Capt. Roxana Kennedy will replace retiring police chief David Bejarano at the end of the month.
Saeki boasts more than twenty years of public sector experience, having previously worked for the cities of Downey, Rosemead, and Arcadia.
The man credited with helping the City of Los Angeles steer through the depths of the recession will soon take over as head of the beleaguered Los Angeles County Fair Association.
Arturo Sanchez will help the city choose a replacement for retiring Police Chief Sam Somers.
Former Upland City Manager Rod Butler is headed to Port Hueneme.
Simi Valley Deputy Police Chief David Livingstone has been named acting chief effective immediately.
The remaining assistant city manager has resigned. Meanwhile, the city has a new fire chief and Finance Department director.