Gresham public meetings in 2022

Gresham Redevelopment Commission - Meeting

The Commission will hear a staff presentation on financial projections for the urban renewal program between the current fiscal year and the program's sunset in 2029. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from the October 18, 2022 meeting and an opportunity for public comment.

• Presentation of 2029 Community Investment Framework financial analysis
• Approval of October 18, 2022 meeting minutes
• Public comment period for agenda and non-agenda items

City Council - Roundtable Worksession

The City Council will receive the final report from the Parks & Recreation Community Advisory Group, concluding a 12-month process to draft options for a comprehensive parks program. Council will also hear a final summary of a Community Center Feasibility Study from the consulting team of Opsis Architecture and Ballard*King & Associates. No public testimony is taken at this roundtable worksession.

• Parks & Recreation Community Advisory Group final report presented
• Community Center Feasibility Study final summary presented by Opsis Architecture and Ballard*King & Associates
• No written or oral testimony taken at this meeting

The City Council held a worksession to receive a final report from the Parks & Recreation Community Advisory Group and a final summary of a Community Center feasibility study. No formal votes or decisions were recorded during the session.

City Council - Business Meeting

The Gresham City Council will consider allocating $748,672 in American Rescue Plan Act funds to match a Metro Regional Trails grant for the Gresham-Fairview Trail. The consent agenda includes approval of a janitorial services contract up to $217,332, adoption of four utility master plans, and a resolution certifying November 2022 election results. A work session will review principles for an upcoming Metro Affordable Housing Bond RFP.

• Allocate $748,672 in ARPA funds for Gresham-Fairview Trail match
• Award janitorial services contract to Bucharest Maintenance, up to $217,332/year for up to 5 years
• Adopt master plans for stormwater, wastewater collection, wastewater treatment, and water systems
• Approve Resolution No. 3535 authorizing payment of building permit fees and SDCs for East County Library/Civic Hub improvements
• Appoint Helen Toloza as Assistant City Attorney

The City Council approved several master plans for city utilities and adopted legislative priorities. The Council also approved a funding match for the Gresham Fairview Trail and awarded a contract for janitorial services.

• Approved adoption of master plans for stormwater, wastewater collection, wastewater treatment, and water (C-3)
• Approved legislative priorities adoption (C-6)
• Approved ARPA Gresham Fairview Trail funding match
• Approved appointment of City Attorney staff (C-1)
• Approved award to private business for janitorial services (C-2)
• Approved city fees for East County Library/Civic Hub improvements (C-4)
• Approved Resolution No. 3536 regarding certified election results (C-5)

City Council - Business Meeting

The Gresham City Council will hold a public hearing on proposed comprehensive plan amendments for food and beverage carts, affordable housing, and emergency shelters. The Council will also consider a five-year contract with Invoice Cloud for payment processing services, approve appointments to the Youth Advisory Council, and discuss options for collecting hard-to-recycle materials.

• Public hearing on Comprehensive Plan Amendments (CPA 22-00310) for food and beverage carts, affordable housing, and emergency shelters
• Five-year contract with Invoice Cloud for third-party payment processor services
• Appointment of seven members to the Youth Advisory Council
• Resolution No. 3534 amending the Capital Improvement Program for fiscal years 2022/23 through 2026/27
• Council discussion on collection options for hard-to-recycle materials

The City Council approved comprehensive plan amendments regarding affordable housing, emergency shelters, and food and beverage carts. Council also directed staff to create a limited purpose license system for hard-to-recycle materials collection.

• Approved comprehensive plan amendments for food and beverage carts, affordable housing, and emergency shelters (7-0)
• Approved Invoice Cloud contract (7-0)
• Approved Youth Advisory Council appointments (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 3534 amending Capital Improvement Program (7-0)
• Directed staff to draft code changes for a limited purpose license system for hard-to-recycle materials (4-3)
• Approved amendment to use discretion in civil penalty process to bring Ridwell into compliance (4-3)

City Council - Roundtable Worksession

The Gresham City Council will hold a roundtable worksession to discuss two items: a Housing Production Strategy (HPS) as part of the 2022 Council Work Plan, fulfilling House Bill 2003, and a draft legislative agenda to guide the city's priorities and advocacy in upcoming sessions. No public testimony will be taken.

• Housing Production Strategy (HPS) work session, second of the series, led by Urban Design and Planning
• Draft legislative agenda to guide city's legislative priorities and advocacy
• No written or oral testimony accepted at this roundtable meeting

The City Council held a work session to review the Housing Production Strategy and the legislative agenda. Council members unanimously decided to support Option B of the Housing Production Strategy Project.

• Approved Housing Production Strategy Project, Option B (unanimous)

City Council - Roundtable Worksession

The Gresham City Council will hold a roundtable worksession to receive a presentation from Assistant City Manager Elizabeth Coffey on recent voter poll results and to provide policy direction on next steps. No public testimony will be taken at this meeting.

• Presentation of voter polling results by staff and consultant
• Council to seek policy direction on next steps based on poll findings

The City Council received a presentation of data and analysis from Probolsky Research regarding a recent voter poll. Council members expressed support for a levy and three funding categories. The Council requested a future presentation on specific allocation amounts for each category.

• Reviewed voter polling results for Gresham Financial Roadmap
• Requested future presentation on funding allocations for the three levy buckets

City Council - Business Meeting

The Gresham City Council will hold a public hearing on Resolution No. 3529 to adopt a supplemental budget and appropriations for fiscal year 2022/23. The consent agenda includes approving meeting minutes, updating purchasing process requirements via Council Bill 12-22, approving a Type III plan map amendment (PMA 22-00460) for the Resvani project, and approving a five-year lease at Clear Creek Business Park. The meeting also features proclamations for Small Business Saturday and Native American Heritage Day, recognition of city retirees, and a report from the City Manager.

• Public hearing on Resolution No. 3529 adopting a supplemental budget and appropriations for FY 2022/23
• Second reading of Council Bill 12-22 amending Gresham Revised Code Article 2.80 on contracts and purchases
• Approval of Type III plan map amendment PMA 22-00460 for the Resvani project
• Approval of a five-year lease agreement between the City's Transportation Division and SN Investment Properties at Clear Creek Business Park
• Proclamations for Small Business Saturday and Native American Heritage Day

The City Council approved Resolution No. 3529 to adopt a supplemental budget and appropriations for Fiscal Year 2022/23. The Council also approved several consent agenda items, including a plan map amendment and a lease at Clear Creek Business Park.

• Approved Resolution No. 3529 adopting a supplemental budget and appropriations for FY 2022/23 (7-0)
• Approved meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved purchasing process update (7-0)
• Approved Type III Plan Map Amendment: Resvani PMA (PMA 22-00460) (7-0)
• Approved lease at Clear Creek Business Park (7-0)

City Council - Roundtable Worksession

The City Council will hold a roundtable worksession to follow up on the August 22 discussion of the Climate Friendly & Equitable Communities (CFEC) Phase 2, focusing on alternative dates. No public testimony will be taken.

The City Council held a worksession to review a staff report and presentation regarding the Climate Friendly & Equitable Communities (CFEC) Phase 2. No formal actions were taken or decisions made during this meeting.

City Council - Business Meeting

The City Council approved a public works improvement agreement with Microchip Technology Incorporated. The Council also approved the meeting minutes from the consent agenda.

• Approved public works agreement with Microchip Technology Incorporated (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda item C-1 meeting minutes (7-0)

City Council - Business Meeting

The Gresham City Council will hold a business meeting on October 18, 2022, to consider several consent agenda items and a public hearing. Key decisions include authorizing a $4.6 million enterprise zone investment for Celestica Oregon LLC, approving a policy to reimburse developers for waterline oversizing costs, and awarding a $300,000 contract for updating the Pleasant Valley District Plan. A public hearing will be held on a Type III plan map amendment for the Rezvani property.

• Resolution No. 3528 authorizing Celestica Oregon LLC's Enterprise Zone Application for a $4,600,000 investment
• Resolution No. 3525 establishing a policy to reimburse property developers for waterline oversizing costs and repealing Resolution No. 2478
• Award of $300,000 contract to EcoNorthwest for consulting services to update the Pleasant Valley District Plan
• Council Bill 12-22 amending Gresham Revised Code Article 2.80 to update purchasing process requirements
• Public hearing for Type III Plan Map Amendment (PMA 22-00460) for the Rezvani property

The Gresham City Council approved a consent agenda including Resolution No. 3528 authorizing Celestica Oregon LLC's enterprise zone application for a $4,600,000 investment, Resolution No. 3525 establishing a policy to reimburse property developers for waterline oversizing costs, and other items. The council also approved a Type II plan map amendment (PMA 22-00460) for the Rezvani Plan Map Amendment based on the Planning Commission recommendation and staff report, and approved the first reading of Council Bill No. 11-22. All votes were unanimous 7-0.

• Approved consent agenda items C-1 through C-5 (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 3528 authorizing Celestica Oregon LLC's enterprise zone application for a $4,600,000 investment (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 3525 establishing a policy to reimburse property developers for waterline oversizing costs and repealing Resolution No. 2478 (7-0)
• Approved application PMA-22-00460 for the Rezvani Plan Map Amendment based on Planning Commission recommendation and staff report (7-0)
• Approved first reading of Council Bill No. 11-22 (7-0)

City Council - Roundtable Worksession

The City Council will hold a worksession to review policy options for expanding recycling collection to include non-curbside items like clamshells, lights, clothes, and plastic film. No testimony is taken at this roundtable meeting. The session includes presentations from staff and haulers.

• Discussion of recycling service expansion for hard-to-recycle materials
• Presentation by Assistant City Manager Steve Fancher and haulers
• No public testimony taken

The council heard presentations from staff and service providers on options for collecting hard-to-recycle materials but took no formal action. No decisions were made; staff will continue evaluating policy options.

Gresham Redevelopment Commission - Meeting

The Gresham Redevelopment Commission will hold a business meeting to discuss an urban renewal extension framework. No public hearings are scheduled. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes from three prior meetings.

• Discussion of urban renewal extension framework (45 minutes)
• Approval of minutes from May 17, June 17, and July 19, 2022 meetings

City Council - Business Meeting

The City Council will discuss policy direction and review the city's share of Metro Affordable Housing Bond funding. The council is also considering a resolution to appropriate grant funds for emergency shelter and homelessness prevention.

• Resolution No. 3527: Appropriating Emergency Shelter, Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-housing grant for Fiscal Year 2022/23
• Metro Housing Bond update and policy direction review
• Proclamation for Indigenous People’s Day

The council approved Resolution 3527, appropriating an emergency shelter, homelessness prevention, and rapid re-housing grant, after amending the dollar amount in Section B from $450,000 to $475,000. The consent agenda item C-1 (meeting minutes) was also approved unanimously. Council received a staff update on the Metro Housing Bond and provided policy direction, but no formal decision was made on that item.

