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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 8.1 Dublin Pride ReportG~~~ O~ DU~~~ ~9`~~~~~ STAFF REPORT CITY C L E R K `~~t~ ~ DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL File # ^©5^©-®~j] DATE: April 6, 2010 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers FROM: Joni Pattillo, City Manager SUBJ Report on 2010 Dublin Pride Week Activities Prepared By: Jordan Figueiredo, Environmental Technician EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The City Council will receive a report on the planned activities for the 2010 Dublin Pride Week, scheduled for April 24 -May 1, 2010. FINANCIAL IMPACT: Sufficient funds are included in the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Budget. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council receive the 2010 Dublin Pride Week activities report. - ~ //~/L' Sub itte By view d y Administra ve Analyst II Assistant ~ Manager Page 1 of 4 ITEM NO. ~ o 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. This year, Dublin Pride Week will begin on Saturday, April 24 and will conclude on Saturday, May 1, 2010. The 2010 Dublin Pride Committee, in seeking to build on the .success of previous Dublin Pride Week events, has engaged diverse community groups and individuals in the planning process including representatives from the following groups: • City Council • City Staff • Amador Valley Industries • Dublin San Ramon Services District (DSRSD) • Zone 7 Water Agency • Dublin/San Ramon Women's Club • Dublin Lion's Club • Community Volunteers Previously, the Committee developed a branding logo that the community could associate with Dublin Pride Week. The Dublin Pride Week brochure (Attachment 1) and other informational media utilize this branding logo "Our City, Our Home" with the 2010 slogan "Make a Difference....Volunteer!" The slogan is an effort to recognize Dublin's contribution to the global community and encourages people to work to improve the world through environmental awareness and volunteerism. Dublin Pride Week is fortunate to have over 600 residents signed up to participate in the week's activities. The proposed 2010 Dublin Pride Activities are as follows: Poster Contest: The poster contest has been a Dublin Pride Week tradition for many years. The Dublin San Ramon Women's Club has again volunteered to organize and manage the contest. The Poster Contest is open to all Dublin students grades K-12. The winning artwork will be displayed at the Civic Center. Awards will be handed out at a future Dublin City Council Meeting. School Giveaways: Dublin Pride promotional items will be given to each child that attends school in Dublin. This year's giveaway is mood pens and pencils made of recycled materials, which will have the Dublin Pride Week logo attached. As the product is made of recycled material, there is no general fund impact as the City is able to use Measure D revenues for the purchase. Food Drive: Collection bins will be set up at the two Safeway grocery stores in Dublin to collect non- perishable food items during Dublin Pride Week. Collection bins will also be set up at Volunteer Day with all food collected to be donated to the Children's Emergency Council. Household Hazardous Waste Collection: A Household Hazardous Waste Collection event will be held at 5601 Arnold Drive (corner of Arnold Drive and Central Parkway) on Sunday, May 2 from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Dublin residents will be allowed to drop off household hazardous waste free of charge and also pick up Page 2 of 4 free compost for their personal use. An announcement with reservation information will be mailed to Dublin residents informing them of the event place and time. Volunteer Day Projects: Volunteer Day is scheduled for Saturday, April 24 beginning at 8:00 a.m. and will conclude at 12 p.m. with a free BBQ at Shannon Park provided by the Dublin Lion's Club. All volunteers will also receive a free "2010 Dublin Pride Week" stainless steel water bottle. Volunteer Day projects include the following: Senior Assistance Projects Volunteers will be helping senior citizens take care of home maintenance projects such as painting, cleaning, yard work, washing windows, etc. School Improvement Projects Volunteers will choose from designated school beautification projects. Activities may include painting, repairs, cleaning, etc. Storm Drain Awareness Project Volunteers will be sent to various locations throughout the City to paste medallions on the City's storm drains, which remind residents that the storm drain drains to the bay, and as such, only storm water should enter the drain. Non-Profit Assistance Projects Volunteers will be helping non-profits take care of maintenance projects such as painting, cleaning, yard work, washing windows, etc. Volunteers will also be assisting in outreach campaigns for non-profit organizations. City Parks Projects Volunteers will have the opportunity to help with various maintenance projects such as painting, cleaning, yard work, washing windows, etc. City Creek Cleanup Projects Volunteers will have the opportunity to help clean up several of the City's creeks and waterways. Environmental Outreach Projects Volunteers will also be assisting in a door-to-door outreach campaign for various environmental programs such as clean water, recycling, energy efficiency and others. Water Wise Gardening Workshop: An informational workshop will be provided at the Dublin Library on, April 24 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., to educate residents about drought tolerant gardening techniques. This workshop is being organized by Dublin San Ramon Services District (DSRSD) and Zone 7. Nature Walk: - A guided Nature Walk is scheduled for Saturday, May 1St from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. along the Martin Canyon Creek Trail. The guide will point out the various animals, flora and fauna located along the trail. Residents are encouraged to sign up at www.dublinprideweeek.com. Page 3 of 4 Faerie Ring: At the Shannon Community Center, there is an opportunity for interested groups and individuals to engrave names or a message at the Center as part of its new Faerie Ring. The ring is in the form of a circular bench approximately 20 feet in diameter encircled by a concrete bench that will be sandblasted with donor names similar to the bench in the Civic Center courtyard. The sandblasting will be provided at cost plus a small fee with any excess revenue donated to the Dublin Children's Emergency Council. The order form can be downloaded from www.dublinprideweeek.com or residents can contact the City Manager's Office at (925) 833- 6650 to have one mailed to them directly. Applications will be accepted through the end of Dublin Pride Week, or should be turned into the City Manager's Office by the end of the business day on May 3, 2010. 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: • Disney's Give a Day, Get aDay -Dublin Pride Week was listed as a part of the Disney Give a Day, Get a Day program with the Hands-On Network. The City was fortunate to have 498 volunteers sign up through this program. Those volunteers will receive a free ticket from Disney to Disneyland or Disney World for their service. • Website - www.dublinprideweek.com. The website was developed by Citilinks as a way for participants to obtain up-to-date information on the various activities and volunteer opportunities surrounding Dublin Pride Week. -The website also includes a place for volunteers to sign up to participate in any of the events. The website is highlighted on all media and outreach materials. • Promotional posters -Posters displaying last year's Poster Contest winner were distributed to area businesses and schools (Attachment 2). • Newsletters -Announcements will appear in school newsletters, the Dublin Chamber of Commerce newsletter, the City's Business eNewsletter and DSRSD newsletter. • Press releases -will be sent to area media representatives. • TV Video "Features" - will appear on Tri-Valley Community Television (TV30). • Brochure -Dublin Pride Week brochure will be distributed to all community and faith based organizations in the City and placed at strategic locations throughout the City. NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH: None. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Dublin Pride Week Brochure 2. Dublin Pride Poster Page 4 of 4 ~~, .~ ~-, w t`~, r -~.., ~' 4~,~ ~. r.~_,~.~~-1. .,_,l-~ ~~~ ,. 7, The Grand Prize Winner from last year's Poster Contest Arinna Castro Wells Middle School 8th Grade 2010 .~ S ' _ ~ s DUBLIN PRIDE WEEK Sponsored by: City of Dublin Amador Valley industries Citilinks Dublin Chamber of Commerce Dublin Lions Club Dublin San Ramon Services District GFWC Dublin/San Ramon Women`s Club Dubiin Clnified School District East Bay Regional Parks Mimi's Cafe Peet's Coffee Zone 7 Water Agency 19 Dublin Pride Week Saturday, April 24, ZQIa t0 Saturday, May 1, Z01 Q .~~3 ~' ~ www.dublinprideweek.com ALL Volunteers will receive a free "2010 Dublin Pride Week" Stainless Steel Water Bottle! ~ Senior Projects Volunteers will spend the morning assisting seniors by taking care of home maintenance projects .such as flipping mattresses, yard work, washing windows, etc. Saturday, April 24, 2010 ~ Volunteer Day Volunteers will check in at 8:00 a.m. at Shannon Park, 11600 Shannon Ave, to assist with Senior or School Projects. Many Volunteers Will Be Needed; Please Signup Soon! Saturday, May 1, 2010 ~ Nature Walk A Naturalist with the East Bay Regional Park District will take us on a one hour adventure along the .beautiful Martin Canyon Creek Trail. Please call for reservations (925) 833-6650 .~ School Projects Volunteers will choose from designated school beautification projects. Activities may include painting, repairs, cleaning, etc. ~ Medallion Pasting Volunteers will paste "Drains to Bay" medallions on storm drains within the City. ~ Poster Contest The Dublin Pride Week Poster Contest is for grades K-12. Contest winner's artwork will be displayed at the Dublin Civic Center. Awards will be handed out at a City Council Meeting. ' + Food Drive The collection of food items for donation will occur during Volunteer Day and throughout the week. Please visit the website for more information and collection locations. ~ Faerie Ring Show your Dublin Pride by engraving a name or message into a bench at the new Shannon Center.. To sign up please visit www. dub linprideweek. com. ~ Volunteer Day BBQ After a morning of working on various senior or school projects, volunteers will return to Shannon Park where the Dublin Lions Club will host a Barbeque from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Saturday, April 24, 2010 ~ "Water Wise" Gardening Workshop Come to the Dublin Library at 200 Civic Plaza at 2:00 p.m. for a free informational workshop on drought tolerant gardening. Saturday, May 1, 2010 ~ Household Hazardous Waste Collection and Compost Give-Away Dublin residents will be able to drop-off household hazardous waste free of charge and also pick up free compost. The event will be held at 5601 Arnold Drive (corner of Arnold Drive and Central Parkway). Appointments are required and will be accepted until all appointments are taken. Event will be from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. What is Dublin Pride. Week? Dublin Pride Week is a week packed with a variety of civic opportunities. It's time to roll up our sleeves and make other cities "green" with envy as we show our friends and neighbors that by volunteering we can MAKE A DIFFERENCE. How Can I Participate? Take a look at the calendar of events listed in this brochure or on our website at www.dublinprideweek.com. Complete the volunteer form on our website or call (925) 833-6650 to be added to one of the volunteer projects. Make it a'family affair, join as a group, or come on your own. Remember, this is: 'Our City, .Our Home" ~,`~~r 1;)~ i ~,~ ~~. qtr l~ ~ ~ir:~~?~~'~ PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION www. dublin~rideweek. c om Dublin Pride Week ~lpri.l 24 through May Y ~ 2010 Suonsored by ~~ ~* ~y ~5ANR ~~~ ter ~ON~ Y=! 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