Cathedral City City Council
June 10, 2026

Flower of Esperanza Alight Crimson Sentinel Esperanza Rising Charla Elizabeth Eileen Gay CJ Rench CJ Rench
US Resident Yes Yes Yes Yes
Work provides evidence of
udnerstanding of craft and
successful collaborative
work on large-scale public
art projects
Yes. Proposal
includes engineering
consultant and prior
public art
experience
Yes. Extensive
mosaic and
sculptural portfolio
provided
Yes. Extensive
public art portfolio
and in-house
fabrication
experience
Yes. Extensive
public art portfolio
and in-house
fabrication
experience
Proposed artwork exhibits
artistic merit, quality
and innovative design
Strong organic
sculptural form with
integrated lighting
and symbolic
community themes
Colorful and
engaging community-
oriented concept
with butterfly and
rainbow themes
Strong desert-
inspired landmark
concept with
symbolic and
environmental
references
Strong civic
landmark presence
with contemporary
and symbolic design
Proposed artwork alligns
with the vision of the
project
Yes. Emphasizes
hope, renewal,
community, and
transformation
Yes. Incorporates
butterflies, color,
and community
participation themes
Yes. Reflects desert
resilience, cultural
heritage, and
community identity
Yes. Reflects hope,
unity, resilience,
and multicultural
identity
Proposed artwork is
appropriate to site size
and materials
Yes. Scale and steel
materials appear
appropriate for
roundabout setting
Moderate. Scale is
appropriate, but
mosaic materials may
require higher
maintenance
Yes. Scale and
durable materials
appropriate for high-
visibility location
Yes. Simplified
vertical form and
stainless steel
suitable for site
conditions
Proposed artwork meets all
requirements of the RFQ
Appears to meet RFQ
requirements
Appears to meet RFQ
requirements
Appears to meet RFQ
requirements
Appears to meet RFQ
requirements
Safety of proposed artwork
is approved by PW
Moderate. Requires
final structural and
lighting review by
PW
Moderate. Mosaic and
butterfly
projections require
detailed structural
review
Moderate. Tall
branching elements
require structural
and wind-load review
Favorable. Simpler
form with fewer
projecting elements
reduces maintenance
and safety concerns
Artwork is easily
maintaied including
minimal fading of colors
and not easily vandalized
Moderate. Powder
coating and lighting
will require
periodic maintenance
Low. Mosaic, grout,
and colored surfaces
may require
significant long-
term maintenance
Moderate. Durable
materials but
acrylic elements and
branching geometry
increase maintenance
High. Stainless
steel and simplified
geometry provide
lower long-term
maintenance needs
Professional References Provided Provided Provided Provided