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Council Meeting Date: October 3, 2011 Department D Number: ED 11-043
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Fred A. Wilson, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Bob Hall, Deputy City Manager
SUBJECT: Adopt Resolution No. 2011-70 extending an invitation to Manly
Council, New South Wales, Australia, to establish a Sister City
Relationship
Statement of Issue: The City of Huntington Beach and Manly Council, New South Wales in
Australia have expressed mutual interest in establishing a formal affiliation based on
common interests and recent communication. The City proposes to extend an official
invitation to Manly Council, New South Wales to establish a Sister City Relationship.
Financial Impact: No fiscal impact.
Recommended Action: Motion to:
Adopt Resolution No. 2011-70, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington
Beach Extending An Invitation to Manly Council, New South Wales, Australia To Become A
Sister City and Inviting the People of Manly Council, New South Wales, Australia To
Participate in Said Program."
Alternative Action(s):
Do not approve Resolution and direct staff as appropriate.
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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL. ACTION
MEETING DATE: 10/3/2011 DEPARTMENT ID NUMBER: ED 11-43
Analysis:
On August 5, in Huntington Beach, the Manly Council Mayor Jean Hay announced at a Press
Conference that they will host the equivalent of the US Open of Surfing in Australia in
February 2012. In addition to hosting an equivalent, large-scale surf event, there are several
common factors that make this proposed affiliation a natural partnership including, but not
limited to, tourism of a popular coastal destination with millions of visitors annually and
economic development activities. Manly is also known as the Surf City of Australia. The local
area government of Manly is minutes away from Sydney, Australia, and is a vibrant coastal
destination community that welcomes millions of visitors year around.
Should an affiliation with Manly be established, the relationship would commence as a
platform in which both cities can exchange ideas, sharing best practices for practical
solutions on similar issues, and discuss priorities from a global perspective. The affiliation
will begin a foundation of dialogue, but may expand in the future as the economic climate
changes. There may be the possibility of lifeguard exchanges, and/or municipal festivals in
each with the purpose of strengthening our future relationship. There are no projected
expenses or budget associated.
Currently, the Huntington Beach Sister City Association (501(c)3) coordinates sister city
activities with Anjo, Japan including, but not limited to, a high school student exchange and
City Official delegation tours. The City does not provide funding to the Sister City
Association.
Environmental Status: Not Applicable.
Strategic Plan Goal: Enhance Economic Development
Attachment(s):
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1. Resolution No. 2011-70, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington
Beach Extending an Invitation to Manly Council, New South Wales, Australia to
Become a Sister City Inviting the People of Manly Council, New South Wales,
Australia to Participate in Said Program"
2. Letter from Mayor to Sister City Committee
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ATTACHMENT # 1
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RESOLUTION NO. 2011-70
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH EXTENDING AN INVITATION TO
MANLY COUNCIL,NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA
TO BECOME A SISTER CITY AND INVITING THE PEOPLE OF
MANLY COUNCIL,NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA
TO PARTICIPATE IN SAID PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the"People-to-People Program"was inaugurated by the President of the
United States in 1956 to establish greater friendship and understanding between the peoples of
the United States and other nations through the medium of direct personal contact; and
All succeeding United States Presidents have endorsed said program, conducted for the
broad purpose of exchanging ideas and people between the citizens of the United States of
America and those of other nations; and
To implement this program,the City of Huntington Beach and other communities in the
United States have been requested by the Town Affiliation Association of the U.S., Inc. to unite
with cities in other nations of similar characteristics and mutual interests; and
The City of Huntington Beach,through its Council, does recognize and endorse this
program with the hope that it will lead to a lasting friendship between the people of Huntington
Beach and Manly Council,New South Wales, Australia.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does hereby
resolve as follows:
SECTION 1. That this Council on behalf of the people of Huntington Beach does
hereby extend an invitation to the government and the people of Manly Council, New South
Wales, Australia to participate with the City of Huntington Beach as its sister city for the purpose
of creating mutual understanding between the peoples of our two great cities and nations.
SECTION 2. That the Mayor is hereby authorized to act as official representative of the
City of Huntington Beach to carry out this program.
SECTION 3. That copies of this resolution be sent to the Mayor and Council of Manly
Council,New South Wales, Australia,the Town Affiliation Association of the U.S, Inc. and the
Embassy of Australia.
SECTON 4. The Sister City Association will not be asked to set up cultural or student
exchanges with the Manly Council.
11-3039/69212
Resolution No. 2011-70
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a
regular meeting thereof held on the 3rd—day of nrtnhPr , 2011.
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REVIE D APPROVED: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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City a er ity Attome T)V2zW 0 kz j
INITIATED AND APPROVED:
Director of Eco c Development
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Res. No. 2011-70
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss:
CITY OF HUNTING TON BEACH )
I, JOAN L. FLYNN the duly elected, qualified City Clerk of the City of
Huntington Beach, and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of said City, do hereby
certify that the whole number of members of the City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach is seven; that the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted
by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of all the members of said City Council
at a regular meeting thereof held on October 3, 2011 by the following vote:
AYES: Harper, Hansen, Carchio, Bohr, Dwyer, Boardman
NOES: None
ABSENT: Shaw
ABSTAIN: None
Cit -Clerk and ex-officio Merk of the
City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach, California
ATTACHMENT #2
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4A City ®f Huntington Beach
P. O. BOX 190 ° 2000 MAIN STREET ° CALIFORNIA 92648
Joe Carchio
Mayor
September 13, 2011
Mr. George Erber
17301 Wild Rose Lane
Huntington Beach, CA 92649
Dear George:
Thank you for your response to the proposal I made to the Sister City Board.
apologize if at the time of the proposal to accepting Manly, Australia, into our program, I
did not make myself crystal clear.
