HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-11-20 VAC Minutes MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
VETERANS ADVISORY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
November 20, 2019 6:15 pm
A Special Meeting of the Veterans Advisory Commission of the City of Chula Vista was called
to order at 6:15 pm at the Norman Park Senior Center, 270 F Street, Conference Room (1st
Floor) Chula Vista, California.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Commissioners Torres,Balolong, Bartlett and Chair Sears
ABSENT: Commissioner Larkin and Mueller
ALSO, PRESENT: Capt. Thunberg and SRO Secretary Claudia Bravo
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Approval of Minutes from September 18, 2019
ACTION: Commissioner Torres moved to approve the minutes from September 18, 2019 as
written. Commissioner Bartlett seconded the motion and it passed by the following vote:
Yes: 2—Balolong and Chair Sears
No: 0
Public Comments
Guest: Nimpa Akana(President of the Bonita Museum/Cultural Center and Yvonne Snider
(Chair)—invited the commission to participate in an upcoming exhibition called
Permission to Come Aboard Salute to the Navy. The exhibition is scheduled for
August 81h, 2020 and runs for six to eight weeks.
ACTION ITEMS
2. VIO BIO AND INFORMATION
Committee recognized the current Veteran of the Year John Jacobs. Mr. Jacobs was
present and provided the committee with a short background on his military career.
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3. POLICY STATEMENT THAT OUTLINES IN DETAIL THE VETERAN OF THE
YEAR PROCESS:
Chair recommended advertising more. Commissioner Bartlett also recommended making
the application more accessible and easier. Also, putting up flyers at the Senior Center
and Veteran Centers. Commissioner Bartlett and Chair Sears will take the lead on this
task and research the Veteran of the Year for the County of San Diego.
4. DISCUSSION ON ESTABLISHING BETTER RELATIONSHIPS WITH VETERAN
ORGANIZATIONS:
Commissioner Bartlett will provide a monthly breakdown on all upcoming veteran
events. Also, will outreach to the organizations hosting the events to see how the VAC
can support the event.
5. VETERANS ACITVITY REPORT
Chair Sears provided information on an upcoming event. The Wreaths Across America
on December 14, 2019 at 9:00 am at Glen Abbey, 3838 Bonita Road, Bonita, CA 91902.
6. EVALUATION OF THE NORMAN CENTER AS A REGULAR MEETING PLACE:
Commissioner Balolong recommended having the regular meetings at the Chula Vista
Police Department and the special meetings four times a year, one in each district. Table
topic for January 2020. Commissioners to provide information on possible locations.
STAFF PRESENTATIONS
None
OTHER BUSINESS
Staff Comments: Capt. Thunberg will reach out to council members to attend the special
meeting once the special meeting locations have been finalized.
Chair Comments: Thanked Norman Park Senior Center for hosting the meeting.
Commissioners' Comments: Commissioner Torres spoke to the CEO of the Chamber of
Commerce and they will advertise for the Veteran of the Year as well as information on any
special meetings.
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ADJOURNMENT: at 7:13 pm Chair Sears adjourned the ext on January 15,
2020 in the Chula Vista Police Department 315 4th A , Chula Vista, Califo 'a.
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