city of Chula Vista

File #: 16-0107    Name: Board and Commission Reappointment Process
Type: Action Item Status: Filed
In control: City Council
On agenda: 4/12/2016 Final action: 4/12/2016
Title: DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE REAPPOINTMENT PROCESS FOR MEMBERS OF CHULA VISTA COMMISSIONS WHO ARE INTERVIEWED AND APPOINTED BY THE COUNCIL
Attachments: 1. Item 4 - Attachment 1 - Appointment Process for Vacancies, 2. Item 4 - Attachment 2 - Survey Results, 3. Item 4 - Presentation
Related files: 16-0205
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DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE REAPPOINTMENT PROCESS FOR MEMBERS OF CHULA VISTA COMMISSIONS WHO ARE INTERVIEWED AND APPOINTED BY THE COUNCIL

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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommended Action
Council discuss the reappointment process and provide direction to staff.

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SUMMARY
The Council made a referral to staff to provide information and possible alternative processes for the reappointment of members to commissions who are interviewed and appointed by the Council. This item presents some suggestions for processes for Council's consideration.

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 it will 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.

BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Not applicable

DISCUSSION

Background
The Council made a referral to staff to provide information and possible alternative processes for the reappointment of members to commissions who are interviewed and appointed by the Council.

There are 19 active boards and commission in the City. The full Council interviews and appoints members to four of them. The commissions whose members are interviewed and appointed by the full Council are:
- Growth Management Oversight Commission
- Parks & Recreation Commission
- Planning Commission
- Two seats on the C...

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