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Date:Thursday, October 16, 2025
Time:6:00 p.m.
Location:City Hall, Bldg. C, Conference Room B-112
276 4th Avenue, Chula Vista
Veterans Advisory Commission Special Meeting
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In-Person Public Comments: 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
minutes to address the Commission.
Electronic Public Comments: At www.chulavistaca.gov/boardmeetings, locate this meeting and
click on the comment bubble icon. Select the item and click on "Leave Comment." The deadline to
submit e-comments or any comments emailed to VAC@chulavistaca.gov will be three hours prior
to the meeting start time.
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 contacting
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, Jimenez, Nava, Pine, and Williams
3.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
4.PUBLIC COMMENTS
The public 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 Committee from discussing or taking action on any issue
not included on the agenda. The Committee may schedule the topic for future
discussion or refer the matter to staff.
5.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.
6.ACTION ITEMS
Action items are considered individually by the Commission and are expected to
elicit discussion and deliberation.
6.1 Approval of Excused Absence of Commissioners Castro and Pine for the
Regular Meeting of July 16, 2025
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Recommended Action:
Commission to approve the excused absence form for Commissioner
Castro.
Recommended Action:
Commission to approve the excused absence form of Commissioner
Pine.
6.2 Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of July 16, 2025 6
Recommended Action:
Commission to approve the meeting minutes.
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6.3 Approval of Excused Absence of Commissioner Stewart and Vice Chair
Akana for the Regular Meeting of August 20, 2025
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Recommended Action:
Commission to approve the excused absence form for Commissioner
Stewart.
Recommended Action:
Commission to approve the excused absence form for Vice Chair Akana.
6.4 Approval of Meeting Minutes of August 20, 2025 11
Recommended Action:
Commission to approve the meeting minutes.
6.5 Discussion on the Participation on the 2025 Starlight Parade
Commission to discuss their participation on this year's Starlight Parade.
6.6 Update on Military Reintegration Program Subcommittee
Members of the subcommittee to present an update.
6.7 Update on Outreach Subcommittee
Members of the subcommittee to present an update.
6.8 Update on Veteran of the Year Subcommittee
Members of the subcommittee to present an update.
7. STAFF COMMENTS
8. CHAIR'S COMMENTS
9. COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
10. ADJOURNMENT
to the regular meeting on November 19, 2025.
Materials provided to the Veterans Advisory Commission related to any open-
session item on this agenda are available for public review, please contact the
Police Department at VAC@chulavistaca.gov.
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I declare under penalty of perjury that I am employed by
the City of Chula Vista in the Fire
Department and that I posted this document in accordance
with Brown Act requirements.
Dated:___10/16/2025__ Signed_____________
Request for Excused Absence Form – 6/19
REQUEST FOR EXCUSED ABSENCE
City of Chula Vista Boards, Commissions, and Committees
Name: _________________________________________________ Date of Absence: _________________________________
Board/Commission/Committee: _________________________________________________________________________________
Chula Vista Municipal Code section 2.25.110 (C) allows board/commission/committee members, by a
majority vote, to excuse a fellow board, commission, or committee member’s absence from a meeting for any
of the reasons listed below. A member who is absent from three consecutive, regular meetings will be
deemed to have vacated his or her membership, unless the member’s absence is excused by a
majority vote of the other members. An absence is only recorded as “excused” upon receipt of a member’s
request and majority vote of the board/commission/committee to excuse the absence. Accordingly, if you
have been absent from a regular meeting, please complete and submit this form to the chair or secretary.
Please indicate the reason for the absence:
1. Illness of the member, family member of the member, or personal friend of the member;
2. Business commitment of the member that interferes with the attendance of the member at a meeting;
3. Previously scheduled vacation of the member, notice of which was provided to the respective board
or commission in advance of the meeting;
4. Attendance of the member at a funeral, religious service or ceremony, wedding, or other similarly
significant event;
5. Unexpected, emergency situation that prohibits the member’s attendance; or
6. Other reason for which the member has given notice to the secretary of his or her unavailability at
least seven days in advance of the meeting.
OR
The absence was not for any of the above-listed reasons. I understand that the absence will be recorded
as unexcused.
I certify the reason for the absence indicated above is true and correct.
Member’s Signature: __________________________________________________________ Date: _____________________________
If completed by secretary or staff to board/commission/committee:
Completed on member’s behalf by: _____________________________, per member’s Verbal Written request
on: _________________.
(date)
7/16/2005
Veterans Advisory Commission
7/6/2025
PINE, Lynne
✔
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City of Chula Vista
Regular Veterans Advisory Commission Meeting
MINUTES
July 16, 2025, 6:00 p.m.
City Hall, Bldg. C, Conference Room B-112
276 4th Avenue, Chula Vista
Present:Vice Chair Akana, Commissioner Jimenez, Commissioner
Nava, Chair Stewart, Commissioner Williams
Absent:Commissioner Castro, Commissioner Pine
Also Present:Fire Captain Martinez, Commission Secretary Aguilar
Minutes are prepared and ordered to correspond to the agenda.
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1. CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the Veterans Advisory Commission of the City of Chula Vista
was called to order at 6:06 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Secretary Aguilar called the roll.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS
- Anika
- She has been a commissioner for the Homeless Commission for 8 years and is
interested in joining the Veterans Advisory Commission.
5. PRESENTATIONS
- No presentations.
6. ACTION ITEMS
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6.1 Approval of the Veterans Advisory Commission Annual Activities
Report 2024 - 2025
Moved by Commissioner Nava
Seconded by Commissioner Williams
Approval of the Annual Activities Report of 2024 - 2025
Result: Carried Unanimously
6.2 Appointment of new Chair and Vice Chair for the FY of 2025 -2026
- Commissioners voted Nava as new Chair and Akana as Vice Chair for
the 2025 - 2026 fiscal year.
Moved by Commissioner Jimenez
Seconded by Commissioner Williams
Select the new Chair and Vice Chair for 2025 - 2026
6.3 Identification and Discussion of FY 2025 -2026 Goals and Objectives
Moved by Commissioner Nava
Seconded by Vice Chair Akana
Commission to keep last year's objectives with no modifications.
Yes (5): Vice Chair Akana, Commissioner Jimenez, Commissioner Nava,
Chair Stewart, and Commissioner Williams
Result: Carried Unanimously
6.4 Update on Outreach Subcommittee
- No update.
6.5 Update on Veteran of the Year Subcommittee
- Vice Chair Akana thanked Chair Nava for creating a flyer that promotes
the Veteran of the Year Award.
- Liaison Martinez will work with the Communications team to upload the
flyer to City's socials.
- Secretary Aguilar is working with City Clerk to get a date to announce the
recipient.
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- Commissioner Jimenez will secure the color guard for the City Council
meeting.
- Vice Chair Akana suggested to invite the previous winners and
nominated people to the meeting.
6.6 Update on Military Reintegration Program Subcommittee
- Chair Nava is working on coordinating meetings at City's libraries with
the San Diego Coalition.
OTHER BUSINESS
7. STAFF COMMENTS
- Secretary Aguilar let the commission know that Commissioner Pine has
received her letter of extension.
8. CHAIR'S COMMENTS
- Chair Nava thanked everyone for their support in being the new Chair and
expressed gratitude for having the subcommittees.
9. COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
- Commissioner Jimenez inquired about the process for city facilities to establish
discounted fees for veterans.
- Commissioner Stewart responded to this by offering to have an agenda item for
this request. Normally, research is not done before requesting for this initiative.
- Commissioner Jimenez expressed interest in having an agenda item to propose
the city's golf course to give a veteran discount.
10. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:58 p.m.
Minutes prepared by: Karina Aguilar, Secretary
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Karina Aguilar, Commission Secretary
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Request for Excused Absence Form – 6/19
REQUEST FOR EXCUSED ABSENCE
City of Chula Vista Boards, Commissions, and Committees
Name: _________________________________________________ Date of Absence: _________________________________
Board/Commission/Committee: _________________________________________________________________________________
Chula Vista Municipal Code section 2.25.110 (C) allows board/commission/committee members, by a
majority vote, to excuse a fellow board, commission, or committee member’s absence from a meeting for any
of the reasons listed below. A member who is absent from three consecutive, regular meetings will be
deemed to have vacated his or her membership, unless the member’s absence is excused by a
majority vote of the other members. An absence is only recorded as “excused” upon receipt of a member’s
request and majority vote of the board/commission/committee to excuse the absence. Accordingly, if you
have been absent from a regular meeting, please complete and submit this form to the chair or secretary.
