Westminster City Council
SUBJECT
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Holiday Home Decorating Contest.
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From: Vanessa Johnson, Community Services Director
Requested by: Mayor Chi Charlie Nguyen
Prepared by*: Vanessa Johnson, Community Services Director
*Staff reports prepared by staff on behalf of members of the City Council do not reflect the opinions of staff and are generated in collaboration with the requesting council member(s).
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommendation
Consider the request to initiate a Holiday Home Decorating Contest and provide direction.
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BACKGROUND
This item was requested by Mayor Chi Charlie Nguyen. Mayor Nguyen is proposing to initiate a Holiday Home Decorating Contest for Westminster residents. A similar program was previously offered by the City and was well-received by the community. However, it was discontinued several years ago due to budget constraints and staff reductions. Given the current focus on community engagement and neighborhood pride, it may now be an appropriate time to reconsider reinstating this program.
The intent of programs such as these is to celebrate the holiday season by encouraging residents to decorate their homes, fostering community spirit, and enhancing the beauty of Westminster’s neighborhoods during the winter months. Several other cities offer similar successful programs.
FISCAL IMPACT
The fiscal impact of the program would vary depending on the scale of the contest, the number of participants and the type of recognition provided (e.g., prizes, signage). Staff time to plan, coordinate, and manage the contest could be absorbed within existing department resources.
LEGAL REVIEW
The City Attorney’s Office has reviewed as to form.
CONCLUSION
The City Council is requested to consider this item and provide direction to staff.
ATTACHMENTS
None
REVIEWED BY
Erin Backs, Finance Director
City Attorney’s Office
Christine Cordon, City Manager