Historical committee tenure
What does the Community and Public Safety Committee do?
Includes community safety and violence prevention programs; all law enforcement officers of the city; Fire, BOEC, Portland Street Response and other crisis response systems; and the programs, policies, and Bureaus addressing community and public safety needs.
ConcludedJan 15, 2025–Mar 30, 2026Recorded meetings Feb 11, 2025–Mar 17, 2026
Sameer KanalChair
Steve NovickChair
Angelita MorilloMember
Eric ZimmermanMember
Loretta SmithMember
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
9 most recent shownRecommendations sent to the full Council.
- Should Portland amend Chronic Nuisance Property Code to address human trafficking, gun violence, and administrative challenges (amend Code Chapter 14B.60)?2026-039 · Referred to City Council as amended
- Should Portland direct the City Administrator to establish a City Data and Privacy Office to advance privacy protections, steward data assets, and minimize risks from…2025-481 · Referred to City Council as amended
- Should Portland appoint members to the Portland Street Response Committee?2025-479 · Referred to City Council
- What is Portland deciding about add Code to establish a City Data and Privacy Office (add Code Chapter 3.39)?2025-480 · Referred to City Council
- Should Portland appoint and reappoint members to the Portland Committee on Community-Engaged Policing?2025-460 · Referred to City Council
- Should Portland accept the 2024 Portland Police Bureau Annual Report?2025-280 · Referred to City Council
- Should Portland appoint Gabrielle Poccia to the Portland Committee on Community-Engaged Policing for term to expire June 26, 2027?2025-259 · Referred to City Council as amended
- What is Portland deciding about support and expand Portland Street Response as a co-equal branch of the first responder system and establish the Portland Street…2025-175 · Referred to City Council
- Should Portland amend Code to consolidate noise enforcement and improve fairness and consistency in noise regulation (repeal Code Sections 14A.30.010 and 14A.30.020;…2025-148 · Referred to City Council
Matter mix
What the committee heard.
Recent committee record
59 unique matters in tenureLatest matters considered.
Ordinance2026-111Other
Final Council action complete
What is Portland deciding about add Identification of Law Enforcement Officers Code to prohibit facial covering, require badge visibility, and require identity…
This ordinance concerns add Identification of Law Enforcement Officers Code to prohibit facial covering, require badge visibility, and require identity verification for individuals conducting law enforcement activities (add Code…
Resolution2026-029Public safety
Final Council action complete
What is Portland deciding about affirm Council support for transparency and accountability in law enforcement and urge all law enforcement personnel operating within…
This resolution concerns affirm Council support for transparency and accountability in law enforcement and urge all law enforcement personnel operating within the City to fully identify themselves and refrain from wearing masks…
Presentation2026-093Budget & finance
Filed; no final action yet
What is Portland deciding about portland Fire and Rescue budget overview?
This presentation concerns portland Fire and Rescue budget overview.
Ordinance2026-039Public safety
Final Council action complete
Should Portland amend Chronic Nuisance Property Code to address human trafficking, gun violence, and administrative challenges (amend Code Chapter 14B.60)?
The proposal would amend Chronic Nuisance Property Code to address human trafficking, gun violence, and administrative challenges (amend Code Chapter 14B.60).
Presentation2026-061Public safety
Final Council action complete
What is Portland deciding about quarterly update on Public Safety Support Specialists call allocations and call response times?
This presentation concerns quarterly update on Public Safety Support Specialists call allocations and call response times.
Presentation2026-062Public works
Final Council action complete
What is Portland deciding about updates on Portland Street Response and Resolution 37709?
This presentation concerns updates on Portland Street Response and Resolution 37709.
Presentation2026-060Public safety
Final Council action complete
What is Portland deciding about quarterly update on the prioritization of Portland Police Bureau overtime?
This presentation concerns quarterly update on the prioritization of Portland Police Bureau overtime.
Presentation2026-038Other
Final Council action complete
What should Portlanders know about this presentation and discussion on human trafficking in Portland?
This presentation concerns presentation and discussion on human trafficking in Portland.
Public hearing2026-021Other
Final Council action complete
What is Portland deciding about public comment on draft ordinance to add Identification of Law Enforcement Officers Code to prohibit facial covering, require badge…
This public hearing concerns public comment on draft ordinance to add Identification of Law Enforcement Officers Code to prohibit facial covering, require badge visibility, and require identity verification for individuals…
Presentation2026-020Other
Final Council action complete
What is Portland deciding about discussion on draft ordinance to add Identification of Law Enforcement Officers Code to prohibit facial covering, require badge…
This presentation concerns discussion on draft ordinance to add Identification of Law Enforcement Officers Code to prohibit facial covering, require badge visibility, and require identity verification for individuals conducting…
Ordinance2025-480Other
Final Council action complete
What is Portland deciding about add Code to establish a City Data and Privacy Office (add Code Chapter 3.39)?
This ordinance concerns add Code to establish a City Data and Privacy Office (add Code Chapter 3.39).
Resolution2025-481Government
Final Council action complete
Should Portland direct the City Administrator to establish a City Data and Privacy Office to advance privacy protections, steward data assets, and minimize risks from…
The proposal would direct the City Administrator to establish a City Data and Privacy Office to advance privacy protections, steward data assets, and minimize risks from data brokers, uncontrolled sharing of personal…
Resolution2025-479Public works
Final Council action complete
Should Portland appoint members to the Portland Street Response Committee?
The proposal would appoint members to the Portland Street Response Committee.
Public hearing2025-459Budget & finance
Final Council action complete
What is Portland deciding about united States v. City of Portland settlement agreement updates public comment?
This public hearing concerns united States v. City of Portland settlement agreement updates public comment.
Presentation2025-458Budget & finance
Final Council action complete
What is Portland deciding about united States v. City of Portland settlement agreement updates?
This presentation concerns united States v. City of Portland settlement agreement updates.
Report2025-460Public safety
Final Council action complete
Should Portland appoint and reappoint members to the Portland Committee on Community-Engaged Policing?
The proposal would appoint and reappoint members to the Portland Committee on Community-Engaged Policing.
Presentation2025-424Public works
Final Council action complete
What should Portlanders know about this update on Resolution 37709 – Portland Street Response Expansion and Committee Establishment?
This presentation concerns update on Resolution 37709 – Portland Street Response Expansion and Committee Establishment.
Presentation2025-426Public safety
Final Council action complete
What is Portland deciding about discussion on potential legislation related to community and public safety?
This presentation concerns discussion on potential legislation related to community and public safety.
Presentation2025-425Other
Final Council action complete
What is Portland deciding about regional Disaster Preparedness Organization presentation?
This presentation concerns regional Disaster Preparedness Organization presentation.
Presentation2025-413Public safety
Final Council action complete
What is Portland deciding about portland Police Bureau overtime updates?
This presentation concerns portland Police Bureau overtime updates.