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Topic dossierStrategy still being assembled
Housing supply, shelter, prevention, regional roles, and measurable outcomes

Housing and homelessness strategy

Can Portland turn many separate housing, shelter, and homelessness plans into one accountable strategy?
Housing + Land use Updated Aug 24, 202611/12 selection scoreOpen dossier
Topic dossierTemporary programs underway
Housing production, infrastructure fees, affordability, and public cost

Housing SDC exemptions

Do broad fee exemptions produce enough new housing to justify the revenue foregone for public infrastructure?
Housing + Land use Updated Aug 24, 202611/12 selection scoreOpen dossier
Topic dossierDesign and funding continue
Bus rapid transit, street safety, sidewalks, trees, business impacts, housing, and regional funding

82nd Avenue transit

Can Portland and its regional partners improve transit and safety on 82nd Avenue without leaving corridor residents and small businesses behind?
Public works + Land use Updated Aug 24, 202611/12 selection scoreOpen dossier
Topic dossierSecond reform phase directed
Housing production, code conflicts, bureau authority, fees, timelines, and customer experience

Permitting reform

Can Portland make permitting faster and more predictable without weakening safety, environmental, infrastructure, and public-interest requirements?
Land use + Government Updated Aug 24, 202611/12 selection scoreOpen dossier
Policy issueHousing & homelessness

Housing supply, homelessness services, tenant policy, shelters, and affordability.

Council committeeHousing and Permitting

Housing investments, permitting, zoning and other land use decisions; the continuum of housing supports; sheltering and the City's role in homeless services; and the needs, programs, policies, and Bureaus addressing zoning, housing, homelessness, and homeownership.

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City Hall, Council Chambers, 2nd Floor – 1221 SW Fourth Avenue, Portland, OR 97204 12 items Watch
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    What is Portland deciding about agenda approval?Other City business · Approved as amended

    Meeting procedure: Council approves the meeting agenda and may change its order. This does not approve the proposals listed below.

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    What is Portland deciding about agenda item?Other City business · Approved
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    What is Portland deciding about public Comment?January 15, 2025 Public Communications · Other City business · Placed on file
Homelessness and Housing Committee

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 12:00 PM

adjourned
City Hall, Council Chambers, 2nd Floor – 1221 SW Fourth Avenue, Portland, OR 97204 4 items Watch
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    What is Portland deciding about committee calendar and priorities?2025-043 · Housing & homelessness · Placed on file
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Homelessness and Housing Committee

Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 12:00 PM

adjourned
City Hall, Council Chambers, 2nd Floor – 1221 SW Fourth Avenue, Portland, OR 97204 2 items Watch
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Homelessness and Housing Committee

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 12:00 PM

adjourned
City Hall, Council Chambers, 2nd Floor – 1221 SW Fourth Avenue, Portland, OR 97204 3 items Watch
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City Hall, Council Chambers, 2nd Floor – 1221 SW Fourth Avenue, Portland, OR 97204 16 items Watch
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    What is Portland deciding about agenda approval?Other City business · Approved

    Meeting procedure: Council approves the meeting agenda and may change its order. This does not approve the proposals listed below.

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    What is Portland deciding about public Comment?April 2, 2025 Public Communications · Other City business · Placed on file
  3. 9:45 am
Homelessness and Housing Committee

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 12:00 PM

adjourned
City Hall, Council Chambers, 2nd Floor – 1221 SW Fourth Avenue, Portland, OR 97204 4 items Watch
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    What is Portland deciding about perspectives from shelter providers?2025-144 · Housing & homelessness · Placed on file
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    What is Portland deciding about councilor Avalos One Housing Plan?2025-145 · Housing & homelessness · Placed on file
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149 matching Council recordsActive and completed records since January 2025
Ordinance2026-205Housing
Final Council action complete

Should Portland amend Partial and Full Exemptions of System Development Charges for Affordable Housing Developments Code to temporarily remove income requirements for…

The proposal would amend Partial and Full Exemptions of System Development Charges for Affordable Housing Developments Code to temporarily remove income requirements for homeownership units (amend Code Section 30.01.095).

Final action: Jul 29, 2026 Introduced by Mayor Keith WilsonHousing Bureau 6 source files
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Ordinance2026-182Housing
Final Council action complete

Should Portland appropriate $2,500,000 from the Construction Excise Tax Sub-fund 225020 for homeownership development in District 2?

The proposal would appropriate $2,500,000 from the Construction Excise Tax Sub-fund 225020 for homeownership development in District 2.

Final action: Jun 3, 2026 Introduced by Councilor Loretta Smith, Councilor Eric Zimmerman, Councilor Elana Pirtle-Guiney, Councilor Dan Ryan, Council Vice President Olivia ClarkHousing Bureau 3 source files
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Ordinance2026-113Public works
Final Council action complete

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)?

The proposal would establish a new Transportation Utility Fee to help fund basic maintenance and safety of the City’s transportation system (add Code Chapter 17.20).

Final action: Apr 29, 2026 Introduced by Council Vice President Olivia Clark, Councilor Mitch Green, Councilor Angelita Morillo, Councilor Tiffany Koyama Lane, Councilor Loretta SmithTransportationTransportation city code and administrative rule updates 1 source file
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Resolution2025-194Budget & finance
Final Council action complete

Should Portland require City Administrator to develop Citywide Asset Management Strategy to establish priorities and practices to address asset management maturity and…

The proposal would require City Administrator to develop Citywide Asset Management Strategy to establish priorities and practices to address asset management maturity and financial planning gaps.

Final action: Aug 6, 2025 Introduced by Council Vice President Olivia Clark
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Report2025-203Land use
Final Council action complete

Should Portland appoint Asad Butt for a term July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028 and reappoint Leslie Goodlow for a term to expire June 30, 2028 to the Mt. Hood Cable…

The proposal would appoint Asad Butt for a term July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028 and reappoint Leslie Goodlow for a term to expire June 30, 2028 to the Mt. Hood Cable Regulatory Commission.

Final action: Jun 4, 2025 Introduced by Mayor Keith WilsonPlanning and Sustainability (BPS)
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Resolution2025-070Climate
Final Council action complete

What did Council direct in its investigation of the Zenith franchise?

The proposal would declare actions concerning Zenith Energy Terminal Holdings, LLC, including placing communications into the public record, demanding the Mayor to investigate violations of the Zenith franchise agreement, and…

Final action: Mar 19, 2025 Introduced by Councilor Angelita Morillo, Councilor Mitch Green, Council President Jamie Dunphy, Councilor Tiffany Koyama Lane
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Ordinance2026-311Public works
Scheduled for consideration

Should Portland adopt the Critical Energy Infrastructure Hub Policy Project to support public health and natural hazards risk reduction (amend Code Titles 33 and 24)?

The proposal would adopt the Critical Energy Infrastructure Hub Policy Project to support public health and natural hazards risk reduction (amend Code Titles 33 and 24).

Next action: Oct 1, 2026 Introduced by Mayor Keith WilsonPlanning and Sustainability (BPS) 9 source files
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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…

Latest action: Sep 27, 2026 Introduced by Mayor Keith WilsonTransportation 3 source files
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Resolution2026-203Public works
Final Council action complete

Should Portland direct the City Administrator to reestablish a Permitting Improvement Team to lead the second phase of the Code Alignment Project?

The proposal would direct the City Administrator to reestablish a Permitting Improvement Team to lead the second phase of the Code Alignment Project.

Final action: Jul 16, 2026 Introduced by Council President Jamie Dunphy, Councilor Dan Ryan, Councilor Candace Avalos, Councilor Angelita Morillo, Councilor Steve NovickPermitting & DevelopmentPlanning and Sustainability (BPS)Transportation PermittingTree Permits and RegulationsWater Development Services 3 source files
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