HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 183-2018 (18-978)City of South San Francisco P.O. Box 711 (City Hall,
400 Grand Avenue)
South San Francisco, CA
City Council
Resolution: RES 183 -2018
File Number: 18 -978 Enactment Number: RES 183 -2018
RESOLUTION APPROVING $10,000 IN FUNDING TO THE SISTER
CITIES ASSOCIATION TO CARRY OUT PROGRAMMATIC
DUTIES AS OUTLINED IN THE AMENDED GUIDELINES, AS SET
FORTH BY THE CITY COUNCIL.
WHEREAS, the Sister City Program began in 1956, when President Dwight D. Eisenhower initiated the
People -to- People Program; and
WHEREAS, Sister Cities International is a nonprofit citizen diplomacy network creating and
strengthening partnerships between the United States and international communities in an effort to
increase global cooperation at the municipal and city levels, promote cultural understanding, stimulate
economic development, and lead the movement for local community development and volunteer action
by motivating and empowering private citizens, municipal officials, educators, and business leaders to
conduct long -term programs of mutual benefit; and
• WHEREAS, the City of South San Francisco's sister cities include:
• Atotonilco El Alto, Mexico;
• Kishiwada, Japan;
• Lucca, Italy;
• Pasig City, Philippines; and
• Saint Jean Pied de Port, France; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends $10,000 in funding to support the City of South San Francisco's
participation in the Sister Cities Program; and
WHEREAS, in recognition of the City's efforts to promote diversity and cultural awareness, the City
Council approves $10,000 in funding for the Sister Cities Association, consistent with the Sister Cities
program guidelines.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of South San Francisco does
hereby approve $10,000 in funding for the Sister Cities Association, consistent with the Sister Cities
program guidelines, in furtherance of the City's participation in the Sister Cities Program.
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File Number. 18 -978
Enactment Number. RES 183 -2018
At a meeting of the City Council on 10/24/2018, a motion was made by Richard Garbarino, seconded by
Pradeep Gupta, that this Resolution be approved. The motion passed.
Yes: 4 Mayor Normandy, Councilmember Garbarino, Councilmember Gupta, and
Councilmember Addiego
Absent:
Mayor Pro Tem Matsumoto
Attest t
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