HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-02-19 VAC Minutes MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
VETERANS ADVISORY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
February 19, 2020 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 at the Chula Vista Police Department, 315 Fourth Ave, CV, Admin
Conference Room(2"d Floor)
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Commissioners Mueller, Larkin, Torres and Vice Chair Wynne
ABSENT: Commissioners Bartlett, Balolong and Chair Sears
ALSO, PRESENT: Capt. Thunberg and SRO Secretary Claudia Bravo
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Approval of Minutes from January 15, 2020
ACTION: Commissioner Larkin moved to approve the minutes from January 15, 2020 as
written. Commissioner Mueller seconded the motion and it passed by the following vote:
Yes: 2—Torres and Vice Chair Wynne
No: 0
Public Comments
Guest: Jessica Hayes (Consultant for Senator Ben Hueso)—Information on Veterans Services.
Information is all located online at calvet.ca.g_ov
ACTION ITEMS
2. VETERANS ACTIVITY REPORT
No new activities to discuss for the month of February. Table topic for next month
3. COMMISSION TO DISCUSS LOCATION CHANGES FOR SPECIAL MEETINGS
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The committee will have special meeting quarterly, one in each district. Next quarterly
meeting will be held at Southwestern College.
4. DISCUSSION ON BROADENING OUR CONTACT WITH VET ORGANIZATIONS
DISCUSSING NEW DOD RULES FOR VETERANS AND INVITING VETERANS
TO PARTICIPATE IN COMMUNITY SERVICE
Vice Chair Wynne will provide a list to add to the city's website on various veteran
groups.
STAFF PRESENTATIONS
None
OTHER BUSINESS
Staff Comments:
Capt. Thunberg confirmed with the city that the Memorial banners will go up in time for
Memorial Day.
Chair Comments: None
Commissioners' Comments:
ADJOURNMENT: at 6:22 pm Vice Chair Wynne adjourned the meeting to the next on March
18, 2020 in the Chula Vista Police Department 315 4`t' Ave, Chula Vista, California.
Claudia Bravo, Secretary
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