City Council

Item No.: G-3 (a) CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2022 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 794 THIRD STREET OR VIA ZOOM 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: 1. Proclamation: October 20 – 22, 2022 Western Open Fiddle Days. Present to accept the Proclamation and perform were Tex Ash, seven (7) year old fiddle player Kyla Kozlowki (Kayla performed for the City’s Council when she was 3 years-old), and Kathy Kampschmidt (Kyla’s Great-Grandmother), all members of the Western Open Fiddlers. F. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR: City Manager Kristina Miller stated she would be scheduling a Special City Council Meeting in the near future to discuss potential special compensation for local businesses. Jerry Lequia inquired on the status of the City’s Awning Grant Program for downtown businesses. City Manager Miller responded providing some brief information and stated that she could provide additional information offline as she didn’t have it with her tonight. 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 of the following meetings with any necessary corrections: a) September 27, 2022 Special City Council Meeting (6:00 p.m. Meeting) b) September 27, 2022 Closed Session and Regular City Meeting with any necessary corrections. c) September 30, 2022 Emergency Special City Council Meeting. 4. October 5, 2022 Claim Warrant in the amount of $284,679.37. 5. September 2022 Wages & Salaries: $390,568.19. 6. September 5, 2022 Business License Report. 7. September 2022 Treasurer’s Report. 8. September Building Permit Valuation Report in the amount of $801,964. THE CITY OF CORNING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER  Item No.: G-3 (a) 9. September 2022 City of Corning Wastewater Operations Summary Report. 10. Adopt Resolution No. 10-11-2022-01 approving a Rural Fire Capacity Assistance (RFC) Agreement in the amount of $6,104.75 with CALFIRE and authorize the City Manager to sign the Agreement. 11. Authorize payment of invoice #187551 to PSOMAS in the amount of $20,033.87 for construction management and inspections during the Solano Street Improvement Project. Councilor Valerio moved to approve Consent Items 2-11; 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: 12. Public Hearing: Adopt Ordinance 702 amending Title 17 to add Chapters 17.70 and 17.71 establishing regulations regarding Urban Dwelling Units and Urban Lot Splits in Single Family Residential Zones. (Introduction and 1st Reading) Presented by City Planner II Christina Meeds who stated that this is being proposed in response to new State regulations initiated by Governor Newscom. She then provided a brief PowerPoint Presentation. In response to a question Ms. Meeds confirmed that after the specified timeframe, the split lots could be sold separately. This new law took effect on January 1, 2022 and was signed into law on September 15, 2021. Ms. Meeds explained that the Building Official has the power to deny such actions under certain circumstances. The Public Hearing was opened at 6:54pm; with no comments the hearing was closed at 6:55pm. City Manager Kristina Miller stated that the Planning Commission did provide some suggestions for preparing Design Standards for consideration. Councilor Burnett moved to accept for introduction and first reading, Ordinance 702, an Ordinance amending Title 17 to add Chapters 17.70 and 17.71 establishing regulations regarding Urban Dwelling Units and Urban Lot Splits in Single Family Residential Zones, direct the City Clerk to read Ordinance 702 by title, and approve Ordinance 702 Summary for Publication. Councilor Valerio seconded the motion. Ayes: Snow, Burnett, Valerio, and Hargens. Abstain: Demo, Absent: None. Opposed: None. Motion was approved by a 4-0-1 vote with Demo abstaining. 13. Public Hearing: Adopt Ordinance 703, an Ordinance deleting Chapter 17.24 and amending Chapters 17.22, 17.47 and 17.48 of the Corning Municipal Code to permit all Commercial Uses within the CH Highway Service Commercial Overlay District. (Introduction and 1st Reading) Presented by City Planner II Christina Meeds who stated that in 1997 the City Council established certain Zones, specifically the CH Zone (Allows Gas Stations, Restaurants, etc.) which at the time appeared to be a good idea. However, Staff now feels that these limitations are not beneficial to the City. The Public Hearing was opened at 7:04pm. A member of the audience asked about why the Mobile Home Dealership was never completed; he was informed that due to the economy the proponent had never opened. With no further comments the hearing was closed at 7:05pm. Councilor Demo moved to, having reviewed the Staff Report and Environmental Determination, opened the Public Hearing, and considered public testimony, accept for introduction and first reading, Ordinance 703, an Ordinance to delete Chapter 17.24, and amend Chapters 17.22, 17.47, and 17.48 to the Corning Municipal Code to permit all commercial uses within the CH Highway Service Commercial Overlay District. Councilor Hargens 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: 14. Authorize the Public Works Department to surplus and sell the 1995 F-150 Truck (Unit-2) through BIDCAL. THE CITY OF CORNING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER  Item No.: G-3 (a) Presented by Public Works Consultant Robin Kampmann who stated that per the 2022/2023 approved budget, this vehicle is scheduled for replacement. This vehicle is no longer operational and would cost more than its value to repair. Councilor Hargens moved to authorize the Public Works Department to surplus and sell the 1995 F-150 (Unit 2), former Building Official’s vehicle currently utilized by the Recreation Coordinator through BIDCAL Online Auction. Councilor Burnett seconded the motion. Ayes: Snow, Demo, Burnett, Valerio, and Hargens. Absent/Abstain/Opposed: None. Motion was approved by a 5-0 vote. 15. Accept and authorize the Fire Department to add the recently acquired Forest Service Engine to the City Fire Department Fleet. Presented by Fire Chief Tom Tomlinson who stated that about a month ago Volunteer Fire Department Assistant Chief Daymon Schlereth submitted a successful Bid for a surplus U.S. Forest Service 2006 International Harvester 4x2 Fire Engine. The Volunteers will pay the cost to paint, fully equip the Engine, and pick up the vehicle. The Department is asking the City to accept the vehicle and add it to the City’s Insurance, pay associated maintenance costs, and the annual registration fees. Councilor Demo moved to authorize the Fir Department to add the new Engine to the City Fleet and take over costs of insurance, maintenance, and any vehicle fees. 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: City Clerk Lisa Linnet read a thank you card sent to the City Council and City Staff from Jason Armstrong and Corning Union High School for assistance with the Homecoming Parade and festivities. 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 he had attended no meetings to report on however he did attend and participate in the Corning Volunteer Fire Department’s Pancake Breakfast last Saturday where they served 215 breakfasts. He stated that following a Fire Department response to a call at the new Apartment Complex on the Corner of Fig Lane and Highway 99W he was provided a tour of the complex. Burnett: Reported that she attended the Tehama County Solid Waste Management Agency Meeting last Monday at 8am. She stated they had 45 children take part in the art projects offered at the art table at the Tuesday Night Market. She also announced the winners of the olive cooking contest at the Olive Festival (Diana Ramirez – 1st place; Christine Fears 2nd place; herself 3rd place). Hargens: Stated she had no meetings to report on but that she had attended the Candidates Night at the Veterans Hall last night. Valerio: Reported that the Tuesday Night Market and Bed Races were great and congratulated the Corning Police Department on their win in the Bed Races. He announced that the Olive Festival was a big success stating that there was a lot of work behind the scenes. Snow: Stated he also had attended the Candidates Night. He missed the Fire Department’s Pancake Breakfast as he participated in the Leon Eller Memorial Golf Tournament. He stated that the new lights on Solano Street look nice. N. ADJOURNMENT: 7:20 p.m. ________________________ Lisa M. Linnet, City Clerk THE CITY OF CORNING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER