Gresham public meetings in 2024

City Council - Business Meeting

The Gresham City Council will vote on a range of items, including several contract awards, code amendments, and inter‑fund loans. A public hearing will consider a resolution to issue revenue bonds for Knova Learning Oregon under IRS Code §147(f). The council will also adopt Supplemental Budget #2 for FY 2024/25 and approve other routine agenda items such as meeting minutes and election results.

• Award a $398,816 street‑sweeping contract to Green Sweep Asphalt Service for 2025 (C‑1)
• Award a $1,600,000 design‑build contract to Dovetail Construction for expansion of Fire Station #72 (C‑10)
• Approve a $15,000,000 inter‑fund loan for the Fleet and Transportation Operations Building (E‑1)
• Approve issuance of revenue bonds for Knova Learning Oregon (Rockwood Preparatory Academy) (D‑1)
• Adopt Supplemental Budget #2 and appropriations for FY 2024/25 (D‑2)

City Council - Work Session

The Gresham City Council will hold a work session to receive an update from SERA Design on the Downtown Conceptual Framework project. The session is intended to gather feedback on opportunity sites and the public realm to inform future downtown growth.

• Downtown Framework Vision Concept workshop with SERA Design

The Gresham City Council held a work session to receive an update on the Downtown Framework Vision Concept from SERA Architects consultants. Council members engaged in a roundtable discussion and expressed overall support for the project, but no formal decisions or votes were taken. The meeting was procedural and informational only.

• No formal decisions made during the work session

Gresham Redevelopment Commission - Meeting

The Gresham Redevelopment Commission will approve the minutes from its July 16, 2024 meeting and consider public comments. It will decide whether to purchase 18330 E Burnside Street for $1,430,000. The commission will also consider a disposition and development agreement for the Rockwood Sunrise Site (Rockwood B188) with HMS Developments, LLC and Portland Opportunity Industrialization Center, Inc. No public hearing is scheduled.

• Approve minutes of the July 16, 2024 Redevelopment Commission meeting
• Approve purchase of 18330 E Burnside Street for $1,430,000
• Approve disposition and development agreement for Rockwood Sunrise Site (Rockwood B188) with HMS Developments, LLC and Portland Opportunity Industrialization Center, Inc.
• Citizen and community group comments (non‑agenda items)
• Consent agenda items to be adopted by one motion

The Gresham Redevelopment Commission approved the acquisition of 18330 E Burnside Street for $1,430,000 (3-1) and approved the Disposition and Development Agreement for the Rockwood Sunrise Site with HMS Developments and P.O.I.C. (4-0). Both actions were approved with Commissioner Piazza voting no on the property purchase due to price concerns. The meeting was otherwise routine.

• Approved property acquisition at 18330 E Burnside Street for $1,430,000 (3-1)
• Approved Sunrise/B188 Disposition and Development Agreement with HMS Developments and P.O.I.C. (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda item C-1 (minutes of July 16, 2024) (4-0)

City Council - Business Meeting

The Gresham City Council will vote on a consent agenda that includes several equipment purchases for Environmental Services and a $300,000 contract for night‑vision goggles for the Police Department. The council will also consider a $364,000 behavioral health clinician expansion, an affordable‑housing Oak Row funding agreement, and resolutions on flood‑safety fees and a public safety advisory committee. Additional items include the appointment of an assistant city attorney and a public hearing on solid‑waste license extensions.

• Award contract to Custom Night Vision for night‑vision goggles and laser devices, up to $300,000 (Police Department)
• Award contract to Cascadia Behavioral Healthcare for clinician expansion, up to $364,000 (Police Department)
• Purchase of a replacement aerial lift and bucket truck, up to $174,574 (Environmental Services)
• Purchase of a replacement backhoe, up to $170,527 (Environmental Services)
• Approve Oak Row funding agreement for affordable housing bond measure (Community Development)

The Gresham City Council approved the extension of solid waste collection licenses and most consent agenda items, including equipment purchases and an affordable housing funding agreement. A proposed flood safety district fee was tabled for further study, and the first reading of a public safety advisory committee ordinance was approved. The council also directed staff to issue a Request for Qualifications for a private utility line warranty partnership.

• Approved consent agenda items C-1 through C-8 and C-11 (6-0, Morales absent)
• Approved consent agenda item C-9, Behavioral Health Unit Clinician Expansion (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda item C-10, Affordable Housing Bond Measure Program: Oak Row Funding Agreement (6-0)
• Approved extension of solid waste collection licenses (6-0)
• Tabled Resolution No. 3622, establishing a pass-thru flood safety district fee
• Approved first reading of Public Safety Advisory Committee ordinance (6-0)
• Directed staff to issue RFQ for private utility line warranty company partnership

City Council - Work Session

The City Council will receive a staff update on the Transportation System Plan, including draft policies and project lists. The session also includes a retrospective on completed Public Works projects.

• Transportation System Plan Update draft policies and projects lists
• Hitting the Streets retrospective on Public Works projects

The Gresham City Council held a work session with no formal votes or decisions. Staff presented updates on the Transportation System Plan and a retrospective of the Hitting the Streets road reconstruction program. Council asked questions and provided feedback, but no actions were taken.

• No formal decisions made; work session only

City Council - Business Meeting

The City Council will vote on purchasing 5.63 acres of land and several fire department infrastructure projects. The meeting also includes a report on the Police and Fire Levy oversight committee.

• Purchase of 5.63 acres at 2118 E/ SE Hogan Road from Columbia Brick Works, Inc. for $1,459,195
• Purchase and installation of a fire training tower from In Line Commercial Construction, Inc. not to exceed $1,000,000
• Contract with Piper Mechanical, Inc. not to exceed $172,250 for ventilation systems in Fire Stations 71, 72, 73, 74, 76, and the Fire Training Center
• Resolution No. 3619 to approve a loan for manganese filters for the Cascade Groundwater Alliance project
• Resolution No. 3620 to allow a design-build contracting method for improvements to Fire Station #72

The Gresham City Council unanimously approved the purchase of real property at 2118 SE Hogan Road for future development as a satellite city operation. The consent agenda, including a drinking water loan resolution and fire training tower purchase, was also approved unanimously. No public hearing was held, and no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved purchase of real property at 2118 SE Hogan Road (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda items C-1 through C-5, including loan resolution and fire equipment purchases (7-0)

City Council - Work Session

The Gresham City Council work session will include a staff presentation on the General Fund forecast. No decisions or votes are scheduled; the meeting is informational.

• General Fund Forecast update presented by Budget Manager Elizabeth McCann

The Gresham City Council held a work session on October 15, 2024, receiving a staff presentation on the general fund and local levy fund. Council members asked questions about future challenges and impacts, but no formal decisions or votes were made. The meeting was adjourned after the discussion.

City Council - Business Meeting

The Gresham City Council will consider several consent agenda items, including an intergovernmental agreement with Home Forward, a contract amendment for Just Right Heating & Cooling up to $250,000, and a sole‑source purchase of a CCTV van up to $335,145. In the public hearing segment, council members will vote on a street vacation in the Civic Neighborhood and adopt the FY 2024/25 supplemental budget (Resolution No. 3618). All items are presented for a single motion, with the option to pull items for separate discussion.

• Intergovernmental agreement with Home Forward to administer a tax incentive (ORS 307.092)
• Award to Just Right Heating & Cooling to increase HVAC contract, not to exceed $250,000
• Sole‑source purchase of a CCTV van from CUES, Inc., not to exceed $335,145
• Civic Neighborhood street vacation for portions of NW Sleret Avenue, NW Burnside Road, and NW Eastman Parkway
• Approval of Supplemental Budget FY 2024/25 (Resolution No. 3618)

The Gresham City Council approved a street vacation application (VAC 24-00399) and the FY 2024/25 supplemental budget. Both motions passed with six yes votes; Councilor Dina DiNucci was absent. The consent agenda, including an IGA with Home Forward and two contract awards, was also approved unanimously.

• Approved street vacation VAC 24-00399 and enactment of Council Bill No. 08-24 (6-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 3618 adopting supplemental budget for FY 2024/25 (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda: IGA with Home Forward, HVAC maintenance contract, CCTV van purchase (5-0)

City Council - Business Meeting

The Gresham City Council will meet to approve a consent agenda including updated investment and recreational immunity policies, a stormwater code amendment, and a contract for homeless shelter operations. The meeting will also include a public hearing and a staff report.

• Approve updated City Investment Policy (Resolution 3615)
• Authorize $345,000 contract with Rockwood CDC for Tower Shelter
• Approve stormwater code amendment (Council Bill 07-24)
• Approve HRA/VEBA adjustment for management employees (Resolution 3617)
• Approve opt-in to recreational immunity (Resolution 3616)

The Gresham City Council approved consent agenda items C-1 through C-5, including meeting minutes, investment policy, recreational immunity, code amendment, and employee HRA/VEBA resolution. Item C-6, a homeless shelter support and reserved shelter rooms award, was approved separately with Councilor DiNucci recused. No public testimony was received, and no action items or public hearings were held.

• Approved consent agenda items C-1 through C-5 (5-0, two absent)
• Approved homeless shelter support and reserved shelter rooms award (5-0, one recused, two absent)

City Council - Work Session

The Gresham City Council will hold a work session to receive staff presentations on two topics. The meeting includes an overview of the Vertical Housing Tax Incentive Program and an update on priorities for upcoming transportation grant applications.

• Vertical Housing Tax Incentive Program overview
• Transportation grant application priorities update

The Gresham City Council held a work session with no formal votes. They discussed and expressed support for proposed changes to the Vertical Housing Program, and directed staff to fully support the Division Street Grant and proposed Trail Grants for upcoming transportation grant applications.

• Expressed support for Vertical Housing Program policy changes (discussion only)
• Directed full support for Division Street Grant application (discussion only)
• Directed full support for proposed Trail Grants (discussion only)

City Council - Work Session

The council will receive an overview of House Bill 2009:35, which requires Enterprise Zone sponsors to adopt a school support fee, presented by Interim Urban Renewal Director Erika Fitzgerald. Staff will also report on research into the viability of installing enforcement cameras in Gresham, presented by Police Chief Travis Gullberg. No decisions are indicated; the meeting is for updates and discussion.

• Overview and update on House Bill 2009:35 school support fee for Enterprise Zones
• Research update on viability of installing enforcement cameras in Gresham

The Gresham City Council held a work session on September 3, 2024, with no formal votes or decisions. Staff presented reports on House Bill 2009 (urban renewal) and a pilot framework for automated speed enforcement, followed by council discussion. The meeting adjourned without further action.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during work session
• Heard staff report on House Bill 2009 (urban renewal)
• Heard staff report on automated speed enforcement pilot framework

City Council - Business Meeting

The Gresham City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes several items. Key actions are the approval of minutes from the August 20 meeting, the purchase of a Caterpillar CB10‑XZ Asphalt Compactor/Tandem Vibratory Roller for up to $208,484, an amendment to stormwater provisions in the Revised Code, and a resolution designating First Amendment Activity Zones at City Hall. An education session by the Mount Hood Cable Regulatory Commission will also be presented.

• Approve purchase of Caterpillar CB10‑XZ Asphalt Compactor/Roller, max $208,484 (Environmental Services)
• Amend Gresham Revised Code Chapter 3 to clarify stormwater service requirements (Environmental Services)
• Adopt Resolution No. 3614 designating First Amendment Activity Zones at City Hall (City Attorney’s Office)
• Approve minutes from the August 20, 2024 council business meeting (City Manager’s Office)
• Mount Hood Cable Regulatory Commission education session on future planning

The Gresham City Council approved the consent agenda items for meeting minutes and an asphalt compactor purchase, but tabled two items: Council Bill 07-24 (amending city code chapter 3) to allow more public comment, and Resolution 3614 (designating First Amendment activity zones) for further staff discussion. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved consent agenda items C-1 (minutes) and C-2 (asphalt compactor purchase) (7-0)
• Tabled Council Bill 07-24 until next meeting (4-3)
• Tabled Resolution 3614 (First Amendment activity zones) unanimously

City Council - Business Meeting

The Gresham City Council will consider a series of consent agenda items, including approvals of several equipment purchases and contracts. Items include a $439,362 street sweeper, a $364,028 CCTV van, up to three new police Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles, a $324,000 rescue vehicle, and a $300,000 youth‑violence prevention contract. The council will also adopt the FY 2024‑2025 Planning Commission work plan, amend stormwater provisions in the Revised Code, and receive an update from Portland General Electric on regional energy costs. A staff report will provide an update on the City’s Strategic Plan Year 2 Action Plan.

• Purchase of an Elgin Eagle Standard street sweeper – up to $439,362 (Environmental Services)
• Purchase of a CCTV van from CUES, Inc. – up to $364,028 (Environmental Services)
• Purchase of up to three 2024‑2025 Chevrolet Tahoe police vehicles (Police)
• Purchase of a transport‑capable rescue vehicle from Horton Emergency Vehicles – up to $324,000 (Fire and Emergency Services)
• $300,000 contract with Going Home II for intensive case management in the EMOPI youth violence prevention program (City Manager’s Office)

The Gresham City Council approved consent agenda items C-1 through C-9, including appointments, equipment purchases, and a planning work plan, with a 5-0 vote (two councilors absent). Item C-10, a grant award for intensive case management for youth violence prevention, was pulled for separate discussion and then approved 5-0. No public hearings or action items were held; the meeting included a PGE update and public testimony.

• Approved consent agenda items C-1 through C-9 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda item C-10: youth violence prevention grant to EMOPI (5-0)

City Council - Work Session

The Gresham City Council will hold a work session to discuss the establishment of First Amendment Activity Zones within the City Hall Complex. The meeting will be held via Zoom and no written or oral testimony will be taken.

• Discussion of First Amendment Activity Zones
• Presentation by Steve Fancher, Assistant City Manager
• Update from DA Elect Nathan Vasquez

The Gresham City Council held a work session where they discussed proposed amendments to First Amendment activity zones but took no final action, with staff to report back with a resolution. The council also heard an update from District Attorney Elect Nathan Vasquez on his plans for office, including juvenile justice and gun violence initiatives. No substantive decisions were made during this procedural meeting.

• Discussed First Amendment activity zone amendments; no action taken, staff to return with resolution
• Received update from DA Elect Nathan Vasquez; no action taken

City Council - Business Meeting

The City Council will discuss a comprehensive plan amendment regarding land use appeal deadlines and review processes. The body is also deciding on several contracts, including a police vehicle purchase and opioid litigation settlement.

• Purchase of a regional armored rescue vehicle from Lenco not to exceed $451,439
• Resolution No. 3614 to participate in the National Prescription Opioid Litigation Settlement Agreement with Kroger Co.
• Public hearing for Type IV Comprehensive Plan Amendment to clarify appeal deadlines and Type III decision reviews
• Enactment reading of Council Bill 04-24 to remove property from the Rockwood West-Gresham Urban Renewal Plan
• Intergovernmental agreement for Fire and Emergency Services with Multnomah Rural Fire Protection District 10

The Gresham City Council approved a comprehensive plan amendment to clarify appeal deadlines and create a review process for Type III decisions. The vote was 4-2, with Council President Sue Piazza and Councilor Dina DiNucci voting no. The Council also passed a consent agenda authorizing participation in a national opioid settlement and awarding contracts for a police vehicle and youth services.

• Approved Type IV Comprehensive Plan Amendment CPA-24-00168 (4-2)
• Approved Council Bill 06-24 enacting the code update (4-2)
• Approved Consent Agenda items C-1 through C-6 (6-0)
• Authorized participation in National Prescription Opioid Litigation Settlement with Kroger Co.
• Awarded contract for Police Armored Rescue Vehicle
• Awarded contract for Youth Workforce Development Services
• Approved intergovernmental agreement for fire services with Multnomah Rural Fire Protection District 10

City Council - Work Session

The council will hear a staff presentation on Phase 1 of the Pleasant Valley Project. The presentation includes a review of the development strategy, the existing plan map, and a draft land‑use map. Council members will be asked for direction on code concepts and the proposed land‑use map.

• Pleasant Valley Project – Phase 1 review; staff will seek council direction on code concepts and draft land‑use map

The City Council held a work session to review a staff report and PowerPoint presentation regarding the Pleasant Valley Plan. Council expressed support for the map recommendation. Staff will report back to the Council in late fall or early winter.

• Supported map recommendation for Pleasant Valley Plan

Gresham Redevelopment Commission - Meeting

The Gresham Redevelopment Commission will approve the minutes from the June 18, 2024 meeting. It will provide instructions for citizens to submit written or oral testimony by July 15, 2024. The commission will hear an overview of the proposed Yamhill Corridor Improvement project from Executive Director Brian Monberg. No public hearing or new measures are scheduled.

• Approve minutes of the June 18, 2024 Redevelopment Commission meeting (consent agenda).
• Accept written testimony by email to johntae.ivory@greshamoregon.gov and oral testimony requests by July 15, 2024.
• Yamhill Corridor Improvement project update presentation by Executive Director Brian Monberg.

The Commission approved the minutes from the June 18, 2024, meeting. Members discussed the need for future funding and street surface improvements for the Yamhill Corridor.

• Approved June 18, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)

City Council - Business Meeting

The council will hold public hearings for the FY 2024-25 CDBG and HOME Action Plans. The meeting also includes consideration of street renaming, election results, and debris service contracts.

• Public hearings for FY 2024-25 CDBG and HOME Action Plans
• Ordinance to rename two streets and change addresses on one street
• Debris Monitoring Services contract award to Tetra Tech
• Debris Removal Services contract award to Ceres Environmental
• Amendment to the Rockwood West-Gresham Urban Renewal Plan

The City Council approved the formation of the SW Towle wastewater reimbursement district and adopted the FY 2024-25 CDBG and HOME annual action plans. Council also authorized the removal of a property from the Rockwood West-Gresham Urban Renewal Plan.

• Approved Resolution No. 3603 to form the SW Towle (3430-3680) Wastewater Reimbursement District (6-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 3612 relating to the FY 2024-25 CDBG Annual Action Plan (6-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 3613 relating to the FY 2024-25 HOME Annual Action Plan (6-0)
• Approved Council Bill 04-24 to remove property (R321268) from the Rockwood West-Gresham Urban Renewal Plan (6-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items C-1 through C-5 (6-0), including debris monitoring and removal service awards

City Council - Work Session

The City Council will hold a roundtable work session to review the Planning Commission's draft work plan for the 2024-25 period. No written or oral testimony is taken during these meetings.

• Presentation of the draft 2024-25 Planning Commission Work Plan

The City Council held a work session to discuss a draft of the 2024-25 Planning Commission Work Plan. No formal votes were taken during the session. The Planning Commission will present the final Work Plan to the Council in August.

City Council - Business Meeting

The Gresham City Council will hold public hearings regarding the 2024/25 fiscal year budget and property tax rates. The council also plans to consider a capital improvement program and various fund transfers. Other items include employee compensation and an interfund loan for the Rockwood Capital Improvement Fund.

• Property tax rate of $3.6129 per $1,000 of assessed value
• 2024/25-2028/29 Capital Improvement Program
• $9,127,200 interfund loan to the GRDC Rockwood Capital Improvement Fund
• $875,000 transfer from the Worker’s Compensation & Liability Management Fund
• Compensation for management, supervisory, and confidential employees

The Gresham City Council approved Resolution No. 3607, adopting the budget, making appropriations, and levying and categorizing property taxes for fiscal year 2024/25, including a permanent tax rate of $3.6129 per $1,000 of assessed value and a local option levy tax rate of $1.35 per $1,000. The Council also approved a $9,127,200 interfund loan from the Equipment Replacement Fund to the GRDC Rockwood Capital Improvement Fund, and passed a consent agenda covering meeting minutes, management compensation, the 2024/25-2028/29 Capital Improvement Program, the Mount Hood Cable Regulatory Commission budget, an intergovernmental agreement with the Regional Water Providers Consortium, and a contingency transfer. All votes were unanimous (7-0). The meeting also included a Juneteenth proclamation, public testimony, and a city manager report.

• Approved Resolution No. 3607 adopting FY 2024/25 budget, appropriations, and property tax levies ($3.6129 permanent rate; $1.35 local option levy per $1,000) (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 3610 authorizing a $9,127,200 interfund loan from the Equipment Replacement Fund to the GRDC Rockwood Capital Improvement Fund (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 3606 affirming eligibility and declaring election to receive state shared revenues (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 3608 declaring the city's anticipated full-time equivalent (FTE) ratio for FY 2024/25 (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda items C-1 through C-6, including meeting minutes, Resolution No. 3609 on management compensation, Council Bill 03-24 on the 2024/25-2028/29 Capital Improvement Program, the MHCRC FY 2024/25 budget, an intergovernmental agreement with the Regional Water Providers Consortium, and Resolution No. 3611 contingency transfer (7-0)

City Council - Work Session

The Gresham City Council will hold a work session regarding federal funding and committee development. Staff will provide an update on American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) allocations and seek direction on how to use remaining funds. The council will also discuss the development of a Police & Fire Levy Oversight Committee.

• Update on American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) federal funding allocation
• Seeking direction on remaining ARPA funds
• Development of a Police & Fire Levy Oversight Committee

At its June 18, 2024 work session, the Gresham City Council received an update on the city's American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) federal funding allocation before the deadline, and council directed staff to move forward with the list as presented, noting highlighted concerns raised by council members. Staff also presented an overview of the police and fire levy analysis and information on developing a levy oversight committee, and will report back to council in August with the committee's options. No other business was discussed and the meeting adjourned at 5:26 PM. No formal votes or dollar amounts were recorded in these minutes.

• Directed staff to move forward with the ARPA funding list as presented, with council's highlighted concerns noted
• No vote tally recorded for the ARPA direction
• Received police and fire levy analysis update; staff to report back in August with levy committee options
• No formal action or vote recorded on the levy item

Gresham Redevelopment Commission - Meeting

The Commission will hold a public hearing regarding the Fiscal Year 2024/25 budget and appropriations for the Rockwood-West Gresham Urban Renewal Area. The agenda also includes approving May 21, 2024, meeting minutes and confirming reappointments to the Advisory Committee.

• Public hearing and Resolution No. 53 regarding the FY 2024/25 Budget
• Reappointments of Jack Hollis and Celso Naranjo to the Advisory Committee
• Approval of May 21, 2024, meeting minutes

The Gresham Redevelopment Commission approved Resolution No. 53, adopting its Fiscal Year 2024/25 budget and appropriations in the aggregate amount of $25,372,700, including a declaration of tax increment authorizing collection of tax increment revenues. The vote was 7-0 after a public hearing that drew no oral comment; one written testimony from Catherine Nicewood was submitted. The Commission also approved its consent agenda, confirming the May 21, 2024 meeting minutes and the reappointments of Jack Hollis and Celso Naranjo to the Gresham Redevelopment Commission Advisory Committee, also 7-0. No other substantive business was decided; the remaining discussion covered upcoming Rockwood Market Hall events and fountain hours.

• Approved Resolution No. 53 adopting the FY 2024/25 budget and appropriations of $25,372,700, including declaration of tax increment (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda item C-1: minutes of the May 21, 2024 Commission meeting (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda item C-2: reappointments of Jack Hollis and Celso Naranjo to the Gresham Redevelopment Commission Advisory Committee (7-0)
• Closed the public hearing on the FY 2024/25 budget with no oral comment; 1 written testimony submitted by Catherine Nicewood

City Council - Business Meeting

The Gresham City Council will consider a contract for police body cameras and updates to middle housing land division fees. Public hearings are scheduled regarding street renaming and new solid waste collection charges. The council will also review the City Manager's employment contract.

• Motorola Solutions, Inc. contract up to $670,000 for police body cameras
• Public hearing for street renaming and readdressing ordinance
• Fee updates for middle housing land divisions (Resolution 3604)
• New fees for solid waste and medical waste collection services (Resolution 3605)
• Employment contract approval for City Manager Eric Schmidt

The Gresham City Council approved consent agenda items including a fee resolution update for middle housing and land division, a city manager employment contract, and a police officers' association collective bargaining agreement extension. The council also approved a street renaming and readdressing ordinance and established new fees and charges for solid waste and medical waste collection services. Resolution No. 3603 regarding a wastewater reimbursement district was tabled for a future meeting.

• Approved consent agenda items C-1, C-2, C-3, C-5, and C-6 (5-0)
• Approved City Manager employment contract item C-4 (6-0)
• Approved street renaming and readdressing ordinance application no. MISC-24-00021 (5-0)
• Tabled Resolution No. 3603 SW Towle Wastewater Reimbursement District formation to July 2, 2024 (unanimous consensus)
• Approved Resolution No. 3605 establishing solid waste and medical waste collection service fees and charges (5-0)

City Council - Work Session

The City Council will review options for collecting the Urban Flood Safety & Water Quality District's 'Flood Safety Benefit Fee.' This fee is scheduled to be imposed on Gresham starting in September. The meeting includes a presentation regarding policy direction for these collections.

• Urban Flood Safety & Water Quality District fee collection options

The City Council held a work session to review a staff report on Urban Flood Safety & Water Quality District fee collection. No formal actions were taken during the meeting. Staff noted that related items will be presented for council approval in the future.

Gresham Redevelopment Commission - Meeting

The Gresham Redevelopment Commission will consider the proposed Urban Renewal Capital Improvement Program for fiscal years 2024/25 through 2028/29. The commission will also vote on awarding Fire Station 74 architectural services to Rice Fergus Miller.

• Proposed five-year Urban Renewal Capital Improvement Program (FY 2024/25–2028/29)
• Contract award for Fire Station 74 architectural services to Rice Fergus Miller
• Approval of March 19, 2024, meeting minutes

The Gresham Redevelopment Commission met on May 21, 2024, and approved its consent agenda, which included the minutes of the April 16, 2024 meeting. The motion passed 5-0 with one abstention (Vice Chair Dina DiNucci). No public hearing, commission business, or measures and proposals were taken up, and the meeting adjourned at 2:37 PM.

• Approved consent agenda items C-1, C-2, C-3 (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved April 16, 2024 meeting minutes as part of consent agenda

City Council - Business Meeting

The Gresham City Council will hold a public hearing to consider the 2024/25-2028/29 Capital Improvement Program. The agenda also includes initiating a street vacation in the Civic Neighborhood and forming a transportation advisory committee.

• Public hearing for the 2024/25-2028/29 Capital Improvement Program
• Initiation of a Type IV street vacation in the Civic Neighborhood
• Creation of a Stakeholder Advisory Committee for the Transportation System Plan update
• Appointment of Shannon Olive to the Home Forward Board

The City Council approved the first reading of the 2024/25 — 2028/29 Capital Improvement Program following a public hearing. The Council also approved several consent agenda items, including a street vacation application and a board appointment.

• Approved first reading of Council Bill No 03-24 2024/25 — 2028/29 Capital Improvement Program (7-0)
• Approved initiation of a Type IV street vacation application in the Civic neighborhood (7-0)
• Approved appointment to the Home Forward Board (7-0)
• Approved initiation of a stakeholder advisory committee for the Transportation System Plan (7-0)
• Approved meeting minutes (7-0)

City Council - Business Meeting

The Gresham City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the sale of Water Division surplus property to the Lusted Water District. The council will also consider awarding an on-call electrical services contract to Christenson Electric, Inc. for up to $200,000.

• Public hearing: Sale of Water Division surplus property to Lusted Water District
• Contract award: On-call electrical services with Christenson Electric, Inc. up to $200,000
• Appointments: Community Enhancement Advisory Committee members
• Report: Fire Department Industrial Hygienist findings from Maul, Foster & Alongi, Inc.

The City Council approved the sale of surplus Water Division property to the Lusted Water District. Additionally, the Council approved a consent agenda that included meeting minutes, a committee appointment, and an on-call electrical services contract.

• Approved sale of surplus water property to Lusted Water District (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda items C-1 through C-3 (6-0)
• Appointed member to Community Enhancement Advisory Committee (6-0)
• Awarded contract for on-call electrical services (6-0)

City Council - Work Session

Staff will provide an update regarding parks planning, including the status of capital parks projects and applicable grants. No written or oral testimony is taken at this roundtable meeting.

• Parks planning and grant funding update
• Status of planned or underway capital parks projects
• Update on applicable grants and grant scopes

The Gresham City Council held a work session on April 16, 2024, that was limited to a staff presentation on parks planning and grant funding. Parks and Recreation Program Manager Joe Walsh and Planner 2 Tina Nunez-Osterink presented the report, and council members asked questions afterward. No decisions, votes, or ordinances are recorded in the minutes; the meeting adjourned at 4:36 PM.

