Announcement

Get involved, Make a difference When: Wed, May 19, 2021 7PM-9PM Where: Online meeting via Zoom

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

Because of state limitations on public gatherings during COVID-19, this meeting will be conducted online using Zoom. The meeting structure is consistent with the governor.s Executive Order No. 20-16.

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.

How to access the meeting

Sign on instructions will be provided prior to the meeting.

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.

Get involved, Make a difference When: Wed, May 19, 2021 6:30PM Where: Online meeting via Zoom

In order to protect public health, safety and welfare during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Gresham Design Commission will meet remotely at 6:30 pm on Wednesday, May 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.

Please contact Jamie.Thomes@GreshamOregon.gov or 503-618-2842 for participation instructions or more information.

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.

Public Welcome When: Thu, May 20, 2021 5:30PM-8:30PM Where: Online meeting via Zoom

The regional SAFER Council consists of city representatives from Gresham, Fairview, Wood Village, Troutdale and a Multnomah Rural Protection District 10 board member.

The SAFER Council (Sustainable Affordable Funding for Emergency Services) was created with regard to fire service in East County.

Goals of the SAFER Council:

• Determine the emergency response level for our regional service area.
• Perform a needs assessment required to meet service level expectations.
• Establish a SAFER proposal and alternate proposal to be presented for consideration by each City Council and district board.

How to watch:

• Join Zoom meeting online
  • Passcode: SAFER1
• One tap mobile: +14086380968,,93604571742#,,,,*402708#
• Join by phone: 1-253-215-8782
  • Meeting ID: 936 0457 1742
  • Passcode: 402708
• International numbers are available.

For more information about this meeting, contact Randi Deverell at 503-618-2853 or Randi.Deverell@GreshamOregon.gov.

Beautiful & Delicious When: Sat, May 22, 2021 9AM-11:30AM Where: Online workshop Get Map!

Learn how to landscape for clean water and healthy habitat from the safety and comfort of home.

In this workshop, get the insight and tools to add edible plants into your landscape, from annual veggies and herbs to perennial berries and fruit trees. With design tips, soil and water conservation in mind.

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.

Family-friendly Fun! When: Sat, May 22, 2021 2PM- Where: Rockwood's Migration Brewing Get Map!

Portland Columbia Symphony is bringing its popular family concerts to Rockwood at Migration Brewing.

Experience the arts with live music outside in a casual, family-friendly atmosphere

The tickets are free, but will be required. Come enjoy live music in person at one of three all-ages summer concerts:

• Saturday, May 22
• Saturday, June 12
• Saturday, July 10

Learn more at Portland Columbia Symphony. Contact the box office at 503-234-4077 or info@pcsymphony.org.

This program is sponsored by the City's Arts and Cultural Grants.

Get involved, Make a difference When: Mon, May 24, 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, May 24, 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 When: Tue, May 25, 2021 3PM- 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.

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

Read more about Council meetings.

Public Welcome When: Tue, May 25, 2021 10 am- 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.

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

Read more about Council meetings.

Learn, Share, Grow When: Wed, May 26, 2021 9AM-11:30 am Where: Online workshop

Learn how to landscape for clean water and healthy habitat from the safety and comfort of home.

In this workshop, meet the beetles, bugs, flies, lacewings and other invertebrates (spiders!) that work around the clock to provide free pest control, aka the good guys.

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.

Get involved, Make a difference When: Thu, May 27, 2021 6PM-7:30PM Where: Online meeting via Zoom Get Map!

To protect public health, safety and welfare during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Transportation Subcommittee will meet remotely at 6:00 pm on May 27 via Zoom.

How to participate

• Zoom login information will be available in the meeting agenda on the Transportation Subcommittee page one week before the meeting.
• If you want to speak during the meeting, provide written comments, are unable to access the meeting remotely, or are otherwise unable to participate in the meeting, please notify us 24 hours in advance of the meeting for instructions and assistance. This will allow us time to provide alternate arrangements if needed.

Contact Jay Higgins at Jay.Higgins@GreshamOregon.gov or 503-618-2215 for participation instructions or more information about the meeting.