CORNING CITY OF CORNING
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL
CLOSED SESSION MINUTES
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2024
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
794 THIRD STREET
A. CALL TO ORDER: 5:00 p.m.
B. ROLL CALL: Council: Dave Demo
Jose "Chuy" Valeric
shelly Hargens
Lobert Snow
Mayor:
Present: Snow, Demo, and Hargens
Absent: Lomeli and Valerio
The Brown Act requires that the Council provide the opportunity for persons in the audience to riefly address the Council on the subjects) scheduled for tonight's closed session. Is ther nyone wanting to comment on the subjects) 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: None.
D. REGULAR AGENDA:
Conference with Legal Counsel - Settlement of Worker's Compensation Claims (§ 54956.95) - Name of Case: Corry v. City of Corning (Claim No. 2196610107) - Name of Case: Fountain v. City of Corning (Claim No. 2396600020) E. ADJOURN TO REGULARLY SCHEDULED CITY COUNCIL MEETING AND REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION: 5:20 pm Mayor Snow reported that there were no reportable actions.
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF
CORNING REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2024
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
794 THIRD STREET
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A. CALL TO ORDER: 5:30 p.m.
B. ROLL CALL: Council: Dave Demo
Jose "Chuy" Valerio
Shelly Hargens
Lisa Lomeli
THE CITY OF CORNING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER Mayor: Robert Snow
Present: Snow, Demo, and Hargens
Absent: Lomeli and Valerio
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by the City Manager.
D. INVOCATION: Led by Councilor Hargens.
E. PROCLAMATIONS, RECOGNITIONS, APPOINTMENTS, PRESENTATIONS: None F. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR:
Don Yost, son of Roger Yost, thanked City Council for keeping the name of Yost Park. as named in honor of his father who was an active community membe • Fire Chief Tomlinson announced that the holiday time has started, and they are out tonight selling raffle tickets for their Christmas Basket Program.
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 October 22, 2024, City Council Closed Session & regular meeting with any necessary corrections. - Removed from consent
3. November 6, 2024, Claim Warrant in the amount of $ 1,029,704.46
4. October 2024 Wages & Salaries: $626,060.17
5. November 6, 2024, Business License Report
6. October 2024 Treasurer's Report.
7. October 2024 Building Permit Valuation Report in the amount of $383,526
8. October 2024 City of Corning Wastewater Operations Summary Report Councilor Hargens moved to approve consent items 1 and 3 - 8; Councilor Demo seconded the motion.
Ayes: Snow, Demo, and Hargens
Absent: Lomeli and Valerio
Abstain/Opposed: None
Result: Motion was approved by a 3-0 vote with 2 absent H. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA:
• Waive the reading and approve the Minutes of the October 22, 2024, City Council Closed Session & regular meeting with any necessary corrections.
Councilwoman Hargens asked for the minutes to be removed from the consent agenda due to finding a mistake on the minutes. She recommended some changes needed.
Councilor Demo moved to approve the minutes with the necessary changes needed; Mayor Snow seconded the motion.
Ayes: Snow, Demo, and Hargens
Absent: Lomeli and Valerio
Abstain/Opposed: None
Result: Motion was approved by a 3-0 vote with 2 absent I. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND MEETINGS:
J. REGULAR AGENDA:
THE CITY OF CORNING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER
1. Adopt Resolution No. 11-12-2024-05 approving no parking on the north side of Blackburn Avenue
Presented by City Manager, Brant Mesker. Corning High School is currently in the process of constructing a new student parking lot to improve parking availability for students. However, it has been noted that many students are parking on the north side of Blackburn Avenue, creating a significant safety concern, particularly during busy loading and unloading times. The school district has requested the City to not allow parking on the north side of Blackburn Avenue Monday through Friday from 7:30am to 3:30pm to encourage students to use the new parking lot.
Mayor Snow has a concern with time limit parking for people that are there for a short time during school hours. He would like to address the parking situation at the front of the school as staff works with the High School during this project.
Councilor Demo moved to adopt Resolution 11-12-2024-05 approving a no parking zone on the north side of Blackburn Avenue between Marguerite Avenue and First Street and authorize Public Works to install appropriate signage after completion of parking lot; Councilor Hargens seconded the motion.
Ayes: Snow, Demo, and Hargens
Absent: Lomeli and Valerio
Abstain/Opposed: None
Result: Motion was approved by a 3-0 vote with Lomeli and Valerio absent
2. Adopt Resolution No. 11-12-2024-06 accepting the 2024/2025 California Citizens' Options for Public Safety (COPS) grant
Presented by City Manager, Brant Mesker. The City of Corning is to be awarded $100,000 as part of the California Citizens' Option for Public Safety Front-Line Law Enforcement Allocation Program. The funds are restricted to front-line law enforcement and may not be used to supplant services already budgeted. Staff proposes that the 2024 COPS funds be expended during the 2024/2025 fiscal year to fund a police officer position. Excluding overtime, the current estimated salary and benefits for a police officer position is expected to exceed $100,000. The balance of funds needed to fund the position will come from the General Fund Councilor Hargens moved to adopt Resolution 11-12-2024-06 accepting the funds offered through the citizens' option for Public Safety (COPS) front-line enforcement allocation grant and approve the use of these monies to fund a police officer position; Councilor Demo seconded the motion.
Ayes: Snow, Demo, Hargens
Absent: Lomeli and Valerio
Abstain/Opposed: None
Result: Motion was approved by a 3-0 vote with Lomeli and Valerio absent
3. Adopt Resolution No. 11-12-2024-07 accepting a portion of the California Citizens' Options for Public Safety (COPS) grant overage
Presented by City Manager, Brant Mesker. The City of Corning Police Department has been notified by the Tehama County Auditor-Controller that there is an unencumbered overage in the COPS fund in the amount of $47,453.00. These funds are restricted to front-line law enforcement and may not be used to supplant services already budgeted. The Corning Police Department has requested, and received approval from, the Tehama County Auditor-Controller and the Tehama County Chief Administrator on October 22, 2024, that these funds (approximately $47,238.00) can be spent on several projects or items that relate to better serving the community. Items listed are:
• Voice Logger for Dispatch
• K-9 Program
• ADA Compliant door for Dispatch
THE CITY OF CORNING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER • Camera at North Side Park
• Electric Gate for PD staff safety (this is partially funded by CIP but electric gates put cost over what was budgeted)
• Pop-Up canopy, tablecloth, and backdrop with new patch/emblem for Community Events. • LPR for South Ave/99
Councilor Demo moved to adopt Resolution 11-12-2024-06 accepting the funds offered through the citizens' option for Public Safety (COPS) front-line enforcement allocation grant and approve the use of these monies to fund a police officer position; Councilor Snow seconded the motion.
Ayes: Snow, Demo, Hargens
Absent: Lomeli and Valerio
Abstain/Opposed: None
Result: Motion was approved by a 3-0 vote with Lomeli and Valerio absent
4. Authorize the Police Department to declare one 2014 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor as a surplus and send to Bid-Cal Auction
Presented by City Manager, Brant Mesker. With the purchase of two Ford F-150's in the 23/24 fiscal year and two Ford Explorers purchased this fiscal year, the Police Department seeks authorization to declare the 2014 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor as surplus and send for auction at Bid-Cal Auction Services. This vehicle has just over 162,000 miles on the odometer.
This vehicle is no longer serviceable due to several mechanical issues, mainly the rack and pinion, which is unavailable for purchase from Ford. Aftermarket parts are inferior, costly, and could jeopardize officer safety.
Councilor Hargens moved to authorize the Police Department to declare one 2014 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor as surplus and send to Bid-Cal Auction; Councilor Demo seconded the motion.
Ayes: Snow, Demo, Hargens
Absent: Lomeli and Valerio
Abstain/Opposed: None
Result: Motion was approved by a 3-0 vote with Lomeli and Valerio absent
5. Approve the agreement with Synergy Builders for the City of Corning Library Remodel project in the amount of $199,553.41
Presented by Public Works Director, Eli Stanley. On Wednesday, October 30, 2024, Staff received five (5) formal Bids for the City of Corning Library Remodel Project. This project consists of the removal of existing flooring, ceiling tiles, lighting, and other finishes; installation of new carpet tiles, lighting fixtures, casework, and other finishes throughout the building; along with the removal and installation of new restroom fixtures including ADA improvements. Staff is seeking the authorization to award the project to Synergy Builders who have been deemed the lowest responsive bidder. Staff allocated $80,000 of general fund monies for ADA upgrades to the library restrooms. The remainder of the funding will come from they Ridell Trust as funds that can only be used for major library expenditures, and not operating expenses.
Judy Turner asked if the start day of December 2nd is still an accurate start date. Brant Mesker clarified that that is the intended start date since the project has a timeframe.
Mayor Snow asked for a timeframe for the project. Eli stated it is anticipated at 30 workdays.
Councilor Demo moved to approve the agreement and authorize the City Manager to sign a contract with Synergy Builders, as the lowest responsive bidder for the City of Corning Library Remodel Project inclusive of the alternate bid in the amount of $199,553.41 and authorize the City Manager to execute change orders not to exceed 10% of the overall contract price; Councilor Hargens seconded the motion.
Ayes: Snow, Demo, Hargens
Absent: Lomeli and Valerio
THE CITY OF CORNING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER Abstain/Opposed: None
Result: Motion was approved by a 3-0 vote with Lomeli and Valerio absent
6. Approve the agreement with Four Seasons Roofing for the Transportation Center Roof Replacement project in the amount of $140,394.62
Presented by Public Works Director, Eli Stanley. On Tuesday, November 5th, 2024, Staff received four (4) formal bids for the City of Corning Transportation Center Roof Replacement Project. This project consists of removing and replacing the existing tile roofing system, replacing all failed wood, and replacing all edge metal, gutters, and downspouts. Staff is seeking the authorization to award the project to Four Seasons Roofing who has been deemed the lowest responsive bidder. Staff allocated $160,000 of general fund monies for the project. The proposed agreement with Four Seasons Roofing will not exceed the budgeted amount.
Councilman Demo asked about the time frame for this project. Eli stated they are still working on a start date due to weather but the project is intended to be a 30 day project.
Julie Johnson asked if the restaurant will be able to stay open during this project. Eli said that would be the goal is to not have them close, but if for any reason they do need to close they would try and work with the restaurant to impact them the least amount possible.
Councilor Hargens moved to approve the agreement and authorize the City Manager to sign a contract with Four Seasons Roofing, as the lowest responsive bidder for the City of Corning Transportation Center Roof Replacement project in the amount of $140,394.62 and authorize the City Manager to execute change orders not to exceed 10% of the overall contract price; Councilor Demo seconded the motion.
Ayes: Snow, Demo, Hargens
Absent: None
Abstain/Opposed: None
Result: Motion was approved by a 3-0 vote with Lomeli and Valerio absent
7. Approve the contract and purchase of a K9 and Handler Training Contract from Meyer's Police K-9 Training, LLC
Presented by City Manager, Brant Mesker. After reinstating the position of a K9 handler. Officer Dannette Ross was selected to fill the K9 Handler role. On November 1st ', Officer Ross, Administrative Secretary Smith, and Sergeant Squier visited Meyer's Police K9 Training Facility to view their available dogs. A dog was selected for purchase, along with an initial five-week Basic K9 Handler School. The total cost of the K9 is $17,696.25, and the training course is $5,500.00 for a total of $23, 196.25. Ongoing training is necessary for the handler and K9. Staff requests approval of the ongoing training with Meyer's Police K9 Training at a cost of $4,200 per year. Upon execution of the proposed purchase order with Meyer's Police Kg Training, LLC., the K9 is to be purchased utilizing the amount of $8,000.00 that was earmarked from the purchase of Blaze, $9,696.25 from funds raised by the community, and $5,500.00 from the Cal Cops Grant overage. The ongoing monthly maintenance training fees are $4,200 per year, which will be paid for utilizing funds from a community K-9/PAL/Cadets bank account and/or community fundraisers for the remainder of the fiscal year. The cost for the first year would not be a cost to the City. Once the new fiscal year begins, the Police Department will make appropriate budget requests in order to budget accordingly as they had in previous years.
Officer Ross added she is really excited about the opportunity. The Malinois/Shepherd she looked at seems like a good fit. She anticipates purchasing him within a week. Training will start in February. His specialty will be apprehension and drug detection.
THE CITY OF CORNING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER Mayor Snow appreciates that Officer Ross stepping up and giving this opportunity to our community. The community has really worked hard on fundraising and supporting the Police Department to maintain a K9, and due to that effort, there are funds available to support Officer Ross with her new role. The City will also fully support to ensure that this program continues.
Seargent Squier added the dog will be bonding with Officer Ross but will not be displayed. He is still a pup and asks to keep your distance until he is trained Julie Johnson asked if Officer Ross had any names yet. Officer Ross stated she has a couple in mind but is not set on a name yet.
Councilor Demo moved to approve the City Manager to sign the purchase order with Meyer's Police K-9 Training, LLC. for the purchase of a K9 and handler training in the amount of $23,196.25 and make the necessary budget appropriations. Also approve City Manager to sign the agreement with Meyer's Police K-9 training, LLC. for training services in the amount of $4,200 per year for two years with a contract amount not to exceed $8,400; Councilor Snow seconded the motion.
Ayes: Snow, Demo, Hargens
Absent: Lomeli and Valerio
Abstain/Opposed: None
Result: Motion was approved by a 3-0 vote with Lomeli and Valerio absent K. ITEMS PLACED ON THE AGENDA FROM THE FLOOR: None
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).
Demo: Attended a Senior Center meeting. The Senior Center has some holiday events coming up. The craft fair, clam chowder, and Bunko nights. Their website has all the events posted. The Lafco meeting was cancelled.
Lomeli: Absent
Hargens: Attended a Tehama County Solid Waste Management meeting as there is ongoing negotiations regarding the hazardous waste in Corning. Fingers crossed this will be resolved soon.
She will have another meeting tomorrow afternoon.
Valerio: Absent
Snow: Nothing to report.
N. ADJOURNMENT: 6:16pm
Rubi Ordaz, Čity Cler
THE CITY OF CORNING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER