Gresham public meetings in 2025

City Council Business Meeting

The City Council will consider replacing the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion resolution with a new Fairness, Access, Respect, and Accountability resolution. The body will also review salary increases for the City Manager and City Attorney and establish new park and vending fees.

• Resolution No. 3674: Fairness, Access, Respect, and Accountability (repealing Resolution 3459)
• Resolution No. 3675: Establishing fees and charges for Parks (Article 6.10) and Vending and Concession Businesses (Article 6.13)
• 3% merit salary increases for the City Manager and City Attorney retroactive to December 1, 2025
• Resolution No. 3676: Extension of the Small Business Garage to Storefront Incentive Program
• Initiation of an ordinance to identify boundaries for the Gresham Regional Center and Rockwood Town Center

The Gresham City Council approved the consent agenda items, which include extending the Small Business Garage to Storefront Incentive program. Councilors voted to table Resolution 3674 (Fairness, Access, Respect, and Accountability). They approved Resolution 3675, establishing fees for parks and vending/concession businesses. All votes were unanimous with Mayor Travis Stovall absent.

• Approved consent agenda items C‑1 through C‑7, including the Small Business Garage incentive (unanimous, mayor absent)
• Tabled Resolution 3674 – Fairness, Access, Respect, and Accountability (unanimous, mayor absent)
• Approved Resolution 3675 – fees and charges for parks and vending/concession businesses (unanimous, mayor absent)

Gresham Redevelopment Commission Meeting

The Gresham Redevelopment Commission will meet to approve guidelines for a storefront improvement grant program. The body will also consider reappointments to its advisory committee and approve previous meeting minutes.

• Resolution 56: Adopting Guidelines for the Rockwood-West Gresham Urban Renewal Area Storefront Improvement Grant Program
• Reappointments of Jennifer McMillan, Ibrahim Moustafa, and Gregory Schroeder to the Gresham Redevelopment Commission Advisory Committee

The Gresham Redevelopment Commission approved the minutes from the November 18, 2025 meeting and confirmed the reappointments of three advisory committee members. The commission voted to table Resolution 56, which would adopt guidelines for the Rockwood‑West Storefront Improvement Grant Program. All present commissioners voted yes on each action.

• Approved November 18, 2025 meeting minutes (all present voted YES)
• Confirmed reappointments of Jennifer McMillan, Ibrahim Moustafa, and Gregory Schroeder to the Advisory Committee (all present voted YES)
• Tabled Resolution 56 adopting Storefront Improvement Grant Program guidelines (all present voted YES)

City Council Work Session

The City Council is holding a work session to discuss potential code requirements for Temporary Emergency Shelters. The discussion covers permitted locations, fees, site layout, and operational standards.

• Discussion of Temporary Emergency Shelters code requirements, including process and fees

The council heard a staff presentation on proposed Gresham Revised Code standards for temporary emergency pod shelters. Members expressed general support and offered feedback on fees, safety, and occupancy duration. Staff will revise the draft based on council input and present it for formal consideration at a future meeting. No formal vote or decision was taken.

City Council Business Meeting

The Gresham City Council will consider three consent‑agenda items. They will approve the minutes from the November 18, 2025 business meeting. They will vote to approve Personal Services Contract No. 313348, authorizing $200,000 of Enterprise Zone Community Service Fees and $100,000 of Urban Renewal Funds for the Oregon Manufacturing Extension Partnership. They will also approve a Civic Infrastructure Improvement Agreement for infrastructure work in the Civic Neighborhood.

• Approve minutes of the Business meeting on November 18, 2025
• Approve Personal Services Contract No. 313348 authorizing $200,000 Enterprise Zone fees and $100,000 Urban Renewal Funds for OMEP
• Approve Civic Infrastructure Improvement Agreement for Civic Neighborhood improvements

The council voted to approve all three consent‑agenda items, including the personal services contract that authorizes $200,000 of enterprise‑zone community service fees and $100,000 of urban‑renewal funds for the Oregon Manufacturing Extension Partnership, and the civic infrastructure improvement agreement. The motion passed unanimously (6‑0) among the six council members present; the mayor was absent. No other actions were taken.

• Approved council meeting minutes (C‑1) – 6 YES, 0 NO
• Approved Personal Services Contract No. 313348 authorizing $200,000 enterprise‑zone fees and $100,000 urban‑renewal funds for OMEP support – 6 YES, 0 NO
• Approved Civic Infrastructure Improvement Agreement (C‑3) – 6 YES, 0 NO

Executive Session

The Gresham City Council will hold a closed executive session to conduct the annual evaluation of the City Manager’s job performance. The session is limited to council members, the mayor, and permitted media representatives who may not disclose details. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Annual review and evaluation of the City Manager’s employment performance

GRDC Executive Session

The Gresham Redevelopment Commission is holding an executive session to discuss potential real property acquisitions. The discussion focuses on the Rockwood-West Urban Renewal Area.

• Discussion of potential real property acquisitions within Rockwood-West URA

City Council Business Meeting

The City Council will receive the first annual report from the Public Safety Levy Advisory Subcommittee regarding the 2024 Fire and Police Levy. The council will also consider appointments to the Youth Advisory Council and the Community Enhancement Advisory Committee.

• Annual report on 2024 Fire and Police Levy fund allocations
• Appointment of Terrance Burton Jr. and Sophia Oommen to the Youth Advisory Council
• Appointment of Sarah Buck and Alexander Aviles to the Community Enhancement Advisory Committee
• Proclamation for Small Business Saturday

The council voted to approve the three consent agenda items: the meeting minutes, the appointment to the Youth Advisory Council, and the appointment to the Community Enhancement Advisory Committee. The motion was made by Council President Hinton, seconded by Councilor Piazza, and passed with five yes votes and two absences. No other actions or decisions were taken during the meeting.

• Approved meeting minutes (C-1) (5-0)
• Approved Youth Advisory Council appointment (C-2) (5-0)
• Approved Community Enhancement Advisory Committee appointment (C-3) (5-0)

Gresham Redevelopment Commission Meeting

The Gresham Redevelopment Commission will meet to approve minutes from a previous meeting and discuss proposed storefront improvement grant guidelines and a capital improvement program forecast for the Rockwood-West Gresham area.

• Approval of October 21, 2025, meeting minutes
• Presentation of Rockwood Storefront Improvement Grant guidelines
• Overview of Capital Improvement Program forecast for Rockwood-West Gresham

The Gresham Redevelopment Commission voted to approve the minutes of its October 21, 2025 meeting. All six commissioners present voted yes; Commissioner Eddy Morales was absent. No other motions or votes were recorded during the session.

• Approved minutes from the Oct 21, 2025 meeting (6‑0, 1 absent)

City Council Work Session

The City Council will discuss current fees for Gresham parks and evaluate alternatives for adjusting them. This review occurs ahead of the completion of Gradin Sports Park Phase 2 to inform a future resolution.

• Review of parks fees and adjustment alternatives
• Discussion regarding Gradin Sports Park Phase 2

The Gresham City Council work session on November 18, 2025 reviewed proposed updates to fee structures for Gradin Community Sports Park. Staff presented the proposed fee recovery levels but no resolution or vote was taken. The formal resolution is scheduled for presentation on December 9, 2025.

City Council Work Session

The Gresham City Council will hold a work session to review progress on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging efforts and seek direction on a replacement resolution. Staff will also provide an update on the Tree Code Project and ask for council direction on remaining policy questions.

• Discussion on replacing the 2021 DEI Resolution
• Tree Code Project policy questions
• Meeting held at Gresham Public Safety and Schools Building
• Work session is closed to public testimony

The council heard a presentation on the city’s Fairness, Access, Respect, and Accountability (FARA) initiative and expressed support for staff training and outreach. A separate presentation provided an update on the Tree Code Update Project, including options for minimum tree sizes or a canopy‑based approach and draft removal fees. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were taken; the FARA resolution will be considered at the December 9 council meeting and further briefings on the tree code will be scheduled.

City Council Business Meeting

The City Council will consider a supplemental budget and appropriations for Fiscal Year 2025/26. The body will also hold a hearing regarding Comprehensive Plan text amendments for the Climate Friendly and Equitable Communities (CFEC) Code Update, Phase II.

• Resolution No. 3673: Supplemental budget and appropriations for Fiscal Year 2025/26
• CPA-25-00392: Type IV Comprehensive Plan Amendment for Climate Friendly and Equitable Communities (CFEC) Code Update, Phase II
• Resolution No. 3672: Fee updates related to the Gresham Community Development Code

The council approved the consent agenda items, including Resolution No. 3672, by a 6‑0 vote with the council president absent. It then adopted the Phase 2 amendments to the Climate‑Friendly and Equitable Communities (CFEC) code, removing all minimum parking requirements and adding tree‑canopy and bicycle‑parking standards, also by a 6‑0 vote with the president absent. The supplemental budget for FY 2025‑26 was presented, outlining ten adjustments such as fire‑related funding, a $3 million grant for underground infrastructure, and a $350,000 allocation from the Plastic Pollution and Recycling Modernization Act. The public hearing was closed by consensus.

• Approved Consent Agenda items C‑1 through C‑2, including Resolution No. 3672 (6‑0 vote, president absent)
• Adopted CFEC Phase 2 comprehensive plan text amendments removing all minimum parking requirements (6‑0 vote, president absent)
• Presented supplemental budget FY 2025‑26 with ten adjustments (no vote recorded)
• Closed public hearing by consensus

Executive Session

The Gresham City Council will convene a closed executive session to discuss the disposition of city-owned downtown property. The meeting is scheduled for October 28, 2025, at 12:30 PM via Zoom Webinar.

• Executive session to discuss real property transactions
• Disposition of city-owned downtown property
• Meeting to be held via Zoom Webinar
• Session closed to the public under ORS 192.660(2)(e)
• News media may attend but cannot disclose information discussed

Gresham Redevelopment Commission Meeting

The Gresham Redevelopment Commission will consider a consent agenda item to approve the minutes from its August 26, 2025 meeting. Public members may submit written or oral testimony by October 20, 2025. Staff and partners from RKm Development, Inc. will provide an update on the Downtown Rockwood urban‑renewal project. The meeting will conclude with any additional commission measures, proposals, or announcements.

• Approve minutes from the Gresham Redevelopment Commission meeting of August 26, 2025 (consent agenda)
• Open public comment – written testimony due by 3:00 p.m. Oct 20, 2025; oral testimony registration required
• Update on Downtown Rockwood presented by Justin Douglas and RKm Development, Inc. partners
• Public hearing (no specific agenda items listed)
• Commission measures, proposals and announcements (details not provided)

The Gresham Redevelopment Commission voted to approve the minutes of its August 26, 2025 meeting. The motion was made by Commissioner Hinton, seconded by Commissioner Brown, and passed with all six present members voting yes. No other actions or votes were recorded during the meeting.

• Approved minutes from August 26, 2025 meeting (6-0)

City Council Work Session

The Gresham City Council work session will feature staff reports on two topics. First, Solid Waste & Sustainability will update the Council on implementation of the Climate Action Plan approved in April 2024 and seek feedback. Second, Public Works will provide a status update on the Cascade Groundwater Alliance Project and its upcoming transition phases. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Climate Action Plan implementation update (Solid Waste & Sustainability)
• Cascade Groundwater Alliance Project status and transition update (Public Works)

The Gresham City Council held a work session on Oct. 21, 2025. Staff presented updates on the Climate Action Plan and the Cascade Groundwater Alliance project, including a $3 million loan forgiveness. No formal motions, votes, or approvals were recorded.

City Council Business Meeting

The Gresham City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes approving minutes from the October 7 meeting, a $617,654 purchase of a vac‑truck unit for wastewater operations, and an enactment reading of a Comprehensive Plan amendment. The agenda also contains reappointments to the Community Development and Housing Subcommittee and two Affordable Housing Bond Measure funding agreements. All items are presented for a single consent motion.

• Approve purchase of vac‑truck unit from Owen Equipment, up to $617,654 (Wastewater)
• Enactment reading of Type IV Comprehensive Plan Amendment (Community Development)
• Reappoint Uriah Edmonds and Jessica Spellman to Community Development and Housing Subcommittee
• Approve funding agreement for Civic Station affordable housing development (Metro Affordable Housing Bond)
• Approve third amendment to Affordable Housing Bond Measure Intergovernmental Agreement No. 310602

The Gresham City Council voted to approve all six items on the consent agenda. The motion passed with five council members voting yes and two members absent. No other actions, public hearings, or council measures were taken. The meeting adjourned at 6:21 p.m.

• Approved Council meeting minutes (C-1)
• Approved purchase of a vac‑truck unit for wastewater operations (C-2)
• Approved enactment reading of Type IV Comprehensive Plan Amendment CPA‑25‑00333 (C-3)
• Approved reappointments to the Community Development and Housing Subcommittee (C-4)
• Approved Affordable Housing Bond Measure Program: Civic Station Funding Agreement (C-5)
• Approved Affordable Housing Bond Measure Program: Intergovernmental Agreement Amendment 3 (C-6)

Executive Session

The Gresham City Council will hold an executive session on October 7, 2025. Council members will discuss a potential acquisition of real property in SE Gresham for future city needs and an update on a possible acquisition in the Rockwood area. The session is closed to the public, though media representatives may attend without disclosing any information.

• Potential acquisition of real property in SE Gresham for future city needs
• Update and potential acquisition of real property in Rockwood

City Council Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session to receive a report on the General Fund. This meeting is for staff reports and is not open for public testimony.

• General Fund update presented by City Manager Eric Schmidt and Budget & Finance Director Elizabeth McCann

The council heard a presentation on the General Fund and Public Safety Levy, noting a $36.7 million fund balance and a $1.6 million levy balance. No actions, approvals, or votes were taken during the work session.

City Council Business Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the extension of residential, commercial, and drop box solid waste collection licenses. The body will also review a financing agreement for fire engines and receive updates on market conditions and fire service models.

• Public hearing on extending solid waste collection licenses to October 8, 2032
• Resolution No. 3670: Full Faith & Credit Financing Agreement for fire engine purchase
• Resolution No. 3671: Adoption of Financial Policies and repeal of Resolution No. 3036
• Council Bill 06-25: Amendment to Gresham Revised Code Article 1.05
• Staff update on potential fire district service model and IGA extensions with Wood Village, Fairview, and Troutdale

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included adopting new financial policies (Resolution No. 3671). It also approved extending solid‑waste collection licenses for residential, commercial, and drop‑box services to October 8, 2032 and authorized the City Manager to issue them. Additionally, Councilor Keathley was approved as Gresham's representative on the East County Fire Services Task Force.

• Approved Consent Agenda items C‑1 through C‑4, including Resolution No. 3671 adopting financial policies (unanimous)
• Approved extension of solid‑waste collection licenses to Oct 8 2032 and authorized City Manager to issue them (unanimous)
• Approved Councilor Keathley as Gresham representative on the East County Fire Services Task Force (unanimous)

Joint Work Session: City Council and Finance Committee

The City Council and Finance Committee will hold a joint work session to conduct an in-depth review of the FY 2025/26 operating budget. The session will cover staffing, funding sources, and services for several city administrative departments.

• Review of FY 2025/26 operating budget
• Budget and staffing presentations for Office of Governance & Management and City Attorney’s Office
• Budget and staffing presentations for Budget & Finance and Information Technology
• Budget and staffing presentations for Human Resources, Facilities, and Fleet
• Review of Internal Service Charge Methodology

The joint Council and Finance Committee session presented overviews of the Office of Governance & Management, the City Attorney’s Office, the Risk Management program, and the Budget & Finance Department. Staff answered questions about compensation, attorney specialties, and limited‑term injury pay. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded during the meeting.

Joint Work Session: City Council and Finance Committee

The City Council and Finance Committee are holding a joint work session to conduct an in-depth review of the FY 2025/26 operating budget. The session will cover staffing, funding sources, and services provided to the community.

• Budget review for Police, Fire, and Emergency Management
• Budget review for Urban Renewal and Economic Development
• Budget review for Youth & Recreation
• Budget review for Communications and Community Engagement

The council and finance committee met on September 18, 2025 for a joint work session. The meeting provided updates on park reservations, community engagement, communications, youth and recreation, and economic development programs. No motions, approvals, denials, or votes were recorded. The session was informational.

City Council Work Session

The Gresham City Council will hold a work session to review a proposed outline for an East County Fire Services Taskforce and receive an update on the Three-Year Economic Development Strategy. This session is not open for public testimony.

• Proposed outline for City Manager sponsored 'East County Fire Services Taskforce'
• Update on Three-Year Economic Development Strategy
• Staff Reports (1 hour estimated)

The council reviewed a proposal to form an East County Fire Services Task Force and heard an update on a new three‑year economic development strategy. Members expressed strong support for both initiatives, but no formal votes or approvals were recorded. The first task‑force meeting is planned for October.

City Council Business Meeting

The Gresham City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes awarding a contract up to $191,747 to Paul Brothers, Inc. for stormwater tree wells in the Rockwood neighborhood and amending a contract for up to $270,000 of economic opportunity consulting services. Additional items include approval of the Teamsters Local 223 collective bargaining agreement, termination of the Ziply Cable franchise agreement, and adjustments to business license fees. A public hearing will address the dissolution of the Brookside North Sewer Reimbursement District and a Comprehensive Plan amendment for development code updates.

• Award contract to Paul Brothers, Inc. up to $191,747 for stormwater tree wells in Rockwood (Watershed and Parks lead)
• Amend Contract 312902 for consulting services up to $270,000 for Economic Opportunity Analysis (Community Development lead)
• Approve Teamster's Collective Bargaining Agreement 2025-2028 (Office of Governance and Management lead)
• Terminate Ziply Cable franchise agreement via Resolution No. 3662 (Office of Governance and Management lead)
• Adjust business license fees and repeal Resolution No. 3600 via Resolution No. 3661 (City Attorney's Office lead)

The council voted unanimously to create a sewer reimbursement district and to repeal Resolutions No. 3423 and 3458. They also unanimously approved Comprehensive Plan amendment CPA‑25‑00333. No other actions were taken at the meeting.

• Approved sewer reimbursement district and repealed Resolutions 3423 and 3458 (unanimous)
• Approved Comprehensive Plan amendment CPA‑25‑00333 (unanimous)

Joint Special Session: City Council and Finance Committee

The joint special session is a work session for the City Council and Finance Committee to examine the FY 2025/26 operating budget. Presentations will cover transportation, solid waste, development engineering, water, wastewater, stormwater, parks, urban design & planning, community development, and community livability. No public testimony will be taken. The meeting will be held virtually via Zoom.

• In-depth review of FY 2025/26 operating budget covering multiple service areas

The City Council and Finance Committee met on September 11, 2025 for a joint work session. Council members, committee members, and staff presented overviews of the Urban Design & Planning, Transportation, Water, and Watershed departments and their budgets. The meeting included questions about homeless services funding but did not result in any formal approvals, denials, or votes. No substantive actions were recorded.

Executive Session

The City Council is meeting in a closed executive session to discuss labor negotiations. The discussion involves a contract with a city unionized labor organization.

• Labor negotiations regarding a contract with a city unionized labor organization

City Council Work Session

The Gresham City Council work session will include a staff briefing on the Mt. Hood Cable Regulatory Commission. The briefing will review the commission’s role in overseeing the city’s cable franchise fee agreements and community media, and consider alternatives for its governance. Council members will consider a membership decision for the commission.

• Mt. Hood Cable Regulatory Commission – review of role and membership decision

The council reached consensus to end Gresham's participation in the Mount Hood Cable Regulatory Commission and to manage franchise responsibilities locally. A formal resolution will be prepared in October, and the city will notify the commission by November 1, 2025. Participation will continue through June 30, 2026 to ensure a smooth transition.

• Withdraw Gresham from MHCRC (consensus)

City Council Business Meeting

The City Council will consider adopting the Gresham Downtown/Civic Urban Renewal Plan and updating several city codes. The meeting includes a project update on tree regulations and a vote on opioid litigation settlements.

• Adoption of Gresham Downtown/Civic Urban Renewal Plan with tax increment financing up to $381,000,000
• Resolution to participate in National Prescription Opioid Litigation settlements with Purdue Pharma L.P., the Sackler Family, and Alvogen
• Contract amendment for Workplace Change HR Services to increase amount to not exceed $245,000
• Resolution No. 3668 establishing fees and charges for Towing & Impounding of Vehicles
• Council Bill No. 04-25 establishing Massage Business License Regulations

The council voted to approve Consent Agenda items C‑1 through C‑4 with six yes votes and one absent member. A motion to approve C‑6, the Massage Business License Regulations, also passed with six yes votes. After being removed earlier due to a conflict‑of‑interest disclosure, C‑5, the Downtown Civic Urban Renewal Area ordinance, was approved with five yes votes, one abstention, and one absent member.

• Approved Consent Agenda items C‑1 through C‑4 (6 YES, 1 absent)
• Approved C‑6 Massage Business License Regulations (6 YES, 1 absent)
• Approved C‑5 Downtown Civic Urban Renewal Area ordinance (5 YES, 1 ABSTAIN, 1 absent)
• Removed C‑5 from agenda after conflict‑of‑interest disclosure

City Council Work Session

The council will receive a staff report on the fire district study presented at the July 1 work session. Staff will answer council questions, share new polling data from DHM Research, and update on talks with three neighboring cities about future fire service delivery. The discussion will inform next steps for how fire services are provided in Gresham.

• Fire district study follow‑up and Q&A
• Presentation of updated DHM Research polling
• Updates on ongoing conversations with three neighboring cities regarding fire service delivery

The council reviewed staff updates on a potential regional fire district involving Gresham and neighboring cities. No votes or approvals were taken; the council noted the need for public education and said a subcommittee could be formed if directed. A follow‑up work session is scheduled for early October to review further analysis.

City Council Business Meeting

The Gresham City Council will convene a public hearing to approve the first reading of an ordinance adopting the Gresham Downtown/Civic Urban Renewal Plan. The plan authorizes tax increment financing with a maximum indebtedness of $381,000,000. The second reading and vote is scheduled for September 2, 2025.

• Council Bill 05-25: Gresham Downtown/Civic Urban Renewal Plan
• Approval of July 15, 2025 Council meeting minutes
• Adoption of FY 2025-2026 Planning Commission Work Plan
• Updated appointments to the Youth Advisory Council
• Legislative Delegation Recap Session

The council voted to approve all three consent agenda items—meeting minutes, the 2025‑2026 Planning Commission work plan, and updated Youth Advisory Council appointments. The council also approved the first reading of Council Bill 05‑25, the Gresham Downtownicivic Urban Renewal Plan, with one member recused. Both actions passed with unanimous affirmative votes among those voting.

• Approved consent agenda items C‑1 through C‑3 (minutes, planning commission work plan, youth advisory council appointments) (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Council Bill 05‑25 Gresham Downtownicivic Urban Renewal Plan (6‑0, 1 recused)

Gresham Redevelopment Commission Meeting

The Gresham Redevelopment Commission will consider two consent‑agenda items: approval of the minutes from the June 17, 2025 meeting and approval of the First Amendment to the ground lease for the property at 18604‑18688 East Burnside Street (Building B) with RKm Development, Inc. The meeting also includes a brief public comment period and standard commission business.

• Approve minutes from the June 17, 2025 Redevelopment Commission meeting
• Approve First Amendment to the ground lease for 18604‑18688 East Burnside Street with RKm Development, Inc.
• Open public comment (written and oral testimony) with submission deadline August 25, 2025

The Gresham Redevelopment Commission approved the minutes from the June 17, 2025 meeting after correcting the attendee list. The commission also approved the First Amendment to the ground lease for the property at 18604‑18688 East Burnside Street. Both motions passed unanimously among members present (6‑0). No other actions were taken.

• Approved June 17, 2025 meeting minutes (6‑0)
• Approved First Amendment to ground lease for 18604‑18688 E. Burnside St (6‑0)

GRDC Executive Session

The Gresham Redevelopment Commission will meet in an executive session. Commissioners will discuss a proposed amendment to the purchase agreement for a property located in the Rockwood‑West Gresham Urban Renewal Area, with input from the City Attorney, Economic Development Director, and Budget & Finance Director. The session is closed to the public and will end with adjournment.

• Proposed change to purchase agreement for property in the Rockwood‑West Gresham Urban Renewal Area

Official Sister City Program Meeting

The Gresham City Council will convene a special session on July 18, 2025 to hear remarks from representatives of Sokcho City, Gresham’s sister city. The agenda includes welcome remarks, an introductory video about Sokcho, and a series of remarks by Sokcho officials, Gresham council members, and school district superintendents. No formal actions or votes are listed; the meeting is for discussion and cultural exchange.

• Welcome remarks by Council President Jerry Hinton (15 minutes)
• Introduction video about Sokcho City (5 minutes)
• Remarks by Sokcho Mayor Le Byeong‑seon and other Sokcho officials (75 minutes)
• Remarks by Gresham Councilor Sue Piazza and other Gresham representatives
• Closing remarks from Council President Jerry Hinton

GRDC Executive Session

The Gresham Redevelopment Commission will hold a closed executive session to discuss a proposed amendment to a purchase agreement for a property located in the Rockwood‑West Gresham Urban Renewal Area. City Attorney and staff will present the changes, with input from the Economic Development Director and the Director of Budget & Finance. The session is not open to the public, though media may attend without disclosing details.

• Discussion of proposed change to purchase agreement for property in Rockwood‑West Gresham Urban Renewal Area

City Council Work Session

The Gresham City Council will hold a work session to review the Financial Road Map adopted in 2023 and discuss the path toward a structurally balanced operating budget. Staff will present updates and DHM Research will share findings from recent community research on financial measures.

• Financial Road Map Update
• Structurally balanced operating budget discussion
• DHM Research community findings presentation
• City Manager Eric Schmidt report
• Councilor Kayla Brown present

The council met on July 15, 2025 for a work session. City Manager Eric Schmidt presented a financial roadmap update covering the current budget outlook and long‑term planning. DHM consultant John Horvick presented community focus‑group findings on public safety funding, a possible gas tax, and economic concerns. No motions, votes, or other decisions were made.

City Council Business Meeting

The Gresham City Council will approve the minutes from the July 1, 2025 business meeting and consider the appointment of Teresa Carr to the Home Forward Board. Staff will present reports on the annual joint meeting with the Planning Commission, the Transportation System Plan project prioritization, and draft revisions to the city’s financial policies. The City Manager will give his monthly report, and the public will have an opportunity for open comment.

• Approve minutes of the July 1, 2025 business meeting (Consent Agenda).
• Recommend appointment of Teresa Carr to the Home Forward Board.
• Annual joint meeting of Planning Commission and City Council to review work plan.
• Staff discussion on prioritizing projects in the Transportation System Plan.
• Introduction of draft revisions to the City’s financial policies.

The council voted to approve consent agenda items C‑1 through C‑2, which included the appointment to the Home Forward Board. The motion was made by Council President Jerry Hinton, seconded by Councilor Kayla Brown, and passed with all seven members voting Yes. No other actions were taken during the meeting.

• Approved consent agenda items C‑1 (Council minutes) and C‑2 (Home Forward Board appointment) – all members Yes

City Council Work Session

The City Council will receive a staff report on a financial feasibility study regarding the establishment of a potential Fire District. This is an informational presentation, and staff are not requesting policy direction at this meeting.

• Presentation of Fire District financial feasibility study

The council met on July 1, 2025 to review a financial analysis of a possible independent fire district. No council action was requested, and no decisions were made during the session.

City Council Business Meeting

The Gresham City Council will hold public hearings and consider three resolutions: forming the SE Chase Wastewater Reimbursement District (Resolution 3659), adopting the FY 2025‑26 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Action Plan (Resolution 3663), and adopting the FY 2025‑26 HOME Action Plan (Resolution 3664). The meeting also includes routine consent agenda items such as approving minutes, appointing a Finance Committee member, and appointing Youth Advisory Council members.

• Resolution 3659 – formation of the SE Chase Wastewater Reimbursement District
• Resolution 3663 – FY 2025‑26 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Action Plan
• Resolution 3664 – FY 2025‑26 HOME Investment Partnerships Program Action Plan
• Approval of June 17, 2025 business meeting minutes (consent agenda)
• Appointment of Preston Pace to the Finance Committee (consent agenda)

The council approved the Consent Agenda items covering meeting minutes, a finance committee appointment, and a Youth Advisory Council appointment. It also approved the formation of the SE Chase Wastewater Reimbursement District. Additionally, the FY 2025‑26 CDBG Annual Action Plan and the FY 2025‑26 Home Annual Action Plan were each approved.

• Consent agenda items C‑1 through C‑3 approved (Mayor yes; Council President absent; Kayla Brown absent; Janine Gladfelter yes; Cathy Keathley yes; Eddy Morales absent; Sue Piazza yes)
• Resolution 3659 – SE Chase Wastewater Reimbursement District formation approved (Mayor yes; Council President absent; Kayla Brown absent; Janine Gladfelter yes; Cathy Keathley yes; Eddy Morales absent; Sue Piazza yes)
• Resolution 3663 – FY 2025‑26 CDBG Annual Action Plan approved (Mayor yes; Council President yes; Kayla Brown absent; Janine Gladfelter yes; Cathy Keathley yes; Eddy Morales yes; Sue Piazza yes)
• Resolution 3664 – FY 2025‑26 Home Annual Action Plan approved (Mayor yes; Council President yes; Kayla Brown absent; Janine Gladfelter yes; Cathy Keathley yes; Eddy Morales yes; Sue Piazza yes)

Gresham Redevelopment Commission

The Gresham Redevelopment Commission will hold a public hearing to consider and approve Resolution No. 55, which sets the budget and appropriations for fiscal year 2025/26 for the Rockwood‑West Urban Renewal Area. The meeting also includes approval of May 20, 2025 commission minutes on the consent agenda. Residents may submit written testimony by 3:00 p.m. on June 16, 2025, or register for oral testimony.

• Approve minutes from the May 20, 2025 commission meeting (consent agenda)
• Public hearing on Resolution No. 55: FY 2025/26 budget for Rockwood‑West Urban Renewal Area

City Council Business Meeting

The Gresham City Council will consider and vote on the adopted budget for fiscal year 2025/26, including appropriations and property tax rates of $3.6129 per $1,000 of assessed value and a local option levy of $1.3500 per $1,000. The meeting also includes approval of several intergovernmental agreements to collect Enterprise Zone School Support fees and a $1,150,000 investment application from Arnprior Aerospace. Additional items are a $8,652,000 interfund loan to the GRDC Rockwood Capital Improvement Fund and the enactment of massage business licensing regulations.

• Adopt Resolution No. 3656: FY 2025/26 budget, appropriations, and property tax rates
• Approve Resolution No. 3660 authorizing Arnprior Aerospace’s $1,150,000 Enterprise Zone investment
• Approve Resolution No. 3658 authorizing $8,652,000 interfund loan to GRDC Rockwood Capital Improvement Fund
• Approve IGA contracts 312981, 312979, 312980 for Enterprise Zone School Support fees with three school districts
• Enact Council Bill No. 04-25 establishing massage business license regulations

The Gresham City Council approved the consent agenda items, including a $1,150,000 investment by Arnprior Aerospace and an $8,652,000 interfund loan. Council Bill No. 04‑25 on massage‑business licensing was tabled until the July 15 meeting. The council also approved Resolution No. 3655 affirming eligibility for state shared‑revenue funds.

• Approved consent agenda items C‑1 through C‑9 and C‑11 (6‑0 vote, 1 absent)
• Authorized Arnprior Aerospace’s $1,150,000 enterprise‑zone program (included in consent agenda)
• Authorized an $8,652,000 interfund loan to the GRDC Rockwood Capital Improvement Fund (included in consent agenda)
• Tabled Council Bill No. 04‑25 establishing massage‑business license regulations until July 15 (6‑0 vote, 1 absent)
• Approved Resolution No. 3655 affirming eligibility for state shared‑revenue funds (6‑0 vote, 1 absent)

Executive Session

The Gresham City Council will hold an executive session to discuss possible purchases of real property within the Springwater Urban Growth Boundary, the Civic Neighborhood, and a city‑owned building in downtown. The discussion is limited to evaluating these acquisitions and related property management issues. The session is closed to the public, with media allowed only to attend without disclosing details.

• Potential acquisition of property within Springwater Urban Growth Boundary
• Potential acquisition of property within Civic Neighborhood
• Potential acquisition and management of a city‑owned building in downtown Gresham

City Council Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session to receive a staff report on the Development Code Process Update (DCPU) project. Staff will present project objectives and a review of proposed changes to the Development Code.

• Development Code Process Update (DCPU) project overview and proposed changes

The council met on June 3, 2025 for a work session. Staff presented updates to the Development Code, focusing on housing and design review standards. No motions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

City Council Business Meeting

The council will consider three main actions: approving a contract amendment that raises the Workplace Change HR Services contract from $145,000 to a maximum of $220,000 and extends its term to September 30, 2025; adopting the first reading of a new massage business license ordinance; and establishing new fees for solid waste and medical waste collection while repealing a prior resolution. These items are on the consent agenda and public hearing portions of the meeting.

• Amend Contract 312962 for Workplace Change HR Services to $220,000 max, term extended to 9/30/2025
• First reading of Council Bill No. 04-25 to add Massage Business License regulations
• Resolution No. 3653 to set fees for solid waste and medical waste collection and repeal Resolution 3605
• Approve minutes from the May 20, 2025 business meeting
• Approve appointments to the Transportation Advisory Subcommittee

The council approved the consent agenda items, including appointments to the Transportation Advisory Subcommittee and a contract amendment. It also approved the first reading of Council Bill 04-25 establishing a massage business license. Finally, the council adopted Resolution No. 3653 setting solid waste and medical waste collection fees and repealing Resolution No. 3605.

• Approved consent agenda items C-1 through C-3 (6-0)
• Approved first reading of Council Bill 04-25, Massage Business License ordinance (6-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 3653 establishing solid waste and medical waste fees, repealing Resolution 3605 (6-0)

Gresham Redevelopment Commission Meeting

The Gresham Redevelopment Commission will consider a motion to add the Urban Renewal Improvement Program for FY 2025/26–2029/30 to the consent agenda. It will approve minutes from the April 15, 2025 meeting and adopt the Urban Renewal Capital Improvement Program for the same fiscal period. The commission will also vote on Resolution No. 54 to begin the formal public review of the Gresham Downtown/Civic Urban Renewal Plan. Public comment will be accepted before the consent agenda items.

• Motion to amend agenda to include Urban Renewal Improvement Program FY 2025/26–2029/30 under consent agenda
• Approval of minutes from the Gresham Redevelopment Commission meeting of April 15, 2025
• Approval of the Urban Renewal Capital Improvement Program for FY 2025/26–2029/30
• Resolution No. 54 directing staff to commence formal public review of the Gresham Downtown/Civic Urban Renewal Plan
• Open public testimony instructions and registration deadline of May 19, 2025

The Gresham Redevelopment Commission approved the minutes from the April 15, 2025 meeting and adopted the Urban Renewal Capital Improvement Program for fiscal years 2025/26‑2029/30, recommending it to the City Council. It also passed Resolution No. 54 directing staff to start the formal public review of the Gresham Downtown/Civic Urban Renewal Plan. Both actions were approved unanimously by all commissioners present.

• Approved April 15, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to agenda to add Urban Renewal CIP as Consent Agenda item C‑2 (unanimous)
• Approved Urban Renewal Capital Improvement Program FY 2025/26‑2029/30 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 54 to commence formal public review of Downtown/Civic Urban Renewal Plan (unanimous)

City Council Business Meeting

The Gresham City Council will consider several items, including approving minutes from the May 6 meeting, awarding a contract to Griffith Roofing Company for roof repairs at City Hall up to $1,179,680, and adopting updates to development charge resolutions. A public hearing will consider the 2025/26‑2029/30 Capital Improvement Program, and the council will adopt an updated Stormwater Management Manual.

• Approve City Hall roof repair contract to Griffith Roofing Company, not to exceed $1,179,680
• Adopt Resolution Nos. 3650 & 3651 updating Parks and Transportation System Development Charges
• Approve City Application No. CWP-25-00068 and first reading of Council Bill No. 03-25 for the 2025/26‑2029/30 Capital Improvement Program
• Adopt Resolution No. 3647 adopting the updated Stormwater Management Manual
• Approve minutes of the May 6, 2025 business meeting

The Gresham City Council approved the 2025/26—2029/30 Capital Improvement Program. It also adopted the updated Stormwater Management Manual and approved the consent agenda items, including the City Hall roof repair award and development‑charges updates. The Council directed Multnomah County to pause the current homeless shelter project and asked staff to identify city representatives for regional planning meetings. No public testimony was received for the capital‑improvement hearing.

• Approved 2025/26—2029/30 Capital Improvement Program (5‑0, 2 absent)
• Adopted updated Stormwater Management Manual (Resolution 3647) (5‑0, 2 absent)
• Approved Consent Agenda items C‑1 through C‑3, including City Hall roof repair award and parks & transportation development charges updates (5‑0, 2 absent)
• Directed County to pause the current shelter project and conduct a comprehensive reevaluation
• Requested staff to identify city representatives for County regional planning meetings

Executive Session

The Gresham City Council is meeting in a closed executive session. The body will discuss real property transactions specifically regarding right-of-way negotiations for Project No. CIPTR00008.

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

City Council Business Meeting

The City Council will vote on several consent items, including a property acquisition for safety improvements and a contract for police equipment. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding a street name change for Butler Road.

• Resolution No. 3652: MAPEI Corporation’s Enterprise Zone Application for a $14,500,000 investment
• Resolution No. 3649: Acquisition of real property for 181st Safety Improvements
• Contract award to CDW-G for Police Department mobile computers not to exceed $635,000.00
• Public Hearing: Butler Road Street Name Change Project (Application No. MISC-25-00038)
• Addendum #1 to IGA Contract No. 310774 with Rockwood Water People's Utility District

The City Council approved the consent agenda items C‑1 through C‑4 and C‑6 with a 6‑yes vote (one member absent). A separate motion approved the Butler Road street‑name change project by a 4‑2 vote, leaving two councilors opposed. No vote was recorded on the enterprise‑zone application (Resolution 3652).

• Approved Consent Agenda items C‑1, C‑2, C‑3, C‑4 and C‑6 (6‑0, 1 absent)
• Approved Butler Road street name change project (4‑2, 1 absent)
• Resolution 3649 declaring need to acquire property for 181st safety improvements approved (part of consent agenda)
• Addendum #1 to Intergovernmental Agreement with Rockwood Water People’s Utility District approved (part of consent agenda)
• Award to private business for purchase of mobile computers approved (part of consent agenda)
• No decision made on Resolution 3652 authorizing Mapei Corporation’s enterprise zone application

Executive Session

The Gresham City Council is meeting in a closed executive session. The body will discuss real property transactions regarding right-of-way negotiations for Project No. CIPTR00024.

• Right-of-Way negotiations for Project No. CIPTR00024

Gresham Redevelopment Commission Meeting

The Gresham Redevelopment Commission will review a draft of the Urban Renewal Capital Improvement Program for fiscal years 2025/26 through 2029/30. This program updates the needs and resources for the Rockwood-West Gresham Urban Renewal Area.

• Review of Draft Urban Renewal Capital Improvement Program Fiscal Years 2025/26 – 2029/30
• Appointment of Leslie Garth to the Gresham Redevelopment Commission Advisory Committee
• Approval of March 18, 2025 meeting minutes

The Gresham Redevelopment Commission approved the minutes from its March 18, 2025 meeting. It also confirmed Leslie Garth as a member of the commission's Advisory Committee. Both actions received unanimous yes votes from all commissioners present.

• Approved March 18, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Confirmed Leslie Garth appointment to advisory committee (6-0)

City Council Business Meeting

The City Council will consider updating system development charge rates and policies for waterline oversizing reimbursements. The body is also deciding on several service contracts and the city's participation in a Walgreens class action settlement.

• Resolution Nos. 3641-3645: Indexing of water, wastewater, stormwater, parks and transportation system development charge rates
• Resolution No. 3646: Updated policy to reimburse property developers for waterline oversizing costs
• Financial audit services contract to Moss Adams LLP not to exceed $477,725 for five years
• Operations A & B Buildings roof repair contract to Griffth Roofing Company not to exceed $334,149
• Investment advisory services contract award to Government Portfolio Advisors

The council voted to approve consent agenda items C‑1 through C‑8, which include the meeting minutes, several resolutions, private‑business awards, a class‑action settlement participation, and subcommittee appointments. The motion passed with yes votes from Mayor Travis Stovall, Council President Jerry Hinton, Councilors Kayla Brown, Cathy Keathley, Eddy Morales, and Sue Piazza; Councilor Janine Gladfelter was absent. No other substantive actions were taken at this meeting.

• Approved Council meeting minutes (C‑1)
• Approved Resolution Nos. 3641‑3645: indexing of system development charge rates and project costs (C‑2)
• Approved Resolution No. 3646: update policy to reimburse developers for waterline oversizing and repeal Resolution No. 3595 (C‑3)
• Approved award to private business for financial audit services (C‑4)
• Approved award to private business for investment advisory services (C‑4)
• Approved award to private business for Operations A & B Buildings roof repair project (C‑6)
• Approved participation in class action settlement with Walgreens (C‑7)
• Approved appointments to Public Safety Levy Advisory Subcommittee (C‑8)

City Council Business Meeting

The Gresham City Council will meet to approve the Comcast Corporation Cable Franchise Agreement, appoint a Home Forward Board of Commissioners member, and approve final costs for the SW Towle Wastewater Reimbursement District. The meeting will also include proclamations and a presentation from the Youth Advisory Council.

• Approve Comcast Corporation Cable Franchise Agreement
• Appoint Councilor Cathy Keathley to Home Forward Board of Commissioners
• Approve SW Towle (3430-3680) Wastewater Reimbursement District final costs
• Proclamation: Arbor Month
• Youth Advisory Council presentation on National League of Cities Conference

The council voted to approve the items on the consent agenda, including Resolution 3637 for wastewater reimbursement. The council also approved Resolution No. 3648, adopting the Comcast Corporation cable franchise agreement. Both motions passed with six affirmative votes and one absent council president.

• Approved Consent Agenda items C-1 through C-3 (including Resolution 3637) (6-0, 1 absent)
• Approved Comcast Corporation cable franchise agreement (Resolution No. 3648) (6-0, 1 absent)

City Council Work Session

The work session will include a staff report on the Ground Water Alliance Project. The City Council approved a partnership with the Rockwood Water People’s Utility District in 2020 to expand the shared groundwater supply for all water customers by June 2026. The update will cover progress made toward that goal. No decisions or votes are scheduled for this item.

• Ground Water Alliance Project update – progress on shared groundwater supply expansion approved in 2020

The Gresham City Council held a work session on April 1, 2025. Council members received an update on the Ground Water Alliance Project, which remains on schedule for completion by the end of 2025. No actions were approved, denied, or tabled, and the meeting adjourned at 4:49 PM.

City Council Business Meeting

The Gresham City Council will consider several consent agenda items, including approval of meeting minutes, a $205,000 budget transfer, and a contract amendment with Tyler Technologies. The council will also vote on Resolution No. 3639, which would conditionally certify the Cedarline Apartments project and grant a ten‑year 80% property‑tax exemption. Staff will present a budget and property‑tax overview, and the City Manager will give his monthly report.

• Approve transfer of $205,000 from General Fund contingency (Resolution No. 3638)
• Approve amendment to contract 307290 with Tyler Technologies for ERP software
• Approve Resolution No. 3639 for conditional certification of Cedarline Apartments and 80% tax exemption
• Approve Comprehensive Plan Amendments for Pleasant Valley Plan District (Council Order No. 711, Council Bill 01-25)
• Appoint Amber Sharar, David Widmark, Heather Coleman-Cox, and Jennifer Kotley to the Community Enhancement Advisory Committee

Canceled City Council Work Session

The City Council work session scheduled for March 18, 2025 was cancelled. The agenda listed a staff report on developing Gresham's next Strategic Plan, allocated 40 minutes for discussion. No decisions or votes were scheduled.

• Staff report on Gresham's next Strategic Plan (40 minutes)

Gresham Redevelopment Commission Meeting

The Gresham Redevelopment Commission will meet to discuss the 2029 Community Investment Framework. Staff will present an overview and proposed highlights for fiscal year 2025/26 to guide upcoming budget cycle decisions.

• Overview of 2029 Community Investment Framework
• Proposed highlights for fiscal year 2025/26
• Approval of February 18, 2025 meeting minutes

Gresham City Council Special Session

The Gresham City Council will consider Resolution No. 3640, which proposes renaming Hogan Butte Nature Park to Shane T. Bemis Nature Park in honor of former Mayor Shane T. Bemis. Staff from the Office of Governance and Management recommend approval. The council will discuss the resolution during the 15‑minute discussion segment of the special session.

• Resolution No. 3640 – rename Hogan Butte Nature Park to Shane T. Bemis Nature Park

City Council Business Meeting

The Gresham City Council will consider several consent agenda items, including approval of the February 18 meeting minutes. Council members will vote on two enterprise zone resolutions authorizing a $2,600,000 investment by Looptworks and a $45,015,000 investment by Microchip Technology. The agenda also includes approval of a Friends of Trees sub‑grant agreement and a staff report on updates to the Stormwater Management Manual.

• Approve minutes of the Business meeting on February 18, 2025
• Approve Resolution No. 3636 authorizing Looptworks Enterprise Zone Application for a $2,600,000 investment
• Approve Resolution No. 3635 authorizing Microchip Technology, Inc.’s Fourth Enterprise Zone Application for a $45,015,000 investment
• Approve Friends of Trees Sub‑Grant Agreement and authorize execution by the City Manager
• Staff report on potential revisions to the City’s Stormwater Management Manual

City Council Work Session

The Gresham City Council will hold a work session to review the first month of the Ceasefire program and discuss potential regulations for massage businesses. Staff will present research on time, place, and manner restrictions to address illicit operations. The session is closed to public testimony.

• Ceasefire program progress update
• Potential regulations for massage businesses
• Staff report on illicit massage business proliferation
• Meeting held at Gresham Public Safety and Schools Building
• Meeting broadcast live online

Gresham Redevelopment Commission Meeting

The Gresham Redevelopment Commission will receive an update on schematic designs and initial redevelopment cost estimates for Fire Station 74. The commission will provide direction on next steps for the design work.

• Fire Station 74 schematic designs and initial cost estimates
• Approval of January 21, 2025 meeting minutes

City Council Business Meeting

The Gresham City Council will meet to approve merit raises for the City Manager and City Attorney, appoint new Planning Commission members, and establish local criteria for a vertical housing development zone program.

• Approve merit increase of 3% for City Manager and City Attorney
• Appoint four members to the Planning Commission
• Appoint four members to the Historic Resources Subcommittee
• Establish local criteria for the Gresham Vertical Housing Development Zone Program
• Approve first reading of Council Bill 01-25 regarding Pleasant Valley Plan District Update

City Council Work Session

The City Council will receive staff reports regarding the East County Library project and the city's General Fund. The session includes a discussion on the naming process for the South Civic Hub.

• East County Library and South Civic Hub project update
• Naming process for the South Civic Hub involving NARA
• General Fund update from the Director of Budget and Finance

Gresham City Council Leadership Work Session

The Gresham City Council will hold a leadership work session to review the city's financial road map and set performance goals for the City Manager for 2025. The meeting will include a presentation on potential revenue sources and will not accept public testimony.

• Presentation on potential revenue sources (Financial Road Map)
• Discussion of City Manager's performance goals for 2025
• Recognition of Gresham's 120th Birthday
• Meeting held at Gresham City Hall Conference Center
• No public testimony will be heard

Gresham City Council Leadership Training Session

The Gresham City Council met on February 11, 2025 for a three‑hour leadership training session at City Hall and via Zoom. The agenda included a call to order, an education/training segment, and adjournment. No public testimony or formal decisions were scheduled.

• Call to Order
• Education, Training, and Information Sharing
• Adjournment

City Council Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session to receive staff reports on two primary topics. The session includes a presentation on air quality data and workforce development, as well as a project update on the city's tree code.

• Change is in the Air (CAP) presentation on air quality data and the Gresham Climate Action Plan
• Tree Code Update project update and feedback session on policy approach alternatives

City Council Business Meeting

The Gresham City Council will consider several items, including a public hearing on the MHCC 2025 Bond and a consent agenda covering minutes, code amendments, a transportation capital improvement resolution, and a property purchase at 289 NE 2nd Street. Action items include authorizing a 15% Enterprise Zone School Support Fee and accepting the external auditor's report for fiscal year 2023‑24. The meeting also features staff reports and advisory committee liaison appointments.

• Approval of property acquisition at 289 NE 2nd Street
• Enactment reading of Council Bill 09-24 amending Gresham Revised Code Chapters 2, 4, 6, 7 & 11
• Resolution No. 3633 amending the Capital Improvement Program for transportation projects (FY 2024/25‑2028/29)
• Resolution No. 3632 authorizing a 15% Enterprise Zone School Support Fee
• Acceptance of the external auditor's report for fiscal year 2023‑24

Executive Session

The Gresham City Council will hold an executive session on Jan. 22, 2025. During the session, council members will consider a real‑property transaction located in downtown Gresham, as required by ORS 192.660(2)(e). The meeting is closed to the public, though media may attend without disclosing details. The session is expected to last about 60 minutes.

• Discussion of downtown Gresham real‑property transaction (ORS 192.660(2)(e))
• Convening executive session (closed to public, media attendance allowed without disclosure)

City Council Business Meeting

The Gresham City Council will vote on several consent agenda items, including the minutes from the Jan. 7 meeting, a funding agreement with Metro for the Myrtlewood Way affordable‑housing development, a five‑year joint funding agreement with the U.S. Geological Survey for stream monitoring, and a resolution to adjust legal descriptions for properties needed for NE Cleveland Avenue improvements. The meeting also includes a presentation by Metro Councilor Ashton Simpson on regional affordable‑housing funding and open public testimony.

• Approve minutes of the Jan. 7 business meeting
• Approve Affordable Housing Bond Measure Program: Myrtlewood Way Funding Agreement with Metro
• Approve 5‑year joint funding agreement with the United States Geological Survey for stream monitoring
• Approve Resolution No. 3631 adjusting legal descriptions for properties for NE Cleveland Avenue (Stark to Burnside) improvements
• Open public testimony

Gresham Redevelopment Commission Meeting

The Commission will consider a temporary parking area license agreement with LifeWorks NW. Staff will also present a recap of urban renewal projects and accomplishments from the past year.

• Temporary parking area license agreement between LifeWorks NW and the Gresham Redevelopment Commission
• Urban Renewal recap of past year's projects and accomplishments
• Election of Vice Chair and Acting Chair for 2025

City Council Business Meeting

The City Council will conduct a swearing-in ceremony for new members and vote to select the 2025 Council President. The meeting also includes an electoral analysis presentation regarding 2024 voter trends and local focus group insights.

• Swearing in ceremony of new Council Members
• Vote for 2025 Council President
• Electoral analysis and update by John Horvick of DHM Research
• Proclamation for School District Boards