City Council

CITY OF CORNING SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION MINUTES TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 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 Present: Demo, Valerio, Hargens, Snow Absent: Lomeli The Brown Act requires that the Council provide the opportunity for persons in the audience to briefly address the Council on the subject(s) scheduled for tonight’s closed session. Is there anyone wanting to comment on the subject(s) the Council will be discussing in closed session? If so, please come to the podium, identify yourself and give us your comments. C. PUBLIC COMMENTS: D. REGULAR AGENDA: 1. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation (§ 54956.9) Name of Case: Fountain v. City of Corning, Case No.24CI-000071 2. Public Employment: City Manager Performance Review Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b) E. ADJOURN TO REGULARLY SCHEDULED CITY COUNCIL MEETING AND REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION: 6:24 pm, Mayor Snow reported that there were no reportable actions. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 794 THIRD STREET This is an Equal Opportunity Program. Discrimination is prohibited by Federal Law. 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 rordaz@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 THE CITY OF CORNING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER Present: Demo, Valerio, Hargens, Snow Absent: Lomeli C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by the City Manager. D. INVOCATION: Led by Councilor Hargens. E. PROCLAMATIONS, RECOGNITIONS, APPOINTMENTS, PRESENTATIONS: Police Chief Bassett introduced the new officer, Officer Marcus Barry. Officer Barry introduced himself, and stated he is excited to serve the City of Corning. F. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR: Fire Chief Tomlinson reminded everyone that tomorrow is 9/11 please do your honor in remembrance of those who passed away. Also, the CVFD will host a pancake breakfast the same day as the Olive Festival. 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 August 27, 2024, Regular City Council Meeting with any necessary corrections. 3. September 4, 2024, Claim Warrant in the amount of $ 253,135.95 4. August 2024 Wages & Salaries: $414,856.04. 5. August 2024 Treasurer’s Report. 6. August 2024 Building Permit Valuation Report in the amount of $471,486. 7. August 2024 City of Corning Wastewater Operations Summary Report. Councilor Valerio moved to approve consent items1-7; Councilor Hargens seconded the motion. Ayes: Snow, Demo, Hargens, and Valerio Absent: Lomeli Abstain/Opposed: None Result: 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: 8. Ordinance No. 710, to amend section 2.04.010 to change the City Council regular meeting time to 5:30 pm (second reading) Presented by City Attorney, Collin, this is the second reading in regard to changing the meeting. There has been a suggestion to change the City Council meeting start time from 6:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. If it is approved this would take into effect on the second meeting in October. Councilor Demo moved to enact Ordinance No. 710 (second reading) amending section 2.04.010 of the Corning Municipal Code to change the City Council regular start time, as introduced on August 27, 2024, and approve publication of the entire ordinance within 15 days of enactment, Councilor Hargens seconded the motion. THE CITY OF CORNING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER Ayes: Snow, Demo, Hargens, and Valerio Absent: Lomeli Abstain/Opposed: None Result: Motion was approved by a 4-0 vote with Lomeli absent 9. Resolution No. 09-10-24-01 a resolution to initiate an amendment to the sphere of influence of the city of corning Presented by Planning Coordinator, Chrissy Meeds, this is the final step in completing the MSR (Municipal Services Review). By adopting this Resolution and providing it to LAFCo This will allow the city to adjust the city limits and the sphere of influence. Councilor Demo moved to adopt Resolution No. 09-10-24-01, the resolution to initiate the revised Municipal Services Review with the Tehama County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo); Councilor Hargens seconded the motion. Ayes: Snow, Demo, Hargens, and Valerio Absent: Lomeli Abstain/Opposed: None Result: Motion was approved by a 4-0 vote with Lomeli absent 10. Consideration and approval of a bench dedication at Flournoy Memorial Park Presented by City Manager, Brant Mesker, on behalf of City Council there has been a suggestion to consider a bench dedication at Flournoy Memorial Park. Staff have considered an eight-foot bench with back to be installed by Public Works near the play area. Councilor Valerio followed up with stating an engraved metal plate would be affixed to the bench signifying the dedication. This person has significantly contributed to our community, supports every event, advocates for the Senior Center, and has sponsored a free swim day at the city pool. It is an honor to have this bench dedicated to Dolores May. Councilor Demo moved to approve of a bench dedication at Flournoy Memorial Park. Councilor Valerio seconded the motion. Ayes: Snow, Demo, Hargens, and Valerio. Absent: Lomeli Abstain/Opposed: None Result: Motion was approved by a 4-0 vote with Lomeli absent. 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: Tuesday night Market looked like a good turnout. Attended a meeting yesterday at the Senior Center. The Senior Center is $400 shy of meeting their goal for their chairs. Lomeli: Absent Hargens: Tehama County Landfill meeting was cancelled. Valerio: Olive Festival and Car Show is coming up. Save the date October 12th Snow: City Manager: He is continuing to work with The Job Training Center and Chico Start. Services have been provided to about 40% of those laid off from Andersen & Sons. There was a hiring event with 11 employers on September 10th with a good turnout. THE CITY OF CORNING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER N. ADJOURNMENT: 6:44 pm __________________________ Rubi Ordaz, City Clerk THE CITY OF CORNING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER