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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.

  2. Item 2
    What is Portland deciding about agenda item?Other City business · Approved
  3. Item 3
    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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  2. Item 2
    What is Portland deciding about committee calendar and priorities?2025-043 · Housing & homelessness · Placed on file
  3. Item 3
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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  2. Item 2
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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  2. Item 2
  3. Item 3
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City Hall, Council Chambers, 2nd Floor – 1221 SW Fourth Avenue, Portland, OR 97204 16 items Watch
  1. Item 1
    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.

  2. Item 2
    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
  3. Item 3
    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
Ordinance2025-430Public works
Final Council action complete

Should Portland declare City property located at 1436 SE Spokane St, known as the Sellwood Community Center, as surplus property and authorize City Administrator to…

The proposal would declare City property located at 1436 SE Spokane St, known as the Sellwood Community Center, as surplus property and authorize City Administrator to dispose of the property by sale to Friends of Sellwood…

Final action: Dec 3, 2025 Introduced by Council Vice President Olivia ClarkParks & Recreation
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Ordinance2025-045Housing
Final Council action complete

Should Portland amend Affordable Housing Code to add prohibition of anti-competitive rental practices including the sale and use of algorithmic devices (add Code…

The proposal would amend Affordable Housing Code to add prohibition of anti-competitive rental practices including the sale and use of algorithmic devices (add Code Section 30.01.088).

Final action: Nov 19, 2025 Introduced by Councilor Angelita Morillo, Councilor Tiffany Koyama Lane, Councilor Mitch Green
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Emergency ordinance2025-264Community life
Final Council action complete

What is Portland deciding about repeal one-year extension of funding for Portland Children’s Levy for FY 2025-26 and approve funding recommendations of Children’s Levy…

This emergency ordinance concerns repeal one-year extension of funding for Portland Children’s Levy for FY 2025-26 and approve funding recommendations of Children’s Levy Allocation Committee for July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2028…

Final action: Jun 25, 2025 Introduced by Councilor Steve NovickPortland Children's Levy
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