HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-10-17 VAC Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
VETERANS ADVISORY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
October 17, 2018 6:00 pm
A Regular Meeting of the Veterans Advisory Commission of the City of Chula Vista was called
to order at 6:01 pm in the Chula Vista Police Department, located at 315 Fourth Ave, Chula
Vista, California.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Chair Torres, Vice Chair Sears and Commissioners Wynne,
Balolong and Larkin
ABSENT: Commissioner Wynne and Mueller
ALSO, PRESENT: Capt. Eric Thunberg Staff Liaison and SRO Secretary Claudia Bravo
1. Approval of Minutes
ACTION: Chair Torres moved to approve minutes from September 19, 2018 as written.
Vice Chair Sears seconded motion and it carried by the following vote: Yes:
Larkin and Balolong.
Public Comments: None
ACTION ITEM
a. Chula Vista Veterans Park Brick Program: Capt. Thunberg met with Parks
and Rec Director Tracy Lamb, Gil Contreras and Tim Farmer. Parks and Rec
decided they can host the purchasing of the brick but would prefer another entity
to take over, such as the VFW.
Recommendation: Commissioner Sears will contact Council Member McCann
for ideas and recommendations.
b. VOY Bio and Information: Chair Torres notified the winner Christopher
Lawrence. Proclamation for Christopher will be held next month.
Recommendation: Commissioner Balolong will review and update the VOY application.
Balolong will also put together procedures and timeline and present a draft in January.
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Commissioner Sears will contact Tony Stewart to get more information about the VOY for the
County of San Diego.
Staff Comments:
Capt. Thunberg will contact the city if they have any indication as to when they forward the
VOY information to the County of San Diego. Capt. Thunberg is waiting for a response from
public works reference the banners.
Chair Comments: Chair Torres updated commission on email received from Jack Gechter. Mr.
Gechter would like names added to the plaque at the Chula Vista Veterans War Memorial.
Commissioner Comments: Vice Chair Sears to speak on behalf of a citizen at a Public Forum
for the Bay Front Park Development. Commissioner Larkin advised the commission that SWC is
having the Veterans Day Ceremony on Thursday November 8, 2018 from 12:00-1:00.
Christopher Lawrence will participate in this event.
ADJOURNMENT At 6:58 pm Chair Torres adjourned the meeting to t e next on November 21,
2018 in the Chula Vista Police Department 315 4"' Ave,,Chula Vista,,Califomia.
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Claudia Bravo, Secretary
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