Gresham City Council Business Meeting, Aug. 18, 2026

The Gresham City Council held a business meeting on August 18, 2026, where they addressed several procurement and policy matters. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of a consent agenda with multiple items such as contract amendments, software upgrades for utility customer self-service, and legal counsel engagement for antitrust litigation related to fire apparatus manufacturers. The council also conducted the first reading of an ordinance amending the massage business license code to strengthen enforcement against illicit massage businesses, including new licensing requirements and restrictions on reflexology businesses to close regulatory loopholes. Additionally, the city manager provided updates on various capital projects and initiatives, including the groundbreaking of a 305-unit housing development, security improvements in council chambers, and the completion of the first year of recycling modernization funded by Metro. The meeting also featured community engagement on water quality issues following a recent groundwater transition, with plans for continued outreach and information dissemination. Motions related to the consent agenda and the massage business license ordinance were passed unanimously, reflecting the council's focus on regulatory compliance and community safety.