of expertise and experience to the Noise Review Board, in both understanding noise impacts and building relationships, which will help further and support community engagement.
With these appointments, the Noise Review Board membership will have all vacant seats filled.
Official record (Efiles)
Impact Statement
Purpose of proposed legislation and background information
The Noise Review Board is comprised of five members, including three community member-at-large positions, a representative from the construction industry, and a professional in the field of acoustics. Appointments to the volunteer Noise Review Board are made for a three-year term.
In accordance with Title 18, the Noise Review Board is charged with making decisions on noise variances for projects that range from nighttime construction projects to large outdoor concerts. The Board also works to develop long-term objectives for achieving reduction of noise levels in the community.
Financial and budgetary impacts
There are no financial or budgetary impacts.
Community impacts and community involvement
Noise Review Board members are expected to serve as a voice for community and for industry/infrastructure in balancing requests for noise variances with direct impact on community livability concerns.
For this search, we conducted outreach to groups that have expressed interest in noise issues. We utilized the extensive email list Office of Community & Civic Life sends out regularly. Outreach included business groups, professional acoustical lists, neighborhood coalitions, diversity and civic leadership partners, and personal staff contacts.
100% renewable goal
Not applicable.
Financial and budget analysis
Analysis provided by City Budget Office
No fiscal impact.