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THE CITY OF <br /> CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT <br /> PL'EASANTON. <br /> March 7, 2017 <br /> Community Services <br /> TITLE: APPROVE ONE (1) PROPOSED DESIGN FOR "PROJECT PAINT BOX" TO <br /> BE PLACED AT BERNAL AVENUE AND THE 680 INTERCHANGE <br /> SUMMARY <br /> "Project Paint Box" is a utility box beautification program that celebrates local artwork <br /> and encourages regional artists to share their creativity throughout the City of <br /> Pleasanton. Vibrant artwork helps deter unsightly graffiti and creates pleasant spaces <br /> for residents and visitors. At its May 5, 2014 Workshop, the Civic Arts Commission <br /> discussed this project; and in July 2014, the first 'Call for Artists' was placed in local, <br /> regional and national artists' forums, job arenas and in the local press. Additionally, <br /> several local artists were personally notified. <br /> At its November 7, 2016 meeting, the Civic Arts Commission approved one (1) <br /> proposed design and requested that their recommendation be forwarded to the City <br /> Council for their review and consideration (Attachment 2). <br /> CIVIC ARTS COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION <br /> That the City Council approve the one (1) proposed design, to be placed on the utility <br /> box located at Bernal Avenue and 680 Interchange (Attachment 1). <br /> RECOMMENDATION <br /> That the City Council approve the one (1) proposed design, to be placed on the utility <br /> box located at Bernal Avenue and 680 Interchange (Attachment 1). <br /> FINANCIAL STATEMENT <br /> The artist for this project will be compensated $1,250 per utility box. Artist <br /> compensation will be funded through the Public Art Acquisition Fund # 50550110- <br /> 440109. <br />