Council extensively debated a resolution authorizing preliminary talks with PSU on a city-owned, 3,000-seat Broadway-capable venue paired with downsizing the Keller Auditorium, with councilors raising concerns over the $358-448 million cost estimate and lack of identified funding amid existing budget pressures. Staff clarified the resolution commits no money, and no final vote was recorded, with financial details expected back around December 1.

Councilor Novick raised concerns about the lack of public process in the emergency street renaming decision, urging Council to establish a genuine public engagement process before future renamings. Separately, a new Council Public Information Officer classification advanced to second reading, aimed at improving public-facing communications.

Council debated a resolution to advance planning for a new PSU-based performing arts venue while reimagining a smaller Keller Auditorium, with councilors raising sharp concerns over the $358-448 million cost estimate and lack of identified funding, given existing budget deficits and obligations like Moda Center and Providence Park. Staff clarified the resolution commits no money, and the administration is expected to return around December 1 with financial details; no final vote was recorded in this portion of the meeting.

Referenced only in passing during broader budget discussion, as councilors cited the Moda Center as one of several existing large financial obligations complicating the city's ability to fund a new performing arts venue. No specific update or action on the Albina Vision Trust negotiations was presented.

The Moda Center funding commitment was referenced only as a comparison point during debate over the PSU performing arts venue proposal, with councilors citing it as an existing major financial obligation straining the city's budget capacity. No vote or new action on the Moda Center funding itself occurred in this session.

Not mentioned in this meeting summary; the session focused on the Cesar Chavez Boulevard renaming, the PSU performing arts venue resolution, and consent agenda foreclosure items, with no reference to RICAP 11 Land Use Code Amendments.

Referenced only in passing during the PSU performing arts venue debate, where councilors cited the Moda Center as an example of an existing major financial obligation straining the city's budget alongside other big-ticket commitments like Providence Park.

Council extensively debated a resolution to authorize preliminary planning talks with PSU for a new 3,000-seat Broadway-capable venue while preserving the seismically at-risk Keller Auditorium as a smaller venue, with councilors raising concerns over the $358-448 million cost estimate and lack of identified funding. Amendments were added to protect city finances, no funds were committed, and no final vote was recorded, with the administration expected to return around December 1 with financial details.

While Council passed the emergency ordinance renaming Cesar Chavez Boulevard to Campesinos Boulevard, Councilor Novick flagged that many residents actually preferred reverting to 39th Avenue and urged Council to establish a genuine public process for future street renamings, though no formal reform measure was adopted.

Council debated a resolution authorizing preliminary talks with PSU on a city-owned, 3,000-seat Broadway-capable venue on university land, paired with downsizing the seismically vulnerable Keller Auditorium; councilors raised concerns over the $358-448 million cost estimate with no identified funding source, though staff emphasized the resolution commits no money. Amendments were added to protect city finances and preserve the Keller option, with no final vote recorded and administration expected to return around December 1 with financial details.

Council pulled several property foreclosure items from the consent agenda, referring three back to the mayor's office after arrangements were made with owners, while the NE Alberta Street item advanced to second reading. Councilor Kanal objected to referring back the Lombard Street item without additional information.

Council extensively debated a resolution authorizing administration talks with PSU on a new 3,000-seat, city-owned performing arts venue to replace touring Broadway shows at the aging Keller Auditorium, with cost estimates of $358-448 million and no identified funding source raising strong concerns from Councilors Ryan, Kanal, Smith, and Green. Amendments were added to protect city finances and preserve the Keller option, but no final vote was recorded, with the administration expected to return around December 1 with financial details.