Report to City Council
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TO: Mayor and City Council
Mayor and City Council Acting in its Capacity as
President and Members of the Board of Directors of
the Moreno Valley Community Services District (CSD)
FROM: Jeremy Bubnick, Parks & Community Services
Director
AGENDA DATE: January 20, 2026
TITLE: REVIEW AND CONSIDER THE PUBLIC ART
COMMISSION’S APPROVAL FOR UTILITY BOX ART
PROGRAM APPLICATION- ANDREA AUSTIN AT THE
CORNER OF INDIAN ST. AND IRONWOOD AVE.
(REPORT OF: PARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES)
(DISTRICT 2)
TITLE SUMMARY: Request to Review and Consider the Public Art Commission’s Approval of Utility Box Art Program
Application- Andrea Austin at the corner of Indian St. and Ironwood Ave.
DISTRICT: District 2
The Public Art Commission’s Recommendations:
That the City Council and CSD:
1. Receive and file the artist presentation; and
2. Review and consider the Public Art Commission’s approval of Utility Box Art Program Application from Andrea Austin for the installation of utility box wrap at the intersection of Indian St. and Ironwood Ave; and
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3. Authorize the Executive Director and or its designee to enter into an agreement for services with the approved applicant.
SUMMARY
This report recommends that the Council review and consider approval of the Utility Box Art Program Application submitted by Andrea Austin for the installation of one utility box wrap at the intersection of Indian St. and Ironwood Ave. No funding is requested for this project.
If approved, Parks & Community Services staff will work with the selected applicant to enter into a Professional Services Agreement to complete the proposed project.
The utility box design is a donation to the City of Moreno Valley.
DISCUSSION
On June 20, 2023, the City Council approved the City of Moreno Valley’s Public Art Policy which includes guidelines regarding submittal process, selection criteria, i nstallation, deinstallation, and agreements as it relates to the Public Art Program. It further considers the role of the Public Art Commission and calls for City Council to make the final decision on all public art on City of Moreno Valley property.
Per the approved Public Art Policy, “Public Art” is defined as artistic works created by artists as unique and original works located in a public space or facility and accessible to the public. Public Art includes works of a permanent or temporary nature. “Public Art” can be in the form of exhibit, performance, installation, integration of art and architecture, and a unique physical environment or feature that integrates art in the city. Eligible mediums include but are not limited to painting, mural, drawi ng, sculpture, photography, landscaping, water feature, components of a building, works of sound and/or light, and spoken word. Mass-produced or standardized art, mechanical reproductions, or directional signage are not eligible mediums.
During a meeting held on December 17, 2025, the Public Art Commission approved the subject application to be forwarded to the City Council for review and final funding consideration.
ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve the Public Art Commission’s recommendations; or
2. Do not Approve the Public Art Commission’s recommendations; or
3. Provide Staff with alternate direction.
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FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact to the General Fund. The utility box design is a donation to the City of Moreno Valley.
NOTIFICATION
Publication of Agenda.
PREPARATION OF STAFF REPORT
Prepared By: Department Head Approval:
Jazmin Alvarez-Barragan Jeremy Bubnick
Parks & Community Services Outreach Manager Parks & Community Services Director
Concurred By:
Kimberly Reeder
Senior Management Analyst
CITY COUNCIL GOALS
Advocacy: Develop cooperative intergovernmental relationships and be a forceful advocate of City policies, objectives, and goals to appropriate external governments, agencies and corporations.
Community Image, Neighborhood Pride and Cleanliness: Promote a sense of community pride and foster an excellent image about our City by developing and executing programs which will result in quality development, enhanced neighborhood preservation efforts, including home rehabilitation and neighborhood restoration.
Positive Environment: Create a positive environment for the development of Moreno Valley's future.
CITY COUNCIL STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
1. Economic Development
2. Public Safety
3. Library
4. Infrastructure
5. Beautification, Community Engagement, and Quality of Life
6. Youth Programs
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Report Approval Details
Document
Title:
STAFFREPORT_PCS_UTILITYBOX_ANDREAAUSTIN.docx
Attachments: - Andrea-Austin- Application.pdf
- Andrea Austin-Utility Box Presentation.pdf
- Andrea Austin-Utility Box Design.pdf
Final Approval
Date:
Jan 14, 2026
This report and all of its attachments were approved and signed as outlined below:
Jeremy Bubnick
Natalia Lopez
Launa Jimenez
Brian Mohan
Patty Rodriguez