To: CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION
From: JACK MEYER, CULTURAL ARTS MANAGER
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RECEIVE AND FILE CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION LIAISON REPORT
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BACKGROUND
The John Parsons Public Art Fund (JPPAF) was established by Ordinance No. 3127-14 on December 2, 2014. The funds may be used for any purpose that furthers the goals of the City’s Public Art Program as defined within the Ordinance.
City Council has appropriated funds for seven Public Art projects in the FY2025-26 budget. Two have been completed, including the “Skate Waves” mural at the Redondo Beach Pier Skate Park, and the “Sea Chatter mural on the walls of the Public Works Maintenance Facility at 542 Gertruda Avenue. Additionally, the City Council has approved the commissioning of a series of artworks on the ARTesia corridor under the guidance of Consultant LeBasse Projects; and a sculpture to be installed at Gateway Parkette at 1199 N. Harbor Drive. Further, a series of license agreements for five utility box art wraps have been approved, with art selected and approved by City Council. One additional project, artworks to be installed along the Esplanade, has received an appropriation from JPPAF. Another public art project to install artworks at the Redondo Beach Transit Center is be funded from Proposition C Transportation Local Return funds.
ATTACHMENTS
• Report - JPPAF and status of active projects
• List - Meetings and/or Events of Interest to CAC