Please indicate the reason for the absence:
1. Illness of the member, family member of the member, or personal friend of the member;
2. Business commitment of the member that interferes with the attendance of the member at a meeting;
3. Previously scheduled vacation of the member, notice of which was provided to the respective board
or commission in advance of the meeting;
4. Attendance of the member at a funeral, religious service or ceremony, wedding, or other similarly
significant event;
5. Unexpected, emergency situation that prohibits the member’s attendance; or
6. Other reason for which the member has given notice to the secretary of his or her unavailability at
least seven days in advance of the meeting.
OR
The absence was not for any of the above-listed reasons. I understand that the absence will be recorded
as unexcused.
I certify the reason for the absence indicated above is true and correct.
Member’s Signature: __________________________________________________________ Date: _____________________________
If completed by secretary or staff to board/commission/committee:
Completed on member’s behalf by: _____________________________, per member’s Verbal Written request
on: _________________.
(date)
(secretary/liaison’s name)
Nimpa Akana
Veterans Advisory Commission
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City of Chula Vista
Regular Veterans Advisory Commission Meeting
MINUTES
August 20, 2025, 6:00 p.m.
City Hall, Bldg. C, Conference Room B-111
276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA
Present:Commissioner Jimenez, Commissioner Castro, Chair Nava,
Commissioner Pine, Commissioner Williams
Absent:Vice Chair Akana, Commissioner Stewart
Also Present:Fire Captain Martinez, Commission Secretary Aguilar
Minutes are prepared and ordered to correspond to the agenda.
_____________________________________________________________________
1. CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the Veterans Advisory Commission of the City of Chula Vista
was called to order at 6:01 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Secretary Aguilar called the roll.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS
- John Acosta
- Requests to get a flagpole outside of library branches.
- He has been requesting this to City Council with no success.
- Requests to rase the flag for Flag Day (June 14).
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.1 Presentation by Healing Waves Aquatics
- Presentation cancelled.
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6. ACTION ITEMS
6.1 Approval of Excused Absence of Commissioner Jimenez for the
Regular Meeting of June 17, 2025
Moved by Lynne Pine
Seconded by Tanya Williams
Approval of Excused Absence form.
Result: Carried Unanimously
6.2 Approval of Excused Absence of Commissioner Pine for the Regular
Meeting of July 16, 2025
Moved by Francia Castro
Seconded by Commissioner Jimenez
Approval of Excused Absence form.
Result: Carried Unanimously
6.3 Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of June 18, 2025
Moved by Tanya Williams
Seconded by Francia Castro
Commission to approve the meeting minutes.
Result: Carried Unanimously
6.4 Update on Outreach Subcommittee
- Commissioner Pine mentioned that she is working with Commissioner
Stewart to get a table for the Veterans Home Christmas event.
- Commissioner Castro will discuss graphics with her.
6.5 Update on Veteran of the Year Subcommittee
- Commissioner Pine brought the idea of celebrating the recipient at the
Memorial Bowl ceremony.
- Commissioner Williams proposed having the Commission walk the
Starlight Parade.
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- Commissioner Jimenez offered to have the same unit of color guard for
the City Council meeting where they will be presenting the recipient.
6.6 Update on Military Reintegration Program Subcommittee
- Chair Nava reached out to Mr. Stark from the Veterans Coalition to
inquire about the Military Reintegration Program and how the commission
can help with it.
OTHER BUSINESS
7. STAFF COMMENTS
- Secretary Aguilar notified the commissioners of the steps to get the
proclamation for the recipient of the Veteran of the Year for the November 4
Council meeting.
8. CHAIR'S COMMENTS
- No comments.
9. COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
- Commissioner Williams reminded Commissioner Pine to get the contact for the
ROTC.
- Commissioner Pine expressed her interest in the San Diego Veterans Parade.
10. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:50 p.m.
Minutes prepared by: Karina Aguilar, Secretary
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Karina Aguilar, Commission Secretary
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