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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 the May 5, 2014 Civic Arts Commission Workshop, the Commission discussed this project and in July, a 'Call for Artists" was placed in local, regional and national artists' forums, and in the local press. Additionally, several local artists were personally notified. In that first round of this program, the City Council approved three (3) designs which have all been applied to local utility boxes. The locations of those three (3) utility boxes are at: 1) Neal Street and First Street; 2) Main Street and St. John Street; and 3) First Street and Ray Street. Round two of "Project Paint Box" was initiated in March 2015. A total of fifteen (15) designs were submitted to the City. On April 10, 2015, all fifteen (15) designs were reviewed by the Public Art Selection Sub-Committee (PASS) and they forwarded eight (8) of the designs to the Civic Arts Commission for their review and consideration. At its May 4, 2015 meeting, the Civic Arts Commission reviewed the eight (8) designs and approved seven (7) designs for placement on utility boxes. The artist of the eighth design was unable to attend that meeting, so the Civic Arts Commission agreed to review their design at a later meeting date. On June 2, 2015, the City Council approved seven (7) of the proposed designs. Seven (7) of the eight (8) designs from round two have been completed or are in the process of being completed. On August 31, 2015, the Civic Arts Commission reviewed the remaining eighth (8th) proposed design from round 2 and approved it for placement on a utility box. DISCUSSION The final eighth (8th) design from round two has been approved by the Civic Arts Commission for recommendation to the City Council. The following design is being recommended for approval and installation: 1. "Albert `Shrimp' Burns" — artist Tony Bailey a. Artist Description: This is a tribute to the tenacious Motorcycle Hall of Famer who has East Bay roots and — most notably — won three racing events in Pleasanton 100 years ago (July 5, 1915), including a 100-mile race. He was a fierce competitor and a crowd favorite and one of, if not the most popular rider of his day. (Refer to attachment 2 for more details.) b. Comments from the PASS committee: overwhelmingly loved the design. c. The PASS committee is recommending placement of this design on the utility box located at Stanley Blvd and California Ave. d. Please Note: Staff, with the assistance of the Museum on Main, has been able to verify that Albert Burns is indeed in the Motorcycle Hall of Fame, Page 2 of 3