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20170426 SM2MIAMI BEACH Commission Meeting SUPPLEMENTAL MATERTAL 2 (4124120171 City Hall, Commission Chambers, 3'd Floor, 1700 Convention Genter Drive April26,2017 Mayor Philip Levine Commissioner John Elizabeth Alem6n Commissioner Ricky Arriola Commissioner Michael Grieco Commissioner Joy Malakoff Com missioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez Commissioner Micky Steinberg City Manager Jimmy L. Morales City Attorney Raul J. Aguila City Clerk Rafael E. Granado Vlslf us at www.miamibeachfl.gov for agendas and video "streaming" of City Commission Meetings. ATTENTION ALL LOBBYISTS Chapter 2, Article Vll, Division 3 of the City Code of Miami Beach entitled "Lobbyists" requires the registration of all lobbyists with the City Clerk prior to engaging in any lobbying activity with the City Commission, any City Board or Committee, or any personne! as defined in the subject Code sections. Copies of the City Code sections on lobbyists laws are available in the City Clerk's office. Questions regarding the provisions of the Ordinance should be directed to the Office of the City Attorney. SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA C7 - Resolutions C7 Y A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE CITYS FISCAL YEAR 2017118 FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE AGENDA. Office of the City Attorney Mayor Philip Levine Supplemental updated on 412412017 12017 Federal Legislative Priorities) 1 Supplemental 2, April 26,2017 R7 - Resolutions R7 U A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO PROCEED WITH A CONSULTANT SERVICE ORDER TO ENGAGE DESMAN, INC. TO PREPARE DESIGNS FOR A PARKING GARAGE STRUCTURE, AND A NEW RECREATIONAL PARK WITH A SKATE PARK AND COMMUNITY USE SPACE, AT THE 72ND STREET PARKING LOT SITE BETWEEN 72ND AND 73RD STREETS, AND BETWEEN COLLINS AND HARDING AVENUES, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND DESMAN, INC. FOR ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING DESIGN CRITERIA PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR MIXED-USE PARKING GARAGES ON AN "AS-NEEDED-BASIS" PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS NO. 2016-124-KB; AND, FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO PREPARE A BUDGET ITEM REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE PROJECT IN THE CITY'S FISCAL YEAR 2017-2018 BUDGET. Office of the City Attorney Commissioner John Elizabeth Aleman Supplemental updated on 412412017 (Revised Memorandum & Resolution) R9 - New Business and Commission Requests R9 AH DISCUSSION REGARDING THE PROGRESS OF THE TEN POINT PLAN FOR OCEAN DRIVE. Commissioner Ricky Arriola Supplemental updated on 412412017 (Letter from the Ocean Drive Association) 2 Agenda ltem C7 Y , Date t/-e6_ / 7 i. i, .r r a lffif* A rSS B /v\ iA/\i \ i $ rs\L- $--$ OFFICE OF THE MAYOR AND COMMISSION MEMORANDUM Members of the City Commission Mayor Philip Levine Apil26,2017 Discussion and Approval of the 2017 Federal Legislative Priorities TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: Background The Mayor and City Commission adopt the City's federal legislative and funding priorities each year. The City's federal consultants then advocate for the priorities in Washington, D.C. during the annual Congressional session. This year marks the beginning of the 115ft Session of Congress, which is scheduled to run from January 3,2017 to January 3,2019. Lesislative Priorities 1, Sea Level Rise & Coastal Erosion The City of Miami Beach continues to face an existential threat due to the hazards of climate change, coastal flooding, and rainfall flooding. It is essential that the federal govefllment recognize the urgency and severity brought on by these conditions. The City continues to request funding for public and private infrastructure improvements that can mitigate the impact of flooding. The City further urges the federal government to create an interagency policy committee to develop an innovative and comprehensive strategy to address these issues in coastal communities. The City proposes being designated as a "demonstration city'' to serve as a nationwide model on how to adapt to changing environmental conditions as part of a comprehensive federal strategy. 2. Transportation Local Transit Projects a) Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) & Smart Parking System (SPS) o The City seeks to deploy an ITS to help relieve traffic congestion in the City by automating street lights, so they can adjust to dynamic traffic pattems in real-time. The City also seeks to install a SPS to reduce the impact of congestion caused by vehicles attempting to find on-street and garage parking. lnstalling an ITS and SPS would also serve to strengthen homeland security by monitoring heavily 3 trafficked roadways and city facilities. The City seeks assistance in identifliing and applyng for federal grant opportunities to fund these systems. b) 41't Street Intermodal Facility/ Interceptor Garage i. The City plans to build an intermodal facility near the eastem end of I-195 that would intercept cars and encourage commuters to use public transportation in an effort to reduce the number of vehicles traveling on Miami Beach's roadways. The City seeks assistance in identifliing and applyng for federal grant opportunities to fund this project. Reeional Transportation Proj ects a) Bus Express Rapid Transit a. The City supports the efforts of the Miami-Dade Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) to create a Bus Express Rapid Transit (BERT) network, which would connect Miami and Miami Beach along the MacArthur Causeway and the Julia Tuttle Causeway via dedicated bus lanes. b) Light Rail/ Modern Streetcar Project a. The City supports the efforts of the Miami-Dade MPO to design and build the Beach Corridor transit connection portion of the Strategic Miami Area Rapid Transit (SMART) Plan, which would connect Miami and Miami Beach via a light rail or modern streetcar system. c) Julia Tuttle Causeway Shared-Use Path a. The City supports the efforts of the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District Six to create a safe and protected shared-used path for pedestrians and cyclists along the Julia Tuttle Causeway. The United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) classifies the causeway as a limited access facility, which presents some challenges in terms of pedestrian and cyclist use along the facility. The City seeks assistance in removing the limited access facility designation from the causeway. 3, Emergency Munugement Public Health Disasters The City supports adding the categories of public health endemics, epidemics, and pandemics as part of the definition of a "major disaster" under Section 102 (2) of the Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. The City also seeks to add public health emergencies as a category for local governments to receive federal assistance by FEMA through its grant and community disaster loan programs. Predisaster Hazard Miti gation 4 The City also supports adding sea-level rise_as part of the definition of a "natural disaster hazard" under Section 203 (c) of the Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. The City advocates making grant programs available prior to natural disasters to promote investments in resilient public and private infrastructure. Flood Insurance The City strongly supports the reauthoization of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), which is set to expire by September 30, 2017. The City opposes any flood insurance changes inordinately affecting Miami Beach residents, primary/ secondary home-owners, and real estate markets under the reauthoizatron. Furthermore, the City seeks assistance from the Office ofFederal Insurance to gain protections from private insurance rating companies that downgrade the financial stability ratings of property insurance companies in Florida. 4, Environmental Protection Miami-Dade County Beach Erosion Control & Hurricane Protection Project The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is involved in the Miami-Dade County Beach Erosion Control & Hurricane Protection Project, authorized bythe Flood Control Act of 1968. Theprojectis aimed at mitigating the effects of beach erosion through the renourishment of our beaches. The project is set to sunset in2027. The City seeks to extend the period of federal participation beyond 2027 and obtain federal and state funding to help cover the burden of cost sharing for erosion control efforts. Beach Renourishment usinq Foreign Sources The City supports removing language from Section 935 of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 1986 and the Energy and Water Appropriations Bill of 1999, which prevents USACE from using non-domestic sources of sand on beach renourishment projects. The City also supports an exemption under Section 935 of the WRDA, explicitly for Southeast Florida from West Palm to Miami-Dade County or for counties that have exhausted their beach quality sand resources. Reef Ball Breakwater Project Section 2038 (b) of the 2007 WRDA reauthorized the National Shoreline Erosion Control Development and Demonstration Program, which was designed to promote innovative methods to mitigate coastal erosion. The USACE approved the Reef Ball Breakwater Project for Miami Beach to address coastal erosion near the 63'd St beach site. USACE completed all permitting for the project, responded to public input, and is now awaiting implementation guidance for Section 2038 (b) of the 2007 WRDA. The implementation guidance language would clariff whether the local sponsor (Miami-Dade County' can opt out of the cost-sharing provision. 5 The City seeks assistance in finalizing the implementation guidance language for the USACE and gaining assurance that the local cost-sharing provision is optional and minimal for projects that were developed and approved via Section 227 of the 1996 WRDA. Biscayne Balz Coastal Wetlands Project The City seeks to expedite the planning of Phase II of the Biscalme Bay Coastal Wetlands Project. The project was authorized as part of the Water Resources Development Act of 2000 to improve the ecological health of Biscayne Bay by adjusting the distribution of freshwater entering Biscayne Bay and Biscayne National Park. The USACE, Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), and the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMF) are collaborating on this project. 5. Municipal Bonds The City supports the current tax exemption for municipal bonds and opposes its elimination. The City further opposes any measure that places an income cap on the tax exemption. 6. Local Funding Programs The City opposes funding reductions to programs such as the Community Development Block Grant, HOME Housing Partnerships, Energy Efficiency Block Grant, Urban Area Security lnitiative, Hazard Mitigation, and Pre-Disaster Mitigation programs. The City will monitor, report, and advocate for full funding of budget allocations, which fund social services and other programs provided by Miami Beach organrzatrons. The City strongly encourages and supports the direct allocation of federal funding to local governments, without state and/or county pass through. The City plans to pursue funding through grants administered from the following agencies: 1) Department of Commerce, 2) Environmental Protection Agency, and 3) Department of Homeland Security. 7. Education The City seeks to identifu funds for educational programs through a coordinated grant development campaign to include funding and legislation. The Citywill place and emphasis on STEM education (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics). 8. Economic Development The City seeks grant opportunities from the Economic Development Administration (EDA) to sustain job and communitygrowth in the commercial areas of the City such as Town Center, Ocean Drive, Washington Avenue, and Lincoln Road. The City opposes the defunding or dissolution ofthe EDA. 6 Infrastructure Plan President Trump announced his plan to develop a $1 trillion infrastructure program aimed to repair, rebuild, and modernize America's physical infrastructure at his first joint address to Congress. The President stated that his plan will feature a mix of public and private investment and be driven by two principles: 1) Buy American and2) Build American. The administration has not indicated if projects will need to be "shovel ready''to be funded. The President's infrastructure plan is said to be released after Congress' August recess. City staff has met internally to identiff capital projects that could be funded by way of an infrastructure plan. The City's federal consultants will continue to express and advocate for the City's infrastructure needs to the Trump administration and Congress. Conclusion It is recommended that the Mayor and City Commission approve the City's 2017 federal legislative agenda. 7 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK 8 Resolutions - R7 U AAIAMI BEACH COMMISSION MEMORANDUM TO: Honorable Mayorand Members of the City Commission FROM: Raul J. Aguila, CityAttorney DATE: April 26,2017 SUBJECT:A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO PROCEED WITH A CONSULTANT SERVICE ORDER TO ENGAGE DESMAN, ]NC. TO PREPARE DESIGNS FOR A PARKING GARAGE STRUCTURE, AND A NEW RECREATIONAL PARK WITH A SKATE PARK AND COMMUNITY USE SPACE, AT THE 72ND STREET PARKING LOT SITE BETWEEN 72ND AND 73RD STREETS, AND BETWEEN COLLINS AND HARDING AVENUES, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND DESMAN, INC. FOR ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING DESIGN CRITERIA PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR MIXED-USE PARKING GARAGES ON AN "AS.NEEDED-BAS1S" PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS NO. 2016-124-KB; AND, FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO PREPARE A BUDGET ITEM REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE PROJECT IN THE CITY'S FISCAL YEAR 2017.2018 BUDGET. RECOMMENDATION Pursuant to the request of Conrnissioner John Elizabeth Aleran, the attached Resolution is submitted for consideration by the Mayor and City Commission at the April 26, 2017 Conrnission nreeting. This Resolution is substituted for the previously submitted Resolution for ltem R7U. Leoislative Trackino Office of the CityAttorney Sponsor Commissioner John Elizabeth Aleman ATTAGHMENTS: Description Page 151 1 of 1826 9 o Revised Resolution Page 1512 of 1826 10 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY GOMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO PROGEED WITH A. CONSULTANT SERVICE ORDER TO ENGAGE DESMAN, INC. TO PREPARE DESIGNS FOR A PARKING GARAGE STRUCTURE, AND A NEW REGREATIONAL PARK WITH A SKATE PARK AND GOMMUNITY USE SPACE, AT THE 72NO STREET PARKING LoT SITE BETWEEN 72ND AND 73RO STREETS, AND BETWEEN COLLINS AND HARDING AVENUES, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE GITY AND DESMAN, INC. FOR ARCHITEGTURA,L AND ENGINEERING DESIGN CRITERIA PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR MIXED-USE PARKING GARAGES ON AN "AS.NEEDED.BASIS" PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS NO. 2016-124-KB; AND, FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTR,ATION TO PREPARE A BUDGET ITEM REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE PROJECT IN THE CITY'S FISCAL YEAR 2A17.2A18 BUDGET. WHEREAS, for several years, the City of Miami Beach has had within its work plan to slte and construct a skate park within City limits; and WHEREAS, after the consideration of various alternative sites by the Mayor's North Beach Master Plan Steering Committee, the Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee, and the Finance and Citywide Projects Committee, all of the Committees have agreed that a parking garage structure, and a new recreational park with a skate park and community use space, be located at the 72'd Street Parking Lot between 72no and 73rc Streets and between Collins and Harding Avenues (the'Project'); and WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission wish to proceed with the issuance of a Consultant Service Order to Desman, Inc. for the Project in accordance with the Agreement Between the City and Desman, lnc. for Architectural and Engineering Design Criteria Professional Services for Mixed-Use Parking Garages on an 'As-Needed Basis' Pursuant to Request for Qualifications No. 2016-124-KB; and WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission further wish to consider the Project in the City's Fiscal Year 2017-2A18 Budget. NOW, THEREFORE, BE tT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND ctw COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor and City Commission hereby direct the Clty Administration to proceed to issue a Consultant SeMce Order to Desman, lnc. to prepare designs for the Project in accordance with the Agreement Between the City and Desman, lnc. for Architectural and Engineering Design Criteria Professional Services for Mixed-Use Parking Garages on an 'As-Needed Basis" Pursuant to Request for Qualifications No. 2O16-124-KB; and, further, direct the City Administration to prepare a budget item requestforthe Project in the City's FiscalYear20lT-2018 budget. PASSED AND ADOPTED this _ day of April, 2017. ATTEST: Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk Philip Levine, Mayor APP.{tJVED AS TO FORMfl& LANGUAGE F:1ATTo\TURNiRESos\Dkectlng Admh to PrDceed u/ith consufhnl Service order for skat e Paf^ & Garage 2s17.66g EJEOR EXECUTION 4 *L\-1? a#-Daie Page 1513 of 1826 11 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK 12 Agenda ltem r{j 4fl- Date I-Zb -t1 association April18,2O17 The Honorable Mayor & Commissioners City of Miami Beach 1700 Convention Center Drive Miami Beach, FL 33139 RE: Ocean Drive Transformation Dear Mayor & Commissioners: Ocean Drive is currently undergoing its most dramatic transformation since the 1980s. These comprehensive, positive changes are the product of an unprecedented partnership between Ocean Drive property owners, businesses and the City. This letter is intended to provide the Commission with an update on the numerous positive changes occurring on Ocean Drive. Last year, the City Commission adopted a Ten Point Plan for Ocean Drive. Shortly thereafter (and as part of the Ten Point Plan), the Commission adopted new guidelines for Ocean Drive sidewalk caf6 furniture. Together, this Plan and the Guidelines have propelled Ocean Drive forward with positive changes. Moreover and most importantly, this new spirit of change and optimism has led to an incredibly proactive level of action on the part of Ocean Drive property owners and businesses. These owners and businesses are making enormous financial sacrifices in order to ensure that this Ocean Drive revitalization effort is a success. As of April 1, 2017 key Ocean Drive stakeholders developed, funded and commifted to a Bridge to BID Program having a 10 month budget of $500,000. This large investment is even more noteworthy in view of the fact that, due to Zika and other factors, revenue among Ocean Drive businesses has been down in recent months. Despite that financial downturn, key stakeholders have stepped up financially to drive change on Ocean Drive. The changes occurring on Ocean Drive fit broadly into 3 categories - aesthetic, operational and marketing. ln each category, Ocean Drive businesses and property owners are leading the way to progress. Aesthetic One central issue that needed immediate attention on Ocean Drive was the proliferation of oversized, unattractive umbrellas and the lack of comprehensive and consistently enforced design standards, including standards related to the placement of furniture on the street. One particularly egregious problem was the tunnel effect or "gauntlet" on the sidewalk that forced patrons to have to walk through a crowded, narrow path between tables and chairs, often while being accosted by aggressive restaurant staff waving menus. ln response to those and other issues, the following aesthetic changes have been implemented: r All sidewalk caf6 furniture has been moved to the west side of the sidewalk with the approved exception of four cafes that have retail at street level. Each caf6 is purchasing furniture, umbrellas and awnings as applicable to comply with the approved new guidelines with expenditures in the range of $40,000 to $60,000 each and upward. o The installation of umbrella bases in the sidewalks is currently being addressed with City departments as this will undertake work on the sidewalk. 13 . The City and many businesses have installed new lighting in the Ocean Court alley. Businesses have also installed new lighting near their front facades. These strong downward facing lights illuminate the areas and act as a deterrent to "negative' elements and activity. Operational A number of operational issues required immediate attention on Ocean Drive. Principal among those issues was the need for greater security personnel to ensure a welcoming, safe ambiance for both residents and tourists. Another key issue was the need for significant improvements in the way Ocean Drive businesses treat their customers. Top notch hospitality standards need to be the norm and not the exception on Ocean Drive. A major obstacle that has yet to be addressed, but is a key goal for the Ocean Drive Association, is the very bothersome aggressive solicitation or "hawking" that occurs on the street. Due to a lawsuit that was filed seeking to invalidate the City's anti-hawking ordinance, the City's anti-hawking legislation is the subject of a federal court injunction, which prohibits enforcement of such legislation until conclusion of the litigation. lf the City prevails in the litigation, the Ocean Drive Association will push for immediate enforcement of the anti-hawking provisions of the City Code. lf the legislation is struck down, the Ocean Drive Association will work with the City to pass new legislation that will crack down on hawking in a manner that will be acceptable to the courts. Street Manaoement. A full-time Executive Director has been hired to manage the Street and become the liaison to the City, businesses and the community on behalf of the Ocean Drive Association Private Security. A private security firm, Visions Hospitality, was hired to provide private security and commenced services on March 23'o. Every week, Thursday to Sunday evenings from 9 pm to 5 am, ten unarmed private securityambassadors are deployed from Sth to lStnstreets on Ocean Drive. These officers patrol each block as well as side streets with a manager overseeing the program. Their uniforms are bright yellow with reflective "Ocean Drive Block Patrol" lettering clearly branded on the front and back. MBPD and Code participated in an orientation of the security company personnel. The security team has direct access to the Sergeant on duty. lnitiativeso Each sidewalk caf6 business has been asked to participate in a customer service and Code of Conduct training program to enhance the customer experience. An ordinance to make such training mandatory is being drafted by the City for consideration by the Commission. A secret shopper program has been put in place to monitor customer experiences. o Open container laws are being communicated and are being strictly enforced by responsible caf6 operators. Souvenir cups are given to the customer empty and optimally in shopping bags. The "to-go" culture from the caf6s has greatly improved on the part of the businesses compared to 6 months ago. Private security personnelare also educating guests regarding the open container law. o Noise is being mitigated as provided under 10 Point Plan o Retail stores have had to remove their outdoor speakers and eliminate noise coming from their storefronts. o Hospitality venues with no CUP licenses have had to keep their speakers ambient at all times. o Responsible operators with CUP licenses have been self policing and ensuring music is not at uncomfortable levels o Open air golf cart companies have been cooperative and have adopted policies for no music on Ocean Drive and side streets and have established approved playlists. . The hiring of a Program Manager who will monitor the street in the evenings is currently being implemented. 14 !/!arketlnE The fhkd category d changes focuses on fhe need lo lmpnove the repulation and lrnage of Ocean Drlve and enstlre that all sl,akeholders o, thk enormously lmpodant destinatlon speak with one conslstent, brand message. A ma*ellng and publlc rahtions firm has b&n tr.lsd to represent lhe businesses on Ocaan Drive. Thls lirm ls curently worklng on a c(mprchenslvc, multi-faceled markethg canffin to benefit the sFeeL The campaQn willcapilallza on the numErous positive clungres occuning on Ocean Drlve and make sure lhat palmns knou thd impovements hae been and will contlnue to bE made- . lnitiatfues ln progress:n Martellng lnillallves w{ll bE tunplemented orrerlhe summcr to aplure the fall tudsrn markel() One aspect of the merketlng campalgn will focus on Ocean Drive as a phce that ls farnily-t/rndly. Olher pals d lhe campa$n will be geared to millennlals and luxury lourlsts.s A marketing packet is belng dernloped both ln plnt and dlgltally to sand to the Csnmntion Center, concierges, C\lE and VCA" The packel wl[ contiatn with Ocean Driye collateral pleces shordng the nerv layout of lhe caf6q tha hcransod sanitalion and deanllness efiorls. prognammlng and seanrily.c An emall nawsleiler is being developed to be dlsgamlnalad lo lha publh on a regular basls publlc annanncing upcomlng eveots on and lmprcvemeots to Ocean Drive.. lniUatfuet ara belng launchsd to draw resldentr back to enioy Ocaan Drirra euoh es Diva lnlo Ocean Drive, B prograrm to lncenllvlze Miaml Beach residents to spcnd more lime on onB of lhe world's best beaches. . Phns ars urderuay for a Fashlon Night or.{ perdlng lhe openlng oI tha naur H&M llagshlp on 7th ard Cdlns Ava. This event will engage select tetallers, such as Free People gfld Club Monaco. . The flllhy0ceanDrfue canpalgn ls balng hurdrcd. Thls campapn wlll pmfle a sErlEs of communlty msmbsrs who uill tell thelr rtory and sharc a firsl-hand pereprcllva on tha evolution of Ocean &iue Concluslon Tle cftanges that are currenUy occuring on Ocean &lrre are momanlous. These changes, wtrldr are belng undarlakan lhrough a greal colleborathn among propsrty ol[nerE, buslnesses and the City, wlll revltdtse Oceen Drlve and ensure lts long-term succass. ,lthough property ownem end buslnasses am playlng a huge role, the Verylruly yours, Marlo Coudney, Chalrman Mke Palma-Secrelary Cc:Cecl Valasco, Execu[vb Dlrector Alex Tachmes, Shutls ard Boran 15 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK 16