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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 8.1 Dublin Pride Wk Rpt CITY CLERK File # D[][]0-[K]~ AGENDA STATEMENT CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: April 1 , 2008 SUBJECT: Report on 2008 Dublin Pride Week Activities Report Prepared by Roger Bradley, Administrative Analyst ATTACHMENTS: 1) 2) 3) 4) 2008 Dublin Pride Week Brochure V olunteer Day Flyer Nature Walk Flyer Household Hazardous Waste Flyer RECOMMENDATION:/~ Receive the 2008 Dublin Pride Week Activities Report \ FINANCIAL STATEMENT: Sufficient funds are included in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 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 Friday, April 25th and will conclude on Saturday, May 3rd 2008. The 2008 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 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 (Attachment 1) and informational flyers utilize this branding logo "Our City, Our Home" with the 2008 slogan "Planet Dublin!" The slogan is an effort to recognize ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COpy TO: ITEM NO. ~ ,\ Page 1 of3 F:\Council\Agenda Statements\2007-2008\as-Pride Week 2008.doc f) 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. The proposed 2008 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 items include mood pens and rubber bracelets for all school aged children. Food Drive: Collection bins will be set-up at the two Safeway grocery stores within Dublin to collect non-perishable items throughout the week of April 28th with all food collected to be donated to the Children's Emergency Council. Bus Obscura Project Bus Obscura is a passenger bus converted to a multiple aperture camera obscura using a rear projection technique that allows the individual images to flow into one another. As the bus moves down the street a 360 degree animated panorama is created inside. The City of Dublin is sponsoring this program with the Dublin Fine Arts Foundation. The Bus Obscura will travel in and around Dublin, offering free 15 minute trips to interested community members. Trips are scheduled for Friday, April 25th and will also be available to all Dublin Pride Week volunteers on Saturday, April 26th, immediately following the Volunteer BBQ Luncheon. 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 (comer of Arnold and Central Parkway) on May 3rd. An announcement with reservation information (Attachment 4) was mailed to all residents in March. E-Waste Collection: A free e-waste collection service will be provided on April 26th where computers, televisions, and other electronic goods can be dropped off. Volunteer Day Projects: Volunteer Day (Attachment 2) is scheduled for Saturday, April 26 and will conclude with a free BBQ at Ted Fairfield Park provided by the Dublin Lion's Club. All volunteers will also receive a free "2008 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. Page 2 of3 SchoollmprovementProjec~ Volunteers will choose from designated school beautification projects. Activities may include painting, repairs, cleaning, etc. Nature Walk: A Nature Walk is scheduled for Saturday, April 26th and will be guided by the East Bay Regional Park District Ranger Katie Colbert along the Tassajara Creek Trail. A flyer is included as Attachment 3 with information about the walk. Water Wise Gardening Workshop: An informational workshop will be provided at the Armstrong Garden Center on Saturday, May 3rd, informing resident about drought tolerant gardening techniques. Faerie Ring: As part of the new Shannon Community Center project, there is an opportunity for interested groups and individuals to engrave names or a message at the Center. This project is part of the gazebo removal and redesign. Specifically, the gazebo will be removed and be replaced with a thematic re-creation of a "faerie ring" from Irish folklore. The ring will be in the form of a circular bench approximately 20 feet in diameter surrounded by a ring of concrete that will be sandblasted with donor names similar to the bench in the Civic Center courtyard. The sandblasting will be provided at cost plus $5.00 with all excess revenue donated to the Alameda County Food Bank (the order form is included as Exhibit A of Attachment 1). Public Outreach: The success of Dublin Pride Week is largely dependent on the outreach campaign developed to increase the community's awareness and participation in the activities and volunteer opportunities. This year's public outreach efforts include: · Web site - www.dublinvrideweek.com. The web site 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 other outreach materials listed below. · 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, City's merchant newsletter, Chamber of Commerce newsletter, and DSRSD newsletter. · Press releases will be sent to area newspapers. · CTV 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. · Flyers - The Volunteer and Nature Walk flyers (Attachments 2 and 3) along with other outreach materials will be sent to various targeted audiences within the community. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Council receive the 2008 Dublin Pride Week Activities Report. Page 3 of3 i hi 4(.