O-14-26 Art in Public Places Commission
At a glance
- What: Ordinance O-14-26 updates the definitions, duties, responsibilities, and membership structure of the Art in Public Places Commission. Reduces commission size, updates art fund procedures, and establishes selection criteria for public art.
- Where it stands: Passed third reader 9-0 on 2026-09-14.
- Status: Resolved (adopted)
- Sponsors: Mayor Littmann, Smith-Brown
Key Changes
- Updates definitions of art, artists, and related terms for broader inclusion
- Restructures commission to 5-9 members with ward and at-large representation
- Moves art fund provisions to Title 6 (Finance) Section 6.30.010
- Establishes clear selection procedures and approval processes
- Allows regional arts expertise (members may reside outside City)
Amendments (Second Reader)
Amendment 11 (Savidge): Major rewrite of commission structure and art fund.
Amendment 12 (Smith-Brown): Change "requirement" to "preference" on ward representation.
Amendment 13 (O'Neill): At-large member residency preference. Defeated on voice vote.
Sources
Log
2026-09-14 - City Council
Second reader: Amendment 11 passed; Amendment 12 passed; Amendment 13 defeated. Adopted as amended on voice vote. Third reader: Moved by Alderwoman O'Neill; passed 9-0 on roll call vote.