Public Notice: City Council Sessions and Health Advisories for February 11

City Council Regular Session and Monthly Update

The Portland City Council will convene for its regular session on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, beginning at 9:30 a.m. This meeting is being conducted in a hybrid format, allowing for both in-person attendance at City Hall, located at 1221 SW Fourth Avenue, and virtual participation via the city's digital platforms. A key item on today's agenda is the City Administrator’s Monthly Update. City Administrator Raymond C. Lee III is scheduled for a time-certain presentation at 10:15 a.m. to provide the Council and the public with progress reports on current municipal operations, infrastructure projects, and strategic city initiatives.

• Meeting Schedule: Wednesday, February 11, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
• Public Testimony: Residents are invited to provide verbal or written testimony on specific agenda items. Registration for virtual testimony must be completed no later than one hour prior to the start of the meeting.

Public Health Advisory: Measles Alert and Immunization Deadline

The Multnomah County Health Department has issued an active public health advisory following the identification of new measles cases in the region as of February 9, 2026. Health officials emphasize the importance of vaccination as the most effective defense against this highly contagious respiratory virus. In addition to this alert, the county has issued a reminder regarding the upcoming school immunization deadline. By Wednesday, February 25, 2026, all children attending school or childcare must be up to date on their required vaccinations or have a valid medical or non-medical exemption on file to avoid exclusion from their facilities.

Community Notice: Leach Botanical Garden Operational Changes

Notice is hereby given regarding a significant reduction in services at Leach Botanical Garden in East Portland. Due to a $350,000 shortfall in city funding reported on February 10, the nonprofit organization managing the site is implementing immediate staff and program reductions. While the city continues to recognize the garden as a vital community asset, visitors should expect a 90% reduction in public programming and adjusted operating hours starting later this month. Residents are encouraged to check the city’s parks department updates for changes to specific scheduled events.

General Public Service Information

• Non-Emergency Services: For information regarding city services or to report neighborhood maintenance issues, residents should contact the 311 program.
• Meeting Broadcasts: All City Council sessions are available for live viewing on the city’s official YouTube channel and via local community media cable channels 30 and 330.