City Council

Item No.: G-3 CITY OF CORNING SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION MINUTES TUESDAY, MARCH 28, 2023 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 794 THIRD STREET This is an Equal Opportunity Program; Federal Law prohibits discrimination. Complaints of discrimination may be filed with the Secretary of Agriculture, Washington, D.C. 20250. A. CALL TO ORDER: 5:30 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. 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: Public Safety. E. ADJOURN TO REGULARLY SCHEDULED CITY COUNCIL MEETING AND REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION: 6:30 p.m. Mayor Snow reported that the Council met in Closed Session and provided direction to Staff. CORNING CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, MARCH 28, 2023 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS IN PERSON AT 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: 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. C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by the City Manager. D. INVOCATION: Led by Councilor Hargens. E. PROCLAMATIONS, RECOGNITIONS, APPOINTMENTS, PRESENTATIONS: 1. Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, April 9, 2023 through April 15, 2023. Present to accept the Proclamation were Fire Dispatcher Daymon Schlereth and Dispatch Supervisor Ashley Knight on behalf of Police Dispatch. F. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR: Officer Curiel: Representing the POA stating that they will address the City Council after conclusion of Labor negotiations regarding concerns and statements made to the media and in public. Laura Calkins: As a former City employee, having served 15 years of employment with the Corning Police Department, she spoke in support of the Police Officers and addressed the Police Department staffing and difficulties experienced in recruiting. She also provided a brief summation of the recruitment and hiring process, including the extensive background check and phycological evaluation that each Officer must pass prior to being hired for the position. 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 March 14, 2023 City Council Closed Session and Regular Agenda Meeting with any with any necessary corrections: 4. March 22, 2023 Claim Warrant in the amount of $193,254.68. THE CITY OF CORNING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER  Item No.: G-3 5. March 22, 2023 Business License Report. 6. Authorize payment of invoice #24395 in the amount of $5,459.47 to R.E.Y. Engineers for the West Street School ATP Connectivity Project Engineering and Environmental Services. 7. Authorize payment of invoice #24396 in the amount of $5,920 to R.E.Y. Engineers for the Olive View School ATP Connectivity Project Engineering and Environmental Services. 8. Authorize payment of invoice #3525 in the amount of $28,215 to CVE Contracting Group for the Building Demolition Project. 9. Approve donation request of $500 to support the Corning Community Jamboree Easter Egg Hunt. Councilor Valerio moved to approve Consent Items 2-9; Councilor Hargens seconded the motion. Ayes: Snow, Demo, Valerio, Hargens, and Lomeli. 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: 10. Public Hearing and action on request for Disposal Service CPI Rate Increase of 10.89%. Presented by City Manager Kristina Miller who stated that the Refuse Collection Agreement between the City and Corning Disposal provides for an annual rate increase equal to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the 12-month period ending on the prior September 30th. The CPI indicates that inflation for this period is 8.20%, and a fuel cost adjustment of 2.69%, for a total rate increase of 10.89%. The proposed increase for residential customers with 96-gallon service would increase from $25.60 to $28.39 per month, an increase of $2.79. Should residents have excess capacity, they may choose to downsize their current 96-gallon cart to a 64-gallon cart at $26.14 per month, for a monthly savings of $2.25. The Senior Citizen rate for the smaller 32- gallon roller cart will rise from $12.80 to $14.19 per month, an increase of $1.39 per month. The cost of commercial service is based on service level and would also increase by 10.89% (same as the residential rate). She stated that notices were sent out to all utility customers. The last rate increase was approved by the City council on June 28, 2022 retroactive to April 1, 2022. She stated that Diana Ramirez from Waste Management was present in the audience to respond to any questions. The Public Hearing was opened at: 6:41p.m. An audience member stated that it appears that Waste Management receives a rate increase each year and asked that the City Council not approve the proposed increase at this time. She then asked if the monies were spent as stated. City Manager Miller stated that she has reviewed the documents and substantiated the percentage requested. It was confirmed that the City is in year 3 of the current Agreement. The Public Hearing was closed at 6:43pm following receipt of the comment. Councilor Demo, having conducted the Public Hearing and received all protests, moved to approve the proposed disposal service rate increase of 10.8% as shown in the rate schedule as Exhibit “C” to become effective April 1, 2023. Councilor Valerio seconded the motion. Ayes: Snow, Demo, Valerio, Hargens, and Lomeli. Absent/Abstain/Opposed: None. Motion was approved by a 5-0 vote. J. REGULAR AGENDA: 11. Award Bid for the Corning Awning Program to North State Painting in the amount of $223,500 and award thirteen (13) Grants. Due to a conflict of interest, Councilor Lomeli abstained from discussion and voting on this item and left the room at 6:47pm.s Presented by City Manager Kristina Miller who stated that City Council approved use of American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 funds for a City’s Awning Grant Program to benefit Corning businesses on Solano Street (from 3rd to West streets and the corresponding side streets to the alleyways). Applications were received for 17 awnings to be replaced. The City Council authorized staff to solicit bids at its February 14th City Council meeting. One bid was received on March 17, 2023 from North State Painting in the amount of $275,000 for the 17 applications, exceeding the amount budgeted for the project by $37,340. Per the grant guidelines, Staff is proposing grants be awarded by application receipt date. As such, Staff is recommending grant award to13 grant applicants (with the name/site locations provided by Ms. Miller) for a total cost of $223,500. It was confirmed that the two applicants excluded were the last applications submitted. Jerry Lequia asked if the Council is considering seeking future grants to fund additional business awnings; he was informed not at this time, however funding could be considered in future year budgets if the interest was there and funding available. Councilor Demo moved to award the Bid for the Awning Grant Program to North State Painting in the amount of $223,500, authorize Staff to execute the Contract, and award thirteen (13) Grants to local downtown businesses. Councilor Hargens seconded the motion. Ayes: Snow, Demo, Valerio, and Hargens. Abstain: Lomeli. Absent/Opposed: None. Motion was approved by a 4-0 vote with Lomeli abstaining. Councilor Lomeli reentered the room at 6:54pm. THE CITY OF CORNING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER  Item No.: G-3 12. Approve Task Order “D” in the amount of $88,060 to Armstrong Consultants, Inc. for professional services for the 2023 Corning Airport Pavement Maintenance Project under Airport Engineering Services Contract 2019-6. Presented by Public Works Consultant/City Engineer Robin Kampmann who stated that on January 28, 2020 Council awarded the City Airport Engineering Services contract 2019-6 to Armstrong Consultants, Inc. and the proposed services fall within this contract and can be issued as a Task Order. The provided services under Task Order “D” would include preparing Plans & Specification, assisting in the bidding of the construction project, providing construction management services, and assistance with project closeout for the Airport Pavement Maintenance Project. Funding for this task order and for the proposed project, including design, will be 90% FAA Grant funded with up to a 10% City match totaling $8,806.00. She stated that the associated required FAA compliance documents have been prepared and submitted. Barbara Boot: Provided a list of questions which were: • Project isn’t addressing the needs of the hangar users who are paying customers. She asked why no slurry seal is scheduled for the current hangar access (referring to Exhibit A & B) as this pavement is in much worse condition than the areas scheduled for slurry seal. The current pavement condition creates potential safety concerns regarding loose gravel from the deteriorated pavement. This pavement is failing and is only scheduled for crack sealant. Crack sealing is not going to be sufficient to meet the current maintenance needs. • The North Tarmac is scheduled for slurry seal however this pavement isn’t being used much for aviation; it is being used by the City to store street sweepings. This pavement is in better condition than the South Tarmac area. • Runway and taxiways are scheduled for slurry seal; these pavements need treatment but are not to the point of being a safety hazard. • It was suggested that the City may be able to save money by soliciting bids for “Material in Place” from slurry seal Suppliers/Contractors. This would save on engineering costs for the slurry seal, and the City would only need to contract for the required new signage, and new striping. Public Works Consultant/Engineer Robin Kampmann provided a response stating that she will provide this information to the Airport Consultant to see if any of these items can be included in, and used by, current funding. LaRose Lane: Stated that this is a safety hazard and as such should be addressed as a priority. She also stated that the North Tarmac is scheduled for slurry seal however this pavement is not being used much for aviation; Is currently being used by the City as a dumping ground for leaf and tree waste and she did not think that this is the intent for FAA funds. Mrs. Kampmann responded stating that the waste from recent storms is currently being stored at that location as the debris must be placed on an impervious site until such time as the City completes the FEMA assessment for the storm damage reimbursement grant which should be next week. Councilor Demo moved to approve Task Order “D” to Armstrong Consultants, Inc. for professional services for the 2023 Corning Airport Pavement Project under Airport Engineering Services Contract 2019-6 and authorize the City Manager to sign the Task Order Authorization’s. Councilor Valerio seconded the motion. Ayes: Snow, Demo, Valerio, Hargens, and Lomeli. Absent/Abstain/Opposed: None. Motion was approved by a 5-0 vote. 13. Authorize flying “National Childrens Memorial Flag” at City Hall on the 4th Friday in April. Presented by Kristina Miller who announced that Staff received a request from Michelle Hale from Tehama County’s Department of Social Services, Child Protective Services to fly, in commemoration of this date, the National Children’s Memorial Day Flag at City Hall on the fourth Friday in April. The United States Congress, by concurrent Resolution passed on April 1, 2001, to set aside this date as the day of remembrance to recognize the national tragedy of violence against children. Staff confirmed that Tehama County Social Services will provide the flag and it will be in a size compliant with flag protocol. Councilor Hargens moved to authorize flying the National Children’s Memorial Day Flag at City Hall on the last Friday of April, with the flag being removed on the following Monday. Councilor Valerio seconded the motion. Ayes: Snow, Demo, Valerio, Hargens, and Lomeli. 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: Attended the Tehama County Transportation Commission Meeting and can report that TRAX bus services will be continued to the City. Valerio: Announced the date/time for the ribbon cutting at Marathon Staffing. Hargens: She stated she attended no meetings however she did attend the ribbon cutting at Jersey’s Girls. Lomeli: Attended the Tripartite Board Meeting. She reported on the Easter Egg Hunt at Clark Park on April 8th from 1-3 pm. and announced the various activities that will be there. THE CITY OF CORNING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER  Item No.: G-3 Snow: Announced the Golf tournament to benefit the Veterans of Foreign War at Rolling Hills Golf Course. City Manager Miller announced that Vice Mayor Demo, Councilor Lomeli, and she attended the Tehama County Board of Supervisors Meeting today to support the Corning HealthCare District. N. ADJOURNMENT: 7:42 p.m. ________________________ Lisa M. Linnet, City Clerk THE CITY OF CORNING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER