HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-08-19 VAC AgendaDate: Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: City Hall, Bldg. C, Conference Room B-111
276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA
Veterans Advisory Commission Regular Meeting
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, unless otherwise adjusted by the presiding officer.
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City of Chula Vista
Veterans Advisory Commission
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
Commissioners Castro, Jimenez, Pine, Vice Chair Akana, Chair Nava
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
Commission from discussing or taking action on any issue not included on the agenda. The
Commission may schedule the topic for future discussion or refer the matter to staff
5. ACTION ITEMS
Action items are considered individually by the Commission and are expected to elicit
discussion and deliberation.
5.1 Approval of Meeting Minutes
Recommended Action:
Approve meeting minutes dated: July 15, 2026
5.2 Consider the Process for Donating a Banner to the City
Recommended Action:
Consider the process for donating a banner to the City with respect to the Veterans
Advisory Commission, and potentially take appropriate action.
5.3 Consider Requesting a Date for the Veteran of the Year Award Presentation at a
Future City Council Meeting
Recommended Action:
Authorize a member of the Veterans Advisory Commission to work with staff to
schedule the Veteran of the Year Award presentation at an upcoming City Council
meeting.
6. STAFF COMMENTS
6.1 Update from the City Attorney's Office on Steps to Participate in Planning the City's
Veterans Day Recognition
Recommended Action:
Receive the updates and take action as appropriate.
6.2 Update from the City Attorney's Office on Steps to Gather Information on Use of
Veteran's Space in the Chula Vista Library
Recommended Action:
Receive the updates and take action as appropriate.
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6.3 Update from the City Attorney's Office on Steps for Parties to Participate in the
Starlight Parade
Recommended Action:
Receive the updates and take action as appropriate.
6.4 Update from Staff on the Status of the Flagpole Lighting at City Hall
Recommended Action:
Receive the updates.
7. CHAIR'S COMMENTS
8. COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
9. ADJOURNMENT
to the regular meeting on September 16, 2026.
Materials provided to the Veterans Advisory Commission related to any open -session item
on this agenda are available for public review, please contact the City Clerk's Office at
CityClerk chulavistaca.gov.
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