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February 23-24, 2022 Council Agenda

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Please note, City Hall is closed to the public due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Under Portland City Code and state law, the City Council is holding this meeting electronically. All members of council are attending remotely by video and teleconference, and the City has made several avenues available for the public to listen to the audio broadcast of this meeting. The meeting is available to the public on the City's YouTube Channel, eGov PDX, www.portlandoregon.gov/video and Channel 30.

The public may provide written testimony to Council by emailing the Council Clerk at cctestimony@portlandoregon.gov.

The Council is taking these steps as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the need to limit in-person contact and promote social distancing. The pandemic is an emergency that threatens the public health, safety and welfare which requires us to meet remotely by electronic communications. Thank you all for your patience, flexibility and understanding as we manage through this difficult situation to do the City’s business.

Email the Council Clerk at councilclerk@portlandoregon.gov with any questions.

Meeting Records

Disposition Agenda

Audio Recordings

Meeting Records

In this agenda

Session Status
Recessed

Registration is closed. The public can provide written testimony to Council by emailing the Council Clerk at cctestimony@portlandoregon.gov.

Council in Attendance
Former Mayor Ted Wheeler
Former Commissioner Carmen Rubio
Councilor Dan Ryan
Former Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty
Former Commissioner Mingus Mapps

Mayor Wheeler presided.

Officers in attendance: Lauren King, Deputy City Attorney; Keelan McClymont, Council Clerk

Item 124 was pulled from the Consent Agenda and on a Y-5 roll call, the balance of the Consent Agenda was adopted.

Council recessed at 11:06 a.m.

Public Communications

116

Request of Emily Torres to address Council regarding proposed ban on foie gras (Public Communication)
Document number
116-2022
Council action
Placed on File

117

Request of Paige Powell to address Council regarding legislation to ban foie gras from restaurants (Public Communication)
Document number
117-2022
Council action
Placed on File

118

Request of Dani Rukin to address Council regarding banning foie gras (Public Communication)
Document number
118-2022
Council action
Placed on File

119

Request of Shara Alexander to address Council regarding cast iron tree grates creating pedestrian hazards and killing trees (Public Communication)
Document number
119-2022
Council action
Placed on File

120

Request of AJ Solini to address Council regarding immigration issues (Public Communication)
Document number
120-2022
Council action
Placed on File

Time Certain

121

Accept Community Healing Through Art report from the City Arts Program (Report)
Document number
121-2022
Introduced by
Former Mayor Ted Wheeler
Former Commissioner Carmen Rubio
Time certain
9:45 am
Time requested
20 minutes
Council action
Accepted
Motion to accept the report: Moved by Hardesty and seconded by Rubio. (Y-5)
  • Aye (5):
    • Carmen Rubio
    • Ryan
    • Jo Ann Hardesty
    • Mingus Mapps
    • Ted Wheeler

122

Amend Additional Requirements for Sale, Use and Possession of Fireworks and Pyrotechnics Code to clarify unlawful fireworks, aerial luminary devices, and pyrotechnics (amend Code Subsection 31.40.070 A.) (Ordinance)
Ordinance number
190728
Introduced by
Former Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty
City department
Portland Fire & Rescue
Time certain
10:05 am
Time requested
15 minutes
Council action
Passed to second reading
Passed to second reading March 2, 2022 at 9:30 a.m.

Consent Agenda

123

*Pay settlement of Mark Melman’s property damage claims for the sum of $26,264 involving the Portland Bureau of Transportation (Emergency Ordinance)
Ordinance number
190709
Introduced by
Former Mayor Ted Wheeler
City department
Risk Management
Council action
Passed
  • Aye (5):
    • Carmen Rubio
    • Ryan
    • Jo Ann Hardesty
    • Mingus Mapps
    • Ted Wheeler

124

*Authorize a Settlement Agreement between the City and Oregon AFSCME Council 75 Local 189 relating to the terms and conditions of specific represented employees' merit increase and cost of living adjustments (Emergency Ordinance)
Ordinance number
190720
Introduced by
Former Mayor Ted Wheeler
City department
Human Resources
Second reading agenda item 99.
Item 124 was pulled from the Consent Agenda for discussion.
Council action
Passed As Amended
Motion to add an emergency clause to avoid unnecessary delay in implementing the provisions of the agreement: Moved by Mapps and seconded by Wheeler. (Y-5)
  • Aye (5):
    • Carmen Rubio
    • Ryan
    • Jo Ann Hardesty
    • Mingus Mapps
    • Ted Wheeler

125

*Accept and appropriate a grant in the amount of $750,000 from State of Oregon under the American Rescue Plan Act Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund for the Red Electric Trail design and planning (Emergency Ordinance)
Ordinance number
190710
Introduced by
Former Commissioner Carmen Rubio
City department
Parks & Recreation
Council action
Passed
  • Aye (5):
    • Carmen Rubio
    • Ryan
    • Jo Ann Hardesty
    • Mingus Mapps
    • Ted Wheeler

126

*Accept and appropriate grant in the amount of $500,000 from Metro and authorize Intergovernmental Agreement for 82nd Ave planning and project development (Emergency Ordinance)
Ordinance number
190711
Introduced by
Former Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty
City department
Transportation
Council action
Passed
  • Aye (5):
    • Carmen Rubio
    • Ryan
    • Jo Ann Hardesty
    • Mingus Mapps
    • Ted Wheeler

127

*Amend contract with Community Cycling Center to extend term and increase amount for the Parkrose School District Safe Routes to School program (amend Contract No. 32002375) (Emergency Ordinance)
Ordinance number
190712
Introduced by
Former Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty
City department
Transportation
Council action
Passed
  • Aye (5):
    • Carmen Rubio
    • Ryan
    • Jo Ann Hardesty
    • Mingus Mapps
    • Ted Wheeler

128

*Amend Intergovernmental Agreement with Metro to extend term and increase amount for the Regional Travel Options Safe Routes to School grant in Parkrose School District (amend Contract No. 30007062) (Emergency Ordinance)
Ordinance number
190713
Introduced by
Former Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty
City department
Transportation
Council action
Passed
  • Aye (5):
    • Carmen Rubio
    • Ryan
    • Jo Ann Hardesty
    • Mingus Mapps
    • Ted Wheeler

129

Authorize the Director of the Bureau of Environmental Services to serve as Responsible Corporate Officer in compliance with Environmental Protection Agency Renewable Fuel Standard Program (Ordinance)
Ordinance number
190725
Introduced by
Former Commissioner Mingus Mapps
City department
Environmental Services
Council action
Passed to second reading
Passed to second reading March 2, 2022 at 9:30 a.m.

130

Authorize a three-year Intergovernmental Agreement with Oregon State University to partner on projects and programs related to wastewater, stormwater, and watershed health not to exceed $450,000 (Ordinance)
Ordinance number
190714
Introduced by
Former Commissioner Mingus Mapps
City department
Environmental Services
Second reading agenda item 105.
Council action
Passed
  • Aye (5):
    • Carmen Rubio
    • Ryan
    • Jo Ann Hardesty
    • Mingus Mapps
    • Ted Wheeler

131

Declare surplus real property at five Water Bureau locations and request authorization to dispose of the properties (Ordinance)
Ordinance number
190715
Introduced by
Former Commissioner Mingus Mapps
City department
Water
Second reading agenda item 107.
Council action
Passed
  • Aye (5):
    • Carmen Rubio
    • Ryan
    • Jo Ann Hardesty
    • Mingus Mapps
    • Ted Wheeler

132

Authorize contract with Moss Adams LLP for financial and federal compliance audits of the City and its reporting entities for three years and up to five years, starting with the statements for FY 2021-22, and other professional services not to exceed $3,507,444 (Contract No. 30008009) (Ordinance)
Ordinance number
190726
Introduced by
Former Auditor Mary Hull Caballero
City department
Audit Services
Auditor's Office
Council action
Passed to second reading
Passed to second reading March 2, 2022 at 9:30 a.m.

Regular Agenda

133

Amend the Community Budget Advisory Board to allow participation of those who live, work, worship, play or go to school in Portland. (Resolution)
Resolution number
37565
Introduced by
Former Mayor Ted Wheeler
City department
City Budget Office
Time requested
20 Minutes (1 of 2)
Previous agenda item 109.
Council action
Continued
Continued to March 2, 2022 at 9:30 a.m.

134

Appoint James Parker to the Community Budget Advisory Board for a term to expire December 31, 2024 (Report)
Introduced by
Former Mayor Ted Wheeler
City department
City Budget Office
Time requested
20 minutes (2 of 2)
Previous agenda item 110.
Council action
Referred to Commissioner of Finance and Administration

135

Create the Errol Heights Local Improvement District to construct street, sidewalk, and stormwater improvements (Hearing; C-10064) (Ordinance)
Ordinance number
190716
Introduced by
Former Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty
City department
Transportation
Second reading agenda item 92.
Council action
Passed As Amended
  • Aye (5):
    • Carmen Rubio
    • Ryan
    • Jo Ann Hardesty
    • Mingus Mapps
    • Ted Wheeler

136

Authorize a full payment deferral loans program to property owners in the Errol Heights Local Improvement District until the participating property is sold and/or title transferred to another owner or entity (C-10064) (Ordinance)
Ordinance number
190717
Introduced by
Former Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty
City department
Transportation
Second reading agenda item 93.
Council action
Passed
  • Aye (5):
    • Carmen Rubio
    • Ryan
    • Jo Ann Hardesty
    • Mingus Mapps
    • Ted Wheeler

137

Authorize Bureau of Environmental Services Director to offer market-rate and Safety Net loans to property owners for sanitary sewer dump installation when required by City Code and for repairs on private property to continue sanitary sewer service (Ordinance)
Ordinance number
190718
Introduced by
Former Commissioner Mingus Mapps
City department
Environmental Services
Second reading agenda item 95.
Council action
Passed
  • Aye (5):
    • Carmen Rubio
    • Ryan
    • Jo Ann Hardesty
    • Mingus Mapps
    • Ted Wheeler

138

Authorize bid solicitation and contracting with the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for construction of the North Jantzen West of N Pavilion Ave Water Main Improvement Project for an estimated cost of $1,326,698 (Ordinance)
Ordinance number
190719
Introduced by
Former Commissioner Mingus Mapps
City department
Water
Second reading agenda item 113.
Council action
Passed
  • Aye (5):
    • Carmen Rubio
    • Ryan
    • Jo Ann Hardesty
    • Mingus Mapps
    • Ted Wheeler

Session Status
Recessed

Registration is closed. The public can provide written testimony to Council by emailing the Council Clerk at cctestimony@portlandoregon.gov.

Council in Attendance
Former Mayor Ted Wheeler
Former Commissioner Carmen Rubio
Councilor Dan Ryan
Former Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty
Former Commissioner Mingus Mapps

Mayor Wheeler presided. Commissioner Rubio presided at 2:29 p.m.

Mayor Wheeler left at 4:22 p.m. 

Officers in attendance: Naomi Sheffield, Deputy City Attorney; Keelan McClymont, Council Clerk

Council recessed at 4:29 p.m.

Time Certain

139

Accept the Bureau of Transportation’s revenue strategy to achieve budget stabilization and advance policy goals and direct near-term revenue actions (Resolution)
Resolution number
37564
Introduced by
Former Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty
City department
Transportation
Time certain
2:00 pm
Time requested
1 hour
Council action
Adopted
  • Aye (5):
    • Carmen Rubio
    • Ryan
    • Jo Ann Hardesty
    • Mingus Mapps
    • Ted Wheeler

140

Authorize grant agreements with the Black United Fund of Oregon and the Oregon Community Foundation for amount not to exceed $950,000 for Black Youth Leadership Fund programming (Ordinance)
Ordinance number
190727
Introduced by
Former Mayor Ted Wheeler
Former Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty
Time certain
3:00 pm
Time requested
90 minutes
Council action
Passed to second reading
Passed to second reading March 2, 2022 at 9:30 a.m.

Session Status
Adjourned

The oral record is closed for this session. The written record for this session will remain open until February 24, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. Submit written testimony to Council by emailing the Council Clerk at cctestimony@portlandoregon.gov.

Council in Attendance
Former Mayor Ted Wheeler
Former Commissioner Carmen Rubio
Councilor Dan Ryan
Former Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty
Former Commissioner Mingus Mapps

Mayor Wheeler presided.

Officers in attendance: Heidi Brown, Senior Deputy City Attorney; Megan Lehman, Acting Council Clerk

Council adjourned at 2:29 p.m.

Time Certain

141

*Ratify a Successor Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City on behalf of Portland Police Bureau and the Portland Police Association relating to the terms and conditions of employment of represented employees in the Portland Police Association bargaining unit for 2021-2025 (Emergency Ordinance)
Ordinance number
190721
Introduced by
Former Mayor Ted Wheeler
City department
Human Resources
Time certain
2:00 pm
Time requested
1 hour
Previous agenda item 115.
Council action
Passed As Amended
  • Aye (5):
    • Carmen Rubio
    • Ryan
    • Jo Ann Hardesty
    • Mingus Mapps
    • Ted Wheeler

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