Public Works Committee
scheduledTuesday, October 13, 2026 at 9:30 AM
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Current Council committee
What does the Public Works do?
Includes matters related to transportation and utilities; ratepayer-funded programs; parks, urban forestry, and open space; superfund cleanup; and the needs, programs, policies, and Bureaus addressing public infrastructure.
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
Should Portland authorize Bureau of Transportation to acquire certain temporary property rights necessary for construction of the SE Stark St: 111th - 151st Ave Project…
official attachments changed for this agenda item.
Public Works Committee · Tue, Sep 22, 9:30 AMdocument revised
Should Portland authorize Bureau of Transportation to acquire certain temporary property rights necessary for construction of the SE Division Street – SE 148th to SE…
official attachments changed for this agenda item.
Public Works Committee · Tue, Sep 22, 9:30 AMdocument revised
Should Portland approve the findings to authorize exemption to the competitive bidding requirements and authorize competitive solicitation for the use of the…
official attachments changed for this agenda item.
Public Works Committee · Tue, Sep 22, 9:30 AMOlivia ClarkChair
Mitch GreenMember
Sameer KanalMember
Tiffany Koyama LaneMember
Loretta SmithVice 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
11 most recent shownRecommendations sent to the full Council.
- Should Portland approve the findings to authorize exemption to the competitive bidding requirements and authorize competitive solicitation for the use of the…2026-333 · Referred to City Council
- Should Portland authorize Bureau of Transportation to acquire certain temporary property rights necessary for construction of the SE Stark St: 111th - 151st Ave Project…2026-335 · Referred to City Council
- Should Portland authorize Bureau of Transportation to acquire certain temporary property rights necessary for construction of the SE Division Street – SE 148th to SE…2026-334 · Referred to City Council
- Should Portland amend Advertising on Bus Benches Code to allow advertising on City streetcar benches and shelters (amend Code Chapter 17.45)?2026-212 · Referred to City Council
- Should Portland direct the Portland Bureau of Transportation to evaluate and implement no turn on red restrictions at signalized intersections within the High Crash…2026-213 · Referred to City Council
- Should Portland authorize the Bureau of Transportation to acquire certain permanent and temporary property rights necessary for the construction of the 174th Sidewalk…2026-167 · Referred to City Council
- Should Portland authorize sewer revenue bonds to finance sewer system capital improvements for an amount sufficient to produce net proceeds of up to $235 million and to…2026-165 · Referred to City Council
- Should Portland approve the designation of twelve trees as City Heritage Trees and remove the City Heritage Tree designation from fourteen trees?2026-166 · Referred to City Council
- What is Portland deciding about exempt certain code requirements under City Code Chapter 17.93 Renaming City Streets and authorize the renaming of Cesar E. Chavez…2026-171 · Referred to City Council
- Should Portland authorize the Bureau of Transportation to acquire certain permanent property rights necessary for a replacement rockfall mitigation system for the W…2026-133 · Referred to City Council
- Should Portland authorize water revenue bonds to finance water system capital improvements for an amount sufficient to produce net proceeds of up to $525,000,000 and to…2026-134 · Referred to City Council
Matter mix
What the committee heard.
Recent committee record
23 unique matters in tenureLatest matters considered.
Presentation2026-336Public works
Final Council action complete
What should Portlanders know about this update on local transportation funding: investment strategy, non-residential methodology, and financial assistance?
This presentation concerns update on local transportation funding: investment strategy, non-residential methodology, and financial assistance.
Ordinance2026-333Public works
Full Council decision still pending
Should Portland approve the findings to authorize exemption to the competitive bidding requirements and authorize competitive solicitation for the use of the…
The proposal would approve the findings to authorize exemption to the competitive bidding requirements and authorize competitive solicitation for the use of the alternative contracting method of a Construction Manager/General…
Ordinance2026-335Public works
Full Council decision still pending
Should Portland authorize Bureau of Transportation to acquire certain temporary property rights necessary for construction of the SE Stark St: 111th - 151st Ave Project…
The proposal would authorize Bureau of Transportation to acquire certain temporary property rights necessary for construction of the SE Stark St: 111th - 151st Ave Project through the exercise of the City’s Eminent Domain…
Ordinance2026-334Public works
Full Council decision still pending
Should Portland authorize Bureau of Transportation to acquire certain temporary property rights necessary for construction of the SE Division Street – SE 148th to SE…
The proposal would authorize Bureau of Transportation to acquire certain temporary property rights necessary for construction of the SE Division Street – SE 148th to SE 174th Project through the exercise of the City’s Eminent…
Public hearing2026-316Other
Final Council action complete
What is Portland deciding about public hearing on partnering for Portland's public spaces?
This public hearing concerns public hearing on partnering for Portland's public spaces.
Presentation2026-315Other
Final Council action complete
What is Portland deciding about partnering for Portland’s public spaces?
This presentation concerns partnering for Portland’s public spaces.
Presentation2026-281Budget & finance
Final Council action complete
What is Portland deciding about bull Run filtration projects: owner’s representative and independent financial oversight panel update?
This presentation concerns bull Run filtration projects: owner’s representative and independent financial oversight panel update.
Ordinance2026-212Public works
Scheduled for consideration
Should Portland amend Advertising on Bus Benches Code to allow advertising on City streetcar benches and shelters (amend Code Chapter 17.45)?
The proposal would amend Advertising on Bus Benches Code to allow advertising on City streetcar benches and shelters (amend Code Chapter 17.45).
Presentation2026-283Community life
Final Council action complete
What is Portland deciding about waterfront Park redevelopment update?
This presentation concerns waterfront Park redevelopment update.
Presentation2026-282Public works
Final Council action complete
What is Portland deciding about vision Zero data analysis and intersection safety?
This presentation concerns vision Zero data analysis and intersection safety.
Presentation2026-266Other
Final Council action complete
What is Portland deciding about automated vehicles rulemaking update?
This presentation concerns automated vehicles rulemaking update.
Presentation2026-265Public works
Final Council action complete
What should Portlanders know about this update on local transportation funding?
This presentation concerns update on local transportation funding.
Ordinance2026-213Public works
Final Council action complete
Should Portland direct the Portland Bureau of Transportation to evaluate and implement no turn on red restrictions at signalized intersections within the High Crash…
The proposal would direct the Portland Bureau of Transportation to evaluate and implement no turn on red restrictions at signalized intersections within the High Crash Network.
Presentation2026-211Other
Final Council action complete
What is Portland deciding about citywide Asset Management Strategy progress report?
This presentation concerns citywide Asset Management Strategy progress report.
Presentation2026-190Other
Final Council action complete
What is Portland deciding about i-5 Rose Quarter Improvement Project update?
This presentation concerns i-5 Rose Quarter Improvement Project update.
Ordinance2026-165Public works
Final Council action complete
Should Portland authorize sewer revenue bonds to finance sewer system capital improvements for an amount sufficient to produce net proceeds of up to $235 million and to…
The proposal would authorize sewer revenue bonds to finance sewer system capital improvements for an amount sufficient to produce net proceeds of up to $235 million and to refund outstanding sewer revenue bonds.
Presentation2026-164Public works
Final Council action complete
What is Portland deciding about 2045 Transportation System Plan update?
This presentation concerns 2045 Transportation System Plan update.
Ordinance2026-166Public works
Final Council action complete
Should Portland approve the designation of twelve trees as City Heritage Trees and remove the City Heritage Tree designation from fourteen trees?
The proposal would approve the designation of twelve trees as City Heritage Trees and remove the City Heritage Tree designation from fourteen trees.
Ordinance2026-167Public works
Final Council action complete
Should Portland authorize the Bureau of Transportation to acquire certain permanent and temporary property rights necessary for the construction of the 174th Sidewalk…
The proposal would authorize the Bureau of Transportation to acquire certain permanent and temporary property rights necessary for the construction of the 174th Sidewalk Infill Kelly to Francis streets, SE Project, through the…
Ordinance2026-171Public works
Filed; no final action yet
What is Portland deciding about exempt certain code requirements under City Code Chapter 17.93 Renaming City Streets and authorize the renaming of Cesar E. Chavez…
This ordinance concerns exempt certain code requirements under City Code Chapter 17.93 Renaming City Streets and authorize the renaming of Cesar E. Chavez Boulevard within the City of Portland to Campesinos Boulevard.