C o m m u n i t y Connections Meetings Elected A MESSAGE FROM Meetings are in City Hall and the Officials THE CITY TREASURER Community Center unless otherwise noted, and are Mayor The City of Carson has established a open to the public. Jim Dear Fraud Hotline to fight fraud and protect taxpayer’s dollars. The Hotline is an City Council/Successor Agency Mayor Pro Tem Police & Fire Jobs option for anyone wishing to anonymously re- Emergencies 911 Career Center 6 p.m., Elito M. Santarina (310) 952-1762 1st and 3rd Tuesdays port illegal or unethical activity on the part of Animal Control Councilmember Citywide Advisory Commission the City, its officials, employees, contractors Carson Animal Shelter Libraries Mike A. Gipson (310) 523-9566 Carson Regional 7 p.m., 2nd Thursday or vendors. The Hotline is open 24 hours a (Only when necessary) Birth, Death, (310) 830-0901 Councilmember day, 7 days a week and interpreters are avail- Marriage Records Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Economic Development Commission Lula Davis-Holmes able in 20 different languages. County Registrar-Recorder (310) 327-4830 8 a.m., 1st Thursday, (562) 462-2137 Community Center Councilmember Calls placed to the Hotline are confidential Parking Albert Robles Building Permits Enforcement Environmental Commission and handled by a third party vendor. You Building & Safety (800) 654-7275 6:30 p.m., 1st Wednesday do not have to give your name and your call (310) 952-1766 City Clerk Parks & Recreation Cultural Arts Commission Donesia Gause is not recorded through the use of recording Public Transit and Dial- (310) 847-3570 6 p.m., 1st Monday A-Ride (only when necessary) City Treasurer devices, caller identification equipment or any Post Office Karen Avilla other means. (310) 952-1779 Main No. (800) 275-8777 Human Relations Commission Hearing Impaired 6:00 p.m., 3rd Wednesday City Manager (800) 252-9040 Sandbags The City of Carson has taken a pro-active Street Maintenance Parks and Recreation Commission Nelson Hernandez step against fraud by establishing the Cable Television (310) 952-1700, ext. 3520 6:30 p.m., last Thursday Assistant City Manager Time Warner Cable Hotline. In the event that you become Sewer Clean-up Planning Commission Cecil W. Rhambo, Jr. (888) 892-2253 _________________ aware of unethical, illegal or irrespon- (626) 458-4357 6:30 p.m., 2nd and 4th Tuesday sible activity, don’t ignore it. Call the Fraud Chamber of Public Relations Commission Editor: Commerce Senior Services Hotline toll-free telephone number at (310) 952-1775 12:00 p.m., 4th Tuesday Margie Revilla-Garcia (310) 217-4590 (310) 835-0212 1-877-7 HOT TIP or 1-877-746-8847. 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(310) 217-6300 6:30 p.m., 2nd Tuesday Tree Trimming/ should be directed to the The community takes pride in the large percent- Electricity Street Maintenance Utilities Users Tax Citizen’s Budget Southern California City of Carson’s Public age of Carson students who attend college, many to (310) 847-3520 Oversight Committee California State University, Dominguez Hills, a valuable Edison Co. (800) 950-2356 (only when necessary) Water Information Office. asset to the city. Gas California Water Service Mobilehome Park Rental Southern California Gas Co. Company (310) 257-1400 Review Board Carson’s strategic position in the heart of the power- (800) 427-2200 Golden State Water 6:30 p.m., 2nd and 4th Wednesdays Address: 701 E. Carson St., ful economic engine that is Southern California attracts Company (800) 999-4033 Carson, CA 90745 international corporations which recognize the city’s Graffiti Removal Relocation Appeals Board bright future. The city’s proximity to the West Coast’s Landscape & Buildings Youth Services (only when necessary) Tel: (310) 952-1740 two major ports, as well as its intersection by four (310) 847-3500 (310) 952-1788 Community Civic Engagement Board Fax: (310) 549-1466 Southland freeways, makes it a major gateway to the 6:30 p.m., 2nd Tuesday Pacific Rim. Hospital E-mail: [email protected] Harbor General UCLA Sister Cities Association We, the people who live and work in Carson, take pride Medical Center 6:30 p.m., 4th Wednesday Website/E- newsletter (310) 222-2345 in our city and will continue to build relationships which subscription: ensure that future. http://ci.carson.ca.us p a g e t w o THE CARSON REPORT City of Carson to Open Doors as Host Town for the Special Olympics World Games 2015 (LA2015) Carson selected as an LA 2015 Host Town, providing culture, training and accommodations to international athletes in July 2015 t a special event on October 27 at California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH), Athe City of Carson announced that the commu- nity has been officially selected to participate in the Special Olympics World Games Host Town program from July 21 – 24, 2015. Before the Special Olym- pics World Games begin on July 25, 2015, more than 7,000 athletes from 177 countries will be welcomed to Southern California through the Host Town pro- gram. As many as 100 communities from San Luis Obispo to San Diego will have the honor of being selected as an official Host Town. William Henderson, Kapresha Trotter & Cal State Dominguez Hills Cheerleaders “We are thrilled to see so many communities eager to participate in this integral component of the World and the United States, all of which have previously orga- Games,” said Patrick McClenahan, president and chief nized Host Town programs as part of the Special Olym- executive officer of LA2015, the Games Organizing Com- pics World Games. mittee. “The Host Town program will not only create last- ing memories for these athletes and coaches from around LA2015 is actively identifying potential Host Town candi- the world, but leave a lasting legacy for the communities dates to be considered for the program. Communities are who are opening their doors, hearts and minds to host evaluated on the availability of lodging accommodations, these inspiring athletes.” sports practice facilities and recreation/entertainment of- ferings for the athletes, among other criteria. Host Towns As a Host Town, the City of Carson will showcase itself as are also responsible for planning activities for the athletes a vibrant city with a small town atmosphere. Located in the to introduce them to the community and help spread the heart of Southern California, the diverse social composi- word about the Games. tion of Carson is California in miniature. CSUDH, which also housed athletes for the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, The City of Carson joins the growing list of officially pro- will provide accommodations during the Host Town pro- claimed Host Towns, which includes Long Beach, Thou- gram for the delegation of athletes arriving next year. sand Oaks, Calabasas, Studio City, Manhattan Beach, West Covina, Arcadia, Burbank, Santa Clarita, Palmdale, “The City of Carson embraces the opportunity to have a La Mirada, Glendale, Palm Springs, Santa Maria, Santa role in the 2015 Special Olympics World Games and pro- Barbara, Irvine, Downey, Whittier, Simi Valley, Fountain vide a mutually meaningful and memorable experience Valley, Pasadena, Huntington Beach, Fullerton, Solvang, to the athletes, coaches and volunteers, to showcase our Oxnard, San Diego North County (which includes Del diverse community,” said Carson’s Mayor. Mar, Encinitas, and Solana Beach), Corona, Mountain Communities of Lake Arrowhead, Inglewood, San Pedro, The Host Town program has been an important element Poway and Ontario. More Host Town selections will be of Special Olympics World Games since 1995, and the announced in the coming weeks. experience has left a lasting impression on the local com- munities in Ireland, Japan, China, Greece, South Korea WINTER 2014/15 p a g e t h r e e City of Carson GarageGarage And Yard Sale Requirements Did you knowSale a permit is required to conduct Garage a garage or yard sale in the City of Carson he following information is a guide to help you through the permit Sale T process and avoid any code viola- tions. These requirements have been set forth in the Carson Municipal Code Section 4600 through 4606. NUMBER OF SALES PER YEAR: Per Carson Municipal Code 4606, no original date) to Business License The City of Carson only allows three signs or other forms of advertising a counter at City Hall and select a new (3) sales per year per location.