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13.16.060 essary discretionary approvals, except if the proposed artwork were an integral part of the building or site de- sign. In this case, as soon as it is identified that such artwork is proposed to be included as part of a develop- ment project, the civic arts commission would be called to review the artwork portion of the project as soon as is practical. A special meeting of the commission may be called to keep the development project on schedule. E. The civic arts commission will be available to developers, the community development department and other affected city departments to provide policy guidelines, advice, expertise and assistance for public art in private places projects. (Ord. 2000 § I, 2009; Ord. 1676 § I, 1996) 13.16.060 Not - for - profit sector public art projects. A. The city strongly encourages private and public not - for -profit foundations, service clubs, and arts and cultural organizations to propose and fund art in public places. B. Organizations may choose to: 1. Propose and fund a specific project, ap- proved by the civic arts commission; 2. Make a cash contribution to a specific city - sponsored public art project; 3. Make a cash contribution to the city's art in public places fund; or 4. Match a grant for the acquisition of a public art project. C. Organizations proposing a specific project should provide a one -time contribution for installation and long -term maintenance and conservation of the art- work. D. The civic arts commission should work closely with the organization and affected city depart- ments in order to provide policy guidelines, and exper- tise regarding any proposed project. E. The civic arts commission shall review any proposed project as to artistic merit, site appropriateness, installation, maintenance, long -term conservation and funding requirements. F. Upon completion of the review, the civic arts commission shall make its recommendation to the city council regarding the acceptance or rejection of the proposal. (Ord. 1676 § 1, 1996) 13.16.070 Gifts and loans of public art. A. The civic arts commission shall review any proposed donation or loan of public art for artistic merit, site appropriateness, liability questions, and installation and maintenance costs and considerations. The review (Pleasanton Supp. No, 3, 1-10) 370 shall include consultations with all affected city depart- ments. B. Upon completion of its review the civic arts commission shall make its recommendation for accep- tance or rejection of the offer to the city council. C. A donor who wishes to make an offer of a gift of public art shall provide for review: I. Documented materials for the artwork being offered for donation including photographs, slides, ren- derings, descriptions of size, weight, medium, title, year of creation, and a resume of the artist, if possible 2. Documentation establishing the donor as the clear and unencumbered title holder of the artwork. 3. A release letter by the donor should the city decide to deaccess the artwork in the future. D. The city will acknowledge receipt of the donated artwork without valuation for tax purposes. The donor must find other means of establishing the value of the artwork. (Ord. 1676 § 1, 1996) 13.16.080 Gifts of state. Periodically the city, through its mayor, city coun- cil, or various agencies, receives gifts of public art from official representatives of other cities, states, and gov- ernmental agencies. All such "gifts of state" shall be referred to the civic arts commission for its recommen- dation as to site appropriateness, installation, mainte- nance, long -term conservation and funding require- ments. Upon the review of these considerations and the overall circumstances of the gift, the commission shall make a recommendation to the city council as follows: 1. Install the public art at a commission - recommended site; 2. Store the public art until more favorable conditions arise for its installation; or 3. Decline the public art. (Ord. 1676 § 1, 1996)