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Recent meetings
Zoning Board of Appeals
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Creative Portland Corporation
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City Council
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals granted a practical difficulty variance for St. Paul’s Anglican Church to reduce a rear yard setback. An administrative appeal regarding window standards and ground floor uses at 570 Congress Street was tabled at the request of the applicant.
- Granted practical difficulty variance for 279 Congress ST (5-1)
- Tabled administrative appeal for 570 Congress ST
Portland Development Corporation
Historic Preservation Board
Public Art Committee
Civilian Police Review Board
Sustainability and Transportation Committee
HHS and Public Safety Committee
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Zoning Board of Appeals
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Ethics Commission
City Council
The City Council held a public hearing and approved the FY2027 Appropriation Resolve (Order 221-25/26) 9-0 after a series of floor amendments. Several other budget-related orders were also passed unanimously, including administrative fees, HR fringe benefits, and a $4 million fund balance appropriation. Amendments to the budget included a 6-3 vote on Bullett Amendment #1 and a 5-4 vote on Pelletier Amendment #5; Sykes Amendment #4 failed 4-4.
- Approved FY2027 Appropriation Resolve 9-0 after amendments
- Approved administrative fees for fire, parking, planning, parks, public works (Order 209-25/26) 9-0 as amended
- Approved $4M fund balance appropriation (Order 219-25/26) 9-0
- Approved various fee changes and code amendments (Order 220-25/26) 9-0 as amended
- Granted outdoor dining permit to Three Dollar Dewey's at 241 Commercial St (Order 227-25/26) via consent calendar 9-0
- Granted inn license to Press Hotel at 119 Exchange St (Order 228-25/26) via consent calendar 9-0
- Granted lounge license to Après at 20 Van Aken Way (Order 229-25/26) via consent calendar 9-0
- Postponed Ubu’s Restaurant license (Order 230-25/26) to June 15 meeting
Peaks Island Council
Peaks Island Council
Rent Board
The Portland Rent Board approved a rent increase for the three units at 8 Massachusetts Ave totaling $1,648.46, found several rent increase applications complete, elected Matthew Lax as Chair, and tabled the election of Vice Chair. The board also approved Findings of Fact & Conclusions of Law for properties at 305 Deering, 11 Smith, and 8 Massachusetts Ave. An unusual motion for 76 William St passed without a second.
- Approved rent increase for 8 Massachusetts Ave: Unit 1 $417.31, Unit 2 $302.92, Unit 3 $928.23 (5-0; Razat absent)
- Found rent increase application complete for 72 William St (5-0; Razat absent)
- Found rent increase application complete for 76 William St (motion passed without a second, 5-0; Razat absent)
- Elected Matthew Lax as Chair (4-0; Razat absent, Lax abstained)
- Tabled election of Vice Chair (5-0; Razat absent)
- Found rent increase application complete for 963 Washington Ave with optional request (5-0; Razat absent)
- Approved Findings of Fact & Conclusions of Law for 305 Deering (5-0; Razat absent)
- Approved Findings of Fact & Conclusions of Law for 11 Smith as amended (4-0; Razat absent, Carreras abstained)
Planning Board
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals voted 4-0 to deny a hardship variance for Northeastern University to keep the lowest floor of a historic building at 10.74 feet instead of two feet above base flood elevation. The board granted a variance 5-0 to replace an electronic message sign at 155 Riverside Street without bringing the legally nonconforming sign into full compliance. Two other appeals were tabled to the June 18 meeting at the applicants' requests.
- Granted hardship variance to replace electronic message sign at 155 Riverside Street without conforming sign to zoning code (5-0)
- Tabled practical difficulty variance for 279 Congress Street rear-yard setback reduction to 6/18/26 at applicant's request (5-0)
- Denied hardship variance for 58 Bean Pot Circle to keep lowest floor at 10.74 feet instead of raising it two feet above base flood elevation (4-0, Weaver recused)
- Tabled administrative appeal for 570 Congress Street window and ground-use standards to 6/18/26 at applicant's request
Portland Development Corporation
Historic Preservation Board
Public Art Committee
Housing & Economic Development Committee
City Council
The council approved the total school operating budget for FY2027 (Order 199-25/26) and six related funding orders, all 6-0. Consent items for three liquor licenses were passed. Unfinished business included approval of cooperative agreements for Brighton and Forest Avenue improvements, a $200 donation to police victim services, and a golf cart lease. First reading was held on the municipal budget, with several items postponed to June 1.
- Approved FY2027 total school operating budget (6-0) – Order 199-25/26
- Approved State/Local EPS funding allocation for PPS FY2027 (6-0) – Order 196-25/26
- Approved non-state funded school construction debt service FY2027 (6-0) – Order 197-25/26
- Approved raising local funds for PPS FY2027 (6-0) – Order 198-25/26
- Approved adult education funding FY2027 (6-0) – Order 200-25/26
- Approved food service funding for PPS FY2027 (6-0) – Order 201-25/26
- Approved disposition of additional state subsidy for schools (6-0) – Order 202A-25/26
- Approved cooperative agreement with MaineDOT for Brighton Avenue improvements (6-0) – Order 202B-25/26
City Council
Finance Committee
The committee approved the FY27 City Manager's recommended budget with a total appropriation of $363,927,435 and a General Fund Tax Levy of $121,710,845. They also approved a $1.6M bond authorization for the Riverton Pool. The family shelter relocation was discussed but no action was taken.
- Approved $1.6M in new bonds for Riverton Pool (3-0)
- Approved FY27 City Manager's recommended budget (3-0)
- Approved $12,000 revenue addition to Public Buildings and Waterfront Budget (3-0)
- Tabled discussion on family shelter relocation to 353 Cumberland Ave
Rent Board
The Rent Board held a meeting on May 13, 2026, via Zoom. The only item of business was a public comment session regarding a Tenant Rights Appeal. No decisions were made.
- Meeting held via Zoom
- Public comment session held for Tenant Rights Appeal (Sean McGuire, 11 Smith St, Snowy Owl LLC)
Sustainability and Transportation Committee
HHS and Public Safety Committee
Planning Board
Legislative/Nominating Committee
Legislative/Nominating Committee
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a conditional use for a child care facility at 69 Falmouth Street and denied three requests for additional signage. One sign variance request was postponed.
- Approved conditional use for child care facility at 69 Falmouth Street (5-0)
- Denied sign variance for 100 Middle Street (4-0)
- Denied sign variance for 1048 Brighton Avenue (5-0)
- Postponed sign variance for 155 Riverside Street until further notice
Finance Committee
The provided document contains only the legal notice regarding public record requirements and the location of meeting archives. No specific actions, votes, or decisions were recorded in this text.
Historic Preservation Board
City Council
The City Council approved the Fiscal Year 2027 school budget and related funding orders. It also passed an amendment to City Code Chapter 2 regarding immigration enforcement. Several proclamations and consent items were also approved.
- Approved Fiscal Year 2027 school budget (7-0)
- Passed immigration enforcement amendment (7-1)
- Approved Brighton Avenue improvements agreement (First reading)
- Approved Forest Avenue improvements agreement (First reading)
- Approved $200 anonymous donation to Portland Police Department (First reading)
- Approved golf cart lease agreement with Country Club Enterprises LLC (First reading)
- Approved City Manager's Employment Agreement amendment (7-0)
- Approved proclamations for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Provider Appreciation Day, National Police Week, Salvation Army Week, Arbor Week, and Public Works Week
Finance Committee
The provided document contains only the standard legal notice regarding public record requirements under Maine Revised Statutes. No meeting proceedings, motions, or votes were recorded.
Civil Service Employment Subcommittee
Planning Board
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee voted to recommend the FY27 Portland Public Schools Board Recommended Budget back to the full City Council. The committee also held a discussion on the City Manager’s Recommended Budget with department heads present, but took no action. Future meeting dates were set to continue the budget review.
- Recommended FY27 Portland Public Schools budget to City Council (3-0)
- Held discussion on City Manager’s Recommended Budget with department heads present
- Set Thursday, April 30 for continued budget review
- Set Thursday, May 7 for continued budget review and public hearing
- Adjourned meeting (3-0)
City Council
The City Council approved an amendment to city code regarding large theater and performance hall dispersal requirements (Order 182-25/26) by a 5-4 vote. Other major actions included appropriating $10.1 million from Jetport funds for a parking garage design, adopting the FY2026-2027 Annual Action Plan for CDBG/HOME/ESG grants, approving the FY27 Capital Improvement Program bond, and appointing members to the Civilian Police Review Board. A proposed amendment to city code on immigration enforcement (Order 180-25/26) was postponed to May 4, 2026.
- Approved amendment to Chapter 14 on large theater dispersal requirements (5-4)
- Appropriated $10.1M from Jetport unrestricted funds for Phase 3 parking garage design (9-0)
- Adopted FY2026-2027 Annual Action Plan including CDBG, HOME, and ESG appropriations as amended (9-0)
- Approved bond proceeds appropriation for FY27 Capital Improvement Program as amended (9-0)
- Authorized general obligation bonds for FY27 Capital Improvement Program as an emergency (9-0)
- Appointed members to the Civilian Police Review Board (Order 184-25/26) (9-0)
- Approved five consent items including liquor licenses and outdoor entertainment permits (9-0)
- Postponed immigration enforcement code amendment (Order 180-25/26) to May 4, 2026 (9-0)
Rent Board
The Rent Board approved specific monthly rent increases for two units at 305 Deering Ave and set a reasonable management fee. A special meeting for a tenant rights appeal was scheduled, while other rent applications and board elections were tabled.
- Approved monthly rent increase of $79.96 for unit 307 and $89.12 for unit 305 at 305 Deering Ave (5-0)
- Approved reasonable management fee of $31.50 for 305 Deering Ave (5-0)
- Scheduled special meeting for Tenant Rights Appeal on May 13, 2026 at 5:30 pm (5-0)
- Tabled rent increase application for 8 Massachusetts Ave to May meeting (5-0)
- Tabled election of Chair and Vice Chair to next regular meeting (5-0)
- Approved March 25, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)
Housing & Economic Development Committee
Jetport Noise Advisory Committee
Zoning Board of Appeals
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee meeting on April 16, 2026, consisted only of procedural matters. No votes or decisions were taken, as the minutes only include the standard recording requirements.
Portland Development Corporation
Historic Preservation Board
Public Art Committee
Civil Service Employment Subcommittee
HHS and Public Safety Committee
Finance Committee
Planning Board
Legislative/Nominating Committee
Legislative/Nominating Committee
Legislative/Nominating Committee
City Council
The City Council approved multiple appointments including Abbey Lombard as City Clerk and Registrar of Voters, and unanimously passed two food service licenses. They referred the FY2027 municipal budget to the Finance Committee and set a public hearing date. A major bond appropriation for capital improvements was postponed to April 27 after two amendments failed. The council also accepted grants for Project DHARMA, Trinity Park, and the Hummingbird Grant program, and accepted the 2025 Land Bank Commission Annual Report.
- Approved appointments: constable, wardens, election clerks, board members, city clerk, registrar (all 7-0)
- Referred FY2027 municipal budget to Finance Committee, set public hearing (7-0)
- Postponed bond appropriation for FY2027 capital improvement program to April 27 (7-0)
- Sykes amendment to bond order failed (3-4)
- Fournier amendment to bond order failed after reconsideration (4-3)
- Accepted $500 donation for Hummingbird Grant, $23,815 for Project DHARMA, $300,000 for Trinity Park (all 7-0)
- Approved two food service licenses: Empire Chinese Kitchen (575 Congress St) and Barkada (425 Fore St) as consent items (7-0)
- Accepted 2025 Land Bank Commission Annual Report and re-established CDBG Priority Setting Task Force (both 7-0)