City Council

Item No.: G-2 CORNING CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, AUGUST 23, 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 except Councilor Hargens. C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by the City Manager. D. INVOCATION: Led by Councilor Burnett. E. PROCLAMATIONS, RECOGNITIONS, APPOINTMENTS, PRESENTATIONS: 1. Proclamation: September 2022 as Suicide Prevention Month. Fernando Villegas, Health Education, Tehama County Behavioral Health was present to accept the Proclamation. He presented information on upcoming events commemorating Suicide Prevention Month. Councilor Hargens entered the meeting at 6:34 pm. F. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR: A Waste Management representative provided information related to the Sept. 9th bulky item drop off at the Hwy. 99 location and the Labor Day Garbage Schedules pick-up schedules. 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. 2. Waive reading, except by title, of any Ordinance under consideration at this meeting for either introduction or passage, per Government Code Section 36934. 3. Waive the reading and approve the Minutes with any necessary corrections of the following meetings: a. August 9, 2022 City Council Closed Session and Regular meeting; and b. August 18, 2022 Emergency City Council Meeting. 4. August 17, 2022 Claim Warrant in the amount of $201,929.86. 5. August 17, 2022 Business License Report. 6. Authorize payment of Invoice 22-216745-03 in the amount of $33,960.85 to Armstrong Consultants, Inc. under Task Order “B” of the Airport Engineering Services Agreement 2019-6 to provide Professional Services for the Airport Master Plan. 7. Authorize payment of Invoice 22-216746-02 in the amount of $890 to Armstrong Consultants, Inc. under Task Order “C” of the Airport Engineering Services THE CITY OF CORNING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER  Item No.: G-2 Agreement 2019-6 to provide Professional Services for the Airport Pavement Management Plan. 8. Authorize payment of Invoice #23537 in the amount of $1,389.39 to R.E.Y. Engineers for the West Street School ATP Connectivity Project Engineering and Environmental Services. 9. Authorize payment of Invoice #23538 in the amount of $877.77 to R.E.Y. Engineers for the Olive View ATP Connectivity Project Engineering and Environmental Services. 10. Adopt Ordinance 701, an Ordinance adopting the Initiative Measure relating to amendment of the Hwy. 99W Specific Plan to remove the Initiative Area to allow development of a Grocery Store and Drive-thru-Coffee Shop. (Second Reading and Adoption) Councilor Valerio moved to approve Consent Items 2-10; 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: 11. Adopt Resolution 08-23-2022-01 declaring intent to levy and collect Annual Assessment for the City of Corning Lighting and Landscape District 1, Zone 1. Presented by Public Works Consultant/City Engineer Robin Kampmann who stated that this is a Public Hearing and explained that each year the City is required to review the assessment and provide an Engineers Report. This Zone applies to N. Alex Lane. She stated that the City did receive one letter opposing. The Public Hearing was opened at 6:42 pm and with no comments the heating was closed. Councilor Burnett moved to approve the Engineers Report that no increases are recommended and adopt Resolution No. 08-23-2022-01 setting the Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Assessment at $63.08 per parcel for Landscaping and Lighting District 1, Zone 1. Councilor Demo seconded the motion. Ayes: Snow, Demo, Burnett, Valerio, and Hargens. Absent/Abstain/Opposed: None. Motion was approved by a 5-0 vote 12. Adopt Resolution 08-23-2022-02 declaring intent to levy and collect Annual Assessment for the City of Corning Lighting and Landscape District 1, Zone 2. Presented by Public Works Consultant/City Engineer Robin Kampmann who stated that this applies to the Stonefox Subdivision and no letters of opposition were received. The Public Hearing opened at 6:44p.m., will no comment the hearing was closed. Councilor Demo moved to approve the Engineers Report that no increases are recommended and adopt Resolution No. 08-23-2022-02 setting the Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Assessment at $91 per parcel for Landscaping and Lighting District 1, Zone 2. Councilor Hargens seconded the motion. Ayes: Snow, Demo, Burnett, Valerio, and Hargens. Absent/Abstain/Opposed: None. Motion was approved by a 5-0 vote. 13. Adopt Resolution 08-23-2022-03 declaring intent to levy and collect Annual Assessment for the City of Corning Lighting and Landscape District 1, Zone 3. Councilor Valerio stated he would be abstaining from voting on this issue and left the Council Chambers. This item was presented by Public Works Consultant/City Engineer Robin Kampmann who stated that this Zone applies to the SHIPP Blossom Avenue Subdivision and no letters of opposition were received. The Public Hearing was opened at 6:46p.m., with no comment the hearing was closed. Councilor Hargens moved to approve the Engineers Report that no increases are recommended and adopt Resolution No. 08-23-2022-03 setting the Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Assessment at $142.10 per parcel for Landscaping and Lighting District 1, Zone 3. Councilor Demo seconded the THE CITY OF CORNING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER  Item No.: G-2 motion. Ayes: Snow, Demo, Burnett, and Hargens. Abstain: Valerio. Absent/Opposed: None. Motion was approved by a 4-0 vote with Councilor Valerio abstaining. 