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Page 1 of 7 Item #11 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT August 19, 2025 Library and Recreation TITLE: CONTINUED FROM JUNE 17, 2025 - INTRODUCE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE PLEASANTON MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD A NEW CHAPTER 13.20 TO TITLE 13 ESTABLISHING A PUBLIC ART CONTRIBUTION REQUIREMENT FOR NON-RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT AND ADOPT A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CITY’S MASTER FEE SCHEDULE TO ADD A PUBLIC ART CONTRIBUTION IN-LIEU FEE SUMMARY The City of Pleasanton recognizes the important role of public art in fostering civic pride and encouraging a sense of place. In August 2024, the City Council affirmed its interest in establishing a public art contribution and alternative in-lieu fee to provide a sustainable source of funds to acquire, install, and maintain public art and encourage the provision of public art in new private development projects. Unique or significant public art pieces can become landmarks associated with a community. With the support of generous benefactors, the City’s public art collection has expanded over many years. However, these donations are specifically allocated for the purchase of art and do not cover installation or maintenance of the artwork. By implementing a public art contribution with an In-Lieu fee alternative, the City could bolster its public art collection by creating a continuous source of new art and an alternative funding source for installing and maintaining public art, alongside the existing donor-advised funds. Staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution amending the Pleasanton Municipal Code (PMC) Chapter 13.16 and establishing a public art contribution with an In-Lieu fee alternative. This requirement would apply to commercial projects only, a change recommended since the June 17, 2025 report was published based on public comments and further consideration of the relative benefits of the requirement for different types of new development. RECOMMENDATION Introduce an ordinance adding a new chapter 13.20 to Title 13 of the Pleasanton Municipal Code establishing a public art contribution requirement for non-residential development (Attachment 1) and adopt a resolution amending the City’s Master Fee Schedule to add a public art contribution In-Lieu fee (Attachment 2). BACKGROUND PMC Chapter 13.16 describes the purpose of Art in Public Places “to promote the acquisition, construction, and installment of works of public art in Pleasanton that will foster creativity, engender civic pride, encourage a sense of community, and enrich the lives of our citizens.” The City has 45 permanent public art pieces, 19 utility box paintings, and four temporary public art pieces. These works are located in City parks and facilities, as well as on public streets and sidewalks, including areas around the Firehouse Arts Center, Alviso Adobe Community Park, Pioneer Cemetery, and along Main Street. One public art piece is at Kaiser Permanente Medical Facility on Stoneridge Drive. Page 345 of 674