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Staff updates: Grand Avenue Phase 2 ribbon cutting, temporary library relocation, SB 456 muralist-licensing change and other project reports
Summary
Staff briefed the commission on the June 13 Grand Avenue phase 2 ribbon cutting, a temporary Escondido Public Library relocation for roof/HVAC repairs, the rebrand of the Children's Museum of Discovery, the status of the Senate Bill 456 muralist-licensing bill and upcoming RFQ and mural projects.
City staff provided a series of operational updates and project reports to the Public Art Commission.
Grand Avenue Phase 2: Sandra Aguilar reported that the city hosted a ribbon cutting and community celebration on June 13 to mark completion of Phase 2 of the Grand Avenue Vision project. Staff said the project widened sidewalks, created outdoor dining space, introduced roundabouts (featured in a Cruising Grand procession) and aimed to slow vehicle speeds and improve pedestrian safety.
Temporary library relocation: Staff said the Escondido Public Library, built in 1980 and serving roughly "over 150,000" residents per the presentation, began temporary operations…
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