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June 7, 2022
ITEM TITLE
Ratification of Appointment: City Manager’s Appointment of the Director of Information Technology Services – Jose Cisneros
Report Number: 22-0177
Location: No specific geographic location
Department: City Manager
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.
Recommended Action
Adopt a resolution ratifying the City Manager’s appointment of Jose Cisneros as the Director of Information Technology Services.
SUMMARY
The Department of Human Resources conducted a statewide recruitment during the spring of 2022 for the City’s Director of Information Technology Services. The City Manager has selected Jose Cisneros to fill the position of Director of Information Technology Services.
This item seeks to approve the appointment of Jose Cisneros to the position of Director of Information Technology Services effective July 1, 2022.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
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/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
Not applicable.
DISCUSSION
The Department of Human Resources conducted a statewide recruitment during the spring of 2022 for the City’s Director of Information Technology Services. The City of Chula Vista’s Charter Section 500 (a) grants the City Manager the authority to appoint department heads subject to the approval of the City Council.
The City Manager has selected Jose Cisneros to fill the position of Director of Information Technology Services effective July 1, 2022.
With over 30 years of Information Technology experience, Mr. Cisneros brings a wide breadth and depth of experience and leadership that will complement the current Information Technology Services staff and continue to move the many City projects and initiatives forward. Over the last 17 years as a Navy Information Professional Captain he has been responsible for the successful deployment of IT services, strategic and operational planning, fostering innovation, prioritizing IT initiatives across numerous commands including U.S. Naval Air Fo rces, U.S. European Command and U.S. Forces Japan.
His accomplishments, duties and responsibilities are impressive and can be reviewed in the attached resume.
City Council adoption of the resolution will ratify the City Manager’s appointment.
DECISION-MAKER CONFLICT
Staff has reviewed the decision contemplated by this action and has determined that it is not site specific and consequently, the 500-foot rule found in California Code of Regulations section 18704.2(a)(1), is not applicable to this decision. Staff is not independently aware, and has not been informed by any Council member, of any other fact that may constitute a basis for a decision maker conflict of interest in this matter.
CURRENT-YEAR FISCAL IMPACT
The base salary is set at $198,238 annually plus benefits. There are no additional fiscal impacts from this action as the position is included in the City Council adopted budget.
ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
Any additional impacts related to salary or benefit increases will be included in future budget actions for City Council consideration.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Resume
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Staff Contact: Eric Crockett, Deputy City Manager