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Public Art Commission updates annual work plan; Grand Avenue roundabout, Queen Califia strategic plan and banner fundraiser move forward
Summary
Staff presented the Public Art Commission’s proposed 2025–26 annual work plan, highlighting the Grand Avenue roundabout RFQ (25 submissions), Escondido Creek Trail project, Queen Califia and Sculpture Garden strategic-plan proposal, and a new banner fundraising program to build a maintenance fund.
City staff presented an update and proposed items for the Public Art Commission’s 2025–26 annual work plan and solicited commission direction on priorities, funding and sequencing.
Robert Rose and Sandra Aguilar reviewed four categories from the public art strategic plan — art solicitation, art education, art maintenance and decommissioning — and outlined specific projects the subcommittee proposes to continue or add. Key items and staff figures presented at the March 10 meeting included:
- Grand Avenue roundabout: staff said the RFQ closed with 25 submissions. The project budget listed in materials is $500,000. Staff will review submissions for minimum qualifications and pare them to a short list for public review before selecting finalists to proceed to RFP.
- Escondido Creek Trail: the project budget identified was $250,000. Staff…
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