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THE CITY OF PLEASANTONo CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT October 21, 2014 Community Services TITLE: APPROVE TWO (2) PROPOSED DESIGNS FOR "PROJECT PAINT BOX" SUMMARY "Project Paint Box" is a utility box beautification program that celebrates local artwork and encourages regional artists to share their creativity throughout the City of Pleasanton. Vibrant artwork helps deter unsightly graffiti and creates pleasant spaces for residents and visitors. At its workshop on May 5, 2014, the Civic Arts Commission discussed this project and in July, a "Call for Artists" was placed locally, regionally and nationally in artists' forums, job arenas and in the local press. Additionally, several local artists were personally notified. A total of ten (10) designs were received. Six (6) designs were reviewed by the Public Art Selection Sub-Committee (PASS) on September 10, 2014. Four (4) of the applications and designs that were received were not complete and therefore were disqualified. At its September 23, 2014 meeting, the Civic Arts Commission reviewed the four (4) designs and recommended two (2) designs for placement on utility boxes. CIVIC ARTS COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION That the City Council approve the two (2) proposed designs: "Children at Play"by artist, Irma Grant, to be placed on the utility box located at the corner of First and Neal Streets.; and "P-Town — 'Me' Town" by artist, Chinar Desai, to be placed on the utility box located on Main Street in front of the Oasis Grille. RECOMMENDATION That the City Council approve the two (2) proposed designs: "Children at Play"by artist, Irma Grant, to be placed on the utility box located at the corner of First and Neal Streets.; and "P-Town — 'Me' Town" by artist, Chinar Desai, to be placed on the utility box located on Main Street in front of the Oasis Grille. FINANCIAL STATEMENT All artists chosen for this project will be compensated $500 per utility box. Artist compensation will be funded through the Public Art Acquisition Fund # 038-900.