Meeting record
Portland City Council
What this body considered, what happened to each item, and how the posted actions connect to the full public record.
Agenda and outcomes
What happened
11 items
- 1Other City business · Agenda approval
Agenda approval
Meeting procedure: Council approves the meeting agenda and may change its order. This does not approve the proposals listed below.
Approved - 2Placed On File
- 3Other City business · Council President update
Agenda item
Federal response update
No posted outcome - 6:15 pmLand use & permitting · Time certain
Amend the Portland Zoning Code to bring it into compliance with Oregon State legislative bills passed in 2025 and 2026 (amend Title 33)
Second reading agenda item
Passed - 5Other City business · Consent agenda
Amend Secondhand Dealers Code to strengthen compliance requirements and update program fees
Second reading agenda item
Official document Matter guideApproved amendment - Kanal 1 (October 6, 2026) Approved amendment - Novick 1 (September 16, 2026) Approved amendment - Novick 2 (October 6, 2026) Testimony list (September 16, 2026) Presentation Committee Staff Summary Exhibit A - as amended (October 6, 2026) Exhibit A - as amended (September 16, 2026) Exhibit A - originalPassed As Amended - 6Arts, parks & community life · Consent agenda
Approve the findings to authorize exemption to the competitive bidding requirements and authorize competitive solicitation for the use of the alternative contracting…
Second reading agenda item
Passed - 7Economy & business · Regular agenda
Authorize Intergovernmental Agreement between the City, State of Oregon, and Multnomah County to establish the Oregon Arena Joint Authority
Second reading agenda item
Passed - 8Economy & business · Regular agenda
Appoint members to the Oregon Arena Joint Authority
Confirmed - 9Other City business · Regular agenda
Amend Code related to prohibitions on possession of firearms within certain City buildings to disallow affirmative defense for persons with concealed handgun licenses
Official document Matter guideApproved amendment - Dunphy 1 (June 16, 2026) Approved amendment - Dunphy 2 (August 3, 2026) Testimony list (April 7, 2026) Testimony list (October 21, 2026) Presentation (April 7, 2026) Presentation (October 7, 2026) Exhibits A, B, and C - as amended (June 16, 2026) Exhibits A, B and C - original Exhibits A, B, and C - as amended (September 15, 2026) Supplemental information - FAQsPassed To Second Reading As Amended - 10Other City business · Regular agenda
Support the preservation of court access to protect taxpayers from extreme weather costs
Adopted - Not numberedOther City business · Pre-gavel
Agenda item
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
No posted outcome
Auditable history
Changes to this agenda
vote posted
Named vote: Council convened at 6:14 pm. Council President Dunphy presided. Officers in attendance: Robert Taylor, City Attorney; Keelan Whetstone, Council Clerk The consent agenda was approve
A named vote was posted with the result “passed”.
Portland City Council · Wed, Oct 21, 6:00 PMParticipation link removed
Amend Code related to prohibitions on possession of firearms within certain City buildings to disallow affirmative defense for persons with concealed handgun licenses
The City removed the participation link from this appearance. Check the matter's next meeting for any further opportunity; this does not establish that all written input is closed.
Portland City Council · Wed, Oct 21, 6:00 PMMeeting status
Portland City Council changed
The meeting status changed from scheduled to recessed.
Portland City Council · Wed, Oct 21, 6:00 PMdocument revised
Amend Code related to prohibitions on possession of firearms within certain City buildings to disallow affirmative defense for persons with concealed handgun licenses
New official documents: Testimony list (October 21, 2026).
Portland City Council · Wed, Oct 21, 6:00 PMdocument revised
Support the preservation of court access to protect taxpayers from extreme weather costs
New official documents: Testimony list (October 21, 2026).
Portland City Council · Wed, Oct 21, 6:00 PMdocument revised
Support the preservation of court access to protect taxpayers from extreme weather costs
The official documents changed. Review the source versions before relying on an earlier copy.
Portland City Council · Wed, Oct 21, 6:00 PMdocument revised
Support the preservation of court access to protect taxpayers from extreme weather costs
New official documents: Written testimony.
Portland City Council · Wed, Oct 21, 6:00 PMCouncil decision
Support the preservation of court access to protect taxpayers from extreme weather costs
The official record reports: Adopted.
Portland City Council · Wed, Oct 21, 6:00 PMSecond reading next
Amend Code related to prohibitions on possession of firearms within certain City buildings to disallow affirmative defense for persons with concealed handgun licenses
The ordinance advanced to a second reading. Final passage has not occurred. Passed to second reading as amended October 28, 2026 at 9:30 am.
Portland City Council · Wed, Oct 21, 6:00 PMdocument revised
Amend Secondhand Dealers Code to strengthen compliance requirements and update program fees
The official documents changed. Review the source versions before relying on an earlier copy.
Portland City Council · Wed, Oct 21, 6:00 PMdocument revised
Approve the findings to authorize exemption to the competitive bidding requirements and authorize competitive solicitation for the use of the alternative contracting…
New official documents: Written testimony.
Portland City Council · Wed, Oct 21, 6:00 PMdocument revised
Authorize Intergovernmental Agreement between the City, State of Oregon, and Multnomah County to establish the Oregon Arena Joint Authority
New official documents: Failed amendment - Green 1 (October 21, 2026); Written testimony.
Portland City Council · Wed, Oct 21, 6:00 PMdocument revised
Appoint members to the Oregon Arena Joint Authority
The official documents changed. Review the source versions before relying on an earlier copy.
Portland City Council · Wed, Oct 21, 6:00 PMdocument revised
Amend the Portland Zoning Code to bring it into compliance with Oregon State legislative bills passed in 2025 and 2026 (amend Title 33)
The official documents changed. Review the source versions before relying on an earlier copy.
Portland City Council · Wed, Oct 21, 6:00 PMMeeting outcome
Appoint members to the Oregon Arena Joint Authority
An official outcome was posted. Consult the exact recorded action and source below.
Portland City Council · Wed, Oct 21, 6:00 PMCouncil decision
Authorize Intergovernmental Agreement between the City, State of Oregon, and Multnomah County to establish the Oregon Arena Joint Authority
The official record reports: Passed. Motion to amend the Impact Statement as shown in Green 1: Moved by Green and seconded by Koyama Lane. (Aye (5): Green, Avalos, Kanal, Koyama Lane, Morillo; Nay (7): Clark, Zimmerman, Smith, Pirtle-Guiney, Ryan, Novick, Dunphy). Motion failed to pass.
Portland City Council · Wed, Oct 21, 6:00 PMvote posted
Appoint members to the Oregon Arena Joint Authority
A named vote was posted.
Portland City Council · Wed, Oct 21, 6:00 PMvote posted
Authorize Intergovernmental Agreement between the City, State of Oregon, and Multnomah County to establish the Oregon Arena Joint Authority
A named vote was posted with the result “failed”.
Portland City Council · Wed, Oct 21, 6:00 PMdocument revised
Public comment
The official documents changed. Review the source versions before relying on an earlier copy.
Portland City Council · Wed, Oct 21, 6:00 PMdocument revised
Amend the Portland Zoning Code to bring it into compliance with Oregon State legislative bills passed in 2025 and 2026 (amend Title 33)
The official documents changed. Review the source versions before relying on an earlier copy.
Portland City Council · Wed, Oct 21, 6:00 PMCouncil decision
Amend the Portland Zoning Code to bring it into compliance with Oregon State legislative bills passed in 2025 and 2026 (amend Title 33)
The official record reports: Passed.
Portland City Council · Wed, Oct 21, 6:00 PMCouncil decision
Amend Secondhand Dealers Code to strengthen compliance requirements and update program fees
The official record reports: Passed as amended.
Portland City Council · Wed, Oct 21, 6:00 PMCouncil decision
Approve the findings to authorize exemption to the competitive bidding requirements and authorize competitive solicitation for the use of the alternative contracting…
The official record reports: Passed.
Portland City Council · Wed, Oct 21, 6:00 PMReport received
Public comment
The record was received or placed on file. This does not by itself adopt a policy.
Portland City Council · Wed, Oct 21, 6:00 PMMeeting outcome
Agenda approval
A procedural action was recorded. Review the exact question below. The agenda was approved by unanimous consent.
Portland City Council · Wed, Oct 21, 6:00 PMdocument revised
Public comment
The official documents changed. Review the source versions before relying on an earlier copy.
Portland City Council · Wed, Oct 21, 6:00 PMParticipation link removed
Public comment
The City removed the participation link from this appearance. Check the matter's next meeting for any further opportunity; this does not establish that all written input is closed.
Portland City Council · Wed, Oct 21, 6:00 PMdocument revised
Public comment
The official documents changed. Review the source versions before relying on an earlier copy.
Portland City Council · Wed, Oct 21, 6:00 PMdocument revised
Public comment
The official documents changed. Review the source versions before relying on an earlier copy.
Portland City Council · Wed, Oct 21, 6:00 PMdocument revised
Public comment
The official documents changed. Review the source versions before relying on an earlier copy.
Portland City Council · Wed, Oct 21, 6:00 PMdocument revised
Public comment
The official documents changed. Review the source versions before relying on an earlier copy.
Portland City Council · Wed, Oct 21, 6:00 PMdocument revised
Public comment
The official documents changed. Review the source versions before relying on an earlier copy.
Portland City Council · Wed, Oct 21, 6:00 PMMeeting status
Portland City Council changed
Location changed. Review the previous and current values below.
Portland City Council · Wed, Oct 21, 6:00 PMAdded to agenda
Authorize Intergovernmental Agreement between the City, State of Oregon, and Multnomah County to establish the Oregon Arena Joint Authority
This item was added to the Portland City Council agenda. No outcome is posted for this appearance.
Portland City Council · Wed, Oct 21, 6:00 PMAdded to agenda
Amend the Portland Zoning Code to bring it into compliance with Oregon State legislative bills passed in 2025 and 2026 (amend Title 33)
This item was added to the Portland City Council agenda. No outcome is posted for this appearance.
Portland City Council · Wed, Oct 21, 6:00 PMAdded to agenda
Public comment
This item was added to the Portland City Council agenda. No outcome is posted for this appearance.
Portland City Council · Wed, Oct 21, 6:00 PMAdded to agenda
Amend Secondhand Dealers Code to strengthen compliance requirements and update program fees
This item was added to the Portland City Council agenda. No outcome is posted for this appearance.
Portland City Council · Wed, Oct 21, 6:00 PMAdded to agenda
Agenda item
This item was added to the Portland City Council agenda. No outcome is posted for this appearance.
Portland City Council · Wed, Oct 21, 6:00 PMAdded to agenda
Agenda approval
This item was added to the Portland City Council agenda. No outcome is posted for this appearance.
Portland City Council · Wed, Oct 21, 6:00 PMAdded to agenda
Approve the findings to authorize exemption to the competitive bidding requirements and authorize competitive solicitation for the use of the alternative contracting…
This item was added to the Portland City Council agenda. No outcome is posted for this appearance.
Portland City Council · Wed, Oct 21, 6:00 PMAdded to agenda
Amend Code related to prohibitions on possession of firearms within certain City buildings to disallow affirmative defense for persons with concealed handgun licenses
This item was added to the Portland City Council agenda. No outcome is posted for this appearance.
Portland City Council · Wed, Oct 21, 6:00 PMAdded to agenda
Support the preservation of court access to protect taxpayers from extreme weather costs
This item was added to the Portland City Council agenda. No outcome is posted for this appearance.
Portland City Council · Wed, Oct 21, 6:00 PMAdded to agenda
Appoint members to the Oregon Arena Joint Authority
This item was added to the Portland City Council agenda. No outcome is posted for this appearance.
Portland City Council · Wed, Oct 21, 6:00 PMAdded to agenda
Agenda item
This item was added to the Portland City Council agenda. No outcome is posted for this appearance.
Portland City Council · Wed, Oct 21, 6:00 PMMeeting status
Portland City Council changed
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Portland City Council · Wed, Oct 21, 6:00 PMMeeting announced
Portland City Council meeting published
A new public meeting notice was published.
Portland City Council · Wed, Oct 21, 6:00 PMProcedural record
Motions and amendments
2 recorded
AmendmentFailed
Motion to amend the Impact Statement as shown in Green 1: Moved by Green and seconded by Koyama Lane. (Aye (5): Green, Avalos, Kanal, Koyama Lane, Morillo; Nay (7): Clark, Zimmerman, Smith, Pirtle-Guiney, Ryan, Novick, Dunphy). Motion failed to pass.
Moved by Mitch Green · seconded by Tiffany Koyama LaneMain
Motion to accept the report: Moved by Dunphy and seconded by Clark. (Aye (12): Clark, Green, Zimmerman, Avalos, Smith, Kanal, Pirtle-Guiney, Ryan, Koyama Lane, Morillo, Novick, Dunphy)
Moved by Jamie Dunphy · seconded by Olivia ClarkNamed record
Votes
3 recorded
Meeting-level actionRecorded
Motion to accept the report: Moved by Dunphy and seconded by Clark. (Aye (12): Clark, Green, Zimmerman, Avalos, Smith, Kanal, Pirtle-Guiney, Ryan, Koyama Lane, Morillo,…
See the named roll call
Angelita MorilloYesCandace AvalosYesDan RyanYesElana Pirtle-GuineyYesEric ZimmermanYesJamie DunphyYesLoretta SmithYesMitch GreenYesOlivia ClarkYesSameer KanalYesSteve NovickYesTiffany Koyama LaneYes
Meeting-level actionFailed
Motion to amend the Impact Statement as shown in Green 1: Moved by Green and seconded by Koyama Lane. (Aye (5): Green, Avalos, Kanal, Koyama Lane, Morillo; Nay (7):…
See the named roll call
Angelita MorilloYesCandace AvalosYesDan RyanNoElana Pirtle-GuineyNoEric ZimmermanNoJamie DunphyNoLoretta SmithNoMitch GreenYesOlivia ClarkNoSameer KanalYesSteve NovickNoTiffany Koyama LaneYes
Meeting-level actionPassed
Council convened at 6:14 pm. Council President Dunphy presided. Officers in attendance: Robert Taylor, City Attorney; Keelan Whetstone, Council Clerk The consent agenda…
See the named roll call
Angelita MorilloYesCandace AvalosYesDan RyanYesElana Pirtle-GuineyYesEric ZimmermanYesJamie DunphyYesLoretta SmithYesMitch GreenYesOlivia ClarkYesSameer KanalYesSteve NovickYesTiffany Koyama LaneYes