City Council
Regular MeetingCorning, CA · January 25, 2022
Minutes
Item No.: G-3
CITY COUNCIL
CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
TUESDAY, JANUARY 25, 2022
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
794 THIRD STREET
This is an Equal Opportunity Program. Discrimination is prohibited by Federal Law. Complaints of
discrimination may be filed with the Secretary of Agriculture, Washington, D.C. 20250.
A. CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 p.m.
B. ROLL CALL: Council: Dave Demo
Karen Burnett
Shelly Hargens
Jose “Chuy” Valerio
Mayor: Robert Snow
All members of the City Council were present.
The Brown Act requires that the Council provide the opportunity for persons in the audience to briefly
address the Council on the subject(s) scheduled for tonight’s closed session. Is there anyone wanting
to comment on the subject(s) the Council will be discussing in closed session? If so, please come to
the podium, identify yourself and give us your comments.
C. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None.
D. REGULAR AGENDA:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – Existing Litigation pursuant to Paragraph (1)
of subdivision (d) of Government Code § 54956.9.
One Case:
a. Name of Case: City of Corning v. Trent Construction, et al. Case No.: CV24394
E. ADJOURN TO REGULARLY SCHEDULED CITY COUNCIL MEETING AND REPORT ON
CLOSED SESSION:
Mayor Snow reported that Council met in Closed Session and gave direction to Staff.
CITY COUNCIL
MEETING AGENDA
TUESDAY, JANUARY 25, 2022
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS IN PERSON
AT 794 THIRD STREET
OR
VIA ZOOM
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/9342948553?pwd=WFF2OVdJZnhldTZKRVJwZ1FSTFFTUT09
Meeting ID: 934 294 8553
Passcode: 01252022
OR BY PHONE
(720) 707- 2699
Meeting ID: 934 294 8553
Passcode: 01252022
This is an Equal Opportunity Program. Discrimination is prohibited by Federal Law.
Complaints of discrimination may be filed with the Secretary of Agriculture, Washington, D.C.
20250.
A. CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 p.m.
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B. ROLL CALL: Council: Dave Demo
Karen Burnett
Shelly Hargens
Jose “Chuy” Valerio
Mayor: Robert Snow
All members of the City Council were present.
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by the City Manager.
D. INVOCATION: Led by Councilor Burnett.
E. PROCLAMATIONS, RECOGNITIONS, APPOINTMENTS, PRESENTATIONS: None.
F. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR: None.
G. CONSENT AGENDA: It is recommended that items listed on the Consent Agenda be acted on
simultaneously unless a Councilmember or members of the audience request separate discussion
and/or action.
1. Waive reading, except by title, of any Ordinance under consideration at this meeting for
either introduction or passage, per Government Code Section 36934.
2. Waive the reading and approve the Minutes of the January 11, 2022 Closed Session and
Regular City Council Meeting with any necessary corrections:
3. January 20, 2022 Claim Warrant in the amount of $345,429.96.
4. January 20, 2022 Business License Report.
5. Authorize Payment for Invoice No. 22649 in the amount of $4,697.66 to R.E.Y Engineers
for the Olive View School ATP Connectivity Project Engineering and Environmental
Services.
6. Authorize Payment of Invoice #22648 in the amount of $6,507.55 to R.E.Y. Engineers for
the West Street School ATP Connectivity Project for Engineering and Environmental
Services.
Councilor Valerio moved to approve Consent Items 1-6; seconded by Councilor Demo. Ayes: Snow,
Demo, Burnett, Valerio, and Hargens. Absent/Abstain/Opposed: Approved by a 5-0 vote.
H. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA:
I.
.
REGULAR AGENDA:
7. Approve the Letter of Authorization for the Submittal of an Application to the Department
of Resources Recycling and Recovery Senate Bill 1383 Local Assistance Grant Program
Presented by City Manager Kristina Miller. Following discussion, Councilor Demo moved to approve the
Letter of Authorization for the submittal of an application to the Department of Resources Recycling and
Recovery SB 1383 Local Assistance Grant Program. Councilor Burnett seconded the motion. Ayes:
Snow, Demo, Burnett, Valerio, and Hargens. Absent/Abstain/Opposed: Approved by a 5-0 vote.
8.Consider Adoption of a Resolution Pursuant to Assembly Bill 361 allowing the City of
Corning City Council to continue to hold meetings remotely without compliance with the
provisions of Government Code Section 54953(B)(3).
Presented by City Attorney Collin Bogener who explained the various compliance requirements of the
above stated Government Code. Following discussion, Councilor Burnett moved to adopt Resolution
No. 01-25-2022-01 pursuant to AB 361 allowing the City of Corning City Council to continue to hold
meetings remotely without compliance with the provisions of Government Code Section 54953(b)(3).
Councilor Hargens seconded the motion. Ayes: Snow, Demo, Burnett, Valerio, and Hargens.
Absent/Abstain/Opposed: Approved by a 5-0 vote.
9.Mayor Snow request for discussion and possible action in regard to differences between
Cal OSHA and County of Tehama Quarantine and Isolation Guidelines.
Presented by City Manager Kristina Miller who briefly presented the requirements of the Tehama
County Public Health Officer and those of Cal OSHA, as well as information received in an email from
Tehama County Public Health Officer Dr. Brown. She stated that the past few years have been very
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challenging, the past few weeks have been extremely challenging for the City with employees out on
quarantine, sick, etc. City Attorney Collin Bogener then informed the Council of the legal ramifications of
not following the County Public Health Officer direction.
Following discussion, Mayor Snow moved to follow Cal OSHA Quarantine and Isolation Guidelines for
City Staff; Councilor Demo seconded the motion. Ayes: Snow, Demo, Burnett, Valerio, and
Hargens. Absent/Abstain/Opposed: Approved by a 5-0 vote.
City Attorney Collin Bogener emphasized to the Council that this action will be placing the City Manager
in a very tough spot as in upholding the Council’s decision, she will be going against County law. City
Manager Miller emphasized her concern for all City Employees and maintaining service to our public.
K. ITEMS PLACED ON THE AGENDA FROM THE FLOOR: None.
L. COMMUNICATIONS, CORRESPONDENCE, AND INFORMATION: None.
M. REPORTS FROM MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS: City Councilmembers will report on
attendance at conferences/meetings reimbursed at City expense (Requirement of Assembly Bill
1234).
Demo: Reported on the Tehama County Transportation Commission Meeting, the Jelly’s Ferry
Bridge replacement ($56 million) should be completed in August; and installation of a “Roundabout” at
South Avenue and Hwy. 99E (Caltrans).
Burnett: Reported on the Tehama County Solid Waste Management Meeting.
Hargens: Reported on attendance at the Tripartite Board Meeting.
Valerio: Announced that the Chamber of Commerce Installation Dinner will be held on Saturday at
5:30 p.m.
Snow: None.
N. ADJOURNMENT: 7:10 p.m.
_____________________
Lisa M. Linnet
City Clerk
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Agenda
CITY COUNCIL
CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
TUESDAY, JANUARY 25, 2022
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
794 THIRD STREET
The City of Corning welcomes you to our meetings, which are regularly scheduled for the second and
fourth Tuesdays of each month. Your participation and interest is encouraged and appreciated.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Corning will make available to
members of the public any special assistance necessary to participate in this meeting. The public
should contact the City Clerk’s office (530/824-7033) to make such a request. Notification at least 72
hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure
accessibility to this meeting.
This is an Equal Opportunity Program. Discrimination is prohibited by Federal Law. Complaints of
discrimination may be filed with the Secretary of Agriculture, Washington, D.C. 20250.
A. CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 p.m.
B. ROLL CALL: Council: Dave Demo
Karen Burnett
Shelly Hargens
Jose “Chuy” Valerio
Mayor: Robert Snow
The Brown Act requires that the Council provide the opportunity for persons in the audience to briefly
address the Council on the subject(s) scheduled for tonight’s closed session. Is there anyone wanting
to comment on the subject(s) the Council will be discussing in closed session? If so, please come to
the podium, identify yourself and give us your comments.
C. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
D. REGULAR AGENDA:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – Existing Litigation pursuant to Paragraph (1)
of subdivision (d) of Government Code § 54956.9.
