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Item No.: G-5 CITY OF CORNING SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION MINUTES TUESDAY, APRIL 11, 2023 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. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Title VI. If you need special assistance or translation services to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at 530/824-7033 or via email at llinnet@corning.org. Notification in advance of the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. A. CALL TO ORDER: 3:00 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 Councilor Valerio. The Brown Act requires that the Council provide the opportunity for people 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: 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 announced that Council met in Closed Session and gave Staff direction. CITY OF CORNING SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION MINUTES TUESDAY, APRIL 11, 2023 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: 6:00 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. The Brown Act requires that the Council provide the opportunity for people 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: None. D. REGULAR AGENDA: 1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – Existing Litigation (§ 54956.9) Name of Case: Dearing v. Corry, et al, Cases No. 23CI000028, Tehama County Superior Court. E. ADJOURN TO THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED CITY COUNCIL MEETING AND REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION: 6:30 p.m., Mayor Snow reported that Council provided Staff with direction. THE CITY OF CORNING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER  Item No.: G-5 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, APRIL 11, 2023 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 794 THIRD STREET, CORNING, CA 96021 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 Karen Burnett. E. PROCLAMATIONS, RECOGNITIONS, APPOINTMENTS, PRESENTATIONS: 1. Proclamation: April 24, 2023 – General Federation of Women’s Clubs Federation Day. The Proclamation was read by Christina Meeds. Present to accept the Proclamation on behalf of the Corning Women’s Club was Women’s Club past President Connie Uhrich. F. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR: Brooke Smith: Asked about the streetlight in front of Rodgers Theater has not worked for the past six months and why it has not been repaired. She was informed that the part is on back order. Police Officers Association (POA) Representative James White: Announced that the POA and the City were still in negotiations and provided an update on the status of Police Department staffing. He stated that the Unit still has issues with City Management. Mayor Snow responded stating he hopes that the involved parties continue to seek a resolution and move forward. Ali (Audience Member): Made a statement about the ADA Accessibility at the City Pool and asked if braille signs (bathrooms, etc.) could be installed. 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 28, 2023 City Council Closed Session and Regular Meetings with any necessary corrections. 4. April 6, 2023 Claim Warrant in the amount of $368,139.71. 5. April 6, 2023 Business License Report. 6. March 2023 Wages & Salaries: $407,785.78. 7. March 2023 Treasurer’s Report. 8. March 2023 Building Permit Valuation Report in the amount of $4,388,503. 9. March 2023 City of Corning Wastewater Operations Summary Report. 10. Approve appointment of Tiffany McMillan and Chrissy Meeds as Deputy City Clerks. 11. Approve change of quarterly Airport Commission Meeting start time from 6:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Councilor Valerio moved to approve Consent Items 2-11; 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: None. J. REGULAR AGENDA: 12. Authorize Staff submittal of a CALFIRE Volunteer Fire Capacity (VFC) Program application and approve expenditure of $8,870.92 from the Safety/Fire Fund 001- 6552-2300 for the 50% “Grant Match” funding. Fire Chief Tom Tomlinson presented this item providing the Council with information on the grant and the radios he is proposing to purchase with the grant funds. Councilor Demo moved to authorize the Fire Chief to sign and submit a Volunteer Fire Capacity Grant Application with CALFIRE and approve the 50% Grant Match Funding in the amount of $8,870.92 from the Safety Items/Fire Fund (001-6552-2300). Councilor Valerio seconded the motion. Ayes: Snow, Demo, Valerio, Hargens, and Lomeli. Absent/Abstain/Opposed: None. Motion was approved by a 5-0 vote. THE CITY OF CORNING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER  Item No.: G-5 13. Presentation and acceptance of the annual Housing Progress Report. Presented by Planner II Chrissy Meeds who stated that each year the City’s Planning Department is required to file an Annual Progress Report (APR) with Housing and Community Development (HCD) and the Office of the Planning and Research (OPR); both are due on April 1st. She stated that both entities require the City to report on the status and progress in implementing the City’s Housing Element and General Plan; new this year is the HCD requirement that the City’s legislature review and accept the report. She stated that both reports have been submitted and accepted. She then provided a brief overview of the report. Councilor Valerio moved to accept the Annual Housing Progress Report for the calendar year 2022; Councilor Hargens seconded the motion. Ayes: Snow, Demo, Valerio, Hargens, and Lomeli. Absent/Abstain/Opposed: None. Motion was approved by a 5-0 vote. 14. Approve and authorize Staff to seek Bids for the Airport Pavement Maintenance Project. Presented by Public Works Consultant/City Engineer Robin Kampmann who stated Staff is seeking approval of the Plans and Specifications and authorization to seek proposals for the Airport Pavement Maintenance Project. She explained that Staff worked with Armstrong Consulting to prepare the Bid documents and the construction plans for the Pavement Maintenance Project at the Airport. Once the Bids are received, Armstrong will complete the Grant Application for FAA and Caltrans Funding for the design and Construction of the Project. The Engineer’s Estimate for the project is $344,000. Funding for the proposed project, including design will be 90% FAA Grant Funded with at 10% City match. There is a possibility that the City may be able to receive a portion of the City match through a Caltrans Aeronautical Grant. Councilor Demo moved to approve the Plans and Specifications and authorize Staff to seek proposals for the Pavement Maintenance Project at the Corning Airport; Councilor Hargens seconded the motion. Ayes: Snow, Demo, Valerio, Hargens, and Lomeli. Absent/Abstain/Opposed: None. Motion was approved by a 5-0 vote. 15. Approve Addendum #2 to the 2019 Agreement between the City and the County of Tehama for Animal Shelter Services. Presented by City Manager Kristina Miller explained that the County has requested that we amend the formula listed in the 2019 Agreement to include the County of Glenn. If approved this could result in reducing City expenditure by an estimated $15,000 to $17,000 annually dependent on the three-year average net income. She then presented the terms of the proposed Agreement which are: • The City will be responsible for transport of animals to the County; • The County is only obligated to accept animals within the structural/humane operating capacity of the shelter, should Shelter be at full capacity the City will be responsible to make alternate arrangements for animal housing. The County will make reasonable and good faith efforts to notify City should the Shelter be at capacity; • County can limit acceptance of animals from City residents (confirmed by photo identification showing a City address) to hours the Animal Shelter is open to the public, County determines those hours; • County will accept dead dogs and small animals not weighing more than 60 pounds from City officers/employees; • County shall not accept cats from City at this time (there is an option to do so should the City so desire); • County shall provide shelter, food, water; and have discretion to determine need and obtain Veterinary care for City animals at the Shelter at City expense. County will make reasonable effort to contact City in advance of providing emergency veterinary care. • In accordance with Food & Agricultural Code Section 17006, County can immediately euthanize animals received from City that are, in County’s sole judgement, irremediably suffering from a serious illness or severe injury, or are newborn without their mothers. • The County will perform all pet licensing for the City. Residents will be able to receive their license via the mail. Councilor Hargens moved to approve proposed Amendment #2 to the Agreement between the City and Tehama County for Animal Shelter Services and authorize the Mayor to sign the Agreement on behalf of the City. Councilor Valerio seconded the motion. Ayes: Snow, Demo, Valerio, Hargens, and Lomeli. Absent/Abstain/Opposed: None. Motion was approved by a 5-0 vote. 16. Authorize issuance of a Request for Proposals for a Library Design and Space Planning Consultant. Presented by City Manager Kristina Miller who stated that Library Staff and the Friends of the Library are planning to have a celebration/open house in July of 2024 to mark the 50th anniversary of the Corning Library at its current location. In preparation for this, as well as to better serve Library customers, a list of improvement was presented to the Commission for consideration such as, but not limited to: • Removal of wallpaper on interior south, east and west walls behind the circulation desk and cover with paint; • Restroom renovations; • Interior painting of all trim and color blocks under windows; THE CITY OF CORNING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER  Item No.: G-5 • New ceiling; and • New flooring. Following discussion, the statement was made that it would be beneficial to seek a professional Design Consultant to advise on a cohesive design for the interior of the Corning Library. By unanimous vote at the January 3, 2023 Special Library Commission Meeting, the Commission approved a recommendation to the City Council to seek Bids/RFP for the services of a Professional Design Consultant to provide design proposals for the interior of the Corning Library and to fund these services using the City’s Ridell Trust Funds. At the February 14, 2023 City Council Meeting the City Council directed Staff to prepare RFP documents. At the April 5, 2023 Library Commission Meeting the Commission reviewed and provided edits to the proposed RFP, these edits have been incorporated into the document presented tonight. The Library Commission, by unanimous vote of those present, made a recommendation for the City Council to approve the proposed RFP for a Library Design and Space Planning Consultant and direct Staff to seek proposals. Councilor Demo moved to authorize the issuance of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a Library Design and Space Planning Consultant and direct Staff to seek Proposals. 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: Reported that he had no meetings to report on. He thanked Councilor Lomeli for coordinating the Community Easter Egg Hunt event. Lomeli: Reported that upwards of 2,000 people attended the Community Easter Egg Hunt event and over 13,000 eggs (plastic) were utilized. Hargens: Reported on her attendance at the Tehama County Landfill Meeting. She stated that they extended the large item free dump (limited to 2 items) until the end of April with a voucher. Valerio: Reported on the attendance at the Community Easter Egg Hunt and thanked Councilor Lomeli. He stated that the event was a huge success. Snow: Reported on attending the 1st Corning Tuesday Market stating that many attended and enjoyed the event. He also thanked Councilor Lomeli for her dedication and work in coordinating the event. N. ADJOURNMENT: 7:04 p.m. _______________________ Lisa M. Linnet, City Clerk THE CITY OF CORNING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER