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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLEASANTON ALAMEDA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA ' ORDINANCE NO. 1676 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PLEASANTON ADDING CHAPTERS 13.16 AND 2.39 TO THE PLEASANTON MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING ART IN PUBLIC PLACES AND ESTABLISHING A CIVIC ARTS COMMISSION THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLEASANTON DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1: Chapter 13.16 is hereby added to the Pleasanton Municipal Code to read as follows: "CHAPTER 13.16 ART IN PUBLIC PLACES 13.16.010 Statement of Philosophy As a community matures, the community turns toward the greater rewards it can provide for its citizens. Typically, a community will turn toward increased cultural activities. Pleasanton is maturing and becoming more aware of the value of its cultural environment, particularly public art, for its citizens to enjoy. As stated by the National Endowment for the Arts, "Our need to make, experience, and comprehend art is as profound as the need to speak. It is through art that we can understand ourselves and our potential . . . and it is through art that we will be understood and remembered by those who will come after us." Therefore, the City accepts a responsibility for expanding experience with public art. 13.16,020 Purpose and Goals A. The purpose of this Art in Public Places Ordinance is to promote the acquisition, construction and installment of works of public art in Pleasanton that will foster creativity, engender civic pride, encourage a sense of community, and enrich the lives of our citizens. B. Major goals of the Ordinance include the creation of a Civic Arts Commission to: 1. Review and recommend action on Public Art projects;