14. Adopt Resolution 08-23-2022-04 declaring intent to levy and collect Annual Assessment for the City of Corning Lighting and Landscape District 1, Zone 4. Councilor Valerio re-entered the Meeting. This item was presented by Public Works Consultant/City Engineer Robin Kampmann who stated no letters of opposition were received and this affects the Salado Orchard Apartment Project south of Blackburn Avenue and west of Toomes Avenue. The Public Hearing was opened at 6;47 pm, with no comments the hearing was closed. Councilor Demo moved to approve the Engineers Report that no increases are recommended and adopt Resolution No. 08-23-2022-04 setting the Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Assessment at $4,772.90 per parcel for Landscaping and Lighting District 1, Zone 4. Councilor Valerio seconded the motion. Ayes: Snow, Demo, Burnett, Valerio, and Hargens. Absent/Abstain/Opposed: None. Motion was approved by a 5-0 vote. J. REGULAR AGENDA: 15. Ordinance 699, an Ordinance amending Chapter 5.50 of the Corning Municipal Code pertaining to Street Vending. (Introduction and 1st Reading of revised Ordinance) Presented by Kristina Miller. She clarified that the 200’ mandate from an existing restaurant applies to all except those “Grandfathered In”. She briefly went over the other stipulations previously discussed. She stated that the fee discussed at the previous meeting will be present by Resolution at the next meeting for adoption. Councilor Demo moved to approve Ordinance No. 699 to amend Chapter 5.50 of the Corning Municipal Code Pertaining to Street Vending and direct the City Clerk to read the Ordinance by Title. Councilor Burnett seconded the motion. Ayes: Snow, Demo, Burnett, Valerio, and Hargens. Absent/Abstain/Opposed: None. Motion was approved by a 5-0 vote. 16. Authorization recruitment of second full-time Police Department Community Service Officer (CSO). Presented by Police Chief Fears who stated instead of recruiting to fill the recently vacated Administrative Services Manager position, the department is requesting authorization to recruit and appoint one additional full-time Community Service Officer. He stated that a second CSO position will allow the Department to be more effective by providing seven (7) day CSO coverage and reduce the additional workload currently being experienced due to the reduction in staffing and stated how position would be financed. He also asked that the City Council reevaluate the current staffing levels to maintain the “Committed to Superior Service” motto Councilor Burnett moved to authorize the recruitment of one additional full-time Community Service Officer position utilizing remaining budgeted funds resulting from the vacated Administrative Services Manager position and remove the Police Administrative Services Manager from the Personnel Allocation List (PAL). Councilor Hargens seconded the motion. Ayes: Snow, Demo, Burnett, Valerio, and Hargens. Absent/Abstain/Opposed: None. Motion was approved by a 5-0 vote. 17. Approve proposed Recreation Lease Agreement with Corning Youth Football & Cheer for seasonal use of Clark Park Facilities. Presented by City Manager Kristina Miller who stated that this is one of four Agreements that will be coming before the Council. She then provided a summary of the Agreement and the Agreement term. Councilor Demo moved to approve the proposed Recreation Lease Agreement with Corning Youth Football and Cheer for use of the fields, Snack Bar, and Restroom Facilities at Clark Park during dates/times scheduled at the beginning of each season; and authorize the City Manager to sign Agreement. Councilor Burnett seconded the motion. Ayes: Snow, Demo, Burnett, Valerio, and Hargens. Absent/Abstain/Opposed: None. Motion was approved by a 5-0 vote. 18. Approve Airport Fixed Base Operator (FBO) Lease Agreement with Tony Cutter dba Cutterbilt Aero Services. THE CITY OF CORNING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER  Item No.: G-2 Presented by City Manager Kristina Miller who stated that the City does not currently have a Fixed Base Operator at the Airport. She then provided a brief summary of the Agreement, including the term of the Agreement and number of allowed extensions with agreement of both Parties. Councilor Hargens moved to approve the Fixed Base Operator (FBO) Lease Agreement with Tony Cutter dba Cutterbilt Aero Services. Councilor Demo seconded the motion. Ayes: Snow, Demo, Burnett, Valerio, and Hargens. Absent/Abstain/Opposed: None. Motion was approved by a 5-0 vote. 19. Approve Awning Grant Program Proposal and Administration Agreement with 3CORE. Presented by City Manager Kristina Miller who stated that City will be utilizing American Rescue Grant Funds for this project as directed by Council. The Program will be concentrated on Solano Street from Third to Sixth Street, and from Solano Street to the alleys between Solano and Yolo, and Solano and Marin. She presented the application timeline (1 month) and criteria, awning choice options/colors, etc. If approved 3CORE will manage this Program on behalf of the City. Councilor Demo moved to approve the Program Guidelines; and approve the Agreement between the City and 3CORE for implementation of the City of Corning Awning Grant Program at a cost not to exceed $12,340. Councilor Burnett seconded the motion. Ayes: Snow, Demo, Burnett, Valerio, and Hargens. Absent/Abstain/Opposed: None. Motion was approved by a 5-0 vote. 20. Authorize 1-Year Extension of Agreement with Housing Tools to provide Grant Administration services for the Prop. 68 Grant in an amount not to exceed $30,000. Presented by City Manager Kristina Miller who stated that the City Council authorized the $30,000 during the budget process for grant administration assistance. Councilor Hargens moved to approve the First Amendment to the Agreement between the City of Corning and Housing Tools, authorize the City Manager to initiate a Scope of Work for Proposition 68 Grant Administration Services not to exceed $30,000; allocate $30,000 from General Fund Reserves; and authorize the City Manager to sign and execute all associated Agreements. 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: Reported on the Tehama County Transportation Commission meeting in Red Bluff yesterday at which a required 25% reduction in fuel vehicles and plan for implementation by 2023 was discussed. Burnett: Reported she had a wonderful time at Bunko last week at the Senior Center. Hargens: No meetings to report on however she attended the Fireman’s Picnic. She thanked the City’s Fire Department and also the City‘s Recreation & Public Works Departments for work completed on the new Pickle Ball Courts. Valerio: Announced the dates of the upcoming Olive Festival and Candidates Night hosted by the Chamber of Commerce. Snow: Nothing. City Manager Kristina Miller announced a Groundwater Commission Meeting tomorrow at 8:30 p.m. in Red Bluff. N. ADJOURNMENT: 7:40 p.m. _____________________ Lisa M. Linnet, City Clerk THE CITY OF CORNING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER