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CITY OF CORNING CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION AGENDA TUESDAY, APRIL 8, 2025 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 794 THIRD STREET A. CALL TO ORDER: 5:00 p.m. B. ROLL CALL: Council: Dave Demo, Chuy Valerio, Shelly Hargens, and Lisa Lomeli Mayor: Robert Snow The Brown Act requires that the Council provide the opportunity for people 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 labor negotiator pursuant to section 54957.6: Agency Negotiator: Sophia R. Meyer, Labor Relations Consultant Management Bargaining Unit, Miscellaneous Bargaining Unit, Public Safety Bargaining Unit, and Dispatch Bargaining Unit E. ADJOURN TO REGULARLY SCHEDULED CITY COUNCIL MEETING AND REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION: CITY COUNCIL CITY OF CORNING CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA TUESDAY, APRIL 8, 2025 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: 5:30 p.m. B. ROLL CALL: Council: Dave Demo, Chuy Valerio, Shelly Hargens, and Lisa Lomeli Mayor: Robert Snow C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by the City Manager. D. INVOCATION: Led by Councilor Hargens. THE CITY OF CORNING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER E. PROCLAMATIONS, RECOGNITIONS, APPOINTMENTS, PRESENTATIONS: 1. Proclamation: Child Abuse Prevention Month. Present to accept the Proclamation will be Holly Rhoads, Program Manager for Early Learning Programs and Services. 2. Proclamation: Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Present to accept the Proclamation will be Susana Reyes, Empower Tehama Bilingual Legal Advocate. F. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR: If there is anyone in the audience wishing to speak on items not already set on the agenda, please come to the podium, and briefly identify the matter. To ensure that all members of the public have an equal opportunity to address the City Council, public comments during the designated comment period will be limited to three (3) minutes per speaker. Council will then determine if such matter will be placed on the agenda for this meeting, scheduled for a subsequent meeting, or recommend other appropriate action. 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 March 25, 2025, regular and closed session City Council meeting with any necessary corrections. 3. April 2, 2025, Claim Warrant in the amount of $ 131,535.93 4. April 2, 2025, Business License Report 5. March 2025 Treasurer’s Report 6. March 2025 Wages & Salaries: $464,602.57 7. March 2025 Building Permit Valuation Report in the amount of $386,784 8. March 2025 City of Corning Wastewater Operations Summary Report. H. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA: I. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND MEETINGS: J. REGULAR AGENDA: 1. Approve appointment of Vickie Linnet to fill one of the two vacancies on the city’s Library Commission and withdraw Sandy Sehorn’s resignation letter. 2. Award bid for the Tehama Street Rehabilitation Project to VSS International in the amount of $453,211 3. Adopt Resolution No. 04-08-2025-01 a Resolution finding that the issuance of a liquor license to The Vault located at 1124 Solano St. is a “public convenience or necessity” 4. Accept the Notice of Completion and authorize release of retention funds to Four Seasons Roofing for the Transportation Center Roof Project. 5. Approve Task Order No. 8 under Engineering Contract 208-07 for the 2024/2025 street projects on Toomes & Loleta Ave. in the amount of $44,194 to Northstar Engineering for City Engineer/Surveyor Services K. ITEMS PLACED ON THE AGENDA FROM THE FLOOR: L. COMMUNICATIONS, CORRESPONDENCE, AND INFORMATION: 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). N. ADJOURNMENT: Posted: Friday, April 4, 2025 THE CITY OF CORNING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER  Item No.: G-7 Monthly Permit Report 3/1/2025 - 03/31/2025 Permit # Permit Date Main Status Parcel # Parcel Owner Owner Owner City Owner Zip Permit Project Address Name Address Type Cost 25068 3/31/2025 approved " FEES 073-053- 554 El Paso Martinez, 554 El Paso Corning 96021 Roof $55,735 DUE " 006-000 Ave Sandra Ave 25067 3/28/2025 approved " FEES 073-143- 711 BEECH DIAZ, 711 BEECH CORNING CA Mechanical $12,498 DUE " 002-000 WAY RAFAEL & WAY 96021 JULIA 25066 3/27/2025 approved " FEES 071-156- 977 Fairview HONERLAH, PO BOX 2321 FLOURNOY 96029 Mechanical $11,444 DUE " 009-000 Ave. HOWARD E ETAL 25065 3/25/2025 Waiting for 071-223- 1661 LEHR, 1661 Corning 96021 Building $1,500 Information/Plans 010-000 HERBERT MICHAEL HERBERT AVE WARREN AVENUE ETAL 25064 3/25/2025 ISSUED 071-113- 1221 COLUSA GRAVES, 1059 SAN CHICO 95973 Plumbing $1,000 001-000 ST BRENDAN RAMON DR 25063 3/24/2025 approved " FEES 073-212- 580 WHITE, 580 CORNING CA Solar $20,020 DUE " 016-000 STANMAR DR PAULYNE STANMAR 96021 HOBSON DRIVE TRUSTEE P H WHITE FAMILY TR 25062 3/21/2025 HOLD (see note) 071-350- 363 LA MESA LEQUIA, 363 LA MESA CORNING CA Solar $27,000 016-000 CT GERALD & CT 96021 LEQUIA, JOYCE 25061 3/20/2025 ISSUED 071-272- 1372 NEREY, 3211 Corning 96021 ReModel $2,500 020-000 FOURTH AVE PABLO ETAL WOODSON AVENUE 25060 3/20/2025 HOLD (see note) 071-062- 2026 DOLLA BECKER, ANA 2026 DOLLA Corning 96021 Solar $54,000 021-000 CT L CT 25059 3/19/2025 ISSUED 071-135- 794/774 CITY OF 794 THIRD Corning 96021 Building $0 011-000 Third St. CORNING ST 25058 3/19/2025 ISSUED 071-291- 1391 FIG LN JONES, P O BOX 424 Corning 96021 Roof $6,500 018-000 THOMAS E & DEBORAH 25057 3/18/2025 Duplicate Permit 071-062- 2026 DOLLA BECKER, ANA 2026 DOLLA Corning 96021 Solar $0 - Cancelled 021-000 CT L CT 25056 3/18/2025 Finaled 075-310- 189 Arishti LLC 510 Aurora Pl Redding 96021 Electrical $650 005-000 Marguerite Ave Page: 1 of 3  25055 3/18/2025 Cancelled 089-130- 1572 HWY 99 SPENCER, 1572 HWY 99 ORLAND CA Electrical $0 054-000 W BARBARA W 95963 ETAL 25054 3/13/2025 ISSUED 073-312-006 450 Zavala- 450 Corning 96021 Building $5,000 Sturmgarten Oliveria, Sturmgarten Dr-Lot 42 Eriberto etal Dr-Lot 42 25053 3/13/2025 Finaled 071-262- 1399 West St Rush, Joseph 1399 West St Corning 96021 Roof $15,000 027-000 T et al 25052 3/13/2025 approved " FEES 087-050- 2120 SOUTH LOVES % RYAN LLC BANK OF Signs $15,500 DUE " 069-000 AVE COUNTRY AMERICA STORES OF CENTER 15 CA W 6TH ST STE 2400 25051 3/13/2025 approved " FEES 071-300- 2030 LOLETA HARRISON, 2030 LOLETA Corning 96021 Mechanical $26,840 DUE " 051-000 AVE TINA M & AVE JOHN J 25050 3/13/2025 ISSUED 071-062- 2026 DOLLA BECKER, ANA 2026 DOLLA Corning 96021 Solar $53,468 021-000 CT L CT 25049 3/11/2025 Duplicate Permit 071-072-004 1941 COLUSA PARKER, 1941 COLUSA CORNING 96021 Roof $2,500 - Cancelled ST NATHAN K & ST SYLVIA 25048 3/7/2025 Waiting for 071-140- 2123 JAMES E 1399 BERKELEY 94702 Fire $1,775 Information/Plans 003-000 SOLANO ST LEDGER REV UNIVERSITY Protection TRUST AVE 3/24/01 25047 3/7/2025 Cancelled Solar $0 25046 3/6/2025 Finaled 073-135- 810 ALMOND GREWAL, 6323 CO ORLAND CA Roof $9,590 006-000 ST BALJIT KAUR ROAD 18 95963 25045 3/5/2025 Finaled 073-054- 553 EL PASO CASTLE, 553 EL PASO CORNING CA Mechanical $8,864 006-000 AVE JIMMY L & AVE 96021 DEBBIE 25044 3/4/2025 Finaled 071-053- 305 FIFTH ST RONALD D P.O. Boz SOUTH LAKE 96158 Roof $16,300 001-000 LARRANCE 9997 TAHOE IRREV TRUST 2/27/18; LARRANCE, STEVEN G TR 25043 3/3/2025 ISSUED 071-073- 1780 COLUSA NANCY L 1780 Colusa Corning 96021 Electrical $3,700 004-000 ST WHITE St. REVOCABLE TRUST 9/29/18; WHITE, NANCY L TR 25042 3/3/2025 ISSUED 073-200- 240 ELLER MESSMER, 240 ELLER CORNING 96021 Fence $16,400 055-000 DR DAVID A & DR ANN P 25041 3/3/2025 ISSUED 071-126- 1401 JONES, RICK 1401 1/2 Corning 96021 Roof $19,000 Page: 2 of 3  008-000 SOLANO ST B ETAL TRS SOLANO JONES 2003 TRUST 12/4/03 $386,784 Total Records: 28 4/2/2025 Page: 3 of 3  PART 2. TO BE COMPLETED BY THE APPLICANT (If box #20b Is checked) 21. Based on the information on the reverse, the Department may approve your application if you can show that public nvenlence or necessity would be served by the issuance of the license. Please describe below the reasons why issuance of another I cense Is Justified in this area. You may attach a separate sheet or additional documention, if desired. Do not proceed to Part 3. 22. APPLICANT SIGNATURE 23. DATESIGNED PART 3 - TO BE COMPLETED BY LOCAL OFFICIALS (If box #20c Is checked) 1 The applicant named on the reverse Is applY.ing for a license to sell alcoholic beverages at a _premises where undue co centration exists (i.e., an over-concentration of licenses and/or a tljgtier than average crime rate as defined in Sectron 23958.4 of the Businesi and Professions Code). Sections 23958 and 23958.4 of the Business and Professions Code requires the Department to deny the appli tion unless the local governing body of the area in which the applicant premises are located, or its designated subordinate officer or body, d termfnes within 90 aays of notiflcatlon of a completed applicaUon that.Public convenience or necessity would be seNed by the issuance. Please complete Items #24 to #30 below and certify or affix an official seal, or attach a copy of the Councn or Board resolution or a signed letter on official letterhead stating whether or not the Issuance of the applied for license would serve as a public conventnce or necessity. - - - 24. WILL PUBLIC CONVENIENCE OR NECESSITY BE SERVED BY ISSUANCE OF THIS ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE? ._ Yes No See Attached (I.e., letter, resolution, etc.) 25. ADDITIONAL COMMENTS, IF OESlRED (may fnd&lde reasons for approyal a, denial of pubflc convenience or necessity): 26. CfTYICOUNTY OFACIAL NAME 27. CITY/COUNTY OFACIAL TITLE 28. CITY/COUNTY OFFICIAL PHONeiNUMBER i 21. CITY/COUNTY OFFICIAL SIGNATURE 30. DATE SIGNED ABC-245 REVERSE (rev. 01-11) I  TASK ORDER #8 SCOPE OF WORK TOOMES & LOLETA REHABILITATION PROJECT SERVICES PROVIDED NorthStar has prepared the following scope of services to develop the project design and subsequent construction bid documents that best support the successful implementation of this project. This scope is based on our understanding of the project at the time of this proposal, a recent site visit, and the Design Team’s collective experience with similar improvement projects. We appreciate the opportunity to discuss the scope of this project and the respective level of effort during the proposal process. PROJECT DESCRIPTION The scope of work for Toomes & Loleta Rehabilitation Project consists of pavement maintenance, rehabilitation, and striping for the stretch of Toomes Avenue, from Loleta Avenue to Fig Lane, and Loleta Avenue from Highway 99 West to Toomes Avenue. see Attachment A. Toomes and Loleta Avenue will be evaluated and a determination of what methods of rehabilitation will be required. This project does not include improvements to sidewalk, curb, gutter, or any ADA improvements. Task 8.A Project Management NorthStar Engineering will perform the various services and activities associated with management of the contract. Diligent contract management is a critical component in successfully managing public funds. PROJECT ADMINISTRATION AND OVERHEAD Project Administration and Overhead includes front office and project administration including but not limited to, contract management, managing insurance policies, packaging, mailing and deliveries, billing, Ajera billing software setup, certified payroll invoicing, etc. PROJECT COORDINATION Explicit and thorough communications with the City is vital to the success of any project, and as such the NorthStar Design Team segregates this as a separate scope and budget component to acknowledge and account for this element during the life of the project development. To effectively manage the project NorthStar anticipates regular meetings for the duration of the project with the City to review project progress and activities. QUALITY ASSURANCE / QUALITY CONTROL NorthStar’s approach to quality assurance and control program has been developed over the course of performing engineering consulting services for a variety of clients and complex projects over the past 40 years. Two primary methods for consistently delivering a quality product on-time and within budget; internal communications that established a clear level of expectations, and peer review for clarity and accuracy for salient deliverables. Page 1 Task 8.B Topographic Survey NorthStar will perform an UAS (drone) based aerial topographic survey and prepare a topographic map suitable for use as the base map for the design of the proposed improvements. The topographic survey area will be as shown on the attached Exhibit “A”. The topographic survey shall include: all existing site improvements, hardscape features, topographic features, trees outlines, surface utilities, fence lines, and roadway improvements. Note that vertical accuracy of an UAS based aerial topographic survey is ±0.1’-0.2’. Utilities will be plotted on the topographic map based upon the surface locations of utility facilities. Storm drain and sewer inverts will be obtained at the inlets and manholes fronting the site. The topographic base map will be provided in an AutoCAD Civil 3D 2018 drawing file format for use by the project team. A signed PDF copy of the topographic survey will also be provided. The above estimated fees allows for prevailing wages in Tehama County per the TEH 2025-1 wage determination. Task 8.C Design Task 8.C.a. Civil Design: 60% Plans The 60% design package serves multiple functions is the design process such as identifying and resolving site specific prospective challenges. Utilizing this phase of development for problem solving and iterative design prevents unnecessary expenditure of resources on an errant design trajectory. This task is intended to perform the bulk of the design effort, and will include developing the bid item list, quantities, engineers estimate, and special (technical) specifications. The project plans will include label detailing, notes, and design refinements to support implementation of the project by any contractor. DELIVERABLES: • 60% Complete Civil Design • Engineers Estimate • Technical specifications Task 8.C.b. Final Design and Contract Documents After receiving comments from City of Corning on the 60% level of design, the Contract and Construction Documents will be refined to address applicable comments and best support constructability of the project. Page 2 DELIVERABLES: • One set of hard copy (letter size) and digital copy (pdf and MS Word) 100% level of project Bid Book including; Bid Requirements, Bid Documents, Contract Forms, General Conditions, and Technical Specifications. • One set of 100% hard copy and digital copy of (24x36) construction documents Task 8.D Bidding NorthStar will route for signatures and deliver the Final (100%) Contract Documents for bidding purposes after completion of full review and subsequent modifications. Additionally, NorthStar will aid the City during the construction bidding and awarding process. Specifically, NorthStar will provide technical support to the City by answering and documenting questions from potential bidders and staff. NorthStar will also provide written responses to contractor requests for information (RFI’s) during the bidding process and draft addendums as applicable. NorthStar will coordinate and assist the Client with the following: • Answer any questions from contractors and/or bidders • Responses to questions will be provided via phone and/or email to the city. A formal response to any questions asked will be done with and addendum that will be released to all bidders Task 8.E Geotechnical Investigation M.T. Hall & Associates will perform a geotechnical investigation of Toomes and Loleta Avenues existing structural section from Fig Lane to Highway 99 West. Tasks to be performed as part of the investigation are retrieving core samples from 6 locations, R-Value testing and providing an appropriate mix design. PROJECT EXCLUSIONS • Environmental Review: Including preparation of a Notice of Exemption (NOE) for the proposed project pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15062 and Appendix E • Boundary Survey • Construction Staking can be provided for an additional cost • Utility Improvements • Sidewalk improvements including ADA path of travel to ROW • Construction administration • Construction inspection Page 3  EXHIBIT “B” COST PROPOSAL CONSULTANT FEE: The estimated fee to complete the Scope of Services is: $ 44,194 Task 1: Project Management $ 4,088 Task 2: Topographic Survey $ 9,880 Task 3: Design $ 12,000 Task 4: Bidding $ 4,012 Task 5: Geotechnical Investigation $ 14,214 Page 4 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereby execute this Agreement upon the terms and conditions stated above and on the date first above written. CLIENT: CLIENT: BY: BY: TITLE: TITLE: SIGNED: SIGNED: DATE: DATE: CONSULTANT: CONSULTANT: BY: Robin Kampmann BY: Mekena K. Galka TITLE: Department Manager TITLE: Associate Engineer LICENSE NO. RCE 73943 LICENSE NO. RCE 94638 SIGNED: SIGNED: DATE: DATE: Page 5  EXHIBIT “B” STANDARD HOURLY RATES Effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025* Engineering Hourly Rate Principal Engineer $250 Senior Managing Engineer $230 Senior Engineer $204 Associate Engineer $178 Assistant Engineer $156 Junior Engineer $134 Senior Technician $150 Associate Technician $126 Assistant Technician/Intern $105 Surveying Principal Surveyor $250 Senior Managing Surveyor $230 Senior Surveyor $204 Associate Surveyor $178 Assistant Surveyor $156 Senior Survey Technician $150 Associate Technician $126 Assistant Technician $105 One Person with GPS/Robotic (Party Chief) $195 Two-Person Survey Crew $270 Party Chief (Prevailing Wage) $220 Two-Person Survey Crew (Prevailing Wage) $345 Planning Hourly Rate Principal Planner $190 Administrative Hourly Rate Project Management $175 Administrative $100 Other Rate Litigation Support – Expert Witness Testimony $500 per hour Mileage Current Federal Rate Reproduction, Materials, Fees, Special Mail, etc. Cost + 15% Subcontractors Cost + 15% *Rates typically increase 4-5% per year Page 6 Attachment A: Project Extents Page 7  Legend Toomes & Loleta Rehabilitaion Project Project Extents ➤ N Image © 2025 Airbus 1000 ft