Orland, CA

City Council Regular Meeting

The Orland City Council meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at the Carnegie Center, starting with a 6:00 p.m. closed session on real property negotiations over Spence Park with the Orland Unified School District, covering price and terms of payment. The regular session at 6:30 p.m. includes a consent calendar of routine approvals, a presentation from Pioneer Community Energy, and a discussion-only item on community visioning titled "What's Next for Orland?" No final decisions on the visioning topic are scheduled; it is listed as discussion only.

• Closed session: negotiate price and terms for Spence Park, Third Street (APN: 040-073-001-000), with Orland Unified School District
• Consent calendar: side letter with UPEC, LiUNA Local 792 amending the Accounting Technician II salary range, with an amended General Unit salary schedule effective October 15, 2026
• Consent calendar: memorandum of understanding with USA Waste of California, Inc (DBA Waste Management)
• Consent calendar: contract service request with Tyler Technology for year-end payroll processing support
• Presentation from Pioneer Community Energy (Lisa Rhoads); community visioning discussion "What's Next for Orland?" (discussion only)

Public Works and Safety Commission

The Orland Public Works and Safety Commission is scheduled to meet Thursday, October 08, 2026 at 4:00 PM at the Carnegie Center, 912 Third Street, and via Zoom. The only action item is approving minutes from the February 12, 2026 meeting on the consent calendar. The rest of the agenda consists of verbal updates from the Public Works, Fire, and Police departments, commissioner reports, and future agenda items. No ordinances, contracts, fee changes, or public hearings are listed.

• Consent calendar: approve Public Works & Safety Commission minutes from February 12, 2026
• Public Works verbal update from Public Works Director Zach Barber
• Fire Department verbal update from Fire Chief Justin Chaney
• Police Department verbal update from Police Chief Joe Vlach
• Public comments accepted in advance by email or phone until 2:00 p.m. on the meeting day

Planning Commission Regular Meeting

The Orland Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the Lakewest Parkside Project, which proposes a General Plan Amendment and rezone of 5.7 acres (APN 041-262-028) at the southwest corner of South Street and Pabst Avenue. The commission will also consider approving the minutes from the August 27, 2026 meeting. Public comments are invited.

• Public hearing: General Plan Amendment and rezone of 5.7 acres (APN 041-262-028) at southwest corner of South Street and Pabst Avenue
• Consent calendar: Approve Planning Commission minutes from August 27, 2026
• Public comments limited to three minutes per individual

Arts Commission Meeting

The Orland Arts Commission will meet to discuss follow-up requirements for the Barceloux Tibbesart grant. The Commission will also consider plans for decorating the city tree for Christmas and scheduling a repeat performance of the September 4th special event.

• Barceloux Tibbesart grant follow-up requirements
• City tree Christmas decoration planning
• Special Event date for repeat performance of September 4th event
• Donation drive update
• Ad Hoc committee report

City Council Regular Meeting

The Orland City Council will hold a closed session on labor negotiations and a City Attorney performance evaluation, then reconvene to consider declaring 824 Fourth Street surplus property and a proposed memorandum of understanding with Waste Management regarding delinquent accounts and bad debt. The consent calendar includes approval of warrants and minutes.

• Closed session: labor negotiations with United Public Employees of California, LiUNA Local 792
• Closed session: performance evaluation of City Attorney
• Surplus property declaration for 824 Fourth Street (APN 040-212-009)
• Waste Management presentation on delinquent accounts, bad debt, and proposed MOU
• Consent calendar: warrant list, council minutes, planning commission minutes

Library Commission Meeting

The Orland Library Commission will review the City Librarian's July and August financial and monthly statistics reports, discuss library programs and grant activities, and consider a commissioner vacancy. The agenda includes consent approval of prior meeting minutes and public comments. The meeting is a regular business session with no major policy decisions listed.

• Discussion of Barceloux-Tibbesart $1,000 award for Children's Books and Orland Rotary $500 for Books in Honor of Speakers & $500 Music Garden Sponsor
• Review of Sustainable CA Libraries grant award for Tool Lending Library and Homework CA Tutor.com subscription
• Discussion of Library programs: Behavioral Health Suicide Prevention Week, Music Garden Grand Opening October 2, Dolly Parton Day September 25
• Commissioner vacancy discussion
• Approval of minutes from previous meeting

Economic Development Commission

The regularly scheduled September 8, 2026 meeting of the Orland Economic Development Commission has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 13, 2026.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting: October 13, 2026

City Council Regular Meeting

The Council will meet to discuss real property negotiations for Spence Park with the Orland Unified School District. Additionally, members will review the status of a $25,000 feline population reduction allocation and fiscal details regarding 824 Fourth Street.

• Negotiation of price and terms for Spence Park property with Orland Unified School District
• Discussion and action on the $25,000 Feline Population Reduction Program allocation
• Fiscal analysis and direction regarding 824 Fourth Street
• Approval of Memorandums of Understanding with United Public Employees of California, Local 792
• Approval of the Warrant List (Payable Obligations)

Planning Commission Regular Meeting

The Orland Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: a General Plan Amendment and Rezone for a 5.7-acre parcel at South Street and Pabst Avenue (Lakewest Parkside Project), and a Use Permit and Site Plan Review for a 1,200-square-foot tire shop at 1008 Sixth Street. The commission will also approve minutes from a previous meeting and hear public comments.

• General Plan Amendment and Rezone of 5.7 acres (APN 041-262-028) at southwest corner of South Street and Pabst Avenue
• Use Permit (UP 2026-01) and Site Plan Review (SPR 2025-05) for 1,200-square-foot tire shop at 1008 Sixth Street (APN 040-243-003)
• Approve Planning Commission Minutes from July 23, 2024

Recreation Commission Meeting

The Orland Recreation Commission is meeting to review summer pool and recreation programs, discuss a program sponsorship structure, preview fall offerings, and receive an overview of a Turf Tank lease agreement. The agenda also includes public comments, consent calendar approval of prior minutes, and commissioner reports.

• Approve Recreation Commission minutes from April 22, 2026
• Summer Programs Review – Pool
• Summer Programs Review – Rec
• Program Sponsorship Structure and Implementation Update
• Turf Tank Lease Agreement and Operational Overview

Recreation Commission Meeting

City Council Regular Meeting

The Orland City Council will hold a closed session on labor negotiations and potential litigation, then reconvene to consider a Memorandum of Understanding with the Orland Police Officers Association for 2026-27. The consent calendar includes routine approvals, a youth sports sponsorship policy, and a salary schedule for the city manager.

• Closed session: labor negotiations with United Public Employees of California Local #792
• Closed session: anticipated litigation (one potential case)
• Resolution approving MOU with Orland Police Officers Association (July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027)
• Adopt Youth Sports Team Sponsorship Policy for Recreation Department
• Adopt annual appropriations limit for FY 2026-27

Economic Development Commission

The Orland Economic Development Commission will hear an update from the Interim City Manager and consider approving minutes from its February 2026 meeting. No major decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Update from Interim City Manager
• Approval of February 10, 2026 meeting minutes

City Council Regular Meeting

The Orland City Council will reconvene from closed session to hear reports and take action on several administrative items. Key discussions include labor negotiations with employee organizations, professional services agreements, and the use of Measure J funds for sidewalk repairs. The meeting also features a presentation on the city manager recruitment process.

• Approval of Professional Services Agreement with Regional Government Services Authority for Finance Support Services
• Authorization to use Measure J funds for Citywide Sidewalk ADA Compliance and Trip Hazard Repairs
• Resolution establishing the Classification of Director of Finance and adopting salary range
• Employment agreements for Chief of Police and Fire Chief
• Appointment of an Ad Hoc Committee to review Glenn County Property and Sales Tax Revenue Sharing Agreement

The City Council approved a $132,000 contract with RGS for temporary finance support and established a new Director of Finance position to transition services in-house. It also approved employment agreements for the Police and Fire Chiefs, a 5% increase in maintenance district assessments, and directed staff to create an RFP for sidewalk repairs using Measure J funds.

• Approved consent calendar (5-0)
• Approved RGS finance services contract up to $132,000 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-12 establishing Director of Finance classification (5-0)
• Approved 3-year employment agreements for Police Chief and Fire Chief (5-0)
• Authorized Mayor to sign Resolution 2026-11 for 5% MAD assessment increase (5-0)
• Appointed Councilmembers McDermott and Elliott to ad hoc committee on tax revenue sharing (5-0)
• Directed staff to create RFP for sidewalk ADA and trip hazard repairs using $300K Measure J funds

Planning Commission Regular Meeting

The Planning Commission will discuss a General Plan Amendment and rezoning for the Lakewest Parkside Project. The body will also receive a status update on the Housing Element.

