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Veterans Affairs Commission

October 8, 2026 ·12:00 PM Final ·330 Fair Lane, Building A Conference Room D Placerville, CA 95667

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Agenda — 35 items

  1. 1 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION INSTRUCTIONS: The Commission meeting room will be open to the public. The meeting will be live-streamed via Zoom. By participating in this meeting, you acknowledge that you are being recorded. To observe the live stream of the Commission meeting go to https://edcgov-us.zoom.us/j/86378230395. Members of the public may address the Commission in-person or via Zoom to make a public comment. The public should call into 530-621-7603 or 530-621-7610. The Meeting ID is 863-7823-0395. Please note you will not be able to join the live-stream until the posted meeting start time. If you are joining the meeting via zoom and wish to make a comment on an item, press the "raise hand" button. If you are joining the meeting by phone, press *9 to indicate a desire to make a comment. Speakers will be limited to 3 minutes. Although the County strives to offer remote participation, be advised that remote Zoom participation is provided for convenience only. In the event of a technological malfunction, the only assurance of live comments being received by the Commission is to attend in person. Except for a noticed teleconference meeting, the Commission reserves the right to conduct the meeting without remote access if there is a malfunction. If you choose not to observe the Commission meeting but wish to make a comment on a specific agenda item, please submit your comment in writing. You are encouraged to submit your comment in writing by 4:00 PM on the Tuesday before the meeting to ensure the Commission has adequate time to review. Please submit your comment to the Clerk of the Board at edc.cob@edcgov.us. Your comment will be placed into the record and forwarded to Commission members.
  2. 2 PAGE BREAK
  3. 3 PROTOCOLS FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
  4. 4 Public comment will be received at designated periods as called by the Commission Chair. Individuals will have three minutes to address the Commission. Except with the consent of the Commission, individuals shall be allowed to speak to an item only once. Individual Commission members may ask clarifying questions but will not engage in substantive dialogue with persons providing input to the Commission. If a person providing input to the Commission creates a disruption by refusing to follow Commission guidelines, the Commission Chair may take the following actions: Step 1. Request the person adhere to Commission guidelines. If the person refuses, the Commission Chair may turn off the speaker’s microphone. Step 2. If the disruption continues, the Commission Chair may order a recess of the Commission meeting. Step 3. If the disruption continues, the Commission Chair may order the removal of the person from the Commission meeting.
  5. 5 PAGE BREAK
  6. 6 CALL TO ORDER - PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG - 12:00 PM
  7. 7 ROLL CALL
  8. 8 INTRODUCTORY REMARKS AND WELCOME
  9. 9 ADOPTION OF AGENDA AND APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR
  10. 10 All items on the Consent Calendar are to be approved by one motion unless a Commission member requests separate action on a specific item including moving items to or from the Consent Calendar and adopt the Agenda and the Consent Calendar for discussion. At the appropriate time as called by the Chair, members of the public may make a comment on matters on the Consent Calendar prior to Commission action.
  11. 11 CONSENT CALENDAR
  12. 12 Review and approve mileage reimbursement for Veterans Affairs Commissioners for the month of September 2026. 26-1594
  13. 13 Review and approve Veterans Affairs Commission September 10, 2026 meeting minutes. 26-1595
  14. 14 END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
  15. 15 PAGE BREAK
  16. 16 GUEST SPEAKER - VETERAN SPOTLIGHT
  17. 17 Receive a presentation from Gordon Smith, Treasurer of The Code 9 Project, highlighting how the organization serves veterans. (15 Minutes) 26-1596
  18. 18 AGENDA ITEMS
  19. 19 Review and approve the Veterans Affairs Commission proposed 2027 meeting dates and locations. 26-1597
  20. 20 EX-OFFICIO REPORT - RECEIVE AND FILE (Brown)
  21. 20 PAGE BREAK
  22. 21 PAGE BREAK
  23. 22 COMMITTEE REPORTS - RECEIVE AND FILE
  24. 23 • TOT (Transient Occupancy Tax) (Reynolds) - No report. • RULES (Culver/Smith) - Commissioner Culver reported that he and Commissioner Smith approved the formation of the Ad Hoc Committee for the VAC Bylaws. The Ad Hoc Committee will report back to the Rules Committee on its progress. • HOUSING (Welch) - No report. • LEGISLATIVE (Smith) - No report. • TRANSPORTATION (Thompson) - Commissioner Thompson reported that he is working with Tim Whalen through Military Family Support Group (MFSG) to provide rides to veterans. • BUDGET (Reynolds/Mullens-Becker) - Commissioner Mullens-Becker reported that the Board of Supervisors (BOS) approved the 2026/2027 Budget for El Dorado County which included the $175,000 that goes to the TOT Annual Grants. • EDUCATION & EMPLOYMENT (Mullens-Becker/Fischer) - Commissioner Fischer reported that CALTAP Webinar Series will be presenting Estate Planning on Thursday, October 22nd. On Wednesday, October 28th, CALTAP will be presenting on the Cal Vet Home Loan program. • OUTREACH (Reynolds) - No report. • AD HOC COMMITTEE - EL DORADO COUNTY VETERANS MONUMENT (Reynolds/Fischer) - Commissioner Reynolds reported that they met on Friday, September 18th at the El Dorado County (EDC) Veterans Monument with Facilities staff, Commissioner Mullens-Becker, Amy Higdon (HHSA Program Manager), and Joe Thuesen (EDC Veterans Alliance President). They reviewed the care and maintenance needs of the Veterans Monument and identified which features required upkeep. Commissioner Mullens-Becker is working with El Dorado County to have the building available and open on Veterans Day, Thursday, November 11th.
  25. 24 COMMUNICATIONS' REPORTS - RECEIVE AND FILE
  26. 24 PAGE BREAK
  27. 25 • VETERANS MEMORIAL BUILDING – VETERANS HOUSE COUNCIL (Reynolds) - Commissioner Culver reported that the House Council met on Thursday, October 1st. Commissioner Reynolds reported that the Eagle Scout project was complete and that the banners honoring veterans are now hanging in Downtown Placerville, they will be taken down after Veterans Day. The Marine Corps League held a Toys for Tots event on Sunday, October 4th. On Tuesday, October 13th, the EDC Veterans Alliance will be meeting regarding the EDC Veteran Monument. Next, Commissioner Culver reported that the House Council is still reviewing its bylaws for potential changes. Next, Culver reported that someone had dumped home renovation debris into the building’s dumpsters. The House Council is exploring the installation of exterior cameras around the building. Lastly, Culver reported that the California flag and the MIA flag that were displayed in front of the building have been taken. They are working with Facilities to have them replaced. • AMERICAN LEGION SERVICE OFFICER (Zelinsky) - David Zelinsky reported on his work supporting veterans in the community through partnerships with the Veterans Service Office, El Dorado Veterans Resources, and other organizations. Zelinsky praised Bonnie Steward, Veteran Services Office Senior Office Assistant, for her help with assisting veterans. Commissioner Millham reported on helping a veteran in the South Lake Tahoe area. • EDC VETERANS ALLIANCE - Jack Babbitt reported that they opened two time capsules and that they were in really good shape. The EDC Veterans Alliance is working on the Veterans Day event and ensuring they have power for the ceremony. The Veterans Alliance meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 13th, at 8 AM at the Veterans Memorial Building. • VA VET CENTER/MILITARY FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP/EL DORADO VETERAN RESOURCES (Whalen) - Tim Whalen reported that the Citrus Heights Vet Center is still short one staff member and hopes to have a new team member within the next couple of months to help manage the increase in services. Next, Whalen reported that MFSG has many wheelchairs, electric scooters, walkers, and other items available for veterans in need. Lastly, Diane Muirhead reported that MFSG will be giving away turkeys to veterans and that veterans will need to call El Dorado Veteran Resources (EDVR) to sign up. • REGIONAL VETERAN EVENTS - Tim Whalen reported that Mission to Honor will be held at Foothills Church in Cameron Park, Friday, October 9th. Saturday, October 10th, the Forgotten Soldier Fundraiser 111 Mile Motorcycle run would start at the Folsom Harley store. Saturday, October 10th, the Capital Airshow would take place at Mather. Friday, October 30th, from 11 AM to 1 PM, EDVR would be hosting a Veterans Appreciation Halloween BBQ at the Veterans Memorial Building. Sunday, October 11th, the Veterans Breakfast will feature a fall craft fair, EDVR will have a booth at the event.
  28. 26 GOOD OF THE ORDER (COMMISSIONER ANNOUNCEMENTS)
  29. 26 September 2026 Ex-Officio Report 26-1673
  30. 27 OPEN FORUM
  31. 28 Open Forum is an opportunity for members of the public to address the Veteran Affairs Commission on subject matter that is not on their meeting agenda and within their jurisdiction. Public comments during Open Forum are limited to three minutes per person. The Commission Chair may limit public comment during Open Forum.
  32. 29 NEXT MEETING LOCATION, DATE & TIME November 12, 2026 at 12:00 PM 1050 Wilson Blvd, Conference Room El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
  33. 30 ADJOURNMENT - 1:32 PM
  34. 30 PAGE BREAK
  35. 34 PAGE BREAK

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