WEBVTT 1 00:05:39.829 --> 00:05:44.216 Okay, all right, good afternoon. 2 00:05:44.555 --> 00:05:48.086 I call this meeting of the Portland City Council Committee of the Whole to order. 3 00:05:48.184 --> 00:05:54.440 It is October October 21st, 2026 at 2:01 PM. 4 00:05:55.504 --> 00:05:56.730 Diego, will you please call the roll? 5 00:05:57.550 --> 00:05:57.954 Good afternoon. 6 00:05:59.757 --> 00:06:00.115 Clark? 7 00:06:01.139 --> 00:06:01.252 Here. 8 00:06:02.129 --> 00:06:02.324 Green? 9 00:06:02.843 --> 00:06:02.973 Here. 10 00:06:03.834 --> 00:06:04.208 Zimmerman? 11 00:06:05.927 --> 00:06:06.232 Avalos? 12 00:06:06.488 --> 00:06:06.923 Present. 13 00:06:07.324 --> 00:06:07.757 Smith? 14 00:06:08.658 --> 00:06:08.786 Here. 15 00:06:10.120 --> 00:06:10.569 Pirtle-Guiney? 16 00:06:11.951 --> 00:06:12.081 Here. 17 00:06:12.932 --> 00:06:13.206 Ryan? 18 00:06:13.720 --> 00:06:13.976 Here. 19 00:06:15.069 --> 00:06:15.487 Koyama Lane? 20 00:06:16.091 --> 00:06:16.208 Here. 21 00:06:17.028 --> 00:06:17.447 Morillo? 22 00:06:19.079 --> 00:06:19.271 Here. 23 00:06:19.673 --> 00:06:20.091 Novick. 24 00:06:20.461 --> 00:06:20.653 Here. 25 00:06:21.440 --> 00:06:21.810 Dunphy. 26 00:06:23.353 --> 00:06:23.771 Here. 27 00:06:23.915 --> 00:06:24.189 Kanal. 28 00:06:25.699 --> 00:06:25.875 Here. 29 00:06:27.627 --> 00:06:29.447 Christopher, will you please read the statement of conduct? 30 00:06:31.360 --> 00:06:31.874 Good afternoon. 31 00:06:31.939 --> 00:06:34.399 Welcome to the meeting of the Finance and Governance Committee of the Whole. 32 00:06:34.528 --> 00:06:45.459 To testify before this committee in person or virtually, you must sign up in advance on the committee agenda at www.portland.gov/council/agenda/committee-whole or by calling 311. 33 00:06:45.656 --> 00:06:47.283 Information on engaging with the committee can be found at this link. 34 00:06:47.365 --> 00:06:51.470 Registration for virtual testimony Public testimony closes 1 hour prior to the 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virtually. 44 00:07:19.699 --> 00:07:22.831 Your testimony address the matter being considered. 45 00:07:22.879 --> 00:07:24.612 When testifying, state your name for the record. 46 00:07:24.660 --> 00:07:30.084 If you're a lobbyist, identify the organization you represent, and virtual testifiers should unmute themselves when the clerk calls your name. 47 00:07:30.196 --> 00:07:30.516 Thank you. 48 00:07:31.865 --> 00:07:32.730 Thank you, Christopher. 49 00:07:33.629 --> 00:07:44.091 Colleagues, today we have a pretty packed agenda with items that are primarily related to reports or resolutions that appoint people to various appointed bodies and commissions. 50 00:07:44.877 --> 00:07:52.288 We will have some folks here joining us for those, but obviously each staff present the presenter will let us know who is able to join us. 51 00:07:53.040 --> 00:08:06.281 Um, following that, we do have an item which is a report back from a workgroup that was established to discuss the process by which City Council, um, elects its council leadership each January. 52 00:08:06.906 --> 00:08:09.423 Um, that's designed to be a conversation starter. 53 00:08:09.487 --> 00:08:17.230 It's not designed to come up with any particular outcomes on the day, but enable those to be considered going into, uh, the fall and, and into January. 54 00:08:18.129 --> 00:08:23.795 Um, with that, I'm going to ask if— Councilor Diego, if you could read item 1, please. 55 00:08:24.718 --> 00:08:30.884 Item 1, document number 2026-373, committee chair updates. 56 00:08:31.677 --> 00:08:32.342 Thank you all. 57 00:08:32.797 --> 00:08:35.019 So the item is posted online. 58 00:08:35.083 --> 00:08:37.258 There's copies being passed around. 59 00:08:40.100 --> 00:08:48.895 The committee, or sorry, the chair update today, it's primarily making a lot of things that were possible into tentative or tentative into confirmed as we get closer to the end of the year. 60 00:08:49.500 --> 00:08:50.908 Most of the things that are left thank you. 61 00:08:51.053 --> 00:08:54.870 The things that are marked as tentative are just things that haven't been filed yet by the administration. 62 00:08:54.919 --> 00:09:04.255 For example, the appointments on November 18th are effectively, we're being told, are locked in, just haven't yet been put through the filing process. 63 00:09:06.513 --> 00:09:09.282 Couple dates moving up and down, things like that as well. 64 00:09:10.280 --> 00:09:13.613 But this is pretty much our run for the rest of the year. 65 00:09:13.677 --> 00:09:23.914 We do have a little bit of flexibility built in in case somebody files something, but I would strongly advise colleagues who might have an item that is going to come to Committee of the Whole to file it it as soon as possible. 66 00:09:24.780 --> 00:09:39.168 Um, on page 2, I've made it pretty clear now on here that, uh, anything that isn't yet on this agenda is probably going to get, um, sent to the future leadership of committees, this and others next year. 67 00:09:39.778 --> 00:09:51.697 Um, but I did get some, some additional items that were suggested, um, not necessarily ready for discussion, but which are, uh, eventually maybe things that, that either the administration or, or councilor may want at this committee. 68 00:09:51.745 --> 00:09:55.861 So I made sure to add those to that list so that future thank you. 69 00:09:58.107 --> 00:10:08.004 And then I'm just trying to get more things figured out for the leadership requests and workgroups in terms of filing and being clear about what's being left. 70 00:10:08.344 --> 00:10:15.847 I will note that Councilor Novick and I are the only 2 people listed on helping plan the oversight hearing on span of control and management layers. 71 00:10:16.350 --> 00:10:31.048 We are getting a lot of assistance from the administration in that regard, but if there are any other councilors who'd like to be added to that, would love the support, and I'm sure I, I'll speak for Councilor Novick and say I'm sure he would too, uh, on helping go through what may be thousands of pages of records. 72 00:10:32.106 --> 00:10:45.567 Um, and then Councilor Clark is sick today, so I know she's online, but I think we're going to end up skipping unless there's anything, um, anyone wanted to add in terms of the, um, Public Works Committee, uh, coming up. 73 00:10:45.663 --> 00:10:54.726 I don't know if, um, not to put anybody on the spot, but if there was anything that anyone wanted to add on that before we okay, any questions? 74 00:10:54.774 --> 00:10:56.722 I'll just let people have a moment to get in the queue. 75 00:11:01.125 --> 00:11:02.828 So, Councilor Novick? 76 00:11:04.275 --> 00:11:06.301 Yeah, just, um, thank you, Chair. 77 00:11:06.590 --> 00:11:20.677 Um, on oversight/public safety response times, uh, I am hoping that we can bring PPB, uh, back up, up in caps again in the next couple of months to see if we can get more thorough answers than we got before. 78 00:11:20.789 --> 00:11:22.047 Yeah, thanks. 79 00:11:22.159 --> 00:11:31.447 And, and on that subject, I, I think, um, if it's something that checks the— that sort of the discussion item in caps meets the need, then it doesn't have to be here. 80 00:11:31.592 --> 00:11:34.980 And I'm happy to let the Committee on Community and Public Safety take the lead on that. 81 00:11:35.889 --> 00:11:37.732 All right, thanks. 82 00:11:39.802 --> 00:11:43.830 With that, um, and this— and Diego, if you could please read item 2. 83 00:11:45.783 --> 00:11:55.005 Item 2, document number 2026-370, reappoint Kim Lower and Craig Freeman to the Revenue Division Appeals Board. 84 00:11:55.647 --> 00:11:59.865 Great, and we'll welcome up Selita Holt, uh, who will be leading our presentation. 85 00:12:00.201 --> 00:12:00.826 Please take it away. 86 00:12:01.806 --> 00:12:03.474 Thank you. 87 00:12:15.057 --> 00:12:15.379 Perfect. 88 00:12:15.941 --> 00:12:16.775 Hello, good afternoon. 89 00:12:17.386 --> 00:12:20.822 I'm Selita Holt, the Audit and Accounting Manager with the Revenue Division. 90 00:12:21.320 --> 00:12:25.945 The Revenue Division is seeking to fill 2 positions on the Revenue Division Appeal Board. 91 00:12:26.458 --> 00:12:28.304 We refer to it as RDAB for short. 92 00:12:29.349 --> 00:12:35.529 The Revenue Division administers various tax and fee programs on behalf of the City of Portland, Multnomah County, and Metro. 93 00:12:36.173 --> 00:12:46.533 These taxes include the business and personal income taxes, transient lodging tax, utility license fee, clean energy surcharge, arts education tax, and other programs. 94 00:12:48.096 --> 00:12:56.148 RDAB is a 5-member volunteer board comprised of members of the public that rule on appeals from tax filers who disagree with a Revenue Division determination. 95 00:12:57.822 --> 00:13:05.417 Per Portland City Code Section 7.02-295, these positions are appointed by the mayor subject to approval by City Council. 96 00:13:12.625 --> 00:13:25.232 Additionally, the code requires that RDAB appointments be made to candidates with the appropriate level of expertise in accounting methods and tax laws, which typically means that they would have a CPA license or a strong tax experience background. 97 00:13:29.238 --> 00:13:32.663 2 Board member positions will expire on December 31st, 2026. 98 00:13:33.162 --> 00:13:35.729 And we are seeking reappointment of 2 current occupants. 99 00:13:36.451 --> 00:13:43.720 These positions serve 2 or 3-year terms with staggered end dates and are structured this way to fill the existing terms with little to no interruption. 100 00:13:44.554 --> 00:13:49.288 These positions must also be approved by Multnomah County and Metro per intergovernmental agreement. 101 00:13:49.465 --> 00:13:55.337 I'd like to introduce Kim Lohr and Craig Freeman. 102 00:13:56.172 --> 00:14:03.649 Kim is a licensed CPA, formerly a state and local principal at Deloitte, and she more currently took on a position at Clark Neuberger. 103 00:14:03.809 --> 00:14:03.874 Hi. 104 00:14:04.532 --> 00:14:07.710 Kim has 30 years of experience in state and local taxation. 105 00:14:08.207 --> 00:14:11.899 This board position required approval from Multnomah County, and they approved. 106 00:14:13.360 --> 00:14:19.650 Craig is a licensed CPA, senior manager at Geffen Mesher, with more than 20 years of tax professional experience. 107 00:14:20.004 --> 00:14:24.162 This board position also required approval from Metro, and they approved. 108 00:14:25.380 --> 00:14:29.072 These 2 potential appointees meet the qualifications required by code. 109 00:14:29.409 --> 00:14:36.279 They have previously and will continue to serve the public, the City of Portland, and our partner agencies well in any matters coming before the board. 110 00:14:37.740 --> 00:14:45.559 As both candidates expressed interest in reappointment and both were also approved by Metro and/or Multnomah County, we did not recruit for these positions. 111 00:14:46.893 --> 00:14:47.919 So thank you for your time. 112 00:14:48.113 --> 00:14:49.894 I'm happy to answer any questions you may have. 113 00:14:50.024 --> 00:14:56.590 We also have Kim and Craig available online in case you have questions for them, but just a heads up, Kim may have to leave early. 114 00:14:57.907 --> 00:15:00.556 Okay, well, thank you, Selita, for being here. 115 00:15:00.635 --> 00:15:04.976 Thank you to our current appointees for being willing to continue serving. 116 00:15:07.192 --> 00:15:09.971 Colleagues, if you'd like to get in the queue to ask any questions, you may. 117 00:15:11.216 --> 00:15:13.686 While that's happening, is there any public testimony on this item? 118 00:15:15.183 --> 00:15:16.075 No one has signed up. 119 00:15:16.802 --> 00:15:17.629 Okay. 120 00:15:17.774 --> 00:15:26.414 In terms of our current practice, both here and previous years, or last year I should say, for reappointees, we don't ask them to come give their introductory statement. 121 00:15:26.480 --> 00:15:30.636 We only do that for new appointees, but they are available for questions and I appreciate that. 122 00:15:30.798 --> 00:15:35.038 So I'm just gonna pause for dramatic effect to see if there are folks in the queue. 123 00:15:36.225 --> 00:15:36.835 Councilor Ryan. 124 00:15:37.010 --> 00:15:38.004 Yeah, real quick question. 125 00:15:38.149 --> 00:15:39.158 Are these 2-year terms? 126 00:15:39.768 --> 00:15:40.761 So one of them is 2 years. 127 00:15:40.874 --> 00:15:45.602 So Craig's is a 2-year renewal and Kim is a 3-year. 128 00:15:46.004 --> 00:15:46.245 Okay. 129 00:15:46.741 --> 00:15:48.793 I just noticed they were different dates. 130 00:15:48.953 --> 00:15:49.066 Yeah. 131 00:15:49.274 --> 00:15:50.636 And it's because they're filling in a—. 132 00:15:51.389 --> 00:15:57.962 So yeah, we tried to stagger it so that we always have people that are currently appointed. 133 00:15:58.043 --> 00:16:00.270 So yeah, so some of them have 2 years, some of them 3. 134 00:16:00.740 --> 00:16:04.123 The skill sets of these volunteers are perfect for this role. 135 00:16:04.399 --> 00:16:05.066 Oh, most definitely. 136 00:16:05.148 --> 00:16:05.943 So great job in recruitment. 137 00:16:06.633 --> 00:16:07.118 Yeah, thanks. 138 00:16:10.011 --> 00:16:10.772 Thank you, Councilor Ryan. 139 00:16:10.821 --> 00:16:19.225 I'm next in the queue, and I'll just ask, because I think you kind of mentioned that generally if there's someone who wants to continue on, you wouldn't do a recruitment. 140 00:16:19.610 --> 00:16:19.772 Correct. 141 00:16:20.270 --> 00:16:31.837 But the fact that this is being reproposed means somebody, I'm guessing in the mayor's office and/or your offices, has made the determination that it is in that you would like to recommend retaining them as well? 142 00:16:32.191 --> 00:16:32.416 Yes, yes. 143 00:16:32.495 --> 00:16:35.240 So we first ask them if they want to renew. 144 00:16:35.498 --> 00:16:41.837 If they agree, then yeah, we run it past the mayor's office, or I believe Jonas in this case, and then also our stakeholders. 145 00:16:41.885 --> 00:16:43.169 So Multnomah County and Metro. 146 00:16:44.374 --> 00:16:52.753 And did Metro and Multnomah County give their support for this at the time of their initial appointment only, or again now? 147 00:16:53.057 --> 00:16:53.458 Again now. 148 00:16:53.716 --> 00:16:54.551 So both times. 149 00:16:54.599 --> 00:17:03.976 So anytime there's a reappointment or initial appointment, if it's for one of the Multnomah County or Metro-specific board positions, then yeah, they have to get their approval each time. 150 00:17:04.459 --> 00:17:04.682 Okay. 151 00:17:04.779 --> 00:17:09.597 And this is probably not as relevant for this one, but it's helpful knowledge for me going into a later one today. 152 00:17:10.064 --> 00:17:21.241 Is our process for the revenue for these 2 spots, which are through intergovernmental agreement, effectively that we are taking their Multnomah County and Metro's recommendation, or is it a joint appointment? 153 00:17:21.547 --> 00:17:23.730 How would you describe the nature of that relationship? 154 00:17:23.987 --> 00:17:25.348 So I would say it's joint. 155 00:17:25.557 --> 00:17:34.631 If we first recommend them, but if Multnomah County or Metro, they have any concerns, then we would not go forward with it and proceed with the recruitment. 156 00:17:35.448 --> 00:17:36.410 Okay, great. 157 00:17:36.714 --> 00:17:37.195 Thank you. 158 00:17:37.916 --> 00:17:45.179 Colleagues, seeing nobody else in the queue and there being no public testimony, I'll ask if Diego could please call the roll. 159 00:17:46.155 --> 00:17:46.701 Oh, I'm sorry. 160 00:17:47.295 --> 00:17:49.795 We do need a— wait, this is a report. 161 00:17:49.875 --> 00:17:56.737 So we do need a motion to refer the report on to the full council with a do pass recommendation moved by Councilor Councilor Ryan, is there a second? 162 00:17:56.949 --> 00:17:58.903 Seconded by Councilor Koyama Lane. 163 00:18:00.680 --> 00:18:01.622 Is there any further discussion? 164 00:18:03.019 --> 00:18:04.426 Seeing none, Diego, will you please call the roll? 165 00:18:05.140 --> 00:18:05.559 Thank you. 166 00:18:06.288 --> 00:18:06.758 Clark? 167 00:18:07.567 --> 00:18:07.615 Aye. 168 00:18:08.618 --> 00:18:08.846 Green? 169 00:18:09.428 --> 00:18:09.605 Aye. 170 00:18:10.965 --> 00:18:11.272 Avalos? 171 00:18:11.855 --> 00:18:11.886 Aye. 172 00:18:13.261 --> 00:18:13.537 Smith? 173 00:18:14.361 --> 00:18:14.410 Aye. 174 00:18:15.347 --> 00:18:15.800 Pirtle-Guiney? 175 00:18:17.192 --> 00:18:17.320 Aye. 176 00:18:18.404 --> 00:18:18.711 Ryan? 177 00:18:18.971 --> 00:18:19.050 Aye. 178 00:18:20.200 --> 00:18:20.732 Koyama Lane? 179 00:18:22.049 --> 00:18:22.114 Aye. 180 00:18:22.868 --> 00:18:23.142 Morillo? 181 00:18:24.635 --> 00:18:24.684 Aye. 182 00:18:26.082 --> 00:18:26.435 Novick? 183 00:18:26.724 --> 00:18:26.772 Aye. 184 00:18:28.428 --> 00:18:28.509 Aye. 185 00:18:29.392 --> 00:18:40.521 With 10 ayes and 2 absent, the motion carries to refer the report, document number 2026-370, to City Council with the recommendation it be accepted. 186 00:18:41.422 --> 00:18:41.663 Thank you. 187 00:18:41.759 --> 00:18:43.623 Thank you, Kim and Craig, for your willingness to serve. 188 00:18:43.686 --> 00:18:45.068 Thank you, Salida, for the presentation. 189 00:18:45.534 --> 00:18:48.808 And Diego, will you please call items Item 3. 190 00:18:49.974 --> 00:19:12.728 Item 3, document number 2026-355, reappoint member to the Cully Tax Increment Financing District Community Leadership Committee and appoint new members to the 82nd Avenue Area and Sumner Parkrose Argay Columbia Corridor Tax Increment Financing District Community Leadership Committees. 191 00:19:13.865 --> 00:19:14.204 Thank you. 192 00:19:14.351 --> 00:19:17.556 And we have with us Executive Director of Prosper Portland, Cornell Wesley. 193 00:19:17.977 --> 00:19:24.053 And while he's coming up, I'll just say I think this might set the record for longest title of a document we have had so far. 194 00:19:26.987 --> 00:19:28.255 Thank you for being here, Director Wesley. 195 00:19:28.337 --> 00:19:29.155 Please take it away. 196 00:19:31.339 --> 00:19:32.597 Well, good afternoon, councilors. 197 00:19:33.146 --> 00:19:38.439 For the record, my name is Cornell Wesley, and I have the pleasure of serving as Executive Director of Prosper Portland. 198 00:19:38.567 --> 00:19:43.132 I'm excited to share the work that Prosper Portland and the Portland Housing Bureau are doing in East Portland. 199 00:19:45.777 --> 00:19:52.781 And to present for consideration here individuals who will support the ongoing work in each TIF district. 200 00:19:53.647 --> 00:20:09.933 Now, as a brief outline of this presentation, I will provide an overview of the East Portland TIF districts in terms of their timelines and where they are in the action planning process, as well as the roles these CLCs play in priority setting and investment strategy. 201 00:20:10.880 --> 00:20:27.007 I will then share about the CLC selection process and close it by introducing the nominees as you can see on the screen, this presentation is titled Fall 2026 Reappointments. 202 00:20:27.712 --> 00:20:41.988 I point that out because I want to make sure you all note that our intention going forward is to bring TIF CLC appointments to you in groups quarterly rather than bringing forward appointments individually and separately. 203 00:20:42.132 --> 00:20:42.356 Thank you. 204 00:20:44.855 --> 00:20:45.306 Next slide. 205 00:20:48.787 --> 00:20:55.816 On the screen is a map of the East Portland TIF district boundaries overlaid with the council district map. 206 00:20:56.559 --> 00:21:01.653 The East Portland TIF districts span Council Districts 1, 2, and 3. 207 00:21:02.460 --> 00:21:09.864 The actions for today are consideration of one Cully CLC reappointment and a new appointment to the 82nd Avenue CLC. 208 00:21:10.640 --> 00:21:13.390 And one new appointment for the Space CLC. 209 00:21:14.691 --> 00:21:15.082 Next slide. 210 00:21:18.539 --> 00:21:27.229 I want to take a moment to reiterate how different the co-creation process is today compared to the process that led to the development of previous action plans. 211 00:21:28.175 --> 00:21:33.346 The Cully co-creation model served as the blueprint for the other CLCs. 212 00:21:34.296 --> 00:21:41.349 We have built on that model to create a more collaborative process to develop action plans that direct investment priorities. 213 00:21:42.251 --> 00:21:49.195 With regards to the timeline on screen, you can see that each TIF district is on a different point in time. 214 00:21:50.067 --> 00:21:56.640 Cully's district plan was adopted in late '22, and the inaugural CLC was appointed in '23. 215 00:21:58.553 --> 00:22:03.022 The CLC then worked through the action planning process over the course of 2 years. 216 00:22:03.698 --> 00:22:12.421 And in '26, Prosper Portland, the Portland Housing Bureau, and the Cully co-chairs presented the action plan for adoption to this council. 217 00:22:13.559 --> 00:22:17.731 The Cully CLC has now moved into implementation and ongoing oversight. 218 00:22:18.920 --> 00:22:26.926 The district plans for the 3 newer districts were adopted in '24, followed by the appointment of their inaugural CLCs in 2025. 219 00:22:28.386 --> 00:22:37.838 All 3 CLCs are currently in the action planning process, and we anticipate bringing their action plans to council for consideration in '27. 220 00:22:37.903 --> 00:22:38.015 Thank you. 221 00:22:39.276 --> 00:22:42.176 Next slide. 222 00:22:43.765 --> 00:22:52.161 Now, as you may recall, the district plan sets the long-term vision, goals, and guiding principles for the district. 223 00:22:53.194 --> 00:23:00.750 It also establishes the framework for implementation and determines which projects are legally eligible for TIF resources. 224 00:23:01.509 --> 00:23:18.473 The action plan builds on that foundation but looks at a shorter It's a co-created document that aligns with the overall 30-year district plan while identifying the priorities, investments, and outcomes for that 5-year period. 225 00:23:20.115 --> 00:23:28.651 And because action plans are updated every 5 years until the district closes, we have an opportunity to respond to what's changing on the ground. 226 00:23:29.569 --> 00:23:38.734 That means incorporating evolving community priorities, Lessons learned from previous investments and changing market conditions as we move forward. 227 00:23:39.592 --> 00:23:40.709 Next slide. 228 00:23:42.683 --> 00:23:51.713 The CLCs are intentionally structured to bring together a broad range of experiences and perspectives to help guide the work of each TIF district. 229 00:23:52.701 --> 00:24:02.159 These members work in co-creation with Prosper Portland and PHB staff to advise decision makers, help set priorities and investments, and provide oversight as the district plan is implemented. 230 00:24:02.208 --> 00:24:02.354 Thank you. 231 00:24:05.294 --> 00:24:11.291 And what makes this model particularly valuable is the range of perspectives members bring to the table. 232 00:24:12.269 --> 00:24:24.906 To be eligible to become a CLC member, a person must self-attest to live, work, worship, have children enrolled in school, or have been displaced from within their respective TIF district boundary. 233 00:24:25.820 --> 00:24:46.768 Members are nominated by Prosper Portland and PHB through the mayor we also work to ensure that the CLCs reflect the diversity of the communities they represent, particularly populations that are disproportionately vulnerable to displacement. 234 00:24:47.457 --> 00:24:57.103 And ultimately, it's important that members understand and support the stabilization and inclusive growth goals of their respective TIF plans so that the work stays grounded in the needs of the communities they represent. 235 00:24:57.151 --> 00:24:57.247 Thank you. 236 00:24:57.555 --> 00:25:00.727 In the priorities and values the community has called for. 237 00:25:01.536 --> 00:25:01.972 Next slide. 238 00:25:04.740 --> 00:25:16.463 Prosper Portland and the Portland Housing Bureau co-convened CLC evaluation committees to evaluate and ultimately recommend the 2 candidates to fill the vacancies for 82nd Avenue and Space. 239 00:25:17.525 --> 00:25:24.066 An evaluation committee was not convened for the Cully District as they are reappointing a current CLC member. 240 00:25:24.131 --> 00:25:24.227 Thank you. 241 00:25:25.457 --> 00:25:25.909 Next slide. 242 00:25:28.931 --> 00:25:36.128 Now we turn to highlighting the incredible individuals who have stepped up to volunteer for this important task. 243 00:25:37.247 --> 00:25:44.730 I recognize the full biography and statement of interest is included in the council item, but I do want to provide a few brief highlights for each candidate. 244 00:25:46.964 --> 00:25:53.404 I would like to introduce Renata, who is being recommended for appointment to the 82nd Avenue CLC. 245 00:25:54.556 --> 00:26:01.221 Unfortunately, Renata could not join us today due to a previously scheduled and well-deserved vacation overseas. 246 00:26:02.859 --> 00:26:12.577 However, I'd like to highlight her professional experience in planning and land use and her excitement to learning more about ways to support the 82nd Avenue community. 247 00:26:14.059 --> 00:26:14.571 Next slide. 248 00:26:18.278 --> 00:26:23.413 I'd like to provide context of where these nominations fit within the existing leadership committee. 249 00:26:24.583 --> 00:26:30.965 As you can see, Renata will be filling a single vacancy on the 82nd Avenue CLC roster. 250 00:26:32.433 --> 00:26:34.089 Next slide. 251 00:26:34.780 --> 00:26:36.999 Our next candidate is Victor Rome III. 252 00:26:37.803 --> 00:26:46.453 He is an attorney and a board member of the Columbia Corridor Association, an important stakeholder for the industrial sector within the district. 253 00:26:46.535 --> 00:26:56.378 In his capacity as attorney, Victor has advised a number of TIF districts, and we look forward to having his insight next slide. 254 00:26:58.568 --> 00:27:05.326 As with Renata, Victor is filling a single vacancy on the Space CLC roster. 255 00:27:06.693 --> 00:27:07.079 Next slide. 256 00:27:10.182 --> 00:27:15.555 I'm now pleased to reintroduce Sky Waters, who's also unable to join us this afternoon. 257 00:27:16.462 --> 00:27:30.584 Sky has served on the CLC since its inception and wants to maintain the continuity to ensure the goals, community priorities, and funding allocations identified in the action plan are reflected in the investments during the implementation phase. 258 00:27:31.259 --> 00:27:36.261 We thank Sky for his dedication to this work and his interest in a reappointment. 259 00:27:36.988 --> 00:27:37.359 Next slide. 260 00:27:40.298 --> 00:27:46.224 As you can see, Sky is being reappointed as part of Prosper Portland's set of nominees in Cully. 261 00:27:48.415 --> 00:27:53.386 I would also like to highlight that the Cully CLC has been working for 3+ years on its action plan. 262 00:27:54.204 --> 00:27:57.138 The members of this committee have worked tirelessly to create the plan. 263 00:27:57.748 --> 00:28:04.515 Several members will be leaving the CLC as their terms expire to focus on family, health, or new business ventures. 264 00:28:05.509 --> 00:28:15.914 Of note, the Cully TIF CLC charter allows committee members to stay on a committee past their term expiration and until they have been replaced. 265 00:28:17.113 --> 00:28:26.990 All outgoing members have volunteered to stay through their replacement in January, which is when we'll be bringing new appointments to this body. 266 00:28:28.538 --> 00:28:37.125 Their generosity and commitment will allow the Cully-Tift CLC to continue meeting and conducting work over the next few months without a quorum issue. 267 00:28:38.672 --> 00:28:44.833 Prosper Portland and PHB are running a recruitment process to bring in new members who will carry this work forward. 268 00:28:44.882 --> 00:28:45.012 Thank you. 269 00:28:46.372 --> 00:28:59.426 We will talk about this more in a future session, but I would like to be one of the first to say on behalf of the agency that I thank each and every one of these community members for their time and service in bringing the Cully TIF District's action plan to fruition. 270 00:29:00.349 --> 00:29:03.442 The work is better because you are a part of it. 271 00:29:04.476 --> 00:29:05.622 Next slide. 272 00:29:08.994 --> 00:29:17.842 I will close out with this slide that provides a timeline for upcoming appointments for both the Cully CLC and East 205 vacancies. 273 00:29:18.602 --> 00:29:25.509 Both CLCs are doing their recruitments now and will move into the selection process in the final months of this year. 274 00:29:26.463 --> 00:29:36.085 Together with PHB, we anticipate returning to City Council in January of '27 with a request to approve the next group of nominees. 275 00:29:37.280 --> 00:29:40.208 Next slide. 276 00:29:40.433 --> 00:29:48.470 With this information, Councilors, Prosper Portland requests that the committee recommend Council approval of the proposed nominees. 277 00:29:49.152 --> 00:29:50.824 Thank you for your time and consideration. 278 00:29:51.278 --> 00:29:53.469 I'm happy to answer any questions that you may have. 279 00:29:54.323 --> 00:29:55.355 Thank you, Director Wesley. 280 00:29:55.403 --> 00:30:01.865 So before we determine if this is just, uh, technical questions or anything else, is there testimony on this one? 281 00:30:04.534 --> 00:30:05.259 No one has signed up. 282 00:30:05.742 --> 00:30:11.597 Okay, so we'll just open it up for councilor, uh, discussion, questions, and, and also questions of the appointees. 283 00:30:11.775 --> 00:30:17.063 I Director Wesley, did you say that the first and third are not present? 284 00:30:17.143 --> 00:30:17.592 That's correct. 285 00:30:17.640 --> 00:30:20.171 Is Victor present? 286 00:30:20.460 --> 00:30:21.101 Okay, I see him. 287 00:30:21.164 --> 00:30:27.334 So just so colleagues may know if they have a question, and I will at some point, so feel free to come up, Victor. 288 00:30:27.413 --> 00:30:29.641 But yeah, we'll go into the queue. 289 00:30:29.817 --> 00:30:30.426 Councilor Smith. 290 00:30:31.660 --> 00:30:32.637 Thank you, Mr. 291 00:30:32.685 --> 00:30:32.973 Chair. 292 00:30:33.343 --> 00:30:34.415 Thank you, Director Wesley. 293 00:30:35.346 --> 00:30:45.981 Question, I couldn't tell, particularly with the 82nd, group, I couldn't tell who's in District 1 or District 3 because we border on 82nd Avenue. 294 00:30:46.599 --> 00:30:56.682 So are all those— can you send me something that tells me which one of these appointees or CLC members are in, uh, District 1? 295 00:30:57.078 --> 00:30:57.490 Yes, ma'am. 296 00:30:58.395 --> 00:30:58.923 Make note of that. 297 00:31:02.465 --> 00:31:02.978 Thank you. 298 00:31:05.105 --> 00:31:06.517 Great. 299 00:31:07.029 --> 00:31:09.097 I have a few process questions. 300 00:31:09.931 --> 00:31:17.753 So I guess first thing, you know, we normally, as I mentioned earlier, would have Sky just present if possible for questions. 301 00:31:17.865 --> 00:31:18.587 Not a problem there. 302 00:31:18.827 --> 00:31:20.784 We've done this with reappointments before. 303 00:31:21.696 --> 00:31:26.507 So I have no concern there and I'm grateful that Victor's here and I'll ask you a question in a moment, sir. 304 00:31:26.987 --> 00:31:32.053 The question I had for you, Director Wesley, with relation to the upcoming recruitments. 305 00:31:32.837 --> 00:31:41.775 So it looks like to avoid a quorum issue, both the current folks Folks staying on in Cully and the reappointment help you while the recruitment is underway. 306 00:31:42.482 --> 00:31:47.571 And applications closed 2 days ago, it looks like, from the slides, October 19th. 307 00:31:48.038 --> 00:31:48.296 Yes, sir. 308 00:31:49.101 --> 00:31:55.201 Would you consider that recruitment to have been, to have yielded sufficient applicants? 309 00:31:55.460 --> 00:31:57.731 And by that I mean, like, to give yourself some margin. 310 00:31:57.779 --> 00:31:58.247 You have a good pool? 311 00:31:58.520 --> 00:32:01.147 Yeah, like usually it's 2 to 1 in my experience as a minimum. 312 00:32:02.516 --> 00:32:07.020 I would like to follow up with that 'cause I have not had an opportunity to see the current pool given that it just closed. 313 00:32:07.662 --> 00:32:11.252 So I will reserve my answer to that if you allow me the latitude to follow up. 314 00:32:11.829 --> 00:32:13.930 Yeah, just to put a— that's perfectly fine. 315 00:32:13.978 --> 00:32:20.773 Just to put a finer point on it, if it's not sufficiently large, I would encourage you to consider reopening. 316 00:32:21.270 --> 00:32:22.794 Yes, sir. 317 00:32:23.355 --> 00:32:27.779 Councilor Pirtle-Guiney and I were at an event in Cully recently. 318 00:32:27.844 --> 00:32:33.967 We got a gate opened on the west side of Sacagawea Park, and I'm grateful to the Parks Bureau for getting that done. 319 00:32:36.098 --> 00:32:41.036 And there were a lot of community members there and they weren't talking about just the gate. 320 00:32:41.148 --> 00:32:42.895 They were talking about anything related to Cully. 321 00:32:43.249 --> 00:32:47.656 And some questions came up about this particular group and its ability to reach. 322 00:32:47.977 --> 00:33:00.833 I think that, I think one of the reasons for the questions were the size of it right now, its ability to reach beyond just the current members who are obviously able to give their own opinion as representatives of the area, but also to kind of be a conduit for other folks to get in. 323 00:33:01.041 --> 00:33:10.651 So I have an interest in ensuring that there's, you know, as broad a group as possible of members to try and ensure that all of Cully's able to give their voice to that. 324 00:33:11.068 --> 00:33:18.525 You have our commitment to make sure what comes before you is the best that that community has presented itself to be in terms of the applicant pool. 325 00:33:19.183 --> 00:33:20.630 We'll make sure it's a robust pool. 326 00:33:21.594 --> 00:33:21.835 Thanks. 327 00:33:22.252 --> 00:33:30.786 And then Victor, I saw in your bio that you had worked on downtown Vancouver redevelopment. 328 00:33:31.915 --> 00:33:32.560 That's correct. 329 00:33:33.270 --> 00:33:37.337 I represent the Port of Vancouver in connection with their tax increment financing. 330 00:33:38.451 --> 00:33:49.394 And I'm curious, because that's been a topic that several of us have raised, is the success of the downtown revitalization and the waterfront development in Vancouver. 331 00:33:50.136 --> 00:34:04.228 And I'm curious for you if there's anything that you find or that you could let us know 'Cause obviously that's waterfront, it's a slightly different vibe of a location than Cully, which obviously has, but is not exclusively waterfront. 332 00:34:04.842 --> 00:34:12.164 So just wanted to get an idea from you what you find relevant of that experience to this TIF. 333 00:34:12.666 --> 00:34:22.630 I think the primary thing that's relevant is taking advice from the community and really putting that to work. 334 00:34:22.791 --> 00:34:33.989 There was a lot of work over about a decade before the Port of Vancouver put its tax increment financing financing in place, and that was in part because tax increment financing didn't exist in Washington State at that point. 335 00:34:34.887 --> 00:34:40.862 So there was some lobbying as well at the state level to try and get that tool in the toolbox. 336 00:34:41.280 --> 00:34:53.746 But there was a lot of work in that, in all of those years preceding even having the tool, of reaching out to the community and understanding what the community wanted to prioritize if TIF became a possibility. 337 00:34:54.242 --> 00:34:55.909 And that led to— The TIF was approved in 2010. 338 00:34:56.422 --> 00:35:00.242 The work that's being done on Terminal 1 in particular. 339 00:35:00.900 --> 00:35:06.309 Again, it's ultimately supposed to be a marketplace for the community, and then there's also trails and those sorts of things. 