Orland, California
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City Council Regular Meeting | CANCELLED
City Council Regular Meeting
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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
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.
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
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
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
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
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)
Planning Commission Special Meeting
Economic Development Commission | CANCELLED
The regularly scheduled May 12, 2026 meeting of the Orland Economic Development Commission has been cancelled. No business will be conducted.
- Meeting cancelled; no items scheduled.
Library Commission Meeting
The Orland Library Commission will discuss the proposed 2026/27 library budget and a commissioner vacancy. The commission will also hear reports on library programs, financial statistics, and grant activities including a $2,388 Zip Books augmentation and a $2,995 light table. Public comments are accepted before or during the meeting.
- Discussion of 2026/27 Library Budget
- Consideration of Commissioner Vacancy
- Grant updates: Zip Books augmentation $2,388 awarded; Empowering Access light table received ($2,995 value)
- Carnegie Foundation Literacy Bridges application submitted; Barceloux-Tibessart Foundation application in progress
- Reports on Student Success Partnership with OUSD, Fairview Community Read-IN, and other programs
Arts Commission Special Meeting
The Orland Arts Commission will hold a special meeting to discuss and take action on the budget following a correction of a development impact fee deposit made in 2022. Commissioners will also hear a report on current finances. The meeting includes public comment.
- Commissioner report on current finances
- Discussion and action on Arts Commission budget due to correction of a 2022 development impact fee deposit
City Council Regular Meeting
The City Council will hold its fifth public hearing on a proposed ordinance establishing council election districts, followed by an appointment to fill a council vacancy. The agenda also includes several consent items, such as approvals for a music garden at Library Park, use of Vinsonhaler Park for a Fourth of July celebration, and a temporary fireworks stand. Administrative business covers commission appointments and utility agreements for a Walker Street capital maintenance project with Caltrans.
- 5th public hearing on introduction of council election districts ordinance
- Appointment to fill City Council vacancy and administration of oath of office
- Walker Street Caltrans Capital Maintenance Project utility agreements
- Approve Library Park Music Garden
- Temporary use request for Orland Jr. Trojans Football & Cheer fireworks stand at 517 Walker Street
Recreation Commission Meeting
The Orland Recreation Commission will discuss and take action on a Music Garden at the library and pickleball court light shutoff times, plus receive updates on winter/spring and summer programs. The consent calendar includes approval of January 2026 minutes.
- Music Garden in Library – discussion and possible action
- Pickleball Court Light Shutoff – discussion and possible action
- Update on Winter/Spring Recreation Programs
- Preview of Upcoming Summer Programs
- Approval of Recreation Commission Minutes from January 28, 2026
City Council Regular Meeting
The City Council will hold a closed session to discuss city manager employment, then hold public hearings on the 4th reading of election district composition and a proposal to annex 37 acres and prezone it for highway commercial (C-H). The council will also consider appointments to boards and commissions and approve the consent calendar.
- 4th public hearing on election district composition
- Westside Annexation: request to annex 37 acres (Annex#2026-01) and prezone to C-H (PR#2026-01)
- Closed session on city manager employment
- Appointments to boards and commissions
- Consent calendar: warrant list, minutes from April 7 and Planning Commission February 26
Arts Commission Meeting
The Orland Arts Commission meets to approve February 2025 minutes, hear a financial report, and receive commissioner reports on gallery repainting and petty cash. They will discuss and take action on reassigning commissioner duties for equitable balance and purchasing American flags for the gallery facade ahead of the city’s Fourth of July events. The agenda also includes an incomplete item on 'number of times'.
- Discussion and action on reassignment of Arts Commissioners' duties for equitable balance
- Discussion and action on purchase of American flags for the Gallery facade for Fourth of July
- Report on completion of gallery repainting during March closure
- Report on reinstatement of petty cash for art sales and office supply reimbursements
- Incomplete agenda item C: 'Discussion and action on number of times'
Public Works and Safety Commission | CANCELLED
The regularly scheduled meeting of the Public Works and Safety Commission for April 9, 2026, has been cancelled. No business will be conducted.
- Meeting cancelled
Planning Commission Special Meeting
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposal to annex approximately 37 acres of unincorporated Glenn County land into the city and prezone four parcels to C-H (Highway Service Commercial) zoning. The project is determined exempt from further CEQA review. The Commission will also consider approving the minutes from a previous meeting.
- Annexation request (Annex#2026-01) for ~37 acres in unincorporated Glenn County
- Prezoning (PR#2026-01) of APNs 045-240-002, 045-240-011, 045-240-010, and 045-240-013 to C-H (Highway Service Commercial) district
- Environmental review exemption under CEQA Guidelines Section 15183
- Approval of Planning Commission minutes from February 26, 2026
City Council Regular Meeting
The Orland City Council will hold a closed session regarding the employment of a City Manager, conduct a third public hearing on potential Council election districts, and discuss the process to fill a vacancy created by the resignation of Council Member Matt Romano. They will also review the 3rd Quarter General Fund Budget and receive a presentation on the Glenn County Youth and Family Wellness Center. Consent items include warrant list approval and March 17 meeting minutes.
- Closed session: Public employment – City Manager
- 3rd Public hearing on composition of potential Council election districts
- Declaration of vacancy from resignation of Council Member Matt Romano and determination of process to fill
- 3rd Quarter General Fund Budget Review and Future Outlook
- Presentation: Glenn County Youth and Family Wellness Center
The Council held a public hearing on transitioning to by-district elections and discussed filling a council vacancy. No final decisions were made on the election maps or the appointment process.
- Closed session on public employment held with no reportable action
- Public hearing on by-district elections concluded with no public comments
- Consent calendar approved (3-0)
- Council requested a project update on the Youth and Family Wellness Center within three months
- Council suggested the veterinary office explore the City's façade improvement program
- Council must fill the council vacancy by May 17, 2026, via appointment or special election
- Staff recommended proceeding with the appointment process
- Council must determine whether to proceed by appointment or special election