City Council

CITY OF CORNING SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 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. 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 Lomeli. Mayor Snow stated that Staff has requested adding a Closed Session following the open meeting to discuss an urgent personnel issue that has come up following the posting of this meeting’s Agenda. The Closed Session would be for: Public Employment (Pursuant to Government Code § 54957) Title: Interim City Manager Mayor Snow further explained that typically an item cannot be added to the Agenda per the provisions of the Brown Act. However, under the immediate need exception, an item can be added pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2, if the Council determines that there is a need to take immediate action, and the need for action came to the attention of the City after the Agenda was posted. The Council vote to add the item must be 2/3 of all members present, or if less than 2/3 are present, then by a unanimous vote. Councilor Hargens moved to add a Closed Session following this meeting pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2 Urgent Need. Topic of discussion: Public Employment (Pursuant to Government Code § 54957) Title: Interim City Manager Councilor Valerio seconded the motion. Ayes: Snow, Demo, Hargens, and Valerio. Noes: None. Absent: Lomeli. Abstain: None. Motion was approved by a 4-0 vote with Lomeli absent. C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by the City Manager. D. INVOCATION: Led by Councilor Hargens. C E. PROCLAMATIONS, RECOGNITIONS, APPOINTMENTS, PRESENTATIONS: None F. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR: None G. REGULAR AGENDA: 2. Approve Agreement between the City of Corning and Rick Crabtree for Interim City Manager Services. Pulled from the Agenda. 3. Approve Agreement between the City of Corning and Peckham and McKenney for City Manager Recruitment Services THE CITY OF CORNING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER Presented by City Manager Kristina Miller. Cost will be $28,000 estimated, and the estimated time frame to fill the position could be up to 6 months. She further explained the terms and guarantees provided by the proposed Company. Julie Johnson asked who would serve on the interview panel; City Manager Miller and Mayor Snow responded stating it would be comprised of the City Council as well as a technical panel. Ross Turner asked would this Company provide services for an Interim City Manager; City Manager Mille and Mayor Snow responded no. Councilor Demo moved to approve the Agreement between the City of Corning and Peckham and McKenney for City Manager Recruitment Services. Councilor Valerio seconded the motion. Ayes: Snow, Demo, Hargens, and Valerio. Noes: None. Absent: Lomeli. Abstain: None. Motion was approved by a 4-0 vote with Lomeli absent. Julie Johnson asked if when filling the position, will the Candidate be required to live locally; City Manager Miller stated that legally the City cannot make such a requirement. . 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: None Valerio: None Hargens: None Lomeli: None Snow: None N. ADJOURNMENT: 3:36 p.m. ___________________________ Lisa M. Linnet, City Clerk CITY OF CORNING SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION AGENDA THURSADAY, JUNE 8, 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. 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: 3:36 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 Lomeli. THE CITY OF CORNING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER 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. Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2 Urgent Need. Topic of discussion: Public Employment (Pursuant to Government Code § 54957) Title: Interim City Manager E. ADJOURN AND REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION: 4:15pm. Mayor Snow reported that Council met in Closed Session and provided Staff with direction. ________________________________ Lisa M. Linnet, City Clerk THE CITY OF CORNING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER