Gresham, OR

City Council Work Session

The Gresham City Council is holding a work session to receive a staff update on the Gresham Parks 2035: Parks, Recreation and Trails Plan, a multi-year effort to guide the future of the city's parks, recreation, and trails. Staff will also provide an 'All Things Parks' update covering current operations, major initiatives, accomplishments, and challenges. No public testimony is taken at this work session.

• Update on Gresham Parks 2035: Parks, Recreation and Trails Plan
• All Things Parks update on operations, initiatives, and challenges
• Presentation by Parks Department staff and MIG consultant

City Council Business Meeting

The Gresham City Council business meeting on August 18, 2026, will consider a consent agenda with multiple contracts, an annexation, and a tax exemption, plus a first reading of an ordinance amending massage business license rules. The meeting includes proclamations, public comment, and a city manager's report. Most items are routine approvals, but the annexation and tax exemption are notable land-use actions.

• Expedited annexation of 34.66 acres at 7236-7518 SE Hogan Road (Resolution No. 3720)
• Vertical Housing tax exemption for Kinect @ Gresham (Resolution No. 3721)
• Five-year contract with Cayenta/VertexOne for utility billing software, up to $432,000
• Purchase of six Toyota RAV4 SUVs for up to $220,000
• Sole-source purchases: Vactor truck ($666,748) and CCTV van ($596,543)

Gresham Redevelopment Commission Meeting

The Gresham Redevelopment Commission is meeting to approve routine items, including establishing a Downtown/Civic Advisory Committee and confirming appointments to it and the Rockwood-West Gresham Advisory Committee. The agenda is largely procedural, with no public hearings or major business items listed.

• Resolution 61 establishing the Downtown/Civic Advisory Committee
• Appointments to Downtown/Civic Advisory Committee: Mark Garber, Claire Lider, Tracy Klinger, Teresa Peterson, Thea Enos, Silvie Andrews, Antonio Paez
• Appointment of Steve Garcia to Rockwood-West Gresham Advisory Committee
• Approval of minutes from June 9, 2026 meeting

Executive Session

The Gresham City Council is convening an executive session, closed to the public, to consult with the city attorney and outside counsel about potential litigation regarding the purchase of fire apparatus and related equipment. The session is authorized under ORS 192.660(2)(h) and is expected to last 60 minutes.

• Closed executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(h)
• Discussion of potential litigation re fire apparatus purchase
• Outside counsel Barron & Budd present

City Council Work Session

The council will receive an update on the implementation of the Massage Business License code enacted in October 2025 and consider proposed amendments to the code. This is the only substantive item on the work session agenda.

• Discussion of massage business license implementation since October 2025
• Proposed amendments to the Massage Business License Code

Staff reported on the first year of the Massage Business License Code, noting 31 licenses issued and six illicit operations closed. The council discussed proposed code amendments to strengthen enforcement and directed staff to proceed with a three-year restriction on future licenses for confirmed illicit locations. Because this was a work session, no formal votes were recorded; the policy adjustments clarify enforcement rules that affect property owners and legitimate businesses in Gresham.

• Presented first-year Massage Business License Code update (31 licenses issued, 6 illicit businesses closed)
• Directed staff to proceed with proposed code amendments
• Provided direction for three-year restriction on confirmed illicit massage locations
• Discussed location-based versus owner-based enforcement restrictions

Cancelled Gresham Redevelopment Commission Meeting

This Gresham Redevelopment Commission business meeting scheduled for July 7, 2026, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

City Council Business Meeting

The council will consider a consent agenda that includes an expedited annexation of 4.962 acres at 17231 SE McKinley Road, an appointment to the Home Forward Board, an amendment to Gresham Revised Code chapters on stormwater, wastewater, and parks/streets, and the purchase of a vactor truck for up to $690,846. A 30-minute staff report will discuss micromobility safety and regulatory options, but no action is expected.

• Expedited annexation (AX-26-00053) of 4.962 acres at 17231 SE McKinley Road via Resolution No. 3719
• Appointment of Uriah Edmunds to the Home Forward Board of Commissioners
• Amendment of GRC Chapters 3 (Stormwater), 4 (Wastewater), and 6 (Parks and Streets) via Council Bill No. 09-26
• Purchase of a vactor truck from Owen Equipment not to exceed $690,846
• Staff work session on micromobility devices: safety concerns and regulatory framework

The Gresham City Council heard a report on micromobility devices (e-bikes, e-motos) and directed staff to research best practices, education, and potential regulations, with recommendations to return later. The Council also approved the consent agenda (items C-1 through C-5) unanimously, which included meeting minutes, a Home Forward Board appointment, an expedited annexation, code amendments, and a vactor truck purchase. No public hearings were held, and no other action items were decided.

• Approved consent agenda items C-1 through C-5 (7-0)
• Directed staff to research micromobility regulations and return with recommendations
• Directed staff to develop a community outreach plan for the water supply transition

Executive Session

The Gresham City Council will convene an executive session closed to the public to consult with legal counsel regarding the pending federal lawsuit Parise v. City of Gresham. No other business is scheduled.

• Executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(h) for legal consultation on litigation
• Parise v. City of Gresham, U.S. District Court for Oregon, Case No. 24-cv-01620
• Closed to the public; news media may attend but may not disclose discussion

Gresham Redevelopment Commission Meeting

The Gresham Redevelopment Commission will approve the fiscal year 2026/27 budget of $36,494,000 and an intergovernmental agreement for credit facility services with the City of Gresham. The meeting will also include a public hearing on the budget and a discussion on the Rockwood-West Gresham Urban Renewal area.

• Approve Gresham Redevelopment Commission budget ($36,494,000)
• Public hearing on Resolution No. 59 (2026/27 budget)
• Approve Intergovernmental Agreement for credit facility services
• Discuss Rockwood-West Gresham Urban Renewal priorities
• Approve minutes from May 5, 2026 meeting

The Gresham Redevelopment Commission approved Resolution No. 59, adopting a $36,494,000 budget for FY 2026/27 and authorizing tax increment revenue collection. It also approved Resolution No. 60, an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Gresham for credit facility services. No public testimony was received. The commission discussed urban renewal priorities but took no action on them.

• Approved Resolution No. 59 adopting $36,494,000 FY 2026/27 budget and tax increment declaration (6-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 60 authorizing credit facility services agreement with City of Gresham (6-0)
• Approved May 5, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)

City Council Work Session

The City Council will receive staff updates on the Economic Opportunity Analysis and the Springwater Plan District Study. Staff are seeking direction on employment land supply, economic development priorities, and land use initiatives for the Springwater area.

• Industrial and commercial land study update
• Employment land supply and economic development priorities discussion
• Springwater area planned and potential land use analysis

The Gresham City Council held a work session to discuss the Economic Opportunity Analysis and Springwater Plan District Study. Council expressed support for focusing economic development on redevelopment and infill, and for initiating a future planning process for the Springwater area. No formal decisions or votes were taken.

• No formal decisions or votes were recorded during the work session.

City Council Business Meeting

The Gresham City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on the 2026/27 budget, including a permanent property tax rate of $3.6129 per $1,000 and a local option levy of $1.35 per $1,000 of assessed value. The consent agenda includes approval of a five-year Capital Improvement Program, a $200,000 landscape maintenance contract renewal, and a tree inventory contract. Action items include authorizing interfund loans totaling nearly $8 million from the Equipment Replacement Fund to Gresham Redevelopment Commission capital improvement funds.

• Public hearing and adoption of Resolution No. 3713 setting property tax rates for fiscal year 2026/27
• Adoption of 2026/27–2030/31 Capital Improvement Program (Council Bill 05-26)
• Award of contract renewal for landscape maintenance at city properties (up to $200,000/year)
• Award of personal services contract to PlanIT Geo Inc. for street and park tree inventory
• Interfund loans of $7,152,000 (Rockwood) and $803,000 (Downtown/Civic) to the Gresham Redevelopment Commission

The Gresham City Council approved the Fiscal Year 2026/27 budget and property tax rates, including a $3.6129 per $1,000 assessed value rate and a $1.35 local option levy rate. The meeting also approved several intergovernmental agreements and capital improvement fund loans totaling over $7.9 million.

• Approved Fiscal Year 2026/27 budget and property tax rates (6-1)
• Approved Resolution 3710 declaring FTE ratio for FY 2026/27 (6-0)
• Approved IGA with Gresham Redevelopment Commission for credit facility services (6-0)
• Authorized $7,152,000 loan from Equipment Replacement Fund to GRDC Rockwood Capital Improvement Fund (6-0)
• Authorized $803,000 loan from Equipment Replacement Fund to GRDC Downtown Civic Capital Improvement Fund (6-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items including landscape maintenance award and street tree inventory (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 3706 relating to the 2026-30 Consolidated Plan (6-0)
• Renamed Northwest Eric Schmidt Parkway in honor of outgoing City Manager Eric Schmidt

City Council Work Session

The City Council will receive a staff update on the Tree Code Update Project and discuss potential policy directions. This work session is informational only, with no formal decisions expected. No public testimony is taken during work sessions.

• Staff report on the Tree Code Update Project, seeking council direction on potential policies

The Gresham City Council held a work session on June 2, 2026, to discuss proposed amendments to the Tree Code. Staff presented four policy questions and Council expressed general support for the direction but took no formal votes. Staff will incorporate feedback and return with draft code language and fee recommendations later this year.

• No formal decisions made; Council discussed Tree Code Update project and directed staff to return with draft amendments.

City Council Business Meeting

The City Council will hold public hearings on the 2026-2030 Gresham Consolidated Plan and various grant action plans. Additionally, the council is scheduled to consider several resolutions regarding updated fees for water, wastewater, stormwater, and solid waste services.

• Adoption of the 2026-2030 Gresham Five-Year Consolidated Plan
• FY 2026-27 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Action Plan
• FY 2026-27 HOME Annual Action Plan
• Resolution No. 3707 regarding Solid Waste and Medical Waste Collection Service fees
• Resolution No. 3718 updating Stormwater Utility Rates

Council unanimously approved five resolutions establishing new fees and rates for solid waste, stormwater, wastewater, and water utilities, all passed 6-0 with Councilor Morales absent. Also approved the 2026-2030 Consolidated Plan, FY 2026-27 CDBG and HOME Action Plans, and a consent agenda that included a police collective bargaining agreement and a water district intergovernmental agreement. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved solid waste rate adjustments (Resolution 3707) 6-0
• Approved stormwater utility rate update (Resolution 3718) 6-0
• Approved wastewater utility rate update (Resolution 3716) 6-0
• Approved water utility rate update (Resolution 3717) 6-0
• Approved 2026-2030 Consolidated Plan (Resolution 3706) 6-0
• Approved FY 2026-27 CDBG Action Plan (Resolution 3709) 6-0
• Approved FY 2026-27 HOME Action Plan (Resolution 3708) 6-0
• Approved consent agenda including GPOA collective bargaining agreement and Lusted Water District IGA 6-0

Executive Session

The Gresham City Council is holding an executive session, closed to the public, to discuss negotiations for the collective bargaining agreement with the Gresham Police Officers' Association. No decisions will be made during the session, as it is for discussion only. The session is authorized under ORS 192.660(2)(d).

• Discussion of labor negotiations for the Gresham Police Officers' Association collective bargaining agreement

Cancelled City Council Work Session

This City Council Work Session scheduled for May 19, 2026, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting cancelled

City Council Business Meeting

The City Council will hear an update on ARPA funds, consider approval of a new city manager contract, adopt updates to transportation and water system development charges, and set uniform towing fees. A public hearing will consider amendments to the Environmental Overlay and adoption of the 2026/27-2030/31 Capital Improvement Program, including Fire Station 74. Staff will also present the draft FY2026-2028 Strategic/Vision Plan for council feedback.

• Employment contract for City Manager Teresa Carr
• Resolution No. 3704 updating towing and storage fees, repealing previous resolutions
• Public hearing on Comprehensive Plan Amendments – Environmental Overlay Phase 2 (CPA 25-00172)
• Public hearing on 2026/27-2030/31 Capital Improvement Program including Fire Station 74 (CWP-26-00013)
• Consent agenda: Transportation and Water System Development Charge updates (Resolutions 3702/3703)

Council unanimously approved the five-year Capital Improvement Program for 2026/27-2030/31, with a modification to include the Public Safety Facility: Fire Station 74 project. The consent agenda was also approved, including a new city manager employment contract, updates to transportation and water system development charges, and a new towing fee schedule. A comprehensive plan amendment for the Environmental Overlay Project Phase 2, Part 1 was also adopted. The council received an update on ARPA spending and discussed the draft biennial strategic plan but took no action on it.

• Approved consent agenda (items C-1 through C-6) including city manager contract, transportation plan, development charge updates, and towing fee schedule (7-0)
• Approved Comprehensive Plan Amendment CPA 25-00172 for Environmental Overlay Phase 2, Part 1 (7-0)
• Approved 2026/27-2030/31 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) with amendment for Fire Station 74 (7-0)

Executive Session

The Gresham City Council will convene a closed executive session to discuss a potential real estate transaction involving City-owned property in the Gresham Civic Neighborhood, including funding and development options. The meeting is scheduled for May 12, 2026, at 12:30 PM.

• Executive session to discuss potential real estate transaction in Gresham Civic Neighborhood
• Discussion of transaction funding and development options
• Meeting to be held via Zoom Webinar on May 12, 2026, at 12:30 PM

City Council Work Session

The Gresham City Council will hold a work session to receive staff presentations on two items: a proposed wholesale water agreement with Lusted Water District and a multi-year Utility Rates Package covering water, wastewater, and watershed systems. No formal decisions will be made; the session is intended to provide background and support council understanding ahead of future action.

• Proposed wholesale water Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with Lusted Water District
• Overview of wholesale water rate structure and System Development Charge (SDC) loan framework
• Multi-year rate approach for water, wastewater, and watershed systems
• Considerations of system sustainability, operational needs, and affordability

City Council held a work session to discuss a proposed 30-year wholesale water agreement with the Lusted Water District and a five-year utility rate package for 2028–2032. No formal votes were taken; both items are pending future resolutions or adoption dates.

• Discussed proposed Lusted Water District wholesale agreement (no formal action taken)
• Reviewed proposed 2028–2032 water, stormwater, and wastewater utility rate package (no formal action taken)

Gresham Redevelopment Commission Meeting

The Gresham Redevelopment Commission will consider consent agenda items including approval of meeting minutes, appointment of Colin Stout to the Rockwood-West Gresham Advisory Committee, and adoption of the five-year Urban Renewal Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for fiscal years 2026/27–2030/31, which will then be recommended to the City Council. Staff will also preview priorities for the Rockwood-West Gresham Urban Renewal area for fiscal years 2026-27 through 2028-29 during a briefing.

• Approval of minutes from the March 17, 2026 GRDC meeting
• Confirmation of Colin Stout to the Rockwood-West Gresham Advisory Committee
• Adoption of five-year Urban Renewal Capital Improvement Program (FY 2026/27–2030/31) and recommendation to City Council
• Staff preview of priorities and considerations for Rockwood-West Gresham Urban Renewal area for FY 2026-27 through 2028-29

The Commission approved the March 17, 2026 meeting minutes, a committee appointment, and the proposed five-year Urban Renewal Capital Improvement Program. The program will be recommended to the Gresham City Council for adoption.

• Approved March 17, 2026 meeting minutes
• Confirmed Colin Stout to the Rockwood-West Gresham Advisory Committee
• Approved Urban Renewal Capital Improvement Program FY 2026/27 – 2030/31 for City Council recommendation

City Council Business Meeting

The council will consider a consent agenda that includes a $464,236 purchase of a Lenco BearCat G3 armored rescue vehicle, resolutions updating public works standards and the stormwater management manual, a contract amendment for youth violence prevention, and park fee amendments. Staff reports will cover proposed towing fee updates and follow-up on the East County Fire Services Taskforce.

• Purchase of Lenco BearCat G3 police armored rescue vehicle for up to $464,236
• Resolution No. 3699 adopting updated City of Gresham Public Works Standards
• Resolution No. 3700 adopting updated City of Gresham Stormwater Management Manual
• Contract amendment with Going Home II for youth violence prevention, increasing total to $260,000
• Parks Use Fee Amendments establishing fees for Gresham Revised Code Chapter 6 (Resolution No. 3701)

The council unanimously approved consent agenda items including updated Public Works Standards (Resolution 3699), Stormwater Management Manual (Resolution 3700), and Parks Use Fee Amendments (Resolution 3701) after pulling them for discussion. They also approved a block of items including meeting minutes, a wastewater reimbursement district, an armored rescue vehicle purchase, a public safety levy subcommittee appointment, development code amendments, and a youth violence prevention contract. The meeting opened with proclamations for National Police Week and National Public Works Week, and included an update from Mt. Hood Community College on bond projects and scholarships.

• Approved consent agenda items C-1, C-3, C-5 to C-8 (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 3699 adopting updated Public Works Standards (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 3700 adopting updated Stormwater Management Manual (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 3701 Parks Use Fee Amendments (7-0)

Executive Session

The City Council is meeting in a closed executive session. The body will discuss a potential real estate transaction involving a property in the downtown area.

• Discussion of a potential real estate transaction involving a downtown property

Cancelled City Council Work Session

The scheduled City Council work session for April 21, 2026, has been cancelled. No agenda items or specific topics were provided for this meeting.

Executive Session

The Gresham City Council is meeting in a closed executive session. The body will review and discuss the selection of a finalist for the City Manager position with Prothman Consultants.

• Selection of a finalist for the City Manager position

City Council Business Meeting

The Gresham City Council will hold a public hearing to consider adopting the Comprehensive Plan Amendment for the Transportation System Plan Update (CPA-26-00021). The council will also consider approving the meeting minutes from April 7, 2026, on the consent agenda. Proclamations will recognize Earth Day, City Retirees, and Gresham Rising Stars. The City Manager will deliver a monthly report.

• Public hearing on Comprehensive Plan Amendments for Transportation System Plan Update (CPA-26-00021)
• Consent agenda: approval of meeting minutes from April 7, 2026
• Proclamation: Earth Day
• Recognition of City Retirees and Gresham Rising Stars
• City Manager's monthly report

The City Council approved the first reading of Revised Council Bill 07-26 and application CPA-26-00021 to update the Comprehensive Plan and Transportation System Plan. The update focuses on a 20-year forecast including safety, equity, climate, and emerging technology. The Council also approved the meeting's consent agenda.

• Approved Consent Agenda item C-1 (6-0)
• Approved first reading of Revised Council Bill 07-26 and application CPA-26-00021 (6-0)

Executive Session

The Gresham City Council will hold a closed executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(a) to conduct final interviews of remaining candidates for the City Manager position, assisted by Prothman Consultants. The session is closed to the public, though news media may attend but cannot disclose any information discussed.

• Final interviews for City Manager position
• Assistance from Prothman Consultants

Notice of Possible City Council Quorum

The Gresham City Council will hold a public meet-and-greet event with finalists for the City Manager position on Monday, April 20, 2026, from 6:30 to 8:30 PM at City Hall. This is an informal gathering with no official deliberations or actions. The notice serves to inform the public of a possible quorum of council members in attendance.

• Public meet-and-greet with City Manager finalists
• Possible quorum of City Council present
• No City Council deliberations or official action will occur
• Event held at City Hall - Oregon Trail Conference Center, 1333 Eastman Parkway
• Scheduled 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM on April 20, 2026

Executive Session

The City Council is meeting in an executive session to discuss real property transactions. The session focuses on right-of-way negotiations for Project No. CIPTR00008.

• Right-of-Way Negotiations for Project No. CIPTR00008

Executive Session

The Gresham City Council will hold a closed executive session to interview candidates for the City Manager position. The meeting is scheduled to last 7.5 hours and is closed to the public.

• City Manager candidate interviews (Prothman Consultants)
• Executive session at Wastewater Treatment Facility
• Closed to the public per ORS 192.660

City Council Business Meeting

The Gresham City Council will vote on a policy to reimburse developers for waterline oversizing costs and approve a $3.8 million contract amendment for wastewater system improvements. The meeting also includes a public hearing on comprehensive plan amendments.

• Approve Resolution No. 3697 updating waterline reimbursement policy
• Approve design contract amendment 3 with Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. for $3,795,906.00
• Adopt System Development Charges (SDCs) for parks, wastewater, stormwater, and transportation
• Public hearing on Comprehensive Plan Amendments - Development Code Process Update
• Approve City Council Business Meeting Minutes from March 17, 2026

The Gresham City Council unanimously approved a comprehensive update to the city's Development Code (CPA-25-00460) as part of Phase 2, Part 2 of the process. The update improves clarity, aligns with state law, and streamlines approvals for smaller projects. Council also unanimously approved a consent agenda covering nine items including updated development charges for parks, wastewater, stormwater, transportation, and water systems, as well as a new waterline reimbursement policy and a design contract amendment.

• Approved Comprehensive Plan Amendment CPA-25-00460 for Development Code update (6-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items C-1 through C-9 (6-0): meeting minutes, Resolution 3697 (waterline oversizing reimbursement), Resolution 3696 (exempting public improvement contracts from bidding), WWTP design contract amendment, Resolutions 3688-3692 (parks, wastewater, stormwater, transportation, water system development charges)

City Council Work Session

The City Council will hear a staff update on the East County Fire Services Taskforce (ECoFST), a City Manager-led group formed in November 2025 to evaluate sustainable fire service models in partnership with Fairview, Wood Village, Troutdale, Fire District 10, and IAFF Local 1062. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the session is for discussion and preview of upcoming meetings.

• Update on East County Fire Services Taskforce (ECoFST), including meeting summaries and preview of future meetings

The City Council received a presentation from the City Manager on the East County Fire Services Task Force, including financial scenarios and ongoing regional discussions. No votes or formal decisions were taken; the session was informational only.