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TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: City Manager
SUBJECT: Arts in Public Places Program: Installation of Nine (9) Utility Box Murals and one (1) Post Office Box Mural Meeting Date: October 14, 2025
RECOMMENDATION
The City Council is requested to:
Review the submitted artwork and consider selecting the artwork and location Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement approved as to form by the City Attorney with Jerome Castro for the installation of the nine (9) utility box murals and one (1) post office box 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.
OVERVIEW OF SUBMITTED ARTWORK:
Jerome Castro
Utility and Post Office Box Art Proposal
This project aims to illuminate the City of Commerce by turning utility (murals) and post office boxes (shadow art on pavement) into eye-catching works of art. Through the use of pop art icons, geometric patterns, expressions of love, California-Mexican cultural elements, and other imaginative concepts, these installations will enrich the city's visual landscape.
Location 1: 2000-2034 S. Atlantic Blvd (at the point of Atlantic & Eastern) Title: KOBE
Cost:$1,000
Location 2: 5359-5399 Steven’s Pl (Across the street from Steven’s Steak House) Title: Chencha
Design, Materials, Labor $1,000
Location 3: Harbor St & Eastern Ave
Title: Día de Los Muertos
Design, Materials, Labor $1,000
Option A: Option B:
Option C: Option D:
Location 4: 6121-6129 Telegraph Rd (In front of Commerce Casino) Title: Deck of Cards and Chips
Design, Materials, Labor $1,400
Location 5: City Hall (Commerce Way)
Title : R2-D2 shadow art
Cost: $700
Location 6: 5461 Telegraph Rd (In front of Sherwin-Williams) Title: Kaleidoscope
Cost: $1,000
Location 7: 5817-5839 Telegraph Rd
Title: Greetings in Various Languages
Design , Materials , Labor $1,000
Location 8: 6073-6079 Telegraph Rd
Title: Lion
Design , Materials , Labor $1,000
Location 9: 5817-5839 Telegraph Rd
Title : Retro Phone Booth
Cost: $1,000
Location 10: 5400-5420 Telegraph Rd
Corner of Telegraph & Atlantic (Near Mitsubishi dealership) Title : Unconditional ( Heart with Wings )
**Both Large and Small Boxes, Small box would be the same theme as the large box** Cost: $1,400
FISCAL IMPACT
Subject to the final art selection, 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