1972/04/18 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
April 18, 1972
The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in
adjourned regular session commencing at approximately 8 :15
p.m. in the City Offices, 435 Southwest Boulevard, Rohnert
Park, with Mayor Hopkins presiding.
Call to Order Mayor Hopkins called the meeting of the adjourned regular
session to order at approximately 8 :15 p.m. and led the
pledge of allegiance.
Roll Call Present: (5) Councilmen Buchanan:, Flores, Roberts, Smith
and Mayor Hopkins
Absent: (0) None
Others Present: City Manager Callinan, Department Heads,
the press and guests
Resolution No. 72 =59 A RESOLUTION DECLARING RESULT OF GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION
HELD IN THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK ON APRIL 11, 1972
City Manager Callinan summarized the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman
Buchanan and unanimously approved, the rading of Resolution
No. 72 -59 was waived and said resolution was adopted.
Resolution No. 72 -60 A RESOLUTION CANVASSING RETURNS AND DECLARING RESULT OF THE
SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD APRIL 11, 1972
City Manager Callinan summarized the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Roberts and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution
No. 72 -60 was waived and said resolution was adopted.
Oath of Office The Oath of Office was administered to Councilmen -elect
Lou Beary, VErnon Smith and Warren Hopkins by Deputy City
Clerk Harris.
Election of Mayor Upon motion of Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman
Pro - Tempore Beary and unanimously approved, Councilman Armando F. Flores
was elected Mayor Pro - Tempore (Vice Mayor)
Election Of Mayor Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Flores and unanimously approved, Councilman Roberts was
elected Mayor.
Incoming Mayor Roberts assumed the chairing of the meeting
from outgoing Mayor Hopkins, and made a brief acceptance
speech, and on behalf of the city, presented outgoing
Mayor Hopkins with a plaque in appreciation of his service
as Mayor.
Councilman Hopkins made a brief speech and thanked the
other Councilmen and his wife for their assistance during
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his year as Mayor.
Councilmen Beary and Smith, made some comments concerning
their election and goals as Councilmen.
-kesolution�No. 72 -61 RESOLUTION OF TESTIMONY TO JACK D. BUCHANAN
Mayor Roberts read the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Smith and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 72 -61 was
adopted.
Adjournment There being no further business the meeting was adjourned
at approximately 8:30 p.m. to coffee and cake.
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