Portland public meetings in 2022

City Council

The Portland City Council sessions scheduled for December 28-29, 2022, were cancelled because no quorum was present. The agenda is purely procedural, with no substantive items to report.

• All three sessions (Dec 28 AM, Dec 28 PM, Dec 29 PM) cancelled due to lack of quorum

City Council

The Portland City Council meetings scheduled for December 21-22, 2022, were cancelled because no session could be held due to a lack of quorum. The agenda contains no substantive items for discussion or decision.

City Council

The Portland City Council met on December 14-15, 2022, to handle a range of routine and significant items. They ratified two collective bargaining agreements with Laborers Local 483, approved multiple infrastructure contracts including a $5.3 million sewer rehabilitation project, and certified the November election results, including the voter-approved charter change. The agenda was largely procedural, with most items passing unanimously.

• Ratified collective bargaining agreements with Laborers Local 483 for Recreation and Seasonal Maintenance Workers
• Authorized $5,266,000 for construction of the Stark Trunk Rehabilitation Project
• Accepted $1,200,000 federal grant for Sexual Assault Management System enhancements
• Certified Measure 26-228 election results, changing Portland's government structure
• Approved contract with Ferguson Waterworks for water works supplies up to $20 million

City Council

The Portland City Council met on December 7, 2022, and took action on a range of items, including approving a $30,364,500 loan for an affordable housing project at 888 SE Alder St and accepting a $15 million state grant for the North Portland Aquatic Center. The council also passed ordinances related to street improvements, third-party food delivery fees, and various settlements and contracts. Several items were passed to second reading for December 14, 2022.

• Authorized $30,364,500 in new construction financing for affordable housing at 888 SE Alder St (Related Northwest & Centro Cultural)
• Accepted $15 million state grant for North Portland Aquatic Center design and construction
• Passed ordinance to permanently limit third-party food platform fees (add Code Chapter 7.27)
• Approved $3.8 million federal grant for emergency preparedness (Urban Areas Security Initiative)
• Authorized $28 million over five years for Environmental Services staff augmentation

City Council

The Portland City Council met on November 30, 2022, and passed several items, including the adoption of the West Portland Town Center Plan, which amends the Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Map, and design guidelines. The council also approved a revised FY 2022-23 budget and accepted a $1.53 million water main construction bid. Several other items were passed to second reading for a future meeting.

• Adopted West Portland Town Center Plan, amending Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Map, Title 33, and Citywide Design Guidelines (Ordinance 191079)
• Amended FY 2022-23 Revised Budget (Ordinance 191080)
• Accepted $1,534,790 bid from Moore Excavation, Inc. for N Jantzen Ave water main improvements
• Authorized up to $28 million over five years for Environmental Services staff augmentation
• Authorized eminent domain for Bull Run Filtration Projects property acquisition

City Council

This agenda for the Portland City Council meetings scheduled on November 23-24, 2022, is cancelled. No sessions are scheduled for any of the listed times, and the agenda contains only procedural boilerplate with no items for discussion or decision.

• All three scheduled sessions (Nov 23 at 9:30 am and 2:00 pm, Nov 24 at 2:00 pm) show 'No session scheduled'

City Council

The Portland City Council met over two days, approving the Cully Tax Increment Finance District Plan and passing the West Portland Town Center Plan to second reading. They also handled a consent agenda with contracts, appointments, and claims, and discussed budget amendments and a renewable fuel standard update.

• Approved Cully Tax Increment Finance District Plan (Ordinance 191071)
• Passed West Portland Town Center Plan to second reading (Ordinance 191079)
• Authorized $11 million contract with ConvergeOne for Cisco network services (Ordinance 191078)
• Authorized $7.2 million FEMA grant application for disaster resilience (Ordinance 191072)
• Amended FY 2022-23 budget, including $12 million for rental assistance and $3 million for eviction defense (Ordinance 191080)

City Council

The Portland City Council met on November 9, 2022, in a hybrid session. They confirmed appointments, adopted ordinances and resolutions, and passed items including the South Portland Historic District Design Guidelines, a $2.08 million firefighter staffing grant, and a $1.62 million sump replacement contract. Several items were passed to second reading, including the Cully Tax Increment Finance District Plan and a $7.2 million disaster resilience grant application.

• Adopted South Portland Historic District Design Guidelines, repealing Lair Hill guidelines (Ordinance 191063)
• Accepted $2,076,406 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Grant for six firefighters (pulled from consent agenda, referred)
• Accepted $1,619,001 bid from Interlaken, Inc. for Citywide Sump Replacement Project
• Authorized $100,000 agreement with ODOT for sewer adjustments on SE Powell Blvd
• Passed emergency ordinance authorizing gun violence reduction grant agreements (Ordinance 191064)

City Council

The Portland City Council met on November 2-3, 2022, and took action on a range of items, including adopting resolutions to increase affordable housing construction, connect unhoused individuals with mental health and substance abuse services, and set budget priorities for housing and homelessness. The Council also passed several emergency ordinances authorizing grant applications and agreements for transportation, gun violence reduction, and other city services. Notable actions included passing a resolution to establish key actions for affordable housing (Resolution 37593) and adopting a resolution to assess options for unhoused access to paid work (Resolution 37594).

• Authorized applications for two federal grants for transportation decarbonization, not to exceed $5.5 million (Ordinance 191051)
• Amended Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Map for property at 4928 NE 11th Avenue (Ordinance 191052)
• Authorized settlement agreement with AFSCME Local 189 to resolve a grievance (Ordinance 191053)
• Referred gun violence reduction grant agreements back to Mayor's Office (Agenda item 914)
• Adopted resolution to increase affordable housing construction, including exploring eminent domain (Resolution 37593)

City Council

The Portland City Council met over several days in October 2022, handling a mix of routine reports, consent agenda items, and major policy decisions. Key actions included accepting a $40 million golf course management contract, authorizing legal action against McKinsey and opioid manufacturers, and passing the FY 2022-23 Fall Technical Supplemental Budget. Several resolutions on affordable housing and homeless services were continued to a later meeting.

• Accepted $40M bid from Kemper Sports Management for golf course operations at Colwood, Eastmoreland, Heron Lakes, Rose City
• Authorized lawsuit against McKinsey and opioid manufacturers to recover public funds
• Passed FY 2022-23 Fall Technical Supplemental Budget
• Approved $1,552,691 in emergency rent assistance funds via Home Forward agreement
• Passed $47,500 settlement for police bodily injury claim

City Council

The Portland City Council met on October 19, 2022, and took action on a range of items, including zoning changes, contracts, and code amendments. The most significant item was an ordinance to amend the Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Code to better align with city climate action goals, which was passed to a second reading. The council also approved several contracts, including a $2.3 million design contract for the North Portland Aquatic Center and a $936,000 amendment for an emergency sewer project.

• Amended Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Code (Chapter 7.07) to align with climate goals
• Authorized $2,304,630 contract with ELS Architecture for North Portland Aquatic Center design
• Amended Moore Excavation contract by $936,000 for NE 33rd Ave/NE Knott St emergency sewer project
• Approved $3 million solicitation for community engagement for Bureau of Planning and Sustainability
• Adopted resolution for school zone speed reduction near Cleveland High School on SE Powell Blvd

City Council

The Portland City Council met on October 12, 2022, in a hybrid session. They adopted resolutions and ordinances, including a $5 million agreement with ODOT for the US 26 Powell Blvd project and a $789,000 grant for SW Taylors Ferry Rd. The West Portland Town Center Plan was continued to October 27, 2022, with the written record open until October 14.

• Authorized $5 million Cooperative Improvement Agreement with ODOT for US 26 SE Powell Blvd project
• Accepted $789,000 state grant for SW Taylors Ferry Rd and SW 17th Ave improvements
• Amended Trees Code (Title 11) to improve tree regulations, passed 4-1
• Authorized eminent domain for Brentwood Darlington Bike Ped Improvements Project
• Continued West Portland Town Center Plan adoption to October 27, 2022

City Council

The Portland City Council met on October 5-6, 2022, to vote on a range of items including labor agreements, settlements, and public works projects. Key actions included approving a $5.2 million construction contract for the Washington Park South Entry project and passing an ordinance to amend the Trees Code, which was moved to a second reading. The council also confirmed appointments to the Rental Services Commission and authorized a $500,000 grant application for an EMT training program.

• Authorized $5,200,000 contract for Washington Park South Entry project construction
• Passed $30,000 settlement for bodily injury lawsuit involving Parks & Recreation and Police Bureau
• Approved $8,263 reimbursement for sewer user fees at 8317 N Smith St
• Amended Trees Code (Title 11) to improve tree regulation clarity and outcomes
• Authorized $500,000 grant application for EMT certificate program for underserved communities

City Council

The Portland City Council met on September 28, 2022, in a hybrid session. They approved several major items, including $440 million in sewer revenue bonds, a $15 million aggregate materials contract, and a $500,000 grant application for an EMT training program. A police dispatch trainee certification pilot project initially failed but was later passed to second reading as amended after a motion to reconsider. The council also adopted a resolution declaring Lviv, Ukraine, a Friendship City and accepted the Cully Tax Increment Finance District Exploration Process Report.

• Authorized sewer revenue bonds up to $440 million for capital improvements and refunding
• Authorized five-year price agreements for aggregate materials with five companies, estimated $15 million
• Authorized $500,000 grant application for EMT certificate program for underserved communities
• Approved police dispatch trainee certification pilot project (passed to second reading as amended after initial failure)
• Adopted resolution declaring Lviv, Ukraine, as official Friendship City

City Council

The Portland City Council met on September 21, 2022, and took action on a range of items, including authorizing up to $440 million in sewer revenue bonds and $15 million for temporary professional modeling services. The council also passed ordinances related to business license taxes, a police accountability report, and several housing and intergovernmental agreements. The meeting was adjourned at 12:11 p.m.

• Authorize sewer revenue bonds up to $440 million for capital improvements (Ordinance 191012)
• Authorize $15,050,000 contract for temporary professional modeling services in Bureau of Environmental Services (Ordinance 191014)
• Amend Business License Law Code on income apportionment and housekeeping changes (Ordinances 191010, 191011)
• Accept Police Accountability Commission Quarterly Report for April-June 2022
• Approve $1,527,781 and $2,087,311 intergovernmental agreements with City of Gresham for HOME Investment Partnership Program

City Council

The Portland City Council met on September 14, 2022, and took action on several items, including approving a $3,492,600 contract for electric vehicle charging services, paying two lawsuit settlements totaling $195,000, and authorizing eminent domain for the 82nd Avenue Crossings project. The council also confirmed appointments, adopted the consent agenda, and passed an ordinance amending erosion control regulations to a second reading.

• Accepted OpConnect, Inc. bid for Charging as a Service Project for $3,492,600
• Paid $110,000 settlement to Laurie Balmuth for property damage lawsuit involving Bureau of Environmental Services
• Paid $85,000 settlement to James Crooker for employment lawsuit involving Portland Police Bureau
• Authorized eminent domain for 82nd Avenue Crossings: Klickitat-Lambert, NE/SE Project
• Amended Erosion and Sediment Control Regulations to add escalating fees for non-compliance

City Council

The Portland City Council met on September 7, 2022, and approved several items, including an emergency ordinance authorizing applications for up to $47 million in federal transportation grants. The council also passed a purchase order for fire equipment and a solicitation for surveying services, and placed public communications on file. One consent agenda item was rescheduled to September 14.

• Authorized applications for three U.S. DOT grants not to exceed $47 million for transportation improvements (Ordinance 190988)
• Accepted bid of OpConnect, Inc. for Charging as a Service Project for $3,492,600 (rescheduled to Sept 14)
• Authorized purchase order with Hughes Fire Equipment, Inc. for emergency response apparatus up to $1,724,735 (Ordinance 190987)
• Authorized competitive solicitation for surveying and aerial mapping services up to $6,300,000 (Ordinance 190989)
• Proclaimed September 9-18, 2022 as Welcoming Week

City Council

The Portland City Council met on August 31, 2022, and took action on several items, including confirming appointments, adopting a resolution, passing a zoning amendment, and accepting the Portland Police Bureau's 2021 annual report. The council also approved multiple settlements and contract amendments, including a $4.3 million increase for security services and several injury claim payouts.

• Amended Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Map for properties at 5505-5525 SE Milwaukie Avenue and the northeast corner of SE Ellis St and SE Milwaukie (Ordinance 190982)
• Increased contract with Universal Protection Service, LP dba Allied Universal Security Services by $4,297,809 for security officer services (Ordinance 190984)
• Paid $100,000 settlement to Jennie Lee for bodily injury lawsuit involving the Portland Bureau of Transportation (Ordinance 190983)
• Paid $45,000 settlement to Lydia Pereverzina for bodily injury claim involving the Portland Police Bureau (Ordinance 190985)
• Accepted the 2021 Annual Report of the Portland Police Bureau (Report 737-2022)

City Council

The Portland City Council met on August 24, 2022, and took action on several items, including adopting the Climate Emergency Workplan 2022-2025 as Portland's Climate Action Plan and readopting an ordinance to restrict bulk fossil fuel terminals. The council also approved a major contract amendment for the Secondary Treatment Expansion Program, accepted construction bids, and settled various claims.

• Adopted Climate Emergency Workplan 2022-2025 as Portland's Climate Action Plan (Resolution 37585)
• Readopted Ordinance 190978 to restrict bulk fossil fuel terminals (amend Title 33)
• Amended contract with Kiewit Infrastructure West Co. for Secondary Treatment Expansion Program, total not to exceed $515 million
• Accepted bid of Landis & Landis Construction for Stark and Buckman East Reconstruction and Green Streets Project for $25,873,710
• Authorized emergency purchase of police patrol vehicles with Gresham Ford for $3,680,658

City Council

The Portland City Council meetings scheduled for August 17-18, 2022, were cancelled because no session could be held due to a lack of quorum. The agenda contains no items for discussion or decision.

• All three scheduled sessions (Aug 17 at 9:30 am and 2:00 pm, Aug 18 at 2:00 pm) were cancelled

City Council

The Portland City Council sessions scheduled for August 10-11, 2022, were cancelled because no session could be held due to lack of quorum. The agenda is procedural only, with no items for discussion or decision.

• All three scheduled sessions (Aug 10 9:30 am, Aug 10 2:00 pm, Aug 11 2:00 pm) cancelled

City Council

The Portland City Council met on August 3, 2022, and approved a consent agenda that included a $17.8 million intergovernmental agreement with Prosper Portland for economic development activities. The council also passed several other items, including a $100,000 grant for cultural planning, a lease for laundry services for unhoused individuals, and a $1.5 million contract amendment for behavioral health services. The meeting was adjourned at 11:23 a.m.

• Authorized $17,835,092 Intergovernmental Agreement with Prosper Portland for FY 2022-23 economic development activities
• Authorized $100,000 grant from James F. & Marion L. Miller Foundation for Cultural Planning for the Portland Metro Region
• Authorized lease with Lindquist Holdings, LLC for laundry space for unhoused community members
• Amended contract with Lones Management Consulting, LLC to $1,500,000 for Behavioral Health Emergency Coordination Network
• Authorized $8,913,411 in new construction financing for affordable housing at 5415 SE 122nd

City Council

The Portland City Council met on July 27-28, 2022, and took action on a range of items. They passed ordinances authorizing up to $17.9 million for Parks & Recreation capital improvement contracts, amended marijuana regulations, and approved grants for cannabis relief and community violence prevention. The council also accepted reports on technology and water projects, and passed several consent agenda items.

• Authorized competitive solicitations for Parks & Recreation capital projects up to $17,900,000
• Amended marijuana license procedures (Code Chapter 14B.130) to align with state law
• Approved $1,050,000 in grants for Social Equity and Educational Development Initiatives
• Authorized $456,901 for Cannabis Emergency Relief Fund via NuLeaf Project
• Amended contract with Central City Concern by $2,646,474 for Campsite Impact Reduction Services

City Council

The Portland City Council met on July 13, 2022, to vote on a range of items including a resolution endorsing the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program, a $121.9 million grant package from the Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund, and several contracts and settlements. The council also approved a collective bargaining agreement with a city employees union and authorized a contract for emergency dispatch system maintenance.

• Endorsed the Modified Locally Preferred Alternative for the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program with conditions (Resolution 37581)
• Approved grants from the Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund totaling up to $121,964,895, later amended to $118,136,985 (Ordinance 190941)
• Authorized contract with Versaterm Public Safety, Inc. for Computer Aided Dispatch System maintenance not to exceed $6 million (Ordinance 190917)
• Amended contract with Central City Concern for Campsite Impact Reduction Services, increasing amount by $2,646,474 (Ordinance 190948)
• Approved settlements: $35,000 to Katherine Provancher, $200,000 in City of Portland v. Bartlett, and $300,000 to Housing4All, LLC

City Council

The Portland City Council meetings scheduled for July 6-7, 2022, were cancelled. The July 6 morning and afternoon sessions were cancelled due to a lack of quorum, and the July 7 afternoon session was not scheduled. No business was conducted.

• All three scheduled sessions cancelled or not scheduled

City Council

The Portland City Council met June 29-30, 2022, and took action on a range of items including grants, contracts, and appointments. The most consequential item, an emergency ordinance to restrict bulk fossil fuel terminals, was continued to July 21, 2022, with the written record open until July 7. The Council also passed several other ordinances and confirmed appointments.

• Continued Ordinance 190978 to restrict bulk fossil fuel terminals (Title 33) to July 21, 2022
• Passed emergency ordinance authorizing up to $500,000 in hiring bonuses for Police Bureau Public Safety Support Specialists and Lateral Police Officers
• Passed ordinance amending Inclusionary Housing Program for Pepsi Blocks Phase 1A, Building A at 827 NE 27th Ave to decrease restricted units
• Passed ordinance amending rental housing security deposit rules (Code Sections 30.01.086 and 30.01.087)
• Accepted $500,000 EPA grant for Brownfield Assessment; authorized $1,320,000 for youth programming grants with Portland Parks & Recreation

City Council

The Portland City Council met on June 22, 2022, and took action on a range of items including housing, transportation, and public safety. The council approved over $25 million in federal emergency rent assistance and over $5.7 million in contracts for affordable housing services. It also passed settlements for lawsuits and claims, and continued hearings on local improvement districts.

• Accepted $25,185,809 in Emergency Rent Assistance Program funds from the U.S. Treasury
• Authorized 20 subrecipient contracts totaling $5,732,279 for affordable housing services
• Passed a $30,000 settlement for a bodily injury lawsuit involving the Portland Police Bureau
• Passed a $65,000 settlement for a tort claim involving the Portland Water Bureau
• Authorized an intergovernmental agreement with ODOT for I-5 Rose Quarter Project planning

City Council

The Portland City Council met on June 15-16, 2022, to decide on a range of items including land use appeals, contracts, and budget adjustments. Key actions included denying an appeal against the RiverPlace Central City Master Plan, accepting bids for street projects, and passing emergency ordinances for various expenditures. The council also adopted the supplemental budget and authorized temporary loans.

• Denied appeal against RiverPlace Central City Master Plan (LU 21-053731 CCMS)
• Accepted bid of $9,017,921 from Landis & Landis Construction for Sunnyside South & Ladd's Addition Reconstruction & Green Streets Project
• Authorized contract up to $3,450,000 for NE Cornfoot Rd and NE 47th Ave to NE Alderwood Rd project
• Authorized $12,692,590 contract with KPFF, Inc. for 82nd Ave safety improvements
• Adopted Supplemental Budget for FY 2021-22 Over-expenditure process

City Council

The Portland City Council met on June 8, 2022, to adopt the city budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2022, and to approve related tax levies and state revenue sharing. The council also passed several contracts and agreements, including amendments to SAP software contracts and intergovernmental agreements for the Broadway Corridor. The budget was passed as amended, including a $1.4 million increase for gun violence reduction work.

• Adopted FY 2022-23 city budget (Ordinance 190868) with amendments, including $1,400,000 for gun violence reduction
• Approved levying city taxes for FY 2022-23 (Ordinance 190869)
• Amended SAP Public Services contracts by $2,648,575 and $4,454,360 for cloud software and licenses through June 2027
• Authorized intergovernmental agreements for Broadway Corridor improvements (sidewalks, streets, stormwater, water, sewer, park, and Green Loop)
• Approved Multiple-Unit Limited Tax Exemption for Brooklyn Apartments at 3260 SE Milwaukie Ave

City Council

The City Council met to pass several ordinances regarding housing, transportation, and city contracts. Key actions included authorizing affordable housing development and amending professional service agreements.

• Affordable housing project at 5020 N Interstate Avenue
• Contract amendment for Compliance Office Community Liaison services up to $2,506,297
• Settlement of the Estate of Sandra Bosch negligence wrongful death lawsuit for $125,000
• Lombard Pump Station and Forcemain Upgrade Project contract amendment for $261,774
• Portland Rose Festival Foundation activity permits

City Council

The Portland City Council met on May 11-12, 2022, to approve the FY 2022-23 City budget and the Prosper Portland budget, and to act on a range of ordinances and resolutions. The budget was approved with amendments, including allocations of General Fund resources and a failed motion regarding police body camera staffing. Other actions included fee schedule changes, a transportation demand management plan, and several contract approvals.

• Approved FY 2022-23 City budget with amendments, including $34.8M General Fund allocation and $50M accounting adjustment
• Passed ordinance to make Independent Police Review independent from Auditor (Ordinance 190812)
• Accepted $5,991,000 bid for Errol Heights Street and Storm Drainage Improvements
• Approved $550,000 price agreements for urgent sewer/stormwater repairs
• Extended mental health clinician services contract with Cascadia Behavioral Healthcare to $3,790,115

City Council

The Portland City Council met on May 4, 2022, and took action on a range of items, including approving contracts, settlements, and appointments. Notable actions include accepting a bid for a transit project, extending a fuel contract, and amending a mental health services contract. The meeting also included proclamations and public communications on various topics.

• Accepted $2,819,949 bid from Interlaken, Inc. for 162nd Access to Transit - Powell to Stark Project
• Extended U.S. Bank fuel contract by $4,000,000 through Dec 31, 2025
• Extended Cascadia Behavioral Healthcare contract to Dec 31, 2022, increased to $3,790,115 for mental health clinicians
• Approved $30,994 property damage claim to Marlyne & Michael Casley involving Portland Police Bureau
• Approved $379,896 IGA with PSU for Portland Street Response program evaluation

City Council

The Portland City Council met on April 20-21, 2022, and took action on a wide range of items, including approving emergency ordinances, accepting reports, and passing resolutions. Key decisions included authorizing $13,567,782 in federal HOME-ARP funds for housing, accepting a $1,282,821 bid for the 4M Bikeway Project, and adopting inclusive contracting policies. The April 21 session was cancelled, with the Residential Infill Project 2 item rescheduled to April 27.

• Accepted $1,282,821 bid from Brown Contracting, Inc. for the 4M Bikeway Project
• Authorized $13,567,782 in HOME-American Rescue Plan funds for housing
• Adopted Regional Workforce Equity Agreement and Equity Contracting Program for contracts over $5 million
• Approved $150,000 in grants for East Portland Action Plan 2022
• Passed ordinance to create a local improvement district on SE 155th Ave and Main St-Millmain Dr

City Council

The Portland City Council met on April 6, 2022, to handle a range of administrative and policy items. Key actions included approving contracts for facility management and automated tow dispatch, authorizing a grant application for police body-worn cameras, and passing several housing-related ordinances. The meeting also included proclamations for Fair Housing Month and Food Cart Month, and appointments to various city boards and commissions.

• Authorized contract with FacilityForce, Inc. for an Enterprise Asset Management System, not to exceed $1,900,000
• Amended contract with AutoReturn Technologies for Automated Tow Dispatch Software, increasing amount by $2,500,000
• Authorized grant application up to $2 million for a Police Bureau Body-Worn Camera Program
• Approved Multiple-Unit Limited Tax Exemption applications for Tabor Heights (11 SE 57th Ave) and Woodstock Apartments (5515 SE Woodstock Blvd)
• Paid $58,500 settlement in a bodily injury lawsuit involving the Portland Police Bureau

City Council

The Portland City Council meetings scheduled for March 23-24, 2022, were cancelled because no session could be held due to lack of quorum. The agenda is purely procedural, with no substantive items to discuss or decide.

• All three sessions (March 23 at 9:30 am and 2:00 pm, March 24 at 2:00 pm) cancelled

City Council

The Portland City Council met on March 16, 2022, and approved a consent agenda and several ordinances, resolutions, and reports. Key actions included accepting four Oregon Department of Transportation grants totaling over $17 million for safety and access projects on NE 122nd Ave, Stark & Washington, NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, and N Willamette Blvd. The council also authorized a $15 million grant application for Broadway Corridor local streets, accepted construction bids for the Stark Trunk Relief Structure and Errol Heights Park, and passed a settlement for a police lawsuit.

• Accepted $4,543,700 ODOT grant for NE 122nd Ave Safety & Access: Beech St – Wasco St Project
• Accepted $5,332,000 ODOT grant for Stark & Washington Safety: SE 92nd Ave - SE 109th Ave Project
• Accepted $2,623,000 ODOT grant for NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Safety & Access to Transit Project
• Accepted $4,456,000 ODOT grant for N Willamette Blvd Active Transportation Corridor project
• Authorized $15 million grant application to USDOT for Broadway Corridor local streets

City Council

The Portland City Council met electronically and approved several items, including a $40 million contract for golf clubhouse operations, two lawsuit settlements totaling $600,000, and a collective bargaining agreement. They also passed a housing tax exemption for an apartment building and assessments for street improvements. The meeting was adjourned at 11:01 a.m.

• Authorized competitive solicitation and contract for clubhouse operations at Colwood, Eastmoreland, Heron Lakes, and Rose City golf courses, not to exceed $40 million
• Paid $200,000 settlement for James Thorne bodily injury lawsuit involving Portland Parks & Recreation
• Paid $400,000 settlement for Kyle Odell's bodily injury lawsuit involving Portland Police Bureau
• Ratified collective bargaining agreement with District Council of Trade Unions for 2021-24
• Approved Multiple-Unit Limited Tax Exemption for Modera Main Street at 1155 SW 19th Ave

City Council

The Portland City Council met over two days, adopting a new police union contract and a transportation revenue strategy, among other actions. The agenda included public communications, reports, ordinances, and resolutions, with several items passed to second reading for a later meeting.

• Ratified 2021-2025 Portland Police Association collective bargaining agreement (Ordinance 190721)
• Adopted Bureau of Transportation revenue strategy (Resolution 37564)
• Authorized $3,507,444 contract with Moss Adams LLP for audits (Ordinance 190726)
• Accepted $750,000 state grant for Red Electric Trail design (Ordinance 190710)
• Created Errol Heights Local Improvement District for street/sidewalk/stormwater work (Ordinance 190716)

City Council

The Portland City Council met remotely over two days, handling a mix of routine approvals, public communications, and several significant items. Key actions included advancing the creation of a Local Improvement District for street and sidewalk work in Errol Heights, accepting a report on the $68 million Parks bond, and continuing a major zoning map correction project and a new police union contract to later dates.

• Created Errol Heights Local Improvement District for street, sidewalk, and stormwater improvements (Ordinance 190716)
• Authorized full payment deferral loans for Errol Heights property owners until sale or transfer (Ordinance 190717)
• Accepted Year Six Bond Oversight Committee Report on $68 million Parks 2014 GO Bond
• Authorized $940,981 ODOT grant for SE Flavel St at SE 72nd Ave improvements
• Continued Environmental Overlay Zone Map Correction Project to April 14, 2022

City Council

The Portland City Council met electronically and approved several items, including a $2.6 million contract for police body-worn cameras and amendments to a settlement agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice. The council also passed ordinances related to urban renewal bonds and local improvement district assessments, and placed public communications on file.

• Authorized $2,600,000 for body-worn camera implementation for police officers (passed as amended)
• Approved amendments to the Settlement Agreement between the U.S. Department of Justice and the City of Portland
• Authorized Gateway Regional Center Urban Renewal and Redevelopment Bonds
• Approved purchase of solar facility at East Portland Community Center for $23,000 (passed to second reading)
• Approved $10,000 grant to Oregon Museum of Science and Industry for Tribal Nations center

City Council

The City Council held a special meeting on February 1 and a regular meeting on February 2. Actions included passing emergency ordinances for pedestrian improvements and streetcar funding, as well as approving local improvement district assessments.

• Passed ordinance 190697 regarding SE 80th Ave and Mill St Local Improvement District assessments
• Passed ordinance 190698 authorizing a 5-year deferral of residential assessments for the same district
• Passed emergency ordinance 190692 for pedestrian improvements on SW Capitol Highway
• Passed emergency ordinance 190693 to accept TriMet disbursement for Portland Streetcar
• Accepted the Portland Police Bureau report on the 2022 Portland Joint Terrorism Task Force

City Council

The Portland City Council met electronically due to COVID-19 and took action on a range of items, including passing an emergency ordinance to authorize a competitive solicitation for body-worn cameras for police officers, which was continued to February 9. The Council also approved amendments to the settlement agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice, but continued that item to February 9 as well. Other actions included adopting the FY 2022-23 budget calendar, passing a $250,000 attorney's fees settlement, and approving meter rate adjustments for the Northwest Parking Management District.

• Authorized competitive solicitation up to $2,600,000 for police body-worn camera implementation (Ordinance 190696, continued to Feb 9)
• Approved amendments to the DOJ settlement agreement with the City of Portland (Ordinance 190694, continued to Feb 9)
• Adopted the Budget Calendar for FY 2022-23 (Resolution 37560)
• Passed $250,000 attorney's fees settlement from Merrick v. City of Portland (Ordinance 190688)
• Adopted meter rate adjustment for the Northwest Parking Management District (Ordinance 190689)

City Council

The Portland City Council met electronically and adopted the consent agenda, with several items pulled for discussion. Key actions included passing an ordinance to update historic resources regulations, approving multiple housing tax exemptions, and advancing parking meter rate adjustments for the Northwest Parking Management District.

• Amend Titles 32 and 33 for historic resources regulations (Ordinance 190687)
• Pay $29,500 settlement for bodily injury lawsuit involving Portland Bureau of Transportation
• Pay $22,500 settlement for bodily injury lawsuit involving Portland Police Bureau
• Authorize $5 million grant application for O'Bryant Square Renovation
• Approve tax exemptions for Albina & Prescott, Cap Hill Apartments A and B, and Going housing projects

City Council

The Portland City Council met electronically and adopted the City's 2022 Federal and State Legislative Agendas, which outline its advocacy priorities. The Council also denied an appeal of a Design Commission approval for a 17-story residential building in Goose Hollow, and approved several contracts and ordinances, including funding for cultural institutions and a new fire apparatus.

• Accepted 2022 Federal and State Legislative Agendas (unanimous)
• Denied appeal, upheld Design Commission approval for 17-story, 175-foot residential building with 337 units in Goose Hollow
• Authorized $500,000 in grants to five cultural institutions, amended to prohibit use for security guards
• Authorized $1,504,042 purchase order with Hughes Fire Equipment for emergency response apparatus
• Accepted $10,852,000 bid from Stellar J Corporation for Columbia Boulevard Wastewater Treatment Plant improvements

City Council

The Portland City Council met electronically and approved several items, including a $10,020,289 grant for the Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund Heat Response program, settlements for two bodily injury lawsuits, and a $446,500 agreement with ODOT for water system design. The council also accepted the Year Six report on the 2014 Parks Bond and placed four public communications on file.

• Authorized $10,020,289 grant for Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund Heat Response, Equipment Purchasing Partner (Ordinance 190670)
• Paid $19,500 settlement to Demetrus Batchelor involving Portland Police Bureau (Ordinance 190669)
• Paid $95,000 settlement to Linaya Leaf involving Portland Parks & Recreation (Ordinance 190667)
• Authorized $446,500 intergovernmental agreement with Oregon Department of Transportation for water system modifications on US 26 SE 99th Ave (Ordinance 190668)
• Accepted Year Six Report on $68 million 2014 Parks General Obligation Bond