Portland public meetings in 2025
31 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The Portland City Council adopted the Homelessness Response System Action Plan and Key Performance Indicators (Resolution 37726) with a 9-3 vote, and the 2026 State and Federal Legislative Agendas (Resolution 37727) unanimously. The Council also passed ordinances to assess properties for sidewalk, curb, and driveway repairs for the Portland Bureau of Transportation (Ordinances 192139 and 192138), and approved several appointments and resolutions, including a request for balanced program offer information for Portland Parks & Recreation as a pilot project for FY 2026-27 budget.
- Adopted Homelessness Response System Action Plan and Key Performance Indicators (Resolution 37726) 9-3
- Adopted 2026 State and Federal Legislative Agendas (Resolution 37727) unanimously
- Assessed properties for sidewalk, curb, and driveway repairs for PBOT (Ordinances 192139 and 192138)
- Confirmed appointment of a member to the Portland Elections Commission (Report 2025-470) and appointed members to Portland Street Response Committee (Resolution 37728) with separation of vote on Rebekah Morgan failing
- Requested City Budget Office provide balanced program offer information for Portland Parks & Recreation as pilot project for FY 2026-27 budget (Resolution 37729) adopted as amended
City Council
The City Council adopted the appointment of Raymond C. Lee III as City Administrator. The council also passed emergency ordinances regarding labor agreements for Independent Police Review and Emergency Communication Supervisors.
- Appointment of Raymond C. Lee III as City Administrator
- Certification of Measure 26-260 results from the November 4, 2025 election
- Ratification of collective bargaining agreement for Independent Police Review employees
- Ratification of collective bargaining agreement for Emergency Communication Supervisor I employees
- Resolution requiring a report on reforming the City design review process
City Council
The Portland City Council approved a $60,000 settlement for a Fire & Rescue employment discrimination lawsuit and authorized the sale of the Sellwood Community Center to Friends of Sellwood Community House. The body also adopted a new investment policy and passed ordinances regarding business license information sharing and detention facility impact fees.
- Passed $60,000 settlement for David Barron employment discrimination lawsuit
- Authorized sale of Sellwood Community Center at 1436 SE Spokane St
- Adopted City of Portland Investment Policy (Resolution 37723)
- Passed ordinance to amend Business License Law Code
- Passed ordinance to add Detention Facility Impact Fee Code
City Council
The Portland City Council adopted the FY 2025-26 Fall Supplemental Budget after a failed amendment. They also passed an ordinance prohibiting anti-competitive rental practices using algorithmic devices, and advanced a detention facility impact fee ordinance to second reading. Several tax code amendments were approved as part of the consent agenda.
- Adopted FY 2025-26 Fall Supplemental Budget (Ordinance 192123) with 10-2 vote
- Passed ordinance banning algorithmic rental price-fixing in affordable housing (Ordinance 192122)
- Added Detention Facility Impact Fee Code to share costs of high-impact land uses (Ordinance 192127, passed to second reading)
- Amended Business License Law Code to allow sharing tax info with Bureau of Environmental Services (rescheduled then passed to second reading)
- Amended Special Taxes Code and Lloyd District Business District Fee Code to correct state law conformity and inadvertent change
City Council
The November 5, 2025, Portland City Council meeting was cancelled. All agenda items were placed on file or rescheduled for future meetings, including a $675,000 settlement, $41 million in bonds for fleet maintenance, an eminent domain project, and a new detention facility impact fee.
- Pay settlement of $675,000 for bodily injury claims involving Portland Bureau of Transportation (Ordinance 192119)
- Authorize up to $41 million in revenue bonds for fleet maintenance facility improvements (Ordinance 192120)
- Acquire property rights for 3260 SW Upper Drive to 3139 SW Upper Drive project via eminent domain (Ordinance 192121)
- Add Detention Facility Impact Fee Code (Chapter 5.80) to share costs of high-impact land uses (Ordinance 192127)
City Council
The City Council voted on several items over two days, including authorizing up to $41 million in revenue bonds for fleet maintenance facility improvements and settling a streetcar ramp construction lawsuit for $7.5 million. Also approved were appointments to community leadership committees, acquisition of property rights via eminent domain for a water project, and initiation of two disparity studies on contracting and workforce participation.
- Authorized settlement of lawsuit over streetcar approach ramp near SE 2nd Ave for $7.5 million
- Approved revenue bonds up to $41 million for fleet maintenance facility improvements
- Authorized acquisition of property rights for 3260 SW Upper Drive project via negotiation or eminent domain
- Accepted Bull Run Treatment Projects 2025 Annual Report
- Initiated two disparity studies on City contracting and workforce participation
City Council
The Portland City Council met on Oct. 22, 2025 and approved the agenda by unanimous consent. It passed a $300,000 settlement for the Adam Gregg lawsuit involving the Portland Police Bureau. The council also adopted state building codes by reference and approved resolutions to start disparity studies on contracting and to adopt the Portland Urban Forest Plan.
- Pay settlement of Adam Gregg lawsuit – $300,000 (Emergency ordinance 192116)
- Amend City Code to adopt Oregon Building Codes by reference (Ordinance 192117)
- Resolution 37722 to initiate two disparity studies on city contracting and workforce participation
- Resolution 37720 to adopt the Portland Urban Forest Plan
- Agenda approval and public comment items
City Council
The Portland City Council passed an emergency ordinance to enact Sanctuary City protections and adopted a resolution denouncing the use of federal military forces or immigration enforcement in the city. The Urban Forest Plan was continued to a future meeting.
- Adopted emergency ordinance 192115 to enact Sanctuary City protections
- Adopted resolution 37719 denouncing federal military use in Portland
- Continued Portland Urban Forest Plan to October 22, 2025
- Approved Council minutes for September 3-24, 2025
City Council
The Portland City Council met on October 8, 2025 and approved a series of ordinances, most of which relate to transportation projects and fee structures. Items included authorizing the Bureau of Transportation to acquire temporary rights for construction on NE 122nd Avenue and other streets, creating a charge to fund the Flood Safety Benefit Fee, and adopting code exceptions for decorative lighting in historic districts. The council also held an executive session to discuss pending litigation.
- Authorize the Bureau of Transportation to acquire temporary rights for the NE 122nd Ave Safety and Access project (Ordinance 192108).
- Declare surplus property off NE 33rd Dr and approve its sale to WPC Marine LLC (Ordinance 192109).
- Vacate a portion of an unnamed road near NE 33rd Dr and NE Marine Dr (Ordinance 192110).
- Allow an exception to Title 17 Underground Wiring Code for decorative lighting in designated historic districts (Ordinance 192111).
- Establish a charge to fund the City’s payment of the Flood Safety Benefit Fee to the Urban Flood Safety and Water Quality District (Ordinance 192113).
City Council
The Portland City Council approved a legal settlement and several property foreclosures. The body also adopted a framework for a permanent Public Street Plaza Program and processed various transportation-related ordinances.
- Approved $150,000 settlement for bodily injury lawsuit involving Portland Police Bureau
- Initiated foreclosure actions on 1541 SW Market St, 3821 NW Saint Helens Rd, and 5130 SE 84th Ave
- Adopted the Public Street Plaza Program Framework
- Reappointed Bruce Broussard, Kelly Holtz, and Tim Larson to the River Community Advisory Committee
- Reappointed Serena Stoudamire Wesley to the Prosper Portland Board of Commissioners
City Council
At a special meeting, Portland City Council passed a series of ordinances including approving the Portland-Gresham Urban Service Boundary Amendments to expand the city's planning area into Pleasant Valley, and amending city code to reduce permit submittal requirements and temporarily suspend development upgrade requirements. Council also authorized a District 1 office lease, amended the Small Donor Elections Code, declared surplus property on SE 21st and Powell, and initiated foreclosure actions on multiple properties for delinquent liens.
- Approved Comprehensive Plan and Zone Map amendments for Portland-Gresham Urban Service Boundary in Pleasant Valley
- Amended City Code to reduce permit submittal requirements and suspend developer upgrade requirements (Ordinance 192095)
- Authorized in-district office lease for District 1 Councilors through June 2029
- Amended Small Donor Elections Code to adopt Portland Elections Commission recommendations
- Initiated foreclosure actions on 10 properties for delinquent city liens, including 1541 SW Market St and 1140 SE 139th Ave
City Council
The Portland City Council approved a resolution reaffirming its commitment to the Vision Zero traffic safety plan and creating a task force to address fatalities. Several ordinances regarding parking reservations, small donor elections, and surplus property were passed to second reading or rescheduled for later in the week.
- Council adopts Vision Zero resolution with amendments
- Ordinance 192097: Amend Parking Space Reservation Code
- Ordinance 192098: Amend Small Donor Elections Code
- Ordinance 192099: Declare SE 21st Ave and SE Powell Blvd property surplus
- Ordinance 192100: Approve Portland-Gresham Urban Service Boundary amendments
City Council
The Portland City Council on September 3-4, 2025, passed to second reading an ordinance to reduce permit submittal requirements and temporarily suspend city-imposed development upgrade requirements (Ordinance 192095). Other actions included authorizing eminent domain for the 82nd Avenue Glisan and Davis Signal Improvements Project, amending council tie-breaking rules, and adopting a regular meeting schedule. The consent agenda was approved with one item (reappointment to the Revenue Division Appeals Board) pulled for discussion and confirmed.
- Ordinance 192095: Reduce permit submittal requirements and suspend development upgrade requirements (passed to second reading)
- Authorize eminent domain for 82nd Avenue: Glisan and Davis Signal Improvements Project (passed)
- Amend Council Organization and Procedure Code to include tie-breaking rule (passed as amended)
- Amend Parking Space Reservation Code for flexibility in responsibilities (passed to second reading)
- Reappoint Adam Abplanalp and appoint Craig Freeman to Revenue Division Appeals Board (confirmed)
City Council
At a special two-day meeting, the Portland City Council considered adopting a regular meeting schedule and debated a resolution to establish a new council committee structure. The meeting schedule ordinance (No. 192094) passed to second reading as amended. The committee structure resolution (No. 2025-323) saw multiple failed amendments and was continued to a future date without approval.
- Adopted Council Regular Meeting Schedule (Ordinance 192094) passed to second reading as amended
- Resolution 2025-323 to establish new City Council committee structure continued after multiple failed amendments
- Amendments Koyama Lane 1, Dunphy A, B, C, D, Pirtle-Guiney A, and Green 1 all failed or were withdrawn
- Council voted 10-2 to reject Pirtle-Guiney A amendments on sections B.1.a. and 5
- Meeting adjourned without final action on committee structure
City Council
The City Council decided on several police-related matters, including two lawsuit settlements and a retire-rehire program extension. The body also approved various transportation ordinances and a requirement for a unified housing strategy.
- Approved $3,750,000 settlement for the Estate of Immanueal Jaquez Clark wrongful death lawsuit
- Approved $62,500 settlement for Hannah Ahern bodily injury lawsuit
- Authorized a Construction Manager/General Contractor for the Burgard Bridge Resiliency and Multimodal Enhancement Project
- Authorized the use of eminent domain for the 82nd Avenue: Glisan and Davis Signal Improvements Project
- Adopted a resolution requiring the City Administrator to develop a unified housing strategy
City Council
The City Council decided to refer a five-year local option tax levy to voters for the November 4, 2025 election to fund parks, nature, and affordable recreation. The body also approved several board appointments and passed an ordinance regarding residential housing system development charge exemptions.
- Resolution 37710: Five-year local option tax levy for parks and recreation
- Ordinance 192082: Temporary system development charge exemptions for residential housing projects
- Ordinance 192087: Vacating a portion of SE Oak St between SE 37th Ave and SE Cesar E. Chavez Blvd
- Ordinance 192086: Declaring property near N Midway Ave and N Columbia Blvd as surplus for sale
- Resolution 37711: Urging the Mayor to sign the Swimmable Cities Charter
City Council
The City Council held a special meeting and voted on several items. They passed an emergency ordinance consolidating noise enforcement, adopted a resolution to expand Portland Street Response as a co-equal first responder branch, and advanced an ordinance to temporarily exempt residential housing projects from system development charges. Additionally, they repealed the previous one-year extension of funding for the Portland Children's Levy and approved new funding recommendations. A proposal to amend tie-breaking procedures was rescheduled.
- Repeal of one-year extension of funding for Portland Children’s Levy and approval of new funding recommendations for FY 2025-28 (Ordinance 192080)
- Consolidation of noise enforcement by amending Code Sections 14A.30.010, 14A.30.020, and 14B.120.020 (Ordinance 192081)
- Expansion of Portland Street Response as a co-equal branch of first responders and creation of a Street Response Committee (Resolution 37709)
- Temporary exemption from system development charges for residential housing projects, with implementation reports every six months (Ordinance 192082)
- Proposed amendment to tie-breaking rules for Council votes rescheduled to future meeting (Ordinance 192093)
City Council
The City Council approved the annual budget and tax levies for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025. The body also authorized several interfund loans and ratified a collective bargaining agreement for professional workers.
- Adopted the annual budget and established appropriations for FY 2025-26 (Ordinance 192070)
- Approved levying taxes for FY 2025-26 (Ordinance 192071)
- Authorized a temporary interfund loan up to $50 million from the Portland Parks & Recreation System Development Charge Fund to the Fire and Police Disability and Retirement Fund
- Ratified a 2025-2027 collective bargaining agreement with the City of Portland Professional Workers
- Authorized a temporary operating loan of up to $800,000 from the Solid Waste Management Fund to the Recreational Cannabis Tax Fund
City Council
The City Council is processing the annual budget and tax levies for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025. Several items, including the budget and state revenue sharing, were passed to a second reading or continued to future meetings.
- Annual budget and appropriations for FY 2025-26 (Ordinance 192070) passed to second reading as amended
- Tax levies for FY 2025-26 (Ordinance 192071) passed to second reading
- Proposed interfund loan up to $50 million from Parks & Recreation System Development Charge Fund to Fire and Police Disability and Retirement Fund (Ordinance 192072) passed to second reading
- Acceptance of State Revenue Sharing Program funds for FY 2025-26 (Ordinance 192069) passed to second reading
- Proposed Use Hearing on State Shared Revenue (Document 2025-237) continued to June 18, 2025
City Council
The City Council approved several legal settlements, including a major payout related to historic displacement in Central Albina. The body also authorized land acquisition for road improvements and updated committee rules.
- Settlement of $7,500,000 from the City and $1,000,000 from Prosper Portland for Central Albina displacement
- Settlement of $1,660,400 for a wrongful death claim at Montavilla Community Center
- Settlement of $942,600 for bodily injury lawsuits involving Portland Parks & Recreation
- Authorization of eminent domain for NE Columbia – Cully Boulevard and Alderwood Road Intersection Improvements Project
- Settlement of $350,000 for Carlos Ibarra bodily injury lawsuit
City Council
The Portland City Council approved the FY 2025-26 city budget and adopted a fair wage policy for certain service contracts. It also passed a series of fee and rate adjustments for water, sewer, transportation, and permits, including an increase to the TNC per ride fee to $2.00. The Council adopted the Locally Preferred Alternative for the 82nd Avenue Transit Project and amended tree permit fees.
- Approved FY 2025-26 city budget
- Adopted Fair Wage Policy for city service contracts (Ordinance 192054)
- Approved water and sewer rate and fee increases for FY 2025-26 (Councilor Ryan dissented)
- Revised transportation fees, including increase of TNC per ride fee to $2.00 (Ordinance 192061)
- Adopted Locally Preferred Alternative for 82nd Avenue Transit Project (Resolution 37706)
City Council
The Portland City Council approved a resolution directing the Bureau of Transportation to construct and maintain sidewalks through a Sidewalk Improvement and Paving Program. They also authorized up to $80 million in revenue bonds for curb, ramp, and street improvements. Multiple items dealing with utility rates and fees for FY 2025-26 were continued to May 8, while settlements of two police lawsuits totaling $475,000 were approved.
- Direct Bureau of Transportation to implement Sidewalk Improvement and Paving Program (Resolution 37705)
- Authorize $80 million in revenue bonds for curb, ramp, and street improvement projects (Ordinance 192050)
- Pay $100,000 settlement in Joseph Johnson civil rights lawsuit and $375,000 settlement in Meghan Opbroek bodily injury lawsuit, both involving Portland Police
- Appeal granted, overturning Hearings Officer decision on Forest Park transmission line expansion (LU 24-041109)
- Fair Wage Policy for city service contracts (Ordinance 192054) considered; water/sewer/transportation rates and tree permit fees all continued to May 8
City Council
In a special meeting, the Portland City Council took a first procedural vote on an ordinance authorizing up to $80 million in revenue bonds for curb, ramp and street improvement projects, passing it to a second reading on May 7. The council also adopted a resolution directing funding for the Workforce Pre-Apprenticeship Program and SummerWorks Youth Employment Initiative, with an amendment keeping staffing within the Bureau of Human Resources. A separate resolution to direct the Bureau of Transportation to construct and maintain sidewalks through a Sidewalk Improvement and Paving Program was continued to the May 7 meeting.
- Authorize up to $80 million in revenue bonds for curb, ramp and street projects (Ordinance 192050, passed to second reading May 7)
- Adopt resolution directing funding for Workforce Pre-Apprenticeship Program and SummerWorks Youth Employment Initiative (Resolution 37704, adopted as amended)
- Resolution directing Bureau of Transportation to construct and maintain sidewalks through Sidewalk Improvement and Paving Program continued to May 7 (Resolution 37705)
- Motion to close debate on the bond ordinance failed with 4 ayes and 8 nays
City Council
The Portland City Council adopted the FY 2024-25 Technical Adjustment Ordinance and passed changes to city employee and police benefit plans. An ordinance to amend the Affordable Housing Code to prohibit algorithmic rental pricing was referred back to committee. Several items, including $80 million in bonds for street improvements and a sidewalk program resolution, were rescheduled to a later meeting.
- Adopted FY 2024-25 Technical Adjustment Ordinance (Ordinance 192047) after a failed amendment to reclassify General Fund return packages as carryover in public safety
- Referred to committee the Affordable Housing Code amendment prohibiting anti-competitive rental practices and algorithmic devices (Ordinance 192122)
- Passed as amended the City Employee Benefits Program for FY 2025-26 (Ordinance 192048, renewal rate reduced to 10%)
- Passed as amended the Portland Police Association City Employee Benefits Program for FY 2025-26 (Ordinance 192049, renewal rate reduced to 11.9%)
- Rescheduled an $80 million revenue bond authorization for curb, ramp, and street improvements (Ordinance 192050) and the Sidewalk Improvement and Paving Program resolution (Resolution 37705) to April 23, 2025
City Council
The Portland City Council met on April 2-3, 2025, and voted on a range of items. It approved six tax increment financing district debt service funds, settled three lawsuits totaling $381,589, and adopted a resolution directing the City Administrator to study alternative housing financing models. The Council also advanced an ordinance prohibiting anti-competitive rental practices, including the use of algorithmic devices, passing it to a second reading with amendments.
- Amended Comprehensive Plan Map and Zoning Map for 3508 NE 11th Ave and 1123 NE Fremont St (LU 24-073674 CP ZC)
- Created six Tax Increment Financing District Debt Service Funds (82nd Avenue, East 205, Central Eastside Corridor, Lloyd-Holladay, Sumner-Parkrose-Argay-Columbia Corridor, Westside)
- Approved $200,000 settlement for Janet Krasner bodily injury lawsuit involving Portland Parks & Recreation
- Approved $100,000 settlement for Robert Medon employee discrimination lawsuit involving Portland Parks & Recreation
- Adopted resolution to study alternative housing financing and ownership models, including analysis of pilot zones in N/NE Preference Policy area
City Council
On March 19‑20, 2025, Portland City Council approved a lease for District 3 office space estimated at $63,000 and passed several foreclosure ordinances against delinquent city liens. The council also amended the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Map for two properties in the Sabin neighborhood. On March 20, the council ratified emergency ordinances to adopt successor collective bargaining agreements with AFSCME Local 189 and the District Council of Trade Unions for the 2025‑2027 term.
- Authorize lease for District 3 Council office space, estimated total cost $63,000 (Emergency ordinance 192027)
- Amend Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Map for 3508 NE 11th Ave and 1123 NE Fremont St (Ordinance 192034)
- Foreclosure actions passed for 10218 N Tyler Ave, 111 NE Killingsworth St, and 4121 NE Grand Ave (Ordinances 192028, 192029, 192030)
- Ratify successor collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME Local 189 for 2025‑2027 (Emergency ordinance 192032)
- Ratify successor collective bargaining agreement with District Council of Trade Unions for 2025‑2027 (Emergency ordinance 192033)
City Council
The Portland City Council approved the consent agenda, including authorizing eminent domain for two environmental projects. They adopted the FY2025-26 budget calendar and related meeting schedule. The council confirmed appointments to the homelessness response oversight committee and authorized a $938,328 settlement of a civil-rights lawsuit against the Portland Police Bureau. They initiated foreclosure actions on four properties for delinquent city liens and declared surplus property for a land swap with ODOT. A noise variance appeal was withdrawn, cancelling the afternoon session.
- Authorized $938,328 settlement of Woodstock et al. civil-rights lawsuit against Portland Police Bureau (item 9)
- Adopted Budget Calendar for FY 2025-26 (item 5)
- Initiated foreclosure actions on 11514 SE Alder St, 10218 N Tyler Ave, 111 NE Killingsworth St, and 4121 NE Grand Ave (items 11-14)
- Authorized eminent domain for Oak Basin A – Sandy Blvd Trunk Project and N Marine Drive Levee Outfall Decommission Project (items 3,4)
- Appointed Anna Allen and Laura Suarez to Homelessness Response System Steering and Oversight Committee (item 7)
City Council
The Portland City Council met on February 19-20, 2025, and approved the appointment of Robert Day as Chief of Police. Council also accepted a Police Bureau report on the 2025 Joint Terrorism Task Force and directed the City Administrator to report on unassigned grant funds. A zoning map amendment for properties at 3508 NE 11th Ave and 1123 NE Fremont St was tentatively approved. Additionally, the council authorized eminent domain for the Oak Basin A – Sandy Blvd Trunk Project and confirmed Laura Campos to the Cully Tax Increment Finance District Community Leadership Committee.
- Appoint Robert Day as Chief of Police
- Tentatively approve zoning map amendment for 3508 NE 11th Ave and 1123 NE Fremont St
- Authorize eminent domain for Oak Basin A – Sandy Blvd Trunk Project
- Direct City Administrator to report on unassigned grant funds for current and past three fiscal years
- Accept Portland Police Bureau report on 2025 Joint Terrorism Task Force
City Council
The council approved the findings of a Type IV demolition review for 118 SW Porter St in the South Portland Historic District. It also approved the council minutes covering Dec 4 2024‑Jan 16 2025. The council appointed Michael Jordan as City Administrator through Jan 2 2026 and appointed Robert Taylor as City Attorney.
- Approve Type IV demolition review for 118 SW Porter St (South Portland Historic District)
- Appoint Michael Jordan as City Administrator (Resolution 37697, term through Jan 2 2026)
- Appoint Robert Taylor as City Attorney (Resolution 37698)
- Approve council minutes for Dec 4 2024‑Jan 16 2025
- Approve consent agenda and overall meeting agenda
City Council
Portland City Council passed multiple ordinances and resolutions on January 15-16, including a $7 million federal grant for affordable housing and a supplemental budget for council and mayor staffing. The council also amended council organization procedures, accepted a parks levy report, and continued a demolition review for a historic building. The meeting included public comment and approval of several routine items.
- Appropriated $7 million HUD grant for Barbur Apartments affordable housing project
- Appropriated $125,000 Oregon Health Authority grant for State Healthy Home Grant
- Adopted supplemental budget for City Council and Mayor staffing
- Amended Council Organization and Procedure Code (Chapter 3.02) regarding agenda and committees
- Continued demolition review for 118 SW Porter St in South Portland Historic District to February 5
City Council
The City Council amended the Council Organization and Procedure Code (Chapter 3.02) and passed the changes to a second reading. After multiple ballots, Councilor Elana Pirtle-Guiney was elected Council President and Councilor Olivia Koyama Lane was elected Vice President. Public comments were placed on the record.
- Amendment to Council Organization and Procedure Code (Emergency ordinance) passed to second reading
- Election of Council President – Elana Pirtle-Guiney elected after several rounds of voting
- Election of Council Vice President – Olivia Koyama Lane elected
- Public comment placed on file