{ "city": "Gresham", "state": "Oregon", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/gresham/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-07-05", "upcoming": [ { "date": "2026-07-07", "body": "Cancelled Gresham Redevelopment Commission Meeting ", "headline": "Gresham Redevelopment Commission meeting cancelled", "summary": "This Gresham Redevelopment Commission business meeting scheduled for July 7, 2026, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.", "agenda_url": "https://gresham.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/6335", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://gresham.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=889" }, { "date": "2026-07-07", "body": "Executive Session", "headline": "Council to discuss Parise lawsuit in closed session", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://gresham.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/6354", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://gresham.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=893" }, { "date": "2026-07-07", "body": "City Council Work Session", "headline": "Council to discuss massage business license code amendments", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://gresham.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/6320", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://gresham.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=891" }, { "date": "2026-07-07", "body": "City Council Business Meeting", "headline": "Council to vote on annexing 4.96 acres on SE McKinley Road", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://gresham.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/6350", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://gresham.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=890" } ], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-06-09", "body": "City Council Business Meeting", "headline": "Council to adopt budget, levy property taxes for 2026/27", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://gresham.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/6309", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://gresham.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=885" }, { "date": "2026-06-09", "body": "City Council Work Session", "headline": "City Council to review economic development and Springwater area land use", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://gresham.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/6303", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://gresham.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=883" }, { "date": "2026-06-09", "body": "Gresham Redevelopment Commission Meeting", "headline": "Commission to approve 2026/27 budget and credit facility agreement", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://gresham.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/6294", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://gresham.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=887" }, { "date": "2026-06-02", "body": "City Council Business Meeting", "headline": "City Council to review consolidated plans and utility rate updates", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://gresham.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/6248", "minutes_url": "https://gresham.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/6317", "source": "https://gresham.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=884" }, { "date": "2026-06-02", "body": "City Council Work Session", "headline": "Council to discuss tree code update policies", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://gresham.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/6236", "minutes_url": "https://gresham.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/6276", "source": "https://gresham.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=882" }, { "date": "2026-05-26", "body": "Executive Session ", "headline": "Council to discuss police union contract in closed session", "summary": "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).", "agenda_url": "https://gresham.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/6203", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://gresham.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=888" }, { "date": "2026-05-19", "body": "City Council Business Meeting", "headline": "Council to approve city manager contract, capital plan, and towing fee changes", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://gresham.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/6198", "minutes_url": "https://gresham.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/6256", "source": "https://gresham.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=875" }, { "date": "2026-05-19", "body": "Cancelled City Council Work Session", "headline": "Cancelled City Council Work Session", "summary": "This City Council Work Session scheduled for May 19, 2026, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.", "agenda_url": "https://gresham.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/6173", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://gresham.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=874" }, { "date": "2026-05-12", "body": "Executive Session", "headline": "City Council to discuss potential real estate transaction in Gresham Civic Neighborhood", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://gresham.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/6188", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://gresham.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=886" }, { "date": "2026-05-05", "body": "City Council Business Meeting", "headline": "Council to vote on $464K armored police vehicle purchase", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://gresham.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/6152", "minutes_url": "https://gresham.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/6199", "source": "https://gresham.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=872" }, { "date": "2026-05-05", "body": "City Council Work Session", "headline": "Council to discuss proposed multi-year utility rate increases", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://gresham.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/6155", "minutes_url": "https://gresham.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/6275", "source": "https://gresham.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=873" }, { "date": "2026-05-05", "body": "Gresham Redevelopment Commission Meeting", "headline": "Commission to approve five-year Urban Renewal Capital Improvement Program", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://gresham.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/6167", "minutes_url": "https://gresham.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/6313", "source": "https://gresham.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=867" }, { "date": "2026-04-28", "body": "Executive Session", "headline": "Gresham City Council to discuss downtown real estate transaction", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://gresham.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/6092", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://gresham.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=880" }, { "date": "2026-04-21", "body": "City Council Business Meeting", "headline": "Council to hold public hearing on Transportation System Plan update", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://gresham.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/6082", "minutes_url": "https://gresham.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/6169", "source": "https://gresham.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=865" }, { "date": "2026-04-21", "body": "Cancelled City Council Work Session", "headline": "The April 21, 2026, City Council Work Session is cancelled", "summary": "The scheduled City Council work session for April 21, 2026, has been cancelled. No agenda items or specific topics were provided for this meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://gresham.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/6088", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://gresham.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=864" }, { "date": "2026-04-21", "body": "Executive Session", "headline": "Gresham City Council to discuss City Manager finalist", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://gresham.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/6079", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://gresham.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=879" }, { "date": "2026-04-20", "body": "Notice of Possible City Council Quorum", "headline": "Council quorum at meet-and-greet for city manager finalists", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://gresham.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/6078", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://gresham.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=878" }, { "date": "2026-04-20", "body": "Executive Session", "headline": "Council to conduct final interviews for city manager position", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://gresham.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/6077", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://gresham.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=876" }, { "date": "2026-04-14", "body": "Executive Session", "headline": "Gresham City Council to discuss right-of-way negotiations", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://gresham.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/6058", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://gresham.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=871" }, { "date": "2026-04-07", "body": "City Council Business Meeting", "headline": "City Council to approve waterline reimbursement policy and wastewater contract", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://gresham.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/6039", "minutes_url": "https://gresham.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/6089", "source": "https://gresham.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=863" }, { "date": "2026-04-07", "body": "City Council Work Session", "headline": "City Council gets update on East County fire services taskforce", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://gresham.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/6048", "minutes_url": "https://gresham.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/6091", "source": "https://gresham.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=862" }, { "date": "2026-04-07", "body": "Executive Session", "headline": "City Council to interview City Manager candidates in closed session", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://gresham.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/6036", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://gresham.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=869" } ] }