CITY OF ANAHEIM
SISTER CITY COMMISSION
MINUTES
March 28, 2022 – 4:00 p.m.
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Anna Piercy, Kevin Barrot, James Dinwiddie II, Lori Dinwiddie, Elizabeth Jabaz, Brian O’Neal, Dara
Maleki,
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Emily Fuentes, Germaine Neumann, LaShe Rodriguez, (Two Vacant Seats)
Paul Anderson, Brian Stanley, Taline Cole,
STAFF PRESENT: Kimberly Kelemen, Community Services
Karen Harrell, City Manager’s Office
GUESTS PRESENT: None
Agenda Posting: A complete copy of the Anaheim Sister City Commission Agenda was re- posted after a location update on Monday, March 28, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. at Anaheim City Hall.
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Lori Dinwiddie called the Anaheim Sister City Commission (ASCC) meeting to order at 4:10 p.m. on Monday, March 28, 2022.
II. FLAG SALUTE
Commissioner James Dinwiddie led the flag salute.
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION: Commissioner Brian O’Neal offered a Motion, seconded by Commissioner Dara Maleki AND MOTION CARRIED (Vote: 6-0; Abstained; Commissioner Anna Piercy Absent; Emily Fuentes, Taline Cole, Germaine Neumann, Brian Stanley, LaShe Rodriguez, Paul Anderson (Two Vacant Seats) Anaheim Sister City Commission
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that the Anaheim Sister City Commission does hereby approve the minutes from the ASCC meetings held on February 28, 2022 as presented.
IV. APPROVAL OF TREASURER’S REPORT
Treasurer Kevin Barrot presented the Treasurer’s Report dated March 23, 2022 with a balance of $15,800.36 and noted there had been no changes in the account since February 2020.
MOTION: Commissioner Brian O’Neal offered a Motion, seconded by Commissioner James Dinwiddie AND MOTION CARRIED (Vote: 7-0; Absent; Emily Fuentes, Taline Cole, Brian Stanley, Germaine Neumann, LaShe Rodriguez, Paul Anderson, (Two Vacant Seats) that the Anaheim Sister City Commission does hereby approve the Treasurer’s Report dated March 23, 2022 as presented.
V. MITO VIRTUAL STUDENT EXCHANGE
Chair Lori Dinwiddie let the commission know she had reached out to Mr. Wong after the recent earthquake but had not heard back. Has heard from others that he is okay, and has been extremely busy. Virtual exchange still in the works as planned.
VI. REVIEW GUIDELINES/APPLICATION FOR POTENTIAL SISTER CITIES Chair Lori Dinwiddie will be reaching out to Commissioner Taline Cole and Commissioner Emily Fuentes and try and get an update on the final application for review at our next meeting in April.
Chair Lori Dinwiddie noted that a decision will be made on application to move forward with potential interested parties.
Commissioner Brian O’Neal asked is we already had a set of guidelines to begin with. Staff Member Kimberly Kelemen, had a copy and forwarded to all Commissioners for review.
Commissioner Elizabeth Jabaz stated she had a contact at the Mexican Consulate that would like to come and show a presentation of some potential cities in Mexico.
Chair Lori Dinwiddie and the other Commissioners agreed that a presentation would be a great idea and the plan is to review and approve the application and guidelines at the next April meeting. Staff Member Karen Harrell will work with Commissioner Elizabeth Jabaz and the Mexican Consulate to prepare a presentation on potential cities for the meeting in May.
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VII. PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
VIII. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
None
IX. STAFF COMMENTS
Staff Member Kimberly Kelemen let the Commissioners know we would return to our normal meeting location at the Downtown Community Center next month in April after some minor renovations.
X. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 4:30 p.m. to Monday, April 25, 2022 at 4:00 p.m.