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SELECTION OF A DATE AND TIME FOR AN OPEN MEETING TO CONDUCT INTERVIEWS OF ALL APPLICANTS WHO SUBMITTED A QUALIFIED APPLICATION DURING THE SPECIFIED APPLICATION PERIOD TO FILL ONE VACANCY ON THE GROWTH MANAGEMENT OVERSIGHT COMMISSION (ENVIRONMENTAL REPRESENTATIVE)
(In accordance with Chula Vista Municipal Code section 2.53.040 (D), since four or fewer qualified applications were received, all applicants will be invited to interview.)
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
recommended action
Council select a date and time for an open meeting to conduct interviews of all applicants for the Growth Management Oversight Commission who submitted a qualified application during the specified application period.
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ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Environmental Notice
Environmental Notice
The activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is required.
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Environmental Determination
The Director of Development Services has reviewed the proposed activity for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines because the activity consists of a governmental fiscal/administrative activity which does not result in a physical change in the environment; therefore, pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines, the activity is not subject to CEQA. Thus, no environmental review is required.
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BACKGROUND
A resignation from the Growth Management Oversight Commission has resulted in one vacancy for an Environmental Representative. Nominations for interviews will not be necessary since fewer than five applications were received within the past two years; therefore all applicants will be invited to interview. The qualified applications received are included as Attachment 1. Pursuant to the appointment process, the Council shall independently review these applications.
CURRENT VACANCY
Growth Management Oversight Commission - 1 vacancy
The vacancy is for the following seat:
- Environmental Representative - to replace Eric Mosolgo
Per CVMC 2.40.040: “The voting members shall be appointed as follows:
1. Four of the members shall be appointed from a classification consisting of residents of the City’s four residential quadrants: (a) North of L Street/Telegraph Canyon Road/Otay Lakes Road and west of La Media Road; (b) North of L Street/Telegraph Canyon Road/Otay Lakes Road and east of La Media Road; (c) South of L Street/Telegraph Canyon Road/Otay Lakes Road and west of La Media Road; and (d) South of L Street/Telegraph Canyon Road/Otay Lakes Road and east of La Media Road. Those members shall reside in their respective areas at the time of their appointment and shall reside in their respective areas for the duration of their membership on the Commission.
2. One member shall represent local educational interests.
3. One member shall represent development interests.
4. One member shall represent environmental interests.
5. One member shall represent business interests.
6. One member shall be a member of the Planning Commission. (Ord. 3211 § 14, 2011; Ord. 2447 § 1, 1991; Ord. 2129 § 1, 1985).”
APPLICANTS
The individuals from whom applications were received within the past two years are listed below:
- Sassan Rahimzadeh
- Mary Ann Saponara
- Andrew Strong
Attachments
1. Applications Packet