About Mission Valley Planning Group
The all-volunteer Mission Valley Planning Board is recognized by the City of San Diego as the primary advisory group for land use and land development issues in the Mission Valley community.
One of over 40 community planning groups across the city, the Planning Board was formed by the San Diego City Council to make recommendations to the Mayor, City Council, Planning Commission, City staff, and other agencies on land use matters relating to the Mission Valley area and community.
The Planning Board evaluates and makes recommendations on proposed development projects and permit applications as part of the City’s discretionary review process. It also advises the City on the preparation of, and amendments to, the Land Development Code, the General Plan, relevant community plans, and other land use matters affecting Mission Valley as requested by the City or other government agencies. Additionally, the Planning Board provides the City with advice on other matters of concern to the Mission Valley community whenever relevant.
Board Officers
Chair: Stephen Leonetti
Vice Chair: Joseph Tinglof
Treasurer: Ryley Webb
Secretary: Kara Vermeulen
Board Member Categories & Terms
As of April 24th, 2026
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PROPERTY TAX PAYER
1. Joseph Tingoff -EOT:3/1/282. David Doyle -Term limited: 3/1/30
3. Julia Cousins -EOT: 3/1/28
4. Christopher Lane EOT: 3/1/30
5. Kathy McSherry EOT: 3/1/30
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LOCAL BUSINESSPERSON
1. Juan Arriaga EOT: 3/1/282. Jaclyn Shor EOT: 3/1/28
3. Mr. Alan Grant Term Limited: 3/1/28
4. Melissa Stern EOT: 3/1/30
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RESIDENT
1. Richard Erth EOT: 3/1/282. Sara Isgur EOT: 3/1/28
3. Jim Black EOT: 3/1/28
4. Josh Weiselberg EOT: 3/1/30
5. Stephen Leonetti 11/5/29
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PROPERTY OWNER
1. Riley Webb EOT: 3/1/282. Rob Hutsel Term Limited: 3/1/30
3. Colton Speas EOT: 3/1/28
4.Mark Radelow EOT: 3/1/28
5.Kara Vermeulen EOT: 3/1/30
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Community Planning Group Organization
To be an eligible member of the community an individual must be at least 18 years of age, and shall be affiliated with the community as a:
(1) property owner, who is an individual identified as the sole or partial owner of record, or their designee, of a real property (either developed or undeveloped), within the community planning area, or
(2) resident, who is an individual whose primary address of residence is an address in the community planning area, or
(3) local business person, who is a local business owner, operator, or designee at a non-residential real property address in the community planning area; only one representative of a particular establishment may hold a seat on the community planning group at one time.
An individual may become an eligible member of the community by demonstrating qualifications to the planning group Membership Chair by completing an application for membership prior to the March election or at the time of voting.
Once eligibility to vote is established, an individual remains an eligible member of the community until a determination is made that the individual does not meet the planning group’s criteria and formal action is taken by the planning group.
However, the Mission Valley Planning Group shall require proof of eligibility during elections. Planning group Board members shall be elected by and from eligible members of the community. The Mission Valley Planning Group shall consist of a maximum of 24 elected Board members to represent the community. These members of the planning group shall constitute the officially recognized community planning group for the purpose of these bylaws and Council Policy 600-24.
Council Policy 600-24 requires that elected Board members of the Mission Valley Planning Group shall, to the extent possible, be representative of the various geographic sections of the community and diversified community interests. On the Mission Valley Planning Group, elected Board seats are filled by distribution of seats among the following interests:
Class I: Six property owners (residents or business) in the community.
Class II: Six persons (including residents or persons representing business entities) paying property taxes on any parcel of real property in the community.
Class III: Six residents of the community (may be either an owner or renter).
Class IV: Six local business persons (including persons representing).
Council District 7 Representatives
Jefferey Nguyen
Policy Advisor & Community Representative
Alvarado Estates, College Area, College View Estates, El Cerrito, Mission Valley East
JeffereyN@sandiego.gov
Malik Thornton
Community Representative
Golden Hill, South Park, Mission Valley, University Heights, and Downtown
ThorntonM@sandiego.gov