~ ~.'.'f'! ! -~, , ~..~ '. i... Z '.... '3 I . . .. . '" J fi./~/ f)~~ ~ . . -n "'< " ......, 0 ~ ~ "'1 -I -+ tn Z () 0 -. ::r CJl 0 "'1 "'1 N ::r n ::3 0 -. 0 fA- 0 ~ ~ (i') ::r ::s n ::3 3 :E "'1 0 3: 0 0 -+ " (i') Q 0 cr - ~ 0 Q -. "'1 a.. - a.. t') fA fA ::3 Q t') -+ fA ~ a.. -+ -+ ::3 ::3 ~ ~ a.. ~ "'1 "'1 -t: I ~.......... . I -C) ~ DUBLIN PRIDE WEEK Sponsore& by: City of Dublin Amador Valley Industries Armstrong Garden Center 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 Friday, April 25, 2008 to Saturday, May 3, 2008 .............. PRIDE c3 www.dublinprideweek.com 0 Attachment 1 ALL Volunteers will receive a free "2008 Dublin Pride Week" t-shirt! ... Volunteer Projects Volunteers needed! Volunteers are needed to assist seniors with various home maintenance projects or will assist with designated school beautification projects, involving painting, repairs, cleaning, etc. ... Poster Contest 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 From April 28th to May 2nd, both Safeways in Dublin will host collection containers for canned and dry goods for donation to Dublin's Children Emergency Council. ... E- Waste Event A free E- Waste collection service will be provided on Sat., April 26th. Contact the Dublin Pride Week Committee at (925) 833- 6650 for more information. ... Faerie Ring Show your Dublin Pride by engraving a name or message into concrete benches around a faerie ring at the new Shannon Center. For more information or to sign up, please visit www.dublinprideweek.com. Saturday. April 26, 2008 ... Volunteer Day Volunteers will check in at 8:00 a.m. at Ted Fairfield Park, located at Antone Way and South Dublin Ranch Dr. (see map on our website). Volunteers Needed! ... Volunteer Day BBQ After a morning of working on various senior or school projects, volunteers will return to Ted Fairfield 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 East Bay Regional Park District will take us on a one hour adventure along Tassajara 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. ... Bus Obscura A passenger bus converted to a multiple aperture camera that creates a 360 degree image of the City will take passengers on a virtual tour of the City. Contact the Dublin Pride Week Committee at (925) 833-6650 for more information. Saturday, May 3. 2008 ... "Water Wise" Gardening Workshop Come to Armstrong Garden Center at 7360 San Ramon Rd. at I :00 p.m. for an informational workshop on drought tolerant gardening. ... 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 560 I Arnold Drive (comer 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 DO OUR BEST! How Can I Participate? Take a look at the calendar of events listed In this brochure or on our web site at www.dublinprideweek.com. Complete the volunteer form on our website or call (925) 833-6650 to be added to one of the ~~Iunteer 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 INFORMATION ~ www.dublinprideweek.com ~ C1--.i .r--.., ~ ATTACHMENT 2 IT ASSAJARA CReeK TR ) ul-_---......! ~ < J " - J ~ I (' I III ~ IlUIII.IN BLVD Attachment 3 Drop-Off Day Saturday, May 3, 2008 Offering Dublin residents safe disposal for unwanted household toxies Auto batteries Household batteries Brake and transmission fluids Motor oil Antifreeze Paint, thinners, strippers Wood stains Solvents Pesticides Herbicides {: Mercury thermometers F1uorescent bulbs Aerosol cans Cleaners Pool chemicals Limit five (5) gallons or SO pounds of household hazardous waste per household. The City of Dublin and AVI are pleased to also offer free compost to event attendees. The rich soil product is made from Dublin residents' yard trimmings and food scraps, and can help nurture your garden and houseplants. It's our way of thanking you for recycling! 7:30 am - 2:30 pm By Appointment Only 1-800-207 -8222 Registration deadline: April 25 or until all appointments are filled After you register by phone, you will receive a confirm- ation card in the mail verifying the date and time of your appointment. You MUST bring this card with you to the event, along with photo ID and proof of Dublin residency. "ti "ti :; 0:: (5 z;. c: Qj < -s, Enter on Arnold Rd, 5 -+ o ...: o rtl " c: <lJ ,u Central Pkwy, :!t! Gleason Blvd, "ti c: ~ '" 'iO' '" '" ~ EVENT LOCATION 5601 Arnold Road Parking Lot (parking lot of MicroDental, Arnold Road entrance.) Amador Valley Industries J ........~..__~.""".._...._......._.............._.._.mmm ~ T2:,~!~~~,~ ATTACHMENT 4 Amador Valley Industries ,4<9f.,l!(~ /0/ ~"'h jflll~I~\\\,\ 1!?I.~~'5Ji ,\~,t" '-\!!ljFJ.~'Y'Y ~ ::~,?!~~~~,~ 006 P,O, Box 12617 Pleasanton. CA 945BB Prsrt Std us Postage PAID San Ramon, CA Permit #89 DUBLIN TAKES PRIDE IN PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Day MAY 3, 2008 @ Printed on Recycled Paper You can't throw them away... Because they contain ingredients that can pollute our land and water, California law bans common household toxics from the trash. So how do you safely get rid of the products you don't want? Take pride in Dublin and make an appointment for the free Household Hazardous Waste Drop- Off Day! May 3, 2008 By Appointment \ Details inside.