HomeMy WebLinkAbout07092024 Military Subcommittee Action MinutesACTION MINUTES
MILITARY SUBCOMMITTEE
GREAT OAK CONFERENCE ROOM
41000 MAIN STREET
TEMECULA, CALIFORNIA
JULY 9, 2024 — 4:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER at 4:02 PM: Council Member Zak Schwank
ROLL CALL: Council Member Jessica Alexander and Council Member Zak Schwank
PUBLIC COMMENTS — None
COMMITTEE BUSINESS
1. Proposed VFW Veterans Day Car Show — VFW District Commander John Hernandez
requested to utilize the top floor of the City Hall parking garage to host a VFW Veterans Day
Car Show in November 2024. The purpose of this event is to support and maintain the local
VFW. A few logistics discussed included: sponsorships from the Temecula Rotary Club, So
Cal Drifters, and other potential sponsors; potential dates; expenses; fundraising methods; and
other potential locations. Council Members Alexander and Schwank were in support of this
event in general. Council Members along with executive city staff recommended alternative
event locations and insight. The city will sponsor this event with potential cross promotion and
by donating a space for this event. Staff to explore if the Temecula Promenade Mall parking lot
or Old Town Temecula parking lots can be available for this event. Staff to follow-up with
answers to event location and other items discussed.
2. Memorial Day Event — Staff proposed an evergreen agreement between VFW and the City for
the co -sponsored Memorial Day event at the Temecula Duck Pond. The purpose of this
agreement is to allow for this event to continuously take place without having to renew a
contract every year. Agreement to continue until terminated by one party. Council Members
Alexander and Schwank were in support of this agreement.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 4:32flPM.
Date Erica Russo, Director of Community Services