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Home My WebLink About2024-09-18 VAC Agenda Packet Date:Wednesday, September 18, 2024 Time:6:00 p.m. Location:City Hall, Bldg. #C, Conference Room B-112 276 4th Avenue, Chula Vista Veterans Advisory Commission Regular Meeting Public Comments: Public comments may be submitted to the Veterans Advisory Commission in the following ways: In-Person comments during the meeting. Join us for the Veterans Advisory Commission meeting at the time and location specified on this agenda to make your comments. Each person will be allotted three (3) minutes to address the Commission. • Submit an eComment. Visit www.chulavistaca.gov/boardmeetings, locate this meeting and click on the comment bubble icon. Click on the item you wish to comment on, and then click on "Leave Comment." • Email comments. Submit comments via email to VAC@chulavistaca.gov • The commenting period will close at noon on the day of the meeting. All comments will be made available to the Commission and the public. Accessibility: Individuals with disabilities are invited to request modifications or accommodations in order to access and/or participate in a Veterans Advisory Commission meeting by commission staff at VAC@chulavistaca.gov (California Relay Service is available for the hearing impaired by dialing 711) at least forty-eight hours in advance of the meeting. Pages 1.CALL TO ORDER 2.ROLL CALL Commissioners Akana, Castro, Pine, Stewart, Williams 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 speak on any item, please fill out a "Request to Speak" form and submit it to the Secretary prior to the meeting or submit an electronic comment per the instructions on page one of this agenda. 4.PRESENTATIONS The following item(s) will be presentations given to the Commission. Action on these item(s) is typically limited to the Commission receiving the presentation and providing direction or feedback to staff, as appropriate. If you wish to speak on any item, please fill out a "Request to Speak" form and submit it to the Secretary prior to the meeting or submit an electronic comment per the instructions on page one of this agenda. 5.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 speak on any item, please fill out a "Request to Speak" form and submit it to the Secretary prior to the meeting or submit an electronic comment per the instructions on page one of this agenda. 5.1 INTRODUCTON OF NEW COMMISSIONERS NAVA AND JIMENEZ 5.2 APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF JULY 17,2024 4 Recommended Action: Commission to approve meeting minutes. 5.3 APPROVAL OF EXCUSED ABSENCE OF COMMISSIONER CASTRO FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF JULY 17, 2024 9 Recommended Action: Commission to approve excused absence form of commissioner Castro. 5.4 APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF AUGUST 21,2024 10 Recommended Action: Commission to approve meeting minutes. 5.5 APPROVAL OF GOALS AND OBJECTIVES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR OF 2024 - 2025 13 Recommended Action: Commission to approve the proposed goals and objectives. City of Chula Vista Veterans Advisory Commission September 18, 2024 Agenda Page 2 of 13 5.6 UPDATE ON MILITARY REINTEGRATION PROGRAM Commissioner Stewart to present an update on the program. 5.7 APPROVAL OF SUPPORT FOR THE NAMING OF THE FILIPINO AMERICAN VETERANS PARK Recommended Action: Commission to approve the support of the park. OTHER BUSINESS 6.STAFF COMMENTS 7.CHAIR'S COMMENTS 8.COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS 9.ADJOURNMENT to the regular meeting on October 16, 2024 Materials provided to the Veterans Advisory Commission related to any open- session item on this agenda are available for public review, please contact the Fire Department at VAC@chulavistaca.gov. City of Chula Vista Veterans Advisory Commission September 18, 2024 Agenda Page 3 of 13 1 REGULAR MEETING OF THE VETERANS ADVISORY COMMISSION Meeting Minutes July 17, 2024, 6:00 p.m. City Hall, Bldg. #C, Conference Room B-112 276 4th Avenue, Chula Vista Present: Nimpa Akana, Lynne Pine, Anthony Stewart Absent: Francia Castro, Tanya Williams Also Present: Karina Aguilar, Eric Martinez _____________________________________________________________________ 1. CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Veterans Advisory Commission of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 6 p.m. Nimpa Akana joined the meeting at 6:00 pm. Lynne Pine joined the meeting at 6:00 pm. Anthony Stewart joined the meeting at 6:00 pm. Karina Aguilar joined the meeting at 6:00 pm. Eric Martinez joined the meeting at 6:00 pm. 2. ROLL CALL Secretary Aguilar called the roll. 3. PUBLIC COMMENTS - In-person comment Page 4 of 13 City of Chula Vista Veterans Advisory Commission September 18, 2024 Agenda 2 - Name: Robert - Comment: Concern about meetings showing up on website and kiosk 4. PRESENTATIONS - No presentations 5. ACTION ITEMS 5.1 APPROVAL OF SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES OF OCTOBER 2, 2023 Moved by Lynne Pine Seconded by Nimpa Akana Commission to approve meeting minutes. Result: Carried 5.2 APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF OCTOBER 18, 2023 Moved by Lynne Pine Seconded by Nimpa Akana Commission to approve meeting minutes. Result: Carried 5.3 APPROVAL OF EXCUSED ABSENCE OF COMMISSIONER WILLIAMS FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF JULY 17,2024 Moved by Anthony Stewart Seconded by Lynne Pine Commission to approve the excused absence form of commissioner Williams. Result: Carried Unanimously 5.4 ELECTION OF COMMISSION CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR FOR THE FISCAL YEAR OF 2024-2025 - Commission voted and passed the election of commissioner Stewart as chair and commissioner Akana as vice chair for the year of 2024-2025. Page 5 of 13 City of Chula Vista Veterans Advisory Commission September 18, 2024 Agenda 3 Moved by Lynne Pine Seconded by Nimpa Akana Commission to elect the next commission chair. Result: Carried Unanimously Amendment: Moved by Lynne Pine Seconded by Anthony Stewart Commission to elect the next commission vice chair. Result: Carried Unanimously 5.5 RE-ESTABLISHMENT OF SUBCOMMITTEES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR OF 2024-2025 - Commissioners agreed to table voting for the re-establishment of the Veteran Wall Subcommittee for next month's regular meeting. Moved by Lynne Pine Seconded by Anthony Stewart Commission to approve the re-establishment of the subcommittee for Veteran of the Year Program. Result: Carried Unanimously Amendment: Commission to approve the re-establishment of the subcommittee for Veteran Wall. 5.6 UPDATE ON MILITARY REINTEGRATION PROGRAM - Commissioner Stewart motioned for the commission to vote to support the program - Commissioners Akana and Pine moved the vote Page 6 of 13 City of Chula Vista Veterans Advisory Commission September 18, 2024 Agenda 4 - Commission to send program presentation to City Clerk and Communications team so commissioner Stewart can present it at the City Council meeting. Commission to approve the support of the program. Yes (3): Nimpa Akana, Lynne Pine, and Anthony Stewart Result: Carried (3 to 0) OTHER BUSINESS 6. STAFF COMMENTS - Liaison mentioned that there has been several visits to the commission website but no submissions for the Veteran of the Year Award - He asked the commission if they would like to make any adjustments to the form 7. CHAIR'S COMMENTS - Commissioner Akana mentioned that the mayor is working on a park that honors Filipino American Veterans on District 3 for next year - Asked Liaison on how to solicit new commissioners, especially from different districts 8. COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS - Commissioner Stewart pushed to keep the original submission deadline for the Veteran of the Year Award (August 1st) - Commissioner Pine pushed to have a printed form option on the website - Stewart requested to go over goals and objectives for 2024-2025 as an action item for next month 9. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 6:49 p.m. Minutes prepared by: Karina Aguilar, Secretary _________________________ Karina Aguilar, Secretary Page 7 of 13 City of Chula Vista Veterans Advisory Commission September 18, 2024 Agenda 5 Page 8 of 13 City of Chula Vista Veterans Advisory Commission September 18, 2024 Agenda Page 9 of 13 City of Chula Vista Veterans Advisory Commission September 18, 2024 Agenda 1 REGULAR MEETING OF THE VETERANS ADVISORY COMMISSION Meeting Minutes August 21, 2024, 6:00 p.m. City Hall, Bldg. #C, Conference Room B-112 276 4th Avenue, Chula Vista Present: Nimpa Akana, Francia Castro, Lynne Pine, Anthony Stewart, Tanya Williams Also Present: Karina Aguilar, Eric Martinez _____________________________________________________________________ 1. CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Veterans Advisory Commission of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 6 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL Secretary Aguilar called the roll. 3. PUBLIC COMMENTS No comments. 4. PRESENTATIONS No presentations. 5. ACTION ITEMS 5.1 APPROVAL OF SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES OF JUNE 13, 2024 Moved by Lynne Pine Seconded by Francia Castro Page 10 of 13 City of Chula Vista Veterans Advisory Commission September 18, 2024 Agenda 2 Commission to approve meeting minutes. Result: Carried Unanimously 5.2 VETERAN OF THE YEAR PROGRAM UPDATE Commissioners reviewed all applicants' submissions and carried out a vote for applicant Danny Shaffstall to be this year's Veteran of the Year. Moved by Nimpa Akana Seconded by Tanya Williams Commission to vote on a candidate to become the Veteran of the Year. Result: Carried 5.3 UPDATE ON MILITARY REINTEGRATION PROGRAM - Commissioner Stewart will be ready to give a presentation to City Council on one of its September meetings - targeting September 24th. - Commissioner Stewart requested July minutes to be reviewed on September's regular meeting. - Commissioner Stewart will contact City Clerk to reserve a spot on City Council's September 24th meeting in order to give his presentation. 5.4 RE-ESTABLISHMENT OF THE VETERAN WALL SUBCOMMITTEE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR OF 2024-2025 Commission carried forward the vote to not reestablish the subcommittee for the Veteran Wall. Moved by Francia Castro Seconded by Tanya Williams Commission to approve the re-establishment of the subcommittee for Veteran Wall. Result: Carried Unanimously 5.5 VETERANS ADVISORY COMMISSION GOALS AND OBJECTIVES FOR 2024-2025 - Commissioners reviewed and proposed the following goals and objectives for the fiscal year of 2024 - 2025. Page 11 of 13 City of Chula Vista Veterans Advisory Commission September 18, 2024 Agenda 3 1. Commission to advocate for the services and programs offered in the City of Chula Vista by utilizing city social platforms at least once a month. 2. Commission to advocate for the Military Reintegration Program in the City of Chula Vista. 3. Commission to invite presenters from agencies related to veterans to provide presentations at commission meetings for every quarter of the fiscal year. OTHER BUSINESS 6. STAFF COMMENTS - Liaison Martinez will close the submission link for Veteran of the Year. 7. CHAIR'S COMMENTS - Commissioner Stewart thanked the rest of the commissioners for electing him chair of the new fiscal year. 8. COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS - Commissioner Akana expressed interest in receiving an update for new commissioner applications. - Commissioner Akana requested an action item for next month's regular meeting for the commission to support the Filipino Veteran Park. - Commissioner Stewart highlighted the celebration of Hispanic Veteran month starting September 17th. 9. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:20 p.m. Minutes prepared by: Karina Aguilar, Secretary _________________________ Karina Aguilar, Secretary Page 12 of 13 City of Chula Vista Veterans Advisory Commission September 18, 2024 Agenda Veterans Advisory Commission Approved Goals and Objectives FY 2024 - 2025 1. Commission to advocate for the services and programs offered in the City of Chula Vista by utilizing city social platforms at least once a month. 2. Commission to advocate for the Military Reintegration Program in the City of Chula Vista. 3. Commission to invite presenters from agencies related to veterans to provide presentations at commission meetings for every quarter of the fiscal year. Karina Aguilar Secretary Page 13 of 13 City of Chula Vista Veterans Advisory Commission September 18, 2024 Agenda