City Council Regular Meeting Tuesday, December 05, 2023 06:30 PM Carnegie Center, 912 Third Street and Via Zoom

City Council: Chris Dobbs, Mayor | Bruce T. Roundy, Vice-Mayor

Jeffrey A. Tolley | John McDermott | Matthew Romano

City Manager: Peter R. Carr

City Officials: Jennifer Schmitke, City Clerk

Virtual Meeting Information:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87412548263

Webinar ID: 8874 1254 8263 | Zoom Telephone: 1 (669) 900-9128

Public comments are welcomed and encouraged in advance of the meeting by emailing the City Clerk at jtschmitke@cityoforland.com or by phone at (530) 865-1610
by 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting

1.CALL TO ORDER - 6:00 PM

2.ROLL CALL

Comments from the public are welcomed. The Mayor will announce the opportunity for comments related to each action item on the agenda. Please limit your comments to three minutes per topic, and one comment per person per topic. Once the public comment period is closed, please allow the Council the opportunity to continue its consideration of the item without interruption.

3.CLOSED SESSION

1. A.Public Comments: The Public will have an opportunity to directly address the legislative body on the item below prior to the Council convening into closed session. Public comments are generally restricted to three minutes.

2. B.PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION

   Pursuant to Government Code Section: 54957

   Position:City Manager

4.RECONVENE TO REGULAR SESSION - 6:30 P.M.

5.CALL TO ORDER - 6:30 PM

6.REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION

(If the Closed Session is not completed before 6:30 P.M., it will resume immediately following the Regular Session.)

7.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

8.ELECTION OF MAYOR AND VICE MAYOR - Jennifer Schmitke, City Clerk

1. A.Request nominations for Mayor for 2023-2024; after close of nomination, City Clerk requests votes for those nominated; City Clerk declares results of election.

2. B.Request nominations for Vice Mayor for 2023-2024; after close of nomination, City Clerk requests votes for those nominated; City Clerk declares results of election.

3. C.New Mayor and Vice Mayor are Seated

9.CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS - Mayor

1. A.City Council 2024 Appointments to Boards and Commissions - Mayor (Pg.3)

10.CONSENT CALENDAR

1. A.Warrant List (Payable Obligations) (Pg.5)

2. B.Approve City Council Minutes for November 21, 2023 (Pg.10)

3. C.Receive and File Planning Commission minutes from October 19, 2023 (Pg.15)

4. D.Agreement with Department of Water Resources for “Urban and Multi-benefit Drought Relief Grant” Funds (Pg.18)

11.PRESENTATION - Public Works Department and Engineering Annual Presentation

12.ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS

1. A.ARPA Budget Update (Discussion/Action)-City Manager, Pete Carr (20 min) (Pg.20)

2. B.Consider Opposition to Proposed “Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act” November 2024 Ballot Measure (Discussion/Action) - City Manager, Pete Carr (15 min) (Pg.24)

13.ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS

Public Comments: 

Members of the public wishing to address the Council on any item(s) not on the agenda may do so at this time when recognized by the Mayor. However, no formal action or discussion will be taken unless placed on a future agenda. The public is advised to limit discussion to one presentation per individual. While not required, please state your name and place of residence for the record. Please direct your comments to the Mayor or Vice Mayor. (Public Comments will be limited to three minutes).

14.CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS

15.ADJOURN

CERTIFICATION: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2(a), the agenda for this meeting was properly posted on December 1, 2023. 

A complete agenda packet is available for public inspection during normal business hours at City Hall, 815 Fourth Street, in Orland or on the City's website at www.cityoforland.com where meeting minutes and audio recordings are also available. 

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Orland will make available to members of the public any special assistance necessary to participate in this meeting. The public should contact the City Clerk's Office 530-865-1610 to make such a request. Notification 72 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting.