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BACKGROUND "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. DISCUSSION Four (4) design proposals were considered by the Civic Arts Commission for recommendation to the City Council. The following two (2) designs are being recommended for approval and installation. 1. "Children at Play"—artist, Irma Grant a. Artist Description: "Children at Play" depicts four (4) scenes of children doing something fun and active, either in a park or on the sidewalk: riding a bike, rollerblading, sharing an ice cream cone and playing with fall leaves. Smiling faces and bright colors reflect the happy and inviting community of Pleasanton. Faces of multi-cultural children mirror the present and future of Pleasanton — a diverse place, welcoming and peaceful for all to live. b. Comments from the Civic Arts Commission include: "like the design, place the dog on a leash and a harness," "keep the gray background color." c. The Civic Arts Commission is recommending placement of this design on the utility box located at the corner of First and Neal Streets. 2. "P-Town— `Me' Town"—artist, Chinar Desai a. Artist Description: "P-Town" — `Me' Town" shows layers of Pleasanton's rich community, life and location. Parks to homes to downtown to Adobe and culture. All interwoven in one growing fabric. A Community of Character! b. Comments from the Civic Arts Commission include: "love it," "love all the Pleasanton connection" c. The Civic Arts Commission is recommending placement of this design on the utility box located on Main Street in front of the Oasis Grille. Page 2 of 3