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Council narrowly approves mural at the Plunge; design, funding and volunteer plans debated
Summary
The City Council approved a proposed mural at the Plunge on Lacey Boulevard by a 3‑2 vote on May 6. Council members and staff discussed design continuity with existing marine life artwork, an anticipated cost of roughly $150 covered by a grant, volunteer labor, and anti‑graffiti coating.
Hanford — The Hanford City Council approved a mural for the Plunge on Lacey Boulevard by a 3‑2 vote at its May 6 meeting after discussion about design, funding and timing.
Staff explained the cost for the project would be small — staff estimated the paint and supplies would likely cost no more than about $150 — and said a grant (staff discussed a connection to a Boys and Girls Club grant) and volunteer labor would be used. Staff also said the mural would be coated with an anti‑graffiti product to make future cleanups easier and that volunteers from the community and youth at the Boys and Girls Club would assist; labor would be volunteer community service rather than paid labor.
Several council members expressed preferences about the mural design. One council member suggested incorporating more of the existing marine life imagery that appears on adjacent walls to create visual continuity; another said the simple, retro style and blue water theme suited the Plunge and cautioned against too much detail that might distract drivers on the busy street. Staff said they hoped to complete the mural before the regular summer season and that the work would be modest in scale.
After discussion, a motion to approve the mural passed 3‑2. Council members said they wanted the work to be completed in time for summer programming at the Plunge and sought clarity about whether the project would be paid or volunteer‑led; staff confirmed volunteer participation and modest material costs covered by grant funds.
The council vote followed a staff recommendation and a public‑comment period earlier in the meeting in which local artists and Main Street Hanford expressed support for more public art downtown.
