2025-02-24 Sister City Commission Agenda�n C. 189V
Edmonds Sister City Commission AGENDA
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Special Meeting
Monday, February 24, 2025??
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NO VIRTUAL OPTION
PHYSICAL LOCATION: Edmonds City Hall, Brackett Room, 121 5th Ave N, Edmonds
COMMISSION MEMBERS:
Pos. 1 Karen Reid Pos. 5 OPEN Pos. 9 Yuri Nishiyama
Pos. 2 Katy Renz Pos. 6 Samantha Hopper Pos. 10 Karyn Heinekin
Pos. 3 Kiwa Tashiro Pos. 7 lyoko Okano Pos. 11 Colin Torretta
Pos. 4 Anne Nadreau Pos. 8 Michele Fellows Pos. 12 OPEN
1. Land Acknowledgement
"We acknowledge the original inhabitants of this place, the Sdohobsh (Snohomish) people and their
successors the Tulalip Tribes, who since time immemorial have hunted, fished, gathered, and taken care of
these lands. We respect their sovereignty, their right to self-determination, and we honor their sacred
spiritual connection with the land and water."
2. Attendance
3. Administration
a. Approval of the agenda
b. Approval of 11/25/2024 meeting minutes
4. Retreat
a. Welcome and updates from Commissioners
b. Update from Carolyn on B&C pause, status w/Hekinan
c. Review of Commission goals for 2025 as presented to the City Council at the 11/26/2024
meeting
d. Discussion regarding the increase in amount of time and tasks needed to move forward with
continued exchanges independent of city support
e. Virtual meet -up discussion
f. Sub -committee discussion
5. Adjourn