Public Notice Roundup: City Council Sessions, Vaccine Deadlines, and Infrastructure Updates

City Council Session: Justice and Housing Priorities

The Portland City Council will convene for a regular session on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. Key items on today’s legislative agenda include:

• Resolution 2026-094: A formal commemoration of the life of George Floyd and a reaffirmation of the City’s ongoing commitment to racial justice and police reform.
• Ordinance 2026-053: An emergency amendment to the FY 2025–26 budget to reallocate $150,000 to the Legal Priorities Reserve Fund, specifically to bolster legal services for refugees and immigrants within the Portland metro area.
• Ordinance 2026-037: Adoption of the Affordable Housing Opportunities Project, which modifies the Comprehensive Plan Map and Official Zoning Map to facilitate increased density for low-income housing developments.
• Surplus Property: Council will consider the disposal of city-owned properties near North Lewis Avenue and North Loring Street for fair market value.

Public Health Alert: State Vaccination Deadline

Multnomah County health officials remind families that today, Wednesday, February 25, is the state-mandated "School Exclusion Day." Under Oregon law, students in schools, preschools, and childcare facilities must have up-to-date immunization records or valid exemptions on file to remain enrolled. Students without proper documentation will be unable to attend classes starting tomorrow. Families needing last-minute assistance can visit the special walk-in vaccination clinics co-hosted by the County and OHSU or contact any of the nine Student Health Centers located throughout the district.

Portland Water Bureau: Service Interruption Notice

The Portland Water Bureau has scheduled critical system maintenance for Wednesday morning. Between 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m., customers will be unable to view or pay their bills via the online portal or the automated 24-hour phone line. Additionally, the Bureau continues to monitor water quality following recent detections of Cryptosporidium in the Bull Run Watershed. While current levels do not require a boil water notice for the general public, the Bureau is working closely with the Oregon Health Authority to expedite the Bull Run Filtration Project.

Transportation Updates: Road Closures and Public Forums

Commuters should prepare for significant traffic disruptions today due to planned maintenance and community engagement events:

• I-84 Ramp Closure: The I-84 eastbound Exit 1 off-ramp to 33rd Avenue is closed today from 5:00 a.m. until approximately 11:59 a.m. for infrastructure repairs.
• Gravel Street Maintenance: The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) continues its gravel street service in the Brentwood-Darlington, Mt. Tabor, Cully, and Montavilla neighborhoods. Residents should expect 20-minute delays and follow flagger directions.
• Community Forum: PBOT will host a District 3 Local Transportation Funding Open House tonight from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. to discuss future safety investments for the High Crash Network.