Civic Arts Commission Meeting Agenda Packet 100724

Page 2 of 4 purposes. The donor must find other means of establishing the value of the artwork. (Ord. 1676 § 1, 1996) In addition to what is identified in the Municipal Code, a Public Art Selection Subcommittee (PASS) supports the process of Art in Public Places, meeting on an as-needed basis to review public art proposals. The subcommittee includes representatives from the Civic Arts Commission, Parks and Recreation Commission, and City staff from the Library and Recreation Department and the Public Works Department. PASS convened virtually on March 24, 2023. Members present included a Civic Arts Commissioner, a Parks and Recreation Commissioner, and City staff from the Library and Recreation Department, as well as the Public Works Department. PASS discussed the artwork and received a presentation from PCAC, Nancy and Gary Harrington, and the President of Pleasanton Rotary International. PASS reviewed the considerations outlined in the municipal code for proposed donations, including artistic merit, location, installation, and maintenance. Information about the Piece Information about the Hope and Promise mural (Attachment 2) was presented at the PASS meeting. PCAC commissioned local artist Leta Eydelberg to depict the story of Pleasanton’s Rotary Club International. The artwork, painted on marine-grade plywood using a UV/graffiti- resistant paint and measuring 6 feet tall x 4 feet wide, was discussed along with a proposal to construct a freestanding metal frame. Renderings were shared during the meeting, and it was noted that the artwork has already been completed, with the frame to be constructed once the project is approved. Artistic Merit At the PASS meeting, images of the mural were presented and information about the artist, Leta Eydelberg, an acrylic muralist and storyteller. Eydelberg envisioned the universal symbol of life, a tree, and infused it with core elements that reflect Pleasanton Rotary Club International's contributions to both the local community and the world. Titled Hope and Promise, the mural tells a compelling story of generosity, community involvement, and the humanitarian service of Rotary members in their mission to foster goodwill and peace. The branches of the tree represent promise and hope. The mural also features symbolic imagery of key Rotary initiatives, including the Wheelchair Program, Disaster Response Fund, and the Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) Project. Overall, there was positive feedback on the artistic merit of the piece. One suggestion was made by a PASS member to add definitions on the back of the mural to explain the meaning of these symbols. Location, Installation and Maintenance PASS discussed three potential locations within Rotary Park for the mural. Concerns were raised about visibility from the street, as the height of the mural might be obscured by the existing arbor or banners at the park's entrance. There was a strong preference for the mural to be visible from the street, with suggestions that the location be closer to the sidewalk and corner rather than near the path leading to the trail. The Parks Maintenance Supervisor noted that electrical and irrigation systems would need to be assessed, and it was clear that City staff would need to conduct a thorough evaluation to provide a recommendation on the location and installation. PASS also discussed the construction of the metal frame and raised concerns about safety, Page 20 of 30