Portland City Council AM Session 06/24/26

The Portland City Council held a meeting on June 24, 2026, primarily focused on a land use appeal concerning the redevelopment master plan for the Lloyd Center area. The discussion centered on the proposed demolition and redevelopment of the Lloyd Center mall, with significant public testimony opposing the plan due to concerns about the loss of the Lloyd Center Ice Rink, a valued community asset. Numerous speakers urged the council to remand the master plan back to the design commission to require preservation, replacement, or relocation of the ice rink and to consider adaptive reuse of existing structures to align with sustainability goals. The council heard detailed presentations on the master plan's compliance with city design criteria and zoning code, as well as extensive public input highlighting the rink's cultural, recreational, and community importance. The meeting included disclosures of ex parte contacts and site visits by council members. The hearing was recessed and scheduled to continue the following day, with final deliberations planned for July 8, 2026. No contract awards, RFPs, or procurement decisions were made during this session.