passed ordinance

Amend Code to align with the amended City Charter approved by voters in Portland Measure 26-228 (replace City Code Titles 14, 18, 19, 24, 25, 31)

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code amendment

Department: City Government and Leadership
Introduced by: Former Mayor Ted Wheeler
Status: Passed

Impact statement

Purpose & background

In November 2022, voters approved amendments to Portland’s City Charter that included establishment of a mayor-council government, creation of four new geographic districts with three councilors representing each district, and election of City officials using Ranked Choice Voting. This ordinance amends Portland City Code Title 18 Noise Control, Title 19 Harbors, Title 24 Building Regulations, Title 25 Plumbing Regulations, and Title 31 Fire Regulations, to ensure the code reflects the amended city charter including recognizing that the City Administrator has the authority to adopt administrative rules, direct the work of city bureaus and offices, and approve contracts or agreements. Grammatical corrections and removal of gendered language were additionally made.

Financial impacts

There is no direct fiscal impact to this ordinance.

Economic impacts

Not applicable.

Community impacts

Not applicable.

▸ Full text (the legislation as adopted)

The City of Portland ordains: Section 1. The Council finds: On November 8, 2022, voters approved Portland Measure 26-228 (the Measure). The Measure significantly amended Portland’s City Charter. The Measure generally established a Mayor-Council form of government with a City Administrator, created four new geographic districts with three councilors representing each district, and called for a new system of electing City officials using ranked-choice voting. City Code currently reflects the Commission form of government and must be updated to conform to the changes adopted by the voters in Measure 26-228, including reflecting the new responsibilities of the legislation-focused City Council, the executive Mayor, and the City Administrator. Additionally, grammatical corrections and removal of gendered language need to be made. NOW, THEREFORE, the Council directs: Repeal and replace City Code Title 18 as shown in Exhibit B. Repeal and replace City Code Title 19 as shown in Exhibit C. Repeal and replace City Code Title 24 as shown in Exhibit D. Repeal and replace City Code Title 25 as shown in Exhibit E. Repeal and replace City Code Title 31 as shown in Exhibit F. This ordinance takes effect on January 1, 2025.

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