Loretta Smith’s votes.
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Exempt certain code requirements under City Code Chapter 17.93 Renaming City Streets for the proposed renaming of a portion of SW Jackson Street to SW Rose Hill Street
Require City Administrator to release public records in reference to unspent surplus funds and schedule an oversight hearing
Appoint Teresa Carr to the Home Forward Board of Commissioners for a term to expire February 4, 2030
Appoint and reappoint members to the Building Code Board of Appeal for terms to expire February 3, 2029
Transmit report to the City on Portland Police Bureau Officer-Involved Shootings and Critical Incidents by the OIR Group
Establish City Council’s priorities for the allocation of approximately $20,700,000 in unspent Rental Services Office funds and urge the Mayor to reflect these priorities in the Proposed Budget
Motion to amend the Resolution as shown in Zimmerman 1: Moved by Zimmerman and seconded by Clark. (Aye (6): Smith, Pirtle-Guiney, Ryan, Novick, Clark, Zimmerman; Nay (6): Avalos, Kanal, Koyama Lane, Morillo, Green, Dunphy). Motion failed to pass.
Establish City Council’s priorities for the allocation of approximately $20,700,000 in unspent Rental Services Office funds and urge the Mayor to reflect these priorities in the Proposed Budget
Motion to amend the Resolution as shown in Avalos/Dunphy/Smith 3: Moved by Avalos and seconded by Koyama Lane. (Aye (8): Avalos, Smith, Kanal, Koyama Lane, Morillo, Green, Zimmerman, Dunphy; Nay (4): Pirtle-Guiney, Ryan, Novick, Clark)
Council President Dunphy presided. Officers in attendance: Beth Woodard, Deputy City Attorney; Keelan McClymont, Council Clerk Councilor Kanal arrived at 10:00 a.m. Councilor Ryan arrived at 10:18 a.m. The consent agenda was approved on a Y-11 roll call. (Aye (11): Avalos, Smith, Kanal, Pirtle-Guiney, Koyama Lane, Morillo, Novick, Clark, Green, Zimmerman, Dunphy); Absent (1): Ryan.) Council recessed at 10:03 a.m. and reconvened at 10:09 a.m. Council recessed at 11:59 a.m. and reconvened at 12:06
Assess property for sidewalk, curb and driveway repair for the Portland Bureau of Transportation (Y1106)
Establish City Council’s priorities for the allocation of approximately $20,700,000 in unspent Rental Services Office funds and urge the Mayor to reflect these priorities in the Proposed Budget
Motion to call the question: Moved by Smith and seconded by Avalos. (Aye (6): Avalos, Smith, Koyama Lane, Morillo, Green, Dunphy; Nay (6): Kanal, Pirtle-Guiney, Ryan, Novick, Clark, Zimmerman). Motion failed to pass.
Add Code to prohibit the sale or provision of certain force-fed poultry products - add Code Chapter 17.110
Motion to refer the Ordinance as amended, Document Number 2026-033, to City Council with the recommendation it be passed: Moved by Green and seconded by Dunphy. (Aye (2): Dunphy, Green; Nay (3): Smith, Clark, Ryan). Motion failed to pass. Item failed to be referred to Council.
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Add Code to prohibit the sale or provision of certain force-fed poultry products - add Code Chapter 17.110
Motion to amend the ordinance as shown in Green 1: Moved by Green and seconded by Dunphy. (Aye (4): Dunphy, Clark, Green, Ryan; Nay (1): Smith)
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Amend Intergovernmental Agreement with Multnomah County for the Revenue Division to administer the Preschool for All Program Tax
Assess property for sidewalk, curb and driveway repair for the Portland Bureau of Transportation (Y1107)
Annex the 5048 SW Hilltop Lane property
January 2026 City Administrator Report
Motion to accept the report: Moved by Kanal and seconded by Clark. (Aye (12): Avalos, Smith, Kanal, Pirtle-Guiney, Ryan, Koyama Lane, Morillo, Novick, Clark, Green, Zimmerman, Dunphy)
Vote called for Council Vice President - Round 1
Vote called for Council President - Round 13
Vote called for Council President - Round 12
Vote called for Council President - Round 11
Vote called for Council President - Round 10
Motion to recess: Moved by Smith and seconded by Clark. (Aye (5): Smith, Ryan, Novick, Clark, Zimmerman; Nay (7): Avalos, Dunphy, Kanal, Koyama Lane, Morillo, Green, Pirtle-Guiney). Motion failed to pass. Vote called for Council President - Round 11. No nominee received a majority of votes of Councilors present. (Pirtle-Guiney (0)) (Kanal (6): Avalos, Dunphy, Kanal, Koyama Lane, Morillo, Green) (Smith (1): Ryan) (Novick (5): Smith, Novick, Clark, Zimmerman, Pirtle-Guiney) Councilor Kanal nominat
Motion to change the procedure to elect Council President by voting yes or no for each candidate in order of nomination: Moved by Clark and seconded by Novick. (Aye (4): Ryan, Novick, Clark, Zimmerman; Nay (8): Avalos, Dunphy, Smith, Kanal, Koyama Lane, Morillo, Green, Pirtle-Guiney). Motion failed to pass. Vote called for Council President - Round 10. No nominee received a majority of votes of Councilors present. (Pirtle-Guiney (0)) (Kanal (6): Avalos, Dunphy, Kanal, Koyama Lane, Morillo, Green
Adopt the Budget Calendar for FY 2026-27
*Pay Settlement of Stellar J Corporation Contract Claims in the Amount of $650,000
Accept the City Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for fiscal year ended June 30, 2025
Establish a Portland City Council Governance Handbook to collect policies, procedures, and current practices to support City operations and improve transparency
Motion to suspend the rules to add an item to the agenda before the Council officer election titled “Code amendment Chapter 3.02 Council Organization and Procedure” related to the Mayor breaking a tie on the election of Council officers: Moved by Ryan and seconded by Clark. Appeal to sustain the Council President's ruling on the point of order: Avalos, Morillo, and Dunphy. (Aye (7): Smith, Kanal, Ryan, Novick, Clark, Zimmerman, Pirtle-Guiney; Nay (5): Avalos, Dunphy, Koyama Lane, Morillo, Green)
*Pay settlement of Eric Heard employment discrimination lawsuit in the sum of $75,000 involving Portland Fire & Rescue
Affirm Council support for transparency and accountability in law enforcement and urge all law enforcement personnel operating within the City to fully identify themselves and refrain from wearing masks while engaging with the community
Motion to suspend the rules to add a resolution, Document Number 2026-029, to the end of the agenda: Moved by Smith and seconded by Novick. (Aye (4): Smith, Morillo, Novick, Kanal; Absent (1): Zimmerman) Item continued to future agenda.