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CHAPTER 13.16 <br />ART IN PUBLIC PLACES <br />§ 13.16.010. Statement of philosophy. <br />As a community matures, the community turns toward the greater rewards it can provide <br />for its citizens. Typically, a community will turn toward increased cultural activities. <br />Pleasanton is maturing and becoming more aware of the value of its cultural <br />environment, particularly public art, for its citizens to enjoy. <br />As stated by the National Endowment for the Arts, "Our need to make, experience, <br />and comprehend art is as profound as the need to speak. It is through art that we can <br />understand ourselves and our potential...and it is through art that we will be understood <br />and remembered by those who will come after us." <br />Therefore, the city accepts a responsibility for expanding experience with public art. <br />(Ord. 1676 § 1, 1996) <br />§ 13.16.020. Purpose and goals. <br />(Ord. 1676 § 1, 1996) <br />§ 13.16.030. Definitions. <br />"Annual public art projects plan" means a prioritized list of public art projects with <br />budgets. <br />A. The purpose of this art in public places chapter is to promote the acquisition, <br />construction and installment of works of public art in Pleasanton that will foster <br />creativity, engender civic pride, encourage a sense of community, and enrich the <br />lives of our citizens. <br />B. Major goals of this chapter include the creation of a civic arts commission to: <br />1. Review and recommend action on public art projects; <br />2. Encourage commercial, office, and residential projects to incorporate art <br />within the project design; <br />3. Promote art within the city; <br />4. Work with artists and the Pleasanton cultural arts council; <br />5. Oversee the development of a city of Pleasanton cultural plan; <br />6. Recommend policies and action regarding the city of Pleasanton's civic arts <br />program; <br />7. Guide the future direction of cultural enhancement of the city; and <br />8. Develop facility needs, including the exploration of the need for a performing/ <br />visual arts center and gallery. <br />City of Pleasanton, CA <br />§ 13.16.010 § 13.16.030 <br />Downloaded from https://ecode360.com/PL4988 on 2024-08-01 <br />Page 22 of 44