Monrovia approves Trinity Rivard mural for Sunishi Park; park opening targeted for Dec. 6

The Monrovia City Council voted unanimously on Oct. 7 to approve a mural by artist Trinity Rivard at Sunishi Park, the park space behind the Chick-fil-A on Myrtle Avenue, and city staff said they are aiming to open the renovated park on Dec. 6.

The approved artwork will span roughly 102 feet along a six-foot wall and will depict the life and community contributions of Satoro, identified in the meeting recap as the first Asian graduate of Monrovia High School; organizers said parts of his poetry and family crest will be incorporated into the design.

The council’s action approving the artist was recorded as unanimous in the meeting record; the transcript does not provide individual vote tallies or a recorded motion maker and seconder in the public recap. City staff told the council the mural installation is planned for November and that the park opening celebration is targeted for Dec. 6.

Why it matters: the project is a visible public-art investment in a downtown park space and includes local historical and cultural references, which city speakers framed as recognition of Monrovia’s diverse history.

What happened at the meeting: council members discussed the artwork and its community relevance, and the council voted to move forward with the artist’s design. The mural and park work were described as donated or supported in part by local partners; the park space itself was noted as previously donated to the city by the Hill Company.

Next steps: city staff expect installation in November and a park opening in early December; the transcript notes the timeline as a plan, and a formal opening date may be subject to change based on construction and installation progress.