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August 11, 2026
ITEM TITLE
Boards and Commissions: Consideration of Annual Reappointments
REAPPOINTMENTS TO FIRST TERMS (Initial term less than two years) Guillermo Castillo, Charter Review Commission
Juan Guerrero, Health, Wellness, and Aging Commission Michelle Rodriguez, Parks and Recreation Commission
REAPPOINTMENTS TO SECOND TERMS
Leslie Hurst, Board of Ethics
Bobby Salas, Board of Ethics
Toby Larson, Board of Library Trustees
Victor Lopez, Charter Review Commission
Kate Bishop, Cultural Arts Commission
Marisol Edwan, Heath, Wellness, and Aging Commission
Peter Carlseen, Housing and Homelessness Advisory Commission Karla Pacheco, Housing and Homelessness Advisory Commission Paula Whitsell, Housing and Homelessness Advisory Commission Leticia Lares-Urquidez, Human Relations Commission
Rodrigo Leal, Planning Commission
Pati Ruiz, Privacy Protections and Technology Advisory Commission Tim DeMarco, Traffic Safety Commission
Nimpa Akana, Veterans Advisory Commission
Report Number: 26-0138
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
Make the reappointments as appropriate.
SUMMARY
Pursuant to Chula Vista Municipal Code (CVMC) Section 2.25.055(A) , the City Clerk has scheduled reappointments for members of the City 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 reappointed 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 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.
BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
Not applicable.
DISCUSSION
The City Clerk has scheduled reappointments for City Boards a nd 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 r equire 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
Guillermo Castillo Charter Review Commission
Juan Guerrero Health, Wellness, and Aging Commission
Michelle Rodriguez Parks and Recreation Commission
REAPPOINTMENTS TO SECOND TERM
Name Board/Commission
Leslie Hurst Board of Ethics
Bobby Salas Board of Ethics
Toby Larson Board of Library Trustees
Victor Lopez Charter Review Commission
Kate Bishop Cultural Arts Commission
Mariso Edwan Health, Wellness, and Aging Commission
Peter Carlseen Housing and Homelessness Advisory Commission Karla Pacheco Housing and Homelessness Advisory Commission Paula Whitsell Housing and Homelessness Advisory Commission Leticia Lares-Urquidez Human Relations Commission
Rodrigo Leal Planning Commission
Pati Ruiz Privacy Protections and Technology Advisory Commission Tim DeMarco Traffic Safety Commission
Nimpa Akana 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, CMC, Deputy City Clerk, Audrey Malone, CMC, Deputy Director, City Clerk Services, and Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk