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Commission reviews public art fund, questions Mission Bell waiver and El Centro phasing

South Pasadena Public Arts Commission · December 16, 2025
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Staff reported a public art fund balance of $12,597.50 and commissioners pressed staff on waivers of public art fees, a low project valuation tied to the phased El Centro project, and unpaid fees noted as 'payment pending.' Staff promised follow-up.

Staff told the commission the public art fund balance was $12,597.50 and walked commissioners through a new project-status chart showing pending payments and in‑lieu fees.

Commissioner Burke praised the chart but raised several follow-up questions, asking specifically whether the Mission Bell project had invoked a waiver of the public art program fee. Planning Manager Jasmine Kim said that "there are specific state provisions that do allow for…

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