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STAFF REPORT
CITY COUNCIL
DATE: April 21, 2020
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM:
Linda Smith, City Manager
SUBJECT:
Proclamations for the Month of May
Prepared by: Cierra Fabrigas, Executive Aide
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City Council will present the following proclamations for the month of May in the
City of Dublin: Bike Month and Bike to Work Day, and National Day of Prayer.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Present the proclamations.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.
DESCRIPTION:
The City Council will present the following proclamations for the City of Dublin:
Bike Month – May 2020 and Bike to Work Day – September 24, 2020
The attached proclamation designates the Month of May as Bike Month. The goal of
Bike Month is to encourage the public to use a bicycle for transportation, health, or
enjoyment. Due to the COVID-19 Shelter in Place Order, all Bike Month events will
occur in a virtual environment during the month of May. Staff will promote all virtual
events hosted by partner organizations such as Bike East Bay and The League of
American Bicyclist.
Bike to Work Day is rescheduled to September 24, 2020. Bike to Work Day (BtWD) is a
one-day annual event that encourages the use of alternative modes of transportation
during the commute to work by the Bay Area workforce. Entering its 26th year in
Alameda County, BtWD is organized by Bike East Bay which facilitates “Energizer
Stations” providing giveaways set up in strategic locations throughout the region.
On BtWD, the City of Dublin will help host an “Energizer Station” from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00
a.m. at the East and West Dublin/Pleasanton BART stations. Refreshments, giveaways,
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and informational brochures will be given to those who commute via bicycle on that day.
A limited number of BtWD tee-shirts will be given out at the “Energizer Stations” on a
first-come, first-serve basis. In addition to BtWD, the City of Dublin also plans to host
several other bicycle-related events in September. All events taking place in Dublin are
free to residents and non-residents.
National Day of Prayer – May 7, 2020
The attached proclamation designates May 7, 2020 as National Day of Prayer. The goal
of National Day of Prayer is to recognize the 32 nd anniversary of the National Day of
Prayer that celebrates the act of prayer and recognizes that calling for prayer in times of
crisis creates a sense of unity in the United States.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:
None.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
None.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Bike Month and Bike to Work Day Proclamation
2. National Day of Prayer Proclamation
A PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF DUBLIN, CALIFORNIA
“Bike Month and Bike to Work Day”
May 2020
WHEREAS, the City of Dublin acknowledges that bicycling is not only a successful rideshare mode to alleviate traffic congestion, reduce air
pollution, and decrease fuel consumption, but also is an effective way to reduce stress and exercise while practicing social distancing per the
COVID-19 SHELTER IN PLACE ORDER; and
WHEREAS, the League of American Bicyclists has declared the Month of May as National Bike Month but only will host virtual bike
education events continuing to promote the vision of encouraging everyone to think beyond bicycling to work and move towards a holistic
approach to integrate bicycling into as many aspects of lives as possible; and
WHEREAS, the City of Dublin acknowledges that bike month education and bike-to-work days are effective in converting drivers into
bicyclists, educating citizens about the environmental value of bicycling to work regularly, and promoting the health benefits of bicycling and
intends to promote virtual bike education events in May; and
WHEREAS, Bike East Bay along with other regional and local sponsors are promoting Bike to Work Day on Thursday, September 24th in the
San Francisco Bay Area; and
WHEREAS, on September 24th, the cities of Dublin and Pleasanton, Alameda County Public Works Agency, Dublin Cyclery, Hacienda, and
REI Dublin will host Energizer Stations at both the East and West Dublin/Pleasanton BART stations, to greet and reward bicyclists with
refreshments and sponsored giveaways; and
WHEREAS, the City of Dublin Public Works Department will host additional bicycling events in September including a community bike ride,
a ride to market day, and a bike film screening.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Dublin does hereby proclaim the Month of May as “Bike
Month” and September 24th as “Bike to Work Day” in the City of Dublin and encourages all citizens and civic organizations to consider
bicycling throughout the month, participating in bike events, and visiting the Dublin Energizer Stations on Bike to Work Day.
DATED: April 21, 2020
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Mayor David G. Haubert Vice Mayor Arun Goel
Councilmember Melissa Hernandez Councilmember Jean Josey Councilmember Shawn Kumagai
A PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF DUBLIN, CALIFORNIA
“National Day of Prayer”
May 7, 2020
Recognizing May 7, 2020 as the 32nd anniversary of the National Day of Prayer established under the Act entitled “An Act to
provide for setting aside the first Thursday in May as the date on which the National Day of Prayer is celebrated”.
WHEREAS, the National Day of Prayer was established in 1952 as a floating holiday and was later established as the First
Thursday in May; and
WHEREAS, May 7, 2020, marks the 32nd anniversary of the National Day of Prayer which has been consistently celebrated
annually by all United States Presidents; and
WHEREAS, the United States has a long history of turning to prayer both in times of crisis and in times of thanksgiving ; and
WHEREAS, the act of prayer is both an expression of religious belief and an act of sp eech that is protected by the First
Amendment to the Constitution of the United States; and
WHEREAS, the National Day of Prayer is consistent with the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment to the Constitution of
the United States; belongs to all people in the United States; and
WHEREAS, calling for prayer in times of crisis and thanksgiving creates a sense of unity in the United States .
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Dublin does hereby proclaim May 7, 2020 as
National Day of Prayer and encourages all people in the City of Dublin to reaffirm the importance prayer has played in the
heritage of the United States.
DATED: April 21, 2020
Mayor David G. Haubert Vice Mayor Arun Goel
Councilmember Melissa Hernandez Councilmember Jean Josey Councilmember Shawn Kumagai
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Packet Pg. 85 Attachment: 2. National Day of Prayer Proclamation (City Proclamations for May)