Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Parks Signage topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Temple City Council approves interactive Live Oak Park playground sign, authorizes up to $40,000 for production
Summary
The council voted unanimously to approve the ad hoc committee’s recommended Option C — an illuminated, child-height ‘planetary pedestal’ sign — and authorized the city manager to execute a production and installation agreement not to exceed $40,000.
The Temple City City Council voted unanimously to approve a new dedication sign for the Live Oak Park playground and authorized the city manager to execute a production and installation agreement not to exceed $40,000.
Parks staff and designers from SWA presented three concepts for the north entry sign: a traditional panel, a contemporary rocket panel, and a two-piece “planetary pedestal” design intended to be interactive for children. The ad-hoc committee reviewing the designs recommended the planetary pedestal option, which features a taller history/dedication panel and a lower map/wayfinding element sized for children.
City Manager Brian Cook and SWA designer Ryan McKay described the materials and illumination plan: the signs would be fabricated from powder-coated sheet metal with LED base lighting to create a low “halo” glow and provide legibility at night. Staff said the graphics can be reprinted or overlaid if the sign is damaged by graffiti; anti-graffiti coatings were discussed but staff noted such coatings have limited long-term reliability and that reprinting/overlays may be a practical maintenance approach.
Council members asked about vandalism prevention and maintenance costs. Council member Chavez praised the design choice; council members Chen and Yu said they supported the recommended option. Mayor Pro Tem Tim Man and Mayor Sternquist also recorded votes in favor.
Motion and vote: A motion to approve Option C and authorize the city manager to execute a production/installation agreement for the selected sign in an amount not to exceed $40,000 was moved and seconded. Roll-call votes were recorded as yes from Council members Chavez, Chen, Yu, Mayor Pro Tem Tim Man and Mayor Sternquist, and the motion carried.
Next steps: Staff will finalize contract terms with the selected fabricator and return to the council with implementation scheduling and a proposed maintenance plan as needed.
