HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 8.6 Dublin Pride Week 2004 CITY CLERK
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AGENDA STATEMENT
OITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: April 8, 2004
SUBJECT: Report on 2004 Dublin Pride Week Activities and Acceptance of Donations to the
City
Report Prepared by: Jason Behrmann, Administrative Analyst
ATTACItMENTS: 1) 2004 Dublin Pride Week Poster
2) 2004 Dublin Pride Week Brochure
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Receive the Dublin Pride Week Activities Report
/~4~ 2) Accept donations from Waste Management, ANG Newspapers,
Dublin/San Ramon Women's Club, Dublin Chamber of Commerce,
Dublin San Ramon Services District, Dublin Lions Club, and
Citilinks and direct staff to prepare formal acknowledgement.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT: Sufficient funds are included in the Fiscal Year 2003-2004 Budget.'
Other funds and in-kind donations will be provided by the following organizations: Waste Management,
ANG Newspapers, Dublin Lion's Club, Dublin/San Ramon Women's Club, DSRSD, Dublin Chamber of
Commerce and Citilinks.
DESCRIPTION: Dublin Pride Week is an annual event, which seeks to promote a positive image for
the City of Dublin. The overarching 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, May 1st, and will conclude on Saturday, May 8th, 2004.
The 2004 Dublin Pride Committee seeks to build on the success of the 2003 Dublin Pride Week by
continuing its collaborative approach. The Committee is made up of 15 members representing the
following groups:
[] City Council
[] City Staff
n Dublin Unified School District
[] Waste Management
[] Dublin Chamber of Commerce
[] DUblin San Ramon Services District (DSRSD)
[] Zone 7 Water Agency
[] Boy Scouts
[] Girl Scouts
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[] Dublin/San Ramon Women's Club
[] Dublin Lion's Club
[] Community Volunteers
In 2003 the Committee developed a branding logo that the community could associate with Dublin Pride
Week. The attached poster and brochure utilize this branding logo with the 2004 slogan "Do Your Part!"
The slogan encourages people to work to improve the community by participating in this year's Dublin
Pride Week activities.
The proposed 2004 Dublin Pride Activities are as follows:
Community Blood Drive:
In May, the American Red Cross is trying to build a large reserve of blood due to an expected drop-offin
the summer attributed to donor vacations. The Blood Drive will take place in the Dublin Library'
Community Room on Monday, May 3, 2004 from 1:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Poster Contest:
The poster contest has been a Dublin Pride Week tradition for many years. This year the Dublin San
Ramon Women's Club has'volunteered to organize and manage the contest. The Poster Contest is open to
all Dublin students grades K-12. Winning artwork will be printed in the Th-Valley Herald and 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 wildflower seed packets, environmental educational coloring and activity books 'and Pride
Week key chain carabineers.
Rose Planting:
The City's first community rose bush garden was established at Emerald Glen Park as part of last year's
Dublin Pride Week activities. Due to the popularity of last year's event, a final plot is being made
available at Emerald Glen Park adjacent to the existing garden. Interested parties may purchase a rosebush
for $25 to be planted in the garden. Donors will receive a special certificate indicating their "ownership"
and ID number, similar to last year, when the new garden plot is complete, a plaque will be placed at the
site with everyone's number and name on it.
Canned Food Drive:
Youth groups will be collecting non-perishable items throughout Dublin Pride Week.
Electronic Waste & Household Hazardous Waste Collection:
Dublin residents will be allowed to drop-off electronic and/or household hazardous waste free of charge.
The event will be held at 5601 Arnold Drive (comer of Arnold and Central) on May 15th. An
announcement with reservation information will be mailed to all residents the week of April 12th.
Guided Nature Walks:
On Saturday May 8th, naturalist and park ranger Patti Cole will lead a nature walk along the Alamo Creek
Trail exploring the creek's diverse flora and fauna.
"Volunteer Day" Pro,iects
Volunteer Day is scheduled for Saturday May 8th and will conclude with a free BBQ provided by the
Dublin Lion's Club. All Volunteers will also receive a free "2004 Dublin Pride Week" t-shirt designed by
DSRSD. Volunteer Day projects include the following:
Senior Assistance Projects:
Volunteers will be helping elderly citizens take care of home maintenance projects such as painting, yard
work, washing windows, etc.
Creek Clean-Up
Volunteers will meet at Emerald Glen Park to clean up Tassaj ara Creek.
Community Improvement Projects
Volunteers will choose from selected School and City Facility beautification projects. Activities may
include painting, repairs, cleaning etc.
~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. To that end, the
Committee has focused on improving this year's public outreach efforts. The most important addition is
the creation of the Dublin Pride Week website -www.dublinpfideweek.com. The website was developed
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 including the
following:
ca Promotional posters- Dublin Police and the Dublin Chamber of Commerce will distribute
posters (Attachment 1) that have been designed and printed by ANG Newspapers to area
businesses and schools.
Newsletters- Announcements will appear in school newsletters, City's merchant
newsletter, Chamber of Commerce newsletter, and DSRSD newsletter.
Dublin Pride Week Banners- Banners were included on the Waste Management float in
the St. Patrick's Day Parade.
Reader Boards
Public Service Announcement will be sent to the various radio stations.
Press releases will be sent to area newspapers.
CTV Video "Spots" to appear on cable channel 30 (Partially funded by Dublin Chamber
of Commerce).
ca Brochure- Dublin Pride Week brochure (Attachment 2) will be distributed to all
community and faith based organizations in the City and placed at strategic locations .~
throughout the City.
The budget for the 2004 Dublin Pride Weeks is included on the following page.
Contributions Anticipated Expenses
City $8,000 School Giveaways $7,000
Waste Management 3,025 Posters &Banners 650
Chamber of Commerce 500 Awards 750
T-Shirts 1,000
Cable Television Spots 1,500
Miscellaneous 625
Total $11,525 Total $11,525
In-Kind Donations:
ANG Newspapers- Poster Design and event publicity
Dublin San Ramon Services Districts- Tee-Shirt Design
Dublin Lion's Club- Barbeque for Volunteers
Citilinks - Website Design and Maintenance
Dublin/San Ramon Women's Club - Poster Contest
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Council receive the Dublin Pride Week Activities Report and accept donations
from Waste Management, ANG Newspapers, Dublin Chamber of Commerce, Dublin San Ramon
Services District, Dublin Lions Club, Citilinks and Dublin San Ramon Women's Club and direct staff to
prepare formal acknowledgement.
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Volunteer BBQ · Community Blood. Drive · Poster Contest
www.dublinprideweek.com 925-833-6650
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TriValleyHerald.com .
DUBLIN PRIDE WEEK
What is Dublin Pride Week? Sponsored by:
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 City of Dublin
and neighbors what we can do for our city.
Dublin Chamber of Commerce
How Can I Participate?
Take a look at the calendar of events listed Waste Management
in this brochure or on our website at
www.dublinprideweek.com Complete the
volunteer form from our website or call ANG Newspapers
(925) 833-6650 to be added to one of the
volunteer projects. Make it a family affairZone 7 Water Agency
or join as group.
Dublin San Ramon Services District
Can Anyone Volunteer?
Yes, call your family, your friends, young Dublin/San Ramon Women's Club
and old. There is always something
someone can do to make a difference. Saturday, May 1, 2004-
Remember, this is "Our City, Our Home" Dublin Lions Club
Saturday, May 8, 2004
How do I find out more Citilinks
Information?
Please visit our website at Dublin Unified School District
www.dublinprideweek.com where you will
to sign up online for volunteer projects or
call (925)-833-6650 someone
hapPy to assist you.
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DRIVE OR THE ROSEBUSH PURCHASES.
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4. Community Blood Drive: Saturday, May 1 - BUSH"
The Blood Drive will take place in the Dublin Canned Food Drive :~
Library Community Room on Monday, May3, 2004
· l~om 1:00 - 7:00 p.m. TO SIGN UP log on to Sunday, May2-
www.dublinprideweek.com or CALL 833-6650. Canned Food Drive
4. Canned Food Drive:
Youth groups will be collecting non perishable items Monday, May 3 -
throughout Dublin Pride Week. Blood Drive at Dublin Library
4. Poster Contest: Canned Food Drive 4. Your rosebush will cost $25.00.
Dublin Pride Week Poster Contest for grades K-12. Rosebush Planting 4. Due to the popularity of last year's event, a
Contest winners artwork will be printed in the final plot is being made available at Emerald
Tfi-Valley Herald and displayed at the City of Tuesday, May 4- Glen Park adjacent to the existing garden.
Dublin, Civic Center. Awards will be handed out at a Canned Food Drive The new area will hold an additional 100
City CouncilMeeting. Rosebush Planting rosebushes. So if you are interested in
4. Rose Planting: becoming an "owner", please place your
A community rose garden will be established at Wednesday, May 5- order early as last year's garden filled up
Emerald Glen Park. Interested parties may purchase Canned Food Drive fast.
a rosebush to be planted in the garden. Rosebush Planting 4. You will receive a' speci~al certificate
"Volunteer DAF" Projects, Thursday, May 6 - indicating your "ownership" and ID number.
ALI, Volunteers will receive a free "2004 Canned Food Drive 4. When the garden is complete, there will be a
Dublin Pride Week" t-shirt Rosebush Planting plaque placed at the site with everyone's
number and name on it as well as photos on
4. Senior Projects:
Volunteers will be helping elderly citizens take care Friday, May 7 - our website.
of home maintenance projects such as painting, yard Canned Food Drive
work, washing windows, etc. There are no special Rosebush Planting NAME:
skills required just a willingness to help out.
4. Creek Clean-Up Saturday, May 8
Volunteers will meet at Emerald Glen Park at 8:00 "Volunteer Day" (Senior Projects, ADDRESS:
a.m. on Saturday, May 8th. to clean up Tassajara Community Projects, Creek Clean-Up)ending
Creek. with free BBQ for ALL volunteers at Alamo
4, Community Projects -Creek Park
These will include School and City Facility projects Canned Food Drive PHONE:
i.e. painting, frxing, cleaning etc. Guided Nature Walks at 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 Please enclose a check for $25.00
4. "Volunteer Day" BBQ a.m. at Alamo Creek Park at Willow Creek Payable to the "City of Dublin"
Open to ALL volunteers participating in "Volunteer Drive for a guided nature walk with naturalist
Return check and completed form to:
Day". A Barbeque will be hosted by the Dublin and park ranger Patti Cole City of Dublin
Lions Club at Alamo Creek from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
following all volunteer activities on Saturday, May 8, Attn: Toni Walker
2004. Saturday, May 15 - 100 Civic Plaza
E-Waste & Hazardous Waste Collection Dublin, CA 94568
5601 Arnold (comer of Arnold and Central) (925) 833-6650
** By Appointment Only