One Case:
a. Name of Case: City of Corning v. Trent Construction, et al. Case No.: CV24394
E. ADJOURN TO REGULARLY SCHEDULED CITY COUNCIL MEETING AND REPORT ON
CLOSED SESSION:
THE CITY OF CORNING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER
CITY COUNCIL
MEETING AGENDA
TUESDAY, JANUARY 25, 2022
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS IN PERSON
AT 794 THIRD STREET
OR
VIA ZOOM
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/9342948553?pwd=WFF2OVdJZnhldTZKRVJwZ1FSTFFTUT09
Meeting ID: 934 294 8553
Passcode: 01252022
OR BY PHONE
(720) 707- 2699
Meeting ID: 934 294 8553
Passcode: 01252022
The City of Corning welcomes you to our meetings, which are regularly scheduled for the second and
fourth Tuesdays of each month. Your participation and interest is encouraged and appreciated.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Corning will make available to
members of the public any special assistance necessary to participate in this meeting. The public
should contact the City Clerk’s office (530/824-7033) to make such a request. Notification at least 72
hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure
accessibility to this meeting.
This is an Equal Opportunity Program. Discrimination is prohibited by Federal Law.
Complaints of discrimination may be filed with the Secretary of Agriculture, Washington, D.C.
20250.
A. CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 p.m.
B. ROLL CALL: Council: Dave Demo
Karen Burnett
Shelly Hargens
Jose “Chuy” Valerio
Mayor: Robert Snow
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by the City Manager.
D. INVOCATION: Led by Councilor Burnett.
E. PROCLAMATIONS, RECOGNITIONS, APPOINTMENTS, PRESENTATIONS: None
F. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR: If there is anyone in the audience
wishing to speak on items not already set on the Agenda, please come to the podium, and briefly
identify the matter you wish to have placed on the Agenda. The Commission will then determine if
such matter will be placed on the Agenda for this meeting, scheduled for a subsequent meeting, or
recommend other appropriate action. If the matter is placed on tonight's Agenda, you will have the
opportunity later in the meeting to return to the podium to discuss the issue. The law prohibits the
Commission from taking formal action on the issue, however unless it is placed on the Agenda for a
later meeting so that interested members of the public will have a chance to appear and speak on the
subject.
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G. CONSENT AGENDA: It is recommended that items listed on the Consent Agenda be acted on
simultaneously unless a Councilmember or members of the audience request separate discussion
and/or action.
1. Waive reading, except by title, of any Ordinance under consideration at this meeting for
either introduction or passage, per Government Code Section 36934.
2. Waive the reading and approve the Minutes of the January 11, 2022 Closed Session and
Regular City Council Meeting with any necessary corrections:
3. January 20, 2022 Claim Warrant in the amount of $345,429.96.
4. January 20, 2022 Business License Report.
5. Authorize Payment for Invoice No. 22649 in the amount of $4,697.66 to R.E.Y Engineers
for the Olive View School ATP Connectivity Project Engineering and Environmental
Services.
6. Authorize Payment of Invoice #22648 in the amount of $6,507.55 to R.E.Y. Engineers for
the West Street School ATP Connectivity Project for Engineering and Environmental
Services.
H. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA:
I.
.
REGULAR AGENDA:
7. Approve the Letter of Authorization for the Submittal of an Application to the Department
of Resources Recycling and Recovery Senate Bill 1383 Local Assistance Grant Program
8. Consider Adoption of a Resolution Pursuant to Assembly Bill 361 Allowing the City of
Corning City Council to Continue to Hold Meetings Remotely Without Compliance with
the Provisions of Government Code Section 54953(B)(3).
9. Mayor Snow Request for Discussion and Possible Action in regards to Differences
Between Cal OSHA and County of Tehama Quarantine and Isolation Guidelines
K. ITEMS PLACED ON THE AGENDA FROM THE FLOOR:
L. COMMUNICATIONS, CORRESPONDENCE, AND INFORMATION:
M. REPORTS FROM MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS: City Councilmembers will report on
attendance at conferences/meetings reimbursed at City expense (Requirement of Assembly Bill
1234).
Demo:
Burnett:
Hargens:
Valerio:
Snow:
N. ADJOURNMENT:
POSTED: FRIDAY, JANUARY 21, 2022
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