CITY OF RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT

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1 Page 1 CITY OF RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT DATE: September 25, 2013 TO: FROM: BY: SUBJECT: City Council of the City of Rancho Santa Margarita Jennifer Cervantez, City Manager~ Molly Mclaughlin, City Clerk/PI~ Approval of Certificates of Recognition RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council: a) Approve the following Proclamation: Fire Prevention Week- October 6-12, 2013 b) Ratify the following Certificates of Recognition: Essay Contest Winners - Kindergarten through Fifth Grade Category: 1st Place - Annika Vinekar 2"d Place - Hailey Clark Essay Contest Winners- Sixth through Eighth Grade Category: 1st Place - Anoushka Vinekar 2"d Place - Kyra Eulo Bowl of Heaven - 3 year Anniversary, September 13, 2013 c) Ratify the following Proclamation: Constitution Week- September 17-23, 2013 Attachment A. Certificates 9/25/13 Item No. 4.2

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3 Page 3 PROCLAMATION Fire Prevention Week October 6...;. 1.9,.9019 W.IIEREAS, the week of October 6-12, 2013, has been designated as "Fire Prevention Week" by the National Fire Protection Association and the International Association of Fire Chiifs; and W.IIEREAS, fire is a serious public saftty concern both locally and national!j, and homes are where residents are at greatest risk of fire, resulting in fire departments in the United States responded to more than 370,000 home fires; and W.IIEREAS, installing systems such as smoke alarms and residential fire sprinklers, as well as identifying potential hazards, can reduce the risk of home fires and property loss, injury or death due to fire; and W.IIEREAS, Orange County Fire Authority's first responders and Fire Prevention and Education stajf are dedicated to reducing the occurrence of home fires, home fire deaths and injuries through prevention and proper education; and W.IIEREAS, this year's theme, "Prevent Kitchen Fires!" e.ffective!j serve.s to remind us to stay alert and use caution when cooking to reduce the risk of kitchen fi"res. NOW, THEREFO~ I, L. Anthony Beal~ Mayor, on behalf of the City of Rancho Santa Margarita, California, do hereby proclaim October 6-12, 2013, as "Fire Prevention Week" throughout the City, and encourages all residents to check their kitchen for fi"re hazards and use saftty cooking practices. Dated this 2Sh day of September, 2013.

4 Page 4 ESSAY CONTEST WINNER 1st PLACE KINDERGARTEN THROUGH FIFTH GRADE CATEGORY ANNIKA VINEKAR WIIEREAS, the City cif Rancho Santa Margarita conducted an essay contest that invited school children cif all ages to answer the question, "Why is it important to honor and observe Patriot Day?" and WHEREA~ over eighty submittals were received by City staff and were reviewed by a panel cifjudges who meticulously read and assessed each submitted essay; and WIIEREAS, in the category cif Kindergarten through Fifth grade, Annika Vinekar submitted an outstanding essay that clearly reflected her patriotism to her community and her Country. NO~ THEREFORE, I, Tony Beal~ Mayor, on behalfcifthe City Council cifthe City of Rancho Santa Margarita, do here&y extend congratulations and recognition to Annika Vinekar for her pt Place Entry in the City's Patriot Day Essay Contes~ category of Kindergarten through Fifth grade. Dated this J8h day cif September, 2013.

5 Page 5 ESSAY CONTEST WINNER Jlld PLACE KINDERGARTEN THROUGH FIFTH GRADE CATEGORY HAILEY CLARK WHEREAS, the City qf Rancho Santa Margarita conducted an essay contest that invited school children qf all ages to answer the question, "Why is it important to honor and observe Patriot Day?, and WHEREAS, over eighty submittals were received by City stajf and were reviewed by a panel q five judges who meticulousry read and assessed each submitted essay; and WHEREAS, in the category qf Kindergarten through Fifth grade, Hailey Clark submitted an outstanding essay that clearry reflected her patriotism to her community and her Country. NO~ THEREFORE, I, Tony Beal~ Mayor, on beha!fqfthe City Council qfthe City qf Rancho Santa Margarita, do hereby extend congratulations and recognition to Hailey Clark for her 2ut Place Entry in the City's Patriot Day Essay Contest, category qf Kindergarten through Fifth grade. Dated this JS" day q[september, 2013.

6 Page 6 ESSAY CONTEST WINNER 1st PLACE SIXTH THROUGH EIGHTH GRADE CATEGORY ANOUSHKA VINEKAR ~ WHEREAS, the City of Rancho Santa Margarita conducted an essay contest that invited school children of all ages to answer the question, "Why is it important to honor and observe Patriot Day?" and WI:lEREAS, over eighty submittals were received by City stajf and were reviewed by a panel offivejudges who meticulously read and assessed each submitted essay; and WI:lEREAS, in the category of Sixth through Eighth grade, Anoushka Vinekar submitted an outstanding essay that clearly reflected her patriotism to her community and her Country. NO~ THEREFORE, I, Tony Beal4 Mayor, on behalf of the City Council ofthe City of Rancho Santa Margarita, do hereby extend congratulations and recognition to Anoushka Vinekar for herr Place Entry in the City's Patriot Day Essay Contes~ category of Sixth through Eighth grade. Dated this 15th day of September, <C:::&d/ L. A:t/ry Beat~ Mayor

7 Page 7 ESSAY CONTEST WINNER ft!ld PLACE SIXTH THROUGH EIGHTH GRADE CATEGORY KYRAEULO WHEREAS, the City qf Rancho Santa Margarita conducted an essay contest that invited school children qf all ages to answer the question, "Why is it important to honor and observe Patriot Day?" and WHEREAS, over eighty submittals were received by City stajf and were reviewed by a panel qffivejudges who meticulously read and assessed each submitted essay; and WHEREAS, in the category qf Sixth through Eighth grade, Kyra Eulo submitted an outstanding essay that clearly rdlected her patriotism to her community and her Country. NOW, THEREFORE, I, Tony Beal~ Mayor, on behalfqfthe City Council qfthe City qf Rancho Santa Margarita, do hereby extend congratulations and recognition to Kyra Eulo for her 2'd Place Entry in the City's Patriot Day Essay Contest, category qf Sixth through Eighth grade. Dated this ISh day qfseptember, 2013.

8 Page 8 Bowl of Heaven - 9 Year Anniversary September 19, fl019 WHEREAS, Bowl cif Heaven is located at Aventura, Suite N, in the City cif Rancho Santa Margarita; and WHEREAS, Bowl cif Heaven serves Acai Bowls, smoothies and fresh juices, providing a healthy alternative to traditional fast food choices; and WHEREAS, the founders cif Bowl cif Heaven, Dan McCormick and Brandon Beazer are local residents who have invested in their community and su-bsequently, Bowl q[heaven has proved to be an outstanding member qfthe City's business family; and WHEREAS, Bowl cif Heaven brings the joy cif blended exotic fruits and foods to the community. NOW, THEREFORE, I, Tony Beal~ Mayor, on behalf qfthe City Council cif the City cif Rancho Santa Margarita and residents, do hereby congratulate Bowl cif Heaven on their 3rr1 Year Anniversary and wish them continued success. Dated this 13th day q[september, 2013.

9 Page 9 PROCLAMA-TION Constitution Week September 17-DS, DOJS WHEREAS, September 17, 2013, marks the two hundred twenty-sixth anniversary of the drafting of the Constitution of the United States of America by the Constitutional Convention; and (_ WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper to accord official recognition to this magnificent document and its memorable anniversary; and to the patriotic celebrations which will commemorate the occasion; and WHEREAS, the independence guaranteed to American citizens, whether by birth or naturalization, should be celebrated by appropriate ceremonies and activities during Constitution Week, September 17 through 23, 2013, as designated by proclamation of the President of the United States of America. NOW, -THEREFORE, I, Tony Beal4 on behalf of the City ofrancho Santa Margarita, do hereby proclaim September 17 through 23, 2013 as Constitution Week throughout the City of Rancho Santa Margarita. Dated this 23rd day of August, 2013.