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The agenda for the meeting primarily focused on administrative and financing matters. Key action items included the adoption of Bylaws for the Hospital Facility Authority of the City of Albany, Oregon, which establishes governance, officer roles, and meeting procedures. The second key item was the authorization to issue Revenue Bonds, not to exceed $100,000,000, on behalf of Mennonite Home of Albany, Inc. (Mennonite Village Project) to finance and refinance capital improvements. The meeting also included procedures for public comment and the election of a Vice Chair and Treasurer.

The Community Development Commission meeting agenda for February 9, 2026, included presentations from PY 2026 applicants regarding their use of funds. These included Jackson Street Youth Services for case management to young adults, Boys and Girls Club of Albany for youth scholarships, Young Roots Oregon for their rent well program, and Cascades West Council of Governments for the senior companion program. The agenda also listed a Roll Call, Public Comment, and planning for the next meeting dates.

The Public Safety Commission agenda for February 4, 2026, includes approval of the December 3, 2025, minutes, department reports from the Police and Fire departments, and a demonstration of the Albany Fire Department's lifting device by Community Paramedic Hillary Kosmicki and EMS Division Chief Ray Wooldridge. The Police Department update from December 3, 2025, noted potential homicide data for 2025, discussed the deflection program related to drug law changes, and reported on staffing updates, including expected dispatcher staffing levels and retirements. The Fire Department update highlighted total response numbers, an application for a deputy fire marshal grant, the start of a lifting devices pilot program, an increase in the Fire-Med membership fee, and the ratification of a two-year union contract. Discussion also covered structure fire statistics, DPSST academy class wait times, and efforts to fill vacancies.

The agenda for the meeting included introductions, a Department Overview Presentation, an update on the Tree Planting initiative, and a discussion regarding a Mural project. Action items involved the Chair/Vice Chair Elections. Reports covered Capital Projects, including an extension to the Deerfield Park renovation timeline due to complications with the basketball court installation, and general Program Updates from staff.

The meeting agenda primarily consisted of Department Strategy Discussions presented by the Executive Leadership Team, covering updates on the execution of the strategic plan to improve public trust and transparency. Specific department presentations included Community Development, Public Works, Finance, Library, Parks & Recreation, Information Technology, Police, Fire, Human Resources, and the City Manager's Office. These discussions covered departmental missions, budgets, primary functions, accomplishments, current trends, challenges (such as workforce turnover, increasing costs, and regulatory burdens), and future opportunities.