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Home My WebLink About3.4 - 1393 Report on 2017 Dublin Pride Week Activities Page 1 of 4 STAFF REPORT CITY COUNCIL DATE: April 18, 2017 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers FROM: Christopher L. Foss, City Manager SUBJECT: Report on 2017 Dublin Pride Week Activities Prepared by: Rebecca Parnes, Environmental Technicia n EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The City Council will receive a report on the planned activities for the 2017 Dublin Pride Week, scheduled for April 29 - May 6, 2017. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive the 2017 Dublin Pride Week activities report. FINANCIAL IMPACT: Sufficient funds are included in the Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Budget for Dublin Pride Week. 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 s eek ways to engage individuals and/or groups in action based activities to help improve the community and our environment. This year Dublin Pride Week will start on Saturday, April 29 and will conclude on Saturday, May 6, 2017. The 2017 Dublin Pride Committee is seeking to build on the success of previous Dublin Pride Week events by engaging diverse community groups and individuals in the planning process. The Committee is made up of members representing the following groups: City Council City Staff Dublin Unified School District Amador Valley Industries Dublin Lion’s Club Senior Foundation Dublin/San Ramon Women’s Club City Serve Tri-Valley Page 2 of 4 Children’s Emergency Food Bank Community Volunteers This year’s tag line is “Celebrate Dublin, Our Emerald City”. The attached flyer (Attachment 1) includes information on events happening during Dublin Pride Week. It also includes our updated Dublin Pride logo, which now matches the City’s current brand guidelines. The proposed 2017 Dublin Pride activities are as follows: Poster and Essay Contest The poster and essay contests are a Dublin Pride Week tradition. The poster theme for this year is “Celebrate Dublin, Our Emerald City,” and the essay question is: “This year Dublin turns 35. What environmental actions can Dubliners take in the next 35 years to reduce our impact on the environment?” The Dublin San Ramon Women’s Club is in charge of organizing and managing the poster and essay contest. The Poster and Essay Contest are open to all Dubl in students in grades K through 12. Winning artwork and essays will be displayed at the Civic Center. Essay and poster contest awards will be handed out at a future City Council meeting. Volunteer Day Volunteer Day is scheduled for Saturday, April 29, 2017 beginning at 8:00 am at the Emerald Glen Park basketball courts. Supervisor Scott Haggerty and his staff are hosting breakfast for volunteers again this year. The event will conclude with a free barbecue starting at 11:30 am at Emerald Glen Park hoste d by the Dublin Lion’s Club. The Senior Foundation will assist in serving breakfast and lunch. The Emerald Glen parking lot off Gleason Drive will be available for volunteer parking. In addition, “No Parking” signs along the south side of Gleason Drive will be covered to provide additional parking spaces for the event, and Staff plans to reserve the Alameda County maintenance yard parking lot which is just west of Emerald Glen Park on Gleason Drive. Volunteer Day projects and activities include the following: Senior Assistance Projects Volunteers will help elderly citizens take care of home maintenance projects such as painting, cleaning, yard work and washing windows. School Improvement Projects Volunteers will choose from designated school beautification projects. Activities will include weeding, curb painting, and pruning. Work is scheduled at Dublin, Murray, and Frederiksen Elementary Schools; and Valley and Dublin High Schools. Non-Profit Assistance Projects Volunteers will be helping non-profit organizations take care of maintenance Page 3 of 4 projects such as painting, cleaning, yard work, washing windows, etc. Parks Reserve Forces Training Area (Camp Parks) Volunteers will be cleaning up a volleyball court and picnic area located within Camp Parks. City Parks and Facility Projects Volunteers will have the opportunity to help with various maintenance projects such as cleaning, yard work, spreading mulch, planting, and painting. The following parks are included for maintenance projects: Emerald Glen Park, Bray Commons, Ted Fairfield Park, Heritage Park and Museums (including the cemetery), City Hall, Dublin Library, Dougherty Hills Dog Park, Passatempo Park, Fallon Sports Park, and the Iron Horse Trail. City Creek Cleanup Projects Volunteers will have the opportunity to help clean up three of the City’s creeks and waterways. Creek clean-up projects will occur at Alamo Creek, South San Ramon Creek and Tassajara Creek. Volunteer Day Fair Everyone is invited to learn about year-round volunteer opportunities in the Tri- Valley. Non-profits will be hosting a site from 11:30 am -1:00 pm on the basketball courts at Emerald Glen Park. This is a great opportunity for Volunteer Day participants and others to learn how they can give back to the community all year long. Food Drive The Food Drive will take place on Saturday, April 29, as part of Volunteer Day. Collection bins will be set up at both Safeway stores and Sprouts in Dublin from 9 am - 3 pm. Collection bins will also be set up at Emerald Glen P ark for Volunteer Day with a request for volunteers to bring a canned food item to donate on Volunteer Day. All food collected will be donated to the Dublin Children’s Emergency Food Bank, which serves the Tri-Valley area. Drug Take Back, E-Waste Recycling, and Document Shredding Event In partnership with Dublin Police Services, residents will be invited to drop off unwanted or expired medications for safe disposal. Residents can also bring documents with sensitive information for shredding. New this year, residents will also be able to recycle electronic waste including but not limited to computers, printers, smart phones, TVs, DVD players, VCRs, batteries, and old gaming systems. The event will be held at the Civic Center parking lot on Saturday April 29 from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. Items for recycling will be unloaded from residents’ cars for them. Dublin Police Services will be promoting this event to their email subscribers and through neighborhood meetings. Additionally, the Dublin Pride Week flyer, poster and City website include information about the event. Home Energy Workshop The workshop, hosted by StopWaste, will be held on Wedn esday, May 3, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm in the Civic Center’s Regional Meeting Room. Residents will learn about the Home Energy Score, a rating system which grades a home’s energy efficiency. Next Page 4 of 4 they will learn about the Home Upgrade Program which provides rebates for energy efficient upgrades. Participants can reserve their spot at trivalleygreenhome.eventbrite.com. A letter promoting this event will be mailed to 5,000 single family homes in Dublin, targeting homes built before 1960, which have the most opportunity to benefit from the Home Upgrade Program. StopWaste will also provide printing and mailing of the letter. Household Hazardous Waste Collection Dublin residents will be encouraged to drop off household hazardous waste (HHW) free of charge and also pick up free compost for their personal use. Residents must make a reservation to drop off HHW and/or pick up free compost. The event will be held at Micro Dental Laboratories, Inc., located at 5601 Arnold Road (corner of Arnold Road and Central Parkway) on Saturday, May 6, 2017. An announcement with reservation information will be mailed to all Dublin residents informing them of the event place and time. The Dublin Pride Week brochure and City website are also promoting the HHW event. Screening of Dirt! The Movie Dirt! The Movie will be played on loop during Dublin's Spring Fair on the Farm on May 6 from 12:00 - 5:00 pm in the church. Dirt! The Movie is a documentary film that brings to life the environmental, economic, social, and political impact that soil has worldwide. Information about how residents can build healthy soil in their own back yards will be available. Public Outreach The success of Dublin Pride Week is largely 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 the website (www.dublinprideweek.com) that provides up-to-date information on the various activities and volunteer opportunities surrounding Dublin Pride Week and allows volunteers to register for activities; press releases to local media outlets; flyers and promotional posters (Attachments 1 and 2) that are distributed to community and faith based organizations; and a mailer (Attachments 3 and 4) that is being mailed to 5,000 single family homes built before 1960. NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH: N/A ATTACHMENTS: 1. Dublin Pride Week-Flyer 2. Dublin Pride Week-Poster 3. Dublin Pride Week- Energy Upgrade Workshop Letter 4. Dublin Pride Week-Mailer www.dublinprideweek.com | (925) 833-6630 www.dublinprideweek.com | (925) 833-6630 April 29 – May 6, 2017 Dublin Pride Week is an annual event that promotes a positive image for the City of Dublin. Events encourage people to work to improve our world through environmental awareness and volunteerism. Please join us for the following events and activities: #Volunteer Day@ Saturday, April 29, 8 AM to 12 Noon Volunteers are needed to help with senior assistance, school and park beautification and creek clean-up projects. #Food Drive@ Saturday, April 29, 8 AM to 3 PM Food will be collected at Volunteer Day and at both Safeways and Sprouts in Dublin and donated to food banks serving our community. #Drug Take Back, E-Waste Recycling,@ Document Shredding Saturday, April 29 from 10 AM to 2 PM 100 Civic Plaza Items will be unloaded from your vehicle for recycling and safe disposal. #VOLUNTEER FAIR@ Saturday, April 29, 11:30 AM to 1 PM Emerald Glen Park, Basketball Courts Learn about year round volunteer opportunities in the Tri-Valley. #Home Energy Workshop@ Wednesday, May 3 from 6 to 8 PM 100 Civic Plaza, Regional Meeting Room Learn about the Home Energy Score, a rating system which rates your home’s energy efficiency; and the Home Upgrade Program which provides rebates for energy-efficient upgrades. Refreshments will be provided. Reserve your spot at trivalleygreenhome.eventbrite.com. #Household Hazardous Waste (HHW)@ Collection & Compost Give-aWay Day Saturday, May 6 A detailed flyer describing this event, including appointment information, will be mailed to all single-family dwelling residents in April. #Poster & Essay Contest@ Participants (K–12 students) receive a certificate, winners receive gift