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Mr. Poliakoff: On page 7 of the report you state that the Sahara Motel is a landmark. Is it an <br /> historic landmark of the City? <br /> Ms. Uguccioni: I used the word landmark in a very generic way,and I understand the confusion <br /> because that is, Sunny Isles Ordinance uses that word as a designated building,so I misspoke in <br /> those terms. <br /> Mr. Poliakoff: Do you believe that the Sahara is a landmark? <br /> Ms. Uguccioni: Let's define our terms sir. A landmark to me is a building that is distinctive, <br /> one that is an iconic building, and one that people recognize. A designated building is one that <br /> has been through a public process and duly recorded, and that is what I believe a landmark is. <br /> Mr. Poliakoff: Do you believe that the Sahara is more or less of a landmark then Temple B'Nai <br /> Zion? <br /> Ms. Uguccioni: I think that is a very ignorant question with all due respect sir. We are dealing <br /> with a religious building and we are dealing with a motel building, and I don't see how one can <br /> say they are on equal footing. The whole point of historic preservation is to look individually <br /> and try to discern what is important. <br /> Mr. Poliakoff: What religion are you? <br /> Ms. Uguccioni: I am ... <br /> City Attorney Ottinot: Objection. I don't see how relevant that is to her report. <br /> Mr. Poliakoff: Do you know anyone who personally survived the Holocaust? <br /> Ms. Uguccioni: I do not. <br /> Mr. Poliakoff: Had you reached a Holocaust survivor if any? <br /> Ms. Uguccioni: No sir. <br /> Mr. Poliakoff: Would you be surprised to learn that the Holocaust events occur every year in this <br /> country? <br /> Ms. Uguccioni: I would not be surprised. <br /> Mr. Poliakoff: Would you be surprised that there are actually quarterly meetings in Miami <br /> Beach? <br /> Ms. Uguccioni: No sir. <br /> Mr. Poliakoff: Do you believe that each place that these events occur should be an historic site? <br /> Ms. Uguccioni: No sir. <br /> Mr. Poliakoff: So why do you believe that this event should be an historic site? <br /> Ms. Uguccioni: I think that if you again read the report in its entire context,that is mentioned as <br /> an important event that occurred at the Temple B'Nai Zion. It is not the sole reason we believe it <br /> could be significant. <br /> Mr. Poliakoff: Now you speak about other factors. Is architectural another factor that you are <br /> considering? <br /> Ms. Uguccioni: I think that the design that occurs in the cities reflects the social fabric of that <br /> city and your expert testified to Motel Row and Motor Age and why motels were built because <br /> people were traveling. Architecture reflects civilization, architecture reflects social, political, <br /> economic trends. <br /> Mr. Poliakoff: So you considered the architecture. <br /> Ms. Uguccioni: Indeed I did. <br /> Mr. Poliakoff: Even though it is not a criteria, you considered it. <br /> Ms. Uguccioni: Sir, did you just not hear what I said? <br /> Mr. Poliakoff: I am sorry. I just wanted to be clear. <br /> Ms. Uguccioni: Okay. <br /> Mr. Poliakoff: The Holocaust event occurred in 2004, six years ago. Did this time frame make it <br /> an historic event? <br /> Summary Minutes: 2010-0622 HPB Mtg Page 5 of 8 <br />