King Harbor Gateway Sign
Final Design Discussion
City Manager’s Office
December 9, 2025
OUTLINE
1. Overview
2. King Harbor Gateway Sign and Lower Signage Final
Design Options
3. Historical Background
4. Recommendations
2 OVERVIEW
• November 4, 2025
• Staff presented King Harbor Gateway Sign design
options for City Council’s consideration
• City Council’s Direction
• Gateway Sign: Preferred design # 7 with heavier
font
• Lower Signage: Consult with Stellen Design LLC on
recommended character count
3 KING HARBOR GATEWAY SIGN
4 1 (#7)
• CITY BRANDING FONT STYLE IN CITY BRANDING BLUE
• NEW CITY LOGO IN FULL COLOR, NO RING
• SIGNAGE IN CITY BRANDING BLUE
• HEAVIER FONT
2 KING HARBOR GATEWAY SIGN
5 2
• HEAVIER FONT • CURRENT FONT
3 LOWER SIGNAGE
6 • Recommended character count: 53 - 57
LOWER SIGNAGE
7 HISTORICAL ARCHIVE
8 • Iconic architectural
archway sign shape
since 1969
• Prior iterations from
1920s, 1940s, and
1969
• Due for
refurbishment
• Funding available in
CIP Budget
HISTORICAL ARCHIVE
9 1920s - 1941
1941 - 1969
HISTORICAL ARCHIVE
10 1969
1995
PROJECT TIMELINE
• November/December 2025
• Bidding process for manufacturer/installer and
painting contractor
• Early 2026 - Mid 2026
• Schedule may vary based on weather
• Intermittent closure of left turn lane at Anita St. and PCH
• Stellen Design LLC will be involved throughout the
process
11 RECOMMENDATIONS
Provide direction to staff on the following:
1. Final design selection for King Harbor Gateway Sign
2. Final selection of words to be included on the lower signage
3. Authorize staff to initiate the bidding process
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