# City Council Committee of the Whole | September 22, 2026


**Body:** City of Redmond
**Date:** September 21, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Professional Services, Construction & Infrastructure, Grants & Funding, Physical Infrastructure


The City of Redmond held a special City Council Committee of the Whole meeting on September 22, 2026, jointly with the Redmond Arts and Culture Commission. The meeting focused on updates and future priorities related to the city's arts and culture initiatives. Key procurement-related discussions included the review of public art projects, grant awards totaling $26,500 to nine local arts organizations, and the proposed update to the public art funding ordinance to increase and stabilize funding. The commission highlighted ongoing efforts to support local artists through training programs and temporary public art calls, as well as the nearing completion of the 2026 Public Art Master Plan, which aims to expand citywide public art and streamline internal processes. Council members engaged with the commission on topics such as funding sustainability, grant criteria, and balancing temporary versus permanent art installations. The meeting underscored the importance of arts funding in the city budget and the role of public art in community engagement and cultural inclusion.

**Source:** City of Redmond