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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
City of Anaheim
CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE
DATE: JUNE 18, 2024
FROM: CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE
SUBJECT: APPOINTMENTS TO THE SISTER CITY COMMISSION
ATTACHMENT (Y/N): YES ITEM # 37
GOVERNMENT CODE § 84308 APPLIES: NO
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council, take the following actions:
1. District 4 appointment of Alicia Valdez to the Sister City Commission for a term ending December 31, 2024; and
2. At-Large appointment of members to the Sister City Commission, with two representing the educational sector, to a term of two (2) or four (4) years, as determined by the casting of lots [Lori Dinwiddie, James Dinwiddie II, David Bracey, Monika Sargent; with Kristin Erickson and Joe Aihara representing the educational sector]; and
3. By the casting of lots, select four (4) members (one (1) representing the educational sector) that would serve the initial term of four (4) years; remaining members to serve a term of two (2) years.
DISCUSSION:
City boards and commissions (“commissions”) perform a valuable service to the City by providing a means by which the City Council can obtain the advice, opinions, and recommendations of City residents and other members of the community. The Sister City Commission is appointed by and acts as an advisory body to the City Council and responsible for the growth and development of its sister cities Mito, Japan and Vitoria- Gasteiz, Spain. The commission works year round to develop Anaheim’s cultural exchange opportunities, economic development and exploration of future sister cities.
The Sister City Commission consists of fifteen (15) members. The Mayor and each City Councilmember directly appoint one member to the Commission. The remaining eight (8) members are recommendations by staff and the Mayor and Council appointed members that are appointed by a majority vote of the City Council, and shall consist of two (2) educational sector members and six (6) at large members. Each member is a resident of the City of Anaheim or other parties, including business owners, that have a vested interest in Anaheim and the success of the Sister City program.
Sister City Commission Appointments
June 18, 2024
District 4 appointment of Alicia Valdez to the Sister City Commission for a term ending December 31, 2024.
The following individuals are recommended for City Council at-large appointments: Lori Dinwiddie, James Dinwiddie II, David Bracey, Alicia Valdez, Monika Sargent; with Kristin Erickson and Joe Aihara representing the educational sector.
Pursuant to §1.04.955.040 (b), the City Council shall select by casting of lots which four (4) members shall serve the initial term of four years. Following the approval of appointments, the casting of lots will be conducted.
Pursuant to Section 54972 of the Government Code, the Local Appointments List was posted.
IMPACT ON BUDGET:
Funds to support the work of the Boards and Commissions are budgeted by the City Departments providing support and liaison.
Respectfully submitted,
Greg Garcia
Assistant City Manager