CITY OF COMMERCEAGENDA REPORTCITY OF COMMERCEAGENDA REPORT
CITY OF COMMERCE
AGENDA REPORT
CITY OF COMMERCE
AGENDA REPORT
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: City Manager
SUBJECT: 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 Meeting Date: November 25, 2025
RECOMMENDATION:
The City Council will consider for adoption a resolution that will:
Name a section of the public right of way on S. Atlantic Ave/Goodrich Blvd., Calixto Walkway Name a section of the public right of way on S. Atlantic Ave/S. Eastern Ave, Botello Walkway Direct $5,546.75 from the Art in Public Places fund to cover the costs of the signage BACKGROUND:
The City of Commerce recognizes the transformative power of public art in enriching the urban landscape, celebrating cultural heritage, and fostering community pride. Through the dedicated efforts of the Arts in Public Places Committee, the city continues to explore new artistic opportunities to enhance its public spaces.
In 2021 through 2025, the City approved multiple art murals from Calixto Shibaja along S. Eastern Ave. under the Goodrich Bridge.
Additionally, in 2025, on the opposite side of S. Atlantic Ave/S. Eastern Ave., the City Council approved art murals from Paul Botello. Both artists have contributed significantly to the visual landscape and identity of the Arts District and other public areas.
Furthermore, the walkways will soon see new lighting fixtures on the underpass of Atlantic Blvd., where the art installations of Calixto Shibaja and Paul Botello are located. The light fixtures are expected to be illuminated by Late Summer of 2026.
DISCUSSION:
Both artists have over four art murals displayed, each on opposite sides of the Atlantic Ave. underpass. A proposed mockup of the sign is included for the City Council’s review (Attachment B); however, a modified version will be displayed to ensure visibility on an 18 X 24 sign for both sides of the walkways dedicated to both artists.
Staff have discussed with Public Works on potential locations for the signs that will not impact existing traffic signage. The locations are pinned on Attachment A. A modified version of the proposed wording can be placed on the sidewalk, as shown in Attachment B. Alternatively, the City’s Public Works staff can suggest where a modified version of the plaque can exist on the wall. City staff requests that the City Council delegate authority to the City Manager to select the final locations for the signs following consultation with Public Works staff.
ALTERNATIVES:
Approve staff recommendation; and/or
Provide further direction to staff
Fiscal impact:
The cost associated with the signage will total $5,546.75 for a single-sided plaque; the cost for installation is subject to location.
Sufficient funding exists in the Art in Public Places fund, if the City Council approves the request. No additional appropriation is required.
Attachment A: Map of Proposed Sign Locations
Attachment B: Proposed Language
Prepared by: Gisselle S. Delgado, Senior Management Analyst Respectfully submitted: Ernie Hernandez, City Manager
Reviewed by: Alvaro Castellon, Director of Finance Approved as to form: Noel Tapia, City Attorney
Attachment A:
Map
Attachment B:
Proposed Language