RESOLUTION NO. 20 2 5-66
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF TORRANCE HONORING
CAROLYN CHUN
UPON HER RETIREMENT FROM THE CITY
AFTER THIRTY-FIVE YEARS OF SERVICE
WHEREAS, Carolyn Chun began her career with the City of Torrance
Planning
Department, now Community Development Department, on the 13th of August 1990 as a Planning Assistant, was promoted to Planning Associate on the 22nd of July 1991, and appointed to Senior Planning Associate on the 7th of December 1997; and
WHEREAS, Carolyn played a critical role
in
efforts to revitalize Downtown Torrance by
implementing strategies of the Downtown Torrance Revitalization
and Connectivity
Plan
such as
expansion of twinkle lights
, installation of monument and archway wayfinding
signage, attending Downtown Torrance Association
meetings
,
and participating in
events such as the Antique Street Fair e, Holiday Stroll, Rock Around the Block, and Scaredown in Downtown
; and
WHEREAS, Carolyn participated in two Strategic Plan Updates,
multiple
Housing
Element Update Cycles,
and the 2009 General Plan Update
for the City of Torrance. In
addition to these efforts, Carolyn was also a member of the Rideshare Program Team, Economic Development Team, and Special Events Team; and
WHEREAS,
Carolyn oversaw various projects in the former redevelopment project area such as Sunrider International, Eastgate Plaza, Miyako
Hybrid
Hotel, El Prado
Apartment Rehab, Cabrillo Family Apartments, and Brisas del Sol mixed -use development; and
WHEREAS,
Carolyn was involved in the Torrance Employee Variety Show, raising funds for the American Cancer Society (ACS) from its beginning in 1998, as well as acting as a leader of the Torrance Employee Relay for Life team, and was instrumental in raising more than $100,000 for the ACS in honor of fellow employees and family members; and
WHEREAS, Carolyn was a founding member of the Torrance Employee Relay Torrelle’s, an a cappella singing group, which performed at the employee
v
ariety show as well as
at the annual Rock Around the Block
and other venues
and events in Torrance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Torrance, California, does hereby commend, honor, and congratulate
CAROLYN CHUN
for her dedication, professionalism, and contributions to the City of Torrance while in our employ; and, be it further resolved, that Carolyn be wished a full and rewarding life in her retirement years.
1 INTRODUCED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 4th day of November 20 25.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
________________________________
Mayor George K. Chen
PATRICK Q. SULLIVAN, City Attorney
by ________________________________________
Tatia Y. Strader, Assistant City Attorney
ATTEST:
________________________________
Rebecca Poirier, City Clerk
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