Gresham public meetings in 2024
47 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council - Business Meeting
The Gresham City Council will vote on a range of items, including several contract awards, code amendments, and inter‑fund loans. A public hearing will consider a resolution to issue revenue bonds for Knova Learning Oregon under IRS Code §147(f). The council will also adopt Supplemental Budget #2 for FY 2024/25 and approve other routine agenda items such as meeting minutes and election results.
- Award a $398,816 street‑sweeping contract to Green Sweep Asphalt Service for 2025 (C‑1)
- Award a $1,600,000 design‑build contract to Dovetail Construction for expansion of Fire Station #72 (C‑10)
- Approve a $15,000,000 inter‑fund loan for the Fleet and Transportation Operations Building (E‑1)
- Approve issuance of revenue bonds for Knova Learning Oregon (Rockwood Preparatory Academy) (D‑1)
- Adopt Supplemental Budget #2 and appropriations for FY 2024/25 (D‑2)
City Council - Work Session
The Gresham City Council will hold a work session to receive an update from SERA Design on the Downtown Conceptual Framework project. The session is intended to gather feedback on opportunity sites and the public realm to inform future downtown growth.
- Downtown Framework Vision Concept workshop with SERA Design
Gresham Redevelopment Commission - Meeting
The Gresham Redevelopment Commission will approve the minutes from its July 16, 2024 meeting and consider public comments. It will decide whether to purchase 18330 E Burnside Street for $1,430,000. The commission will also consider a disposition and development agreement for the Rockwood Sunrise Site (Rockwood B188) with HMS Developments, LLC and Portland Opportunity Industrialization Center, Inc. No public hearing is scheduled.
- Approve minutes of the July 16, 2024 Redevelopment Commission meeting
- Approve purchase of 18330 E Burnside Street for $1,430,000
- Approve disposition and development agreement for Rockwood Sunrise Site (Rockwood B188) with HMS Developments, LLC and Portland Opportunity Industrialization Center, Inc.
- Citizen and community group comments (non‑agenda items)
- Consent agenda items to be adopted by one motion
City Council - Business Meeting
The Gresham City Council will vote on a consent agenda that includes several equipment purchases for Environmental Services and a $300,000 contract for night‑vision goggles for the Police Department. The council will also consider a $364,000 behavioral health clinician expansion, an affordable‑housing Oak Row funding agreement, and resolutions on flood‑safety fees and a public safety advisory committee. Additional items include the appointment of an assistant city attorney and a public hearing on solid‑waste license extensions.
- Award contract to Custom Night Vision for night‑vision goggles and laser devices, up to $300,000 (Police Department)
- Award contract to Cascadia Behavioral Healthcare for clinician expansion, up to $364,000 (Police Department)
- Purchase of a replacement aerial lift and bucket truck, up to $174,574 (Environmental Services)
- Purchase of a replacement backhoe, up to $170,527 (Environmental Services)
- Approve Oak Row funding agreement for affordable housing bond measure (Community Development)
City Council - Work Session
The City Council will receive a staff update on the Transportation System Plan, including draft policies and project lists. The session also includes a retrospective on completed Public Works projects.
- Transportation System Plan Update draft policies and projects lists
- Hitting the Streets retrospective on Public Works projects
City Council - Business Meeting
The City Council will vote on purchasing 5.63 acres of land and several fire department infrastructure projects. The meeting also includes a report on the Police and Fire Levy oversight committee.
- Purchase of 5.63 acres at 2118 E/ SE Hogan Road from Columbia Brick Works, Inc. for $1,459,195
- Purchase and installation of a fire training tower from In Line Commercial Construction, Inc. not to exceed $1,000,000
- Contract with Piper Mechanical, Inc. not to exceed $172,250 for ventilation systems in Fire Stations 71, 72, 73, 74, 76, and the Fire Training Center
- Resolution No. 3619 to approve a loan for manganese filters for the Cascade Groundwater Alliance project
- Resolution No. 3620 to allow a design-build contracting method for improvements to Fire Station #72
City Council - Work Session
The Gresham City Council work session will include a staff presentation on the General Fund forecast. No decisions or votes are scheduled; the meeting is informational.
- General Fund Forecast update presented by Budget Manager Elizabeth McCann
City Council - Business Meeting
The Gresham City Council will consider several consent agenda items, including an intergovernmental agreement with Home Forward, a contract amendment for Just Right Heating & Cooling up to $250,000, and a sole‑source purchase of a CCTV van up to $335,145. In the public hearing segment, council members will vote on a street vacation in the Civic Neighborhood and adopt the FY 2024/25 supplemental budget (Resolution No. 3618). All items are presented for a single motion, with the option to pull items for separate discussion.
- Intergovernmental agreement with Home Forward to administer a tax incentive (ORS 307.092)
- Award to Just Right Heating & Cooling to increase HVAC contract, not to exceed $250,000
- Sole‑source purchase of a CCTV van from CUES, Inc., not to exceed $335,145
- Civic Neighborhood street vacation for portions of NW Sleret Avenue, NW Burnside Road, and NW Eastman Parkway
- Approval of Supplemental Budget FY 2024/25 (Resolution No. 3618)
City Council - Business Meeting
The Gresham City Council will meet to approve a consent agenda including updated investment and recreational immunity policies, a stormwater code amendment, and a contract for homeless shelter operations. The meeting will also include a public hearing and a staff report.
- Approve updated City Investment Policy (Resolution 3615)
- Authorize $345,000 contract with Rockwood CDC for Tower Shelter
- Approve stormwater code amendment (Council Bill 07-24)
- Approve HRA/VEBA adjustment for management employees (Resolution 3617)
- Approve opt-in to recreational immunity (Resolution 3616)
City Council - Work Session
The Gresham City Council will hold a work session to receive staff presentations on two topics. The meeting includes an overview of the Vertical Housing Tax Incentive Program and an update on priorities for upcoming transportation grant applications.
- Vertical Housing Tax Incentive Program overview
- Transportation grant application priorities update
City Council - Work Session
The council will receive an overview of House Bill 2009:35, which requires Enterprise Zone sponsors to adopt a school support fee, presented by Interim Urban Renewal Director Erika Fitzgerald. Staff will also report on research into the viability of installing enforcement cameras in Gresham, presented by Police Chief Travis Gullberg. No decisions are indicated; the meeting is for updates and discussion.
- Overview and update on House Bill 2009:35 school support fee for Enterprise Zones
- Research update on viability of installing enforcement cameras in Gresham
City Council - Business Meeting
The Gresham City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes several items. Key actions are the approval of minutes from the August 20 meeting, the purchase of a Caterpillar CB10‑XZ Asphalt Compactor/Tandem Vibratory Roller for up to $208,484, an amendment to stormwater provisions in the Revised Code, and a resolution designating First Amendment Activity Zones at City Hall. An education session by the Mount Hood Cable Regulatory Commission will also be presented.
- Approve purchase of Caterpillar CB10‑XZ Asphalt Compactor/Roller, max $208,484 (Environmental Services)
- Amend Gresham Revised Code Chapter 3 to clarify stormwater service requirements (Environmental Services)
- Adopt Resolution No. 3614 designating First Amendment Activity Zones at City Hall (City Attorney’s Office)
- Approve minutes from the August 20, 2024 council business meeting (City Manager’s Office)
- Mount Hood Cable Regulatory Commission education session on future planning
City Council - Business Meeting
The Gresham City Council will consider a series of consent agenda items, including approvals of several equipment purchases and contracts. Items include a $439,362 street sweeper, a $364,028 CCTV van, up to three new police Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles, a $324,000 rescue vehicle, and a $300,000 youth‑violence prevention contract. The council will also adopt the FY 2024‑2025 Planning Commission work plan, amend stormwater provisions in the Revised Code, and receive an update from Portland General Electric on regional energy costs. A staff report will provide an update on the City’s Strategic Plan Year 2 Action Plan.
- Purchase of an Elgin Eagle Standard street sweeper – up to $439,362 (Environmental Services)
- Purchase of a CCTV van from CUES, Inc. – up to $364,028 (Environmental Services)
- Purchase of up to three 2024‑2025 Chevrolet Tahoe police vehicles (Police)
- Purchase of a transport‑capable rescue vehicle from Horton Emergency Vehicles – up to $324,000 (Fire and Emergency Services)
- $300,000 contract with Going Home II for intensive case management in the EMOPI youth violence prevention program (City Manager’s Office)
City Council - Work Session
The Gresham City Council will hold a work session to discuss the establishment of First Amendment Activity Zones within the City Hall Complex. The meeting will be held via Zoom and no written or oral testimony will be taken.
- Discussion of First Amendment Activity Zones
- Presentation by Steve Fancher, Assistant City Manager
- Update from DA Elect Nathan Vasquez
City Council - Business Meeting
The City Council will discuss a comprehensive plan amendment regarding land use appeal deadlines and review processes. The body is also deciding on several contracts, including a police vehicle purchase and opioid litigation settlement.
- Purchase of a regional armored rescue vehicle from Lenco not to exceed $451,439
- Resolution No. 3614 to participate in the National Prescription Opioid Litigation Settlement Agreement with Kroger Co.
- Public hearing for Type IV Comprehensive Plan Amendment to clarify appeal deadlines and Type III decision reviews
- Enactment reading of Council Bill 04-24 to remove property from the Rockwood West-Gresham Urban Renewal Plan
- Intergovernmental agreement for Fire and Emergency Services with Multnomah Rural Fire Protection District 10
City Council - Work Session
The council will hear a staff presentation on Phase 1 of the Pleasant Valley Project. The presentation includes a review of the development strategy, the existing plan map, and a draft land‑use map. Council members will be asked for direction on code concepts and the proposed land‑use map.
- Pleasant Valley Project – Phase 1 review; staff will seek council direction on code concepts and draft land‑use map
Gresham Redevelopment Commission - Meeting
The Gresham Redevelopment Commission will approve the minutes from the June 18, 2024 meeting. It will provide instructions for citizens to submit written or oral testimony by July 15, 2024. The commission will hear an overview of the proposed Yamhill Corridor Improvement project from Executive Director Brian Monberg. No public hearing or new measures are scheduled.
- Approve minutes of the June 18, 2024 Redevelopment Commission meeting (consent agenda).
- Accept written testimony by email to [email protected] and oral testimony requests by July 15, 2024.
- Yamhill Corridor Improvement project update presentation by Executive Director Brian Monberg.
City Council - Business Meeting
The council will hold public hearings for the FY 2024-25 CDBG and HOME Action Plans. The meeting also includes consideration of street renaming, election results, and debris service contracts.
- Public hearings for FY 2024-25 CDBG and HOME Action Plans
- Ordinance to rename two streets and change addresses on one street
- Debris Monitoring Services contract award to Tetra Tech
- Debris Removal Services contract award to Ceres Environmental
- Amendment to the Rockwood West-Gresham Urban Renewal Plan
City Council - Work Session
The City Council will hold a roundtable work session to review the Planning Commission's draft work plan for the 2024-25 period. No written or oral testimony is taken during these meetings.
- Presentation of the draft 2024-25 Planning Commission Work Plan
City Council - Business Meeting
The Gresham City Council will hold public hearings regarding the 2024/25 fiscal year budget and property tax rates. The council also plans to consider a capital improvement program and various fund transfers. Other items include employee compensation and an interfund loan for the Rockwood Capital Improvement Fund.
- Property tax rate of $3.6129 per $1,000 of assessed value
- 2024/25-2028/29 Capital Improvement Program
- $9,127,200 interfund loan to the GRDC Rockwood Capital Improvement Fund
- $875,000 transfer from the Worker’s Compensation & Liability Management Fund
- Compensation for management, supervisory, and confidential employees
City Council - Work Session
The Gresham City Council will hold a work session regarding federal funding and committee development. Staff will provide an update on American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) allocations and seek direction on how to use remaining funds. The council will also discuss the development of a Police & Fire Levy Oversight Committee.
- Update on American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) federal funding allocation
- Seeking direction on remaining ARPA funds
- Development of a Police & Fire Levy Oversight Committee
Gresham Redevelopment Commission - Meeting
The Commission will hold a public hearing regarding the Fiscal Year 2024/25 budget and appropriations for the Rockwood-West Gresham Urban Renewal Area. The agenda also includes approving May 21, 2024, meeting minutes and confirming reappointments to the Advisory Committee.
- Public hearing and Resolution No. 53 regarding the FY 2024/25 Budget
- Reappointments of Jack Hollis and Celso Naranjo to the Advisory Committee
- Approval of May 21, 2024, meeting minutes
City Council - Business Meeting
The Gresham City Council will consider a contract for police body cameras and updates to middle housing land division fees. Public hearings are scheduled regarding street renaming and new solid waste collection charges. The council will also review the City Manager's employment contract.
- Motorola Solutions, Inc. contract up to $670,000 for police body cameras
- Public hearing for street renaming and readdressing ordinance
- Fee updates for middle housing land divisions (Resolution 3604)
- New fees for solid waste and medical waste collection services (Resolution 3605)
- Employment contract approval for City Manager Eric Schmidt
City Council - Work Session
The City Council will review options for collecting the Urban Flood Safety & Water Quality District's 'Flood Safety Benefit Fee.' This fee is scheduled to be imposed on Gresham starting in September. The meeting includes a presentation regarding policy direction for these collections.
- Urban Flood Safety & Water Quality District fee collection options
Gresham Redevelopment Commission - Meeting
The Gresham Redevelopment Commission will consider the proposed Urban Renewal Capital Improvement Program for fiscal years 2024/25 through 2028/29. The commission will also vote on awarding Fire Station 74 architectural services to Rice Fergus Miller.
- Proposed five-year Urban Renewal Capital Improvement Program (FY 2024/25–2028/29)
- Contract award for Fire Station 74 architectural services to Rice Fergus Miller
- Approval of March 19, 2024, meeting minutes
City Council - Business Meeting
The Gresham City Council will hold a public hearing to consider the 2024/25-2028/29 Capital Improvement Program. The agenda also includes initiating a street vacation in the Civic Neighborhood and forming a transportation advisory committee.
- Public hearing for the 2024/25-2028/29 Capital Improvement Program
- Initiation of a Type IV street vacation in the Civic Neighborhood
- Creation of a Stakeholder Advisory Committee for the Transportation System Plan update
- Appointment of Shannon Olive to the Home Forward Board
City Council - Business Meeting
The Gresham City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the sale of Water Division surplus property to the Lusted Water District. The council will also consider awarding an on-call electrical services contract to Christenson Electric, Inc. for up to $200,000.
- Public hearing: Sale of Water Division surplus property to Lusted Water District
- Contract award: On-call electrical services with Christenson Electric, Inc. up to $200,000
- Appointments: Community Enhancement Advisory Committee members
- Report: Fire Department Industrial Hygienist findings from Maul, Foster & Alongi, Inc.
City Council - Work Session
Staff will provide an update regarding parks planning, including the status of capital parks projects and applicable grants. No written or oral testimony is taken at this roundtable meeting.
- Parks planning and grant funding update
- Status of planned or underway capital parks projects
- Update on applicable grants and grant scopes
City Council - Business Meeting
The Gresham City Council will meet to discuss several public safety and environmental items. Key actions include a potential purchase of three fire engines and the adoption of a climate action plan.
- Purchase of three Pierce Saber fire engines not to exceed $2,772,000
- Adoption of Gresham Climate Action Plan (Resolution No. 3602)
- Approval of State Revolving Fund loan agreements for stormwater projects (Resolution No. 3601)
- Amendment to Police, Fire and Parks Fee via Council Bill No 01-24
- Collective Bargaining Agreement with International Fire Fighters Association (IAFF)
Gresham Redevelopment Commission - Meeting
The Gresham Redevelopment Commission will review the draft Urban Renewal Capital Improvement Program for fiscal years 2024/25 through 2028/29. This plan covers projects within the Rockwood-West Gresham Urban Renewal Area. The Commission will also consider approving meeting minutes from March 19, 2024.
- Review of draft five-year Urban Renewal Capital Improvement Program (FY 2024/25–2028/29)
- Approval of March 19, 2024, meeting minutes
City Council - Business Meeting
The Gresham City Council will consider extending a fee increase for police, fire, and parks services. The meeting also includes an update on the Metro Affordable Housing Bond Program. Other items involve streetlight service contracts and adjusting development charge rates.
- Contract award to Aaken Corporation for streetlight services up to $161,075 per year
- Resolution to update developer reimbursement policy for waterline oversizing costs
- Resolutions to index parks, stormwater, and wastewater development charges
- Council Bill No. 01-24 regarding police, fire, and parks fee increases
- Metro Council Affordable Housing Bond Program update
Gresham Redevelopment Commission - Meeting
The Gresham Redevelopment Commission will meet on March 19, 2024. The agenda includes a discussion regarding the Storefront Improvement Grant Program and the approval of minutes from the February 20, 2024, meeting.
- Approval of February 20, 2024, meeting minutes
- Storefront Improvement Grant Program discussion
City Council - Work Session
The City Council will receive updates on the Climate Friendly and Equitable Communities Phase II project, specifically regarding parking data and policy options. Staff will also provide an update on city-wide economic development efforts including industrial and commercial sectors.
- Climate Friendly and Equitable Communities Phase II project update regarding parking data and policy options
- Economic Development Strategy update covering industrial, traded, and commercial/retail/mixed use sectors
City Council - Business Meeting
The Gresham City Council will consider adjusting fees for residential rental property licenses. They will also vote on a grant application for up to $1,000,000 for Southwest Community Park development. Additionally, staff will provide updates on the East County Library project and the May 2024 safety levy.
- Adjusting residential rental property license fees (Resolution No. 3600)
- Applying for up to $1,000,000 in grant funds for Southwest Community Park
- East County Library Project update
- Update on the May 2024 Fire and Police Levy ballot measure
- Authorizing Deputy City Attorney to act as City Attorney (Council Bill No. 02-24)
City Council - Business Meeting
The Gresham City Council will consider a five-year public safety levy measure for the May 21, 2024, ballot. The council will also review proposed amendments to the city charter regarding urban renewal and voting thresholds. Additionally, they may authorize contract negotiations for the City Manager position.
- Five-year public safety operating levy measure for May 21, 2024 ballot
- Charter amendment regarding urban renewal (Section 36A)
- Charter amendment regarding voting requirements (Section 45A)
- Employment contract negotiations for City Manager Eric Schmidt
- Public hearing on the Veranda Subdivision appeal
City Council - Work Session
The City Council will hold a roundtable work session to discuss fire staffing efficiencies and the results of community outreach for the Gresham Safety Levy. No written or oral testimony is taken during these specific meetings.
- Presentation on fire staffing efficiencies
- Update on community outreach results for the Gresham Safety Levy
- Discussion regarding potential revisions to the safety levy ballot measure
City Council - Executive Session
The Gresham City Council will meet in a closed executive session on February 27, 2024. The agenda includes discussions with legal counsel and the evaluation of the Interim City Manager.
- Legal counsel discussion
- Evaluation of the Interim City Manager
City Council - Business Meeting
The City Council will consider resolutions regarding new methodology reports for water and transportation system development charges. The council will also consider a resolution requesting Multnomah County revisit its ambulance staffing policy.
- Resolution Nos. 3586, 3587, and 3588: Water and Transportation System Development Charge update
- Resolution No. 3590: Ambulance staffing response regarding Multnomah County policy
- Safety Levy update regarding the May 2024 ballot measure
- Approval of February 6, 2024, meeting minutes
City Council - Work Session
The City Council will meet to discuss potential funding for three replacement fire engines. Members will also discuss a resolution regarding Multnomah County ambulance staffing and updates on the May 2024 Safety Levy.
- Update on funding mechanisms for three fire engine replacements
- Discussion of a potential resolution regarding Multnomah County ambulance response needs
- Update on the May 2024 Safety Levy and timing of approved ballot measures
Gresham Redevelopment Commission - Meeting
The Gresham Redevelopment Commission will meet on February 20, 2024. The commission will consider approving a property acquisition at 18450 SE Stark and review the Storefront Improvement Grant Program. They will also discuss the Sunrise Site/Rockwood B188 term sheet.
- Approval of property acquisition at 18450 SE Stark
- Discussion of Sunrise Site/Rockwood B188 term sheet
- Review of Storefront Improvement Grant Program
- Approval of January 23, 2024, meeting minutes
City Council - Executive Session
The Gresham City Council will hold an executive session closed to the public. The meeting includes a discussion regarding real property transactions under ORS 192.660(2)(e).
- Real property transactions (ORS 192.660(2)(e))
City Council - Business Meeting
The Gresham City Council will consider a property tax exemption for West Powell Apartments and a $200,000 HVAC equipment purchase. A public hearing is scheduled regarding the sale of a surplus ladder truck to Vancouver Fire Department. The council will also review wastewater reimbursement costs and fee resolution updates.
- Conditional approval for West Powell Apartments property tax exemption
- $200,000 purchase order for HVAC equipment at Public Safety and Schools building
- Sale of a surplus 1999 Pierce Quantum Aerial ladder truck to Vancouver Fire Department
- Final costs for SW Towle Wastewater Reimbursement District
- Updates to fee resolutions for the Community Development Code
City Council - Work Session
The City Council will receive an update on legislative priorities from staff and advisors. Additionally, the Council will review three approved ballot measures to discuss timing and the impact of having multiple measures on the same ballot.
- Legislative Priorities update
- Review of three approved May 2024 ballot measures
City Council - Business Meeting
The Gresham City Council will meet to consider several resolutions, including a vertical housing tax exemption for Arts Plaza Apartments. The council will also review the January 9, 2024, meeting minutes and a supplemental budget for fiscal year 2023/24.
- Resolution No. 3574: Vertical Housing conditional certification for Arts Plaza Apartments involving a ten-year 75% building tax exemption
- Resolution No. 3585: Adopting a supplemental budget and appropriations for Fiscal Year 2023/24
- Approval of the January 9, 2024, Council Business Meeting minutes
City Council - Work Session
The City Council will receive an update on the development of the Climate Action Plan. Staff will also present proposed projects qualifying for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to seek direction on next steps.
- Climate Action Plan development and strategy update
- American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) project updates and direction
Gresham Redevelopment Commission - Meeting
The Gresham Redevelopment Commission will meet on January 23, 2024. The commission is scheduled to discuss project development related to the 2029 Community Investment Framework. The meeting also includes the annual election of a Vice Chair and Acting Chair.
- Discussion regarding 2029 Community Investment Framework: Project Development
- Election of Commission Vice Chair and Acting Chair
- Approval of November 21, 2023, meeting minutes
City Council - Executive Session
The City Council will convene a closed executive session via Zoom webinar. The session is scheduled for legal counsel discussion pursuant to ORS 192.660(2)(h).
- Executive session regarding legal counsel