City Council

Item No.: G-2a CITY OF CORNING SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2024 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 794 THIRD STREET 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 except Councilors Valerio and Lomeli. C. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None. D. REGULAR AGENDA: 1. Marijuana Law Update PowerPoint presentation and discussion. City Attorney Collin Bogener presented a PowerPoint presentation entitled “Marijuana Law Update.” Following the presentation by City Attorney Collin Bogener the City Council reviewed the City’s GIS (Geographic Information System) Map presented showing distances from parks, schools, and possible locations legally acceptable for a marijuana business(s). It was clarified that under federal law, marijuana was still not legal. Mayor Snow recommended City Council consider allowing a heavily regulated store front enabling the City to collect taxes and fees associated with business to fund the following: • Additional Police Officers; and • Drug Education classes (drug addiction/long term affects/etc.) presented through the Recreation Department. Julie Johnson stated she would like Corning to remain a family friendly small town. She stated that Marijuana has changed, THC is uncontrollably high today in marijuana. In conclusion it was stated that whatever decisions were made moving forward in regard to this issue, the City would comply with State Law at a minimum. E. ADJOURN TO REGULARLY SCHEDULED CITY COUNCIL MEETING: 6:16 p.m. CITY OF CORNING CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2024 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 794 THIRD STREET 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 except Councilor Lomeli. C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by the City Manager. D. INVOCATION: Led by Councilwoman Shelly Hargens. E. PROCLAMATIONS, RECOGNITIONS, APPOINTMENTS, PRESENTATIONS: None. THE CITY OF CORNING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER  Item No.: G-2a F. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR: Greg Jones, Candidate for District 5 Supervisor introduced himself and provided his contact information. 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 February 13, 2024 City Council Closed Session and Regular meeting with any necessary corrections. 3. February 22, 2024 Claim Warrant in the amount of $334,212.73. 4. February 22, 2024 Business License Report. Councilor Valerio moved to approve Consent Items 1-4; Councilor Hargens seconded the motion. Ayes: Snow, Demo, Valerio, and Hargens. Absent: Lomeli. Opposed/Abstain: None. Motion was approved by a 4-0 vote with Lomeli absent. H. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA: None. I. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND MEETINGS: None. J. REGULAR AGENDA: Mayor Snow stated that he was going to reorganize the Agenda to move Item #7 (Discussion of the Mobile and Street Vending Ordinances) to the end of the Regular Agenda as he would be abstaining from discussion on these items due to possible conflict of interest. 5. Adopt Resolution 02-27-2024-01, a Resolution accepting $52,110.01, a portion of the California Citizen’s Options for Public Safety (COPS) Grant Overage Funds. Presented by City Manager Brant Mesker. Police Chief Bassett stated the proposed modification is to update and secure the Police Department. Councilor Demo moved to adopt Resolution 02-27-2024-1 accepting the funds offered through the Citizens’ Option for Public Safety (COPS) Front-Line Law Enforcement Allocation Grant overage monies in the amount o approximately $52,110.01 to be spent on building a new patrol officer workspace; Councilor Valerio seconded the motion. Ayes: Snow, Demo, Valerio, and Hargens. Absent: Lomeli. Opposed/Abstain: None. Motion was approved by a 4-0 vote with Lomeli absent. 6. Adopt Resolution 02-27-2024-02, to accept $100,0000 in 2023 California Citizen’s Options for Public Safety (COPS) Front-Line Law Enforcement Allocation Grant Funds and approve expending these funds in the 2024/2025 fiscal year to fund an existing Police Officer position with any overage costs funded by the General Fund. Presented by City Manager Brant Mesker who explained that these funds are sought and awarded each year and are used towards funding one existing Police Officer position. Councilor Hargens moved to adopt Resolution 02-27-2024-2 accepting the $100,000 in funds offered through the Citizens’ Option for Public Safety (COPS) Front-Line Law Enforcement Allocation Grant and approve the use of these monies to fund a Police Officer position; Councilor Valerio seconded the motion. Ayes: Snow, Demo, Valerio, and Hargens. Absent: Lomeli. Opposed/Abstain: None. Motion was approved by a 4-0 vote with Lomeli absent. 8. Approve Agreement with Image Trend, LLC for Corning Fire Dispatch Center Software, Support, Training, and Implementation in the initial amount of $9,100. Presented by City Manager Brant Mesker who explained that the existing programs being utilized are 20 years old. Councilor Demo moved to approve the Agreement with Image Trend, LLC for software, installation, training, and customer support for the Fire Department’s Dispatch Center in the estimated amount of $9,100 through June 30, 2024 and authorize the City Manager to sign the Agreement. Councilor Valerio seconded the motion. Ayes: Snow, Demo, Valerio, and Hargens. THE CITY OF CORNING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER  Item No.: G-2a Absent: Lomeli. Opposed/Abstain: None. Motion was approved by a 4-0 vote with Lomeli absent. 9. Approve Assistant Finance Director Classification, Update the Position Allocation List, and authorize recruitment. Presented by City Manager Brant Mesker who suggested the following changes to the proposed job classification/description: • Paragraph 2: “monitors and maintains the City’s payroll and payroll system”. • Adjust the last sentence to something such as “performs the necessary year end procedures along with related worksheets and schedules;” and • Add: Tax reports, those required by the State Controller’s Office and other agencies. • Reviewing, monitoring, and maintaining payroll and payroll system, tax reporting, etc. Councilor Hargens moved to approve the Assistant Finance Director Class Specification, add the position to the position allocation list, and authorize the recruitment; Councilor Valerio seconded the motion. Ayes: Snow, Demo, Valerio, and Hargens. Absent: Lomeli. Opposed/Abstain: None. Motion was approved by a 4-0 vote with Lomeli absent. 10. Annual Mid-Year Budget review and general discussion – FY 2023/2024. Presented by City Manager Brant Mesker. Councilor Demo moved to approve the proposed budget adjustments as depicted in Exhibit A and B; Councilor Valerio seconded the motion. Ayes: Snow, Demo, Valerio, and Hargens. Absent: Lomeli. Opposed/Abstain: None. Motion was approved by a 4-0 vote with Lomeli absent. 7. Review, discuss, and possible alterations to the draft Mobile Vending and Street Vending Ordinances to be introduced at the March 12, 2024 City Council Meeting: a) Ordinance 708, Mobile Vending; and b) Ordinance 709, Sidewalk Vending. Mayor Snow announced that he would be abstaining from participating in the discussion of this item due to a possible conflict of interest and left the meeting at 6:58 p.m. This item was presented by City Attorney Collin Bogener. Audience member (El Pinche Taco) confirmed that the restroom requirement for the proposed Ordinance 708 (Mobile Vending Trucks) was for employees only, not the public. Discussion item only, no action taken. 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 attendance at the Tehama County Transportation Committee (TCTC) meeting; TRAX ridership is up by 35%. Valerio: Announce two upcoming Chamber of Commerce related events which were: • Chamber Dinner to be held April 27th with a Medieval Royalty theme; and • Golf tournament on May 18th at “The Links” at Rolling Hills Casino. Hargens: Nothing to report. Lomeli: Absent Snow: Nothing (left the meeting at 6:58 p.m.2y N. ADJOURNMENT: Vice Mayor Demo closed the meeting at 7:06 p.m. ___________________________ Lisa M. Linnet, City Clerk THE CITY OF CORNING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER