The reappointment of this Commissioner is required by Portland City Code [Title 33] to fulfill quorum requirements for Type 2 Appeals and Type 3 Land Use Reviews.
Official proposal and impact statementReport2026-105
Should Portland reappoint member to the Historic Landmarks Commission for a term to expire August 2, 2030?
The reappointment of this Commissioner is required by Portland City Code [Title 33] to fulfill quorum requirements for Type 2 Appeals and Type 3 Land Use Reviews.
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Reappoint member to the Historic Landmarks Commission for a term to expire August 2, 2030
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Final action on 2026-105: Reappoint member to the Historic Landmarks Commission for a term to expire August 2, 2030
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TO THE COUNCIL:As Mayor, I request Council confirmation of the following reappointment to the Historic Landmarks Commission.The Portland Historic Landmarks Commission (HLC) has one upcoming change that need action. The HLC is a 7-member volunteer commission which provides leadership and expertise on maintaining and enhancing the City's historic and architectural heritage. The HLC reviews new development within historic districts and major alterations to historic resources. Members must have a demonstrated interest, competence, or knowledge of historic preservation.I recommend one candidate for reappointment.AppointmentMembership CategoryTermTerm DurationPeggy MorettiNonprofit Management2nd 8/3/26 – 8/2/30Peggy Moretti:Serving on the HLC since 2022 filling the Non-Profit Management position and is currently serving as the vice-chair of the commission.Retired Executive Director of Restore Oregon and has a deep understanding of issues around historic preservation including the many challenges (technical, financial, regulatory) facing those engaged in preservation work.Current member of the Board of Directors of the Bosco-Milligan Foundation/Architectural Heritage Center.Current member of the Development Review Advisory Committee (DRAC) where she works to increase the understanding and collaboration between the two groups.Statement from Peggy Moretti: Peggy believes Portland's old building stock is a treasure that needs to be stewarded and is excited about the role that these buildings can play in housing, equity, and curbing carbon emissions. She has noted that "when you do this kind of work, this work will outlive you." Peggy is also interested to continue to find opportunities to create efficiencies in the development process through her DRAC membership.The reappointment of Peggy Moretti to a second term on the HLC will ensure she can continue to bring her expertise, leadership, and collaborative approach to the commission.I recommend that Peggy Moretti, Nonprofit Management position, be reappointed to the Historic Landmarks Commission for the second term, as noted above.
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Motion to accept the report: Moved by Kanal and seconded by Pirtle-Guiney.
Motion to refer Report, Document Number 2026-105, to the full Council with the recommendation it be accepted: Moved by Novick and seconded by Kanal. (Aye (4): Avalos, Kanal, Novick, Morillo; Absent (1): Ryan)
Final Council action · Apr 22, 202611 yes · 0 no · 1 absent
Final action on 2026-105: Reappoint member to the Historic Landmarks Commission for a term to expire August 2, 2030
Meeting-level motion or recommendation · Mar 12, 20264 yes · 1 absent
Motion to refer Report, Document Number 2026-105, to the full Council with the recommendation it be accepted: Moved by Novick and seconded by Kanal. (Aye (4): Avalos, Kanal, Novick, Morillo; Absent (1): Ryan)
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