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Commission approves Aaron Cribb design for Broadway pedestrian overpass art
Summary
The Recreation and Parks Commission approved a resolution to install local artist Aaron Cribb—s artwork on the pedestrian overpass at Broadway and Highway 135, funded from a $250,000 public art appropriation.
The Recreation and Parks Commission on April 8 approved a resolution to install public art on the pedestrian overpass on Broadway (Business U.S. 101/Highway 135) linking Macy—s and Town Center West.
Staff presented artist Aaron Cribb—s design for tile-based artwork intended to tie downtown wayfinding motifs to the Moroccan tile palette used on recent city signage. The public-art committee reviewed and approved the design; staff told the commission the installation would be placed on both sides of the pedestrian bridge.
Sherry, a staff presenter, described the project as part of the city—s downtown identity and beautification efforts and told commissioners the funding would come from a council-appropriated public-art allocation of $250,000 set aside two years earlier. "This funding for this project will come out of the council appropriated funding," the presenter said during the meeting.
Commissioners moved to adopt the resolution approving installation of the artwork, following review and approval by the Public Art Committee. The commission recorded a roll-call vote: Commissioner Lopez, Commissioner Ramirez, Commissioner Godinho, Commissioner Diaz and Chair Carey all voted "aye." The motion passed 5-0.
Staff said that, if approved, the city will coordinate further with the downtown committee and planning commission on implementation and placement details. The resolution authorizes the department to proceed with final design and installation steps under the public-art appropriation.
