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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Packet 2018_01_16 4pmI declare under penalty of perjury that I am employed by the City of Chula Vista in the office of the City Clerk and that I posted the document according to Brown Act requirements. Dated: t'tl � 18 Signed: �tS �r CITY OF CHULA VISTA Mary Casillas Salas, Mayor Patricia Aguilar, Councilmember Mike Diaz, Councilmember John McCann, Councilmember Stephen C. Padilla, Councilmember Tuesday, January 16, 2018 Gary Halbert, City Manager Glen R. Googins, City Attorney Kerry K. Bigelow, City Clerk 4:00 PM City Hall - Executive Conference Room 276 4th Avenue, Building A Chula Vista, CA 91910 SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL Notice is hereby given that the City Council has called and will convene a Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista on Tuesday, January 16, 2018, at 4:00p.m., in the Executive Conference room, located at 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California to consider the items on this agenda. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL: Councilmembers Aguilar, Diaz, McCann, Padilla and Mayor Casillas Salas ACTION ITEMS The Item(s) listed in this section of the agenda will be considered individually by the Council and are expected to elicit discussion and deliberation. If you wish to speak on any item, please fill out a "Request to Speak" form (available in the lobby) and submit it to the City Clerk prior to the meeting. 18-0016 INTERVIEWS AND CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT TO THE GROWTH MANAGEMENT OVERSIGHT COMMISSION (ENVIRONMENTAL REPRESENTATIVE SEAT) City of Chula Vista Page 1 Printed on 111112818 January 16, 2018City Council Agenda On January 9, 2018, the City Council set a date and time to interview to following applicants for the vacant Environmental Representative Seat on the Growth Management Oversight Commission: Mary Ann Saponara, Andrew Strong, and Sassan Rahimzadeh. 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. Environmental Notice: Council conduct interviews and make the appointment as appropriate. Staff Recommendation: ADJOURNMENT to the Regular City Council Meeting on January 16, 2018, at 5:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers. Materials provided to the City Council related to any open-session item on this agenda are available for public review at the City Clerk’s Office, located in City Hall at 276 Fourth Avenue, Building A, during normal business hours. In compliance with the AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT The City of Chula Vista requests individuals who require special accommodations to access, attend, and/or participate in a City meeting, activity, or service, contact the City Clerk’s Office at (619) 691-5041(California Relay Service is available for the hearing impaired by dialing 711) at least forty-eight hours in advance of the meeting. Most Chula Vista City Council meetings, including public comments, are video recorded and aired live on AT&T U-verse channel 99 (throughout the County), on Cox Cable channel 24 (only in Chula Vista), and online at www.chulavistaca.gov. Recorded meetings are also aired on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. (both channels) and are archived on the City's website. Sign up at www.chulavistaca.gov to receive email notifications when City Council agendas are published online. Page 2 City of Chula Vista Printed on 1/11/2018 2018-01-16 Agenda Packet Page2 City of Chula Vista Staff Report File#:18-0016, Item#: 1. INTERVIEWS AND CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT TO THE GROWTH MANAGEMENT OVERSIGHT COMMISSION (ENVIRONMENTAL REPRESENTATIVE SEAT) On January 9, 2018, the City Council set a date and time to interview to following applicants for the vacant Environmental Representative Seat on the Growth Management Oversight Commission: Mary Ann Saponara, Andrew Strong, and Sassan Rahimzadeh. RECOMMENDED ACTION Council conduct interviews and make the appointment as appropriate. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW 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. Environmental Determination The Development Services Director 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 actions proposed are not subject to CEQA. CURRENT VACANCY Growth Management Oversight Commission - 1 vacancy The vacancy on the Growth Management Oversight Commission is for the following seat: §Environmental Representative - to replace Eric Mosolgo Per Chula Vista Municipal Code (CVMC) section 2.40.040(B)(4), “One member shall represent environmental interests.” APPLICANTS The following individuals submitted a qualified application within the specified application period: City of Chula Vista Printed on 1/11/2018Page 1 of 2 powered by Legistar™2018-01-16 Agenda Packet Page3 File#:18-0016, Item#: 1. ·Mary Ann Saponara ·Andrew Strong ·Sassan Rahimzadeh None of the above applicants currently serve on a City board or commission. Attachments 1. Applications Packet 2. Current Growth Management Oversight Commission Roster Staff Contact: Leah Larrarte, Deputy City Clerk City of Chula Vista Printed on 1/11/2018Page 2 of 2 powered by Legistar™2018-01-16 Agenda Packet Page4 Growth Management Oversight Commission Current Vacancy: (1) Environmental Representative Last Name First Name Resume App Date Environmental Interests Currently Serving On Preference Notes Saponara Mary Ann X 11/21/2017 X 1 Strong Andrew X 1/3/2017 X 1 Rahimzadeh Sassan X 12/18/2017 X 1 2018-01-16 Agenda Packet Page5 2018-01-16 Agenda Packet Page6 2018-01-16 Agenda Packet Page7 2018-01-16 Agenda Packet Page8 2018-01-16 Agenda Packet Page9 Leah Larrarte From: Webmaster Sent: Tuesday, November 21, 2017 9:23 PM To:CityClerk; Adrianna Hernandez Subject: City of Chula Vista: Growth Management Oversight Commission Application received A new entry to a form/survey has been submitted. Form Name: Growth Management Oversight Commission Application Date&Time:11/21/2017 9:22 PM Response#: 2 Submitter ID:34766 IP address: 107.77.230.35 Time to complete: 38 min.,31 sec. Survey Details Page 1 Application for membership on the Growth Management Oversight Commission 1. Prefix o) Mrs. 2. First and Last Name Mary Ann Saponara 3. Email 4. Residence Address S. City Chula Vista 6. ZIP Code 91910 7. Primary Phone 8. Secondary Phone Not answered 1 2018-01-16 Agenda Packet Page10 9. Are you registered to vote in Chula Vista? o)Yes 10. Do you live within the City limits of Chula Vista? o)Yes 11. How Long? since December 1975 12. Employer retired principal,San Ysidro School District 13. Occupation educator 14. Please select one or more of the seats below that you wish to be considered for: (select as many as applicable) x] Local Educational Interests Representative x] Environmental Interests Representative 15. If you selected one of the specific interests above(Local Educational, Development,Environmental,and/or Business Interests),please describe your interest,experience or special knowledge that you would bring to the selected seat(s).(250 words or less) Having been an educator,grant writer,docent for both the Tijuana Estuary Research Reserve,and the Living Coast Discovery Center, I feel that I have the love for preserving nature's gifts for all generational residents. I have worked with great environmental educators including Dr. Mike McCoy,Tina Mathias,Southwestern College's photography instructor Todd Stands and a very experienced raptor educator/rehabilitator, Mrs. Nancy Conney,directress of Skyhunters in Alpine. I am passionate about nature and preserving what we have left because only 10%of the Pacific Flyway exists. I am very up beat! I have a very sharp learning curve. I enjoy speaking with young and old to take care of our earth. My son, Lt. Ernie Saponara, U.S.Coast Guard,studied at the Living Coast Discovery Center. He focused upon going to the Coast Guard Academy in New London,CT. I have been giving back because of the great teachers he has had over the years. For a while, I was a recruiter for the academy. 16. o) I understand if I am appointed to a seat that represents my residential quadrant, I must reside in my respective area at the time of my appointment and for the duration of my membership on the Commission to remain eligible. 17. Have you previously served,or do you currently serve,on a Chula Vista Board,Committee or Commission o) No 18. If yes,which one(s)and for what period of time? Not answered 19. Are you,or have you been,involved in any local,civic,service or community groups? o)Yes 20. If yes,please list them Living Coast Discovery Center's docent program,i was a docent for the Tijuana Estuary, i was on the board of directors for Friends of the Estuary, I just rejoined Friends as a member, I am a member of the Chula Vista Elks Club supporting various projects, I wrote an article about their classic cars exhibition June 2016, 1 donate to schools,community groups for fund raising 2 2018-01-16 Agenda Packet Page11 events expecially the Living Coast's fund raisers with my Indian jewelry etc.writer promoting community events for Southwestern College's newspaper,The Sun, I am also a photo journalist for the newspaper 21. What do you hope to accomplish in the role of a Growth Management Oversight Commissioner?(250 words or less) I want to protect the environment! I want young and old alike to feel safe enjoying nature. I want to visit schools and share my love for nature. I want to pursue opportunities for outreach projects which the Living Coast and the Federal Fish and Wildlife Agency have. I want the City of Chula Vista to keep on top of preserving space for parks. Keep them clean without graffiti etc. 22. 1 understand that to be considered,I must submit a resume along with this application. Resume Nov 21, 2017.docx 23. 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 Growth Management Oversight Commission regular meeting date,time and frequency. 24. 1 understand if I am selected to serve on this board or commission I will need to disclose certain economic interests(Form 700)in accordance with the City of Chula Vista's Conflict of Interest Code. o) I have reviewed the City of Chula Vista's Conflict of Interest Code. 25. o) I am familiar with the responsibilities of the Growth Management Oversight Commission. I attest that the information I have provided is accurate and true. Thank you, City of Chula Vista This is an automated message generated by the Vision Content Management System`.Please do not reply directly to this email. 3 2018-01-16 Agenda Packet Page12 Mrs. Mary Ann Saponara Chula Vista, CA 91910 Educational Background BA degree—1968—Major-History and Political Science, Minor-Sociology-College of Mount Saint Vincent, Riverdale, New York MS degree—1969---MS in teaching language minority culturally diverse children—Yeshiva University, Ferkauf Graduate School Fifth Avenue and 12th Street, Manhattan, New York I student taught in Spanish Harlem—More Effective School # 146—106th Street and First Avenue, New York City—I won a fellowship representing the Italian community Credentials: New York State-K-6-Life- California-Life-K-8, Reading Specialist, English as a Second Language Specialist, studied two years at the San Diego Museum of Art—wrote a book featuring specific artists whose works are part of the museum’s gallery—k-8 for English Language Learners Teaching Experience PS #23—Yonkers, New York-low-socio economic community—grade 3-students came from all over the world—English Language Learners San Ysidro Elementary School District—K-8, 23-years as a teacher- visual arts mentor teacher, taught 8th grade environmental studies 15-years as an administrator/Vice Principal-San Ysidro Middle School, Ocean View Hills K-8, Principal-Smythe Elementary including being the district’s grant writer Sweetwater High School District—13-years—English Language Learners--Adult Ed teacher- evenings (following subjects were taught during summer school--Reading teacher, 9th grade writing/reading, 10th grade Western/Eastern Civilizations, 12th U.S. Government) Community Service Activities Chula Vista Elks Club Member—I help with fund raisers, journalist/photo journalist for June 2016 classic car show Docent for Tijuana Estuary Research Reserve – 2008-2011-gave bird walks Docent for Living Coast Discovery Center— 2008-2017--bird walks, raptor row tours, donate hand-made Indian jewelry for fund raisers I donate to schools, churches, organizations which have fund raisers-hand-made Indian jewelry, Navajo hand-made animals, lambs, bison, turtles, dinosaurs, ponies, rabbits, dogs, elephants, etc. 2018-01-16 Agenda Packet Page13 Recruiter for the Coast Guard Academy Southwestern College’s newspaper, The Sun. I write feature stories about Julian, the Cuyamacas, Cabrillo’s ship, the San Salvador, Leonardo da Vinci’s