October 1, 2026
Metro Council — October 1, 2026 Council meeting
4 decisions explained in plain language.
Regionwide
Metro marks 20,000 acres of protected parks and natural areas
This resolution celebrates that Metro now protects and cares for 20,000 acres of parks and natural areas, paid for by voter-approved bonds and levies since 1995.
Decision: Passed, 7 to 0.
详情
It names October 1 a milestone, thanks voters, and asks people to recommit to protecting public lands. It does not spend money or change any rules.
Who it affects: People in the Portland region who use Metro's parks, natural areas, boat ramps and trails.
Money: The 2019 Parks and Nature Bond has given out over $100 million in grants and local share so far. No new spending is approved by this resolution.
Next: Metro staff are preparing a parks levy measure for voters in 2027. The current levy, a local property tax for park upkeep, expires in June 2028.
赞成 7: Hwang, Nolan, Rosenthal, Carlos Gonzalez, Lewis, Simpson, Palacios
Specific places or groups
Metro picks larger design for new Cornelius garbage and recycling drop-off site
Metro plans a new drop-off site in Cornelius where people and small businesses can bring household hazardous waste, recycling, reusable items and garbage.
Decision: Passed, 6 to 1. Mary Nolan voted no.
详情
The council chose the larger 7-acre design, called Option B, which has more space for reuse, community events, green space and future growth. A small temporary site for household hazardous waste would open first while the permanent depot is designed.
Who it affects: Washington County residents and small businesses, with the share of county residents within a 20-minute drive of a full-service depot expected to rise from 5% to 40% when the depot is finished.
Money: The larger design is estimated at about $23 million to build, compared with about $17 million for the smaller option. The temporary hazardous waste site is estimated at about $3 million, paid from Metro waste revenues and reserves. Staff expect to pay for the permanent depot with revenue bonds (borrowed money repaid from fees), but this vote does not approve borrowing or construction.
Next: Staff will continue design and engineering and update the council from time to time. Final design, cost, borrowing and construction need later council votes. The City of Cornelius Planning Commission must also approve land use permits after a public hearing.
赞成 6: Hwang, Rosenthal, Carlos Gonzalez, Lewis, Simpson, Palacios · 反对 1: Nolan
Metro gives $1.6 million in planning grants, including Waterfront Park
Metro awarded three planning grants paid for by a regional tax on construction projects.
Decision: Passed, 7 to 0.
详情
The money pays for design and planning work at Tom McCall Waterfront Park in Portland, the county-owned Vance property in Gresham, and the waterfront in West Linn. A fourth request, from Prosper Portland for the former Regal theater site at Southeast Division Street and 166th Avenue, was not funded.
Who it affects: People who use Tom McCall Waterfront Park and residents near the Vance site in Gresham and the West Linn waterfront.
Money: Total of $1,622,400: $750,000 to Portland Parks & Recreation to design the whole Waterfront Park redevelopment; $480,000 to Multnomah County for a development plan for the 90-acre Vance property; $392,400 to West Linn for the first phase of its waterfront plan. This reaches Metro's $4 million grant target for 2026.
Next: Metro staff will finalize project plans and grant agreements with each recipient. There will be no more grant rounds in 2026; funding opens again in January 2027.
赞成 7: Hwang, Nolan, Rosenthal, Carlos Gonzalez, Lewis, Simpson, Palacios
Metro elected officials will be paid every two weeks, like staff
Metro's eight elected officials, the council president, councilors and auditor, are now paid twice a month, while all other Metro workers are paid every two weeks.
Decision: Passed, 7 to 0.
详情
This change puts the elected officials on the same every-two-weeks schedule. Their pay amounts do not change; the goal is to cut a separate manual payroll process before Metro switches to new finance and HR software called Workday in 2027.
Who it affects: Metro's eight elected officials and Metro's payroll staff.
Money: No change to how much elected officials are paid.
Next: Metro plans to launch the new Workday software by July 1, 2027.
赞成 7: Hwang, Nolan, Rosenthal, Carlos Gonzalez, Lewis, Simpson, Palacios
进程: 2026年9月17日 → 2026年10月1日 (本次会议): Pass: adopted
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