City Council Regular Meeting Tuesday, May 05, 2026 06:30 PM Carnegie Center, 912 Third Street and via Zoom

City Council: Terrie Barr, Mayor | Alex Enriquez, Vice-Mayor

John McDermott | JC Tolle

Acting City Manager: Janet Wackerman    City Clerk: Jennifer Schmitke

Virtual Meeting Information:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87114312373 

Webinar ID: 871 1431 2373 | 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 item below prior to the Council convening into closed session. Public comments are
   generally restricted to three minutes.

2. B.Closed session pursuant to Government Code section 54957
   Public Employment
   City Manager.

3. C.Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation

   Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(4): One (1) potential case.

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.PUBLIC HEARING

1. A.5th Public Hearing followed by the Introduction of Council election districts ordinance

• Draft City Staff Report - Hearing 5.pdf (0.10 MB)
• 501.pdf (0.41 MB)
• 502.pdf (0.41 MB)

9.APPOINTMENT TO FILL COUNCIL VACANCY AND ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE

1. A.Appointment to Fill City Council Vacancy and Administration of Oath of Office (Discussion/Action) - Scott Drexel, City Attorney and Jennifer Schmitke, City Clerk

• SR Appointment to Fill City Council Vacancy.pdf (0.09 MB)
• Wade Elliott application for council 2026_Redacted.pdf (0.23 MB)
• Dennis Hoffman application for council 2026_Redacted.pdf (2.13 MB)
• Billy Irvin application for Council 2026_Redacted.pdf (0.88 MB)

10.CONSENT CALENDAR
Public comments are welcome for each agenda item at the time designated by the Mayor. Each speaker is limited to one comment per item, with a maximum of three minutes. After the public comment period closes, the Council will proceed with its discussion, and attendees are asked to refrain from interruptions or disruptive behavior.

1. A.Warrant List (Payable Obligations)

• 05052026 warrant list.pdf (10.60 MB)

2. B.Approve City Council Minutes from April 21, 2026

• cc 04212026 min.pdf (0.07 MB)

3. C.Receive and File Recreation Commission Minutes from January 28, 2026

• January 28th Minutes.pdf (0.14 MB)

4. D.Approve Library Park Music Garden

• library park music garden.pdf (30.34 MB)

5. E.Approve the use of Vinsonhaler Park requested by Orland Historical and Cultural Society (OHCS) for Fourth of July Celebration

• 4th of July celebration request.pdf (0.34 MB)

6. F.Approve Temporary Use Request – Orland Jr. Trojans Football & Cheer Fireworks Stand at 517 Walker Street (APN 040-184-002)

• Temporary Use Request – Orland Jr.pdf (0.08 MB)
• Temporary Use Agreement - Fireworks 2026.pdf (0.10 MB)

11.ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS

1. A.Commission Appointments (Discussion/Action) - Jennifer Schmitke, City Clerk

• Commission seat opening pwsc.pdf (0.06 MB)
• pws commissioner applications.pdf (0.41 MB)

2. B.Walker Street - Caltrans Capital Maintenance Project Utility Agreements (Discussion/Action) - Paul Rabo, City Engineer

• Staff Report - OJ500 UA.pdf (0.10 MB)
• 0J500 2909.5 City of Orland water UA Final.pdf (0.38 MB)
• 0J500 City of Orland Fire Hydrant UA Final .pdf (0.77 MB)
• 0J500 2909.6 City of Orland Sewer UA Final.pdf (0.38 MB)
• 0J500 City of Orland Storm Drain UA Final.pdf (0.29 MB)

12.CITY MANAGER VERBAL REPORT

13.CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS

14.ADJOURN

CERTIFICATION: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54965 and 54954.2(a), the agenda for this meeting was properly posted on May 1, 2026. 

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.