Committee on Hearings and Policy

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 · 1:30 PM AM · Council Chambers

TL;DR

The Committee on Hearings and Policy held interviews for seven candidates to fill Planning Commission positions. These appointments will shape the city's future development and land-use decisions. No votes were taken at this meeting; the interviews were conducted to vet the candidates before a full council vote.

Key Decisions

  • Darrin Kelly appointed to Planning Commission Interview Held - Pending Vote
  • David Vatz appointed to Planning Commission Interview Held - Pending Vote
  • Diamonte Walker appointed to Planning Commission Interview Held - Pending Vote
  • Gerardo Interiano and Justin Hunt appointed to Planning Commission Interview Held - Pending Vote
  • Bob Reppe appointed and LaShawn Burton-Faulk reappointed to Planning Commission Interview Held - Pending Vote
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Agenda

  1. Pre-Agenda Interviews
  2. 2026-0139 Resolution appointing Darrin Kelly as a Member of the Planning Commission for a term to expire January 30, 2030, serving the remainder of the term for a seat previously held by Steve Mazza.
    Appointment-Requiring Vote
    Action: Interview Held

    Interview Held

  3. 2026-0140 Resolution appointing David Vatz as a Member of the Planning Commission for a term to expire January 1, 2030, serving the remainder of the term for a seat previously held by Jean Holland Dick.
    Appointment-Requiring Vote
    Action: Interview Held

    Interview Held

  4. 2026-0141 Resolution appointing Diamonte Walker as a Member of the Planning Commission for a term to expire January 1, 2032.
    Appointment-Requiring Vote
    Action: Interview Held

    Interview Held

  5. 2026-0142 Resolution appointing Gerardo Interiano as a Member of the Planning Commission for a term to expire January 1, 2028, serving the remainder of the term for a seat previously held by Monica Ruiz.
    Appointment-Requiring Vote
    Action: Interview Held

    Interview Held

  6. 2026-0143 Resolution appointing Justin Hunt as a Member of the Planning Commission for a term to expire January 1, 2028, serving the remainder of the term for a seat previously held by Phillip Wu.
    Appointment-Requiring Vote
    Action: Interview Held

    Interview Held

  7. 2026-0144 Resolution appointing Bob Reppe as a Member of the Planning Commission for a term to expire January 1, 2032.
    Appointment-Requiring Vote
    Action: Interview Held

    Interview Held

  8. 2026-0145 Resolution reappointing LaShawn Burton-Faulk as a Member of the Planning Commission for a term to expire January 1, 2032.
    Appointment-Requiring Vote
    Action: Interview Held

    Interview Held