Commission confirms April 4 Day of Caring date, keeps Adopt‑a‑Block duties and adds wreath pickup in December

The Clean City Commission reviewed its 2026 event calendar and agreed to keep the United Way’s Day of Caring on the schedule for April 4, 2026, while confirming the commission’s two annual Adopt‑a‑Block/Adopt‑a‑Highway commitments (Route 66) and voting to add a wreath pickup event tied to Wreaths Across America in December.

Staff noted April 4 is an Easter weekend date and cautioned that some partners — notably youth volunteers — might not be available. Commissioners asked whether churches, United Way, the youth council (Kayak) and other partners could participate; staff said volunteers from partner groups are welcome and sanitation will pick up trash after large cleanups. The commission voted in favor of keeping the Day of Caring date on the calendar and approved adding the wreath pickup to the December schedule.

Commissioners also discussed flexibility: staff can add additional events later in the year and recommended bringing partnership proposals two to three meetings ahead of target dates so the council can consider any required approvals. The transcript does not specify the meeting date.