CITY OF COMMERCEAGENDA REPORTCITY OF COMMERCEAGENDA REPORT
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AGENDA REPORT
CITY OF COMMERCE
AGENDA REPORT
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TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: City Manager
SUBJECT: Arts in Public Places Program: Art Installation at 5650 Jillson Street Meeting Date: October 14, 2025
RECOMMENDATION
The City Council is requested to:
Review and consider selecting the art proposal submitted by Ruben Rojas – (4) Four Love Murals, 14x20 feet at 5650 Jillson Street Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Ruben Rojas 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.
REVIEW OF SUBMITTED ARTWORK AND SELECTION OF ART
Ruben Rojas – These four murals (14x20) will be located on a large wall at 5650 Jillson Street.
Cost: $39,200 for all four mural installations
FISCAL IMPACT
The total cost of all four murals is $39,200. 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