Cities Advisory Committee

The Cities Advisory Committee serves in an ad-hoc capacity and advises San Diego LAFCO on germane items of interest as requested by the LAFCO Chair or Executive Officer. The current Committee has been called by the Executive Officer to review and provide ongoing feedback to the Executive Officer on the current adopted workplans. All 18 cities in San Diego County are represented on the Committee by the city manager or their designee and have one vote. Each city may also appoint one or more alternates. The Executive Officer is also a non-voting member on the Committee and serves as moderator and is responsible for scheduling meetings. The current Committee roster is below.

Cities Advisory Committee Policies

Cities Advisory Committee Overview Sheet

Resolution 2026-004: A Resolution of the San Diego County Local Agency Formation Commission Authorizing the Cities Advisory Committee to Conduct Fully Remote Teleconference Meetings

City of Carlsbad

Carlsbad Paz Gomez Designee: Paz Gomez, Deputy City Manager

Paz Gomez is Deputy City Manager for Public Works with the City of Carlsbad. Ms. Gomez is a retired United States Navy officer and alumni of San Diego State, Troy and Stanford Universities. She is a registered professional civil engineer, certified energy manager and green building engineer.

Alternate Designee: Jeff Murphy, Deputy City Manager, Community Services

City of Chula Vista

Tiffany Allen

Designee: Tiffany Allen, City Manager

Tiffany Allen has served as Chula Vista Assistant City Manager since May 2022. Prior to becoming the Assistant City Manager, Allen served as Assistant Director and then Director of Development Services, overseeing all aspects of development in the City from initial planning through build out. Allen spent four years as the City’s Treasury Manager. Prior to her time as Treasury Manager, she spent several years in the City's Office of Budget and Analysis and has held positions in development permitting, capital improvement program administration, and served as a departmental analyst. Allen holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Oregon and a Master of Public Administration degree from Walden University.

Alternate Designee: Laura Black, Assistant Director

City of Coronado

Tina Friend

Designee: Tina Friend, City Manager

Tina Friend has served as Coronado City Manager since July 2021. Friend holds more than 16 years of management and executive level experience in coastal California local government after serving as city manager of Scotts Valley, California. Prior to that, she served for nearly a decade as assistant city manager for the City of Santa Cruz. She holds a law degree from Santa Clara University School of Law, a master’s degree in public policy from Georgetown University and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Idaho.

City of Del Mar

City of El Cajon

El Cajon Vince DiMaggio

Designee: Vince DiMaggio, Assistant City Manager

Vince DiMaggio is an ICMA Credentialed City Manager who has served as city manager for cities in Texas and California. He currently serves as the Assistant City Manager for El Cajon. From 2002-2011, Vince served as the public member on the Monterey County Local Agency Formation Commission, (LAFCO), including two terms as Chair. He has Master’s degrees in both Public Administration and Law.

City of Encinitas

City of Escondido

Sean McGlynn

Designee: Sean McGlynn, City Manager

Sean McGlynn has served as the City of Escondido City Manager since June 2021. Prior to becoming the City Manager, McGlynn served as city manager of the City of Santa Rosa for 7 years. McGlynn’s resume also includes 10 years with the New York Opera, where he served as Associate Director of Education Programs. McGlynn holds a bachelor’s degree in history from the University of Pittsburgh and a master’s degree in theater from UCLA and was named city manager of the year for 2020 by the California City Management Foundation.

Alternate Designee: Christopher McKinney, Deputy City Manager

City of Imperial Beach

Imperial Beach Tyler Foltz2 Designee: Tyler Foltz, City Manager

Tyler Foltz serves as the City Manager for the City of Imperial Beach. Tyler has over 16 years of experience as a planning professional. Prior to his official employment with the City of Imperial Beach in 2006, he worked in the private sector as a Staff Planner for T&B Planning. Mr. Foltz has a Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Studies and Planning from the University of California, San Diego and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP).

Alternate Designee: Erika Cotez-Martinez, Chief Administrative Officer

City of La Mesa

Lynette Santos Designee: Lynnette Santos, Community Development Director

Lynnette has more than 20 years of experience in long range planning, community development, economic development, and current planning. Her diverse background has afforded her an extensive understanding of municipal planning and community development. Prior to the City of La Mesa, she served as Chief of Long Range Planning for the County of San Diego where she oversaw annexations, detachments, special district formations and dissolutions, and municipal service reviews. Before her tenure at the County, she dedicated almost 20 years to the City of Chula Vista, where she held various key positions, in the departments of Development Services, Economic Development, and Community Services. In her role as division manager for the City of Chula Vista Development Services Department, she oversaw complex current planning projects, which included annexations and detachments. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from UC San Diego and a Master’s degree in City Planning and Public Administration from San Diego State University.

City of Lemon Grove

City of National City

Martin Reeder (National City)

Designee: Martin Reeder, Assistant Community Development Director

Martin Reeder started his career with the City of National City in 2003 and currently serves as the Assistant Community Development Director. Reeder holds a Bachelor’s degree in Geography and a Master’s degree in City Planning, both from San Diego State University and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP).

City of Oceanside

City of Poway

Poway Chris Hazeltine

Designee: Chris Hazeltine, City Manager

Chris Hazeltine has worked in local government for more than 30 years. Currently serving as Poway’s City Manager, Hazeltine was previously the Parks and Recreation Director for the City of Carlsbad. He has also served as the Parks and Recreation Director for the City of Encinitas and worked for the City of Oceanside. Hazeltine earned his bachelor’s degree at San Diego State University, then his master’s degree in organizational leadership at Point Loma Nazarene University.

City of San Diego

Dave-Rolland Designee: Dave Rolland, Government Affairs Manager

A San Diegan since 2002, Dave Rolland has served in the Office of San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria since 2020, predominately as Deputy Director of Communications before assuming his current role of Government Affairs Manager. Prior to that, he served in communications roles for Toni Atkins while she was Speaker of the California Assembly and President pro Tempore of the California Senate, as well as for Georgette Gomez while she was President of the San Diego City Council. Before moving into government, Dave was a journalist for 24 years, including 13 years as editor of the weekly newspaper San Diego CityBeat.

City of San Marcos

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Designee: Michelle Bender, City Manager

Michelle Bender began her tenure with the City of San Marcos in 2009 as a Human Resource Analyst and quickly ascended the ranks. By 2011, she was promoted to Human Resources/Risk Manager, followed by Director of Human Resources/Risk in 2014. Her expertise and leadership earned her a broader role as Deputy City Manager in 2018, and in 2021, she advanced to Assistant City Manager. In August 2023, Michelle was appointed City Manager, where she continues to lead with vision and dedication.

Before joining the public sector, Michelle honed her skills in various human resources roles in the private sector, bringing valuable experience and perspective to her municipal work. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from the University of South Africa, which has been foundational in her approach to organizational leadership and innovation.

Alternate Designee: Donna Apar, Finance Director

City of Santee

City of Solana Beach

Alyssa Designee: Alyssa Muto, City Manager

Alyssa Muto serves as the City Manager for Solana Beach, leading city operations and advancing the City’s strategic priorities outlined in the Council approved Work Plan and annual budget. She oversees a broad portfolio of citywide initiatives, applying an integrated, innovative approach that emphasizes regional collaboration and policies that support Solana Beach’s coastal character. Before joining Solana Beach, Alyssa served as the City of San Diego’s Director of Sustainability & Mobility, and she holds a Master’s in Public Administration from San Diego State University.

City of Vista

John conley

Designee: John Conley, City Manager

John Conley has served as City of Vista City Manager since March 2023. Conley has worked as the community development director since 2007 and assumed responsibility for city engineering in 2012. He previously served as city planner, principal environmental planner and principal planner. Conley holds a bachelor’s degree in geography and a master’s degree in urban planning, both from San Diego State University. He resides in Vista with his wife and their children.