City Council - Business Meeting

The Gresham City Council will meet to discuss several public safety and environmental items. Key actions include a potential purchase of three fire engines and the adoption of a climate action plan.

• Purchase of three Pierce Saber fire engines not to exceed $2,772,000
• Adoption of Gresham Climate Action Plan (Resolution No. 3602)
• Approval of State Revolving Fund loan agreements for stormwater projects (Resolution No. 3601)
• Amendment to Police, Fire and Parks Fee via Council Bill No 01-24
• Collective Bargaining Agreement with International Fire Fighters Association (IAFF)

The Gresham City Council approved the purchase of three Pierce Saber fire engines for up to $2,772,000 and adopted the Gresham Climate Action Plan. The council also approved a collective bargaining agreement for the International Fire Fighters Association and authorized state revolving fund loans for stormwater projects. A fee amendment for police, fire, and parks services was approved as part of the consent agenda.

• Approved purchase of three Pierce Saber fire engines for up to $2,772,000 (7-0)
• Adopted Gresham Climate Action Plan via Resolution No. 3602 (6-0, one absent)
• Approved IAFF collective bargaining agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Police, Fire and Parks Fee Amendment (Consent Agenda, 7-0)
• Authorized State Revolving Fund loan agreements for stormwater projects via Resolution No. 3601 (6-0, one absent)

Gresham Redevelopment Commission - Meeting

The Gresham Redevelopment Commission will review the draft Urban Renewal Capital Improvement Program for fiscal years 2024/25 through 2028/29. This plan covers projects within the Rockwood-West Gresham Urban Renewal Area. The Commission will also consider approving meeting minutes from March 19, 2024.

• Review of draft five-year Urban Renewal Capital Improvement Program (FY 2024/25–2028/29)
• Approval of March 19, 2024, meeting minutes

The Gresham Redevelopment Commission met on April 16, 2024, and approved the minutes of its March 19, 2024 meeting on a 6-0 vote. The rest of the meeting was discussion only: staff presented a draft five-year Urban Renewal Capital Improvement Program for fiscal years 2024/25-2028/29, and commissioners asked questions about a proposed park purchase on 188th, the location of Station 74, and possible Urban Renewal funding for marketing at Rockwood Market Hall. No decisions were made on those items, and no public hearing was held.

• Approved consent agenda item C-1, the March 19, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0)
• No public hearing was held
• No action taken on the draft Urban Renewal Capital Improvement Program FY 2024/25-2028/29; it was presented for review only
• No action taken on marketing funds for Rockwood Market Hall; staff said they will explore a possible scope and return to the commission at a future meeting

City Council - Business Meeting

The Gresham City Council will consider extending a fee increase for police, fire, and parks services. The meeting also includes an update on the Metro Affordable Housing Bond Program. Other items involve streetlight service contracts and adjusting development charge rates.

• Contract award to Aaken Corporation for streetlight services up to $161,075 per year
• Resolution to update developer reimbursement policy for waterline oversizing costs
• Resolutions to index parks, stormwater, and wastewater development charges
• Council Bill No. 01-24 regarding police, fire, and parks fee increases
• Metro Council Affordable Housing Bond Program update

The City Council accepted the external auditor's report for the 2022-23 fiscal year. Council also approved a first reading of a bill to remove the expiration date of fee increases for police, fire, and parks.

• Approved Consent Agenda items C-1 through C-4 (4-0)
• Accepted the report of external auditors on FY 2022-23 financial statements (4-0)
• Approved first reading of Council Bill No. 01-24 to remove June 30, 2024 expiration of police, fire, and parks fee increase (4-0)

Gresham Redevelopment Commission - Meeting

The Gresham Redevelopment Commission will meet on March 19, 2024. The agenda includes a discussion regarding the Storefront Improvement Grant Program and the approval of minutes from the February 20, 2024, meeting.

• Approval of February 20, 2024, meeting minutes
• Storefront Improvement Grant Program discussion

The Commission approved the minutes from the March 19, 2024, meeting. Members discussed a proposed Storefront Improvement Grant Program, including a $5,000 small repairs grant and a larger grant up to $40,000, but no formal vote was recorded on the program's adoption.

• Approved March 19, 2024, meeting minutes (6-0)

City Council - Work Session

The City Council will receive updates on the Climate Friendly and Equitable Communities Phase II project, specifically regarding parking data and policy options. Staff will also provide an update on city-wide economic development efforts including industrial and commercial sectors.

• Climate Friendly and Equitable Communities Phase II project update regarding parking data and policy options
• Economic Development Strategy update covering industrial, traded, and commercial/retail/mixed use sectors

The City Council reached a consensus to move forward with Option 1 of the Climate Friendly and Equitable Communities Phase II project, which does not require parking. Council also expressed support for delaying the adoption of Phase 2 Development Code changes until late 2025.

• Consensus to move forward with Climate Friendly and Equitable Communities Phase II Option 1 (no parking required)
• Consensus to wait until late 2025 to adopt Phase 2 Development Code changes

City Council - Business Meeting

The Gresham City Council will consider adjusting fees for residential rental property licenses. They will also vote on a grant application for up to $1,000,000 for Southwest Community Park development. Additionally, staff will provide updates on the East County Library project and the May 2024 safety levy.

• Adjusting residential rental property license fees (Resolution No. 3600)
• Applying for up to $1,000,000 in grant funds for Southwest Community Park
• East County Library Project update
• Update on the May 2024 Fire and Police Levy ballot measure
• Authorizing Deputy City Attorney to act as City Attorney (Council Bill No. 02-24)

The City Council approved a resolution to adjust fees and charges for residential rental property licenses. The Council also approved a local government grant application and an amendment to the Gresham Revised Code.

• Approved Resolution No. 3600 to update residential rental property license fees (6-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 3593 for 2024 Local Government Grant Application (6-0)
• Approved Council Bill No. 02-24 to amend Gresham Revised Code Section 2.76.030 (6-0)
• Approved meeting minutes (6-0)

City Council - Business Meeting

The Gresham City Council will consider a five-year public safety levy measure for the May 21, 2024, ballot. The council will also review proposed amendments to the city charter regarding urban renewal and voting thresholds. Additionally, they may authorize contract negotiations for the City Manager position.

• Five-year public safety operating levy measure for May 21, 2024 ballot
• Charter amendment regarding urban renewal (Section 36A)
• Charter amendment regarding voting requirements (Section 45A)
• Employment contract negotiations for City Manager Eric Schmidt
• Public hearing on the Veranda Subdivision appeal

The City Council approved a five-year operating safety levy for the May 2024 ballot and directed negotiations for Eric Schmidt's permanent employment contract as City Manager. Council also approved two charter amendments for the November 2024 ballot and dismissed an appeal regarding the Veranda Subdivision.

• Approved five-year operating safety levy for May 21, 2024 ballot (7-0)
• Approved charter amendment to change required affirmative votes for amendments from 60% to a majority for Nov 5, 2024 ballot (5-2)
• Approved charter amendment regarding Urban Renewal for Nov 5, 2024 ballot (7-0)
• Directed employee sub-committee to negotiate employment contract with Eric Schmidt for City Manager (6-1)
• Approved motion to dismiss the Ashkar Appeal regarding Veranda Subdivision (4-3)
• Approved Consent Agenda items C-1 through C-3 (7-0)

City Council - Work Session

The City Council will hold a roundtable work session to discuss fire staffing efficiencies and the results of community outreach for the Gresham Safety Levy. No written or oral testimony is taken during these specific meetings.

• Presentation on fire staffing efficiencies
• Update on community outreach results for the Gresham Safety Levy
• Discussion regarding potential revisions to the safety levy ballot measure

Council expressed overall support for adding three permanent firefighter positions to the FY 24/25 budget to reduce overtime costs. Staff also reviewed the proposed ballot title and explanatory statement for the Gresham Safety Levy.

• Supported adding three permanent firefighter positions to FY 24/25 budget

City Council - Executive Session

The Gresham City Council will meet in a closed executive session on February 27, 2024. The agenda includes discussions with legal counsel and the evaluation of the Interim City Manager.

• Legal counsel discussion
• Evaluation of the Interim City Manager

City Council - Business Meeting

The City Council will consider resolutions regarding new methodology reports for water and transportation system development charges. The council will also consider a resolution requesting Multnomah County revisit its ambulance staffing policy.

• Resolution Nos. 3586, 3587, and 3588: Water and Transportation System Development Charge update
• Resolution No. 3590: Ambulance staffing response regarding Multnomah County policy
• Safety Levy update regarding the May 2024 ballot measure
• Approval of February 6, 2024, meeting minutes

The City Council approved new methodology reports for water and transportation system development charges. Additionally, the Council passed a resolution calling for urgent ambulance staffing model reform in Multnomah County.

• Approved Resolution Nos. 3586, 3587, and 3588 to adopt new methodology reports for transportation and water system development charges and repeal Resolution Nos. 3552 and 3553 (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 3590 calling for urgent ambulance staffing model reform in Multnomah County (7-0)
• Approved meeting minutes (7-0)

City Council - Work Session

The City Council will meet to discuss potential funding for three replacement fire engines. Members will also discuss a resolution regarding Multnomah County ambulance staffing and updates on the May 2024 Safety Levy.

• Update on funding mechanisms for three fire engine replacements
• Discussion of a potential resolution regarding Multnomah County ambulance response needs
• Update on the May 2024 Safety Levy and timing of approved ballot measures

In a work session, the Gresham City Council reached consensus to move forward with only the Levy on the May 2024 ballot, with staff to report back later on the other two previously approved ballot measures. Council supported moving forward with staff recommendations on fire engine funding, with a decision to come at a later meeting. Council also supported a proposed resolution asking Multnomah County to reassess its ambulance staffing model. No formal votes were recorded; the meeting adjourned at 5:38 PM.

• Consensus to advance only the Levy to the May 2024 ballot; other two ballot measures deferred to a later meeting
• Supported moving forward with staff recommendations on fire engine funding; final decision deferred to a later council meeting
• Supported a proposed resolution asking Multnomah County to reassess its ambulance staffing model

Gresham Redevelopment Commission - Meeting

The Gresham Redevelopment Commission will meet on February 20, 2024. The commission will consider approving a property acquisition at 18450 SE Stark and review the Storefront Improvement Grant Program. They will also discuss the Sunrise Site/Rockwood B188 term sheet.

• Approval of property acquisition at 18450 SE Stark
• Discussion of Sunrise Site/Rockwood B188 term sheet
• Review of Storefront Improvement Grant Program
• Approval of January 23, 2024, meeting minutes

The Gresham Redevelopment Commission approved the purchase of a one-acre property at 18450 SE Stark and a term sheet for the Rockwood Sunrise Site. The commission also approved the January 23, 2024, meeting minutes. A discussion on the Storefront Improvement Grant Program was moved to the March meeting.

• Approved purchase of 18450 SE Stark for $1,050,000 (6-0)
• Approved Sunrise/B188 Term Sheet for disposition and development (6-0)
• Approved January 23, 2024, meeting minutes (6-0)
• Tabled Storefront Improvement Grant Program to March meeting

City Council - Executive Session

The Gresham City Council will hold an executive session closed to the public. The meeting includes a discussion regarding real property transactions under ORS 192.660(2)(e).

• Real property transactions (ORS 192.660(2)(e))

City Council - Business Meeting

The Gresham City Council will consider a property tax exemption for West Powell Apartments and a $200,000 HVAC equipment purchase. A public hearing is scheduled regarding the sale of a surplus ladder truck to Vancouver Fire Department. The council will also review wastewater reimbursement costs and fee resolution updates.

• Conditional approval for West Powell Apartments property tax exemption
• $200,000 purchase order for HVAC equipment at Public Safety and Schools building
• Sale of a surplus 1999 Pierce Quantum Aerial ladder truck to Vancouver Fire Department
• Final costs for SW Towle Wastewater Reimbursement District
• Updates to fee resolutions for the Community Development Code

The City Council approved the sale of a 1999 Pierce Quantum aerial ladder truck to the Vancouver Fire Department. The Council also approved several resolutions regarding wastewater costs, housing certification, and fee updates.

• Approved sale of surplus 1999 Pierce Quantum aerial ladder truck to Vancouver Fire Department
• Approved Resolution No. 3580: SW Towle (120-275) wastewater reimbursement district final costs
• Approved Resolution No. 3575: Vertical Housing Conditional Certification for West Powell Apartments
• Approved HVAC equipment replacement purchase for the Public Safety and Schools Building
• Approved Resolution Nos. 3582, 3583, and 3584: Fee resolution updates

City Council - Work Session

The City Council will receive an update on legislative priorities from staff and advisors. Additionally, the Council will review three approved ballot measures to discuss timing and the impact of having multiple measures on the same ballot.

• Legislative Priorities update
• Review of three approved May 2024 ballot measures

The City Council reviewed legislative priorities and the timing of May 2024 ballot measures. Council expressed support for a plan to move two of three measures to November 2024 to improve the Safety Levy's chances of success.

• Supported plan to move two May ballot measures to November 2024
• Scheduled follow-up discussion for February 20

City Council - Business Meeting

The Gresham City Council will meet to consider several resolutions, including a vertical housing tax exemption for Arts Plaza Apartments. The council will also review the January 9, 2024, meeting minutes and a supplemental budget for fiscal year 2023/24.

• Resolution No. 3574: Vertical Housing conditional certification for Arts Plaza Apartments involving a ten-year 75% building tax exemption
• Resolution No. 3585: Adopting a supplemental budget and appropriations for Fiscal Year 2023/24
• Approval of the January 9, 2024, Council Business Meeting minutes

The meeting included a roll call, a moment of silence, and the recognition of city retirees. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded in the provided text.

City Council - Work Session

The City Council will receive an update on the development of the Climate Action Plan. Staff will also present proposed projects qualifying for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to seek direction on next steps.

• Climate Action Plan development and strategy update
• American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) project updates and direction

The City Council held a work session to review staff reports on the Climate Action Plan and ARPA recommendations. No formal votes were taken during this session.

• Climate Action Plan reviewed; staff scheduled to return for final approval on March 5, 2024
• ARPA update discussed; Council expressed support for moving forward with recommendations

Gresham Redevelopment Commission - Meeting

The Gresham Redevelopment Commission will meet on January 23, 2024. The commission is scheduled to discuss project development related to the 2029 Community Investment Framework. The meeting also includes the annual election of a Vice Chair and Acting Chair.

• Discussion regarding 2029 Community Investment Framework: Project Development
• Election of Commission Vice Chair and Acting Chair
• Approval of November 21, 2023, meeting minutes

The Commission directed staff to proceed with the 2029 Community Investment Framework for project development, which includes plans for a new fire station 74. The body also elected its officers for the 2024 calendar year and approved previous meeting minutes.

• Approved November 21, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Directed staff to proceed with 2029 Community Investment Framework: Project Development
• Elected Commissioner DiNucci as Vice Chair for 2024 (7-0)
• Elected Commissioner Hinton as Acting Chair for 2024 (7-0)

City Council - Executive Session

The City Council will convene a closed executive session via Zoom webinar. The session is scheduled for legal counsel discussion pursuant to ORS 192.660(2)(h).

• Executive session regarding legal counsel

City Council - Business Meeting

The Gresham City Council will meet on January 9, 2024, to address several consent agenda items. Proposed actions include extending the Small Business Garage-to-Storefront Incentive Program and initiating a street name change project. The council will also hold a vote for the 2024 Council President.

• Extension of the Small Business Garage-to-Storefront Incentive Program (Resolution No. 3581)
• Initiation of a Type IV street name change project to assist emergency response
• Employment contract approval for City Attorney Ellen Van Riper
• Vote for the 2024 Council President

The City Council approved a consent agenda including the extension of the Small Business Incentive Program and a city attorney employment contract. Additionally, the Council unanimously re-elected Sue Piazza as Council President.

• Approved extension of the Small Business Incentive Program (7-0)
• Approved initiation of Type IV street name change project (7-0)
• Approved city attorney employment contract (7-0)
• Unanimously selected Sue Piazza for a second term as Council President

City Council - Work Session

The City Council will review an updated financial forecast for the General Fund. Staff will also provide an update on the background and strategy regarding a potential levy on the May 2024 ballot. No written or oral testimony is taken during this roundtable session.

• General Fund forecast update
• Update on the pathway to placing a levy on the May 2024 ballot
• Discussion of city strategy and budgetary implications related to the upcoming election

The Gresham City Council held a work session on January 9, 2024. Staff presented a General Fund forecast update and a levy update, and council members asked questions and discussed the city's upcoming financial impacts. Council directed staff to continue moving forward with a levy on the May 2024 ballot. No formal votes or dollar amounts are recorded in these minutes.

• Directed staff to continue moving forward with a levy on the May 2024 ballot (no vote tally recorded)
• Received General Fund forecast update presentation (Exhibit A); no action recorded
• Received levy update presentation (Exhibit B); no action recorded