Council and Authorities Concurrent Meeting on 2024-07-09 5:30 PM

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What is the purpose of the opening ceremony and signing of the Friendship City MOU?

Lisa Gillmor 3:39

Good afternoon, everyone. I'd like to call the city council and stadium authority joint meeting to order. May I have a confirmation of quorum, City Clerk?

Ellen Kamei 3:50

Thank you, Madam Mayor. Confirming confirmation of a quorum.

Lisa Gillmor 3:54

Okay, thank you very much. Uh tonight is a very special evening for us. We are going to have the signing ceremony with our Soon to be Friendship City, Ichon uh City, South Korea. So I'm gonna come down to the podium and make uh uh a few remarks and we will then hear from the mayor of Eichon City.

Lisa Gillmor 4:38

So good evening, everyone. On behalf of the city council, it's my pleasure to welcome you to the City of Santa Clara Friendship City Memorandum of Understanding MOU signing ceremony with eichon uh city republic of Korea. Yeah. No. O second. Technical difficulties. It's fun. She speaks. I might as well use this one. Zero.

Vice Mayor Anthony Becker 5:23

Uh The Chon Tanyogi Mita.

Lisa Gillmor 5:43

I'd like to first of all acknowledge my fellow council members that are here with us this evening. We'll start with Vice Mayor Anthony Becker, District Six.

Vice Mayor Anthony Becker 5:54

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Lisa Gillmor 6:00

Uh Council Member Kathy Watanabe, District One. Council Member Raj Chahal, District Two. Council Member Karen Hardy, District Three. Councilmember Kevin Park, District Four. And Councilmember Suds Jane, District Five. We have a very special guest with us this evening, Mayor Kim Kyong he and the Ichon City Delegation.

Lisa Gillmor 6:45

I'd also like to introduce our and acknowledge our city executive staff. We have City Manager Javon Grogan.

Lisa Gillmor 6:59

And our city attorney Glenn Googans. I'm incredibly honored and proud to sign this friendship city agreement with each on city South Korea.

Vice Mayor Anthony Becker 7:13

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Lisa Gillmor 7:20

This agreement marks a significant milestone in our relationship with each on city and symbolizes the deepening of our bonds of friendship and cooperation.

Vice Mayor Anthony Becker 7:31

Ibn Habakkuk, Uri Yang Toshinan, Uri Kuriham Yagur, Tokangwa Gul, Khirsuk to Kutke, Tasibumad, Krigokenganguan, Toy Chippyuga, Ter Goshagusinga Kamita.

Lisa Gillmor 7:45

Ichon City is a place of rich culture, history, and innovation.

Lisa Gillmor 7:59

And we are the center of technology in Santa Clara. We really are, believe me.

Vice Mayor Anthony Becker 8:09

Itanun Kingdanguan Wuna Yoksa Krigo Kyokine Hushim Mida.

Lisa Gillmor 8:16

I uh okay, I'll find my space by establishing this friendship city agreement. Not only are we celebrating our similarities but also embracing our differences and recognizing the unique strengths that each of our cities bring to the table.

Vice Mayor Anthony Becker 8:32

Iban hypagunito, Urinan Yang Tusie, Kuntungekiban Kurubumanida, Soru Taiwa, Taiang Song do Poyongago, Kuri Uri Yang Tushiga Kateen, Ajotukago, Yuribuya and Himuri Hariungan, Kuruan Kiru Reperto Dagosimida.

Lisa Gillmor 8:48

Through this partnership, we look forward to fostering collaboration in various fields such as education, arts and culture, technology, and business.

Lisa Gillmor 9:09

We believe by working together we can create new opportunities for growth and development and build a brighter future for our residents.

Lisa Gillmor 9:30

On behalf of our city, I would like to express our deepest gratitude to Mayor Kim Kyung-hee and the residents of Ichon City for your willingness to engage in this partnership.

Vice Mayor Anthony Becker 9:43

Sandakurashira Tepioya, Yogi Kesin Kim Kyongi, Itanstangwa, Kurigu, Itan Simindur Geso, Sanda Kalarashua, Kyuri Ham Yogur, Himangabezo, Ken Yanghi, Kiptun Kamsa Murpyon Drigu Chipsumita.

Lisa Gillmor 9:56

We are truly excited about the pol possibilities that lie ahead and are committed to making the most of the opportunity to strengthen our ties and promote mutual understanding.

Vice Mayor Anthony Becker 10:10

Uri Nen, Uria Peduojin, Kurihangutungsao, Kangai Naga, Urie Kangewa, Kurigu, Middle Hang Pai Golomete iso, Kingjangikan Kid Kajikuismida.

Lisa Gillmor 10:20

Let's embrace this new chapter with open arms and hearts and minds and work together to create a lasting bond of friendship that will benefit both of our communities for years to come.

Vice Mayor Anthony Becker 10:33

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Vice Mayor Anthony Becker 10:55

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Lisa Gillmor 11:10

Thank you. Now I'd like to invite Mayor Kim Kyung Heat to say a few words.

Vice Mayor Anthony Becker 11:15

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