City of Gresham

Summer 2022 Newsletter "Diversity, Harmony, Community - Together 'WE' can make a difference!”

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When: Sat, Apr 02, 2022 9AM-12PM
Where: Gresham City Hall
1333 NW Eastman Pky
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Join us for a free document shredding and block Styrofoam recycling event. This is a drive-through, drop-and-go service with a limit of two grocery sized bags per vehicle.

What to shred and recycle

• Credit card and bank statements
• Paycheck stubs
• Investment statements
• Paper with personal data
• Block Styrofoam used in product packaging

Not accepted:

• Items with any food/liquid residue
• Styrofoam with tape
• Packing peanuts
• Hot tub covers
• Colored foam
• Dirty foam
• Squishy foam

For more information, email Recycle@GreshamOregon.gov or call 503-618-2525.

Get involved, Make a difference When: Tue, Apr 05, 2022 4PM-5:30PM Where: Online meeting

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

Watch the meeting 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.

Get involved, Make a difference When: Tue, Apr 05, 2022 6PM-8PM Where: Online meeting

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: Thu, Apr 07, 2022 6PM-8PM Where: Online meeting via Zoom

How to attend the meeting

• For meeting log-in/call-in information, see the meeting agenda on the Transportation Subcommittee webpage.
• If you are unable to access the meeting via Zoom, you may contact Jay.Higgins@GreshamOregon.gov 24 hours in advance of the meeting so the City can provide alternate arrangements.

How to provide testimony

• To testify during a Transportation Subcommittee meeting, provide testimony in writing 24 hour before the meeting to Jay.Higgins@GreshamOregon.gov to allow the testimony to be forwarded to the Transportation Subcommittee.
• If you are unable to provide written comments in advance, or are unable to access the meeting via Zoom, notify Jay Higgins 24 hours before the meeting so we can provide alternate arrangements.

General meeting information

The Transportation Subcommittee advises City Council on the ongoing development of a transportation network to improve the safety and livability of Gresham. The committee discusses transportation and traffic issues, federal, state and local policies and standards, plans and capital programs, and guides Council in transportation planning matters.

For more information about this event, contact Jay.Higgins@GreshamOregon.gov.

Get involved, Make a difference When: Thu, Apr 07, 2022 6PM-8PM Where: Online meeting via Zoom

To protect public health, safety, and welfare during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Parks and Recreation Community Advisory Committee will meet remotely at 6:00 pm, via Zoom on the first Thursday of the month. Zoom instructions are listed in the Gresham Parks and Recreation Community Advisory Committee agenda.

Instructions to participate

To provide oral or written public comment, please submit your request to Rebecca Brooks at Rebecca.Brooks@GreshamOregon.gov or 503-618-2792 by 5:00 pm on Wednesday, April, 6.

About the committee

The purpose of the Gresham Parks & Recreation Community Advisory Group is to bring together a diverse group of community members and City representatives for a limited duration to evaluate Gresham.s Parks & Recreation services and recommend strategies to improve community outcomes.

Online meeting instructions

Join online

• Join Zoom meeting
  • Meeting ID: 819 4455 6615
  • Passcode: i9VMW6

Join by phone

• Dial-in option:
  • Find your local number
  • Meeting ID: 819 4455 6615
  • Passcode: 344510

When: Mon, Apr 11, 2022 6PM-8PM Where: Online meeting via Zoom Get Map!

Online meeting instructions

Join online

• Join Zoom meeting
  • Meeting ID: 8ZZ4xe
• Or log in using the webinar ID.
  • Webinar ID: 885 0440 6805
  • Passcode: 172417

Join by phone

• Dial-in option:
  • Join by phone: 1-669-900-6833
  • One-touch telephone:.US: 669-900-6833, 885-044-06805#,,,,*172417#
  • International numbers available

For additional meeting information, see the meeting documents tab on the.City Charter page.

• If you're unable to access the meeting via Zoom contact Dara Wright at 503-618-2505 or Dara.Wright@GreshamOregon.gov by 5:00 pm two business days before the meeting so we can provide alternate arrangements.
• If you need translation services contact Dara Wright at 503-618-2505 or Dara.Wright@GreshamOregon.gov by 5:00 pm three business days before the meeting so we can arrange translation services.

How to provide testimony

• Written testimony must be received by 12:00 pm on Wednesday, April 6 via email to Dara.Wright@GreshamOregon.gov.
• Oral testimony: To provide oral public testimony you may register your name, email address, phone number and subject matter to Dara.Wright@GreshamOregon.gov. Advanced registration is not required. Individuals will have three minutes to speak; persons representing a group or organization will have five minutes.

General meeting information

For more information call 503-618-2505.

Read more about the City Charter.

Get involved, Make a difference When: Mon, Apr 11, 2022 6:30PM-8:30PM Where: Online meeting via Zoom

How to attend the meeting

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

How to provide testimony

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

General meeting information

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

For more information about this event, contact Amanda Lunsford at Amanda.Lunsford@GreshamOregon.gov.

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.