• Approved consent agenda item C-1 (council meeting minutes) (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 3527 with amendment replacing $450,000 with $475,000 for emergency shelter, homelessness prevention, and rapid re-housing grant (7-0)

City Council - Roundtable Worksession

The Gresham City Council is meeting for a roundtable worksession to review options for participatory budgeting. The council will also discuss development code updates for food and beverage carts and housing-related Senate Bill 8 and House Bill 3261.

• Participatory Budgeting presentation on City involvement options
• Comprehensive Plan Amendment regarding food and beverage cart development code updates
• Discussion of housing-related Senate Bill 8
• Discussion of housing-related House Bill 3261

The Gresham City Council work session included a presentation from the Youth Voice Youth Vote Steering Committee on participatory budgeting, followed by a staff presentation on a comprehensive plan amendment. Council provided feedback on the amendment but took no formal action, as this was a work session.

• No formal decisions were made; the meeting was a work session for discussion and feedback only.

City Council - Business Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the extension of solid waste collection licenses. The body is also reviewing several consent items including new labor agreements and a banking services contract.

• Public hearing to extend residential, commercial, and drop box solid waste collection licenses to October 8, 2029
• Five-year banking services contract with US Bank
• Collective Bargaining Agreements with Teamster’s Local 223 and the Gresham Police Officers’ Association (GPOA)
• Resolution No. 3526 for a FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant with a 90/10 federal to local match
• Appointment of Stacey Rustad-Smith to the Planning Commission

The Council approved extending solid waste collection licenses for residential, commercial, and drop box services through October 8, 2029, and authorized the City Manager to issue the licenses. The vote was 6-0. Council also approved the consent agenda (items C-1, C-2, C-4 through C-9) and separately approved a banking services contract (item C-3) after Councilor Gladfelter recused herself. A Charter Review Committee member was removed by a 6-0 vote.

• Approved extension of solid waste collection licenses to October 8, 2029 (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda items C-1, C-2, C-4 through C-9 (6-0)
• Approved banking services contract (item C-3) (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Removed Debra Stuart from Charter Review Committee (6-0)

City Council - Roundtable Worksession

The Gresham City Council is holding a roundtable worksession to discuss a housing production strategy in response to House Bill 2003. The meeting also includes a quarterly update on diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

• DEI quarterly update covering the Steering Committee, Communication Plan, and People Leader training
• Discussion of Housing Production Strategy related to House Bill 2003

The Gresham City Council work session on September 6, 2022, included a quarterly DEI report and a presentation on the Housing Production Strategy by ECONorthwest. Council members asked questions and agreed to schedule a future session to discuss funding, strategies, and action measures. No formal decisions or votes were taken during this work session.

• Scheduled future council discussion on housing funding and strategies (consent, no vote)
• Received DEI quarterly report (no action taken)

City Council - Business Meeting

The City Council will consider adopting a three-year financial plan and a collective bargaining agreement for firefighters. The meeting also includes updates on youth services, gun violence responses, and the Charter Review Committee.

• Resolution No. 3522: Adoption of the July 2023 - June 2026 Financial Road Map
• Collective Bargaining Agreement with International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) Local 1062
• Intergovernmental Agreement for joint litigation regarding Climate-Friendly and Equitable Communities Rules
• Retention of legal counsel Dave O. Bechtold for CFEC Rules court petition
• Progress update on the Youth Services Division and gun violence response actions

The Gresham City Council approved Resolution 3522, adopting the July 2023–June 2026 Financial Road Map with an amendment to move fire district exploration to Year 2 of the plan. The vote was 5-2, with Councilors Piazza and Gladfelter dissenting. The council also approved consent agenda items C-1 (meeting minutes) and C-2 (fire union collective bargaining extension) unanimously, but failed to approve Resolution 3524, a joint litigation communication IGA, with a 3-4 vote. No public hearings were held.

• Approved Resolution 3522, adopting the 2023-2026 Financial Road Map with amendment to move fire district exploration to Year 2 (5-2)
• Approved consent agenda items C-1 (council meeting minutes) and C-2 (fire union collective bargaining extension) (7-0)
• Failed to approve Resolution 3524, Joint Litigation Communication IGA (3-4)

City Council - Roundtable Worksession

The City Council is holding a roundtable worksession to review final rules adopted by the State of Oregon Department of Land Conservation & Development regarding Climate Friendly & Equitable Communities (CFEC). Staff will discuss the implementation timelines and policy questions for the City of Gresham.

• Presentation on Climate Friendly & Equitable Communities (CFEC) rulemaking

The Gresham City Council held a work session on July 19, 2022, with no substantive decisions. The sole agenda item was a follow-up discussion on Eco-Districts, presented by LLC staff, followed by a Q&A. The meeting adjourned without any votes or actions.

City Council - Business Meeting

The City Council will consider adopting a new strategic plan and a Financial Road Map covering July 2023 through June 2026. The meeting also includes a detailed review of the Berry Dunn Police Organizational Assessment.

• Resolution No. 3521: Appropriating $240,000 Metro grant for RV removal and bulk waste pick-up vouchers
• Resolution No. 3523: Adoption of the City of Gresham strategic plan
• Resolution No. 3522: Adoption of the July 2023 - June 2026 Financial Road Map
• Council Bill No. 09-22: Amendments to Gresham Revised Code Chapters 1-9 and 11
• Authorization for City Attorney to retain special legal counsel to challenge DLCD's Climate-Friendly and Equitable Communities Rules

The Gresham City Council adopted the City's Strategic Plan with added community vibrancy language (Resolution 3523) and directed staff to propose hiring a third-party security contractor to address police staffing shortages. A motion to adopt the July 2023–June 2026 Financial Road Map (Resolution 3522) failed on a 3-3 vote, with the mayor and two councilors opposed. The council also approved consent agenda items C-1 through C-4 and tabled the award to special legal counsel pending additional information.

• Adopted Strategic Plan with community vibrancy language (Resolution 3523) (6-0)
• Financial Road Map adoption (Resolution 3522) failed (3-3)
• Directed staff to return with proposal for third-party security contractor for Gresham PD
• Approved consent agenda items C-1 through C-4 (6-0)
• Tabled award to special legal counsel pending more information (7-0)

Gresham Redevelopment Commission - Meeting

The Gresham Redevelopment Commission will review proposed changes to the New Industries and Predevelopment Services Grant Programs. The commission will also vote on approving the minutes from the November 20, 2018, meeting.

• Proposed revisions to New Industries and Predevelopment Services Grant Programs
• Approval of the November 20, 2018, Commission meeting minutes

City Council - Roundtable Worksession

The Gresham City Council is holding a roundtable worksession to receive additional information about Eco-Districts. Staff and InfraCenters LLC will present on utility stacks for zero-carbon energy, thermal, wastewater, digital, and mobility solutions. The city is seeking council consensus on potential next steps.

• Presentation by Assistant City Manager Eric Schmidt and InfraCenters LLC staff on Eco-Districts

The Gresham City Council held a work session on July 19, 2022, with a single agenda item: a follow-up discussion on Eco-Districts, specifically the ECO District WyEast. Staff from LLC presented a report, and council members asked questions. No formal decisions, approvals, or votes were taken; the meeting was informational only.

• No formal decisions made; informational presentation on Eco-Districts only

City Council - Business Meeting

The City Council will discuss a temporary ban on state-licensed psilocybin product manufacturers and service centers. Other business includes expanding the Cascade Well Field Protection Area and amending city code chapters. The council will also review reports from the Police Chief and City Manager.

• Council Bill 10-22: Proposed two-year ban on psilocybin product manufacturers and service centers
• Resolution No. 3518: Expansion of the Cascade Well Field Protection Area and implementation plan
• Purchase of a replacement Vactor truck from Owen Equipment not to exceed $539,484
• Council Bill No. 09-22: First reading of amendments to Gresham Revised Code Chapters 1-9 and 11
• Amendment to the Affordable Housing Bond Measure Program Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) No. 310602

The Gresham City Council approved the consent agenda (items C-1 through C-6), the first reading of Council Bill No. 09-22 amending Gresham Revised Code Chapters 1-9 and 11, and Resolution No. 3518 expanding the Cascade Well Field Protection Area, all unanimously. A motion to refer a 2-year ban on psilocybin service centers and manufacturers to the electorate failed 3-4. The meeting also included a police update and public comments on public safety.

• Approved consent agenda items C-1 through C-6 (7-0)
• Approved first reading of Council Bill No. 09-22 amending GRC Chapters 1-9 and 11 (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 3518 expanding Cascade Well Field Protection Area (7-0)
• Motion to refer 2-year psilocybin ban to electorate failed (3-4)

City Council - Roundtable Worksession

The City Council will receive staff updates on the Parks & Recreation 2022 Council Work Plan and the Financial Sustainability project. Discussions will include revised revenue targets and a proposed three-year path to financial stability.

• Parks & Recreation 2022 Council Work Plan progress update
• Financial Sustainability project update including revised revenue targets
• Proposed three-year path to financial stability

The Gresham City Council held a work session on July 5, 2022, receiving updates on the Parks and Recreation Plan and the Long Term Financial Plan. No formal decisions were made; the session was for discussion and direction only.

• Received Parks & Recreation Plan update (no vote)
• Received Long Term Financial Plan update (no vote)

City Council - Business Meeting

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding annual action plans for the Community Development Block Grant and HOME programs. The meeting also includes a consent agenda for election results and materials testing service contracts.

• Award of on-call materials testing and inspection services to Atlas Technical Consultants, Northwest Testing, Inc., and Terracon Consultants, Inc. not to exceed $100,000 per firm per fiscal year
• Resolution No. 3514: Certified election results from May 17, 2022
• Public hearing for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) action plan (Resolution 3515)
• Public hearing for HOME Investment Partnership Program action plan (Resolution 3516)
• Public hearing for HOME-American Rescue Plan Program allocation plan (Resolution 3517)

The Gresham City Council approved the Milne Trust Type III Plan Map Amendment (PMA-22-00029) and the first reading of Council Bill No. 08-22, based on the Planning Commission's recommendation. It also approved resolutions for the Community Development Block Grant Action Plan, HOME Action Plan, and HOME-ARP Allocation Plan. The consent agenda, including meeting minutes, a contract award, and certified election results, was approved. No substantive decisions were made on the transient lodging tax update or police assessment, which were only discussed.

• Approved Milne Trust plan map amendment PMA-22-00029 and first reading of Council Bill No. 08-22 (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 3515: CDBG Action Plan (6-0, Palmero absent)
• Approved Resolution No. 3516: HOME Action Plan (6-0, Palmero absent)
• Approved Resolution No. 3517: HOME-ARP Allocation Plan (6-0, Palmero absent)
• Approved consent agenda items C-1 through C-3, including minutes, on-call materials testing contract, and Resolution No. 3514 (6-0, Palmero absent)

Gresham Redevelopment Commission - Meeting

The Gresham Redevelopment Commission is meeting to conduct a public hearing regarding the budget and appropriations for the Rockwood-West Gresham Urban Renewal Area. The body will consider approving Resolution No. 50 to finalize the Fiscal Year 2022/23 budget.

• Public hearing and vote on Resolution No. 50: Budget and Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2022/23
• Approval of meeting minutes from November 16, 2021 and January 18, 2022

City Council - Roundtable Worksession

The Gresham City Council will review a draft Strategic Plan and consider proposed refinements. The session includes community and staff feedback and a presentation by BerryDunn.

• Review of draft Strategic Plan and associated Work Plan

The Gresham City Council held a work session to review the draft strategic plan presented by staff and a consultant. Council members provided feedback on the plan, which staff will incorporate into the next iteration. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and informational.

• Reviewed draft strategic plan presentation
• Provided feedback on draft strategic plan for staff to incorporate

City Council - Business Meeting

The Gresham City Council will hold a business meeting with public hearings to adopt the FY 2022/23 budget, make appropriations, levy taxes, and set the property tax rate. They will also consider several consent agenda items, including a capital improvement program, stormwater plan update, and enterprise zone applications for major investments.

• Public hearing on Resolution No. 3511 adopting FY 2022/23 budget and property tax rate of $3.6129 per $1,000 assessed value
• Resolution No. 3509 authorizing Microchip Technology Inc.'s third Enterprise Zone application for a $214,150,000 investment
• Resolution No. 3508 authorizing Lightbox Jewelry Inc.'s second Enterprise Zone application for a $15,400,000 investment
• Purchase of two storage management systems from Kardex Remstar, LLC for $320,000 for the Rockwood Public Safety Building
• Resolution No. 3498 establishing life safety and fire alarm fees and charges, repealing Resolution No. 3411

The Gresham City Council approved the FY 2022/23 budget, appropriations, and property tax rate of $3.6129 per $1,000 of assessed value. They also approved the consent agenda, including enterprise zone applications from Microchip Technology and Lightbox Jewelry, and passed resolutions on state shared revenues and FTE ratio. All votes were unanimous among present members, with Councilor Gladfelter absent.

• Approved consent agenda items C-1 through C-8 (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 3510 affirming eligibility for state shared revenues (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 3511 adopting FY 2022/23 budget and levying $3.6129 per $1,000 property tax (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 3512 declaring anticipated FTE ratio for FY 2022/23 (6-0)

City Council - Roundtable Worksession

The City Council will receive an update on the Safe Gresham initiative regarding prevention, intervention, and collaboration. Staff will also present policy options for expanding the collection of hard to recycle materials like Styrofoam and lightbulbs.

• Safe Gresham initiative update
• Hard to recycle materials collection options

The Gresham City Council work session on June 7, 2022, included a presentation on the Safe Gresham initiative from staff, but no formal decisions were made. The second agenda item on hard-to-recycle materials was canceled due to technical issues. The meeting was procedural and informational only.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during the work session
• Safe Gresham update presented to Council (informational only)
• Hard to recycle materials collection options agenda item canceled

City Council - Business Meeting

The City Council will consider several items including comprehensive plan amendments for food carts, affordable housing, and emergency shelters. The agenda also includes a request to transfer $400,000 from the General Fund contingency and various land use changes.

• Initiation of Type IV Comprehensive Plan amendments regarding food/beverage carts, affordable housing, and emergency shelters
• Approval of Resolution Nos. 3499 through 3504 and 3507 for fee resolution updates
• Expedited annexation of approximately 4.34 acres along SE Hogan Road via Resolution No. 3326
• Enactment of Middle Housing Project comprehensive plan amendments via Council Bill 07-22
• Resolution No. 3505 to transfer $400,000 from the General Fund contingency

The Gresham City Council approved the consent agenda, including fee resolution updates and an annexation, and initiated a plan map amendment to change a property's land use designation from LDR-7 to LDR-5. They also approved a $400,000 contingency transfer from the general fund. No public hearings were held, and the meeting included proclamations and a work session on state climate rules.

• Approved consent agenda items C-1 through C-6 (6-0, Morales absent)
• Initiated plan map amendment for 1S3E12CD 01700 from LDR-7 to LDR-5 (6-0, Morales absent)
• Approved Resolution No. 3505 transferring $400,000 from general fund contingency (6-0, Morales absent)

City Council - Roundtable Worksession

The City Council will review an analysis of potential revenue tools and how they might be combined. Assistant City Manager Elizabeth Coffey will present the findings to receive initial direction on which tools to further explore.

• Revenue tool analysis presentation by Assistant City Manager Elizabeth Coffey

The Gresham City Council held a work session to review potential revenue tools and how they could be combined into a long-term financial roadmap. Council provided direction on which tools to further refine and explore. No formal decisions were made; the session was informational and procedural.

• Reviewed revenue tool analysis and provided direction on tools to explore further

City Council - Business Meeting

The Gresham City Council will hold a business meeting to vote on an Enterprise Zone application and a multi-year capital improvement program. The body will also conduct a public hearing regarding a middle housing project.

• Resolution No. 3497: Breakside Brewery, Inc.’s Enterprise Zone application for a $11,550,000 investment
• Public hearing for the 2022/23 - 2026/27 Capital Improvement Program (Council Bill No. 06-22)
• Public hearing for Middle Housing Project, CWP 21-00650 (Council Bill 07-22)
• Appointment of Cherri Wagner to the Mt. Hood Cable Regulatory Commission

The Gresham City Council approved the Middle Housing Project (CWP-21-00650) and the 2022/23-2026/27 Capital Improvement Program (CWP-22-00065), both with 6-0 votes (Councilor Palmero absent). The council also approved the consent agenda, including a resolution authorizing Breakside Brewery's enterprise zone application for an $11,550,000 investment. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Middle Housing Project CWP-21-00650 and first reading of Council Bill 06-22 (6-0, Palmero absent)
• Approved Capital Improvement Program CWP-22-00065 and first reading of Council Bill 06-22 (6-0, Palmero absent)
• Approved consent agenda items C-1 through C-3, including Resolution 3497 authorizing Breakside Brewery's enterprise zone application for $11,550,000 investment (7-0)

Gresham Redevelopment Commission - Meeting

The Commission will consider updating the Urban Renewal Capital Improvement Program for fiscal years 2022/23 through 2026/27. Members will also review a second amendment to a property sale agreement and a land disposition strategy for the Sunrise Site.

• Approval of Urban Renewal Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for fiscal years 2022/23 – 2026/27
• Amendment to decrease purchase price of 312 SE 165th Avenue from $600,000 to $260,000
• Selection of HMS Development for the Sunrise Site land disposition strategy

City Council - Business Meeting

The City Council will consider several enactment readings and resolutions regarding city codes and development charge lists. The meeting includes a public hearing on transportation system development charges and a work session regarding DEI efforts.

• Enactment reading for Eastside Timbers Futsal Facility PMA-21-655
• Code review to amend Gresham Revised Code 9.75.090 and 9.75.140
• Resolution No. 3496: Water System Development Charges Project List update
• Public hearing for Resolution No. 3495: Transportation System Development Charges methodology and project list update
• DEI update work session

The Gresham City Council unanimously approved Resolution No. 3495, adopting an updated methodology for transportation system development charges and repealing Resolution No. 3490. The council also approved the consent agenda, which included enactments for a futsal facility, a code review amendment, and a water system development charges project list update. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included proclamations, public comments, and reports.

• Approved Resolution No. 3495: Transportation System Development Charges methodology update (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items C-1 through C-4, including Eastside Timbers Futsal Facility enactment, code review amendment, Resolution No. 3496 water SDC project list update, and meeting minutes (7-0)

Gresham Redevelopment Commission - Meeting

The Gresham Redevelopment Commission will review a draft five-year Urban Renewal Capital Improvement Program. The body will also consider a recommendation to enter an Exclusive Negotiation Agreement with HMS Development for the Sunrise Site.

• Review of draft Urban Renewal Capital Improvement Program for fiscal years 2022/23 - 2026/27
• Proposed approval to negotiate an Exclusive Negotiation Agreement with HMS Development for the Sunrise Site
• Approval of meeting minutes from May 18, June 15, July 20, and August 24, 2021

City Council - Roundtable Worksession

The Gresham City Council will receive a presentation from Berry Dunn and Buffalo Cloud Consulting regarding community engagement results. This information is intended to inform discussions at the April 20 Council Retreat.

• Presentation of strategic planning environmental scan results by Berry Dunn and Buffalo Cloud Consulting

City Council - Business Meeting

The City Council will discuss the eviction moratorium policy and consider several police department requests. The body is also reviewing a code amendment regarding private property impounds.

• Purchase of up to 17 model year 2023 Chevy Tahoe vehicles for Police Patrol Operations
• 3-year lease (with 3-year renewal option) of 7,000 square feet from Ascherin & Ascherin Holdings, LLC for a police training facility
• First reading of Council Bill No. 04-22 to amend GRC 9.75.090 regarding private property impound notification timing
• Discussion of the Eviction Moratorium policy
• Earth Day proclamation

City Council - Roundtable Worksession

The City Council will review an assessment of organizational capacity and resource needs for a long-term financial sustainability plan. Staff will also present suggested edits to the Council Rules for discussion.

• Assessment of current organizational capacity and resource needs for Gresham’s Financial Roadmap
• Discussion of proposed edits to the Council Rules

The Gresham City Council held a work session with no formal votes. They received a presentation on the city's financial roadmap and discussed suggested edits to the Council Rules, agreeing to review the red-lined edition and form a subcommittee for further review.

• Reviewed financial roadmap presentation (no action)
• Discussed Council Rules edits; agreed to review and form subcommittee

City Council - Business Meeting

The Gresham City Council will consider resolutions to set fees and charges for building, housing, and development codes. The council will also hold a work session to explore the feasibility of reestablishing a municipal court.

• Resolution No. 3493: Establishing building and housing fees and charges
• Resolution No. 3494: Establishing development fees and charges
• Municipal Court Feasibility Study regarding the reestablishment of the Gresham municipal court
• Appointment of Debra Stuart to the Charter Review Committee
• Approval of a memorial plaque for former Councilor Kirk French on NE Roberts Avenue

The Gresham City Council adopted two resolutions establishing new building and housing fees (Resolution 3493) and development fees (Resolution 3494), both with annualized rate adjustments. The council also approved a memorial plaque for former Councilor Kirk French and an appointment to the Charter Review Committee. A municipal court feasibility study was discussed, with staff directed to prepare a financial summary.

• Adopted Resolution 3493 establishing building and housing fees (6-0, Morales absent)
• Adopted Resolution 3494 establishing development fees (6-0, Morales absent)
• Approved memorial plaque for former Councilor Kirk French (6-0, Morales absent)
• Approved appointment to Charter Review Committee (6-0, Morales absent)
• Directed staff to prepare financial summary for municipal court feasibility study

City Council - Business Meeting

The City Council will consider several items including a $600,000 purchase of computer equipment using ARPA funds. The agenda also includes public hearings for the Eastside Timbers Futsal Facility and various staff and commission appointments.

• Appointment of Dara Halligan as City Attorney Staff Paralegal
• Appointment of John Hartsock and Douglas Walker to the Planning Commission
• Resolutions 3488-3491 regarding System Development Charge rates for parks, stormwater, transportation, water, and wastewater
• Council Bill No. 01-22 amending Gresham Revised Code Chapters 4 and 7
• Purchase of Lenovo computers, monitors, and software not to exceed $600,000

The Gresham City Council approved the Type III conditioned PMA application for the Eastside Timbers Futsal Facility (PMA-21-655) and the first reading of Council Bill No. 05-22. The council also approved the consent agenda (excluding the pulled Planning Commission appointment, which was approved separately), Resolution No. 3486 for a transportation financing agreement, and the acceptance of the 2020-21 financial audit. All votes were 6-0 with Councilor DiNucci absent and Council President Morales absent for the consent agenda vote.

• Approved Eastside Timbers Futsal Facility PMA-21-655 and first reading of Council Bill 05-22 (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda items C-1 and C-3 through C-6 (5-0, Morales absent)
• Approved Planning Commission appointment (6-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 3486 for transportation FF&C financing agreement (6-0)
• Accepted 2020-21 financial audit summary (6-0)

City Council - Roundtable Worksession

The City Council is receiving a staff update on housing and houselessness. Council is also being asked for direction on moving into the adoption phase for draft Development Code updates regarding middle housing.

• Housing and houselessness update
• Draft Development Code updates for middle housing in compliance with Oregon House Bill 2001 and Senate Bill 458

The Gresham City Council held a work session to review a draft code for middle housing and a housing report. No formal decisions were made; the items were presented for discussion only. The meeting was procedural and adjourned without further action.

• Reviewed middle housing draft code (no action)
• Reviewed housing report (no action)

City Council - Roundtable Worksession

The City Council is meeting for a roundtable worksession to discuss the city's strategic planning process. Consultants will provide an update and facilitate a visioning session ahead of the April 20 Council Retreat.

• Strategic Plan Workshop with BerryDunn consultants

City Council - Business Meeting

The City Council will consider several resolutions including youth violence prevention grants and a right-of-way annexation. The meeting includes work sessions on the Wy-East Trail and the Utility Finance Assistance Program.

• Resolution No. 3487: Appropriating a Youth Violence Prevention grant for FY 2021/22
• Resolution No. 3492: Requesting transfer of a segment of SE Cooper Court from Multnomah County
• Awarding six contracts for youth violence prevention services
• Council Bill No. 02-22: Amending Solid Waste Code for multifamily service and commercial food standards
• Council Bill 03-22: Transportation System Plan Update Comprehensive Plan Amendment CWP 21-00587

The Gresham City Council approved the consent agenda items C-1, C-2, and C-4 through C-8, and separately approved item C-3 for youth violence prevention services. Two work session items (WY East follow-up and Utility Finance Assistance Program) were discussed but no action was taken. The meeting included a proclamation for Women's History Month and a statement in support of Ukraine.

• Approved consent agenda items C-1, C-2, C-4 through C-8 (7-0)
• Approved youth violence prevention services contract (C-3) (7-0)

City Council - Roundtable Worksession

The City Council will review staff findings on food cart policies and procedures to determine implementation options. Additionally, the council will receive an update on the Safe Gresham initiative's efforts regarding community violence prevention.

• Discussion on food cart policies and procedures
• Update on the Safe Gresham initiative's prevention, intervention, and collaboration pillars

The City Council held a work session and reached consensus on staff recommendations regarding food carts. They also received presentations on the Safe Gresham program, including police priorities and youth violence prevention. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was informational and ended at 5:47 PM.

• Reached consensus on staff recommendations for food carts
• Received presentation on Safe Gresham program
• Discussed police priorities and Violent Crime Reduction Team
• Discussed Youth Violence Prevention program

City Council - Business Meeting

The Gresham City Council will discuss updates to the city's wastewater and solid waste codes. The body is also considering several equipment purchases for Environmental Services and a property damage settlement.

• Purchase of a Vactor truck for wastewater infrastructure not to exceed $503,597
• Purchase of a CUES Sewer Pipe CCTV Inspection System and van not to exceed $239,000
• Global settlement agreement for property damage in the amount of $85,000
• Council Bill No. 01-22 to amend GRC Chapter 4 (Wastewater) and Chapter 7 (Offenses and Health)
• Council Bill No. 02-22 to revise multifamily service standards and commercial food separation requirements

The Gresham City Council approved the consent agenda items C-1 through C-4, which included a settlement agreement, purchases of a vactor truck and a TV inspection van for wastewater infrastructure, and a resolution adopting an industrial pretreatment enforcement response plan. The Council also approved the meeting minutes (C-5) after a separate vote. Council approved the first reading of two ordinances: one amending wastewater and offense/health codes, and another revising multifamily service standards and commercial food separation requirements. No public testimony was received.

• Approved consent agenda items C-1 through C-4, including a settlement agreement, two wastewater equipment purchases, and Resolution No. 3482 adopting an Industrial Pretreatment Enforcement Response Plan.
• Approved Council Meeting Minutes (C-5) after a separate vote.
• Approved the first reading of Council Bill No. 01-22, amending wastewater and offense/health codes.
• Approved the first reading of Council Bill No. 02-22, revising multifamily service standards and commercial food separation requirements.
• Council requested staff explore providing stipends to Charter Review Committee members and report back.

City Council - Roundtable Worksession

The Council will discuss potential projects for immediate funding from current ARPA allocations. Staff will also begin discussing the approach for $12.7 million in ARPA funds expected in fall 2022.

• Direction on immediate ARPA project funding
• Discussion of $12.7 million in upcoming ARPA funds
• Overview of Financial Roadmap work plan focus area

The Gresham City Council held a work session to discuss potential projects for the city's $12.7 million in ARPA funds, but took no formal action. The meeting was informational, with staff presenting options and seeking direction for future decisions.

• No formal decisions made; ARPA funding discussion only
• No votes taken; meeting was a work session

City Council - Business Meeting

The City Council will discuss a resolution to extend the Rockwood-West Gresham Renewal Plan through June 30, 2029. This item involves submitting an amendment measure to voters on the May 17, 2022, ballot. The meeting also includes a homeless services update and a report from the City Manager.

• Resolution No. 3485: Urban Renewal Extension for Rockwood-West Gresham Renewal Plan
• Homeless Services Update
• City Manager's bi-monthly report

The Gresham City Council voted 6-0 to approve Resolution No. 3485, placing a measure on the May 17, 2022 ballot to extend the Rockwood-West Gresham Renewal Plan until June 30, 2029. The council also approved the consent agenda, which included the meeting minutes. No public testimony was given, and no public hearings were held. The homeless services update was informational only, with no decision requested.

• Approved Resolution No. 3485 to submit urban renewal extension to voters (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda item C-1 (meeting minutes) (6-0)

Gresham Redevelopment Commission - Meeting

The Commission is reviewing an update on the proposal to extend the Rockwood-West Gresham Renewal Plan expiration from 2023 to 2029. This extension would allow the use of $37 million in remaining funds and requires voter approval in the May 2022 election.

• Update on the Rockwood-West Gresham Renewal Plan amendment to utilize $37 million
• Election of Vice Chair and Acting Chair

City Council - Business Meeting

The City Council will consider several resolutions regarding the Clackamas to Columbia Corridor Plan and the 2021-22 HOME Action Plan. The meeting also includes a public hearing for the Transportation System Plan Update and discussions on Enterprise Zone policy changes.

• Resolution No. 3484: Clackamas to Columbia Corridor Plan
• Resolution No. 3483: 2021-22 HOME Action Plan Amendment No. 1
• Reappointments and appointments for the Community Development and Housing Subcommittee
• Arts Plaza Appeal: Design Commission Hearing AP-21-659
• Type IV Legislative Hearing: Transportation System Plan Update (Council Bill 03-22)

The Gresham City Council unanimously approved Resolution No. 3481, updating the Gresham Enterprise Zone local policies and repealing Resolution No. 3310. The council also unanimously approved the 2022 Council Work Plan. A public hearing was held for the Transportation System Plan update, and the council approved the first reading of Council Bill 03-22. Consent agenda items C-1 through C-4 were approved, with item C-5 pulled for separate consideration.

• Approved Resolution No. 3481 updating Enterprise Zone policies (7-0)
• Approved 2022 Council Work Plan (7-0)
• Approved first reading of Council Bill 03-22 for Transportation System Plan update (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda items C-1 through C-4 (7-0)
• Pulled consent agenda item C-5 for separate consideration

City Council - Roundtable Worksession

The City Council is holding a worksession to provide guidance on upcoming Regional flexible funding for transportation projects from Metro. Staff members Steve Fancher, Chris Strong, and Brian Monberg will present to the Council.

• Discussion of priorities for Metro Regional flexible funding transportation grant applications

The Gresham City Council held a work session and reached consensus to submit two grant applications: one for the Regional Flexible Funds Allocation (RFFA) grant for the 162nd Avenue from Glisan to Halsey project, and another for the 2019 Metro Parks and Nature Bond for the Gresham-Fairview Trail from Halsey toward Sandy Blvd. No formal votes were taken; decisions were made by consensus.

• Consensus to apply for RFFA grant for 162nd Ave from Glisan to Halsey
• Consensus to apply for 2019 Metro Parks and Nature Bond for Gresham-Fairview Trail

City Council - Business Meeting

The Gresham City Council will hold a public hearing to decide whether to affirm or deny an appeal regarding the Design Commission's November 8, 2021, decision for Application DR-21-423. The council will also vote for the 2022 Council President and consider a service preservation ordinance.

• Public hearing on Arts Plaza Appeal (Application DR-21-423)
• Second reading of Council Bill Number 07-21: Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Service Preservation Ordinance to prevent reductions in police, fire/EMS, and parks services
• Election of 2022 Council President
• Proclamation for National Mentoring Month

The Gresham City Council denied appeal No. 21-659 and affirmed the Design Commission's decision for application No. 21-423 regarding the Arts Plaza. The motion passed 6-0 with Councilor Gladfelter recused. The council also approved the consent agenda, re-elected Eddy Morales as Council President for 2022, and received the City Manager's report.

• Denied appeal No. 21-659 and affirmed Design Commission decision for application No. 21-423 (6-0, Gladfelter recused)
• Approved consent agenda items C-1 through C-2 (7-0)
• Re-elected Eddy Morales as Council President for 2022