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Recommendation to confirm two reappointments to the Citizen Police Complaint Commission; one reappointment and one new appointment to the Planning Commission; three reappointments and two new appointments to the Redevelopment Agency pursuant to Section 509 of the Long Beach 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 60-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
Lillian Kawasaki - New Appointment to the un-expired At -Large position
John Cross - New Appointment to the West PAC specific position
Lillian Kawasaki is a 4-year resident of Long Beach with 30 years of public service. She currently resides in the 8th District. Elected in November 2006 to the Water Replenishment District Division 3, Mrs. Kawasaki serves to oversee...
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