01-15-2008 - Request from Mayor Pro Tem Roger Hernandez Seeking City Council's Consensus to Consider Re-Establishing Sister City Relationship with Toluca, Mexico0
TO: Andrew G. Pasmant, City Manager
and City Council
FROM: Artie A. Fields, Assistant City Manager
City of West Covina
Memorandum
AGENDA
ITEM NO.
DATE January 15, 2008
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SUBJECT: REQUEST FROM MAYOR PRO TEM ROGER HERNANDEZ SEEKING
THE CITY COUNCIL'S CONSENSUS TO CONSIDER RE-ESTABLISHING
THE SISTER CITY RELATIONSHIP WITH TOLUCA, MEXICO
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council direct staff accordingly.
DISCUSSION:
Per the City Council Standing Rules, Mayor Pro Tern Roger Hernandez is seeking I'the City
Council's consensus to instruct City Staff to prepare a staff report on the re-establishment of the
sister city relationship with Toluca, Mexico.
The sister city relationship with the City of Toluca, Mexico was established at the April I:12, 1965
City Council meeting. Immediately following the City Council meeting, a dedication took place to
name a City street, Toluca Avenue (Across from the Civic Center). Delegates from the City of
Toluca were present for the dedication. The City also participated in exchanges with Toluca,
Mexico, and named a room in City Hall in the City of Toluca's honor. Due to expansion needs, the
room was converted from "The Toluca City Reception Room" to office space for the Risk
Management Department. The relationship with the City of Toluca became inactive in the 1970's.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
Prepared by:
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Chris Freeland
Assistant to the City Manager
Approved by:
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Assistant City Manager