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CONSIDERATION OF NOMINATIONS OF APPLICANTS TO BE INTERVIEWED AND SELECTION OF A DATE AND TIME OF A MEETING TO CONDUCT INTERVIEWS TO FILL A VACANCY ON THE CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION
A. DELIBERATION AND NOMINATIONS OF APPLICANTS TO BE INTERVIEWED FOR ONE VACANCY ON THE CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION (ARTS PROFESSIONAL SEAT)
APPLICANTS: Rosie Duran, Omar Firestone, Abel Herrera, Matthew A. Lowery, Rachel Morineau, Christianne Penunuri, Michael Tactay, and Beatrice Zamora
B. SELECTION OF DATE AND TIME OF OPEN MEETING OR MEETINGS TO CONDUCT INTERVIEWS OF APPLICANTS RECEIVING TWO OR MORE NOMINATIONS FOR THE VACANCY ON THE CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
recommended action
Council nominate applicants to be interviewed for the current vacancy on the Cultural Arts Commission and select a date and time for an open meeting or meetings to conduct the interviews.
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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.
BACKGROUND
A recent resignation from the Cultural Arts Commission has resulted in one vacancy for an Arts Professional seat. More than four applications for the seat have been received. Therefore, pursuant to the applicable appointment process described in CVMC 2.53.050, the first step in the process is for nominations to take place. Any applicant receiving two or more nominations will be invited to interview at a date to be determined by the Council.
Following the nominations, the Council will be able to collectively set a time to hold an open meeting to conduct interviews and provide staff direction on the interview process. Each applicant who receives two or more nominations will be invited to interview.
CURRENT VACANCY
Cultural Arts Commission - 1 vacancy
The vacancy on the Cultural Arts Commission is for the following seat:
§ Arts Professional - to replace Roderick Reinhart
Per Chula Vista Municipal Code (CVMC) section 2.33.040, “A minimum of six members shall be appointed from among artists, educators, and those with professional qualifications and experience in disciplines of arts and culture, including the performing arts, fine arts, culinary arts, media arts or related arts disciplines.”
APPLICANTS
The individuals from whom qualified applications have been received within the past two years are:
- Rosie Duran
- Omar Firestone
- Abel Herrera
- Matthew A. Lowery
- Rachel Morineau
- Christianne Penunuri
- Michael Tactay
- Beatrice Zamora
Attachments
1. Applications Packet
2. Applicant Spreadsheet