Finance and Governance Committee of the Whole
scheduledThursday, October 1, 2026 at 9:30 AM
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Current Council committee
What does the Finance and Governance Committee of the Whole do?
Governance issues and other internal operational support and recommendations; finance; review of executive appointments; auditor reports that are not related to policy committee areas; internal labor and workforce issues; oversight.
In effectMar 30, 2026–presentRecorded meetings Apr 2, 2026–Dec 16, 2026
Next on this committee’s agenda
What it will consider next.
Recent verified changes
document revised
What is Portland deciding about committee Chair updates?
official attachments, official document link changed for this agenda item.
Finance and Governance Committee of the Whole · Thu, Sep 24, 9:30 AMtestimony closed
Should Portland amend Secondhand Dealers Code to strengthen compliance requirements and update program fees (amend Code Chapter 14B.90)?
outcome notes, testimony availability, testimony link changed for this agenda item.
Finance and Governance Committee of the Whole · Thu, Sep 24, 9:30 AMcommittee recommendation posted
Should Portland amend Social Games Code to strengthen compliance requirements and update program fees (amend Code Sections 14A.70.060 and 14A.70.070)?
outcome notes, posted outcome, testimony availability, testimony link changed for this agenda item.
Finance and Governance Committee of the Whole · Thu, Sep 24, 9:30 AMSameer KanalChair
Angelita MorilloMember
Candace AvalosMember
Elana Pirtle-GuineyMember
Eric ZimmermanMember
Jamie DunphyMember
Loretta SmithMember
Mitch GreenMember
Olivia ClarkMember
Steve NovickMember
Dan RyanVice Chair
Tiffany Koyama LaneVice 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
16 most recent shownRecommendations sent to the full Council.
- What is Portland deciding about repeal Amusement Devices, Games and Machines Code (repeal Code Chapter 14B.110)?2026-329 · Referred to City Council
- Should Portland amend Social Games Code to strengthen compliance requirements and update program fees (amend Code Sections 14A.70.060 and 14A.70.070)?2026-328 · Referred to City Council
- Should Portland amend Regulation of Payday Lending Code to update program fees (amend Code Section 7.26.030)?2026-325 · Referred to City Council
- Should Portland amend Pay and Park and Non-Pay Private Parking Facilities Code to strengthen compliance and public notice requirements and update program fees (amend…2026-326 · Referred to City Council
- Should Portland appoint Omar K. Salomon to the Steering and Oversight Committee for the Homelessness Response System for a one-year term to expire September 30, 2027?2026-310 · Referred to City Council
- Should Portland appoint members to the New Portlanders Policy Commission for terms beginning September 2, 2026?2026-289 · Referred to City Council as amended
- Should Portland allow Zenith’s pipeline franchise to transfer to a new owner?2026-263 · Referred to City Council
- Should Portland reappoint Marcelino Alvarez and Eric Cress to the Prosper Portland Board of Commissioners for terms to expire September 5, 2029?2026-224 · Referred to City Council
- Should Portland appoint voting members to the Portland Utility Board?2026-238 · Referred to City Council as amended
- Should Portland appoint members to the Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund Committee?2026-208 · Referred to City Council
- Should Portland appoint members and alternates to the Sustainability and Climate Commission?2026-170 · Referred to City Council
- Should Portland appoint and reappoint members to the Urban Forestry Commission?2026-169 · Referred to City Council
- Should Portland appoint members to the Design Commission?2026-138 · Referred to City Council
- Should Portland establish a new Transportation Utility Fee to help fund basic maintenance and safety of the City’s transportation system (add Code Chapter 17.20)?2026-113 · Referred to City Council as amended
- Should Portland appoint members to the Noise Review Board?2026-137 · Referred to City Council
- What is Portland deciding about support modification of Bureau of Transportation street opening permits to utilities to include damage cost recovery related to…2026-114 · Referred to City Council as amended
Matter mix
What the committee heard.
Recent committee record
45 unique matters in tenureLatest matters considered.
Ordinance2026-328Budget & finance
Full Council decision still pending
Should Portland amend Social Games Code to strengthen compliance requirements and update program fees (amend Code Sections 14A.70.060 and 14A.70.070)?
The proposal would amend Social Games Code to strengthen compliance requirements and update program fees (amend Code Sections 14A.70.060 and 14A.70.070).
Ordinance2026-325Budget & finance
Full Council decision still pending
Should Portland amend Regulation of Payday Lending Code to update program fees (amend Code Section 7.26.030)?
The proposal would amend Regulation of Payday Lending Code to update program fees (amend Code Section 7.26.030).
Ordinance2026-327Budget & finance
Filed; no final action yet
Should Portland amend Secondhand Dealers Code to strengthen compliance requirements and update program fees (amend Code Chapter 14B.90)?
The proposal would amend Secondhand Dealers Code to strengthen compliance requirements and update program fees (amend Code Chapter 14B.90).
Ordinance2026-329Budget & finance
Full Council decision still pending
What is Portland deciding about repeal Amusement Devices, Games and Machines Code (repeal Code Chapter 14B.110)?
This ordinance concerns repeal Amusement Devices, Games and Machines Code (repeal Code Chapter 14B.110).
Ordinance2026-326Public works
Full Council decision still pending
Should Portland amend Pay and Park and Non-Pay Private Parking Facilities Code to strengthen compliance and public notice requirements and update program fees (amend…
The proposal would amend Pay and Park and Non-Pay Private Parking Facilities Code to strengthen compliance and public notice requirements and update program fees (amend Code Chapter 7.25).
Presentation2026-337Other
Final Council action complete
What is Portland deciding about committee Chair updates?
This presentation concerns committee Chair updates.
Presentation2026-324Other
Final Council action complete
What is Portland deciding about committee Chair updates?
This presentation concerns committee Chair updates.
Presentation2026-330Public safety
Final Council action complete
What is Portland deciding about fire and Police Disability and Retirement financing discussion?
This presentation concerns fire and Police Disability and Retirement financing discussion.
Public hearing2026-331Public safety
Final Council action complete
What is Portland deciding about fire and Police Disability and Retirement financing public input?
This public hearing concerns fire and Police Disability and Retirement financing public input.
Report2026-310Housing
Final Council action complete
Should Portland appoint Omar K. Salomon to the Steering and Oversight Committee for the Homelessness Response System for a one-year term to expire September 30, 2027?
The proposal would appoint Omar K. Salomon to the Steering and Oversight Committee for the Homelessness Response System for a one-year term to expire September 30, 2027.
Presentation2026-313Government
Final Council action complete
What is Portland deciding about committee Chair updates and continued September 2026 City Administrator update?
This presentation concerns committee Chair updates and continued September 2026 City Administrator update.
Presentation2026-303Other
Final Council action complete
What is Portland deciding about investment Policy update discussion?
This presentation concerns investment Policy update discussion.
Presentation2026-305Budget & finance
Filed; no final action yet
What is Portland deciding about budget process discussion?
This presentation concerns budget process discussion.
Public hearing2026-304Other
Final Council action complete
What is Portland deciding about investment Policy update public hearing?
This public hearing concerns investment Policy update public hearing.
Public hearing2026-292Budget & finance
Final Council action complete
What is Portland deciding about annual budget process community input?
This public hearing concerns annual budget process community input.
Report2026-289Community life
Final Council action complete
Should Portland appoint members to the New Portlanders Policy Commission for terms beginning September 2, 2026?
The proposal would appoint members to the New Portlanders Policy Commission for terms beginning September 2, 2026.
Presentation2026-291Budget & finance
Final Council action complete
What is Portland deciding about annual budget process discussion: part 2?
This presentation concerns annual budget process discussion: part 2.
Presentation2026-288Other
Final Council action complete
What is Portland deciding about committee Chair updates?
This presentation concerns committee Chair updates.
Presentation2026-290Other
Final Council action complete
What is Portland deciding about public health impacts of chemical weapons?
This presentation concerns public health impacts of chemical weapons.
Ordinance2026-263Climate
Final Council action complete
Should Portland allow Zenith’s pipeline franchise to transfer to a new owner?
The proposal would consent to franchise transfer from Zenith Energy Terminals Holdings LLC to ISQ Springer Holdings, LLC (amend Ordinance 188554).