Policy Development meetings are informal sessions to review programs, receive progress reports on programs or projects, or to receive other information from staff. The Council periodically holds policy development meetings jointly with citizen advisory committees to discuss policy issues.
For more information contact the City Recorder's Office at 503-618-2697.
When: Wed, Sep 09, 2020 6PM-7:30PM Where: Gresham City Hall
Conference Rm 1A
1333 NW Eastman Pky Get Map!
The Historic Resources Subcommittee maintains an inventory of historic landmarks in Gresham, reviews and recommends a decision on proposed actions to alter or demolish structure son the adopted inventory, and participates in special projects and events that increase public awareness or provide education on historic preservation.
For more information about this event, contact Mary Phillips, Senior City Planner at 503-618-2610 or Mary.Phillips@GreshamOregon.gov.
When: Sat, Sep 12, 2020 8:30AM-2PM Where: Arts Plaza
NE 3rd Street and NE Hood Avenue Get Map!
Oregon's Stay Home, Save Lives order allows farmers markets to operate. The Gresham Farmers' Market will open for the season with a limited number of vendors and strict COVID-19 physical distancing and safety measures in place.
At the market safety measures
Do not visit the market if you you are feeling unwell.
Only one person per household should visit the market.
Wear a mask.
Bring a shopping list.
Stay at least 6 feet away from anyone not in your household.
When: Sun, Sep 13, 2020 1PM-5PM Where: Coho Picnic Shelter
Main City Park
219 South Main Ave. Get Map!
The non-profit organization Bikes for Humanity is offering free basic bike repairs. Outdoor, socially-distanced repairs will happen near the Coho picnic shelter.
You can also donate old bikes to be fixed up for those in need.
For more information about this event, contact Andrew at Bikes for Humanity at 503-496-9641.
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.
When: Wed, Sep 16, 2020 7PM-9PM Where: Gresham City Hall
1333 NW Eastman Pky Get Map!
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 at Gresham City Hall.
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.
When: Wed, Sep 16, 2020 6:30PM-8:30PM Where: Gresham City Hall
Council Chambers
1333 NW Eastman Pky Get Map!
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.
For more information about this event, contact Jamie Thomes, Planning Technician at 503-618-2842 or Jamie.Thomes@GreshamOregon.gov.
When: Sat, Sep 19, 2020 8:30AM-2PM Where: Arts Plaza
NE 3rd Street and NE Hood Avenue Get Map!
Oregon's Stay Home, Save Lives order allows farmers markets to operate. The Gresham Farmers' Market will open for the season with a limited number of vendors and strict COVID-19 physical distancing and safety measures in place.
At the market safety measures
Do not visit the market if you you are feeling unwell.
Only one person per household should visit the market.
Wear a mask.
Bring a shopping list.
Stay at least 6 feet away from anyone not in your household.
When: Mon, Sep 21, 2020 4:30PM-6:30PM Where: Gresham City Hall
Springwater Trail Conference Rm
1333 NW Eastman Pky Get Map!
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.
For more information about this event, contact Tina Osterink, Natural Resources Planner at 503-618-2392 or Tina.Osterink@GreshamOregon.gov.
Thank You!
Wilkes East Neighborhood would like express our gratitude to the following for their generous contributions & continued support:
• Jazzy Bagels, Main St & Powell
• Parkrose Hardware, 106th & Sandy
• Growers Outlet, 162nd & Glisan
• SOLV, Bringing Oregon together
• Albertsons, 181st & Glisan
• And, all the many volunteers!
