Public Notice: Council Committee Briefings and Urgent Health Deadlines

City Council Committee Sessions: Transportation and Infrastructure

The Portland City Council’s Transportation and Infrastructure Committee is officially convening today, Monday, February 23, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. The meeting is being held at City Hall in the Council Chambers, located on the second floor at 1221 SW Fourth Avenue. This session follows the City’s hybrid meeting format, supporting both in-person attendance and virtual participation via digital platforms.

The primary focus of today’s session includes:

• Asset Management Status Update: A comprehensive presentation introduced by Councilors Angelita Morillo and Olivia Clark detailing the current maintenance status and long-term viability of the City’s physical assets.
• Administrative Review: The committee will review and approve meeting minutes from the sessions held between January 12 and January 26, 2026.

While this specific committee meeting does not have items slated for public testimony, the proceedings are being broadcast live on the City’s YouTube channel and through Open Signal community media channels for public transparency.

Urgent Health Advisory: School Immunization Deadline

Multnomah County health officials are issuing a final call to action for parents and guardians as the state-mandated immunization deadline approaches this Wednesday, February 25, 2026. Under Oregon law, students in schools, preschools, and childcare facilities who lack up-to-date vaccination records or valid exemptions will be excluded from attendance starting later this week.

This year’s notice carries increased urgency due to recent reports of measles cases identified within the Portland metro area. To assist families in meeting the deadline, the County is offering several resources:

• Student Health Centers: All children ages 5 to 18 can receive required vaccines with no out-of-pocket costs at any of the nine County Student Health Centers.
• Catch-up Clinics: Specialized walk-in clinics are available to help families update records quickly to avoid school exclusion.

Animal Health Alert: Facility Intake Paused

Multnomah County Animal Services (MCAS) has extended its temporary suspension of dog adoptions and intake programs. This measure is part of an ongoing response to a confirmed outbreak of Streptococcus zooepidemicus, or "Strep Zoo," a contagious bacterial respiratory infection. The facility remains under quarantine protocol to protect the broader community pet population. While intake is paused, owners seeking to reclaim lost pets may still do so by following strict safety and disinfection guidelines provided by facility staff.

Upcoming Council Business Preview

Residents should prepare for the full City Council sessions scheduled for Wednesday, February 25. Key items on the upcoming agenda include a resolution to reallocate $150,000 from the Legal Priorities Reserve Fund to bolster refugee and immigration legal services and a vote on amendments to the City’s Campaign Finance Code to align with recent court orders.