City Council

Item No.: G-2 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, JUNE 11, 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. INTRODUCTION: Introduction of recent Police Academy graduate and new City Police Officer Trainee, Sarah Herrera. This item was moved to the June 25, 2024 City Council meeting due to injury to Sarah’s eyes during Academy training. 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 May 28, 2024 City Council Regular Meeting with any necessary corrections. 4. June 6, 2024 Claim Warrant in the amount of $207,138.19. 5. June 6, 2024 Business License Report. 6. May 2024 Wages & Salaries: $575,011.64. 7. May 2024 Treasurer’s Report. 8. May 2024 Building Permit Valuation Report in the amount of $2,034,863. 9. May 2024 City of Corning Wastewater Operations Summary Report. Councilor Valerio moved to approve Consent Items 2-9 with the correction to the May 28th Minutes, Item 6 to state Mayor Snow instead of City Manager Mesker as the presenter. Councilor Demo 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: 10. Approve Agreement with George Roofing for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Roof Project in the amount of $59,998. Presented by Public Works Director Elijah Stanly who stated that George Roofing was the only bidder. City Manager Mesker explained that the bid received was higher than the budgeted amount of $61,500 and the California Uniform Cnstruction Accounting Commission Threshold of $60,000. This required staff to negotiate the cost to complete the project. THE CITY OF CORNING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER  Item No.: G-2 Councilor Hargens moved to approve the Agreement with George Roofing for the Wastewater Treatment Plan Roof Project at a cost not to exceed $59,998 and authorize the City Manager to sign the contract. Councilor Valerio seconded the motion. Ayes: Snow, Demo, Valerio, Hargens, and Lomeli. Absent/Abstain/Opposed: None. Motion was approved by a 5-0 vote. 11. Approve Corning Police Department’s proposed updated uniform Emblem design. Presented by Chief Bassett who stated that department staff have suggested updating and changing the background colors used on emblem patches for safety reasons. If approved, the new emblems would be used on department employee uniforms and the vinyl emblem on the vehicle doors. He presented the estimated cost to implement the change at $600 for the uniforms. He stated that the current emblems on the existing vehicles could be removed at no cost by the City’s Public Works Equipment Mechanic. Councilor Hargens stated she feels that all of the Police Department vehicles need to look the same. Councilor Demo moved to approve the proposed updated Corning Police Department Emblem design; 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 with Adams and Ashby Group, Inc. for Grant Writing and Administration Service. Presented by City Manager Brant Mesker who stated that two proposals were received. Councilor Demo asked if these services could be used by other departments; he was informed yes. Councilor Demo moved to approve the Agreement with Adams Ashby Group, Inc. and authorize the City Manager to sign the contract; Councilor Valerio seconded the motion. Ayes: Snow, Demo, Valerio, Hargens, and Lomeli. Absent/Abstain/Opposed: None. Motion was approved by a 5-0 vote. 13. Presentation of Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Program of Service and Annual Budget. Presented by City Manager Brant Mesker. Councilor Demo moved to approve the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget; Councilor Hargens seconded the motion. Ayes: Snow, Demo, Valerio, Hargens, and Lomeli. Absent/Abstain/Opposed: None. Motion was approved by a 5-0 vote. It was announced the Budget Resolution would be presented at the June 25, 2024 City Council Meeting for approval to complete the approval process. At this time Mayor Snow questioned Councilor Valerio regarding his cell phone use during this and previous meetings. A member of the audience also stated that they found it to be distracting. 14. Authorize Staff to begin the Prop. 218 process to initiate a 10% water, and 5% sewer rate increase. Presented by City Manager Brant Mesker who stated that the last water rate increase was two years ago on July 1, 2022, and the last sewer rate increase was July 1, 2023. He presented the reasons why the increase was necessary. The proposed rate increase would be equivalent to an increase of $2.26 per month for residential water and $2.24 per month for sewer in the first year; and $2.49 (water) and $2.35 (sewer) the second year effective July 1, 2025. Councilor Demo moved to schedule the Public Hearing on August 13, 2024 to consider implementing two (2) separate annual 10% water rate increases, one ($2.26) starting September 1, 2024 and the second increase on July 1, 2025; and two separate annual 5% sewer increases, one ($2.24) starting September 1, 202 and the second increase on July 1, 2025. 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 THE CITY OF CORNING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER  Item No.: G-2 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 the Senior Center Board Meeting held on June 10th and announced they would be holding a brunch at the Center from 10am to 12pm on June 22, 2024. Valerio: Announced the upcoming Around the World Event to take place Saturday, June 15th from 6 to 10 p.m. om Solano Street between Third and 6th Street. Tickets will be available at the event. Hargens: Reported on attendance at the Tehama County Solid Waste Management Agency meeting. Attended the Tuesday Night Market and the Pool Mural Dedication. Lomeli: Had a good time at Tuesday Night Market. Snow: Attended Tuesday Night Market. N. ADJOURNMENT: 7:41p.m. _________________________ Lisa M. Linnet, City Clerk THE CITY OF CORNING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER