HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-05-15 VAC Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
VETERANS ADVISORY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
May 15, 2019 6:00 pm
A Regular Meeting of the Veterans Advisory Commission of the City of Chula Vista was called
to order at 6:05 pm in the Chula Vista Police Department, located at 315 Fourth Ave, Chula
Vista, California.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Commissioners Balolong , Larkin, Mueller, Vice Chair Sears and
Chair Torres
ABSENT: Commissioners Bartlett and Wynne
ALSO, PRESENT: Capt. Thunberg and SRO Secretary Claudia Bravo
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Approval of Minutes From April 17, 2019
ACTION: Vice Chair Sears moved to approve the minutes from April 17, 2019 as written.
Commissioner Larkin seconded the motion, and it passed by the following vote:
Yes: Balolong, Mueller and Chair Torres
No: 0
Public Comments: None
ACTION ITEMS
2. VOY INFORMATION
Commissioner Balolong indicated that the San Diego Veterans Museum is no longer
taking submissions for VOY 2019.
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3. CITY WEBSITE UPDATE
Commissioner Larkin has a list resources for veterans. The list includes housing,
psychological services and advocacy for veterans.
4. FALLEN HEROES BANNERS
Vice Chair Sears reached out to Board of Directors, Randy Bellamus of the Third
Avenue Village Association. Board of Director Bellamus indicated that he received
an email from Marketing and Communications Manger Steinberger, who confirmed
that the banners will be installed May 19`" and removing them June 2aa
5. SPECIAL MEETING AND CHANGING LOCATION OF REGULAR MEETING
Vice Chair Sears discussed changing the location to make the meetings more
accessible to the public. The possibility of having a Special meeting at Southwestern
College or the Chula Vista Public Library.
ACTION: Vice Chair Sears made a motion to have a Special Meeting on June 19`" at
Southwestern College, 900 Otay Lakes Rd, CV 91910. Commissioner
Balolong seconded the motion, and it passed by the following vote:
Yes: Mueller, Larkin and Chair Torres
No: 0
Staff Comments: Capt. Thunberg confirmed the Fallen Heroes Banners will be placed on Third
Avenue in Chula Vista. The banners will be up for two weeks May 19—June 2. Also reference
media interaction, Capt. Thunberg stated that the City Office of Communications and the City
Clerk's Office is the governing body for this board, so they would have the responsibility to put
out press releases for the board. Capt. Thunberg recommended possibly bringing in a resource
for housing, employment or someone who has a story to tell.
(Commissioner Larkin stepped out 6:24, returned 6:29)
Chair Comments: Veterans Activity Log to be added as a permanent Action Item. Chair Torres
spoke regarding a memorial/honor flight at Lindberg Field focusing on WWII veterans.
Commissioners' Comments: Vice Chair Sears has put together a list of Veterans Agencies in
South Bay,will continue to add to the list. Upcoming events for Memorial Day at Glen Abbey,
there will be a speaker and program.
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ADJOURNMENT: at 6:48 pm Chair Torres adjourned to the Special meeting.
Claudia Bravo, Secretary
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