File #: 2019-719    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Discussion Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 7/17/2019 In control: City Council
On agenda: 7/23/2019 Final action:
Title: CONSIDER AND DISCUSS A PROCESS FOR GROUNDBREAKING AND RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONIES

Report to Mayor and City Council

Tuesday, July 23, 2019

Discussion

 

 

SUBJECT:                     

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CONSIDER AND DISCUSS A PROCESS FOR GROUNDBREAKING AND RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONIES

 

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I.                     SUMMARY

During the July 16, 2019 regular City Council meeting Mayor Pro Tem Hicks and Councilmembers Davis-Holmes and Dear called for a special City Council meeting to discuss this matter.

 

II.                     RECOMMENDATION

Recommendation

                     TAKE the following actions:

1.                     CONSIDER and PROVIDE direction.                     

2.                     DIRECT staff to review City procedures for Ground Breaking and Ribbon Cutting events in which the City is a participant and return to the City Council with a recommended policy if warranted.

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III.                     ALTERNATIVES

TAKE any other action Council deems appropriate.

 

IV.                     BACKGROUND

Groundbreaking and Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies are important to the City of Carson. They provide a way to kick-off the start of construction or the grand opening of a business entity that is locating in Carson.  These ceremonies are a way for residents and the business community to celebrate an important milestone with that entity and to welcome it to the community.

 

V.                     FISCAL IMPACT

None.

 

VI.                     EXHIBITS

None.

Prepared by:  Assistant City Manager, David C. Roberts, Jr.