HomeMy WebLinkAboutOPD-002-12Date: April 2, 2012
Report#: OPD- 002 -12
Subiect: PITCH IN WEEK 2012
RECOMMENDATIONS:
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It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee
recommend to Council the following:
1. THAT Report OPD- 002 -12 be received;
2. THAT Council approve installation of a banner on the Vanstone Bridge
advertising Rotary Super Spring Clean -up for a period of 14 days; and
3. THAT Council declare April 23`d to 30th "Pitch -In Week" in Clarington.
Submitted by: ° _ Reviewed by:
Fred .) rvath, Franklin Wu,
firer of Operations Chief Administrative Officer
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CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T 905 - 623 -3379
Clarhigton REPORT
OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT
Meeting: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
Date: April 2, 2012 Resolution#: By-law#:
Report#: OPD-002-12 File#:
Subject: PITCH IN WEEK 2012
RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee
recommend to Council the following:
1. THAT Report OPD-002-12 be received;
2. THAT Council approve installation of a banner on the Vanstone Bridge
advertising Rotary Super Spring Clean-up for a period of 14 days; and
3. THAT Council declare April 23rd to 30th "Pitch-In Week" in Clarington.
Submitted by: m. _ Reviewed by:
��Tre d Wath, Franklin Wu,
or of Operations Chief Administrative Officer
FH/sh
CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T 905-623-3379
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1.0 Operation Clean Sweep
1.1 April 23 to 28, 2012 is the 46th perabon • •
Annual PITCH-IN CANADA ;
WEEK. The campaign's theme Clean Swep
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This program is the largest environmental improvement campaign in Canada.
Pitch-In activities such as cleaning up litter and garbage from urban, rural and
wilderness areas help to foster civic pride in our community.
2.0 PITCH-IN-WEEK 2012
2.1 Activities
Individuals and groups are starting to register their activities by contacting the
Operations Department. Those wishing to participate are encouraged to contact
us to register their participation. They will be asked when and where they plan to
take action or staff can provide suggestions for locations that require clean up.
Garbage and recycle bags will be available to participants before their stated day
of Clean-Up. Arrangements will be- made to pick up bags--of trash rec
once they are collected by area residents and community groups.
2.2 Free Compost
Clarington will host the Durham Region's annual Spring Compost Event on
Saturday, April 21, 2012 from 8 am to noon. Residents will be able to "trade" a
non-perishable donation to a local food bank for free compost. This event will be
located at the Operations Depot 42, 178 Darlington/Clarke Townline Road in
Bowmanville. Those wishing to participate should bring containers — maximum 3
— and a shovel. Participants will be required to fill their own containers with the
fresh compost. Durham Region staff will be on hand to facilitate the exchange of
damaged blue boxes and green bins for new.
2.3 Earth Day Super Clean Up
Operations Department was approached by the Rotary Club of Bowmanville to
establish a partnership to facilitate this year's Pitch In Week activities. The
Rotary Club of Bowmanville and the Rotary Club of Courtice have worked
together to create an event that will help foster environmental responsibility and
civic pride in area youth.
The Rotary "Annual Earth Day Super Clean Up" will take place Friday, April 20,
2012. Rotary anticipates 300 student and volunteers will work together to pick up
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trash, recyclables and a regular clean up of areas. The following schools have
committed to participate:
Clarington Central SS St. Stevens PH
Bowmanville High School Courtice Secondary School
Durham Christian High School Holy Trinity CS
Students will participate by doing a "Clean Sweep!in the areas surrounding their
school and community. Areas to be included have not been finalized as of the
writing of this report. The Municipality will supply gloves, safety vests, garbage
and recycle bags for the event. Staff will work closely with Rotary
representatives to ensure that safety is a priority for all locations.
Following clean-up students will be transported by bus to the Garnet B Rickard
Recreation Complex to join volunteers, special guest speakers, Mayor and
Councilors. Rotary members have secured sponsorships for their event from
several local businesses to supply t-shirts for students, buses, and refreshments.
Presidents of both Rotary Clubs will speak to students. The Rotary will provide
the students with lunch and entertainment by a high school band. Rogers TV will
be covering this event.
To date, Rotary has a commitment of educational displays to be set up at the
Garnet B Rickard Recreation Complex for students to view from OPG,
Ganaraska Forest Centre, CLOCA, Veridian, Durham Waste Management, and
Boy Scouts which will be set up for viewing. Rotary members continue to work to
secure sponsorships and support from local business.
The Rotary Club has purchased a 40"h x 41'1 banner with the World Earth day
logo and the wording "Rotary's First Annual Spring Clean-up" with the Rotary
Logo on both sides.
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Bowmanville Courtice Rotary Clubs '
Subject to receiving the necessary approvals, the banner will be installed by
Veridian on or about April 12th and removed on or about April 23rd. We
respectfully request that Council grant approval to the Rotary Club of
Bowmanville and the Rotary Club of Courtice to install the Super Spring Clean-up
banner in the area of the Vanstone Bridge in Bowmanvlle.
2.4 Participation
Pitch In Week is a chance for whole communities to work towards a common
goal and help beautify and sustain our environment. Participation in Pitch-In
events is open, even encouraged, for everyone.
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Letters were sent to all previous Pitch-In participants inviting them to be involved
in the 2012 campaign. It is anticipated that participants will start registering with
staff in the next few weeks.
Schools can use Pitch-In activities as teaching tools or part of environmental
group activities. Parks and fields adjacent to schools are perfect locations to
have younger children pitch in and learn about the world around us.
Groups from churches, sports teams, special interest groups, or groups of friends
or a family can participate. It's as simple as deciding you want to Ptich-In!
Once you have decided to participate, contact the Operations Department and let
us know you're Pitching In. You can determine when and where you're going to
participate, or staff would be happy to help you determine an area close to you
where you're efforts will shine.
Come on Clarington! Show your civic pride! PITCH-IN!
3.0 CONCURRENCE — Not Applicable
3.0 CONCLUSION
3.1 To, -hetp--start--th+s--year's--Pitc --rn=Wfeek, and Operation--Clean-Sweep off, staff -
request that Committee declare April 23rd to 30th, 2012 as "Pitch In Canada Week"
in Clarington.
The recommendations contained in this report conform to the general intent of the
following priorities of the Strategic Plan:
Promoting economic development
Maintaining financial stability
Connecting Clarington
Promoting green initiatives
Investing in infrastructure
Showcasing our community
Not in conformity with Strategic Plan
Staff Contact: Susan Hajnik, Operations Technician
List of interested parties to be advised of Council's decision:
Georg Krohn, Rotary Club of Bowmanville