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Home My WebLink About3.3 - 3018 Recognition of 2019 Deck the Homes Holiday Page 1 of 2 STAFF REPORT CITY COUNCIL DATE: January 14, 2020 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers FROM: Linda Smith, City Manager SUBJECT: Recognition of 2019 Deck the Homes Holiday Decorating Contest Prepared by: Rich Jochner, Receation Supervisor EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The City Council will receive a report and recognize six award winners in the 2019 Deck the Homes Holiday Decorating Contest. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Recognize and present certificates to the 2019 Deck the Homes Holiday Decora ting Contest award winners. FINANCIAL IMPACT: Expenses for the program (under $300), which includes the addition of two new categories, will be absorbed within the current operating budget . DESCRIPTION: In 2018, the City Council directed Staff to expand the current business holiday decorating competition to include a residential component. Subsequently , the “Deck the Homes” Holiday Home Decorating Program was implemented for residents who decorated their homes for the holidays, and winners were awarded in four categories. The program was successful in its inaugural year and was organized again in 2019. In 2019 two new categories were added to expand the existing program. These were Best Apartment/Condo and Best Neighborhood. To promote the holiday decorating contest, Staff utilized the City’s website and social media platforms, printed materials, press releases, and invitations to past participants. Sixteen households participated in the 2019 contest resulting in 27 entries as homes could be entered in a maximum of two categories. Commissioners from the Parks and Community Services Commission individually judged the participating homes by visiting the locations between December 9 -12, 2019. Page 2 of 2 At their December 16, 2019 meeting, the Commission voted on category winners, as well as a Best Overall. The homes were judged based on the following six categories and criteria: Best Use of Lights - Unique design and/or creative use of lights. Best Lawn Display - Placement of lawn decorations and/or animation on lawn. Best Holiday Theme - Story line and/or cohesive scene. Best Condo/Apartment - Best use of limited space. Best Neighborhood - A group of three or more homes (either directly next door or across the street in the same block), promoting cooperation and collaboration in their efforts. Best Overall Award winners were notified on December 17, 2019 and received yard signs to display. Deck the Homes Winners Award Categories Number of Entries Winning Home Address Best Overall N/A 7287 Bedford Way Best Use of Lights 10 7574 Sutton Lane Best Lawn Display 9 2848 East Cog Hill Terrace Best Holiday Theme 2 2848 East Cog Hill Terrace Best Apartment/Condo 4 3654 Aviano Way Best Neighborhood 2 11319 Champagne Place & Neighbors STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE: None. NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH: The winners have been invited to attend the City Council meeting. ATTACHMENTS: 1. 2019 Award Winner Photos 2. 2019 Home Holiday Decorating Contest Flyer 3. 2019 Home Holiday Decorating Contest Entry Form 2019 Deck the Homes Contest Winners Best Overall Award : Best Use of Lights Award: (featuring synchronized music/lights) 7574 Sutton Lane 7287 Bedford Way Best Apartment/Condo Award: Best Lawn Display Award & 3654 Aviano Way Best Holiday Theme Award: 2848 East Cog Hill Terrace Best Neighborhood Award: 11319 Champagne Place & Neighbors City of Dublin2019 Holiday Home Decorating Contest Do you have the most festive home or apartment/condo in your neighborhood with the best holiday decorations? The City of Dublin invites Dublin residents to participate in the City’s Holiday Home Decorating Contest. One home will be chosen for Best Use of Lights, Best Lawn Display, Best Holiday Theme, Best Apartment/Condo, and Best Neighborhood (three or more homes, either directly next door or across the street in the same block, promoting cooperation and collaboration in their efforts). In addition to these categories, the judging committee will select a Best Overall award, based on curb appeal. All winners will receive a special Best Holiday Decoration yard sign. Forms are available at: Dublin Civic Center, 100 Civic Plaza (Parks and Community Services Department) Dublin Senior Center, 7600 Amador Valley Boulevard Shannon Community Center, 11600 Shannon Avenue Online at www.dublin.ca.gov or by request to rich.jochner@dublin.ca.gov Deadline to enter is Friday, December 6 at 5:00 p.m. Judging will take place December 9-12, 5:00-9:00 p.m. Winners will be notified on December 17. “decK THE HOMES” IN OUR NEW AMERICAN BACKYARD i .. � �'l•�.r IIIr �._.J .a� 4 CITY 01 119 HOLIDAY HOME UUHLIN irp.nPATINA P.nNT Dublin residents are invited to enter the 2019 Holiday Home Decorating Contest Choose the categories (maximum of two categories, pleasetwo) in which you would like your home to be judged: ❑ Best Use of Lights ❑ Best Lawn Display ❑ Best Holiday Theme ❑ Best Apartment/Condo ElBest Neighborhood (Three or more homes, either directly next door or across the street in the some block, promoting cooperation and collaboration in their efforts.) Main Contact: Address: Phone # (home): Phone # (cell): By entering this competition, I agree to have my home photographed and release the use of photographs and home address for publicity in City of Dublin publications and other public information tools. (initial here) Dublin residents only. Contest is for exterior decorations only, including decorations in windows that are visible from the exterior. Judging will be based on overall presentation (curb appeal), as viewed from the street. Judging will be done between December 9 and 12, from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. Participants should ensure that all lights, animations, and decorations are in place and activated for the judging periods on those nights. All category winners will receive a special Best Holiday Decoration yard sign. In addition, the judging committee will also select a Best Overall award. Winners will be notified on December 17. For more information, please call Rich Jochner at (925) 556-4558 or email rich.jochner@dublin.ca.gov. Please return this form to the Parks and Community Services Department, 100 Civic Plaza., Dublin, CA 94568. The deadline to enter is December 6 at 5:00 p.m.