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BACKGROUND Through the Harrington Art Partnership (Another Harrington Arts Partnership Piece for You), Nancy and Gary Harrington have graciously donated the bronze and metal sculpture "Rock, Paper, Scissors," by artist Kevin Box, to add to the City's public art collection. In 2011, the sculpture was reviewed and approved by the City's Public Art Selection Subcommittee (PASS), the Civic Arts Commission, and the City Council. DISCUSSION At its August 16, 2013 meeting, the Public Art Selection Subcommittee (PASS) discussed a variety of potential locations and selected the Pleasanton Chambers of Commerce building located at 777 Peters Avenue. The property owners (Jim and Jo Betty Allen), have agreed and signed the City's "Letter of Intent to Participate" agreement which states that they agree and understand the public art piece will be placed on their property located at 777 Peters Avenue. If approved, the sculpture would be installed on the east side of the Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce alongside St. John's Street. This location will provide strong visibility for downtown visitors. At its regular meeting on January 6, 2014, the Civic Arts Commission reviewed the pieces and the proposed location. The Commission asked detailed questions about the location and visibility. The Commissioners unanimously agreed to recommend placement of this piece at 777 Peters Avenue. The public art piece helps enhance this particular location of town. The Civic Arts Commission, the Harrington's, the City's art conservator, and City staff, all believe that the proposed location and installation details will showcase the artwork. S .bmitted by: Fiscal Review: Approved y: ---farvt,"Ar i Susan Andrade-Wax Emily Wagner Nelson Fialho Director of Community Services Director of Finance City Manager Attachments: 1. Photo of the public art piece 2. Digital image of the proposed location with the public art piece 3. Letter of Intent to Participate 4. City Council Agenda Report (December 6, 2011) Page 2 of 2