Gresham meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Gresham City Council to consider 34.66-acre annexation, tax exemption, and contracts

Gresham city officials met Aug. 18 for a series of meetings, but no decisions have been published yet. The most significant item on the agenda is a proposed 34.66-acre annexation on SE Hogan Road, along with a tax exemption for a housing project and several large contracts. All four meetings were agenda-only, meaning the council and commissions have not yet voted or released minutes.

City Council business meeting

The council's regular business meeting on Aug. 18 included a consent agenda with several notable items:

• **Annexation:** Resolution No. 3720 would annex 34.66 acres at 7236-7518 SE Hogan Road. The annexation is listed as expedited.
• **Tax exemption:** Resolution No. 3721 would grant a Vertical Housing tax exemption to Kinect @ Gresham.
• **Utility billing software:** A five-year contract with Cayenta/VertexOne for utility billing software, up to $432,000.
• **Vehicle purchase:** Six Toyota RAV4 SUVs for up to $220,000.
• **Sole-source purchases:** A Vactor truck for $666,748 and a CCTV van for $596,543.

The agenda also included a first reading of an ordinance amending massage business license rules, according to the meeting summary.

Redevelopment Commission

The Gresham Redevelopment Commission met the same day to approve routine items, including establishing a Downtown/Civic Advisory Committee and confirming appointments. The agenda listed:

• Resolution 61 establishing the committee.
• Appointments to the Downtown/Civic Advisory Committee: Mark Garber, Claire Lider, Tracy Klinger, Teresa Peterson, Thea Enos, Silvie Andrews, and Antonio Paez.
• Appointment of Steve Garcia to the Rockwood-West Gresham Advisory Committee.
• Approval of minutes from the June 9, 2026 meeting.

No public hearings or major business items were listed.

Parks plan update

The City Council held a work session to receive a staff update on the Gresham Parks 2035: Parks, Recreation and Trails Plan, a multi-year effort to guide the future of the city's parks, recreation, and trails. Staff also gave an "All Things Parks" update covering operations, initiatives, and challenges. No public testimony was taken.

Executive session

The council also met in a closed executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(h) to consult with the city attorney and outside counsel about potential litigation regarding the purchase of fire apparatus and related equipment. Outside counsel Barron & Budd was present. The session was expected to last 60 minutes.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed in the next 14 days. The next regular council meetings have not yet been published.

Gresham council directs tougher massage license rules; annexation and equipment purchases on hold for vote

The Gresham City Council used its July 7 work session to direct staff toward stricter enforcement of the city's Massage Business License Code, including a three-year restriction on future licenses for confirmed illicit locations. The direction came as staff reported 31 licenses issued and six illicit operations closed in the code's first year.

Massage Business License Code

The council's work session produced policy direction but no formal votes, as is standard for that meeting type. Staff presented the first-year update on the Massage Business License Code, reporting 31 licenses issued and six illicit businesses closed.

Council directed staff to proceed with proposed code amendments to strengthen enforcement. Specifically, council gave direction for a three-year restriction on future licenses for confirmed illicit massage locations. Members also discussed whether enforcement restrictions should be location-based or owner-based, though no final determination on that question is recorded in the available minutes.

The policy adjustments affect property owners and legitimate massage businesses operating in Gresham.

Business Meeting Items Await Formal Vote

The City Council Business Meeting held the same day had an agenda listing several consequential items, but minutes have not yet been published. The following items were scheduled for consideration on the consent agenda:

• **Annexation:** Expedited annexation (AX-26-00053) of 4.962 acres at 17231 SE McKinley Road via Resolution No. 3719.
• **Appointment:** Appointment of Uriah Edmunds to the Home Forward Board of Commissioners.
• **Code Amendments:** Amendment of Gresham Revised Code Chapters 3 (Stormwater), 4 (Wastewater), and 6 (Parks and Streets) via Council Bill No. 09-26.
• **Equipment Purchase:** Purchase of a vactor truck from Owen Equipment, not to exceed $690,846.

A 30-minute staff report on micromobility devices — covering safety concerns and regulatory options — was also scheduled, with no action expected.

Because minutes are not yet available, it is not confirmed whether these items were approved, modified, or continued. Readers should check the official city record for outcomes.

Closed Session on Pending Lawsuit

The council was scheduled to convene an executive session closed to the public under ORS 192.660(2)(h) to consult with legal counsel on pending litigation: *Parise v. City of Gresham*, U.S. District Court for Oregon, Case No. 24-cv-01620. No other business was scheduled. News media may attend such sessions but may not disclose the discussion.

Redevelopment Commission Meeting Cancelled

The Gresham Redevelopment Commission business meeting scheduled for July 7, 2026, was cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Coming Up

No public meetings are listed on the city's calendar for the next 14 days. Residents who want to track outcomes from the July 7 business meeting — including the annexation, code amendments, and the $690,846 vactor truck purchase — should watch the city's official agenda and minutes portal for published records.

Gresham council directs crackdown on illicit massage businesses; annexation and equipment purchase on agenda

Council directs staff on massage business license amendments

The Gresham City Council used a July 7 work session to direct staff to proceed with code amendments strengthening the Massage Business License Code, including a three-year restriction on future licenses for confirmed illicit locations.

Staff reported that in the first year of the code, 31 licenses were issued and six illicit operations were closed. Council also discussed whether enforcement restrictions should be location-based or owner-based. Because the session was a work session, no formal votes were recorded.

The policy adjustments are intended to clarify enforcement rules affecting property owners and legitimate massage businesses in Gresham.

Business meeting agenda: annexation, code changes, equipment purchase

The City Council Business Meeting scheduled for July 7 included a consent agenda with several items. Minutes have not yet been published, so outcomes are not confirmed.

The agenda listed an expedited annexation (AX-26-00053) of 4.962 acres at 17231 SE McKinley Road via Resolution No. 3719. It also included the appointment of Uriah Edmunds to the Home Forward Board of Commissioners.

Council Bill No. 09-26 would amend Gresham Revised Code Chapters 3 (Stormwater), 4 (Wastewater), and 6 (Parks and Streets). The agenda also included the purchase of a vactor truck from Owen Equipment for an amount not to exceed $690,846.

A 30-minute staff report on micromobility devices — covering safety concerns and regulatory options — was scheduled for discussion, with no action expected.

Executive session on Parise lawsuit

The council convened an executive session closed to the public under ORS 192.660(2)(h) to consult with legal counsel on pending litigation: Parise v. City of Gresham, U.S. District Court for Oregon, Case No. 24-cv-01620. News media were permitted to attend but could not disclose the discussion. No other business was scheduled.

Redevelopment Commission meeting cancelled

The Gresham Redevelopment Commission business meeting scheduled for July 7, 2026, was cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days. Residents should check the city's official calendar for any newly scheduled sessions.