TO: HONORABLE CHAIR AND COMMISSIONERS OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
FROM: Melvin Racelis, Acting Parks and Community Service Manager
PREPARED BY: Roseann Otis, Administrative Assistant - Parks & Recreation
SUBJECT:
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World Cleanup Day Community Cleanup Program
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RECOMMENDATION
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Receive the information and provide feedback regarding the development of an annual World Cleanup Day event focused on City-owned and City-maintained parks and trails
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PRIOR ACTION/VOTE
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CITY COUNCIL GOAL
Coordinate and deliver responsive, effective community services.
BACKGROUND
World Cleanup Day is an international initiative that brings volunteers, community organizations, businesses, and governments together to remove litter from public spaces. The United Nations has designated September 20 as World Cleanup Day, to be observed annually.
The City of Murrieta (City) Community Services Department is exploring a local World Cleanup Day event beginning September 20, 2026. The event would provide residents, businesses, schools, service organizations, and other community partners with an opportunity to participate in coordinated cleanup projects on City property.
The proposed program supports community engagement, environmental stewardship, and beautification. It also advances the City Council's Tier 3 priority for "Regular Community Cleanup Events" and aligns with the Parks and Recreation Master Plan and General Plan Implementation Action ROS-A5, which encourage volunteer involvement in beautification, cleanup, and trail maintenance.
Preliminary Event Framework
Staff is considering the following preliminary framework:
* Date: September 20 annually.
* Locations: City-owned or City-maintained parks and trails selected based on litter accumulation, maintenance priorities, accessibility, and volunteer safety.
* Projects: Litter removal and other appropriate cleanup activities identified by City staff.
* Volunteer registration:...
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