A veterans group president told the committee that Trajector, a claims-assistance company, is in bankruptcy after charging veterans as much as $12,000–$20,000; county VSOs have been included in state rulemaking and an online VSO resource is expected Nov. 1.

After debate over a potential Veterans Administration interest in a property under contract, the council voted 5–2 to lay over item 50 — a redevelopment/CRA matter — and amended the layover date to Dec. 15 to allow the VA opportunity to clarify its position, per Law Department advice.