Jul 7, 2026Board meeting
Gresham City Council Work Session
The City Council discussed the implementation of the new massage business license code and its effectiveness in identifying and closing illicit massage businesses. Staff provided an update on enforcement actions taken against illicit operations, which included unscheduled inspections, coordination with the police department, and collaboration with property owners. The Council reviewed proposed code amendments to further clarify enforcement processes, such as specifically identifying illicit advertising as a code violation, establishing permanent ineligibility for license applicants linked to previously revoked businesses, and restricting future licensing for locations previously used for illicit massage activities.