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Matter ROGC 25-319

Approval of Direct Artist Selection and CMO Support for Former Hillview Library Site Mural Project. (Ortiz) - DROPPED

Arts & Culture Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee and Committee of the Whole Agenda Ready Introduced 02 Oct 2025
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File
ROGC 25-319
Type
Rules Committee Reviews, Recommendations and Approvals Consent
Status
Agenda Ready
Requester
Unknown
Introduced
02 Oct 2025
Last synced
19 May 2026 · 04:10

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Memorandum from Ortiz

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This memorandum from Councilmember Ortiz addresses the approval of a mural project at the former Hillview Library site in San Jose. It recommends that the City Manager’s Office assist with the review and approval process and suggests using a direct artist selection process. The item is set to be placed on the City Council Agenda for action on October 21, 2025.

Key points
  • The memorandum is from Councilmember Ortiz to the Rules and Open Government Committee.
  • The subject is the approval of a mural project at the former Hillview Library site located at 2255 Ocala Ave, San Jose, CA.
  • The City Manager’s Office is recommended to assist with the review and approval of the mural.
  • A direct artist selection process is proposed instead of a competitive call for artists.
  • The item will be placed on the City Council Agenda for action on October 21, 2025.
  • Participatory Budget dollars will be used for the project to promote community engagement.
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  • The document contains placeholders for dates and approvals that are not fully resolved.
  • The document appears to be a draft as indicated by the approval section.

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RULES COMMITTEE: ITEM: TO: RULES AND OPEN GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE FROM: 10/8/2025 C.1 Councilmember Ortiz SUBJECT: SEE BELOW DATE: September 25, 2025 Approved: Date: 9/25/25 SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF DIRECT ARTIST SELECTION AND CMO SUPPORT FOR FORMER HILLVIEW LIBRARY SITE MURAL PROJECT RECOMMENDATION 1) Direct the City Manager’s Office (CMO) to assist with the review and approval of the proposed mural at the former Hillview Library site - 2255 Ocala Ave, San Jose, CA 95122 (City property), including providing staff support to facilitate review by the Public Art Committee and the Arts Commission to ensure compliance with City standards, guidelines, and processes for public artwork located on City property including site preparation and future maintenance. 2) Approve the use of a direct artist selection process, rather than a competitive call for artists, for the former Hillview Library site mural project. 3) Place the item on the October 21, 2025 City Council Agenda for action. BACKGROUND The former San José Hillview Library building is currently closed and no longer serving its original purpose. Without an active use, the building risks becoming an eyesore or feeling disconnected from...