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5. SPECIAL ORDERS: <br />Proclamation: Honoring former Police Chief Carlos Bolanos <br />Mayor Pierce read the proclamation and Council Members made comments thanking <br />former Chief Bolanos for his numerous achievements and outstanding service to the <br />community. Bolanos thanked the City Council and City Manager for their confidence <br />and support throughout his tenure. He further stated his pride in serving the community. <br />Council Members comments included compliments on Bolanos' honesty, competence, <br />concern for other City departments, his response to the community, his strength as a <br />role model, and serving as a trusted Council ally. <br />Introduction: Police Chief Louis Cobarruviaz <br />City Manager Everett introduced Police Chief Cobarruviaz highlighting his professional <br />background and experience that he brings to Redwood City. He emphasized the <br />reasons for his selection being that of the richness and the diversity of his experience <br />coupled with the commitment and focus in community partnerships; working with other <br />agencies and groups; and the vision of additional possibilities for the department and <br />community. His strong reputation and extensive experience in training and inspiring <br />other officers and employees to reach their potential is a key component. <br />Police Chief Cobarruviaz commented on the many reasons Redwood City's Police <br />Department and community reputations are held in high regard. He stated that the <br />professionalism of the Police Department, the manner in which it has been trained, and <br />the results in terms of low crime rate is what attracted Police Chiefs throughout the <br />country to Redwood City. He further stated that he looks forward to being a part of the <br />community and doing everything he can to maintain the quality of life and to control <br />crime. He thanked the City Council, the selection board, and the community for the <br />warm welcome. <br />6. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS AND CONSENT CALENDAR - CITY <br />COUNCIL /REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY <br />M/S Bain /Aguirre to waive reading of the Consent Calendar except the ordinances by <br />title, adopt the resolutions and the ordinances, and approve other items. The motion <br />passed by a unanimous roll call vote by those present with Council Member <br />Hartnett and Vice Mayor Foust absent. <br />REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br />MINUTES <br />JANUARY 22, 2007 <br />PAGE 2 <br />MINUTE BOOK NO. 61 <br />Page No. 317 <br />