Gresham public meetings in 2023

City Council - Special Session

The Gresham City Council will meet in a special session to appoint an interim City Manager via Resolution No. 3579. The council will also consider approving a severance agreement for outgoing City Manager Nina Vetter. This agreement includes a lump sum payment of seven months of base salary and extended insurance coverage through March 2024.

• Approval of Nina Vetter’s Severance Agreement
• Resolution No. 3579 to appoint an interim City Manager
• Severance payment equivalent to seven months of base salary

City Council - Business Meeting

The Gresham City Council will meet to discuss Resolution No. 3577, which proposes adjusting fees and charges for business licenses and regulations. The council will also vote on approving the minutes from the December 5, 2023, meeting.

• Resolution No. 3577: Updating residential property license fees
• Approval of December 5, 2023, meeting minutes

City Council - Business Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the CFEC development code update phase 1. Staff will also present a ballot measure for the May 2024 operating levy for adoption. The council may also approve meeting minutes and an appointment to the Design Commission.

• Public hearing for CFEC development code update phase 1
• Adoption of Council Bill 10-23 (Comprehensive Plan Amendment)
• Presentation of May 2024 operating levy ballot measure
• Appointment of Aaron West to the Design Commission

City Council - Special Session

The Gresham City Council will discuss class-action settlements involving Dupont and 3M related to drinking water contamination. The council is set to provide direction to the Interim City Attorney on whether to opt out of or remain in these settlements.

• Direction on Dupont and 3M class-action settlements related to drinking water contamination

Gresham Redevelopment Commission - Meeting

The Gresham Redevelopment Commission will meet to approve minutes from a previous meeting and consider a lease agreement for the property located at 18430 E Burnside.

• Approval of lease of 18430 E Burnside to current tenant

City Council - Work Session

The City Council will review service levels, fees, and budget updates for the 2024/25 fiscal year. Staff will present revenue options, including a potential operating levy and fee scheduled for May 2024.

• Review of service level, fee, and budget updates
• Presentation of revenue options for fiscal year 2024/25
• Discussion of a potential May 2024 operating levy and fee

City Council - Business Meeting

The Gresham City Council will review a funding agreement for the Burnside Housing/Terracina Vista development and adopt updated Public Works Standards. The meeting also includes a public hearing regarding a plan map amendment for Eco Carwash.

• Funding agreement for Burnside Housing/Terracina Vista development
• Resolution No. 3572: Adopting updated City of Gresham Public Works Standards
• Resolution No. 3573: Compensation for management, supervisory, and confidential employees
• Council Bill 08-23: Amending Gresham Revised Code regarding council procedure
• Public hearing for Eco Carwash Plan Map Amendment (PMA) 22-00148

City Council - Business Meeting

The City Council will meet to adopt the 2023 Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan. The meeting also includes a discussion on the city's legislative agenda and advocacy goals.

• Adoption of Resolution No. 3071: 2023 Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Appointments to the Urban Forestry Subcommittee: Chalotte Becker, Thea Hayes, and Christine Johnson
• Approval of October 17, 2023, Council Business Meeting minutes
• Proclamation for Veteran’s Day
• Proclamation for Native American Heritage Month

City Council - Work Session

The Gresham City Council is holding a roundtable work session to discuss the upcoming May 2024 safety levy. City Manager Nina Vetter will provide a presentation regarding the proposed ballot measure.

• Discussion of the May 2024 safety levy ballot measure

City Council - Business Meeting

The Gresham City Council will discuss and vote on several items including the purchase of a hooklift dump truck, utility network migration contract, ESRI enterprise license agreement, planning commission appointments, and an ordinance amendment. The meeting also includes a public hearing and staff reports.

• Award to private business: Purchase of hooklift dump truck for $179,826
• Utility Network Migration contract with Timmons Group not to exceed $160,000
• ESRI Enterprise License Agreement up to $104,000 per year
• Reappointment and appointments to the Planning Commission
• First reading of Council Bill 08-23 amending Gresham Revised Code

City Council - Business Meeting

The Gresham City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the extension of solid waste collection licenses for residential, commercial, and drop box services. Additionally, staff will present proposed amendments to GRC Chapter 2 concerning elections administration and council meeting locations.

• Public hearing on extending solid waste collection licenses to October 8, 2030
• Proposed amendments to GRC Chapter 2 regarding elections administration
• Proposed amendments to GRC Chapter 2 regarding Council meeting location
• Approval of September 19, 2023, meeting minutes
• Proclamations for Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Indigenous People’s Day

Gresham Redevelopment Commission - Meeting

The Gresham Redevelopment Commission will review proposed priorities and projects for the 2029 Community Investment Framework. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the July 18, 2023, meeting.

• Review of 2029 Community Investment Framework proposed priorities and projects
• Approval of July 18, 2023, Commission meeting minutes

City Council - Work Session

The City Council will review an update on the Rental Housing Inspections program, including potential changes to annual license fees. Staff will also present results from a displacement study regarding expanding the Vertical Housing Development Zone.

• Rental Housing Inspections program update and budget overview
• Proposal for realignment of annual license fees for rental inspections
• Presentation of displacement study results for Vertical Housing Development Zone expansion
• Proposed boundary expansion for the zone to include parts of Rockwood and Gresham Vista Business Park

City Council - Business Meeting

The Gresham City Council will consider guidance on a potential ban for consumer fireworks and backyard burning. The meeting also includes discussions regarding a future ballot initiative based on community research findings.

• Conditional approval of Arts Plaza Apartments for the Vertical Housing Development Program with a ten-year 75% building tax exemption
• Conditional approval of West Powell Apartments for the Vertical Housing Development Program with a ten-year 69% property tax exemption
• Adoption of an updated City Investment Policy and repeal of Resolution No. 3519
• Presentation of DHM Research findings regarding a future ballot initiative
• Discussion on potential consumer fireworks and backyard burning bans

City Council - Work Session

The Gresham City Council will hold a work session to hear a legislative update from Larry Morgan, Government Relations and Policy Advisor. The presentation is led by the City Manager’s Office.

• Legislative update presentation by Larry Morgan

The City Council held a work session to receive legislative updates from state officials and Thorn Run Partners. No substantive decisions were made during this meeting.

City Council - Business Meeting

The Gresham City Council will hold a work session to review proposed development code changes related to parking requirements. These changes are intended to comply with DLCD Climate-Friendly and Equitable Communities rulemaking.

• Review of proposed development code changes regarding parking requirements
• Approval of Council Bill 08-23 amending Gresham Revised Code 2.01, 2.05, and 2.12
• Approval of meeting minutes from August 22 and 29, 2023
• Proclamation for Hispanic Heritage Month
• Proclamation for National Preparedness Month

The City Council approved the meeting minutes as part of the consent agenda. An ordinance amending the Gresham Revised Code was pulled for separate consideration and was not voted on. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved meeting minutes (5-0)

City Council - Work Session

The City Council will review results from a feasibility study regarding a potential new urban renewal district. This proposed district would encompass the Downtown and Civic Neighborhood areas.

• Presentation of urban renewal feasibility study results for Downtown and Civic Neighborhood

The City Council held a work session to discuss urban renewal feasibility for the civic neighborhood and downtown. Council agreed to proceed with the development of the Urban Renewal Plan. Staff will report back with additional requested information and details on General Fund impacts.

• Agreed to proceed with the development of the Urban Renewal Plan

City Council - Business Meeting

The Gresham City Council will review progress on the FY 22-23 Strategic Plan and receive background information regarding existing and proposed homeless shelter locations. The meeting also includes a report from Home Forward and an amendment to the Affordable Housing Bond Measure Program agreement.

• Affordable Housing Bond Measure Program Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) Amendment 2
• FY 22-23 Strategic Plan year-end update
• Housing for All Council Playbook update
• Background on existing homeless shelters and a proposed new shelter location
• Home Forward Board of Directors report

The City Council approved an amendment to the Affordable Housing Bond Measure Program Intergovernmental Agreement. Council also discussed a proposed new homeless shelter location and intends to send a letter of concern to the Multnomah County Commission.

• Approved Affordable Housing Bond Measure Program Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) Amendment 2 (7-0)

City Council - Business Meeting

The Gresham City Council will discuss an update regarding the feasibility of re-establishing a municipal court. The meeting also includes several consent agenda items involving board appointments and service contracts.

• Resolution No. 3569 authorizing W.W. Grainger, Inc. Enterprise Zone Application for a $154,200,000 investment
• Contract with The C2 Group for website redevelopment services not to exceed $248,400
• Solar Installation Services contract award to Energy Wise Services not to exceed $457,801
• Amendment to Hogan Butte Cellular Tower Site Lease regarding increased lease charges
• Update on the 2023 Municipal Court Feasibility Study by Jenkens Strategies, LLC

City Council - Business Meeting

The Gresham City Council will discuss an update regarding the feasibility of re-establishing a Municipal Court. The meeting also includes several consent agenda items involving board appointments and various city contracts.

• Resolution No. 3569 authorizing W.W. Grainger, Inc. Enterprise Zone Application for a $154,200,000 investment
• Solar Installation Services contract award to Energy Wise Services not to exceed $457,801
• Website redevelopment services contract with The C2 Group not to exceed $248,400
• Amendment to Hogan Butte Cellular Tower Site Lease regarding increased lease charges
• Update on the 2023 Municipal Court Feasibility Study by Jenkens Strategies, LLC

The City Council approved the consent agenda, which included business awards for solar installation and content management system migration. The council also confirmed appointments to the Home Forward Board and the Finance Committee.

• Approved appointment to Home Forward Board
• Approved reappointment to Finance Committee
• Approved award for Enterprise Content Management System Migration
• Approved award for Solar Installation Services
• Approved amendment to Hogan Butte cellular tower site lease

City Council - Business Meeting

The City Council will discuss updates to the Financial Road Map regarding the Gresham Safety Levy. The meeting also includes several proposals to initiate amendments to the Gresham Comprehensive Plan.

• Purchase of cardiac monitors, defibrillators, and compression devices up to $437,000
• Resolution 3566: Submitting an amendment to City Charter Section 36A (Urban Renewal) to voters for the November 7, 2023 ballot
• Resolution 3565: Submitting an amendment to City Charter Section 45A regarding charter amendment vote requirements to voters
• Initiation of Comprehensive Plan amendments for parking regulations, environmental overlays, and tree regulations
• Resolution 3567: Dissolving the 2021-2023 City Charter Review Committee

The City Council approved two resolutions to place charter amendments regarding urban renewal and charter amendment processes on the May 2024 ballot. Council also approved several comprehensive plan amendments and the purchase of life-saving medical equipment.

• Approved purchase of cardiac monitors/defibrillators and chest compression devices (6-0)
• Approved initiation of Type IV Comprehensive Plan Amendments items E-2 through E-7 (6-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 3567 dissolving the 2021-2023 Charter Review Committee (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 3566 to place Urban Renewal charter amendment on May 2024 ballot (4-1)
• Approved Resolution No. 3565 to place Charter Amendments section 45A ballot measure on May 2024 ballot (4-1)
• Directed staff to continue community engagement regarding the failed Gresham Safety Levy

Gresham Redevelopment Commission - Meeting

The Gresham Redevelopment Commission will meet to discuss property purchases and demolition awards. The agenda also includes a review of public engagement findings for the 2029 Community Investment Framework.

• Approval of property acquisition for 18428-18432 E Burnside
• Award of contract for the demolition of 18801 and 18901 E Burnside
• Review of 2029 Community Investment Framework public engagement findings
• Approval of June 20, 2023, meeting minutes

City Council - Work Session

The Gresham City Council will hold a roundtable work session focused on land acknowledgement education. The 60-minute presentation, led by the City Manager's office, aims to provide training regarding Native sovereignty and reconciliation.

• City Council Land Acknowledgement Education training

The City Council participated in a group discussion regarding land acknowledgment following a staff report from the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Manager. No formal votes or legislative decisions were recorded during this session.

City Council - Business Meeting

The Gresham City Council will consider a resolution to place a ballot measure on the November 7, 2023, election regarding charter amendments. The council will also review a plan for recommended changes to charter provisions related to Urban Renewal.

• Resolution No. 3565: A ballot measure to change the required affirmative votes for Charter amendments from 60 percent to a majority
• Purchase of a Mower Max Boom roadside boom mower from ATMAX Equipment not to exceed $244,118
• Enactment reading of Council Bill 05-23 regarding Comprehensive Plan Amendments
• Staff presentation on recommended changes to City Charter provisions for Urban Renewal
• Appointment of Mary Hajdu as Administrative Assistant III for the City Attorney's Office

The meeting consisted of a call to order, roll call, and public comments. No votes were taken and no official actions were decided.

City Council - Business Meeting

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the annual budget, property tax levies, and federal grant action plans. The meeting also includes discussions on interfund loans and amendments to city fees and camping ordinances.

• Public hearing for 2023/2 4 property tax rate of $3.6129 per $1,000 of assessed value
• Authorization of a $7,389,900 interfund loan to the GRDC Rockwood Capital Improvement Fund
• Public hearing for 2023-24 CDBG Action Plan
• Public hearing for 2023-24 HOME Action Plan
• Council Bill 07-23 regarding Police, Fire and Parks Fee amendments

The City Council approved the fiscal year 2023/24 budget and set the property tax rate. Other key actions included approving housing action plans, authorizing a multi-million dollar interfund loan, and amending ordinances regarding public safety fees and unauthorized camping.

• Adopted FY 2023/24 budget and property tax rate of $3.6129 per $1,000 of assessed value (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 3559 (CDBG Action Plan) and Resolution 3558 (HOME Action Plan) (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 3562 to receive state shared revenues (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 3564 declaring anticipated FTE ratio for FY 2023/24 (4-0)
• Authorized $7,389,900 interfund loan from Equipment Replacement Fund to GRDC Rockwood Capital Improvement Fund (4-0)
• Approved Council Bill No. 07-23 to extend temporary police, fire, and parks fee increase (4-0)
• Approved Council Bill 06-23 amending GRC 7.10.165 regarding unauthorized camping (4-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items C-1 through C-4, including MHCRC FY 2023/24 budget (4-0)

City Council - Work Session

The Gresham City Council will discuss the final report of recommended Charter amendments from the Charter Review Committee during a work session.

• Charter Review Committee polling update and final report presentation

The City Council held a work session to review a financial road map update. Council reached a consensus for staff to return to a future meeting with a draft of recommended charter changes regarding a 60% threshold and a ballot title.

• Consensus reached for staff to present draft charter changes regarding 60% threshold and ballot title at a later meeting

Gresham Redevelopment Commission - Meeting

The Gresham Redevelopment Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding the Fiscal Year 2023/24 Budget for the Rockwood-West Gresham Urban Renewal Area. The meeting also includes discussions on advisory committee appointments and development updates.

• Public hearing and Resolution No. 52 regarding the Fiscal Year 2023/24 Budget
• Appointments of Jennifer McMillian, Ibrahim Mustafa, and Gregory Schroeder to the Advisory Committee
• Reappointments of Marissa Clarke and Dimitrios Zourkos to the Advisory Committee
• Development update for Sunrise Site/Rockwood B188
• Review of 2029 Community Investment Framework public engagement findings

City Council - Work Session

The Gresham City Council will hold a roundtable work session to review the Financial Road Map Update. Assistant City Manager Elizabeth Coffey will present an overview of how the May 2023 election results may impact the proposed Fiscal Year 23/24 budget.

• Financial Road Map Update regarding May 2023 election results and FY 23/24 budget impacts

The City Council held a work session to review a financial road map update. Following a staff presentation and roundtable discussion, the council provided direction regarding fund usage and service fees.

• Directed staff to utilize ARPA funds
• Directed staff to keep the service fee at $15

City Council - Business Meeting

The Gresham City Council will hold public hearings on the five-year Capital Improvement Program and housing plan amendments. The council will also consider endorsing several affordable housing bond projects and updating system development charge project lists.

• Public hearing for 2023/24 - 2027/28 Capital Improvement Program
• Adoption of the 2023-2029 Gresham Housing Production Strategy
• Formation of the SW Towle (120-275) Wastewater Reimbursement District
• Endorsement of Metro Housing Bond proposals for Glisan Street Townhomes, Oak Row at Rockwood, Burnside Housing, and Civic Drive Family Housing
• Updates to Stormwater, Transportation, Water, and Wastewater System Development Charge project lists

The Council adopted a multi-year housing production strategy and approved the first reading of the 2023/24—2027/28 Capital Improvement Program. Several Metro affordable housing bond project endorsements were approved, and new fees for solid and medical waste collection were established.

• Approved 2023/24—2027/28 Capital Improvement Program first reading (6-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 3554 to form SW Towle Wastewater Reimbursement District (6-0)
• Approved Comprehensive Plan amendments for Housing Production Strategy (6-0)
• Adopted 2023-2029 Gresham Housing Production Strategy (6-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 3557 for solid and medical waste collection fees (6-0)
• Approved Metro bond endorsement for Glisan Street Townhomes $3.8M (6-0)
• Approved Metro bond endorsement for Oak Row at Rockwood $2.2M (6-0)
• Approved Metro bond endorsement for Burnside Housing $2.5M (5-1) and Civic Drive Family Housing $2.5M (3-2)

Gresham Redevelopment Commission - Meeting

The Commission will review the Urban Renewal Capital Improvement Program for fiscal years 2023/24 through 2027/28. Additionally, members will consider directing the Executive Director to proceed with Phase 1 of the Small Business Support Grant.

• Urban Renewal Capital Improvement Program (FY 2023/24 – 2027/28)
• Small Business Support Grant: Phase 1

City Council - Business Meeting

The Gresham City Council will meet to receive a staff presentation regarding the Fire Department's Mobile Integrated Health (MIH) program. The meeting also includes proclamations for Asian Pacific American Heritage Month and Law Enforcement Week.

• Update on Fire Department Mobile Integrated Health Program

City Council - Roundtable Worksession

The City Council will review a proposed career exposure pilot program with the Gresham-Barlow School District. Staff will also present recommendations regarding the structure of the Council Citizen Advisory Committee.

• Proposed partnership with Gresham-Barlow School District for elementary student career exposure
• Staff recommendation on structural changes to the Council Citizen Advisory Committee (CCAC)

This was a work session only; no formal votes or decisions were taken. Staff presented a proposed pilot program with Gresham-Barlow School District to boost career exposure for elementary students, and the Council received an update on the City Council Citizen Advisory Committee's structure and potential changes.

• No formal decisions were made; the session was for discussion and direction only.

City Council - Business Meeting

The City Council will review a report on the Gresham Police Behavioral Health Unit's operations and grant funding challenges. The meeting also includes a presentation of the Gresham Charter Review Committee's final recommendations for changes to the 1978 charter.

• Contract award to Thyssenkrupp Elevator Corporation for City Hall elevator repairs up to $188,384.73
• Resolution to annex approximately 24.8 acres at 17035, 17112, 17116, and 17320 SE McKinley
• Intergovernmental agreement with Gresham-Barlow School District for drilling Cascade Well #10
• Resolution adopting project recommendations for the 2023 Regional Transportation Plan
• Public hearing regarding development code updates to subdivision vesting periods

The Council approved the 2023 Regional Transportation Plan and the Altman annexation. They also authorized an agreement for the drilling of Cascade Well #10 and a credit facility services agreement with the Gresham Redevelopment Commission.

• Approved 2023 Regional Transportation Plan project recommendation (7-0)
• Approved Altman annexation (7-0)
• Approved agreement with Gresham Barlow School District for Cascade Well #10 drilling (7-0)
• Approved credit facility services agreement with Gresham Redevelopment Commission (7-0)
• Approved City Hall elevator repair project award (7-0)
• Approved City Application No. CPA 23-00141 and Council Bill 04-23 (7-0)
• Directed staff to determine cost of a potential registered voter poll regarding Charter Review (7-0)

City Council - Roundtable Worksession

The City Council will review a summary of the Civic Neighborhood Conceptual Master Planning Study. Staff will present findings from outreach and charrette sessions to seek Council feedback regarding next steps for the district.

• Civic Neighborhood Conceptual Master Planning Study update

The City Council held a roundtable discussion regarding a staff report and presentation on Civic Neighborhood Conceptual Master Planning. No formal votes or decisions were recorded during this worksession.

Gresham Redevelopment Commission - Meeting

The Gresham Redevelopment Commission will review a draft five-year Urban Renewal Capital Improvement Program. The meeting also includes a proposed property transfer to facilitate construction of La Plaza Esperanza.

• Consent to transfer 312 NE 165th from Latino Network to Latino Network Support Corporation
• Resolution No. 51: Intergovernmental Agreement for credit facility services with the City of Gresham
• Draft Urban Renewal Capital Improvement Program for fiscal years 2023/24 - 2027/28

City Council - Roundtable Worksession

The City Council will hold a roundtable worksession to review an update on the proposed City Services Fee. Assistant City Manager Elizabeth Coffey will provide a presentation on the fee proposal. No written or oral testimony is taken during these roundtable meetings.

• Update on the proposed City Services Fee

The City Council held a roundtable discussion regarding a staff report on city services fees. No decisions were made; the Council requested that staff report back for further discussion and a future decision.

City Council - Business Meeting

The Gresham City Council will review the external auditor's report on the fiscal year 2021-22 financial statements. The meeting also includes a consent agenda item regarding a contract for streetlight system services.

• Award of On-Call Streetlight System Services contract to Lightworks Electric, not to exceed $121,800 per year
• Acceptance of the external audit report for fiscal year 2021-22 financial statements
• Approval of meeting minutes from March 21, 2023
• Proclamation celebrating Diversity Month
• Proclamation celebrating Arbor Day

The City Council approved the audit presentation and acceptance. The council also approved a consent agenda that included an award for on-call streetlight system services.

• Approved award to private business for on-call streetlight system services (7-0)
• Approved audit presentation and acceptance (7-0)

City Council - Roundtable Worksession

The City Council will hold a roundtable worksession to discuss next steps for implementing Climate Friendly and Equitable Communities rules. Jay Higgins, Sr. Transportation Planner, will also provide a description of Parking Management Strategies.

• CFEC update and implementation guidance
• Parking management strategies presentation

The City Council held a roundtable discussion regarding the CFEC Update and Parking Management Strategies. No formal decisions were made; staff will return with additional information at a future meeting.

Gresham Redevelopment Commission - Meeting

The Commission will review a staff report regarding the 2023 update for Rockwood Market Hall. The meeting also includes a request to approve the minutes from the February 21, 2023, meeting.

• Rockwood Market Hall: 2023 Update
• Approval of February 21, 2023, meeting minutes

City Council - Business Meeting

The City Council will consider several resolutions, including updates to system development charge rates for parks, stormwater, transportation, water, and wastewater. They will also vote on participating in a national prescription opiate litigation settlement involving multiple defendants.

• Resolution Nos. 3541-3544: Indexing of System Development Charge (SDC) rates for parks, stormwater, transportation, water, and wastewater
• Resolution No. 3547: Participation in national prescription opiate litigation settlement with Teva, Allergan, CVS, Walgreens, and Walmart
• Mount Hood Community College presentation
• City Manager monthly report

The City Council approved a consent agenda including participation in national prescription opiate litigation settlements and the indexing of system development charge rates. The meeting also included a strategic plan update from Mount Hood Community College and public testimony regarding recycling licenses.

• Approved Resolution No. 3547 to participate in national prescription opiate litigation settlements with Teva, Allergan, CVS, Walgreens, and Walmart (5-0)
• Approved Resolution Nos. 3541-3544 regarding indexing of system development charge rates and project costs (5-0)
• Approved meeting minutes (5-0)

City Council - Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss and provide guidance on transportation project priorities for Metro's 2023 Regional Transportation Plan update. No public testimony will be taken at this roundtable meeting.

