Council meeting, November 20, 2025
Approved: Consent Agenda - Committee Reappointments and Minutes, unanimous
What happened
On November 20, 2025, Portland Metro approved Consent Agenda - Committee Reappointments and Minutes (unanimous).
Metro Council approved termination of the intergovernmental agreement with the City of Portland for managing Portland's five performing arts centers, with operations to transfer back to the city by June 30, 2027.
- Jurisdiction
- Portland Metro, OR
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- November 20, 2025
- Decisions
- 3 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Approved, unanimous
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Termination of Portland Five Centers IGA
Resolution 25-5538 authorizing Metro COO to execute termination agreement with City of Portland for management of five performing arts venues (Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, Keller Auditorium, and three others). If mutual agreement not reached by December 30, 2025, Metro will issue unilateral termination notice December 31, 2025, effective June 30, 2027.
- Mutual termination agreement deadline of December 30, 2025; if not met, unilateral termination effective 18 months from notice date
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Key Decisions (3)
Termination of Portland Five Centers IGA
FY 2025-26 Budget Amendment
Consent Agenda - Committee Reappointments and Minutes
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Development Activity (5)
Eagle Creek Natural Area
Other
Coffee Lake Creek Natural Area Restoration
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Blue Lake Park Office and Workshop
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Infrastructure
Metro's parks and nature bond investments have protected 1,555 acres…
Sentiment
Portland's parks levy recently passed, demonstrating continued strong public support…
Infrastructure
Portland Five performing arts venues face significant capital needs with…
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