Unlike Anjo, Japan, which is more of a. cultural, student, and government program,
Manly, although under the same "Sister City" program banner, would involve our two
communities developing a strong and lasting friendship due to the strong similarities
with both having a strong surf culture and coastal economics.
As far as monetary support from the Sister City Association, this would not be
necessary. If any funds were needed, they would be raised through private donations,
including any exchange in our lifeguard program.
I would like to thank you and your board for all of your hard work in maintaining the
wonderful Sister City Program in these difficult economic times. I sincerely believe
Manly, Australia, would be a great asset as the relationship develops between our two
cities.
will bring forward a future resolution in a different format so that this program can be
manageable for everyone involved.
Thank you in advance.
JS er el
oe Cachio
Mayo
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ncil
Fred Wilson, City Manager
TELEPHONE (714) 536-5553
Waitakere, New Zealand FAX(714)536-5233 Anjo Japan
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' MCITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
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TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
VIA: Fred Wilson, City Manager
FROM: Bob Hall, Deputy City Manager
DATE: October 3, 2011
SUBJECT: Change to Resolution No. 2011-70 regarding establishing a Sister City
relationship with Manly, Australia
The following language was added to Resolution 2011-70 regarding the establishment of a
Sister City relationship with Manly, Australia. The attached resolution has been updated
with the new language.
The new addition is as follows:
"The Sister City Association will not be asked to set up cultural or student exchanges with
the Manly Council."
This was added as Section 4 in the Resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2011-70
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH EXTENDING AN INVITATION TO
MANLY COUNCIL,NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA
TO BECOME A SISTER CITY AND INVITING THE PEOPLE OF
MANLY COUNCIL,NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA
TO PARTICIPATE IN SAID PROGRAM
WHEREAS,the "People-to-People Program"was inaugurated by the President of the
United States in 1956 to establish greater friendship and understanding between the peoples of
the United States and other nations through the medium of direct personal contact; and
All succeeding United States Presidents have endorsed said program, conducted for the
broad purpose of exchanging ideas and people between the citizens of the United States of
America and those of other nations; and
To implement this program,the City of Huntington Beach and other communities in the
United States have been requested by the Town Affiliation Association of the U.S., Inc. to unite
with cities in other nations of similar characteristics and mutual interests; and
The City of Huntington Beach,through its Council, does recognize and endorse this
program with the hope that it will lead to a lasting friendship between the people of Huntington
Beach and Manly Council,New South Wales, Australia.
NOW,THEREFORE,the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does hereby
resolve as follows:
SECTION 1. That this Council on behalf of the people of Huntington Beach does
hereby extend an invitation to the government and the people of Manly Council,New South
Wales, Australia to participate with the City of Huntington Beach as its sister city for the purpose
of creating mutual understanding between the peoples of our two great cities and nations.
SECTION 2. That the Mayor is hereby authorized to act as official representative of the
City of Huntington Beach to carry out this program.
SECTION 3. That copies of this resolution be sent to the Mayor and Council of Manly
Council,New South Wales, Australia,the Town Affiliation Association of the U.S, Inc. and the
Embassy of Australia.
SECTON 4. The Sister City Association will not be asked to set up cultural or student
exchanges with the Manly Council.
11-3039/69212
Resolution No. 2011-70
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a
regular meeting thereof held on the day of .2011.
Mayor
REVIEWED AND APPROVED: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Manager c� J ity Attorne �2z11�1 l��
INITIATED AND APPROVED:
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Director of Ecohemlic Development
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11-3039/69212
RESOLUTION NO. 2011-70
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF TH
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH EXTENDING AN 1NVIT�TION TO
MANLY COUNCIL,NEW SOUTH WALES, AUST !ALIA
TO BECOME A SISTER CITY AND INVITING THE PEOPLE OF
MANLY COUNCIL,NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA
TO PARTICIPATE IN SAID PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the "People-to-People Program" was inaugurated by the President of the
United States in 1956 to establish greater friendship and understanding between the peoples of
the United States and other nations through the medium of/direct personal contact; and
All succeeding United States Presidents have en/dorsed said program, conducted for the
broad purpose of exchanging ideas and people between the citizens of the United States of
America and those of other nations; and
To implement this program, the City of luntington Beach and other communities in the
United States have been requested by the ToVAffiliation Association of the U.S., Inc. to unite
with cities in other nations of similar characteristics and mutual interests; and
The Cityof Huntington Beach, thro4uh its Council, does recognize and endorse this
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program with the hope that it will lead to lasting friendship between the people of Huntington
Beach and Manly Council,New South,Wales, Australia.
NOW, THEREFORE, the C,ty Council of the City of Huntington Beach does hereby
resolve as follows:
SECTION 1. That this Council on behalf of the people of Huntington Beach does
hereby extend an invitation to this
government and the people of Manly Council,New South
Wales,Australia to particip9te with the City of Huntington Beach as its sister city for the purpose
of creating mutual understanding between the peoples of our two great cities and nations.
SECTION 2. 24a the Mayor is hereby authorized to act as official representative of the
City of Huntington Bh to carry out this program.
SEC/Auralia.
That copies of this resolution be sent to the Mayor and Council of Manly
Council,NeWales, Australia, the Town Affiliation Association of the U.S, Inc. and the
Embassy of
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11-3039/69212