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Public Art Committee authorizes plaque installation near Cardenas home, caps spending at $2,000
Summary
The National City Public Art Committee approved moving forward with a commemorative plaque installation adjacent to a private residence owned by Jose Cardenas, subject to confirmation that no additional city approvals are required and that total costs stay within a $2,000 not-to-exceed limit. The committee noted $1,200 in private funds are on hand and asked staff to confirm footing and permit costs.
The National City Public Art Committee voted on July 23 to move forward with installing a commemorative plaque adjacent to a residence owned by Jose Cardenas, approving the project with conditions that staff confirm permit requirements and that total costs do not exceed $2,000.
The committee considered multiple installation options, including a sidewalk-recessed bronze plaque, a wall-mounted plaque on the homeowner’s wall, concrete stamping or sandblasting, and tile or medallion formats. A presenter for the committee outlined vendor feedback that low-profile metal plaques in sidewalks can be prone to damage and skateboarding wear, and said a family-owned vendor provided a lower quote that the presenter described as acceptable. The presenter said the committee had already raised $1,200 in private funds for the project.
“Last time, we approved rectangular shape, material… and location in the sidewalk,” the presenter said while reviewing design choices and vendor responses. Committee members questioned whether the plaque would sit on public right-of-way or private property, whether an over-the-counter right-of-way program would apply, and who would be responsible for footing and ongoing maintenance.
Committee members asked staff to confirm whether public-works permits would be required and to provide a footing/installation cost estimate. Staff said they would submit exact dimensions to public works and check whether the city’s over-the-counter right-of-way program covered the proposed installation.
Speaker 2 asked for a motion to proceed “subject to confirmation that there needs no further approval from the city and that the plan can be accomplished within $2,000.” A motion was made and seconded; the committee approved the measure by voice vote with no opposed members recorded on the transcript.
The committee directed staff to verify permitting and footing costs and to return with any required next steps if additional approvals or higher costs are needed. The presenter emphasized respect for the homeowner and noted the project was largely funded through private fundraising to date.
Next steps: staff will confirm permit requirements with public works, provide a footing/installation estimate, and report back to the committee; the committee’s authorization is conditional on those confirmations and the stated $2,000 limit.
