City Council

Item No.: G-2 CORNING CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, JULY 26, 2022 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS IN PERSON AT 794 THIRD STREET OR VIA ZOOM AT: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/9342948553?pwd=WFF2OVdJZnhldTZKRVJwZ1FSTFFTUT09 Meeting ID: 934 294 8553, Passcode: 01252022 OR BY PHONE AT (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. 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: Julie Johnson, on behalf on someone working in the Community stated that there are concerns about the planters within the Solano Street Project area, specifically as they will affect those parking and possible difficulties for mothers loading and unloading children. She also stated concerns related to maintenance of the planters. 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. July 12, 2022 City Council Closed Session & Regular Meetings; and b. July 13, 2022 Emergency City Council Meeting. 3. July 20, 2022 Claim Warrant in the amount of $806,379.94 4. July 20, 2022 Business License Report. 5. Authorize payment of Invoice #23372 in the amount of $2,336.31 to R.E.Y. Engineers for the West Street School ATP Connectivity Project Engineering and Environmental Services. 6. Authorize payment of Invoice #23373 in the amount of $1,166.44 to R.E.Y. Engineers for the Olive View ATP Connectivity Project Engineering and Environmental Services. Councilor Valerio moved to approve Consent Items 1-6; Councilor Burnett seconded the motion. Ayes: Snow, Demo, Burnett, Valerio, and Hargens. Absent/Abstain/Opposed: None. Motion was approved by a 5-0 vote. THE CITY OF CORNING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER  Item No.: G-2 H. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA: None I. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND MEETINGS: None J. REGULAR AGENDA: 7. Approve Agreement with Alliance Environmental Services, Inc. in the amount of $11,184 to provide required lead and asbestos testing on recently acquired buildings prior to demolition as part of the Proposition 68 Park Development and Community Revitalization Grant. Presented by City Manager Kristina Miller who stated that the lead and asbestos testing is necessary prior to demolition of the existing buildings to confirm if any lead or asbestos is present so if present it is disposed of property. She stated that this is necessary to keep the project moving and that the associated costs are grant funded. She then announced that there is a typo in the Agreement Title and clarified stating that this is a “Professional Services Agreement”, not a “Consultant Services Agreement”. It was confirmed, if approved they can begin testing in a week. It was then suggested by the mayor to the City Manager’s authorization to sign Contract Amendments up to an additional $11,000 if needed. Councilor Demo moved to authorize Staff to: • Approved Agreement with Alliance Environmental Services Inc. to provide the City with lead and asbestos testing and reporting services at a cost of $11,184; and • Authorize the City Manager to sign Contract Amendments up to an additional $11,000. Councilor Burnett seconded the motion. Ayes: Snow, Demo, Burnett, Valerio, and Hargens. Absent/Abstain/Opposed: None. Motion was approved by a 5-0 vote. 8. Approve and authorize the City Manager to sign the proposed Amendment extending the existing Janitorial Services Contract with Alejandra Ochoa for 3-years at the negotiated amount of $4,370 per month. Presented by City Manager Kristina Miller who stated that Mrs. Ochoa currently provides these services and recommended approval and appropriation of funds to finance the contract increase of $363. She stated that she doesn’t believe that we could obtain a contract for less than this amount. She confirmed that Staff is happy with the services currently being provided. Councilor Hargens moved to: • Approve and authorize the City Manager to sign the 3-year Janitorial Contract Extension Amendment for Janitorial Services with Alejandra Ochoa, DBA Ochoa Cleaning at $4,370 per month, and • Authorize appropriation of $4,370 from General Fund Reserves to cover increased costs. Councilor Burnett 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. 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: Announced he attended the movie in the Park at Northside Park; it was well attended. He commended those that put the event on. Audience member Jerry Lequia stated the area was cleaned up following the event. Burnett: Announced it is BUNKO Time at the Senior Center again; tickets are available. Hargens: Stated her meeting was cancelled. Valerio: Stated Lisa Lomelli did an amazing job coordinating the “Movie in the Park” Event. Snow: Thanked the Public Works Crew; they have done a great job cleaning Yost Park, N. ADJOURNMENT: 6:47 p.m. _____________________________ Lisa M. Linnet, City Clerk THE CITY OF CORNING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER