Report to Mayor and City Council
Tuesday, September 03, 2024
Consent
SUBJECT:
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CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON CITY COMMISSIONS (CITY COUNCIL)
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I. SUMMARY
This report provides an informational update to the City Council regarding the recent activities of City Commissions.
II. RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
RECEIVE and FILE this report.
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III. ALTERNATIVES
TAKE another action the City Council deems appropriate and that is consistent with applicable laws.
IV. BACKGROUND
Updates on recent and planned Commission activities are included below.
Economic Development Commission
The Economic Development Commission convened its monthly meeting on August 1, 2024, at Carson City Hall. The meeting agenda included the following: Discussion on the relaunch of the Grow Carson Loan Program, which has an estimated $1.1 million in lending capacity to support the growth of local small businesses. Discussion on median enhancements, pavement improvements, and wayfinding signage, led by the Director of Public Works, Dr. Arlington Rodgers. Discussion on additional beautification initiatives of interest to the Economic Development Commission.
Environmental Commission
On August 7, 2024, the Environmental Commission (EC) met to continue discussions on Zero Emission Day activities. The Commission recommended that staff proceed with the Zero Emissions Day flyer featured in the Carson Report, approved Chair Taylor to present at an upcoming City Council meeting and proposed a proclamation for National Drive Electric Week. Additionally, the Commission received a presentation from the South Bay Cities Council of Governments on Carson's Community Green House Gas Emission Inventory. The preliminary results are promising, showing the City exceeding its target goals; however, further analysis will be conducted as part of the Climate Action Plan update before the findings are presented to the City Council. The next EC meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, September 4th at 6:30 p...
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