HomeMy Public PortalAbout07) 7F_Public Art Proposal_Staff ReportPARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
DATE: July 6, 2021
TO: The Honorable City Council
FROM: Bryan Cook, City Manager
By: Adam Matsumoto, Director of Parks and Recreation
SUBJECT: PUBLIC ART PROPOSAL REPORT
RECOMMENDATION:
The City Council is requested to review and approve the public art proposal at the Live
Oak Park softball field.
BACKGROUND:
1.In February 2021, Ella Le reached out to the City, in partnership with Temple City
Amateur Softball Association (TCASA), to propose a mural on the softball field
scorekeeper booth for her Gold Star Award.
2.In March 2021, staff coordinated and completed a walk-through of the mural’s location
and to identify all logistics for the City to assist with this project.
3.In March 2021, staff held a zoom meeting with Ella Le, Dora Ortiz (Project Advisor/
Muralist), Jason Oberlander (President of TCASA), and Sayo Elizalde (Parks &
Recreation Maintenance Lead), and Jordi Ubaldo (Parks & Recreation Coordinator) to
review the mural for feedback from all partners.
4.On April 18, 2021, Ella received the approval for her Gold Award project from her scout
troop.
5.On May 19, 2021 Ella Le’s public art proposal was reviewed by the Parks and Recreation
Commission. After review the Commission recommended the approval of the public art
proposal for City Council consideration.
AGENDA
ITEM 7.F.
City Council
July 6, 2021
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ANALYSIS:
With the dissolution of Temple City’s Public Arts Commission, the Parks and Recreation
Commission now advises the City Council on matters pertaining to public art.
In February 2021, Girl Scout Ella Le reached out to the City with interest in creating a
public art piece on the score booth at the softball field at Live Oak Park. The back wall of
the score booth is outwardly facing and painted a neutral color. Ms. Le identified this
space as a prime location for a mural, specifically to promote softball in the community.
Ms. Le met with City staff and representatives from the Temple City Amateur Softball
Association (TCASA) to discuss and brainstorm ideas for the art project. Details of the
public art proposal can be found in the presentation (Attachment “A”). Both the City and
TCASA have preliminarily approved the design and location of the public art mural.
The mural depicts a girl hitting a softball and is entitled “New Day.” The concept behind
the mural is to showcase the sport to the community and broaden participation from a
variety of backgrounds. Other features of the mural will be a TCASA logo and banner with
the words “Temple City, Home of the Camellias.” Once approved, the project timeline will
be approximately one month and all work will be in compliance with the latest County
Health Order.
At their May 19, 2021 meeting, the Parks and Recreation Commission reviewed and is
recommending City Council approve the public art proposal at the Live Oak Park softball
field.
CITY STRATEGIC GOALS:
The Public Art Proposal will further the City’s Strategic Goal of Quality of Life.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Ms. Le is planning on fundraising to offset the cost for all supplies needed to complete
the mural at Live Oak Park. The City will provide support resources that will not impact
the operating budget of the Department.
CONCLUSION:
After review of the public art proposal, the City Council is recommended to approve the
public art proposal at the Live Oak Park softball field.
City Council
July 6, 2021
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ATTACHMENT:
A. Public Art Proposal Presentation
The New Day Mural
By: Ella Le
ATTACHMENT A
Introduction -16 years old
-A junior at TC High School
-Participated in Girl Scouts and
Softball for 11 years
-Love to bake& play with my
dog, Moose
The Purpose
-Showcasesoftballto the community andinspiregirlsto playsoftballin TempleCity.
-Help unify the community becausetherewill bedifferent aspectsto the mural other thansoftball.
-Themural would helpexposesoftballandthe benefitit provides,like teamworkandunity.
-Alsofacesthe walking track andconvalescenthomesomanydifferent peoplecanenjoyit.
Location: The back of the TCASA scoreboard at Live Oak
The New Day Mural
The main part of the mural is a girl hitting the
ball. In the background there will be the
American flag, the TCASA logo, a standfull of
people,andanairplane. Theairplanewill pull a
bannerthat will say,“TempleCity, Home of the
Camellias,” which is the city’s flower. And
alongsidethewording will beapink Camellia.
Supplies
-Paint Primer
-Blue Tape
-Pencils
-Paint (Behr Ultra Exterior Paint)
-Paint Rollers/Extension Sticks
-Paint Brushes
-Paint Trays
-Chalk Measure
-Charcoal Drawing Sticks
-Tarps
-Anti-Graffiti Coating
(VandlGuard)
75-80%
Home Depot is donating 75-80% of the needed supplies
Fundraising
-Pitching Lessons
-Defense Lessons
-Hitting Lessons
-Sponsorships (Venmo or Zelle)
-Donations (supplies)
Timeline
Saturday,August7:Outline the mural
Saturday,August 14: Prime wall & sentcil
outline
Saturday,August21:Paint
Saturday,August28:Paint
Saturday, September 4: Paint apply the
anti-graffiti coating
Tuesday,September7:Reveal- TBD
9 am-5pm
Covid Precautions
-Social distancing
-Wear masks
-Wash our hands frequently
-Have hand sanitizer for easy
usage
Thank You