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Item No.: G-3 (b) CITY OF CORNING SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2022 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 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: 4:00 p.m. B. ROLL CALL: Council: Dave Demo Karen Burnett Jose “Chuy” Valerio Shelly Hargens Mayor: Robert Snow All members of the City Council were present. C. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None D. REGULAR AGENDA: 1. Agreement for Compensation to Solano Street Improvement Project Area Business Owners. Presented by City Manager Kristina Miller who explained that while the sidewalks were always accessible, Solano Street itself was closed much longer than originally anticipated. She stated that the attached agreement proposes to compensate businesses owners in the project area that are typically open to the public at least 40 hours per week, $3,000 each. She estimated that approximately sixteen (16) businesses would qualify, and the estimated cost would be $60,000. Following discussion, Councilor Demo moved to: a) Offer business owners located within the Solano Street Improvement Project area compensation in the amount of $3,000 each for those businesses within this area that are typically open to the public at least a minimum for 20 hours per week; Councilor Valerio seconded the motion. Ayes: Snow, Demo, Burnett, and Valerio. Abstain: Hargens. Opposed/Absent: None. Motion was approved by a 4-0 vote with Hargens abstaining. Councilor Demo then moved to: a) Authorize the City Manager to sign up to 18 Agreements to compensate Solano Street Business Owners in the Project Area up to $3,000 each; and b) Appropriate up to $60,000 from the General Fund Reserves. Councilor Burnett seconded the motion. Ayes: Snow, Demo, Burnett, and Valerio. Abstain: Hargens. Opposed/Absent: None. Motion was approved by a 4-0 vote with Hargens abstaining. 2. CDBG CV2/3 Fund Proposal for Rental Assistance and Expanded Payment Assistance Program.  Item No.: G-3 (b) Presented by City Manager Kristina Miller. Following discussion, Councilor Demo made the motion to, rather than giving the funds to the County for the Homeless Navigation Center, approve the following: 1. Expansion of the Utility Payment Assistance Program to assist people with up to $2,000 in funds; and 2. Provide Rental/Mortgage Assistance for up to three months up to $6,000. Councilor Hargens seconded the motion. Ayes: Snow, Demo, Burnett, Valerio, and Hargens. Abstain/Opposed/Absent: None. Motion was approved by a 5-0 vote. E. ADJOURNMENT: ______________________ Lisa M. Linnet, City Clerk