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Cityof Orland Municipal Service Reivewand Sphereof Influence
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GLENN LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION
MUNICIPAL SERVICE REVIEW
AND
SPHERE OF INFLUENCE
FOR
CITY OF ORLAND
APRIL 2014
Adopted April 14, 2014
Glenn LAFCO Resolution 2014-03
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Commissioners:
Bruce Roundy, Chairman
Terry Taylor-Vodden
Mike Murray
Mike Yalow
John Viegas
Selina Edwards (City Alternate)
Christine A. Stifter (Public Alternate)
Steve Soeth (County Alternate)
LAFCO Executive Officer: Christy Leighton
Phone: 530-934-4597
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.1 Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.2 Municipal Services Review Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.3 Municipal Services Review Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.4 Sphere Of Influence Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2 ORLAND AREA AND BACKGROUND INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.1 City of Orland History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.2 City of Orland Schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.3 City of Orland Population Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.3.1 Households . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.3.2 Age . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.3.3 Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.3.4 Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.3.5 Income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3 CITY OF ORLAND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.1 City Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.2 City Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.2.1 City Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.2.2 City Clerk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.2.3 City Finance Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.2.4 City Attorney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.2.5 Grant Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3.3 Planning, Engineering and Building Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3.3.1 Engineer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3.3.2 Planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.3.3 Building Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.4 Public Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.4.1 City Building Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.4.2 Streets and Storm Drains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
3.4.3 Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
3.4.4 Wastewater Collection and Treatment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
3.5 Law Enforcement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
3.6 Fire Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
3.7 Parks, Recreation and Library Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
3.7.1 Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
3.7.2 Recreation, Park and Pool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
3.8 City of Orland Finances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
3.8.1 Budget . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
3.8.2 Impact Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
3.8.3 Audit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
4 WATER AND SEWER SERVICE COST COMPARISONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
4.1 Water Service Cost Comparison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
4.2 Water Service Pricing Strategy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
4.3 Sewer Service Cost Comparison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
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5 CITY OF ORLAND MUNICIPAL SERVICE REVIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
5.1 Growth and Population Projections for the Orland Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
5.1.1 Orland Area Population Projections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
5.1.2 MSR Determinations on Growth and Population Projections for the
Orland Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
5.2 Location and Characteristics of any Disadvantaged Unincorporated
Communities (DUC) within or Contiguous to the City’s SOI . . . . . . . 53
5.2.1 Determination of Orland Area Disadvantaged Unincorporated
Community Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
5.2.2 MSR Determinations on Disadvantaged Unincorporated
Communities near Orland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
5.3 Capacity and Infrastructure City of Orland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
5.3.1 City of Orland Infrastructure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
5.3.2 MSR Determinations on Infrastructure for City of Orland . . . . . . . . 56
5.4 Financial Ability to Provide Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
5.4.1 Financial Considerations for City of Orland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
5.4.2 MSR Determinations on Financing for City of Orland . . . . . . . . . . . 57
5.5 Status of and Opportunities for Shared Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
5.5.1 City of Orland Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
5.5.2 MSR Determinations on Shared Facilities for City of Orland . . . . . . 58
5.6 Accountability for Community Service Needs, Government Structure and
Operational Efficiencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
5.6.1 City of Orland Government Structure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
5.6.2 MSR Determinations on Local Accountability and Governance . . . . 59
6 CITY OF ORLAND SPHERE OF INFLUENCE UPDATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
6.1 SOI Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
6.1.1 LAFCO's Responsibilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
6.1.2 SOI Determinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
6.1.3 Possible Approaches to the SOI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
6.1.4 SOI Update Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
6.1.5 SOI Amendments and CEQA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
6.1.6 Recommendation for City of Orland Sphere of Influence . . . . . . . . . 63
6.2 Present and Planned Land Uses in the City of Orland Area, Including
Agricultural and Open Space Lands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
6.2.1 Glenn County General Plan for City of Orland SOI Area . . . . . . . . . . 63
6.2.2 SOI Determinations on Present and Planned Land Use for
City of Orland Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
6.3 Present and Probable Need for Public Facilities and Services in the Orland
Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
6.3.1 Municipal Service Background . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
6.3.2 SOI Determinations on Facilities and Services Present and Probable
Need for City of Orland. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
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6.4 Present Capacity of Public Facilities Present and Adequacy of Public
Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
6.4.1 Capacity Background . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
6.4.2 SOI Determinations on Public Facilities Present and Future
Capacity for City of Orland. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
6.5 Social or Economic Communities of Interest for City of Orland . . . . . . . . . . 64
6.5.1 City of Orland Community Background . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
6.5.2 SOI Determinations on Social or Economic Communities of
Interest for City of Orland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
6.6 Disadvantaged Unincorporated Community Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
6.6.1 Disadvantaged Unincorporated Communities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
6.6.2 City of Orland Disadvantaged Unincorporated Community
Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
APPENDIX A WATER CONSERVATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
APPENDIX B 2012 CONSUMER CONFIDENCE REPORT CITY OF ORLAND . . . . . . . . . . 68
ABBREVIATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
DEFINITIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
REFERENCES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
PREPARERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
MAPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Orland Arial Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Unincorporated Properties with Sewer or Water Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
County General Plan within Orland Sphere of Influence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
County Zoning within Orland Sphere of Influence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
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INTRODUCTION
1.1 Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) History
This report is prepared pursuant to legislation enacted in 2000 that requires LAFCO to
conduct a comprehensive review of municipal service delivery and update the spheres of
influence (SOIs) of all agencies under LAFCO’s jurisdiction. This chapter provides an
overview of LAFCO’s history, powers and responsibilities. It discusses the origins and
legal requirements for preparation of the municipal services review (MSR). Finally, the
chapter reviews the process for MSR review, MSR approval and SOI updates.
After World War II, California experienced dramatic growth in population and economic
development. With this boom came a demand for housing, jobs and public services. To
accommodate this demand, many new local government agencies were formed, often
with little forethought as to the ultimate governance structures in a given region, and
existing agencies often competed for expansion areas. The lack of coordination and
adequate planning led to a multitude of overlapping, inefficient jurisdictional and service
boundaries, and the premature conversion of California’s agricultural and open-space
lands.
Recognizing this problem, in 1959, Governor Edmund G. Brown, Sr. appointed the
Commission on Metropolitan Area Problems. The Commission's charge was to study
and make recommendations on the "misuse of land resources" and the growing
complexity of local governmental jurisdictions. The Commission's recommendations on
local governmental reorganization were introduced in the Legislature in 1963; resulting in
the creation of a Local Agency Formation Commission, or "LAFCO," operating in every
county.
LAFCO was formed as a countywide agency to discourage urban sprawl and to
encourage the orderly formation and development of local government agencies.
LAFCO is responsible for coordinating logical and timely changes in local governmental
boundaries; including annexations and detachments of territory, incorporations of cities,
formations of special districts, and consolidations, mergers and dissolutions of districts,
as well as reviewing ways to reorganize, simplify, and streamline governmental
structure.
The Commission's efforts are focused on ensuring that services are provided efficiently
and economically while agricultural and open-space lands are protected. To better
inform itself and the community as it seeks to exercise its charge and to comply with the
State Law; LAFCO conducts service reviews to evaluate the provision of municipal
services within the County.
LAFCO regulates, through approval, denial, conditions and modification, boundary
changes proposed by public agencies or individuals. It also regulates the extension of
public services by cities and special districts outside their boundaries. LAFCO is
empowered to initiate updates to the SOIs and proposals involving the dissolution or
consolidation of special districts, mergers, establishment of subsidiary districts, and any
reorganization including such actions. Otherwise, LAFCO actions must originate as
petitions or resolutions from affected voters, landowners, cities or special districts.
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1.2 Municipal Services Review Requirements
Effective January 1, 2008, Government Code §56430 requires LAFCO to conduct a
review of municipal services provided in the county by region, sub-region or other
designated geographic area, as appropriate, for the service or services to be reviewed,
and prepare a written statement of determination with respect to each of the following six
topics:
1. Growth and population projections for the affected area
2. The location and characteristics of any disadvantaged unincorporated
communities (DUC) within or contiguous to the sphere of influence
3. Present and planned capacity of public facilities and adequacy of public services,
including infrastructure needs or deficiencies
4. Financial ability of agencies to provide services
5. Status of, and opportunities for shared facilities
6. Accountability for community service needs, including governmental structure
and operational efficiencies
1.3 Municipal Services Review Process
For local agencies, the MSR process involves the following steps:
Outreach: LAFCO outreach and explanation of the project
Data Discovery: provide documents and respond to LAFCO questions
Map Review: review and comment on LAFCO draft map of the agency’s
boundary and sphere of influence
Profile Review: internal review and comment on LAFCO draft profile of the
agency
Public Review Draft MSR: review and comment on LAFCO draft MSR
LAFCO Hearing: attend and provide public comments on MSR
MSRs are exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to
§15262 (feasibility or planning studies) or §15306 (information collection) of the CEQA
Guidelines. LAFCO’s actions to adopt MSR determinations are not considered “projects”
subject to CEQA. The MSR process does not require LAFCO to initiate changes of
organization based on service review findings, only that LAFCO identify potential
government structure options.
However, LAFCO, other local agencies, and the public may subsequently use the
determinations to analyze prospective changes of organization or reorganization or to
establish or amend SOIs. Within its legal authorization, LAFCO may act with respect to a
recommended change of organization or reorganization on its own initiative (e.g., certain
types of consolidations), or in response to a proposal (i.e., initiated by resolution or
petition by landowners or registered voters).
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Once LAFCO has adopted the MSR determinations, it must update the SOI for each
jurisdiction. The LAFCO Commission determines and adopts the spheres of influence for
each agency. A CEQA determination is made by LAFCO on a case-by-case basis for
each sphere of influence action and each change of organization, once the proposed
project characteristics are sufficiently identified to assess environmental impacts.
1.4 Sphere Of Influence Updates
The Commission is charged with developing and updating the Sphere of Influence (SOI)
for each city and special district within the county.1
An SOI is a LAFCO-approved plan that designates an agency’s probable future
boundary and service area. Spheres are planning tools used to provide guidance for
individual boundary change proposals and are intended to encourage efficient provision
of organized community services and prevent duplication of service delivery. Territory
cannot be annexed by LAFCO to a city or district unless it is within that agency's sphere.
The purposes of the SOI include the following:
to ensure the efficient provision of services
to discourage urban sprawl and premature conversion of agricultural and open
space lands
to prevent overlapping jurisdictions and duplication of services
LAFCO cannot regulate land use, dictate internal operations or administration of any
local agency, or set rates. LAFCO is empowered to enact policies that indirectly affect
land use decisions. On a regional level, LAFCO promotes logical and orderly
development of communities as it considers and decides individual proposals. LAFCO
has a role in reconciling differences between agency plans so that the most efficient
urban service arrangements are created for the benefit of current and future area
residents and property owners.
The Cortese-Knox-Hertzberg (CKH) Act requires to develop and determine the SOI of
each local governmental agency within the county and to review and update the SOI
every five years. LAFCOs are empowered to adopt, update and amend the SOI. They
may do so with or without an application and any interested person may submit an
application proposing an SOI amendment.
While SOIs are required to be updated every five years, as necessary, this does not
necessarily define the planning horizon of the SOI. The term or horizon of the SOI is
determined by each LAFCO.
1 The initial statutory mandate, in 1971, imposed no deadline for completing sphere designations. When most LAFCOs
failed to act, 1984 legislation required all LAFCOs to establish spheres of influence by 1985.
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LAFCO may recommend government reorganizations to particular agencies in the
county, using the SOIs as the basis for those recommendations. In determining the SOI,
LAFCO is required to complete an MSR and adopt the nine determinations previously
discussed. In addition, in adopting or amending an SOI, LAFCO must make the following
five determinations:
1. Present and planned land uses in the area, including agricultural and open-space
lands
2. Present and probable need for public facilities and services in the area
3. Present capacity of public facilities and adequacy of public service that the
agency provides or is authorized to provide
4. Existence of any social or economic communities of interest in the area if the
Commission determines these are relevant to the agency
5. The location and characteristics of any disadvantaged unincorporated
communities (DUC) within or contiguous to the sphere of influence
The CKH Act stipulates several procedural requirements in updating SOIs. It requires
that cities file written statements on the class of services provided and that
LAFCO clearly establish the location, nature and extent of services provided by special
districts. Additional information on local government issues may be found in Appendix A
at the end of this report.
By statute, LAFCO must notify affected agencies 21 days before holding the public
hearing to consider the SOI and may not update the SOI until after that hearing. The
LAFCO Executive Officer must issue a report including recommendations on the SOI
amendments and updates under consideration at least five days before the public
hearing
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2 ORLAND AREA AND BACKGROUND INFORMATION
2.1 City of Orland History
The City of Orland is located approximately 100 miles north of Sacramento. The City
encompasses approximately 1,876 acres, or 2.93 square miles and is situated along
Interstate 5. The Orland Planning Area encompasses 4,110 acres, or 6.42 square
miles.2 The City of Orland web site describes the City as follows:
Orland is primarily a residential community that has maintained the small
town character one might envision for such a community of fifty years
past.
Located in the northeast portion of Glenn County, the beginnings of the
City were rooted in cattle ranching, which was established by Granville P.
Swift in the late 1840’s. By the early 1870’s grain production in the area
led the Central Pacific Railroad to lay track from Colusa County to Red
Bluff. In 1878, the town site of Orland was laid out by the Chamberlain
brothers; two years later, the management of this town site was taken
over by the railroad. Stores and warehouses for local ranchers created
residents for the new settlement, and in 1880, the census showed the
population of Orland to be 292.
By 1890, changes occurred when land started to be irrigated from Stony
Creek. Finding that water supply to be not reliable enough, farmers
shifted to dairying and orchard crops. By the 1920s, Orland’s population
had reached 1,600 and the town had taken on a more settled
appearance, with large and small commercial entities lining the streets of
downtown Orland, which at this time were also beginning to be paved.
Many farmers soon prospered after the arrival of the Orland Project and
the formation of the Orland Unit Water Users Association (OUWUA)
which celebrated 100 years of organization in 2007. Most of the open
ditches that were used to deliver water have been covered, but some
outlying areas of town still use project water for their irrigation needs.
One of the fastest growing cities along Interstate 5, it boasts an ever
growing population of 7,626 (State Department of Finance 2013). Orland
is a town with a fascinating history, rich traditions, and a diverse
population.3
Orland incorporated in 1909.4 The first post office in Orland opened in 1916.5
2 City of Orland, Orland General Plan Background Report, 2008, Page 1-1.
3 City of Orland, http://cityoforland.com/visitors/city_history.asp, November 22, 2013.
4 Durham, David L. (1998). California's Geographic Names: A Gazetteer of Historic and Modern Names of the State. Quill
Driver Books. p. 288. ISBN 9781884995149.
5 Durham, David L. (1998). California's Geographic Names: A Gazetteer of Historic and Modern Names of the State. Quill
Driver Books. p. 288. ISBN 9781884995149.
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2.2 City of Orland Schools
The Orland Unified School District is comprised of 2300 students in seven schools, plus
independent study as follows:
Mill Street Elementary (Grades K-2)
Fairview Elementary (Grades 3-5)
C.K. Price Middle School (Grades 6-8)
Orland High School (Grades 9-12)
North Valley Continuation High School (Grades 9-12)
Community Day School (Grades 7-12)
There is one private school in Orland, the North Valley Christian School.
2.3 City of Orland Population Data
The following information is based on 2010 US Census Data.
2.3.1 Households
The 2010 US Census reported that Orland had a population of 7,291. There were 2,515
households, out of which 1,074 (42.7%) had children under the age of 18 living in them,
1,280 (50.9%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 377 (15.0%) had a
female householder with no husband present, 147 (5.8%) had a male householder with
no wife present.
There were 583 households (23.2%) made up of individuals and 272 (10.8%) had
someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size
was 2.89. There were 1,804 families (71.7% of all households); the average family size
was 3.42.
2.3.2 Age
The City of Orland population was spread out in age as follows:
CITY OF ORLAND AGE DISTRIBUTION
Under the age of 18 2,209 people 30.3%
Aged 18 to 24 742 people 10.2%
Aged 25 to 44 1,875 people 25.7%
Aged 45 to 64 1,608 people 22.1%
65 years of age or older 857 people 11.8%
The median age was 32.0 years. For every 100 females there were 96.6 males. For
every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.1 males.
2.3.3 Housing
There were 2,659 housing units of which 1,459 (58.0%) were owner-occupied, and
1,056 (42.0%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 2.2%; the
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rental vacancy rate was 3.5%. There were 4,235 people (58.1% of the population) living
in owner-occupied housing units and 3,045 people (41.8%) living in rental housing units.
2.3.4 Education
The educational level of Orland residents compared to those of California is shown
below: 6
Educational Level City of Orland State of California
High school graduate or higher, 72.8% 81.0%
percent of persons age 25+, 2007-2011
Bachelor's degree or higher, 10.3% 30.5%
percent of persons age 25+, 2007-2011
2.3.5 Income
The Median Household Income for Orland and for the State of California as determined
by the US Census Bureau is shown below:7
Median Household Income City of Orland State of California
Median Household Income, 2008-2012 $39,612 $61,400
The Median Household Income in Orland is below 80% of the State Median Household
Income which would be $49,120.
6 US Census Bureau, http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/06/0654274.html, January 22, 2014
7 US Census Bureau, http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/06/0654274.html, January 22, 2014
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3 CITY OF ORLAND
Contact Information for the City of Orland is as follows:
City Hall Building
815 Fourth St, Orland, CA 95963
Phone: (530) 865-1600, Fax: (530) 865-1632
3.1 City Council
The City of Orland has a five-member City Council as follows:8
James Paschall, Sr., Mayor
Salina J. Edwards, Vice-Mayor
Charles W. Gee, Councilman
Dennis G. Hoffman, Councilman
Bruce T. Roundy, Councilman
The City Council meets twice a month on the first and third Mondays. The meetings are
held at the Carnegie Center, 912 Third Street, Orland starting at 7:30 P.M.
The 2013-14 Budget for the City Council is as follows:
CITY OF ORLAND CITY COUNCIL 2013-14 BUDGET Fund 00 Department 60109
Object Description 2011-2012 2012-2013 2013-2014
Code Actual Actual Adopted
013 City Council Stipends 11,712 11,712 14,592
110 Office Expenses 770 775 750
120 Special-Other 710 1,000 750
120 Special-Best of the West 1,000 0 0
120 Special Chamber Car Show 1,000 0 0
120 Special-Façade Cost Share 699 4,216 5,000
120 Special-Banner Pole 9,695 0 0
120 Background Checks Service 2,175 0 0
150 Advertising 135 0 0
150 Professional Services 135 0 0
210 League of CA Cities 4,003 4,003 4,000
210 Orland Chamber Support 450 3,000 3,000
240 Website Maintenance 1,225 900
250 Travel/Training 4,846 5,500 2,500
280 Insurance/Bonds 440 422 405
TOTAL $37,770 $34,353 $31,897
The City Council Budget is decreasing from 2011-12 levels as the Council works to save
on expenses where possible. For comparison, the City of Williams stipends for 2013-14
were $23,699.
8 City of Orland Planning Department, Memo to Glenn LAFCO, February 19, 2014
9 City of Orland, 2013-2014 Approved Budget, June 17, 2013, Page 9.
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3.2 City Administration
3.2.1 City Manager
The City of Orland web site describes the City Manager’s position as follows:
The City Manager is responsible for implementing the policy decisions of the City
Council and for the management and coordination of the day-to-day operations of the
City. Responsibilities include overall supervision of all City departments and direct
coordination with the City Council, as well as public information, intergovernmental
relations, economic development, and franchise management. The Assistant City
Manager works in conjunction with the City Manager in the management of the daily
operations of the City and will stand in for the manager in situations where the manager
is otherwise absent or engaged in other City business.10
The 2013-14 Budget for the City Manager is as follows:
CITY OF ORLAND CITY MANAGER 2013-14 BUDGET Fund 00 Department 505011
Object Description 2011-2012 2012-2013 2013-2014
Code Actual Actual Adopted
010-045 Salaries and Benefits *59,999 135,278 153,285
110 Office Expenses 2,217 2,400 2,400
120 Special Departmental-Other 834 1,200 600
150 Advertising 1,725 1,000 0
160 Communications 1,225 900 900
210 Professional/Contract Services 58,523 400 0
210 Contracts-Matson & Isom 2,142 1,125 1,200
240 Membership and Dues 0 800 0
250 Travel/Training 2,093 2,700 1,800
270 Gasoline and Oil 350 200
280 Insurance/Bonds 3,489 4,287 4,264
Subtotal 132,247 150,440 165,469
291 Pension Obligation/Debt Service 3,061 10,123 10,825
TOTAL GENERAL FUND 135,308 160,563 176,474
*The amounts shown for 2011-12 Actual do not include the total PERS Side Fund Obligations or Issuance
costs; to do so would distort the comparability of the analysis.
An effective City Administrator is essential for every city. As with any administrative
function, the personnel cost is the major expense. The City of Orland is fortunate to have
an experienced and effective City Manager.
10 City of Orland, http://cityoforland.com/govt/dept/administration/services.asp, November 23, 2013
11 City of Orland, 2013-2014 Approved Budget, June 17, 2013, Page 10.
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3.2.2 City Clerk
The City Clerk coordinates and administers the City's records retention and
management; maintains the legislative history, including preparation of City Council
minutes, resolutions and ordinances; and is the custodian of the City Seal and all official
City records. In addition, the City Clerk is responsible for preparing and publishing all
legal notices for the City; receiving and processing initiative petitions. Other duties
include the administration and enforcement of the Local Conflict of Interest Code as well
as federal and state laws regarding election and campaign financing disclosure; and
coordinating the municipal elections. This is an elective position.12
The 2013-14 Budget for the Orland City Clerk is shown below:
CITY OF ORLAND CITY CLERK 2013-14 BUDGET Fund 00 Department 502013
Object Description 2011-2012 2012-2013 2013-2014
Code Actual Actual Adopted
010-045 Salaries and Benefits 74,869 71,500 72,313
110 Office Expenses 3,038 3,100 3,200
120 Special Departmental-Other 0 450 500
125 Election Charges 0 4,550 0
150 Advertising 4 1,000 750
160 Communications 1,047 340 350
210 Orland Municipal Code Update 0 2,231 1,700
210 Professional/Contract Services 7,892 3,730 3,600
210 Contracts-Matson & Isom 0 1,142 1,200
240 Membership and Dues 267 80 150
250 Travel/Training 213 50 1,000
280 Insurance/Bonds 2,234 2,059 2,013
Subtotal 89,564 90,232 86,776
291 Pension Obligation/Debt Service 1,510 4,993 5,287
TOTAL GENERAL FUND $91,074 $95,225 $92,063
The City Clerk is an office required by the State Law and the expenses shown are not
unreasonable. The City decreased the reliance on contract services but the pension
obligation has increased.
3.2.3 City Finance Department
The Finance Director is responsible for City budget preparation and compliance,
accounting and financial reporting, debt issuance and management. Assisting the
Finance Director is the City Treasurer, an elected official, who oversees the investment
of City funds and business licensing. The General Fiscal Services provided include:
payroll, accounts payable and receivable, revenue collection, grants administration and
financial reporting. A payment service counter is maintained for the payment of utility
billing services for water and sewer, building and planning department fees and traffic
fines levied in the City.14
12 City of Orland, http://cityoforland.com/govt/dept/administration/services.asp, November 23, 2013
13 City of Orland, 2013-2014 Approved Budget, June 17, 2013, Page 11.
14 City of Orland, http://cityoforland.com/govt/dept/administration/services.asp, November 23, 2013
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The following Budget is for the City Finance Department. The Budget shows only the
amounts applied to the General Fund. Other special accounting and finance charges
that relate to a specific enterprise fund or special revenue account are applied
accordingly.
CITY OF ORLAND CITY FINANCE 2013-14 BUDGET Fund 00 Department 503015
Object Description 2011-2012 2012-2013 2013-2014
Code Actual Actual Adopted
010-045 Salaries and Benefits - - -
110 Office Expenses 5,727 4,800 4,800
120 Special Departmental-Other 238 854 900
150 Advertising 4 0 02
160 Communications 425 470 500
210 Professional Service-Finance Dr 65,519 62,000 60,000
210 Prof. Serv.-Independent Audit 16,000 16,000 16,800
210 Contracts-Matson & Isom 2,142 1,125 1,125
210 Treasurer’s Monthly Stipend 2,100 2,100 2,100
240 Membership and Dues 110 265 265
250 Travel/Training 149 100 100
280 Insurance/Bonds 2,103 2,016 1,666
TOTAL GENERAL FUND $94,607 $89,730 $88,256
It is a benefit to the City to have an independent contractor for the Finance Director. The
City also contracts with an independent auditor for the yearly audits required by the
State Law.
3.2.4 City Attorney
The City Attorney is the primary legal advisor to the City Council, its Commissions and
City departments. Major activities include providing accurate legal advice and direction
to ensure that the City's operations conform to all federal, state, and City laws, as well as
representing the City in legal proceedings. These services are provided on a contract
basis by an outside legal firm.16 The Budget for the City Attorney is shown below:
CITY OF ORLAND CITY ATTORNEY 2013-14 BUDGET Fund 00 Department 504017
Object Description 2011-2012 2012-2013 2013-2014
Code Actual Actual Adopted
010-045 Salaries and Benefits - - -
110 Office Expenses 411 0 0
160 Communications 0 0 0
210 Professional Service 57,644 40,200 44,000
210 Prof. Serv. Special Services - 2,500 2,000
250 Travel/Training 1,178 0 0
280 Insurance/Bonds 1,202 1,152 1,277
TOTAL GENERAL FUND $60,435 $43,852 $47,277
15 City of Orland, 2013-2014 Approved Budget, June 17, 2013, Page 12.
16 City of Orland, http://cityoforland.com/govt/dept/administration/services.asp, November 23, 2013
17 City of Orland, 2013-2014 Approved Budget, June 17, 2013, Page 13.
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The City of Orland uses an outside attorney as do many cities of the same size in
northern California. It is important to have a City Attorney to keep the City in compliance
with all State and Federal Laws and to avoid lawsuits.
3.2.5 Grant Administration
The Grant Administration Budget is shown below:
CITY OF ORLAND GRANT ADMINISTRATION 2013-14 BUDGET
Fund 00 Department 622018
Object Description 2011-2012 2012-2013 2013-2014
Code Actual Actual Adopted
010-045 Salaries and Benefits - - -
110 Office Expenses 144 50 100
150 Advertising 0 0 50
160 Communications 482 450 450
210 Professional/Contract Services 0 75 75
330 City Grant Matching Funds 0 0 1,250
TOTAL GENERAL FUND $626 $575 $1,925
Grant administration expenses are charged to the appropriate grant.19
3.3 Planning, Engineering and Building Inspection
3.3.1 Engineer
The City of Orland Budget for the City Engineer is shown below:
CITY OF ORLAND CITY ENGINEER 2013-14 BUDGET Fund 00 Department 516020
Object Description 2011-2012 2012-2013 2013-2014
Code Actual Actual Adopted
010-045 Salaries and Benefits - - -
110 Office Expenses 334 400 400
210 Engineering Service 19,076 21,000 21,000
280 Insurance/Bonds 1,202 1,152 583
TOTAL GENERAL FUND $20,612 $22,552 $21,983
Using a contract engineer is the most convenient and cost-effective way to provide the
engineering services needed for the City.
18 City of Orland, 2013-2014 Approved Budget, June 17, 2013, Page 22.
19 City of Orland Planning Department, Memo to Glenn LAFCO, February 19, 2014
20 City of Orland, 2013-2014 Approved Budget, June 17, 2013, Page 14.
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3.3.2 Planning
In addition to the Planning Commission, the City of Orland also has an Economic
Development Commission. Both are described below:
Planning Commission21
The Planning Commission consists of five members, appointed by the mayor and
confirmed by the City Council. Membership consists of a majority of members residing
within the city limits of the City of Orland, and the remaining members reside within the
95963 postal zip code area. The applicants are interviewed by a panel consisting of the
City Manager, Community Services Director, the City Engineer, and a member of the
City Council and make a recommendation to the Mayor and Council.
The Planning Commission advises the City Council on issues related to developing and
maintaining a comprehensive long-term general plan that meets requirements of state
law; developing and maintaining such specific and area plans as may be necessary or
desirable to assist in implementing the general plan; administering the city's zoning and
subdivision ordinances and recommending revisions when deemed desirable; street
names for all proposed new streets and name changes for any existing streets; and the
commission shall review and act on applications for development approval where
provided in the city zoning and subdivision ordinances.
Economic Development Commission22
The Economic Development Commission consists of five members, appointed by the
Mayor and confirmed by the City Council. Reasonable attempts are made to select at
least one member from the Orland Area Chamber of Commerce and one from the local
financial community.
The Economic Development Commission advises the City Council on issues related to
facilitating, acting upon and developing strategies and tactics to retain and expand
existing businesses and attract new businesses, expressing a commitment to growth
within the area of the City, recommending legislation that will implement and further the
goals of the City, suggesting and recommending negotiations and implementing
procedures including, but not limited to, waiving or reducing of hook-ups of required fees
for the purpose of enticing business to the City.
The Budget for the Planning Department is shown below:
21 City of Orland, http://cityoforland.com/govt/commissions.asp, November 23, 2013
22 City of Orland, http://cityoforland.com/govt/commissions.asp, November 23, 2013
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CITY OF ORLAND CITY Planner 2013-14 BUDGET Fund 00 Department 506023
Object Description 2011-2012 2012-2013 2013-2014
Code Actual Actual Adopted
010-045 Salaries and Benefits 42,689 15,000 15,000
110 Office Expenses 5,007 3,600 3,600
120 Special Departmental-Other 737 400 400
150 Advertising 978 1,000 1,000
160 Communications 336 300 300
210 Professional Service-PMC 29,862 46,000 46,000
210 Special Project Services 0 0 0
210 Contract Services-Other 2,775 2,000 2,000
210 Contract –Matson & Isom 2,142 1,125 1,500
210 City Contribution to LAFCO 7,448 7,448 7,448
240 Membership and Dues 360 700 600
250 Travel/Training 243 50 100
280 Insurance/Bonds 3,489 3,312 1,693
SUBTOTAL 96,066 80,935 79,641
291 Pension Obligation Debt Service 2,573 8,510 8,915
TOTAL GENERAL FUND $98,639 $89,445 $88,556
The City of Orland uses a contract planner, Scott Friend, from PMC in Chico. The City
staff provides the support staff for the Planning Department.
3.3.3 Building Inspection
The Building Inspection Budget is shown below:
CITY OF ORLAND Building Inspector 2013-14 BUDGET Fund 00 Department 507024
Object Description 2011-2012 2012-2013 2013-2014
Code Actual Actual Adopted
010-045 Salaries and Benefits 106,923 94,461 65,405
110 Office Expenses 3,594 3,000 2,500
120 Special Departmental Expenses 353 5,000 1,500
140 Uniforms 0 0 100
160 Communications 1,001 1,200 1,250
200 Equipment Maintenance 0 100 200
210 Professional Service 9,705 3,000 3,000
240 Memberships and Dues 380 390 400
250 Travel/Training 75 200 1,000
270 Gasoline and Oil 1,555 1,600 1,700
280 Insurance/Bonds 3,435 2,627 2,655
SUBTOTAL 127,021 107,078 109,710
291 Pension Obligation Debt Service 1,832 6,058 6,415
TOTAL GENERAL FUND $128,853 $113,136 $116,125
The Building Inspection Department was considered a Business-Type activity that is
expected to recoup costs through fees in 2011-2012. However, in practice it is difficult to
23 City of Orland, 2013-2014 Approved Budget, June 17, 2013, Page 15.
24 City of Orland, 2013-2014 Approved Budget, June 17, 2013, Page 17.
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charge the true cost for building inspection services through fees and the City has to
absorb a certain amount of the expense because the service is a benefit to the City.
3.4 Public Works
The City of Orland Public Works Department is assisted by a Public Works Commission
which is described below:
Public Works Commission25
The Public Works Commission consists of five members, appointed by the Mayor and
confirmed by the City Council. Reasonable attempts are made to select members who
have a background in fiscal planning and in the techniques of building and construction.
The commission advises the City Council on issues related to prioritization of short-term
and long-range construction projects to be completed by public works crews or by
contract, review development standards for streets and related infrastructure, review
construction cost estimates for public works crews to complete private construction
projects, approve assessment of charges to reimburse the City for use of public works
crews to complete emergency projects on private property, review and comment on
recommended list of projects to be completed with outside funding such as Local
Transportation Development Act funds, grant funds, etc., recommend projects for
consideration that may have no present funding source, and review construction related
projects for utilities operated by the City.
3.4.1 City Building Maintenance
The budget for maintenance of City buildings is shown below:
CITY OF ORLAND Building Maintenance 2013-14 BUDGET Fund 00 Department 519026
Object Description 2011-2012 2012-2013 2013-2014
Code Actual Actual Adopted
010-045 Salaries and Benefits 19,475 19,000 25,731
110 Office Expenses 43 50 50
120 Special Departmental-Other 0 175 175
170 Utilities 15,643 17,000 17,000
190 Miscellaneous Supplies/Service 10,731 17,000 14,000
210 Contract Cleaning Service 0 8,975 9,500
210 Contracts-Matson & Isom 0 0 250
280 Insurance/Bonds 578 559 719
SUBTOTAL 46,470 62,759 67,425
Remodeling Cost 824 Fourth St. 37,904 0 0
291 Pension Obligation Debt Service 334 1,393 1,563
TOTAL GENERAL FUND $84,708 $64,152 $68,988
The amounts shown for “2011-2012 Actual” do not include the total PERS Side Fund Obligations or
Issuance costs; to do so would distort the comparability of the analysis.
25 City of Orland, http://cityoforland.com/govt/commissions.asp, November 23, 2013
26 City of Orland, 2013-2014 Approved Budget, June 17, 2013, Page 16.
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3.4.2 Streets and Storm Drains
A. Storm Drains
The City of Orland states that it does not have storm water management or flooding
problems. The City owns significant land off County Road 15 which could accommodate
additional storm water flows. However, the use of the site is not yet needed for this
purpose.27 The following information from the City of Orland “Storm Drainage Master
Plan” and the General Plan Background Report is included to provide more specific
information on drainage within Orland.
The City of Orland “Storm Drainage Master Plan” describes the storm drain system as
follows:28
Existing Storm Drainage System
The storm drain system is comprised of surface drainage, junction boxes,
minor collection lines, major collection lines and detention basins. The
purpose of the system is to transmit storm water runoff to one common
location so as to eliminate flooding and provide erosion control. The
existing system currently utilizes a common city collection system as well
as privately developed on-site retention and/or detention systems.
Existing Storm Drainage System Deficiencies
The first indicator of insufficient drainage is localized flooding. Localized
flooding is caused by poor surface drainage, clogged or undersized storm
drain drop inlets, and clogged or undersized collection lines. Areas with
missing sections of curb and gutter are extremely susceptible to localized
flooding. Orland has soil with an extremely high percolation rate, which
helps to prevent flooding. However, when rainfall exceeds the percolation
rate, the areas without surface drainage accumulate water that cannot
drain away from the road. Approximately 25% of the city’s streets lack
curb and gutter to carry storm water runoff to the collection system.
Many streets within the city have no collection system, forcing water to
flow overland for extremely long lengths. Long overland drainage causes
flows to become more characteristic of open channel flows. This type of
flow is faster, deeper and more turbulent. In areas without continuous
curb and gutter, the flow is more destructive to the edge of the roadway.
This causes the edge of the pavement to fail and in some cases it can
begin to undermine the roadway. Approximately half of the city area
exhibits excessive overland flow lengths. In many cases, these lengths
exceed 2000 feet. Preferable maximum overland flow lengths would not
exceed 500 feet.
Areas of town lacking a collection system often utilize siphons at
intersections to move surface drainage across elevated roadways. In
order for the siphon to operate, the water must first fill the pipe entirely
and begin to fill the inlet boxes so as to create an equal pressure at both
27 City of Orland Planning Department, Memo to Glenn LAFCO, February 19, 2014
28 City of Orland, Storm Drainage Master Plan, Prepared by Rolls Anderson and Rolls, Civil Engineers, 115 Yellowstone
Drive, Chico, A 95973-5811, Phone: 530-895-1422, Fax: 530-895-1409, August 2009.
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ends. Once equal pressure is achieved, gravity will pull the water through
the pipe from the higher end to the lower end of the pipe. This method
encourages localized flooding in the vicinity of the inlet boxes, and still
relies on surface flow to move the water away from the siphon. Siphon
pipes and inlets can easily become filled with silt and debris, which
reduces their efficiency and reliability. Siphons are not a substitute for a
collection system and should only be used as a temporary solution.
Approximately half of the city is without a storm drain collection system.
The city has five major collection lines that convey storm water from
different regions within the same tributary area to Lely Aquatic Park. Most
of the major collection lines are undersized. During high rainfall periods,
the pipelines become surcharged. This incites localized flooding at drop
inlets due to the accumulation of surface drainage.
The primary concern with the existing storm water pipeline infrastructure
is the undersized major collection mains. Until major collection mains are
installed throughout the City, the increase of surface runoff will not be
adequately handled.
The following information on storm drainage retention sites is from the City’s General
Plan Background Report:
Information contained in Orland’s existing General Plan indicates that the
storm drainage system at that time was at capacity at the Lely-Aquatic
Park, and that an overflow system at the Orland Airport was being
proposed. Currently, the system is still operating at capacity, and the
storm drainage retention basin at the Airport was constructed in 1992
through a Joint Powers Agreement between the City of Orland and the
County of Glenn. However, the overflow piping from the park to the airport
has not yet been installed.
The City has not as yet acquired new storm drainage areas at the
Southern Pacific site, and, in conjunction with the County of Glenn, has
reached an agreement with Embrey and Stokes to not drain storm water
runoff onto this property. A new drainage area was acquired by the City
on the Sturm property, but a drainage easement has not yet been
approved. Orland does not have any storm drain pump stations; all
systems operate by gravity.
A majority of the residential development in Orland since 1990 has taken
place in the north and northwest portions of Orland, and storm water
runoff from these developments has been disposed of in Stony and
Hambright Creeks. Other developments in Orland have utilized onsite
storm drainage retention basins, since the Lely-Aquatic Park is at
capacity. With the exception of those northerly properties that drain by
gravity into Stony Creek, all drainage is disposed of by percolation.
The City of Orland is currently preparing mapping and a Storm Drainage
Master Plan to identify future needs of the storm drainage system.29
29 City of Orland, Orland General Plan Background Report, 2008, Page 3-13.
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B. Streets
The existing roadway system in the Orland area is comprised of residential streets,
collectors (major and minor), arterials and freeways. The existing circulation system in
the Orland area comprises approximately 27 miles of paved roadway. State facilities
consist of Interstate 5 on the westerly boundary of the existing City Limits and Highway
32, which extends east from I-5 through central Orland. The balance of the circulation
system is maintained by the City of Orland and generally consists of 2-lane roadway
facilities with stop sign controls at intersections. There are currently three signalized
intersections on Highway 32, at East Street, 6th Street, and 8th Street. Additionally, a
four-way signalized intersection has been planned at the intersection of Papst Avenue
and State Highway 32.
The designation of streets and the system of arterials, collectors and local streets is
based upon the following:
1) The travel needs of auto, truck, and transit uses
2) The network pattern of existing streets
3) The access needs of adjacent land uses
The primary function of Local Streets is to provide access to individual land uses.
Collector streets channel traffic from the local streets and deliver it to the larger “through”
streets. Arterial streets are the major movement streets and are intended to move larger
volumes of traffic across the community and provide access to and from highways,
freeways, and areas beyond the urban boundaries. However, Collectors and Arterials
may also provide direct access to individual properties and uses. 30
C. Streets and Storm Drains Budget
The Streets and Storm Drains Budget is shown below:
30 City of Orland, Orland General Plan Background Report, 2008, Page 4-1.
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CITY OF ORLAND STREETS AND STORM DRAINS MAINTENANCE 2013-14 BUDGET
Fund 00 Department 517031
Object Description 2011-2012 2012-2013 2013-2014
Code Actual Projected Proposed
010-045 Salaries and Benefits 78,514 41,436 42,877
140 Uniforms 912 900 950
210 Professional/Contract Services 0 0 200
270 Gas and Oil 12,647 0 0
280 Insurance/Bonds 2,721 3,875 1,198
SUBTOTAL 94,794 46,211 45,225
291 Pension Obligation Debt Service 1,162 3,845 6,509
TOTAL GENERAL FUND $95,956 $50,056 $51,734
The amounts shown for “2011-2012 Actual” do not include the total PERS Side Fund Obligations
or Issuance costs; to do so would distort the comparability of the analysis.
The majority of the City’s street costs are paid through the Highway Users Tax special
revenue funds which are shown separately in the City of Orland Budget. The Budget for
the California Gasoline Tax Fund is shown below:
City of Orland, Budget for California Gasoline Tax Fund June 30, 201432
California Constitution Article XIX,
Section Numbers
2103 2105 2106 2107 2107.5 RSTP Totals
Projected $82,000 $27,000 $63,000 $59,000 $5,000 $30,000 $266,000
Bal. 7/1/13
Estimated 105,000 35,000 28,000 52,000 2,000 60,000 282,000
Apportion.
Payable --
State
Est. Interest 50 60 25 25 10 50 220
Income
Budgeted Expenditures transferred from the Streets and Storm Drains Department to be
paid with Gasoline Tax Funds
City Engineer (12,000) (12,000) (12,000) (6,000) (10,000) (52,000)
Street Wages (87,134) (43,750) (43,750) (174,634)
Pension (5,700) (2,850) (2,850) (11,400)
St. Light./Util. (20,000) (20,000) (20,000) (20,000) (80,000)
Road Patch (20,000) (10,000) (20,000) (30,000) (80,000)
Equip Maint. (10,000) (20,000) (30,000)
Street Fuel (10,000) (10,000) (20,000)
Anticipated $44,216 $10,060 $12,425 $12,425 $1,010 $3,450 $100,186
Balance
6/30/14
Funds available at the end of the year may be spent in the following year.
31 City of Orland, 2013-2014 Approved Budget, June 17, 2013, Page 23.
32 City of Orland, 2013-2014 Approved Budget, June 17, 2013, Page 31.
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3.4.3 Water
A. City of Orland Water System Overview
The City of Orland’s primary water system, Public Water System No. 1110001, consists
of six wells distributed throughout the City. The wells have an average depth of
approximately 200 feet, and the average depth of groundwater is generally between 20-
50 feet. Pressure for the City water system is provided by gravity flow from an 80,000
gallon elevated storage tank. The wells produce between approximately 500 and 1,200
gallons per minute each; and are automatically regulated by the water level in the
storage tank.
All of the City’s potable water wells have chlorination systems in place. Auxiliary stand-
by power is provided at all six of the City’s wells. In 2012 the City completed a major
water system improvement project which resulted in the “looping” of the City’s existing
water system via a new north-south connection which enhanced both system reliability
and pressure.33 The water transmission and distribution systems consist of
approximately 30 miles of pipeline.34 The City is preparing a Water System Capacity
Study to guide future improvements.35
An auxiliary water system, Public Water System No. 1105003, serves an industrial park
at the Haigh Field Airport located 1.2 miles southeast of the City. The auxiliary water
system is connected to the City’s primary water system.36
B. City of Orland Water Supply
The City of Orland water supply wells are listed below:
CITY OF ORLAND GENERAL WELL DATA37
Well Status Capacity Comments
(gpm)
8th Street Abandoned
Central Street Active 860 10,000 gallon pressure tank, direct drive
gasoline engine, chlorinator.
Corporation Active 1,030 7,500 gallon pressure tank, water lube,
Yard chlorinator.
Railroad Ave. Abandoned
Suisun Active 1,090 Direct drive natural gas engine, 10,000
gallon pressure tank, chlorinator.
Woodward Active 890 Direct drive natural gas engine, 10,000
gallon pressure tank, chlorinator.
Roosevelt Active 700 2,500 gallon pressure tank, chlorinator.
Lely Aquatic Pk. Active 500 10,000 gallon pressure tank, chlorinator.
Eva Drive Proposed
Total 5,070
33 City of Orland Planning Department, Memo to Glenn LAFCO, February 19, 2014
34 City of Orland, Orland General Plan Background Report, 2008, Page 3-10.
35 City of Orland, Janet Wackerman, Public Works Secretary, Phone: 865-1600, January 14, 2014.
36 City of Orland Planning Department, Memo to Glenn LAFCO, February 19, 2014
37 City of Orland, Orland General Plan Background Report, 2008, Page 3-11, City of Orland, Janet Wackerman, Public
Works Secretary, Phone: 865-1600, January 14, 2014.
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The water system is operated at 50 to 65 pounds per square inch (psi) pressure under
normal demand. The seven wells in the main system are capable of producing 6,430
gallons per minute (gpm) at 55 psi system pressure. Under maximum demand
conditions, the wells will produce approximately 8160 gpm at 25psi system pressure. 38
The City Engineer has indicated that, should Orland grow to the west, a new well would
probably be required on the west side of the freeway. There are currently two (2) water
borings under I-5, which are located at Trinity Street and Walker Street. These borings
currently provide City water service to the west side of I-5.
The Haigh Field Industrial Park, located at the Haigh Field Airport 1.2 miles southeast of
Orland, is served by an auxiliary water system. Public Water System 1105003 is
connected to the City’s primary water system 39 and has one well that produces 1,740
gallons per minute, and is also equipped with auxiliary standby power. 40
The “Water System Master Plan” notes that
City staff reports that all existing wells within the water system run
simultaneously at times during the summer to meet water demands. Our
calculations indicate that the current maximum daily demand is
approximately 4550 gpm and the combined maximum day demand plus
fire flow demand is approximately 7,50 gpm. Given the small amount of
existing storage volume, the existing source capacity should be increased
a minimum of 620 gpm from 6330 gpm to 7050 gpm to meet the current
combined maximum daily demand plus fire flow demand. 41
C. Water Storage
The City has one elevated storage tank with a capacity of 80,000 gallons. The steel
storage tank is located adjacent to an alley west of Fifth Street between Walker Street
and Swift Street. The storage tank was constructed by Des Moines Bridge and Iron
Company in 1912. The elevation of the storage tank maintains the water system
pressure between 43 psi and 54 psi under gravity conditions.
Each City well is connected to an individual level control switch located in the elevated
water storage tank. The level control switches are positioned such that, as the water
level in the storage tank lowers, one level switch closes, sending a signal to start one
pump. If the pumping rate does not exceed the water demand, the water level in the
storage tank continues to drop until a second level control switch closes, starting another
pump. When the pumping rate exceeds the water demand, the water level in the storage
tank rises until the level control switch opens and the pump connected to that level
control switch stops.
38 City of Orland, Water System Master Plan, , Prepared by Rolls Anderson and Rolls, Civil Engineers, 115 Yellowstone
Drive, Chico, A 95973-5811, Phone: 530-895-1422, Fax: 530-895-1409, April 2004, Page 2-1.
39 City of Orland Planning Department, Memo to Glenn LAFCO, February 19, 2014
40 City of Orland, Orland General Plan Background Report, 2008, Page 3-10.
41 City of Orland, Water System Master Plan, , Prepared by Rolls Anderson and Rolls, Civil Engineers, 115 Yellowstone
Drive, Chico, A 95973-5811, Phone: 530-895-1422, Fax: 530-895-1409, April 2004, Page 3-3.
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City staff alternated the starting order of the pumps on a weekly basis to equalize the
amount of time that each pump is operated. 42
The “Water System Master Plan” notes that
The purpose of storage volume is to provide water for demands on the
water system in excess of the combined pumping rate of the system
wells. Demands on the water system include the maximum daily water
demand, water for fire-fighting purposes and emergency storage to
sustain the City’s needs during periods of power outages or failure of
pumping equipment….The required storage volume for all scenarios
exceeds the 80,000 gallon capacity of the existing elevated water storage
tank…. Upgrading the Lely Aquatic Park well is the most cost effective
and expeditious method to increase the water system source capacity.
The Cost to upgrade the well is estimated to be $100,000.00. 43
The “Water System Master Plan” further notes that
The water storage tank constructed in 1912 does not meet the
requirements of the California Water Works Standards for need storage
volume for a public water system with the number of water service
connections that currently exist and that the water storage tank does not
meet the Uniform Building code structural design standards to resist the
effects of an earthquake….It is recommended that a new elevated water
storage tank be constructed with a storage volume of 1,000,000 gallons.
The cost to construct a new elevated water storage tank and remove the
existing storage tank is estimated to be $2,300,000.00.
D. Water Distribution System
The City’s water distribution system consists of approximately 34 miles of pipeline
ranging in size from 4-inch diameter to 10-inch diameter. A network of 10-inch diameter
water mains is planned to connect all of the wells, with 8-inch and 6-inch diameter
distribution piping throughout the City.
There are 303 public fire hydrants distributed throughout the City and a total of 14
private fire hydrants located at the fairgrounds, high school and Glenn County Public
Works Corporation Yard. 44 All of the buildings within the City are on water meters.45
42 City of Orland, Water System Master Plan, , Prepared by Rolls Anderson and Rolls, Civil Engineers, 115 Yellowstone
Drive, Chico, A 95973-5811, Phone: 530-895-1422, Fax: 530-895-1409, April 2004, Page 2-2.
43 City of Orland, Water System Master Plan, , Prepared by Rolls Anderson and Rolls, Civil Engineers, 115 Yellowstone
Drive, Chico, A 95973-5811, Phone: 530-895-1422, Fax: 530-895-1409, April 2004, Pages 3-3, 5-2.
44 City of Orland, Water System Master Plan, , Prepared by Rolls Anderson and Rolls, Civil Engineers, 115 Yellowstone
Drive, Chico, A 95973-5811, Phone: 530-895-1422, Fax: 530-895-1409, April 2004, Page 2-2.
45 City of Orland Planning Department, Memo to Glenn LAFCO, February 19, 2014
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The City currently has adequate capacity to meet peak water demands. In addition, the
City has a well at the Lely Aquatic Park that is fully integrated with the City’s public water
system. 46 The City could still emphasize water conservation on its website and in the
water bills. Water conservation tips are shown in Appendix A at the end of this report.
E. Water Quality
According to the City of Orland Engineer, the City water supply does not have water
quality or contamination issues. Continuous disinfection is provided at six of the City’s
seven wells. The Roosevelt Well has the facilities necessary to chlorinate if needed.
Water treatment is a preventative measure due to intermittent positive bacteriological
test of the wells. In 2006, a Water Master Plan was completed for the City of Orland and
is currently on file with the City. 47
The Consumer Confidence Report from the State shows the information on Water
Quality and is available on the City’s website. The 2012 Consumer Confidence Report is
shown in Appendix B at the end of this report.
F. Unaccounted Water
Unaccounted water is the difference between the total gallons of water produced
(pumped) and the total gallons of metered water delivered to customers (billed). All
customer water service connections within the City are metered. Water use which is not
metered includes water used for park irrigation, water main flushing, construction water,
and distribution system losses. Typical values for unaccounted water range from ten to
twenty percent. Prior to 2003 the City had high values for unaccounted water but
replacement of inaccurate water meters has helped to reduce this problem. 48
G. Water Service Fees
Water fees in 2013 are $29.85 for two months for residential and commercial customers,
up to 15,000 gallons. For usage beyond 15,000 gallons, customers are charged an
additional $0.75 per 1,000 gallons.49 There are nine water customers outside of the City
Limits, they are charged at twice the rate of the City residents.50
46 City of Orland Planning Department, Memo to Glenn LAFCO, February 19, 2014
47 City of Orland, Orland General Plan Background Report, 2008, Pages 3-11 and 3-12.
48 City of Orland, Water System Master Plan, , Prepared by Rolls Anderson and Rolls, Civil Engineers, 115 Yellowstone
Drive, Chico, A 95973-5811, Phone: 530-895-1422, Fax: 530-895-1409, April 2004, Page 3-2.
49 City of Orland, Angela Crook, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk, 815 Fourth Street, Orland CA 95963, E-Mail:
acrook@cityoforland.com, December 30, 2013.
50 City of Orland Planning Department, Memo to Glenn LAFCO, February 19, 2014
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The addresses for the water customers outside the City are as follows:
Customer ID Billing Address
ZUN0007 327 Yuba Street
ZUN0003 328 Yuba Street
ZUN0006 330 Yuba Street
ALL0032 331 Yuba Street
SOU0005 332 Yuba Street
SLO0006 333 Yuba Street
NA 329 Yuba Street
CAL0016 4563 County Road J
FIL0001 4581 County Road J
The Orland water system currently serves 2,315 residential water customers and 300
non-residential customers. Additional information on water service fees is found in
Chapter 4 of this report. Water service fees for Orland are quite low compared to other
areas.
H. Water Service Installation and Replacement Charges
The City of Orland Capacity Fees, Main Replacement Charges and Meter and lateral
Installation Charges are as follows:51
1. The water main replacement charge is $29.55 per lineal foot.
2. The water capacity fee per Equivalent Dwelling Unit (EDU) is hereby established
as $1,586.65.
3. The water Meter Installation Charge Schedule is hereby established as follows:
Meter Size Charge
0.25 inch $725.30
1.0 inch $764.95
1.5 inch $957.70
2.0 inch $1,144.65
It is beneficial for the City of Orland to have charges for new connections which include
the cost of the established infrastructure.
51 City of Orland, City of Orland Capacity Fees, Main Replacement Charges and Meter and lateral Installation Charges
July 19, 2013.
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I. Water Service Budgets
The Budget for the City of Orland Water Enterprise Operating Fund is shown below:
City of Orland Water Enterprise Operating Fund 2013-1452
Description 2011-2012 2012-2013 2013-2014
Actual Actual Adopted
Revenues
Water Service Fees $661,732 $790,000 $836,340
Interest and Other Income 4,372 7,000 7,000
Total revenues 666,104 797,000 843,340
Personnel Services 375,993 370,000 376,047
Operating
Office Expenses 9,573 7,800 8,000
Special Department Supplies/Tools 20,560 29,400 30,000
Uniform Allowance 1,395 1,350 1,500
Advertising 88 150 200
Communications 6,759 12,800 14,000
Utilities 125,941 144,000 145,000
Rents and Leases 12,000 12,000 12,000
Equipment Maintenance 12,987 15,800 16,000
Professional/Contract Services 32,533 35,000 37,000
Dues and Memberships 8,216 8,778 10,000
Training and Travel 476 3,600 500
Gasoline 24,628 23,500 25,000
Insurance Allocation 11,209 10,885 10,464
Pension Obligation Debt Service 6,495 21,482 21,848
Administrative Allocation 78,801 93,662 121,797
Total Expenditures 727,654 790,207 829,356
Revenue in Excess of ($61,500) $6,793 $13,984
Expenditures
Enterprise Funds are supposed to be completely self-supporting. Even though the
Water Enterprise Operating Fund is showing an excess in the Budget it could be
necessary to increase fees to pay off previous deficiencies.
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The City of Orland Water Enterprise Capital Fund Budget for 2013-14 is shown below:
City of Orland Water Enterprise Capital Fund 2013-1453
Description 2011-2012 2012-2013 2013-2014
Actual Projected Budget
Revenues
Water Capital Fees $31,830 $62,000 $65,000
Total Revenues 31,830 62,000 65,000
Non-Operating Expenditures
Debt Service on Vac-Con Purchase 29,208 21,906 12,170
Capital System Improvements 109,691 80,000 24,000
Truck Replacement 0 0 10,000
( ½ water, ½ sewer)
Total Expenditures 138,899 101,906 46,170
Revenue in Excess of ($107,069) ($39,906) $18,830
Expenditures
3.4.4 Wastewater Collection and Treatment System
A. City of Orland Wastewater Collection and Treatment System Description
The Waste Discharge Requirements approved by the Regional Water Quality Control
Board describe the Orland Wastewater Treatment Facility as follows:54
The domestic wastewater treatment facility consists of four unlined
evaporation ponds and a 44-acre irrigation field. The field is flood
irrigated with wastewater following pond treatment an average of two
times per week during the winter and every other week during the
summer. The irrigation field has a capacity of 19.6 million gallons.
The four domestic wastewater ponds were constructed in 1958 to
accommodate an average flow of 2.13 million gallons per day (MGD) and
a peak flow of 6.08 MGD. The domestic wastewater flow currently
averages 0.72 MGD, with a peak flow of 1.24 MGD.
During the summer months, irrigation water is introduced into the sewer
line to help control odors by keeping an adequate volume of water in the
unlined ponds.
The industrial brine ponds were designed in 1983 to receive an average
of 4.2 million gallons per year from surrounding processing facilities. The
industrial class II surface impoundments consist of two lined evaporation
ponds covering a total of 5.3 acres and have a total volume of 8 million
gallons. Each pond is designed to receive 2.5 million gallons of
wastewater per year, allowing for one pond to be dewatered and
inspected annually while the other remains in service. Industrial
53 City of Orland, 2013-2014 Approved Budget, June 17, 2013, Page 26.
54 CALIFORNIA REGIONAL WATER QUALITY CONTROL BOARD CENTRAL VALLEY REGION
ORDER NO. R5-2010-0087 WASTE DISCHARGE REQUIREMENTS FOR CITY OF ORLAND CLASS II SURFACE
IMPOUNDMENTS AND DOMESTIC WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY GLENN COUNTY, April 28, 2010.
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wastewater has been segregated from the City of Orland’s domestic
wastewater since 1 October 1985. In 2009, the facility received a total
industrial wastewater volume of 3.7 million gallons.
The class II surface impoundments are constructed with a single 30 mil
PVC liner in 1985 and covered with 12 inches of soil. In 1995, a
leachate collection and recovery system (LCRS) was installed within the
existing soil cover material. The soil was then covered with a sand layer
and a new 40 mil minimum Hypalon® (chlorosulfonated polyethylene)
liner was placed over the sand layer. The combination of two synthetic
liners with an intervening LCRS is an engineered alternative to the
prescriptive requirements in Title 27.
Land use within 1,000 feet of the facility includes residential
development, agriculture, and an airport (Orland Haigh Field Airport).
The Orland wastewater collection system consists of 30 miles of sanitary sewer main
and 400 sanitary sewer manholes. The sewer mains range in size from 6-inch diameter
to 24-inch diameter vitrified clay and concrete pipe, with some PVC in recently
developed areas. There are four sanitary sewer lift stations operating within the
collection system. Each lift station serves an area of less than 20 acres.55
B. Stormwater Infiltration
Stormwater infiltration is introduced into the wastewater collection system through cross-
connections with storm drains. All of the sewer mains in the City of Orland are relatively
shallow and above groundwater. Further, with the high permeability characterized by the
soils of Orland, it is unlikely that groundwater or stormwater seepage would have
entered the wastewater collection system. The only potential source of stormwater
infiltration would be cross-connections with storm drains.56 All existing storm drain
connections to the wastewater collection system should be eliminated to provide more
capacity for future flows.57
C. Sludge Generation and Removal
The “Sewer Master Plan” describes the sludge generation and removal projects as
follows:
The existing sludge volume was determined from field measurements to be 70,112 cubic
yards, approximately one fourth of the volume of the ponds. In ponds 1 and 2 sludge
was last removed in 1976. In ponds 3 and 4 sludge has never been removed since the
ponds were installed in 1958.
ENNIX Incorporated was consulted and began a bioremediation process. With this
process microbiological organisms were put into the ponds to feed on and decompose
the sludge. ENNIX estimated that this process would ultimately reduce the sludge
55 City of Orland Sewer Master Plan, Prepared by Rolls Anderson and Rolls, Civil Engineers, 115 Yellowstone Drive,
Chico, A 95973-5811, Phone: 530-895-1422, Fax: 530-895-1409, August 2009, Section 3.1.
56 City of Orland Planning Department, Memo to Glenn LAFCO, February 19, 2014
57 City of Orland Sewer Master Plan, Prepared by Rolls Anderson and Rolls, Civil Engineers, 115 Yellowstone Drive,
Chico, A 95973-5811, Phone: 530-895-1422, Fax: 530-895-1409, August 2009, Section 4-4.
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volume by about one-half. This process worked initially but has stopped working and the
City now uses an auger-monster to separate and break-up solids prior to entry to the
City’s settlement ponds according to the City of Orland Public Works Department. 58
For the stabilization ponds to function properly, they must be kept free of excessive
sludge. The accumulated sludge reduces the ponds’ depth and volume. This decreases
the detention time of wastewater flowing through the ponds and impairs the ponds’
ability to treat the wastewater. Preferably, the sludge volume should not exceed 35,000
cubic yards.
It is recommended that maintenance of the stabilization ponds include a sludge depth-
monitoring program. This program would include mapping sludge depth 10-years after
bioremediation, and then once every year until the next sludge removal project.
At the end of the bioremediation process, the remaining sludge would be dredged and
stockpiled to dry. The dry sludge would then be hauled to a landfill site. This process
would begin with dredging the sludge following the bioremediation process currently in
progress. The initial frequency for implementation of this process is estimated to be once
every ten years. 59 However, the sludge has not yet been removed to dry. 60
D. Wastewater Collection and Treatment Capacity
Population projections for Orland predict that by 2027 (the life of the revised General
Plan), the population will be between 8,974 and 10,495. The wastewater treatment plant
can support a population of approximately 12,000. 61
E. Sewer Budgets
The City of Orland has three budgets for the sewer system: the Operating Fund, the
Capital Fund, and the Industrial Sewer Capital Fund. These three budgets are shown
below.
58 City of Orland Planning Department, Memo to Glenn LAFCO, February 19, 2014
59 City of Orland Sewer Master Plan, Prepared by Rolls Anderson and Rolls, Civil Engineers, 115 Yellowstone Drive,
Chico, A 95973-5811, Phone: 530-895-1422, Fax: 530-895-1409, August 2009, Sections 6-2, 6-3.
60 City of Orland, Janet Wackerman, Public Works Secretary, Phone: 865-1600, January 14, 2014.
61 City of Orland, Orland General Plan Background Report, 2008, Page 3-12.
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City of Orland Sewer Enterprise Operating Fund 2013-1462
Description 2011-2012 2012-2013 2013-2014
Actual Actual Adopted
Revenues
Sewer Service Fees $466,556 $577,000 $603,000
Interest and Other Income 0 0 0
Total revenues 466,556 577,000 603,000
Personnel Services 340,999 345,000 322,162
Operating
Office Expenses 9,606 10,400 10,000
Special Department Supplies/Tools 25,512 28,900 29,000
Uniform Allowance 1,547 1,550 1,500
Advertising 88 150 200
Communications 2,102 5,900 6,000
Utilities 2,056 3,700 3,500
Rents and Leases 12,000 12,000 12,000
Equipment Maintenance 13,860 13,000 12,000
Professional/Contract Services 22,545 14,700 14,000
Dues and Memberships 12,619 12,492 12,000
Training and Travel 472 250 500
Gasoline 12,647 26,600 26,000
Insurance Allocation 9,706 9,421 8,902
Pension Obligation Debt Service 5,620 18,590 18,548
Administrative Allocation 53,392 73,905 86,357
Total Expenditures 524,771 576,558 562,669
Revenue in Excess of ($58,215) $442 $40,331
Expenditures
City of Orland Sewer Enterprise Capital Fund 2013-1463
Description 2011-2012 2012-2013 2013-2014
Actual Actual Adopted
Revenues
Sewer Capital Fees $45,970 $51,000 $55,000
Total Revenues 45,970 51,000 55,000
Non-Operating Expenditures
Debt Service on Vac-Con Purchase* 14,605 10,954 6,085
Capital Expenditures
Headworks Project 0 0 80,000
Total Expenditures 14,605
Revenue in Excess of $31,365 $40,046 ($31,085)
Expenditures
*This mobile equipment can go into the sewer lines to break up solids and prevent the
accumulation of sludge. 64
City of Orland Industries Sewer Enterprise Capital Fund 2013-1465
62 City of Orland, 2013-2014 Approved Budget, June 17, 2013, Page 27.
63 City of Orland, 2013-2014 Approved Budget, June 17, 2013, Page 28.
64 City of Orland, Janet Wackerman, Public Works Secretary, Phone: 865-1600, January 14, 2014.
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Description 2011-2012 2012-2013 2013-2014
Actual Actual Adopted
Revenues
Sewer Service Fees-Olive Proc. $54,975 $59,217 $60,000
Interest Income Allocation 0 300 300
Total Revenues 54,975 59,517 60,300
Personnel Services 33,951 36,661 35,795
Operating
Special Department Supplies/Tools 0 0 0
Uniform Allowance 912 900 900
Utilities 2,555 2,350 2,500
Rents and Leases 1,800 1,800 1,800
Professional/Contract Services 2,070 1,000 1,000
Training and Travel 0 500 500
Insurance Allocation 1,078 1,078 989
PERS Side Fund Debt Service 624 624 2,690
Administrative Allocation 5,242 5,242 10,347
Total Expenditures 48,232 50,155 56,521
Revenue in Excess of $6,743 $9,362 $3,779
Expenditures
F. Sewer Fees
City of Orland Sewer Fees are $31.80 bi-monthly with no overage charges for residential
customers. Commercial sewer users are charged $31.80 bi-monthly and $0.39 per 1,000
gallons of water used in excess of 15,000 gallons.66 The City has two sewer connections
outside of the City Limits.67 The addresses for these sewer connections are as follows:
Customer ID Billing Address
PLO002 4227 County Road MM
REI005 4315 County Road K 1/2
These Out-of-City sewer connections are charged at double the In-City rate listed
above.68
The sewer replacement or new installation charges are as follows: 69
1. The Sewer Main Replacement Charge is established as $25.55 per lineal foot.
2. The sewer system capacity fee per Equivalent Dwelling Unit (EDU) is hereby
established at $1,938.05.
65 City of Orland, 2013-2014 Approved Budget, June 17, 2013, Page 29.
66 City of Orland, Angela Crook, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk, 815 Fourth Street, Orland CA 95963, E-Mail:
acrook@cityoforland.com, December 30, 2013.
67 City of Orland, Pam Otterson, City Treasurer, 815 Fourth Street, Orland CA 95963, E-Mail:
potterson@cityoforland.com, January 13, 2014.
68 City of Orland, Scott Friend, AICP, City Planner, February 20, 2014.
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3. The Sewer Lateral Installation Charge Schedule is hereby established as follows:
Lateral Size Charge
4-inch $764.95
6-inch $878.35
4. Capacity charges shall be based upon an equivalent dwelling unit (EDU) for the
following uses:
TYPE OF USE EQUIVALENT DWELLING UNIT
Residential (single-family) Unit 1.00 EDU
Duplex, triplex, apartments 1bedroom/0.6 EDU; 2 bedroom/0.7 EDU;
3bedroom/1.0 EDU. Thereafter each bedroom
equals 0.25 EDU
Motels, hotels, auto courts Unit with kitchen/0.55 EDU
Unit without kitchen/0.33 EDU
Townhouse, condominiums 1.00 EDU per unit
Trailer, mobilehome park 1.0 EDU per space
Churches 1.33 EDU per each; 150 seating capacity
Theaters, auditoriums 1.50 EDU per each; 150 seating capacity
Bar/nightclub (no food) 1.0 EDU per each 100 seating capacity
Bar/nightclub (with food) 1.0 EDU per each; 26 seating capacity
Restaurant/café/fast food with drive- 1.0 EDU per each; 8 seating capacity
thru
Restaurant-sit down 1.0 EDU per each; 15 seating capacity
Automotive service station 2.0 EDU/4 pumps or less
3.0 EDU/5 pumps or more
Self-service laundry 0.75 EDU each washer
Commercial laundry including dry 2.0 EDU per each 1,000 square feet of
cleaners building
Car washes 1.0 EDU per two (2) stalls in self-service;
2.0 EDU for automatic wash with attendants
Hospitals, convalescent homes 1.0 EDU per each four beds
Laboratories 2.0 EDU per 1,000 square feet of building
RV parks 0.60 EDU/space (building separate) subject to
no dumping of RV units or holding tanks into
city sewer.
Schools, public or private-elementary 1.0 EDU per 60 pupils
Junior High 1.0 EDU per 50 pupils
High School 1.0 EDU per 30 pupils
Photo development shops 1.0 EDU per 500 square feet of building
Industrial 1.0 EDU for buildings, other than warehouse,
for the first 2,000 square feet, plus, 0.50 EDU
for each 1,000 square feet thereafter.
Printing shops 1.0 EDU per 500 square feet of building
Newspaper printing 1.0 EDU per 1,000 square feet of building
It is beneficial for Orland to charge sewer connection fees which include the cost of
existing infrastructure.
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3.5 Law Enforcement
A. Police Department
Police protection services within the City of Orland are provided by the Orland Police
Department, which operates from the police station located at 817 Fourth Street.
The Police Department office is open from 8 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday, except
holidays. During weekends and at night, services are provided by the Glenn County
Sheriff’s office, which provides patrol and emergency dispatch services to the City. The
City of Orland currently has 11 sworn officers and 2 non-sworn administrative personnel
composed of one chief, two sergeants, and eight patrol officers.70
The Department maintains 5 police vehicles; four marked and one unmarked. These
vehicles are owned by the County of Glenn, and leased to the City of Orland on a
mileage basis.
The officers serve a 2012 population of 7,396;71 which means there are approximately
1.49 officers per 1,000 residents (not counting non-sworn support employees). The Chief
of Police of Orland has stated that the current force-level is able to meet current call
demands within the service area. However, the Chief predicts that the current ratio
could drop to 1.4 officers per 1,000 residents if grant funding does not continue. In
addition, it is expected that the population served by the Orland Police Department will
increase at a more rapid rate in the next ten years than it has in the past. It is anticipated
that, during the life of the 2008 – 2028 General Plan, the City of Orland will need to
expand the size of the Police Department staff in order to continue to serve the growing
population.72
70 City of Orland Planning Department, Memo to Glenn LAFCO, February 19, 2014
71 US Census Bureau, http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/06/0654274.html, January 22, 2014.
72 US Census Bureau, http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/06/0654274.html, January 22, 2014.
72 City of Orland, Orland General Plan Background Report, 2008, Page 3-1.
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The Orland Police Department provided the following Crime Statistics for 2012:
City of Orland, Crime Statistics Reported to Department of Justice 2012
Population 7250 Total Reports 1211
Homicide 0 Manslaughter 0
Rape 0 Robbery 2
Assault, Total 116 Crimes against Seniors 0
Aggravated-26 Hate Crimes 1
Simple-90 Domestic Violence 136
Arson (5 arsons cleared) Arrests, Total Adults 449
Burglary, Total 64 Felony-149
Residence-42 Misdemeanor-300
Non-residence-22 DUI-90
Larceny, Total 110 Drug related-64
Grand-19 Bookings-393
Petty-91 Arrests, Total Juveniles 98
Vehicle Thefts Total 37 Felony-32
Stolen in, recover in jurisdiction-16 Misdemeanor-53
Stolen in, recover out of jurisdiction- Other (Curfew etc.)-13
17
Stolen out, recover in jurisdiction-5 Juvenile Hall Bookings-34
Total reported Property Crimes & 7 329 Infraction cites/filed direct, 97
major crimes Reported on UCR Unlicensed drivers and
driving on suspended
license
Crime Clearances-48% 158
Property Stolen $232,675 Property Recovered $117,731
B. Public Safety Commission
The Public Safety Commission consists of five members, appointed by the mayor and
confirmed by the City Council. The Public Safety Commission acts as an advisory
committee to the City Council regarding a variety of safety issues. It provides a public
forum for citizens to voice ideas and concerns affecting public safety, traffic and
pedestrian issues, including Police, Fire and Emergency Medical Services. The
Commission strives to raise public awareness, suggest improvements, and encourage
educational forums and safety programs. Public meetings are held monthly, bi-monthly
or quarterly. The agenda is posted at City Hall. 73
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C. Police Department Budgets
CITY OF ORLAND Police 2013-14 BUDGET
Fund 00 Department 511074
Object Description 2011-2012 2012-2013 2013-2014
Code Actual Actual Adopted
010-045 Salaries and Benefits 1,106,149 1,020,905 1,147,541
Board of State/Comm.Proj.Grant (8,755)
110 Office Expenses 3,864 3,600 3,600
115 Booking Fees 0 0 -
120 Special Depart-Equipment 11,608 8,000 2,000
120 Special Dept-Other 0 10,000 8,000
140 Uniform Allowance 11,791 12,500 14,000
150 Advertising 415 60 100
160 Communications 4,721 4,000 4,000
200 Equipment Maintenance 67,829 60,500 61,000
210 Professional Service 13,552 13,000 13,000
210 Contracts Matson & Isom 21,677 21,000 21,000
221 Dispatch Services/Glenn Co. 88,375 93,778 93,778
222 Animal Control/Glenn Co. 52,000 52,000 52,000
240 Membership and Dues 660 1,000 1,200
250 Travel/Training 3,657 4,200 4,400
Gasoline/Oil 28,324 28,700 29,000
280 Insurance/Bonds 38,794 30,070 32,041
285 Interest Expense 1,780 2,000 2,000
SUBTOTAL 1,455,196 1,367,513 1,479,905
291 Pension Obligation Debt Service 47,536 147,030 153,562
TOTAL GENERAL FUND $1,502,732 $1,514,543 $1,633,467
City of Orland Supplemental Law Enforcement Fund (COPS Grant) 2013-1475
Expenditure Type
Projected Fund Balance at July 1, 2013 -
Anticipated Revenue from the State of California $100,000
Estimated Interest Income for the Year 0
Less: Front-Line Public Safety Expenditures (87,088)
Pension Obligation Bond Debt Service (11,329)
Project Balance at June 30, 2014 $1,583
74 City of Orland, 2013-2014 Approved Budget, June 17, 2013, Page 18.
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3.6 Fire Protection
Fire protection services within Orland city boundaries are provided by the Orland
Volunteer Fire Department. Fire protection outside of the city limits are provided by the
Orland Rural Fire Protection District. Both of these fire protection services are staffed by
the same volunteers.
Established in 1911, Orland’s fire station is located at 810 Fifth Street. (A history of the
Department is on the web site at: http://members.aol.com/jkra436706/orlandfire.html.)
The Fire Department is staffed entirely by volunteer fire fighters, ranging in age from 21
to 55. There are 45 active volunteers in the Department. 76 According to the California
State Fire Marshal, all volunteer and call firefighters must acquire Firefighter I
certification; however, there is no time limit as to how long they may work before
attaining certification. Firefighter I certification requires completion of the 259–hour
Firefighter I course, which includes training on various fireground tasks, rescue
operations, fire prevention and investigation techniques, and inspection and
maintenance of equipment. In addition to the course, Firefighter I certification also
requires that the applicant have a minimum of six months of volunteer or call experience
in a California fire department as a firefighter performing suppression duties. 77
Training, equipment, and other funding is provided primarily by the City’s General Fund.
The Department uses one Chief’s truck; one utility pick-up truck; one rescue vehicle; four
engines (one 1,250 gallons per minute (gpm), two 1,000 gpm, and one 500 gpm); one
ladder truck (1,000 gpm); and one tank trailer.
In 2013, there were 682 calls to the Fire Department. Of these calls, over 500 were
medically-related. 78 According to the Chief, the local ambulance district responds to
approximately three calls per day, often outside of the city limits. This causes added
impacts to the fire department, considering every medical call takes a minimum of one
hour of response time to service. Although the Department has two ambulances, only
one is staffed 24-hours per day. The majority of the fire department volunteers are
either EMT-trained or are trained First Responders.
Average response time for fire protection and emergency medical services within the
City of Orland is 2-3 minutes for arrival at the station, approximately 1 minute to prepare
and leave the station, and an additional 2-3 minutes to the actual call site. 79 In the
future, the addition of a satellite station could reduce these response times considerably
to outlying areas of the City. The placement of an un-staffed satellite equipment facility in
the area of the Northeast Specific Plan could serve the purpose of reducing response
times for that area and to the east Orland area.
76 City of Orland Planning Department, Memo to Glenn LAFCO, February 19, 2014
77 State Fire Marshall, Course Information and Required Materials, 2007, p. 44.
78 City of Orland Planning Department, Memo to Glenn LAFCO, February 19, 2014
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The Fire Department currently has an Insurance Services Office (ISO) rating of 4. The
ISO rating is a measure of fire protection service, with ratings from 1 to 10, 1 being the
best. This Orland Fire Department rating was established in 2002. ISO ratings are
calculated as follows:
10% - Communications
40% - Water Supply
50% - Fire Department
100% = ISO rating of (1) one
All hydrants within the City limits will deliver the maximum flow available; such
availability depends on the water mains that supply the specific hydrants. There are
over 300 hydrants in the City of Orland with an average flow of 700 gpm. The City is
responsible for checking the hydrants and conducting proper maintenance.80
The City of Orland Fire Department Budget is shown below:
CITY OF ORLAND Fire Department 2013-14 BUDGET
Fund 00 Department 512081
Object Description 2011-2012 2012-2013 2013-2014
Code Actual Actual Adopted
014 Fire Department Assistance 12,850 12,850 12,850
110 Office Expenses 685 700 1,500
120 Replace 5 Structure Gear 17,976 13,000 10,000
120 Misc Apparatus/Supplies 0 0 10,000
160 Communications/Dispatch 17,937 15,500 19,000
170 Utilities 7,418 9,500 11,000
190 Building Maintenance 7,112 21,000 12,000
200 Equipment Maintenance 10,055 10,500 15,000
210 Professional/Contract Services 0 0 100
210 Contracts Matson & Isom 0 0 125
250 Travel/Training 0 0 3,000
270 Gasoline/Oil 4,321 5,200 5,500
280 Insurance/Bonds 901 864 357
SUBTOTAL 79,255 89,114 100,432
550 Capital Outlay/Pagers/Radios 11,213 5,000
535 VFA Grant/Match/3 MSA SCBAs 0 19,672
Fire Equipment Reserve 30,000 35,000
TOTAL GENERAL FUND $79,255 $130,327 $160,104
The cost for fire protection is relatively low because volunteer fire fighters are used. If
paid fire fighters were added to the budget it would mean a substantial increase in
expenses and volunteers would still be needed.
80 City of Orland, Orland General Plan Background Report, 2008, Pages 3-1 and 3-2.
81 City of Orland, 2013-2014 Approved Budget, June 17, 2013, Page 19.
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3.7 Parks, Recreation and Library Services
3.7.1 Library
A. Library Facilities
There is one public library within the Orland City limits – the Orland Free Library, which
celebrated its 90th birthday in 2007. It is open during the week: Mondays, Wednesdays
and Fridays from 11 am to 6 pm, and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12 noon to 7 pm.
The library is closed on weekends. 82
The library is staffed with 4 full-time employees and 2 part-time employees. It provides
public access to more than 60,000 volumes of books, as well as 11 desktop computers
and 6 tablets and laptops with internet access for the public.83
The Orland Free library is located at 333 Mill Street. Many services besides book check-
out are offered at the Library. These include various youth activities, as well as affiliation
with the North State Cooperative Library Program, and the Friends of the Orland Free
Library, a voluntary non-profit organization which provides fund-raising activities and
advocacy for the Library.
The Orland Free Library web page (http://www.orlandfreelibrary.net./) offers those with
Internet access the following services:
• Internet Search Engines (including Librarians’ Index to the Internet and
AnyWho, as well as the popular search engines such as Google and
Yahoo)
• On-line access to National newspapers
• On-line access to financial trading web sites
• On-line access to sites dealing with linguistic and historic research
• “Cool Links” dealing with current issues (i.e., at the time of this report one of the
Cool Links was “Afghanistan Quick Facts”)
• On-line access to map and travel route services
• An on-line link to “This Day in History”
• Current weather conditions and Orland area weather radar information84
B. Library Commission
The Library Commission consists of five members, appointed by the mayor and
confirmed by the City Council. The Library Commission advises the City Council on
issues related to preparing, reporting to and necessarily reflecting upon the operations of
the Orland public library, recommending legislation that will implement and further the
goals, necessities and purposes of the Orland Public Library, assisting the city librarian
in preparing the annual library budget, assisting city librarian in developing and
prioritizing library objectives, and, recommending and suggesting procedures for the
orderly operation of the library.85
82 City of Orland Planning Department, Memo to Glenn LAFCO, February 19, 2014
83 City of Orland Planning Department, Memo to Glenn LAFCO, February 19, 2014
84 City of Orland, Orland General Plan Background Report, 2008, Pages 3-9 and 3-10.
85 City of Orland, http://cityoforland.com/govt/commissions.asp, November 23, 2013
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C. Library Budgets
The budgets for the City of Orland Library are shown below:
CITY OF ORLAND Library 2013-14 BUDGET Fund 00 Department 520086
Object Description 2011-2012 2012-2013 2013-2014
Code Actual Actual Adopted
010-045 Salaries and Benefits 232,982 284,223 299,924
Less: City Willows Reimburse. (58,680) (58,680) (58,680)
174,302 225,543 241,244
Less: Glenn County Contribution87 (60,000) (60,000)
110 Office Expenses 3,925 4,200 4,200
120 Special Dept-Books/Publications 0 8,000 8,000
120 State Library Fund Reimburse. 0 (4,000)
120 Special Dept. Operating Supp. 1,727 1,200 2,000
160 Communications 1,135 1,500 1,600
170 Utilities 6,472 7,500 7,700
200 Equipment Maintenance 1,257 2,000 2,100
210 Professional Service 5,122 6,500 6,750
250 Travel/Training 1,600 2,400 2,400
280 Insurance/Bonds 8,627 8,331 8,463
SUBTOTAL 204,167 267,974 280,457
Pension Obligation Debt Service 5,153 17,045 21,137
TOTAL GENERAL FUND $209,320 $225,019 $241,594
The amounts shown for “2011-2012 Actual” do not include the total PERS Side Fund Obligations or
Issuance costs; to do so would distort the comparability of the analysis.
City of Orland Library Memorial and Hanbery Trust Fund Budget 2013-1488
Expenditure Type
Projected Fund Balance at July 1, 2013 $80,000
Anticipated Revenue 2000
Estimated Interest Income for the Year 350
Less: Special Departmental-Publications (2,350)
Anticipated Balance at June 30, 2014 $80,000
The Library adds a great deal to the City and to the Orland area and provides a model of
cooperation with the City of Willows because the librarian serves both libraries.
86 City of Orland, 2013-2014 Approved Budget, June 17, 2013, Page 20.
87 City of Orland Planning Department, Memo to Glenn LAFCO, February 19, 2014
88 City of Orland, 2013-2014 Approved Budget, June 17, 2013, Page 32.
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3.7.2 Recreation, Park and Pool
A. Park Facilities
The City has approximately fifty-five acres of parks and facilities for its population as
follows: 89
Vinsonhaler Park 18.1 acres
Lely Aquatic Park 30.0 acres
Library Park 2.6 acres
Spence Park 2.1 acres
Welcome to Orland Park 0.26 acres
Heartland Park 1.5 acres
Total 54.56 acres
In addition to the park facilities listed below, the City of Orland provides a wide range of
active and passive recreation programs through the Recreation Department. 90
Vinsonhaler Park is located between Shasta and Roosevelt Avenue and has ball
fields, tennis courts, a disc golf course and a public swimming pool. Adjacent is
Lollipop Land with an outdoor structure for young children.
Lely Aquatic, is found on E. South Street next to the Recreation Center. This park
includes the City’s Recreation Center and facilities for volleyball, baseball, and
picnics. A Splash Park will be constructed here in 2014.91
Library Park has the Orland Library, Carnegie Center where Council meetings
and other civic meetings are held and the (Art Commission sponsored) gazebo.
Spence Park is located between Third and Fourth and Monterey Streets. The
recreation department holds their T-ball program here in the spring and other
times it is used by Orland High School girls’ softball and Little League.92
With 54.56 acres of improved parkland and a 2012 population of 7,396;93 (7.4 acres per
1,000 residents), Orland is just above the midpoint of the published NRPA acreage
range for parkland.” 94 However, the General Plan Program 5.10.A.1 states that “The City
shall adopt a park dedication standard of 8.4 acres per 1,000 residents for the City of
Orland to maintain the existing parks standard in the City.”95 This means that the City will
have to expand the park system to meet the General Plan Program goal.
B. Parks and Recreation Commission
The Parks and Recreation Commission consists of five members, appointed by the
Mayor and confirmed by the City Council. The Parks and Recreation Commission
advises the City Council on issues related to planning, improving, supervising and
maintaining present and proposed parks and playgrounds. The Commission also
89 City of Orland Planning Department, Memo to Glenn LAFCO, February 19, 2014
90 City of Orland Planning Department, Memo to Glenn LAFCO, February 19, 2014
91 City of Orland Planning Department, Memo to Glenn LAFCO, February 19, 2014
92 City of Orland, http://cityoforland.com/visitors/thingstodo.asp, November 23, 2013
93 US Census Bureau, http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/06/0654274.html, January 22, 2014.
94 City of Orland General Plan October 2010, Page 5.0-24.
95 City of Orland General Plan October 2010, Page 5.0-27.
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encourages, fosters, and facilitates the establishment and maintenance of a
systematized program of recreational activities to be made available to the residents and
visitors of the City of Orland. 96
C. Arts Commission
The Arts Commission consists of seven members, four of whom are individuals who
work or are involved in the arts. The functions of the Arts Commission include advising
the City Council on proposed funding for various community arts organizations,
proposed funding for community art projects, assisting in the site selection of community
art projects, reviewing and making recommendations on the technical and aesthetic
aspects of proposed community artwork, organizing competitions for artistic works in
public places, implementing the goals, objectives and policies of an arts master plan
when adopted by the City Council and to perform such other advisory duties pertaining
to public art as the City Council from time to time may require. 97
D. Park and Pool Budgets
The City of Orland has two budgets for park and recreation facilities shown below in this
report. The funds expended for park, pool, and recreation facilities and programs are a
help to provide activities for citizens of all ages and also serve as crime prevention
programs.
CITY OF ORLAND Recreation and Pool 2013-14 BUDGET
Fund 00 Department 5260 and 526198
Object Description 2011-2012 2012-2013 2013-2014
Code Actual Actual Adopted
010-045 Salaries and Benefits 117,937 118,611 124,608
110 Office Expenses 2,350 3,100 3,200
120 Spec. Dept. Coordinators, Refs. 45,486 24,000 23,000
Spec. Dept. Uniforms/Equip. 0 8,000 7,000
120 Spec. Dept. Small Pickup Truck 0 0 10,000
150 Advertising 442 100 250
160 Communications 1,634 1,500 1,600
170 Utilities 10,145 1,000 15,000
210 Contract Service 2,213 1,200 1,200
250 Travel/Training 630 1,000 1,000
280 Insurance/Bonds 3,557 3,398 3,470
SUBTOTAL 184,434 174,909 190,328
291 Pension Obligation Debt Service 1,518 9,022 10,194
TOTAL GENERAL FUND $185,952 $183,931 $200,522
96 City of Orland, http://cityoforland.com/govt/commissions.asp, November 23, 2013
97 City of Orland, http://cityoforland.com/govt/commissions.asp, November 23, 2013
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CITY OF ORLAND Park Maintenance 2013-14 BUDGET
Fund 00 Department 525099
Object Description 2011-2012 2012-2013 2013-2014
Code Actual Actual Adopted
010-045 Salaries and Benefits 99,469 101,904 53,598
110 Office Expenses 379 50 150
120 Dept. Expense-Supplies/Service 8,197 9,466 6,000
120 Dept. Expense-Repairs - 1,210 0
140 Uniforms 912 850 900
160 Communications 159 160 180
170 Utilities 4,033 5,800 5,800
200 Equipment Maintenance 942 350 350
280 Insurance/Bonds 2,735 3,875 1,498
SUBTOTAL 116,826 123,665 68,476
291 Pension Obligation Debt Service 2,914 5,802 3,254
TOTAL GENERAL FUND $119,740 $129,467 $71,730
The amounts shown for “2011-2012 Actual” do not include the total PERS Side Fund Obligations
or Issuance costs; to do so would distort the comparability of the analysis.
3.8 City of Orland Finances
3.8.1 Budget
The City of Orland General Fund Revenues for 2013-14 are shown below. These
Revenues do not include the Sewer, Water and Building Inspection Fees (2011-2012
only) because these are considered Enterprise Funds, not General Fund Revenue.
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CITY OF ORLAND 2013-14 General Fund Revenues BUDGET 100
Revenue Source 2011-2012 2012-2013 2013-2014
Actual Projected Proposed
Taxes
Property $785,951 $778,000 $844,060
Sales 905,744 962,808 996,506
Public Safety Augmentation 14,403 15,000 15,000
Real Property Transfer Tax 9,120 10,000 10,000
Business Licenses 22,066 21,000 21,500
Franchise Fees 112,001 102,000 105,000
Transient Occupancy Tax 45,805 44,000 44,000
Home Owners’ Prop Tax Reimburse. 12,014 10,000 10,000
Fines and Forfeits 33,660 33,700 34,000
Interest Income 7,710 12,000 15,000
Rents and Royalties 44,245 38,000 38,000
Inter-Governmental
Motor Vehicle in Lieu 572,104 527,104 530,000
County Library Subsidy 60,299 60,299 60,299
Charges for Services
Zoning and Variance Fees 10,657 15,000 15,000
Library Fees 3,420 4,500 4,500
Green Waste Fees 13,035 11,000 13,000
Police Fees 14,794 10,000 29,000
Building Department Fees 0 110,000 110,000
Recreation, Park and Swim Programs 67,802 57,000 60,000
Miscellaneous Revenues 14,003 8,000 10,000
Administrative Allocation to 156,639 192,192 218,400
Enterprise Funds
TOTAL $2,905,482 $3,021,603 $3,183,265
Many people think that Property Taxes pay for city services; but the above Revenue
Budget shows that Sales Taxes provide more revenue than Property Taxes for the City
of Orland. The following table shows expenditures by department. As can be expected
the highest costs are for personnel.
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City of Orland 2013-14 Budget General Fund Expenditures Summary101
Dept. Department Salaries/ Operating PERS Pension
No. Benefits Expenditures Obligations
Debt Service
Administrative Departments
5010 City Council 31,897
5050 City Manager 153,285 2,364 10,825
5020 City Clerk 72,313 14,463 5,287
5030 City Finance* 0 88,256 0
5040 City Attorney* 0 47,277 0
5160 City Engineer* 0 21,983 0
5170 City Planner* 15,000 64,641 8,915
5190 City Building Maintenance 25,731 41,694 1,563
General Fund Departments
5070 City Building Inspection 95,405 14,305 6,415
5110 City Police 1,147,541 332,364 153,562
5120 City Fire Department 0 160,104 0
5200 City Library 241,244 39,213 21,137
5260 City Recreation 124,608 65,720 10,194
6220 City Grants Administration 1,925
General Fund-Public Works
5170 City Streets/Storm Drains 48,039 2,348 6,509
5250 Park Maintenance 53,598 14,878 3,254
TOTALS $1,976,764 $953,432 $227,661
* Contract employees do not receive a salary or benefits but are paid on a contract basis.
3.8.2 Impact Fees
The City of Orland collects Impact Fees for new development to make sure that the
development is paying a fair share for the cost of various services. The Impact Fee
Schedule includes all types of development. Only the Residential Unit Fees are shown
below for comparison purposes:
City of Orland Development Impact Fees Single Family Dwelling102
Department Fee
Police/Law Enforcement $154.57
Fire $798.83
City Hall $126.88
Library $1,073.88
Community Center $204.33
Parks and Recreation $6,399.87
Transportation $2,142.21
Storm Drainage $454.10
SUBTOTAL $11,354.67
Administration 2% $227.09
TOTAL IMPACT FEE $11,582.00
101 City of Orland, 2013-2014 Approved Budget, June 17, 2013, Page 8.
102 City of Orland, Schedule of Development Impact Fees, December 2013.
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3.8.3 Audit
A. Assets and Liabilities
Unlike the Budget, which is a plan for spending, the Audit shows how funds were
actually spend. The Financial Statements prepared by an independent auditor show a
summary of the City’s Assets and Liabilities as follows:
City of Orland Statement of Net Assets June 30, 2012103
Governmental Business- Total
Activities type
Activities
Assets
Cash and investments 3,006,058 156,707 $3,162,765
Receivables 467,878 71,557 539,435
Internal balances (114,099) 114,099 -
Prepaid expenses 215,239 151,069 366,308
Notes receivable 5,436,335 - 5,436,335
Capital assets not depreciated 181,286 8,580 189,866
Capital assets net of depreciation 4,137,479 2,196,222 6,333,701
TOTAL ASSETS 13,330,176 298,234 16,028,410
Liabilities
Accounts payable 59,598 3,846 63,444
Deposits 26,914 1,856 28,770
Deferred revenue 135 - 135
Noncurrent liabilities
Due within one year 191,000 43,814 234,814
Due in more than one year 2,065,400 17,234 2,082,634
Compensated absences 141,898 76,466 218,364
TOTAL LIABILITIES 2,484,945 143,216 2,628,161
Net Assets
Invested in capital assets, net of debt 4,318,765 2,143,754 6,462,519
Restricted 1,052,959 - 1,052,956
Unrestricted 5,473,510 411,264 5,884,774
TOTAL NET ASSETS $10,845,231 $2,555,018 $13,400,249
The following table shows the revenue as well as the expenses for both governmental
and business-type activities (water, sewer, building inspection).
103 City of Orland, Annual Financial Report, June 20, 2012, Prepared by: Marcello & Company, Certified Public
Accountants, 2701 Cottage Way, Suite 30, Sacramento, California 95825, Page 4.
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City of Orland Revenue and Expenses June 30, 2012104
Net (Expense) Revenue and
Change in Net Assets
Program Revenue Primary Government
FUNCTIONS Operating Charge Operat. Govern- Bus-type
Expenses for Grants/ mental Activity TOTAL
Services Contrib. Activities
GOVERNMENTAL ACTIVITIES
Gen. Gov. 598,359 138,500 (459,859) (459,859)
Com. Devel. 524,056 114,332 190,500 (219,224) (219,224)
Public Safe. 2,951,957 329,342 (2,622,615) (2,622,615)
Public works 561,868 52,677 362,516 (146,675) (146,675)
Library/arts 470,597 40,003 1,676 (428,916) (428,916)
Parks/rec. 429,989 (429,989) (429,989)
Depreciation 211,360 (211,360) (211,360)
TOTAL* 5,748,186 345,512 884,036 (4,518,638) (4,518,638)
BUSINESS-TYPE ACTIVITIES
Water 1,007,517 693,562 (313,955) (313,955)
Sewer 740,985 512,526 (228,459) (228,459)
Indus. sewer 85,671 54,975 (30,696) (30,696)
Build. Insp. 221,949 50,980 (170,969) (170,969)
TOTAL** 2,056,122 1,312,043 (744,079) (744,079)
TOTAL 7,804,308 1,657,555 884,036 (4,518,638) (744,079) (5,262,717)
GOV.
GENERAL REVENUE
Property taxes 785,951 785,951
Sales tax 905,744 905,744
Franchise and TOT 157,806 157,806
Motor vehicle In-lieu 572,104 572,104
Business licenses & fees 85,490 85,490
Use of money/property 71,291 4,372 75,663
Other revenue 238,843 238,843
Transfers In (Out) (530,724) 530,724 -
TOTAL General Revenue 2,286,505 535,096 2,821,601
Change in Net Assets (2,232,133) (208,983) (2,441,116)
Net Assets-beginning 12,082,364 2,764,001 14,846,365
Prior adjustment-reclas. St. exp. 995,000 995,000
Net Assets-end of year $10,845,231 $2,555,018 $13,400,249
*Governmental Activities do have some fees but the fees are not expected to pay the
whole cost of the governmental activities.
**Business-type Activities are expected to charge enough to pay for the service,
especially for sewer and water service. It is harder to charge the true cost for building
inspection services.
104 City of Orland, Annual Financial Report, June 20, 2012, Prepared by: Marcello & Company, Certified Public
Accountants, 2701 Cottage Way, Suite 30, Sacramento, California 95825, Page 5.
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B. Cash and Investments
The City of Orland follows the practice of pooling cash and investments of all funds
except for restricted funds required to be held by outside custodians, fiscal agents or
trustees, under the provisions of bond indentures. Cash and investments as of June 30,
.2012 are classified as follows: 105
Statement of Net Assets
Cash and investments $3,162,765
Cash and Investments are as follows:
Deposits with financial institutions:
Checking accounts $227,459
Money market mutual funds 2,929,850
Investment with Local Agency Investment Fund 5,456
$3,162,765
C. Defined Benefit Pension Plan106
All eligible full-time employees participate in the City’s defined benefit pension plan,
administered through the California Public Employee’s Retirement System, which
provides retirement and disability benefits, annual cost of living adjustments and death
benefits to plan members and beneficiaries. The California Public Employees’
Retirement System (CalPERS) is an agent multiple-employer plan administered by
CalPERS, which acts as a common investment and administrative agent for participating
public employers within the State of California.
Miscellaneous Plan (non-public safety) participants are required to contribute 8% of their
annual covered salary, while Safety Plan (police department) employees are required to
contribute 9% of their annual covered salary. Miscellaneous employees contribute their
8% share, while public safety employees contribute 8% of their required 9% share with
the City of Orland paying the 1% difference. The City’s required contribution is based
upon an actuarially determined rate.
The 2011-12 fiscal year employer rate was 14.113% for miscellaneous plan employees,
and 23.091% for public safety plan employees, of annual covered payroll. The
subsequent 2012-13 fiscal year employer rate is projected to increase to 23.681% for
public safety plan employees and to 14.525% for miscellaneous plan employees. The
contribution requirements of plan members, and the City, are established annually and
may be amended by CalPERS.
The City’s annual pension cost of $564,402 to CalPers was as follows:
Required contributions paid by employees $130,306
Required contributions paid by employer $428,706
Required employee contributions paid by employer $5,390
TOTAL $564,402
105 City of Orland, Annual Financial Report, June 20, 2012, Prepared by: Marcello & Company, Certified Public
Accountants, 2701 Cottage Way, Suite 30, Sacramento, California 95825, Page 21.
106 City of Orland, Annual Financial Report, June 20, 2012, Prepared by: Marcello & Company, Certified Public
Accountants, 2701 Cottage Way, Suite 30, Sacramento, California 95825, Page 28.
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The required contributions were determined as part of the June 30, 2010 actuarial
valuation using the entry age normal actuarial cost method. The actuarial assumptions
included the following: 107
A 7.75% investment rate of return (net of administrative expenses)
Projected salary increases of 3.55% to 14.45% depending on age, service, and
type of employment
An inflation rate of 3.0%
A payroll growth rate of 3.25%
Individual salary growth—a merit scale varying by duration of employment
coupled with an assumed annual inflation growth rate of 3.00% and an annual
production growth of 0.25%
The actuarial value of CalPERS’ risk pool assets was determined using techniques that
smooth the effects of short-term volatility in the market value of investments over a
fifteen-year period (smoothed market value).
The contribution rate for normal cost is determined using the entry-age normal actuarial
cost method, a projected benefit cost method. It takes into account those benefits that
are expected to be earned in the future as well as those already accrued.
City of Orland Three-year Trend Information for Pension Cost
Fiscal Annual Pension Cost Percentage of APC Net Pension
Year (APC) Contributed Obligation
2009-10 $707,656 100% 0
2010-11 $658,189 100% 0
2011-12 $564,402 100% 0
Schedule of Funding Progress-Defined Benefit Pension Plans (Unaudited)
The funded status of the plans as of the most recent actuarial valuation dates is as
follows (in millions):
Annual Accrued Actuarial Unfunded Funded Annual Unfunded
Valuation Liability Value of Liability/(Excess Status Covered (Over-
Report Assets Assets) Payroll funded)
Date Liability as
a % of
Payroll
Miscellaneous Plan-2.7% at age 55 Risk Pool:
6/30/10 $2,298 $1,816 $482 79.0% $434 111.1%
Safety Plan-3% at age 50 Risk Pool:
6/30/10 $10,165 $8,470 $1,695 83.3% $956 177.3%
107 City of Orland, Annual Financial Report, June 20, 2012, Prepared by: Marcello & Company, Certified Public
Accountants, 2701 Cottage Way, Suite 30, Sacramento, California 95825, Page 29.
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D. Risk Management108
The City is exposed to various risks of loss related to torts, thefts, damage and
destruction of assets, error and omissions, injuries to employees, and natural disasters.
The City is a member of the Golden State Risk Management Authority (GSRMA), a
public entity risk pool currently operating as a common risk management and insurance
program for 170 member cities, counties and districts. The relationship between the City
and GSRMA is such that the Authority is not a component unit of the City for financial
reporting purposes.
GSRMA is governed by a Board consisting of representatives from member
municipalities. The Board controls the operation s of the Authority, including selection of
management and approval of operating budgets, independent of any influence by
member municipalities beyond their representation on the Board.
The City’s deposits with the Authority are in accordance with formulas established by the
Authority. Actual surpluses or losses are shared according to a formula developed from
overall loss costs and spread to member entities on a percentage basis after a
retrospective rating. Financial statements of the Authority may be obtained from
GSRMA, PO Box 706, Willows CA 95988.
During the 2011-12 year the City of Orland expended $96,150 for workers compensation
coverage and $104,271 for property and liability coverage. Policy limits are $50m per
occurrence for general liability, and up to $600,000 maximum payment per covered loss
for automobile physical damage, mobile equipment, boiler and machinery. Policy limits
for workers’ compensation match statutory limits on a per occurrence basis. Employer’s
liability coverage is included with the policy limits of $5m per occurrence.
108 City of Orland, Annual Financial Report, June 20, 2012, Prepared by: Marcello & Company, Certified Public
Accountants, 2701 Cottage Way, Suite 30, Sacramento, California 95825, Page 30.
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4 WATER AND SEWER SERVICE COST COMPARISON
4.1 Comparison of Water Service Rates
The following table is included to compare the cost of water rates from different districts
in Northern California. It is difficult to compare one district with another because the base
rates include different amounts of water. Where the base amount of water is low, the
average bill will almost always be higher than the base fee shown.
COMPARISON OF DOMESTIC WATER SERVICE RATES NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
District/County Number of Connections Monthly Water Rate (Base Rate)
Arbuckle PUD/Colusa 792 (mostly unmetered)109 $15.00110
Artois CSD/Glenn 59 metered111 $39.00 (16,000 gallons)
Butte City CSD/Glenn 48 unmetered $20 per month
Clear Creek CSD/Lassen 156 unmetered112 $27.00113
CSA 1 Century Ranch/Colusa 112 metered $39.22 (8,000 gallons)114
CSA 2 Stonyford/Colusa 91 metered $45.58 (10,000 gallons)115
Elk Creek CSD/Glenn 90 metered116 $44.00 (14,961 gallons)
Maxwell PUD/Colusa 400 (meters, not read) $32.00 (unlimited)117
Lassen Co. Waterworks 1, 172 metered118 $35.00 (40,000 gallons)119
Bieber/Lassen
Little Valley CSD/Lassen 50 unmetered $23.00120
Westwood CSD/Lassen 765 metered $35.78 (30,000 gallons)121
City of Colusa/Colusa 2088 metered $21.76 (300 cubic feet*)122
City of Corning/Tehama 2267 metered $16.21 (4,000 gallons)123
City of Orland/Glenn 2615 metered $14.93 (15,000 gallons)124
City of Susanville/Lassen 4200 metered $23.65 (300 cubic feet*)125
City of Williams/Colusa 1321 $15.72 (500 cubic feet)126
*(100 cubic feet of water = 748 gallons)
109 Arbuckle PUD, Small Water System 2011 Annual Report to the Drinking Water Program for year Ending December 31,
2011.
110 Arbuckle PUD, Water Rates as of January 1, 2009.
111 Artois Community Services District, Jack Cavier, Jr., President, March 1, 2012.
112 Clear Creek CSD, Pat Mudrich, Manager, August 22, 2012
113 Clear Creek CSD, Lassen LAFCO Questionnaire June 6, 2012.
114 Colusa County Ordinance No. 673, An Ordinance of the Colusa County Board of Supervisors Increasing water service
Fees; authorizing administrative Fees; providing for the Collection of Delinquent Charges; and Directing That No New
Water Hook-ups Be Permitted for County Service Area Number 1-Century Ranch, March 16, 2004.,
115 Colusa County Ordinance No 674, An Ordinance of the Colusa County Board of Supervisors Increasing Water Service
Fees; Authorizing Administrative Fees; Providing for the Collection of Delinquent charges; and Directing That No New
Water Hook-ups be permitted for County Service Area Number 2-Stonyford, March 16, 2004.
116 Elk Creek Community Services District, Arnold Kjer, Water Plant Operator, September 28, 2011
117 Maxwell PUD, Diana Mason, Phone 438-2505, August 8, 2012.
118 Lassen County Waterworks District 1 (Bieber), Stephen Jackson, Manager, Phone: 530-294-5524, March 1, 2011.
119 Lassen County Waterworks District 1 (Bieber), Ordinance 09-2, An Ordinance amending the Ordinance Establishing
the Rate for Water Service by the Lassen County Waterworks District 1 (Bieber), June 16, 2009.
120 Little Valley CSD, Director Devora Kelley, March 19, 2012.
121 Westwood Community Services District, Resolution 2011-01, A resolution of the Westwood Community Services
District Increasing Water Rates, June 6, 2011.
122 City of Colusa, Water Department, Phone 458-4740 Ex100, August 7, 2012.
123 City of Corning, Laurie Sims, Department of Finance, Phone 530-834-7029, February 20, 2014.
124 City of Orland, Angela Crook, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk, 815 Fourth Street, Orland CA 95963, December 30,
2013.
125 City of Susanville, 530-252-5111, August 3, 2012.
126 City of Williams, Greg Endeman, gendeman@cityofwilliams.org, October 1, 2012.
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Areas that are served by the California Water Service (a public utility) usually have
higher fees than those areas served by a government facility. For example, in the
Willows area California Water Service charges $47.50 for the smallest meter size and
800 cubic feet of water.127
4.2 Water Service Pricing Strategy
Proposition 218 prohibits any formal subsidies that depart from cost-of-service
principles. In other words, one customer class cannot pay more than its fair share of
revenue requirements for the purpose of providing a subsidy to other customers.
Informally, there are ways to design rate structures that benefit low income groups. For
example, senior and low income customers tend to have smaller homes and yards that
consume less water than higher income customers.
Therefore, seniors and low income groups will benefit from:
1) Water rates that have lower fixed monthly charges
2) Water rates that include a lower minimum water consumption amount in the fixed
charges
3) Water rates that have lower consumption rates for customers using less than the
average amount of water128
To encourage water conservation it makes sense to charge for the number of gallons (or
cubic feet) used in addition to the base rate because then the water bill always reflects
consumption. There are water meters available that can be read electronically so the
cost of a meter-reader can be eliminated.
4.3 Sewer Service Cost Comparison
The following table shows sewer service rates in various places in northern California. It
is difficult to compare the rates because some jurisdictions have had to install expensive
upgrades to their wastewater treatment plants to meet the requirements of the State
Water Quality Control Board. There are not as many comparisons as there are for water
rates because not as many jurisdictions have wastewater treatment plants.
127 California Water Service Company, 1720 North First Street, San Jose, California, 95112, Phone: 408-367-8200,
Schedule No. WL-1-R Willows Tariff Area, Effective 5/3/12.
128 Average or slightly less than average water consumption is a good gage for setting lower tier water rates for this
purpose, since most low income customers use less than average amount of water. Seniors in particular tend to have
smaller household sizes that would benefit from this approach.
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COMPARISON OF DOMESTIC SEWER SERVICE RATES
District/County Number of Monthly Sewer Service Rate
Connections (Base Rate-Single Family
Residential)
Arbuckle PUD/Colusa 820 $15.00129
Lassen Co. Waterworks 172130 $25.00131
District 1(Bieber)/Lassen
Maxwell PUD/Colusa 400 $48.00 plus $358.62/year132
Westwood CSD 781 $34.22133
City of Colusa/Colusa 2082 $65.77134
City of Orland 2615 $15.90135
City of Willows/Glenn 2255 $40.19136
Susanville Sanitary 3747 $15.15137
District/Lassen
City of Williams/Colusa 1360 $74.27138
129 Arbuckle PUD, PO Box 207, Arbuckle, CA 95912, Phone: (530) 476-2054, Fax: 530-476-2761, E-Mail:
apud@frontiernet.net
130 Lassen County Waterworks District 1 (Bieber), Stephen Jackson, Manager, Phone: 530-294-5524, March 1, 2011.
131 Lassen County Waterworks District 1 (Bieber), Ordinance 09-1, An Ordinance Amending the Ordinance Establishing
the Rate for sewer services by the Lassen County Waterworks District 1 (Bieber), June 16, 2009.
132 Maxwell PUD, Maxwell, CA, Diana Mason, Phone: 438-2505, August 7, 2012.
133 Westwood CSD, Susan Coffi, E-Mail: office@westwoodcsd.org, September 6, 2012.
134 City of Colusa, Water Department, Phone 458-4740 Ex100, September 12, 2012.
135 City of Orland, Angela Crook, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk, 815 Fourth Street, Orland CA 95963, December 30,
2014
136 City of Willows, Skyler Lipski, Public Works Director, Phone: 530-934-7041, September 5, 2012.
137 Susanville Sanitary District, PO Box 162, Susanville, Ca 96130, Phone: 530-257-5685, Fax: 530-251-5328, September
11, 2012.
138 City of Williams, Greg Endeman, gendeman@cityofwilliams.org, October 1, 2012.
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5 CITY OF ORLAND MUNICIPAL SERVICE REVIEW
Glenn LAFCO is responsible for determining if an agency is reasonably capable of
providing needed resources and basic infrastructure to serve areas within its boundaries
and, later, within the Sphere of Influence.
LAFCO will do the following:
1. Evaluate the present and long-term infrastructure demands and resources
available to the City.
2. Analyze whether resources and services are, or will be, available at needed
levels.
3. Determine whether orderly maintenance and expansion of such resources and
services are planned to occur in line with increasing demands.
The Final Municipal Service Review Guidelines prepared by the Governor’s Office of
Planning and Research recommend issues relevant to the jurisdiction be addressed
through written determinations called for in the Cortese-Knox-Hertzberg Act.
Determinations are provided for each of the six factors, based on the information
provided in this Municipal Service Review.
5.1 Growth and Population Projections for the Orland Area139
Purpose: To evaluate service needs based on existing and anticipated growth
patterns and population projections.
5.1.1 Orland Area Population Projections
The population growth of Orland is compared to the population growth of Glenn County
below. The population of Orland has grown faster than that of Glenn County.
POPULATION OF ORLAND AND GLENN COUNTY140
Year Orland Glenn County
1970 2,884 17,521
1975 3,290 19,200
1980 4,031 21,350
1985 4,580 22,750
1990 5,052 24,798
1995 5,599 26,337
2000 6,281 26,453
2005 6,692 28,271
2008 7,353 29,195
2010 7,291 28,122
2012 7,396141 27,992142
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, California Department of Finance
139 California Government Code Section 56430. (a) (1)
140 City of Orland General Plan October 2010, Page 2.0-7.
141 US Census Bureau, http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/06/0654274.html, January 22, 2014.
142 US Census Bureau, http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/06/06021.html, February 20, 2014.
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The future population of Orland is shown in the table below:
GENERAL PLAN POPULATION PROJECTIONS FOR ORLAND, 2008–2028143
ORLAND POPULATION
Growth Rate 2008 2013 2018 2023 2028
2.2% 7,353 8,198 9,141 10,191 11,363
Source: California Department of Finance, Demographic Research Unit, January 2008.
Since the 2012 US Census Bureau population estimate for Orland was 7,396144 it
appears that a lower rate of growth may occur.
5.1.2 MSR Determinations on Growth and Population Projections for the Orland
Area
1-1) The City of Orland is expected to grow slowly to reach a population of 11,363 in
2028.
1-2) The City of Orland needs to continue economic development to balance job and
population growth.
1-3) The City of Orland has Impact Fees to make new development pay for
established infrastructure.
5.2 Location and Characteristics of any Disadvantaged Unincorporated
Communities (DUC) within or Contiguous to the City’s SOI 145
Purpose: To comply with the State Law to examine any unincorporated areas
which could be provided with better services by annexing to an adjacent city.
On October 7, 2011, Governor Brown signed SB 244, which makes two principal
changes to the Cortese-Knox-Hertzberg Local Government Reorganization Act of 2000.
SB 244 requires LAFCOs to:
(1) deny any application to annex to a city territory that is contiguous to a
disadvantaged unincorporated community (DUC) unless a second application is
submitted to annex the disadvantaged community as well; and
(2) evaluate disadvantaged unincorporated communities in a municipal service
review (MSR) upon the next update of a sphere of influence after June 30, 2012.
The intent of the statute is to encourage investment in disadvantaged unincorporated
communities that often lack basic infrastructure by mandating cities and LAFCOs to
include them in land use planning.
143 City of Orland Planning Department, Memo to Glenn LAFCO, February 19, 2014.
144 U.S. Census Bureau: http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/06/0654274.html, December 16, 2013.
145 California Government Code Section 56430. (a) (2)
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SB 244 defines disadvantaged unincorporated community as any area with 12 or more
registered voters, or as determined by commission policy, where the median household
income is less than 80 percent of the statewide annual median.
In California Government Code Section 65302.10 (a) “Community” means an inhabited
area within a city or county that is comprised of no less than 10 dwellings adjacent or in
close proximity to one another.
SB 244 also requires LAFCOs to consider disadvantaged unincorporated communities
when developing spheres of influence. Upon the next update of a sphere of influence on
or after July 1, 2012, SB 244 requires LAFCO to include in an MSR (in preparation of a
sphere of influence update):
1) The location and characteristics of any disadvantaged unincorporated
communities within or contiguous to the sphere; and
2) The present and planned capacity of public facilities, adequacy of public
services and infrastructure needs or deficiencies including needs or deficiencies
related to sewers, municipal and industrial water, and structural fire protection in
any disadvantaged unincorporated community within or contiguous to the sphere
of influence.
In determining spheres of influence, SB 244 authorizes LAFCO to assess the feasibility
of and recommend reorganization and consolidation of local agencies to further orderly
development and improve the efficiency and affordability of infrastructure and service
delivery.
5.2.1 Determination of Orland Area Disadvantaged Unincorporated Community
Status
The Median Household Income in Orland is $39,612 and this is below 80% of the State
Median Household Income which would be $49,120. Thus, the entire City of Orland
could be considered a disadvantaged community. The City of Orland is incorporated so
it is not a DUC.
The area outside of the City limits is part of Glenn County. The median household
income for Glenn County (2008-12) was $42,641.146 If the median household income for
Glenn County were used for the median household income for possible DUCs near
Orland the area would qualify in that respect.
There are two possible areas adjacent to the City of Orland that might be considered
DUCs:
1) The Shady Oaks Mobile Home Park north of Orland is adjacent to the City on the
west. However, this area has no registered voters147 and 12 or more registered
voters are necessary to qualify as a DUC.
146 US Census Bureau, http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/06/06021.html, January 20, 2014
147 Glenn County Elections Office, Susan Alves, Phone, 530-934-6402, January 24, 2014
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2) The Yuba Street area to the south of Orland includes seven houses already
connected to the City water system however, there are only 10 registered voters
in this area148 so the qualification of 12 registered voters for “inhabited territory” is
not met.
If this area were designated as a DUC it would only be required to have an annexation
application if an adjacent area of ten acres or more filed and annexation request. Even if
an annexation application were required it could not be annexed if the majority of
registered voters in the area filed written protests to the annexation.
5.2.2 MSR Determinations on Disadvantaged Unincorporated Communities near
Orland
2-1) The Shady Oaks Mobile Home Park north of Orland could benefit from City
sewer and water connections but does not qualify as a DUC because there are
no registered voters within the area.
2-2) The Yuba Street area south of Orland could be a DUC provided that at least two
additional residents registered to vote and would benefit from City sewer and
water connections for additional houses in the area.
2-3) The Yuba Street area south of Orland receives the same fire protection services
as areas within the City of Orland because the Orland Rural Fire Protection
District and the City of Orland work together to maintain one volunteer Fire
Department.
5.3 Capacity and Infrastructure for the City of Orland
Purpose: To evaluate the present and planned capacity of public facilities,
adequacy of public services, and infrastructure needs or deficiencies including
needs or deficiencies related to sewers, municipal and industrial water, and
structural fire protection in any disadvantaged, unincorporated communities
within or contiguous to the sphere of influence.149
5.3.1 City of Orland Infrastructure
The City of Orland Infrastructure is described above in this report.
148 Glenn County Elections Office, Susan Alves, Phone, 530-934-6402, January 24, 2014
149 California Government Code Section 56430. (a)(3).
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5.3.2 MSR Determinations on Infrastructure for City of Orland
3-1) City of Orland wastewater collection and treatment infrastructure is adequate to
meet future needs provided that the requirements of the Central Valley Regional
Water Quality Control Board are met.
3-2) City of Orland water service infrastructure is adequate to meet the needs of the
residents for water and for fire protection but may need to be upgraded
depending on the recommendations of the Water Capacity Study being prepared.
3-3) It would benefit both the water service and the wastewater treatment service for
the City to emphasize water conservation with information in the bills and on the
City’s website.
3-4) City of Orland has adequate parks and supports a community swimming pool but
would have to increase the park acreage to meet the General Plan Program.
3-5) City of Orland office buildings are adequate.
3-6) City of Orland maintains adequate firefighting equipment.
3-7) The City of Orland uses only volunteer fire fighters and emergency medical
responders and has a sufficient number of volunteers at this time.150
3-8) When volunteer fire fighters are used a larger staff and more training is required
than if there were a paid staff.
3-9) The City may need to encourage more individuals to become volunteer fire
fighters in the future and may need to encourage City employees or work with
specific businesses to get them to encourage their employees to take the training
to become volunteer fire fighters and emergency medical responders if possible.
3-10) City of Orland has adequate streets, roads and traffic control facilities.
3-11) The City of Orland should work to minimize run-off through building and
landscaping regulations as well as to manage run-off.
3-12) The City of Orland has adequate drainage facilities but should work to minimize
cross-connections between storm drains and the wastewater collection system.
150 City of Orland Planning Department, Memo to Glenn LAFCO, February 19, 2014
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5.4 Financial Ability to Provide Services151
Purpose: To evaluate factors that affect the financing of needed improvements
and to identify practices or opportunities that may help eliminate unnecessary
costs without decreasing service levels.
5.4.1 Financial Considerations for City of Orland
The City of Orland financial information is described above in this report.
5.4.2 MSR Determinations on Financing for City of Orland
4-1) The City of Orland includes financial information on the City’s Website including
the Budget and the Independent Audit.
4-2) The City of Orland increases the water fees every year with a CPI adjustment to
keep pace with the indexed rate of inflation.152
4-3) The City of Orland may need to increase water service fees to make sure that the
water service is totally funded by the fees.
4-4) The City of Orland sewer service fees may need to be increase if the Central
Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board requires expansion or changes in
the wastewater treatment plant.
4-5) The City of Orland has an annual independent audit prepared in a timely manner.
5.5 Status of and Opportunities for Shared Facilities153
Purpose: To evaluate the opportunities for a jurisdiction to share facilities and
resources to develop more efficient service delivery systems.
5.5.1 City of Orland Facilities
The City of Orland facilities are described above in this report.
151 California Government Code Section 56430. (a)(4)
152 City of Orland Planning Department, Memo to Glenn LAFCO, February 19, 2014
153 California Government Code Section 56430. (a)(5)
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5.5.2 MSR Determinations on Shared Facilities for City of Orland
5-1) The City of Orland shares fire protection facilities with the Orland Rural Fire
Protection District.
5-2) The City of Orland Police Department cooperates with the California Highway
Patrol and the Glenn County Sheriff’s Department.
5-3) It is not possible to physically integrate the sewer and water systems with other
such systems due to the distance between communities; however, the City might
be able to help smaller districts with sewer and water system operation and
administration.
5-4) The City of Orland works with the City of Willows to use one librarian for both
libraries.
5-5) The City of Orland and the City of Willows share building inspector resources and
public works equipment.154
5.6 Accountability for Community Service Needs, Governmental Structure and
Operational Efficiencies155
Purpose: To consider the advantages and disadvantages of various government
structures that could provide public services, to evaluate the management
capabilities of the organization and to evaluate the accessibility and levels of
public participation associated with the agency’s decision-making and
management processes.
5.6.1 City of Orland Government Structure
The City of Orland government is described above in this report.
154 City of Orland Planning Department, Memo to Glenn LAFCO, February 19, 2014
155 California Government Code Section 56430. (a)(6).
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5.6.2 MSR Determinations on Local Accountability and Governance
6-1) The City of Orland maintains a website to assist residents in learning about the
City and City government.
6-2) The City of Orland complies with the Brown Act.
6-3) The City adopts budgets and rate changes at hearings where the public is
notified and invited. Information is placed in the local newspaper, when required.
6-4) The City of Orland tries to maximize citizen involvement through the
establishment of various commissions such as the following:
Arts Commission,
Economic Development Commission,
Public Safety Commission,
Library Commission,
Public Works Commission,
Planning Commission and the Parks and
Recreation Commission.
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6 CITY OF ORLAND SPHERE OF INFLUENCE UPDATE
6.1 SOI Requirements
6.1.1 LAFCO's Responsibilities
A Sphere of Influence is a plan for the probable physical boundaries and service area of
a local agency, as determined by the affected Local Agency Formation Commission
(Government Code §56076). Government Code §56425(f) requires that each Sphere of
Influence be updated not less than every five years as necessary, and §56430 provides
that a Municipal Service Review shall be conducted in advance of the Sphere of
Influence update.
6.1.2 SOI Determinations
In determining the Sphere of Influence for each local agency, LAFCO must consider and
prepare a written statement of determinations with respect to each of the following:
1. The present and planned land uses in the area, including agricultural and open
space lands
2. The present and probable need for public facilities and services in the area
3. The present capacity of public facilities and adequacy of public services which
the agency provides, or is authorized to provide
4. The existence of any social or economic communities of interest in the area if the
commission determines that they are relevant to the agency
5. Present and probable need for public facilities and services of any disadvantaged
unincorporated communities within the existing Sphere of Influence
6.1.3 Possible Approaches to the SOI
LAFCO may recommend government reorganizations to particular agencies in the
county, using the SOIs as the basis for those recommendations. Various conceptual
approaches have been identified from which to choose in designating an SOI. These
seven approaches are explained below:
1) Coterminous Sphere:
A Coterminous Sphere means that the Sphere of Influence for a city or special district
that is the same as its existing boundaries of the city or district.
2) Annexable Sphere:
A sphere larger than the agency’s boundaries identifies areas the agency is expected to
annex. The annexable area is outside the district boundaries and inside the sphere of
influence.
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3) Detachable Sphere:
A sphere that is smaller than the agency’s boundaries identifies areas the agency is
expected to detach. The detachable area is the area within the agency bounds but not
within its sphere of influence.
4) Zero Sphere:
A zero sphere indicates the affected agency’s public service functions should be
reassigned to another agency and the agency should be dissolved or combined with one
or more other agencies.
5) Consolidated Sphere:
A consolidated sphere includes two or more local agencies and indicates the agencies
should be consolidated into one agency.
6) Limited Service Sphere:
A limited service sphere is the territory included within the SOI of a multi-service provider
agency that is also within the boundary of a limited purpose district which provides the
same service (e.g., fire protection), but not all needed services. Territory designated as a
limited service SOI may be considered for annexation to the limited purpose agency
without detachment from the multi-service provider.
This type of SOI is generally adopted when the following conditions exist:
a) The limited service provider is providing adequate, cost effective and efficient
services
b) The multi-service agency is the most logical provider of the other services
c) There is no feasible or logical SOI alternative
d) Inclusion of the territory is in the best interests of local government organization
and structure in the area
Government Code §56001 specifically recognizes that in rural areas it may be
appropriate to establish limited purpose agencies to serve an area rather than a single
service provider, if multiple limited purpose agencies are better able to provide efficient
services to an area rather than one service district.
Moreover, Government Code Section §56425(i), governing sphere determinations, also
authorizes a sphere for less than all of the services provided by a district by requiring a
district affected by a sphere action to “establish the nature, location, and extent of any
functions of classes of services provided by existing districts” recognizing that more than
one district may serve an area and that a given district may provide less than its full
range of services in an area.
7) Sphere Planning Area:
LAFCO may choose to designate a sphere planning area to signal that it anticipates
expanding an agency’s SOI in the future to include territory not yet within its official SOI.
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6.1.4 SOI Update Process
LAFCO is required to establish SOIs for all local agencies and enact policies to promote
the logical and orderly development of areas within the SOIs. Furthermore, LAFCO must
update those SOIs every five years, as necessary. In updating the SOI, LAFCO is
required to conduct a Municipal Service Review (MSR) and adopt related
determinations.
LAFCO must notify affected agencies 21 days before holding a public hearing to
consider the SOI and may not update the SOI until that hearing is closed. The LAFCO
Executive Officer must issue a report including recommendations on the SOI
amendment and update under consideration at least five days before the public hearing.
6.1.5 SOI Amendments and CEQA
LAFCO has the discretion to limit SOI updates to those that it may process without
unnecessarily delaying the SOI update process or without requiring its funding agencies
to bear the costs of environmental studies associated with SOI expansions. Any local
agency or individual may file a request for an SOI amendment. The request must state
the nature of and reasons for the proposed amendment, and provide a map depicting
the proposal.
LAFCO may require the requester to pay a fee to cover LAFCO costs, including the
costs of appropriate environmental review under CEQA. LAFCO may elect to serve as
lead agency for such a review, may designate the proposing agency as lead agency, or
both the local agency and LAFCO may serve as co-lead agencies for purposes of an
SOI amendment.
Local agencies are encouraged to consult with LAFCO staff early in the process
regarding the most appropriate approach for the particular SOI amendment under
consideration.
Certain types of SOI amendments are likely exempt from CEQA review. Examples are
SOI expansions that include territory already within the bounds or service area of an
agency, SOI reductions, zero SOIs and coterminous SOI’s. SOI expansions for limited
purpose agencies that provide services (e.g., fire protection, levee protection, cemetery,
and resource conservation) needed by both rural and urban areas are typically not
considered growth-inducing and are likely exempt from CEQA. Similarly, SOI
expansions for districts serving rural areas (e.g., irrigation water) are typically not
considered growth inducing.
Remy et al. write:
“In City of Agoura Hills v. Local Agency Formation Commission (2d
Dist.1988) 198 Cal.App.3d480, 493-496 [243 Cal.Rptr.740] (City of
Agoura Hills), the court held that a LAFCO’s decision to approve a city’s
sphere of influence that in most respects was coterminous with the city’s
existing municipal boundaries was not a “project” because such action did
not entail any potential effects on the physical environment.”156
156 Remy, Michael H., Tina A. Thomas, James G. Moose, Whitman F. Manley, Guide to CEQA, Solano Press Books, Point
Arena, CA, February 2007, page 111.
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6.1.6 Recommendation for City of Orland Sphere of Influence
The recommendation for the City of Orland Sphere of Influence is to adopt the Sphere
shown in the City of Orland General Plan.
6.2 Present and Planned Land Uses in the City of Orland Area, Including
Agricultural and Open Space Lands157
6.2.1 Glenn County General Plan for City of Orland SOI Area
The Glenn County General Plan for the area around the City of Orland shows mainly
Rural Residential and Suburban Residential land use designations.
6.2.2 SOI Determinations on Present and Planned Land Use for City of Orland
Area
1-1] The areas within the Sphere of Influence would remain under County land use
designations until they are annexed to the City of Orland.
1-2] The City land use designations proposed for the SOI area are mainly Residential
Estate and Residential Low Density.
1-3] The City land use designation for the area adjacent to and west of I-5 within the
SOI is Commercial.158
6.3 Present and Probable Need for Public Facilities and Services in the Orland
Area159
6.3.1 Municipal Service Background
The municipal services provided by the City of Orland are needed for the 7, 396
residents160 of the City and for future residents.
6.3.2 SOI Determinations on Facilities and Services Present and Probable Need
for City of Orland
2-1] The residents of Orland now and in the future will continue to need the various
services provided by the City.
157 California Government Code Section 56425 (e)(1)
158 City of Orland Planning Department, Memo to Glenn LAFCO, February 19, 2014.
159 California Government Code Section 56425 (e)(2)
160 US Census Bureau, http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/06/0654274.html, January 22, 2014
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6.4 Present Capacity of Public Facilities and Adequacy of Public Services161
6.4.1 Capacity Background
The City of Orland provides city administration, planning, building inspection, parks and
recreation, library, police protection, fire protection, wastewater collection and treatment,
water, streets, and storm drains. These services are adequate for the 7,396 residents of
Orland162 but will not have additional capacity without substantial investment.
6.4.2 SOI Determinations on Public Facilities Present and Future Capacity for
City of Orland
3-1] The City of Orland facilities and services are adequate for the present 7,396
residents of Orland and expected population growth.
3-2] The City of Orland facilities and services have the potential to be expanded with
additional investment which would be required upon annexation.
3-3] The City of Orland General Plan and special studies will guide the maintenance
and expansion of City facilities.
6.5 Social or Economic Communities of Interest for City of Orland163
6.5.1 City of Orland Community Background
The City of Orland is typical of an American small town. The small town
atmosphere and friendliness of the population is seen as an asset by
most Orland residents; with a 2008 population of 7,189, many of the
residents know each other, and a number of residents have spent most or
all of their lives in Orland.
The character of Orland is strongly rooted in the agricultural heritage of
Glenn County, as well as being influenced by the major transportation
corridors of Interstate 5 and State Route 32. More recently, growth and
development, or the lack thereof, have been influenced by the City’s
relative proximity to the Chico Urban Area, which has both stimulated
residential development and hindered commercial development in Orland.
Among the most attractive qualities of Orland are the quiet and safe
environment, which has been lost in many larger cities, the affordability of
the homes within the community, and parks and recreational facilities.
161 California Government Code Section 56425 (e)(3)
162 US Census Bureau, http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/06/0654274.html, January 22, 2014.
163 California Government Code Section 56425 (e)(4)
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The close-knit sense of community in Orland is evident during the annual
Fourth of July Picnic, the Glenn County Fair, the annual Fireman’s Ball,
and the Best of the West Exposition, along with a variety of holiday
events and other occasions which draw the community together.
Orland is currently in a period of transition. Changing patterns of
agricultural production and the loss of commercial and retail customers to
Chico have taken a toll on local businesses. However, the City’s
realization that it must actively attract and support local business ventures
could turn this trend into an increase in prosperity for the community.
Regardless of changes in economic opportunity in Orland, the qualities of
a safe, quiet, friendly community continue to make Orland a desirable
place for families and individuals seeking a peaceful place to live.164
6.5.2 SOI Determinations on Social or Economic Communities of Interest for City
of Orland
4-1] The City of Orland is both a social and an economic community.
4-2] The City of Orland provides facilities such as parks which enhance both the
social and economic values for City residents.
4-3] The City of Orland includes the Glenn County Fairgrounds which also enhances
the social and economic aspects of the City.
6.6 Disadvantaged Unincorporated Community Status165
6.6.1 Disadvantaged Unincorporated Communities
Senate Bill 244 was a significant piece of LAFCO related legislation passed in 2011.
This bill required LAFCO to make determinations regarding “Disadvantaged
Unincorporated Communities” (DUCs). Disadvantaged Unincorporated Communities are
defined as inhabited territory that constitutes all or a portion of a community with an
annual median household income that is less than 80 percent of the statewide annual
household income (MHI).
State law requires identification and analysis of service issues within DUCs as part of
municipal service reviews (MSRs) and sphere of influence (SOI) reviews. State law also
places restrictions on annexations to cities if the proposed annexation is adjacent to a
DUC.
164 City of Orland General Plan October 2010, Page 1.0-2.
165 California Government Code Section 56425 (e)(5)
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A Section of SB 244-now codified as Government Code Section 56375(a) (8)-impacts
proposals to LAFCO to annex unincorporated territory into cities. This provision of the
law imposes restrictions on the approval of city annexations greater than 10 acres where
there is a DUC contiguous to the area of the proposed annexation. With some
exceptions, LAFCO is prohibited from approving such an annexation unless an
application to annex the DUC has also been filed.
6.6.2 City of Orland Disadvantaged Unincorporated Community Status
5-1] The City of Orland has one potentially disadvantaged unincorporated community,
along Yuba Street south of the City; however, there are only 10 registered voters
in this area166 so the qualification of 12 registered voters for “inhabited territory” is
not met.
166 Glenn County Elections Office, Susan Alves, Phone, 530-934-6402, January 24, 2014
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APPENDIX A WATER CONSERVATION
1. Top 10 Water Conservation Tips167
1. Reduce irrigation by one day a week.
2. Find and repair leaks now.
3. Inspect and tune-up your sprinkler system monthly.
4. Water between midnight and 6:00 a.m. to reduce water loss from evaporation and wind.
5. Use a broom, not a hose, to clean your driveway, deck or patio.
6. Use a bucket and a hose with an automatic shut-off nozzle when you wash the car, or
take your car to a carwash that recycles.
7. Cover pools and hot-tubs to reduce evaporation.
8. Use front-loading washing machines.
9. Run the dishwasher and clothes washer with full loads only.
10. Prevent and report water waste.
Indoor Tips
Purchase a front-load washing machine that uses 40% less water. Check with your local
water provider for rebates.
Don’t let water run while shaving, brushing teeth or rinsing dishes.
When you are washing your hands, don't let the water run while you lather.
Listen for dripping faucets and toilets that flush themselves. Fixing a leak can save 500
gallons each month.
Outdoor Tips
Water your lawn and garden in 2 short cycles rather than one long one. Watering to a depth
of 4 – 6” will encourage deeper healthier roots and allow the plants to go without water for
longer periods of time.
Adjust your sprinkler heads to prevent water draining off your lawn and down the gutter.
Reduce sprinkler run-time, remember to water at night, and don’t be a gutter flooder.
Your water meter is an important conservation tool. It not only measures the amount of water
you use, but can also tell you if there is a leak in your plumbing.
A typical garden hose, without a trigger hose nozzle, will waste approximately 8 to 12 gallons
per minute.
167 Sonoma County Water Agency, http://www.scwa.ca.gov/lower.php?url=residential, January 16, 2013
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APPENDIX B
PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM NUMBER 1110001
2012 CONSUMER CONFIDENCE REPORT CITY OF ORLAND
Water System Name: City of Orland Report Date: March 19, 2013
***** Este informe contiene información muy importante sobre su agua potable. Tradúzcalo o hable con alguien
que lo entienda bien.*****
Last year, as in years past, your tap water met all EPA and State of California (State) drinking water health standards. The City of
Orland (City) vigilantly safeguards its water supplies and once again, we are proud to report that our system has not violated a
maximum contaminant level or any other water quality standard. Included are details about where your water comes from, what it
contains, and how it compares to State standards. We are committed to providing you with information, because informed
customers are our best allies.
We test the drinking water quality for many constituents as required by State and federal regulations. This report shows the results
of our monitoring for the period of January 1 through December 31, 2012 and may include earlier monitoring data. For additional
water quality data, contact Jere Schmitke of the City Public Works Department at (530) 865-1610.
The Orland City Council meets on the first and third Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Carnegie Center. Please feel free to
participate in these meetings.
GENERAL INFORMATION ON DRINKING WATER:
Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The
presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that the water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants
and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the USEPA’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline (1-800-426-4791).
Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-compromised
persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with
HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people
should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. The USEPA/Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines
on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from the
Safe Drinking Water Hotline (1-800-426-4791).
TERMS USED IN THIS REPORT
Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL): The highest level Primary Drinking Water Standards (PDWS): MCLs and MRDLs
of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. Primary for contaminants that affect health along with their monitoring and
MCLs are set as close to the PHGs (or MCLGs) as is reporting requirements, and water treatment requirements.
economically and technologically feasible. Secondary MCLs Secondary Drinking Water Standards (SDWS): MCLs for
are set to protect the odor, taste, and appearance of drinking contaminants that affect taste, odor, or appearance of the drinking
water. water. Contaminants with SDWSs do not affect the health at the
Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG): The level MCL levels.
of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no Regulatory Action Level (AL): The concentration of a
known or expected risk to health. MCLGs are set by the U.S. contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other
Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA). Public Health requirements that a water system must follow. ND: not
Goal (PHG): The level of a contaminant in drinking water detectable at testing limit ppm: parts per million or
below which there is no known or expected risk to health.
milligrams per liter (mg/L) ppb: parts per billion or
PHGs are set by the California Environmental Protection
micrograms per liter (ug/L) ppt: parts per trillion or
Agency.
nanograms per liter (ng/L) ppq: parts per quadrillion or
Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level (MRDL): The
picogram per liter (pg/L) pCi/L: picocuries per liter (a
highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water.
measure of radiation)
There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is
necessary for control of microbial contaminants.
Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level Goal
(MRDLG): The level of a drinking water disinfectant below
which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs
do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to
control microbial contaminants.
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PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM NUMBER 1110001
CITY OF ORLAND 2012 CONSUMER CONFIDENCE REPORT
WATER SUPPLY SOURCES
The City has seven wells which supply water to the system. The wells are distributed
throughout the City and range in depth from 150 feet to 400 feet. The wells produce between
600 and 1,200 gallons per minute each, and are automatically regulated by the water level in the
elevated storage tank.
CITY WATER SOURCES
WELL NUMBER WELL NAME WATER SOURCE
Lely Aquatic Park Groundwater
01 Central Street Groundwater
04 Woodward Avenue Groundwater
05 Corporation Yard Groundwater
07 Suisun Street Groundwater
08 Roosevelt Avenue Groundwater
A Drinking Water Source Assessment was performed, for all the wells shown above, in May of 2003 by the California
Department of Public Health, Valley District. The sources are considered most vulnerable to the following activities
not associated with any detected contaminants: sewer collection systems, above ground storage tanks, motor pools,
parks, utility stations/maintenance areas, contractor/government agency equipment storage yards, high density
housing (>1 house/0.5 acres), road/street/railroad transportation corridors, schools, rv parks and railroad
yards/maintenance/fueling areas. At the time the assessment was performed, there were no contaminants detected
in the water supply, however the wells are still considered vulnerable to activities located near the drinking water
sources.
A copy of the complete assessment may be viewed at:
Redding Field Operations Office or at City of Orland
415 Knollcrest Drive, Suite 110 815 Fourth Street
Redding, CA 96002 Orland, CA 95963
Attention: Gunther L Sturm, (530) 224-4866 Attention: Jere Schmitke, (530) 865-1610
The City adds chlorine to the groundwater from the Woodward Avenue, Corporation Yard and Suisun Street wells as a
preventative measure due to intermittent positive bacteriological tests of the wells. Water from the Central Street
and Roosevelt Avenue wells are not treated.
The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs,
springs and wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally-occurring
minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals
or from human activity.
Contaminants that may be present in source water before we treat it include:
Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria that may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems,
agricultural livestock operations and wildlife.
Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, that can be naturally-occurring or result from urban storm water
runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining or farming.
Pesticides and herbicides, that may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban storm water runoff,
and residential uses.
Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals that are byproducts of industrial
processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban storm water runoff, agricultural
application and septic systems.
Radioactive contaminants, that can be naturally-occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining
activities.
In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, USEPA and the California Department of Public Health (Department)
prescribe regulations that limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems.
Department regulations also establish limits for contaminants in bottled water that provide the same protection for
public health.
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PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM NUMBER 1110001
2012 CONSUMER CONFIDENCE REPORT CITY OF ORLAND
MICROBIOLOGICAL WATER QUALITY
Testing for bacteriological contaminants in the water distribution system is required by State regulations. This testing is done
regularly to verify that the water system is free of coliform bacteria. Multiple samples are taken weekly at dedicated locations in the
distribution system for bacteriological testing. Two or more positive results in any month constitute a failure of the standard.
TABLE 1 – DETECTION OF MICROBIOLOGICAL CONTAMINANTS
HIGHEST NO. NO. OF
MICROBIOLOGICAL OF MONTHS
MCL MCLG TYPICAL SOURCE
CONTAMINANTS DETECTIONS IN
VIOLATION
More than 1 sample in
Naturally present in the
Total Coliform Bacteria 1 0 a month with a 0
environment
detection
A routine sample and
a repeat sample
Fecal Coliform or E. detect total coliform Human and animal fecal
0 0 0
coli and either sample also waste
detects fecal coliform
or E. coli
LEAD AND COPPER TESTING
If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in
drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. The City of Orland is
responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components.
When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30
seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to
have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is
available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.
Lead and copper testing of water from individual customer taps throughout the distribution system is required by State regulations.
The City of Orland is responsible for collecting water samples every 3 years, to be tested for lead and copper contamination. The
table below summarizes the most recent monitoring for these constituents in parts per billion (ppb) or parts per million (ppm).
TABLE 2 – DETECTION OF LEAD AND COPPER
90th NO. OF
SUBSTANCE
YEAR NO. OF PERCENTILE SAMPLES
(unit of AL PHG TYPICAL SOURCE
SAMPLED SAMPLES LEVEL ABOVE
measure)
DETECTED AL
Internal corrosion of household
water plumbing systems;
Lead (ppb) 2011 20 ND 0 15 0.2 discharges from industrial
manufacturers; erosion of
natural deposits
Internal corrosion of household
plumbing systems; erosion of
Copper (ppm) 2011 20 0.31 0 1.3 0.3
natural deposits; leaching from
wood preservatives
SAMPLING RESULTS
The City of Orland takes hundreds of water samples each year in order to determine the presence of any radioactive,
biological, inorganic, volatile organic or synthetic organic contaminants. The following tables show only those
contaminants that were detected. Although all of the substances listed here are under the Maximum Contaminant
Level (MCL), we feel it is important that you know exactly what was detected and how much of the substance was
present in the water. The State allows us to monitor for certain substances less than once per year because the
concentrations of these substances do not change frequently. In these cases, the most recent sample data is
included, along with the year in which the sample was taken.
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PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM NUMBER 1110001
CITY OF ORLAND 2012 CONSUMER CONFIDENCE REPORT
TABLE 3 – DETECTION OF SODIUM AND HARDNESS
SUBSTANCE YEAR LEVEL RANGE PHG
(unit of measure) SAMPLED DETEC OF (MCLG)
MCL TYPICAL SOURCE
TED DETEC
TIONS
Salt present in the water and is generally
Sodium (ppm) 2005 20 18 – 27 None None
naturally occurring
Sum of polyvalent cations present in the
Hardness 153 –
2005 203 None None water, generally magnesium and calcium,
(ppm) 227
and are usually naturally occurring
TABLE 4 – DETECTION OF CONTAMINANTS WITH A PRIMARY DRINKING WATER STANDARD
CHEMICAL OR MCL PHG
YEAR RANGE
CONSTITUENT AMOUNT (AL) (MCLG)
SAMPL LOW- TYPICAL SOURCE
(unit of measure) DETEC-TED [MRDL] [MRDLG]
ED HIGH
2006- Discharge of oil drilling wastes and from
Barium (ppm) 0.11 ND-0.11 1 2
2007 metal refineries; erosion of natural deposits
Erosion of natural deposits; water additive
2006-
Fluoride (ppm) 0.1 ND-0.1 2 1 which promotes strong teeth; discharge
2012
from fertilizer and aluminum factories
Runoff and leaching from fertilizer use;
Nitrate (NO)1 (ppm) 2012 10.1 5.05- 45 45 leaching from septic tanks and sewage;
3 18.1 erosion of natural deposits
TABLE 5 – DETECTION OF CONTAMINANTS WITH A SECONDARY DRINKING WATER STANDARD
CHEMICAL OR YEAR MCL PHG
AMOUNT RANGE LOW-
CONSTITUENT SAMPLE (AL) (MCLG) TYPICAL SOURCE
DETECTED HIGH
(unit of measure) D [MRDL] [MRDLG]
2006- Runoff/leaching from natural deposits; seawater
Chloride (ppm) 2012 32 14.6-32 500 N/A influence
Color (Pt. Co. Units) 2005- <5.0 ND-5.0 15 N/A Naturally-occurring organic materials
2011
Foaming Agents 2005-
(MBAS) (ppb) 2011 <20 ND-20 500 N/A Municipal and industrial waste discharges
PH, Laboratory 2005-
(Standard Units) 2007 7.7 7.4-7.7 N/A N/A
Specific Conductance 2006-
(µS/cm) 2012 576 332-576 1600 N/A
Runoff/leaching from natural deposits; industrial
2006-
Sulfate (ppm) 25 11.1-25 500 N/A wastes
2012
Total Dissolved Solids 2003-
330 180-330 1000 N/A Runoff/leaching from natural deposits
(TDS) (ppm) 2006
Total Filterable
Residue (ppm) 2007 313 280-360 1000 N/A
Turbidity2 (NTU) 2005- 0.63 ND-2.47 5 N/A Soil runoff
2011
1 Nitrate in drinking water at levels above 45 mg/L is a health risk for infants of less than six months of age. Such nitrate levels in drinking water can interfere with the capacity of the infant’s blood to carry
oxygen, resulting in serious illness; symptoms include shortness of breath and blueness of the skin. Nitrate levels above 45 mg/L may also affect the ability of the blood to carry oxygen in other individuals,
such as pregnant women and those with specific enzyme deficiencies. If you are caring for an infant, or you are pregnant, you should ask advice from your health care provider.
2 Turbidity is a measure of the cloudiness of the water. We monitor it because it is a good indicator of water quality. High turbidity can hinder the effectiveness of disinfectants.
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ABBREVIATIONS
AB Assembly Bill
AWWA American Water works Association
CA California
CEQA California Environmental Quality Act
CFD Community Facilities District
CFR Code of Federal Regulations
CIP Capital Improvement Program
City City of Orland
CKH Cortese-Knox-Hertzberg Local Government Reorganization Act of 2000
DUC Disadvantaged Unincorporated Community
EDU equivalent dwelling unit
ERAF Educational revenue Augmentation Fund
gpm gallons per minute
GSRMA Golden State Risk Management Authority
I-5 Interstate Highway 5
LAFCO Local Agency Formation Commission
m million
MCL Maximum Contaminant Level (water quality)
NFPA National Fire Protection Association
NPDES National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration
OUWUA Orland Unit Water Users Association
PERS Public Employee Retirement System (California)
PG&E Pacific Gas and Electric Company
PMC Pacific Municipal Consultants
SB Senate Bill
SCBA Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
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SOI Sphere of Influence (LAFCO)
WTP Water Treatment Plant
WWTP Wastewater Treatment Plant
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DEFINITIONS
Agriculture: Use of land for the production of food and fiber, including the growing of crops
and/or the grazing of animals on natural prime or improved pasture land.
Aquifer: An underground, water-bearing layer of earth, porous rock, sand, or gravel, through
which water can seep or be held in natural storage. Aquifers generally hold sufficient water to be
used as a water supply.
Bond: An interest-bearing promise to pay a stipulated sum of money, with the principal amount
due on a specific date. Funds raised through the sale of bonds can be used for various public
purposes.
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA): A State Law requiring State and local agencies
to regulate activities with consideration for environmental protection. If a proposed activity has the
potential for a significant adverse environmental impact, an environmental impact report (EIR)
must be prepared and certified as to its adequacy before taking action on the proposed project.
Coagulation: Coagulation water treatment applies chemicals to assist water particulates in
combining together. When particulates are aggregated, they can be more easily removed from
the treated water.168
Community Facilities District: Under the Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982 (Section
53311, et seq.) a legislative body may create within its jurisdiction a special tax district that can
finance tax-exempt bonds for the planning, design, acquisition, construction, and/or operation of
public facilities, as well as public services for district residents. Special taxes levied solely within
the district are used to repay the bonds.
Community Services District (CSD): A geographic subarea of a county used for planning and
delivery of parks, recreation, and other human services based on an assessment of the service
needs of the population in that subarea. A CSD is a taxation district with independent
administration.
Conventional Filtration Treatment (water service): A series of processes including
coagulation, flocculation, sedimentation, and filtration resulting in substantial particulate removal.
Disinfectant: A chemical (commonly chlorine, chloramine, or ozone) or physical process (e.g.,
ultraviolet light) that kills microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, and protozoa.
Disinfection: A process which inactivates pathogenic organisms in water by chemical oxidants or
equivalent agents.
Distribution System: A network of pipes leading from a treatment plant to customers' plumbing
systems.
Domestic water use: Water used for household purposes, such as drinking, food preparation,
bathing, washing clothes, dishes, and dogs, flushing toilets, and watering lawns and gardens.
About 85% of domestic water is delivered to homes by a public-supply facility, such as a county
water department. About 15% of the Nation's population supplies their own water, mainly from
wells.169
168 http://www.ehow.com/about_5100654_coagulation-water-treatment.html, July 13, 2010.
169 http://ga.water.usgs.gov/edu/dictionary.html
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Environmental Impact Report (EIR): A report required pursuant to the California Environmental
Quality Act that assesses all the environmental characteristics of an area, determines what
effects or impact will result if the area is altered or disturbed by a proposed action, and identifies
alternatives or other measures to avoid or reduce those impacts. (See California Environmental
Quality Act.)
Filtration: A process by which solids are filtered out of liquids, a stage in water treatment, a
process for removing particulate matter from water by passage through porous media.
Finished Water: Water that has been treated and is ready to be delivered to customers.
Flocculation: A process where a solute comes out of solution in the form of floc or "flakes." The
term is also used to refer to the process by which fine particulates are caused to clump together
into floc. The floc may then float to the top of the liquid, settle to the bottom of the liquid, or can be
readily filtered from the liquid.
Groundwater: Water under the earth’s surface, often confined to aquifers capable of supplying
wells and springs.
Human consumption: the ingestion or absorption of water or water vapor as the result of
drinking, cooking, dishwashing, hand washing, bathing, showering or oral hygiene.
Impact Fee: A fee, also called a development fee, levied on the developer of a project by a
county, or other public agency as compensation for otherwise-unmitigated impacts the project will
produce. California Government Code Section 66000, et seq., specifies that development fees
shall not exceed the estimated reasonable cost of providing the service for which the fee is
charged. To lawfully impose a development fee, the public agency must verify its method of
calculation and document proper restrictions on use of the fund.
Infrastructure: Public services and facilities such as sewage-disposal systems, water-supply
systems, and other utility systems, schools and roads.
Inhabited territory: Inhabited territory means territory within which there reside 12 or more
registered voters. The number of registered voters as determined by the elections officer, shall be
established as of the date a certificate of filing is issued by the executive officer. All other territory
shall be deemed "uninhabited."170
Land Use Classification: A system for classifying and designating the appropriate use of
properties.
Leapfrog Development: New development separated from existing development by substantial
vacant land.
Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO): A five-or seven-member commission within
each county that reviews and evaluates all proposals for formation of special districts,
incorporation of cities, annexation to special districts or cities, consolidation of districts, and
merger of districts with cities. Each county’s LAFCO is empowered to approve, disapprove, or
conditionally approve such proposals. The LAFCO members generally include two county
supervisors, two city council members, and one member representing the general public. Some
LAFCOs include two representatives of special districts.
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Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL): The highest level of a contaminant that EPA allows in
drinking water. MCLs ensure that drinking water does not pose either a short-term or long-term
health risk. EPA sets MCLs at levels that are economically and technologically feasible. Some
states set MCLs which are stricter than EPA's.
Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG): The level of a contaminant at which there would
be no risk to human health. This goal is not always economically or technologically feasible, and
the goal is not legally enforceable.
Maximum residual disinfectant level (MRDL): the maximum allowable level of disinfectant in
public drinking water. Most often, compliance with an MRDL is based on an average of multiple
samples.
Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level Goal (MRDLG): The level of a disinfectant added for
water treatment below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs are set by
the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Mean Sea Level: The average altitude of the sea surface for all tidal stages.
Milligrams per liter (mg/L): The weight in milligrams of any substance dissolved in one liter of
liquid; nearly the same as parts per million.
Mello-Roos Bonds: Locally issued bonds that are repaid by a special tax imposed on property
owners within a community facilities district established by a governmental entity. The bond
proceeds can be used for public improvements and for a limited number of services. Named after
the program’s legislative authors.
Monitoring: Testing that water systems must perform to detect and measure contaminants. A
water system that does not follow EPA's monitoring methodology or schedule is in violation, and
may be subject to legal action.
Municipal water system: A water system that has at least five service connections or which
regularly serves 25 individuals for 60 days; also called a public water system.171
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES): Water pollution degrades surface
waters making them unsafe for drinking, fishing, swimming, and other activities. As authorized by
the Clean Water Act, the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit
program controls water pollution by regulating point sources that discharge pollutants into waters
of the United States. Point sources are discrete conveyances such as pipes or man-made
ditches. Individual homes that are connected to a municipal system, use a septic system, or do
not have a surface discharge do not need an NPDES permit; however, industrial, municipal, and
other facilities must obtain permits if their discharges go directly to surface waters. In most cases,
the NPDES permit program is administered by authorized states. Since its introduction in 1972,
the NPDES permit program is responsible for significant improvements to water quality.172
Ordinance: A law or regulation set forth and adopted by a governmental authority.
Potable Water: Water of a quality suitable for drinking.173
Per capita water use: The water produced by or introduced into the system of a water supplier
divided by the total residential population; normally expressed in gallons per capita per day
(gpcd).174
171 http://ga.water.usgs.gov/edu/dictionary.html
172 USEPA, http://cfpub.epa.gov/npdes/, October 14, 2010.
173 http://ga.water.usgs.gov/edu/dictionary.html
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Primary Drinking Water Standards (PDWS): Maximum Contaminant Levels for contaminants.
Proposition 13: (Article XIIIA of the California Constitution) Passed in 1978, this proposition
enacted sweeping changes to the California property tax system. Under Prop. 13, property taxes
cannot exceed 1% of the value of the property and assessed valuations cannot increase by more
than 2% per year. Property is subject to reassessment when there is a transfer of ownership or
improvements are made.175
Proposition 218: (Article XIIID of the California Constitution) This proposition, named "The Right
to Vote on Taxes Act", filled some of the perceived loopholes of Proposition 13. Under
Proposition 218, assessments may only increase with a two-thirds majority vote of the qualified
voters within the District. In addition to the two-thirds voter approval requirement, Proposition 218
states that effective July 1, 1997, any assessments levied may not be more than the costs
necessary to provide the service, proceeds may not be used for any other purpose other than
providing the services intended, and assessments may only be levied for services that are
immediately available to property owners.176
Public Health Goal (PHG): The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no
known or expected risk to health. PHG’s are set by the California Environmental Protection
Agency.
Public Notification: An advisory that EPA requires a water system to distribute to affected
consumers when the system has violated MCLs or other regulations. The notice advises
consumers what precautions, if any, they should take to protect their health.
Public Water Systems (PWS): A public water system provides piped water for human
consumption to at least 15 service connections or serves an average of at least 25 people for at
least 60 days each year, and includes the source of the water supply (i.e., surface or
groundwater). PWSs can be community, nontransient noncommunity, or transient noncommunity
systems, as defined by the EPA's Public Water System Supervision (PWSS) Program.
Ranchette: A single dwelling unit occupied by a non-farming household on a parcel of 2.5 to 20
acres that has been subdivided from agricultural land.
Raw Water: Water in its natural state, prior to any treatment for drinking.
Regulatory Action Level: The concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers
treatment or other requirements that a water system must follow.
Sanitary Sewer: A system of subterranean conduits that carries refuse liquids or waste matter to
a plant where the sewage is treated, as contrasted with storm drainage systems (that carry
surface water) and septic tanks or leech fields (that hold refuse liquids and waste matter on-site).
Sanitary Survey: An on-site review of the water sources, facilities, equipment, operation, and
maintenance of a public water systems for the purpose of evaluating the adequacy of the facilities
for producing and distributing safe drinking water.
Secondary Drinking Water Standards (SDWS): Non-enforceable federal guidelines regarding
cosmetic effects (such as tooth or skin discoloration) or aesthetic effects (such as taste, odor, or
color) of drinking water.
174 http://rubicon.water.ca.gov/v1cwp/glssry.html
175 http://www.californiataxdata.com/A_Free_Resources/glossary_PS.asp#ps_08
176 http://www.californiataxdata.com/A_Free_Resources/glossary_PS.asp#ps_08
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Sedimentation: A process of settling particles out of a liquid in a treatment plant, a process for
removal of solids before filtration by gravity or separation.
Service area: The geographical land area served by a distribution system of a water agency.177
Source Water: Water in its natural state, prior to any treatment for drinking.
Sphere of Influence (SOI): The probable physical boundaries and service area of a local
agency, as determined by the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) of the county.
Surface Water: The water that systems pump and treat from sources open to the atmosphere,
such as rivers, lakes, and reservoirs.
Total dissolved solids (TDS): A quantitative measure of the residual minerals dissolved in water
that remains after evaporation of a solution. TDS is usually expressed in milligrams per liter.178
Treatment Technique: A required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in
drinking water.
Turbidity: The cloudy appearance of water caused by the presence of tiny particles. High levels
of turbidity may interfere with proper water treatment and monitoring.
Urban: Of, relating to, characteristic of, or constituting a city. Urban areas are generally
characterized by moderate and higher density residential development (i.e., three or more
dwelling units per acre), commercial development, and industrial development, and the
availability of public services required for that development, specifically central water and sewer
service, an extensive road network, public transit, and other such services (e.g., safety and
emergency response). Development not providing such services may be “non-urban” or “rural”.
CEQA defines “urbanized area” as an area that has a population density of at least 1,000 persons
per square mile (Public Resources Code Section 21080.14(b)).
Urban Services: Utilities (such as water, gas, electricity, and sewer) and public services (such as
police, fire protection, schools, parks, and recreation) provided to an urbanized or urbanizing
area.
Violation: A failure to meet any state or federal drinking water regulation.
Vulnerability Assessment: An evaluation of drinking water source quality and its vulnerability to
contamination by pathogens and toxic chemicals.
Water quality: Used to describe the chemical, physical, and biological characteristics of water,
usually in regard to its suitability for a particular purpose or use.179
Water year: A continuous 12-month period for which hydrologic records are compiled and
summarized. In California, it begins on October 1 and ends September 30 of the following year.180
Watershed: The land area from which water drains into a stream, river, or reservoir.
Zoning: The division of a city by legislative regulations into areas, or zones, that specify
allowable uses for real property and size restrictions for buildings within these areas; a program
that implements policies of the general plan.
177 http://rubicon.water.ca.gov/v1cwp/glssry.html
178 http://rubicon.water.ca.gov/v1cwp/glssry.html
179 http://rubicon.water.ca.gov/v1cwp/glssry.html
180 http://rubicon.water.ca.gov/v1cwp/glssry.html
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Arbuckle PUD, PO Box 207, Arbuckle, CA 95912, Phone: (530) 476-2054, Fax: 530-476-2761, E-
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Arbuckle PUD, Small Water System 2011 Annual Report to the Drinking Water Program for year
Ending December 31, 2011.
Arbuckle PUD, Water Rates as of January 1, 2009.
Artois Community Services District, Jack Cavier, Jr., President, March 1, 2012.
California Government Code Section 56046.
CALIFORNIA REGIONAL WATER QUALITY CONTROL BOARD CENTRAL VALLEY REGION,
ORDER NO. R5-2010-0087 WASTE DISCHARGE REQUIREMENTS FOR CITY OF
ORLAND CLASS II SURFACE IMPOUNDMENTS AND DOMESTIC WASTEWATER
TREATMENT FACILITY GLENN COUNTY, April 28, 2010.
California Water Service Company, 1720 North First Street, San Jose, California, 95112, Phone:
408-367-8200, Schedule No. WL-1-R Willows Tariff Area, Effective 5/3/12.
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95963, December 30, 2013.
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potterson@cityoforland.com, January 13, 2014.
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City of Orland, Janet Wackerman, Public Works Secretary, Phone: 865-1600, January 14, 2014.
City of Orland, Schedule of Impact Fees by Category Reduced by Allowable Planning,
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City of Williams, Greg Endeman, gendeman@cityofwilliams.org, October 1, 2012.
City of Willows, Skyler Lipski, Public Works Director, Phone: 530-934-7041, September 5, 2012.
Clear Creek CSD, Pat Mudrich, Manager, August 22, 2012
Clear Creek CSD, Lassen LAFCO Questionnaire June 6, 2012.
Colusa County Ordinance No. 673, An Ordinance of the Colusa County Board of Supervisors
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Collection of Delinquent Charges; and Directing That No New Water Hook-ups Be
Permitted for County Service Area Number 1-Century Ranch, March 16, 2004.
Colusa County Ordinance No 674, An Ordinance of the Colusa County Board of Supervisors
Increasing Water Service Fees; Authorizing Administrative Fees; Providing for the
Collection of Delinquent charges; and Directing That No New Water Hook-ups be
permitted for County Service Area Number 2-Stonyford, March 16, 2004.
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Lassen County Waterworks District 1 (Bieber), Stephen Jackson, Manager, Phone: 530-294-
5524, March 1, 2011.
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Lassen County Waterworks District 1 (Bieber), Ordinance 09-1, An Ordinance Amending the
Ordinance Establishing the Rate for sewer services by the Lassen County Waterworks
District 1 (Bieber), June 16, 2009.
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Community Services District Increasing Water Rates, June 6, 2011.
PREPARERS
Christy Leighton, Glenn LAFCO Executive Officer
555 E. Willow Street, Willows CA 95988
Phone/Fax: 530-934-4597 Mobile: 530-517-0717
E-Mail: christyleighton@sbcglobal.net
Andy Popper, Senior Planner
Glenn County Planning and Public Works Agency
777 N. Colusa Street, Willows CA 95988
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MAPS
Orland Arial Map
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