Discussion ensues regarding possibly inviting the current artist to attend a future meeting of the IRC or, to embark on an initiative that is of more interest to the Twin Cities. It is suggested to invite the Manager of Cultural Affairs to attend the next meeting to discuss future endeavours for the IRC.
Moved by Councillor Sleiman, seconded by Councillor Costante, That the motion by the International Relations Committee passed in 2013 to approve in principle funding for The You + Me Sculpture to honour the current Sister City relationships with the City of Windsor NO LONGER BE SUPPORTED and further, that other options for a Sister City initiative be discussed at a future meeting. Carried. L. T. Zhao voting nay.
6. Communications
The Chair indicates that no delegation from the City of Windsor will be sent to the 10th Shonan Fujisawa Citizen Marathon 2020 to be held on January 26, 2020. He requests that administration forward the letter from the Mayor of Fujisawa to local running groups for their information.
Moved by L.T. Zhao, seconded by M. Belenkova, That the following Communications BE APPROVED:
- 6.1 Photographic report on the 450th Anniversary of the Polish-Lithuanian Union signed in Lublin in 1569, including photos of the medal presentation to the City of Windsor.
- 6.2 Photographic report of the May 2019 Mission to Poland.
- 6.3 Letter to Mayor Dilkens from Tsuneo Suzuki, Mayor of Fujisawa inviting Mayor Dilkens and a delegation to attend the "10th Shonan Fujisawa Citizen Marathon 2020".
- 6.4 Invitation to the Honourable Krzysztof Zuk, President of the city of Lublin to visit the City of Windsor as Keynote Speaker for the 25th Annual Polish-Canadian Society Business Dinner to be held on November 20, 2020. Carried.
7. New Business
7.1 The Polish-Canadian Business & Professional Association of Windsor 24th Annual Polish Canadian Society Business Dinner
Moved by M. Belenkova, seconded by S. Despins, That the update regarding the Annual Polish Canadian Society Business Dinner to be held on November 20, 2020 at the Caboto Hall BE RECEIVED. Carried.