i would like to move to not make kimberly brandon for the vice president of the commission.are there any other nominations for the vice president of the commission? are there any other nominations for the vice president of the commission? seeing no one, shall be closed the nomination process for vice president? -- shall we closed the nomination process for vice president? -- shall we close the nomination process for vice president? all in favor? congratulations, kim. [applause] i wanted to open with a few comments. i wanted to recognize kim for her leadership in this past year, as well as ann lazarists. i am very proud to take on this role but know that i will be hanging on them long term. i would also like to thank lesley and francis for their contributions over the past year. 2012 will be an exciting year for the city. we have a number of things in front of us. the ongoing efforts on the blue green light. the america's cup. we have a number of projects that are ongoing and it is an exciting time for the port in the city. we have a new mayor, so i think we have stability in