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THE CITY OF ® CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT 7 ('L'E ASANTON- October 6, 2015 Community Services TITLE: APPROVE ONE (1) PROPOSED DESIGN FOR "PROJECT PAINT BOX" TO BE PLACED AT STANLEY BOULEVARD AND CALIFORNIA AVENUE 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 May 5, 2014 Workshop, the Civic Arts Commission discussed this project; and in July 2014, the first 'Call for Artists' was placed in local, regional and national artists' forums, job arenas and in the local press. Additionally, several local artists were personally notified. At its August 31, 2015 meeting, the Civic Arts Commission approved one (1) proposed design and requested that their recommendation be forwarded to the City Council for their review and consideration (Attachment 2). CIVIC ARTS COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION That the City Council approve the one (1) proposed design, to be placed on the utility box located at the corner of Stanley Boulevard and California Avenue (Attachment 1). RECOMMENDATION That the City Council approve the one (1) proposed design, to be placed on the utility box located at the corner of Stanley Boulevard and California Avenue (Attachment 1). FINANCIAL STATEMENT All artists chosen for this project will be compensated $750 per utility box. Artist compensation will be funded through the Public Art Acquisition Fund # 038-900.