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Commission weighs permanent sculpture garden at Josie Montoya Community and Senior Center
Summary
Staff proposed establishing a sculpture garden at the Josie Montoya Community and Senior Center at Thorpe Park, potentially buying works from the multicultural exhibition and installing permanent foundations and plantings; commissioners supported pursuing the idea and staff will coordinate design and maintenance details.
City staff presented a proposal Aug. 11 to create a sculpture garden at the Josie Montoya Community and Senior Center at Thorpe Park and recommended using works from the multicultural community sculpture exhibition in year one, with purchase and installation as a path to permanence. Parks and recreation staff said the site sits along an accessible pedestrian route and could host permanent installations with foundations, plantings and contract installation. Staff proposed selecting three or more pieces from the exhibition and using an on-call landscape architect to design foundations and plantings; contracting would handle installation. The plan aims to minimize ongoing staff burden by leveraging existing exhibition artwork and contracting services. Commissioners responded positively, highlighting the site's accessibility for seniors and the broader community and noting the opportunity to relocate popular exhibition pieces that have been on loan. Staff confirmed there is a water meter near the site and minimal utilities intrusion in the proposed area. Commissioners requested that staff coordinate maintenance responsibilities with parks and rec staff and return a more detailed scope and budget for commission review. No final procurement or purchase action was taken; staff said they would return with design and cost estimates to enable a formal decision.
