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Regular Veterans Advisory Commission Meeting
MINUTES
August 19, 2026, 6:00 p.m.
City Hall, Bldg. C, Conference Room B-111
276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA
Present: Commissioner Castro, Commissioner Jimenez, Commissioner
Pine, Chair Nava
Absent: Vice Chair Akana
Also Present: Fire Chief Manroe, City Attorney Verdugo, Deputy City Clerk
Carballo
Minutes are prepared and ordered to correspond to the agenda.
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:01 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Deputy City Clerk Carballo called the roll.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Led by Chair Nava.
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were none.
5. ACTION ITEMS
5.1 Approval of Meeting Minutes
Moved by Commissioner Pine
Seconded by Commissioner Castro
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To approve the meeting minutes dated: July 15, 2026. The motion was
carried by the following vote:
Yes (4): Commissioner Castro, Commissioner Jimenez, Commissioner
Pine, and Chair Nava
Result: Carried (4 to 0)
5.2 Consider the Process for Donating a Banner to the City
Moved by Chair Nava
Seconded by Commissioner Castro
To designate Commissioner Pine to design the banner on behalf of the
Veterans Advisory Commission and work with staff to submit the design to
the City Manager's office for approval. The motion was carried by the
following vote:
Yes (4): Commissioner Castro, Commissioner Jimenez, Commissioner
Pine, and Chair Nava
Result: Carried (4 to 0)
Moved by Chair Nava
Seconded by Commissioner Castro
To designate Commissioner Pine to work with staff to submit the donation
of the banner for approval, contingent on approval of the design. The
motion was carried by the following vote:
Yes (4): Commissioner Castro, Commissioner Jimenez, Commissioner
Pine, and Chair Nava
Result: Carried (4 to 0)
5.3 Consider Requesting a Date for the Veteran of the Year Award
Presentation at a Future City Council Meeting
Moved by Commissioner Pine
Seconded by Commissioner Castro
Designating the Veteran of the Year sub -committee to work with staff and
submit a request to present the Veteran of the Year Award at the October
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27 or November 10 City Council meeting. The motion was carried by the
following vote:
Yes (4): Commissioner Castro, Commissioner Jimenez, Commissioner
Pine, and Chair Nava
Result: Carried (4 to 0)
6. STAFF COMMENTS
6.1 Update from the City Attorney's Office on Steps to Participate in
Planning the City's Veterans Day Recognition
City Attorney Verdugo stated that the City's event policy had recently been
updated and that he would provide an update at the next meeting.
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
There was a consensus of the Veterans Advisory Commission requesting
City Attorney Verdugo to invite the Civic Center Library Director to attend
the next meeting and provide information on the Veteran's Space in the
Chula Vista Library.
6.3 Update from the City Attorney's Office on Steps for Parties to
Participate in the Starlight Parade
Moved by Chair Nava
Seconded by Commissioner Pine
Requesting the City Attorney's office provide information on the
requirements and parameters for participation in the Starlight Parade at
the next meeting. The motion was carried by the following vote:
Yes (4): Commissioner Castro, Commissioner Jimenez, Commissioner
Pine, and Chair Nava
Result: Carried (4 to 0)
6.4 Update from Staff on the Status of the Flagpole Lighting at City Hall
Fire Chief Manroe and City Attorney Verdugo provided updates on the
item.
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7. CHAIR'S COMMENTS
There were none.
8. COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
The Commissioners thanked staff for their support of the Commission.
9. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:50 p.m.
Minutes prepared by: Sunem Carballo, CMC, Deputy City Clerk
Sunem Carballo, CMC, Deputy City Clerk
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