Council meeting - 2025-11-13
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Meeting Summary
Metro Council approved three 2040 planning grants totaling $1.36 million for Lake Oswego development code amendments, Portland's Eastport Plaza redevelopment plan, and Clackamas County industrial land suitability assessment. Council also endorsed the Comprehensive Climate Action Plan covering the seven-county Portland-Vancouver metropolitan area and appointed 15 members to the Oregon Zoo Bond Oversight Committee to monitor the $380 million bond approved by voters in 2024.
Key Decisions (4)
Oregon Zoo Bond Oversight Committee Appointments
Council approved Resolution 25-5522 appointing 15 community members to oversee implementation of the $380 million zoo bond approved by voters in May 2024. Monique Claiborne (Greater Portland Inc CEO) appointed as chair; Sarah Mastrioni (Portland Trail Blazers director of capital projects) as vice chair. Members serve one and two-year staggered terms, renewable up to six years total.
2040 Planning Grants - Three Projects Funded
Council approved Resolution 25-5521 authorizing approximately $1.36 million in construction excise tax grants: Lake Oswego development code audit ($306,000), Portland BPS Eastport Plaza redevelopment plan ($350,000), and Clackamas County industrial land suitability assessment ($700,000).
Comprehensive Climate Action Plan Endorsement
Council endorsed Resolution 25-5532 for the Comprehensive Climate Action Plan covering the seven-county Portland-Vancouver metropolitan area. Plan includes 23 actions with quantified costs and benefits to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Resolution directs COO to work with council to identify priority climate actions for Metro to implement in next five years.
Meeting Minutes Approval
Council approved minutes from October 9, 2025 and October 14, 2025 meetings via consent agenda.
Development Activity (3)
Eastport Plaza Redevelopment
Conceptual master plan for large site in new 82nd Avenue tax increment financing district near transit. Anticipated to include housing, business opportunities, and culturally grounded community spaces.
Lake Oswego Development Code Update
Audit and amendments to development code to remove barriers to housing production and support economic growth, implementing 2023 housing needs analysis and housing production strategies prioritizing range of housing types including affordable housing.
Clackamas County Industrial Land Assessment
Land suitability analysis evaluating opportunities and constraints for industrial land, providing framework for industrial growth. Timeline 18-24 months starting second half of 2026.
Market Signals (4)
Housing Demand
Lake Oswego prioritizing development code changes to enable range of housing types including affordable housing, implementing 2023 housing production strategies.
Commercial Demand
Clackamas County seeking to inventory industrial land opportunities and constraints to better participate in regional economic development conversations.
Infrastructure
Metro partnering with TriMet to expand Ticket to Ride transit program to Zoo Lights events, reflecting regional coordination on transportation demand management.
Sentiment
Council directed staff to develop framework for significant unbudgeted expenditures up to $500,000 to support immigrant families affected by federal enforcement actions, indicating regional response to federal policy impacts.