City Council

Item No.: G-2c CITY OF CORNING CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, JUNE 13, 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: 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: None. F. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR: Corning Volunteer Fire Department Captain Jared Smith reported that the Engine the Corning Volunteer Fire Department was awarded on Lease from the USDA Forest Service has now been received. Corning Senior Center Board President Brooke Smith asked that, as a high priority, the Senior Center be rekeyed explaining that they have had someone entering the building unauthorized and some items seem to be missing. Mrs. Smith thanked City Manager Miller for her numerous contributions to the City, stating that she has been such a great asset to the City. Sheriff David Kane: Addressed the Council regarding the transition of K-9 Blaze and expressed his appreciation to the City. He thanked Chief Fears for his assistance and continued assistance through the years and stated that the County continues to work with the City in partnership. Karen Burnett: Thanked the City for the street work between Marin and South Streets at 6th Street. 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. Approve with any necessary corrections the Minutes of the following Special City Council and Closed Sessions Meetings: a. May 30, 2023 Special City Council Meeting Minutes; b. May 31, 2023 Special City Council Closed Session Meeting Minutes; and c. June 8, 2023 Special City Council and Closed Session Meeting Minutes. 3. June 7, 2023 Claim Warrant in the amount of $789,533.08. 4. June 7, 2023 Business License Report. THE CITY OF CORNING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER  Item No.: G-2c 5.May 2023 Wages & Salaries: $399,529.42 6.May 2023 Treasurer’s Report. 7.May 2023 Building Permit Valuation Report in the amount of $755,506. 8.May 2023 City of Corning Wastewater Operations Summary Report. 9.Authorize payment of invoice #23-216745-01 in the amount of $1,955.70 under Task Order “B” to Armstrong Consultants, Inc. for Professional Services on the Airport Master Plan associated with Airport Engineering Services Agreement 2019-6. 10. Accept the Notice of Completion and authorize release of Retention Funds in the amount of $72,145.44 to Walberg, Inc. for the Solano Street Improvement Project. Councilor Valerio moved to approve Consent Items 1-10; 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: 11. Adopt Resolution No. 06-13-2023-02 adopting the Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Street Project List that will utilize SB1 Funding; the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017. Presented by Public Works Consultant/City Engineer Robin Kampmann who stated that this is an annual requirement. She explained that Senate Bill 1 (SB1) – the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 – enables cities and counties to address significant maintenance, rehabilitation, and safety needs on the local streets. Eligible Agencies will receive funding allocations over a 10-year period that are meant to accelerate road maintenance projects. Prior to receiving funds, each Agency must annually submit a project list that is to be funded by SB1 - Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA). She stated that the proposed projects carried over from Fiscal Year 2022/23 are: • Almond Street Rehabilitation/Reclamation consisting of full depth reclamation of Almond Street between Peach Street and Marguerite Avenue, approximately 0.20 miles with a street useful life extension of 15-20 years; and • Fig Street Rehabilitation/Reclamation consisting of full dept reclamation of Fig Street between Almond Street to Fig Lane, approximately 0.15 miles with a street useful life extension of 15-20 years. Fiscal Year 2023/24 Projects are: • Almond Street Rehabilitation/Reclamation Phase 2 consisting of full depth reclamation of Almond Street between 2nd Street and Peach Street, approximately 0.20 miles with a street useful life extension of 15-20 years. In order to receive the funding, the City must annually expend from its general fund for street and road purposes an amount not less than the annual average of its expenditures from its general fund during fiscal years 2009 through 2012 known as the Maintenance of Effort (MOE). If the City fails to meet the MOE in a fiscal year, it can be made up the following fiscal year. The City of Corning’s MOE required to meet State set standards is $234,447. The League of Cities estimates the City will receive an additional $199,450 in RMRA funding. SB1 funding amounts will supplement additional street projects within the City over the course of the next seven years. Councilor Demo moved to adopt Resolution 06-13-2023-02 adopting the Fiscal Year 2023/24 Street Project List that will utilize SB1 Funding; the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017. Councilor Valerio seconded the motion. Ayes: Snow, Demo, Valerio, Hargens and Lomeli. Absent/Abstain/Opposed: None. Motion was approved by a 5-0 vote. 12. Approve Agreement between the City and the Tehama County Sheriff’s Department for the exchange of City K-9 Vehicle for Tehama County Sheriff’s Department Patrol Vehicle. THE CITY OF CORNING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER  Item No.: G-2c Presented by Police Chief Jeremiah Fears. Hargens/Valerio, approved by a 5-0 vote. 13. Resolution 06-13-2023-01 approving the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Program of Service and Annual Budget. Presented by City Manager Kristina Miller who stated that what is presented tonight is the same as was presented previously on May 30, 2023. She stated that there are three new positions being proposed; a Public Works Maintenance Worker, a Police Officer promoted to Detective, and an Administrative Assistant on the City Hall side. She asked that the Administrative Assistant not be immediately filled to allow for the new City Manager to consider whether to consider that position or a Grant Administrator position that could apply for and administer grants as well as assist the Accounting Manager when needed. She also noted the hiring of a new Public Works Director. Councilor Demo moved to adopt Resolution 06-13-2023-01, a Resolution setting the Appropriations and Expenditure Limits for all City Funds to implement the 2023/24 Program of Service and Annual Budget. Councilor Valerio seconded the motion. Ayes: Snow, Demo, Valerio, Hargens and Lomeli. Absent/Abstain/Opposed: None. Motion was approved by a 5-0 vote. 14. Approve Interim City Manager Employment Agreement with Tim Potanovic. Presented by City Manager Kristina Miller who introduced Mr. Potanovic. She stated that Mr. Potanovic is a retired former County employee for over 40 years. Mr. Potanovic addressed the Council providing his background. Councilor Demo moved to adopt Resolution 06-13-2023-03, a Resolution appointing Tim Potanovic as Interim City Manager and approving Interim City Manager Employment Agreement. Councilor Hargens 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: Stated that he asked Karen to come tonight regarding the Senior Center and stated that he will miss City Manager Kristina Miller. Valerio: Announced the date of the Car Show, and the date of the Career Fair June 15th at Rolling Hills Events Center. He also stated that Hometown Hub Restaurant is now open. Hargens: Reported that she attended the Tehama County Landfill Agency meeting. Stated that the Tuesday Night Market was a great success. She also stated she is going to miss City Manager Miller, that she is one of the reasons she decided to run for City Council. Lomeli: Nothing Snow: Stated he will miss City Manager Miller also. N. ADJOURNMENT: 7:12pm. ____________________________ Lisa M. Linnet, City Clerk THE CITY OF CORNING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER