City Council Regular Meeting Tuesday, September 16, 2025 06:30 PM Carnegie Center, 912 Third Street and via Zoom

City Council: Mathew Romano, Mayor | JC Tolle, Vice-Mayor

John McDermott | Brandon Smith | Terrie Barr

City Manager: Joe Goodman     City Clerk: Jennifer Schmitke

Virtual Meeting Information:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89050014802 

Webinar ID: 890 5001 4802 | 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

3.CLOSED SESSION

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

2. B.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
   Government Code Section 54957.6
   Agency Negotiator: Greg Einhorn
   Employee Organizations:
   United Public Employees of California Local #792 (General Unit)
   Unrepresented Employees
   
   CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS                        
   Gov. Code Section 54956.8
   Properties: Glenn County APN: 046-040-009-000 & 046-060-002-000                           
   Agency negotiator: Joe Goodman
   Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment

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

5.REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION

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

6.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

7.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 all your comments to the Mayor or Vice Mayor, not to City Staff nor to the audience.(Public Comments will be limited to three minutes).

8.CONSENT CALENDAR

1. A.Warrant List (Payable Obligations) (Pg.4)

2. B.Approve City Council Minutes from September 2, 2025 (Pg.40)

3. C.Receive and File Library Commission Minutes from July 14th, 2025 (Pg.45)

4. D.Receive and File Arts Commission Minutes from July 16th, 2025 (Pg.46)

5. E.Receive and File Economic Development Commission Minutes from August 12, 2025 (Pg.47)

6. F.Approve Library Projects (Pg. 50)

7. G.Award a contract for professional services for construction support for the Walker Street Well Project (Pg.52)

9.PUBLIC HEARING

1. A.General Plan Amendment GPA#2025-01: (Action)

   Review General Plan Amendment (GPA#2025-01) for adoption and incorporation of the updated Glenn County Multi-Jurisdiction Hazard Mitigation Plan 2025 into the Safety Element of the City of Orland General Plan by reference. (Pg. 53)

10.ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS

1. A.Police and Fire Chief Employment Agreements (Discussion/Action) - Joe Goodman, City Manager (Pg. 67)

2. B.Modification to Orland Police Officers Memorandum of Understanding (Discussion/Action) - Joe Goodman, City Manager (Pg. 72)

3. C.DWR Emergency Water Project Update (Discussion) - Paul Rabo, City Engineer (Pg. 75)

4. D.City Council discussion and possible action to award multiple construction contracts for the City of Orland Emergency Groundwater Resource Project – Phase 2C Units 2 through 6 (Discussion/Action) - Paul Rabo, City Engineer (Pg. 77)

5. E.Undeveloped City Property 517 Walker Street (Discussion/Action) - Joe Goodman, City Manager (Pg. 78)

6. F.Discussion to Rename Road M 1/2 (Discussion/Direction) - Joe Goodman, City Manager (Pg. 81)

11.CITY MANAGER VERBAL REPORT

12.CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS

13.ADJOURN

CERTIFICATION: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54965 and 54954.2(a), the agenda for this meeting was properly posted on September 12, 2025. 

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 video 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.