hidden master piece, the Battle of Anghiari /Toscana-behind the Gorgio Vasari’s master piece in the Palaccio Vecchio in Florence, Italy Exhibitions at the Museum of Photographic Arts, San Diego Museum of Art References: Dr. Mike McCoy—Imperial Beach Pet Hospital-I was a volunteer at the Tijuana Estuary Dr. McCoy is responsible for the bike path which extends from Coronado into Chula Vista past the Living Coast Discovery Center Home phone: Imperial Beach Pet Hospital-619-424-3961 Fridays-2:00-5:00pm Tina Mathias—Living Coast Discovery Center Volunteer Coordinator- Todd Stands-Southwestern College’s photography instructor- Cell: Mrs. Nancy Conney- -Skyhunters directress-raptor/rehabilitation educator Cell: 2018-01-16 Agenda Packet Page14 2018-01-16 Agenda Packet Page15 2018-01-16 Agenda Packet Page16 2018-01-16 Agenda Packet Page17 Please describe your interest, experience or special knowledge that you would bring to the selected seat(s). (250 words or less) I believe it is vital for our community to continue to have smart growth while ensuring we protect our natural environment. Given our regions housing needs, it is vital for us to develop smart communities with the appropriate amount of residential, commercial, recreational and environmentally protected lands. It is important that we work to create the right balance while including the necessary infrastructure to ensure our communities are safe and have a high quality of life. I believe my work experience will provide a unique and important perspective in this roll. I have worked for the County of San Diego for the past 10 years. I currently serve as the Chief Administrative Officer’s Chief of Staff. In this capacity, I work closely with the County’s Executive Team to implement policies directed by the Board of Supervisors. Prior to my current role as Chief of Staff, I served as Chief of Departmental Operations for the Department of Planning & Development Services. In this role, I oversaw the management of department administrative functions in the areas of budget and fiscal management, contract management, information technology and geographic information systems. I worked closely with our department division Chiefs to support Building, Planning and Land Development efforts; this gave me valuable knowledge of the land development process. I believe my experience will allow me to bring a unique regional perspective to this seat. 2018-01-16 Agenda Packet Page18 2018-01-16 Agenda Packet Page19 2018-01-16 Agenda Packet Page20 Growth Management Oversight Commission Roster Filing Categories: 2,4 Positions: 9 Vacant: 1 Secretary: Patricia Salvacion WK: 476-5391 Chair: Armida Torres Vice Chair: Last Name First Name Address City, State, Zip Primary Phone Sec. Phone EMail Alatorre Raymundo Term Appoint Swear in Term Exp.Appt. Criteria Comments 1 06/30/2016 06/30/2020 0 09/11/2014 09/25/2014 06/30/2016 Northwest Representative Replaced Hall Caudillo Rodney Term Appoint Swear in Term Exp.Appt. Criteria Comments 1 06/28/2017 06/30/2021 0 01/14/2016 01/26/2016 06/30/2017 Southeast Rep Replaced Encarnacion Hooker Duaine Term Appoint Swear in Term Exp.Appt. Criteria Comments 1 01/14/2016 01/26/2016 06/30/2019 Education Rep Replaced Bunker Juarez Gloria Term Appoint Swear in Term Exp.Appt. Criteria Comments 1 06/28/2017 06/30/2021 0 01/14/2016 01/26/2016 06/30/2017 Southwest Rep Replaced Danciu Lengyel T. Michael Term Appoint Swear in Term Exp.Appt. Criteria Comments 1 09/11/2014 09/23/2014 06/30/2018 Development Representative Replaced Harry Rosales Javier Term Appoint Swear in Term Exp.Appt. Criteria Comments 2 06/30/2016 06/30/2020 1 08/15/2012 09/11/2012 06/30/2016 Northeast Rep (No. of L St/E. of La Media Rd.)Replaced Krogh Torres Armida Term Appoint Swear in Term Exp.Appt. Criteria Comments 2 07/08/2014 06/30/2018 1 07/13/2010 06/30/2014 0 04/07/2009 04/21/2009 06/30/2010 Business Representative Replaced Jones Zaker Max Term Appoint Swear in Term Exp.Appt. Criteria Comments 0 02/22/2017 06/30/2018 0 02/22/2017 08/02/2016 06/30/2017 Planning Commission Rep.Replaced Gutierrez VACANT - Mosolgo Eric Term Appoint Swear in Term Exp.Appt. Criteria Comments 2 07/21/2015 06/30/2019 Printed: 10/18/2017 1 02/28/2013 03/19/2013 06/30/2015 Environmental Rep Replaced Bazzel 2018-01-16 Agenda Packet Page21