CITY OF COMMERCEAGENDA REPORTCITY OF COMMERCEAGENDA REPORT
CITY OF COMMERCE
AGENDA REPORT
CITY OF COMMERCE
AGENDA REPORT
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Item No.
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TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: City Manager
SUBJECT: Arts in Public Places Program: Rosewood Park and 250 Years Recognition Plaque Meeting Date: July 14, 2026
RECOMMENDATION
The City Council is requested to:
Review, consider, and approve the proposal at Rosewood Park Review, consider, and approve a 250-Year Recognition Plaque for the United States at Rosewood for $2,600.00
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.
The 250-Year Recognition Plaque will be added to highlight the anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
REVIEW OF SUBMITTED ARTWORK AND SELECTION OF ART
These four mosaic art pieces will be located on four small obelisks that sit at the top of the hill at Rosewood Park.
Proposed artwork and location of installations:
Current Condition:
Proposed Plaque
FISCAL IMPACT
The installation of each mosaic art piece will be completed by City staff using existing personnel and resources, and therefore the City will not incur additional costs. Material costs are estimated to be less than $1,000. The plaque will be an additional $2,600; both will be funded within the approved FY2026-2028 budget. No additional appropriation is required.
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