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A. CONSIDERATION OF NOMINATIONS OF APPLICANTS TO BE INTERVIEWED TO FILL THE CURRENT VACANCY ON THE PLANNING COMMISSION (DESIGN REPRESENTATIVE SEAT) AND THE UPCOMING VACANCY OCCURRING ON JUNE 30, 2017 (AT-LARGE SEAT)
PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICANTS: Krista Burroughs, Rodney Caudillo, Roselle Ellison, Joe Garbanzos, Gregory Hall, Marivic Lisama, John Milburn, David Potter, Joseph Quinlivan, Mike Spethman, Jerome Torres, Jim Trotter, and Monika Tuncbilek
B. CONSIDERATION OF NOMINATIONS OF APPLICANTS TO BE INTERVIEWED TO FILL THE UPCOMING VACANCY OCCURRING ON JUNE 30, 2017 ON THE PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION APPLICANTS: David Ayala, Alice Chaisongkram, Eric Chaisongkram, David Olivera, Charlotte Brenda Perez-Miranda, and John Zarem
C. SELECTION OF DATE AND TIME OF OPEN MEETING OR MEETINGS AS MAY BE NECESSARY TO CONDUCT INTERVIEWS OF THE FOLLOWING:
1. APPLICANTS RECEIVING TWO OR MORE NOMINATIONS FOR THE VACANCIES ON THE PLANNING COMMISSION;
2. APPLICANTS RECEIVING TWO OR MORE NOMINATIONS FOR THE VACANCY ON THE PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION; AND
3. THE FIVE MEMBERS SEEKING REAPPOINTMENT TO VARIOUS COMMISSIONS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.25.055(B)
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommended Action
Council nominate applicants to be interviewed to fill the vacant seats, and select a date and time for an open meeting or meetings to conduct interviews of applicants receiving two or more nominations and interviews of the five members seeking reappointment to various commissions.
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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 Development Services Director has reviewed the proposed activity for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that this activity 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.
DISCUSSION
Item A - Nominations for Two Vacancies on the Planning Commission
The following are the two vacancies on the Planning Commission:
1. Design Representative seat - currently vacant
This seat was previously filled by Julio Fuentes, who resigned in January 2017.
2. At-Large seat - current member’s term expires on June 30, 2017
The term of the seat currently filled by Mark Liuag will expire on June 30, 2017. Commissioner Liuag has served two full terms and, therefore, is not eligible for reappointment.
Item B - Nominations for One Vacancy on the Parks & Recreation Commission
The term of the seat currently filled by Emmanuel Soto will expire on June 30, 2017. Commissioner Soto has declined to be considered to serve another term.
Item C - Selection of Interview Dates for Appointments and Reappointments
Following nominations under Items A and B, Council will have the opportunity to select a date or dates to conduct interviews for applicants who received two or more nominations.
Council will also have the opportunity to select a date or dates to conduct interviews of seated members whose terms expire on June 30, 2017, and who have served more than one year and are seeking reappointment to certain commissions, in accordance with Chula Vista Municipal Code section 2.25.055(B). Those members are as follows:
- Jennifer Carbuccia, Civil Service Commission
- Rodney Caudillo, Growth Management Oversight Commission
- Gloria Juarez, Growth Management Oversight Commission
- Javier Nava, Planning Commission
- Jennifer Rodriguez, Cultural Arts Commission
ATTACHMENTS
1. Planning Commission Application Packets
2. Planning Commission Applicants Spreadsheet
3. Parks & Recreation Commission Application Packets
4. Parks & Recreation Commission Applicants Spreadsheet
Staff Contact: Kerry Bigelow, Assistant City Clerk