cards and City Council recognition. Visit www.dublinprideweek.com to volunteer or for more information about Pride Week activities. Dublin Pride Week is an annual event that promotes a positive image for the City of Dublin. Events encourage people to work to improve our world through environmental awareness and volunteerism. Please join us for the following events and activities: #Volunteer Day@ Saturday, April 29, 8 AM to 12 Noon Volunteers are needed to help with senior assistance, school and park beautification and creek clean-up projects. #Food Drive@ Saturday, April 29, 8 AM to 3 PM Food will be collected at Volunteer Day and at both Safeways and Sprouts in Dublin and donated to food banks serving our community. #Drug Take Back, E-Waste Recycling,@ Document Shredding Saturday, April 29 from 10 AM to 2 PM 100 Civic Plaza Items will be unloaded from your vehicle for recycling and safe disposal. #VOLUNTEER FAIR@ Saturday, April 29, 11:30 AM to 1 PM Emerald Glen Park, Basketball Courts Learn about year round volunteer opportunities in the Tri-Valley. #Home Energy Workshop@ Wednesday, May 3 from 6 to 8 PM 100 Civic Plaza, Regional Meeting Room Learn about the Home Energy Score, a rating system which rates your home’s energy efficiency; and the Home Upgrade Program which provides rebates for energy-efficient upgrades. Refreshments will be provided. Reserve your spot at trivalleygreenhome.eventbrite.com. #Household Hazardous Waste (HHW)@ Collection & Compost Give-aWay Day Saturday, May 6 A detailed flyer describing this event, including appointment information, will be mailed to all single-family dwelling residents in April. #Poster & Essay Contest@ Participants (K–12 students) receive a certificate, winners receive gift cards and City Council recognition. Visit www.dublinprideweek.com to volunteer or for more information about Pride Week activities. April 29 – May 6, 2017 DUBLINPRIDEWEEK DUBLINPRIDEWEEK APRIL 29 THROUGH MAY 6, 2017 DUBLIN PRIDEWEEK WWW.DUBLINPRIDEWEEK.COM OF THE TRI-VALLEY Volunteer for Schools, Seniors & Parks Creek Cleanups Volunteer Fair Poster & Essay Contest Home Energy Workshop E-Waste Recycling Drug Take Back Document Shredding Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Compost Give-Away Celebrate Dublin, Our Emerald City by Volunteering. Sign Up Now! Dear Homeowner: The City of Dublin and StopWaste are pleased to inform you of the Energy Upgrade California® Home Upgrade program offered through the Bay Area Regional Energy Network. This program provides up to $5,500 in rebates for home improvement projects that can reduce energy use and make homes more comfortable. Some of the home improvement projects offered include:  Air sealing and duct sealing  Window replacement  High-efficiency appliance purchases (furnaces, air conditioners, hot water heaters)  Added insulation (attic, wall, floor, and/or ducts) For an opportunity to speak with local participating contractors and re ceive more information about your energy upgrade rebate and financing options, please attend our free workshop. Wednesday, May 3, 2017 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. City of Dublin Regional Meeting Room 100 Civic Plaza Dublin, CA 94568 To register for the event, please visit trivalleygreenhome.eventbrite.com or email Tommy Fenster at tfenster@stopwaste.org. Complimentary refreshments and snacks will be served at 6:00 p.m.; the workshop will begin promptly at 6:30 p.m. Further details on the Home Upgrade program are available online at www.bayareaenergyupgrade.org. For additional information, please contact Tommy Fenster at tfenster@stopwaste.org or (510) 891-6547. Sincerely, Rebecca Parnes Environmental Program Technician April 29 – May 6, 2017Dublin Pride Week is an annual event that promotes a positive image for the City of Dublin. Events encourage people to work to improve our world through environmental awareness and volunteerism. Please join us for the following events and activities: #Volunteer Day@ Saturday, April 29, 8 AM to 12 Noon Volunteers are needed to help with senior assistance, school and park beautification and creek clean-up projects. Visit www.dublinprideweek.com to reserved your spot, registration is required. #Food Drive@ Saturday, April 29, 8 AM to 3 PM Food will be collected at Volunteer Day and at both Safeways and Sprouts in Dublin and donated to food banks serving our community. #Drug Take Back, E-Waste Recycling, Document Shredding@ Saturday, April 29 from 10 AM to 2 PM 100 Civic Plaza Items will be unloaded from your vehicle for recycling and safe disposal. #VOLUNTEER FAIR@ Saturday, April 29, 11:30 AM to 1 PM Emerald Glen Park, Basketball Courts Learn about year round volunteer opportunities in the Tri-Valley. #Home Energy Workshop@ Wednesday, May 3 from 6 to 8 PM 100 Civic Plaza, Regional Meeting Room See letter on reverse side for complete details. #Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection & Compost Give-aWay Day@ Saturday, May 6 A detailed flyer describing this event, including appointment information, will be mailed to all single-family dwelling residents in April. #Poster & Essay Contest@ Participants (K–12 students) receive a certificate, winners receive gift cards and City Council recognition. Visit www.dublinprideweek.com to volunteer or for more information about Pride Week activities. DUBLIN PRIDE WEEK www.dublinprideweek.com | (925) 833-6630