City Life Committee
scheduledTuesday, October 13, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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Current Council committee
What does the City Life do?
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–Dec 8, 2026
Next on this committee’s agenda
What it will consider next.
Recent verified changes
document revised
What is Portland deciding about add regulation of dynamic pricing and prohibition of surveillance pricing in Retail Code (add Code Chapter 7.28)?
official attachments changed for this agenda item.
City Life Committee · Tue, Sep 22, 2:00 PMdocument revised
What is Portland deciding about public input on City Life Committee topics?
official attachments changed for this agenda item.
City Life Committee · Tue, Sep 22, 2:00 PMdocument revised
What is Portland deciding about add regulation of dynamic pricing and prohibition of surveillance pricing in Retail Code (add Code Chapter 7.28)?
official attachments changed for this agenda item.
City Life Committee · Tue, Sep 22, 2:00 PMElana 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.
What it produced
15 most recent shownRecommendations sent to the full Council.
- What is Portland deciding about add regulation of dynamic pricing and prohibition of surveillance pricing in Retail Code (add Code Chapter 7.28)?2026-308 · Referred to City Council as amended
- What is Portland deciding about protect Portland firefighters from job-related risks?2026-286 · Referred to City Council
- What is Portland deciding about support the preservation of court access to protect taxpayers from extreme weather costs?2026-309 · Referred to City Council
- Should Portland accept the Future of Large-Scale Performing Arts recommendations to advance a new Broadway-capable venue as part of the proposed Performing Arts +…2026-270 · Referred to City Council as amended
- Should Portland direct the City Administrator to advance a process to identify a development partner for City-owned properties adjacent to the Moda Center?2026-285 · Referred to City Council as amended
- What is Portland deciding about add Electric Vehicle Charging Systems Funding Code (add Code Chapter 26.11)?2026-209 · Referred to City Council
- Should Portland authorize a five-year lease with American Property Management for Community Safety Division eastside office?2026-236 · Referred to City Council
- Should Portland extend lease with Urban Office and Parking Facilities for the CityKids Childcare and Development Center space by five years (amend CLM Contract 10014)?2026-216 · Referred to City Council
- Should Portland amend Vehicles and Traffic Code to clarify applicability of ride fees and establish a Drivers’ Resource Center for Transportation Network Company…2026-192 · Referred to City Council as amended
- Should Portland authorize a Cable Franchise Fund for the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability to support the collection of Public, Education, and Government revenues…2026-175 · Referred to City Council
- Should Portland 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…2026-174 · Referred to City Council
- Should Portland amend City Code to reflect the dissolution of the Mt. Hood Cable Regulatory Commission (amend Code Chapters 3.33 and 3.115)?2026-176 · Referred to City Council
- Should Portland amend Arts Tax Code to provide tax relief, promote sustainability of Arts Access Fund, define critical terms, and respond to community and audit…2026-147 · Referred to City Council
- Should Portland approve funding recommendations of the Portland Children’s Levy Allocation Committee for July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2029?2026-132 · Referred to City Council
- Should Portland amend franchise granted to Comcast of Oregon II, Inc. to reflect the dissolution of the Mt. Hood Cable Regulatory Commission (amend Ordinance 192084)?2026-131 · Referred to City Council
Matter mix
What the committee heard.
Recent committee record
34 unique matters in tenureLatest matters considered.
Resolution2026-309Climate
Full Council decision still pending
What is Portland deciding about support the preservation of court access to protect taxpayers from extreme weather costs?
This resolution concerns support the preservation of court access to protect taxpayers from extreme weather costs.
Public hearing2026-338Other
Final Council action complete
What is Portland deciding about public input on City Life Committee topics?
This public hearing concerns public input on City Life Committee topics.
Ordinance2026-308Other
Full Council decision still pending
What is Portland deciding about add regulation of dynamic pricing and prohibition of surveillance pricing in Retail Code (add Code Chapter 7.28)?
This ordinance concerns add regulation of dynamic pricing and prohibition of surveillance pricing in Retail Code (add Code Chapter 7.28).
Presentation2026-287Other
Final Council action complete
What is Portland deciding about dynamic pricing and surveillance pricing regulation presentation?
This presentation concerns dynamic pricing and surveillance pricing regulation presentation.
Resolution2026-286Public safety
Full Council decision still pending
What is Portland deciding about protect Portland firefighters from job-related risks?
This resolution concerns protect Portland firefighters from job-related risks.
Public hearing2026-317Other
Final Council action complete
What is Portland deciding about public input on City Life Committee topics?
This public hearing concerns public input on City Life Committee topics.
Presentation2026-319Climate
Final Council action complete
What is Portland deciding about council action on climate in anticipation of 2030?
This presentation concerns council action on climate in anticipation of 2030.
Presentation2026-318Other
Final Council action complete
What is Portland deciding about portland Geek Week and Sneaky Squatch?
This presentation concerns portland Geek Week and Sneaky Squatch.
Resolution2026-270Economy
Final Council action complete
Should 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 proposal would 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…
Resolution2026-285Economy
Final Council action complete
Should Portland direct the City Administrator to advance a process to identify a development partner for City-owned properties adjacent to the Moda Center?
The proposal would direct the City Administrator to advance a process to identify a development partner for City-owned properties adjacent to the Moda Center.
Public hearing2026-268Other
Final Council action complete
What is Portland deciding about public input on City Life Committee topics?
This public hearing concerns public input on City Life Committee topics.
Presentation2026-269Community life
Final Council action complete
What is Portland deciding about performing arts venues discussion?
This presentation concerns performing arts venues discussion.
Presentation2026-233Other
Final Council action complete
What is Portland deciding about enhanced Service Districts overview?
This presentation concerns enhanced Service Districts overview.
Ordinance2026-209Climate
Final Council action complete
What is Portland deciding about add Electric Vehicle Charging Systems Funding Code (add Code Chapter 26.11)?
This ordinance concerns add Electric Vehicle Charging Systems Funding Code (add Code Chapter 26.11).
Public hearing2026-232Other
Final Council action complete
What is Portland deciding about public input on City Life Committee topics?
This public hearing concerns public input on City Life Committee topics.
Emergency ordinance2026-236Public safety
Final Council action complete
Should Portland authorize a five-year lease with American Property Management for Community Safety Division eastside office?
The proposal would authorize a five-year lease with American Property Management for Community Safety Division eastside office.
Ordinance2026-234Other
Scheduled for consideration
Should Portland adopt District Property Management License Code to create Parkrose Forward Enhanced Services District and establish property management license fees and…
The proposal would 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…
Ordinance2026-235Other
Scheduled for consideration
Should Portland authorize agreement with Historic Parkrose for management services of the Parkrose Forward Enhanced Services District for an estimated amount of…
The proposal would 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.
Ordinance2026-216Public works
Final Council action complete
Should Portland extend lease with Urban Office and Parking Facilities for the CityKids Childcare and Development Center space by five years (amend CLM Contract 10014)?
The proposal would extend lease with Urban Office and Parking Facilities for the CityKids Childcare and Development Center space by five years (amend CLM Contract 10014).
Presentation2026-215Government
Final Council action complete
What is Portland deciding about hollywood Film District capital campaign discussion?
This presentation concerns hollywood Film District capital campaign discussion.