Announcement

Public Welcome. Get Involved! When: Tue, Apr 12, 2022 7PM-8:45PM Where: Online meeting via Zoom Get Map!

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: Wed, Apr 13, 2022 6PM- Where: Online meeting via Zoom Get Map!

The Gresham Redevelopment Commission Advisory Committee (GRDCAC) meets as needed on the second Wednesday of the month at 6:00 pm. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the meetings are held online via Zoom.

The meeting agenda and related materials are posted on the GRDCAC web page in the Meeting agendas and minutes section approximately one week before the meeting.

The Zoom meeting log-in/call-in information to attend the meeting is listed on the first page of the meeting agenda, and below.

How to participate

The City's business hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

• One (1) business day advance registration is required to provide written or oral testimony at the meeting.
• Two (2) business days advance notice is required to request alternate arrangements to access the meeting if you are unable to access the meeting via Zoom
• Three (3) business days advance notice is required to request translation services for the meeting.

See meeting agenda for complete details on above requirements.

Zoom access link and call-in numbers

• Join the meeting online
  Passcode: su828k

• Or one-tap mobile:
  US: +13462487799,,95776610327#,,,,*056261# or +14086380968,,95776610327#,,,,*056261#
• Or telephone:
  Dial: US: +1 253 215 8782
  Webinar ID: 957 7661 0327
  Passcode: 056261
  International numbers available

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

When: Sat, Apr 16, 2022 9AM-12PM
Where: Columbia View Park
1000 NE 169th Ave.
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Join us at Columbia View Park to plant trees in celebration of Arbor Day. Make a lasting contribution to the health of our community by planting a tree.

RSVP by April 8

• Morning refreshments and lunch will be provided.
• The City will provide tools.
• Please bring your own gloves.

For more information, contact Tina.Osterink@GreshamOregon.gov or 503-618-2392.

Learn more about Arbor Month

Gresham is a proud member of Tree City USA.

When: Sun, Apr 17, 2022 1PM-5PM
Where: Rockwood Market Hall
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The People's Market at Rockwood hosted by Play Grow Learn will showcase goods from vendors of all cultures. Produce and homemade goods from local Black, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC) producers and growers will be featured, as well as:

• Healers who specialize in food and herb wellness
• Healthy services
• Farm-to-table meals and snacks
• Local organizations led by or serving BIPOC communities
• Double dollars offered on fresh produce items with the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program/Electronic Benefit Transfer (SNAP/EBT).

During the cooler months, the market will operate inside the Rockwood Market Hall. During the warmer months, it will extend outdoors into the public plaza and will feature nearly 40 vendors.

Get there

• MAX: the Rockwood Market Hall is located just south of the Rockwood / East 188th MAX stop and is accessible on foot from both SE 185th and SE 187th avenues.
• Bus: a half block north of the TriMet Line 20, SE 187th and Stark bus stop.
• Drive: street parking is available nearby and parking is available in the Sunrise Center parking lot located just east of the 187th and Burnside intersection at 18901 E. Burnside St.

For more information, contact Germaine Flentroy, Market Coordinator, at 503-719-1821 or gflentroypgl@gmail.com.

Get involved, Make a difference When: Tue, Apr 19, 2022 6PM-8PM Where: Online meeting Get Map!

How to attend the meeting

Watch the meeting online.

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, 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.

Get involved, Make a difference When: Tue, Apr 19, 2022 4PM-5:30PM Where: Online meeting Get Map!

Council work sessions allow City Councilors to receive updates from staff on key operational and policy issues.

Watch the Council work session online.

For additional meeting information, visit the Council Meeting Agendas and Videos page.

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

Read more about Council meetings.

When: Wed, Apr 20, 2022 7PM-9PM Where: Online meeting via Zoom 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.

How to participate

See the meeting agenda on the Finance Committee web page for log-in and call-in information.

Instructions for residents wishing to testify

• Written testimony: Please 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 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.

For more information about the Finance Committee or this meeting, contact Sharron.Monohon@GreshamOregon.gov.

Get involved, Make a difference When: Wed, Apr 20, 2022 6:30PM- Where: Online meeting via Zoom Get Map!

How to attend the meeting

• For meeting log-in/call-in information, please see the meeting agenda on the Design Commission page.
• If you are unable to access the meeting via Zoom, you may contact Carrie Osborn at Carrie.Osborn@GreshamOregon.gov 24 hours in advance of the meeting so the City can provide alternate arrangements.

How to provide testimony

• To testify during a Design Commission meeting, provide testimony in writing to Carrie Osborn at Carrie.Osborn@GreshamOregon.gov 24 hours before the meeting to allow the testimony to be forwarded to the Design Commission.
• If you are unable to provide written comments in advance, or are unable to access the meeting via Zoom, notify Carrie Osborn 24 hours in advance of the meeting so we can provide alternate arrangements.

General meeting information

The Design Commission is the primary advising subcommittee to the City Council on design excellence for the built environment of the City.

For more information about this event, contact Carrie Osborn at Carrie.Osborn@GreshamOregon.gov.

When: Fri, Apr 22, 2022 9AM-12PM
Where: Main City Park
219 South Main Ave.
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Celebrate Earth Day with us at Main City Park. In partnership with the Johnson Creek Watershed Council, we will mulch the trees and shrubs volunteers have planted over the past two years.

No experience is needed. Children are welcome to participate with an accompanying adult. Dress for the weather and bring your water bottle.

Instruction, tools and gloves will be provided.

RSVP today

Covid safety: A mask or face-covering is recommended during check-in and at any time when six feet of physical distancing is not possible.

Contact

Marissa Eckman, Johnson Creek Watershed Council at 503-652-7477, extension 107.

Johnson Creek Watershed Council

When: Sun, Apr 24, 2022 1PM-5PM

Where: Rockwood Market Hall
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The People's Market at Rockwood hosted by Play Grow Learn will showcase goods from vendors of all cultures. Produce and homemade goods from local Black, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC) producers and growers will be featured, as well as:

• Healers who specialize in food and herb wellness
• Healthy services
• Farm-to-table meals and snacks
• Local organizations led by or serving BIPOC communities
• Double dollars offered on fresh produce items with the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program/Electronic Benefit Transfer (SNAP/EBT).

During the cooler months, the market will operate inside the Rockwood Market Hall. During the warmer months, it will extend outdoors into the public plaza and will feature nearly 40 vendors.

Get there

• MAX: the Rockwood Market Hall is located just south of the Rockwood / East 188th MAX stop and is accessible on foot from both SE 185th and SE 187th avenues.
• Bus: a half block north of the TriMet Line 20, SE 187th and Stark bus stop.
• Drive: street parking is available nearby and parking is available in the Sunrise Center parking lot located just east of the 187th and Burnside intersection at 18901 E. Burnside St.

For more information, contact Germaine Flentroy, Market Coordinator, at 503-719-1821 or gflentroypgl@gmail.com.