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Item No.: G-4 b-d CITY OF CORNING SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION MINUTES TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 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: 2:15 p.m. B. ROLL CALL: Council: Dave Demo Jose “Chuy” Valerio Shelly Hargens Lisa Lomeli Mayor: Robert Snow All members of the City Council were present except Council Valerio. Councilor Hargens was present via Zoom. C. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None. 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: 3:48 p.m. CITY OF CORNING SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION MINUTES TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2022 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 794 THIRD STREET A. CALL TO ORDER: 5:00 p.m. E. ROLL CALL: Council: Dave Demo Jose “Chuy” Valerio Shelly Hargens Lisa Lomeli Mayor: Robert Snow All members of the City Council were present including Councilor Hargens who was in attendance via Zoom. C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by the City Manager. D. BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR: None. E. FEE STUDY PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION: 1. Presentation: By Eric Johnson of Revenue & Cost Specialists, Overview Meeting regarding the City’s Comprehensive User Fee Cost Study of City’s existing Departmental Fees. THE CITY OF CORNING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER  Item No.: G-4 b-d Mr. Johnson provided a brief review of information previously presented to the City Council and then narrated a PowerPoint presentation which provided information on the following: 1. Fees that the City is currently receiving ($288,853) for services provided. 2. Fees that the City could additionally receive for services provided; a difference of upwards of $175,000 from what the City currently receives. 3. Presented and discussed the “Summary of Current Fees and Proposed Fees” (Appendix A). City Manager Miller reiterated that most of the current fees have not been increased for more than 15 years, however costs to provide the services have increased substantially. It is harder to raise fees to catch up after 15+ years, rather than set up for instance an annual CPI increase. Councilor Demo stated surprise that we weren’t charging some fees, but also could not in good conscious agree to some of the proposed increase amounts. Mayor Snow concurred stating we have a hard enough time enticing new businesses, some of the proposed fees would deter small business growth. Councilor Valerio stated that if it is a community-based event, an event that serves the community, he didn’t feel that a fee should be charged. By consensus of the City Council, they will review the proposed fees and information presented and revisit the discussion at the January 24th meeting. City Manager Miller asked that the City Council extend any questions and suggestions to her and responses by January 13th. F. ADJOURNMENT!: 6:07 p.m. Mayor Snow reported that Council met in Closed Session at 2:15 p.m. regarding Labor Negotiations and gave Staff direction. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13, 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 Jose “Chuy” Valerio Shelly Hargens Lisa Lomeli Mayor: Robert Snow All members of the City Council were present including Councilor Hargens who was present via Zoom. C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by the City Manager. D. INVOCATION: Led by Councilor Hargens E. PROCLAMATIONS, RECOGNITIONS, APPOINTMENTS, PRESENTATIONS: .None. F. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR: THE CITY OF CORNING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER  Item No.: G-4 b-d • In was announced that the 91 Ford Truck that City Council authorized to be sold, sold for $3,000. • Fire Chief Tomlinson announced the date of the annual Christmas present wrap at the Fire Hall. • Police Chief Fears introduced new Police Officer Dannette Ross. • City Manager Miller announced that we may have a Special Meeting prior to the end of the year. 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 November 22, 2022 City Council Closed Session and Regular meetings with any necessary corrections. 3. December 9, 2022 Claim Warrant in the amount of $858,259.76. 4. December 9, 2022 Business License Report. 5. November 2022 Wages & Salaries: $484,204.49. 6. November 2022 Treasurer’s Report. 7. November Building Permit Valuation Report in the amount of $719,009. 8. November 2022 City of Corning Wastewater Operations Summary Report. 9. Authorize payment of invoice #23934 in the amount of $6,728.10 to R.E.Y. Engineers for the West Street School ATP Connectivity Project Engineering and Environmental Services. 10. Authorize payment of invoice #23935 in the amount of $3,043.71 to R.E.Y. Engineers for the Olive View School ATP Connectivity Project Engineering and Environmental Services. Councilor Valerio moved to approve Consent Items 1-10; Councilor Demo seconded the motion. Ayes: Snow, Demo, Valerio, Hargens, and Lomeli. Absent/Abstain/Opposed: None. Motion was approved by a vote of 5-0. H. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA: None. I. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND MEETINGS: None. J. REGULAR AGENDA: 11. Review Mayor’s recommendations and appoint Vice Mayor and City Representatives to various Commissions/Committees. This item was introduced by City Manager Miller. Following discussion, Councilor Demo moved to appoint Councilor Demo as Vice Mayor and approve the Mayor’s recommended appointments of representatives to the listed Committees, Commissions, and Boards as listed below: Vice Mayor: Councilman Dave Demo. Tehama County Transportation Commission: Dave Demo Tehama County Indian Gaming Local Community Benefit Committee: Robert Snow & Lisa M. Linnet. Wayfinding Signs Adhoc Committee: Jose “Chuy” Valerio & Shelly Hargens LAFCO (Tehama County Local Agency Formation Commission): Dave Demo Tehama County Community Action Agency: Shelly Hargens Tehama County Solid Waste Management Agency (JPA): Shelly Hargens, Alternate: Dave Demo 3CORE: Kristina Miller & Robert Snow THE CITY OF CORNING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER  Item No.: G-4 b-d Corning Chamber of Commerce Non-Voting Representative: Jose “Chuy” Valerio Corning Community Foundation: Lisa Lomeli Senior Center Representative: Dave Demo Tehama Vehicle Abatement Authority: Ron Robbins NCCSIF: Kristina Miller & Jeremiah Fears Airport Land Use Commission: Richard Poisson Mosquito Abatement Authority: Ross Turner Tehama County Flood Control & Water Conservation District Groundwater Commission: Kristina Miller AB3030 TAC: Steve Lindeman Tehama County Integrated Waste Management Task Force (AB939): Steve Lindeman Councilor Valerio seconded the motion. Ayes: Snow, Demo, Valerio, Hargens, and Lomeli. Absent/Abstain/Opposed: None. Motion was approved by a vote of 5-0. 12. Approve Deed Restriction for parcels purchased with Proposition 68 Park Development and Community Revitalization Grant Funds. Presented by City Manager Kristina Miller. She explained that this is a requirement of the Grant Funding and comes with a limit that we cannot sell the property for a period of 20 years. Councilor Hargens moved to approve the Deed Restrictions for Parcels purchased with Prop. 68 Park Development and Community Revitalization Grant Funds and authorize the City Manager to sign all associated documents. Councilor Demo seconded the motion. Ayes: Snow, Demo, Valerio, Hargens, and Lomeli. Absent/Abstain/Opposed: None. Motion was approved by a vote of 5-0. 13. Adopt Resolution 12-13-2022-01 authorizing the City Manager to execute the Agreement for the purchase of property located at the northwest corner of Marin and 4th Streets, APN: 071-134-008-000 from David A. & Eileen Rodgers. Presented by City Manager Kristina Miller who stated that this is the last step in the purchase process for this property. If approved, this will allow her to sign the final documents to close Escrow. Councilor Demo moved to adopt proposed Resolution 12-13-2022-01 authorizing the City Manager to execute and finalize the Agreement and all associated documents relating to the purchase of the property located at the northwest corner of Marin and 4th Streets, Corning, CA, APN: 071-134-008-000 from David A. & Eileen Rodgers. Councilor Valerio seconded the motion. Ayes: Snow, Demo, Valerio, Hargens, and Lomeli. Absent/Abstain/Opposed: None. Motion was approved by a vote of 5-0. 14. Approve Agreement for P.O.S.T. Law Enforcement Police Trainee Academy Sponsorship. Presented by Police Chief Jeremiah Fears. He stated that this was first brought before the Council in 2018 and approved; the Academy costs have increased by $500 since that time. He introduced candidate Reynaldo Valencia. Councilor Demo moved to approve the Agreement and Conditions for a City Sponsored Police Trainee to attend the P.O.S.T. Law Enforcement Training Academy and further extend this offer as a means to fill remaining and future vacancies through a Police Trainee Sponsorship Recruitment Option. Councilor Snow seconded the motion. Ayes: Snow, Demo, Valerio, Hargens, and Lomeli. Absent/Abstain/Opposed: None. Motion was approved by a vote of 5-0. 15. Approve extending Awning Grant Program benefits option to businesses located on both sides of between 6th and West Streets. Presented by City Manager Kristina Miller who explained that the Awning Grant Program was previously approved through 6th Street. She announced that we currently have one business interested that is on the other side of 6th Street. THE CITY OF CORNING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER  Item No.: G-4 b-d Councilor Hargens moved to approve extending the Awning Grant Program Option to Businesses located on both sided of Solano Street between 6th Street and West Streets. Councilor Valerio seconded the motion. Ayes: Snow, Demo, Valerio, Hargens, and Lomeli. Absent/Abstain/Opposed: None. Motion was approved by a vote of 5-0. 16. Approve Fundraising by Council and Community Members for ADA Swings and possibly an entire ADA Inclusive Park. Presented by City Manager Kristina Miller stating that City Council Members Valerio and Lomeli along with local resident Justine Reddish approached her with this request to be brought before the City Council. She then briefed the Council on the proposal as well as her recommendations. She also stated that there will be a State Grant Round 5 coming up and explained the process. Mayor Snow asked Councilors Lomeli and Valerio what is their goal? Council Lomeli responded stating that they were approached by someone from the County that is willing to provide some funding for inclusive swings. They just need to know where they could put them. They are still researching areas that would be best for this type of project. Mayor Snow stated he would like to see proposals of where they would like to place the equipment, and the type of equipment that meets regulations. Councilor Lomeli stated that they are not looking to create a new Park. City Attorney Bogener stated that they will have to track the funds raised, and there would be some required reporting on their FPPC Form 700’s. By consensus of the Council, the Council approved the placement of inclusive swings/equipment at one of the City Parks to be determined following a meeting to coordinate the location(s) between City Staff and the requesting parties. 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 his attendance at the Tehama County Transportation Commission Meeting. Lomeli: Nothing Hargens: Nothing Valerio: Announced the Chamber of Commerce January 28th “Corning Under the Stars” Installation and Community Awards Banquet to be held at the Corning Veterans Memorial Hall at 6pm. Snow: Nothing N. ADJOURNMENT: 7:38 p.m. ___________________________ Lisa M. Linnet, City Clerk THE CITY OF CORNING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER