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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
City of Anaheim
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
DATE: JANUARY 28, 2025
FROM: OFFICES OF THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY CLERK
SUBJECT: APPOINTMENT TO THE SISTER CITY COMMISSION
(AT-LARGE)
ATTACHMENT (Y/N): NO ITEM # 03
GOVERNMENT CODE § 84308 APPLIES: NO
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council, by Motion, approve the appointment of Anthony Al-Jamie to the Sister City Commission, with a term ending December 31, 2026.
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 at-large members recommended by staff and members of the Sister City Commission. Members are residents 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. Anthony Al-Jamie is recommended for appointment to the Sister City Commission, with a term ending December 31, 2026. Anthony Al-Jamie served as a previous Chair of the Sister City Commission and is the current Sister Cities International Southern California Chapter President. He previously lived in Japan for 20 years and has an in-depth understanding of Japanese culture and experience with intercultural relations.
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.
Sister City Commission Appointment
January 28, 2025
Respectfully submitted, Concurred by,
Greg Garcia Theresa Bass
Assistant City Manager City Clerk