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HomeMy WebLinkAbout8.1 St. Patrick's Day Float CITY CLERK File # LBJ[5][l]-[!E[Q AGENDA STATEMENT CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: February 7,2006 SUBJECT: St. Patrick's Day Parade Float Report Prepared by: Julie Carter, Assistant to the City Manager ATTACHMENTS: None RECOMMENDATION: ~ Consider alternatives for Year 2006 City Council float entry and " provide direction to staff. FINANCIAL STATEMENT: Sufficient funds are available in the Fiscal Year 2005/2006 budget to cover the float expenses. DESCRIPTION: During the 1999 St. Patrick's Day Parade, Staff coordinated a float entry for the City Council. The City Council's float consisted of a flat bed truck with straw for seats, signage, a balloon arch and festive decorations. The City Manager drove the truck along the parade route. The Year 2000 Parade entry included decorated golf carts for three City Councilmembers. Staff representatives drove the golf carts and Councilmembers distributed small give-a-ways (from the Pride Week celebration) to the crowds along the parade route. The golf carts had signage indicating the City Council person. During the Years 2001 through 2003 the City Council rode together in a float similar to the Year 1999 entry; in the year 2002 the float was decorated in a 20th Anniversary theme in celebration of the City's milestone anniversary. During 2004 and 2005 the City Council rode together in the Alameda County's Antique Fire Truck with Fire Chief McCammon as the driver of the vehicle. Decorations and signage were added to the historic vehicle in keeping with the parade theme. In preparing for the Year 2006 Parade, Staff would like to offer several alternatives for the Council to considering when planning their Council float entry: 1. Antique Cars. Each Councilmember would ride in an antique car. Councilmembers could ride alone or select their spouse, guest or a child to ride with them. The selected Car Club would provide the driver of the vehicle. There would be signage on each vehicle identifying the rider(s). 2. Alameda County's Antique Fire Truck. The Council could request use of the Antique Fire Truck, as was done during the 2005 parade. Fire Chief McCammon would drive the vehicle or if COPY TO: Page 1 of2 ITEM NO.~ F:\Council Reports\2006 City Council Float.doc unavailable an alternate could serve as the driver. Appropriate decorations and signage would be included in this alternative. Staff has been assured that prior technical difficulties with the vehicle have been resolved. The Antique Fire Truck has been used successfully in recent 2005 parade events within Alameda County. 3. Golf Carts. Councilmembers would be able to drive alone or buddy-up in rented golf carts that would be decorated for the occasion. Councilmembers could drive or be driven along the parade route. There would be front and back signage on each cart identifying the rider(s). This alternative is similar to a prior entry. 4. City Council Float. Councilmembers would ride together in a float that is theme decorated with signage. This alternative is similar to a prior entry. 5. Walking/Other Alternative. Councilmembers would walk the parade route together. Festive balloons and signage would be developed for this alternative. The City Council may have other alternatives that are feasible for the parade entry. A modest budget is available for the float entry and small item give-a-ways to the crowds along the parade route. In the past, the Council's float has been prepared the day before/ofthe parade by City Staff. At this time, Staff is requesting direction from the Council as to their selection for the Year 2006 St. Patrick's Day Parade Float entry and suggestions for the small give-a-way items. ;).Db?'