Legislation Details

File #: HIST-1474    Version: 1 Subject:
Type: Historical Status: Recognition Presentation
In control: City Council Meeting Agenda
On agenda: 12/5/2005 Final action: 12/5/2005
Title: Commendation to John Montanio, Chief of Police, in honor of his retirement from City service.
Attachments: 1. John Montanio Commendation 12 5 05.doc
C O M M E N D A T I O N JOHN A. MONTANIO WHEREAS, John A. Montanio joined the City of Culver City’s Police Department on August 27, 1973 as a Policeman; and WHEREAS, over his 32 plus years of dedicated service to the citizens of Culver City, Chief Montanio has held the ranks of Sergeant, Lieutenant, and Captain; and WHEREAS, Chief Montanio was sworn in as the City Council’s unanimous choice as Chief of Police on March 26, 2004; and WHEREAS, Chief Montanio has proudly and honorably represented the Department and the City of Culver City in various ways, including currently serving as Vice-Chair of the Executive Board of LA IMPACT, a country-wide law enforcement cooperative that focuses on reducing the availability of illegal narcotics and prosecution of drug-related crimes; and WHEREAS, on a lighter note, with the retirement of Chief Montanio, the officers and staff of the Police Department can now rest assured that the Department’s supply of ketchup will be available for National Night Out, and the basement of the Police Department will not be subjected to spontaneous combustion; and WHEREAS, the City Council encourages Chief Montanio to spend more time on things like fishing, hiking, competitive shooting and walking his dog; and WHEREAS, while Chief Montanio is retiring from the City, he will continue to serve his Country and his fellow Americans through an assignment with the Federal Government that will take him to exotic and intriguing places across the globe. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Culver City does wholeheartedly and warmly commend Chief John A. Montanio for over 32 years of outstanding service protecting and securing the citizens of Culver City. The City Council wishes Chief Montanio the very best in his retirement. Dated this 5th day of December, 2005. Albert Vera – Mayor Gary Silbiger – Vice Mayor Carol Gross – Councilmember Alan Corlin – Councilmember Steven J. Rose - Councilmember