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STAFF REPORT C I T Y C L E R K
DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL File # ^~0 (J^-~~
DATE: September 7, 2010
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: - Joni L. Pattillo, City Manager
SUBJE . Report on Dublin's Creek Cleanup Day 2010 Activities
Prepared By: Jordan Figueiredo, Environmental Technician
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City Council will receive a report on the planned activities for the Creek Cleanup Day,
scheduled for Saturday, September 25, 2010.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Sufficient funds are included in the Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Budget.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council receive the Creek Cleanup Day 2010 activities report.
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DESCRIPTION:
The City Council adopted the Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Goals and Objectives which included a
goal to "Conduct a Volunteer Clean-Up Day in the Fall" (Goal 1-F-1). The proposed Creek
Cleanup Day is a new event that seeks to promote a culture of stewardship for our comrnunity
and its environment. The primary objective for Creek Cleanup Day is to engage individuals in an
organized cleanup of our city's creeks and waterways. Creek Cleanup Day is a part of the larger
California Coastal Cleanup Day, an event in which volunteers from all over the state work to
cleanup their community's waterways. Since 1985, over 800,000 Californians have participated
in removing 14 million pounds of trash and recyclables from our beaches, lakes, creeks and
other waterways. This year, Creek Cleanup Day Dublin will be held on Saturday, September 25,
2010. For Creek Cleanup Day 2010, Staff is expecting to have 50 volunteers for cleanup
activities.
The proposed 2010 Creek Cleanup Day activities are as follows:
Breakfast/Registration/Clean Water Information:
Creek Cleanup Day is scheduled for Saturday September 25, 2010. Volunteers will arrive at 9
a.m. at Alamo Creek Park (7601 Shady Creek Road) and will be treated to a light breakfast
while they are able to learn why creek cleanups and environmental stewardship are important
for our waterways. Various Clean Water Program informational materials and giveaways will be
handed out to volunteers as well. Most importantly volunteers will take away the message that
we want "Only rain down the storm drain," since all other items and materials can have harmful
effects on our waterways and the ecosystem.
Volunteer Projects:
At approximately 10:00 a.m., City Staff will give each team a quick overview of the day and then
dispatch the teams to their respective project locations. Volunteer cleanup projects this year will
include trash collection at the following locations: South San Ramon Creek behind Dublin High
School, Alamo Canal near the Civic Center, North Alamo Creek near Alamo Creek Park and
Tassajara Creek near Emerald Glen Park. At each location, volunteers and staff will be tracking
the types and approximate amount of trash collected as a part of California Coastal Cleanup
Day.
Lunch:
At approximately 12:00 p.m., volunteers will return to the registration area to drop off their
supplies and/or trash collected. Volunteers will then have the opportunity to attend a small pizza
luncheon provided by the City as a thank you for their efforts and to share their volunteer
experience with other volunteers.
Public Outreach:
The success of Creek Cleanup Day is 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:
• Past Volunteer Emails - In addition to receiving emails on a regular basis from
volunteers who are interested in participating in a clean water volunteer project,
the City also has a list of hundreds of past volunteers for Dublin Pride Week
Volunteer Day. These volunteers have been contacted to volunteer for Creek
Cleanup Day Dublin 2010.
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• Website - www.ci.dublin.ca.us - The City's web page on Creek Cleanup Day
was developed as a way for participants to obtain up-to-date information on the
activities and volunteer opportunities surrounding Creek Cleanup Day. The
website also includes a place for volunteers to sign up to participate in Creek
Cleanup Day. The website is highlighted on all media and outreach materials.
• Promotional posters - Posters (Attachment 1) displaying the Creek Cleanup Day
logo and information on the day were posted at City facilities. Staff will also work
with the high school to get information out to any interested students that need
volunteer hours.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
There is no required public noticing. Public outreach for this item is outlined above.
ATTACHMENTS: 1. Creek Cleanup Day Poster
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Creek Cleanuu DaY Dublin
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Saturday September 25, 2~ 10
Cleani~ig up our City's Creeks for a Cleaner City and Bay!
For more information, please call 925-833-66j0
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pounds of tr~sh and re~yclables from our beaches, lakes and water-
ways. Join other volunteers for Creek Cleanup Day Dublin 2010!