HomeMy WebLinkAboutNB 4 WISHING WELL 06-18-84 NEW BUSINESS
NO, 4
· ~TE: June 13, 1984 Inter-eom
FROM:
SUBJECT:
HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
DONALD D. LAMM, DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
PROPOSAL TO REPLACE CITY WISHING WELL ENTRANCE SIGNS
DISCUSSION
The City presently maintains three wishing well "WelCome to Tustin" signs along
the westerly entrances to the City on Seventeenth Street, Irvine Boulevard and
First Street. These wishing wells have become landmarks readily identifying the
boundary between Santa Ana and Tustin. However, a close comparison of each sign
reveals that all three have different type styles and finish colors.
Staff believes promoting a positive community image is an integral part of
attracting new business and maintaining the high quality of living for which
Tustin is famous. In an effort to improve the appearance of our community,
staff contacted a local sign manufacturer to obtain a graphic proposal of
staff's ideas. Mr. Michael E. Hill was very appreciative of the opportunity to
create new identification signs for the City. At his own expense, he has
submi%~ed a color rendering and scale replica of a replacement sign which could
easily be installed in the wishing well structures. Mr. Hill has also included
in his proposal, the refurbishment of each wishing well which would include
restaining and installation of architectural treatments to improve their
structural appearance.
The replacement signs are manufactured through a process of sand blasting heavy
wood timbers to produce a three dimensional appearance. The raised letters,
City Seal and border trim are painted in contrasting colors to the background
color producing a very attractive sign. The scale replica and sign rendering
will be available at the June 18th Council meeting for your inspection. A slide
presentation will also be presented should the Council so desire.
RECOI~MENDATION
Authorize staff to obtain competitive bids and expend a maximum of $5,000'from
the Beautification Fund to replace three City entrance signs.
Director of Community Development
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