HomeMy WebLinkAbout4.4 City Council Participation in the 2023 St. Patrick’s Day Parader
DUBLIN
CALIFORNIA
STAFF REPORT
CITY COUNCIL
Agenda Item 4.4
DATE: February 7, 2023
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Linda Smith, City Manager
SU B.ECT: City Council Participation in the 2023 St. Patrick's Day Parade
Prepared by: John Stefanski, Assistant to the City Manager
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City Council will consider participating in the 2023 St. Patrick's Day Parade by riding as a
group on a decorated float.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the securing and decorating of a float to be used by the City Council during the Parade, or
provide other direction.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Costs associated with the float are covered in the current operating budget.
DESCRIPTION:
Each year the City Council participates in the Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade. Historically, the City
Council has walked along the Parade route with the City's Historic Model A Truck or ridden on a
fire truck or rented cable car. These options had limitations on the Councilmembers' ability to
interact with Parade watchers, keep pace with the rest of the Parade, or be visible to the public.
Last year, the City Council participated on a float, which Staff believes is the most effective option.
The float option will keep Councilmembers together along the parade route while allowing for
equal visibility to spectators. If this option is selected, Staff will likely utilize the same single
flatbed trailer from last year, newly decorated with the St. Patrick's Day theme. As usual, the safety
of the Councilmembers will be the most important factor in the selection of the flatbed and vehicle
to be used.
To move forward with preparations for the parade, Staff is seeking City Council approval of this
concept.
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STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:
None.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
The City Council Agenda was posted.
ATTACHMENTS:
None.
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