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Council approves $65,000 call for artists for Dana Point Headlands mural
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Summary
The council approved a staff recommendation to issue a call for artists for a tribal‑led mural at the Dana Point Nature Interpretive Center headlands, with a $65,000 all‑inclusive budget funded from recreation budget savings and a selection panel that will include tribe representatives.
Rossler (presenting staff) asked the council to approve a city call‑for‑artists for a mural at the Dana Point Headlands adjacent to the Nature Interpretive Center. Staff described the mural as a tribal‑led cultural interpretation in partnership with the Waianae Band of Mission Indians (referred to in the presentation), intended to honor the indigenous stewards of the land and complement existing interpretive pieces at the headlands.
Staff said the wall is approximately 1,000 square feet, advised designers to use muted, natural tones that complement the landscape, and said the selection panel will include city staff, arts ambassadors and representatives from the tribe. The project schedule anticipates completion in fiscal year 2027 and staff proposed funding the project from existing Recreation budget savings with an all‑inclusive budget of $65,000.
Council asked about how the tribe will be engaged in the selection process; staff said tribal representatives will evaluate proposals and work with finalists to refine designs. A councilmember moved, another seconded and the council approved the call for artists by voice vote. The project will proceed under the terms presented and the Recreation department will administer the contract and selection process.
Funding: staff stated the $65,000 will come from existing Recreation budget savings; council did not reallocate new funds at the meeting.
