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August 8, 2023
ITEM TITLE
Interviews and Consideration of Appointment to Fill One Qualified Professional Vacancy on the Planning Commission
Report Number: 23-0208
Location: No specific geographic location
Department: City Clerk
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
Conduct interviews of all four applicants for the Planning Commission who submitted a qualified application during the specified application period , to fill one vacancy for a qualified professional seat and make the appointment as appropriate.
The following applica nts will be interviewed: Sharmane Estolano, Rodrigo Leal, Oscar Romo, and Charles Sanfilippo
SUMMARY
Four individuals submitted a qualified application during the application period and have been invited to interview to fill one vacancy on the Planning Commission for a qualified professional seat. Following the interviews, the City Council may deliberate and consider making an appointment to fill the vacancy.
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
DISCUSSION
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A member of the Planning Commission resigned effective April 27, 2023 , re sulting in one vacancy for a qualified professional seat. Members of the Planning Commission are appointed in accordance with the full Council interview appointment process specified in Chula Vista Municipal Code section 2.25.052(B), which incorporates Chula Vista Municipal Code chapter 2.53 processes. Nominations for interviews are not necessary since fewer than five qualified 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.
Vacancy:
- Qualified Professional – to replace Jon Milburn – term expires 06/30/2026 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 include architects, landscape architects, land planners, urban planners, civil engineers, and other design professionals with suitable experience. The current Planning Commission ros ter has been provided as Attachment 1.
The individuals listed below submitted qualified applications during the application period. The applications are provided in Attachment 2.
1. Sharmane Estolano
2. Rodrigo Leal
3. Oscar Romo
4. Charles Sanfilippo
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 Title 2, section 18702.2(a)(11), is not applicable to this decision for purposes of determining a disqualifying real property -related financial conflict of interest under the Political Reform Act (Cal. Gov't Code § 87100, et seq.). Staff is not independently aware and has not been informed by any City Councilmember of any other fact that may constitute a basis for a decision-maker conflict of interest in this matter.
CURRENT-YEAR FISCAL IMPACT
This item will have no impact to the general fund.
ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
There is no ongoing fiscal impact.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Roster
2. Applications packet
3. Previous Interview Questions
Staff Contacts:
Karina Lafarga, Deputy City Clerk Cristina Hernandez, CMC, Deputy Director, City Clerk Services Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk