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Home My WebLink About2026-10-21 Post Agenda Package ; ; **POST-MEETING AGENDA** Date:Wednesday, October 21, 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 address the Commission. Each speaker will be allotted three minutes to comment on each agenda item and up to three minutes during the Public Comment period for matters within the Commission’s jurisdiction that are not on the agenda, unless otherwise adjusted by the presiding officer. eComments: eComments may be submitted once an agenda is published. At www.chulavistaca.gov/boardmeetings, locate the meeting under “Upcoming Meetings” and click the comment bubble icon. Select the item you wish to comment on, then click the orange “Leave Comment” button to submit your comment. After submitting, you will receive a confirmation email and must click the link in the email to confirm your submission. Your comment will not be added to the public record until this confirmation is completed. You may also submit comments by email to VAC@chulavistaca.gov. The deadline to submit e-comments or any emailed comments will be noon on the day of the meeting. 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 the 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. We encourage community participation—sign up at www.ChulaVistaCA.gov/Boards to receive email notifications when agendas are available. Pages 1.CALL TO ORDER 2.ROLL CALL Commissioners Castro, Jimenez, Jones, Pine, Vice Chair Akana, Chair Nava 3.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG 4.CONSENT CALENDAR (Item 4.1 through 4.2) Consent calendar items are considered together and acted upon by one motion. There is no separate discussion of these items unless a commissioner or staff removes the item from the Consent Calendar. Recommended Action: To approve the recommended actions appearing below consent calendar Items 4.1 through 4.2. 4.1 Approval of Meeting Minutes 4 Recommended Action: Approve meeting minutes dated September 16, 2026 4.2 Consider Request for Excused Absence(s)8 Recommended Action: Consider request for excused absence(s) as appropriate. 5.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. 6.ACTION ITEMS Action items are considered individually by the Commission and are expected to elicit discussion and deliberation. 6.1 Review and Discuss Veterans Advisory Commission Subcommittees Recommended Action: Review the purpose and status of existing subcommittees and discuss whether each should remain active or be dissolved based on whether its intended purpose has been fulfilled. City of Chula Vista Veterans Advisory Commission October 21, 2026 Post Agenda Page 2 of 18 6.2 Adopt a Resolution Changing the Veterans Advisory Commission's Regular Meeting Location to City Hall Building A 9 Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution changing the location of the Veterans Advisory Commission's regular meeting to City Hall, Building A, Council Chambers, as part of the relocation of City board and commission meetings to City Hall. 7.ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR 8.STAFF COMMENTS 8.1 Updates from the City Attorney's Office on Requirements to Participate in the Starlight Parade 10 Recommended Action: Receive the updates and take action as appropriate. 9.CHAIR'S COMMENTS 10.COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS 10.1 Updates From the Veteran of the Year Subcommittee Recommended Action: Receive the updates and provide feedback as appropriate. 10.2 Updates From the Outreach Subcommittee Recommended Action: Receive the updates and provide feedback as appropriate. 10.3 Updates From the Starlight Parade Subcommittee Recommended Action: Receive the updates and provide feedback as appropriate. 11.ADJOURNMENT to the regular meeting on November 18, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. 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 VAC@chulavistaca.gov. City of Chula Vista Veterans Advisory Commission October 21, 2026 Post Agenda Page 3 of 18 Page 1 City of Chula Vista Regular Veterans Advisory Commission Meeting MINUTES 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. Vice Chair Nava arrived at 6:06 p.m. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG Led by Commissioner Jimenez. 4. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 4.1 through 4.2) Robert spoke in support of item 4.2. Page 4 of 18 City of Chula Vista Veterans Advisory Commission October 21, 2026 Post Agenda 2026-09-16 Veterans Advisory Commission Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 Moved by Commissioner Pine Seconded by Commissioner Jimenez To approve the recommended actions appearing below consent calendar items 4.1 through 4.2. The motion was carried by the following vote: Result: Carried (5 to 0) 4.1 Approval of Meeting Minutes Approve the meeting minutes dated: August 19, 2026 4.2 Consider Request for Excused Absence To approve an excused absence for Vice Chair Akana from the August 19, 2026, Veterans Advisory Commission meeting. 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS Robert spoke on various topics. 6. ACTION ITEMS 6.1 Presentation from Director of Library Services Joy Whatley on the Use of Space in the Library for Potential Veteran-Related Display(s) Director of Library Services, Whatley, gave a presentation and responded to questions on the item. Robert spoke regarding collaborations with other commissions. No action was taken. 6.2 Election of Veteran of the Year Award Recipient Moved by Commissioner Jones Seconded by Commissioner Jimenez To elect Oscar Garcia as the Veteran of the Year Award recipient. The motion was carried by the following vote: Result: Carried (4 to 1) Page 5 of 18 City of Chula Vista Veterans Advisory Commission October 21, 2026 Post Agenda 2026-09-16 Veterans Advisory Commission Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 7. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR There were none. 8. STAFF COMMENTS 8.1 Update from City Attorney's Office on Requirements to Participate in Starlight Parade City Attorney Verdugo provided updates, responded to questions, and indicated that additional information regarding attendees would be provided at the next meeting. 8.2 Update From Staff on Design and Donation of Banner Fire Captain Martinez provided updates and answered questions on the item. There was a consensus of the Commission to have Commissioner Pine update the banner design per staff guidelines. 8.3 Update From Staff on Requested Dates for the Veteran of the Year Award Fire Captain Martinez provided updates and answered questions on the item. Moved by Commissioner Pine Seconded by Chair Nava To designate the Veteran of the Year Subcommittee, composed of Vice Chair Akana and Commissioner Jimenez, to present the Veterans of the Year Award at the November 10, 2026, City Council meeting. The motion was carried by the following vote: Result: Carried (5 to 0) 9. CHAIR'S COMMENTS Chair Nava welcomed Commissioner Jones and requested that the subcommittee reports be added to the next agenda. Page 6 of 18 City of Chula Vista Veterans Advisory Commission October 21, 2026 Post Agenda 2026-09-16 Veterans Advisory Commission Regular Meeting Minutes Page 4 10. COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS Commissioners welcomed Commissioner Jones and shared comments regarding meeting procedures and effective participation. Commissioner Jones introduced himself. 11. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:06 p.m. Minutes prepared by: Sunem Carballo, CMC, Deputy City Clerk _________________________ Sunem Carballo, CMC, Deputy City Clerk Page 7 of 18 City of Chula Vista Veterans Advisory Commission October 21, 2026 Post Agenda Page 8 of 18 City of Chula Vista Veterans Advisory Commission October 21, 2026 Post Agenda VAC RESOLUTION NO. 2026-001 RESOLUTION OF THE VETERANS ADVISORY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA CHANGING THE LOCATION OF REGULAR MEETINGS WHEREAS, City Hall Building C, conference room B-111/B-112 located at 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91910, has historically been the location for the Veterans Advisory Commission to hold its regular meetings; and WHEREAS, Municipal Code § 2.25.200 provides for a change in meeting location upon adoption by the commission of a written resolution, which adoption shall be recorded in the minutes of the commission, and a copy of which resolution shall be forwarded to the City Council; and WHEREAS, as part of the City’s standardization of board and commission meeting locations, regular meetings of City boards and commissions are being relocated to City Hall, and the Veterans Advisory Commission wishes to change its regular meeting accordingly to support consistency and public accessibility. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Veterans Advisory Commission of the City of Chula Vista, pursuant to Municipal Code § 2.25.200, does hereby change the location of its regular meetings to City Hall Building A, Council Chambers, located at 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91910. Approved as to form by Marco A. Verdugo, City Attorney Page 9 of 18 City of Chula Vista Veterans Advisory Commission October 21, 2026 Post Agenda Page 10 of 18 City of Chula Vista Veterans Advisory Commission October 21, 2026 Post Agenda Page 11 of 18 City of Chula Vista Veterans Advisory Commission October 21, 2026 Post Agenda Page 12 of 18 City of Chula Vista Veterans Advisory Commission October 21, 2026 Post Agenda Page 13 of 18 City of Chula Vista Veterans Advisory Commission October 21, 2026 Post Agenda Page 14 of 18 City of Chula Vista Veterans Advisory Commission October 21, 2026 Post Agenda Page 15 of 18 City of Chula Vista Veterans Advisory Commission October 21, 2026 Post Agenda Page 16 of 18 City of Chula Vista Veterans Advisory Commission October 21, 2026 Post Agenda Page 17 of 18 City of Chula Vista Veterans Advisory Commission October 21, 2026 Post Agenda Page 18 of 18 City of Chula Vista Veterans Advisory Commission October 21, 2026 Post Agenda