Announcement

Gardening Workshop When: Wed, Apr 06, 2022 6:30PM-8PM Where: Virtual workshop via Zoom

Join members of Friends of the Gresham Japanese Garden for a free online workshop. Instructor Jim Buck will cover how to improve your garden's health and our environment by growing organically. Learn about soil preparation and avoiding diseases.

Register for this online class

Learn more about the Gresham Japanese Garden or email info@greshamjapanesegarden.com.

Get involved, Make a difference When: Wed, Apr 06, 2022 6:30PM- Where: Online meeting via Zoom

How to attend the meeting

• For meeting log-in/call-in information, please see the meeting agenda on the Design Commission page.
• If you are unable to access the meeting via Zoom, you may contact Carrie Osborn at Carrie.Osborn@GreshamOregon.gov 24 hours in advance of the meeting so the City can provide alternate arrangements.

How to provide testimony

• To testify during a Design Commission meeting, provide testimony in writing to Carrie Osborn at Carrie.Osborn@GreshamOregon.gov 24 hours before the meeting to allow the testimony to be forwarded to the Design Commission.
• If you are unable to provide written comments in advance, or are unable to access the meeting via Zoom, notify Carrie Osborn 24 hours in advance of the meeting so we can provide alternate arrangements.

General meeting information

The Design Commission is the primary advising subcommittee to the City Council on design excellence for the built environment of the City.

For more information about this event, contact Carrie Osborn at Carrie.Osborn@GreshamOregon.gov.

Get involved, Make a difference When: Thu, Apr 07, 2022 6PM-8PM Where: Online meeting via Zoom

How to attend the meeting

• For meeting log-in/call-in information, see the meeting agenda on the Transportation Subcommittee webpage.
• If you are unable to access the meeting via Zoom, you may contact Jay.Higgins@GreshamOregon.gov 24 hours in advance of the meeting so the City can provide alternate arrangements.

How to provide testimony

• To testify during a Transportation Subcommittee meeting, provide testimony in writing 24 hour before the meeting to Jay.Higgins@GreshamOregon.gov to allow the testimony to be forwarded to the Transportation Subcommittee.
• If you are unable to provide written comments in advance, or are unable to access the meeting via Zoom, notify Jay Higgins 24 hours before the meeting so we can provide alternate arrangements.

General meeting information

The Transportation Subcommittee advises City Council on the ongoing development of a transportation network to improve the safety and livability of Gresham. The committee discusses transportation and traffic issues, federal, state and local policies and standards, plans and capital programs, and guides Council in transportation planning matters.

For more information about this event, contact Jay.Higgins@GreshamOregon.gov.

Get involved, Make a difference When: Thu, Apr 07, 2022 6PM-8PM Where: Online meeting via Zoom

To protect public health, safety, and welfare during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Parks and Recreation Community Advisory Committee will meet remotely at 6:00 pm, via Zoom on the first Thursday of the month. Zoom instructions are listed in the Gresham Parks and Recreation Community Advisory Committee agenda.

Instructions to participate

To provide oral or written public comment, please submit your request to Rebecca Brooks at Rebecca.Brooks@GreshamOregon.gov or 503-618-2792 by 5:00 pm on Wednesday, April, 6.

About the committee

The purpose of the Gresham Parks & Recreation Community Advisory Group is to bring together a diverse group of community members and City representatives for a limited duration to evaluate Gresham.s Parks & Recreation services and recommend strategies to improve community outcomes.

Online meeting instructions

Join online

• Join Zoom meeting
  • Meeting ID: 819 4455 6615
  • Passcode: i9VMW6

Join by phone

• Dial-in option:
  • Find your local number
  • Meeting ID: 819 4455 6615
  • Passcode: 344510

When: Sun, Apr 10, 2022 1PM-5PM
Where: Rockwood Market Hall
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The People's Market at Rockwood hosted by Play Grow Learn will showcase goods from vendors of all cultures. Produce and homemade goods from local Black, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC) producers and growers will be featured, as well as:

• Healers who specialize in food and herb wellness
• Healthy services
• Farm-to-table meals and snacks
• Local organizations led by or serving BIPOC communities
• Double dollars offered on fresh produce items with the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program/Electronic Benefit Transfer (SNAP/EBT).

During the cooler months, the market will operate inside the Rockwood Market Hall. During the warmer months, it will extend outdoors into the public plaza and will feature nearly 40 vendors.

Get there

• MAX: the Rockwood Market Hall is located just south of the Rockwood / East 188th MAX stop and is accessible on foot from both SE 185th and SE 187th avenues.
• Bus: a half block north of the TriMet Line 20, SE 187th and Stark bus stop.
• Drive: street parking is available nearby and parking is available in the Sunrise Center parking lot located just east of the 187th and Burnside intersection at 18901 E. Burnside St.

For more information, contact Germaine Flentroy, Market Coordinator, at 503-719-1821 or gflentroypgl@gmail.com.

When: Mon, Apr 11, 2022 6PM-8PM Where: Online meeting via Zoom Get Map!

Online meeting instructions

Join online

• Join Zoom meeting
  • Meeting ID: 8ZZ4xe
• Or log in using the webinar ID.
  • Webinar ID: 885 0440 6805
  • Passcode: 172417

Join by phone

• Dial-in option:
  • Join by phone: 1-669-900-6833
  • One-touch telephone:.US: 669-900-6833, 885-044-06805#,,,,*172417#
  • International numbers available

For additional meeting information, see the meeting documents tab on the.City Charter page.

• If you're unable to access the meeting via Zoom contact Dara Wright at 503-618-2505 or Dara.Wright@GreshamOregon.gov by 5:00 pm two business days before the meeting so we can provide alternate arrangements.
• If you need translation services contact Dara Wright at 503-618-2505 or Dara.Wright@GreshamOregon.gov by 5:00 pm three business days before the meeting so we can arrange translation services.

How to provide testimony

• Written testimony must be received by 12:00 pm on Wednesday, April 6 via email to Dara.Wright@GreshamOregon.gov.
• Oral testimony: To provide oral public testimony you may register your name, email address, phone number and subject matter to Dara.Wright@GreshamOregon.gov. Advanced registration is not required. Individuals will have three minutes to speak; persons representing a group or organization will have five minutes.

General meeting information

For more information call 503-618-2505.

Read more about the City Charter.

Get involved, Make a difference When: Mon, Apr 11, 2022 6:30PM-8:30PM Where: Online meeting via Zoom

How to attend the meeting

• For meeting log-in/call-in information, please see the meeting agenda on the Planning Commission page.
• If you are unable to access the meeting via Zoom, you may contact Amanda Lunsford at Amanda.Lunsford@GreshamOregon.gov 24 hours in advance of the meeting so the City can provide alternate arrangements.

How to provide testimony

• To testify during a Planning Commission meeting, provide testimony in writing to Amanda Lunsford at Amanda.Lunsford@GreshamOregon.gov 24 hours before the meeting to allow the testimony to be forwarded to the Planning Commission.
• If you are unable to provide written comments in advance, or are unable to access the meeting via Zoom, notify Amanda Lunsford 24 hours in advance of the meeting so we can provide alternate arrangements.

General meeting information

The Planning Commission advises the City Council on long-range, comprehensive planning and land use issues within Gresham.

For more information about this event, contact Amanda Lunsford at Amanda.Lunsford@GreshamOregon.gov.

Public Welcome. Get Involved! When: Tue, Apr 12, 2022 7PM-8:45PM Where: Online meeting via Zoom Get Map!

Please note, this is a Zoom meeting. For additional information about this meeting or how to attend via Zoom, please visit the Coalition webpage, and view the agenda.

For more information about the Coalition of Gresham Neighborhood Associations, contact Carol Rulla, Coalition President, at 503-663-1466 or crullaor@gmail.com.

Get involved, Make a difference When: Wed, Apr 13, 2022 6PM- Where: Online meeting via Zoom Get Map!

The Gresham Redevelopment Commission Advisory Committee (GRDCAC) meets as needed on the second Wednesday of the month at 6:00 pm. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the meetings are held online via Zoom.

The meeting agenda and related materials are posted on the GRDCAC web page in the Meeting agendas and minutes section approximately one week before the meeting.

The Zoom meeting log-in/call-in information to attend the meeting is listed on the first page of the meeting agenda, and below.

How to participate

The City's business hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

• One (1) business day advance registration is required to provide written or oral testimony at the meeting.
• Two (2) business days advance notice is required to request alternate arrangements to access the meeting if you are unable to access the meeting via Zoom
• Three (3) business days advance notice is required to request translation services for the meeting.

See meeting agenda for complete details on above requirements.

Zoom access link and call-in numbers

• Join the meeting online
  Passcode: su828k

• Or one-tap mobile:
  US: +13462487799,,95776610327#,,,,*056261# or +14086380968,,95776610327#,,,,*056261#
• Or telephone:
  Dial: US: +1 253 215 8782
  Webinar ID: 957 7661 0327
  Passcode: 056261
  International numbers available

For more information, contact Cecille Turley, Program Technician, at 503-618-2545 or Cecille.Turley@GreshamOregon.gov.

When: Sat, Apr 16, 2022 9AM-12PM
Where: Columbia View Park
1000 NE 169th Ave.
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Join us at Columbia View Park to plant trees in celebration of Arbor Day. Make a lasting contribution to the health of our community by planting a tree.

RSVP by April 8

• Morning refreshments and lunch will be provided.
• The City will provide tools.
• Please bring your own gloves.

For more information, contact Tina.Osterink@GreshamOregon.gov or 503-618-2392.

Learn more about Arbor Month

Gresham is a proud member of Tree City USA.