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Page 2 of 5 <br />3. A release letter by the donor should the city decide to deaccess the artwork in the <br />future.  <br />D. The city will acknowledge receipt of the donated artwork without valuation for tax <br />purposes. The donor must find other means of establishing the value of the artwork. (Ord. <br />1676 § 1, 1996)  <br />Public Art Selection Subcommittee Review <br />The Public Art Selection Subcommittee (PASS), composed of City commissioners and staff, <br />supports the Art in Public Places process and meets on an as-needed basis to review <br />and discuss proposed public art donations. <br />PASS members convened on June 28, 2024, with members of the Civic Arts, <br />Library, and Parks and Recreation commissions, along with City staff, to receive an <br />informational presentation from the art donor, Dorothy Broderson, and discussed the piece <br />based on the considerations outlined in the PMC for proposed donations, which include artistic <br />merit, location, installation, and maintenance.  <br />Information about the Artwork <br />The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Book Bench was created by Kristen Calderon, a Bay Area artist <br />known for her imaginative and vibrant style, drawing inspiration from classic literature and <br />fantasy themes. Her work was featured in the Town of Danville’s temporary art exhibit, Bound <br />for Books, in summer 2023. The exhibit featured an open call to artists and art students across <br />the nine Bay Area counties, offering a $1,000 stipend to each participating <br />artist. Ms. Calderon’s book bench and others were displayed outdoors from June to September <br />2023, allowing the public to engage with these creative interpretations of literary <br />classics. Following the exhibit, Pleasanton resident Dorothy Broderson won an auction bid <br />for The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Book Bench at a cost of $3,600 and requested to donate the <br />piece to the City of Pleasanton. <br />Artistic Merit  <br />At the PASS meeting, members provided input on the artistic merit of The Wonderful Wizard <br />of Oz Book Bench. There was an appreciation for the creativity and concept behind the piece; <br />however, some members noted that the style and quality differed from other pieces in the <br />City’s public art collection, such as the bronze artworks at the Pleasanton Public Library. <br />The group also discussed the City’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging <br />(DEIB). While some members pointed out that the original novel may not fully align with these <br />values, others emphasized that the story has been adapted over time, with newer adaptations <br />resonating more with today's culture. <br />Location, Installation, and Maintenance   <br />PASS members considered four potential sites at the Pleasanton Public Library to <br />install The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Book Bench at two indoor and two outdoor locations. <br />Indoor options for the piece were limited due to the library's high traffic and constrained space, <br />with 500,000 annual visits. Staff explored placing the bench on casters for flexibility to move <br />the heavy piece, but the manufacturer advised against it, as it would compromise the bench's <br />Page 6 of 46