Sister City 2022/06/27
CITY OF ANAHEIM
SISTER CITY COMMISSION
MINUTES
June 27, 2022 – 4:00 p.m.
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Paul Anderson, Kevin Barrot, Elizabeth Jabaz, Emily
Fuentes,Taline Cole, LaShe Rodriguez, Anna Piercy,
James Dinwiddie II, Lori Dinwiddie,
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Brian O’Neal, Dara Maleki Germaine Neumann,
Brian Stanley (Two Vacant Seats)
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 posted
on Friday, June 24, 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 4:05 p.m. on Monday, June 27, 2022.
II. FLAG SALUTE
Commissioner James Dinwiddie led the flag salute.
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION: Vice Chair Paul Anderson offered a Motion, seconded by
Commissioner Taline Cole, Commissioner Anna Piercy abstained AND
MOTION CARRIED (Vote: 8-0; Absent: Brian O’Neal, Dara Maleki, Germaine
Neumann, Brian Stanley (Two Vacant Seats) that the Anaheim Sister City
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Commission does hereby approve the minutes from the ASCC meetings held on
March 25, 2022 as presented.
IV. APPROVAL OF TREASURER’S REPORT
Treasurer Kevin Barrot presented the Treasurer’s Report dated June 23, 2022 with
a balance of $15,800.36 and noted there had been no changes in the account since
February 2020.
MOTION: Commissioner James Dinwiddie offered a Motion, seconded by Vice
Chair Paul Anderson, AND MOTION CARRIED (Vote: 9-0; Absent: Brian
O’Neal, Dara Maleki, Germaine Neumann, Brian Stanley (Two Vacant Seats)
that the Anaheim Sister City Commission does hereby approve the Treasurer’s
Report dated June 23, 2022 as presented.
V. MITO VIRTUAL STUDENT EXCHANGE
No updates, per Chair Lori Dinwiddie and will be following up with Mr. Wong.
VI. REVIEW AND APPROVE GUIDELINES/APPLICATION FOR POTENTIAL
SISTER CITIES
Guidelines and application for new Sister Cities were approved by Commission at
the April 25 meeting and will be posting to website for access to those who may
be interested in applying.
VII. FUNDRAISING
Commissioner Dara Maleki was not present to go over any updates, but
Commissioners Emily Fuentes and La Shay Rodriguez are onboard to help.
VIII. PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
IX. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Vice-Chair Paul Anderson had contact with Ted White, City of Anaheim Planning
Director in regards to current communication/relationship with Victoria-Gasteiz.
Still having trouble getting a contact. The commission suggested the City
Manager reach out via a letter to start the communication with a possible new
contact.
Commissioner Emily Fuentes suggested promoting the Sister City Application
process on the City of Anaheim’s social media. Staff member Karen Harrell will
talk with Chief of Communications, Mike Lyster to discuss and will follow up
with commission.
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Commissioner Elizabeth Jabaz talked about the many Latin American cities that
the consulate has said are interested in becoming Sister Cities and will gather
information and introductory videos from 4 cities for the commission to review.
Chair Lori Dinwiddie made a special comment and compliment that came from a
different Sister City group to Treasurer Kevin Barrot stating he was doing an
amazing job and how great the Facebook page looked.
X. STAFF COMMENTS
None.
XI. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 4:22 p.m. to Monday,
July 25, 2022 at 4:00 p.m.