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Regular Veterans Advisory Commission Meeting
MINUTES
September 16, 2026, 6:00 p.m.
City Hall, Bldg. C, Conference Room 8-111
276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA
Present: Commissioner Jimenez, Commissioner Jones, Commissioner
Pine, Vice Chair Akana, Chair Nava
Absent: Commissioner Castro
Also Present: Fire Captain Martinez, 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.
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.
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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:
Yes (5): Commissioner Jimenez, Commissioner Jones, Commissioner Pine, Vice
Chair Akana, and Chair Nava
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:
Yes (4): Commissioner Jimenez, Commissioner Jones, Vice Chair Akana,
and Chair Nava
No (1): Commissioner Pine
Result: Carried (4 to 1)
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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:
Yes (5): Commissioner Jimenez, Commissioner Jones, Commissioner
Pine, Vice Chair Akana, and Chair Nava
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.
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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
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