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Milpitas council approves first phase of historical park markers and allocates $100,000 project budget
Summary
The City Council unanimously approved a public-art kiosk design to commemorate park namesakes, selecting artist Vicki Jo Sowell’s "Natives" proposal and authorizing use of $100,000 (including a $10,000 transfer from Delano Manongs Park). Fabrication, installation and artist fees were detailed; staff estimated a 22-week production timeline.
The Milpitas City Council voted unanimously to approve a citywide historical park marker design and the first-phase installation at seven parks.
Recreation and community services staff presented the design package on behalf of the Arts Commission and the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Commission. Assistant Director Tegan MacLean described the chosen design, “Natives” by artist Vicki Jo Sowell, as a three-panel, water-jet–cut Corten steel kiosk with flora-and-fauna motifs and lockable outdoor display cases for interpretive panels and community artwork.
Budget and timeline: staff said the total project budget for phase one is $100,000. That…
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