City Council

Item No.: G-3 CITY OF CORNING SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION MINUTES THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 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: 5:00 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 except Councilor Valerio. The Brown Act requires that the Council provide the opportunity for persons in the audience to briefly address the Council on the subject(s) scheduled for tonight’s closed session. Is there anyone wanting to comment on the subject(s) the Council will be discussing in closed session? If so, please come to the podium, identify yourself and give us your comments. C. PUBLIC COMMENTS: D. REGULAR AGENDA: 1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR PURSUANT TO SECTION 54957.6: Agency Negotiator: Greg Einhorn, Labor Relations Consultant Bargaining Units: Management, Public Safety, Dispatcher, and Miscellaneous E. ADJOURN TO REGULARLY SCHEDULED CITY COUNCIL MEETING AND REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION: 6:30pm, Mayor Snow reported Council met in Closed Session and provided direction to Staff. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 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 THE CITY OF CORNING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER  Item No.: G-3 All members of the City Council were present except Councilor Valerio. C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by the City Manager. D. INVOCATION: Led by Councilor Burnett. E. PROCLAMATIONS, RECOGNITIONS, APPOINTMENTS, PRESENTATIONS: Police Chief Jeremiah Fears introduced new Community Service Officer Sarah Herrera and her family. F. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR: Elections: City Clerk Lisa Linnet announced that the County Elections Site was updated after 5:00pm tonight, however she stated that these numbers are not final. The County Elections Department is still counting Ballots, mainly mail-in Ballots. She explained that the Elections Department has up to 30-days from the date of election to certify the elections as final; the Election will not be final until it has been certified by the County Clerk. Agreement for Compensation to Business Owners within the Solano Street Improvement Project Area: City Manager Kristina Miller announced that letters have been sent to those businesses affected by the Solano Street Improvement Project Closure. City Approved Projects: Councilor Demo asked the status of the various previously approved projects that appear to have no movement. City Manager Miller responded. Volunteer Fire Department’s Annual Christmas Toy and Food Basket Drive Ticket Sales: Fire Chief Tom Tomlinson announced that the ticket sales have started for the annual Christmas Toy and Food Baskets. 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 October 24, 2022 City Council Closed Session and Regular meetings with any necessary corrections. 3. November 2, 2022 Claim Warrant in the amount of $320,530.61. 4. November 2, 2022 Business License Report. 5. October 2022 Wages & Salaries: $387,563.81. 6. October 2022 Treasurer’s Report. 7. October Building Permit Valuation Report in the amount of $1,432,818. 8. October 2022 City of Corning Wastewater Operations Summary Report. 9. Authorize payment of invoice #188679 to PSOMAS in the amount of $69,561.44 for construction management and inspections during the Solano Street Improvement Project. 10. Approve cancellation of the December 27, 2022 City Council Meeting due to the Christmas Holidays. Councilor Burnett moved to approve Consent Items 1-10; Councilor Demo seconded the motion. Ayes: Snow, Demo, Burnett, and Hargens. Absent: Valerio. Abstain/Opposed: None. Motion was approved by a 4-0 vote with Valerio absent. H. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA: None. I. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND MEETINGS: None. J. REGULAR AGENDA: 11. Presentation of the updated Municipal Services Review (MSR) for City Council approval and recommendation to LAFCO (Local Agency Formation Commission) consideration and adoption. THE CITY OF CORNING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER  Item No.: G-3 Introduced by Planner II Christina Meeds and the draft Municipal Service Review (MSR) was presented by Mark Teague of PlaceWorks via ZOOM. This presentation provided information on what the MSR is and why a City needs it. Councilor Demo moved to approve the Draft Municipal Services Review and approve recommendation to LAFCO for consideration of adoption. Councilor Burnett seconded the motion. Ayes: Snow, Demo, Burnett, and Hargens. Absent: Valerio. Abstain/Opposed: None. Motion was approved by a 4-0 vote with Valerio absent. 12. Award Bid for the Building Demolition Project to Central Valley Environmental in the amount of $123,150 and authorize Staff to execute Contract. Presented by City Manager Kristina Miller who explained that this Bid is for the demolition of all buildings located within the entire city block south of Solano Street, north of Marin Street, west of Third Street, and east of Fourth Street. She announced that the City received 7 Bids, with Central Valley Environmental the low bidder at $123,150 includes all of the variables such as: disconnection of identified utilities, removal of all asbestos and lead containing materials, and demolition of all buildings above slab level, hauling and disposal of all debris. She stated that surprisingly all bids submitted were under budget. Mayor Snow asked if once awarded, could the Contractor come back to the City with Change Orders; he was informed that this is always a possibility with any project. Commissioner Hargens moved to award the Bid for the Building Demolition Project to Central Valley Environmental in the amount of $123,150 and authorize the City Manager to execute contract. Councilor Burnett seconded the motion. Ayes: Snow, Demo, Burnett, and Hargens. Absent: Valerio. Abstain/Opposed: None. Motion was approved by a 4-0 vote with Valerio absent. 13. Approve the installation of a new 6 ft. tall fence at the Northside Park Basketball Court; and the installation of five solar lights with posts at the Corning Community Park Basketball Courts; and appropriation in the amount of $26,475 from City General Fund Reserves for associated costs of these installations. Presented by City Manager Kristina Miller who stated she had contacted the basketball players and they are amicable to moving to Corning Community Park. Councilor Demo asked if the lights would be on a time; City Manager Miller stated she believed that they would however she will confirm this. Councilor Demo moved to approve an appropriation in the amount of $26,500 from City General Fund Reserves for this Project, approve the installation of new 6’ tall fencing at the Northside Park Basketball Court, and approve the installation of five solar lights with posts at the Corning Community Park Basketball Court. Councilor Burnett seconded the motion. Ayes: Snow, Demo, Burnett. Absent: Valerio. Abstain: None. Opposed: Hargens. Motion was approved by a 3-0 vote with Hargens opposing and Valerio absent. 14. Request direction for future Youth Recreation Enrichment Program minimum enrollment requirements. Presented by Planner II Christina Meeds and City Manager Kristina Miller. Following the presentation, Mayor Snow stated he would like to run the Program for six (6) months to obtain hard numbers on participants/cost for which to base a future budget. Council Hargens asked about the participation numbers and was informed that some of the numbers are affected by the location/space where the class is held. Councilor Burnett stated that she loves to see the growth in the Recreation Program participants stating with an example, that sometimes the actual number of participants does not adequately reflect the actual personal/community benefits of the class. Councilor Demo moved to authorize existing classes to continue for two additional sessions. Councilor Burnett seconded the motion. Ayes: Snow, Demo, Burnett, and Hargens. Absent: Valerio. Abstain/Opposed: None. Motion was approved by a 4-0 vote with Valerio absent. THE CITY OF CORNING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER  Item No.: G-3 15. Approve Purchase Agreement for the property located on the northwest corner of Marin and Fourth Street from David A & Eileen Rodgers in the amount of $70,000. APN: 071-134-008-000 Presented by City Manager Kristina Miller who stated that the negotiated price of $70,000 was the appraised value of the property and that it is being purchased was being largely funded with revenue obtained as result of the sale of the City’s property located at the corning of 6th and Yolo Streets. Councilor Burnett moved to approve the purchase of the property located on the northwest corner of Marin and 4th Streets, APN: 071-134-008-000 from David A. & Eileen Rodgers for future Parking Lot and authorize appropriation of funds in the amount of $70,000 from the City’s General Fund Reserves. Councilor Hargens seconded the motion. Ayes: Snow, Demo, Burnett, and Hargens. Absent: Valerio. Abstain/Opposed: None. Motion was approved by a 4-0 vote with Valerio absent. 16. Approve Professional Service Contract for Building Official/Inspector Services with Wyatt Paxton. Presented by City Manager Kristina Miller who announced that the City is currently recruiting for a Building Official as a result of the recent retirement of Dan Redding. It was clarified that the rate would be $75/hr. for a Building Inspector, and $100/hr. for a Building Official. Chief Fears asked the availability of Mr. Paxton for Code Enforcement issues; City Manager Miller stated that it would be on an on-call basis and hopefully the City will have a successful Candidate for the Building Official position that will be on a permanent basis. Councilor Demo moved to approve the one-year Contract with Wyatt Paxton for Building Consultant Services at a rate of $75/hr. for Building Inspector Services and $100/hr. for Building Official Services. Councilor Burnett seconded the motion. Ayes: Snow, Demo, Burnett, and Hargens. Absent: Valerio. Abstain/Opposed: None. Motion was approved by a 4-0 vote with Valerio absent. 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: Invited everyone to attend the Veteran’s Day Parade tomorrow. Burnett: Announced that on December 2nd there will be a wreath making class at the Senior Center, and on December 10th the Senior Center will host a Craft Fair and will be serving pulled pork sandwiches for lunch from 11am to 2pm. Hargens: Nothing. Valerio: Absent. Snow: Nothing. N. ADJOURNMENT: 7:25p.m. ___________________________ Lisa M. Linnet, City Clerk THE CITY OF CORNING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER