Feb 19 2025

Work Session

Portland City Council Work Session - Budget & Finance 02/18/25

Date: February 18, 2025 Summary The Portland City Council held a work session on February 18, 2025, focusing on the Budget and Finance service area. The session began with an introduction by Jonas Berry, the Deputy City Administrator of Budget and Finance, who outlined the service area's role in supporting city priorities through coordinated financial services. Various managers from the...

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Jan 31 2025

Work Session

Portland City Council Work Session - Community & Economic Development

Date: January 30, 2025 Summary The Portland City Council held a work session on January 30, 2025, focusing on the Community and Economic Development service area. The session was led by Deputy City Administrator Donny Oliveira, who introduced the session's goals to provide a high-level overview of the service area's functions and future plans. Key discussions included the roles and...

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Jan 24 2025

Work Session

Portland City Council Work Session - Public Works 01/23/25

Date: January 23, 2025 Summary The Portland City Council held a work session on January 23, 2025, focusing on the Public Works service areas of the city. The session included comprehensive presentations by the interim Deputy City Administrator for Public Works and directors of the Transportation, Water, and Environmental Services Bureaus. They discussed the critical roles their departments play in...

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Jan 23 2025

Work Session

Portland City Council Work Session - Mayor Wilson's Report on ending homelessness

Date: January 22, 2025 Summary During the Portland City Council work session on January 22, 2025, Mayor Wilson presented a comprehensive plan aimed at ending unsheltered homelessness in Portland. The session focused on discussing the current crisis of homelessness, with a high rate of unsheltered individuals and associated societal impacts, such as increased emergency response times and economic downturns. Mayor...

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Jan 22 2025

Work Session

Portland City Council Work Session - Zenith Energy Portland Terminal

Date: January 21, 2025 Summary The Portland City Council held a work session on January 21, 2025, focusing on Zenith Energy's operations at their Portland terminal. The session included detailed presentations from city staff, Zenith representatives, and community panelists. The primary goal was to provide council members and the public with a comprehensive understanding of Zenith's activities, particularly their request...

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Jan 17 2025

Work Session

Portland City Council Work Session - Vibrant Communities 01/16/25

Date: January 16, 2025 Summary The Portland City Council convened a work session on January 16, 2025, to discuss the operations and impacts of the Vibrant Communities service area. The session included detailed presentations from leaders of the Portland Parks and Recreation, Office of Arts and Culture, and Portland Children's Levy. They discussed their budgets, key initiatives, and the strategic...

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Jan 10 2025

Work Session

Portland City Council Work Session - Public Safety 01/09/25

Date: January 9, 2025 Summary The Portland City Council held a work session on January 9, 2025, focusing on the Public Safety Service Area. Deputy City Administrator Mike Myers introduced the session, highlighting ongoing efforts and challenges within the public safety bureaus. A significant update was provided regarding the assistance provided by a Multnomah County strike team sent to help...

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Jan 9 2025

Work Session

Portland City Council Work Session - Council Committees 01/08/25

Date: January 8, 2025 Summary The Portland City Council held a work session on January 8, 2025, to discuss the establishment of a new committee structure, a requirement under recent charter reforms. The session focused on a proposal that includes six standing policy committees, several other committees, and a temporary work group. The proposal, designed to address major policy questions,...

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Jan 8 2025

Work Session

Portland City Council Work Session - Homelessness Response Action Plan

Date: January 7, 2025 Summary The Portland City Council convened on January 7, 2025, to discuss the Homelessness Response Action Plan (HRAP). The session included presentations from various stakeholders, including the newly appointed director of the Homelessness Response System, Jillian Shoni, and other city and county officials. The HRAP aims to make homelessness rare and brief, emphasizing a collaborative effort...

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Jan 8 2025

Work Session

Portland City Council Work Session - Portland Solutions 01/07/25

Date: January 7, 2025 Summary The Portland City Council convened on January 7, 2025, to discuss the operations and initiatives under Portland Solutions, a program designed to address urgent city challenges through a unified approach. The session highlighted the structure of Portland Solutions, which consolidates various emergency response programs under one umbrella to enhance efficiency and responsiveness. Key discussions included...

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