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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
VETERANS ADVISORY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
June 19, 2019 6:00 pm
A Regular Meeting of the Veterans Advisory Commission of the City of Chula Vista was called
to order at 6:00 pm in the Chula Vista Police Department, located at 315 Fourth Ave, Chula
Vista, California.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Commissioners Balolong , Larkin, Mueller, Wynne, Bartlett, Vice
Chair Sears and Chair Torres
ABSENT: None
ALSO, PRESENT: Capt. Thunberg and SRO Secretary Claudia Bravo
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Approval of Minutes from May 15, 2019
ACTION: Commissioner Larkin moved to approve the minutes from May 15, 2019 as
written. Commissioner Wynne seconded the motion, and it passed by the following vote:
Yes: 7- Balolong, Mueller, Bartlett, Vice Chairs Sears and Chair Torres.
No: 0
Public Comments: None
ACTION ITEMS
2. Commissioners Mueller and Bartlett absence from April meeting:
Commissioner Sears moved to approve commissioner Mueller and Bartlett's absence from
April meeting. Seconded by Chair Torres and it carried by the following vote:
Yes—3 - Balolong, Larkin, and Wynne
No - 0
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3. Commissioners Bartlett and Wynne absence from May meeting:
Vice Chair Sears moved to approve commissioner Wynne and Bartlett's absence from April
meeting. Seconded by Chair Torres and it carried by the following vote:
Yes—3 - Balolong, Larkin, and Mueller
No - 0
4. Veterans Activity Report:
Vice Chair Sears provided additional information to upcoming events and services for
veterans.
5. City Website Update:
Commissioner Larkin provided a list of resources used for the Southwestern College
Veterans Website. Commissioner Larkin will forward a resource link to Chair Sears to add
to the Veterans Activity Report.
Staff Comments: Capt. Thunberg stated the banners went up appropriately and will be going on
moving forward.
Chair Comments: Chair Torres discussed the possibility of expanding the number of banners.
Chair Torres will reach out to Tony Stewart on the matter.
Commissioners' Comments: Commissioner Balolong invited the committee to a picnic July 10,
1100-1500 at Mariners Park sponsored by Military Officers Association of America.
Commissioner Bartlett discussed the Veterans Mural for the new VA Center and Health Clinic.
Councilperson Galvez, Librarian Whatley and Developer Kevin O'Neil invited the committee to
a meeting on July 81h, 9:00 am at the Chula Vista Public Library, 365 F St. CV to give input on
the Mural. Commissioners discussed having a Special Meeting in August at Southwestern
College, 900 Otay Lakes Rd, CV 91910.
ADJOURNMENT: at 6:32 pm Chair Torres adjourned the meeting to the next on July 17, 2019
in the Chula Vista Police Department 315 4th Ave, Chula Vista, California.
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