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July 8, 2025
ITEM TITLE
Boards and Commissions: Consider Annual Reappointments
REAPPOINTMENTS TO FIRST TERMS (Initial term less than two years) Rita Beyers, Board of Library Trustees
Isabella Glinsky, Board of Library Trustees
Felix Sablan, Cultural Arts Commission
Morgan Murphy, Health, Wellness, and Aging Commission Tiffany Hecklinski, Human Relations Commission
Marlano Batson, Privacy Protection and Technology Advisory Commission Richard Pulido, Privacy Protection and Technology Advisory Commission
REAPPOINTMENTS TO SECOND TERMS
William Gersten, Board of Ethics
Monica Montano, Health, Wellness, and Aging Commission Vikki Robinson Opeodu, Housing and Homelessness Advisory Commission Christian Gomez, Human Relations Commission
Mopelola Olaoye, Human Relations Commission
Jim Combs, Planning Commission
John Knox, Sustainability Commission
Christos Korgan, Sustainability Commission
Arnold Luke, Traffic Safety Commission
Francia Castro, Veterans Advisory Commission
Lynne Pine, Veterans Advisory Commission
Report Number: 25-0113
Location: No specific geographic location
Department: City Clerk
G.C. § 84308 Regulations Apply: No
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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
City Council make the reappointments as appropriate.
SUMMARY
Pursuant to Chula Vista Municipal Code (CVMC) Section 2.25.055(A) , t he City Clerk has scheduled reappointments for members of the C ity Boards and Commissions who are interested and eligible to serve an additional term, unless otherwise requested by the nominating authority for the seat . Regardless of the applicable reappointment process, each member of a Board or Commission shall be r eappointed by at least three affirmative votes of the City Council.
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 th is 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.
BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
Not applicable.
DISCUSSION
The City Clerk has scheduled reappointments for City Boards and Commissions members for City Council consideration. Pursuant to CVMC 2.25.055(C), reappointments are scheduled for members interested and eligible to serve an additional term unless otherwise requested by the nominating authority for the seat .
When an incumbent is not reappointed, the seat is filled using the applicable appointment process.
The rosters of all boards and commissions are provided as Attachment 1.
Reappointments
The following table shows eligible reappointments for board and commission members. The attendance and training records for these members are included as Attachment 2.
The City Council may make the reappointments at this time . The City Charter and Municipal Code require that all reappointments be made by at least three affirmative votes of the City Council.
Reappointments table on the following page.
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REAPPOINTMENTS TO FIRST TERM (INITIAL TERM LESS THAN TWO YEARS) Name Board/Commission
Rita Beyers Board of Library Trustees
Isabella Glinsky Board of Library Trustees
Felix Sablan Cultural Arts Commission
Morgan Murphy Health, Wellness, and Aging Commission
Tiffany Hecklinski Human Relations Commission
Marlano Batson Privacy Protection and Technology Advisory Commission Richard Pulido Privacy Protection and Technology Advisory Commission
REAPPOINTMENTS TO SECOND TERM
Name Board/Commission
William Gersten Board of Ethics
Monica Montano Health, Wellness, and Aging Commission
Vikki Robinson Opeodu Housing and Homelessness Advisory Commission Christian Gomez Human Relations Commission
Mopelola Olaoye Human Relations Commission
Jim Combs* Planning Commission
John Knox Sustainability Commission
Christos Korgan Sustainability Commission
Arnold Luke Traffic Safety Commission
Francia Castro Veterans Advisory Commission
Lynne Pine Veterans Advisory Commission
* Pursuant to Chula Vista Municipal Code section 2.25.055(B), if a majority of the City Council so desires, the Mayor and City Council may interview a Planning Commission member prior to reappointment.
DECISION-MAKER CONFLICT
Staff has reviewed the decision contemplated by this action and has determined that it is not site-specific and consequently, the real property holdings of the City Council members do not create 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 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
This item will have no impact on the general fund.
ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
There is no ongoing fiscal impact.
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ATTACHMENTS
1. Board and Commission Rosters
2. Training and Attendance Records
Staff Contacts:
Karina Lafarga, Deputy City Clerk, Audrey Malone, Deputy Director, City Clerk Services, and Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk