Council meeting, April 16, 2026
Approves Virtus Industries Out-of-System Solid Waste Permit, unanimous
What happened
Metro Council approved all consent agenda items and a solid waste out-of-system permit for Virtus Industries to transport up to 500 tons annually to Spokane.
- Jurisdiction
- Portland Metro, OR
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- April 16, 2026
- Decisions
- 3 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Approved, unanimous
Free sample: decision 1 of 3
Consent Agenda Approval
Council approved consent agenda items including Resolution 26-5598 confirming a Regional Waste Advisory Committee member, Resolution 26-5595 amending council business rules and procedures, and meeting minutes from March 19, April 7, and April 9, 2026.
The other decisions are listed below by title. The full write-up, verbatim conditions, and the audio at each vote are in Pro.
Meeting Summary
Metro Council approved all consent agenda items and a solid waste out-of-system permit for Virtus Industries to transport up to 500 tons annually to Spokane.
Key Decisions (3)
Consent Agenda Approval
Virtus Industries Out-of-System Solid Waste Permit
First Reading - Annexation at NW 185th Ave and NW Springville Rd
Development Activity (1)
NW 185th Avenue and NW Springville Road Annexation
Residential
Market Signals (2)
Infrastructure
Regional Emergency Transportation Routes project identifies tiered priority routes for…
Housing Demand
Property owner at NW 185th/Springville seeking annexation to Metro District…
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