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Sandra Aguilar, management analyst for economic development, updated commissioners on the Escondido Expressions program, which converts traffic signal boxes into small public artworks. Aguilar said the program provides a $500 stipend to artists for one box and an additional $200 stipend for one featured box; 19 boxes have been completed or are in progress to date.

For the phase described in the meeting (phase 3.3), the city released a call on March 5 for six locations; the subcommittee received five submissions from three artists for three locations. One location had no accepted submissions and was not released; the subcommittee advanced two top submissions for the Harding/East Valley location (Corner Sparkle and Table for 1). A two-week public input period ran April 21 to May 4. The subcommittee recommended Corner Sparkle as the best fit and staff recommended approval.

Commissioners debated visibility and scale for each design; several commissioners said they preferred the quieter, more detailed Corner Sparkle for the busy intersection's visual context. A motion to approve Corner Sparkle passed with a recorded tally of 6-0.

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Robert Rhodes, assistant director of community services, told commissioners the commission previously voted to accept the piece and later to explore making it a permanent installation. The commission earlier examined a hilltop location at Kit Carson Park but staff said an environmental review to place it there would have been costly because of protected habitat; Rhodes estimated such a review could have cost around $100,000. Staff and the foundation subsequently identified a new, more accessible site at the edge of Eagle Scout Lake near Entrance Drive and Castaneda Drive.

Rhodes said the sculpture is metal and designed to patina over time. Parks staff will work with the artist to adjust a decomposed granite (DG) path in the area as needed to accommodate the installation and to ensure accessibility; the chosen location is on a level path that staff said has no irrigation conflicts and presents fewer environmental impediments than the previously proposed hilltop site. Rhodes said the artist has submitted engineering drawings and that staff are finalizing an agreement; installation could occur as soon as mid-summer depending on contract completion.

The commission moved and seconded a motion to accept the Threshold 5 sculpture into the city's permanent collection and voted 7-0 in favor.

","The commission voted 7-0 to accept the Threshold 5 (\"portal\") sculpture donated by the Escondido Community Foundation and approved a Kit Carson Park site at the edge of Eagle Scout Lake; staff said installation could occur by mid-summer pending agreement finalization and engineering review.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6570173,"John Paul the Great presents privately funded mural proposal for former Mingue Museum wall",563,97000,660000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3307108-5dbf1b5c52b15e1a8d641a39aead84c1&start=97&end=660","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3307108-5dbf1b5c52b15e1a8d641a39aead84c1/thumbnail_97000.jpg","/articles/6570173/Escondido/San-Diego-County/California/John-Paul-the-Great-presents-privately-funded-mural-proposal-for-former-Mingue-Museum-wall","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6570173-00a529005f5b2040e3624b2321ca45cf/orig.mp4?Expires=1774930586&Signature=chtFTatB-GiRHRpRq5YKf~9sN-TTg-cAfDzvGAFYBZJS5bKt5vBXceMh52CqHkHAcDrdAcLTjC3lwe7qamfWQ4xZF8S4FhsfBl5a0nqTzQWIM6MuTlSQ1bQDOZXKDrVY0BU5nmAtmMHCXatM1vXSuU4TdjQy2JwaGUBQNIaPVKWsRcc~nVri6XwoZY0FCGf6zDfNYRsGTQEzPSRUZ40l3yoyj-lPgfXz-HPF6yhm7GZCYhYQa5I5s8jMn3w25at8i~c3v2FzrgglYBQgjeK1GDTor7cu87Y4kWfu78PYGLSemEP-qqcm-tMlGgClwYY15sTF2JtyyY5OWYJADNwWzA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","John Paul the Great Catholic University representatives presented a proposal to the Escondido Public Art Commission for a privately funded mural on the west-facing wall of the former Mingue Museum at 155 West Grand Avenue.

The artist, Keanna Harrod, described the mural as a roughly 16-by-30-foot composition centered on Carlos Acutis, a young Roman Catholic from Milan who died at 15. Harrod said the design shows Acutis with a halo and a rosary and includes images referencing his interests — books, headphones, a game controller and computer coding — intended to show \"how the faith was the center of his life.\" Kevin Mazur, chief operating officer for John Paul the Great, said the university plans to install the work on printed aluminum panels.

Commission members offered informal feedback rather than a formal approval. Commissioners praised the composition and color palette and suggested adding an interpretive plaque or QR code so passersby can learn who is depicted. Staff clarified that the mural is privately funded and on private property, so the presentation was for the commission's review and comment only; no formal city approval or funding was required. Commissioner questions prompted technical clarifications that the panels are digitally printed on aluminum and that the university expects a long lifespan for the installation.

Robert Rhodes (assistant director of community services) and applicant representatives said they aim to install the mural after nearby construction is completed; the university targets roughly 60 to 90 days after construction allows access. The presenter said there are currently no plans to apply a graffiti-resistant coating because the panel will be above pedestrian height and previous similar installations have not had graffiti issues.

The commission did not take formal action; staff recorded the comments for the university to incorporate.

","Representatives from John Paul the Great Catholic University presented a proposal for a 16-by-30-foot printed-aluminum mural of Carlos Acutis at 155 West Grand Avenue. The Public Art Commission provided nonbinding feedback; no commission approval or city funding was required.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6570159,"Public Art Commission adopts 2025'26 work plan and increases student-murals budget; additional $10,000 drawn from reserve",2319,1929000,4248000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3307108-5dbf1b5c52b15e1a8d641a39aead84c1&start=1929&end=4248","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3307108-5dbf1b5c52b15e1a8d641a39aead84c1/thumbnail_1929000.jpg","/articles/6570159/Escondido/San-Diego-County/California/Public-Art-Commission-adopts-202526-work-plan-and-increases-student-murals-budget-additional-10000-drawn-from-reserve","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6570159-1a54e02f9bab3da3ba9305b858f981e6/orig.mp4?Expires=1774905932&Signature=VSbN52XMdN~SLTfnSvO54jt1P1MUTwN1bWhBClulQct~nL5Wjupvle63RcaooF2goIRQLuqOOsjCdXBPmfiQnmQIlMhsuSAikmyVzWDjwTmL3oJYcv8s6HRUtsX0ZwErPZL82KTh1djyk~kXQjH0qgafTT2cfoiUsrYIqoM5ZJvE0Ha~4gspaBmuw0ADWbNXcp~vrEMov3B7bgDbl58wT6-dnyB6CNtd2x01Lb0Fm7RstavyhrxrB28czrFXfAns-1eaUrVvn~8MajF5AS9gG1od2w~Vc2Ao6n~ddc8EDdBpg22IhWgjb88K5ipuPuRlASsFOD4T~ecrAHuWHDCTdg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Escondido Public Art Commission reviewed and adopted its 2025'26 annual work plan and budget, approving several program priorities and funding adjustments and agreeing to draw $10,000 from the public art reserve to increase student-mural funding.

Robert Rhodes and Sandra Aguilar presented the proposed plan, which continues three major solicitation projects (Grand Avenue Art Project, Escondido Creek Trail, Escondido Expressions) and several education and maintenance items. Staff proposed increases in project budgets to address scope and contingency: an additional $60,000 for Escondido Creek Trail (contingent on securing an exemption to allow muralists rather than licensed paint contractors), an additional $50,000 to the Grand Avenue Art Project for a 10% contingency, and an increase to Art, Culture and Creativity Month funding from $50,000 to $75,000.

Commissioners discussed capacity and the limits of staff and school-district partners to manage additional student murals. Commissioner debate centered on whether to shift funds toward more student-led projects in the face of a state law requiring licensed paint contractors for murals on city property. One commissioner proposed increasing the Escondido Union High School District (EUHSD) student mural allocation from $15,000 to $35,000, and subsequent motions narrowed that to an increase to $25,000. The motion to increase EUHSD funding from $15,000 to $25,000 passed 4-3.

Commissioners then moved to approve the annual work plan and proposed funding with the amended student-mural line item; staff clarified the additional $10,000 would come from the public art reserve rather than reducing other line items. The commission approved the annual work plan with the change by voice vote.

Staff also discussed proposed new or carryover line items: a $20,000 seed for a banner program intended to help build an art maintenance fund, $100,000 for a Queen Califia strategic-plan study (to be performed by a consultant), continued funding for community mural requests (approximately $50,000 set aside), and $15,000 proposed for the Escondido Union High School District partnership (adjusted by commission action to $25,000). Rhodes noted the public art fund is financed primarily by developer fees and that available funds will vary by year.

The commission discussed deaccession recommendations: staff suggested removing the \"Pillars of the Community\" pieces due to damage, while Vinehenge had already been deaccessioned and partially saved for future use. No immediate deaccession vote was taken; staff asked commissioners to consider deaccession candidates in future meetings.

A separate proposal to paint 11 concrete seats in Washington Park with student art was raised for inclusion in the work plan; commissioners asked staff to coordinate with the EUHSD student-mural program and revisit feasibility given staff and district capacity.

","The commission adopted the 2025'26 annual public art work plan, approved program funding adjustments including a $10,000 increase to the Escondido Union High School District student mural line (raising it from $15,000 to $25,000) and agreed that the additional $10,000 will come from the commission's reserve account.","actionData","errors"]

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