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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - May 16, 2001 I-04CITY OF LODI COUNCIL COMMUNICATION AGENDA TITLE: Discussion Regarding Proposed Lodi Safe Kids' Day As Requested By Council Member Howard MEETING DATE: May 16, 2001 PREPARED BY: Deputy City Manager RECOMMENDED ACTION: That Council discuss the proposed "Lodi Safe Kids' Day" proposal as prepared by Council Member Howard and provide direction to staff. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Council Member Howard is proposing that the City hold a "Lodi Safe Kids' Day" on June 23, 2001 at Blakely Park. As noted in the attached proposal, the goal is "To foster the health and safety of children utilizing Lodi's valuable resources and services." Bicycle safety, water safety, car seat education, electrical safety, and fireworks danger, among other topics, will be the focus of the event. In addition, City programs and services in the community will be highlighted for participants. Council Member Howard has held several meetings with members of staff and is anticipating that volunteers will assist in coordinating and overseeing the scheduled activities. Community Center Director Charlene Lange has been assigned by the City Manager to work with Council Member Howard in developing the day's activities, an estimated budget, and implementation of the event. Should Council direct staff to move forward with the event, approximately $5,000 will be necessary to cover anticipated expenses. In addition, a previously scheduled swim meet at Blakely pool involving 250 swimmers will have to be moved from 8:00 a.m. to a new time of 1:00 p.m. FUNDING: $5,000 Contingency Fund JSK Attachment Respectfully, VJnet S. Keeter Deputy City Manager APPROVED: l._ - H. Dixon Fly — City Manager Lodi I s Safe Kids Day Blakely Park 1050 South Stockton Street Saturday, June 23rd, 2001 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon STATEMENT: The City of Lodi is interested in the health and safety of children. GOAL: To foster the health and safety of children utilizing Lodi's valuable resources and services. TARGET AGE GROUP: 12 years and under COMMITTEE MEMBERS Emily Howard, Council Member Anthony Silva, Aquatics Coordinator -Hutchins Street Square Mary Fuhs, Community Service Officer -Lodi Police Department Janet Hamilton, Management Analyst -Administration Ron Tobeck, Division Commander -Lodi Police Department Charlene Lange, Community Center Director PARTICIPATING GOVERNMENT AND CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS Lodi Boys & Girls Club Lodi Memorial Hospital American Medical Response Lawrence School Animal Friends Connection Local Boy Scouts Local Girl Scouts Amador County Sheriff San Joaquin Health Department of Boating & Waterway California State Automobile Assoc. State Farm Insurance Lodi Adopt -A -Child Railroad Lodi Electric Utility Department Lodi Parks & Recreation Department Revised: 05/10/01 CITY OF LODI Lodi Fire Department Lodi Public Library Hutchins Street Square Lodi Police Department Car Seat Education/ Booster Seat Give -Away Bicycle Education Registration & Inspection Water Safety Swim Lessons Child CPR Automated External Defibrillation Fire Safety Danaers of Fireworks Electrical Safety Charles Hughes, Child Seat Inspector 1468-8933 Counteract the #1 killer of children, Geweke improperly installed car seats. Mary Fuhs, LPD Department of Boating & Waterway Lifeguards HSS & Lodi Lake Anthony Silva, Aquatics Coordinator, HSS American Medical Response Verne Person, Lodi Fire Department Lifejacket demonstration Kayak & boating safety__ _ Lodi swimming programs offered 369-4441 Instruction/educational information Demonstration and education x6736 Smoke House demonstration Fire Truck & Engine Company tL r Manetti Dis atch Su ervisor x6788an Vallow, Hazard Hamlet demonstration di Electrical Utility Department x2560 Education Animal Safety Pat Sherman Safety around animals Animal Friends Connection 365-0535 or Animal Services 333-6741 Health & Medical Services & Education Health Plan of SJ Mobile Unit Lodi Memorial Hospital Hand washing demonstration Dental care Pedestrian Safety LUSD Safety Patrol _ "Operation Life Saver" Railroad Safety Lodi Police Department Face Painting _ Girl Scouts Crime Crime Stoppers 333-6771 Anonymously reporting crimes Nutrition Lodi Memorial Hospital 333-3017 Nutrition Diet Counseling Library Nancy Martinez Lodi Public Library x5540 Safety While at School School Resource Officers Sierra Brucia x6876 Mike Morris x6872 Me ann-Sanchez PARTNERS Jeannie Biskup Volunteer Supervisor x6864 "Meet the Beat" Bryan Noblett, SE District, LPD Motor Officer, horses, children's badges Boy Scouts of America First Aid Kit EXPENSES • Estimated hard costs not to exceed $5,000.00. • School Flyers (English/Spanish)-Print and distribute 10,000, estimated cost of $350.00. Boys and Girls Club Parks & Recreation Office After-school programs Schools: K-6 in Lodi St. Anne's (80 children) St. Peter's (80 children) Mokelumne (100 children) • Staff Labor/Overtime-Estimated cost of $2,000.00. • Buttons -Estimated cost of $400.00. • Lodi Police Department giveaway -Estimated cost of $500.00. • Water/Drinks-Estimated cost of $500.00. • Advertisement -Estimated cost of $1,000.00. MARKETING EFFORT • News releases to all major employers for publication in their in-house newsletter, including the City's "Vine Line". • Cable television • Channels 3, 10, 13, 31, 40, & 58 for Public Service Announcements • Advertisements in the Lodi News Sentinel and the Record.