Coos Bay public meetings in 2025
27 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Parks Commission
The Parks Commission will meet to review quarterly reports and project updates. The body will discuss specific improvements for Noblewins Park and John Topit's Park.
- Quarterly Kayak Vendor Report
- Quarterly Budget Status
- Park Related Projects & Grant Updates
- OBAB Tree Planting in John Topit's Park
- Noblewins Park Furniture
URA Board
The Coos Bay Urban Renewal Agency Board will meet on Dec 16, 2025. The agenda includes public comments, routine acceptance of the August‑November 2025 financial reports, and a decision on an improvement grant request for properties at 1155 and 1165 Newmark Avenue.
- Public comments from community members
- Acceptance of August‑November 2025 financial reports and check registers
- Consideration to approve improvement grant request for 1155 & 1165 Newmark Avenue
City Council
The Coos Bay City Council will consider several action items, including the purchase of a 2018 Pierce 100 Ft Aerial Platform Fire Truck, acceptance of privately constructed sewer improvements on Park Place, and approval of an emergency contract for a force main related to the Timber Cove Estates project. The council will also interview and consider appointments to the Planning Commission, and accept grants from the Reser Family Foundation and City Insurance Services.
- Consideration to approve purchase of a 2018 Pierce 100 Ft Aerial Platform Fire Truck
- Consideration to Accept Privately Constructed Sewer Improvements Along Park Place
- Consideration to Approve an Emergency Contract for the Onsite Force Main Associated with the Timber Cove Estates Project
- Consideration to Approve the John Defensible Space Work Plan
- Consideration to Accept a Reser Family Foundation Grant and City Insurance Services Grant
Library Board of Trustees
The Library Board will review monthly financial and memorial reports, hear the librarian's room use report, receive the annual library statistics for FY 2024/25, and consider new policies for the Cedar and Myrtlewood rooms. Public comments and various reports will also be presented before adjournment.
- Public Comments
- Treasurer's Monthly Financial Report and Detailed Ledger
- Librarian's Room Use Report
- Annual Library Statistic Report for FY 2024/25
- Cedar Room and Myrtlewood Room Policies
Planning Commission
The Coos Bay Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two land use applications: a Type IV application for the Englewood Housing Development Project and another for a code cleanup. The commission will also consider appointing a commissioner to the Parks Commission.
- Public hearing on Type IV land use application for Englewood Housing Development Project
- Public hearing on Type IV land use application for code cleanup
- Consideration of appointing a Planning Commissioner to the Parks Commission
Parks Commission
The Parks Commission will hold a work session to consider the Charitable Partnership Fund Incubator Program. No other decisions or actions are listed on the agenda. The meeting also includes standard items such as roll call, public comment, and closing remarks.
- Work session item: Charitable Partnership Fund (CPF) Incubator Program
Joint Work Session
The council and URA board will hold a joint work session to hear public comments and to discuss the Defensible Space Project planned for John Topits Park. No decisions are listed; the item is for discussion. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.
- Public comment period
- Discussion of Defensible Space Project in John Topits Park
Parks Commission
The Parks Commission will review updates on the Marshfield Pioneer Cemetery, ODOT grant timelines, and educational signs for Mingus Park. The meeting also includes a review of bicycle and pedestrian committee comments for the Front Street Project.
- Review comments on Marshfield Pioneer Cemetery
- Review comments on Front Street Project design plans
- Review comments on Bicycle & Pedestrian Fact-Finding Committee
- Review ODOT TGM Grant Timeline and Next Steps
- Discussion and approval of Mingus Park Rewilding Educational Signs
City Council
The City Council will review a proposal to award a feasibility study for Eastside housing and infrastructure to AKS Engineering and Forestry, LLC. Members will also consider submitting testimony to the ODOT Speed Zone Review Panel and increasing building codes fees.
- Awarding Eastside Housing and Infrastructure Feasibility Study to AKS Engineering and Forestry, LLC
- Proposed increases to the Building Codes Fee Schedule
- Submission of testimony to the ODOT Speed Zone Review Panel
- Ratification of Library Facilities Steering Committee Members
- Acceptance of Oregon SPIRE Grant Awards
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a specific land use application. The body will discuss and consider Type IV Land Use Application #187-25-000138-PLNG.
- Public hearing for Type IV Land Use Application #187-25-000138-PLNG (Code Clean Up)
City Council
The Coos Bay City Council will meet on November 4, 2025, at 6:00 PM in Council Chambers to consider an Indigenous Peoples' Heritage Month proclamation, a public hearing on a Type IV land-use application, and potential changes to council rules. The meeting will also include a discussion on a pending speed limit reduction study for Highway 101.
- Approval of Indigenous Peoples' Heritage Month Proclamation
- Public Hearing for Type IV Land Use Application #187-25-000114-PLNG (Economic Outlook Analysis)
- Consideration to Adopt Resolution 25-36 Amending Council Rules
- Further Discussion on ODOT Speed Study and Highway 101 Speed Limit Reduction (Fir Avenue to Northern Coos Bay City Limits) between Fir Avenue and Northern Coos Bay City Limits
Joint Work Session - City Council/Library Board
The City Council and URA Board will hold a joint work session to review upcoming action items. A specific discussion on library planning is on the agenda. The meeting also includes a public comment period before adjournment.
- Public comment period
- Review of upcoming City Council and URA Board action items
- Library planning discussion
City Council
The Coos Bay City Council will review financial reports and a presentation from the Coos Bay School District. The council will hold a public hearing to consider a proposed adjustment to the solid waste franchise rate.
- Acceptance of August and September 2025 financial reports
- Presentation on Coos Bay School District update
- Public hearing on solid waste franchise rate adjustment
Parks Commission
The Parks Commission will meet to discuss the Oregon Bay Area Beautification year-end report and an ODOT TGM Grant option. The body will also receive updates on park projects, grants, and the Bicycle & Pedestrian Fact-Finding Committee.
- Oregon Bay Area Beautification end of the year report
- ODOT TGM Grant Option discussion
- Bicycle & Pedestrian Fact-Finding Committee update
- Park related projects and grant updates
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings to consider two Type IV Land Use Applications. These include application #187-24-000114-PLNG (EOA) and application #187-24-000115-PLNG regarding a self-storage unit moratorium.
- Public hearing for Type IV Land Use Application #187-24-000114-PLNG (EOA)
- Public hearing for Type IV Land Use Application #187-24-000115-PLNG (Self-Storage Unit Moratorium)
Library Board of Trustees
The Library Board of Trustees will meet to review monthly financial, circulation, and librarian reports. The board will also discuss Oregon Public Library Standards under old business.
- Review of Monthly Summary circulation reports
- Review of Monthly Financial Report and Detailed Ledger
- Discussion of Oregon Public Library Standards
Library Board of Trustees
The Library Board of Trustees will meet to review monthly financial, circulation, and librarian reports. The board will also discuss Oregon Public Library Standards and a Steering Committee report.
- Review of Monthly Summary and circulation reports
- Review of Monthly Financial Report and Detailed Ledger
- Discussion of Oregon Public Library Standards
- Steering Committee Report
City Council
The City Council will vote on several proclamations and hold a public hearing on a Community Development Block Grant closeout. Council members will consider a resolution to amend the city’s fee schedule, a proposal to lower the speed limit on Highway 101 between Fir Avenue and the city limits, a request to vacate a portion of South 15th Street, and improvements to Pump Station 12.
- Approval of Indigenous Peoples Day Proclamation
- Public Hearing Regarding Community Development Block Grant Closeout
- Consideration to Adopt Resolution 25-34 amending the city's fee schedule
- Consideration to Reduce the Speed Limit on Highway 101 between Fir Avenue and the Coos Bay/North Bend city limits
- Consideration to Approve the Improvements at Pump Station 12
URA Board
The Coos Bay Urban Renewal Agency is meeting to consider approving a professional services agreement and to review financial reports. The meeting includes a public comment period and a consent calendar. The agenda is mostly procedural with one notable action item.
- Front Street Final Design Project from Cedar to Fir Avenue
Parks Commission
The Coos Bay Parks Commission will consider adopting the final report of its Park Pilot Program and discuss future events. The meeting also includes roll call, a public comment period, and closing remarks.
- Adopt Park Pilot Program Final Report and discuss future events
- Public comment period
Tree Board
The Coos Bay Tree Board will meet to address action items regarding specific street locations. The board will also discuss hiring a landscape architect for the Urban Renewal Districts.
- Action item: 375 North 4th Street
- Action item: N. Third Street
- Action item: N Third Street 2
- Discussion on engaging a landscape architect for the Urban Renewal Districts
Joint Work Session
The Coos Bay City Council and Urban Renewal Agency Board will hold a joint work session to review upcoming action items and receive land use training from the Department of Land Conservation and Development.
- Review of upcoming City Council and URA Board action items
- Land use training provided by Department of Land Conservation and Development
Parks Commission
The Parks Commission will review budget status and project updates. The body is discussing the Oregon Parks Forever Track Trail Network trailhead location.
- Marshfield Cemetery update
- Quarterly report from kayak vendor
- Oregon Parks Forever Track Trail Network trailhead location discussion
- Quarterly budget status
- Park related projects and grant updates
City Council
The City Council will discuss a school district update and consider several action items. Key decisions include the authorization of a regional planning project and an agreement regarding the Englewood School site.
- Resolution 25-33 authorizing Phase 2 of the City-County Shared Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) Regional Problem Solving (RPS) Long-Range Planning Project
- Second Amendment to Englewood School Site Intergovernmental Agreement
- Hispanic Heritage Month Proclamation
- Coos Bay School District Update
City Council
The City Council will consider adopting a Strategic Plan for fiscal years 2026 through 2028 and a resolution to amend the city's fee schedule. The body will also review an intergovernmental agreement for wastewater treatment services and a state parks grant.
- Adoption of Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2026 Through 2028
- Resolution 25-32 to amend the City's Fee Schedule
- Intergovernmental Agreement with Bunker Hill Sanitary District for Wastewater Treatment Services
- Acceptance of an Oregon State Oregon Parks and Recreation Grant (Resolution 25-30)
- Acceptance of the Coos Bay Economic Development Strategic Plan
Joint Work Session
The City Council and URA Board are holding a joint work session to review upcoming action items. The primary focus of the meeting is the Coos Bay Economic Opportunities Analysis and Economic Development Strategic Plan.
- Review of Coos Bay Economic Opportunities Analysis and Economic Development Strategic Plan
City Council - Special Meeting
The City Council is holding a special meeting to consider one action item. The body will vote on the approval of a collective bargaining agreement with the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees.
- Approval of Collective Bargaining Agreement with American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees