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Recommendation to confirm to Charter Commissions two reappointments to the Citizen Police Complaint Commission; one reappointment and one new appointment to the Planning Commission; three reappointments and one new appointment to the Redevelopment Agency pursuant to Section 509 of the City Charter and Sections 2.03.065 and 2.66.020 of the Long Beach Municipal Code.
DISCUSSION
Based on their years of excellent service during their previous term, I recommend the following commissioners for reappointment.
Citizen Police Complaint Commission
Lisa Herbst - Reappointment
Andrew Jones - Reappointment
Planning Commission
Matthew Jenkins - Reappointment
Charles Durnin - New Appointment to fill Nick Sramek's un-expired term
Charles Durnin is a retired physician and a 50-year resident of Long Beach. He currently resides in the 3rd District. During his long career he has served as Community Hospital Chief of Staff, volunteer Medical Director of Tichenor Orthopedic Clinic for Children, and member of the Memorial Hospital Foundation. Charles is also the past President of Stan West Corp. (Java Lanes Bowling Alley), Community Plaza Apartment Association, and Costa D'Oro Homeowners Association. His involvement in the community has earned him local recognition as the recipient of the 2000 Rotary Cup of Kindness Award, the 2002 Long Beach City Pride Partnership Award and a Long Beach Police Award of Heroism. He and his wife are proud supporters of Long Beach's local symphony, art museum and aquarium.
Redevelopment Agency
Diane Arnold - Reappointment
Thomas Fields - Reappointment
William Baker - Reappointment
John Cross - New Appointment to the West PAC specific position
John Cross is retired and has been a Long Beach resident for over 50 years. He is currently a resident of the ih District. He has served the City as Chair of the Citizen Police Complaint Commission for two consecutive terms. He has also served on the Code Enforcement Team for West Long Beach, the Mayor's Task Force on Commissions, Senator Lowenthal's Environmental Advisory Group and as President of the West Long Beach Association.
SUGGESTED ACTION
Approve recommendation.
Respectfully Submitted,
Mayor Bob Foster
City of Long Beach