City Council

CITY OF CORNING CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, JUNE 24, 2025 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 794 THIRD STREET A. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 5:30pm by Mayor Snow. B. ROLL CALL: Councilmembers present: Jose “Chuy” Valerio Shelly Hargens Lisa Lomeli Dave Demo Mayor- Robert Snow C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by the City Manager. D. INVOCATION: Led by Councilor Hargens. E. PROCLAMATIONS, RECOGNITIONS, APPOINTMENTS, PRESENTATIONS: City Manager Brant Mesker recognized that Roy Seiler retired after 40 years of service to the city. F. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR: Carol Carson from Tehama Tomorrow came to invite the public and the council to the Community Center on July 23 from 5-7 PM as they will be honoring all council members from Corning, Tehama, & Red Bluff. Police Chief, Craig Bassett, addressed the council and audience on the 3 shootings that have taken place recently, stating they are all gang related and appear to be two individuals. He also mentioned that the department has been doing gang validations since June of 2024 and there are 47 active gang members in our community with 85% of them being juveniles. Dave Demo asked for a moment of silence for Lee Turner who passed away. 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 June 10, 2025, regular and closed session City Council meeting with any necessary corrections. 3. June 18, 2025, Claim Warrant in the amount of $ 312,222.72 THE CITY OF CORNING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER  4. June 18, 2025, Business License Report 5. Approve waiver of recreational use fees for the 16th annual Tucker Mesker Memorial Scholarship Softball Tournament fundraiser to be held August 1st through August 3rd, 2025. Councilor Hargens pulled Item 2. Councilor Demo moved to approve consent items 1 and 3-5; Councilor Hargens seconded the motion. Ayes: Snow, Demo, Lomeli, Valerio, and Hargens Absent: None Abstain/Opposed: None Result: Motion was approved by a 5-0 vote H. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA: 2. Waive the reading and approve the Minutes of June 10, 2025, regular and closed session City Council meeting with any necessary corrections. Councilmember Hargens stated a correction needed to be made on the roll call for the meeting as Councilmembers Lomeli and Valerio were not present. Councilor Hargens moved to approve the minutes with the necessary corrections; Councilor Demo seconded the motion. Ayes: Snow, Demo, Lomeli, Valerio, and Hargens Absent: None Abstain/Opposed: None Result: Motion was approved by a 5-0 vote I. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND MEETINGS: 1. Adopt Resolution No. 06-24-2025-01 a Resolution declaring intent to levy and collect annual assessment for the City of Corning lighting and landscape district 1, zone 1 Presented by City Engineer, Robin Kampmann. Zone 1, Blackburn Estates, 14 lots, $63.08/year, The City received 2 responses opposing it. Councilor Demo moved to approve the engineers report and adopt Resolution No. 06-24-2025-01 setting the fiscal year 2025/2026 assessment at $63.08 per parcel for landscaping and lighting district 1, zone 1; Councilor Valerio seconded the motion. Ayes: Snow, Demo, Lomeli, Valerio, and Hargens Absent: None Abstain/Opposed: None Result: Motion was approved by a 5-0 vote 2. Adopt Resolution No. 06-24-2025-02 a Resolution declaring intent to levy and collect annual assessment for the City of Corning lighting and landscape district 1, zone 2 Presented by City Engineer, Robin Kampmann. Zone 2, Stonefox, 80 lots, $91.00/year. The City received no responses. THE CITY OF CORNING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER Councilor Hargens moved to approve the engineers report and adopt Resolution No. 06-24-2025- 02 setting the fiscal year 2025/2026 assessment at $91 per parcel for landscaping and lighting district 1, zone 2.; Councilor Valerio seconded the motion. Ayes: Snow, Demo, Lomeli, Valerio, and Hargens Absent: None Abstain/Opposed: None Result: Motion was approved by a 5-0 vote 3. Adopt Resolution No. 06-24-2025-03 a Resolution declaring intent to levy and collect annual assessment for the City of Corning lighting and landscape district 1, zone 3 Councilmember Valerio abstained from this item due to conflict of interest. Presented by City Engineer, Robin Kampmann. Zone 3, SHIPP, $142.00/year, The City received no responses. Councilor Demo moved to approve the engineers report and adopt Resolution No. 06-24-2025-03 setting the fiscal year 2025/2026 assessment at $142.10 per parcel for landscaping and lighting district 1, zone 3.; Councilor Hargens seconded the motion. Ayes: Snow, Demo, Lomeli, and Hargens Absent: None Abstain/Opposed: Valerio Result: Motion was approved by a 4-0 vote with Valerio abstaining. 