2000/10/10 City Council Resolution (10)RESOLUTION NO. 2000 -206
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
ACKNOWLEDGINGAND HONORING
CARL ERIC LEIV®
On his Retirement as Assistant City Manager of the City of Rohnert Park
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park wishes to express its deep gratitude and appreciation to Carl Eric Leivo who began working
the City as the Assistant to the City Manager July 1, 1989; and
WHEREAS, Carl's decisiveness, dedication, expert communication skills and long hours of work quickly defined him as a valuable City asset; and
WHEREAS, Carl has worked diligently with the City Council, the Rent Appeals Board and the Planning Commission. He has tackled the General
n, Urban Growth Boundary debates and such difficult and confrontational matters as lack of affordable housing in the community, fire assessment taxes, and
bilehome issues; he was also instrumental in the Animal Shelter and Senior Center design as well as development of the new City technology; and
WHEREAS, Carl's familiar face could be seen throughout the City at various events such as Chamber of Commerce gatherings, Rotary Club meetings,
Rohnert Park Chorale and Christmas in April. Staff will miss his booming voice singing Happy Birthday to employees, they will also miss his gardening tips
1 produce samples as well as his contagious laugh and guidance; and
WHEREAS, Carl obtained his Ph.D. in Geography from Southern Illinois University with a strong background in planning and development. He was
All- American swimmer in college and continues to enjoy skiing and, perhaps, roller blading.
NOW, WHEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park that it does hereby express its thanks to Carl Eric Leivo on
occasion of his retirement. We appreciate the role that he played in helping to shape Rohnert Park into the City that it is today. We wish him continued
;cess in his new career as an employee of Etak Company in Menlo Park His shoes will be difficult to fill!
DULY AND REGULARLY ADOPTED this 10`h day of October, 2000.
OF ROHNERT PARK
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