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CALIFORNIA
STAFF REPORT
CITY COUNCIL
DATE: January 9, 2024
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Linda Smith, City Manager
Agenda Item 3.3
SU ELECT : Recognition of the 2023 "Deck the Homes" Holiday Home Decorating Contest
Winners
Prepared by: Jennifer Li Marzi, Recreation Technician
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City Council will receive a presentation on the 2023 "Deck the Homes" Holiday Home
Decorating Contest and present Certificates of Recognition to the winners.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Present Certificate of Recognition to the 2023 "Deck the Homes" Holiday Home Decorating Contest
winners.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Expenses for the program are included in the annual operating budget.
DESCRIPTION:
Background
The "Deck the Homes" Holiday Home Decorating Contest is intended to encourage and celebrate
those residents who decorate their homes for the holidays. Organized by the Parks and
Community Services Department, the program utilizes the Parks and Community Services
Commissioners to serve as the judges. The program was introduced in 2018, making 2023 its sixth
season.
Individual homes are judged in six categories. Winners receive a yard sign, a $50 gift card to a
local business, and a Certificate of Recognition from the City Council.
2023 "Deck the Homes" Program
To promote the Holiday Home Decorating Contest, Staff utilized the City's website and social
media platforms, in addition to sending invitations to past participants. The deadline for
submissions was December 8, 2023.
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A total of 26 contest applications were received. Commissioners from the Parks and Community
Services Commission individually judged participating homes by visiting locations December 11-
15, 2023.
At its meeting on December 18, 2023, the Parks and Community Services Commission voted on
category winners. Contest winners were notified via email on December 19, 2023. They received
yard signs to display their winning category and a gift card from a local business. The homes were
judged based on the following categories and criteria:
• Seen from Space Award - Best use of lights and color.
• Winter Wonderland Award - Best use of music, movement, and technology.
• Spotlight Award - Judge's choice.
• Over Inflated - Best use of inflatables.
• Deck the Halls Award - Best condo/apartment.
• Dashing Debut Award - First year contest entries.
Photos of the 2023 contest winners are included with this Staff Report (Attachment 1).
Award Categories
Seen from Space
Winter Wonderland
Spotlight
Over Inflated
Deck the Halls
Dashing Debut
Deck the Homes Winners
Winning Home Address
7574 Sutton Place
7287 Bedford Way
11913 Bloomington Way
6815 Ione Way
5653 Iron Horse Parkway
8645 Ardmore Place
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:
None.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
The City Council Agenda was posted.
ATTACHMENTS:
1) 2023 Holiday Home Decorating Contest Winners
2) 2023 Holiday Home Decorating Contest Flyer
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Attachment 1
Contest Winners
2023 "Deck the Homes" Holiday
Home Decorating Contest
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Seen From Space Award
Bonato Family — 7574 Sutton Ln.
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Best Use of Lights and Color
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WinterWonderland Award
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Best Use of Music, Movement & Technology
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Spotlight Award
Gasper Family - I I 9 I 3 Bloomington Way
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Judge's Choice
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Best Condo/Apartment
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Dashing Debut Award
Grymonprez Family — 8645 Ardmore Place
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First Year Contest Entry
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CITY OF DUBLIN
2023 HOLIDAY HOME DECORATING CONTEST
Do you have the most festive holiday display in town?
The City of Dublin invites Dublin residents to participate in the City's Holiday Home Decorating
Contest. One winner will be chosen from each of the following categories:
• Seen from Space Award — best use of lights and color
• Winter Wonderland Award — best use of music, movement, and technology
• Over -Inflated Award — best use of inflatables
• Deck the Halls Award — best decorated apartment/condo/balcony
• Dashing Debut Award — first year contest entry
• Spotlight Award — judges choice
Category winners will receive a special yard sign and a $50 gift certificate from a local business.
Entry forms are available online at www.dublin.ca.gov/holidayhappenings or by request
from jennifer.limarzi@dublin.ca.gov.
The deadline to enter is Friday, December 8 at 4
11-15, and winners will be announced on December 19.
Judging will take place December
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• 6thYear for Residential Home Decorating Contest.
• Judges -Commissioners from the Parks & Community Services
Commission.
• Winners selected at the December 18, 2023, Parks & Community
Services Commission meeting.
• Award winners received yard signs, Certificates of Recognition and a
gift card to a local business.
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• 26 individual homes
• 6 categories:
o Seen From Space - Best use of Lights and Color
o Winter Wonderland Award - Best use of Music, Movement, &Technology
o Over -Inflated Award - Best use of Inflatables
o Deck the Halls Award - Best Decorated Apartment/Condo/Balcony/Door
o Dashing Debut Award - FirstYear Contest Participant (NEW)
o Spotlight Award -Judges' Choice (NEW)
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