City Council

Item No.: G-2 (a) CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, JULY 9, 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 Councilors Valerio and Lomeli. 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 by Chief Bassett. F. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR: • Senior Center Board President Brooke Smith thanked the City for their donation to the Center. • Daniele Eyestone, Tehama County Association of Realtors, addressed the Council inviting everyone to attend the P.A.T.H. Center Update “Panel Forum with Our Community Partners and First Responders “ that will be held on August 12th from 6pm to 8pm at the Veteran’s Hall in Red Bluff (735 Oak St.). She stated that they would really like to hear what the needs are in Corning. • Mayor Snow clarified statement he made during an interview with the Tri-County Newspaper following the Study Session at the previous meeting on law changes as a result of SB 1186 and possible changes that may be necessary to the City’s Marijuana Ordinance. 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 June 25, 2024 City Council Closed Session & Regular Meeting with any necessary corrections. 4. July 3, 2024 Claim Warrant in the amount of $511,723.25. 5. July 3, 2024 Business License Report. 6. June 2024 Wages & Salaries: $451,941.76. 7. June 2024 Treasurer’s Report. 8. June 2024 Building Permit Valuation Report in the amount of $348,216. 9. June 2024 City of Corning Wastewater Operations Summary Report. Councilor Hargens moved to approve Consent Items 2-9; Councilor Demo seconded the motion. Ayes: Snow, Demo, and Hargens. Absent: Valerio and Lomeli. Abstain/Opposed: None. Motion was approved by a 3-0 vote will Valerio and Lomeli absent. City Manager Mesker clarified with Council Members present that Claim Warrants (checks) for services rendered would be processed, paid, and sent upon receipt of bill/invoice to avoid any THE CITY OF CORNING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER  Item No.: G-2 (a) finance charges rather than holding and sending following presentation and approval of bi-weekly Claim Warrant Log at next City Council Meeting. H. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA: None. I. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND MEETINGS: 10. Adopt Resolution 07-09-2024-01 amending the Schedule of Fees and Charges for City Services to be effective September 10, 2024. Presented by City Manager Brant Mesker. Following the presentation, Mr. Mesker additionally stated that he recommends the inclusion of a built-in annual CPI increase every September to avoid fees getting behind and necessitating higher percentage increases in future. Mayor Snow opened the Public Hearing at 6:50pm. Brooke Smith stated that some of the proposed fees are very high and asked how the fee amounts were determined. Mr. Mesker stated that the numbers were derived as a result of a fee study conducted by Revenue Cost Specialists, Inc. working with Staff. With no other questions, the Public Hearing was closed at 6:53pm. Councilor Demo moved to adopt Resolution No. 07-09-2024-01 amending the Schedule of Fees and Charges for City Services with the inclusion that a CPI increase will become effective annually on September 10th of subsequent years; Councilor Hargens seconded the motion. Ayes: Snow, Demo, and Hargens. Absent: Valerio and Lomeli. Abstain/Opposed: None. Motion was approved by a 3-0 vote with Valerio and Lomeli absent. J. REGULAR AGENDA: 11. Approve 5-Year Agreement between the City and Tehama County for Animal Shelter Services from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2029. Presented by City Manager Brant Mesker who briefed the Council on the services to be provided to the City under the terms of the proposed 5-year Agreement. He also explained the formula that will be used to determine the Cities annual cost of this Agreement. Councilor Hargens moved to approve the proposed Agreement between the City and the County of Tehama for Animal Shelter Services for the term of 5-years (July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2029 and authorize the Mayor to sign the Agreement on behalf of the City. Councilor Demo seconded the motion. Ayes: Snow, Demo, and Hargens. Absent: Valerio and Lomeli. Abstain/Opposed: None. Motion was approved by a 3-0 vote with Valerio and Lomeli absent. 12. Informational Update and direction to staff regarding the Ballot Measure changing the offices of the City Clerk and City Treasurer from elected positions to appointed positions at the Election to be held November 5, 2024. City Attorney Collin Bogener provided the informational update and requested Council direction relating to the Ballot Measure to change the offices of City Clerk and City Treasurer from elected to appointed positions at the Election to be held on November 5, 2024. He provided information on the process outlining the process and the scheduled date of July 15th to present any Arguments to the Elections Board; and July 26th as the date rebuttals to Arguments would be due. No action was required. 13. Approve Change Order #2 Telstar Instruments for the Sodium Bisulfite and Sodium Hypochlorite Feed System at the Wastewater Treatment Plan in the amount of $8,463 and approve appropriation of $44,775 to fully fund the project. Public Works Director Elijah Stanley briefed the City Council on the costs associated with the purchase and installation of the Telstar Instruments for the feed system at the Wastewater Treatment Plant and the resulting additional costs necessitating the proposed Change Order and fund appropriation. Councilor Demo moved to approve Change Order #2 to Telstar Instruments for the sodium bisulfite and sodium hypochlorite feed system at the Wastewater Treatment Plant in the amount of $8,463 and appropriate $44,775 from the WWTP Capital Replacement Fund account 380-9264- THE CITY OF CORNING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER  Item No.: G-2 (a) 5200 to fully fund the project. Councilor Hargens seconded the motion. Ayes: Snow, Demo, and Hargens. Absent: Valerio and Lomeli. Abstain/Opposed: None. Motion was approved by a 3-0 vote with Valerio and Lomeli absent. 14. Approve proposed Sideletters to the City’s four Bargaining Unit Memorandums of Understanding regarding determination of various time and pay rates, and vacation. Presented by City Manager Brant Mesker who briefed the Council on the proposed Bargaining Unit Sideletters. He stated that the Sideletters provide clarification regarding the Agreements executed on July 9, 2024 and confirm that the City of Corning will not pursue the recapture of any overpayments that may have occurred prior to this Sideletter Agreements. He confirmed that the primary objective is to ensure that all parties involved have a clear understanding of our position and to maintain transparent communication. Councilor Demo moved to approve the following: • City of Corning Dispatch Unit Sideletter Agreement regarding determination of Overtime and Vacation Pay Rates and Vacation Earned; • City of Corning Management Unit Sideletter Agreement regarding determination of Administrative Leave and Vacation Pay Rates; • City of Corning Miscellaneous Unit Sideletter Agreement regarding determination of Overtime and Vacation Pay Rates; and • City of Corning Public Safety Unit Sideletter Agreement regarding determination of Overtime and Vacation Pay Rates. Mayor Snow seconded the motion. Ayes: Snow, Demo, and Hargens. Absent: Valerio and Lomeli. Abstain/Opposed: None. Motion was approved by a 3-0 vote with Valerio and Lomeli absent. K. ITEMS PLACED ON THE AGENDA FROM THE FLOOR: None. L. COMMUNICATIONS, CORRESPONDENCE, AND INFORMATION: City Clerk Lisa Linnet announced that the opening date to take out papers for the upcoming elections is Monday, July 15th. Positions up for election are Mayor, 2 City Council seats, City Clerk and City Treasurer. 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 Senior Center Board Meeting attendance yesterday; they will be holding an Ice Cream Social on July 19th from 12-1pm. He announced the upcoming City Council- Recreation Ad-Hoc Committee Meeting on July 16th at 5:30pm. Lomeli: Absent. Hargens: Nothing to report. Valerio: Absent. Snow: Staff is doing a great job. Police Chief Bassett commented that the City Council Chambers and Hallway look nice following improvement with new carpet and pictures. N. ADJOURNMENT: 7:15pm _______________________ Lisa M. Linnet, City Clerk THE CITY OF CORNING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER