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Commissioner Wheeler commented on page 19 - Attachment B, of the Strategic Plan and felt it didn't provide information on the work of the Civic Arts Commission. Ms. Whitney commented on why public art was not more clearly detailed, noting that additional information is identified in the Master Plan for public art and not something on Council's Priority List of Projects. Commissioner Nene asked for clarification on the identification of a Cultural Art Walk on the Council Priority Projects List. Commissioner Jellison indicated that this has been discussed a number of times as something that could be included in development of a new Civic Center and Library. COMMUNICATIONS Commissioner Wheeler commented on the 125th City of Pleasanton Anniversary being a missed opportunity for many things that could have been done to celebrate civic arts. Other members of the Commission agreed that opportunities were missed to promote civic arts and the history. of the City of Pleasanton. COMMISSION REPORTS 5. Committee Meetings a. Public Art Selection Sub -Committee Commissioner Nene advised that the Sub -Committee had discussed the art piece "Eventide" and will be meeting again in a few days to finalize on a suitable location for this piece. She indicated that staff has spent a great deal of time discussing this piece and finding a location that will be suitable for its placement. Chairperson Pellegrino questioned whether the issue in finding a suitable location was because it is a predatory piece and people think it is too lifelike. Ms. Whitney advised that staff is looking at an Alviso Adobe location that would be more. suitable for placement of,a piece that. is a mountain lion. She noted that the Parks and Recreation Commission have requested another location outside the Alviso because they felt the piece could scare children and it should also not be visible from the road. Ms. Whitney indicated that staff will work with the Harringtons to discuss other possible locations. Commissioner Jellison felt one of the least threatening places for placement of the piece would be the Alviso .and was a location recommended by this Commission. Ms. Whitney stated that this is going through the process and has brought about many conversations by staff on the importance of art pieces and location places. Commission Jellison felt art should not be accepted until a suitable location for the piece has been determined. Chairperson Pellegrino felt it was important that the City doesn't try to 'over -engineer' finding a suitable location for this art piece. Commissioner Wheeler questioned whether families might talk about this piece as much as staff and the Commissions have done. Commissioner Casey suggested consideration be given to doing a 'Mountain Lion Party' when the piece is being installed. Civic Arts Commission Minutes August 5, 2019 Page 3