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
22 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
- 3Government & democracy · Consent agenda
Appoint members to the New Portlanders Policy Commission for terms beginning September 2, 2026
Confirmed As Amended - 4Labor & city workforce · Consent agenda
Create new non-represented classification of City Data and Privacy Officer and establish a compensation range for this classification
Passed To Second Reading - 5Government & democracy · Consent agenda
Approve Council Minutes for June 3 - July 30, 2026
Approved - 6Other City business · Regular agenda
Initiate foreclosure action on 7250 NE Lombard St for the collection of delinquent City Liens placed against the property
Referred To Mayor - 7Other City business · Regular agenda
Initiate foreclosure action on 4324 SE 65th Ave for the collection of delinquent City Liens placed against the property
Referred To Mayor - 8Other City business · Regular agenda
Initiate foreclosure action on 6627 SE Woodstock Blvd for the collection of delinquent City Liens placed against the property
Referred To Mayor - 9Labor & city workforce · Regular agenda
Create new non-represented classification of Council Public Information Officer and establish a compensation range for this classification
Passed To Second Reading - 10Other City business · Regular agenda
Initiate foreclosure action on 2734-2738 NE Alberta St for the collection of delinquent City Liens placed against the property
Passed To Second Reading - 11Other City business · Regular agenda
Appropriate grant award of $35 million for Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program
Second reading agenda item
Passed - 12Other City business · Regular agenda
Authorize exception to Code Chapter 17.93 Renaming City Streets and authorize the renaming of Cesar E. Chavez Blvd to Campesinos Blvd (allow exceptions to Code Sections…
Second reading agenda item
Official document Matter guideTestimony Testimony (from item 2026-171) Withdrawn amendment - Koyama Lane 1 (September 9, 2026) Approved amendment - Koyama Lane 2 (September 9, 2026) Withdrawn amendment - Novick 1 (September 9, 2026) Approved amendment - Novick 2 (September 9, 2026) Ordinance as amended - strikethrough / underline version (September 9, 2026) Committee Staff Summary Supplemental Information - List of Supporters Supplemental Information - Planning Commission LetterPassed As Amended - 13Arts, parks & community life · Regular agenda
Accept the Future of Large-Scale Performing Arts recommendations to advance a new Broadway-capable venue as part of the proposed Performing Arts + Culture Center at…
Official document Matter guideResolution - as amended strikethrough/underline (August 11, 2026) Testimony Presentation Approved amendment - Clark-Zimmerman 2 (August 11, 2026) Approved amendment - Avalos 1 (August 11, 2026) Proposed amendment - Avalos 2 (not moved) Approved amendment - Avalos 2a (August 11, 2026) Approved amendment - Avalos 3 (August 11, 2026) Committee staff summary Exhibit A Exhibit B Exhibit C Exhibit D Exhibit E Withdrawn amendment - Clark-Zimmerman 1Adopted As Amended - 14Climate & 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 To Second Reading - 15Other City business · Regular agenda
Initiate foreclosure action on 7545 NE Sandy Blvd for the collection of delinquent City Liens placed against the property
Passed To Second Reading - 16Other City business · Regular agenda
Initiate foreclosure action on 7545 WI/NE Sandy Blvd for the collection of delinquent City Liens placed against the property
Passed To Second Reading - 17Other City business · Regular agenda
Initiate foreclosure action on N Columbia Blvd for the collection of delinquent City Liens placed against the property
Passed To Second Reading - 18Other City business · Regular agenda
Initiate foreclosure action on 7101–7103 SE Division St for the collection of delinquent City Liens placed against the property
Passed To Second Reading - 19Other City business · Regular agenda
Initiate foreclosure action on 5706 SE Lambert St for the collection of delinquent City Liens placed against the property
Passed To Second Reading - 20Other City business · Regular agenda
Initiate foreclosure action on 855 NE Church St for the collection of delinquent City Liens placed against the property
Postponed - 21Other City business · Regular agenda
Amend Advertising on Bus Benches Code to allow advertising on City streetcar benches and shelters
Rescheduled - 22Government & democracy · Regular agenda
Council calls for transparency in data center decisions
The adopted resolution asks city leaders to avoid agreements that keep data center dealings secret and use public processes, without prohibiting those agreements. Data centers are facilities housing computer systems that store, process and transmit information.
Rescheduled
Changes to this agenda
Amend 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 9, 9:30 AMUrge 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 9, 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 9, 9:30 AMWhat 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 9, 9:30 AMShould Portland allow Zenith’s pipeline franchise to transfer to a new owner?
New official documents: Testimony.
Portland City Council · Wed, Sep 9, 9:30 AMWhat 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 9, 9:30 AMWhat 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 9, 9:30 AMWhat 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 9, 9:30 AMWhat 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 9, 9:30 AMWhat 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 9, 9:30 AMShould 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 9, 9:30 AMShould 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 9, 9:30 AMWhat 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 9, 9:30 AMWhat 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 9, 9:30 AMShould 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 9, 9:30 AMShould Portland authorize exception to Code Chapter 17.93 Renaming City Streets and authorize the renaming of Cesar E. Chavez Blvd to Campesinos Blvd (allow exceptions…
New official documents: Testimony.
Portland City Council · Wed, Sep 9, 9:30 AMShould Portland accept the Future of Large-Scale Performing Arts recommendations to advance a new Broadway-capable venue as part of the proposed Performing Arts +…
The official documents changed. Review the source versions before relying on an earlier copy.
Portland City Council · Wed, Sep 9, 9:30 AMWhat 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 9, 9:30 AMWhat is Portland deciding about initiate foreclosure action on 6627 SE Woodstock Blvd for the collection of delinquent City Liens placed against the property?
Outcome details changed. Review the previous and current values below.
Portland City Council · Wed, Sep 9, 9:30 AMWhat is Portland deciding about agenda approval?
A procedural action was recorded. Review the exact question below. Motion to reschedule document 2026-212 to September 23, 2026, Council meeting pending feedback from sponsors and document 2026-299 to September 16, 2026, Council meeting pending feedback from sponsors. Approved by unanimous consent. Motion to hear documents 2026-252, 2026-257, and 2026-258 first on the regular agenda, followed by document 2026-306. Approved by unanimous consent. The agenda was approved as amended by unanimous consent.
Portland City Council · Wed, Sep 9, 9:30 AMWhat is Portland deciding about agenda approval?
A named vote was posted with the result “passed”.
Portland City Council · Wed, Sep 9, 9:30 AMWhat is Portland deciding about agenda approval?
A named vote was posted with the result “passed”.
Portland City Council · Wed, Sep 9, 9:30 AMWhat is Portland deciding about initiate foreclosure action on 7250 NE Lombard St for the collection of delinquent City Liens placed against the property?
Outcome details changed. Review the previous and current values below.
Portland City Council · Wed, Sep 9, 9:30 AMWhat is Portland deciding about initiate foreclosure action on 4324 SE 65th Ave for the collection of delinquent City Liens placed against the property?
Outcome details changed. Review the previous and current values below.
Portland City Council · Wed, Sep 9, 9:30 AMWhat 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 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 9, 9:30 AMShould Portland allow Zenith’s pipeline franchise to transfer to a new owner?
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 9, 9:30 AMWhat 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 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 9, 9:30 AMNamed vote: Council President Dunphy presided. Officers in attendance: Lauren King, Senior Deputy City Attorney and Naomi Sheffield, Chief Deputy City Attorney; Keelan Whetstone, Council Clerk
A named vote was posted with the result “passed”.
Portland City Council · Wed, Sep 9, 9:30 AMPortland City Council changed
The meeting status changed from scheduled to adjourned.
Portland City Council · Wed, Sep 9, 9:30 AMWhat is Portland deciding about initiate foreclosure action on 855 NE Church 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 9, 9:30 AMWhat 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 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 9, 9:30 AMShould Portland create new non-represented classification of Council Public Information Officer and establish a compensation range for this classification?
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 9, 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 9, 9:30 AMWhat is Portland deciding about initiate foreclosure action on 5706 SE Lambert 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 9, 9:30 AMWhat 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 9, 9:30 AMWhat is Portland deciding about initiate foreclosure action on N Columbia Blvd 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 9, 9:30 AMShould Portland create new non-represented classification of City Data and Privacy Officer and establish a compensation range for this classification?
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 9, 9:30 AMWhat is Portland deciding about initiate foreclosure action on 7545 NE Sandy Blvd 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 9, 9:30 AMShould Portland accept the Future of Large-Scale Performing Arts recommendations to advance a new Broadway-capable venue as part of the proposed Performing Arts +…
New official documents: Testimony.
Portland City Council · Wed, Sep 9, 9:30 AMWhat is Portland deciding about initiate foreclosure action on 7250 NE Lombard 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 9, 9:30 AMWhat 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: Committee staff summary (updated September 9, 2026).
Portland City Council · Wed, Sep 9, 9:30 AMWhat is Portland deciding about initiate foreclosure action on 4324 SE 65th Ave for the collection of delinquent City Liens placed against the property?
New official documents: Testimony.
Portland City Council · Wed, Sep 9, 9:30 AMWhat is Portland deciding about initiate foreclosure action on 6627 SE Woodstock Blvd 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 9, 9:30 AMShould Portland authorize exception to Code Chapter 17.93 Renaming City Streets and authorize the renaming of Cesar E. Chavez Blvd to Campesinos Blvd (allow exceptions…
New official documents: Testimony.
Portland City Council · Wed, Sep 9, 9:30 AMShould Portland appoint members to the New Portlanders Policy Commission for terms beginning September 2, 2026?
New official documents: Testimony.
Portland City Council · Wed, Sep 9, 9:30 AMShould Portland approve Council Minutes for June 3 - July 30, 2026?
The official documents changed. Review the source versions before relying on an earlier copy.
Portland City Council · Wed, Sep 9, 9:30 AMShould Portland appropriate grant award of $35 million for Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program?
The official documents changed. Review the source versions before relying on an earlier copy.
Portland City Council · Wed, Sep 9, 9:30 AMWhat is Portland deciding about initiate foreclosure action on 855 NE Church St for the collection of delinquent City Liens placed against the property?
Outcome details changed. Review the previous and current values below.
Portland City Council · Wed, Sep 9, 9:30 AMShould Portland authorize exception to Code Chapter 17.93 Renaming City Streets and authorize the renaming of Cesar E. Chavez Blvd to Campesinos Blvd (allow exceptions…
A named vote was posted.
Portland City Council · Wed, Sep 9, 9:30 AMShould Portland authorize exception to Code Chapter 17.93 Renaming City Streets and authorize the renaming of Cesar E. Chavez Blvd to Campesinos Blvd (allow exceptions…
A named vote was posted.
Portland City Council · Wed, Sep 9, 9:30 AMShould Portland authorize exception to Code Chapter 17.93 Renaming City Streets and authorize the renaming of Cesar E. Chavez Blvd to Campesinos Blvd (allow exceptions…
The official record reports: Passed as amended. Motion to amend the Ordinance as shown in Koyama Lane 1: Moved by Koyama Lane and seconded by Clark. Motion withdrawn. Motion to amend the Ordinance as shown in Novick 1: Moved by Novick and seconded by Kanal. Motion withdrawn. Council agreed without objection to move to Item 2026-270 and then return to 2026-243. Motion to amend the Ordinance as shown in Koyama Lane 2: Moved by Koyama Lane and seconded by Clark. (Aye (12): Koyama Lane, Morillo, Novick, Clark, Green, Zimmerman, Avalos, Smith, Kanal, Pirtle-Guiney, Ryan, Dunphy) Motion to amend the Ordinance as shown in Novick 2: Moved by Novick and seconded by Kanal. (Aye (12): Koyama Lane, Morillo, Novick, Clark, Green, Zimmerman, Avalos, Smith, Kanal, Pirtle-Guiney, Ryan, Dunphy) Motion to amend the Ordinance to add an emergency clause to be responsive to community concerns about the negative impact of survivors of abuse and others and to ensure facilitation of the timely operations of City staff in changing the name: Moved by Clark and seconded by Ryan. (Aye (12): Koyama Lane, Morillo, Novick, Clark, Green, Zimmerman, Avalos, Smith, Kanal, Pirtle-Guiney, Ryan, Dunphy).
Portland City Council · Wed, Sep 9, 9:30 AMShould Portland authorize exception to Code Chapter 17.93 Renaming City Streets and authorize the renaming of Cesar E. Chavez Blvd to Campesinos Blvd (allow exceptions…
A named vote was posted.
Portland City Council · Wed, Sep 9, 9:30 AMWhat is Portland deciding about initiate foreclosure action on 855 NE Church St for the collection of delinquent City Liens placed against the property?
A named vote was posted.
Portland City Council · Wed, Sep 9, 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 9, 9:30 AMShould Portland authorize exception to Code Chapter 17.93 Renaming City Streets and authorize the renaming of Cesar E. Chavez Blvd to Campesinos Blvd (allow exceptions…
New official documents: Withdrawn amendment - Koyama Lane 1 (September 9, 2026); Approved amendment - Koyama Lane 2 (September 9, 2026); Withdrawn amendment - Novick 1 (September 9, 2026); Approved amendment - Novick 2 (September 9, 2026); Ordinance as amended - strikethrough / underline version (September 9, 2026).
Portland City Council · Wed, Sep 9, 9:30 AMWhat is Portland deciding about initiate foreclosure action on 855 NE Church St for the collection of delinquent City Liens placed against the property?
Consideration was continued. The proposal remains undecided. Item pulled from the consent agenda for discussion. Motion to postpone the item for three months: Moved by Smith and seconded by Novick. (Aye (12): Koyama Lane, Morillo, Novick, Clark, Green, Zimmerman, Avalos, Smith, Kanal, Pirtle-Guiney, Ryan, Dunphy).
Portland City Council · Wed, Sep 9, 9:30 AMShould Portland authorize exception to Code Chapter 17.93 Renaming City Streets and authorize the renaming of Cesar E. Chavez Blvd to Campesinos Blvd (allow exceptions…
The official record reports: Passed as amended.
Portland City Council · Wed, Sep 9, 9:30 AMWhat is Portland deciding about initiate foreclosure action on 7545 NE Sandy Blvd for the collection of delinquent City Liens placed against the property?
The ordinance advanced to a second reading. Final passage has not occurred. Item pulled from the consent agenda for discussion. Passed to second reading September 16, 2026 at 6:00 pm.
Portland City Council · Wed, Sep 9, 9:30 AMWhat is Portland deciding about initiate foreclosure action on N Columbia Blvd for the collection of delinquent City Liens placed against the property?
The ordinance advanced to a second reading. Final passage has not occurred. Item pulled from the consent agenda for discussion. Passed to second reading September 16, 2026 at 6:00 pm.
Portland City Council · Wed, Sep 9, 9:30 AMWhat is Portland deciding about initiate foreclosure action on 5706 SE Lambert St for the collection of delinquent City Liens placed against the property?
The ordinance advanced to a second reading. Final passage has not occurred. Item pulled from the consent agenda for discussion. Passed to second reading September 16, 2026 at 6:00 pm.
Portland City Council · Wed, Sep 9, 9:30 AMMotions and amendments
9 recorded
Motion to postpone the item to align with a future list of foreclosure items: Moved by Smith and seconded by Novick. (Aye (12): Koyama Lane, Morillo, Novick, Clark, Green, Zimmerman, Avalos, Smith, Kanal, Pirtle-Guiney, Ryan, Dunphy)
Moved by Loretta Smith · seconded by Steve NovickMotion to amend the Ordinance as shown in Koyama Lane 1: Moved by Koyama Lane and seconded by Clark. Motion withdrawn.
Moved by Tiffany Koyama Lane · seconded by Olivia ClarkMotion to amend the ordinance as shown in Green-Morillo 1: Moved by Green and seconded by Morillo. (Aye (6): Koyama Lane, Morillo, Green, Avalos, Kanal, Dunphy; Nay (6): Novick, Clark, Zimmerman, Smith, Pirtle-Guiney, Ryan). Motion failed to pass. Passed to second reading September 16, 2026 at 6:00 pm
Moved by Mitch Green · seconded by Angelita MorilloMotion to reschedule document 2026-212 to September 23, 2026, Council meeting pending feedback from sponsors and document 2026-299 to September 16, 2026, Council meeting pending feedback from sponsors. Approved by unanimous consent.
Motion to hear documents 2026-252, 2026-257, and 2026-258 first on the regular agenda, followed by document 2026-306. Approved by unanimous consent. The agenda was approved as amended by unanimous consent.
Motion to amend the Ordinance as shown in Novick 1: Moved by Novick and seconded by Kanal. Motion withdrawn. Council agreed without objection to move to Item 2026-270 and then return to 2026-243.
Moved by Steve Novick · seconded by Sameer KanalMotion to amend the Ordinance as shown in Koyama Lane 2: Moved by Koyama Lane and seconded by Clark. (Aye (12): Koyama Lane, Morillo, Novick, Clark, Green, Zimmerman, Avalos, Smith, Kanal, Pirtle-Guiney, Ryan, Dunphy)
Moved by Tiffany Koyama Lane · seconded by Olivia ClarkMotion to amend the Ordinance as shown in Novick 2: Moved by Novick and seconded by Kanal. (Aye (12): Koyama Lane, Morillo, Novick, Clark, Green, Zimmerman, Avalos, Smith, Kanal, Pirtle-Guiney, Ryan, Dunphy)
Moved by Steve Novick · seconded by Sameer KanalMotion to amend the Ordinance to add an emergency clause to be responsive to community concerns about the negative impact of survivors of abuse and others and to ensure facilitation of the timely operations of City staff in changing the name: Moved by Clark and seconded by Ryan. (Aye (12): Koyama Lane, Morillo, Novick, Clark, Green, Zimmerman, Avalos, Smith, Kanal, Pirtle-Guiney, Ryan, Dunphy)
Moved by Olivia Clark · seconded by Dan RyanVotes
8 recorded