Announcement

Free Workshop! When: Sat, Apr 10, 2021 1PM-3PM Where: Gresham Japanese Garden Main City Park Get Map!

Take a free class on getting green, healthy grass. Taught by Jim Card, director of the Gresham Japanese Garden, you'll learn how to get moss out, how to water your lawn vs. your plants and more.

This class is held in the garden's outside greenhouse. Masks are mandatory. Limited to nine participants.

Register for this event.

Learn more about the Gresham Japanese Garden or email info@GreshamJapaneseGarden.com.

Free Workshop! When: Sun, Apr 11, 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 common native plants from the Willamette Valley. You'll walk away with loads of information so you can decide which native plants will work well in your yard.

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.

Neighborhood Board Meeting When: Mon Apr 12, 2021 6:30PM-8:00PM Online meeting via Zoom Click here to join. Passcode: 909690

Board meetings are now scheduled for the 2nd Monday each month 6:30PM
For more information please contact: info@wilkeseastna.org

Upcoming Meetings

• Apr 12, 2021
• May 10, 2021
• Jun 14, 2021
• Jul 12, 2021
• Aug 09, 2021 *
• Sep 13, 2021

  * Public Meeting

Wilkes East Neighborhood
17104 NE Oregon St
Portland OR 97230

Get involved, Make a difference When: Mon, Apr 12, 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, April 12, via Zoom.

Instructions to participate

People 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. Get Involved! When: Tue, Apr 13, 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.

Get involved, Make a difference When: Mon, Apr 19, 2021 4:30PM--5:30PM Where: Online meeting via Zoom

In order to protect public health, safety, and welfare during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Gresham Urban Forestry Subcommittee will meet remotely at 4:30 pm on April 19, via Zoom.

Instructions to participate

People 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 Tina Osterink at Tina.Osterink@GreshamOregon.gov or 503-618-2392 for participation instructions or more information about the meeting.

The Urban Forestry Subcommittee advises the City Council and staff about tree preservation, tree species, and for the City's street tree list and trees to be designated to the City's significant tree list.

Get involved, Make a difference When: Tue, Apr 20, 2021 1PM-2PM 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 information

Regular 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.

Gardening Workshop When: Tue, Apr 20, 2021 6:30PM-8PM Where: Gresham Japanese Garden Main City Park Get Map!

Join members of the Friends of the Gresham Japanese Garden for a free class in the greenhouse.

Instructor Jim Buck will cover how to improve your garden.s health and our environment by growing organically.

Register Organic Vegetable Gardening

All 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, Apr 20, 2021 6PM-9PM Where: Online meeting via Zoom

How to participate:
In conformance with the governor.s limitations on public gatherings, the meeting will be conducted electronically using Zoom, an online meeting platform. The meeting structure is consistent with the governor.s Executive Order No. 20-16.

Please note: Citizens wishing to testify during this Budget Committee meeting on the fiscal year 2021/22 budget are asked to provide testimony in writing ONLY and send your written testimony to Budget and Finance Director, Sharron Monohon at Sharron.Monohon@GreshamOregon.gov no later than 24 hours before the meeting to allow the testimony to be forwarded to the Budget Committee.

Persons who desire to provide testimony and are unable to provide written comments in advance or are otherwise 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.

Persons who desire to provide comments regarding the hearing on possible use of Oregon Revenue Sharing Funds should submit separate testimony, following the same procedures as described above.

Meeting login or or call-in information to access the meeting will be provided by April 19.

Budget documents will be available by April 19.

City Manager Candidates: Jamal Fox, Nina Vetter, Patrick Quinton (left to right)

When: Wed, Apr 21, 2021 5:30PM-7:30PM
Where: Online meeting via Zoom

How to join the meeting

Online

• Join the meeting here (passcode: N8kESF)
• One-tap mobile: 1-253-215-8782 (passcode: *880130#)

By phone

• 1-253-215-8782
  • Webinar ID: 987 4628 4438
  • Passcode: 880130

The Gresham City Council has selected three finalists for the position of city manager and is seeking community input and involvement in next steps.

Mayor Travis Stovall will host a virtual community forum on Wednesday, April 21, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. to introduce the finalists:

• Jamal Fox, who has served as the City Administrator of Camas, Washington, since 2020.
• Nina Vetter, who has served as the Chief Administrative Officer/District Manager of the Pueblo West Metropolitan District, Colorado.
• Patrick Quinton, who has been the CEO/Co-Founder of Dweller Inc., a housing development company focused on building and owning accessory dwelling units.

Read more about the candidates

Live public comment will not be taken. After the forum, attendees will have the opportunity to provide feedback about the candidates through an online survey by noon, Thursday, April 22. Feedback will be shared with Council for their consideration as they make the hiring decision.