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April 9, 2019File ID: 19-0204
TITLE
INTERVIEWSAND CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT TO FILL THE CURRENT VACANCY ON THE
PLANNING COMMISSION
On March 26, 2019, the following individuals received two or more nominations to be interviewed for this
vacancy: Rodney Caudillo, Heather Diaz-Tran, Victor Ibarra, Patrick Macfarland, Jerome Torres, and Isabel
TutivenUbilla
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Council conduct the interviewsand make the appointment as appropriate.
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 the activity is not a “Project” as
defined under Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines because it will not result in a physical change in
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.
CURRENT VACANCY
The current vacancy on the Planning Commission is a result of Commissioner Yolanda Calvo’sresignation
on February 20, 2019.
Chula Vista Municipal Code 2.42.030 states: “A minimum of threemembers of the PlanningCommission
should be persons sensitive to design consideration and interested in townscapematters. Persons qualified
for these seats should include architects, landscape architects, landplanners, urban planners, civil
engineers and other design professionals with suitable experience.”
Commissioner Calvo had experience in Civil Engineering and met the professional qualifications.The
Planning Commission has three remaining members with qualified experience: Michael De La Rosa (Land
Use), Jon Milburn (Design), and Javier Nava (Architect). Therefore, the Council mayelect to appoint an
applicantwith or without qualified experience.
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On March 26, 2019, the City Council nominated Rodney Caudillo, Heather Diaz-Tran, Victor Ibarra, Patrick
Macfarland, Jerome Torres, and Isabel TutivenUbillato be interviewed for the current vacancy on the
Planning Commission.
DECISION-MAKER CONFLICT
Staff has reviewed the decision contemplated by this action and has determined that it is not site-specific
and consequently, the 500-foot rule found in California Code of Regulations Title 2, section 18702.2(a)(11),
is not applicable to this decision for purposes of determining 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 Councilmember, of any other fact that
may constitute a basis for a decision maker conflict of interest in this matter.
CURRENT-YEAR FISCAL IMPACT
Thereis no impact on the general fund.
ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
There is no ongoing fiscal impact.
ATTACHMENTS
1.Planning Commission Applications Packet
Staff Contact: Leah Larrarte
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November 26, 2018
To the City of Chula Vista Planning Commission:
Please accept this letter of recommendation for Ms. Heather Diaz-Traninstrong
support for hernomination for the At-Large Planning Commission position.
I have had the pleasure of working with Ms. Diaz-Tranduring her time at the New
York City Department of Transportation (NYCDOT). She led and facilitated
spaces program and the
launch of NYCGIS data
and financial analysis played a substantial role in making key recommendations
totheNYCDOT Commissioner, NYC City Councilmembers and local community
board members.She successfully launched threenew public pocket parks in
Manhattan, Brooklyn and the Bronx that brought together local residents and
businesses to activated unused open public spaces in a safe manner.
Ms. Diaz-Tranhas several years of experience working in major cities like New
York, San Francisco and San Diego withagencies relating to transportation,
urban planning and economic development. Her expertise can be transferable to
the City of Chula Vista and can serve as a valuable asset to the Commission.It
should also be noted that Ms. Diaz-Transpent her teenage years in Chula Vista
andhas recently moved back to settle down rootsand desires to make a
professional connection to the City in a public service role. She has the relevant
job experiencein planning and policy,motivation to improve communities and to
make efficient impactful changes,integrity,and honest work ethic that make an
ideal candidate for the At-Large Planning Commission position.
Thank you for your time in advance. Please feel free to call me if you have any
questions at
Best regards,
Connie Lee