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Council approves $12,000 mural at Public Works building to deter graffiti and involve local artists
Summary
Council unanimously approved a $12,000 mural project proposed by Vision Culture Foundation to beautify the Public Works building on Wilson Avenue and reduce recurring graffiti removal costs; staff will return with a city policy for future murals.
The National City City Council voted unanimously Aug. 12 to approve a $12,000 agreement with Vision Culture Foundation to paint a mural on the Public Works building facing the trolley area at 1720 Wilson Avenue. The project — proposed as a pilot to reduce recurring graffiti removal costs and to engage local artists — drew public support from residents, nonprofit leaders and artists who described it as a community asset and a budget‑saving measure.
Vision Culture representatives said the mural is intended to deter graffiti, reflect the city’s cultural history and create community pride. Artist David Castillo described the…
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