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Home My WebLink AboutItem 8.3 - 1253 Dublin Pride Committee City Councilmember Page 1 of 2 STAFF REPORT CITY COUNCIL DATE: December 20, 2016 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers FROM: Christopher L. Foss, City Manager SUBJECT: City Councilmember Dublin Pride Week Committee Appointments Prepared by: Rebecca Parnes, Environmental Technician EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The City Council will consider appointing two of its members to the 2017 Dublin Pride Week Committee. The Dublin Pride Week Committee plans and prepares the annual spring event, which seeks to engage individuals a nd/or groups in action based activities to help improve the community. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Appoint two City Councilmembers to the Dublin Pride Week Committee for 2017. FINANCIAL IMPACT: None. DESCRIPTION: Dublin Pride Week is an annual event that seeks to promote a positive image for the City of Dublin. The primary objective for Dublin Pride Week is to seek ways to engage individuals and/or groups in action-based activities to help improve the community. At the forefront of this effort is the Dublin Pride Week Committee. The Committee is made up of Councilmembers, City Staff and various community members and community organizations, and comes together to plan and prepare the event. Councilmember participation is a key component of this committee and the ultimate success of Dublin Pride Week activities. Dublin Pride Week will begin the last Saturday in April (April 29) and will continue through the first Saturday in May (May 6). Traditionally, two City Councilmembers have been appointed to serve on th e Dublin Pride Week Committee. In 2016, Councilmember Don Biddle and Councilmember Doreen Wehrnberg served as the City Council’s representatives. Staff requests that the City Council select two Councilmembers to this committee for 2017. Page 2 of 2 At the current time, Pride Week Committee Meetings are tentatively scheduled to occur once a month on the 2nd Tuesday at 9:30 AM. As Pride Week approaches, more frequent meetings often become necessary. As a result, the Pride Week Committee may meet on a bi-weekly basis beginning in March and continue in such a manner until Pride Week activities begin. Other meetings may be scheduled to meet the needs of committee members. NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH: None. ATTACHMENTS: None.