CITY OF COMMERCEAGENDA REPORTCITY OF COMMERCEAGENDA REPORT
CITY OF COMMERCE
AGENDA REPORT
CITY OF COMMERCE
AGENDA REPORT
Item No. Item No.
Item No.
Item No.
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: City Manager
SUBJECT: Arts in Public Places Program: Art Installation at 5281 E. Washington Blvd.
Meeting Date: October 14, 2025
RECOMMENDATION
The City Council is requested to:
Review and consider selecting the art proposal submitted by Nerv for the installation of a mural at 5281 Washington Blvd. to cover the exterior façade of the building.
Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Nerv for the installation of the mural
BACKGROUND
The City of Commerce remains dedicated to enhancing the urban environment and cultivating civic pride through meaningful public art. The Arts in Public Places Subcommittee continues to explore impactful opportunities to collaborate with artists and bring creative expression to our shared spaces.
Recent efforts have focused on expanding mural installations and shaping a distinctive identity for the emerging Rosewood Arts District. In alignment with these goals, the Art in Public Places Subcommittee convened on August 11, 2025, to review submitted artwork and make determinations on proposed installations.
Installation of a public mural by artist Nerv at 5281 Washington Blvd.
The artist Nerv has submitted a proposed mural design for the entire façade of 5281 Washington Boulevard. The total project cost is $12,000. Funding for the mural will be provided through the Arts in Public Places program, and the property owner has confirmed their commitment to hosting the mural on the building.
The state of the building is shown below:
The color palette for the proposed mural will include the following hues:
Proposed concept:
FISCAL IMPACT
Subject to the final art selection the total expense for the mural installation is $12,000. Funding is available in the FY 2025-26 budget in Account No. 32.1020.52001.
ALTERNATIVES:
Approve staff recommendation
Disapprove staff recommendation
Provide further direction to staff
RELATIONSHIP TO STRATEGIC GOALS:
This item is related to a specific 2016 Strategic Goal to “Develop and invest in infrastructure and beautification projects and support economic growth.” Prepared by: Gisselle S. Delgado, Senior Management Analyst Reviewed by: Alvaro Castellon, Finance Director
Approved as to form: Noel Tapia, City Attorney
Respectfully submitted: Ernie Hernandez, City Manager