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Home My WebLink About2025/07/22 Special Agenda Packet Date:Tuesday, July 22, 2025, 3:00 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 City Council 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." 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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: 25-0201 Location: No specific 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 the nominees to fill one vacancy for an at-large seat on the Planning Commission and make the appointment as appropriate. The following applicants will be interviewed: Judy Alvarez-Gallardo, Tim P. Jones, and Janet Knowlton. (James Smyth was nominated for interview but has withdrawn his application.) 4.ADJOURNMENT to the regular City Council meeting on July 22, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.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 July 22, 2025 Post City Council Agenda - Special Meeting Page 2 of 35 v . 0 03 P a g e | 1 July 22, 2025 ITEM TITLE Interviews and Consideration of Appointment to Fill One At-Large Vacancy on the Planning Commission Report Number: 25-0201 Location: No specific 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 the nominees to fill one vacancy for an at-large seat on the Planning Commission and make the appointment as appropriate. The following applicants will be interviewed: Judy Alvarez-Gallardo, Tim P. Jones, and Janet Knowlton. (James Smyth was nominated for interview but has withdrawn his application.) SUMMARY On July 8, 2025, the City Council nominated four qualified applicants to be invited to interview on July 22, 2025, to fill one vacancy on the Planning Commission for an at-large seat. One applicant, James Smyth, withdrew his application, leaving three remaining nominees to be interviewed. Following the interviews, the City Council may deliberate and consider making an appointment to fill the vacancy. 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 Page 3 of 35 City of Chula Vista - City Council July 22, 2025 Post City Council Agenda - Special Meeting P a g e | 2 DISCUSSION A member of the Planning Commission, Krista Burroughs, has served the maximum number of consecutive terms allowed, effective June 30, 2025, resulting in one vacancy for an at-large seat. Planning Commissioners are appointed in accordance with the full Council interview appointment process specified in Chula Vista Municipal Code (CVMC) Section 2.25.052(B), which incorporates CVMC Chapter 2.53 processes. Nominations for interviews from the five qualified applications received during the application period were made on July 8, 2025, in accordance with CVMC Section 2.53.040. The four nominated applicants were invited to interview. One applicant, James Smyth, withdrew his application, leaving three remaining nominees to be interviewed, listed below. The current Planning Commission roster has been provided as Attachment 1. The applications for the nominees are provided in Attachment 2. Nominees: 1. Judy Alvarez-Gallardo 2. Tim P. Jones 3. Janet Knowlton Following the interviews, the City Council may deliberate and consider making an appointment to fill the vacancy. The affirmative votes of at least three City Councilmembers are required for appointment. 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 have 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. Application packet Staff Contacts: Karina Lafarga, Deputy City Clerk Audrey Malone, Deputy Director, City Clerk Services Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk Page 4 of 35 City of Chula Vista - City Council July 22, 2025 Post City Council Agenda - Special Meeting Planning Commission Roster Filing Categories: 7 Positions: 7 Vacant: 1 Secretary: Mariluz Zepeda Chair: Michael De La Rosa Vice Chair: Jerome Torres Last Name First Name Address Combs Jim District 1 Term Appoint Swear in Term Exp.Appt. Criteria Comments 2 07/08/2025 06/30/2029 1 09/20/2022 09/27/2022 06/30/2025 Qualified Professional Replaced Nava De La Rosa Michael District 2 Term Appoint Swear in Term Exp.Appt. Criteria Comments 2 07/25/2023 06/30/2027 1 07/23/2019 06/30/2023 PC Rep for Bayfront Cultural & Design Committee 0 11/28/2018 12/18/2018 06/30/2019 Qualified Professional Replaced Anaya Felber Bryan District 1 Term Appoint Swear in Term Exp.Appt. Criteria Comments 1 09/20/2022 09/27/2022 06/30/2026 At-Large Replaced Gutierrez Leal Rodrigo District 2 Term Appoint Swear in Term Exp.Appt. Criteria Comments 1 08/08/2023 09/12/2023 06/30/2026 Qualified Professional Replaced Milburn Sanfilippo Charles District 1 Term Appoint Swear in Term Exp.Appt. Criteria Comments 1 08/20/2024 09/10/2024 06/30/2028 At-Large Replaced Zaker Torres Jerome District 2 Term Appoint Swear in Term Exp.Appt. Criteria Comments 2 07/25/2023 06/30/2027 1 07/23/2019 06/30/2023 PC Rep for Bayfront Cultural & Design Committee 0 04/09/2019 04/16/2019 06/30/2019 At-Large Replaced Calvo VACANT - Burroughs Krista District 1 Term Appoint Swear in Term Exp.Appt. Criteria Comments 2 08/10/2021 06/30/2025 PC Rep for Bayfront Cultural & Design Committee 1 06/28/2017 07/11/2017 06/30/2021 At-Large Replaced Liuag Printed: 07/15/2025 Page 5 of 35 City of Chula Vista - City Council July 22, 2025 Post City Council Agenda - Special Meeting Planning Commission Vacancy List of Qualified Applicants Applicants are listed in alphabetical order by last name Applicant Name Page Number Judy Alvarez-Gallardo 2 Tim P. Jones 12 Janet Knowlton 19 Page 6 of 35 City of Chula Vista - City Council July 22, 2025 Post City Council Agenda - Special Meeting Page 2Page 7 of 35 City of Chula Vista - City Council July 22, 2025 Post City Council Agenda - Special Meeting Page 3Page 8 of 35 City of Chula Vista - City Council July 22, 2025 Post City Council Agenda - Special Meeting Page 4Page 9 of 35 City of Chula Vista - City Council July 22, 2025 Post City Council Agenda - Special Meeting Page 5Page 10 of 35 City of Chula Vista - City Council July 22, 2025 Post City Council Agenda - Special Meeting Page 6Page 11 of 35 City of Chula Vista - City Council July 22, 2025 Post City Council Agenda - Special Meeting Page 7Page 12 of 35 City of Chula Vista - City Council July 22, 2025 Post City Council Agenda - Special Meeting Page 8Page 13 of 35 City of Chula Vista - City Council July 22, 2025 Post City Council Agenda - Special Meeting Page 9Page 14 of 35 City of Chula Vista - City Council July 22, 2025 Post City Council Agenda - Special Meeting Page 10Page 15 of 35 City of Chula Vista - City Council July 22, 2025 Post City Council Agenda - Special Meeting Page 11Page 16 of 35 City of Chula Vista - City Council July 22, 2025 Post City Council Agenda - Special Meeting Page 12Page 17 of 35 City of Chula Vista - City Council July 22, 2025 Post City Council Agenda - Special Meeting Page 13Page 18 of 35 City of Chula Vista - City Council July 22, 2025 Post City Council Agenda - Special Meeting Page 14Page 19 of 35 City of Chula Vista - City Council July 22, 2025 Post City Council Agenda - Special Meeting Page 15Page 20 of 35 City of Chula Vista - City Council July 22, 2025 Post City Council Agenda - Special Meeting Page 16Page 21 of 35 City of Chula Vista - City Council July 22, 2025 Post City Council Agenda - Special Meeting Page 17Page 22 of 35 City of Chula Vista - City Council July 22, 2025 Post City Council Agenda - Special Meeting Page 18Page 23 of 35 City of Chula Vista - City Council July 22, 2025 Post City Council Agenda - Special Meeting Page 19Page 24 of 35 City of Chula Vista - City Council July 22, 2025 Post City Council Agenda - Special Meeting Page 20Page 25 of 35 City of Chula Vista - City Council July 22, 2025 Post City Council Agenda - Special Meeting Page 21Page 26 of 35 City of Chula Vista - City Council July 22, 2025 Post City Council Agenda - Special Meeting Page 22Page 27 of 35 City of Chula Vista - City Council July 22, 2025 Post City Council Agenda - Special Meeting Page 23Page 28 of 35 City of Chula Vista - City Council July 22, 2025 Post City Council Agenda - Special Meeting Page 24Page 29 of 35 City of Chula Vista - City Council July 22, 2025 Post City Council Agenda - Special Meeting Page 25Page 30 of 35 City of Chula Vista - City Council July 22, 2025 Post City Council Agenda - Special Meeting Page 26Page 31 of 35 City of Chula Vista - City Council July 22, 2025 Post City Council Agenda - Special Meeting Page 27Page 32 of 35 City of Chula Vista - City Council July 22, 2025 Post City Council Agenda - Special Meeting Page 28Page 33 of 35 City of Chula Vista - City Council July 22, 2025 Post City Council Agenda - Special Meeting Date Member Question 11/28/2018 Casillas Salas Do you think that infrastructure is keeping up with development needs? 11/28/2018 Padilla What does it mean to be an at-large planner? 11/28/2018 Aguilar What do you hope to achieve while serving on the planning commission? 11/28/2018 McCann Do you support times when the general plan needs to be changed? Why? 11/28/2018 Diaz Where do you think the City could have done better planning? Where do you think the City has done great planning? 4/9/2019 Casillas Salas What do you feel is the greatest growth challenge that is facing Chula Vista? 4/9/2019 Padilla How do you see the role of the Planning Commission as distinct from staff and ultimately the City Council? 4/9/2019 Galvez 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? 4/9/2019 McCann What is your basic understanding of land use and the City’s general plan? 4/9/2019 Diaz What do you see as the difference in planning between east Chula Vista and west Chula Vista? 9/20/2020 Casillas Salas What are your thoughts about ensuring we maintain a sense of community character in the neighborhoods, and how would you address all the stressors? 9/20/2022 Galvez What decisions previously made by the Planning Commission and or City Council around zoning do you agree or disagree with? 9/20/2022 Cardenas What does the term community character means to you? 9/20/2022 Cardenas How do see the growth of the City of Chula vista affecting the community? 9/20/2022 Padilla What is your understanding the role of the Planning Commission? 9/20/2022 Padilla What is your understanding of the difference between an advisory decision and quasi a commission decision? And how would you prepare for a meeting? 8/8/2023 Chavez 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) 8/8/2023 Gonzalez How do you encourage a balance between development of for sale and rental properties? 8/8/2023 Cardenas Do you think it is important to have diversity represented in the Planning Commission? Why or why not? 8/8/2023 McCann What do you feel you can accomplish as a Planning Commissioner? 8/20/2024 Chavez What do you believe are the most pressing planning and development issues facing our city today? And how can you address them as a Planning Commissioner? 8/20/2024 Morineau What do you see as the difference in planning and development between East Chula Vista and West Chula Vista? 8/20/2024 Gonzalez You believe the impacts of a proposed project are worse than what was stated, what would you do? 8/20/2024 McCann How can we increase home ownership in Chula Vista? 8/20/2024 Preciado Do you think it is important to have diversity represented in the Planning Commission? Why or why not? Previous Planning Commission - Full Council Interview Questions 2018 - 2024 Page 34 of 35 City of Chula Vista - City Council July 22, 2025 Post City Council Agenda - Special Meeting Planning Commission Interview Times Interview Time Applicant Name 1. 3:20 Judy Alvarez-Gallardo 2. 3:30 Tim P. Jones 3. 3:40 Janet Knowlton Page 35 of 35 City of Chula Vista - City Council July 22, 2025 Post City Council Agenda - Special Meeting