HomeMy WebLinkAbout8.5 - 2346 Designate Two Councilmembers to Dublin PridSTAFF REPORT
CITY COUNCIL
DATE: December 18, 2018
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Christopher L. Foss, City Manager
SUBJECT: Designate Two Councilmembers to Dublin Pride Week Committee
Prepared by: Rebecca Parnes, Environmental Technician
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City Council will consider appointing two of its members to the 2019 Dublin Pride
Week Committee. The Dublin Pride Week Committee plans and prepares the annual
spring event, which seeks to engage individuals and groups in action based activities to
help improve the community.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Appoint two City Councilmembers to the Dublin Pride Week Committee for 2019.
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 groups in action -based activities to help improve the community and the
environment. 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 organizations. The Committee will meet monthly from January to May 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 27) and will continue through the first Saturday in May
(May 4).
Traditionally, two City Councilmembers have been appointed to serve on the Dublin
Pride Week Committee. In 2018, Mayor David Haubert and Vice Mayor Melissa
Hernandez served as the City Council's representatives. Staff requests that the City
Council select two Councilmembers to this committee for 2019.
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STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:
None.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
None.
ATTACHMENTS:
None.
kris Foss, City Manager 121712018
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