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April 16-17, 2025 Council Agenda

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City Hall, Council Chambers, 2nd Floor – 1221 SW Fourth Avenue, Portland, OR 97204

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Meeting Minutes

Session Status
Recessed
Council in Attendance
Councilor Sameer Kanal
Councilor Tiffany Koyama Lane
Councilor Angelita Morillo
Councilor Dan Ryan
Councilor Steve Novick
Councilor Olivia Clark
Councilor Mitch Green
Councilor Eric Zimmerman
Councilor Candace Avalos
Council President Jamie Dunphy
Councilor Loretta Smith
Councilor Elana Pirtle-Guiney

Council convened at 6:11 p.m.

Council President Pirtle-Guiney presided. 
Officers in attendance: Robert Taylor, City Attorney; Mike Porter, Deputy City Attorney; Keelan McClymont, Council Clerk

Item 2024-138 was pulled from the consent agenda and on a Y-12 roll call the balance of the consent agenda was approved.

Motion to suspend the remainder of this agenda until a future meeting: Moved by Zimmerman and seconded by Kanal. Approved by unanimous consent.

Council recessed at 8:43 p.m. and reconvened at 8:58 p.m.
Council recessed at 10:55 p.m.

Agenda Approval

1

Council action
Approved
The agenda was approved by unanimous consent.

Public Communications

2

Public Comment (Public Communication)
Document number
April 16, 2025 Public Communications
Time requested
15 minutes
Council action
Placed on File

Committee Referral Report

3

Committee referral list
Time requested
5 minutes

Consent Agenda

4

*Create a new non-represented classification of Lead Preschool Teacher and establish a compensation range for this classification (Emergency Ordinance)
Ordinance number
192044
Document number
2025-153
Introduced by
Mayor Keith Wilson
City department
Human Resources
Previous agenda item.
Council action
Passed
  • Aye (12):
    • Kanal
    • Koyama Lane
    • Morillo
    • Ryan
    • Novick
    • Clark
    • Green
    • Zimmerman
    • Avalos
    • Dunphy
    • Smith
    • Pirtle-Guiney

5

*Authorize Letter of Agreement with the Laborers’ International Union of North America, Local 483 – Recreation to amend wage scale premium for Recreation Associates leading trip excursions with Adaptive and Lifelong Recreation (Emergency Ordinance)
Ordinance number
192045
Document number
2025-154
Introduced by
Mayor Keith Wilson
City department
Human Resources
Previous agenda item.
Council action
Passed
  • Aye (12):
    • Kanal
    • Koyama Lane
    • Morillo
    • Ryan
    • Novick
    • Clark
    • Green
    • Zimmerman
    • Avalos
    • Dunphy
    • Smith
    • Pirtle-Guiney

6

*Authorize Letter of Agreement with the Laborers' International Union of North America, Local 483 Recreation for premium pay to Assistants and Aides as defined in the Preschool for All Program (Emergency Ordinance)
Ordinance number
192046
Document number
2025-155
Introduced by
Mayor Keith Wilson
City department
Human Resources
Previous agenda item.
Council action
Passed
  • Aye (12):
    • Kanal
    • Koyama Lane
    • Morillo
    • Ryan
    • Novick
    • Clark
    • Green
    • Zimmerman
    • Avalos
    • Dunphy
    • Smith
    • Pirtle-Guiney

7

Confirm appointment and reappointment of members to the Portland Elections Commission for terms to end April 30, 2029 (Report)
Document number
2025-138
Introduced by
Mayor Keith Wilson
City department
Small Donor Elections
Previous agenda item.
Council action
Confirmed
Item was pulled from the consent agenda for discussion.

Motion to move the item to the top of the regular agenda: Moved by Koyama Lane and seconded by Clark. (Aye (11): Ryan, Koyama Lane, Morillo, Novick, Clark, Green, Zimmerman, Avalos, Dunphy, Smith, Pirtle-Guiney; Nay (1): Kanal)

Motion to call the question: Moved by Koyama Lane and seconded by Clark. (Aye (10): Ryan, Koyama Lane, Morillo, Novick, Clark, Green, Zimmerman, Dunphy, Smith, Pirtle-Guiney; Nay (2): Kanal, Avalos)

Motion to accept the report: Moved by Zimmerman and seconded by Ryan.
  • Aye (12):
    • Kanal
    • Koyama Lane
    • Morillo
    • Ryan
    • Novick
    • Clark
    • Green
    • Zimmerman
    • Avalos
    • Dunphy
    • Smith
    • Pirtle-Guiney

8

Approve Council Minutes for March 5-20, 2025 (Report)
Document number
2025-158
Introduced by
Auditor Simone Rede
City department
Auditor's Office
Council Clerk
Council action
Approved
  • Aye (12):
    • Kanal
    • Koyama Lane
    • Morillo
    • Ryan
    • Novick
    • Clark
    • Green
    • Zimmerman
    • Avalos
    • Dunphy
    • Smith
    • Pirtle-Guiney

Regular Agenda

9

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) (Ordinance)
Ordinance number
192122
Document number
2025-045
Introduced by
Councilor Angelita Morillo
Councilor Tiffany Koyama Lane
Councilor Mitch Green
Time requested
45 minutes
Second reading agenda item.
Council action
Referred to Committee
Motion to refer item back to the Homelessness and Housing Committee: Moved by Morillo and seconded by Koyama Lane. (Aye (12): Kanal, Ryan, Koyama Lane, Morillo, Novick, Clark, Green, Zimmerman, Avalos, Dunphy, Smith, Pirtle-Guiney)

10

*Adopt the FY 2024-25 Technical Adjustment Ordinance and make other budget-related changes (Emergency Ordinance)
Ordinance number
192047
Document number
2025-120
Introduced by
Mayor Keith Wilson
City department
City Budget Office
Time requested
30 minutes
Previous agenda item.
Council action
Passed
Motion to call the question: Moved by Green and seconded by Smith. (Aye (11): Kanal, Koyama Lane, Morillo, Novick, Clark, Green, Zimmerman, Avalos, Dunphy, Smith, Pirtle-Guiney; Nay (1) Ryan)

Motion to make adjustments to the supplemental budget as proposed to change General Fund return decision packages to General Fund carryover decision packages in the Public Safety Service Area: Moved by Kanal and seconded by Avalos. (Aye (6): Kanal, Koyama Lane, Morillo, Green, Avalos, Dunphy; Nay (6) Ryan, Novick, Clark, Zimmerman, Smith, Pirtle-Guiney) Motion failed to pass.

Motion to call the question: Moved by Green and seconded Zimmerman. (Aye (9): Ryan, Koyama Lane, Morillo, Novick, Clark, Green, Zimmerman, Smith, Pirtle-Guiney; Nay (3) Kanal, Avalos, Dunphy)
  • Aye (10):
    • Koyama Lane
    • Ryan
    • Novick
    • Clark
    • Green
    • Zimmerman
    • Avalos
    • Dunphy
    • Smith
    • Pirtle-Guiney
  • Nay (2):
    • Kanal
    • Morillo

11

*Amend the City Employee Benefits Program for the plan offerings for FY 2025-26 (Emergency Ordinance)
Ordinance number
192048
Document number
2025-159
Introduced by
Mayor Keith Wilson
City department
Human Resources
Time requested
25 minutes
Council action
Passed As Amended
Motion to amend the ordinance to reflect recommended plan design changes to reduce the renewal rate to 10%: Moved by Smith and seconded by Ryan. (Aye (12): Kanal, Ryan, Koyama Lane, Morillo, Novick, Clark, Green, Zimmerman, Avalos, Dunphy, Smith, Pirtle-Guiney)
  • Aye (11):
    • Kanal
    • Ryan
    • Koyama Lane
    • Morillo
    • Novick
    • Clark
    • Green
    • Zimmerman
    • Dunphy
    • Smith
    • Pirtle-Guiney
  • Nay (1):
    • Avalos

12

*Amend the Portland Police Association City Employee Benefits Program for FY 2025-26 (Emergency Ordinance)
Ordinance number
192049
Document number
2025-160
Introduced by
Mayor Keith Wilson
City department
Human Resources
Time requested
25 minutes
Council action
Passed As Amended
Motion to amend the ordinance to reduce the renewal rate to 11.9%: Moved by Kanal and seconded by Smith.(Aye (12): Kanal, Ryan, Koyama Lane, Morillo, Novick, Clark, Green, Zimmerman, Avalos, Dunphy, Smith, Pirtle-Guiney)
  • Aye (11):
    • Kanal
    • Ryan
    • Koyama Lane
    • Morillo
    • Novick
    • Clark
    • Green
    • Zimmerman
    • Dunphy
    • Smith
    • Pirtle-Guiney
  • Nay (1):
    • Avalos

13

Add Sustainability and Climate Commission Code (add Code Chapter 3.136 and amend Code Chapter 3.33) (Ordinance)
Ordinance number
192051
Document number
2025-118
Introduced by
Mayor Keith Wilson
Time requested
15 minutes
Previous agenda item.
Council action
Passed to second reading
Passed to second reading May 7, 2025 at 9:30 a.m.

Motion to amend Code Subsection 3.136.020 A. in Exhibit A to remove “a maximum of”: Moved by Kanal and seconded by Smith. (Aye (6): Kanal, Novick, Green, Avalos, Dunphy, Smith; Nay (6): Ryan, Koyama Lane, Morillo, Clark, Zimmerman, Pirtle-Guiney). Motion failed to pass.

14

Authorize revenue bonds in an amount sufficient to provide not more than $80 million to finance curb, ramp and street improvement projects (Ordinance)
Ordinance number
192050
Document number
2025-131
Introduced by
Mayor Keith Wilson
City department
Transportation
Treasury
Time requested
10 minutes
Previous agenda item.
Council action
Rescheduled
Rescheduled to April 23, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.

15

Direct funding for the Workforce Pre-Apprenticeship Program and a SummerWorks Youth Employment Initiative (Resolution)
Resolution number
37704
Document number
2025-156
Introduced by
Councilor Loretta Smith
City department
Human Resources
Procurement and Business Opportunities
Transportation
Time requested
45 minutes (1 of 2)
Previous agenda item.
Council action
Rescheduled
Rescheduled to April 23, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.

16

Direct Bureau of Transportation to construct and maintain sidewalks while addressing pavement maintenance deficiencies throughout Portland, improving safety and accessibility for all residents through the Sidewalk Improvement and Paving Program (Resolution)
Resolution number
37705
Document number
2025-095
Introduced by
Councilor Loretta Smith
Councilor Olivia Clark
Councilor Mitch Green
Councilor Eric Zimmerman
City department
Transportation
Time requested
45 minutes (2 of 2)
Previous agenda item.
Council action
Rescheduled
Rescheduled to April 23, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.

Session Status
Adjourned
Council in Attendance
Councilor Sameer Kanal
Councilor Tiffany Koyama Lane
Councilor Angelita Morillo
Councilor Dan Ryan
Councilor Steve Novick
Councilor Olivia Clark
Councilor Mitch Green
Councilor Eric Zimmerman
Councilor Candace Avalos
Council President Jamie Dunphy
Councilor Loretta Smith
Councilor Elana Pirtle-Guiney
Mayor Keith Wilson

Council President Pirtle-Guiney presided.

Officers in attendance: Linly Rees, Chief Deputy City Attorney; Lauren King, Senior Deputy City Attorney; Rebecca Dobert, Acting Council Clerk

Council recessed at 4:12 p.m. and reconvened at 4:27 p.m.

Council adjourned at 7:21 p.m.

Time Certain

17

Consider appeal by Forest Park Neighborhood Association and Forest Park Conservancy against the Hearings Officer’s decision to approve with conditions an Environmental Review, Conditional Use Review, and two Greenway Reviews for the upgrade and expansion of transmission lines in Forest Park (LU 24-041109 CU EN GW) (Report)
Document number
2025-161
Neighborhood
Forest Park
Introduced by
Mayor Keith Wilson
City department
Permitting & Development
Time certain
2:00 pm
Time requested
3 hours
Council action
Tentatively grant the appeal and overturn the decision of the Hearings Officer to approve the application; prepare findings
Prepare findings for May 7, 2025 at 9:45 a.m. time certain

Motion to tentatively grant the appeal and overturn the Hearings Officer's decision to approve the application for a denial of environmental review and approval of the two greenway reviews and conditional use review: Moved by Green and seconded by Morillo. (Aye (12): Kanal, Ryan, Koyama Lane, Morillo, Novick, Clark, Green, Zimmerman, Avalos, Dunphy, Smith, Pirtle-Guiney)

Oral and written record are closed.

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