Sister Cities Commission

City of Naperville 400 S. Eagle Street Naperville, IL 60540 Meeting Minutes - Final Wednesday, May 12, 2021 6:30 PM Sister Cities Commission Sister Cities Commission Meeting Minutes - Final May 12, 2021 CITY OF NAPERVILLE PUBLIC MEETINGS UPDATE: On Friday, June 12, 2020, an amendment to the Open Meetings Act was signed into law. This new law replaces the gubernatorial executive order concerning the Open Meetings Act and allows public bodies to temporarily conduct meetings remotely during a state of emergency, subject to certain requirements, including a determination by the head of the public body that an in-person meeting is not practical or prudent. Pursuant to Section 120/7(e) of the Illinois Open Meetings Act, the continuation of the Governor’s disaster proclamation, and Mayor Chirico’s executive order determining that in-person public meetings are not currently practical or prudent because of the Covid-19 pandemic, we are holding the May 12, 2021 Sister Cities meeting remotely. Join from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device: Please click this URL to join. https://zoom.us/j/93216707528? pwd=WGlUZ1o5MmhZVUZweUxRU0lGYmNmQT09 Passcode: 131224 Or One tap mobile: +13126266799,,93216707528#,,,,*131224# US (Chicago) +13017158592,,93216707528#,,,,*131224# US (Washington DC) Or join by phone: Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 312 626 6799 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 929 205 6099 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 669 900 6833 or +1 253 215 8782 Webinar ID: 932 1670 7528 Passcode: 131224 International numbers available: https://zoom.us/u/abemiN0zDJ A. CALL TO ORDER: Commissioner Fuhrer called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m. B. ROLL CALL: Commissioners Present: Alan Lowe Lance Fuhrer Julie Federico Bill Donofrio Shafeek Abubaker Vasavi Chakka Shruti Pansi, Student Representative Lucy Westlake, Student Representative Zach Wu, Student Representative Others Present: Councilwoman Patty Gustin City of Naperville Page 1 Printed on 6/23/2021 Sister Cities Commission Meeting Minutes - Final May 12, 2021 Rachel Pruneda, Staff Liaison RECOGNITION Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Commissioner Fuhrer recognized Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. Recognize Julie Federico for her service on the Sister Cities Commission Julie Federico was recognized for her years of work as our Treasurer. Julie resigns her position as Treasurer and as a Sister Cities Commissioner. C. PUBLIC FORUM: There were no speakers under Public Forum. D. OLD BUSINESS: E. REPORTS: Approve the Sister Cities Commission minutes of April 14, 2021 Bill Donofrio motioned and Julie Federico seconded to approve the Sister Cities minutes of April 14, 2021. Motion passed unanimously. Receive and file the Treasurer’s report Julie Federico presented the Treasurer's report which was received and filed. Foundation Update No update from the Foundation. Website Update Sophia Luo and Alan Lowe were tasked to work with Ryan Rey on the City's website. Festival Update 1. Sub-Committee Assignments Naperville Sister Cities Commission Sub-Committees Selection of Hispanic Award Recipients and Plaque to Present: Sophia and Lance Marketing; Naperville Alliance, Library: Bill Donofrio and Peter Foyo, Patty G Vendor Coordination; Bellagio’s Beer/Wine Sales and Tickets: Alan and Arista Naperville Municipal Band, DJ, MC, Dancers Coordination: Sophia and Vasavi, Rachel Pruneda City of Naperville Page 2 Printed on 6/23/2021 Sister Cities Commission Meeting Minutes - Final May 12, 2021 Central Park Coordination; Police, Porta Potties, Tents: Shafeek and Alan High School Spanish Clubs interest to have tent at Festival: Lucy, Zach and Shruti Raffle; permit, 50/50, other: Bill Donofrio and Arista Polo Shirt Design Team: Student Commissioner and 2 Commissioners Banner Artwork Design Team: Student Commissioner and 2 Commissioners, Patty L., Bill, Lance 2. Reports No other information to report. F. NEW BUSINESS: Appointing a new Treasurer Currently we do not have a Treasurer and there were no volunteers from Commissioners. The Commission will work on getting a replacement. G. ADJOURNMENT: City of Naperville Page 3 Printed on 6/23/2021