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SUMMER ISSUE J U N E • J U LY • AU G U S T 2 0 1 8 CARSON HOSTS 2018 NATIONAL WOMEN’S WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT S T O R Y O N PA G E S 4 - 5 Cover photos provided by Jennifer Salgado
C o m m u n i t y C o n n e c t i o n s
Meetings Elected
Meetings are in City Hall and the
Community Center unless
Officials FRAUD HOTLINE
otherwise noted, and are open
Mayor The City of Carson has established a
Albert Robles Fraud Hotline to fight fraud and protect
to the public.
City Council/Successor Agency Mayor Pro Tem taxpayer’s dollars. The Hotline is an
Police & Fire Jobs Jawane Hilton option for anyone wishing to anonymously
Emergencies 911 Career Center 6 p.m.,1st and 3rd Tuesdays
(310) 952-1762 Citywide Advisory Commission Councilmember
report illegal or unethical activity on the part of
Animal Control
Carson Animal Shelter Libraries
7 p.m., 2nd Thursday
Elito M. Santarina the City, its officials, employees, contractors
(310) 523-9566 Carson Regional
(Only when necessary)
or vendors. The Hotline is open 24 hours a day,
(310) 830-0901 Beautification Commission Councilmember 7 days a week and interpreters are available in
Birth, Death, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 6:30 p.m., 2nd Tuesday Lula Davis-Holmes
Marriage Records (310) 327-4830 20 different languages.
County Registrar-Recorder Economic Development Commission
(562) 462-2137 Parking Enforcement 8 a.m., 1st Thursday Councilmember Calls placed to the Hotline are confidential
Cedric L. Hicks, Sr.
(800) 654-7275 Community Center and handled by a third party vendor. You
Building Permits
Building & Safety Parks & Recreation
Environmental Commission City Clerk do not have to give your name and your call
6:30 p.m., 1st Wednesday
(310) 952-1766 (310) 847-3570 Donesia Gause-Aldana is not recorded through the use of recording
Cultural Arts Commission
Public Transit and Post Office 6 p.m., 1st Monday City Treasurer
devices, caller identification equipment or any
Dial-A-Ride Main No. (800) 275-8777 (only when necessary) Monica Cooper other means.
(310) 835-0212
Hearing Impaired Sandbags Human Relations Commission
6:00 p.m., 3rd Wednesday City Manager The City of Carson has taken a pro-active
(800) 252-9040 Street Maintenance
(310) 847-3520
Kenneth C. Farfsing step against fraud by establishing the
Parks and Recreation Commission
Cable Television 6:30 p.m., last Thursday Hotline. In the event that you become
Assistant City Manager/
Time Warner Cable Sewer Clean-up
Planning Commission Economic Development
aware of unethical, illegal or irresponsible
(888) 892-2253 (626) 458-4357
6:30 p.m., 2nd and 4th Tuesday John Raymond activity, don’t ignore it. Call the Fraud
Chamber of Commerce Senior Services Public Relations Commission _________________ Hotline toll-free telephone number at
(310) 217-4590 (310) 952-1775 12:00 p.m., 4th Tuesday Editor: 1-877-7 HOT TIP or 1-877-746-8847.
City Hall Senior Recreation Public Safety Commission Margie Revilla-Garcia
(310) 830-7600 (310) 835-0212 6:30 p.m., 3rd Thursday
Graphic Designers:
Code Enforcement Sidewalk Repair Public Works Commission
(310) 952-1786 Street Maintenance 6:30 p.m., 2nd Monday Victor Gastelum
Danielle Hasley
CITY OF CARSON POSITION
Community Center
(310) 847-3520 Senior Citizen Advisory Commission
4 p.m., 2nd Monday
_________________ STATEMENT
(310) 835-0212 Sheriff’s Station Carson is a vibrant city with a small town atmosphere
(310) 830-1123 Technology Advancement & The Carson Report is where relationships are important. This is clearly
Crime Prevention Innovation Commission
6:30 p.m., 4th Monday
published by visible throughout the community, from the stable
Neighborhood Watch Street Sweeping single family neighborhoods, which make up nearly eighty
(310) 847-7481 Street Maintenance the City of Carson
(310) 847-3520 Veterans Affairs Commission percent of the city’s residences, to the partnership between
Disaster Preparedness 6 p.m., 3rd Monday to provide those who live and businesses and volunteer driven agencies which strengthen
(310) 952-1700, ext.1603 Telephone Women’s Issues Commission work here with information the city’s remarkable social fabric.
AT&T 6 p.m., 4th Monday about the city’s programs,
Electricity (310) 225-3028 The social composition of Carson is California in
Southern California Youth Commission services, and issues. miniature. It is a city with a balanced ethnic and cultural mix
Edison Co. (800) 950-2356 Trash Collection 7 p.m., 2nd Wednesday All questions, comments, living together in harmony and prosperity.
Waste Management and contributing information
Gas (310) 328-0900 Historical Committee The community takes pride in the large percentage
Southern California Bulky Item Pickup 6:30 p.m, 4th Wednesday should be directed to the of Carson students who attend college, many to
Gas Co. (800) 427-2200 (310) 830-7100 Utilities Users Tax Citizen’s Budget City of Carson’s Public California State University, Dominguez Hills, a valuable
Oversight Committee Information Office. asset to the city.
Graffiti Removal Tree Trimming/ (only when necessary)
Landscape & Buildings Street Maintenance Carson’s strategic position in the heart of the powerful
Address: 701 E. Carson St.
(310) 847-3500 (310) 847-3520 Mobile Home Park Rental economic engine that is Southern California attracts
Review Board Carson, CA 90745 international corporations which recognize the city’s
Hospital Water 6:30 p.m., 2nd and 4th Wednesdays Tel: (310) 952-1740 bright future. The city’s proximity to the West Coast’s
Harbor General UCLA California Water Service
Medical Center Company (310) 257-1400 Relocation Appeals Board Fax: (310) 549-1466 two major ports, as well as its intersection by four
(310) 222-2345 Golden State Water (only when necessary) Southland freeways, makes it a major gateway to the
Company (800) 999-4033 Community Civic Engagement Board Pacific Rim.
6:30 p.m., 2nd Tuesday E-mail: mrevilla@carson.ca.us
We, the people who live and work in Carson, take pride
Sister Cities Association Website: in our city and will continue to build relationships which
6:30 p.m., 4th Wednesday http://ci.carson.ca.us ensure that future.
page two THE CARSON REPORT
CAPTAIN'S
CORNER
BY CAPTAIN JASON SKEEN
Carson’s Sheriff’s Station personnel invite you to collisions and doing deliveries throughout the Carson Sheriff Station is delighted to have four
participate in the annual Community Night Out, county for the Captain’s Office and detectives in a Station Volunteers attend the Volunteer on Patrol
“March and Rally Against Crime and Violence” on Department vehicle. Academy in May to expand their training and
Wednesday, August 1, 2018, at 6:00 p.m. The rally knowledge on how to serve their community better
will take place in front of the Carson Station at 21356 Mounted Volunteers - Volunteers that work alongside and provide safer neighborhoods for our children.
South Avalon Boulevard in Carson. Posse Reserve Deputies who have ongoing training Please let us know if you are interested in applying
with their horse to provide safe and effective mounted for the Volunteer on Patrol Academy.
This event is supported and funded by the City observation patrol.
of Carson, the Carson Sheriff’s Station Support Explorer Academy
Foundation and local business ensuring there is Search and Rescue Volunteers - Volunteers that work The Explorer Training Academy at the Sheriff’s
something for everyone. The event will be a fun- alongside Search and Rescue Reserve Deputies, which are Training Academy and Regional Services (STARS)
filled evening of music, food, and entertainment. highly trained and were formed to function as the Sheriff Center is the primary training site for the Los
If interested in sponsoring this event please Department’s official emergency response unit, providing Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Deputy
consider what you can contribute. Any questions, services to residents who become stranded, lost, or Explorer Program and is a Learning For Life
please contact Sergeant Carlos Veramendi of our injured in remote areas. “Certified Law Enforcement Explorer Academy”.
Community Relations Staff at (310) 847-8386. Because of our excellent reputation, high standards
Sheriff’s Explorer Program - Our Sheriff’s Explorer and comprehensive curriculum, several local police
Consider Becoming a Volunteer Program has created a volunteer partnership between departments choose to send their explorer recruits
We have a cadre of important and valued volunteer youths in our community and law enforcement. The to our academy as well. This explorer academy
programs at the Carson Sheriff’s Station. Our explorers, between 16 and 20 years of age, receive is 18 weeks in length and covers a myriad of law
volunteers help to provide many of the services that extensive training in an academy setting. They then enforcement related subjects.
make our Station great. participate in community affairs and non-hazardous law
enforcement activities. In addition to several law enforcement training
Volunteer Opportunities subjects, the Explorer Academy curriculum also
Volunteers may choose to be a part of such CERT Certified Volunteers - Volunteers who elect to includes subjects geared toward building the
traditional functions as: respond to disaster areas and provide aid as directed by recruit’s self-esteem, character development, self-
the Sheriff’s Department. confidence and exposure to valuable life skills, while
Clergy Program - Clergy members in the community holding each recruit accountable, without excuses,
ride with the deputies in patrol and assist in dealing How to apply - Contact Carson Sheriff Station for their performance.
with human crisis. Additionally some clergy can Sergeant Carlos Veramendi or Deputy Fred Noya at
choose to be on-call should an event require the (310) 847-8386 or email at carson@lasd.org Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department currently has
need for a member of the clergy. an Explorer Academy going on right now. Carson
Volunteer Academy Classes Sheriff Station currently has one Explorer recruit
Public Counter - Volunteers work the station lobby Volunteer On Patrol Academy Class #30 in the Academy and his training is geared in law
counter in a volunteer uniform to greet the public and Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department Volunteer Service enforcement academics, physical training, defensive
provide various station services. Unit has scheduled a Volunteer on Patrol Academy tactics and drill. Carson Sheriff Station currently has
Class #30 starting Saturday, May 5th and ending 15 Explorers assigned to our Post.
Clerical - Volunteers work in the station secretariat Saturday, June 2nd. The students will be provided
and assist with filing of reports and work under the instruction on Saturdays regarding the following topics: Emergencies 9-1-1
direction of the secretaries. · Policy & Procedures
· Personal Safety Calls for Service (310) 830-1123
Volunteers On Patrol – After completing a few days at · Radio Procedures
· Community Poling Watch Commander (310) 830-1123
a volunteer academy, volunteers work in volunteer
· Crime Prevention
vehicles in a volunteer uniform assisting in the · Vehicle Operations Community Relations (310) 847-8386
field as additional eyes and ears in the community. · Ethics & Integrity
They assist deputies with blocking traffic at vehicle · First Aid/ CPR AED Visit our website at www.carson.lasd.org
NOTHING
BUT NET
CARSON CHOSEN AS HOST OF THE
2018 NATIONAL WOMEN’S WHEELCHAIR
BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
PossAbilities Shield Maidens
page four THE CARSON REPORT
The City of Carson’s Therapeutic Recreation proudly Therapeutic Recreation Coordinator Jason Wong is proud
hosted the 2018 National Women’s Wheelchair Basketball to be instrumental in putting Molly in contact with Carson
Tournament. This was the first time in the Tournament’s Park when they were in need of volunteer coaches. She
40-year history that the event was held in California. coached the 2AB boys team the Vikings, taking them to
the 1st round of the playoffs.
The city was very happy to be a part of this historic
event. This tournament marks the largest tournament to The mission of the Shield Maidens is to provide an avenue
date, with 9 teams from around the country. The three to athletics for women with physical disabilities; to foster
day tournament was held at Carson Park and Veterans wheelchair basketball competitions for women; to educate
SportsComplex on March 23-25, 2018. disabled athletes about the sport; and to expand public
awareness and education about wheelchair basketball. n
Therapeutic Recreation is proud to collaborate with
agencies such as PossAbilities Shield Maidens, who
provide similar goals and services to the community.
Molly Bloom and Courtney Ryan from the PossAbilities
Shield Maidens wheelchair basketball team
approached Therapeutic Recreation about hosting
the 2018 National Women’s Wheelchair Basketball.
“Working with the City of Carson
Therapeutic Recreation has showed
us what community means with all
the support they have given us.”
- Molly Bloom
The West Coast had not hosted a tournament in some
time and they felt that California would appeal to the
participating teams. Molly felt “honored to be able to
bring the tournament home.” When asked about why she
chose Carson she said that the “City of Carson has these
beautiful facilities we were able to use and this will be
the best location that we’ve had a women’s tournament.”
SPRING 2018 page five
WHAT A BALL
50th Anniversary Gala
Carson celebrated it’s 50th Anniversary music. Carson’s resident DJ Alcatraz
Gala Ball on Saturday, February 24, assured that the evening was never
2018 at the Congresswoman Juanita void of music.
Millender-McDonald Community
Center. The event was so well The images of the evening will forever
attended that at times it seemed like remain with all who attended. The
standing room only. The entertainment beautiful ice sculpture and custom
made the night unforgettable. Those cake made the event memorable.
who attended experienced the red The attention to detail on the
carpet treatment from the time they cake’s palm trees and fountain was
entered the walkway. impressive. The 50th Anniversary
Gala Ball incorporated the diversity
The atrium contained displays from and rich history of our city and was a
the Anniversary historical committee. beautiful tribute to Carson’s 50 years
There were pieces from Carson’s of incorporation. n
Rose Parade entry that had been
preserved. Music filled the air while
people enjoyed the decadence of the
appetizer station.
The mistress of ceremonies, two-
time Emmy Award winner, producer
and Fox 11 Los Angeles team
correspondent Marla Tellez kept the
atmosphere energetic and light. As
dinner was served, Katrina Saroyan
played the harp. Carson native, Nysa
Shenay graced the stage with her
sultry rendition of the national anthem.
Louise Marie Cornillez’s crystal clear
voice resounded through the room as
she sang a few songs from popular
musicals. Jovaan Pena Galloway’s
performance was refreshing. The
entertainment concluded with
Headliner Greg Rose who brought
down the house in his signature
way. His performance echoed
sounds of R&B, jazz and old school
page six THE CARSON REPORT
UPCOMING
50th ANNIVERSARY EVENTS
Summer Breeze
White Linen Affair
Saturday, July 21, 2018
CJMM Community Center at Carson
(310) 847-3570
Winter Fest
Saturday, December 8, 2018
A special holiday celebration culminating
the City’s 50th Anniversary
CJMM Community Center at Carson
(310) 835-0212 ext. 1467
SPRING 2018 page seven
WHAT WILL CARSON BE LIKE IN 20 YEARS?
GENERAL PLAN UPDATE
Have you ever wondered where residents of Objectives
Carson will live, work, and play in the future? Carson’s updated General Plan will address issues
The City of Carson has launched an exciting new spanning all aspects of life in the city. The project’s
project: the update of our General Plan. The update primary objectives include:
provides Carson with an opportunity to take look at
its successes and chart a course for a new era of • Working with the community to articulate a
development that fosters a vibrant and sustainable vision for the city, and translating this vision into
community, responds to an increasingly diverse and aviable implementation program
aging population, and addresses challenges that the • Ensuring balanced land use development that
city faces. benefits residents and businesses
Working together, we will create a long-term vision • Fostering transportation improvements that
for Carson and a roadmap to get there. You have the allow people to easily and safely get around
opportunity to help create the vision and planning the city by driving, walking, biking/taking transit
principles that will guide this important process: • Enhancing quality of life and community
What will the next 20 years hold for Carson? character
What is a General Plan? • Improving the City’s fiscal and economic health Tell us what you think!
• Revitalizing the community for a diverse, aging, Workshops and public meetings will be held
The general plan is a 20 year framework for the
and changing population throughout the process. No matter how much
city’s future. The plan will inform current and future
time you have, there are ways to contribute and
decision makers where we’ve been, where we are • Coordinating with regional planning initiatives make your voice heard. You can provide ideas and
today, where we want to go, and how we intend to and State mandates regarding sustainability, suggestions by coming to meetings and workshops,
get there. More specifically, it: greenhouse gas emissions, and environmental writing to the City, and participating in whatever
• Defines the city’s biggest assets and justice ways are convenient for you.
challenges for the future;
What area does the General Plan Cover? Contact Us
• Makes recommendations about the type and As required by State law, the General Plan update Richard Rojas
character of development appropriate in covers all land within the city limits of Carson as well AICP, Senior Planner
different areas of the city; as its defined Sphere of Influence, which includes rrojas@carson.ca.us
• Recommends and prioritizes policies, some unincorporated areas directly adjacent to 310-952-1700 ext. 1365
actions and resources to achieve the visions of the city.
the plan; McKina Alexander
• Serves as the guide for growth Process Associate Planner
(development and redevelopment); Updating the General Plan involves four main malexand@carson.ca.us
phases. Each phase builds on the last and will 310-952-1700 ext. 1326
• Provides recommendations to the city in involve community discussion. The project began
developing future capital budgets; and in July 2017 and is expected to conclude in late Website: https://www.carson2040.com/
• Serves as a guide for future zoning 2019, once the updated General Plan is adopted by Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/
recommendations throughout the city. City Council. CarsonCityGP/
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BE SAFE BE SANE OR BE FINED! ILLEGAL FIREWORKS = $1,000 THE USE, POSSESSION OR DISCHARGING OF ILLEGAL FIREWORKS IS A VIOLATION OF THE CITY OF CARSON’S FIREWORKS ORDINANCE AND PUNISHABLE BY A FINE OF $1,000. Fireworks can only be sold at properly permitted stands within the City of Carson 12 noon - 10 p.m. on June 28th, and 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. from June 29th to July 4th. TO REPORT ILLEGAL FIREWORKS IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD, PLEASE CONTACT THE SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT AT (310) 830-1123. A friendly 4th of July reminder from the City of Carson SPRING 2018 page nine
PUBLIC SAFETY TOWN HALL
AND SAFETY FIRST ACT NOW (SFAN) MEETING SCHEDULE
Public Safety Town Hall
SFAN Feedback Meeting
Wednesday, June 20, 2018 • 6:30 PM For more information,
Stevenson Park Activity Room please call
Raeann Muñoz
7400 Lysander Drive, Carson, CA 90746 Acting Public Safety Specialist
310-952-1786
SFAN Survey Carson Sheriff’s
Saturday, September 8, 2018 • 10:00 A.M. Community Relations
Veterans Park Neighborhood 310-847-8386
Public Safety Town Hall
SFAN Feedback Meeting
Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2018 • 6:30 PM
Veterans Park Activity Room
22400 Moneta Avenue, Carson, CA 90745
DOMINGUEZ RANCHO ADOBE MUSEUM 2018 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
JUNE JULY AUGUST
S M T W TH F S S M T W TH F S S M T W TH F S
1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4
3 4 5 6 7 8 9 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
17 18 19 20 21 22 23 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
24 25 26 27 28 29 30 29 30 31 26 27 28 29 30 31
LEGEND For more information visit
Regular Scheduled Tour
1PM, 2PM, 3PM
Speaker Series
1PM to 4PM
Museum is CLOSED www.dominguezrancho.org
Or please call (310) 603-0088
page ten THE CARSON REPORTSOMETHING NEW FROM HUD
NEW MULTIFAMILY ENERGY AND WATER EFFICIENCY RESOURCE LIBRARY
There are plenty of energy and water efficiency resources available to multifamily property
owners, but locating the right one can be a challenge. The Better Buildings Challenge
Multifamily team has responded by creating a new Multifamily Energy and Water Efficiency
Resources page on the HUD Exchange. The resources are categorized by topic and cover
everything from Retrofit Planning to Resident Engagement.
Don’t know where to start?
The Utility Benchmarking resources are designed to help multifamily property owners catalogue
their building portfolios and analyze energy and water performance over time.
Wondering what to do with all that utility data? Check out the Retrofit Planning resources,
which use energy and water consumption data to suggest targeted upgrades for the most inefficient
properties.
In the dark about how to pay for building upgrades? Browse resources on Retrofit Finance,
including an interactive ‘Financing Navigator,’ database of state-level energy efficiency incentives,
and a financial decision tree.
Visit the HUD Exchange at
Trying to choose the best products for your properties? View Building and Product Standards
for links to ASHRAE, IECC, ENERGY STAR®, and WaterSense standards and products. https://www.hudexchange.info
WORRIED ABOUT WEST NILE VIRUS? BUSINESS
3 ways to combat mosquitos this Summer CORNER
1 No containers holding water
= No mosquitos The new DaVita Dialysis Center at 20920 Chico Street is the
2
newest facility operated by DaVita Kidney Care, a leading provider
Get insect repellent of kidney care in the United States.
= Stops mosquitos
from attacking The 11,500 sf facility will offer 25 work stations and will be open
six days a week. DaVita operates more than 2,500 centers in the
3 Help family and United States and serves nearly 200,000 patients.
friends to understand
how to combat mosquitos
For more information, or to report mosquitos issues contact the
Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District
(562) 944-9656 or www.ReportMosquitos.org
SPRING 2018 page elevenCongratulations to the
2018 RISING STAR WINNERS
Trophy Awards
BROADACRES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Jordan Burr
CAROLDALE LEARNING COMMUNITY
Jazmin Castaneda
Jianna Chua
Lucienne Corea
Jose Diaz
Jirah Fajardo
Ethan Jacinto CARSON CITY HALL
Sydney Jackson
Katherine Lau
CITY CLERK’S OFFICE
ACCEPTING PASSPORT APPLICATIONS
CAROLDALE LEARNING COMMUNITY
STEAM ACADEMY
Do you have your passport?
Jane Arban
Standard Fees (but not limited to):
Hannah Candelaria
CARSON HIGH (GBLG)
Jyla Yu
PASSPORT MINOR (under 16)
Book Card Both
HARBOR TEACHER PREPARATION ACADEMY $80 $15 $95
Elijah Songco
TOWNE AVENUE ELEMENTARY PASSPORT ADULT
Brissa Alvarez
Emily Gabriel Book Card Both
Brianna Garcia $110 $30 $140
Pierryae O’Neal
(Payable by check or money order to the
Recognition Awards US Department of State)
CALIFORNIA ACADEMY OF MATHEMATICS
Nathaniel Ventura
Execution Fee: $35
CAROLDALE LEARNING COMMUNITY (Payable to the City of Carson by cash, credit,
Ashley Bravo Keanna Buco debit or money order)
Brian Estrada Abigail Seguin
CAROLDALE LEARNING COMMUNITY Monday - Thursday
STEAM ACADEMY
Jaymi Diaz Yariveth Lauriano 7 A.M. - 4 P.M.
Amy Adaly Adame Vargas (Walk-Ins Only)
TOWNE AVENUE ELEMENTARY
Gabriel Espares
For more information, please call (310) 233- 4891
Ivan Gutierrez
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