Announcement

Get involved, Make a difference When: Tue, Jun 16, 2020 10:30AM-11:30 am Where: Online meeting via Zoom

The Gresham Redevelopment Commission (GRDC) meets as needed on the third Tuesday of the month. Agenda materials for the meetings are posted on the GRDC web page approximately one week before the meetings.

COVID-19 Emergency Order Meeting Procedure:

Due to the restrictions in place established by the Governor's stay-at-home order, until further notice, GRDC meetings will be held online via Zoom immediately following the 10:00 am Gresham City Council meetings. The meetings can also be accessed through Zoom by phone. The exact start times of the GRDC meetings are not known and will depend on the length of the City Council meetings.

Instructions on how to access the June 16 GRDC meeting will be posted below approximately one week before the meeting. The Zoom access information will also be for accessing the 10:00 am Gresham City Council meeting.

Please note: Citizens who want to testify during the June 16 GRDC meeting are asked to provide testimony in writing ONLY and send your written comments to City Recorder, Susanjoy Wright, at Susanjoy.Wright@GreshamOregon.gov 24 hours prior to the meeting to allow the testimony to be forwarded to the GRDC.

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 Recorder by calling 503-618-2697 24 hours in advance of the meeting so that the City can provide alternate arrangements.

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, project updates, etc.

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

Get Involved. Make a Difference When: Tue, Jun 16, 2020 10 am- Where: Online meeting via Zoom

Please note: Citizens wishing to testify during this Council meeting are asked to provide testimony in writing ONLY and send your written testimony 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.

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 Recorder by calling 503-618-2697 24 hours in advance of the meeting so that the City can provide alternate arrangements.

Meeting login/call-in information

• Join Zoom meeting: https://greshamoregon.zoom.us/j/92016055910
• Meeting ID: 920 160 559 10
• Dial in option: 1-301-715-8592 US

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. Regular Council meetings are streamed live on the City's website at GreshamOregon.gov/Videos.

For more information contact the City Recorder at 503-618-2697.

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Get involved, Make a difference When: Wed, Jun 17, 2020 6:30PM- 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.

Get Invloved When: Wed, Jun 17, 2020 7PM-9PM Where: Gresham City Hall Conference Rm 1A 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.

Saturday's thru October When: Sat, Jun 20, 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.
• No socializing in the market for now.
• Do not touch items before buying.
• Shop quickly.
• No dogs; service animals only.

Visit the Gresham Farmers' Market website for more information.

Get involved, Make a difference When: Mon, Jun 22, 2020 6:30PM- Where: Gresham City Hall Council Chambers 1333 NW Eastman Pky Get Map!

The Planning Commission advises City Council on long-range, comprehensive planning and land use issues within the city.

For more information about this event, contact Amanda Lunsford, Administrative Analyst at 503-618-2235 or Amanda.Lunsford@GreshamOregon.gov.

Free Bike Tune-Up! When: Wed, Jun 24, 2020 5PM-7PM Where: Main City Park Coho Picnic Shelter 219 South Main Ave. Get Map!

Learn about bearing systems like hubs, headsets, and bottom brackets, including how to diagnosis, adjust, and overhaul them.

For more information about this event, contact Bikes for Humanity at 503-496-9641.

Get Your Bike Ready for Summer When: Wed, Jun 24, 2020 1PM-5PM Where: Main City Park Coho Picnic Shelter 219 South Main Ave. Get Map!

Free basic bike repairs with the nonprofit Bikes for Humanity for May Bike Month. You can also donate old bikes to be fixed up for those in need.

For more information about this event, contact Bikes for Humanity at 503-496-9641.

Public Welcome. Get Involved! When: Tue, Mar 10, 2020 7PM-9PM Where: Gresham City Hall Oregon Trail Rm 1333 NW Eastman Pky Get Map!

For more information about the Coalition of Gresham Neighborhood Associations, contact Carol Rulla, Coalition President, at 503-663-1466 or crullaor@gmail.com.

Be Engaged. Please Attend When: Tue, Mar 10, 2020 3PM-5PM Where: Gresham City Hall Conference Center 1333 NW Eastman Pky Get Map!

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.

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