Veterans Advisory Commission

City of San Antonio AGENDA City Commission on Veterans Affairs (VAC) McCreless Branch Monday, August 15, 2022 6:30 PM Library, 1023 Ada Street, San Antonio, TX 78223 The City Commission on Veterans Affairs (VAC) will hold its regular meeting in the McCreless Branch Library, 1023 Ada Street, San Antonio, TX 78223 beginning at 6:30 PM. Once convened, the City Commission on Veterans Affairs (VAC) will take up the following items no sooner than the designated times. Once a quorum is established, the City Commission on Veterans Affairs (VAC) shall consider the following: Pledge of Allegiance Approval of Minutes 1. Approval of the minutes from the meeting on July 18, 2022. Public Comments Briefing and Possible Action on the following items 2. 1. District and Staff Updates and Administration: a. Chair (Mayoral) Opening Comments b. Districts provide brief update (in order from D1­D10) c. Co­Chair (D4) Update d. Chair (Mayoral) Update e. Staff liaison administrative items overview and due­outs i. Upcoming meetings’ host and focus topics ii. Website blurbs for representatives iii. Staff liaison updates on any projects / initiatives related to districts iv. District Community Liaisons 2. Veteran Housing a. VA Adaptive Housing Grants (Sponsor: D9) b. Project S.T.E.A.L. (Sponsor: D4)  b. Districts provide brief update (in order from D1­D10) c. Co­Chair (D4) Update d. Chair (Mayoral) Update e. Staff liaison administrative items overview and due­outs i. Upcoming meetings’ host and focus topics ii. Website blurbs for representatives iii. Staff liaison updates on any projects / initiatives related to districts iv. District Community Liaisons 2. Veteran Housing a. VA Adaptive Housing Grants (Sponsor: D9) b. Project S.T.E.A.L. (Sponsor: D4) 3. Hidden Heroes Committee Subcommittee Updates (Sponsor: D4/ Co­Chair) 4. By Laws Update (Sponsor: Staff Liaison) 5. Focus Topic and Guest Speaker: Advanced Rapid Transit System Initiative (Sponsor: D3; Guest: Mr. Demonte Alexander and Team, VIA Metropolitan Transit) 6. Strategic Plan Discussion a. Goals for VAC b. Committees to align with goals 7. Closing Comments (Chair) a. Next meet: September 19th, 2022 hosted by D7 with the focus topic of UIW ROTC and Veteran Programs. At any time during the meeting, the City Commission on Veterans Affairs (VAC) may meet in executive session for consultation with the City Attorney's Office concerning attorney client matters under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. ACCESS STATEMENT The City of San Antonio ensures meaningful access to City meetings, programs and services by reasonably providing: translation and interpretation, materials in alternate formats, and other accommodations upon request. To request these services call (210) 207­7268 or Relay Texas 711 or by requesting these services online at https://www.sanantonio.gov/gpa/LanguageServices. Providing at least 72 hours’ notice will help to ensure availability. Posted on: 08/12/2022 12:46 PM