Portland City Council
What this body considered, what happened to each item, and how the posted actions connect to the full public record.
What happened
17 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
No posted outcome - 4Government & democracy · Consent agenda
Appoint Omar K. Salomon to the Steering and Oversight Committee for the Homelessness Response System for a one-year term to expire September 30, 2027
Confirmed - 5Labor & city workforce · Consent agenda
Create new non-represented classification of City Data and Privacy Officer and establish a compensation range for this classification
Second reading agenda item
Passed - 6Labor & city workforce · Regular agenda
Create new non-represented classification of Council Public Information Officer and establish a compensation range for this classification
Second reading agenda item
Passed - 7Other City business · Regular agenda
Initiate foreclosure action on 7545 NE Sandy Blvd for the collection of delinquent City Liens placed against the property
Second reading agenda item
Passed - 8Other City business · Regular agenda
Initiate foreclosure action on 7545 WI/NE Sandy Blvd for the collection of delinquent City Liens placed against the property
Second reading agenda item
Passed - 9Other City business · Regular agenda
Initiate foreclosure action on N Columbia Blvd for the collection of delinquent City Liens placed against the property
Second reading agenda item
Passed - 10Other City business · Regular agenda
Initiate foreclosure action on 7101–7103 SE Division St for the collection of delinquent City Liens placed against the property
Second reading agenda item
Passed - 11Other City business · Regular agenda
Initiate foreclosure action on 5706 SE Lambert St for the collection of delinquent City Liens placed against the property
Second reading agenda item
Passed - 12Other City business · Regular agenda
Initiate foreclosure action on 2734-2738 NE Alberta St for the collection of delinquent City Liens placed against the property
Second reading agenda item
Passed - 13Climate & environment · Regular agenda
Should Portland allow Zenith’s pipeline franchise to transfer to a new owner?
Second reading agenda item
Official document Matter guideSupplemental Information - ISQ Springer Holdings, LLC Letter to the City Supplemental Information - Memorandum (January 20, 2026) Supplemental Information - Memorandum (January 23, 2026) Supplemental Information - Memorandum (March 13, 2026) Supplemental Information - Zenith - Public Records Request Responses - 2026 Failed amendment - Green-Morillo 1 (September 9, 2026) Testimony Committee staff summary (updated) PresentationFailed To Pass - 14Transportation & public works · Regular agenda
Appropriate grant award of $207,411 for speed racing street takeover
Passed To Second Reading - 15Transportation & public works · Regular agenda
Appropriate grant award of $103,069 for expanded traffic enforcement
Passed To Second Reading - 16Government & democracy · Regular agenda
Urge the City Administrator to refrain from signing data center non-disclosure agreements, notify City Council of inquiries for data center deals, and engage in…
Adopted As Amended - Not numberedOther City business · Pre-gavel
Agenda item
No posted outcome
Changes to this agenda
Appropriate grant award of $103,069 for expanded traffic enforcement
New official documents: Testimony.
Portland City Council · Wed, Sep 16, 6:00 PMUrge the City Administrator to refrain from signing data center non-disclosure agreements, notify City Council of inquiries for data center deals, and engage in…
New official documents: Testimony.
Portland City Council · Wed, Sep 16, 6:00 PMAppropriate grant award of $207,411 for speed racing street takeover
New official documents: Testimony.
Portland City Council · Wed, Sep 16, 6:00 PMShould Portland allow Zenith’s pipeline franchise to transfer to a new owner?
The official documents changed. Review the source versions before relying on an earlier copy.
Portland City Council · Wed, Sep 16, 6:00 PMShould Portland allow Zenith’s pipeline franchise to transfer to a new owner?
Outcome details changed. Review the previous and current values below.
Portland City Council · Wed, Sep 16, 6:00 PMShould Portland appropriate grant award of $103,069 for expanded traffic enforcement?
New official documents: Approved amendment - Kanal 1 (September 23, 2026); Approved amendment - Zimmerman 1 (September 23, 2026).
Portland City Council · Wed, Sep 16, 6:00 PMShould Portland appropriate grant award of $103,069 for expanded traffic enforcement?
Proposal changed. Review the previous and current values below.
Portland City Council · Wed, Sep 16, 6:00 PMShould Portland appropriate grant award of $207,411 for speed racing street takeover?
New official documents: Approved amendment - Kanal 1 (September 23, 2026); Approved amendment - Kanal 2 (September 23, 2026); Testimony.
Portland City Council · Wed, Sep 16, 6:00 PMShould Portland appropriate grant award of $103,069 for expanded traffic enforcement?
New official documents: Testimony.
Portland City Council · Wed, Sep 16, 6:00 PMShould Portland appropriate grant award of $207,411 for speed racing street takeover?
Proposal changed. Review the previous and current values below.
Portland City Council · Wed, Sep 16, 6:00 PMWhat is Portland deciding about urge the City Administrator to refrain from signing data center non-disclosure agreements, notify City Council of inquiries for data…
The official documents changed. Review the source versions before relying on an earlier copy.
Portland City Council · Wed, Sep 16, 6:00 PMShould Portland allow Zenith’s pipeline franchise to transfer to a new owner?
Outcome details changed. Review the previous and current values below.
Portland City Council · Wed, Sep 16, 6:00 PMShould Portland allow Zenith’s pipeline franchise to transfer to a new owner?
The recorded action did not pass. Motion to reconsider Item 2026-263: Moved by Dunphy and seconded by Smith. Motion withdrawn. Councilors Clark and Ryan joined Councilor Smith to appeal the Council President's ruling on the point of order. Vote called on whether the ruling of Council President should be sustained: (Aye (6): Koyama Lane, Morillo, Green, Avalos, Kanal, Dunphy; Nay (6): Novick, Clark, Zimmerman, Smith, Pirtle-Guiney, Ryan). The ruling of the Council President is sustained. Motion to reconsider Item 2026-263: Moved by Dunphy and seconded by Clark. Vote not called. Motion to postpone the pending vote to reconsider Item 2026-263 until next week: Moved by Kanal and seconded by Avalos. (Aye (8): Koyama Lane, Morillo, Novick, Green, Avalos, Kanal, Pirtle-Guiney, Dunphy; Nay (4): Clark, Zimmerman, Smith, Ryan) Motion to reconsider item 2026-263 is pending.
Portland City Council · Wed, Sep 16, 6:00 PMShould Portland allow Zenith’s pipeline franchise to transfer to a new owner?
A named vote was posted with the result “withdrawn”.
Portland City Council · Wed, Sep 16, 6:00 PMShould Portland allow Zenith’s pipeline franchise to transfer to a new owner?
A named vote was posted.
Portland City Council · Wed, Sep 16, 6:00 PMPortland City Council changed
The meeting status changed from scheduled to adjourned.
Portland City Council · Wed, Sep 16, 6:00 PMShould Portland appropriate grant award of $207,411 for speed racing street takeover?
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, Sep 16, 6:00 PMShould Portland appropriate grant award of $103,069 for expanded traffic enforcement?
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, Sep 16, 6:00 PMShould Portland appropriate grant award of $103,069 for expanded traffic enforcement?
The City added an official participation link for this appearance. Check the instructions for written submissions, speaking registration, and deadlines.
Portland City Council · Wed, Sep 16, 6:00 PMShould Portland allow Zenith’s pipeline franchise to transfer to a new owner?
New official documents: Testimony.
Portland City Council · Wed, Sep 16, 6:00 PMWhat is Portland deciding about urge the City Administrator to refrain from signing data center non-disclosure agreements, notify City Council of inquiries for data…
New official documents: Testimony.
Portland City Council · Wed, Sep 16, 6:00 PMWhat is Portland deciding about initiate foreclosure action on 2734-2738 NE Alberta St for the collection of delinquent City Liens placed against the property?
New official documents: Testimony.
Portland City Council · Wed, Sep 16, 6:00 PMShould Portland allow Zenith’s pipeline franchise to transfer to a new owner?
Recorded outcome changed. Review the previous and current values below.
Portland City Council · Wed, Sep 16, 6:00 PMWhat is Portland deciding about urge the City Administrator to refrain from signing data center non-disclosure agreements, notify City Council of inquiries for data…
The official record reports: Adopted as amended. Motion to amend the resolution as shown in Zimmerman 1: Moved by Zimmerman and seconded by Clark. (Aye (4): Clark, Zimmerman, Pirtle-Guiney, Ryan; Nay (7): Koyama Lane, Morillo, Novick, Green, Avalos, Kanal, Dunphy; Absent (1): Smith). Motion failed to pass.
Portland City Council · Wed, Sep 16, 6:00 PMWhat is Portland deciding about urge the City Administrator to refrain from signing data center non-disclosure agreements, notify City Council of inquiries for data…
A named vote was posted with the result “failed”.
Portland City Council · Wed, Sep 16, 6:00 PMWhat is Portland deciding about initiate foreclosure action on N Columbia Blvd for the collection of delinquent City Liens placed against the property?
New official documents: Testimony.
Portland City Council · Wed, Sep 16, 6:00 PMWhat is Portland deciding about initiate foreclosure action on 5706 SE Lambert St for the collection of delinquent City Liens placed against the property?
New official documents: Testimony.
Portland City Council · Wed, Sep 16, 6:00 PMShould Portland appropriate grant award of $207,411 for speed racing street takeover?
The official documents changed. Review the source versions before relying on an earlier copy.
Portland City Council · Wed, Sep 16, 6:00 PMShould Portland appropriate grant award of $103,069 for expanded traffic enforcement?
The official documents changed. Review the source versions before relying on an earlier copy.
Portland City Council · Wed, Sep 16, 6:00 PMWhat is Portland deciding about initiate foreclosure action on 7101–7103 SE Division St for the collection of delinquent City Liens placed against the property?
The official documents changed. Review the source versions before relying on an earlier copy.
Portland City Council · Wed, Sep 16, 6:00 PMShould Portland appoint Omar K. Salomon to the Steering and Oversight Committee for the Homelessness Response System for a one-year term to expire September 30, 2027?
New official documents: Testimony.
Portland City Council · Wed, Sep 16, 6:00 PMShould Portland appropriate grant award of $207,411 for speed racing street takeover?
The ordinance advanced to a second reading. Final passage has not occurred. Passed to second reading September 23, 2026 at 9:30 am.
Portland City Council · Wed, Sep 16, 6:00 PMShould Portland appropriate grant award of $103,069 for expanded traffic enforcement?
The ordinance advanced to a second reading. Final passage has not occurred. Passed to second reading September 23, 2026 at 9:30 am.
Portland City Council · Wed, Sep 16, 6:00 PMShould Portland create new non-represented classification of Council Public Information Officer and establish a compensation range for this classification?
New official documents: Testimony.
Portland City Council · Wed, Sep 16, 6:00 PMWhat is Portland deciding about initiate foreclosure action on 7545 WI/NE Sandy Blvd for the collection of delinquent City Liens placed against the property?
New official documents: Testimony.
Portland City Council · Wed, Sep 16, 6:00 PMShould Portland create new non-represented classification of City Data and Privacy Officer and establish a compensation range for this classification?
New official documents: Testimony.
Portland City Council · Wed, Sep 16, 6:00 PMWhat is Portland deciding about initiate foreclosure action on 7545 NE Sandy Blvd for the collection of delinquent City Liens placed against the property?
New official documents: Testimony.
Portland City Council · Wed, Sep 16, 6:00 PMShould Portland create new non-represented classification of City Data and Privacy Officer and establish a compensation range for this classification?
The official documents changed. Review the source versions before relying on an earlier copy.
Portland City Council · Wed, Sep 16, 6:00 PMShould Portland appoint Omar K. Salomon to the Steering and Oversight Committee for the Homelessness Response System for a one-year term to expire September 30, 2027?
The official documents changed. Review the source versions before relying on an earlier copy.
Portland City Council · Wed, Sep 16, 6:00 PMWhat is Portland deciding about public comment?
The official documents changed. Review the source versions before relying on an earlier copy.
Portland City Council · Wed, Sep 16, 6:00 PMWhat is Portland deciding about initiate foreclosure action on 5706 SE Lambert St for the collection of delinquent City Liens placed against the property?
The official record reports: Passed.
Portland City Council · Wed, Sep 16, 6:00 PMWhat is Portland deciding about initiate foreclosure action on 7101–7103 SE Division St for the collection of delinquent City Liens placed against the property?
The official record reports: Passed.
Portland City Council · Wed, Sep 16, 6:00 PMShould Portland allow Zenith’s pipeline franchise to transfer to a new owner?
The recorded action did not pass.
Portland City Council · Wed, Sep 16, 6:00 PMWhat is Portland deciding about initiate foreclosure action on 2734-2738 NE Alberta St for the collection of delinquent City Liens placed against the property?
The official record reports: Passed.
Portland City Council · Wed, Sep 16, 6:00 PMShould Portland create new non-represented classification of Council Public Information Officer and establish a compensation range for this classification?
The official record reports: Passed.
Portland City Council · Wed, Sep 16, 6:00 PMWhat is Portland deciding about initiate foreclosure action on 7545 WI/NE Sandy Blvd for the collection of delinquent City Liens placed against the property?
The official record reports: Passed.
Portland City Council · Wed, Sep 16, 6:00 PMShould Portland appoint Omar K. Salomon to the Steering and Oversight Committee for the Homelessness Response System for a one-year term to expire September 30, 2027?
An official outcome was posted. Consult the exact recorded action and source below.
Portland City Council · Wed, Sep 16, 6:00 PMWhat is Portland deciding about public comment?
The record was received or placed on file. This does not by itself adopt a policy.
Portland City Council · Wed, Sep 16, 6:00 PMWhat is Portland deciding about initiate foreclosure action on 7545 NE Sandy Blvd for the collection of delinquent City Liens placed against the property?
The official record reports: Passed.
Portland City Council · Wed, Sep 16, 6:00 PMShould Portland create new non-represented classification of City Data and Privacy Officer and establish a compensation range for this classification?
The official record reports: Passed.
Portland City Council · Wed, Sep 16, 6:00 PMWhat is Portland deciding about initiate foreclosure action on N Columbia Blvd for the collection of delinquent City Liens placed against the property?
The official record reports: Passed.
Portland City Council · Wed, Sep 16, 6:00 PMWhat is Portland deciding about initiate foreclosure action on 7101–7103 SE Division St for the collection of delinquent City Liens placed against the property?
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, Sep 16, 6:00 PMWhat is Portland deciding about agenda approval?
A procedural action was recorded. Review the exact question below. The agenda was approved by unanimous consent.
Portland City Council · Wed, Sep 16, 6:00 PMWhat is Portland deciding about urge the City Administrator to refrain from signing data center non-disclosure agreements, notify City Council of inquiries for data…
New official documents: Proposed amendment - Zimmerman 1.
Portland City Council · Wed, Sep 16, 6:00 PMShould Portland appropriate grant award of $207,411 for speed racing street takeover?
New official documents: Committee Staff Summary.
Portland City Council · Wed, Sep 16, 6:00 PMShould Portland appropriate grant award of $103,069 for expanded traffic enforcement?
New official documents: Committee Staff Summary.
Portland City Council · Wed, Sep 16, 6:00 PMShould Portland appoint Omar K. Salomon to the Steering and Oversight Committee for the Homelessness Response System for a one-year term to expire September 30, 2027?
New official documents: Committee Staff Summary.
Portland City Council · Wed, Sep 16, 6:00 PMWhat is Portland deciding about public comment?
The official documents changed. Review the source versions before relying on an earlier copy.
Portland City Council · Wed, Sep 16, 6:00 PMWhat is Portland deciding about public comment?
item note changed. Review the previous and current values below.
Portland City Council · Wed, Sep 16, 6:00 PMWhat is Portland deciding about public comment?
The official documents changed. Review the source versions before relying on an earlier copy.
Portland City Council · Wed, Sep 16, 6:00 PMMotions and amendments
5 recorded
Motion to amend the resolution as shown in Zimmerman 1: Moved by Zimmerman and seconded by Clark. (Aye (4): Clark, Zimmerman, Pirtle-Guiney, Ryan; Nay (7): Koyama Lane, Morillo, Novick, Green, Avalos, Kanal, Dunphy; Absent (1): Smith). Motion failed to pass.
Moved by Eric Zimmerman · seconded by Olivia ClarkMotion to reconsider Item 2026-263: Moved by Dunphy and seconded by Smith. Motion withdrawn. Councilors Clark and Ryan joined Councilor Smith to appeal the Council President's ruling on the point of order that an absent member at the time of the vote is not on the prevailing side for purpose of moving for reconsideration. Vote called on whether the ruling of the Council President should be sustained: (Aye (6): Koyama Lane, Morillo, Green, Avalos, Kanal, Dunphy; Nay (6): Novick, Clark, Zimmerman, Smith, Pirtle-Guiney, Ryan). The ruling of the Council President is sustained.
Moved by Jamie Dunphy · seconded by Loretta SmithMotion to reconsider Item 2026-263: Moved by Dunphy and seconded by Clark. Vote not called.
Moved by Jamie Dunphy · seconded by Olivia ClarkMotion to postpone the pending vote to reconsider Item 2026-263 until next week: Moved by Kanal and seconded by Avalos. (Aye (8): Koyama Lane, Morillo, Novick, Green, Avalos, Kanal, Pirtle-Guiney, Dunphy; Nay (4): Clark, Zimmerman, Smith, Ryan)
Moved by Sameer Kanal · seconded by Candace AvalosMotion to reconsider item 2026-263 is pending.
Votes
3 recorded