Portland, OR

City Council

City Council

The Portland City Council is meeting to consider a non-binding term sheet with Rip City Management and Trail Blazers Holdings for a Moda Center renovation and operating agreement aimed at keeping the Trail Blazers in Portland for at least 20 years. The council also passed ordinances to amend zoning for a vacant lot on NW 31st Ave and to direct the transportation bureau to evaluate no-turn-on-red restrictions at high-crash intersections. The agenda includes a city administrator update and public communications.

• Non-binding term sheet with Rip City Management LLC and Trail Blazers Holdings LLC for Moda Center renovation and lease agreements (Document 2026-280)
• Passed ordinance 192215 to amend Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Map for vacant lot on NW 31st Ave (Willamette Heights Addition, Block 18, Lot 14)
• Passed ordinance 192214 directing PBOT to evaluate no turn on red restrictions at signalized intersections in the High Crash Network
• August 2026 City Administrator update (Document 2026-293)
• Public communications placed on file

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The City Council will discuss a non-binding term sheet for Moda Center arena renovations and lease agreements. The body will also consider zoning changes for a vacant lot and new traffic restrictions for high-crash intersections.

• Non-binding term sheet with Rip City Management LLC and Trail Blazers Holdings, LLC for Moda Center renovations (Document 2026-280)
• Zoning and Comprehensive Plan Map amendment for a vacant lot on NW 31st Ave (Document 2026-242)
• Ordinance to implement 'no turn on red' restrictions at signalized intersections within the High Crash Network (Document 2026-213)
• Regulatory Improvement Code Amendment Package 11 to amend Code Titles 32 and 33 (Document 2026-189)
• Reappointment of Marcelino Alvarez and Eric Cress to the Prosper Portland Board of Commissioners (Document 2026-224)

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The City Council will meet on July 29 and 30 to discuss land use regulations and affordable housing exemptions. The body is also considering an emergency ordinance to settle a bodily injury lawsuit.

• Emergency ordinance to pay $287,500 settlement for Michael Duffer bodily injury lawsuit
• Regulatory Improvement Code Amendment Package 11 to amend Code Titles 32 and 33
• Ordinance to temporarily remove income requirements for homeownership units in affordable housing
• Ordinance to add Electric Vehicle Charging Systems Funding Code (Chapter 26.11)
• Appeals of Design Commission approval for Lloyd Center Central City Master Plan Review

City Council

The Portland City Council will consider several ordinances and budget items, including a large appropriation from the Clean Energy Fund to restore frontline positions. Council members will also appoint voting members to the Portland Utility Board and approve leases for city facilities. Additional agenda items address updates to the Comprehensive Plan and zoning for a vacant lot on NW 31st Avenue.

• Appoint voting members to the Portland Utility Board (Report, Document 2026-238)
• Authorize a five‑year lease with American Property Management for the Community Safety Division eastside office (Emergency ordinance, Document 2026-236)
• Amend FY 2026‑27 Budget to appropriate $13,076,892 Clean Energy Fund interest income, $5,491,002 other fund resources, and $335,000 County IGA revenues (Ordinance, Document 2026-222)
• Adopt a Supplemental Budget for FY 2026‑27 to reduce potential risks to city services (Ordinance, Document 2026-223)
• Amend the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Map for a vacant lot on NW 31st Ave (Willamette Heights Addition, Block 18, Lot 14) (Ordinance, Document 2026-242)

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The City Council will consider several budget amendments, including a proposal to use $7,150,007 in interest income for frontline positions. Other items include labor agreements, lease extensions, and code changes regarding transportation.

• Amend FY 2026-27 Budget to appropriate $7,150,007 from Portland Clean Energy Fund
• Adopt a Supplemental Budget for FY 2026-27 to reduce risks to City services
• Letter of Agreement with Laborers’ International Union of North America, Local 483 regarding premium pay
• Extend lease with Urban Office and Parking Facilities for CityKids Childcare and Development Center by five years
• Amend Vehicles and Traffic Code regarding ride fees and a Drivers’ Resource Center

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The City Council addressed several land use and housing items, including a regulatory improvement package and the Lloyd Center Master Plan. While some items like the Homebuyer Opportunity sale price cap were adopted, others regarding land use and system development charges were continued to future meetings.

• Lloyd Center Central City Master Plan Review and Adjustment appeals
• Regulatory Improvement Code Amendment Package 11 (Titles 32 and 33)
• Appointment of members to the Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund Committee
• 2026 sale price cap for the Homebuyer Opportunity Limited Tax Exemption Program
• System Development Charges for Affordable Housing Developments Code amendments

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The City Council passed an emergency ordinance to revise sewer and stormwater rates for fiscal year 2026-27. They also approved ordinances regarding a new Cable Franchise Fund and the dissolution of the Mt. Hood Cable Regulatory Commission.

• Emergency ordinance to revise sewer and stormwater rates, charges, and fees for FY 2026-27
• Ordinance to authorize a Cable Franchise Fund for the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability
• Ordinance to amend City Code regarding the dissolution of the Mt. Hood Cable Regulatory Commission
• Ordinance to transfer oversight of portable sign placement in the right of way

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The City Council met to adopt the annual city budget and establish appropriations for the upcoming fiscal year. The council also passed several emergency ordinances regarding revenue sharing, tax levies, and interfund loans.

• Adopted the FY 2026-27 annual city budget and appropriations
• Passed an ordinance to levy taxes for the July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027 fiscal year
• Authorized a $600,000 temporary interfund loan from the Parks Capital Fund to the Hydroelectric Power Operating Fund
• Authorized sewer revenue bonds for up to $235 million for capital improvements and bond refunding
• Passed the Moderate-Income Revolving Loan Program ordinance

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The City Council held a two-day meeting to discuss several budget items for the upcoming fiscal year. While some ordinances regarding property rights and heritage trees passed, most major budget actions were continued to future meetings.

• Ordinance 192191: Property rights acquisition for 174th Sidewalk Infill Kelly to Francis streets SE Project
• Ordinance 192192: Designation of twelve City Heritage Trees and removal of designation for fourteen trees
• FY 2026-27 Budget adoption presentation
• Proposed $600,000 interfund loan from Parks Capital Fund to Hydroelectric Power Operating Fund
• Ordinance 192198: Supplemental Budget for FY 2025-26 over-expenditure process

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The City Council approved several ordinances including funding for homeownership and tree management. Other items passed to second reading include sewer revenue bonds and permitting fee schedule amendments.

• Appropriated $667,230 for Home Ownership Assistance Program - Veterans Restore Health and Safety
• Appropriated $100,000 for Pilot Mass Timber Feasibility Study
• Appropriated $2,500,000 from Construction Excise Tax Sub-fund for District 2 homeownership development
• Authorized sewer revenue bonds of up to $235 million for system capital improvements
• Designated twelve trees as City Heritage Trees and removed designation from fourteen trees

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The City Council approved several ordinances regarding utility rates, transportation fees, and law enforcement identification. The council also passed a $315,000 settlement for a motor vehicle collision lawsuit involving the Portland Police Bureau.

• $315,000 settlement for Gabriella Raffei bodily injury lawsuit
• $2,500,000 appropriation for homeownership development in District 2
• Up to $667,230 grant award for Home Ownership Assistance Program
• $100,000 grant for Pilot Mass Timber Feasibility Study
• Sister City relationship with Lviv, Ukraine

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The City Council is reviewing the FY 2026-27 budget for the City of Portland and Prosper Portland. The agenda includes several ordinances to revise rates and fees for water, sewer, stormwater, transportation, and solid waste services.

• Approval of the FY 2026-27 Budget for the City of Portland
• Solid waste and recycling rate and fee updates effective July 1, 2026
• Revision of transportation fees, rates, and charges for FY 2026-27
• Revision of sewer and stormwater rates, charges, and fees for FY 2026-27
• Water and water-related service rate updates for July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027

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The City Council passed ordinances regarding children's levy allocations, property conveyance for affordable housing, and law enforcement identification. The council also approved water revenue bonds and authorized borrowings related to fire and police disability funds.

• Approved Portland Children’s Levy Allocation funding for July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2029
• Authorized borrowings of up to $95 million for the Fire and Police Disability and Retirement Fund
• Approved conveyance of City-owned property to Habitat for Humanity Portland/Metro East for the True North project
• Passed ordinance regarding law enforcement officer identification, including badge visibility and identity verification
• Authorized water revenue bonds for up to $525,000,000 for water system capital improvements

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The Portland City Council confirmed appointments to the Noise Review Board and Design Commission, and approved committee minutes. The council advanced a measure to borrow up to $95 million in anticipation of the Fire and Police Disability and Retirement Fund levy for fiscal year 2026-27, which funds retirement benefits for city firefighters and police officers. It also passed an amendment to the chronic nuisance property code targeting human trafficking and gun violence, affecting how properties with repeated violations are managed. Several other items, including changes to the arts tax code and children’s levy funding recommendations, were continued or rescheduled to May 13, 2026.

• Authorize up to $95 million in borrowing for the Fire and Police Disability and Retirement Fund levy (FY 2026-27)
• Amend Chronic Nuisance Property Code (Chapter 14B.60) to address human trafficking, gun violence, and administrative challenges
• Approve funding recommendations from the Portland Children’s Levy Allocation Committee for July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2029
• Appoint new members to the Noise Review Board and Design Commission
• Continue amendments to the Arts Tax Code (Chapter 6.10) and a law enforcement identification ordinance to May 13, 2026

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The City Council passed an ordinance for a new Transportation Utility Fee and authorized property rights for the W Burnside Road – SW Tichner Drive Slide Project. The council also ratified a collective bargaining agreement for the Auditor’s Office and moved to amend the Chronic Nuisance Property Code.

• Establishment of a new Transportation Utility Fee (Ordinance 192171)
• Property rights acquisition for W Burnside Road – SW Tichner Drive Slide Project (Ordinance 192170)
• Ratification of AFSCME Local 189 collective bargaining agreement for the Auditor’s Office (Ordinance 192172)
• Amendments to the Chronic Nuisance Property Code regarding human trafficking and gun violence (Ordinance 192173)
• Discussion of law enforcement officer identification requirements (Ordinance 192184)

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The City Council met to review the Mayor's Proposed Budget Report and the Prosper Portland FY 2026-27 Proposed Budget. Additionally, the Council considered an ordinance to establish a new Transportation Utility Fee for system maintenance.

• Mayor's Proposed Budget Report to City Budget Committee
• Prosper Portland FY 2026-27 Proposed Budget public hearing
• Reappointment of a member to the Historic Landmarks Commission
• Ordinance for property rights acquisition for W Burnside Road – SW Tichner Drive Slide Project
• Ordinance to establish a new Transportation Utility Fee

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The Portland City Council approved the FY 2025-26 Technical Adjustment Ordinance to make budget-related changes. Members adopted a resolution directing the City Administrator to accelerate planning actions aimed at advancing housing production goals in the Inner Eastside Area. The council also passed an emergency ordinance creating a new community-engaged policing committee, adjusted its age range to 15–23, and approved two liability settlements totaling $169,106 for claims against PBOT and Parks & Recreation. A separate consent item modifying utility street opening permits to recover pavement damage costs was also adopted; other procedural code amendments were postponed.

• FY 2025-26 Technical Adjustment Ordinance (Ordinance 192165) passed as amended
• Resolution directing accelerated housing planning timeline for the Inner Eastside Area Planning Project
• Emergency ordinance establishing the Portland Committee on Community-Engaged Policing (Code Chapter 3.23), with age range adjusted to 15–23
• $80,000 settlement payment for the Estate of Ashlee McGill wrongful death lawsuit involving PBOT
• $89,106 settlement payment for Groat Bros Inc. property damage claim involving Portland Parks & Recreation

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The City Council approved multiple ordinances regarding street vacations, traffic safety grants, and business license tax exemptions. They also authorized a temporary interfund loan to provide interim funding for employee health benefits.

• Vacate NE Couch St and NE Davis St west of NE 97th Ave (Ordinance 192161)
• $322,555 in grants from the State of Oregon Transportation Safety Office and Oregon Impact for traffic safety (Ordinance 192162)
• Amendment to Business License Law Code regarding gross receipts exemption (Ordinance 192163)
• $15 million temporary interfund loan from Facilities Services Fund to Health Insurance Operating Fund (Ordinance 192164)
• FY 2025-26 Technical Adjustment Ordinance (Ordinance 192165)

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At its April 1-2 meeting, the Portland City Council passed several ordinances including an increase to the business license tax gross receipts exemption, a $120 million contract with Express Scripts for pharmacy benefits manager services, and amendments to police and city employee benefits programs. The council also approved a $322,555 grant for traffic safety and a street vacation on NE Couch and Davis Streets. Items were passed on consent or regular agenda with roll call votes.

• Authorized a three-year $120,000,000 contract with Express Scripts for pharmacy benefits manager services
• Increased business license tax gross receipts exemption (amend Code Section 7.02.400)
• Amended Portland Police Association and City Employee Benefits Program for FY 2026-27 plan offerings
• Approved $322,555 in grants from Oregon Transportation Safety Office and Oregon Impact for traffic safety
• Vacated NE Couch St and NE Davis St west of NE 97th Ave subject to conditions

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City Council voted to continue, as amended, an ordinance amending the Chronic Nuisance Property Code to address human trafficking, gun violence, and administrative challenges. A motion to refer the item to committee failed. The Council also passed amendments to the Campaign Finance Code to preserve voter-approved regulations and rescheduled a $322,555 traffic safety grant to April 1, 2026.

• Ordinance 192173: Amend Chronic Nuisance Property Code (Chapter 14B.60) — continued as amended after 90-minute hearing
• Ordinance 192156: Amend Campaign Finance Code (Chapter 2.10) to enforce voter-approved regulations — passed as amended (10-1)
• Ordinance 192155: Amend Council schedule for FY 2026-27 budget process — passed as amended
• Ordinance 192162: Appropriate $322,555 in grants from Oregon Transportation Safety Office and Oregon Impact for traffic safety — rescheduled to April 1
• Proclamation: 2026 marks 10th anniversary of Minoru Yasui Day in Oregon

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The Portland City Council passed a resolution declaring the city will defend the rights of transgender and LGBTQIA2S+ individuals. It also approved amendments to the Clean Energy Community Benefit Fund Climate Investment Plan and adopted the Cully Tax Increment Financing District Five-Year Action Plan. Several items were rescheduled, including amendments to the Chronic Nuisance Property Code and a traffic safety grant ordinance.

• Resolution declaring Portland will defend transgender and LGBTQIA2S+ community rights (Resolution 37743)
• Amended Portland Clean Energy Community Benefit Fund Climate Investment Plan (Ordinance 192154, passed 9-3)
• Approved Cully Tax Increment Financing District Five-Year Action Plan (Resolution 37744)
• Amended Civil Rights Code updating sexual orientation and family status definitions (Ordinance 192153)
• Rescheduled ordinance appropriating $322,555 from state grants for traffic safety (Ordinance 192162)

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At the March 4, 2026 meeting, Portland City Council passed several ordinances, including authorizing limited tax revenue refunding bonds through Dec. 31, 2028 and declaring surplus property near N Lewis Ave & N Loring St and N Albina Ave & N River St for disposal. The council also reallocated $150,000 from the Legal Priorities Reserve Fund to refugee and immigration legal services and approved a $322,555 grant to improve traffic safety. Additional items such as the Clean Energy Community Benefit Fund amendment and a transportation eminent‑domain authority were also approved.

• Ordinance 192149 – Authorize limited tax revenue refunding bonds through Dec. 31, 2028
• Ordinance 192148 – Declare surplus property at N Lewis Ave & N Loring St and N Albina Ave & N River St as surplus for fair‑market disposal
• Ordinance 192151 – Reallocate $150,000 from the Legal Priorities Reserve Fund to refugee and immigration legal services
• Ordinance 192162 – Appropriate $322,555 in state and impact grants for traffic safety improvements
• Ordinance 192150 – Authorize Bureau of Transportation to acquire property rights for the NE MLK Blvd Safety and Access to Transit Project

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The Portland City Council approved the Affordable Housing Opportunities Project amendments to the Comprehensive Plan Map and the Official Zoning Map (Ordinance 192146). It also passed the Public Infrastructure Environmental Code Project (Ordinance 192152) to streamline environmental zoning for infrastructure, and moved several other ordinances to second reading, including surplus property disposal near N Lewis Ave and N Loring St (Ordinance 192148) and limited tax‑revenue refunding bonds (Ordinance 192149). A resolution to defend transgender and LGBTQIA2S+ rights was postponed to the next meeting.

• Adopt Affordable Housing Opportunities Project amendments to plan and zoning maps (Ordinance 192146)
• Pass Public Infrastructure Environmental Code Project to streamline environmental zoning (Ordinance 192152)
• Declare surplus property near N Lewis Ave & N Loring St and N Albina Ave & N River St for disposal (Ordinance 192148)
• Authorize limited tax‑revenue refunding bonds through Dec 31 2028 (Ordinance 192149)
• Postpone resolution defending transgender and LGBTQIA2S+ rights (Resolution 37743) to next meeting

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This two-day City Council meeting included a mix of adopted items and postponed major housing fund allocations. The council voted to postpone indefinitely three items related to unspent Rental Services Office funds ($20.7M) and supplemental budgets for the Portland Housing Bureau. Other adopted items included a minor boundary change for the Portland Enterprise Zone, naming a bridge 'Brooklyn Bridge,' and establishing new council committees. A resolution defending transgender rights and an ordinance amending civil rights codes were continued to a later date.

