Events

Get Involved, Make a Difference

When: Tue, May 11, 2021 10 am-
Where: Online meeting via Zoom

How to attend the meeting

• For meeting log-in/call-in information, please see the meeting agenda on the Council Meeting Agendas and Videos page.
• If you're unable to access the meeting via Zoom, you may contact the City Recorder at 503-618-2697 by 10:00 am on the Monday before the meeting so the City can provide alternate arrangements.

For more information about this meeting contact the City Recorder at 503-618-2697.Read more about Council meetings.

Get Involved, Make a Difference

When: Tue, May 11, 2021 3PM-
Where: Online meeting via Zoom

How to attend the meeting

• For meeting log-in/call-in information, please see the meeting agenda on the Council Meeting Agendas and Videos page.
• If you're unable to access the meeting via Zoom, you may contact the City Recorder at 503-618-2697 by 10:00 am on the Monday before the meeting so the City can provide alternate arrangements.

For more information about this meeting contact the City Recorder at 503-618-2697.Read more about Council meetings.

Free Hands-On Event

When: Tue, May 11, 2021 6PM-7:30PM
Where: Gresham Japanese Garden
Main City Park
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Join members of the Friends of the Gresham Japanese Garden for a free class in the greenhouse. Learn about native host plants for butterflies and how to create a pollinator yard.Register for Pollinators for Your YardAll classes and workshops follow COVID-19 restrictions and guidelines. Masks are required. Learn more about the Gresham Japanese Garden or email info@GreshamJapaneseGarden.com.

Public Welcome

When: Tue, May 11, 2021 6PM-
Where: Online meeting via Zoom

A public meeting of the Gresham Redevelopment Commission Budget Committee (GRDCBC) will be held on May 11 at 6:00 pm, at which time the proposed fiscal year 2021-22 budget for the Rockwood-West Gresham Urban Renewal Area (URA) will be considered by the GRDCBC.How to participateIn conformance with the governor.s limitations on public gatherings, the meeting will be conducted using Zoom, an online meeting platform. The meeting structure is consistent with the governor.s Executive Order No. 20-16.Join the meeting

• Join the meeting onlinePasscode: qstdx7
• One-tap mobile: +12532158782,,99053194321#,,,,*418699#
• Join by phone: 1+ 253-215-8782
  • Webinar ID: 990 5319 4321
  • Passcode: 418699

Public comments during COVID-10 pandemicPlease note the updated process for providing public comments during the meeting.

• Written testimony: Must be received 24 hours in advance of the meeting to the Program Technician at Cecille.Turley@GreshamOregon.gov.
• Oral Testimony: If you plan to provide oral public testimony, you must register your name, email address, phone number and subject matter to the Program Technician via email to Cecille.Turley@GreshamOregon.gov 24 hours in advance of the meeting.
• If you want to provide testimony and are unable to provide written comments in advance or are otherwise unable to access the meeting via Zoom, please notify the Program Technician Cecille Turley via email to Cecille.Turley@GreshamOregon.gov 24 hours in advance of the meeting so that the City can provide alternate arrangements.
• If you need translation services for the meeting, contact Alex Logue by 5:00 pm on Thursday, May 6 at Alex.Logue@GreshamOregon.gov.

For more information about the GRDCBC or about this meeting, visit the GRDCBC page or contact Sharron Monohon, Budget and Finance Director, at 503-618-2890 or Sharron.Monohon@GreshamOregon.gov.

Public Welcome. Get Involved!

When: Tue, May 11, 2021 7PM-8:45PM
Where: Online meeting via Zoom

Please note, this is a Zoom meeting. For additional information about this meeting or how to attend via Zoom, please visit the Coalition webpage, and view the agenda.For more information about the Coalition of Gresham Neighborhood Associations, contact Carol Rulla, Coalition President, at 503-663-1466 or crullaor@gmail.com.

Public Welcome

When: Wed, May 12, 2021 6PM-
Where: Online meeting via Zoom

In order to protect public health, safety, and welfare during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Gresham Historic Resources Subcommittee will meet remotely at 6:00 pm on May 12, via Zoom.Instructions to participatePeople who wish to speak during the meeting, provide written comments, are unable to access the meeting remotely, or are otherwise unable to participate in the meeting, should notify staff 24 hours in advance of the meeting for instructions and assistance. This allows the City time to provide alternate arrangements, if needed.Please contact Mary Phillips at Mary.Phillips@GreshamOregon.gov or 503-618-2610 for participation instructions or more information about the meeting.The Historic Resources Subcommittee maintains an inventory of historic landmarks in Gresham, reviews and recommends a decision on proposed actions to alter or demolish structures on the adopted inventory, and participates in special projects and events that increase public awareness or provide education on historic preservation.

Get Involved, Make a Difference
When: Thu, May 13, 2021 6PM-7:30PM
Where: Online open house via Zoom
The City's Middle Housing Project team is seeking your feedback on draft regulations for middle housing developments. Come learn how earlier community feedback has helped in designing the draft standards and learn how they will be used to shape housing options throughout Gresham.Register in advance for the open house.Gresham's Middle Housing project includes code changes that will allow more types of housing in residential neighborhoods, increasing housing choices for current and future residents. The City is undertaking the project to comply with new rules from the State (House Bill 2001), which require Gresham and other large cities to allow duplexes on every lot where a single detached dwelling is allowed, and to allow triplexes, quadplexes, townhouses, and cottage clusters in areas zoned for residential uses that allow for single detached dwellings.Thank you to everyone that participated in the March Middle Housing survey and virtual event. Your input has been invaluable in identifying priorities and developing design concepts for future middle housing. A summary of community comments will be posted on the project page. For more information about this event, contact Mary Phillips at Mary.Phillips@GreshamOregon.gov or 503-608-2610.

Saving Our Streams

When: Sat, May 15, 2021 9AM-1PM
Where: Online workshop

Learn how to landscape for clean water and healthy habitat from the safety and comfort of home. In this workshop, get to know the practice of designing your landscape so it reduces water use and decreases stormwater runoff . while saving you time, money and energy.Learn more and register.These free online classes are offered by the East Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District. For more information, contact the EMSWCD office at 503-222-7645.

Seeking Volunteers

When: Sun, May 16, 2021 1PM-3:30PM
Where: Online workshop<

Learn how to landscape for clean water and healthy habitat from the safety and comfort of home. In this workshop, get to know the most common garden and landscape weeds, plus some notorious plant invaders in our area. We'll teach you some simple tips to try without turning to synthetic herbicides.Learn more and register.These free online classes are offered by the East Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District. For more information, contact the EMSWCD office at 503-222-7645.

Get Involved, Make a Difference

When: Tue, May 18, 2021 10 am-
Where: Online meeting via Zoom

How to attend the meeting

• For meeting log-in/call-in information, please see the meeting agenda on the Council Meeting Agendas and Videos page.
• If you're unable to access the meeting via Zoom, you may contact the City Recorder at 503-618-2697 by 10:00 am on the Monday before the meeting so the City can provide alternate arrangements.

For more information about this meeting contact the City Recorder at 503-618-2697.Read more about Council meetings.

Get involved, Make a difference

When: Tue, May 18, 2021 1PM
Where: Online meeting via Zoom

How to attend the meeting

• For meeting log-in/call-in information, please see the meeting agenda on the Council Meeting Agendas and Videos page.
• If you're unable to access the meeting via Zoom, you may contact the City Recorder at 503-618-2697 by 10:00 am on the Monday before the meeting so the City can provide alternate arrangements.

How to provide testimony

• To testify during a Council meeting, provide testimony in writing to City Recorder Susanjoy Wright at Susanjoy.Wright@GreshamOregon.gov 24 hours before the meeting to allow the testimony to be forwarded to the City Council.
• If you're unable to provide written comments in advance, or are unable to access the meeting via Zoom, notify the City Recorder at 503-618-2697 24 hours in advance of the meeting so we can provide alternate arrangements.

General meeting informationRegular Council meetings allow necessary City business to be dealt with, such as citizen recognition, citizen advisory committee reports, bid awards, resolutions, ordinances, public hearings, etc. For more information contact the City Recorder at 503-618-2697. Read more about Council meetings.

Get involved, Make a difference

When: Tue, May 18, 2021 2PM
Where: Online meeting via Zoom
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The Gresham Redevelopment Commission (GRDC) meets as needed on the third Tuesday of the month following the 1:00 pm Gresham City Council meeting. The GRDC meeting start time will vary depending on the length of the Gresham City Council meeting.GRDC meetings allow necessary Urban Renewal business to be dealt with, such a bid and grant awards, budget adoption, public hearings, resolutions, approval of projects and related updates, and policy and property matters.COVID-19 emergency order meeting procedureDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, the meetings are held online via Zoom.How to attend and access agenda materials

• The Zoom meeting log-in/call-in information is listed on the first page of the meeting agenda. The agenda and related materials are posted on the Council Meeting Agendas and Videos web page under Upcoming Events (Redevelopment Commission applicable meeting), and on the Gresham Redevelopment Commission web page in the Meeting agendas and minutes section. Agenda materials are posted to those locations approximately one week before the meeting.
• If you are unable to access the meeting via Zoom, contact Cecille Turley, Program Technician, at 503-618-2545 or Cecille.Turley@GreshamOregon.gov no later than 2:00 pm the day before the meeting so the City can provide alternate arrangements.

How to provide testimony

• Residents who want to provide oral testimony must register their name, e-mail address, phone number, and subject matter no later than 2:00 pm the day before the meeting via email to Cecille Turley, Program Technician, at Cecille.Turley@GreshamOregon.gov.
• Residents who want to provide written testimony must submit their written testimony no later than 2:00 pm the day before the meeting via email to Cecille Turley, Program Technician at Cecille.Turley@GreshamOregon.gov so the testimony can be provided to the GRDC before the meeting.

For more information, contact Cecille Turley, Program Technician, at 503-618-2545 or Cecille.Turley@GreshamOregon.gov.

Get involved, Make a difference

When: Wed, May 19, 2021 6:30PM
Where: Online meeting via Zoom

In order to protect public health, safety and welfare during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Gresham Design Commission will meet remotely at 6:30 pm on Wednesday, May 19, via Zoom.Instructions to participatePeople who wish to speak during the meeting, provide written comments, are unable to access the meeting remotely, or are otherwise unable to participate in the meeting, should notify staff 24 hours in advance of the meeting for instructions and assistance. This allows the City time to provide alternate arrangements.Please contact Jamie.Thomes@GreshamOregon.gov or 503-618-2842 for participation instructions or more information.The Design Commission is the primary advising subcommittee to the City Council on design excellence for the built environment of the city.The Commission assists in the development and application of design standards and guidelines, and will conduct hearings as necessary to ensure that proposed public and private projects achieve these standards.

Get involved, Make a difference

When: Wed, May 19, 2021 7PM-9PM
Where: Online meeting via Zoom

The Finance Committee advises Council on City financial matters. Finance Committee meetings take place on the third Wednesday of the month from 7:00 - 9:00 pm. How to participateBecause of state limitations on public gatherings during COVID-19, this meeting will be conducted online using Zoom. The meeting structure is consistent with the governor.s Executive Order No. 20-16.Instructions for residents wishing to testify

• Written testimony: Please send your written testimony to Budget and Finance Director, Sharron Monohonat Sharron.Monohon@GreshamOregon.gov no later than 24 hours before the meeting to allow the testimony to be forwarded to the Finance Committee.
• Oral testimony: Please register your name, email address, phone number and subject matter to Budget and Finance Director, Sharron Monohon at Sharron.Monohon@GreshamOregon.gov no later than 24 hours before the meeting.
• People who are unable to access the meeting via Zoom are encouraged to notify the City by calling 503-618-2890, 24 hours in advance of the meeting so that the City can provide alternate arrangements.

How to access the meetingSign on instructions will be provided prior to the meeting. For more information about the Finance Committee or about this meeting, contact Sharron Monohon, Budget and Financial Planning Director, at 503-618-2890 or Sharron.Monohon@GreshamOregon.gov.

Public Welcome

When: Thu, May 20, 2021 5:30PM-8:30PM
Where: Online meeting via Zoom

The regional SAFER Council consists of city representatives from Gresham, Fairview, Wood Village, Troutdale and a Multnomah Rural Protection District 10 board member.The SAFER Council (Sustainable Affordable Funding for Emergency Services) was created with regard to fire service in East County.Goals of the SAFER Council:

• Determine the emergency response level for our regional service area.
• Perform a needs assessment required to meet service level expectations.
• Establish a SAFER proposal and alternate proposal to be presented for consideration by each City Council and district board.

How to watch:

• Join Zoom meeting online
  • Passcode: SAFER1
• One tap mobile: +14086380968,,93604571742#,,,,*402708#
• Join by phone: 1-253-215-8782
  • Meeting ID: 936 0457 1742
  • Passcode: 402708
• International numbers are available.

For more information about this meeting, contact Randi Deverell at 503-618-2853 or Randi.Deverell@GreshamOregon.gov.

Beautiful & Delicious

When: Sat, May 22, 2021 9AM-11:30AM
Where: Online workshop
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Learn how to landscape for clean water and healthy habitat from the safety and comfort of home. In this workshop, get the insight and tools to add edible plants into your landscape, from annual veggies and herbs to perennial berries and fruit trees. With design tips, soil and water conservation in mind.Learn more and register.These free online classes are offered by the East Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District. For more information, contact the EMSWCD office at 503-222-7645.

Family-friendly Fun!

When: Sat, May 22, 2021 2PM-
Where: Rockwood's Migration Brewing
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Portland Columbia Symphony is bringing its popular family concerts to Rockwood at Migration Brewing.Experience the arts with live music outside in a casual, family-friendly atmosphereThe tickets are free, but will be required. Come enjoy live music in person at one of three all-ages summer concerts:

• Saturday, May 22
• Saturday, June 12
• Saturday, July 10

Learn more at Portland Columbia Symphony. Contact the box office at 503-234-4077 or info@pcsymphony.org.This program is sponsored by the City's Arts and Cultural Grants.

Get involved, Make a difference

When: Mon, May 24, 2021 6:30PM
Where: Online meeting via Zoom

In order to protect public health, safety, and welfare during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Gresham Planning Commission will meet remotely at 6:30 pm on Monday, May 24, via Zoom.Instructions to participatePeople who wish to speak during the meeting, provide written comments, are unable to access the meeting remotely, or are otherwise unable to participate in the meeting, should notify staff 24 hours in advance of the meeting for instructions and assistance. This allows the City time to provide alternate arrangements, if needed.Please contact Amanda Lunsford at Amanda.Lunsford@GreshamOregon.gov or 503-618-2221 for participation instructions or more information about the meeting.The Planning Commission advises the City Council on long-range, comprehensive planning and land use issues within Gresham.

Public Welcome

When: Tue, May 25, 2021 10 am-
Where: Online meeting via Zoom

How to attend the meeting

• For meeting log-in/call-in information, please see the meeting agenda on the Council Meeting Agendas and Videos page.
• If you're unable to access the meeting via Zoom, you may contact the City Recorder at 503-618-2697 by 10:00 am on the Monday before the meeting so the City can provide alternate arrangements.

For more information about this meeting contact the City Recorder at 503-618-2697.Read more about Council meetings.

Public Welcome

When: Tue, May 25, 2021 3PM-
Where: Online meeting via Zoom

How to attend the meeting

• For meeting log-in/call-in information, please see the meeting agenda on the Council Meeting Agendas and Videos page.
• If you're unable to access the meeting via Zoom, you may contact the City Recorder at 503-618-2697 by 10:00 am on the Monday before the meeting so the City can provide alternate arrangements.

For more information about this meeting contact the City Recorder at 503-618-2697.Read more about Council meetings.

Learn, Share, Grow

When: Wed, May 26, 2021 9AM-11:30 am
Where: Online workshop

Learn how to landscape for clean water and healthy habitat from the safety and comfort of home. In this workshop, meet the beetles, bugs, flies, lacewings and other invertebrates (spiders!) that work around the clock to provide free pest control, aka the good guys.Learn more and register.These free online classes are offered by the East Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District. For more information, contact the EMSWCD office at 503-222-7645.

Get involved, Make a difference

When: Thu, May 27, 2021 6PM-7:30PM
Where: Online meeting via Zoom
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To protect public health, safety and welfare during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Transportation Subcommittee will meet remotely at 6:00 pm on May 27 via Zoom. How to participate

• Zoom login information will be available in the meeting agenda on the Transportation Subcommittee page one week before the meeting.
• If you want to speak during the meeting, provide written comments, are unable to access the meeting remotely, or are otherwise unable to participate in the meeting, please notify us 24 hours in advance of the meeting for instructions and assistance. This will allow us time to provide alternate arrangements if needed.

Contact Jay Higgins at Jay.Higgins@GreshamOregon.gov or 503-618-2215 for participation instructions or more information about the meeting.