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Portland City Council PM Session 06/25/26
Published: Jun 25, 2026
City Council Approves Ordinances on Cable Franchise Funds and Regulatory Commission Dissolution
The City Council passed two ordinances related to cable franchise funds and the dissolution of the Mount Hood Cable Regulatory Commission. The first ordinance authorizes a cable franchise fund for the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability to manage PEG revenues and intergovernmental agreements. The second ordinance amends city code to reflect the dissolution of the Mount Hood Cable Regulatory Commission. Both were non-emergency ordinances read for a second time and passed unanimously.
City Council Approves Ordinance to Streamline Regulations for Portable Signs
The City Council passed an ordinance to amend city code regarding the placement of portable signs and remove registration requirements. This ordinance, which legalizes sandwich boards, was viewed as a small step to reduce headaches and costs for local businesses. Council members expressed support for the measure, seeing it as a way to make owning a business in Portland easier.
City Council Approves Emergency Ordinance to Correct Sewer and Stormwater Rate Errors
The City Council approved an emergency ordinance to revise sewer and stormwater rates, charges, and fees for FY20 and FY2026-27. The revision was necessary to correct an error in the previously approved ordinance where the sanitary and stormwater SDS rates did not reflect a 9% increase as intended. The ordinance also included minor formatting changes for clarity and transparency. The measure required a supermajority vote due to its emergency nature.
Lloyd Center Master Plan Appeals Heard by City Council; Decision Continued
The City Council heard appeals regarding the Design Commission's approval of the Lloyd Center Master Plan. The plan, which proposes replacing the aging mall with housing, retail, public spaces, and a music venue, was met with significant public testimony both for and against. Appellants argued for the preservation of the existing mall structure and the ice rink, citing community value, environmental concerns regarding demolition waste, and potential for adaptive reuse. The applicant and their supporters emphasized the need for housing, the economic revitalization of the district, the obsolete nature of the current mall, and the legal framework that does not mandate preservation of specific uses like an ice rink. The council acknowledged the public's input and concerns but ultimately continued the hearing to a later date for further deliberation, with legal counsel clarifying that remanding the item back to the Design Commission is not an option under the zoning code.
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