HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-12-16 VAC MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
VETERANS ADVISORY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
December 16, 2020
Via Teleconference
6:00 p.m.
Pttrsctant to the Governor of the State of California's Executive Order N-29-20, and in the interest
of public health and safety dttring the COVID-19 pandemic, members of the Veterans Advisory
Commission and staffparticipated in this meeting via teleconference. All votes were taken by roll
call.
CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the Veterans Advisory Commission of the City of Chula Vista was called to
order at 6:02 p.m. by teleconference.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Commissioners Balolong, Bartlett, Vice Chair Larkin, Chair Sears
ABSENT: Commissioners Mueller, Torres, Moyer
ALSO, PRESENT: Captain Redmond and SRO Secretary Bravo
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Chair Sears called for a two -minute pause to allow members of the public to submit any final
electronic public comments. Secretary Bravo announced that no electronic comments had been
received and no comments had been received via email.
ACTION ITEMS
WELCOMING CAPT. REDMOND AS OUR NEW STAFF LIASION AND TO
THANK CAPT. THUNBERG FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE CITY AND TO OUR
VETERAN COMMUNITY
Commission welcomed Capt. Redmond as the new staff liaison for the commission.
Commission also thanked Capt. Thunberg for his service with the board and to the
veteran commission. Commission Capt. Redmond gave brief introduction on his
background and career with the city.
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Chair Sears called for a two -minute pause to allow members of the public to submit any final
electronic public comments. Secretary Bravo annottnced that no electronic comments had been
received and no comments had been received via email.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 16, 2020.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Commission approve the meeting minutes
Yes: 4 — Chair Sears, Vice Chair Larkin, Commissioner Balolong and
Commissioner Bartlett
No: 0
Abstain: 0
Chair Sears and called for a two -minute pause to allow members of the public to submit
electronic comments on the item. Secretary Bravo annottnced that no electronic comments had
been received and no comments had been received via email.
3. DISCUSS AND DIRECT STAFF TO WORK WITH CHAIR TO RESPOND TO
EMAIL RECEIVED REFERENCING THE VETERAN OF THE YEAR AWARD.
Commissioners Balolong and Bartlett will re-evaluate the Veteran of the Year process
and what can be done to improve it. Chair Sears will draft an email and present it to the
commission for final approval.
Chair Sears and called for a two -minute pause to allow members of the public to submit
electronic comments on the item. Secretary Bravo announced that no electronic comments had
been received and no comments had been received via email.
4. DISCUSSION ON POTENTIALLY MOVING THE REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE
COMMISSION TO THE CHULA VISTA VETERANS MEMORIAL BUILDING IN
AN EFFORT TO MAKE THE MEETING MORE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Chair discussed moving the monthly meeting to the Veterans Memorial Building which
will make the meetings more accessible to the public. Commissioner Bartlett will reach
out to Councilmember Galvez to get the exact location and to get more information.
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Chair Sears and called for a tivo-minute pause to allow members of the public to submit
electronic comments on the item. Secretary Bravo announced that no electronic comments had
been received and no comments had been received via email.
OTHER BUSINESS
5. STAFF COMMENTS
Capt. Redmond received an email reference a discrepancy on the Veterans Memorial
Hall on the city website.
6. CHAIR'S COMMENTS
a. UPDATE REGARDING UPCOMING VETERANS EVENTS
Wreaths Across America at Glen Abbey Memorial Park.
In coordination with Freedom Station, is the decorating of hospital rooms at the
Naval Medical Center for active duty and veterans.
7. COMMISSIONERS'/BOARD MEMBERS' COMMENTS
Vice Chair Larkin asked Chair Sears on an update on an email received back in
September regarding the lack of an American Flag at Memorial Square. Chairs Sears will
contact the resident and update the commission next month. Commissioner asked the
possibility of adding additional links to the city website for veterans. Commissioner
Balolong discussed having a guest speaker four times a year.
ADJOURNMENT
At 7:04 p.m. Chair Sear adjourned the meeting to the next Regular Meeting on January 20, 2021
at 6:00 p.m.
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