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
12 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 As Amended - 2Placed On File
- 3Other City business · Council President update
Agenda item
No posted outcome - 4Transportation & public works · Regular agenda
Appropriate grant award of $207,411 for speed racing street takeover
Second reading agenda item
Passed As Amended - 5Transportation & public works · Regular agenda
Appropriate grant award of $103,069 for expanded traffic enforcement
Second reading agenda item
Passed As Amended - 6Climate & environment · Regular agenda
Should Portland allow Zenith’s pipeline franchise to transfer to a new owner?
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) PresentationPassed - 7Transportation & public works · Regular agenda
Pay settlement of Joseph Rios bodily injury lawsuit in the sum of $125,000 resulting from a bicycle crash involving Portland Bureau of Transportation
Passed - 8Other City business · Regular agenda
Amend Fire Regulations Code to adopt current Oregon Fire Code with City amendments
Passed As Amended - 9Other City business · Regular agenda
Add Psychedelic Health and Safety Code
Passed To Second Reading - 10Other City business · Regular agenda
Amend Advertising on Bus Benches Code to allow advertising on City streetcar benches and shelters
Rescheduled - 11Budget, taxes & finance · Regular agenda
Amend Fire Regulations Fee Schedule (amend Portland Policy Document FIR-12.01)
Rescheduled - Not numberedOther City business · Pre-gavel
Agenda item
Dolly Parton Day September 25, 2026
No posted outcome
Changes to this agenda
Amend Fire Regulations Fee Schedule (amend Portland Policy Document FIR-12.01)
The official documents changed. Review the source versions before relying on an earlier copy.
Portland City Council · Wed, Sep 23, 9:30 AMAmend Advertising on Bus Benches Code to allow advertising on City streetcar benches and shelters (amend Code Chapter 17.45)
New official documents: Testimony.
Portland City Council · Wed, Sep 23, 9:30 AMAppropriate grant award of $207,411 for speed racing street takeover
New official documents: Testimony.
Portland City Council · Wed, Sep 23, 9:30 AMAppropriate grant award of $103,069 for expanded traffic enforcement
New official documents: Testimony.
Portland City Council · Wed, Sep 23, 9:30 AMWhat is Portland deciding about add Psychedelic Health and Safety Code (add Code Chapter 14B.140)?
New official documents: Testimony.
Portland City Council · Wed, Sep 23, 9:30 AMWhat is Portland deciding about add Psychedelic Health and Safety Code (add Code Chapter 14B.140)?
Proposal changed. Review the previous and current values below.
Portland City Council · Wed, Sep 23, 9:30 AMShould Portland amend Fire Regulations Code to adopt current Oregon Fire Code with City amendments (amend Code Title 31)?
New official documents: Exhibit C.
Portland City Council · Wed, Sep 23, 9:30 AMWhat is Portland deciding about add Psychedelic Health and Safety Code and create the Portland Psychedelics Advisory Commission (add Code Chapter 14B.140)?
New official documents: Testimony lists.
Portland City Council · Wed, Sep 23, 9:30 AMShould 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 23, 9:30 AMShould Portland amend Fire Regulations Fee Schedule (amend Portland Policy Document FIR-12.01)?
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 23, 9:30 AMPortland City Council changed
The meeting status changed from scheduled to recessed.
Portland City Council · Wed, Sep 23, 9:30 AMShould Portland amend Advertising on Bus Benches Code to allow advertising on City streetcar benches and shelters (amend Code Chapter 17.45)?
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 23, 9:30 AMWhat is Portland deciding about add Psychedelic Health and Safety Code and create the Portland Psychedelics Advisory Commission (add Code Chapter 14B.140)?
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 23, 9:30 AMShould Portland allow Zenith’s pipeline franchise to transfer to a new owner?
The official record reports: Passed. Motion to call the question on the vote to reconsider Item 2026-186: Moved by Dunphy and seconded by Smith. (Aye (10): Koyama Lane, Novick, Clark, Green, Zimmerman, Avalos, Smith, Pirtle-Guiney, Ryan, Dunphy; Nay (2): Morillo, Kanal) Motion to reconsider Item 2026-263: Moved by Dunphy and seconded by Clark. (Aye (7): Novick, Clark, Zimmerman, Smith, Pirtle-Guiney, Ryan, Dunphy; Nay (5): Koyama Lane, Morillo, Green, Avalos, Kanal) Motion to call the question on Item 2026-263: Moved by Dunphy and seconded by Smith. (Aye (7): Novick, Clark, Zimmerman, Smith, Pirtle-Guiney, Ryan, Dunphy; Nay (5): Koyama Lane, Morillo, Green, Avalos, Kanal) Vote called on Item 2026-263: Aye (6): Novick, Clark, Zimmerman, Smith, Pirtle-Guiney, Ryan; Nay (6): Koyama Lane, Morillo, Green, Avalos, Kanal, Dunphy. Mayor Wilson cast the deciding vote per Charter Section 2-401.
Portland City Council · Wed, Sep 23, 9:30 AMShould 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 23, 9:30 AMShould Portland allow Zenith’s pipeline franchise to transfer to a new owner?
A named vote was posted.
Portland City Council · Wed, Sep 23, 9:30 AMShould Portland allow Zenith’s pipeline franchise to transfer to a new owner?
A named vote was posted.
Portland City Council · Wed, Sep 23, 9:30 AMShould Portland appropriate grant award of $103,069 for expanded traffic enforcement?
A named vote was posted.
Portland City Council · Wed, Sep 23, 9:30 AMShould Portland appropriate grant award of $103,069 for expanded traffic enforcement?
A named vote was posted.
Portland City Council · Wed, Sep 23, 9:30 AMShould Portland appropriate grant award of $103,069 for expanded traffic enforcement?
The official record reports: Passed as amended. Motion to amend the ordinance as shown in Kanal 1: Moved by Kanal and seconded by Avalos. (Aye (7): Koyama Lane, Morillo, Novick, Green, Avalos, Kanal, Dunphy; Nay (5): Clark, Zimmerman, Smith, Pirtle-Guiney, Ryan) Motion to amend the ordinance to add an emergency clause to allow the purchase of these materials within the grant period and the ability to move forward with what Council deems an important piece of our public safety infrastructure: Moved by Zimmerman and seconded by Clark. (Aye (11): Koyama Lane, Morillo, Novick, Clark, Green, Zimmerman, Avalos, Smith, Pirtle-Guiney, Ryan, Dunphy; Nay (1): Kanal).
Portland City Council · Wed, Sep 23, 9:30 AMWhat is Portland deciding about add Psychedelic Health and Safety Code and create the Portland Psychedelics Advisory Commission (add Code Chapter 14B.140)?
The official documents changed. Review the source versions before relying on an earlier copy.
Portland City Council · Wed, Sep 23, 9:30 AMWhat is Portland deciding about pay settlement of Joseph Rios bodily injury lawsuit in the sum of $125,000 resulting from a bicycle crash involving Portland Bureau of…
The official documents changed. Review the source versions before relying on an earlier copy.
Portland City Council · Wed, Sep 23, 9:30 AMShould Portland amend Fire Regulations Fee Schedule (amend Portland Policy Document FIR-12.01)?
Consideration was continued. The proposal remains undecided.
Portland City Council · Wed, Sep 23, 9:30 AMShould Portland amend Advertising on Bus Benches Code to allow advertising on City streetcar benches and shelters (amend Code Chapter 17.45)?
Consideration was continued. The proposal remains undecided.
Portland City Council · Wed, Sep 23, 9:30 AMWhat is Portland deciding about add Psychedelic Health and Safety Code and create the Portland Psychedelics Advisory Commission (add Code Chapter 14B.140)?
The ordinance advanced to a second reading. Final passage has not occurred. Passed to second reading as amended September 30, 2026 at 9:30 am.
Portland City Council · Wed, Sep 23, 9:30 AMShould Portland appropriate grant award of $103,069 for expanded traffic enforcement?
New official documents: Testimony.
Portland City Council · Wed, Sep 23, 9:30 AMShould Portland amend Fire Regulations Code to adopt current Oregon Fire Code with City amendments (amend Code Title 31)?
The official documents changed. Review the source versions before relying on an earlier copy.
Portland City Council · Wed, Sep 23, 9:30 AMShould 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 23, 9:30 AMShould 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 23, 9:30 AMShould Portland appropriate grant award of $207,411 for speed racing street takeover?
A named vote was posted.
Portland City Council · Wed, Sep 23, 9:30 AMShould Portland appropriate grant award of $207,411 for speed racing street takeover?
A named vote was posted.
Portland City Council · Wed, Sep 23, 9:30 AMShould Portland appropriate grant award of $207,411 for speed racing street takeover?
The official record reports: Passed as amended. Motion to amend the ordinance as shown in Kanal 1: 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 amend the ordinance as shown in Kanal 2: Moved by Kanal and seconded by Avalos. (Aye (12): Koyama Lane, Morillo, Novick, Clark, Green, Zimmerman, Avalos, Smith, Kanal, Pirtle-Guiney, Ryan, Dunphy).
