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.
In order to protect public health, safety, and welfare during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Gresham Urban Forestry Subcommittee will meet remotely at 4:30 pm on April 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, if needed.
Please contact Tina Osterink at Tina.Osterink@GreshamOregon.gov or 503-618-2392 for participation instructions or more information about the meeting.
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.
How to participate: In conformance with the governor.s limitations on public gatherings, the meeting will be conducted electronically using Zoom, an online meeting platform. The meeting structure is consistent with the governor.s Executive Order No. 20-16.
Please note: Citizens wishing to testify during this Budget Committee meeting on the fiscal year 2021/22 budget are asked to provide testimony in writing ONLY and 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 Budget Committee.
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 by calling 503-618-2890, 24 hours in advance of the meeting so that the City can provide alternate arrangements.
Persons who desire to provide comments regarding the hearing on possible use of Oregon Revenue Sharing Funds should submit separate testimony, following the same procedures as described above.
Meeting login or or call-in information to access the meeting will be provided by April 19.
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.
The Gresham City Council has selected three finalists for the position of city manager and is seeking community input and involvement in next steps.
Mayor Travis Stovall will host a virtual community forum on Wednesday, April 21, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. to introduce the finalists:
Jamal Fox, who has served as the City Administrator of Camas, Washington, since 2020.
Nina Vetter, who has served as the Chief Administrative Officer/District Manager of the Pueblo West Metropolitan District, Colorado.
Patrick Quinton, who has been the CEO/Co-Founder of Dweller Inc., a housing development company focused on building and owning accessory dwelling units.
Live public comment will not be taken. After the forum, attendees will have the opportunity to provide feedback about the candidates through an online survey by noon, Thursday, April 22. Feedback will be shared with Council for their consideration as they make the hiring decision.
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, April 21, 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.
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.
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, April 26, 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.
When: Tue, Apr 27, 2021 6PM-9PM Where: Online meeting via Zoom Get Map!
How to participate: In conformance with the governor.s limitations on public gatherings, the meeting will be conducted electronically using Zoom, an online meeting platform. The meeting structure is consistent with the governor.s Executive Order No. 20-16.
Please note: Citizens wishing to testify during this Budget Committee meeting on the fiscal year 2021/22 budget are asked to provide testimony in writing ONLY and 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 Budget Committee.
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 by calling 503-618-2890, 24 hours in advance of the meeting so that the City can provide alternate arrangements.
Meeting login or or call-in information to access this meeting will be provided by April 26.
Join Your Neighbors. Get involved. Make a difference!
Save the date
Be sure to save Monday, Mar 8th at 7PM for the Wilkes East Neighborhood 2021 Spring Meeting. The meeting will be held online via Zoom meeting.
Agenda
Travis Stovall, Mayor City of Gresham
Vince Jones-Dixon, Gresham City Council Position 3
Jessica Harper, City of Gresham Code Compliance
Jeff Car, CEO Albertina Kerr, Workforce Housing Update
Neighborhood news and more
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Seeking Board Members. Are you motivated, passionate, creative?
Did you know you can become a Member-at-Large at any time? Being a Board Member is a great opportunity and experience for any neighbor, whether you’ve been on a board before or you're considering the idea for the first time. No experience required. Nominate yourself. Info here! or contact any board member. Get involved! Make a difference!
Who should attend?
Participation is open to all residents who live, own property or a business, organization, church or government agency within our boundaries
Be Part Of Your Community. Plan To Attend.
The Wilkes East Neighborhood is located in the northwest corner of the City of Gresham, Oregon, and is one of Gresham's sixteen neighborhoods. Wilkes East Neighborhood borders are roughly NE Sandy Blvd to the north, NE 181st Ave to the east, NE Glisan St to the south, and NE 162nd Ave to the west. Get map!.
Watch for these red & white Meeting Signs the week before our meeting. The signs were purchased with assistance of the City of Gresham Neighborhood Grant Program, and with volunteer hours to set them out and retrieve them. Signs Now NW also made a generous contribution to this project.
Mark your calendar. See you there!
Questions or comments?
Contact Wilkes East Neighborhood by email at info@wilkeseastna.org, or by postal mail to: Wilkes East Neighborhood, 17104 NE Oregon St, Portland Oregon 97230
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.
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!