• Postponed allocation of approximately $20.7 million in unspent Rental Services Office funds (Resolution 2025-478)
• Postponed supplemental budgets for Portland Housing Bureau for FY 2025-26 (Ordinances 2026-010 and 2026-070)
• Authorized minor boundary change request for Portland Enterprise Zone (Resolution 37739)
• Declared bridge between SE 17th Ave and SE 26th Ave as Brooklyn Bridge (Resolution 37740)
• Established new City Council committees (Resolution 37741) and amended council committee code (Ordinance 192147)

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The City Council passed ordinances regarding gender-neutral signage for single-occupant restrooms and the establishment of an Appointed Boards, Commissions and Committees Code. The Council also voted to remove Bob Weinstein from the Community Board for Police Accountability and adopted a resolution requiring a report on police recruitment goals and costs.

• Ordinance 192144: Add gender-neutral signage requirements for single-occupant restrooms
• Ordinance 192145: Establish Appointed Boards, Commissions and Committees Code
• Removal of Bob Weinstein from the Community Board for Police Accountability
• Resolution 37737: Appointment of members to the Community Board for Police Accountability
• Resolution 37738: Report on police officer recruitment goals and costs

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At its Feb 4-5 meeting, Portland City Council passed ordinances creating a City Data and Privacy Office and a code for appointed boards, and advanced a restroom nondiscrimination code. The Council also debated the allocation of $20.7M in unspent Rental Services Office funds and accepted removals from the Community Board for Police Accountability.

• Passed ordinance establishing a City Data and Privacy Office (Ordinance 192143)
• Continued resolution on $20,700,000 in unspent Rental Services Office funds (Resolution 2025-478)
• Accepted removals from the Community Board for Police Accountability and appointed alternates (Report 2026-047)
• Advanced code requiring gender-neutral signage for single-occupant restrooms (Ordinance 192144)
• Approved renaming a portion of SW Jackson Street to SW Rose Hill Street (Ordinance 192142)

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The City Council discussed priorities for allocating approximately $20,700,000 in unspent Rental Services Office funds. Additionally, the council moved toward establishing a City Data and Privacy Office to manage data assets and personal information risks.

• Allocation of approximately $20,700,000 in unspent Rental Services Office funds
• Establishment of a City Data and Privacy Office
• Renaming a portion of SW Jackson Street to SW Rose Hill Street
• Property assessment for sidewalk, curb, and driveway repairs
• Acceptance of the Portland Police Bureau Officer-Involved Shootings and Critical Incidents report

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The Portland City Council approved several routine items including annexation of 5048 SW Hilltop Lane, an intergovernmental agreement with Multnomah County for Preschool for All tax administration, and sidewalk repair assessments. A resolution to allocate approximately $20.7 million in unspent Rental Services Office funds was continued to January 28, 2026, after a motion to amend was introduced but not voted on.

• Annexation of 5048 SW Hilltop Lane property (Ordinance 192136) passed 11-0-1.
• Amend intergovernmental agreement with Multnomah County for Revenue Division to administer Preschool for All Program Tax (Ordinance 192137) passed 12-0.
• Assess property for sidewalk, curb and driveway repair for PBOT (Y1106) passed to second reading as amended; Y1107 passed 12-0.
• Resolution to prioritize $20.7 million in unspent Rental Services Office funds continued to January 28, 2026.

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The Portland City Council approved emergency ordinances to pay $75,000 to Eric Heard and $650,000 to Stellar J Corporation. The body also adopted the FY 2026-27 budget calendar and accepted the City's annual financial report.

• Pay settlement of Eric Heard employment discrimination lawsuit ($75,000)
• Pay settlement of Stellar J Corporation contract claims ($650,000)
• Adopt the Budget Calendar for FY 2026-27
• Accept the City Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for FY 2025
• Establish a City Council Governance Handbook

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The City Council held multiple voting rounds over three sessions to elect leadership. Councilor Jamie Dunphy was elected Council President and Councilor Olivia Clark was elected Council Vice President.

• Election of Council President: Jamie Dunphy
• Election of Council Vice President: Olivia Clark
• Motion to approve procedure for electing Council President
• Proposed Governance Handbook resolution
• Proposed ordinance regarding gender neutral signage for single-occupant restrooms