CITY OF COMMERCE
AGENDA REPORT
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Ernie Hernandez, City Manager
SUBJECT: Grant Consideration for Mural adjacent to Bristow Park MEETING DATE: December 9, 2025
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council approve a one-time grant from the Art in Public Places Fund to an appropriate entity representing the Bristow Park Community for the painting of a mural and poem at the corner of McDonnel Avenue and Dunham Street.
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS:
On December 4, 2025, the City Council received a communication from Roland Lenny Ortiz representing the owner of the property located at 4684 Dunham Street, where a Virgin Mary mural once stood, and also representing members of the Bristow Park community.
This group is requesting a one-time grant to assist in their objective to repaint a mural of the Virgin Mary and a Poem on a private home where such a mural previously existed. The group estimates that there is a total cost for the project of $26,050, and is requesting a City “grant” or contribution towards this endeavor in the amount of $12,000. If approved, staff will have to determine how best to proceed with payment as there is no official non-profit or single entity representing the Bristow Park neighborhood group that wishes to bring this artwork to fruition. The letter is attached for your consideration.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There are existing monies in the Art in Public Places Fund to provide the grant if the City Council approves the request.
ALTERNATIVES:
Approve staff recommendation
Disapprove staff recommendation
Provide further direction to staff
Approved and Recommended by: Ernie Hernandez, City Manager Fiscal Impact reviewed by: Alvaro Castellon, Director of Finance Approved as to form by: Noel Tapia, City Attorney
Respectfully submitted: Ernie Hernandez, City Manager Attachments:
Letter from Roland Lenny Ortiz