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STAFF REPORT
CITY COUNCIL
DATE: October 1, 2019
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM:
Christopher L. Foss, City Manager
SUBJECT:
Manufacturing Day Proclamation
Prepared by: Suzanne Iarla, Management Analyst II
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City Council will proclaim Friday, October 4, 2019 as Manufacturing Day in Dublin.
Sponsored by the National Association of Manufacturers, the Manufacturing Day
campaign began in 2012 as an effort to positively change the public perception of
modern manufacturing.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Present the proclamation.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.
DESCRIPTION:
The national Manufacturing Day event started in 2012 as an annual celebration of
modern manufacturing during which manufacturers invite their communities, including
students, educators, business people, media and politicians, to their facilities in a
collective effort to educate visitors about manufacturing career opportunities and
improve public perceptions of manufacturing.
The City of Dublin has participated in this national event for the past few years. This
year, the City is participating in the Tri-Valley Manufacturing Day event to be held on
Friday, October 4, 2019.
Tri-Valley Manufacturing Day is a collaborative effort between local edu cational
institutions, participating manufacturing businesses, and the cities of Dublin, Livermore
and Pleasanton. The goal is to celebrate modern manufacturing and inspire the next
generation of manufacturers. On Manufacturing Day, local high school stude nts from
the Tri-Valley Regional Occupation Program and college students from Las Positas
Community College will attend multiple facility tours and presentations at local
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manufacturers, including Kensington Laboratories and AMP Printing in Dublin and other
manufacturers in Livermore and Pleasanton.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
None.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Manufacturing Day Proclamation
A PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF DUBLIN
CALIFORNIA
“Dublin Manufacturing Day”
October 4, 2019
WHEREAS, the United States National Institute of Science and Technology announced October 4, 2019 as National
Manufacturing Day. We join the nation to celebrate modern manufacturing and inspire the next generation of manufacturers to
keep our economy growing stronger; and
WHEREAS, collaboration between government, education, and industry is essential to job creation in our community and
manufacturing businesses in Dublin provide vital employment opportunities and services for our residents; and
WHEREAS, in partnership with the cities of Livermore and Pleasanton as well as local educational institutions, Dublin is
actively involved in the 2019 Tri-Valley Manufacturing Day event; and
WHEREAS, Manufacturing Day is a time to celebrate and to raise awareness of our manufacturing businesses and their
contributions to our communities, our economy, and our nation;
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council proclaims October 4, 2019 as “Manufacturing Day” in Dublin and encourages residents to
learn more about the City’s manufacturing businesses and how we can support them.
DATED: October 1, 2019
Mayor David G. Haubert Vice Mayor Melissa Hernandez
Councilmember Arun Goel Councilmember Jean Josey Councilmember Shawn Kumagai