Current committee
City Life
Economic development, tourism, and sports; music, arts, and culture; recreational programing including programs within Portland Parks and Recreation; external investments in internships, apprenticeship, and job training programs; workplace and labor protections; community development; equity and human rights; climate change prevention and mitigation; community resilience; and the needs, programs, policies, and Bureaus addressing culture, climate, labor, and economic development.
In effectMar 30, 2026–presentRecorded meetings Apr 14, 2026–Aug 11, 2026
Elana Pirtle-GuineyChair
Angelita MorilloMember
Candace AvalosMember
Dan RyanMember
Eric ZimmermanVice Chair
Production over time
What moved each month.
Agenda outcomes
How items left the agenda.
Official sponsors
Who initiated the work.
Based on “Introduced by” on documents heard by this committee.
Recorded motions
Who moved committee action.
Motion makers are reported separately from document sponsors.
Produced by committee
12 most recent shownRecommendations to Council.
- 2026-285 · Direct the City Administrator to advance a process to identify a development partner for City-owned properties adjacent to the Moda CenterReferred to City Council as amended
- 2026-270 · 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 Portland State University, and initiate planning for the future of the Keller AuditoriumReferred to City Council as amended
- 2026-236 · *Authorize a five-year lease with American Property Management for Community Safety Division eastside officeReferred to City Council
- 2026-209 · Add Electric Vehicle Charging Systems Funding Code (add Code Chapter 26.11)Referred to City Council
- 2026-216 · Extend lease with Urban Office and Parking Facilities for the CityKids Childcare and Development Center space by five years (amend CLM Contract 10014)Referred to City Council
- 2026-192 · *Amend Vehicles and Traffic Code to clarify applicability of ride fees and establish a Drivers’ Resource Center for Transportation Network Company drivers (amend Code Sections 16.40.030 and 16.40.240)Referred to City Council as amended
- 2026-174 · Amend City Code to transfer oversight of portable sign placement in the right of way and remove registration requirements (amend Code Title 32 and add Code Chapter 17.110)Referred to City Council
- 2026-176 · Amend City Code to reflect the dissolution of the Mt. Hood Cable Regulatory Commission (amend Code Chapters 3.33 and 3.115)Referred to City Council
- 2026-147 · Amend Arts Tax Code to provide tax relief, promote sustainability of Arts Access Fund, define critical terms, and respond to community and audit recommendations (amend Code Chapter 6.10)Referred to City Council
- 2026-132 · Approve funding recommendations of the Portland Children’s Levy Allocation Committee for July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2029Referred to City Council
- 2026-131 · *Amend franchise granted to Comcast of Oregon II, Inc. to reflect the dissolution of the Mt. Hood Cable Regulatory Commission (amend Ordinance 192084)Referred to City Council
Matter mix
What the committee heard.
Recent committee record
28 unique matters in tenureLatest matters considered.
Resolution2026-270
Decision readinessReady With Caveats
Resolution2026-285
Tier ERecommended
Direct the City Administrator to advance a process to identify a development partner for City-owned properties adjacent to the Moda Center
Decision readinessReady With Caveats
Presentation2026-287
Tier CUnscheduled
Dynamic pricing and surveillance pricing regulation discussion
Decision readinessUnable To Determine
Resolution2026-286
Tier CUnscheduled
Protect Portland firefighters from job-related risks
Decision readinessReady With Caveats
Public hearing2026-268
Tier BFinal Action
Public input on City Life Committee topics
Decision readinessUnable To Determine
Presentation2026-269
Tier CFinal Action
Performing arts venues discussion
Decision readinessUnable To Determine
Presentation2026-233
Tier CFinal Action
Enhanced Service Districts overview
Decision readinessUnable To Determine
Emergency ordinance2026-236
Tier CFinal Action
*Authorize a five-year lease with American Property Management for Community Safety Division eastside office
Decision readinessReady With Caveats
Ordinance2026-209
Decision readinessReady With Caveats
Ordinance2026-235
Tier CCommittee Continued
Authorize agreement with Historic Parkrose for management services of the Parkrose Forward Enhanced Services District for an estimated amount of $3,876,970 over five years
Decision readinessReady With Caveats
Ordinance2026-234
Tier CCommittee Continued
Adopt District Property Management License Code to create Parkrose Forward Enhanced Services District and establish property management license fees and district boundaries (add Code Sections 6.06.400 through 6.06.450)
Decision readinessReady With Caveats
Public hearing2026-232
Tier BFinal Action
Public input on City Life Committee topics
Decision readinessUnable To Determine
Public hearing2026-214
Tier BFinal Action
Public input on City Life Committee topics
Decision readinessUnable To Determine
Ordinance2026-216
Tier CFinal Action
Extend lease with Urban Office and Parking Facilities for the CityKids Childcare and Development Center space by five years (amend CLM Contract 10014)
Decision readinessReady With Caveats
Presentation2026-215
Tier CFinal Action
Hollywood Film District capital campaign discussion
Decision readinessUnable To Determine
Emergency ordinance2026-192
Decision readinessReady With Caveats
Public hearing2026-191
Tier BFinal Action
Public input on City Life Committee topics
Decision readinessUnable To Determine
Ordinance2026-174
Decision readinessReady With Caveats
Public hearing2026-172
Tier BFinal Action
Public input on City Life Committee topics
Decision readinessUnable To Determine
Presentation2026-173
Tier BFinal Action
Discussion on policy proposal regarding the fare transparency and the Transportation Network Company take rate
Decision readinessUnable To Determine