• General Plan Amendment and Rezone of 5.7 acres (APN 041-262-028) at South Street and Pabst Avenue for the Lakewest Parkside Project
• Housing Element status update

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider an ordinance to establish by-district elections and review proposals for a City Manager recruitment firm. The body is also discussing several contracts, including ambulance services and a school resource officer MOU.

• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 2026-XX for by-district City Council elections
• Review of executive recruitment firm proposals for City Manager recruitment
• Cost share agreement for enhanced ambulance services
• School Resource Officer (SRO) MOU
• Real property negotiations for parcels 046-080-002-000 and 046-060-003-000

The City Council voted 2-3 against introducing an ordinance to establish by-district City Council elections, with opponents citing concerns about legal changes and map updates. The Council approved a consent calendar, appointed Eneas Rosales to the Arts Commission, and directed staff to contract with Peckham & McKenney for city manager recruitment. A contract with Pete Carr as an advisor to the Interim City Manager was approved 4-1, and a temporary 10% pay increase for Library Director Jody Meza was approved.

• Approved consent calendar as corrected (5-0)
• Pulled minutes item C for revision (5-0)
• Moved commission appointment item K to administrative business (5-0)
• Appointed Eneas Rosales to Arts Commission (5-0)
• Directed staff to contract with Peckham & McKenney for city manager recruitment (5-0)
• Approved contract with Pete Carr as advisor to Interim City Manager (4-1)
• Approved temporary 10% additional compensation for Library Director Jody Meza (5-0)
• Rejected ordinance establishing district elections (2-3)

Arts Commission Meeting

The Arts Commission will review applications to fill the term vacated by Mary Rose Kennedy through December 31, 2026. The commission will also determine the date for its next meeting.

• Action on applications to fill a vacancy ending Dec. 31st, 2026
• Report on a $100 donation from Chris and Oscar Redes
• Report on July 3rd Artists Reception
• Update on the donation drive

Economic Development Commission | CANCELLED

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Orland Economic Development Commission for July 14th has been cancelled.

Library Commission Meeting

The Orland Library Commission will review financial reports, library programming updates, and grant activities. The commission is also scheduled to discuss a current commissioner vacancy.

• Empowering Access Charlie Cart/Mobile Kitchen Nutrition Education grant ($14,000 value)
• Carnegie Foundation Literacy Bridges award ($25,000)
• IMLS America 250 travel & training grant
• Discussion of a Commissioner vacancy
• Updates on Rural Health Connections and Summer Reading Program

The supplied document is the agenda for the Orland Library Commission meeting of July 13, 2026, not a record of actions taken. It lists a consent item to approve prior minutes, reports on library finances, programs and grants, and a discussion item on a commissioner vacancy. Grant items noted include an Empowering Access Charlie Cart/Mobile Kitchen Nutrition Education award ($14,000 value), a Carnegie Foundation Literacy Bridges award of $25,000, and an IMLS America 250 travel and training grant. No decisions, motions, or vote tallies are recorded in this document.

City Council Regular Meeting | CANCELLED

Planning Commission Regular Meeting

The Orland Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting including a discussion and possible action on a proposed General Plan Amendment and Rezone for a 5.7-acre parcel at the southwest corner of South Street and Pabst Avenue, known as the Lakewest Parkside Project. The Commission will also consider approving meeting minutes from May 14 and May 28, 2026.

• Lakewest Parkside Project – General Plan Amendment and Rezone of 5.7 acres (APN 041-262-028) at southwest corner of South Street and Pabst Avenue
• Approval of Planning Commission Minutes from May 14, 2026
• Approval of Planning Commission Minutes from May 28, 2026
• Public comments on non-agenda items

The Planning Commission approved a tentative parcel map to subdivide a property into three lots for single-family residential development. The commission also continued a General Plan amendment and rezone request for the Lakewest Parkside Project to a future meeting.

