City Council

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, MAY 14, 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. C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by the City Manager. D. INVOCATION: Led by Councilor Hargens. E. PROCLAMATIONS, RECOGNITIONS, APPOINTMENTS, PRESENTATIONS: 1. PROCLAMATION: National Public Works Week, May 19, 2024 through May 25, 2024. Present to accept the Proclamation was Public Works Director Elijah Stanley. F. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR: None. 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 April 23, 2024 City Council Closed Session & Regular Meeting with any necessary corrections. 4. May 9, 2024 Claim Warrant in the amount of $543,179.59. 5. May 9, 2024 Business License Report. 6. April 2024 Wages & Salaries: $417,613.38. 7. April 2024 Treasurer’s Report. 8. April 2024 Building Permit Valuation Report in the amount of $569,057. 9. April 2024 City of Corning Wastewater Operations Summary Report. 10. Approve waiver of Recreation Use Fees for the 15th Annual Tucker Mesker Memorial Scholarship Softball Tournament Fundraiser to be held August 2nd – 4th, 2024. 11. Approve Annual Agreement and Membership with 3CORE Economic Development District at a cost of $7,500. 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. Presentation and approval of the proposed Mural at Teddy Pohlers Memorial Pool (Corning City Pool). Presented by City Manager Mesker who stated in March 2024, Corning High School, the Tehama County Arts Council, and the Job Training Center teamed up on an innovative project to install a public mural in the City of Corning. After discussions with City Staff and consideration of various locations, they have requested authorization to install the mural at the City Pool. The proposed THE CITY OF CORNING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER mural was co-designed by Corning High School art students, their teacher Sara Trammell, and Tehama County local professional muralist Toni Gaylord with input from City Manager Mesker and Carrie Ferchaud, Tehama County Job Training Center Grant Executive Director. The proposed project is entirely funded utilizing grant funds awarded to the Job Training Center from Up State California Creative Corps with the goal of using art to promote public health and strengthen the artistic workforce in Tehama County. If approved, the mural will be installed May 28th – June 2nd with the help of Corning High Schol art students. Present to speak about the project were Carrie Ferchaud, Toni Gaylord, Sara Trammell, and two Corning High School Students. It was suggested that a UV overcoat be installed over the mural upon completion to protect the mural and aid in graffiti cleanup should that be necessary. Councilor Demo moved to approve the Mural at Teddy Pohler’s Memorial Pool to be entirely funded by grant dollars awarded to the Job Training Center from Up State California Creative Corps in partnership with the Corning High School Art Class. Councilor Valerio seconded the motion. Snow, Demo, Valerio. Hargens, and Lomeli. Absent/Abstain/Opposed: None. Motion was approved by a 5-0 vote. 13. Presentation and Acceptance of the Annual City Audit for Fiscal Year 2022/2023. Presented by City Manager Brant Mesker and contracted auditor Dom Reynolds who provided an overview of the financial status of the City. Mr. Reynolds stated that the he found no “findings” and that the City had a clean audit. He stated that there was a new requirement this year, specifically GASB 87 which addresses City Leases, which can be found on pages 45-51 of the audit. The total General Fund balance on June 30, 203 was $5,432,979, a $97,266 increase over June 30,2022’s ending balance. Total General Fund revenues at close of Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2023 were$9,040,622 and expenditures were $8,231,525. Mr. Reynolds announced that this would be his last year performing the City’s audit as he would be retiring. Councilor Hargens moved to receive and accept the Annual Audit for Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2023; Councilor Demo seconded the motion. Snow, Demo, Valerio. Hargens, and Lomeli. Absent/Abstain/Opposed: None. Motion was approved by a 5-0 vote. 14. Award Bid for 3-year Request for Proposals for Palm & Street Tree Pruning in the amount of $168.50/tree & Stump Grinding at $100/stump to Arbor PROS, LLC, and authorize City Manager to execute the contract. Presented by City Engineer Robin Kampmann, PE. Councilor Demo moved to award the Bid for the 3-year City Palm/Street Tree pruning and stump grinding contract to Arbor Pros LLC in the amount of $168.50 per tree and $100 per stump grinding, not to exceed $42,000, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract. Councilor Valerio seconded the motion. Snow, Demo, Valerio. Hargens, and Lomeli. Absent/Abstain/Opposed: None. Motion was approved by a 5-0 vote. 15. Approve Change Order No. 5 in the amount of $7,287.51 for Builder Solutions, Inc. to modify the Hybrid Beacon System at the intersection of West and Solano Streets to solar for the West Street School Connectivity Project. Presented by City Engineer Robin Kampmann, PE. who stated the reason for the additional cost is because PG&E initially stated they would allow the City to tie into the circuit at the nearest street but are now requiring the City to install a separate service meter for the lighted crosswalk. This would require trenching through the existing sidewalk and asphalt to the nearest alleyway. To adapt the Beacon System to solar would avoid much higher costs and the additional time to install a separate service line as required by PG&E. Councilor Demo moved to approve Change Order #5 in the amount of $7,287.51 for Builders Solutions, Inc. to modify the Hybrid Beacon System at the Intersection of West and Solano Streets to solar for the West Street School Connectivity Project. Councilor Valerio seconded the motion. 