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To: CityClerk; Karina L. Lafarqa; Amanda Fredeluces; Audrey Malone; [email protected] Subject: City of Chula Vista - Sustainability Commission Application Date: Sunday, August 24, 20258:00:07 PM
A new entry to a form/survey has been submitted.
Form Name: Sustainability Commission Application
Date & Time: 08/24/2025 7:59 PM
Response #: 52
Submitter ID: 141648
IP address:
Time to complete: 3 min., 18 sec.
Survey Details
Application for membership on the Sustainability Commission
1. Prefix
(o) Ms.
2. Preferred Pronoun
(o)
She/Her/Hers
3. First and Last Name
Sofia Cortes Rodriguez
4. E-mail
5. Home Address
6. City
CHULA VISTA
7. ZIP code
91911
8. Primary Phone
9. Secondary Phone
Not answered
10. I certify that l am a resident of the City of Chula Vista and at least 18 years of age.
When applying for a Youth Advisory member: I am a resident of the City of Chula Vista and between 16 and 22 years of age.
(o) Yes
11. How long have you been a resident of the City?
9 years
12. Please click here to view the interactive map and verify your District of residency I am a resident of the following City Council district. 10) 4
13. Present employer
N/A
14. Occupation
Student
15. Have you ever been employed by the City of Chula Vista? (o) No
16. If you have worked for the City of Chula Vista please provide the department and dates of employment.
CHULA VISTA
17. I certify that I am a resident of the City of Chula Vista and at least 18 years of age.
When applying for a Youth Advisory member: 1 am a resident of the City of Chula Vista and between 16 and 22 years of age.
[x] Youth Advisory Member (non-voting) - 16 to 22 years of age.
18. Are you currently serving on a Chula Vista Board/Commission? (o) No
19. Which one(s)?
Not answered
20. Have you previously served on a Chula Vista Board/Commission? 10) No
21. Which ones?
Not answered
22. Per Chula Vista Municipal Code Section 2.25.030, I understand:
-If I am currently serving on a board or commission, I must resign from my current board or commission if I am appointed.
-I must have served at least 12 months on my current board or commission in order to be appointed to another board or commission.
(o) I have read and acknowledged the above statement.
23. Are you or have you been involved in any local, civic or community groups? (o) No
24. Which ones?
Not answered
25. What are your principal areas of interest in our City government, and what experience or special knowledge can you bring to those areas?
I would like to provide solutions for environmental issues in our city that would help improve the well-being of residents. One of the many problems I am concerned with is the cross-border contamination of our air and water. Although I have no experience within our city, I've always been interested in climate change and pollution and the effects it has on people and their well-being, and hopefully I'd offer insight and a different perspective as a young person on such topics in our city.
26. What would you hope to accomplish in the role of a Sustainability Commissioner? (250 words or less) As a Sustainability Commissioner, I would focus on implementing and enforcing the Zero Waste Plan to improve citizens' health, protect our city's environment, and create a cleaner and safer city. My goal would be to enforce the Zero Waste Plan by further reducing landfill waste and codifying disposal programs. By working closely with city departments and nonprofits in the city, I would promote initiatives that keep trash and hazardous waste out of our rivers and water, especially from the Tijuana River Valley.
I would also want to get people my age involved, encouraging my peers to take part in sustainability initiatives. Whether its joining community cleanups, helping with recycling drives, or spreading awareness through social media, young people can make a real difference. By getting my peers involved, caring for the environment can become a regular habit for people in the city.
Working with city departments and community groups, I would focus on enforcing the Zero Waste Plan.
Keeping waste out of storm drains and waterways, especially in the south bay that is largely affected by the Tijuana sewage contamination, we can protect the public health of residents and local wildlife. By involving peers in clean ups, recycling projects, and awarness campaigns, we can work together to improve our city and ensure that Chula Vista stays clean and safe for everyone.
27. You may upload a resume in addition to your application (optional).
28. The City understands meeting schedules and individual's availability may change. We ask that you consider the meeting schedule when submitting an application. (o) I have reviewed the Sustainability Commission regular meeting date, time and frequency.
29. (o) I am familiar with the responsibilities of the Sustainability Commission. I attest that the information I have provided is accurate and true.
30. (o) I understand that this application and any documents submitted in connection with the application process are public records and may be publicly disclosed.
31. Where did you hear about this vacancy?
(o) City Board/Commission Member or Staff
Thank you,
City of Chula Vista
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