• Discussion of Gresham's draft Transportation Project List for Metro's 2023 RTP update

The City Council held a roundtable discussion regarding project priorities for the 2023 Regional Transportation Plan. No formal votes were taken; staff will return in April with a Consent Agenda item.

• Provided feedback and direction to staff regarding 2023 Regional Transportation Plan priorities

City Council - Business Meeting

The Gresham City Council will hold a business meeting on March 7, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers and via Zoom. Key items include a presentation on the East County Library design vision, a consent agenda with appointments and a grant application for Gradin Community Sports Park Phase II, and a work session on the Safe Gresham initiative's next steps.

• Proclamation: Women's History Month
• East County Library Concept Presentation
• Resolution No. 3546: Authorizing grant application for Gradin Community Sports Park Phase II Development
• Appointment of Sean Newberry to Design Commission; reappointment of Robert Hayden and Michael McKeel
• Safe Gresham follow-up and next steps work session

The City Council approved several consent agenda items, including a local government grant application and Design Commission appointments. Council also approved the appointment of city attorney staff. Members discussed public safety programs for small businesses but deferred further action until after the May 16 ballot results.

• Approved Resolution No. 3546: 2023 Local Government Grant Application (7-0)
• Approved appointment of City Attorney staff (7-0)
• Approved Design Commission appointment and reappointment (7-0)
• Approved meeting minutes (7-0)

Gresham Redevelopment Commission - Meeting

The Gresham Redevelopment Commission will hold a regular meeting on February 21, 2023. The main business item is the annual election of a Vice Chair and Acting Chair from among the commissioners. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Election of Vice Chair and Acting Chair per Commission bylaws
• Approval of meeting minutes from December 13, 2022
• Citizen and community group comments for agenda and non-agenda items
• Good of the Order discussion period

City Council - Roundtable Worksession

The City Council will hold a roundtable worksession to discuss urban renewal charter language, with a presentation from Eric Schmidt, Brian Monberg, and consultant Elaine Howard. No public testimony will be taken at this meeting.

• Charter review discussion on urban renewal
• Presentation by Eric Schmidt, Brian Monberg, and Elaine Howard
• No written or oral testimony accepted

The City Council reviewed a staff report regarding the Urban Renewal charter. Council expressed support for matching ORS 45.7 requirements. Staff will return in July with a report for a decision in August.

• Directed staff to align Urban Renewal charter with ORS 45.7 requirements

City Council - Business Meeting

The Gresham City Council will consider Resolution 3545 to place a five-year operating levy on the May 16, 2023 ballot, aimed at increasing and stabilizing funding for police, fire, homeless services, and mental health crisis response. The council will also vote on consent agenda items including a resolution authorizing Boeing's sixth Enterprise Zone application, an amendment to the Jenne Butte Water Tank communications facility lease, and a resolution to purchase property for the Division Street Corridor Complete Street project.

• Resolution 3545: five-year operating levy for police, fire, homeless, mental health crisis response on May 2023 ballot
• Resolution 3540: authorizing Boeing Company's sixth Enterprise Zone application
• Third Amendment to Jenne Butte Water Tank Communications Facility Site Lease, adding one antenna with lease increase
• Resolution 3539: amending Resolution 3474 to purchase real property for Division Street Corridor Complete Street project
• Appointments: Michael Schultze to Finance Committee; Adina Rodriguez and Aidon Snyder to Youth Advisory Council

The City Council approved a five-year operating levy measure to increase and stabilize funding for police, fire, homeless, and mental health crisis response. The Council also approved several consent agenda items, including a Boeing enterprise zone application and property purchases for a street project.

• Approved Resolution 3545 to submit a five-year operating levy to voters for the May 16, 2023 ballot (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 3540 authorizing The Boeing Company’s sixth enterprise zone application (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 3539 to purchase real property for Division Street Corridor 'Complete Street' project (6-0, 1 recused)
• Approved third amendment to Jenne Butte water tank communications facility site lease (7-0)
• Approved appointments to Finance Committee and Youth Advisory Council (7-0)
• Approved meeting minutes (7-0)

City Council - Work Session

The council will receive a one-year follow-up on the Financial Roadmap, seeking direction on the City Services Fee structure. Staff will also provide an update on the ballot title and explanatory statement for the May 2023 Gresham Safety Levy.

• Discussion on City Services Fee structure
• Update on ballot title and explanatory statement for May 2023 Gresham Safety Levy
• Presentation by Elizabeth Coffey and Sharron Monohon

The City Council held a work session to review a one-year follow-up on the Financial Roadmap. Council directed staff to present a levy ballot title at the February 21, 2023, Business Meeting.

• Directed staff to present Levy Ballot title on February 21, 2023

City Council - Business Meeting

The Gresham City Council will consider first reading of a bill to create a Limited Purpose Recycling Collection License for hard-to-recycle materials. They will also receive a detailed report on Fire Department standards of cover. Consent agenda includes approving meeting minutes and initiating a land use code update on subdivision exemptions.

• First reading of Council Bill No. 01-23 amending Gresham Revised Code Article 7.25 to adopt a Limited Purpose Recycling Collection License
• Presentation of Fire Department Standards of Cover Report by Fitch & Associates
• Initiation of Type IV Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment to modify duration of exemption from land use ordinances for subdivisions
• Proclamation of Black History Month
• Proclamation of Earthquake Preparedness Month

City Council - Roundtable Worksession

The City Council will hear a General Fund forecast and discuss the proposed amount and scope of a May 2023 levy, as well as a proposed City Services fee structure. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is a roundtable worksession with no public testimony.

• General Fund forecast presentation by Budget and Finance Director Sharron Monohon
• Update on proposed May 2023 levy seeking Council direction
• Overview of proposed City Services fee and request for direction on fee structure

The City Council held a worksession to review the General Fund Forecast and the Financial Road Map, including the May 2023 levy and city services fees. No formal votes were taken; staff were directed to provide additional information at future presentations.

• Directed staff to continue the presentation on May 2023 levy implementation before entering dialogue
• Requested staff return February 21, 2023, with additional information on city services fees

City Council - Business Meeting

The Gresham City Council will hold a business meeting on January 17, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers and via Zoom. Key items include a first reading of a bill to amend the solid waste code to create a Limited Purpose Recycling Collection License, and approval of a five-year contract with USI Insurance Services Inc. for employee benefits. The council will also consider a resolution to extend the Charter Review Committee's deadline to April 30, 2023, and expand its scope to include districting and voting system recommendations.

• First reading of Council Bill No. 01-23 amending Gresham Revised Code Article 7.25 to adopt a Limited Purpose Recycling Collection License
• Five-year contract with USI Insurance Services Inc. as agent of record for employee and retiree benefits
• Resolution 3538 extending Charter Review Committee deadline to April 30, 2023, and adding districting and voting system recommendations
• Proclamation for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• Recognition of city retirees

The Council approved the appointment of an agent of record for employee benefits and passed an amendment to Resolution 3478. A proposed revision to the limited purpose recycling collection license was tabled for further review.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved award to private business for employee benefits agent of record (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 3538 amending Resolution 3478 to remove 'may in its discretion' from Section 3 (unanimous)
• Tabled Gresham Revised Code Article 7.25 revision regarding recycling collection licenses until February 7, 2023

City Council - Business Meeting

The Gresham City Council will appoint councilors to a subcommittee to review and revise the Council Rules, consider granting the Charter Review Committee additional time to submit its final report, and vote for the 2023 Council President. A safety update from the City Manager is also scheduled.

• Appointment of Council Rules Review Subcommittee
• Charter Review Committee request for extended deadline to submit final report
• Safety update presented by City Manager Nina Vetter
• Vote for 2023 Council President

The City Council affirmed Councilor Sue Piazza as the 2023 Council President. Council also extended the Charter Review Committee's final report deadline to the end of April 2023 and established a Rules Review Subcommittee.

• Approved Consent Agenda item C-1 (7-0)
• Approved creation of Rules Review Subcommittee (7-0)
• Extended Charter Review Committee deadline to end of April 2023 (7-0)
• Affirmed Councilor Sue Piazza as 2023 Council President (6-0, 1 recused)