After an outcry over a plan to install a boldly colored, government-financed sculpture in Queens, a councilman intends to submit a bill to the City Council this week that would allow for more public comment on public art commissions.

According to a draft of the legislation, the bill would mandate that the city hold at least one public hearing on an art commission early in the design process. The bill’s sponsor, Jimmy Van Bramer, a Democrat, said he envisioned an open, town-hall-style meeting for the public to weigh in on a proposal.

Under current law and practice, the city provides opportunities for some public officials and members of the public to offer their views on projects commissioned by the city’s public art program, Percent for Art. But the city is not required to hold a public forum intended to solicit the public’s advice.

“Ultimately, you build more support for the Percent for Art Program and more support for public art when you engage the community,” Mr. Van Bramer said. “People are asking, ‘Just include me in a meaningful way.’ ”