4. Adopt Resolution No. 06-24-2025-04 a Resolution declaring intent to levy and collect annual assessment for the City of Corning lighting and landscape district 1, zone 4 Presented by City Engineer, Robin Kampmann. Zone 4, Salado Orchards, $4,772.90/year, The City received no responses. Councilor Demo moved to approve the engineers report and adopt Resolution No. 06-24-2025-04 setting the fiscal year 2025/2026 assessment at $4,772.90 (per parcel) for landscaping and lighting district 1, zone 4.; Councilor Valerio seconded the motion. Ayes: Snow, Demo, Lomeli, Valerio, and Hargens Absent: None Abstain/Opposed: None Result: Motion was approved by a 5-0 vote 5. Adopt Resolution No. 06-24-2025-05 a Resolution declaring intent to levy and collect annual assessment for the City of Corning lighting and landscape district 1, zone 5 Presented by City Engineer, Robin Kampmann. Zone 5, Magnolia Meadows, 53 lots, $128.00/year, The City received 36 letters opposing it and 4 tenants of the subdivision appeared, but only one of them spoke which was Eli Angulo opposing it. Collin Bogener spoke, explaining that the notices that they received were not supposed to be sent, as you only send notices when there is going to be a change and then at that point the owners of the properties may protest against it. Robert explained how the properties get assessed, Shelly asked if the owners could protest if the price was to go up. The answer was yes, Brant told the audience if anyone has questions, they are welcome to come into City Hall and meet with him. Dave asked if they were told about the assessment when they bought their homes. Robin explained what the THE CITY OF CORNING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER fees are used for; Landscaping along the entrance plus the water usage, PG&E for the lights, Maintenance on the concrete wall and maintenance on the filtration trenches that are under ground. Councilor Hargens moved to approve the engineers report and adopt Resolution No. 06-24-2025- 05 setting the fiscal year 2025/2026 assessment at $128 (per parcel) for landscaping and lighting district no. 1; zone 5.; Mayor Snow seconded the motion. Ayes: Snow, Demo, Lomeli, Valerio, and Hargens Absent: None Abstain/Opposed: None Result: Motion was approved by a 5-0 vote J. REGULAR AGENDA: 1. Approve the Emergency Water Services agreement with the Paskenta Community Services District. Presented by Public Works Director Eli Stanley. City Manager Brant Mesker added that this is only as precautionary, and they are currently not experiencing any problems. Their maximum is 20 gallons a day. Councilor Demo moved to approve the Emergency Water Services Agreement with Paskenta Community Services District and authorize the City Manager to sign the agreement.; Councilor Valerio seconded the motion. Ayes: Snow, Demo, Lomeli, Valerio, and Hargens Absent: None Abstain/Opposed: None Result: Motion was approved by a 5-0 vote 2. Adopt Resolution 06-24-2025-06 setting the appropriations and expenditure limits for all city funds to implement the fiscal year 2025-2026 budget. Presented by City Manager, Brant Mesker. Councilor Hargens moved to adopt Resolution 06-24-2025-06, a Resolution setting the appropriation and expenditure limits for all city funds to implement the 2025/2026 Program of Service and Annual Budget; Councilor Valerio seconded the motion. Ayes: Snow, Demo, Lomeli, Valerio, and Hargens Absent: None Abstain/Opposed: None Result: Motion was approved by a 5-0 vote 3. Approve Administrative Services Manager/City Clerk, City Treasurer, Recreation Coordinator, and Recreation Instructor positions; and update the FY 2025-2026 Position Allocation List and Salary Schedule. Presented by City Manager, Brant Mesker. If the Treasurer leaves the position, then it will be combined with a position that we currently have. Lisa asked if Jesenia would be the Recreation Coordinator. Councilor Demo moved to Approve the following positions: ➢ Administrative Services Manager/City Clerk (combined position) ➢ City Treasurer THE CITY OF CORNING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER  ➢ Recreation Coordinator ➢ Recreation Instructor (Part-Time); and Approve the Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Position Allocation List and Salary Schedule to reflect these additions.; Councilor Valerio seconded the motion. Ayes: Snow, Demo, Lomeli, Valerio, and Hargens Absent: None Abstain/Opposed: None Result: Motion was approved by a 5-0 vote 4. Approve the Easement Agreement with the Corning Healthcare District for Parcel 4 of Parcel Map No. 07-20; and authorize the City Manager to execute the Easement Agreement and any related documents. Presented by City Manager, Brant, he mentioned that the Healthcare Board approved the easement last Tuesday, Dave asked about timeline, Robin said it would go out to bid in July and that the recommendation should say 36 months not 35 months. Robin also stated the well will be the highest producing well in Corning at 1,000 feet. Councilor Demo moved to approve the easement agreement with the corning healthcare district for parcel 3 and 4 of parcel map no. 07-20; and approve the payment for the easement agreement in the amount of $10,000 to be reflected on the water/sewer for the next 36 months; and authorize the City Manager to execute the easement agreement, agreement for payment of easement, and any related documents.; Councilor Valerio seconded the motion. Ayes: Snow, Demo, Lomeli, Valerio, and Hargens Absent: None Abstain/Opposed: None Result: Motion was approved by a 5-0 vote 5. Approve Resolution No. 06-24-2025-07 adopting the fiscal year 25/26 street project list that will utilize SB1 funding (The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017) Presented by City Engineer, Robin Kampmann. Councilor Hargens moved to adopt Resolution No. 06-24-2025-07 adopting the fiscal year 2025/2026 street project list that will utilize SB1 funding; the road repair and accountability act of 2017.; Councilor Valerio seconded the motion. Ayes: Snow, Demo, Lomeli, Valerio, and Hargens Absent: None Abstain/Opposed: None Result: Motion was approved by a 5-0 vote 6. Approve Automatic Aid Agreement between the City of Corning and Tehama County Fire Department Presented by Fire Chief, Tom Tomlinson. He stated this is the best for the community and response time. Councilor Demo moved to approve the proposed Automatic Aid Agreement between the City of Corning Fire Department and the Tehama County Fire Department, effective June 1, 2025, THE CITY OF CORNING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER through April 1, 2030, and authorize the Fire Chief to sign the agreement.; Mayor Snow seconded the motion. Ayes: Snow, Demo, Lomeli, Valerio, and Hargens Absent: None Abstain/Opposed: None Result: Motion was approved by a 5-0 vote 7. Approve the State of CA Commitment to fund 911 equipment and services with XYBIX Systems, Inc. for new ergonomic workstations for $46,175.56 to be fully reimbursed by Cal OES Presented by Police Chief, Craig Bassett. Their workstations have not been updated since 2014 It was noted that the workstation needs to be ordered after July 1. Councilor Demo moved to ➢ Authorize the State of California commitment to fund 911 equipment and services for reimbursement of said equipment in the amount of $46,175.53 ➢ Recognize revenue in the amount of $46,175.53 and authorize a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $46,175.53 in the fiscal year of 2025/2026 budget ➢ City Council determines that this purchase is exempt from the city's purchasing policy per section 3.12.082 a-3 and a-4 of the City of Corning Municipal Code ➢ Authorize the city to opt into the California Multiple Award Schedules (cmas) contract pricing and approve the purchase order with XYBIX systems, Inc. for the 911 dispatch workstations without going out to formal bid in an amount not to exceed $46,175.53; Councilor Valerio seconded the motion. Ayes: Snow, Demo, Lomeli, Valerio, and Hargens Absent: None Abstain/Opposed: None Result: Motion was approved by a 5-0 vote 8. Adopt Resolution No. 06-24-2025-08 and authorize the City Clerk to record a tax lien on 7 properties, with 12 delinquent water and/or sewer service accounts in the total amount of $10,755.46. Presented by City Manager, Brant Mesker. Councilor Hargens moved to adopt Resolution 06-24-2025-08 and authorize the City Clerk to record liens in the combined amount of $10,755.46 for the 12 delinquent water and/or sewer service accounts on the properties listed.; Councilor Valerio seconded the motion. Ayes: Snow, Demo, Lomeli, Valerio, and Hargens Absent: None Abstain/Opposed: None Result: Motion was approved by a 5-0 vote K. ITEMS PLACED ON THE AGENDA FROM THE FLOOR: L. COMMUNICATIONS, CORRESPONDENCE, AND INFORMATION: Fire Chief, Tom Tomlinson, mentioned he was having a Battle of the Badges Blood drive on August 16th from 9-2 and to enter on the Marin Street side. Last one they had Fire won 23-4. M. REPORTS FROM MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS: THE CITY OF CORNING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER Demo: There was a TCTC meeting, but he did not attend due to late notice. Snow: Attended the building dedication at the Cemetery and said it was very nice, and the cemetery looks good. Valerio: The June Chamber meeting was cancelled and wanted to say Thank you to the CVFD for the Free Swim Day this Friday. N. ADJOURNMENT: 6:39pm Attest: ______________________________ Deputy City Clerk, Christina Meeds THE CITY OF CORNING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER