The Portland City Council Homeless & Housing Committee convened on January 13, 2026, to discuss several key issues including legislative concept LC5 on inclusionary zoning, and appointments to various boards. The committee unanimously approved the appointment of Teresa Carr to the Home Forward Board of Commissioners and several appointments to the Building Code Board of Appeal. A significant portion of the meeting focused on LC5, which proposes changes to inclusionary zoning laws to make them more flexible and effective. The committee expressed concerns about potential financial implications and the need for further discussions to align with state legislators. The meeting also included public testimonies, highlighting community concerns and support for various housing initiatives.
Key Points
- Discussion on legislative concept LC5 regarding inclusionary zoning
- Consideration of appointments to the Home Forward Board of Commissioners and the Building Code Board of Appeal
- Adoption of committee minutes for November
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Votes
Action Items
- Continue discussions with state legislators to align on the legislative concept LC5 for inclusionary zoning
- Monitor and potentially recalibrate the inclusionary housing program based on upcoming social housing study results