RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION TO COMMEMORATIVELY NAME A SECTION OF THE PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY ON S. ATLANTIC AVE/GOODRICH BLVD., CALIXTO WALKWAY, AND S. ATLANTIC AVE./EASTERN AVE., BOTELLO WALKWAY, AND ALLOCATE $5,546.75 TOWARDS THE COST OF THE SIGNAGE.
WHEREAS, the City of Commerce recognizes the transformative power of public art in enriching the urban landscape, celebrating cultural heritage, and fostering community pride; and WHEREAS, through the dedicated efforts of the Arts in Public Places Committee, the city continues to explore new artistic opportunities to enhance its public spaces; and WHEREAS, from 2021 through 2025, the City approved multiple art murals from Calixto Shibaja along S. Eastern Ave. under the Goodrich Bridge; and WHEREAS, in 2025, on S. Atlantic Ave/S. Eastern Ave., the City Council approved art murals from Paul Botello; and WHEREAS, both artists have contributed significantly to the visual landscape and identity of the Arts District and other public areas; and WHEREAS, both artists will have commemorative walkways on opposite sides of the Atlantic Ave underpass; and WHEREAS, City Council has approved the budget appropriation to allocate $5,546.75; and NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DECLARE, AND DETERMINE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City Council of the City of Commerce hereby finds and declares that the foregoing recitals are true and correct and incorporates them herein as findings and as a substantive part of this Resolution.
Section 2. The City Council approves naming a section of the public right of way on S. Atlantic Ave/Goodrich Blvd., Calixto Walkway and naming a section of the public right of way on S. Atlantic Ave/S. Eastern Ave, Botello Walkway.
Section 3. The City Council delegates authority to the City Manager to select the final locations for the signs following consultation with Public Works staff.
Section 4. The Mayor is authorized to execute this Resolution for and on behalf of the City of Commerce.
Section 5. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
Section 6. This Resolution shall take full force and effect immediately upon adoption by the City Council.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 25th day of November 2025 _______________________________
Ivan Altamirano
Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
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