Jeff Cooley

The board meeting focused on the adoption of the 2026-27 agency budget. Key discussion topics included the authorization of appropriations for the fiscal year, a request for the maximum amount of revenue through the division of taxes, and the formal approval of a resolution to finalize the budget and allocate funds to the General and Capital Projects funds.

The City Council meeting addressed various municipal matters including a 2SLGBTQIA+ Pride Month Proclamation, the appointment of a City Manager Pro-Tem, and a discussion on homeless priorities. Key actions involved the appointment of a new member to the Homeless Commission, a public hearing on the 2026-27 budget adoption, and the approval of resolutions regarding the creation of the Opioid Settlement Fund, the elimination of the American Rescue Plan Act Fund, and the adoption of the City of Roseburg Emergency Operations Plan. Additionally, the Council reviewed an ordinance regarding municipal code amendments, an engineering design services task order award for airport infrastructure, and a water supply district agreement.

The council focused on various municipal matters, including a work study on homelessness and the formal adoption of the 2026-2028 City Council goals and action items. Council accepted a resignation from the Public Works Commission and discussed the recruitment process for a new City Manager. Legislative items included the first reading of ordinances related to fire code updates, a prohibition on fireworks in city parks, and a ban on fuel-powered generators on city real property. Additionally, the council addressed parking enforcement on SE Stephens Street and discussed potential impacts and responses regarding local involvement with federal immigration enforcement.

This document summarizes the City of Roseburg's 2026 City Council Retreat, which focused on strengthening alignment, clarifying roles, and establishing shared priorities for the community and organization. The key goal areas identified include Housing, Clean + Safe Roseburg, Sustainable Organization, Homelessness, and Economic Development. The plan aims to provide a clear, aligned framework to guide future work and advance these priorities to serve the community.

The City Council met to discuss the recruitment process for a new City Manager following the announcement of the current City Manager's retirement. The discussion focused on two primary methods for managing the recruitment: utilizing internal City staff or hiring an executive search firm. The Council reviewed proposals and services from several search firms to assist with the hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and facilitating final interviews.