To: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
From: ELIZABETH HAUSE, COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR
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DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE ARTESIA BLVD STRATEGIC ART PLAN AND THE RECOMMENDATIONS PROVIDED BY THE CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
In May 2025, the City Council approved a $45,000 agreement with LBP Consulting, LLC (LBP) to develop a strategic art plan for the Artesia Boulevard corridor between Inglewood Avenue and Aviation Boulevard. LBP completed extensive community outreach across several months and developed a comprehensive Artesia Blvd. Strategic Art Plan (Plan). The Plan outlines two phases of recommendations: Phase I includes at least ten art installations, utilizing both new and existing infrastructure, and is estimated to be fully funded through the $405,000 of John Parsons Public Art Funds allocated to the project. Phase II, estimated to cost $550,000, remains unfunded but is included for future consideration.
The Plan recommends a site-specific artist selection process supported by a Community Panel consisting of Cultural Arts Commissioners, local art-interested residents, and City staff. The Cultural Arts Commission reviewed the Plan on November 19, 2025 and requested that the City Council consider providing direction that emphasizes the curation of interactive or discovery-focused artworks, where possible, throughout the implementation of Phase I. The Commission also requested consideration to add an LGBTQ-themed sculpture, curated and supported by LBP, in front of the North Branch Library to Phase I. This additional installation would be funded through an additional allocation of $32,500 from the John Parsons Public Art Fund (JPPAF).
Staff recommends the City Council approve the proposed Artesia Blvd. Strategic Art Plan and provide direction regarding the inclusion of the LGBTQ-themed sculpture in front of the North Branch Library and the potential allocation of an additional $32,500 from the JPPAF.
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