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THE CITY OF 7 eCITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT PLEASANTON. September 6, 2016 Community Services Department TITLE: APPROVE FOUR (4) 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 May 5, 2014 Civic Arts Commission Workshop, the Commission discussed this project and in July 2014 the first 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. Round three of"Project Paint Box" was initiated in May 2016. A total of eight (8) designs were received. All eight (8) designs were reviewed by the Public Art Selection Sub- Committee (PASS) on July 12, 2016. At its August 15, 2016 meeting, the Civic Arts Commission approved four (4) proposed designs 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 four (4) proposed designs, to be placed on the utility box located at various locations along Bernal Avenue. (Attachment 1). RECOMMENDATION That the City Council approve the four (4) proposed designs, to be placed on the utility box located at various locations along Bernal 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 #50550110 — 440109.