2013-0516 Regular City Commission Meeting

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Summary Minutes:Regular City Commission Meeting May 16.2013 City of Sunny Isles Beach,Florida 5. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS 5A. City Commission Employee Recognition Program: Certificates of Appreciation to be Presented to the Following City Employees: lima Kartunova. Yelena Vinokur; and K-9 Officer "Diesel" and his partner Police Corporal Rob Ostrov. Action: Mayor Edelcup reported that Inna Kartunova, Community Center Coordinator, Yelena Vinokur. Permit and Licensing Clerk,and K-9 Police Officer"Diesel"and his partner Police Corporal Rob Ostrov, went above and beyond the call of duty in the performance of their duties. Mayor Edelcup and the City Commission presented them each with a Certificate of Appreciation and noted that each recipient will receive a $100 check, with the exception of K-9 Officer"Diesel" who was awarded a container of Doggie Treats. 5B. A Proclamation to be Presented to Sally J. Alayon. the Founding Principal of the Alonzo and Tracy Mourning Senior High Biscayne Bay Campus. Action: Mayor Edelcup reported noting that this is with mixed emotions because we are gaining and losing Sally Alayon as she has now been promoted to Administrative Director of the North Region Office of the Public School System. Mayor Edelcup and the Commission presented her with a Proclamation and the Key to the City. Ms. Alayon thanked the Mayor and Commission for the great support of the City, and noted that the new Principal. Lisa Garcia, has already started. 5C. Proclamation/Presentation by "Relay for Life" Event Chairperson Gale Tucker and the American Cancer Society. Action: Mayor Edelcup reported noting that this year's event was unfortunately canceled due to the weather however it was a wonderful success with increased participation. Several teams showed up and decorated tents, raised money in advance, and many events were hosted by our local hotel community to build awareness even before the event. The only thing missing was the overnight walk but it was a terrific success. Mayor Edelcup and the Commission presented a Proclamation to Chairperson Gale Tucker via Dr. Linda Kaplan of the American Cancer Society as Ms. Tucker is out ill. Dr. Kaplan thanked the Mayor and Commission for sponsoring this event as well as in-kind services. Dr. Kaplan and Tracy Paige, on behalf of Ms. Tucker,presented an award to Commissioner Levin, Police Captain Michael Grandinetti.and Cultural and Community Affairs Director Susan Simpson for their tireless efforts for this annual event. 5D. A Proclamation to be Presented to Cultural and Community Services Department for "National Kids to Parks Day" on Saturday, May 18, 2013. Action: Mayor Edelcup reported. Mayor Edelcup and the Commission presented a Proclamation to Cultural and Community Services Director Susan Simpson and her Staff, Lester Alexander, Sylvia Flores,Darrin Graumann, Inna Kartunova,and Roy Ortiz. He also thanked Public Works Employees Joel Grunzweig and Cesar Moreno and their crews for an excellent job of maintaining our parks.