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CITY of
GiULA VISTA
VETERANS ADVISORY COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING OF THE VETERANS ADVISORY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
Date: June 16, 2021
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual, Via Teleconference
PLEASE NOTE THAT, PURSUANT TO THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA'S
EXECUTIVE ORDER N-29-20, AND IN THE INTEREST OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY,
MEMBERS OF THE VETERANS ADVISORY COMMISSION AND STAFF MAY PARTICIPATE IN
THIS MEETING VIA TELECONFERENCE. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE EXECUTIVE ORDER,
THE PUBLIC MAY VIEW THE MEETING ONLINE AND NOT IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
HOW TO WATCH: Members of the public can access a link to the livestream at
www. chulavistaca. pov/vittualmeetinps.
HOW TO SUBMIT COMMENTS: Visit the online eComment portal for this meeting at:
www.chulavistaca.gov/virtualmeetinps. The commenting period will be open shortly after the
agenda is published for a particular meeting and will remain open through the meeting, as
described below. All comments will be available to the public and the Veterans Advisory
Commission using the eComment portal. Comments must be received prior to the time the Chair
calls for the close of the commenting period. Comments received after such time will not be
considered by the Veterans Advisory Commission. If you have difficulty or are unable to submit a
comment, please contact Veterans Advisory Commission staff for assistance at
VAC(&chulavistaca. gov.
ACCESSIBILITY. Individuals with disabilities are invited to request reasonable modifications or
accommodations in order to access and/or participate in a Veterans Advisory Commission meeting
by contacting the Police Department at VAC(a)-chulavistaca.pov (California Relay Service is
available for the hearing impaired by dialing 711) at least forty-eight hours in advance of the
meeting.
***The City of Chula Vista is relying on commercial technology to livestream and accept public
comments. If we have technical difficulties, we will resolve them as quickly as possible. City staff
will take all possible measures to ensure a publicly accessible experience. ***
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
Commissioners Mueller, Torres, Balolong, Bartlett, Moyer, Vice Chair Larkin and Chair
Sears
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Persons may address the Commission on any subject matter within the Commission's
jurisdiction that is not listed as an item on the agenda. State law generally prohibits the
Commission from discussing or taking action on any issue not included on the agenda, but, if
appropriate, the Commission may schedule the topic for future discussion or refer the matter
to staff. If you wish to comment, please submit comments electronically at:
www.chulavistaca.qov/virtualmeetings.
4. ACTION ITEMS
The Item(s) listed in this section of the agenda will be considered individually by the
Commission and are expected to elicit discussion and deliberation. If you wish to comment
on one of these items, you may do so at www.chulavistaca.qov/virtualmeetincLs.
4.1. Approval of Meeting Minutes of May 19, 2021
Recommended Action:
Commission approve the minutes.
4.2. Discussion Regarding Fiscal Year 2020-21 Annual Report of Activities and Authorize
the Chair to Work with Staff to Finalize and Submit
Recommended Action:
Commission discuss activities and authorize the Chair to work with staff to finalize
and submit.
4.3. Discussion of Additions to Veterans Resources List for Veterans Advisory
Commission Webpage
Recommended Action:
Commission discuss additions to Veterans Resources list and direct staff as
necessary.
OTHER BUSINESS
5. STAFF COMMENTS
6. CHAIR'S COMMENTS
7. COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
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8. ADJOURNMENT
to the regular meeting on July 21, 2021 via teleconference in Chula Vista, California.
Materials provided to the Veterans Advisory Commission related to any open -session item
on this agenda are available for public review at
httpsJ/chulavista.granicusideas.com/meetings or by contacting the Police Department at
VACncr chulavistaca.gov.
I declare under penalty of perjury that
I am employed by the City of Chula Vista
in the Police Department and that I caused
the document to be posted RZcording to
Brown Ac requirem''nt
Dated: Ib I Signe V 1�
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ANNUAL ACTIVITY REPORT
CITY OF CHULA VISTA BOARDS & COMMISSIONS
FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021
Board/Commission: VETERANS AVISORY COMMISSION
Highlights of Activities during the past fiscal year:
• The VAC held five meetings between July 2020 and June 2021
• The Regular Meetings for the VAC were conducted via teleconference between July 2020 and June
2021 per Emergency Order 002-B-2020
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair for Fiscal Year 2020/2021. Commission Bill Sears was selected as
Chair and Commissioner Patricia Larkin was selected as the new Vice Chair.
• The Commission welcomed Captain Redmond as the new staff liaison and thanked Captain Thunberg
for his service with the commission.
• As of June 30th, 2021, no applications were received for Veteran of the Year. Deadline was extended
to July 31, 2021.
• Discussion on potentially moving the Regular meetings to American Legion Post 434, Chula Vista, in
an effort to make the meetings more open to the public once COVID restrictions are lifted.
• Chair Bill Sears has allowed his term to expire.
• Captain Redmond confirmed the Fallen Heroes Banners were placed on Third Avenue in Chula Vista
for Memorial Day.
Board/Commission comments or recommendations to Council:
No recommendations to Council