340 00:35:06.373 --> 00:35:21.588 But that all came from community involvement and listening to the community, and that's where the CLC process here in Portland is very important in listening to community members and trying to incorporate their desires into the use of the TIF proceeds. 341 00:35:22.795 --> 00:35:36.431 And in that role, or in that, I guess, project, liaising with consistent leadership at, you know, here we have Prospera and the city. 342 00:35:37.061 --> 00:35:38.851 There it was just the mayor, right? 343 00:35:38.981 --> 00:35:40.532 And the city government. 344 00:35:41.001 --> 00:35:44.929 Well, again, just to clarify, it was actually the port, right? 345 00:35:45.074 --> 00:35:47.273 So it was the Port Commission. 346 00:35:47.501 --> 00:35:50.333 So you have 3 commissioners that were on the port that were the leaders at private. 347 00:35:50.400 --> 00:35:51.583 And there was a turnover in over this 10 years. 348 00:35:53.922 --> 00:35:55.847 Of who the people were on that committee. 349 00:35:56.007 --> 00:36:05.168 Okay, you're going exactly what I was asking for because I know on the city side over there that their former mayor Pollard was a very big proponent of this work. 350 00:36:05.233 --> 00:36:07.527 And so may he rest in peace. 351 00:36:07.880 --> 00:36:11.168 And I appreciate that you have that experience to bring to this. 352 00:36:11.570 --> 00:36:12.949 I see Vice Chair Ryan is in the queue. 353 00:36:13.494 --> 00:36:14.971 Thank you, Chair. 354 00:36:16.141 --> 00:36:17.617 Victor, thanks for being here. 355 00:36:17.681 --> 00:36:22.239 I actually wanted to call out, it's great that you've represent the Columbia Corridor Association, is that right? 356 00:36:22.367 --> 00:36:23.443 Yes, that's correct. 357 00:36:23.731 --> 00:36:26.090 Yeah, that's important for especially that area. 358 00:36:26.170 --> 00:36:32.172 So, and I do think it's great that you have the experience of the success over in Vancouver. 359 00:36:32.445 --> 00:36:35.172 I know the railroad movement took a long time over there. 360 00:36:35.253 --> 00:36:40.693 So that's really been the story in Vancouver was how long it took to get the railroads to budge, if you will. 361 00:36:41.077 --> 00:36:45.217 Yeah, I was involved in some of the financing related to that as well. 362 00:36:45.362 --> 00:36:46.887 So it was, yeah, it was a huge task. 363 00:36:49.918 --> 00:36:54.081 It's great that you have that life experience. 364 00:36:54.809 --> 00:37:04.800 I tend to ask just a quick question to anyone that's coming on to serve, and what are a couple action items that you think would help spur, ignite business growth in that area of Parkrose, Sumner? 365 00:37:05.846 --> 00:37:10.699 Uh, I mean, it's difficult. 366 00:37:10.762 --> 00:37:35.092 I think some of it is going to come down to— because I also kind of live in the area further down Sandy— is how redevelopment of Sandy can be spurred and trying to encourage people to maybe that are property owners on some of these properties that aren't as well cared for to come to the table and be able to revitalize and find alternative uses for some of those properties. 367 00:37:35.141 --> 00:37:38.032 I think that's going to be important in the long run. 368 00:37:38.534 --> 00:37:40.135 Okay, I like that. 369 00:37:40.215 --> 00:37:40.621 Thank you. 370 00:37:43.030 --> 00:37:43.257 Thank you. 371 00:37:43.353 --> 00:37:55.936 I forgot one question, which was our last appointee would it be possible for you to work with the council president's office when scheduling to ensure they can— Renata can be present if there's questions at the full council? 372 00:37:56.405 --> 00:37:56.987 Absolutely. 373 00:37:57.373 --> 00:37:57.827 Thanks. 374 00:37:58.585 --> 00:38:01.155 Colleagues, Councilor Smith, I think that's a legacy hand. 375 00:38:01.590 --> 00:38:01.864 Yes, sir. 376 00:38:02.172 --> 00:38:03.061 Okay, thank you. 377 00:38:03.190 --> 00:38:06.605 Are there any other people in the queue? 378 00:38:06.668 --> 00:38:08.190 Seeing none, we will need a motion. 379 00:38:08.239 --> 00:38:12.318 It is one full report, so this for all 3 appointees. 380 00:38:13.012 --> 00:38:16.824 Can we have a motion to refer this to the full council with the do pass recommendation? 381 00:38:17.949 --> 00:38:19.724 So moved. 382 00:38:20.224 --> 00:38:22.530 Moved by Councilor Ryan, seconded by Councilor Green. 383 00:38:22.594 --> 00:38:25.159 Is there any other discussion before we move to a vote? 384 00:38:26.278 --> 00:38:27.829 Seeing none, Diego, will you please call the roll? 385 00:38:28.427 --> 00:38:28.751 Thank you. 386 00:38:30.867 --> 00:38:31.351 Clark? 387 00:38:32.143 --> 00:38:32.273 Aye. 388 00:38:33.210 --> 00:38:33.501 Green? 389 00:38:34.389 --> 00:38:34.536 Aye. 390 00:38:35.634 --> 00:38:35.945 Avalos? 391 00:38:36.615 --> 00:38:36.697 Aye. 392 00:38:37.451 --> 00:38:37.795 Dunphy? 393 00:38:38.538 --> 00:38:39.929 Oh, sorry, absent. 394 00:38:40.172 --> 00:38:40.527 Smith? 395 00:38:41.271 --> 00:38:41.320 Aye. 396 00:38:42.420 --> 00:38:42.873 Pirtle-Guiney? 397 00:38:44.588 --> 00:38:44.717 Aye. 398 00:38:45.978 --> 00:38:46.012 Aye. 399 00:38:46.934 --> 00:38:47.032 Aye. 400 00:38:47.905 --> 00:38:48.083 Aye. 401 00:38:50.092 --> 00:38:50.269