Public Art Plan Amendment 2026
At a glance
- What: Item 26, amending the 2026 Public Art Plan, funded by the 2% of debt issuances set aside under the 2006 public art ordinance, to move $225,000 in projected savings to four other allocations (Eastside Regional Park art, storage of railroad reconstruction artwork, a skateboard park graffiti-abatement mural pilot, and a District 1 trailhead art project).
- Where it stands: Approved 5-3 on 2026-10-13.
- Next: Future plan updates, including the 2027 plan, to aim for parity among districts.
Log
2026-10-13 - City Council
The managing director said the program has completed 101 projects with 77% of payments to local artists, and that the funds are restricted to art. Members opposed said the change cut a district's share of plan funding and reduced the water wall project; the city manager and chief financial officer explained the funds are ordinance-restricted and part of voter-approved bond packages. Public commenters opposed continued art spending. Approved 5-3.
2026-10-12 - City Council Work Session
The recording of this session also carries the regular meeting; the vote on this item matches the record on 2026-10-13 - City Council.