City officials outline 2009-2010 goals

Orland department heads outlined their goals for the upcoming year to the city council Wednesday night at a special council meeting.

No decisions were made Wednesday, but the council discussed the items and plans to continue reviewing them.

“Hopefully, we can make it five to 10 goals at most,” Mayor Bruce Roundy said, before suggesting balancing the city’s budget and improving its emergency reserve funding should be a big goal.

 Poczobut’s objectives include completing an asset inventory of Orland’s retail and industrial properties, so Orland can be marketed to outside companies;  cleaning up dilapidated properties; making more streets handicapped accessible; requesting stimulus funding for a new police facility; and applying for grants for other projects.

The Community Services Department wants to complete Orland’s general plan update and its environmental impact report, among other projects,  Director Nancy Sailsbery said.

Public Works Director Jere Schmitke said he wants to upgrade the city’s water system and improve Sixth, Eighth and Tehama streets in addition to upgrading water mains and street signs.

 The Orland Police Department wants to increase staffing and reduce crime and accident rates. Chief Bob Pasero said. He also wants to create city ordinances regulating growing medical marijuana and controlling marijuana dispensaries  and “adult” businesses in town.

The police department has applied for federal funds to fill two vacant positions for patrol officers, which looks promising, Pasero said.

 Librarian Jody Meza said she wants to create more space for meetings, programs and tables with outlets and Internet sources for laptop users; and provide regular educational, informational and recreational programs.

Recreation Director Garrett White said wants infield sprinkler systems for the city’s softball fields, to finish Roosevelt Field and develop more recreational programs and tournaments,.

The Economic Development Commission wants to bring a farmer’s market to Orland and create agricultural tourism in the area, Commissioner Mike Yalow said.