2012-0621 Regular City Commission Meeting

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Summary Minutes: Regular City Commission Meeting June 21, 2012 City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 5. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS 5A. Proclamations to be Presented to Author Ellen J. Uguccioni and Photographer David Gartner for their Extraordinary Effort in Producing the City's 15th Anniversary Commemorative Book Entitled "A Source of Community Pride: The Architecture of Sunny Isles Beach ". Action: Mayor Edelcup asked Cultural and Human Services Director Susan Simpson to give a report of last week's 15th Anniversary activities, and she said that Sunday, June 17, 2012 marked the 15th Anniversary of the incorporation of the City of Sunny Isles Beach and to honor this special occasion the City hosted several events throughout the anniversary week and she gave a brief overview of those_ festivities. It began on Sunday_, June 10, 2012 with the International Olympics at Pelican Community Park. A weeklong Scavenger Hunt led teams to a variety of City Landmarks to solve the word puzzle "A World Class City ". "A Source of Community Pride: The Architecture of Sunny Isles Beach" is the exquisite hard cover book that pays tribute to the monumental buildings that transforms this world class City in the past 15 years. It was unveiled with an official Book Signing Ceremony on Tuesday, June 12, 2012 and the author Ellen J. Uguccioni is here tonight. The book is on sale at the Visitors Center. On Thursday, June 14, 2012 in cooperation with the Senior Action Committee, the History of Incorporation came to life with a panel discussion on the efforts of great civic leaders who gave birth to the City with a special thank you to Dennis Stubbolo and David Gartner, and to the panelists, Mayor Edelcup, Senator Gwen Margolis, Susan Fried, and former City Commissioners Roslyn Brezin and Danny Iglesias. After looking into the past, the City looked to the future with the Groundbreaking of Gateway Park. The signature park is the final piece of the Commission's green initiative which provides a park within walking distance of every resident. On Saturday, June 16, 2012 was the Taste of Sunny Isles Beach at Heritage Park with several restaurants offering sample size portions of their gourmet menu while FIU Ensemble Band performed on stage. All this led up to Sunday, June 17, 2012 at Samson Oceanfront Park with a traditional barbeque marking the official anniversary with a cake cutting ceremony and the extraordinary sounds of Nicole Henry. These highlights will be broadcast on SIBTV Channel 77. The week was very successful and it was a team effort. Ms. Simpson read into the record the names of employees and volunteers involved in this weeklong celebration. Mayor Edelcup thanked Ms. Simpson who without her help, none of this would have happened. He also noted at the back of the Chambers, pictures that were taken during the 15th Anniversary week. Mayor Edelcup reported and he and the Commission presented Proclamations to Ellen J. Uguccioni and David Gartner who thanked the Commission. 511. A Proclamation to be Presented to Loretta de Vries in Honor of her Many Accomplishments. Action: Mayor Edelcup reported and he and the Commission presented the Proclamation to Loretta de Vries who thanked the Commission. 5C. Introduction of Judicial Candidates. Action: Candidates Mauricio Padilla and Judge Andrea R. Wolfson introduced themselves and thanked the Commission. [City Clerk's Note: After the presentations, the Commission heard Add -On Item IOS.] 2