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September 20, 2022
ITEM TITLE
Interviews and Consideration of Appointments to Fill Two Vacancies on the Planning Commission
Report Number: 22-0269
Location: No specific geographic location
Department: City Clerk
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.
Recommended Action
Council conduct interviews of all four applicants for the Planning Commission who submitted a qualified application during the specified application period to fill two vacancie s, and make appointments as appropriate.
The following applicants will be interviewed: Jimmy Combs, Jose Doria, Bryan Felber, and Oscar Romo.
SUMMARY
Four individuals who submitted qualified applications during the application period have been invited to fill two vacancies on the Planning Commission, one qualified professional seat and one at-large seat. Following the interviews, the Council may deliberate and consider making appointments to fill the two vacancies.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Director of Development Services 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 activity is not subject to CEQA.
Thus, no environmental review is required
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DISCUSSION
Two members of the Planning Commission have served for the maximum allotted time of two consecutive terms, resulting in two vacancie s: one qualified professional and one at-large member. Nominations for interviews are not necessary since fewer than five applications were received during the application period, in accordance with Chula Vista Municipal Code section 2.53.040. Therefore, all applicants have been invited to interview.
Vacancies are for the following seats:
- Qualified Professional – to replace Javier Nava
- At-Large – to replace Gabriel Gutierrez
Per Chula Vista Municipal Code 2.42.030: A minimum of three members of the Planning Commission should be persons sensitive to design consideration and interested in townscape matters. Persons qualified for these seats should in clude architects, landscape architects, land planners, urban planners, civil engineers, and other design professionals with suitable experience.
The individuals listed below submitted qualified applications during the application period. The applications are provided as Attachment 1.
Applicant Appointment Criteria
Combs, Jimmy To be considered for Qualified Professional Doria, Jose To be considered for At-Large Representative Felber, Bryan To be considered for At-Large Representative Romo, Oscar To be considered for Qualified Professional
ATTACHMENTS
1. Applications
Staff Contact: Karina Lafarga, Deputy City Clerk, and Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk