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19 82 STAFF REPORT CITY CLERK
` CITY COUNCIL File #530-20
DATE: September 1, 2015
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Christopher L. Foss, City Manager "
SUBJECT: Report on Dublin's 2015 Creek Clean Day Activities
Prepared by Kathy Southern, Environmental Technician
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City Council will receive a report on the planned activities for the Creek Cleanup Day
scheduled for Saturday, September 12, 2015.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Sufficient funds are included in the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Budget for this event.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council receive the Creek Cleanup Day 2015 activities report.
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DESCRIPTION:
The City of Dublin's Creek Cleanup Day is an event that seeks to promote a culture of
stewardship for our community and its environment. The primary objective of Creek Cleanup
Day is to engage individuals in an organized cleanup of the City's creeks and waterways. Creek
Cleanup Day is a part of the larger California Coastal Cleanup Day, an event in which
volunteers from all over the state work to clean up their community's waterways. Since 1985,
over 1,300,000 Californians have participated in removing 21 million pounds of trash and
recyclables from our beaches, lakes, creeks and streams. This year, Creek Cleanup Day in
Dublin will be held on Saturday, September 12, 2015. For Creek Cleanup Day 2015, staff is
expecting between 75-100 volunteers for cleanup activities.
The proposed 2015 Creek Cleanup Day activities are as follows-
Brea kfast/Reg istratio n/C lean Water Information:
Volunteers will arrive at 9:00 a.m. at Emerald Glen Park's group picnic area and will be treated
to a light breakfast. Volunteers will learn about why environmental stewardship and creek
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cleanups are important for our waterways. Various Clean Water Program informational materials
and giveaways will be handed out to volunteers. Most importantly volunteers will take away the
message that we want "only rain down the storm drain," since all other items and materials can
have harmful effects on our waterways and the ecosystem.
Volunteer Projects:
City Staff will give each team a quick overview of the cleanup activities and then dispatch teams
to their respective project locations. Volunteer cleanup projects this year will include trash
collection at the following locations:
• South San Ramon Creek behind Dublin High School
• Alamo Canal near the Civic Center
• North Alamo Creek near Alamo Creek Park
• Tassajara Creek at Emerald Glen Park.
At each location, volunteers and Staff will be tracking the types and approximate amount of
trash collected as a part of Creek Cleanup Day.
Lunch:
At approximately 11:30 a.m., volunteers will return to the registration area to drop off their
supplies. Volunteers will then have the opportunity to enjoy a pizza lunch provided by the City in
thanks for their efforts and to share their experience with other volunteers.
Public Outreach:
The success of Creek Cleanup Day is dependent on the public outreach campaign developed to
increase the community's awareness and participation in the activities and volunteer
opportunities. This year's public outreach efforts include:
• Past Volunteer Emails — In addition to receiving emails on a regular basis from volunteers
who are interested in participating in creek cleanups, the City also maintains a list of
hundreds of volunteers from past creek cleanups and Dublin Pride Week Volunteer Day.
These volunteers have been contacted to volunteer for Creek Cleanup Day Dublin 2015.
• Website - The City's web page (www.dublin.ca.gov/creekcleanupdgy) on Creek Cleanup
Day was developed as a way for participants to obtain up-to-date information on the
activities and volunteer opportunities surrounding Creek Cleanup Day. The website gives
information to volunteers about how to sign up for the Creek Cleanup event. The website is
highlighted on all media and outreach materials. In addition, staff posts the event on the City
Calendar.
• Promotional posters — Posters (Attachment 1) displaying the Creek Cleanup Day logo and
information on the day have been posted at City facilities and at the high schools and middle
schools in Dublin.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
Public outreach for this item is outlined above.
ATTACHMENTS: 1. 2015 Creek Cleanup Day Poster
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Creek Cleanup Day Dublin
Saturday, September 12, 2015
Cleaning up our City's Creeks for a Cleaner City and Bay!
For more information, please call 925-833-6630
or email us at: ES @dublin.ca.gov
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Since 1985, as a part of California Coastal Cleanup Day,
over 1 ,300,000 Californians have participated in removing
over 21 million pounds of trash and recyclables
from our beaches, lakes and waterways.
Join other volunteers for Creek Cleanup Day Dublin 2015!
This poster was printed on 30% recycled paper
CITY OF to with 30% post-consumer waste
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