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Council accepts Sensorio's gift of public art for Downtown City Park
Summary
Council approved a Sensorio-funded installation of three lighted steel sculptures in Downtown City Park; Sensorio will fully fund commissioning, installation and maintenance. The installation is projected to draw ~2.16 kWh per night and remain in place for three years.
The Paso Robles City Council unanimously approved a proposed public art installation donated by Sensorio at its Jan. 14 meeting.
Waiya Lund, the city's recreation volunteer coordinator, presented the recommendation for three steel, lighted sculptures to be placed in the 'banjo planter' at the Park & 12th entrance to Downtown City Park. Sensorio representatives said the sculptures will be single‑color (warm white or similar), powered by electricity (estimated at 180 watts for 12 hours or about 2.16 kilowatt‑hours per night, approximately $1 per night in electricity costs) and anchored to concrete footings. Fabrication was estimated at 2–3 months with installation taking 2–3 weeks. Sensorio offered to fully fund the commissioning, fabrication, installation and ongoing maintenance; the display is planned for three years with a possible extension after city review.
Sensorio's general manager described interactive elements—two plaques with QR codes that will provide additional information and a 'virtual reality' style experience on visitors' phones—and said the company hoped the work would complement downtown place‑making and generate downtown foot traffic. Parks and Recreation advisory committee recommended approval.
The council heard public support from Main Street and nearby business advocates; a motion by Councilmember Beal, seconded by Councilmember Bausch, passed by unanimous roll call.
What happens next: Staff will prepare a formal agreement with Sensorio and proceed with permitting and installation logistics, coordinating public works and community development per standard permitting and code requirements.
