1994/12/06 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
December 6, 1994
The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in adjourned
special session in the City Offices, 6750 Commerce Blvd., Rohnert
Park, California with Mayor Reilly presiding.
Call to Order -Mayor Reilly called the adjourned regular session to order at
approximately 7:00 p.m. and led the pledge of allegiance.
Roll Call Present: (5) Councilmembers Eck, Gallagher, Hollingsworth, Spiro
and Mayor Reilly
Absent: (0) None
Staff present for all or part of the meeting: City Manager Netter,
City Attorney Flitner, Assistant City Manager Leivo, Director of
Public Works /City Engineer Brust.
Acknowledging
City Manager/ The City Manager /Clerk's report on the posting of the agenda was
Clerk Report acknowledged.
Unscheduled Mayor Reilly stated that in compliance with State Law, (The Brown
Public Act), anyone in the audience who wished to make a comrent may do so at
Appearances this time.
Iry Sutley,
County Chairman of
the Peace and Freedom Party,
P. O. Box 174, Glen
Ellen, CA 95442,
asked about the official
City
policy on the annual
religious service
of a government meeting.
He
said that invocations
at City Council
meetings are in violation of
Article XIII of the
California
Constitution. He
requested a copy of the
City's
written policy. In
(correction-
response, Mayor Reilly said it would be in
the discretion
of the newly
Spiro)
seated Mayor.
RECESS Mayor Reilly declared a recess at approximately 7:02 p.m. in order to
proceed with the Community Development AGency meeting as scheduled.
RECONVENE Mayor Reilly reconvened the Council meeting at approximately 7:04 p.m.
with all Councilmembers present.
Resolution A RESOLUTION DECLARING RESULTS OF CONSOLIDATED GENERAL ELECTION
No. 94 -189 AND M- VICIPAL ELECTION HELD IN THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK ON NOVEMBER
8, 1994
City Manager Netter explained the resolution.
Upon motion by Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by Councilwoman
Spiro, and unanimously approved, reading of resolution No. 94 -189 was
waived and said resolution was adopted.
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Resolution A RESOLUTION CO"E'.NDING ARTHUR F. HOLLINGSWORTH, JR. ON THE OCCASION
No. 94 -190 OF HIS PETIRE T FROM CITE' SERVICE.
Mayor Reilly read the resolution.
Upon motion by Councilwoman Spiro, seconded by Councilwoman Gallagher,
and unanimously approved with abstention by Councilman Hollingsworth,
Resolution No. 94 -190 was adopted with regrets.
Reflections Councilmembers each shared various reflections of individual memories
expressing appreciation for the opportunity of working with Councilman
Hollingsworth, that he will be missed and wishing him the best in his
retirement from City service.
Councilman Hollingsworth also expressed appreciation for the
opportunity of working together over the years pointing out that
having differences of opinions is what makes a Council. He introduced
his wife and family and shared comments on his years of service with
the City. Councilman Hollingsworth concluded by sharing contents of
Athenian's Oath which expressed his thoughts and recommendation to
leave with the City.
Oath Deputy City Clerk Judy Hauff administered the Oath of Office to
of Office Councilman Elect James J. Reilly, Jr. and Armando Flores.
City Manager Netter distributed Certificates of Election to each
Councilmember accordingly.
Councilman Flores expressed appreciation for being elected and for the
trust placed by the people that involves a commitment of
Councilmembers working together successfully. He shared that it has
been fourteen years since he has sat on the City Council and he looked
forward to the next four years.
Comments of Mayor Reilly also expressed appreciation for being re- elected and for
Outgoing the support of his family and campaign participants. He introduced
Mayor his wife, Ann, their children, and other guests. Mayor Reilly said
he looked forward to the next four years and did not consider this
winning or losing, but offering his time for service to the conmmity,
if wanted. Mayor Reilly referred to various accomplishments of the
past year and shared thoughts for future goals. He also expressed
appreciation to the City Council, Commissions, Boards and City staff.
Selection of Mayor Reilly responded to citizen question presented on a speaker card
Council regarding how the Council makes decisions about whom to nominate for
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decision rests with the vote of the full City Council.
Election of Upon motion by Councilwoman Spiro, seconded by Councilwoman Gallagher,
of Mayor and unanimously approved, Councilman Eck was elected as Mayor.
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Election of Councilwoman Gallagher made a motion nominating herself as Vice Mayor
Mayor and shared reasons for feeling it was her turn in the normal rotation
Pro Tenpore process. Said motion died for lack of a second.
(Vice Mayor)
Mayor Reilly explained that if it was a strict rotation procedure,
Councilwoman. Gallagher would fall into this rotation timing. However,
the problem he had was that he was not convinced her selection would
be in the best interest of the City.
Upon motion by Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman. Eck, with
Councilwoman Gallagher dissenting, Councilwoman Spiro was elected
as Mayer:- Vice Mayor. (correction - Spiro)
Former Mayor Reilly turned the gavel over to,, Mayor Eck.
Mayor Eck welcomed Councilman Flores and said it was a pleasure to
have him back on the City Council. He expressed appreciation to
outgoing Mayor Reilly and presented him with an engraved pen set /clock
as an expression of appreciation from the City for his service as
Mayor during the past year.
Mayor Eck recognized former Councilm n-bers present at the meeting, as
well as numerous representatives of other City Commissions, Committees
and Boards. He expressed appreciation for the efforts of City staff
and acknowledged staff members present at the meeting. Mayor Eck
introduced candidates present in the audience and expressed
appreciation for the participation in the recent campaign. Mayor Eck
also introduced his wife, Kristen Swanson, and other family members
present and expressed appreciation for their continued support.
Mayor Eck reviewed desires and goals for the upcoming year.
Councilmembers expressed various appreciations to the voters, all the
candidates, can sign participants and City staff. Each Councilmember
introduced family members present in the audience.
Adjourrunent There being no further business, Mayor Eck adjourned the meeting at
approximately 7:45 p.m. to refreshments.
De y Ci y Clerk Mayor
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Oath of Office
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
ss:
COUNTY OF _ SONOMA___.
CITY COUNCIL
FOR THE OFFICE OF -------------------------------------- - - - - --
I - — ----- _ __James _ J. Rei 1 ly , Jr . . ....... ____.............. do solemnly swear (or affirm)
that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the
State of California against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and alle-
giance to the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of California:
that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; and that
I will well and faithfully discharge the duties upon which I am about to enter.
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Subscribed and sworn to before me this
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December 94
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_ae_pu C r_C _erk
r
Oath of Office
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
ss:
COUNTY OF _ ----- sQQMA_�_________
FOR THE OFFICE OF
Armando F. Flores
CITY COUNCIL
do solemnly swear (or affirm)
that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the
State of California against all enemies, foreign and domestic: that I will bear true faith and alle-
giance to the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of California:
that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion: and that
I will well and faithfully discharge the duties upon which I am about to enter.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
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------------------ •- - - -.__ day of
December _ 19 94_
_ Depute City C e k