Past interview questions are provided as a courtesy for informational purposes only.
Previous Planning Commission - Full Council Interview Questions Date Member Question
11/28/18 Casillas Salas Do you think that infrastructure is keeping up with development needs? 11/28/18 Padilla What does it mean to be an at-large planner? 11/28/18 Aguilar What do you hope to achieve while serving on the planning commission? 11/28/18 McCann Do you support times when the general plan needs to be changed? Why? 11/28/18 Diaz Where do you think the city could have done better planning? Where do you think the city has done great planning?
4/9/19 Casillas Salas What do you feel is the greatest growth challenge that is facing Chula Vista? 4/9/19 Padilla How do you see the role of the Planning Commission as distinct from staff and ultimately the City Council? 4/9/19 Galvez
Meetings of the Planning Commission may go until 11 p.m., it's a volunteer position, and attendance is critical.
What are your thoughts on attendance at the Planning Commission meetings and how will that work with your personal schedule?
4/9/19 McCann What is your basic understanding of land use and the City’s general plan? 4/9/19 Diaz What do you see as the difference in planning between east Chula Vista and west Chula Vista? 9/20/22 Casillas Salas What are your thoughts about ensuring we maintain a sense of community character in the neighborhoods, and how would you address all the stressors?
9/20/22 Galvez What decisions previously made by the Planning Commission and or City Council around zoning do you agree or disagree with?
9/20/22 Cardenas What does the term community character mean to you? 9/20/22 Cardenas How do see the growth of the City of Chula Vista affecting the community? 9/20/22 Padilla What is your understanding of the role of the Planning Commission? 9/20/22 Padilla What is your understanding of the difference between an advisory decision and a quasi-judicial commission decision? And how would you prepare for a meeting?