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  16. Approve Task Order No. 6 under Engineering Contract 2018-07 for the 2023/2024 Street Projects on Almond and Fig Streets in the amount of $37,953 to NorthStar Engineering for City Engineer/Surveyor services. Presented by City Engineer Robin Kampmann who stated that the proposed Task Order #6 is for engineering/surveyor services for the Street Project on Almond and Fig Street. She then outlined the services to be performed, the project timeline, and concluding stating it is planned to be completed prior to the start of the next school year. Councilor Hargens moved to approve Task Order #6 to NorthStar Engineering in the amount of $37,953 for Professional Services for engineering/survey services under Engineering Services Contract 2018-07 and authorize the City Manager to sign the Task Order authorization. Councilor Valerio seconded the motion. Snow, Demo, Valerio. Hargens, and Lomeli. Absent/Abstain/Opposed: None. Motion was approved by a 5-0 vote. 17. Approve General Fund Budget Transfer in the amount of $40,000 from line-item Post Storm Exps. to Street Projects. Presented by City Manager Brant Mesker who explained the reason for the requested transfer of $40,000 to the General Fund to the Stret Improvement Projects is to enable the City to meet our Maintenance of Effort as required by SB-1 and remain eligible for an allocation or apportionment of funds pursuant to Gov’t Code Section 2032. Councilor Demo moved to authorize the Transfer of General Funds in the amount of $40,000 from line-item “Post Storms EXPS” to Street Projects 001-9287-3001. Councilor Valerio seconded the motion. Snow, Demo, Valerio. Hargens, and Lomeli. Absent/Abstain/Opposed: None. Motion was approved by a 5-0 vote. 18. Review and provide staff direction regarding Blue Shield Soft Enrollment and Align Open Enrollment Periods. City Manager Brant Mesker presented a proposal to align the Open Enrollment Periods for employee health insurance enrollment. By consensus of the City Council, direction was provided to take the proposed actions necessary to align the open enrollment periods. 19. Review and approve the 2024/2025 City of Corning Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and Measure A Funding Priorities for Service. Presented by City Manager Brant Mesker who provided the following proposed Measure A Funding Allocations for discussion and consideration: FY 2024/25 Measure A Funding Priorities Dispatch General Fund Contribution 350,000 Fire Reserve Fund 532,120 Police Reserve Fund 205,469 Public Works Reserve Fund 95,344 Taser and Body Camera Lease/Purchases 31,140 Clark Park Parking Lot 324,000 Total Measure A Funding 1,538,073 He then presented the following prioritized projects for inclusion in the fiscal year 2024/25 Budget: FY 2024/2025 General Fund Funding Priorities General City CIP Depreciation Expense for future replacement of Finance Software, and City Server 12,915 Library Restroom Remodel 80,000 Parks Equipment/Special Projects and Renovation 102,500 Total General Fund Priorities 262,415 THE CITY OF CORNING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER By consensus of the City Council, they would like to add repairs and the possible installation of a stop sign on Tehama Street. City Manager Mesker stated that the 2024/25 Budget is planned to be introduced at the first meeting in June. Councilor Hargens requested a status update on the previously approved fencing installation around the basketball court at Northside Park. With no further discussion, Councilor Hargens moved to approve the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Capital Improvement Priorities with the inclusion of repairs and possible stop sign installation on Tehama Street as an additional priority. Councilor Valerio seconded the motion. 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: Announced that he missed the Senior Center Board Meeting yesterday. Lomeli: Announced that she had no meetings. Hargens: Announced that she had attended the Tehama County Landfill Agency Meeting and thanked the Chamber of Commerce and City Staff for the hard work done on the most recent Tuesday Night Market. Valerio: Announced the upcoming Chamber of Commerce Annual Golf Tournament at Rolling Hills Casino’s “The Links” to be held on May 18th stating that they need teams to play. He also announced the upcoming event “Corning Around the World” that will take place on June 15th. Snow: None. N. ADJOURNMENT: 8:02pm _________________________ Lisa M. Linnet, City Clerk THE CITY OF CORNING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER