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REPORT FROM THE DISTRICTING COMMISSION
A. RESOLUTION NO. 2015-015 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF A NEW COMMISSIONER TO FILL A VACANCY ON THE DISTRICTING COMMISSION
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2015-016 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE PROPOSED DISTRICTING COMMISSION BUDGET, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS, ACCORDINGLY (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommended Action
Council adopt the resolutions.
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SUMMARY
The Districting Commission consists of seven members. One of those members, Patricia Chavez, recently resigned. Pursuant to the City Charter, the Districting Commission has selected an applicant to fill the vacant seat. The Commission's recommendation is presented to the City Council for final approval.
In addition, the Commission has prepared a proposed budget and is requesting that the Council approve the budget and appropriate the necessary funds.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Environmental Review Coordinator has reviewed the proposed activity for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the contemplated action is not a "Project" as defined under Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines because it will not result in a physical change to the environment; therefore, pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines the actions proposed are not subject to CEQA.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
The Districting Commission recommends that the City approve the appointment of Bernardo Vasquez to the Commission, approve the Commission's proposed budget, and appropriate the necessary funds, as reflected in that budget. Commission Chairman, Jerome Torres, will be in attendance at the City Council meeting to speak to these matters on behalf of the Commission.
DISCUSSION
Commissioner Appointment
The City Charter was amended in 2012 to provide that the City Council members would be elected by-distr...
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