Report to Mayor and City Council
Tuesday, May 02, 2017
Consent
SUBJECT:
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CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 17-060, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2016-17 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND BY APPROPRIATING $24,999 FOR CONTRACT SERVICES WITH JASMYNE CANNICK." (CITY COUNCIL)
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I. SUMMARY
There is an increased amount of infrastructure and economic development activities in the Carson community including but not limited to; the update to the EIR for the 157 - acre property as part of the requirements of the Macerich fashion outlet retail center project, the construction of housing for military veterans, the 50th Anniversary celebration activities, the Chargers relocation to the StubHub Center and coordinating with the Carson Community Foundation on the City's entry of a rose float into the 2018 Tournament of Roses Parade. To ensure public awareness and optimize citizen outreach regarding these important activities, the City staff needs the assistance of a professional media consultant. Since the cost of the service is not in the current year's budget, Council's appropriation of $24,999 is being requested.
II. RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
CONSIDER adopting Resolution No. 17-060, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2016-17 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND BY APPROPRIATING $24,999 FOR CONTRACT SERVICES WITH JASMYNE CANNICK."
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III. ALTERNATIVES
PROVIDE alternative direction.
IV. BACKGROUND
With the loss of the Carson Redevelopment Agency, the City reduced a number of employees beginning in 2012. This included the reduction of the Public Information staff, resulting in the loss of the Public Information Manager, one Graphic Designer and the Division Secretary. The FEIR for the Boulevards project requires a robust public information program when the project gets underway. With the expected approval of the Macerich Fashion Outlet Mall on a part of the site, plus other developments being co...
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