Report to Mayor and City Council
Tuesday, July 18, 2017
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SUBJECT:
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UPDATE ON THE CITY OF CARSON 50TH ANNIVERSARY EVENTS (CITY COUNCIL)
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I. SUMMARY
This report provides an update on the progress of the festivities currently being planned by staff and the Council-appointed volunteer committee for the City of Carson's upcoming 50th Anniversary (Exhibit No. 1). This report also delineates current and anticipated expenditures from the 50th Anniversary account.
II. RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
RECEIVE and FILE report.
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III. ALTERNATIVES
TAKE another action the City Council deems appropriate.
IV. BACKGROUND
At its June 28, 2017, meeting, all 50th Anniversary Subcommittees provided a brief report to the entire group on the progress they had made. The following is a brief discussion on the status of each Subcommittee's planning and events:
2018 ROSE PARADE SUBCOMMITTEE
EVENT/PROGRAM FISCAL IMPACT - $0
The planning for this event is well underway with discussions and efforts being made to recruit members from the community to assist with the decorating of the City's float. Efforts to enlist float volunteers will be centered on, but not limited to, the following: local elementary schools, middle schools, high schools, service clubs, and non-profit organizations, such as the Boys and Girls Club, YMCA, and ADAAP. Other organizations that will be contacted are City of Carson Park Volunteer Associations; California State University, Dominguez Hills; and the Carson Chamber of Commerce.
Staff has met with the Principal of Dominguez High School, and will work with staff to locate volunteers from its student body. Additionally, staff will be meeting with the Principal from Carson High School in the near future. As of tonight's meeting, staff will have spoken with Richard Bis from ADAAP about finding volunteers from his contacts.
Staff interviewed four float builders and chose Fiesta Parade floats to construct the City's entry. To assis...
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