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Home My WebLink About2024/08/20 Agenda Packet Date:Tuesday, August 20, 2024, 4:15 p.m. Location:City Hall, Bldg. A, Executive Conference Room #103 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING Notice is hereby given that the Mayor of the City of Chula Vista has called and will convene a special meeting of the City Council at the time and location stated on this agenda. _______________________________________________________________________________________ In-Person Public Comments: Submit a request to speak to City Clerk staff before the close of the public comment period on an item. Electronic Public Comments: At chulavistaca.gov/councilmeetings, locate the meeting and click the comment bubble icon. Select the item and click "Leave Comment." You may also email cityclerk@chulavistaca.gov. eComments, emails, and other written comments must be received at least three hours before the special meeting. 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Complete Agenda Packet: The complete agenda packet, including staff reports, draft resolutions and ordinances, and other backup materials, is available at chulavistaca.gov/councilmeetings or the City Clerk's Office. Pages 1.CALL TO ORDER 2.ROLL CALL 3.ACTION ITEMS 3.1 Interviews and Consideration of Appointment to Fill One At-Large Vacancy on the Planning Commission 3 Report Number: 24-0230 Location: No specific geographic location Department: City Clerk G.C. § 84308: No 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: Conduct interviews of all three applicants for the Planning Commission who submitted a qualified application during the specified application period to fill one vacancy for an At-Large seat and make the appointment as appropriate. The following applicants will be interviewed: Tim P. Jones, Charles Sanfilippo, and James Smyth. 4.ADJOURNMENT to the regular City Council meeting on September 10, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Materials provided to the City Council related to an open session item on this agenda are available for public review, please contact the Office of the City Clerk at cityclerk@chulavistaca.gov or (619) 691-5041. Sign up at www.chulavistaca.gov to receive email notifications when City Council agendas are published online. City of Chula Vista - City Council August 20, 2024 Agenda - Special Meeting Page 2 of 30 v . 0 0 5 P a g e | 1 August 20, 2024 ITEM TITLE Interviews and Consideration of Appointment to Fill One At-Large Vacancy on the Planning Commission Report Number: 24-0230 Location: No specific geographic location Department: City Clerk G.C. § 84308: No 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 Conduct interviews of all three applicants for the Planning Commission who submitted a qualified application during the specified application period to fill one vacancy for an At-Large seat and make the appointment as appropriate. The following applicants will be interviewed: Tim P. Jones, Charles Sanfilippo, and James Smyth. SUMMARY Three individuals submitted a qualified application during the application period and have been invited to interview to fill one vacancy on the Planning Commission for an At-Large seat. Following the interviews, the City Council may deliberate and consider making an appointment to fill the vacancy. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW 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. BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION Not applicable Page 3 of 30 City of Chula Vista - City Council August 20, 2024 Agenda - Special Meeting P a g e | 2 DISCUSSION A member of the Planning Commission has served the maximum number of consecutive terms effective June 30, 2024, resulting in one vacancy for an At-Large seat. Members of the Planning Commission are appointed in accordance with the full Council interview appointment process specified in Chula Vista Municipal Code section 2.25.052(B), which incorporates Chula Vista Municipal Code chapter 2.53 processes. Nominations for interviews are not necessary since fewer than five qualified applications were received during the application period, in accordance with Chula Vista Municipal Code section 2.53.040. Therefore, all applicants have been invited to interview. Vacancy: - At-Large – to replace Max Zaker – term expired 06/30/2024 Per Chula Vista Municipal Code 2.42.030: Members of the Planning Commission shall be nominated and appointed by the City Council from the registered voters of the City. The current Planning Commission roster has been provided as Attachment 1. The individuals listed below submitted qualified applications during the application period. The applications are provided in Attachment 2. 1. Tim P. Jones 2. Charles Sanfilippo 3. James Smyth 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 City Councilmember 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. ATTACHMENTS 1. Roster 2. Applications Packet 3. Previous Interview Questions Staff Contact: Karina Lafarga, Deputy City Clerk Audrey Malone, Deputy Director, City Clerk Service Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk Page 4 of 30 City of Chula Vista - City Council August 20, 2024 Agenda - Special Meeting Planning Commission Roster Filing Categories: 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 Positions: 7 Vacant: 1 Secretary: Mariluz Zepeda Chair: Michael De La Rosa Vice Chair: Jerome Torres Last Name First Name Address Burroughs Krista District 1 Term Position Appoint Swear in Term Exp.Appt. Criteria Comments 2 0 08/10/2021 06/30/2025 Planning Commission Representative PC Rep for Bayfront Cultural & Design Committee 1 0 06/28/2017 07/11/2017 06/30/2021 At-Large Replaced Liuag Combs Jim District 1 Term Position Appoint Swear in Term Exp.Appt. Criteria Comments 1 0 09/20/2022 09/27/2022 06/30/2025 Qualified Professional Replaced Nava De La Rosa Michael District 2 Term Position Appoint Swear in Term Exp.Appt. Criteria Comments 2 0 07/25/2023 06/30/2027 Planning Commission Representative 1 0 07/23/2019 06/30/2023 PC Rep for Bayfront Cultural & Design Committee 0 0 11/28/2018 12/18/2018 06/30/2019 Qualified Professional Replaced Anaya Felber Bryan District 1 Term Position Appoint Swear in Term Exp.Appt. Criteria Comments 1 0 09/20/2022 09/27/2022 06/30/2026 At-Large Replaced Gutierrez Leal Rodrigo District 2 Term Position Appoint Swear in Term Exp.Appt. Criteria Comments 1 0 08/08/2023 09/12/2023 06/30/2026 Qualified Professional Replaced Milburn Torres Jerome District 2 Term Position Appoint Swear in Term Exp.Appt. Criteria Comments 2 0 07/25/2023 06/30/2027 1 0 07/23/2019 06/30/2023 PC Rep for Bayfront Cultural & Design Committee 0 0 04/09/2019 04/16/2019 06/30/2019 At-Large Replaced Calvo VACANT - Zaker Max District 1 Term Position Appoint Swear in Term Exp.Appt. Criteria Comments 2 0 07/28/2020 06/30/2024 1 0 07/19/2016 08/02/2016 06/30/2020 At-Large Replacing Fragomeno Printed: 08/05/2024 Page 5 of 30 City of Chula Vista - City Council August 20, 2024 Agenda - Special Meeting Page 6 of 30 City of Chula Vista - City Council August 20, 2024 Agenda - Special Meeting Page 7 of 30 City of Chula Vista - City Council August 20, 2024 Agenda - Special Meeting Page 8 of 30 City of Chula Vista - City Council August 20, 2024 Agenda - Special Meeting Page 9 of 30 City of Chula Vista - City Council August 20, 2024 Agenda - Special Meeting Page 5 of 24 Page 10 of 30 City of Chula Vista - City Council August 20, 2024 Agenda - Special Meeting Page 6 of 24 Page 11 of 30 City of Chula Vista - City Council August 20, 2024 Agenda - Special Meeting Page 12 of 30 City of Chula Vista - City Council August 20, 2024 Agenda - Special Meeting Page 13 of 30 City of Chula Vista - City Council August 20, 2024 Agenda - Special Meeting Page 14 of 30 City of Chula Vista - City Council August 20, 2024 Agenda - Special Meeting Page 15 of 30 City of Chula Vista - City Council August 20, 2024 Agenda - Special Meeting Page 16 of 30 City of Chula Vista - City Council August 20, 2024 Agenda - Special Meeting Page 12 of 24 Page 17 of 30 City of Chula Vista - City Council August 20, 2024 Agenda - Special Meeting Page 13 of 24 Page 18 of 30 City of Chula Vista - City Council August 20, 2024 Agenda - Special Meeting Page 19 of 30 City of Chula Vista - City Council August 20, 2024 Agenda - Special Meeting Page 20 of 30 City of Chula Vista - City Council August 20, 2024 Agenda - Special Meeting Page 21 of 30 City of Chula Vista - City Council August 20, 2024 Agenda - Special Meeting Page 22 of 30 City of Chula Vista - City Council August 20, 2024 Agenda - Special Meeting Page 23 of 30 City of Chula Vista - City Council August 20, 2024 Agenda - Special Meeting Page 24 of 30 City of Chula Vista - City Council August 20, 2024 Agenda - Special Meeting Page 25 of 30 City of Chula Vista - City Council August 20, 2024 Agenda - Special Meeting Page 21 of 24 Page 26 of 30 City of Chula Vista - City Council August 20, 2024 Agenda - Special Meeting Page 27 of 30 City of Chula Vista - City Council August 20, 2024 Agenda - Special Meeting Page 23 of 24 Page 28 of 30 City of Chula Vista - City Council August 20, 2024 Agenda - Special Meeting Page 29 of 30 City of Chula Vista - City Council August 20, 2024 Agenda - Special Meeting Date Member Question 11/28/2018 Casillas Salas 11/28/2018 Padilla 11/28/2018 Aguilar 11/28/2018 McCann 11/28/2018 Diaz 4/9/2019 Casillas Salas 4/9/2019 Padilla 4/9/2019 Galvez 4/9/2019 McCann 4/9/2019 Diaz 9/20/2020 Casillas Salas 9/20/2022 Galvez 9/20/2022 Cardenas 9/20/2022 Cardenas 9/20/2022 Padilla 9/20/2022 Padilla 8/8/2023 Chavez 8/8/2023 Gonzales 8/8/2023 Cardenas 8/8/2023 McCann What do you see as the difference in planning between east Chula Vista and west Chula Vista? What are your thoughts about ensuring we maintain a sense of community character in the neighborhoods, and how would you address all the stressors? What decisions previously made by the Planning Commission and or City Council around zoning do you agree or disagree with? Previous Planning Commission - Full Council Interview Questions 2018 - 2023 What does it mean to be an at-large planner? Do you think that infrastructure is keeping up with development needs? What do you hope to achieve while serving on the planning commission? Do you support times when the general plan needs to be changed? Why? What do you feel is the greatest growth challenge that is facing Chula Vista? What is your basic understanding of land use and the City’s general plan? How do you see the role of the Planning Commission as distinct from staff and ultimately the City Council? Where do you think the City could have done better planning? Where do you think the City has done great planning? 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? 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) Do you think it is important to have diversity represented in the Planning Commission? Why or why not? What do you feel you can accomplish as a Planning Commissioner? How do you encourage a balance between development of for sale and rental properties? What does the term community character means to you? How do see the growth of the City of Chula vista affecting the community? What is your understanding the role of the Planning Commission? What is your understanding of the difference between an advisory decision and quasi a commission decision? And how would you prepare for a meeting? 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