The Portland City Council Transportation & Infrastructure Committee convened on November 10, 2025, to discuss several key issues including the sale of the Sellwood Community House and updates on the Parks Levy. The committee adopted minutes for August and September without objections. A significant portion of the meeting focused on the ordinance to declare the Sellwood Community Center as surplus property and its sale to Friends of Sellwood Community House for $1. This ordinance was passed unanimously. The Parks Levy update highlighted its approval by voters, providing operational stability and capital maintenance funding for the next five years. The meeting underscored the urgency of developing a sustainable financial plan for parks, enhancing asset management, and increasing public-private partnerships. The committee also discussed the need for transparent performance metrics and community engagement in oversight and planning processes.
Key Points
- Adoption of committee minutes for August and September
- Ordinance related to the sale of the Sellwood Community House
- Update on the outcome of the Parks Levy
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Action Items
- Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) for the 2025 Parks Levy and submit them for City Council approval.
- Review the Levy Oversight Committee charter in collaboration with stakeholders and past committee members.
- Pursue policy changes and legislative actions regarding the use of System Development Charges (SDCs) for capital maintenance.
- Prepare for a potential major maintenance bond measure and a long-term sustainable financial plan for parks.