1976/03/09 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
March 9, 1976
The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this
date. in adjourned regular session commencing at 7:00 p.m.
in the City Offices, 6750 Commerce Boulevard, Rohnert Park,
with Mayor Hopkins presiding.
Call to Order Mayor Hopkins called the meeting of the adjourned regular
session to order at approximately 7:00 p.m.
Roll Call Present: (5) Councilmen.Beary, Eck, Flores, Smith and
Hopkins
Absent: (0) None
Others present: City Manager Callinan, Department Heads
and guests
Resoluton No. 76 -52 A RESOLUTION DECLARING RESULT OF GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION
HELD IN THE CITY OF ROHNE,RT PARK ON MARCH 2, 1976
City Manager Callinan reviewed the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Beary, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution
No. 76 -52 was waived and said resolution was adopted.
Resolution No. 76 -53 A RESOLUTION DECLARING RESULT OF SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION
HELD MARCH 2,, 1976 IN THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK, CALIFORNIA
City Manager Callinan reviewed the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Beary,
and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution No. 76 -53
was waived and said resolution was adopted.
Oath of OfficeDeputy City Clerk Faus administered the Oath of Office to
Councilmen -elect Louis Beary, Warren Hopkins and Arthur
Roberts.
Election of Mayor Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman
Pro - Tempore Roberts, and unanimously approved, Councilman Beary was
selected by the City Council to serve as Mayor Pro- Tempore
(Vice - Mayor).
Election of Mayor At this point in the meeting; Mr. Hopkins turned the gavel
over to Vice -Mayor Beary.
Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Beary, and unanimously approved, Councilman Flores was select-
ed by the City Council to serve as Mayor.
Incoming Mayor Flores assumed the chairing of the meeting
and on behalf of the City Council and citizens of Rohnert
Park, presented outgoing Councilman Smith with a silver
tray in appreciation of his 14 years service since the city's
incorporation in 1962.
APPROVED:
Mayor Flores
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Former Councilman Smith spoke briefly concerning his service
as City Councilman; expressed appreciation for encouragement
and-advice of various individuals, praised the City Manager
and: -city staff; reminisced over some of Rohnert Park's past
history and commented briefly re. a commitment to serve
the citizens of Rohnert Park.
Mayor Flores briefly reviewed responsiblities of the Mayor
and, on behalf of the city, presented outgoing Mayor Hopkins
with a silver tray in appreciation of his service as Mayor.
Councilman Hopkins offered words of appreciation for former
Councilman Smith's service on the City Council and reflected
on some of the community projects that had been instigated
and/or completed during the past year.
Introductions
Mayor Flores introduced former Councilman Jack Buchanan
and welcomed former Councilman Arthur N. Roberts back to
the.Ci,ty..Council.
Matters from
Councilman Roberts requested the Council's permission to
Councilmen
leave the country for a long-planned vacation, informing
that he would return on March 27th.
Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman Eck,
and approved by a majority voice vote, the Council granted
Councilman Roberts permission to leave the country for vaca-
tion.
Councilman Eck initiated discussion relative to the rotation
of Mayor and Vice-Mayor.
Adjournment
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned
at approximately 7:23 to coffee and cake.
Deputy City Clerk
APPROVED:
Mayor Flores