Sister City 2022/02/28
CITY OF ANAHEIM
SISTER CITY COMMISSION
MINUTES
February 28, 2022 – 4:00 p.m.
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Paul Anderson, Kevin Barrot, James Dinwiddie II,
Lori Dinwiddie, Elizabeth Jabaz, Taline Cole, Brian
O’Neal, Brian Stanley
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Emily Fuentes, Dara Maleki, Germaine Neumann,
Anna Piercy, LaShe Rodriguez, (Two Vacant Seats)
STAFF PRESENT: Kimberly Kelemen, Community Services
Karen Harrell, City Manager’s Office
GUESTS PRESENT: Emerson Cole (Commissioner Taline Cole’s son)
Agenda Posting: A complete copy of the Anaheim Sister City Commission Agenda was posted
on Friday, February 25, 2022 at 2:00 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, February 28, 2022.
II. FLAG SALUTE
Guest Emerson Cole led the flag salute. (Commissioner Taline Cole’s son)
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION: Vice Chair Paul Anderson offered a Motion, seconded by
Commissioner James Dinwiddie AND MOTION CARRIED (Vote: 6-0;
Abstained; Commissioner Taline Cole, Commissioner Brain O’Neal Absent;
Emily Fuentes, Dara Maleki, Germaine Neumann; Anna Piercy, LaShe
Rodriguez, (Two Vacant Seats) that the Anaheim Sister City Commission does
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hereby approve the minutes from the ASCC meetings held on October 25, 2021
and November 29, 2021 as presented.
IV. APPROVAL OF TREASURER’S REPORT
Treasurer Kevin Barrot presented the Treasurer’s Report dated February 25, 2022
with a balance of $15,800.36 and noted there had been no changes in the account
since February 2020.
MOTION: Vice Chair Paul Anderson offered a Motion, seconded by
Commissioner Taline Cole AND MOTION CARRIED (Vote: 8-0; Absent; Emily
Fuentes, Dara Maleki, Germaine Neumann; Anna Piercy, LaShe Rodriguez, (Two
Vacant Seats) that the Anaheim Sister City Commission does hereby approve the
Treasurer’s Report dated February 25, 2022 as presented.
V. MITO STUDENT EXCHANGE
Chair Lori Dinwiddie let the commission know she had spoken to Mr. Wang and
was okay moving forward with a virtual student exchange this year and go from
there. Will discuss scheduling.
VI. VITORIA-GASTEIZ RELATIONSHIP UPDATE
There being no updates on this item, the item was continued to the March meeting
for discussion.
VII. DISCUSSION REGARDING POTENTIAL RELATIONSHIP WITH ETHIOPIA
Commissioner James Dinwiddie asked for a motion to vote to not pursue at this
time due to the living situation and safety.
MOTION: Commissioner James Dinwiddie offered a Motion, seconded by
Commissioner Kevin Barrot AND MOTION CARRIED (Vote: 8-0; Absent;
Emily Fuentes, Dara Maleki, Germaine Neumann; Anna Piercy, LaShe
Rodriguez, (Two Vacant Seats) that the Anaheim Sister City Commission does
hereby approve the motion not to pursue a relationship with Ethiopia at this time.
VIII. PROPOSED SISTER CITY APPLICATION
Chair Lori Dinwiddie asked for a review of the proposed Sister City application
by commissioners and would discuss at the next meeting in March. Chair Lori
Dinwiddie asked for an application-tracking log as people fill out the application.
IX. PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
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X. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Commissioner Brian Stanley discussed his interest in having Taiwan be a possible
Sister City. Commissioner Taline Cole suggested that once a contact/city is
narrowed down, have them go through the process and fill out application. Chair
Lori Dinwiddie and Commissioner James Dinwiddie stated that it would be a
good idea to find a connection.
Commissioner Taline Cole will be reaching out to Emily Fuentes and follow up
on list of requirements for a city connection.
Commissioner Elizabeth Jabaz suggested reaching out or connecting to a Latin
American Country as well.
XI. STAFF COMMENTS
None.
XII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 4:38 p.m. to Monday,
March 28, 2022 at 4:00 p.m.