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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-08-21 VAC MINUTESVETERANS ADVISORY COMMISSION CITY OF CHULA VISTA toMINUTES August 21, 2001 TUESDAY, 6:00 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MEETING CALLED TO ORDER — 6:04 p.m. Human Resources Conference Room City Hall Building ROLL CALL — Stephen Arends P Carmen Fedje E , Agustive Hermes, Jr. P William Poindexter P , Robert White P , A.Y. Casillas E , Stephen Millikin P Guests: Trevor Angood, Eastlake High School 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - The minutes of July 171' approved and accepted with dates corrected where required. 5. ACTION ITEMS SUnfinished Business a. Street Names Mr. Arends and Mr. White attended a meeting in the Planning Department on August 71" to discuss the street name project which will be continued, and hopefully in other areas of Chula Vista as new communities are developed. Mr. Arends sent the Mayor and City Council a letter requesting guidance and funding for the monument or electronic kiosk, etc. to recognize the 51 deceased war veterans that the streets are named for. The letter also went to Andy Campbell, Director of Parks and Recreation for action. Mr. Arends spoke with Mr. Campbell on 8/21 to find out if any action had been taken on the letter. The Planning Department, Police Department, Fire Department and everyone else, voted to change the northern end of Davies Street to be called Ayers Court or Bill Ayers Court. This would be the short street adjacent to the 10 acres allocated for Veterans Park. The Commissioners held a discussion to give Andy Campbell one or two alternatives of the type of memorial/monument/kiosk that will be selected to recognize the deceased war veterans.in the vicinity of the 53 streets so that Parks Department can present the request to the Mayor and proceed. The Commissioners unanimously agreed on a yet -to -be designed permanent monument, small in size that could be placed in the Veterans Park. This proposal will then be forwarded to Andy Campbell who will then craft a proposal that he will take back to the City Council for approval. Commissioner Millikin suggested that the "Commission support a resolution that would establish a memorial in the soon -to -be - named Veterans Park, a small plaque that describes the nature of the naming of the streets in the local area and perhaps suggest to people that they might find additional information on an electronic source." It was unanimously seconded by all the commissioners present. It was also unanimously voted that Commissioner Millikin's proposal be relayed to Andy Campbell immediately. Trevor Angood, the student coordinator for the street name project updated the Commissioners. He is beginning his senior year in high school and will remain with the project for another year. The total number Trevor has completed on his web site is 17 biographies. 1 b. Veterans Memorial The engraving should be completed at downtown's Memorial Park by next week. Isc. Chula Vista Veterans Home Support Foundation Update Board of Directors meeting (a working lunch) scheduled for Thursday, August 301h at noon. The First Annual Veterans Home Foundation Charity Golf Tournament will be held on Veterans Day, Monday, November 121' at the New Auld Golf Course at the foot of Mt. Miguel, in eastern Chula Vista. This will be a major fundraising event for the Foundation. A thank -you letter was signed by Mayor Horton thanking the City of Del Mar for their donation of $1,000. d. Veterans Home Update Chair Arends advised that Chula Vista is still not certified. Barstow was to have a "pre -inspection" about the time of this meeting. No results at this time. An article in the Union Tribune discussed how Governor Davis is ignoring the needs of veterans. Chair Arends provided some demographics regarding the Veterans Home. Most residents are from San Diego, with Chula Vista in second, and Escondido in third place. Average age of residents is 78, with the oldest being 94 years old and the youngest is 52 years old. The branch of the Armed Forces with the most residents at the Veterans Home is the Army. e. Veteran of the Year Award Chair Arends reported that per Captain Dyke, no applications have been returned. The Union Tribune and the Star News have been contacted to run reminders in their newspapers. Jeri Gulbransen has already run the article in the Spotlight. Last year all applicants were invited to re -apply this year. The commissioners will make an effort to contact various organizations regarding applications for nominations. Applications are at the Front Desk of the Police Department for • distribution. The deadline is September 15'. The Commissioners will address the applications at the next meeting. f. Goals and Objectives Commissioner Arends` stated that his current goal would be to find his replacement, but that he would continue to serve until such time as a replacement is found. g. Legislative Reports ` , Chair Arends received the July and August reports h. Oral History Mr. Poindexter reported that he is getting some assistance from two instructors at Eastlake. COMMUNICATIONS CHAIR'S COMMENTS Chair Arends continues to attend meeting around the County representing the City of Chula Vista and the Veterans Advisory Commission. Fleet Week celebrations are being planned at the Veterans Home. The next meeting of the Commission will be at the Veterans Home. Invitations were to be extended to members of the various organizations. The Annual recognition of Commissioners will be held on Thursday, August 301. Trevor Angood will be recognized for his contributions to the City of Chula Vista. 2 Reminded the Commissioners of email sent re Congresswoman Susan Davis' Town Hall meeting re Long Term Care issues for veterans. Asked Commissioners to consider a Chair for this commission. Commissioner Hermes has agreed to serve as Vice Chair. None COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS STAFF COMMENTS Trudi thanked the Commissioners for their good wishes and lovely wedding gift. None • G PUBLIC COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT — 7:20 p.m. To the next regularly scheduled meeting at 6:00 p.m., on Tuesday, September 18, at the Chula Vista Veterans Home, 700 East Naples Court, Chula Vista, CA 91910 Trudi W. Mayes Clerical Support 3