Title
Receive an informational report regarding a stairwell mural project at the County Government Center, in response to Board Referral No. 2020.09.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Capital Improvement Committee receive an informational report regarding a stairwell mural project at the County Government Center.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
On February 25, 2020, the Board of Supervisors issued Referral No. 2020.09 directing County staff to partner with the Arts Council for Monterey County (hereon referred as "Arts Council") to create murals on the walls of the stairwells at the County Government Center, located at 168 W. Alisal Street. The referral further requested the artwork depict Monterey County's economic drivers, diverse landscape, and community values. Initial discussions ensued between both parties following the issuance of the referral, at which time, consensus was reached on focusing the eastside stairwell on the Salinas Valley and the westside stairwell on the Monterey Peninsula. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic event, and subsequent Shelter-in-Place orders, further coordination efforts regarding this matter were put on hold until the summer of 2021.
In August 2022, the eastside stairwell mural was complete by muralist Jose G. Ortiz (Founder and Lead Art Instructor for Hijos Del Sol Arts Production). Jose Ortiz and his team created "Destination, Salinas" using natural light and lush colors to showcase the beauty of the Salinas Valley, which has been a destination of hope and prosperity for so many people over the decades. The Arts Council and the Monterey County Board of Supervisors unveiled the new mural in the County Administration Building on Tuesday, September 27, 2022.
In August 2023, County Administrative Office (CAO) and Arts Council staff resumed deliberations and mutually agreed to commence with project activities on the westside stairwell. The referenced project consists of a Monterey Peninsula themed mural on one (1) wall of ...
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