Brenda Hamilton

The committee held a meeting covering several agenda items, including public input regarding community building and workforce development programs. Additionally, the committee discussed the Hollywood Film District Capital Campaign, focusing on the history, renovation plans for the Hollywood Theatre, and the growth of film-related organizations within the neighborhood.

The council reordered the agenda to prioritize technical emergency fixes and ordinances. Key topics included the revision of sewer and storm water rates and fees, the authorization of a cable franchise fund, the dissolution of the Mount Hood Cable Regulatory Commission, and the transfer of oversight for portable sign placement. Additionally, a land use appeal concerning the Lloyd Center master plan was heard, with ongoing testimony from appellants regarding development and preservation.

The committee held a meeting to discuss the annual budget process, focusing on legislative requirements and potential process improvements. The agenda included a chair update regarding upcoming committee meetings, appointments to various boards, and updates from the Community and Public Safety Committee. Discussions also touched upon police recruitment goals, the potential banning of firearms in public buildings, and the establishment of an advisory committee for psychedelics.

The council discussed the agenda approval, public communications, and a presidential update regarding federal interventions in the city. Key testimony during public communications focused on police staffing, officer accountability, and the restoration of a statue of Abraham Lincoln. Additionally, the council addressed the consent agenda and initiated an evidentiary hearing concerning appeals of the design commission's approval of the Lloyd Center master plan.

The committee discussed an ordinance to amend the city code regarding advertising on streetcar benches and shelters. The proposed amendment aims to clarify that city-owned streetcar infrastructure can be included in future advertising contracts, similar to existing authorities for transit benches. The committee explored the potential for increased revenue, the nature of existing advertising contracts, and the need for further information regarding advertising policies, including restrictions on political content and certain types of advertisements. The bureau agreed to provide additional information at a future meeting to address member concerns before a final vote is taken.