• Approved Tentative Parcel Map TPM2026-01 to subdivide 0.92 acres at 4440 County Road M1/2 into 3 lots (3-0)
• Approved Planning Commission Resolution 2026-01 and Exhibit A - Conditions of Approval (3-0)
• Continued Lakewest Parkside Project General Plan Amendment and Rezone of 5.7 acres to June 25, 2026
• Approved April 9, 2026 meeting minutes (3-0)

City Council Special Meeting

At this special meeting, the Orland City Council will discuss two election-related items: rules for candidate statements of education and qualifications, and how tie votes in city elections will be resolved. No formal action is expected, only discussion to determine future decisions.

• Determine whether candidate statements shall be limited to 200 or 400 words and whether candidates or the city pays the $500 deposit for publication.
• Determine whether tie votes shall be resolved by lot or by a runoff election held 40-125 days after certification.

The City Council established guidelines for candidate statements of education and qualifications. The council also determined how election tie votes will be resolved.

• Approved 200-word limit for candidate statements (3-0)
• Approved that candidates shall bear the $650 deposit cost for publishing statements (3-0)
• Approved that tie votes shall be resolved by runoff election (3-0)

Arts Commission Meeting

The Orland Arts Commission will consider options for heat and A/C thermostat controls and discuss ways to increase and sustain revenue. Commissioners will also hear reports on the ad hoc committee, trash/garbage service sharing, and a donation drive. The meeting includes approval of May minutes, a financial report, and public comments.

• Approval of May 20, 2026 meeting minutes
• Financial report from City Treasurer Leticia Espinosa
• Report from ad hoc committee
• Discussion and action on heat and A/C thermostat controls
• Discussion and action on increasing and sustaining revenue

City Council Regular Meeting

The Orland City Council will hold a regular meeting on June 16, 2026, at 6:30 PM. The agenda includes a closed session for police chief and fire chief positions, labor negotiations, and city manager recruitment. In open session, the council will consider adopting the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget, approve employment agreements for police and fire chiefs, discuss city manager recruitment, and appoint an interim city manager. A presentation on Habitat for Humanity's Tranquility Point project is also scheduled.

• Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget Adoption (Discussion/Action)
• Police and Fire Chief Employment Agreements (Discussion/Action)
• City Manager Recruitment (Discussion/Action)
• Interim City Manager Appointment, Agreement, and Out-of-Class Compensation (Discussion/Action)
• Habitat for Humanity Tranquility Point Presentation

The provided document is a meeting agenda rather than minutes. It lists proposed discussions and actions regarding the 2026-2027 budget, city manager recruitment, and chief employment agreements, but records no final decisions.

Public Works and Safety Commission | CANCELLED

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Public Works and Safety Commission for June 11, 2026, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Economic Development Commission | CANCELLED

The regularly scheduled June 9, 2026, meeting of the Orland Economic Development Commission has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting cancelled; no business conducted

City Council Regular Meeting

The Orland City Council will hold a closed session to appoint an interim city manager, then reconvene for regular business. The main action items include a public hearing to close out a CDBG grant for the Orland Business Assistance Grant program, and discussion and possible adoption of the FY 2026-27 proposed budget. The consent calendar includes routine approvals of warrants, minutes, and a city planner contract.

• Closed session to appoint interim city manager under Gov. Code § 54957(b)(1)
• Public hearing for close-out of Grant No. 20-CDBG-CV1-00079 – Orland Business Assistance Grant
• Discussion and action on FY 2026-27 Proposed Budget
• Consent calendar includes City Planner Contract and Treasurer’s Report
• Consent calendar includes approval of City Council minutes from May 19, 2026

The City Council approved the close-out of a Community Development Block Grant that provided $42,500 to six local businesses. The Council also reviewed the proposed FY 2026-27 budget, which projects a General Fund surplus of $162,010, but took no formal action on it.

• Approved consent calendar including warrant list and May 19 minutes (5-0)
• Authorized Acting City Manager to sign close-out package for Grant No. 20-CDBG-CV1-00079 (5-0)
• Tabled adoption of FY 2026-27 Proposed Budget until June 16, 2026

ORLAND CITY COUNCIL, GLENN COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS & WILLOWS CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL JOINT MEETING

The Glenn County Board of Supervisors, Orland City Council, and Willows City Council are holding a special joint meeting to receive a presentation from Healthcare Strategists on the Glenn County Emergency Medical Services System Assessment. The presentation will cover system findings, operational analysis, and potential recommendations for EMS service delivery. No action will be taken.

• Presentation: Glenn County Emergency Medical Services System Assessment by Healthcare Strategists (no action taken)

Planning Commission Regular Meeting

The Planning Commission will discuss and vote on a tentative parcel map to split a 1.2-acre property at 217 East Walker Street into two lots, and a lot line adjustment at 525 Monterey Street. Commissioners will also discuss Assembly Bill 507, which addresses adaptive reuse streamlining and incentives. Consent items include approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Tentative Parcel Map TPM2026-02: subdivide ~1.2 acres at 217 East Walker Street into two lots (22,267 sq ft and 22,186 sq ft)
• Lot Line Adjustment #2026-01 at 525 Monterey Street (APN 040-104-001)
• Discussion of Assembly Bill 507 – adaptive reuse streamlining and incentives
• Approval of Planning Commission minutes from April 9, 2024 (consent calendar)
• Meeting held in person at Carnegie Center and via Zoom

The Planning Commission approved a lot line adjustment at 525 Monterey Street and a tentative parcel map to subdivide a 1.2-acre property at 217 East Walker Street. Both projects were found exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

• Approved April 9, 2026 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved Lot Line Adjustment #2026-01 at 525 Monterey Street (3-0)
• Approved Tentative Parcel Map TPM2026-02 to subdivide 217 East Walker Street into two lots (3-0)

Arts Commission Meeting

The Orland Arts Commission will consider forming an ad hoc committee to examine finances and discuss ways to increase and sustain revenue. The meeting also includes acknowledgment of Commissioner Mary Rose Kennedy's resignation from her four-year term.

• Resignation of Commissioner Mary Rose Kennedy (term ending Dec 31, 2026)
• Discussion and possible action on forming an ad hoc finance committee
• Discussion on ways to increase and sustain revenue
• Financial report from City Treasurer Leticia Espinosa
• Approval of April 15, 2026 meeting minutes

The Orland Arts Commission approved the minutes and financial report, and unanimously voted to form an ad hoc committee to examine finances. The commission also discussed filling a vacancy and brainstormed revenue ideas, but took no formal action on those items.

• Approved April 15, 2026 minutes as emailed (motion by Paddy Turnbull, second by Steve Elliott)
• Accepted April 1-30, 2026 financial report as presented (motion by Jill Elliott, second by Jim Scribner)
• Formed ad hoc committee to examine finances (unanimous; members: Jill Elliott, Paddy Turnbull, Jim Scribner, Laurie LaGrone)

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold a closed session to discuss employment of a city manager, then reconvene for the regular session. The consent calendar includes introducing an ordinance to establish by-district council elections. Administrative business includes discussion of SB 1 funded road projects, Arts Commission finances, and a hazardous material survey for two city-owned properties.

• Introduction of ordinance to create by-district elections for City Council (Consent D)
• Discussion of SB 1 funded road repair projects (Admin B)
• Hazardous material survey report for 824 Fourth Street and 912 Third Street (Admin D)
• Adoption of annual solid waste parcel fee resolution (Consent F)
• Memorandum of understanding with Orland Unified School District for student library cards (Consent G)

The Council authorized the submission of a street maintenance project list to the California Transportation Commission. A separation agreement for Joseph Goodman was approved in closed session. Several budget and treasurer reports were pulled from the consent calendar for further discussion.

• Approved Separation Agreement and General Release with Joseph Goodman (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2026-07 to submit 2026/2027 SB 1 project list (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar minus items D, H, and I (5-0)
• Approved City Council Minutes for May 5, 2026 (5-0)
• Adopted Disability Retirement Designation Resolution 2026-09 (5-0)
• Adopted Annual Solid Waste Parcel Fee Resolution 2026-08 (5-0)
• Approved MOU with OUSD regarding library cards (5-0)
• Tabled hazardous material survey options for 824 Fourth St & 912 Third St

Planning Commission Special Meeting

The Planning Commission approved a tentative parcel map to subdivide a property on County Road M1/2 into three residential lots. A request to rezone a 5.7-acre site for high-density residential use was continued to a future meeting.

• Approved Tentative Parcel Map TPM2026-01 to subdivide 0.92 acres into 3 lots (3-0)
• Approved Planning Commission Resolution 2026-01 and Exhibit A - Conditions of Approval (3-0)
• Continued General Plan Amendment #2024-02 and Zoning Code Amendment #2024-02 to June 25, 2026
• Approved Planning Commission Minutes from April 9, 2026 (3-0)