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, Jul 15, 2020 6:30PM-8PM 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: Wed, Jul 15, 2020 10AM-12PM Where: Meet at Main City Park
219 South Main Ave. Get Map!
Hiking during COVID-19 pandemic
All participants must wear facial masks and practice social distancing during Senior Healthy Hikers group events.
We will no longer carpool to the trailhead. Participants are responsible for their own transportation.
Driving directions (with the beginning point at Gresham City Hall) will be distributed at least three days prior to the event.
Hike details
Distance: About 3.5 miles
Difficulty: Easy/moderate
Elevation gain: 100 feet
Trail conditions: Paved sidewalks
This is a walk around Gresham.s southeast neighborhoods. Gresham has more than 46 registered significant trees. We will visit 15 of them on our 3.5-mile walk. Retired Pinewood Nursery owner, Judy Berg, will be available to answer your questions.
Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring rain gear if necessary. Masks are required and social distancing practiced. Bring water and a snack to eat on the walk. We will return to Gresham.s Main City Park to socialize and eat our sack lunches; this part of the walk is optional.
For more information about this hike please contact Howard or Judy Berg at 503-665-8008 or howardbergate@gmail.com.
Senior Healthy Hikers asks that participants be 50 or older. A couple wishing to hike is welcome if one member of the couple is 50 or better.
When: Wed, Jul 15, 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: Sat, Jul 18, 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.
To celebrate the 11th anniversary during this challenging time, we bring you an amazing list of local musicians.
July 6 - Timothy James: 2019 Music Monday favorite of R&B and blues
July 13 - Sons of Trees: Latin rhythms
July 20 - Kolukoo: Hawaiian Reggae
July 27 - Rich Layton: Texas-style blues
August 10 - Bayou Boys: Zydeco sounds
August 17 - Remedy: Classic rock through the 70s, 80s and 90s
August 24 - Mosaic: Featuring torch and jazz vocalist Thea Enos
August 31 - Patrick Lamb: Portland touring star in pop, blues and contemporary jazz
Thank you to sponsors: Weston Kia, Clackamas County Bank, Michael McKeel DMD, KMO Real Estate and City of Gresham for helping to bring the resources together for the virtual programming.
For more information, contact the Center for the Arts Foundation at centerartsfoundation@gmail.com or Sue O.Halloran at 503-489-1157.
When: Mon, Jul 20, 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.
When: Tue, Jul 21, 2020 4PM-6PM Where: Gresham City Hall
Council Chambers
1331 NW Eastman Pky Get Map!
The Gresham Redevelopment Commission (GRDC) meets as needed on the third Tuesday of the month immediately following adjournment of the 3:00 pm Gresham City Council meeting.
Meeting start time varies
GRDC meetings allow necessary Rockwood-West Gresham Urban Renewal business to be dealt with, such as approval of projects, budget adoption, committee appointments, public hearings, resolutions, etc.
For more information, contact Cecille Turley, Urban Renewal Program Technician, at 503-618-2545 or Cecille.Turley@GreshamOregon.gov.
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: Sat, Jul 25, 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.
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!