City of Gresham

Restoring Our Habitat When: Sat, Jan 18, 2020 9:30AM-11:30 am Where: City of Gresham Council Chambers 1333 NW Eastman Pky Get Map!

The City's Natural Resources Program is hosting an amphibian egg mass survey as a part of a regional effort to track the Pacific chorus frog, northwestern salamander, long-toed salamander and northern red-legged frog.

Join us for a volunteer amphibian survey training. This indoor training will include:

• How to identify an egg mass
• Survey techniques
• Field methods

The indoor training is followed by an outdoor training on Feb. 1.

RSVP today

Read more about the amphibian surveys project

For more information, contact Marissa Eckman at Marissa.Eckman@GreshamOregon.gov

Clean Out Those Closets When: Sat, Jan 18, 2020 10:30AM-1PM Where: Gresham Library 385 NW Miller Ave. Get Map!

Join the City of Gresham and Green Minded Gresham by participating in waste reduction and reuse activities, including:

• Clothing and holiday decor swap.
• Recycling and food waste prevention information.
• Kids recycled art and crafts.
• Reduce waste with easy, at-home ideas.

For more information about this event, contact Shaunna Sutcliffe at 503-618-2694 or Shaunna.Sutcliffe@GreshamOregon.gov.

Read more about recycling in Gresham.

Let's Kick Ball! When: Sun, Jan 19, 2020 5PM-7PM Where: Friends of the Children Gym 424 NE 172nd Ave. Get Map!

Indoor Sunday Futsal youth recreation is open to all students in grades 6-12 on Sunday from 5:00-7:00 pm at the Friends of the Children gym.

• Free
• Open to boys and girls in grades 6-12
• Learn new skills, make new friends, play futsal
• Participants must bring a signed waiver to play
• Adult supervision and mentorship provided by Active Children Portland volunteers

For more information, email Ricki Ruiz at Ricardo.Ruiz@GreshamOregon.gov or call 503-583-0771.

Futsal flier and waiver

Read more about Sunday Futsal.

When: Tue, Jan 21, 2020 5:30PM-8PM Where: Gresham City Hall Conference Center 1333 NW Eastman Pky Get Map!

Applicants for the Fiscal Year 2020-21 Community Enhancement Grants will present their proposals to the Community Enhancement Advisory Committee.

For more information about this event, contact Joe Walsh at 503-618-2372.

Get involved, Make a difference When: Tue, Jan 21, 2020 4PM-6PM Where: Gresham City Hall Council Chambers 1331 NW Eastman Pky Get Map!

The Gresham Redevelopment Commission (GRDC) meets as needed on the third Tuesday of the month immediately following adjournment of the 3:00 pm Gresham City Council meeting.

Meeting start time varies.

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, etc.

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

Get involved, Make a difference When: Tue, Jan 21, 2020 4:30PM-6:30PM Where: Gresham City Hall Conference Rm 1A 1333 NW Eastman Pky Get Map!

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.

For more information about this event, contact Tina Osterink, Natural Resources Planner at 503-618-2392 or Tina.Osterink@GreshamOregon.gov.

Let's Kick Ball! When: Sun, Jan 26, 2020 5PM-7PM Where: Friends of the Children Gym 424 NE 172nd Ave. Get Map!

Indoor Sunday Futsal youth recreation is open to all students in grades 6-12 on Sunday from 5:00-7:00 pm at the Friends of the Children gym.

• Free
• Open to boys and girls in grades 6-12
• Learn new skills, make new friends, play futsal
• Participants must bring a signed waiver to play
• Adult supervision and mentorship provided by Active Children Portland volunteers

For more information, email Ricki Ruiz at Ricardo.Ruiz@GreshamOregon.gov or call 503-583-0771.

Futsal flier and waiver

Read more about Sunday Futsal.

Get involved, Make a difference When: Mon, Jan 27, 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.

When: Mon, Jan 27, 2020 6:30PM-8:30PM Where: Gresham City Hall Barlow Trail Rm 1333 NW Eastman Pky Get Map!

The City charter was adopted on May 2, 1978. The City charter may only be amended, repealed, or replaced if at least 60% of those voting pass a ballot measure to approve the changes.

The City charter has been revised ten times since its adoption in 1978.

Charter Review Committee

Pursuant to Section 45B of the charter, the Gresham City Council shall appoint a charter review committee to review the current language of the City's charter every eight years.

A charter review committee was appointed by the City Council on Dec. 17, 2019.

The first Charter review meeting will take place on Jan. 27.

If you wish to receive notices of future meetings, please contact Margarita Contreras at 503-618-2507 or Margarita.Contreras@GreshamOregon.gov.

More about City Charter

When: Tue, Jan 28, 2020 6:30PM-8PM Where: Mt. Hood Community College Visual Arts Theater 26000 SE Stark St. Get Map!

Join Councilors Jerry Hinton, Karylinn Echols and Mario Palmero to talk about Gresham's Parks!

Gresham's parks offer something for everyone, from peaceful walks to high-energy soccer games. The City's park system includes more than 1,103 acres of park land, natural areas and trails. Your feedback will help Gresham's City Council prioritize efforts to improve our parks for all residents.

• Your feedback will be used to help Council prioritize the City's efforts to improve parks for all residents.
• Where should the City invest $4 million from Metro's Parks and Nature Bond?
• What would you like to see at Gresham's six undeveloped parks?
• Help us evaluate current and future recreation programming needs.
• Share ideas an solutions in a casual, interactive session.

Light refreshments will be served and free childcare will be provided.

Translation services available: Contact us by Jan. 24 if you need assistance: Alex Logue at 503-618-3214.

Read more about Council Listening Sessions.