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2025-478Agenda

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.

6 yes · 6 no

Matter record
Named roll call12 members
Angelita MorilloNoCandace AvalosNoDan RyanYesElana Pirtle-GuineyYesEric ZimmermanYesJamie DunphyNoLoretta SmithYesMitch GreenNoOlivia ClarkYesSameer KanalNoSteve NovickYesTiffany Koyama LaneNo
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2025-478Agenda

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)

8 yes · 4 no

Matter record
Named roll call12 members
Angelita MorilloYesCandace AvalosYesDan RyanNoElana Pirtle-GuineyNoEric ZimmermanYesJamie DunphyYesLoretta SmithYesMitch GreenYesOlivia ClarkNoSameer KanalYesSteve NovickNoTiffany Koyama LaneYes
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Procedural voteAgenda

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

11 yes · 0 no · 1 absent

Named roll call12 members
Angelita MorilloYesCandace AvalosYesDan RyanAbsentElana Pirtle-GuineyYesEric ZimmermanYesJamie DunphyYesLoretta SmithYesMitch GreenYesOlivia ClarkYesSameer KanalYesSteve NovickYesTiffany Koyama LaneYes
Vote date
2025-478Agenda

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.

6 yes · 6 no

Matter record
Named roll call12 members
Angelita MorilloYesCandace AvalosYesDan RyanNoElana Pirtle-GuineyNoEric ZimmermanNoJamie DunphyYesLoretta SmithYesMitch GreenYesOlivia ClarkNoSameer KanalNoSteve NovickNoTiffany Koyama LaneYes
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2026-004Agenda

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)

12 yes · 0 no

Matter record
Named roll call12 members
Angelita MorilloYesCandace AvalosYesDan RyanYesElana Pirtle-GuineyYesEric ZimmermanYesJamie DunphyYesLoretta SmithYesMitch GreenYesOlivia ClarkYesSameer KanalYesSteve NovickYesTiffany Koyama LaneYes
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Procedural voteAgenda

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

5 yes · 1 no

Named roll call12 members
Angelita MorilloClarkCandace AvalosNoDan RyanClarkElana Pirtle-GuineyClarkEric ZimmermanClarkJamie DunphyClarkLoretta SmithNoMitch GreenClarkOlivia ClarkClarkSameer KanalClarkSteve NovickClarkTiffany Koyama LaneClark
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Procedural voteAgenda

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

4 yes · 8 no

Named roll call12 members
Angelita MorilloKanalCandace AvalosSmithDan RyanSmithElana Pirtle-GuineySmithEric ZimmermanSmithJamie DunphySmithLoretta SmithSmithMitch GreenKanalOlivia ClarkSmithSameer KanalKanalSteve NovickSmithTiffany Koyama LaneKanal
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Procedural voteAgenda

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)

6 yes · 6 no

Named roll call12 members
Angelita MorilloNoCandace AvalosYesDan RyanYesElana Pirtle-GuineyYesEric ZimmermanYesJamie DunphyYesLoretta SmithYesMitch GreenNoOlivia ClarkYesSameer KanalNoSteve NovickYesTiffany Koyama LaneNo
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2026-029Agenda

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.

4 yes · 0 no · 1 absent

Matter record
Named roll call5 members
Angelita MorilloYesEric ZimmermanAbsentLoretta SmithYesSameer KanalYesSteve NovickYes
Vote date
Procedural voteAgenda

Motion to call the question: Moved by Smith and seconded by Clark. (Aye (4): Smith, Ryan, Clark, Zimmerman; Nay (8): Avalos, Dunphy, Kanal, Koyama Lane, Morillo, Novick, Green, Pirtle-Guiney). Vote called for Council President - Round 4. No nominee received a majority of votes of Councilors present. (Pirtle-Guiney (6): Smith, Ryan, Novick, Clark, Zimmerman, Pirtle-Guiney) (Kanal (6): Avalos, Dunphy, Kanal, Koyama Lane, Morillo, Green) Vote called for Council President - Round 5. No nominee recei

4 yes · 8 no

Named roll call12 members
Angelita MorilloKanalCandace AvalosPirtle GuineyDan RyanPirtle GuineyElana Pirtle-GuineyPirtle GuineyEric ZimmermanPirtle GuineyJamie DunphyPirtle GuineyLoretta SmithPirtle GuineyMitch GreenKanalOlivia ClarkPirtle GuineySameer KanalKanalSteve NovickPirtle GuineyTiffany Koyama LaneKanal
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Procedural voteAgenda

Motion to approve the recommended procedure to elect a Council President and Council Vice President. Moved by Kanal and seconded by Clark. (Aye (12): Avalos, Dunphy, Smith, Kanal, Ryan, Koyama Lane, Morillo, Novick, Clark, Green, Zimmerman, Pirtle-Guiney). Councilor Smith nominated Councilor Pirtle-Guiney for Council President. Councilor Dunphy nominated Councilor Kanal for Council President. Vote called for Council President - Round 1. No nominee received a majority of votes of Councilors prese

12 yes

Named roll call12 members
Angelita MorilloKanalCandace AvalosPirtle GuineyDan RyanPirtle GuineyElana Pirtle-GuineyPirtle GuineyEric ZimmermanPirtle GuineyJamie DunphyPirtle GuineyLoretta SmithPirtle GuineyMitch GreenKanalOlivia ClarkPirtle GuineySameer KanalKanalSteve NovickPirtle GuineyTiffany Koyama LaneKanal
Vote date
Procedural voteAgenda

Council President Pirtle-Guiney presided. Officers in attendance: Linly Rees, Chief Deputy City Attorney; Keelan McClymont, Council Clerk The consent agenda was approved with a vote of aye (11): Clark, Green, Zimmerman, Avalos, Dunphy, Smith, Kanal, Ryan, Koyama Lane, Morillo, Novick, Pirtle-Guiney; absent (1): Koyama Lane. Council recessed at 12:21 p.m. and reconvened at 12:55 p.m. Council adjourned at 1:54 p.m.

1 absent

Named roll call12 members
Angelita MorilloThe Consent Agenda Was Approved With A Vote Of AyeCandace AvalosThe Consent Agenda Was Approved With A Vote Of AyeDan RyanThe Consent Agenda Was Approved With A Vote Of AyeElana Pirtle-GuineyThe Consent Agenda Was Approved With A Vote Of AyeEric ZimmermanThe Consent Agenda Was Approved With A Vote Of AyeJamie DunphyThe Consent Agenda Was Approved With A Vote Of AyeLoretta SmithThe Consent Agenda Was Approved With A Vote Of AyeMitch GreenThe Consent Agenda Was Approved With A Vote Of AyeOlivia ClarkThe Consent Agenda Was Approved With A Vote Of AyeSameer KanalThe Consent Agenda Was Approved With A Vote Of AyeSteve NovickThe Consent Agenda Was Approved With A Vote Of AyeTiffany Koyama LaneAbsent
Vote date
2025-490Official Vote Index

*Ratify Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Portland Police Association for represented Emergency Communication Supervisor I employees within the Bureau of Emergency Communications for 2025-2027

11 yes · 0 no · 1 absent

Matter record
Named roll call12 members
Angelita MorilloYesCandace AvalosYesDan RyanYesElana Pirtle-GuineyYesEric ZimmermanYesJamie DunphyYesLoretta SmithYesMitch GreenYesOlivia ClarkYesSameer KanalYesSteve NovickYesTiffany Koyama LaneAbsent
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2025-489Official Vote Index

*Ratify a successor collective bargaining agreement with American Federation of State, County, Municipal Employees, Local 189, for represented employees within the Office of Independent Police Review for the terms and conditions of employment of represented employees in the Independent Police Review bargaining unit

10 yes · 1 no · 1 absent

Matter record
Named roll call12 members
Angelita MorilloYesCandace AvalosYesDan RyanYesElana Pirtle-GuineyYesEric ZimmermanYesJamie DunphyYesLoretta SmithYesMitch GreenYesOlivia ClarkYesSameer KanalNoSteve NovickYesTiffany Koyama LaneAbsent
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2025-430Official Vote Index

*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 Community House​

10 yes · 1 no · 1 absent

Matter record
Named roll call12 members
Angelita MorilloYesCandace AvalosYesDan RyanYesElana Pirtle-GuineyYesEric ZimmermanYesJamie DunphyYesLoretta SmithYesMitch GreenYesOlivia ClarkYesSameer KanalNoSteve NovickYesTiffany Koyama LaneAbsent
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2025-405Official Vote Index

Authorize the City to acquire certain permanent and temporary property rights necessary for construction of the 3260 SW Upper Drive north to 3139 SW Upper Drive project through negotiation or exercise of the City's eminent domain authority

11 yes · 0 no · 1 absent

Matter record
Named roll call12 members
Angelita MorilloYesCandace AvalosYesDan RyanYesElana Pirtle-GuineyYesEric ZimmermanYesJamie DunphyYesLoretta SmithYesMitch GreenYesOlivia ClarkYesSameer KanalYesSteve NovickAbsentTiffany Koyama LaneYes
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Procedural voteAgenda

Council President Pirtle-Guiney presided. Officers in attendance: Alan Yoder, Deputy City Attorney; Keelan McClymont, Council Clerk Document Number 2025-303 was pulled from the consent agenda. The balance of the consent agenda was approved with a vote of aye (9): Clark, Green, Zimmerman, Dunphy, Smith, Ryan, Morillo, Novick, Pirtle-Guiney; Absent (3): Avalos, Kanal, Koyama Lane Councilor Smith arrived at 9:36 a.m. Councilor Koyama Lane left at 9:43 a.m. Councilor Kanal arrived at 9:46 and left a

0 yes · 0 no · 3 absent

Named roll call3 members
Candace AvalosAbsentSameer KanalAbsentTiffany Koyama LaneAbsent