City of Orland

January 4, 2012 - City Manager Position Available

The City is seeking to employ a City Manager. A bachelor's and/or masters degree in Public Administration or other applicable field is preferred. Interested applicants submit a letter, listed experiences, resume and five professional references to: City of Orland, 815 Fourth Street, Orland CA 95963. Direct questions to: Mr. Gail Wingard at (530) 865-1603 or citymanager@cityoforland.com. Additional information can be found at Western City Magazine January 2012 edition. Salary is open for negotiations.

January 27, 2012 - City Offices Holiday Closure

City offices will be closed Monday February 20, 2012 for the President's Day Holiday. For any water/sewer emergencies, the Public Works Department can be reached at (530) 330-0248. Because of the holiday, the City Council meeting will be held Tuesday, February 21, 2012.

January 12, 2012 - The Orland Center for the Arts & Gallery

Check the Art Commission's website for more information on the January artists, Peter Mathios and George Lockwood, and programs offered by the Commission at the Gallery. Also, the Gallery will be part of the Snow Goose Festival of the Pacific Flyway January 29, 2012. More information can be found at Snow Goose Festival .

December 21, 2011 - Proposed Ordinance to Regulate Smoking in Outdoor Places

The City Council was presented with a draft ordinance by a group of Orland High School students with Students Working Against Tobacco at its October 17, 2011 regular meeting. City Staff was requested by the Council to review the draft ordinance, set forth the key provisions, and receive Council direction.  At its November 7, 2011 regular meeting, the Council heard comments from the public and provided direction to prepare an ordinance for consideration. At its November 21, December 5 and December 19, 2011 regular meetings, the Council considered the draft ordinance and heard further comments from the public, held further discussion, and directed staff to modify the draft to its current state and present the measure for a first reading. Read the City Attorney memo and the revised Proposed Ordinance to Regulate Smoking in Outdoor Places here.

November 28, 2011 - Orland Green Waste Facility Reopened

The Orland Green Waste facility has reopened and is open Mondays and Fridays from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm. and until the rainy season, Saturdays also. This facility is available for green waste only.  Fees to use the site are $5.00 per pick-up; $10.00 for pick-up & trailer and $15.00 for one ton or dual axle trailer.

January 11, 2012 - Visit the Recreation Web Page...

Pick up an activity guide at the Recreation Center, City Hall or on-line. You can mail in your applications and/or fees to 815 Fourth Street, Orland or stop by the Recreation Center. Map to Recreation Center Check the Recreation web page for current schedules and forms. Recreation page

January 3, 2012 - What's Happening at Black Butte Lake

Sign up for a view of the birds at the Lake, Sunday, January 29, 2012. You may see pied-billed grebes, belted kingfishers or a Bonaparte Gull. This tour is part of the Snow Goose Festival .

The Orland Buttes Campground, located on the Glenn County side of Black Butte Lake, will close on Monday, September 12, 2011 and re-open April 2012.  This is a seasonal closure.   Campers will find plenty of campsites available at the Buckhorn Recreation Area for the rest of the year.  Reservations are available through September.  After that, camping will be available on a first come, first served basis from October 1, 2011 to March 31, 2012.  

Boaters will be able to launch at the new Buckhorn boat ramp or at the Eagle Pass launch ramp by the Dam.  The Day Use fee is $4 per vehicle at both areas.  Annual passes are available at the Park Office or from the Buckhorn Hosts for $30 and are good for a twelve month period.  Federal discount pass holders are entitled to a 50% reduction in all recreational fees. 

Please contact the Park Office at 530-865-4781 or Park Ranger Mary Ann Deeming at 865-4722, extension 28 or at mary.a.deeming@usace.army.mil for more information. 

Also, Black Butte Lake is looking for Boy Scout volunteers that would like to build Wood Duck Boxes for use at the lake.

September 1, 2011 - Orland Police K9 is a Go!

The Orland City Council unanimously approved a contract with VCSi at their August 15, 2011 Council Meeting.  The Orland Police Department has been accepting donations and conducting fundraisers since December of 2010.   For more information and to see how you can help, go to the City Events page.