Public Art Commission Meeting

Docusign Envelope ID: 67B1787D-790B-468F-A83E-D8E455C1D6D7 CITY of ESCONDIDO Public Art Commission Meeting May 12, 2025 at 4:30 PM MINUTES FLAG SALUTE ROLL CALL PRESENT Commissioner Juan Vargas Commissioner Terri Ryan Vice Chair Patricia Spann Commissioner Nathalie Martinez Commissioner Heidi Paul Chair Carol Rogers Commissioner Jacqueline Kelleher ORAL COMMUNICATION None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Review and Approve March 10, 2025 Meeting Minutes Motion made by Commissioner Vargas Seconded by Vice Chair Spann Approved 7-0 PRESENTATION 2. SUBJECT: JOHN PAUL THE GREAT CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY PRIVATE MURAL Request that the Public Art Commission review and provide feedback on the private mural project by John Paul the Great Catholic University. Staff Recommendation: Review and provide feedback whether the project meets the vision values, and goals of the Public Art Strategic Plan (Development Services Department: Alex Rangel, Assistant Planner II). Presenter: Kevin Meziere, John Paul the Great Catholic University Docusign Envelope ID: 67B1787D-790B-468F-A83E-D8E455C1D6D7 CITY of ESCONDIDO Public Art Commission Meeting May 12, 2025 at 4:30 PM NEW BUSINESS 3. SUBJECT: THRESHOLD FIVE SCULPTURE Request that the Public Art Commission accept the Threshold Five Sculpture into the City’s Public Art Collection. Staff Recommendation: Approve (Community Services: Robert Rhoades, Assistant Director of Community Services) Presenter: Robert Rhoades, Assistant Director of Community Services Motion made by Chair Rogers Seconded by Commissioner Kelleher Approved 7-0 4. SUBJECT: ESCONDIDO EXPRESSIONS TRAFFIC SIGNAL BOX PROGRAM Request the Public Art Commission approve the artist submission for one location as recommended by the Escondido Expressions Subcommittee. Staff Recommendation: Approve (Community Services: Robert Rhoades, Assistant Director of Community Services) Presenter: Sandra Aguilar, Management Analyst Motion made by Commissioner Vargas Seconded by Chair Rogers Approved 6-1 (Spann - No) 5. SUBJECT: GRAND AVENUE ART PROJECT ROUNDABOUT Request the Public Art Commission approve the selection of five artists and provide feedback for the Grand Avenue Roundabout Art Project Request for Proposals process. Staff Recommendation: Provide Direction and Approve (Community Services: Robert Rhoades) Presenter: Robert Rhoades, Assistant Director of Community Services and Sandra Aguilar, Management Analyst, Economic Development Item pulled and will be brought back at a later date Docusign Envelope ID: 67B1787D-790B-468F-A83E-D8E455C1D6D7 CITY of ESCONDIDO Public Art Commission Meeting May 12, 2025 at 4:30 PM 6. SUBJECT: 2025/2026 ANNUAL WORK PLAN UPDATE Request that the Public Art Commission approve and adopt the 2025/2026 Annual Work Plan as recommended by the Subcommittee. Staff Recommendation: Approve (Community Services: Robert Rhoades, Assistant Director of Community Services) Presenter: Robert Rhoades, assistant Director of Community Services Motion by Commissioner Vargas Juan to increase EUHSD student murals to 25K Seconded by Commissioner Kelleher Approved 4-3 (Rogers, Paul, Spann – No) Motion by Chair Rogers to approve and transfer the 25K from the Reserve Fund to student murals Seconded by Commissioner Vargas Approved 7-0 STAFF LIAISON REPORT 7. Queen Califia Report Update by Robert Rhoades, Assistant Director of Community Services 8. Liaison Report Update by Robert Rhoades, Assistant Director of Community Services PUBLIC ART EXPERIENCES Chair Rogers asked for feedback on festival Commissioner Kelleher – Loved the Indigenous art festival Commissioner Martinez – Could not attend; heard positive things about the glass blowing demonstration Commissioner Vargas – Could not attend, but expressed festival provided amazing opportunities Vice Chair Spann – Could not attend, but heard positive feedback Docusign Envelope ID: 67B1787D-790B-468F-A83E-D8E455C1D6D7 CITY of ESCONDIDO Public Art Commission Meeting May 12, 2025 at 4:30 PM Commissioner Paul - Watched glass blowing and was surrounded by Spanish artists from Glass Village, Photographer's Eye and led the bluegrass flash jam Commissioner Ryan – Spoke about an Indigenous festival artist Commissioner Vargas – Expressed this was his last meeting, served past (5) years and knows commission will continue to do great work and thank you to staff and fellow commissioners ADJOURNMENT Meeting Adjourned at 6:01 p.m. _______________________________ ______________________________ CHAIR ASSISTANT CITY CLERK