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Consent calendar

- Action: Approve the consent calendar (warrants and minutes as listed).
- Outcome: Motion passed, 5–0.
- Motion language (as read into record): Council member moved to approve the consent calendar; second recorded; roll call vote passed.

Recreation projects: pool plastering and ball-field funding

- Action: Award pool plastering contract to Adams Pool Solutions (Pleasanton); increase Little League ball-field partnership funding from $40,000 to $67,000; hold off on Lely ball-field lighting construction pending site decisions.
- Outcome: Motion approved by council (roll-call recorded as unanimous in final tally).
- Notes: Staff to finalize contract documents, confirm contractor availability and schedule, and return with performance provisions. Funding sources discussed included developer impact fees (DIF) and ARPA allocations; public commenters urged preserving previously allocated ARPA money for ball fields.

How votes were recorded

- Consent calendar vote: recorded in meeting as “Motion passes 5–0.”
- Recreation projects vote: staff recorded a motion, second and a roll-call; mayor announced the motion carried.

Additional notes

- Other agenda items (water-tank design, Caltrans SR-32 conceptual review, city-hall concept) were discussed but did not result in binding votes at the meeting; the council directed staff to return with follow-up studies, cost estimates and consultant options for later action.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council Regular Meeting Tuesday, March 04, 2025 06:30 PM","oneSentenceSummary","Summary of formal council actions recorded at the Feb. 18 meeting, including consent calendar approval and the pool/ball-field contract award and funding actions.","taxTitle","Orland, Glenn County, California","taxId",60442,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6119125,"Council reviews concept to build new city hall on existing city-owned lot; public asks exploration of historic building options",479,8857000,9336000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2714259-6ae2d889ad779676511bf33c0384785c&start=8857&end=9336","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2714259-6ae2d889ad779676511bf33c0384785c/thumbnail_8857000.jpg","/articles/6119125/Orland/Glenn-County/California/Council-reviews-concept-to-build-new-city-hall-on-existing-city-owned-lot-public-asks-exploration-of-historic-building-options","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6119125-f27379ef253400de121c3ac0cc58e785/orig.mp4?Expires=1771215156&Signature=WModrYrEMR-gp8MaEkhkL-fbqVC~fckmYGKc8a5dJAw36XotzOiagI8GkEgG8Dp9m7sxhaGD-HUyBWtiEo9iOyYplb2WB6s0b5djGXJMZ9g1Kg~z04t4gVLuL3F7U-zsOP3BWhfeRkweHHSL1ysQYjaN8tFnL1SiALfMfpn~ajQewVZSic5HWk2vUOXmzdNDygiigMWL8qzj6FPGv6uKGsg0DqEbqABmc9GIhKdi-6fYWfMptVLmKIuoUm~FbUqsGV3MdW2-tniTgKgdAEIsNdPTpn~Bpnrk2BlpuCm9LXo2ZLSleTgPf50F4~vYd5IeZLmTQipwOlRowioTQN0Pcw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff presented a conceptual plan Feb. 18 to build a new city hall on a city-owned parcel near the library, using a design based on a nearby Farm Bureau–style building, and to move the police department into the current city-hall facility.

Staff said the preferred site is a city-owned one-block parcel with an existing but partially unusable building; replacing that building with a new structure of roughly 3,400 square feet would provide longer-term space for administrative functions and a larger public meeting area. Staff estimated a construction cost on the order of $1.5 million at $450 per square foot for a new building based on updated plans; demolition and site work would be additional.

Councilors and members of the public raised several questions: whether restoring the existing historic downtown building (previously used as city hall and often called the Henshaw/Henshoe/Discovery Center building in comment) would be cost-effective, how the city would finance a new building (developer impact fees, reserves, interfund loan or commercial financing), and whether new or reused space should include community or nonprofit tenants.

Several residents urged the council to study renovating the historic building that is currently for sale and to obtain a formal cost estimate for rehabilitation before committing to a new-build plan. Staff suggested a focused due diligence evaluation — an architect/engineer study and cost estimate — as a reasonable first step.

Council discussion also noted the city’s existing rec-center and civic-space planning and asked staff to consider multiuse opportunities such as community meeting space or shared offices for nonprofits in the new design. Council asked staff to return with more refined options and cost estimates, including a comparative cost study for renovating an existing historic building vs. new construction on the city-owned lot.

No final decision was made. Council asked staff to prepare a follow-up report with an architect’s assessment, construction and renovation cost estimates and potential funding strategies.","City staff presented a concept to demolish and replace a city-owned building near the library with a new city hall and to reassign the current city-hall building to the police department. Residents urged staff to evaluate restoring an existing historic building and to provide more cost comparisons before deciding.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6119132,"Caltrans presents conceptual Complete Streets plan for State Route 32; council raises design and downtown concerns",3144,3256000,6400000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2714259-6ae2d889ad779676511bf33c0384785c&start=3256&end=6400","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2714259-6ae2d889ad779676511bf33c0384785c/thumbnail_3256000.jpg","/articles/6119132/Orland/Glenn-County/California/Caltrans-presents-conceptual-Complete-Streets-plan-for-State-Route-32-council-raises-design-and-downtown-concerns","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6119132-41355a6a42883deb8eace1863c6c79cf/orig.mp4?Expires=1771215156&Signature=dpelZEic81sPhv4PyrpxI1MN2o6VwwjsVd2Cqwim11Q2ZVhVPfna3R-cF4lQhTQssT0VRm8zitsxoI6ATgKSRZbLmzTLb3h-dKt3mvwaRdThH1HuV2BQZUIhmYNRiFw5XnG9HjIEuYMI9yurlwByiJKY52zMJspmaEbOblsk1qm4VVMaHSIxo2CMs00KOHandrPbGUUfTp0dS10aAiyraRL47GNowPz6n5UvC1PXf7CDytnjCbRAz6s3v1FglGoGGf91yg1unLcVNRrTA5H9jVx0Mm6GgSR5PfEVbZC2xIK15lFcGct3NRpe08mb15KihEVNP-wgU4-UIJiOqG1xlw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Caltrans presented a conceptual Complete Streets plan for State Route 32 through Orland during the council meeting on Feb. 18. The presentation covered proposed bike lanes, sidewalk gap closures, curb ramp and crosswalk work and drainage improvements through the downtown corridor.

Caltrans’ schematic showed a corridor with bike lanes (initially one direction in some segments, expanding to both sides in others), new sidewalk connections in gap areas and some curb “bulb-outs” intended to shorten pedestrian crossings. The plan also includes transit stop locations and a proposed storm-drain trunk line through downtown to address existing drainage problems.

City staff said the Caltrans concept is at an early, high-level phase: it is a planning layout rather than final design. Staff noted GHD prepared a traffic analysis for the city and that Caltrans is reviewing that analysis as it refines its concepts. Caltrans indicated the short-term “grind-and-overlay” maintenance work is separate from the full Complete Streets project; the larger Complete Streets construction is scheduled later in the planning horizon (conceptually around 2029–2030) and could take multiple years.

Council and public reaction emphasized three main concerns:

- Local streetscape detail: several council members and residents said the Caltrans layouts lacked the detail and character of the city’s existing streetscape master plan and asked for stronger incorporation of local design features (street trees, decorative paving and furnishings).

- Parking and business impacts: downtown business owners and commenters worried conceptual parking changes — including proposed parking removal on south-facing curb segments — would harm downtown businesses. Business owners asked the city to press Caltrans to balance bike/pedestrian improvements with customer parking needs.

- Drainage and safety: residents reiterated problems with existing storm drainage and urged that Caltrans’ plan include suitable drainage fixes, pedestrian safety features and improvements at key intersections such as the Dutch Brothers area where previous analyses had raised pedestrian-vehicle conflicts.

Council direction

Councilors expressed dissatisfaction with the schematic’s current level of detail and asked staff to push Caltrans for a design that better incorporates Orland’s streetscape plan. Staff suggested pursuing additional consultant work or grant-writing support to advance an enhanced design that could be bundled with Caltrans funding. Staff noted larger federal/state “build” grants are very competitive, and that Live Oak’s previous project benefited from a much larger federal grant and different right-of-way conditions.

Timing

Caltrans staff described this phase as preliminary. A near-term maintenance project (grind and overlay) is slated for about 2026; the Complete Streets construction would likely come later and could span multiple years depending on funding and right-of-way work.

Public comment

Residents urged the city to push for a design that keeps small downtown businesses viable, to press Caltrans for improved drainage and pedestrian safety measures, and to pursue grant funding and experienced design teams to get more robust streetscape outcomes.

Next steps

Council asked staff to return with options for pursuing stronger design input, including soliciting visioning or design consultant proposals, and to coordinate further comments to Caltrans on the conceptual plan.","Caltrans presented a multi-stage Complete Streets concept for State Route 32 through Orland. Councilors and residents expressed concern the conceptual plans do not reflect the city’s streetscape master plan and asked staff to pursue stronger design input and funding options.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6119136,"Council awards pool plastering contract and approves extra funds for ball-field upgrades",2918,2307000,5225000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2714259-6ae2d889ad779676511bf33c0384785c&start=2307&end=5225","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2714259-6ae2d889ad779676511bf33c0384785c/thumbnail_2307000.jpg","/articles/6119136/Orland/Glenn-County/California/Council-awards-pool-plastering-contract-and-approves-extra-funds-for-ball-field-upgrades","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6119136-ec5d472002e2dbfe2d9d81c511e27e25/orig.mp4?Expires=1771215156&Signature=e3enLsDHv3BS8LtNForlcnLbjHe5QITybmZQ9G2tWWxx2CjL~YTPCxZI3mO48rOPGIQB09vCorM3uzfagAN0bNGUauCx55gkbwcqs3L-9YsSM1G4oSgZSPxFR9RSYb8Mms8XGHjJ~X~Da-fgKKuGsT9UvcCog30RAGu0j627bXNTYTIWwVKb4iUv1XH5Ku~AzjMq1J2L8eQ5bam-F2iO8xhoy45yZRDHnaiEw2HFdWo9JiFrqHlmlZdArmbPiGHc~HK5R1ExalNT4eRwpDaEPcX7eTQBO5jTdPx0fL0KCyAQWaIDz~txr6pGyVtodFKxYkWI9rHbqOSuxz1~04uqiQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Orland City Council voted Feb. 18 to award a contract to plaster the city pool and to increase funding for a Little League field upgrade, after staff and the recreation commission reviewed three bids and timelines.

Recreation staff presented three bids: Northstar Pools (about $188,000, residential-focused, shorter warranty), Generation Pools (about $280,000, longer warranty and some commercial experience) and Adams Pool Solutions of Pleasanton (about $410,000, commercial focus and extensive experience). The recreation commission members and staff recommended awarding to Adams Pool Solutions citing its commercial experience and capacity, even though its bid was highest.

Recreation Director Olivia Henderson told council the pool must be ready for swim programs and lifeguard training and that she needs to have usable water by May 1 for spring programming. Henderson also said construction schedules vary: Adams described a week for demolition, a week for tile and one to two days for plaster, plus curing time, while other bidders projected longer tiling timelines.

Council members and the recreation commission discussed timing, weather dependencies and staffing impacts if work pushed into the spring. Several commissioners urged holding the project until fall to reduce program disruption; others said staff should pursue the firm that could finish the work quickly and reliably.

Council action and funding

- The council moved to award the pool plastering contract to Adams Pool Solutions (Pleasanton) and to authorize an increase in the Little League ball-field partnership funding (from $40,000 to $67,000). The council also approved holding the larger Lely ball-field lighting project in abeyance pending clearer site planning and possible acquisition of new fields.

- During public comment and from the recreation commission, multiple speakers urged the council not to reallocate an existing $180,000 recreation-related ARPA allocation intended for ball fields; they asked the council to keep that funding for ball-field projects and instead use other sources for the pool project if possible.

Staff and commission recommendations

The recreation commission and staff recommended awarding to Adams Pool Solutions because of the company’s track record with large commercial pools and its quicker timeline; they noted Generation Pools had a mid-range price and a 10-year warranty that commission members valued. Staff said Adams has the capacity and experience for a pool the size of Orland’s and that a fall timeline would avoid interruption of spring programs.

Council deliberations and vote

Council members weighed program timing, warranty length and the pool contractor’s capacity. After discussion, the council approved the motion to award the pool plastering contract to Adams Pool Solutions and to increase the Little League field funding. The motion included direction for staff to retain funds for Lely field lighting until further site decisions are made.

Implementation notes

Staff reported grant and impact-fee balances and said developer impact fees (DIF) and ARPA funds could be used to support the projects. Staff also committed to clarifying contractor availability and to report back with a firm schedule and performance provisions before construction begins.

Public comment

Residents, Little League representatives and recreation commissioners urged the council to protect DIF and ARPA money already allocated for ball fields and to prioritize safe, timely pool repairs so summer programs and second-grade swim lessons are not disrupted.

The council’s approvals were made during the Feb. 18 meeting; staff will finalize contract documents and return with scheduling and performance details.","The council authorized awarding a pool plastering contract and approved increased funding for Little League field improvements while deferring some larger lighting projects, after staff and the recreation commission reviewed three bids and timelines.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6119142,"Orland council hears debate over water tank color, murals and landscaping",487,269000,756000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2714259-6ae2d889ad779676511bf33c0384785c&start=269&end=756","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2714259-6ae2d889ad779676511bf33c0384785c/thumbnail_269000.jpg","/articles/6119142/Orland/Glenn-County/California/Orland-council-hears-debate-over-water-tank-color-murals-and-landscaping","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6119142-b5cddfd1729e9bf491120fd6d030cfb6/orig.mp4?Expires=1771215156&Signature=QCtT35vjLnktPG4yTEgHErvFPtjgs1LAQEDTbe9c76eh3ynjJVOfNPOPcRPoyR3P6qeEvBOiLWK5tb22hhiRJlEvMoIKRvS5L4ZhPUlxsh5pfjCPyOJ8ADxqWMv8LUWCccSJYa9ZcGLJwb8qhbONyLcZOmYGVsHkaAwMdtfzZHwrlObtoetXPLZtH5vr0ngesY1z8fbA3oGot0dwDAatYg4RdYhw6qQ2uMFCBAnR7Qpbuf1QQ21bZ3db2foEy563s5DweJXKUPKWWahVq4ixNPPdh~HunwpLUL5IiUIxiMh-M3IuegYupWs8rNQ6Eg20pySnHBreYrFaiNRBinRgFg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Orland City Council on Feb. 18 considered recommendations from the Arts Commission about the exterior treatment of a new 1-million-gallon water storage tank near Sixth Street and Colusa Avenue.

The Arts Commission recommended the commission’s preferred base panel color — described in its memo as “lemon water” — opposed painting a mural on the galvanized steel panels and suggested wrought-iron fencing with a row of Italian cypress behind it for screening.

The memo, circulated to councilors in the agenda packet addendum, said a light-toned paint is better for reflecting summer heat and that painting a mural on welded, galvanized panels poses durability and repair issues. It also recommended landscaping and fencing in lieu of a mural to improve the appearance and protect the tank.

Council members and public speakers split on the recommendations. Several council members and members of the public said they supported the Arts Commission’s preference for a light color and prioritizing landscaping over decorative features. “I like the light color or anything light green to go with trees, and then plant trees. Put your money in the landscaping,” said one resident during public comment.

Other residents and several commenters urged using the tank as an opportunity to add a mural or other public art. One commenter said murals elsewhere have helped draw visitors and suggested a small mural visible from the west side; another urged considering sculptural elements that could be added over time.

City staff told the council the manufacturer’s panels already come with primer and that the contractor prefers a light color. Staff also said a final base color for the contractor’s final coating needs to be chosen before panel fabrication and that a short delay of a few weeks would not halt construction.

Council discussion emphasized two recurrent themes: (1) technical durability — whether painted murals would adhere and survive on welded galvanized panels and (2) sightlines and context — how much of the tank will be visible from the street given nearby buildings, fences and future landscaping. Staff repeated that research by the contractor and Arts Commission found durable murals on this panel type would be technically difficult and likely costly and short-lived.

Several speakers recommended engaging a landscape architect or other professional to design screening that works with the town’s streetscape plan. One council member said the city should not rush a final design without professional input: “None of us are architects or landscape designers. We really don’t have the expertise to figure out what this extremely large production should look like.”

Council direction and next steps discussed during the meeting were procedural: staff will obtain cost estimates for professional design advice and for landscaping options and report back. The Arts Commission’s color recommendation remains the working preference but the item was left open pending staff follow-up on landscaping costs and details.

Details from the meeting

- Project: new 1-million-gallon welded steel water storage tank near Sixth Street and Colusa Avenue.
- Arts Commission recommendation (from memo): use a pale, warm-toned yellow described as “lemon water” as the base color; do not place a mural on welded galvanized panels; install wrought-iron fencing and plant Italian cypress to screen the tank.
- Staff note: contractor panels arrive primed; a light base color is recommended to reflect summer heat; choosing a final base color will not necessarily delay construction by more than a few weeks.

Public comment and council concerns included durability of murals on welded panels, the tank’s limited visibility from drivers traveling at speed, the cost and timing of professional landscaping design, and the desire by some speakers to use the tank as an opportunity to promote Orland’s identity with a mural or sculptural feature.

The council did not take a binding final vote on color or mural policy; instead staff were asked to obtain cost estimates and return with options for landscaping and a proposed timeline for a final decision.

Upcoming steps

Staff will solicit cost estimates for professional design or landscape architecture services, provide those estimates and alternatives to council, and report back at a future meeting so councilors can make a final choice about base color, fencing and landscaping.","The Orland City Council reviewed an Arts Commission memo recommending a light “lemon water” base color for a new 1-million-gallon water tank and heard public and council debate over murals, fencing and landscaping to screen the structure.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: Feb. 18 Orland City Council meeting

Council reviews concept to build new city hall on existing city-owned lot; public asks exploration of historic building options

Caltrans presents conceptual Complete Streets plan for State Route 32; council raises design and downtown concerns

Council awards pool plastering contract and approves extra funds for ball-field upgrades

Orland council hears debate over water tank color, murals and landscaping