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The Planning Commission is appointed to consider land use planning matters.  The Commission renders determinations and makes recommendations to the City Council on a variety of land use matters, including changes to the City’s General Plan, Specific Plans and Land Use Code.  They also provide discretionary review for land use matters such as Conditional Use Permits, Variances, and Subdivisions. 

The Planning Commission also serves on the Housing Advisory Committee, which provides input on housing related matters such as the Housing Element and the Focus General Plan Update and plays a role in moving forward housing programs and projects.

Maddy Act - Local Appointments List 2024
Planning Commission - Bylaws

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Board Information

Yes, Residency Requirement

As a member of a Board/Commission/Committee for the City of National City members are required to complete an online filing of economic interest. This filing is required by the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) and is required annually. The filing reports activities for the prior 12 months, and this includes prior to appointment. The City Clerk's Office will set up the account and be the point of contact. This member is considered an 87200 Filer which means full-disclosure.
City Council Appointment - Public Interview

Sarah Esendencia, Executive Secretary

Meetings of the Planning Commission are held on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of every month at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber located in City Hall at 1243 National City Blvd., unless otherwise designated.
Each Boards/Commission/Committee member is required to complete an online training for AB 1234 Ethics Training every two (2) years. This is accomplished through a training portal provided by the Human Resources and City Clerk's Office staff.
Each Boards/Commission/Committee member is required to complete an online training for Anti-Harassment Training every two (2) years. This is accomplished through a training portal provided by the Human Resources and City Clerk's Office staff.
Name Position Term Start Term End Status Appointed By
Armenta, Liliana Commissioner 18 Apr 2023 31 Mar 2027 Active City Council
Castle, Randi Marie Vice-Chair 15 Mar 2022 31 Mar 2026 Active City Council
Forman, Beryl Commissioner 01 Apr 2024 31 Mar 2028 Active City Council
Miller, Richard Martin Chair 15 Mar 2022 31 Mar 2026 Active City Council
Quinones, Pearl Commissioner 18 Apr 2023 31 Mar 2027 Active City Council
Sanchez, Richardo Commissioner 05 Jul 2020 30 Sep 2024 Active City Council
Valenzuela, Claudia E. Commissioner 20 Apr 2021 31 Mar 2025 Active City Council
Flores, Dolores Commissioner 05 Jun 2001 20 Apr 2017 Expired City Council
Flores, Dolores Commissioner 21 Apr 2017 20 Apr 2021 Expired City Council
Natividad, Luis Commissioner 07 May 2019 30 Mar 2023 Expired City Council
Roman, Damian Alexander Commissioner 19 Jan 2021 31 Mar 2022 Expired City Council
Sendt, William J. Commissioner 05 Apr 2016 05 Apr 2020 Expired City Council
Yamane, Ditas Commissioner 03 Mar 2015 03 Mar 2019 Expired City Council
Yamane, Ditas Chair 05 Mar 2019 13 Dec 2022 Expired City Council