Citizen Police Complaint Commission
Regular MeetingLong Beach, NY · April 9, 2015
Minutes
CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 2015
CITIZEN POLICE COMPLAINT 333 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD
COMMISSION MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER, 6:30 PM
Jeffrey Price, Chair Deborah Holland, Commissioner
Charlotte Roush, Vice Chair Alma Campos, Commissioner
B. Terhune (Terry) Beebe, Commissioner Josephine Castellanos, Commissioner
Raúl A. Añorve, Commissioner Crystal Howard-Johnson, Commissioner
David Clement, Commissioner Brian Redar, Commissioner
FINISHED AGENDA & MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER (6:30 PM)
At 6:30 PM, Chair Price called the meeting to order.
ROLL CALL (6:30 PM)
Commissioners Raúl Añorve, Beekman "Terry" Beebe, Josephine Castellanos,
Present: David Clement, Crystal Howard-Johnson, Brian Redar, Charlotte
Roush and Jeff Price
Commissioners Alma Campos and Deborah L. Holland
Absent:
Also present: Anitra Dempsey, Executive Director; Commander Richard Conant, Long
Beach Police Department; Carolyn Hill, City Clerk Specialist.
CONSENT CALENDAR (6:31 PM)
Passed the Consent Calendar
A motion was made by Vice Chair Roush, seconded by
Commissioner Clement, to approve Consent Calendar. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 8 - Raúl Añorve, Beekman "Terry" Beebe, Josephine
Castellanos, David Clement, Crystal Howard-Johnson, Brian
Redar, Charlotte Roush and Jeff Price
Absent: 2 - Alma Campos and Deborah L. Holland
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CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 2015
CITIZEN POLICE COMPLAINT 333 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD
COMMISSION MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER, 6:30 PM
1. 15-009CP Recommendation to receive, file and close the following cases due
to lack of evidence and/or witness cooperation or staff
recommendation:
CPCC NO. COMPLAINANT ALLEGATION(S) FINDING
14-082 Shannon M. Yonko Unbecoming Conduct NFA
14-120 Lazara Gonzalez Unbecoming Conduct NFA
14-121 Diego G. Ramirez Unbecoming Conduct NFA
14-122 Ricky Kraus Unbecoming Conduct NFA
14-123 Blayne Robertson Unbecoming Conduct NS
14-124 Michael Johnson Unbecoming Conduct NFA
14-127 Armando Carrillo Use of Force NS
14-128 Brittany Tillman Unbecoming Conduct NFA
14-129 Stanley Douglass Unbecoming Conduct NFA
14-130 Valdemar Garza Unbecoming Conduct NS
14-137 Fred J. Rodriguez Unbecoming Conduct NFA
14-139 Lee Adams Improper Arrest/
Unbecoming Conduct NFA
14-141 Christine M. Chesser Unbecoming Conduct NFA
14-142 Deborah Trombley Unbecoming Conduct NFA
14-147 Jonathan W. Churney Unbecoming Conduct NFA
14-148 Erica D. Tisnado Unbecoming Conduct NFA
14-168 Michael D. Rubin Unbecoming Conduct NFA
14-170 Brandon V. Davis Unbecoming Conduct Training
14-174 Derrick J. Johnson Unbecoming Conduct NFA
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent
Calendar.
REGULAR AGENDA (6:31 PM)
2. 15-010CP Recommendation to approve the minutes for the Citizen Police
Complaint Commission Regular and Special meetings of Thursday,
March 12, 2015.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Roush, seconded by
Commissioner Castellanos, to approve recommendation. The
motion carried by the following vote:
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CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 2015
CITIZEN POLICE COMPLAINT 333 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD
COMMISSION MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER, 6:30 PM
Yes: 7 - Raúl Añorve, Beekman "Terry" Beebe, Josephine
Castellanos, David Clement, Crystal Howard-Johnson, Brian
Redar and Charlotte Roush
Abstain: 1 - Jeff Price
Absent: 2 - Alma Campos and Deborah L. Holland
PUBLIC COMMENT (6:33 PM)
Brent Combs spoke regarding his case.
Chair Price spoke.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT (6:35 PM)
Anitra Dempsey, Executive Director, thanked Vice Chair Roush, past CPCC and current
Civil Service Commissioner Rick McGilton-McGlammery, and Human Resources Manager
Dora Hogan for their assistance with the investigator selection process; and acknowledged
Commander Conant, Sergeant Paul Baum, and Administrator Rollie Seebert for their
assistance with last month's tour of the Long Beach Police Department's Booking and Jail
facilities.
REMARKS FROM THE CHAIR AND COMMISSIONERS (6:37 PM)
Commissioner Añorve spoke.
Vice Chair Roush spoke.
Commissioner Castellanos spoke.
ADJOURNMENT (6:40 PM)
Motion: Approve recommendation.
Moved by Vice Chair Roush, seconded by Commissioner Añorve.
Vote: Approve recommendation.(Carried 8-0)
Yes: Raúl Añorve, Beekman "Terry" Beebe, Josephine Castellanos, David Clement,
Crystal Howard-Johnson, Brian Redar, Charlotte Roush, and Jeffrey Price.
Absent: Alma Campos and Deborah L. Holland.
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CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 2015
CITIZEN POLICE COMPLAINT 333 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD
COMMISSION MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER, 6:30 PM
At 6:40 PM, there being no objection, Chair Price adjourned the meeting to the Closed
Session.
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If written language translation of the Commission agenda and minutes for non-English
speaking persons is desired, please make your request by phone to the City Clerk
Department at (562) 570-6101, 72 hours prior to the Commission meeting.
Kung ang nakasulat na pagsasalin-wika ng adyenda at mga katitikan ng Komisyon ay
hinahangad para sa mga taong hindi nagsasalita ng Ingles mangyaring gawin ang
iyong kahilingan sa pamamagitan ng telepono sa Kagawaran ng Klerk ng Lunsod sa
(562) 570-6101, 72 pitong oras bago ang pulong ng Komisyon.
Si desea obtener la traducción lingüística escrita de la agenda y las actas de la
Comisión para las personas que no hablan inglés, realice su pedido por teléfono al
Departamento de la Secretaría Municipal al (562) 570-6101,
72 horas antes de la reunión de la Comisión.
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Agenda
CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 2015
CITIZEN POLICE COMPLAINT 333 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD
COMMISSION AGENDA CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER, 6:30 PM
Jeffrey Price, Chair Deborah Holland, Commissioner
Charlotte Roush, Vice Chair Alma Campos, Commissioner
B. Terhune (Terry) Beebe, Commissioner Josephine Castellanos, Commissioner
Raúl A. Añorve, Commissioner Crystal Howard-Johnson, Commissioner
David Clement, Commissioner Brian Redar, Commissioner
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. 15-009CP Recommendation to receive, file and close the following cases due to lack
of evidence and/or witness cooperation or staff recommendation:
CPCC NO. COMPLAINANT ALLEGATION(S) FINDING
14-082 Shannon M. Yonko Unbecoming Conduct NFA
14-120 Lazara Gonzalez Unbecoming Conduct NFA
14-121 Diego G. Ramirez Unbecoming Conduct NFA
14-122 Ricky Kraus Unbecoming Conduct NFA
14-123 Blayne Robertson Unbecoming Conduct NS
14-124 Michael Johnson Unbecoming Conduct NFA
14-127 Armando Carrillo Use of Force NS
14-128 Brittany Tillman Unbecoming Conduct NFA
14-129 Stanley Douglass Unbecoming Conduct NFA
14-130 Valdemar Garza Unbecoming Conduct NS
14-137 Fred J. Rodriguez Unbecoming Conduct NFA
14-139 Lee Adams Improper Arrest/
Unbecoming Conduct NFA
14-141 Christine M. Chesser Unbecoming Conduct NFA
14-142 Deborah Trombley Unbecoming Conduct NFA
14-147 Jonathan W. Churney Unbecoming Conduct NFA
14-148 Erica D. Tisnado Unbecoming Conduct NFA
14-168 Michael D. Rubin Unbecoming Conduct NFA
14-170 Brandon V. Davis Unbecoming Conduct Training
14-174 Derrick J. Johnson Unbecoming Conduct NFA
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
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CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 2015
CITIZEN POLICE COMPLAINT COMMISSION 333 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD
AGENDA CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER, 6:30 PM
REGULAR AGENDA
2. 15-010CP Recommendation to approve the minutes for the Citizen Police Complaint
Commission Regular and Special meetings of Thursday, March 12, 2015.
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Members of the public are invited to address the Commission on items of interest to
the public within the Commission's jurisdiction. Each speaker will be limited to five
minutes unless that time is extended by the Chair.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT
REMARKS FROM THE CHAIR AND COMMISSIONERS
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn to Closed Session, pursuant to Section 54957 of the California Government
Code, for the purpose of consideration of personnel discipline matters.
14-095 Brett Combs Failure to Investigate
14-089 Morris Fuller Failure to Care for Property
14-093 Charles Beckman Failure to Take Report, Unbecoming Conduct and
Dishonesty
I, Carolyn Hill, City Clerk Specialist, certify that the agenda was posted not less than 72
hours prior to the meeting. ________________________ Date: ___________
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CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 2015
CITIZEN POLICE COMPLAINT COMMISSION 333 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD
AGENDA CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER, 6:30 PM
If oral language interpretation for non-English speaking persons is desired or if a
special accommodation is desired pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act,
please make your request by phone to the City Clerk Department at (562) 570-6101,
72 hours prior to the Charter Commission meeting.
Kung ang pasalitang pagsasalin-wika para sa mga taong hindi nagsasalita ng Ingles
ay hinahangad o kung ang isang natatanging kaluwagan ay hinahangad alinsunod sa
Batas sa mga Amerikanong May Kapansanan, mangyaring gawin ang iyong
kahilingan sa pamamagitan ng telepono sa Kagawaran ng Klerk ng Lunsod sa (562)
570-6101, 72 oras bago ang pulong ng Komisyon sa Karta.
Si desea una interpretación verbal en otro idioma para las personas que no hablan
inglés o si se desea una adaptación especial de acuerdo con la Ley de
Estadounidenses con Discapacidad, realice su pedido por teléfono al Departamento
de la Secretaría Municipal al (562) 570-6101, 72 horas antes de la reunión de la
Comisión de Estatutos.
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CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 2015
CITIZEN POLICE COMPLAINT COMMISSION 333 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD
AGENDA CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER, 6:30 PM
If written language translation of the Commission agenda and minutes for non-English
speaking persons is desired, please make your request by phone to the City Clerk
Department at (562) 570-6101, 72 hours prior to the Commission meeting.
Kung ang nakasulat na pagsasalin-wika ng adyenda at mga katitikan ng Komisyon ay
hinahangad para sa mga taong hindi nagsasalita ng Ingles mangyaring gawin ang
iyong kahilingan sa pamamagitan ng telepono sa Kagawaran ng Klerk ng Lunsod sa
(562) 570-6101, 72 pitong oras bago ang pulong ng Komisyon.
Si desea obtener la traducción lingüística escrita de la agenda y las actas de la
Comisión para las personas que no hablan inglés, realice su pedido por teléfono al
Departamento de la Secretaría Municipal al (562) 570-6101,
72 horas antes de la reunión de la Comisión.
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