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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 8.1 Dublin Pride Wk Activities~~~~~ (~ ~ -~ \~/~:' C17Y CLERK File # ^ 1^~ 0^- Q^~ AGENDA STATEMENT CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: April 7, 2009 SUBJECT: ATTACHMENTS: RECOMMENDATION: C°.~ FINANCIAL ST MENT: Report on 2009 Dublin Pride Week Activities Report Prepared by Roger Bradley, Administrative Analyst 1) 2009 Dublin Pride Week Brochure Staff recommends that the City Council receive the 2009 Dublin Pride Week Activities Report Sufficient funds are included in the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Budget. 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 is scheduled to start on Saturday, April 25th and will conclude on Saturday, May 2nd 2009. The 2009 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 • Amador Valley Industries • Dublin Chamber of Commerce • Dublin San Ramon Services District (DSRSD) • citilinks • 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 attached brochure and other informational media utilize this branding logo "Our City, Our Home" with the 2009 slogan "Planet Dublin!" The slogan is an effort to recognize Dublin's contribution to the global community and encourages people to work to improve our world through environmental awareness and volunteerism as supported by the Dublin Pride Week activities. COPY TO: Page 1 of 3 ITEM NO. •' F:\Council\Agenda Statements\2008-2009\as-Pride Week 2009.doc The proposed 2009 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. Winning artwork will be displayed at the Civic Center. Awards will be handed out at a 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 a yoyo made of recycled polystyrene, which will have the 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 within Dublin to collect non-perishable items throughout Pride Week with all food collected to be donated to the Children's Emergency Council. Household Hazardous Waste Collection: Dublin residents will be allowed to drop off household hazardous waste free of charge and also pick up free compost for their personal use. The event will be held at 5601 Arnold Drive (corner of Arnold and Central Parkway) on May 2°d. 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, Apri125th and will conclude with a free BBQ at Shannon Park provided by the Dublin Lion's Club. All volunteers will also receive a free "2009 Dublin Pride Week" t- shirt. Volunteer Day projects include the following: Senior Assistance Projects Volunteers will be helping elderly 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. Shannon Painting Project Volunteers will have the opportunity to help paint a wall that needs a little touching up at Shannon Park. Page 2 of 3 Nature Walk: A Nature Walk is scheduled for Saturday, April 25th from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. and will be guided by East Bay Regional Park District Ranger Katie Colbert along the Martin Canyon Trail. Ms. Colbert will point out the various flora and fauna located along the trail. Residents are encouraged to sign up at www.dublinprideweeek.com. Water Wise Gardening Workshop: An informational workshop will be provided at the Dublin Library on Tuesday, April 28th, informing residents about drought tolerant gardening techniques. This workshop is being organized by Dublin San Ramon Services District (DSRSD) and Zone 7. Faerie Ring: As part of the new 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 Pride Week, or should be turned into the City Manager's Office by the end of the business day on May 4th 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: • 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 will be distributed to area businesses and schools. • Newsletters -Announcements will appear in school newsletters, Chamber of Commerce newsletter, and DSRSD newsletter. • Press releases sent to area media representatives. • TV Video "Spots" will appear on Tri-Valley Community Television (TV30). • Brochure- Dublin Pride Week brochure (Attachment 1) will be distributed to all community and faith based organizations in the City and placed at strategic locations throughout the City. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council receive the 2009 Dublin Pride Week Activities Report. Page 3 of 3 The Grand Prize Winner from last year's Poster Contest Jamie Rompel Dublin High School 9th Grane ~,~~ ~. ATTACHMENT 1 DUBLIN PRIDE WEEK S~ohsore~ 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 Dublin Unified School District East Bay Regional Parks Mimi's Cafe Peet's Coffee Zone 7 Water Agency Saturday, April 25, 2009 t0 Saturday, May 2, 2009 ®uB~tN www. dublinprideweek. com N PRIDE ALL Volunteers will receive a free "2009 Dublin Pride Week" t-shirt! ~ 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. ~ 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 concrete bench faerie ring at the new Shannon Center. For more information or to sign up please visit www.dublinprideweek.com. Saturday, April 25, 2009 ~ Volunteer Day Volunteers will check in at 8:00 a.m. at Shannon Park, 11600 Shannon Ave, to assist with Senior or School Projects. Volunteers Will Be Needed; Please Signup! ~ 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. ~ 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; first 30 people only. The walk will be from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, 2009 ~ "Water Wise" Gardening Workshop Come to the Dublin Library at 200 Civic Plaza at 6:30 p.m. for a free informational workshop on drought tolerant gardening. Wednesdays April 29, 2009 ~ "Solar Cities" Workshop Come to the Dublin Library at 200 Civic Plaza at 6:30 p.m. for a free informational workshop on drought tolerant gardening. Saturday, May 2s 2009 ~ 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 we can STEP UP & REACH OUT! 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" PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE I N FO RMATI O N www.dublin~rideweek.com