Chula Vista City Council
July 22, 2025

Date Member Question
11/28/2018 Casillas Salas Do you think that infrastructure is keeping up with development needs? 11/28/2018 Padilla What does it mean to be an at-large planner? 11/28/2018 Aguilar What do you hope to achieve while serving on the planning commission? 11/28/2018 McCann Do you support times when the general plan needs to be changed? Why? 11/28/2018 Diaz Where do you think the City could have done better planning? Where do you think the City has done great planning? 4/9/2019 Casillas Salas What do you feel is the greatest growth challenge that is facing Chula Vista? 4/9/2019 Padilla How do you see the role of the Planning Commission as distinct from staff and ultimately the City Council? 4/9/2019 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? 4/9/2019 McCann What is your basic understanding of land use and the City’s general plan? 4/9/2019 Diaz What do you see as the difference in planning between east Chula Vista and west Chula Vista? 9/20/2020 Casillas Salas What are your thoughts about ensuring we maintain a sense of community character in the neighborhoods, a nd how would you address all the stressors?
9/20/2022 Galvez What decisions previously made by the Planning Commission and or City Council around zoning do you agree or disa gree with?
9/20/2022 Cardenas What does the term community character means to you? 9/20/2022 Cardenas How do see the growth of the City of Chula vista affecting the community? 9/20/2022 Padilla What is your understanding the role of the Planning Commission? 9/20/2022 Padilla What is your understanding of the difference between an advisory decision and quasi a commission decision? And how would you prepare for a meeting?
8/8/2023 Chavez Where do you think the City could have done better planning? Where do you think the City has done great planning? (Previously used in 2028 interview - Diaz)
8/8/2023 Gonzalez How do you encourage a balance between development of for sale and rental properties? 8/8/2023 Cardenas Do you think it is important to have diversity represented in the Planning Commission? Why or why not? 8/8/2023 McCann What do you feel you can accomplish as a Planning Commissioner? 8/20/2024 Chavez What do you believe are the most pressing planning and development issues facing our city today? And how can y ou address them as a Planning Commissioner?
8/20/2024 Morineau What do you see as the difference in planning and development between East Chula Vista and West Chula Vista? 8/20/2024 Gonzalez You believe the impacts of a proposed project are worse than what was stated, what would you do? 8/20/2024 McCann How can we increase home ownership in Chula Vista? 8/20/2024 Preciado Do you think it is important to have diversity represented in the Planning Commission? Why or why not? Previous Planning Commission - Full Council Interview Questions 2018 - 2024