2008/07/08 City Council Resolution 2008-98Resolution No. 2008 -98
A RESOLUTION OF THE. CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
Recognizing and Honoring
ROBERT "BOB" JEHN
UPON HIS RESIGNATION FROM THE CLOVERDALE CITY COUNCIL
WHEREAS, Robert "Bob" Jelin served on the Cloverdale City Council for the last 15 years — with 4
terms as Mayor; and
WHEREAS, he is a visionary and passionate man who fights tirelessly for the betterment of the
environment, the economy, and transportation; and .
WHEREAS, as a respected businessman, Bob recognized that high wages and good benefits were
essential to creating a thriving community and pursued businesses with diverse, environmentally -
friendly industries and encouraged the tourism market; and
WHEREAS, environmental protection — including rivers, drinking water, and clean energy - and a goal
of leaving this earth in good condition for his children and grandchildren, are high priorities for Bob.
He is a strong supporter of rail and other alternative transportation projects to get traffic off our roads,
thus his involvement and leadership in the North Coast Railroad Authority, SMART, and SCTA; and
WHEREAS, Bob also found time to help develop the Community Partnership Program which reaches
out to at -risk youth and families and a Sonoma County Cities /Schools Partnership. He supported
legislation beneficial to seniors and worked closely with Visiting Home Care and the Council on
Aging; and
WHEREAS, some of Bob's successes include the downtown transformation, opening of Furber Park,
the River Park Project, a new Senior Center, and restoration of the Historical Society Museum. He
also made sure that Cloverdale got its fair share of funding for transportation, parks, other vital
projects,
WHEREAS, Bob, as a member of the Board of Directors and past chairman of the League of CA Cities,
rolled up his sleeves and tackled the issue of overhauling the fiscal relationship between state and local
governments.
Now, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park, that we thank
you for your example, your leadership, and for your willingness to address issues that affect all of our
communities. Best wishes for you and Nancy.
CITY OF ROHNE$T PARK _ / ® ATTEST:
ABSENT SMITH: AYE STAFFORD: AYE VIDAK- MARTINEZ: AYE MACKENZIE: AYE
AYES: (4) NOES: (0) ABSENT: (1) ABSTAIN: (0)