City Council

Item No.: G-3 CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION AGENDA TUESDAY, MAY 10, 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. C. PUBLIC COMMENTS: D. REGULAR AGENDA: 1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8: Properties: APN: 071-136-001-000 – 071-136-011-000 Agency Negotiator: Kristina Miller, City Manager Negotiating Parties: City and Felix Bill Family LTD, Hildebrandt Family Trust, and Conway Revocable Trust Under Negotiation: Price and Terms 2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8: Properties: City Owned Airport Buildings. Agency Negotiator: Kristina Miller, City Manager Negotiating Parties: Collette Glattfelder and Tony Cutter. Under Negotiation: Lease Price and Terms 3. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8: Property: 071-131-001 (Sixth and Yolo St.) Agency Negotiation: Kristina Miller Under Negotiation: Price and Terms E. ADJOURN TO REGULARLY SCHEDULED CITY COUNCIL MEETING AND REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION: 6:30 PM Mayor Snow reported that direction was provided to staff. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, MAY 10, 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 THE CITY OF CORNING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER  Item No.: G-3 OR BY PHONE (720) 707- 2699, Meeting ID: 934 294 8553, Passcode: 01252022 A. CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 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. 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: Delores May, representing the Corning Senior Center addressed the Council regarding the need to paint the Senior Center, She asked if they could get some financial help for purchasing the paint. Council directed Staff to discuss and bring back if necessary for Council action. Police Chief Fears invited everyone to attend the Police Officer Memorial Ceremony on Wednesday, May 11th at the High Point Church at 625 Luther Road, in Red Bluff. 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 following Meetings with any necessary corrections: a) April 22, 2022 Closed Session Meeting; b) April 26, 2022 Regular City Council Meeting 3. May 4, 2022 Claim Warrant in the amount of $337,539.93. 4. April 2022 Wages & Salaries: $394,544.74. 5. April 2022 Treasurer’s Report. 6. April Building Permit Valuation Report in the amount of $558,677. 7. April 2022 City of Corning Wastewater Operations Summary Report. 8. Appointment of Laura Calkins to the Corning Library Commission. Councilor Valerio moved to approve Consent Items 1-8; Councilor Burnett seconded the motion. Ayes: Snow, Demo, Burnett, Valerio, and Hargens. Absent/Abstain/Opposed: None. Motion was approved by a 5-0 vote. H. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA: None. I. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND MEETINGS: None J. REGULAR AGENDA: 9. Approve extension of membership in Shasta Cascade Hazardous Response Team (SCHMRT) and authorize City Manager to issue letter requesting 5-year extension of Agreement. Presented by City Manager Kristina Miller. Councilor Demo moved to approve the 5-year extension of the Letter of Understanding (LOU) for the assembly and maintenance of the Shasta Cascade Regional Hazardous Materials Team, and upon City Attorney approval of existing LOU Agreement, authorize the City Manager to issue a letter requesting the 5-year Agreement Extension, and continue the annual budget allocation of THE CITY OF CORNING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER  Item No.: G-3 $1,000 for Membership Fees. Councilor Burnett seconded the motion. Ayes: Snow, Demo, Burnett, Valerio, and Hargens. Absent/Abstain/Opposed: None. Motion was approved by a 5-0 vote. 10. Adopt Resolution 05-10-2022-01 and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreements for the purchase and sale of 1113 Solano Street in Corning, CA. Presented by City Manager Kristina Miller who confirmed that this relates to one of the properties being purchased as part of the Prop. 68 $8.5 Park Grant. Councilor Hargens moved to adopt proposed Resolution 05-10-2022-01 authorizing the City Manager to execute and finalize the Agreement for the purchase and sale of the property located at 1113 Solano Street, Corning, CA; (APN #’s: 071-136-001 through 071-136-009). Councilor Demo seconded the motion. Ayes: Snow, Demo, Burnett, Valerio, and Hargens. Absent/Abstain/Opposed: None. Motion was approved by a 5-0 vote. 11. Review and discuss the proposed Measure “A” Funding Allocation and approve the Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Capital Improvement Priorities. Presented by City Manager Kristina Miller who explained that the Capital Improvement Project (CIP) is an outline of the departmental allocation requests; it does not ensure funding. She then provided a PowerPoint Presentation outlining the proposed 2022/2023 Capital Improvement Priorities. City Manager Miller began by stating that according to HdL, (Hinderliter de Llamas) the City’s sales tax consultant, we anticipate receiving approximately $1,350,000 in Measure “A” revenues in FY 2022/23. She then presented the FY 2022/23 Measure “A” Funding Priorities which were; FY 2022/23 Measure “A” Funding Priorities Dispatch General Fund Contribution 250,000 Fire Reserve Fund 343,871 Police Reserve Fund 183,560 Public Works Reserve Fund 184,401 Street Projects 200,000 Park Improvements at Northside Park 106,259 Street Beautification and Alternative Bid #1 84,909 Total Measure “A” Funding 1,353,000 She explained that the City does not currently fund depreciation for park equipment and City buildings, however calculations are being made to review what this would encompass. The General Fund CIP priorities include the following: FY 2022/2023 General Fund Funding Priorities General City CIP Depreciation Expense for future replacement of Finance Software, Time Clock System, and City Server 147,733 Total General Fund Funding 147,733 She stated that the dollar amounts in the presented tables may need to be adjusted at final budget approval depending on City Council priorities and revenue/expenditure projections currently being finalized. Staffing levels are being evaluated as part of the budge process also, within the next five years there are departmental requests to add 12 additional full-time equivalent employees and she listed the various positions requested. She stated that she does not recommend utilizing Measure A funding for staffing until the daytime firefighters are hired. City Manager Miller stated that Measure “A” funding is proposed to fund $200,000 of additional street related work to further improve City roads beyond what existing street funds and SB 1 funds will provide. THE CITY OF CORNING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER  Item No.: G-3 City Manager Miller presented department plans for Public Works, Fire, and Police Department Services and equipment anticipated to maintain and/or improve City service standards. She presented an exhibit indicating the most urgent department needs and their project needs for the future. Ms. Miller stated as a result of inadequate City revenue in previous years, the City has not adequately funded its capital replacement; there is quite a bit of catch up to be done. The current year Annual Reserves Contributions are higher than they would have been if depreciation expense were adequately funded in previous years. As a result of Measure “A” funding, General Fund, and Enterprise Fund dollars, the City will be able to complete, with City Council approval, the proposed projects below. Please note, all anticipated expenditures are proposed for approval. Capital Improvement Proposed Funding Dollar Type Amount Patrol Vehicle 75,500 Police Capital Replacement Reserves Radar Signs 16,500 Almond Street/ Fig Street 500,000 Street Funds Water Meter Replacement 25,000 Variable Frequency Drive for Well No. 3 50,000 Water Fund SCADA system for well system 100,000 Replace Roof at WWTP 61,500 Sewer Fund 25% each Public Works Reserve Fund, Water Fund, Sewer Fund, and Streets Mechanics Truck 50,000 Fund Hydrovac Excavator Trailer 100,000 50% Water, 50% Sewer Fund Playground Replacement at Northside Park 106,259 Alternative Bid #1 Decorative Street Light Measure A and pole and street signs -Solano St. 84,909 Transportation Center Roof Repair 61,500 General Fund PAPI System Repairs 122,222 Grant-Funded Total $1,353,390 *Due to delays at the manufacturing plant the patrol vehicle requested is a roll over from FY 21/22. She concluded by stating that $343,871 will be contributed to the Fire Reserve Fund, $183,560 will be contributed to the Police Reserve Fund, $184,401 to the Public Works Fund utilizing Measure “A” dollars. $147,733 will be contributed to the City Administration Reserve Fund. Amounts over and above what is being purchased this year will remain in the reserve fund for equipment needs in the future. The ultimate goal being that funds will be in the reserve fund when the equipment needs replacing. Councilor Demo moved to approve the Measure “A” Funding Allocations and approve the Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Capital Improvement Priorities. Councilor Hargens seconded the motion. Ayes: Snow, Demo, Burnett, Valerio, and Hargens. Absent/Abstain/Opposed: None. Motion was approved by a 5-0 vote. K. ITEMS PLACED ON THE AGENDA FROM THE FLOOR: None L. COMMUNICATIONS, CORRESPONDENCE, AND INFORMATION: None. THE CITY OF CORNING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER  Item No.: G-3 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: Announce he attended no new meetings. He reported on the Memorial Ceremony and procession for retired Fire Chief Robert Pryatel. Burnett: Announce and reported on her attendance at the Tehama Council Solid Waste Management Agency meeting and the Senior Center Board Meeting. Hargens: Stated she had no meetings, but she attended the Tuesday Night Market, and it was great. Valerio: Announced that the Chamber of Commerce will be sponsoring the Memorial Golf Tournament Fundraiser at the Rolling Hills Links Golf Course on Saturday May 28th. He stated that this is a major fundraiser for the Chamber of Commerce. Snow: Nothing. N. ADJOURNMENT: 7:05 p.m. ______________________ Lisa M. Linnet, City Clerk THE CITY OF CORNING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER