Veterans Advisory Commission Regular Meeting

City of Chula Vista

Regular Veterans Advisory Commission Meeting

MINUTES

Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 6 :00 P . m . - 8 :00 P . m .

City Hall, Bldg. C, Conference Room B-111

276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA

Present:

Commissioner Castro,

Commissioner Jimenez,

Commissioner Pine,

and Chair Nava

Absent:

Vice Chair Akana

Also Present:

Fire Chief Manroe,

City Attorney Verdugo,

and Deputy City Clerk Carballo

Minutes are prepared and ordered to correspond to the agenda.

1.

CALL TO ORDER

Public Comments:

The meeting was called to order at 6:01 p.m.

2.

ROLL CALL

Public Comments:

Deputy City Clerk Carballo called the roll.

3.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG

Public Comments:

Led by Chair Nava.

4.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Public Comments:

There were none.

5.

ACTION ITEMS

Public Comments:

5.1

Approval of Meeting Minutes

Attachments |

POST-MEETING AGENDA** Meeting #: Date: Wednesday, August 19, 2026 Time: 6 :00 P . m . - 8 :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. 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 [email protected] . 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 [email protected]  (California Relay Service is available for the hearing impaired by dialing 711) at least forty-eight hours in advance of the meeting.

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1. CALL TO ORDER Public Comments: 2. ROLL CALL Public Comments: Commissioners Castro, Jimenez, Pine, Vice Chair Akana, Chair Nava 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG Public Comments: 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS Public Comments: 5. ACTION ITEMS Public Comments: 5.1 Approval of Meeting Minutes Attachments | Public Comments 1. Post-Meeting Minutes - VACR_Jul15_2026 - English.pdf Recommended Action: To approve the meeting minutes dated: July 15, 2026. The motion was carried by the following vote: 5.2 Consider the Process for Donating a Banner to the City Attachments | Public Comments 1. City Council Policy 270-01 Donations to the City.pdf Recommended Action: 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: Recommended Action: 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: 5.3 Consider Requesting a Date for the Veteran of the Year Award Presentation at a Future City Council Meeting Public Comments: Recommended Action: 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 27 or November 10 City Council meeting. The motion was carried by the following vote: 6. STAFF COMMENTS Public Comments: 6.1 Update from the City Attorney's Office on Steps to Participate in Planning the City's Veterans Day Recognition Public Comments: 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 Public Comments: 6.3 Update from the City Attorney's Office on Steps for Parties to Participate in the Starlight Parade Public Comments: Recommended Action: 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: 6.4 Update from Staff on the Status of the Flagpole Lighting at City Hall Public Comments: 7. CHAIR'S COMMENTS Public Comments: 8. COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS Public Comments: 9. ADJOURNMENT Public Comments: 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 [email protected] .

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