Pleasanton commissions recommend City Council approve Don Lewis ‘Harmonic Symphony’ public art project

Pleasanton’s Parks and Recreation Commission and Civic Arts Commission voted unanimously to recommend that City Council approve the Don Lewis Harmonic Symphony public art project’s conceptual design, proposed location at DeLuqui Park and related budget amendments for art acquisition and installation.

The recommendation asks Council to transfer $100,000 from the Harrington art fund (bringing the art-acquisition budget for this project to $110,000, after a previously allocated $10,000) and to allocate $60,000 in county park-dedication fees for installation costs. The commissions made the recommendation by motion; commissioners recorded affirmative votes during a roll-call that concluded with the motion approved.

Why it matters: commissioners and public speakers said the interactive, pentatonic-scale instruments will be family-friendly, complement existing park programming and honor Pleasanton musician Don Lewis. Project supporters said the installation is expected to draw residents and visitors to the DeLuqui Park area during concerts and market events without generating disruptive noise.

Staff presentation and funding:…