Portland City Council · Wed, Sep 23, 9:30 AMShould Portland amend Fire Regulations Code to adopt current Oregon Fire Code with City amendments (amend Code Title 31)?
The official record reports: Passed as amended. Motion to amend the ordinance as shown in Technical Amendment 1: Moved by Dunphy and seconded by Pirtle-Guiney. (Aye (12): Koyama Lane, Morillo, Novick, Clark, Green, Zimmerman, Avalos, Smith, Kanal, Pirtle-Guiney, Ryan, Dunphy).
Portland City Council · Wed, Sep 23, 9:30 AMShould Portland amend Fire Regulations Code to adopt current Oregon Fire Code with City amendments (amend Code Title 31)?
A named vote was posted.
Portland City Council · Wed, Sep 23, 9:30 AMWhat is Portland deciding about pay settlement of Joseph Rios bodily injury lawsuit in the sum of $125,000 resulting from a bicycle crash involving Portland Bureau of…
The official record reports: Passed.
Portland City Council · Wed, Sep 23, 9:30 AMWhat is Portland deciding about agenda approval?
Outcome details, Recorded outcome changed. Review the previous and current values below.
Portland City Council · Wed, Sep 23, 9:30 AMShould Portland amend Fire Regulations Code to adopt current Oregon Fire Code with City amendments (amend Code Title 31)?
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 23, 9:30 AMWhat is Portland deciding about agenda approval?
A named vote was posted.
Portland City Council · Wed, Sep 23, 9:30 AMWhat is Portland deciding about pay settlement of Joseph Rios bodily injury lawsuit in the sum of $125,000 resulting from a bicycle crash involving Portland Bureau of…
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 23, 9:30 AMShould Portland amend Fire Regulations Code to adopt current Oregon Fire Code with City amendments (amend Code Title 31)?
The item's agenda position changed from 9 to 8. This does not establish a policy decision.
Portland City Council · Wed, Sep 23, 9:30 AMShould Portland amend Advertising on Bus Benches Code to allow advertising on City streetcar benches and shelters (amend Code Chapter 17.45)?
The item's agenda position changed from 8 to 10. This does not establish a policy decision.
Portland City Council · Wed, Sep 23, 9:30 AMShould Portland amend Fire Regulations Fee Schedule (amend Portland Policy Document FIR-12.01)?
The item's agenda position changed from 10 to 11. This does not establish a policy decision.
Portland City Council · Wed, Sep 23, 9:30 AMShould 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 23, 9:30 AMWhat is Portland deciding about add Psychedelic Health and Safety Code and create the Portland Psychedelics Advisory Commission (add Code Chapter 14B.140)?
The item's agenda position changed from 11 to 9. This does not establish a policy decision.
Portland City Council · Wed, Sep 23, 9:30 AMWhat 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 23, 9:30 AMShould 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 23, 9:30 AMWhat 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 23, 9:30 AMWhat 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 23, 9:30 AMShould Portland amend Fire Regulations Code to adopt current Oregon Fire Code with City amendments (amend Code Title 31)?
New official documents: Proposed amendment - Technical Amendment 1.
Portland City Council · Wed, Sep 23, 9:30 AMWhat is Portland deciding about public comment?
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 23, 9:30 AMShould Portland amend Fire Regulations Fee Schedule (amend Portland Policy Document FIR-12.01)?
New official documents: Committee staff summary.
Portland City Council · Wed, Sep 23, 9:30 AMShould Portland amend Fire Regulations Code to adopt current Oregon Fire Code with City amendments (amend Code Title 31)?
New official documents: Committee staff summary.
Portland City Council · Wed, Sep 23, 9:30 AMWhat 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 23, 9:30 AMWhat is Portland deciding about 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, Sep 23, 9:30 AMShould Portland amend Fire Regulations Fee Schedule (amend Portland Policy Document FIR-12.01)?
New official documents: Exhibit A (Updated).
Portland City Council · Wed, Sep 23, 9:30 AMWhat is Portland deciding about pay settlement of Joseph Rios bodily injury lawsuit in the sum of $125,000 resulting from a bicycle crash involving Portland Bureau of…
The item's agenda position changed from 6 to 7. This does not establish a policy decision.
Portland City Council · Wed, Sep 23, 9:30 AMShould Portland amend Fire Regulations Code to adopt current Oregon Fire Code with City amendments (amend Code Title 31)?
The item's agenda position changed from 8 to 9. This does not establish a policy decision.
Portland City Council · Wed, Sep 23, 9:30 AMShould Portland amend Fire Regulations Fee Schedule (amend Portland Policy Document FIR-12.01)?
The item's agenda position changed from 9 to 10. This does not establish a policy decision.
Portland City Council · Wed, Sep 23, 9:30 AMShould Portland amend Advertising on Bus Benches Code to allow advertising on City streetcar benches and shelters (amend Code Chapter 17.45)?
The item's agenda position changed from 7 to 8. This does not establish a policy decision.
Portland City Council · Wed, Sep 23, 9:30 AMWhat is Portland deciding about add Psychedelic Health and Safety Code and create the Portland Psychedelics Advisory Commission (add Code Chapter 14B.140)?
The item's agenda position changed from 10 to 11. This does not establish a policy decision.
Portland City Council · Wed, Sep 23, 9:30 AMMotions and amendments
9 recorded
Motion to amend the ordinance as shown in Kanal 1: Moved by Kanal and seconded by Avalos. (Aye (7): Koyama Lane, Morillo, Novick, Green, Avalos, Kanal, Dunphy; Nay (5): Clark, Zimmerman, Smith, Pirtle-Guiney, Ryan)
Moved by Sameer Kanal · seconded by Candace AvalosMotion to amend the ordinance as shown in Technical Amendment 1: Moved by Dunphy and seconded by Pirtle-Guiney. (Aye (12): Koyama Lane, Morillo, Novick, Clark, Green, Zimmerman, Avalos, Smith, Kanal, Pirtle-Guiney, Ryan, Dunphy)
Moved by Jamie Dunphy · seconded by Elana Pirtle-GuineyMotion to amend the ordinance as shown in Kanal 1: 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 call the question on the vote to reconsider Item 2026-186: Moved by Dunphy and seconded by Smith. (Aye (10): Koyama Lane, Novick, Clark, Green, Zimmerman, Avalos, Smith, Pirtle-Guiney, Ryan, Dunphy; Nay (2): Morillo, Kanal)
Moved by Jamie Dunphy · seconded by Loretta SmithMotion to reorder the agenda to hear the Items 2026-301, 2026-186, 2026-212, 2026-300 after Item 2026-339: Moved by Pirtle-Guiney and seconded by Green. (Aye (12): Koyama Lane, Morillo, Novick, Clark, Green, Zimmerman, Avalos, Smith, Kanal, Pirtle-Guiney, Ryan, Dunphy)
Moved by Elana Pirtle-Guiney · seconded by Mitch GreenMotion to reconsider Item 2026-263: Moved by Dunphy and seconded by Clark. (Aye (7): Novick, Clark, Zimmerman, Smith, Pirtle-Guiney, Ryan, Dunphy; Nay (5): Koyama Lane, Morillo, Green, Avalos, Kanal)
Moved by Jamie Dunphy · seconded by Olivia ClarkMotion to amend the ordinance as shown in Kanal 2: Moved by Kanal and seconded by Avalos. (Aye (12): Koyama Lane, Morillo, Novick, Clark, Green, Zimmerman, Avalos, Smith, Kanal, Pirtle-Guiney, Ryan, Dunphy)
Moved by Sameer Kanal · seconded by Candace AvalosMotion to amend the ordinance to add an emergency clause to allow the purchase of these materials within the grant period and the ability to move forward with what Council deems an important piece of our public safety infrastructure: Moved by Zimmerman and seconded by Clark. (Aye (11): Koyama Lane, Morillo, Novick, Clark, Green, Zimmerman, Avalos, Smith, Pirtle-Guiney, Ryan, Dunphy; Nay (1): Kanal)
Moved by Eric Zimmerman · seconded by Olivia ClarkMotion to call the question on Item 2026-263: Moved by Dunphy and seconded by Smith. (Aye (7): Novick, Clark, Zimmerman, Smith, Pirtle-Guiney, Ryan, Dunphy; Nay (5): Koyama Lane, Morillo, Green, Avalos, Kanal) Vote called on Item 2026-263: Aye (6): Novick, Clark, Zimmerman, Smith, Pirtle-Guiney, Ryan; Nay (6): Koyama Lane, Morillo, Green, Avalos, Kanal, Dunphy. Mayor Wilson cast the deciding vote per Charter Section 2-401.
Moved by Jamie Dunphy · seconded by Loretta SmithVotes
8 recorded