# City of Santa Rosa Art in Public Places Committee Meeting - November 2, 2026

The City of Santa Rosa Art in Public Places Committee met on November 2, 2026. City staff presented educational information about Measure L, a ballot measure to reauthorize a local sales tax at an updated rate. If approved, it was projected to generate approximately $46 million annually for city services; the presentation was informational, and the committee took no action on the measure. Staff described prior budget reductions, including $25 million in ongoing expense cuts and 82 eliminated positions, and discussed possible further public-safety reductions if the measure fails. No procurement or contract awards were identified.

The committee approved forming a three-member ad hoc committee to assist with relocating and assessing restoration needs for the city’s permanent art collection as City Hall relocates. The committee will explore possible display locations and develop budget information for later review; no spending authorization was made. Staff noted that the new City Hall’s percent-for-art requirement applies to new artwork. Public commenters also requested consideration of murals honoring Andy Lopez and Nina Butterfly; staff noted a recent proposal related to the latter and offered follow-up guidance.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Published:** November 02, 2026

### Sources
- [City of Santa Rosa Art in Public Places Committee Meeting - November 2, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4z1rNOGW1zA) - City of Santa Rosa, California