WEBVTT 1 00:02:14.580 --> 00:02:18.150 Keelan, this is Councilor Smith. 2 00:02:19.620 --> 00:02:22.010 I'm online. 3 00:02:23.093 --> 00:02:25.004 Thanks, Councilor Smith. 4 00:02:25.425 --> 00:02:29.313 Paul, I'd like Keelan to chamber 7. 5 00:02:36.043 --> 00:02:36.431 Thank you. 6 00:02:38.485 --> 00:02:38.981 I'm also online. 7 00:02:39.280 --> 00:02:41.118 This is Councilor Morillo. 8 00:02:44.173 --> 00:02:45.326 Thanks, Councilor Morillo. 9 00:02:45.441 --> 00:02:49.064 Uh, we hear you, Councilor Smith and Morillo, loud and clear. 10 00:02:49.471 --> 00:02:51.145 I'll let them start rounding up chambers. 11 00:02:52.397 --> 00:02:53.681 Thank you. 12 00:04:00.719 --> 00:04:03.133 Good morning, everyone. 13 00:04:04.116 --> 00:04:05.950 Hello, good morning. 14 00:04:06.707 --> 00:04:08.768 Uh, this is the meeting of the Portland City Council. 15 00:04:08.816 --> 00:04:11.498 It's called We're called to order at 9:32. 16 00:04:12.270 --> 00:04:13.733 Keelan, will you please call the roll? 17 00:04:14.278 --> 00:04:14.664 Good morning. 18 00:04:17.800 --> 00:04:18.218 Koyama Lane? 19 00:04:18.557 --> 00:04:18.735 Here. 20 00:04:19.041 --> 00:04:19.348 Morillo? 21 00:04:21.285 --> 00:04:21.398 Here. 22 00:04:22.108 --> 00:04:22.447 Novick? 23 00:04:22.656 --> 00:04:22.930 Here. 24 00:04:24.028 --> 00:04:24.173 Green? 25 00:04:24.819 --> 00:04:24.947 Here. 26 00:04:25.478 --> 00:04:25.783 Zimmerman? 27 00:04:28.612 --> 00:04:28.918 Avalos? 28 00:04:29.899 --> 00:04:30.026 Here. 29 00:04:31.425 --> 00:04:31.762 Dunphy? 30 00:04:32.470 --> 00:04:32.855 Smith? 31 00:04:33.697 --> 00:04:33.817 Here. 32 00:04:34.528 --> 00:04:34.850 Small? 33 00:04:35.050 --> 00:04:35.146 Here. 34 00:04:35.826 --> 00:04:36.569 Here. 35 00:04:39.447 --> 00:04:39.771 Clark. 36 00:04:40.240 --> 00:04:40.531 Here. 37 00:04:42.908 --> 00:04:43.538 Thank you, Keelan. 38 00:04:43.798 --> 00:04:47.209 And Mike, our attorney, will you please read the rules of decorum? 39 00:04:48.923 --> 00:04:49.567 Yes, thank you. 40 00:04:50.213 --> 00:04:51.567 Welcome to the Portland City Council. 41 00:04:51.841 --> 00:04:57.918 To testify before council in person or virtually, you must sign up in advance on the council agenda at www.portland.gov/council/agenda. 42 00:05:01.663 --> 00:05:04.399 Information on engaging with council can be found on the council clerk's webpage. 43 00:05:04.482 --> 00:05:09.112 Individuals may testify for 3 3 minutes unless presiding officer states otherwise. 44 00:05:09.769 --> 00:05:11.677 Your microphone will be muted when your time is over. 45 00:05:12.350 --> 00:05:13.970 The presiding officer preserves order. 46 00:05:14.129 --> 00:05:22.096 Disruptive conduct such as shouting, refusing to conclude your testimony when your time is up, or interrupting others' testimony or council deliberations will not be allowed. 47 00:05:22.785 --> 00:05:24.821 If you cause a disruption, a warning will be given. 48 00:05:25.398 --> 00:05:27.529 Further disruption will result in ejection from the meeting. 49 00:05:28.218 --> 00:05:31.329 Anyone who fails to leave once ejected is subject to arrest for trespass. 50 00:05:31.665 --> 00:05:34.999 Additionally, council may take a short recess and reconvene virtually. 51 00:05:35.752 --> 00:05:38.096 Your testimony should address the matter being considered. 52 00:05:38.642 --> 00:05:40.697 When testifying, state your name for the record. 53 00:05:40.810 --> 00:05:42.384 Your address is not necessary. 54 00:05:42.882 --> 00:05:45.642 If you are a lobbyist, identify the organization you represent. 55 00:05:46.189 --> 00:05:49.351 Virtual testifiers should unmute themselves when the council clerk calls your name. 56 00:05:49.802 --> 00:05:50.187 Thank you. 57 00:05:51.552 --> 00:05:52.146 Thank you, Mike. 58 00:05:52.836 --> 00:05:57.187 Uh, the first item today, colleagues, is approval of the September 30th agenda. 59 00:05:57.411 --> 00:05:59.949 May I have unanimous consent to approve the agenda? 60 00:06:01.201 --> 00:06:03.995 Seeing, uh, no objections, the agenda is approved. 61 00:06:04.733 --> 00:06:07.836 Keelan, can you please, uh, start us off with public communication? 62 00:06:08.920 --> 00:06:09.516 Yes, thank you. 63 00:06:09.596 --> 00:06:12.452 First up, we have Robin Gelfand. 64 00:06:15.761 --> 00:06:16.461 Good morning, Robin. 65 00:06:17.211 --> 00:06:19.115 Good morning. 66 00:06:20.076 --> 00:06:21.314 My name is Robin Gelfand. 67 00:06:22.220 --> 00:06:26.293 2 weeks ago, my 11-year-old daughter was hit by a vehicle while biking to school. 68 00:06:27.307 --> 00:06:32.557 Shortly after she entered a crosswalk with a walk sign, a driver pulled forward to turn right on red. 69 00:06:33.995 --> 00:06:41.535 This took place at Southeast 47th and Stark Street, half a mile from 2 PPS schools, Glencoe Elementary and Mount Tabor Middle School. 70 00:06:42.401 --> 00:06:49.701 I'm here today to advocate for increased safety measures at intersections near schools, and in particular Southeast 47th and Stark. 71 00:06:51.079 --> 00:06:58.812 PBOT has identified Stark as a top 10 high-crash network street, and 47th and Stark is particularly dangerous for 2 reasons. 72 00:06:59.584 --> 00:07:10.502 It's an offset intersection, which creates confusion for drivers about who has the right of way, causing them to focus on navigating around other vehicles instead of looking out for pedestrians and cyclists. 73 00:07:11.305 --> 00:07:19.252 Additionally, drivers heading south on 47th can't see pedestrians approaching the crosswalk due to a stone wall that stands 6 feet tall at the corner. 74 00:07:20.456 --> 00:07:27.249 We've seen countless close calls there, and another child who lives on our block has also been hit by a vehicle in the same intersection. 75 00:07:28.646 --> 00:07:44.218 Because of these risk factors and the proximity to 2 schools, I'm asking the council to support implementation of 3 safety measures at 47th and Stark: a no-turn-on-red restriction, high-visibility crosswalk markings, and a leading pedestrian interval. 76 00:07:45.326 --> 00:07:50.447 PBOT traffic data shows that no-turn-on-red signage can reduce crashes at intersections by 9%. 77 00:07:51.764 --> 00:07:56.357 In the case of my daughter's collision, a no-turn-on-red restriction would have made a material difference. 78 00:07:56.404 --> 00:07:56.564 Thank you. 79 00:07:57.704 --> 00:08:06.947 Last month, the council passed the No Turn on Red ordinance, and we are requesting that 47th and Stark be added to the list of intersections receiving No Turn on Red signage. 80 00:08:08.312 --> 00:08:14.201 Secondly, we're requesting a high-visibility crosswalk marking to replace the current faded transverse lines. 81 00:08:15.180 --> 00:08:21.310 And finally, we're requesting a leading pedestrian interval to give pedestrians a head start before drivers get a green light. 82 00:08:22.273 --> 00:08:26.557 Studies show that LPIs can reduce pedestrian-vehicle collisions by as much as 60%. 83 00:08:26.750 --> 00:08:27.134 Thank you. 84 00:08:28.274 --> 00:08:31.819 As noted in the Vision Zero action plan, redundancy is crucial. 85 00:08:32.589 --> 00:08:37.785 If one layer of the system fails, another layer must be in place to prevent serious injury. 86 00:08:38.604 --> 00:08:50.618 Adding no turn on red signage, high visibility crosswalk markings, and a leading pedestrian interval to 47th and Stark are common sense moves that would create necessary safety layers for our kids and neighbors. 87 00:08:51.755 --> 00:08:55.188 Thankfully, my daughter only suffered a broken ankle from the collision. 88 00:08:55.783 --> 00:08:56.859 But it could have been much worse. 89 00:08:57.692 --> 00:09:02.013 We should not have to wait for a fatality for these common sense changes to be made. 90 00:09:02.687 --> 00:09:03.859 Thank you. 91 00:09:04.277 --> 00:09:04.870 Thank you, Robyn. 92 00:09:04.934 --> 00:09:11.726 I think on behalf of all of us, we really regret that this happened to your daughter, and rest assured we'll bring this back up in the Public Works Committee. 93 00:09:11.919 --> 00:09:13.124 Thank you for being here today. 94 00:09:13.927 --> 00:09:15.467 Vice President, is it possible for me to—. 95 00:09:15.596 --> 00:09:16.029 Absolutely. 96 00:09:16.094 --> 00:09:16.511 Say a couple things? 97 00:09:16.961 --> 00:09:19.916 Um, I just really wanted to appreciate you for coming out and sharing your story. 98 00:09:20.173 --> 00:09:25.687 I know that We also have gotten to sit down, and thank you for sharing this and for your advocacy. 99 00:09:26.282 --> 00:09:54.690 I also appreciate DCA Williams and our new PBOT interim director who have responded quickly to some questions that I've asked and have shared what PBOT's safety improvements and projects they have that are planned for that area, which include a few different things like speed cushions and looking into larger reflectorized traffic signal heads, and also some near-term improvements PBOT has considered or would recommend. 100 00:09:54.738 --> 00:09:58.945 And so my office is going to continue this conversation and we'll be in contact with you. 101 00:09:58.993 --> 00:10:04.163 And thank you so much, and I'm really sorry that this happened to your child, and I'm glad that she's okay. 102 00:10:04.371 --> 00:10:07.696 And I heard that many kids at Mount Tabor Middle School are baking her goodies. 103 00:10:07.807 --> 00:10:09.446 I hope those keep on coming her way. 104 00:10:10.376 --> 00:10:11.581 Thank you, Councilor Koyama Lane. 105 00:10:11.677 --> 00:10:13.347 And thank you again, Robin, for being here today. 106 00:10:14.005 --> 00:10:14.456 Keelan. 107 00:10:15.210 --> 00:10:17.586 Next up we have Morgan Oystersands. 108 00:10:21.211 --> 00:10:22.767 Good morning, nice to see you all. 109 00:10:23.633 --> 00:10:26.246 My name is Morgan Oyster Sands. 110 00:10:26.504 --> 00:10:29.053 I am an advocate for outdoor accessibility. 111 00:10:30.111 --> 00:10:31.652 I love Portland. 112 00:10:31.875 --> 00:10:44.609 I chose very carefully to move here 12 years ago, in part because I could go from a 2-car household to one relying on public transportation, city infrastructure, and biking. 113 00:10:45.696 --> 00:10:58.513 In the last month, I've witnessed or been in many biking near misses, and 2 people I know were hit by cars while biking, one of them an 11-year-old little girl. 114 00:11:00.504 --> 00:11:07.947 I was invited to speak, um, from my friend Robin, and I just want to echo everything she said and agree with everything. 115 00:11:08.173 --> 00:11:09.355 I hope you act on those things. 116 00:11:10.861 --> 00:11:13.368 I've loved the recent Vision Zero initiatives. 117 00:11:14.206 --> 00:11:16.611 And our work is not nearly finished. 118 00:11:17.573 --> 00:11:23.106 To better mitigate risk, we need to collect stats on near misses as well as accidents. 119 00:11:24.166 --> 00:11:34.317 With a self-reporting mechanism, our city can invest more into safe streets, including protected bike lanes and expanding the no-turn-on-red restrictions. 120 00:11:35.616 --> 00:11:47.479 I have read the Vision Zero action plan, and it appears that transportation safety, education materials, and programming are only for school-aged children who are walking and biking. 121 00:11:48.475 --> 00:11:51.255 We need to educate adult drivers. 122 00:11:52.812 --> 00:12:01.696 To my councilors from District 2, I was there at the City Club panel where you said you would put pedestrian safety as a priority. 123 00:12:02.730 --> 00:12:12.274 I implore City Council to direct Vision Zero to create an annual adult driver awareness campaign. 124 00:12:12.339 --> 00:12:12.937 The time is now. 125 00:12:13.148 --> 00:12:15.460 This is at a boiling point for bikers. 126 00:12:16.543 --> 00:12:20.359 An educational campaign is low cost and can be mobilized quickly. 127 00:12:21.370 --> 00:12:29.448 We can't have Bike Summer, we can't have City Bike Bus if bikers are being harassed, hit, or killed. 128 00:12:30.791 --> 00:12:32.309 Portlanders deserve safe streets. 129 00:12:33.053 --> 00:12:35.624 Please prioritize pedestrian and bike safety now. 130 00:12:36.394 --> 00:12:36.657 Thank you. 131 00:12:37.378 --> 00:12:38.081 Thank you, Morgan. 132 00:12:38.179 --> 00:12:39.096 Thanks for coming today. 133 00:12:41.070 --> 00:12:42.866 Next up, we have Anne Casper. 134 00:12:51.178 --> 00:12:51.403 Anne. 135 00:12:54.817 --> 00:12:56.475 Next, we have Arthur Baldwin. 136 00:13:05.232 --> 00:13:05.442 Welcome. 137 00:13:05.717 --> 00:13:06.527 Hello, Council. 138 00:13:06.607 --> 00:13:07.384 Hello, neighbors. 139 00:13:08.225 --> 00:13:10.505 My name is Arthur Leroy Baldwin IV. 140 00:13:11.702 --> 00:13:25.635 I worked for Broward County, Florida, and the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians as a water and wastewater treatment plant operator at the very water plant adjacent to a modern holocaust at Alligator Alcatraz. 141 00:13:26.980 --> 00:13:29.225 This is where I studied chlorine reactions. 142 00:13:30.360 --> 00:13:32.230 I took my operator training courses. 143 00:13:32.898 --> 00:13:36.787 I passed my state exam, and I worked the job for many years. 144 00:13:38.519 --> 00:13:47.982 When my political beliefs were discovered by my state, I was banished, harassed by Border Patrol, and made a refugee. 145 00:13:49.798 --> 00:13:54.734 I kept working with pumps and tanks in the private industry to stay sharp. 146 00:13:55.735 --> 00:14:00.254 I studied fermentation and cleaning chemicals to stay interested. 147 00:14:01.149 --> 00:14:11.897 I moved here to work at your utility, a last chance to practice my trade of passion and choice in my home country. 148 00:14:15.182 --> 00:14:17.398 Well, what is it that holds me back now? 149 00:14:19.014 --> 00:14:33.839 It is that I speak too freely to my constituents, that I enjoy to smoke a joint after work, and because of this, I must cede my work to a more inept candidate. 150 00:14:34.700 --> 00:14:35.751 How infuriating! 151 00:14:36.335 --> 00:14:37.291 How discouraging! 152 00:14:39.168 --> 00:14:42.958 You should reevaluate your hiring process for your water utility. 153 00:14:44.201 --> 00:14:50.120 Smoking a joint after work should not make someone disqualified for working on the water supply. 154 00:14:51.826 --> 00:15:06.235 I see it as a systemic disenfranchisement and a crime by the whole of government, a policy you can choose to ignore, just as access to clean drinking water was ignored for the detainees. 155 00:15:08.681 --> 00:15:09.504 I yield my time. 156 00:15:11.727 --> 00:15:12.229 Thank you. 157 00:15:16.181 --> 00:15:19.052 Next up, we have Michelle Dewberry joining online. 158 00:15:22.426 --> 00:15:24.826 Good morning, councilors, and thank you for your time. 159 00:15:24.875 --> 00:15:38.903 My name is Michelle Dewberry, and I'm the board chair of the Portland chapter of Families for Safe Streets, and I am the mom of Seamus Dewberry, a 1-year-old boy who was killed by a careless driver in a Portland crosswalk. 160 00:15:40.197 --> 00:15:46.817 I want to share a bit of information and context about a bill that Families for Safe Streets is working on along with Oregon Walks. 161 00:15:47.831 --> 00:15:49.899 That is called the Stop Super Speeders Bill. 162 00:15:51.630 --> 00:15:54.687 We are working on this for the 2027 state legislative session. 163 00:15:55.755 --> 00:16:04.267 And I know that Councilor Koyama Lane has asked that this bill be included in the council's legislative priorities for 2027. 164 00:16:04.379 --> 00:16:06.840 Oregon roads are among the most dangerous in the nation. 165 00:16:07.231 --> 00:16:12.335 Consistently ranking higher than the national average in fatalities per vehicle miles traveled. 166 00:16:13.250 --> 00:16:20.873 In the last 10 years, there has been a 20% increase in annual traffic deaths in Oregon, and the number of serious injuries has more than doubled. 167 00:16:21.676 --> 00:16:25.335 More than one-third of these catastrophic crashes involve speeding. 168 00:16:26.634 --> 00:16:36.403 The Stop Super Speeders bill provides a tool to address this problem by requiring the worst speeding offenders to yes. 169 00:16:36.951 --> 00:16:38.615 —Technology onto their vehicles. 170 00:16:39.537 --> 00:16:42.331 ISA prevents acceleration beyond the posted speed limit. 171 00:16:43.073 --> 00:16:51.655 And there are several states, including our neighbors to the north in Washington, who have passed super speeders legislation, and several more who are considering it in the coming year. 172 00:16:53.234 --> 00:16:58.778 This bill targets only the most egregious offenders, so folks who are going 100 miles or more over the posted speed limit. 173 00:16:58.937 --> 00:17:09.565 Or more over the speed limit, or 40 or more in a school zone, repeat speeding offenders, drivers who cause a crash or a serious injury where speed was a factor, or street racing. 174 00:17:10.704 --> 00:17:25.538 And we know that the current approach of issuing fines and license suspension does not work because 75% of drivers with a suspended license will drive anyway, largely because in most places there is not a safe, affordable, or reliable alternative to driving. 175 00:17:25.603 --> 00:17:25.778 Thank you. 176 00:17:26.693 --> 00:17:37.471 In terms of logistics, this is modeled after ignition interlock devices, which are installed on vehicles to prevent folks who have been convicted of DUI from driving under the influence. 177 00:17:37.551 --> 00:17:38.420 It's very similar. 178 00:17:39.848 --> 00:17:46.210 It would allow people who are convicted of speeding-related offenses to continue to participate in society. 179 00:17:46.289 --> 00:17:51.413 They can go to work, they can take their kids to school, and we recognize that is really important. 180 00:17:52.297 --> 00:17:57.973 I listened to the discussion yesterday, and I want to address concerns around data privacy brought by Councilor Kanal. 181 00:17:58.807 --> 00:18:08.477 So I just want to assure you all that our bill has been vetted by data privacy experts, and the legislation includes limitations on the scope and the use of data collection. 182 00:18:08.990 --> 00:18:16.413 So the data is encrypted, it's anonymized, the data cannot be sold or shared, and it must be destroyed after the person leaves the program. 183 00:18:16.542 --> 00:18:16.654 Okay. 184 00:18:17.023 --> 00:18:27.718 So this morning I sent you an email with our one-pager, a policy white paper, and a link to a presentation we made at the Senate Judiciary Committee a few weeks ago, and I hope that addresses your concerns. 185 00:18:28.186 --> 00:18:30.211 But if you have questions, please feel free to reach out. 186 00:18:30.356 --> 00:18:30.744 Thank you. 187 00:18:31.506 --> 00:18:32.170 Thank you, Michelle. 188 00:18:32.218 --> 00:18:33.381 Thanks for being with us today. 189 00:18:33.509 --> 00:18:34.236 We appreciate you. 190 00:18:35.122 --> 00:18:36.829 Our alternate today is Ivana. 191 00:18:40.617 --> 00:18:42.200 That completes public communications. 192 00:18:43.202 --> 00:18:43.817 Thank you, Keelan. 193 00:18:44.173 --> 00:18:50.689 We'll now receive an update from CA Lee on the city's response to federal intervention in Portland. 194 00:18:51.993 --> 00:18:53.664 Thank you, Council Vice President. 195 00:18:53.826 --> 00:19:07.271 Uh, no new updates on the ICE facility litigation, just a reminder that the hearing is still set for November the 20th, uh, to consider the appeals filed by the building owner. 196 00:19:07.771 --> 00:19:08.223 And that's it. 197 00:19:09.223 --> 00:19:10.809 Thank you, thank you for that update. 198 00:19:12.567 --> 00:19:15.546 Okay, Keelan, can you please call item number 4? 199 00:19:15.936 --> 00:19:17.617 I'm sorry, Oh, you want to ask a question? 200 00:19:17.713 --> 00:19:17.923 Sorry. 201 00:19:18.740 --> 00:19:19.205 Go for it. 202 00:19:20.345 --> 00:19:21.307 Thanks, Madam Vice President. 203 00:19:21.355 --> 00:19:22.718 City Attorney, thanks for the update. 204 00:19:22.926 --> 00:19:28.332 Are there any updates on anything other than the ICE facility with relation to federal response? 205 00:19:28.765 --> 00:19:30.271 No, not at this time. 206 00:19:31.105 --> 00:19:37.970 What we'll be doing, we have some updates that will be given to council as it relates to our program as a sanctuary city. 207 00:19:38.868 --> 00:19:41.162 We'll be briefing council on that progress. 208 00:19:41.289 --> 00:19:45.556 And I think 6x6s are individuals, but we're scheduling those out now. 209 00:19:46.102 --> 00:19:57.685 To give an update on our process for city staff, uh, knowing the process if we do have interaction with ICE, uh, agents on our actual property. 210 00:19:58.022 --> 00:19:59.064 What is that protocol? 211 00:20:00.266 --> 00:20:00.699 That's great. 212 00:20:00.826 --> 00:20:11.513 And I know a little later down, uh, towards the end of the calendar year, we'll be inviting in our Immigrant Affairs lead to, uh, brief at the Committee of the Whole, um, and we'll announce that as soon as the date's settled. 213 00:20:11.577 --> 00:20:33.337 But, uh, in terms of, um, the ICE activity or federal, I guess, government activity, there's been beyond just the facility, there's been an increase in— and so I would love to see if there's anything maybe for next time, um, that we could hear about that and what we're doing, if anything, uh, to respond to the surge, the silent surge. 214 00:20:33.498 --> 00:20:34.076 100%. 215 00:20:34.382 --> 00:20:41.931 We are seeing a, a big increase in the amount of detentions that are happening, uh, increase from the previous year. 216 00:20:42.718 --> 00:20:52.719 ICE approach to how they're handling these detentions and apprehending people is different, more discreet than what it was in the prior year. 217 00:20:53.424 --> 00:21:06.861 So we are and will be having conversations with council as it relates to the actual data that we're seeing and also our work with PERC to try to provide resources to help in those endeavors. 218 00:21:06.957 --> 00:21:16.661 We are seeing the mass hearings, and we are knowing that if people are not showing up for those mass hearings, hearings that they're automatically going on the deportation, uh, list. 219 00:21:16.901 --> 00:21:42.278 Uh, the legal information that we've been receiving for PERC and advice to give to individuals is to call the number to check on your, uh, immigration hearing twice a day because those things are changing very rapidly, uh, as it relates to just getting updates in the schedule being moved up, uh, for people's actual immigration hearing. 220 00:21:43.049 --> 00:21:43.964 Okay, thanks. 221 00:21:44.077 --> 00:21:48.701 And, um, down the line, I'd also love to hear an update on any verification work that's been done. 222 00:21:48.846 --> 00:21:48.974 Thanks. 223 00:21:49.056 --> 00:21:49.553 Most definitely. 224 00:21:49.923 --> 00:21:51.126 Thank you, Councilor Kanal. 225 00:21:51.222 --> 00:21:53.439 I know, um, there have been surges. 226 00:21:53.873 --> 00:21:58.144 Definitely, we've read about those in Southern Oregon and now at the Portland Airport. 227 00:21:58.432 --> 00:21:59.429 Um, lots of activity. 228 00:21:59.589 --> 00:22:01.468 So I appreciate your asking those questions. 229 00:22:02.624 --> 00:22:03.363 Thank you, CA Lee. 230 00:22:03.411 --> 00:22:04.117 You're welcome. 231 00:22:05.096 --> 00:22:07.201 Uh, Keelan, now can we please read item 4? 232 00:22:08.404 --> 00:22:13.606 Item 4, document 2026- Add psychedelic health and safety code. 233 00:22:13.736 --> 00:22:16.714 Add Code Chapter 14B.140. 234 00:22:18.462 --> 00:22:21.227 So colleagues, this is the second reading of an ordinance. 235 00:22:21.579 --> 00:22:25.020 Um, I don't know if anybody wants to make any, uh, further comments on it. 236 00:22:25.068 --> 00:22:29.555 We had an excellent, uh, hearing, great testimony, as I recall. 237 00:22:30.344 --> 00:22:33.917 Uh, Councilor Pirtle-Guiney, do you want to make a statement? 238 00:22:34.384 --> 00:22:36.090 You know, we had a lot of good discussion about this. 239 00:22:36.220 --> 00:23:08.628 I don't think we need to get back into the debate, but I just want to thank the, uh, advocates who brought forward their concerns and the, the idea behind moving this forward, our colleagues on the committee who put a lot of time and work into making sure we got the language to a place that could gain broad support, and also Commander Shaning with the Portland Police Bureau who worked alongside us to make sure that this did in fact align with their current practices and was something that, um, that would work seamlessly with how we do things in our city. 240 00:23:09.383 --> 00:23:09.720 Terrific. 241 00:23:10.023 --> 00:23:12.653 Thank you for all the work that you put into that and the co-sponsors. 242 00:23:13.166 --> 00:23:16.727 So without any other— oh, sorry, Councilor Koyama Lane. 243 00:23:16.920 --> 00:23:24.263 I just wanted to quickly say, listening to the public testimony and my colleagues speak during the first reading was really moving. 244 00:23:24.681 --> 00:23:27.551 And I want to thank again everyone who shared their stories. 245 00:23:27.663 --> 00:23:31.432 You really made an impact on us, on myself. 246 00:23:31.977 --> 00:23:36.771 I'm glad that we can move quickly on this, hopefully as a unified council. 247 00:23:36.852 --> 00:23:38.359 It looks like that's how this is going. 248 00:23:40.402 --> 00:23:45.127 Yeah, I see many of our collective values really aligned in this ordinance. 249 00:23:46.000 --> 00:24:05.301 So yeah, you know, our concern for mental health, especially those who have experienced trauma, our respect for cultural diversity, spiritual diversity, our support for groundbreaking local wellness community, our concerns for how we focus on public safety resources, all of those are so important. 250 00:24:05.349 --> 00:24:09.714 I'm really proud that we can be moving this forward alongside many other jurisdictions throughout the country. 251 00:24:09.763 --> 00:24:09.958 Councilor Smith. 252 00:24:11.671 --> 00:24:12.284 Thank you, Councilor. 253 00:24:12.332 --> 00:24:14.284 I think we all ditto that very much. 254 00:24:15.300 --> 00:24:15.493 Great. 255 00:24:15.703 --> 00:24:17.833 Uh, Keelan, can you please call the roll? 256 00:24:21.720 --> 00:24:22.057 Koyama Lane? 257 00:24:22.541 --> 00:24:22.605 Aye. 258 00:24:23.525 --> 00:24:23.992 Murillo? 259 00:24:25.121 --> 00:24:25.169 Aye. 260 00:24:26.087 --> 00:24:26.508 Novick? 261 00:24:26.814 --> 00:24:26.862 Aye. 262 00:24:27.619 --> 00:24:27.846 Green? 263 00:24:28.828 --> 00:24:28.876 Aye. 264 00:24:29.763 --> 00:24:29.941 Zimmerman? 265 00:24:30.198 --> 00:24:30.214 Aye. 266 00:24:31.002 --> 00:24:31.308 Avalos? 267 00:24:32.290 --> 00:24:32.468 Aye. 268 00:24:33.577 --> 00:24:33.884 Dunphy? 269 00:24:34.060 --> 00:24:34.414 Absent. 270 00:24:34.496 --> 00:24:34.849 Smith? 271 00:24:35.912 --> 00:24:35.928 Aye. 272 00:24:38.529 --> 00:24:38.546 Aye. 273 00:24:39.323 --> 00:24:39.451 Aye. 274 00:24:39.986 --> 00:24:40.941 Ryan, absent. 275 00:24:41.021 --> 00:24:41.280 Clark. 276 00:24:41.669 --> 00:24:41.846 Aye. 277 00:24:42.494 --> 00:24:45.726 The ordinance passes with a vote of 10 ayes and 2 absent. 278 00:24:46.674 --> 00:24:47.913 Great, thanks everybody. 279 00:24:48.284 --> 00:24:48.926 Excellent work. 280 00:24:50.069 --> 00:24:52.144 Keelan, can you please read item 5? 281 00:24:54.009 --> 00:25:13.951 Item 5, document 2026-334, authorize Bureau of Transportation to acquire certain temporary property rights necessary for construction of the Southeast Division Street Southeast 148th to Southeast 174th project through the exercise of the city's eminent domain authority. 282 00:25:15.361 --> 00:25:16.049 Thank you, Keelan. 283 00:25:16.403 --> 00:25:18.773 I see Claire, uh, is at the helm here. 284 00:25:19.047 --> 00:25:23.678 I would just say that, uh, both items 5 and 6, we can talk about those at the same time. 285 00:25:24.414 --> 00:25:30.729 Uh, we were heard— they were heard in the Public Works Committee last week, and we, um, have sent them here with a do pass recommendation. 286 00:25:31.403 --> 00:25:37.471 We had a great conversation discussing safety and infrastructure improvements that are brought by these 2 ordinances. 287 00:25:38.548 --> 00:25:48.873 There was significant public engagement during the outreach process, and I'm thankful for my colleagues in PBOT, if you're here, for addressing and improving the safety on these 2 streets. 288 00:25:48.936 --> 00:25:51.826 So, Claire, do you want to talk about it? 289 00:25:51.875 --> 00:25:54.894 I think we may have some technical experts in the room as well. 290 00:25:56.579 --> 00:25:58.299 Thank you, Vice President Clark. 291 00:25:58.299 --> 00:26:01.670 Sorry, just to clarify, did you open item 6 as well or just 5? 292 00:26:01.759 --> 00:26:03.220 Can we open them at the same time? 293 00:26:03.279 --> 00:26:03.579 Yeah. 294 00:26:03.579 --> 00:26:04.640 Would you like me to read both? 295 00:26:04.640 --> 00:26:04.880 Sure. 296 00:26:04.880 --> 00:26:05.200 Yeah. 297 00:26:05.200 --> 00:26:05.740 Thank you. 298 00:26:05.740 --> 00:26:06.039 Yeah. 299 00:26:06.039 --> 00:26:07.539 Thanks, Claire. 300 00:26:07.539 --> 00:26:25.960 Item 6, document 2026-335, authorize Bureau of Transportation to acquire certain temporary property rights necessary for construction of the Southeast Stark Street 111th through 151st Avenue project through the exercise of the city's eminent domain authority. 301 00:26:26.182 --> 00:26:27.432 Thanks, Keelan. 302 00:26:28.026 --> 00:26:28.362 Claire. 303 00:26:29.051 --> 00:26:30.928 Thank you again, Council Vice President and councilors. 304 00:26:30.991 --> 00:26:34.887 For the record, Claire Adamsick, Council Policy Analyst and staff to the Public Works Committee. 305 00:26:35.560 --> 00:26:38.575 So I will share a quick summary of both of these ordinances. 306 00:26:38.991 --> 00:26:49.815 The first ordinance, document number 2026-334, was heard in the Public Works Committee on September 22nd, where it was referred to full council with a recommendation to pass. 307 00:26:50.711 --> 00:26:55.269 This ordinance authorizes PBOT to acquire certain temporary property rights necessary Thank you. 308 00:26:55.269 --> 00:27:10.509 This ordinance authorizes the city to make necessary improvements to Southeast Division Street between 148th and 174th Avenues through exercise of the city's eminent domain authority pursuant to Section 9-108 of the city charter and Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 35. 309 00:27:10.509 --> 00:27:18.109 Exhibits 1 to 2 of this ordinance describe the slope modification and temporary construction easement needed to facilitate these improvements. 310 00:27:18.109 --> 00:27:46.018 I'll quickly share for the other ordinance, document number 2026-335, also heard in Public Works on September 22nd, This ordinance authorizes PBOT to acquire certain temporary property rights necessary for intersection improvements at Southeast 119th Avenue and Stark Street through exercise of the city's eminent domain authority pursuant to Section 9-108 of the city charter and ORS Chapter 35. 311 00:27:46.434 --> 00:27:51.877 Exhibits 1 to 4 of this ordinance describe the temporary construction easement needed to facilitate these improvements. 312 00:27:51.925 --> 00:27:52.247 I have a question. 313 00:27:56.720 --> 00:27:57.637 Yes. 314 00:27:58.184 --> 00:28:06.547 Both of these ordinances grant PBOT and the City Attorney's Office the authority to negotiate and offer just compensation for the required property interests. 315 00:28:07.047 --> 00:28:15.011 If negotiations are unsuccessful, the ordinance authorizes the initiation of condemnation proceedings to determine just compensation through the judicial process. 316 00:28:15.515 --> 00:28:18.115 The authority does not extend or alter the jurisdiction of the courts. 317 00:28:18.221 --> 00:28:21.958 Beyond what is appropriate or reserved for City Council determination. 318 00:28:22.711 --> 00:28:33.295 These ordinances further authorize the creation of a subfund in the amount estimated to be the just compensation for each interest property, which, if necessary, shall be deposited with the clerk of the court where an action is commenced. 319 00:28:33.936 --> 00:28:40.414 The full impact statement on both of the ordinances includes information on financial and budgetary impacts and community impacts and community involvement. 320 00:28:41.217 --> 00:28:44.615 And the committee did not receive verbal or written testimony on either of these items. 321 00:28:44.712 --> 00:28:44.936 Thank you. 322 00:28:45.242 --> 00:28:46.263 Prior to committee action. 323 00:28:46.701 --> 00:28:48.015 And that concludes the committee staff summary. 324 00:28:48.144 --> 00:28:48.420 Thank you. 325 00:28:48.808 --> 00:28:49.409 Thank you, Claire. 326 00:28:49.538 --> 00:28:52.423 Keelan, do we have anybody signed up on either of these items? 327 00:28:52.700 --> 00:28:53.236 No one signed up. 328 00:28:54.307 --> 00:28:54.730 Okay. 329 00:28:55.299 --> 00:28:55.836 All right then. 330 00:28:57.269 --> 00:29:02.461 Um, any council discussion before we move this to a second reading? 331 00:29:03.144 --> 00:29:03.874 Any questions? 332 00:29:04.410 --> 00:29:04.603 Great. 333 00:29:04.862 --> 00:29:05.249 Okay. 334 00:29:07.250 --> 00:29:10.964 And we need another— we need to do the same for 6, item 6 as well. 335 00:29:11.289 --> 00:29:12.977 There's no council discussion. 336 00:29:13.088 --> 00:29:14.583 We can just move that to a second reading. 337 00:29:14.856 --> 00:29:15.082 Correct. 338 00:29:15.162 --> 00:29:15.772 All right, super. 339 00:29:15.820 --> 00:29:16.125 Thank you. 340 00:29:16.205 --> 00:29:17.460 Don't go far away, Claire. 341 00:29:18.857 --> 00:29:24.546 Um, let's see, Keelan, we need to have you please read item 7. 342 00:29:24.835 --> 00:29:25.798 Okay, thank you. 343 00:29:25.943 --> 00:29:36.259 Document 2026-212, amend advertising on bus benches code to allow advertising on city streetcar benches and shelters. 344 00:29:36.307 --> 00:29:39.454 Amend Code Chapter Thank you. 345 00:29:39.502 --> 00:29:42.105 This is a long-awaited measure. 346 00:29:42.714 --> 00:29:45.058 Claire, take it away. 347 00:29:45.846 --> 00:29:47.596 Thank you again, Council Vice President and councilors. 348 00:29:48.094 --> 00:29:51.127 Claire Adamczyk, Council Policy Analyst and staff to the Public Works Committee. 349 00:29:51.962 --> 00:30:02.288 This ordinance, document number 2026-212, was heard in the Public Works Committee on June 23rd and again on August 11th, where it was referred to the full council with a recommendation to pass. 350 00:30:02.945 --> 00:30:16.357 The ordinance amends City Code Chapter 17.45, as shown in Exhibit A of the ordinance, to allow the city to advertise on benches and transit shelters which are owned, operated, and maintained by the city for Portland Streetcar. 351 00:30:16.935 --> 00:30:20.678 The full impact statement on this item includes information on financial and budgetary impacts. 352 00:30:21.272 --> 00:30:26.027 No verbal or written testimony was submitted on this item prior to committee action, and that concludes the staff summary. 353 00:30:26.090 --> 00:30:26.412 Thank you. 354 00:30:26.685 --> 00:30:27.407 Thank you, Claire. 355 00:30:27.842 --> 00:30:31.214 I would just guess we have no public testimony on this today either. 356 00:30:31.618 --> 00:30:32.284 No one signed up. 357 00:30:32.673 --> 00:30:32.867 Great. 358 00:30:32.998 --> 00:30:34.846 Any questions from my colleagues? 359 00:30:36.258 --> 00:30:36.680 Great. 360 00:30:36.988 --> 00:30:39.031 Well, we will pass this on to a second reading. 361 00:30:39.325 --> 00:30:39.699 Thank you. 362 00:30:40.788 --> 00:30:44.298 All right, Keelan, will you please read item number 8? 363 00:30:45.500 --> 00:30:55.634 Document 2026-300, amend fire regulations fee schedule, amend Portland policy document FIR-12.01. 364 00:30:56.615 --> 00:30:56.921 Thank you. 365 00:30:57.259 --> 00:31:01.556 Um, do we have a committee staff person here to address this. 366 00:31:01.732 --> 00:31:02.734 It's, uh, Kevin. 367 00:31:03.817 --> 00:31:06.336 Is he online or— oh, he's in the back. 368 00:31:06.433 --> 00:31:07.404 Sorry, I didn't see you back there. 369 00:31:08.845 --> 00:31:09.218 Welcome. 370 00:31:20.493 --> 00:31:22.644 Good morning, Council Vice President and councilors. 371 00:31:22.757 --> 00:31:27.751 For the record, my name is Kevin Alvarez, Council Policy Analyst for the Community and Public Public Safety Committee. 372 00:31:28.755 --> 00:31:39.986 The ordinance before you, document number 2026-300, was heard in the Community and Public Safety Committee on September 1st, 2026, where it was moved to full council with a recommendation it be passed. 373 00:31:40.720 --> 00:32:01.958 The ordinance amends the fire regulations fee schedule contained in Portland Policy Document FIR-12.01, as shown in Exhibit A, to align the fees Portland Fire and Rescue Charges for permits, codes, enforcement inspections, fire reports, and miscellaneous services more closely with the cost of providing those services. 374 00:32:02.807 --> 00:32:17.199 The amendments remove the permit fee for retail storage or sale of fireworks in structures or tents, add a fee for the inspection, testing, and maintenance of fire systems, and add a fee for an annual laser display permit. 375 00:32:18.336 --> 00:32:23.305 On amendments, one amendment was approved by the Community and Public Safety Committee on September 1st, 2026. 376 00:32:23.416 --> 00:32:23.449 Aye. 377 00:32:23.801 --> 00:32:28.257 The amendment removed Section 2, which was the emergency clause. 378 00:32:29.411 --> 00:32:30.147 Impact statements. 379 00:32:30.211 --> 00:32:39.233 The full impact statement on this item includes a financial and budgetary impact, community impacts and community involvement, and economic and real estate development analysis. 380 00:32:39.891 --> 00:32:42.903 There was no verbal or written testimony provided prior to committee action. 381 00:32:43.352 --> 00:32:45.001 And that concludes the committee staff summary. 382 00:32:45.675 --> 00:32:46.605 Thank you, Kevin. 383 00:32:47.982 --> 00:32:50.919 Councilor Novick, do you want to make some remarks? 384 00:32:54.260 --> 00:32:55.547 I, I really have nothing to add. 385 00:32:55.611 --> 00:33:02.434 I mean, we— committee was persuaded that, uh, FIRE had made the case that the changes are necessary to come closer to full cost recovery. 386 00:33:03.757 --> 00:33:03.933 Okay. 387 00:33:04.481 --> 00:33:05.578 Keelan, is there any public testimony? 388 00:33:06.726 --> 00:33:07.371 No one signed up. 389 00:33:08.419 --> 00:33:09.741 Any questions? 390 00:33:09.806 --> 00:33:12.000 I, uh, Councilor Koyama Lane, you have your hand up. 391 00:33:12.080 --> 00:33:12.758 Is that a legacy? 392 00:33:13.420 --> 00:33:13.678 Legacy? 393 00:33:14.241 --> 00:33:15.113 No, it's my hand up. 394 00:33:15.290 --> 00:33:16.275 Oh, it is a hand up. 395 00:33:16.338 --> 00:33:16.517 Okay. 396 00:33:16.916 --> 00:33:17.269 Thank you. 397 00:33:18.539 --> 00:33:19.954 Thank you, Vice President. 398 00:33:20.131 --> 00:33:31.048 I see in the presentation from committee that there are comparisons to fees in other jurisdictions, others, you know, Austin, Denver, Detroit, San Francisco. 399 00:33:31.467 --> 00:33:37.458 I'm wondering if someone can explain how these fees would compare to cities in our region. 400 00:33:37.570 --> 00:33:41.232 How do we compare to Vancouver, Washington, Beaverton, Lake Oswego, Milwaukee? 401 00:33:41.476 --> 00:33:43.421