THE CITY OF CORNING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER
CITY OF CORNING
CLOSED SESSION MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2025
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
794 THIRD STREET
www.corning.org
A. CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 5:00 pm by Mayor Snow.
B. ROLL CALL:
Councilmembers present:
Councilmembers
Jose “Chuy” Valerio
Shelly Hargens
Lisa Lomeli
Dave Demo
Mayor- Robert Snow
Staff present: City Manager Brant Mesker
City Attorney Collin Bogener
C. PUBLIC COMMENTS: No members in the audience.
D. REGULAR AGENDA:
1. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation - Initiation of litigation pursuant to § 54956.9(c) (One case) E. ADJOURN TO REGULARLY SCHEDULED CITY COUNCIL MEETING AND REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION: Ended closed session at 5:23pm. Mayor Snow stated there were no reportable actions.
THE CITY OF CORNING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER
CITY OF CORNING
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2025
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
794 THIRD STREET
www.corning.org
A. CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 5:30 pm by Mayor Snow B. ROLL CALL:
Councilmembers present:
Councilmembers
Jose “Chuy” Valerio
Shelly Hargens
Lisa Lomeli
Dave Demo
Mayor- Robert Snow
Staff present: City Manager Brant Mesker
City Attorney Collin Bogener
City Clerk Rubi Ordaz
Public Works Director Eli Stanley
Fire Chief Tom Tomlinson
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: No comments from the audience.
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 January 14, 2025, regular City Council meeting with any necessary corrections.
3. January 24, 2025, Claim Warrant in the amount of $ 207,214.59
4. January 24, 2025, Business License Report
THE CITY OF CORNING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER Councilor Valerio moved to approve consent items 1-4; 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: None
I. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND MEETINGS: None
J. REGULAR AGENDA:
1. Authorize the Master Agreement for the previously approved resolution authorizing the State Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act program funds
Presented by Public Works Director, Eli Stanley. Staff is requesting approval of the Master Agreement for the previously approved Resolution No.12-10-24-02 which authorized the State Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act program funds. Staff was notified via email that a Master Agreement had not been previously executed and is needed to receive the funds designated for Road Repair in the amount of $34,686.00.
Councilor Demo moved to approve the Master Agreement for the previously approved Resolution No. 12-10-24-02 authorizing the State Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act Program funds and authorize the City Manager to sign all necessary documentation; 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. Approve the position allocation list as proposed
Presented by City Manager, Brant Mesker. He presented a Position Allocation List as good practice for the city to establish. The city is currently fully staffed, and the intent of the list is to distinguish what positions have been approved, how many of each position, and how many positions are funded within the budget.
Mayor Snow asked about the Police Trainee and Community Service Officer part time position if there is a desire to fill those positions. Brant clarified that at this moment there is no need to fill those positions, but it should still be available incase it may be needed in the future. He added that this list should be updated once a year especially during budget.
Councilor Hargens moved to approve the Position Allocation List as presented by staff; Councilor Valerio seconded the motion
Ayes: Snow, Demo, Lomeli, Valerio, and Hargens
Absent: None
Abstain/Opposed: None
THE CITY OF CORNING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER Result: Motion was approved by a 5-0 vote
K. ITEMS PLACED ON THE AGENDA FROM THE FLOOR: None
L. COMMUNICATIONS, CORRESPONDENCE, AND INFORMATION: None M. REPORTS FROM MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Snow: Attended the Chamber of Commerce Awards. Also, he attended the Ad-hoc committee last Wednesday for the Tuesday Night Market. They discussed ideas and how to collaborate better with the Chamber of Commerce to make the event run smoothly. He will be attending the 2x2x2 meeting tomorrow.
Demo: Attended a TCTC and TCTAB meeting and there wasn’t much to discuss. There was a presentation for the new members.
Lomeli: Attended the Tehama Community Action Board meeting. They discussed the Pit count on houseless individuals. David Madrigal, the Director, is leaving so they will be looking for a new director.
Valerio: Attended the Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards. Phil’s Towing won business of the year. 2024 Emerging business of the year went to Grocery Outlet.
Nonprofit of the year was the Maywood Woman’s Club. Volunteer of the year was Tony Angelone and youth volunteer of the year was Brooklyn Koepke.
Hargens: She had no meetings.
Brant: He attended the community school advisory meeting along with council member Valerio and Planner Christina Meeds. The schools received a planning grant for community schools to be able to offer more services to the students.
N. ADJOURNMENT: 5:45pm
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Rubi Ordaz, City Clerk