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THE CITY OF 8 „ ”' CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT pLEASANTON. February 4, 2014 Community Services TITLE: APPROVE THE LOCATION OF THE PUBLIC ARTWORK, "ROCK, PAPER, SCISSORS" AT THE PLEASANTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SUMMARY On December 6, 2011, at its regular meeting, City Council approved the purchase of the public art piece, "Rock, Paper, Scissors," as part of the Harrington Public Art Acquisition Plan Phase II. "Rock, Paper, Scissors"is a bronze and metals sculpture mounted on top of a black metal base. This report recommends that it be installed at the Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce building located at 777 Peters Avenue in Pleasanton. The property owners at 777 Peters Avenue have agreed to have the piece placed on their property. In accordance with the City's Public Art Program, "Rock, Paper, Scissors,"and its location, was approved by the Public Art Selection Subcommittee. On January 6, 2014, the Civic Arts Commission unanimously agreed to recommend placing this piece at the Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce. CIVIC ARTS COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION That the City Council approve installing the public art piece, "Rock, Paper, Scissors" at the Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce located at 777 Peters Avenue. RECOMMENDATION That the City Council approve installing the public art piece, "Rock, Paper, Scissors" at the Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce located at 777 Peters Avenue. FINANCIAL STATEMENT The artwork "Rock, Paper, Scissors," which is valued at $19,500, has been donated to the City by Nancy and Gary Harrington. Pursuant to the terms of the Harrington Art Partnership, it is the City's responsibility to coordinate and pay for the installation of the public artwork. The cost of installing the piece is estimated between $2,000- $4,000 and will be funded through the Public Art Acquisition Fund # 038-900-4385.