TO: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS, CITY OF CHINO
FROM: EUNICE M. ULLOA, MAYOR
SUBJECT
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Planning Commission Appointments.
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RECOMMENDATION
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Approve the re-appointment of Kevin Cisneroz, Lissa Fraga, and Lawrence Vieira; and appointment of Annmarie Lemento to the Planning Commission.
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FISCAL IMPACT
No fiscal impact.
CITY OF CHINO MISSION / VISION / VALUES / STRATEGIC ISSUES
The recommendation detailed above further the City's values and strategic issues that serve as key pillars on which identified priorities, goals, and action plans are built, by fostering:
* Positive City Image
* Responsible Long-Range Planning
* Exemplary Leadership
* Public Service Excellence through Internal and External Partnerships
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BACKGROUND
The Planning Commission is a nine member board that reviews and recommends approval of the General Plan (the comprehensive, long-term plan for the physical development of the City) and revisions to it. It additionally reviews and approves all new development projects and provides advice and guidance to the City Council on planning issues.
Seven Planning Commissioners are appointed by the Mayor, with approval by the City Council with staggered, four-year terms served unless the appointment made is to fill an unscheduled vacancy. Two Ex-Officio Planning Commissioners from the North and South Sphere of Influence areas of unincorporated San Bernardino County are appointed by the Mayor, with approval by the City Council for two year terms.
ISSUES/ANALYSIS
The City Clerk's office solicited applications for the Planning Commission due to the following:
* Commissioner terms scheduled to end January 1, 2026:
* Commissioner Kevin Cisneroz
* Commissioner Lissa Fraga
* Commissioner Lawrence Vieira
* Unscheduled vacancy for a term scheduled to end January 1, 2028
The application period closed on November 14, 2025, and a total of 10 applications ...
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