CITY OF ANAHEIM
SISTER CITY COMMISSION
MINUTES
November 28, 2022 – 4:00 p.m.
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Elizabeth Jabaz, James Dinwiddie II, Lori Dinwiddie, Dara Maleki, LaShe Rodriguez, Kevin
Barrot, Brian Stanley, Brian O’Neal
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Paul Anderson, Emily Fuentes, Anna Piercy, Taline Cole (Three Vacant Seats)
STAFF PRESENT: Kimberly Kelemen, Community Services
Karen Harrell, City Administration
GUESTS PRESENT: None
Agenda Posting: A complete copy of the Anaheim Sister City Commission Agenda was posted on Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at 4:00 p.m. at Anaheim City Hall.
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Lori Dinwiddie called the Anaheim Sister City Commission (ASCC) meeting to order at 4:07 p.m. on Monday, November 28, 2022.
II. FLAG SALUTE
Commissioner James Dinwiddie led the flag salute.
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION: Commissioner James Dinwiddie offered a Motion, seconded by Commissioner LaShe’ Rodriguez and a correction by Commissioner Brian Stanley noting he was the one absent in the previous meeting on October 24, 2022 and abstained from the motion. Commissioner Brian O’Neal was the one present, AND MOTION CARRIED (Vote: 7-0; Absent: Paul Anderson, Taline Cole, Emily Fuentes, Anna Piercy (Three Vacant Seats) that the Anaheim Sister City Commission does hereby approve the minutes from the ASCC meeting held on October 24, 2022 as presented.
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November 28, 2022
IV. APPROVAL OF TREASURER’S REPORT
Commissioner Kevin Barrot presented the Treasurer’s Report dated November 23, 2022, with a balance of $15,800.36 and noted there has been no changes in the account since February 2020.
MOTION: Commissioner Kevin Barrot offered a Motion, seconded by Commissioner Dara Maleki, AND MOTION CARRIED (Vote: 7-0; Absent:
Paul Anderson, Taline Cole, Emily Fuentes, Anna Piercy (Three Vacant Seats) that the Anaheim Sister City Commission does hereby approve the Treasurer’s Report dated November 23, 2022.
V. CLOSE OUT ITEMS
None.
VI. PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
VII. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Commissioner Brian O’Neal asked about the new Commissioner elections and when their current terms are technically over. City Staff Karen Harrell and Kimberly Kelemen suggested if they have any questions or would like to reapply, they can reach out to Theresa in City Clerk for any questions they may have. Commissioner Brian O’Neal asked who would handle the Treasury until the new Commissioners take over and Staff Member Kimberly Kelemen stated it is the Anaheim Community Foundation and confirmed the money stays put until formal seating of new Commissioners.
Commissioner Dara Maleki expressed his thanks to working with everyone.
VIII. STAFF COMMENTS
Staff Member Kimberly Kelemen expressed her thanks for serving on the committee to everyone.
Staff Member Karen Harrell followed up regarding from the last meeting regarding a drop box to store past files for the new commissioners to have access to.
Commissioner Brian O’Neal asked about fingerprinting for future commissioner as a possible requirement. Staff Member Kimberly Kelemen stated as of now it is not a requirement to serve on the commission.
Anaheim Sister City Commission
November 28, 2022
IX. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 4:17 p.m. to Monday, January 23, 2023 at 4:00 p.m.