Corning City Council
February 11, 2025

CORNING CITY OF CORNING

SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL

CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2025

CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
794 THIRD STREET
A. CALL TO ORDER: 5:15 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 subjects) scheduled for tonight's closed session. Is there anyone 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:

D. REGULAR AGENDA:

1. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation (§ 54956.9) - Name of Case: City of Corning v. Jolley, Case No. 25CI-000021, Tehama County Superior Court
E. ADJOURN TO REGULARLY SCHEDULED CITY COUNCIL MEETING AND REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION:

CITY OF

CORNING

CITY COUNCIL

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 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 [email protected]. 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.

THE CITY OF CORNING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER D. INVOCATION: Led by Councilor Hargens.

E. PROCLAMATIONS, RECOGNITIONS, APPOINTMENTS, PRESENTATIONS:

1. Proclamation: February 2025 - National teen dating violence awareness and prevention month
Present to accept the Proclamation will be Empower Tehama's Bilingual Legal Advocate, Susana Reyes.

F. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR: If there is anyone in the 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 the January 28, 2025, regular and closed session City Council meeting with any necessary corrections.

3. February 6, 2025, Claim Warrant in the amount of $ 336,210.48

4. February 6, 2025, Business License Report

5. January 2025 Treasurer's Report

6. January 2025 Wages & Salaries: $457,750.71

7. January 2025 Building Permit Valuation Report in the amount of $445,689

8. January 2025 City of Corning Wastewater Operations Summary Report.

9. Approve waiver of special event permit fees for four (4) annual Chamber of Commerce community events in 2025
H. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA:

I. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND MEETINGS:

1. 2024-2029 Housing Element Update: Review and make recommendation to the Corning City Council on the draft housing element
J. REGULAR AGENDA:

1. Amend the contract with Placeworks and authorize the City Manager to sign the contract

2. Authorize staff to expend the full budgeted amount of $160,000 for the Transportation Center roof replacement project
Approve the support letter advocating for increased funding for the USDA Rural Development Mutual Self-Help Housing program

4. Approve the agreement with Sophia R. Meyer Law, P.C. as special counsel for labor negotiations
K. ITEMS PLACED ON THE AGENDA FROM THE FLOOR:

L. COMMUNICATIONS, CORRESPONDENCE, AND INFORMATION:

THE CITY OF CORNING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER 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, February 7, 2025

THE CITY OF CORNING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER Item No: E-1

PROCLAMATION

NATIONAL TEEN DATING VIOLENCE AWARENESS AND PREVENTION MONTH FEBRUARY 2025
WHEREAS, prevention approaches understand that changes in the society require data-based, comprehensive, long-term approaches and that integrated changes are required at each level of society.

WHEREAS, 6-7.5 million people are stalked in a one-year period in the United States, and the majority of victims are stalked by someone they know.

WHEREAS, the only way to be effective in reducing and eliminating a public health problem, such as domestic violence, is by creating changes across our systems, environments and policies that, over time, will create healthy protective environments and communities.

WHEREAS, teen dating violence and prevention programs promote a safe school environment for youth, while education and outreach efforts help community members recognize warning signs and protect at-risk young people.

WHEREAS, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 in 3 adolescents report verbal, emotional, physical, or sexual dating abuse each year.

WHEREAS, 43% of lesbian, gay, and bisexual teens reported experiencing physical dating violence, compared to 29% of straight youth, while 50% of transgender youth have experienced sexual violence at some point in their lives.

WHEREAS, teen dating violence has been linked to other forms of violence and aggression, such as bullying, sexual harassment, and physical violence, survivors face increased risks for truancy, dropout, teen pregnancy, eating disorders, substance use, and suicide.

WHEREAS, teen dating violence, also known as dating abuse, is a serious problem throughout California.

WHEREAS the establishment of Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month will benefit schools, communities, families, and all youth.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that I, Robert Snow, as Mayor of the City of Corning, do hereby proclaim the month of FEBRUARY 2025 as "TEEN DATING VIOLENCE AWARENESS AND PREVENTION MONTH" in the City of Corning and urge all citizens to join me in this special observance.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my
nand and caused the Great Seal of the City o
Corning to be affixed this 11th day of February
2025.

Robert Snow, Mayor
ATTEST:

Rubi Ordaz, City Clerk
Item No. G-2

CORNING

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

CORNING

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
Rubi Ordaz, City Clerk

THE CITY OF CORNING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER Item No.: G-3
ITY O.

CORNING

TOME OF THE QUEEN DUNE MEMORANDUM
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR & COUNCIL
FROM: Lori Sims
Accounting Technician
DATE: February 6, 2025
SUBJECT: CASH DISBURSEMENT DETAIL REPORT FOR COUNCIL MEETING:

Tuesday, February 11, 2025

PROPOSED CASH DISBURSEMENTS FOR YOUR APPROVAL CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING:

A. Cash Disbursements Ending 01-31-2025 $ 165,836.27
B. Cash Disbursements Ending 02-06-2025 $ 170,374.21
GRAND TOTAL $336,210.48
CITY OF CORNING PAGE: 001
RUN..: Cash Disbursement Detail Report ID #: PY-DP
Run By.: Mirta Hernandez Check Listing for 01-25 thru 01-25 Bank Account.: 1020 CTL.: COR Check Check Vendor Net
Number Date Number Name Amount Invoice # Description
--- ---- ---
038541 01/27/25 ADPOO ADP, INC 418.72 681811621 PROF SVCS - FINANCE 038542 01/27/25 COROB CORNING LUMBER CO INC 123.16 250125 MAT & SUPPLIES - 038543 01/27/25 CORZA TERESA LAMB 25.00 40545 MAT & SUPPLIES - REC (FEB 2025) 038544 01/27/25 DJCOO DJ C-LOS ENTERTAINMENT 400.00 000196 MAT & SUPPLIES - COMM EVENTS 038545 01/27/25 GRA02 GRAINGER, W.W., INC 151:03 938345696 MAT & SUPPLIES BID MAINT 938382432 MAT & SUPPLIES
Check Total..: 194.37
038546 01/27/25 INLO1 INLAND BUSINESS SYSTEMS 102.44 IN4613854 COMMUNICATIONS - 038547 01/27/25 KNIOO KNIFE RIVER CONSTRUCTION 1509: 39 312801 312860
Check Total. 2364.11
038548 01/27/25 MCD01 MCDANIEL SIGN COMPANY 107.75 3903 VEH OP/MAINT - WTR 038549 01/27/25 TEH08 COUNTY OF TEHAMA 9053.38 2024-1105 ELECTIONS - CITY CLERK 038550 01/27/25 TYLOO TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 19020:00 25-49075 45-499501
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CheckTotal..: 19258.00
038551 01/28/25 MAR14 MARTINEZ, YASLENE B. 200.00 250125 REC INSTRUCTOR-REC (JR. CARDETTES) 038552 01/28/25 MOR1O MORRIS, MCKENNA MARIE 200.00 250125 REC INSTRUCTOR-REC (JR CARDETTES) 038553 02/29/25 ЗAСОO 3A CUSTOMS 15020666 VENICE REPLACE CARELAC 15020667
Check Total. 2091.57
038554 01/29/25 ATT02 ATST 579.89 22935524 COMMUNICATIONS- 038555 01/29/25 ATT15 ATST MOBILITY 1104.12 250119 COMMUNICATIONS- 038556 01/29/25 BDIOO BDI 267.18 950415343 MAT & SUPPLIES- 038557 01/29/25 GLAOO GLATPELTER PUBLIC ENTITIE 212.00 254492131 GEN INS-GEN CITY 038558 01/29/25 HOL04 HOLIDAY MARKET #32 40.46 032046938 CONE/MIGS-CITY ADMIN 038559 01/29/25 LEAOL LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITI 5753.00 26753Q0R6 ASSOC DUES-CITY COUNCIL 038560 01/29/25 NAPOL NAPA AUTO PARTS 571.13 250125 VEH OP/MAINT- 038561 01/29/25 REDOO RED BLUFF DAILY NEWS 96.75 6877043 PRINT/ADVERT-CITY CLERK 038562 01/29/25 ROSO1 ROSS, DANNETTE 375.00 20250127 K9 PROGRAM-POLICE 038563 01/29/25 SCHO1 LES SCHWAB TIRE CENTER 1130.88 00534889 VEH OP/MAINT-POLICE 038564 01/29/25 SYN02 SYNERGY BUILDERS 102995.55 250126 LIBRARY REMODEL-LIBRARY 038565 01/29/25 HOUOO HOUSING TOOLS, LIC 187.50 3126A PROF SVCS-GEN CITY 038566 01/29/25 PGE2A PG&E 78.79 250123 ELECT-CORNING COMMUNITY PARK 038567 01/29/25 PGE2B PG&E 16734.95 250123 ELECT-WWTP
038568 01/29/25 VESOO VESTIS GROUP, INC. 89.06 763151 MAT & SUPPLIES-BLD MAINT

89.06 768713 MAT & SUPPLIES-BLD MAINT

89.06 774202 MAT & SUPPLIES-BLD MAINT

89.06 779062 MAT & SUPPLIES-BLD MAINT
Check Total...: 356.24
038569 01/31/25 GRAO2 GRAINGER, W.W., INC 72.53 939014118 VEH/OP MAINT - WIR 038570 01/31/25 MEYOO MEYER'S POLICE K-9 TRAINI 91.16 2315 K-9 PROGRAM - POLICE (PENTANYL, ODOR TRAINING) 038571 01/31/25 PAC29 PACE ANALYTICAL SERVICES, 239.49 252800676 PROF SVCS - WTR DEPT 038572 01/31/25 WAL02 WALKER PRINTING 99.74 45673 PRINTING/ADV - DISPATCH 038573 01/31/25 1A099 MARIA AGUILAR 50.00 000C50101 MR CUSTOMER REFUND FOR AGU0015 038574 01/31/25 \J094 LANCE & MARTHA JONES 206.94 000C50101 MO CUSTOMER REFUND FOR JONO109 038575 01/31/25 IR104 JONATHAN RAMOS DENA ....1.4? 000C50101 MO CUSTOMER REFUND FOR RAMO133 CashAccountTotal.: 165836.27
CITY OF CORNING PAGE: 001
Time: ash Disbursement Detail Repor ID # : PY-DP
leck Listing for 02-25 thru 02-25 Bank Account.: 10: CTL.: COR Check Check Vendor Net
Number Date Number Name Amount Invoice # Description
- ---- -----
03836 02/04/25 CHA07 CHANDLER, BRIDGETT -410.00 241226u 2260 CK# 038367 Reversed 038576 02/03/25 CORO7 CORBIN WILLITS SYSTEMS, I 876.55 000C502011 EQUIP MAINT-FINANCE 038577 02/03/25 COROS CORNING CHAMBER OF COMM. 1000.00 000C502011 CngChamberComm. Economic 038578 02/03/25 M0O07 MOORE & BOGENER, INC. 6040.00 000C502031 CONSULTING SVCS-LOL SVCS 038579 02/03/25 NELOO NELSON, JEFPREY NEIL 54.70 000C502011 PROF SVCS-FIRE DEPT 038580 02/03/25 OCH01 ALEJANDRA OCHOA 4655.00 000C502011 JANITORIAL SERVICES- 038581 02/03/25 PITO1 PITNEY BOWES 186.29 000C502011 RENT/LEASES-FINANCE DEPT 038582 02/03/25 RODIO RODRIGUEZ, JESENIA 1500.00 250131 REC INSTRUCTOR-REC (COORDINATOR) 038583 02/03/25 SCH16 SCHLERETH, DAYMON WAYNE 104.70 000C502011 PROF SVCS-FIRE DEPT 038584 02/03/25 LACOI LACY, CLINT 450.00 250125 REC INSTRUCTOR - REC 038585 02/09/25 AIROO AIRGAS USA, LLC 102.74 551425652 MAT & SUPPLIES - FIRE 038586 02/04/25 BDIOO BDI 217.40 950416398 MAT & SUPPLIES - 038587 02/04/25 COR13 CORNING VOLUNTEER FIRE 616.00 250129 TRAINING/ED - PIRE (REIMBURSEMENT FOR CPR CLASS) 038588 02/04/25 DM001 DM-TECH 119.90 202502011 COMMUNICATIONS - GEN CITY 038589 02/04/25 FER02 FERGUSON WATERWORKS #1423 467.00 1883427 MAT & SUPPLIES - SWR 038590 02/04/25 FIR11 FIRST NATIONAL BANK OMAHA 300.14 250128 CREDIT CARD CHARGES - 038591 02/04/25 FIR16 FIRST NATIONAL BANK OMAHA 1937.30 250128 CREDIT CARD CHARGES - 038592 02/04/25 FIR20 FIRST NATIONAL BANK OMAHA 2616.60 250128 CREDIT CARD CHARGES 038593 02/04/25 FIR22 FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF OM 445.00 250128 CREDIT CARD CHARGES 038594 02/04/25 GLAOO GLATPELTER PUBLIC ENTITIE 210.00 267147131 GEN INS - GEN CITY 038595 02/04/25 GRAO2 GRAINGER, W.W.. INC
939024487 SMALL TOOLS
939266120 MAT & SUPPLIES - PARKS
Check Total.... 86.37
038596 02/04/25 INFOO INFRAMARK, LIC 81085.42 143142 PROF SVCS - 038597 02/04/25 INLO1 INLAND BUSINESS SYSTEMS 87.73 IN4625458 COMMUNICATIONS - 038598 02/04/25 KIN14 KINETICS ACADEMY OF DANCE 377.60 250126 REC INSTRUCTOR - REC 038599 02/04/25 KNI00 KNIFE RIVER CONSTRUCTION 1037.96 313091 A/C CITYWIDE - STR 038600 02/04/25 MEYOO MEYER'S POLICE K-9 TRAINI 400.00 2337 K-S PROGRAM - POLICE 038601 02/04/25 PGE04 PG&E 1475.48 250128 ELECT & GAS - TRANS FACILITY 038602 02/04/25 PGEZA PG&E 161.0. 250127

22.04 250128 ELST CELAND BEATY
240.07 250127A ELECT
Check Total..... 423.20
038603 02/04/25 SUN01 SUNRISE ENVIRONMENTAL 49.65 151775 MAT & SUPPLIES - FIRE 038604 02/04/25 TUPOO TUPES, KEVIN 390.00 250203 TELEMETRY - WTR CAP IMPROV 038605 02/04/25 VAL11 VALLEY PACIFIC PETROLEUM 1702.10 25-843348 MAT & SUPPLIES - STR 2554.02 25-843349 VEH OP/MAINT
221.92 25-843350 VEH OP/MAINT : FIRE
Check Total...... 4478.04
038606 02/04/25 CHAO7 CHANDLER, BRIDGETT 410.00 241226A REC INSTRUCTOR-REC (YOGA) 038607 02/04/25 GLAOO GLATFELTER PUBLIC ENTITIE 500.00 250105 GEN INS-GEN CITY 038608 02/04/25 QUI02 QUILL CORPORATION 82.92 42611936 OFFICE SUPPLIES-FINANCE 038609 02/05/25 GRAO2 GRAINGER, W.W.. INC 22.63 939605507 MAT & SUPPLIES-PARKS 038610 02/05/25 PGE01 PG&E 525.28 250130 ELECT-
2022.71 250130A ELECT-
Check Total..: 2547.99
038611 02/05/25 PGE04 PG&E 630.59 250130 TranspFacility- 038612 02/05/25 QUI02 QUILL CORPORATION 85.29 42696411 PRINT/ADVERT-CITY CLERK 038613 02/05/25 S0U06 SOUTH AVENUE ACE 1424.34 250127 MAT & SUPPLIES- REPORT. : Feb 06 25 Thursday CITY OF CORNING ID #: PY-DE Feb 06 2: Time: 12:08 ash Disbursement Detail Repor
leck Listing for 02-25 thru 02-25 Bank Account.: 10: CTL.: COR Check Check Vendor Net
Number Date Number Name Amount Invoice # Description
... .
038614 02/05/25 USA01 USA BLUE BOOK 19430 00612586 MAT & SUPPLIES-WTR 00613268 MAT & SUPPLIES-WTR
Check Total.. 1729.80
038615 02/06/25 ATT17 AT&T 107.00 250131 COMMUNICATIONS-FIRE 038616 02/06/25 COR11 CORNING SAFE & LOCK 8.89 1054 MAT & SUPPLIES-WIR 038617 02/06/25 DOW01 DOWN RANGE 88.74 747949 SAFETY ITEMS-POLICE 038618 02/06/25 GLAOO GLATFELTER PUBLIC ENTITIE 59.00 268261131 GEN INS-GEN CITY 038619 02/06/25 IDEOO IDENTISYS INCORPORATED 34481.87 39540-1 PD REMODEL-POLICE (CAL COPS OVERAGE) 038620 02/06/25 LUMOO LUMINACE AGGREGATOR LIC 11036.02 242876 ELECT- 038621 02/06/25 PGE05 PG&E 3407.72 250130 FIRE-ELECT & GAS 038622 02/06/25 TEH15 TEHAMA CO SHERIFF'S DEPT 49.00 20250203 PROF SVCS-POLICE 038623 02/06/25 THO01 THOMES CREEK ROCK CO 937.94 250131 MAT & SUPPLIES- 038624 02/06/25 TPX0O TPX COMMUNICATIONS 1177.05 184073122 COMMUNICATIONS- 038625 02/06/25 TUR02 TURNES, CHLOE 125.00 250208 REC INSTRUCTOR-REC (LEARN TO CROCHET) 038626 02/06/25 VAL11 VALLEY PACIFIC PETROLEUM ........81.65 25-843351 VEH OP/MAINT-BLD & SAFETY Cash Account Total......: 170374.21
Total Disbursements..: 170374.21
Item No. G-4
ate..: Feb 6, 20: CITY OF CORNIN
ime..: 12:16 F NEW BUSINESSES FOR CITY COUNCI:

Run by: LORI SIMS Group: WTEMBM
Business Name Address CITY/STATE/21P Business Desc us Start Date CONDOR MARKA PERUVIA RESTAURANT 01/27/25
ECOAT LLC 600 EDITH AVE
INFINITY GIFT & CASH 1317 SOLANO ST CORNING, \ 96021 01/31/25 LA ZACATECANA BOUTIO 1414 SOLANO ST CORNING, 96021 BOUTIQUE SELLING ARTISINAL CLOTHINS, ACC 02/03/2! RPH&H ENTERPRISES IN 20181 CHARLANNE DRIVE REDDING, CA 96002 SELLS, INSTALLS & SERVICES WOOD, GAS, PE 01/31/2:

Item No. G-5

CITY OF CORNING

TREASURER'S REPORT
JANUARY 2025

AGENCY BALANCE RATE
Local Agency Investment Fund $ 15,422,113.38 4.62%
Respectfully submitted:

Saweat. Calking
Laura L. Calkins
City Treasurer
Item No. : G-6

CITY OF

CORNING

HOME OF TEEN OLIV MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Council members
FROM: Khrystie Shoemaker
Assistant Finance Director
DATE: February 6, 2025
SUBJECT: January 2025 wages & salaries total for the
Tuesday February 11, 2025, Council Meeting
Disbursements for your approval consist of the following:

A. Payroll Date 01-01-2025 $ 192,942.57
B. Payroll Date 01-23-2025 $ 201,803.76
c. January end of the month p/r liabilities $ 63,004.38 GRAND TOTAL $ 457,750.71
Item No. : G-7
CORNING Monthly Permit Report
1/1/2025 - 1/31/2025
Permit # Permit Main Status Parcel # Parcel Owner Owner Owner City Owner Zip Permit Type Project Date Address Name Address Cost
25023 1/31/2025 approved " FEES 073-054- 491 EL PASO (DUBY, 491 EL PASO CORNING CA Mechanical $10,017 DUE " 005-000 AVE RANDY & 96021
DUBY,
SHARON
25022 1/31/2025 approved" FEES 071-131- |1322 FARE CHOY 663 Cutting EL CERRITO 09530 Demo $500 010-000 SOUNDST INSA FAMILY
TRUST
10/30/13;
CHOY,

LESLAY C

SUCC TR
25021 13022ISSUED 075-310- 261 MOONEY DARROW DARROW, 261 MOONEY CA Solar $14,826 014-000 FAMILY KEVIN E COURT

LIVING LETAL TRS CORNING CA
TRUST 96021
9/22/17
25020 1/29/2025 ISSUED 071-292- 1701 Palm LOPEZ 96021 Solar $50,807 025-000 Ave ABELARDO Meadowbrook Corning
ARCOS ETAL Ln.
25019 1/29/2025 autoved FEES 087-010- 2560 Hwy Lamar PO Box Portland 97290 Fence $5,000 99W Holdings LLC 90280
25018 1/28/2025 Finaled 071-250- Corning 96021 Plumbing $1,400 060-000
25017 1/27/2025 ISSUED 071-192- LANE SCOTT BEAN HT ANE SCOTT Corning 96021 Solar $91,741 043-000
25016 1/24/2025 ISSUED 071-320- 2038 NORTH Alejandro, PO BOX 88 Corning 96021 [Electrical $1,800 003-000 Cecillia
25015| 1/22/2025 ISSUED 072-0000 1009 Sixth Nerey, Pablo 3211 Corning 96021 Roof $5,000 Woodson Ave
25014 1/22/2025 ISSUED 073-071- (SO PEACH RAGSDALE, 806 PEACH CORNING CA Building $26,657 005-000 TIMOTHY W ST 96021
25013 1/20/2025 ISSUED 071-350- 363 RIO [LOMELI, 363 RIO CORNING CA Mechanical $13,600 043-000 VISTA CT SALVADOR VISTA 96021

IVAN ETAL COURT
25012 1/17/2025 Cancelled 066-102- 300 E ST FOWLER, PO BOX 172 TEHAMA CA Solar $28,700 004-000 CODY M 96090
LETAL
25011 1/16/2025 ISSUED 071-350- 403 RIO JOBE, ALLEN 403 RIO MING CA Roof $16,524 027-000 GRANDE CT & JOBE, GRANDE CT
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Item No. : G-7
[GENEVA
25010 1/16/2025 Plumbing $5,000
25009| 1/12251SSED 69-250- 069-250- ERIN M DYPVIK 5136 SPRING Roof $17,850 021-000 021-000 DYPVIK ERIN M TR COURT

LIVING MADISON WI
TRUST 53705
5/26/17
25008 1/14/2025 ISSUED 071-340- 2168 North Janet J 2168 North St Corning 96021 Solar $18,209 015-000 St. Hansen
16/977 ust
25007 1/14/2025 Waiting for 071-350- 383 Edith HERNANDEZ, 383 Edith Ave Corning 96021 ReModel $5,000 Information/Plans 002-000 Ave WM M &

MARTINEZ,

MARIA F
25006 1/13/2025 ISSUED 071-201- 2124 FIEDLER, 2124 Corning 96021 Solar $22,220 016-000 DONNOVAN SCOTT A & DONNOVAN

AVE FIEDLER, AVE

DEBORAH J
25005 1/8/2025 ISSUED 071-105- 1424 Butte Longcor, 1424 Butte Corning 96021 Solar $66,773 025-000 St. Melvin ETAL St.
25004| 1/8/2025 ISSUED 071-193- 1971 Scott Day, Patricia 1971 Scott Corning 96021 Mechanical $12,624 018-000 Ave Diann Ave
25003 1/820255ED 073-053- 554 El Paso Martinez, 554 El Paso Corning 96021 Building $20,000 006-000 Ave Sandra Ave
25002 1/6/2025 Cancelled 071-135- 794 Third St. CITY OF 794 3RD ST Corning 96021 Encroachment/ $0 003-000 CORNING !

CITY HALL
25001 1/6/2025 ISSUED 071-151- 813 TOOMES BERRY, PO BOX 342 Corning 96021 Roof $11,450 016-000 AVE BRIAN A TR
ETAL
$445,698
Total Records: 23 2/6/2025
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Item No. : G-8

INFRAMARK

WATER INFRASTRUCTURE OPERATIONS

CITY OF CORNING WASTEWATER

OPERATIONS SUMMARY REPORT
January 2025
Below is a summary of the monthly operations report that will be available for review in February 2025.
• Completed monthly reports.
• Held staff meeting to discuss facility operations and issues. • Held daily safety tailgate meetings.
• Inspected eyewash stations and emergency showers.
• Completed testing of chemical release sensors.
• Calibrated SO3 analyzer.
• Inspected all fire extinguishers.
• Exercised emergency generator.
• Submitted ESMR/DMR report to Regional Board.
• Installed new high-pressure pump.

INFRAMARK

WATER INFRASTRUCTURE OPERATIONS
• Completed monthly facility inspection.
• Completed inspections on collection system trouble spots. • Cleaned trouble spots at Toomes at bridge, North St. and Toomes and Sunrise and Hwy 99 W.
• Completed RMP deregistration on CDX.

Domestic flow monthly average = 0.626 MGD
ITEM NO: G-9

APPROVE WAIVER OF SPECIAL EVENT
PERMIT FEES FOR FOUR (4) ANNUAL

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
COMMUNITY EVENTS IN 2025
FEBRUARY 11, 2025
TO: HONORABLE MAJOR AND COUCILMEMBERS
FROM: BRANT MESKER, CITY MANAGER D/ ~

ELIJAH STANLEY, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR ES
SUMMARY:

Staff received a request from the Chamber of Commerce for City Council to approve a waiver of the special event permit fees for four (4) annual events being held this year (2025). The Olive Festival, Trick or Treat Street, Veterans Day Parade, and the Hometown Christmas Parade. These are annual community-based events. See attached letter from the Corning Chamber of Commerce.

BACKGROUND:

Staff requests Council approval to waive the special event permit fees for four (4) 2025 events normally charged ($235) each for a total cost of ($935) for the Olive Festival, Trick or Treat Street, the Veterans Day Parade, and the Hometown Christmas Parade.

RECOMMENDATION:

MAYOR AND COUNCIL APPROVE WAIVER OF SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT FEES FOR FOUR (4) ANNUAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE COMMUNITY EVENTS IN 2025.
fa Corning, California
Chamber of Commerce
1110 Solano Street, Corning, CA 96021 ~ (530) 824-5550
[email protected] f Corning Chamber of Commerce February 6, 2025
Dear Mayor Robert Snow and Corning City Council,
Last year we were informed of the $235 Special Event Fee.

As a small non-profit, it would be a significant expense to pay this fee multiple times a year for the 4 events that require either street closure or use of the city parks.

The Chamber respectfully requests fee waivers for street closures for the Annual Trick or Treat Street event on Friday, October 31, the Annual Veterans Day Parade in collaboration with the VFW Post 4218 on Tuesday, November 11, and the Annual Hometown Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 6, 2025.

There are no participation fees for Trick or Treat Street or the Veterans Day Parade.

There is a registration fee for the Hometown Christmas Parade, however, this goes back directly into the First Place cash awards in the five categories.

The other event we submit a Special Event Application for is the Annual Olive Festival & Car Show, which is held in two City Parks, Lennox Fields, and Corning Community Park
As with the Christmas Parade, there are vendor booth fees, which again go directly towards paying all the Festival expenses, including advertising, poa- potty rental, 2 bounce houses, dining tent, car show category prizes and plaques. 2 live bands, the TRAX shuttle, supplies and more.

Thank you for your consideration for these fee waivers.

I'm happy to answer any questions, Monday - Thursday, 10AM - 4PM, Marie Brayman - Office Administrator
Corning Chamber of Commerce
1110 Solano Street
Corning, Ca 96021
(530) 824-5550
[email protected]
ITEM NO. I-1
2024-2029 HOUSING ELEMENT
UPDATE: REVIEW AND MAKE

RECOMMENDATION TO THE

CORNING CITY COUNCIL ON THE
DRAFT HOUSING ELEMENT.

FEBRUARY 11, 2025
TO: PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CORNING
Background
Since 1969, California has required all cities and counties adequately plan to meet the housing needs of everyone in the community. This is accomplished through a Housing Element, which is a required component of a local government's General Plan. The General Plan is a long-term planning document that helps craft the vision of the City. Unlike other Elements of the General Plan, most of which may be updated at the discretion of each jurisdiction, Housing Elements are required to be updated on regular cycles and are subject to the review and approval of the California Housing and Community Development Department (HCD). For this next cycle (known as the "seventh cycle"), the updated Housing Element will cover the period from 2024 to 2029.

State Housing Element requirements are framed in the California Government Code, Sections 65580 through 65589, Chapter 1143, Article 10.6. The Housing Element must include:

1. Identification and analysis of existing and projected local housing needs.

2. Identification and analysis of resources and constraints. 3 Goals, policies, and implementation programs for the rehabilitation, maintenance, improvement, and development of housing for all economic segments of the population.

The City hired the firm PlaceWorks to prepare the updated Housing Element. PlaceWorks and City staff completed public engagement activities, drafted the updated Housing Element and worked with HCD to refine the draft. On December 23, 2024, the City received a Letter of Conditional Compliance from HCD. The remaining steps for this project are official adoption of the 2024-2029 Housing Element, and submittal of the adopted draft to HCD for its final certification review.

Review and Analysis

1. Incentives for Housing Element Compliance
State funding programs for transportation, infrastructure, and housing often require or consider a local jurisdiction's compliance with Housing Element Law. These competitive funds can be used for fixing roads, adding bike lanes, improving transit, or providing much needed affordable housing to communities. In some cases, funding from state/federal housing programs can only be accessed if the jurisdiction has a compliant housing element. In other cases, a compliant housing element is not a requirement in order to apply for funding; however, those applying for funding will receive extra points on their application if they do have a compliant housing element (thereby increasing their chances in the competitive application process). 1 State funding programs that require a local jurisdiction's housing element compliance include:
• Community Development Block Grant Program
Infill Infrastructure Grant Program
• Local Housing Trust Fund Program
• Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Program Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program
• Caltrans Sustainable Communities Grant Program
State funding programs that incentivize greater coordination with housing planning, include:
• Local Partnership Program: Projects are evaluated on how they advance housing element goals.
• Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program: Projects must document how transit ridership growth is supported by housing policies including evidence of compliance with state- required housing plans.
• Active Transportation Program: Infrastructure projects must address their potential to support existing and planned housing, and planning projects must be consistent with local housing policies.
• Solutions for Congested Corridors Program: Projects must address how they support infill development, which may include identifying housing element policies that streamline multifamily housing development.
• HOME Investment Partnerships Program: Applications receive points for housing element compliance.

2. Consequences of Housing Element Noncompliance
HCD is authorized to review any action or failure to act by a local government that it determines is inconsistent with an adopted housing element or housing element law. This includes failure to adopt a compliant housing element or failure to implement program actions included in the housing element. HCD may revoke housing element compliance if the local government's actions do not comply with state law. Examples of penalties and consequences of housing element noncompliance include:
• General Plan Inadequacy: The housing element is a mandatory element of the General Plan. When a jurisdiction's housing element is found to be out of compliance, its General Plan could be found inadequate, and therefore invalid. Local governments with an invalid General Plan can no longer make permitting decisions.
• Legal Suits and Attorney Fees: Local governments with noncompliant housing elements are vulnerable to litigation from housing rights' organization, developers, and HCD. If a jurisdiction faces a court action stemming from its lack of compliance and either loses or settles the case, it often must pay substantial attorney fees to the plaintiff's attorneys in addition to the fees paid by its own attorneys. Potential consequences of lawsuits include mandatory compliance within 120 days, suspension of local control on building matters, and court approval of housing developments.

Loss of Permitting Authority: Courts have authority to take local government residential and nonresidential permit authority to bring the jurisdiction's General Plan and housing element into substantial compliance with State law. The court may suspend the locality's authority to issue building permits or grant zoning changes, variances, or subdivision map approvals - giving local governments a strong incentive to bring its housing element into compliance.
• Financial Penalties: Court-issued judgement directing the jurisdiction to bring its housing element in substantial compliance with state housing element law. If a 2 jurisdiction's housing element continues to be found out of compliance, courts can multiply financial penalties by a factor of six.
• Court Receivership: Courts may appoint an agent with all powers necessary to remedy identified housing element deficiencies and bring the jurisdiction's housing element into substantial compliance with housing element law.

3. Regional Housing Needs Allocation
One of the primary purposes of the Housing Element update is to demonstrate that the City can meet its Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA). HCD provides an allocation to Tehama County, Corning, Red Bluff and City of Tehama. Table 1 provides the City's RHNA for the 2024- 2029 planning period.

Table 1. City of Corning 2023-2031 RHNA Allocation
Income Range for
Income Group RHNA (Units)
Household of Four*
Very Low-Income
(<50% of Area Median S$41,250 50
Income)
Low-Income
(50-80% of Area Median $41,251 - $65,950 24
Income
Moderate Income
(81-120% of Area Median $65,951 - $100,550 30
Income)
Above Moderate Income
(>120% of Area Median >$100,550 82
Income)
TOTAL 186
*AMI = Area Median Income. Median Income for a household of four = $83,800 Source: HCD State Income Limits for Tehama County, 2023 Table 2 provides a summary of the City's capacity to accommodate its RHNA for the 2024-2029 Paome leveriod. There is a surplus of land available to meet the City's share of the RHINA at all 3 Table 2. City of Corning Capacity to Accommodate 2023-2031 RHNA Allocation RHNA Pipeline Vacant Site Projected Total Surplus
Income Group (Units) Project Capacity ADUs Capacity
Very Low and 74 21 116 140 66
3 Low-Income
Moderate
Income 30 38 3 41 11
Above
Moderate 82 0 272 4 276 194
Income
TOTAL 186 21 426 10 457 271

4. Housing Element Programs
Per State law, Housing Elements must include goals, policies, programs (sometimes referred to as actions and/or implementation measures). The City is required to implement these goals, policies, programs per the timelines specified in the Housing Element. The goals from the City of Corning's previous Housing Element update (2019-2024) have been retained and expanded, as necessary, in preparing this updated Housing Element, while the supporting policies, implementation measures, and objectives have been revised and augmented as necessary.

As shown in Table 3, the City of Corning's 2024-2029 Housing Element includes 24 programs.

Table 3. City of Corning 2023-2031 Programs by Type
Program Type Number Percent
Continuing 9 38%
Continuing with Modifications 8 33%
New 7 29%
TOTAL 100%
Programs that are continuing from the previous Housing Element update (2019-2024) include:

1. HC-1.1 Housing Rehabilitation

2. HC-2.1 Removal of Units

3. HC-3.1 Code Enforcement

4. HC-4.1 Mobile Home Parks

5. EH-3.1 Environmental Justice

6. RC-2.1 Infrastructure
4 7. PH-1.1 Assisted Units

8. PH-2.1 Housing Choice Vouchers

9. EC-1.1 Energy Conservation
Programs that are continuing from the previous Housing Element update (2019-2024) with modifications to address new State laws include:

1. HP-1.1 Adequate Sites with No Net Loss

2. HP-2.1 Funding and Partnerships

3. HP-2.2 Off-Site Improvements

4. HP-3.1 Density Bonuses

5. HP-4.1 Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)

6. EH-1.1 Fair Housing

7. EH-2.1 Barrier-Free Housing

8. RC-1.1 Removal of Constraints
New programs in Corning's 2024-2029 Housing Element include:

1. HP-1.2 Use of Sites in Previous Cycles

2. HP-2.3 Outreach to Religious-Owned Properties

3. HC-2.2 Replacement Units

4. EH-1.2 Neighborhood Improvements

5. RC-1.2 Permit Streamlining Act

6. RC-1.3 Evaluating Parking Standards.

7. RC-2.2 Priority Water and Sewer
Environmental Assessment
Housing Element Update CEQA Exemption Technical Memorandum (attached) determined that the project is exempt as a "common sense" exemption under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3).

Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Corning City Council take the following actions through Resolution No. 02-11-2025-01
Environmental Assessment "common sense"
Section 15061(b)(3).

2. APPROVE General Plan Amendment proposing to amend the City's General Plan by inclusion of the 2024-2029 City of Corning Housing Element, as required by State law.

3. DIRECT City staff to submit the adopted 2024-2029 Housing Element to the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for certification.

4. DIRECT City staff to make minor administrative edits to the adopted 2024-2029 Housing Attachments
Resolution No. 02-11-2025-01

2. Corning Housing Element CEQA Exemption Technical Memorandum

3. Corning Notice of Exemption Form
Corning Housing Element Adoption Presentation

5. Corning HCD Findings Letter_November 8, 2024
Corning HCD Letter of Conditional Compliance_December 23, 2024 5 RESOLUTION NO.: 02-11-2025-01
A RESOLUTION OF THE CORNING CITY COUNCIL APPROVING THAT THE 2024-2029 CITY OF

CORNING HOUSING ELEMENT IS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT AND APPROVING ADOPTION OF THE 2024-2029 CITY OF CORNING HOUSING ELEMENT OF

THE GENERAL PLAN
WHEREAS, the City of Corning prepared Housing Element Update CEQA Exemption Technical Memorandum and Environmental Assessment "common sense" exemption under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) and General Plan Amendment proposing to amend the City's General Plan by inclusion of the 2024-2029 City of Corning Housing Element, as required by State law.; and
WHEREAS, the City of Corning is required to update the Housing Element of the General Plan for the 2024-2029 planning period pursuant to Government Code Section 65580 et seq.; and WHEREAS, Government Code Section 65588 requires periodic updates to the Housing Element, and;
WHEREAS, in accordance with Government Code Section 65585(b), on July 3, 2024, the City posted the draft Housing Element and requested public comment for a 30-day review period, and on August 12, 2024, after responding to public comments, the Draft 2024-2029 Housing Element was transmitted to the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for its review; and
WHEREAS, on November 8, 2024, HCD provided a letter with findings to the City stating that additional revisions to the Housing Element would be necessary to fully comply with the State Housing Element Law; on December 18, 2024, the revised draft 2024-2029 Housing Element was transmitted to the HCD for a second review; and
WHEREAS, on December 23, 2024, HCD provided City staff with a letter stating that the housing element will substantially comply with State Housing Element Law (Gov. Code, § 65580 et seq) when it is adopted, submitted to and approved by HCD, in accordance with Government Code section 65585.

WHEREAS, the 2024-2029 Housing Element is exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (California Public Resources Code Sections 21000 et seq.), pursuant to the "common sense exemption" (Cal. Code Regs., Tit. 14, Sec. 15061(b)(3)), because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the proposed adoption of the revised 2024-2029 Housing Element may have a significant effect on the environment because it does not approve any development project or other physical change to the environment. Rather, the proposed 2024-2029 Housing Element is a document that sets forth the City's policies to plan for the City's regional housing needs allocation. Additionally, the 2024-2029 Housing Element does not grant any development entitlements or authorize development beyond what is allowed under the City's current General Plan and Zoning Code. Approval of any subsequent zoning amendments or housing development projects in accordance with the policies set forth in the proposed revised 2024-2029 Housing Element will comply with CEQA. Based on these factors, it can be seen with certainty that the programs and policies set forth in the 2024-2029 Housing Element would not have a significant effect on the environment; and
WHEREAS, on January 21, 2024, the Corning Planning Commission, following notification in the prescribed manner, conducted a continued public hearing at which the Planning Commission considered the Project, received public comment, and received a staff report and presentation on the environmental exemption and Housing Element and at the conclusion of the hearing approved a recommendation that the City Council approve the CEQA Exemption, adopt the 2024-2029 Housing Element, authorize staff to submit the adopted 2024-2029 Housing Element to HCD for certification and make minor administrative edits to the adopted 2024-2029 Housing Element, as required for certification; and
WHEREAS, on February 11, 2025, the Corning City Council, following notification in the prescribed manner, conducted a continued public hearing at which the City Council considered the Project, received public comment, and received a staff report and presentation on the environmental exemption.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Corning City Council, based on its independent review and judgement hereby finds and determines that, based on substantial evidence in the record:

1. The 2024-2029 Housing Element is exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (California Public Resources Code Sections 21000 et seq.), pursuant to the "common sense exemption" (Cal. Code Regs., Tit. 14, Sec. 15061(b)(3)), because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the proposed adoption of the revised 2024-2029 Housing Element may have a significant effect on the environment because it does not approve any development project or other physical change to the environment.

2. The Corning Housing Element was prepared to comply with the provisions of State law requirements of California Government Code Section 65580 et seq; and

3. The City of Corning should authorize the City Manager, or designee, to submit the adopted 2024-2029 Housing Element to the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for certification and make minor administrative edits to the adopted 2024-2029 Housing Element, as required for certification.

This foregoing resolution is hereby approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Corning held on February 11, 2025, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

ATTEST: MAYOR:

Lisa M. Linnet, City Clerk Robert Snow, Mayor
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - BUSINESS, CONSUMER SERVICES AND HOUSING AGENCY GAVIN NEWSOM. Governor

DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

DIVISION OF HOUSING POLICY DEVELOPMENT
651 Bannon Street, Suite 400
Sacramento, CA 95811
(916) 263-2911 / FAX (916) 263-7453
www.hcd.ca.gov
November 8, 2024
Brant Mesker, City Manager
City of Corning
794 Third Street
Corning, CA 96021
Dear Brant Mesker:

RE: City of Corning's 7th Cycle (2024-2029) Draft Housing Element Thank you for submitting the City of Corning's (City) draft housing element that was received for review on August 12, 2024, including revisions that were received on November 1, 2024. The revisions were posted and made available to the public prior for seven days prior to review. Pursuant to Government Code section 65585, the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) is reporting the results of its review. In addition, HCD considered comments from David Kellogg pursuant to Government Code section 65585, subdivision (c).

The revised draft element, including revisions, addresses most statutory requirements; however, revisions will be necessary to substantially comply with State Housing Element Law (Gov. Code, § 65580 et seq), as follows:

1. Affirmatively further[ing] fair housing in accordance with Chapter 15 (commencing with Section 8899.50) of Division 1 of Title 2...shall include an assessment of fair housing in the jurisdiction. (Gov. Code, § 65583, subd. (c) (10)(A).)
Promote and affirmatively further fair housing opportunities and promote housing throughout the community or communities for all persons regardless of race, religion, sex, marital status, ancestry, national origin, color, familial status, or disability, and other characteristics... (Gov. Code, § 65583, subd. (c) (5).) Programs: Goals and actions must be significant and meaningful enough to overcome identified patterns and trends. Additionally, the assessment of fair housing demonstrated racial and resourced-driven disparities between the east and west side of the City. While the element includes some programs to address these issues, the element must be revised with additional strategies to promote place-based initiatives for community revitalization on the west side of the City and increase housing choices and affordability in the eastern portions of the City.

Brant Mesker, City Manager

To promote housing choices and affordability, the element could include additional actions such as homesharing, expanding outreach efforts, increasing capacity on religious institutional sites, incentivizing ADUs, requiring with affirmative marketing outside of the City and coordinating with regional entities.

Additionally, to address community revitalization efforts on the western portion of the City, the element should include actions that improve one's quality of life related to housing, transportation, safety, education, recreation, infrastructure, etc.

These actions must have specific commitment, geographic targeting, metrics, and milestones as appropriate. Additionally, quantified metrics should target beneficial impacts for people, households, and neighborhoods (e.g., number of people or households assisted, number of housing units built, number of parks or infrastructure projects completed).

2. The housing element shall contain programs which assist in the development of adequate housing to meet the needs of extremely low-, very low-, low- and moderate-income households. (Gov. Code, § 65583, subd. (c)(2).) The element must include a programs) with specific actions and timelines to assist in the development of housing for extremely low-income (ELI) households.

The programs) could commit the City to adopting priority processing, granting fee waivers or deferrals, modifying development standards, granting concessions and incentives for housing developments that include units affordable to ELI households; assisting, supporting or pursuing funding applications; and outreach and coordination with affordable housing developers. For additional information, see the Building Blocks at https://www.hcd.ca.gov/planning-and-community- development/housing-elements/building-blocks/assist-development-housing.

The element will meet the statutory requirements of State Housing Element Law once it has been revised, adopted, submitted to, and reviewed by HCD to comply with the above requirements, pursuant to Government Code section 65585.

Please note, pursuant to Government Code section 65583.3, subdivision (b), the City must utilize standards, forms, and definitions adopted by HCD when preparing the sites inventory. Please see CD's housing element webpage at
https://www.hcd.ca.gov/planning-and-community-development/housing-elements for a copy of the form and instructions. The City can reach out to HCD at [email protected] for technical assistance. Please note, upon adoption of the housing element, the City must submit an electronic version of the sites inventory with its adopted housing element to [email protected].

Brant Mesker, City Manager

As a reminder, the City's 7th Cycle housing element was due June 30, 2024. As of today, the City has not completed the housing element process for the 7th cycle. The City's 6th cycle housing element no longer satisfies statutory requirements. HCD encourages the City to revise the element, adopt, and submit to HCD to regain housing element compliance.

Several federal, state, and regional funding programs consider housing element compliance as an eligibility or ranking criteria. For example, the CalTrans Senate Bill (SB) 1 Sustainable Communities grant, the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities program, and HCD's Permanent Local Housing Allocation consider housing element compliance and/or annual reporting requirements pursuant to Government Code section 65400. With a compliant housing element, the City will meet housing element requirements for these and other funding sources.

For your information, some general plan element updates are triggered by housing element adoption. HCD reminds the City to consider timing provisions and welcomes the opportunity to provide assistance. For information, please see the Technical Advisories issued by the Governor's Office of Planning and Research at:
https://www.opr.ca.gov/planning/general-plan/guidelines.html.

HCD appreciates the hard work and dedication of the City's housing element team during the housing element update. We are committed to assisting the City in addressing all statutory requirements of State Housing Element Law. If you have any questions or need additional technical assistance, please contact Alex Goelzer, of our staff, at Alex. [email protected].

Sincerely,
Paul McDougall
Senior Program Manager
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - BUSINESS. CONSUMER SERVICES AND HOUSING AGENCY GAVIN NEWSOM, Governor

DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

DIVISION OF HOUSING POLICY DEVELOPMENT
651 Bannon Street, Suite 400
Sacramento, CA 95811
(916) 263-2911 / FAX 916) 263-7453
www.hcd.ca.gov
December 23, 2024
Brant Mesker, City Manager
City of Corning
794 Third Street
Corning, CA 96021
Dear Brant Mesker:

RE: City of Corning's 7t Cycle (2024-2029) Revised Draft Housing Element Thank you for submitting the City of Corning's (City) revised draft housing element received for review on December 18, 2024. Pursuant to Government Code section 65585, the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) is reporting the results of its review.

The revised draft housing element meets the statutory requirements described in HCD's November 8, 2024 review. This finding is based on, among other provisions, Program HP-1.2 (Use of Sites in Previous Cycles) that commits to make prior identified sites available by-right (without discretionary action) with 20 percent affordability upon adoption of the housing element. The housing element will substantially comply with State Housing Element Law (Gov. Code, § 65580 et seq) when it is adopted, submitted to and approved by HCD, in accordance with Government Code section 65585.

As a reminder, the City's 7th cycle housing element was due June 30, 2024. As of today, the City has not completed the housing element process for the 7th cycle. The City's 6th cycle housing element no longer satisfies statutory requirements. HCD encourages the City to revise the element as described above, adopt, and submit to HCD to regain housing element compliance.

Please note, pursuant to Government Code section 65583.3, subdivision (b), the City must utilize standards, forms, and definitions adopted by HCD when preparing the sites inventory. Please see HCD's housing element webpage at
https://www.hcd.ca.gov/planning-and-community-development/housing-elements for a copy of the form and instructions. The City can reach out to HCD at [email protected] for technical assistance. Please note, upon adoption of the housing element, the City must submit an electronic version of the sites inventory with its adopted housing element to [email protected].

Brant Mesker, City Manager

Public participation in the development, adoption and implementation of the housing element is essential to effective housing planning. Throughout the housing element process, the City must continue to engage the community, including organizations that represent lower-income and special needs households, by making information regularly available while considering and incorporating comments where appropriate. Please be aware, any revisions to the element must be posted on the local government's website and to email a link to all individuals and organizations that have previously requested notices relating to the local government's housing element at least seven days before submitting to HCD.

Several federal, state, and regional funding programs consider housing element compliance as an eligibility or ranking criteria. For example, the CalTrans Senate Bill (SB) 1 Sustainable Communities grant, the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities programs, and CD's Permanent Local Housing Allocation consider housing element compliance and/or annual reporting requirements pursuant to Government Code section 65400. With a compliant housing element, the City will meet housing element requirements for these and other funding sources.

For your information, some general plan element updates are triggered by housing element adoption. HCD reminds the City to consider timing provisions and welcomes the opportunity to provide assistance. For information, please see the Technical Advisories issued by the Governor's Office of Planning and Research at:
https://www.opr.ca.gov/planning/general-plan/guidelines.html.

HCD appreciates the hard work and dedication of the housing element team, in preparation of the housing element and looks forward to receiving the City's adopted housing element. If you have any questions or need additional technical assistance, please contact Alex Goelzer, of our staff, at Alex. [email protected].

Sincerely,
RaND
Paul McDougall
Senior Program Manager
2024-2029 Housing
Element Update
City of Corning
City Council | February 11, 2025

CORNING
Project Team
City of Corning
• Christina Meeds, Recreation ORNING
Coordinator/Planner I|
• Brant Mesker, City Manager
PlaceWorks (consultant) VA
• Nicole West, Senior Associate I|
• Jennifer Gastelum, Principal

CORNING
Agenda
• Housing Element Overview
• Project Milestones
• Capacity to Meet the 7t Cycle
Regional Housing Need Allocation
(RHNA)
THI
• Programs for the 7th Cycle HOMETONY

CHRISTMAS
• Environmental Review - SAT DEC 7
• Recommendation

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Housing Element Overview CORNING
• Required Element of the General Plan
• Must be updated every 5 years
• 6th Cycle Planning Period: June 30, 2019, through June 30, 2024 • 7th Cycle Planning Period: June 30, 2024, through June 30, 2029 • Plan for accommodating the City's "fair share" of the Regional Housing Need Allocation (RHNA)
Reviewed and certified by Housing and Community Development (HCD) for compliance with State law
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Incentives for Compliance CORNING
State funding for transportation, infrastructure, and housing often require or consider a local jurisdiction's compliance with Housing Element Law. These competitive funds can be used for fixing roads, adding bike lanes, improving transit, or providing affordable housing. Examples include:
• Community Development Block Grant Program • Local Partnership Program • Infill Infrastructure Grant Program • Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program • Local Housing Trust Fund Program • Active Transportation Program • Affordable Housing and Sustainable • Solutions for Congested Corridors Program Communities Program
• HOME Investment Partnerships Program
• Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program
• Caltrans Sustainable Communities Grant
Program
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Consequences of Noncompliance CORNING
• HCD is authorized to determine compliance with Housing Element Law. Noncompliance can include failure to adopt a compliant housing element or failure to implement Housing Element programs. Examples of consequences include:
• General Plan Inadequacy: General Plan could be found inadequate, and therefore invalid. Local governments with an invalid General Plan can no longer make permitting decisions. > Legal Suits and Attorney Fees: Vulnerability to litigation from housing rights' organization, developers, and HCD, attorney fees, requirements of mandatory compliance within 120 days, suspension of local control on building matters, and court approval of housing developments.
• Loss of Permitting Authority: suspension of authority to issue building permits or grant zoning changes, variances, or subdivision map approvals.
- Financial Penalties: If a jurisdiction's housing element continues to be found out of compliance after legal action, courts can multiply financial penalties by a factor of six.

Court Receivership: Courts may appoint an agent with all powers necessary to address issues of noncompliance.

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Project Milestones CORNING
Task Timeline
Project Kick-off January 2024
Service Provider Interviews January - February 2024
Community Event April 2, 2024
Presentation at Joint Planning Commission/City Council Meeting April 16, 2024 Public Review Draft Released July 3, 2024
HCD Review Draft #1 Submitted August 12, 2024
Informal Comments from HCD Received October 30, 2024
Revised Draft Released November 1, 2024
HCD Letter with Findings Received November 8, 2024
HCD Review Draft #2 Submitted December 18, 2024
HCD Letter of Conditional Compliance Received December 23, 2024 Planning Commission Adoption Hearing January 21, 2025
City Council Adoption Hearing February 11, 2025
HCD Certification Review (60 days) February - April 2025 PLACEWORKS 2024-2029 Housing Element Update
Capacity to Meet the 7th Cycle RHNA CORNING
RHNA Vacant
Income Pipeline Projected Total
Site Surplus
Group (Units) Project ADUs Capacity
Capacity
Very Low
and Low- 74 21 116 3 140 66
Income
Moderate 41
30 38 3
Income
Above
Moderate 82 272 4 276 194
Income
TOTAL 186 21 426 10 457 271
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Programs for the 7th Cycle CORNING
Program Type Number Percent
Continuing from the 6th Cycle 9 38%
Continuing from the 6th Cycle
8 33%
with Modifications
New 7 29%
TOTAL 24 100%
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Programs for the 7th Cycle CORNING
Continuing from the 6th Cycle Continuing from the 6th Cycle with - HC-1.1 Housing Rehabilitation Modifications
HC-2.1 Removal of Units > HP-1.1 Adequate Sites with No Net Loss - HC-3.1 Code Enforcement - HP-2.1 Funding and Partnerships - HC-4.1 Mobile Home Parks • HP-2.2 Off-Site Improvements * EH-3.1 Environmental Justice HP-3.1 Density Bonuses
- RC-2.1 Infrastructure HP-4.1 Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) - PH-1.1 Assisted Units EH-1.1 Fair Housing
> PH-2.1 Housing Choice Vouchers EH-2.1 Barrier-Free Housing - EC-1.1 Energy Conservation * RC-1.1 Removal of Constraints PLACEWORKS 2024-2029 Housing Element Update
Programs for the 7th Cycle

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New
- HP-1.2 Use of Sites in Previous Cycles
- HP-2.3 Outreach to Religious-Owned Properties
- HC-2.2 Replacement Units
EH-1.2 Neighborhood Improvements
RC-1.2 Permit Streamlining Act
RC-1.3 Evaluating Parking Standards.

RC-2.2 Priority Water and Sewer
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Environmental Review - Exemption CORNING
It was determined that adoption of the Housing Element is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) subject to the following CEQA exemptions:
» Section 15061(b)(3) - Common Sense Exemption
» Section 15262 - Feasibility and Planning Studies
» Section 15283 - Housing Needs Allocation
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Recommendation for City Council CORNING
The Planning Commission and staff recommend that the City Council:

1. Conduct a noticed public hearing; and

2. Adopt a resolution that:
a. Approves an exemption, pursuant to CEQA; and
b. Amends the City's General Plan by adopting the 2024-2029 City of Corning Housing Element; and Direct City staff to submit the adopted 2024-2029 Housing Element to the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for certification; and
d. Direct City staff to make minor administrative edits to the adopted 2024-2029 Housing Element, as required for certification.

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Questions?
Comments?
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For more information, to submit
comments, or to sign up for updates
about the Housing Element update,
contact:

Christina Meeds
[email protected]

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Thank You

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City of Corning 2024-2029 Housing
Element Update
CEQA Exemption
Technical Memorandum
City of Corning
Prepared for:

Contact: Christina Meeds, faner
Planning Department
794 Third Street
Corning, California 96021
Prepared by:

PlaceWorks
Contact: Mark Teague, AICP, Managing Principal
101 Parkshore Drive, Suite 200
Folsom. California 95630
[email protected]
December 2024

HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE CEQA EXEMPTION TECHNICAL MEMORANDUM

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Table of Contents

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Table of Contents
Section Page

1. INTRODUCTION …... .... 1

1.1 PURPOSE. .. 1

1.2 STATUTORY AUTHORITY AND REQUIREMENTS 1

2. PROJECT DESCRIPTION. ... 2
REGIONAL LOCATION. 2
222 PROPOSED PROJECTE
2 3. FINDINGS CONCERNING CEQA EXEMPTION... ... 6

3.1 SECTION 15061(B)(3): COMMON SENSE EXEMPTION..... ... 6

3.2 ANALYSIS IN SUPPORT OF FINDINGS. 6

FIGURES
Figure 2-1: Corning's Sites Inventory Map.... ..4
TABLES
Table 2-1 Corning's RHNA Summary ..... ....3
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1. Introduction

1.1 PURPOSE
This Technical Memorandum shall serve as an evaluation of the City of Corning 2024-2029 Housing Element Update (proposed project) concerning California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) compliance. This Technical Memorandum was prepared to present: (1) the findings from the CEQA compliance review, as described below; and (2) the recommendations concerning the appropriate CEQA compliance documentation.

1.2 STATUTORY AUTHORITY AND REQUIREMENTS
Once it is determined that an activity is a project subject to CEQA, it is then determined whether the project is exempt from CEOA. CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b) outlines how a project may be exempt as follows:

A project is exempt from CEQA if:
1) The project is exempt by statute (see, e.g., Article 18, commencing with CEQA Guidelines Section 15260).
2) The project is exempt pursuant to a categorical exemption (see Article 19, commencing with CEQA Guidelines Section 15300), and the application of that categorical exemption is not barred by one of the exceptions set forth in CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2. 3) The activity is covered by the common sense exemption that CEOA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEOA.
4) The project will be rejected or disapproved by a public agency. (See CEOA Guidelines Section 15270(b)).
5) The project is exempt pursuant to the provisions of Article 12.5 of Chapter 3.

The proposed project would be exempt as a "common sense" exemption under CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) because the implementation of the proposed project would not have the potential to cause a significant effect on the environment, as further discussed in Section 3, Findings Concerning CEQA Exemption.

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2. Project Description

2.1 REGIONAL LOCATION
The City of Corning is in the southern central portion of Tehama County in the central Sacramento Valley.

Corning is bisected by Interstate 5 to the west which trends north to south through most of the valley. Other incorporated cities near Corning include Orland (13 miles to the south), Willows (30 miles to the south), Chico (26 miles to the southeast). Unincorporated areas and agricultural land uses surround Corning.

2.2 PROPOSED PROJECT
The Housing Element is a State-mandated policy document that is a component of the City of Corning's General Plan. The overall purpose of the proposed project is to identify current and projected housing needs; show locations where housing can be built; and set goals, policies, and programs to meet the community's housing needs.

The foundation of the Housing Element is the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA), which begins with a determination of housing needs issued by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). For the 7t Cycle Housing Element, the city must plan to accommodate a total of 186 housing units, including 25 extremely low-income, 25 very low-income, 24 low-income, 30 moderate- income, and 82 above moderate-income units.

State law requires that the Housing Element identify adequate sites for housing by including an inventory of land suitable for residential development, including vacant sites and sites having potential for redevelopment, including analysis of the development capacity that can realistically be achieved for each site. The land use potential for all the sites in the inventory comes from the Land Use Element of the General Plan. The purpose of the site's inventory is to evaluate whether there are sufficient sites with appropriate zoning to meet the RHNA. The inventory must identify adequate sites that will be made available through appropriate zoning and development standards and with public services and facilities needed to facilitate and encourage the development of a variety of housing types for households of all income levels. The development capacity of each of the identified housing sites is based on land use designation and zoning districts currently in place in the Land Use Element and Zoning Code, respectively.

Table 2-1, Corning's RHNA Summary, provides a summary of Corning's ability to meet the 2024-2029 RHNA.

After accounting for a pipeline project, capacity on vacant sites, and projected accessory dwelling units (ADU), Corning has an existing surplus capacity of 271 units, which exceeds the City's 7' Cycle RHNA. Figure 2-1, Corning's Sites Inventory Map, shows where each site is in the City, there are no zoning redesignations needed to meet the city's RHNA. The development capacity of each identified housing site is based on existing land use and zoning densities currently designated by the City's General Plan and Zoning Code.

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TABLE 2-1 CORNING'S RHNA SuMMARY
Income RHNA Pipeline Vacant Site Projected Total Surplus Category Projects Capacity ADUS Capacity Capacity
Extremely 25
Low
25 21 116 3 140 66
Very Low
Low 24
Moderate 30 0 38 3 41 11
Above 82 4 276 194
272
Moderate
Total 186 21 426 10 457 271
Source: Corning 2024
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Figure 2-1 Corning's Sites Inventory Map
tal
Magnolia
2 Meadows
Magnolia 26 29 30
Meadows
S:99w-
43 40
42 2 39
28 45 47 4
60 65) 56
59 61 55 48
25 13 135 22
18 50 31
21 20 64 41 49
27 54 32
8 63
62 36 34
Solano St- Corning
12 South St 46
-Taft Ave
24 23
10 16 52 14
37/1g17 11
15 58
38 33
57 44 53
slumbir Moon Rd:
51 Chittenden Ri Kirkwood Rd: Marguerite
Lotta Ave
Vacant Sites and
Projects
Affordability
South Ave
Lower Income
Moderate Income
| Above Moderate Income
5 I Corning City Limits
Source: Corning 2024

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2.2.1 Proposed Housing Element Programs
CEQA requires the City to evaluate the environmental impacts associated with direct and reasonably foreseeable indirect physical changes to the environment. The City provides several programs in the proposed project to encourage housing production and outline steps for implementing certain actions. The proposed programs would help to facilitate housing development based on each program's implementation. The programs are either inform the public or landowner of the emphasis on housing, or would result in no physical change to the environment as the program includes definitions or recognizes existing state regulations. Several of the programs were modified to comply with State law, combined to consolidate programs with similar intent to aid in implementation, or eliminated where the City already completed the identified task. This analysis is followed in Section 3.2, Analysis in Support of Findings. • RC-1.1. Removal of Constraints. The City will take the following actions:
• Residential care facilities. Residential care facilities or group home facilities that serve six or fewer residents will be permitted subject to the same requirements as single-family homes, and residential care facilities or group home facilities that serve seven or more residents will be permitted in residential zones without a conditional use permit and subject only to objective standards.

Emergency shelter. The City will amend its definition of emergency shelter in the zoning to include other interim interventions including but not limited to, navigation centers, bridge housing, and respite or recuperative care, pursuant to Government Code Section 65583, subdivision (a)(4). Additionally, the City will revise parking requirements for emergency shelters to require the provision of sufficient parking to accommodate all staff working in the emergency shelter, provided that the standards do not require more parking for emergency shelters than other residential or commercial uses within the same zone. • Clarifying Reasonable Accommodations Text. Review Section 17.63.080 and amend to correct the current reference to "Section X", which should refer to Section 17.54.050. • Reviewing Reasonable Accommodations Appeal Procedure. Review the appeals procedure as it applies to reasonable accommodations requests to identify any potential constraints and if constraints are found, remove them.
• Employee and Farmworker Housing. Amend the zoning code to clarify that farmworker and employee housing up to 12 units or 36 beds is considered an agricultural use that is permitted Agricultural Combining District without a conditional use permit, zoning variance, or other zoning clearance that is not required of any other agricultural activity in the zone. • Conditional Use Permit Findings. Evaluate the required findings for conditional use permits and ensure that only objective standards are applied to residential uses by revising the zoning if needed. In particular the following finding will be evaluated:
• That the proposed use will not have an adverse effect upon the use, enjoyment or valuation of adjacent or neighboring properties or upon the public welfare.

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3. Findings Concerning CEQA
Exemption

3.1 CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(B)(3): COMMON

SENSE EXEMPTION
The proposed project is exempt as a "common sense" exemption under CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) because the project involves policies, programs, and actions to meet the City's RHNA allocation that would not have the potential to cause a significant physical effect on the environment. Because the City does not have to rezone any sites or make any physical improvements to meet the 7 Cycle RHNA, it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the proposed project would have a significant effect on the environment. Thus, the proposed project is exempt from CEQA under the common-sense exemption.

3.2 ANALYSIS IN SUPPORT OF FINDINGS
The proposed project is strictly a policy document that does not provide entitlements to any specific development projects and would not result in any direct or indirect physical changes to the environment.

As discussed in Section 2.2.1, Proposed Housing Element Programs, the Housing Sites Inventory uses existing land use and zoning; therefore, would not require redesignation or rezoning to meet the City's 7th Cycle RHNA. Although future programs would include amendments to the City's Municipal Code, these changes are made to reflect with existing requirements contained in State law.

For example, Program RC 1.1 Removal of Constraints, would amend the City's Municipal Code to address development standards and barriers to support a variety of housing types, which includes amending the emergency shelters, employee and farmworker housing, residential care facilities, reasonable accommodations text, the reasonable accommodations appeal procedure, and the conditional use permit findings. The definitions are contained in state law and already apply to projects, inclusion in the municipal code is at the request of the California Department of Housing and Community Development to ensure consistency between state and local regulations. Similarly, the modification to the Conditional Use Permit process is to reflect the reliance on objective design standards that is already required by state law. The proposed amendments to the Municipal Code would not result in significant environmental impacts, as future development and facilities would still comply with the City's General Plan and its zoning and land use designations.

Changes to these programs would not result in significant physical changes to the environment, would comply with State law, and not result in substantial new changes. Table 3-1, Program RC 1.1 Removal of Constraints and CEQA Determination, shows that each major action in the program intends to update

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policies to comply with State law. New development would occur on land currently designated to allow residential uses to occur under the City's General Plan.

The proposed project does not include specific amendments to any land use regulations. Subsequent amendments to the City's land use or zoning regulations would be subject to separate CEQA review at the time those amendments are prepared if required. In addition, future by-right development would still be subject to federal, state, and local regulations related to land use, such as the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, wetland conservation, and construction air quality permitting. Therefore, it can be seen with certainty that the City of Corning's proposed project would not have a significant effect on the environment and is therefore exempt from CEQA review.

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TABLE 3-1 PROGRAM RC 1.1 REMOVAL OF CONSTRAINTS AND CEQA DETERMINATION California State Code CERA
Program RC 1.1 Actions Sections Determinations
California Code, Health and o impact as this polic
Safety Code - Sections 1267.8, ould be compliant wit
1566.3, and 1568.08 existing State law and
can be implemented
group home facilities that serve seven or more residents without a zone change.

Emergency shelter. The City will amend its definition California Code, Government No impact as this policy of emergency shelter in the zoning to include other Code Sections 65583(a)(4) vould be compliant with interim interventions including but not limited to, existing State law and navigation centers, bridge housing, and respite or can be implemented recuperative care, pursuant to Government Code Section without a zone change. 65583, subdivision (a)(4). Additionally, the City will
revise parking requirements for emergency shelters to
require the provision of sufficient parking to
accommodate all staff working in the emergency shelter, provided that the standards do not require more parking for emergency shelters than other residential or
commercial uses within the same zone.

Clarifying Reasonable Accommodations Text. N/A
Review Section 17.63.080 and amend to correct the
current reference to "Section X", which should refer to Section 17.54.050.

Reviewing Reasonable Accommodations Appeal N/A No impact as this policy Procedure. Review the appeals procedure as it applies would review potential to reasonable accommodations requests to identify any
potential constraints and if constraints are found,
remove them. one chang
Employee and Farmworker Housing. Amend the California Code, Health and would be complant wit zoning code to clarify that farmworker and employee Safety Code - Sections housing up to 12 units or 36 beds is considered an 17021.5, and 17021.6 existing State law and agricultural use that is permitted Agricultural an be implemented Combining District without a conditional use permit, without a zone change. zoning variance, or other zoning clearance that is not
required of any other agricultural activity in the zone.

Conditional Use Permit Findings. Evaluate the NIA No impact as this policy required findings for conditional use permits and ensure would evaluate required that only objective standards are applied to residential findings and can be uses by revising the zoning if needed. In particular the implemented without a following finding will be evaluated: zone change.

HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE CET OF EMPTING
California State Code CERA
Program RC 1.1 Actions Sections Determinations
• That the proposed use will not have an adverse
effect upon the use, enjoyment or valuation of
adjacent or neighboring properties or upon the
public welfare.

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3.3 REFERENCES
Corning, City of. 2024. City of Corning 2024-2029 Housing Element Update.

Print Form
Notice of Exemption Appendix E
To: Office of Planning and Research From: (Public Agency): City of Corning P.O. Box 3044, Room 113 794 Third Street
Sacramento, CA 95812-3044
Corning, CA 96021
County Clerk
County of: Tehama County (Address)
633 Washingion S1 412.

Red Bluff, CA 96080
Project Tille: City of Corning Housing Element Update
Project Applicant: City of Corning
Project Location - Specific:

Citywide
Project Location - City: Coming Project Location - County: Tehama County Description of Nature, Purpose and Beneficiaries of Project:
e Cily of Corning is updating its Housing Element a State-mandated policy document that is part of the City's General Plan. The purpose of the Housi ment Update is to assess curren: and projected housing needs, identfy suitable locat ons for housing dovelopment, and establsh goals. policies, a Name of Public Agency Approving Project: City of Corning Name of Person or Agency Carrying Out Project: City of Corning Exempt Status: (check one):

D Ministerial (Sec. 21080(b)(1); 15268):

Declared Emergency (Sec. 21080(b)(3); 15269(a));
Emergency Project (Sec. 21080(b)(4); 15269(b)(c));
• Categorical Exemption. State type and section number: Section 15061(b)(3) - Common Sense Exemption Statutory Exemptions. State code number:

Reasons why project is exempt:
e City of Coring has reviewed the proposed project pursuant to: 1) CEQA Guidelines Section 15002(k) - General Concepts, u ee-step process for deciding which document to prepare for a project subject to CEQA; and 2) CEQA Guidelines Section 15061 Lead Agency
Contact Person: Christinia Meeds Area Code/Telephone/Extension: 530-824-7036 If filed by applicant:

1. Altach certified document of exemption finding.

2. Has a Notice of Exemption been filed by the public agency approving the project? • Yes signature: Christria Meeals Date: Tite: Manner #
• Signed by Lead Agency Signed by Applicant
Authority cited: Sections 21083 and 21110. Public Resources Code. Date Received for liling at OPR:

Reference: Seclions 21108. 21152, and 21152. 1. Public Resources Code.

Revised 2011
ITEM NO.: J-1

AUTHORIZATION TO AMMEND THE

CONTRACT WITH PLACEWORKS AND
AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN.

February 11, 2025
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: BRANT MESKER, CITY MANAGER BA

CHRISSY MEEDS, PLANNER II/RECREATION COORDINATOR CM
SUMMARY / BACKGROUND:

On December 12', 2023 staff requested approval to award PlaceWorks the contract to assist with the 7" Cycle Housing Element Update that was due on June 30, 2024. At that time the request was approved to appropriate up to $70,000.00 plus a 10% contingency from the City's General Fund to complete the project.

Staff contacted the State to request that the City's remaining LEAP Funds be utilized to fund up to $32,000 of this cost which was approved by the state to offset the General Fund Cost.

The total contract cost will total approximately $70,000 to complete the Housing Element With the remaining funds allocated staff requests to amend the PlaceWorks Contract and utilize the remaining funds allocated, not to exceed $77,000.

Due to the required changes within the 7' Cycle Housing Element and the state mandated requirements, PlaceWorks has amended their scope of work and contract to assist the City in coming in compliance with these regulations for an additional $7,000.00. The items included in this scope of work are as follows:
• Prepare zoning text amendments to address these topics.

Emergency Shelter -Definition and Parking
Priority Water and Sewer
• Employee and Farmworker Housing
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
Reasonable Accommodations
• Density Bonus
Evaluating Parking Standards
Conditional Use Permit Findings
Residential Care Facilities.
• Review the 2024 APR that will be prepared by staff.

Upon approval, staff would like to immediately begin working with PlaceWorks towards completing the required updates as many of them have deadlines.

RECOMMENDATION:

MAYOR AND COUNCIL:
* AUTHORIZATION TO AMMEND THE CONTRACT WITH PLACEWORKS INCLUDING

THE SCOPE OF WORK AND NEW TOTAL CONTRACT NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $77,000 AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN THE CONTRACT AMENDMENT.

E3 PLACEWORKS

SERVICE AUTHORIZATION
AMENDMENT NO. 1
PROJECT NO. CRNG-01.0 DATE T January 27, 2025
PROJECT NAME Corning 7th Cycle (2024-2029) Housing Element Update AGREEMENT BETWEEN:

CLIENT City of Corning CONSULTANT PlaceWorks
STREET ADDRESS 794 Third Street STREET ADDRESS 3 MacArthur Place, Suite 1100 CITY STATE AND ZIP Corning, CA 96021 CITY STATE AND ZIP Santa Ana, CA 92707 CONTACT Christina Meeds CONTACT Cathy Nero for Nicole West Hereinafter referred to as "Client." Hereinafter referred to as "Consultant." This Amendment No. 1 to an existing agreement for services is made and entered into effective as of the date of signature ("Effective Date"), by and between PlaceWorks (Consultant), a California Corporation, and City of Corning (Client).

RECITAL
The Consultant desires to amend, modify and revise that certain Agreement ("Existing Agreement") with the Client, entered into on December 12, 2023 to provide Services, as defined therein, and to now amend the Existing Agreement. Except as specifically amended by this document, all other terms and conditions of the Existing Agreement will remain in full force and effect, without modification.

Now, therefore, in consideration of the above facts and of the covenants and agreement contained herein, the parties hereto agree Change in compensation from $70,000 to $77,000, an increase of $7,000 for scope of work listed below:

Place Works will complete the following:
repare zoning text amendments to address these topics
mergency shelter - definition and parkin
Priority Water and Sewer
Employee and Farmworker Housing
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
Reasonable Accommodations
Density Bonus
Evaluating Parking Standards
Conditional Use Permit Findings
Residential care facilities
• Review the 2024 APR prepared by City staff
Previous
Contract Amount of this
Tasks Amount Amendment New Contract Amount
TASK 6.1 - ZONING AND APR SUPPORT $- $ 7,000 $ 7,000
3 MacArthur Place, Suite 1100 ! Santa Ana, California 92307 714.966.9720 Place Vorks.com

PLACEWORKS
eviol
ontra Amount of this
Tasks Amount Amendment New Contract Amount.

TOTAL: $ 70,000 $ 7,000 $ 77,000
CONSULTANT:

CONSULTANT PlaceWorks
STREET ADDRESS 3 MacArthur Place, Suite 1100
CITY STATE AND ZIP Santa Ana, CA 92707
AUTHORIZED Kara Kosel TITLE Vice President of Finance

REPRESENTATIVE
January 27, 2025
PlaceWork's Authorized Representative Date
CLIENT:

CLIENT City of Corning
STREET ADDRESS 794 Third street
CITY STATE AND ZIP Corning, CA 96021

AUTHORIZED TITLE

REPRESENTATIVE
Client's Authorized Representative Date
Service Authorization | Page 2
ITEM NO.: J-2

AUTHORIZE STAFF TO EXPEND UP TO THE
FULL BUDGETED AMOUNT OF $160,000, IF

NECESSARY, FOR THE TRANSPORTATION
CENTER ROOF REPLACEMENT PROJECT.

FEBRUARY 11, 2025
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS
FROM: BRANT MESKER, CITY MANAGER ON

ELIJAH STANLEY, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR S
Background:

On November 14, 2024, the City of Corning entered into a contract with Four Seasons Roofing for the Transportation Center roof replacement, with an original contract amount of $140,394.62. Staff subsequently approved Change Order #1 in the amount of $6, 187 to replace all deteriorated lead jacks, bringing the revised contract total to $146,581.62. This change remained within the 10% threshold authorized for staff approval.

As part of the bid, pricing was, obtained for additional work including:
• Fascia Replacement: $56.40 per lineal foot (LF)
• Decking Replacement: $32.60 per square foot (SF)
Discussion:

While performing the roof replacement, the Four Seasons Roofing discovered significant amount of dry rot. Addressing this unforeseen issue will likely push project costs beyond the 10% change order limit that Staff is authorized to approve.

Complicating matters further, current weather conditions threaten the integrity of the exposed roofing structure. Delays in securing additional approvals could result in further deterioration and increased costs due to weather-related damage.

To ensure timely completion and prevent additional expenses, Staff requests authorization to expend up to the full budgeted amount of $160,000, if necessary.

Financial Impact:

The total project remains within the initially budgeted $160,000. However, due to the unforeseen dry rot, costs could exceed the original contract price by more than the authorized 10%. This authorization will allow the project to proceed without delay, mitigating the risk of additional weather-related damage and associated costs.

RECOMMENDATION:

MAYOR AND COUNCIL:
> AUTHORIZE STAFF TO EXPEND UP TO THE FULL BUDGETED AMOUNT OF $160,000, IF NECESSARY FOR THE TRANSPORTATION CENTER ROOF REPLACEMENT PROJECT.

ITEM NO.: J-3

APPROVE THE SUPPORT LETTER

ADVOCATING FOR INCREASED FUNDING

FOR THE USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT

MUTUAL SELF-HELP HOUSING PROGRAM
FEBRUARY 11, 2025
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS
FROM: BRANT MESKER, CITY MANAGER
Background:

The USDA Rural Development mutual self-help housing program is a crucial initiative that provides affordable, quality homeownership opportunities for entry-level families, particularly in rural towns and unincorporated areas. As homeownership has become increasingly difficult due to rising costs and the devastating impact of multiple wildfires- including the Carr Fire, Camp Fire, North Complex Fire, Dixie Fire, and Park Fire-the need for affordable housing solutions has grown more urgent.

Discussion:

The support letter emphasizes the importance of the mutual self-help housing program and highlights the significant contributions of Community Housing Improvement Program (CHIP) over the past 40 years. CHIP has played a critical role in creating and sustaining jobs, revitalizing neighborhoods, and supporting economic growth in our rural and agricultural communities. The letter urges Representative LaMalfa to advocate for increased funding, which has been reduced in recent years, limiting the number of families who can benefit from the program.

The city recognizes the mutual self-help housing program as an effective tool for fostering homeownership, economic mobility, and community stability. Approving this letter aligns with the city's commitment to supporting affordable housing initiatives and advocating for programs that directly benefit our residents.

Conclusion:

Approval of this support letter will demonstrate the city's commitment to advocating for increased funding for the USDA Rural Development mutual self-help housing program and supporting CHIP's efforts to provide affordable housing opportunities in our community.

Attachments:
• Draft support letter to Representative Doug LaMalfa
RECOMMENDATION:

MAYOR AND COUNCIL:
> Approve the attached support letter advocating for increased funding for the USDA Rural Development mutual self-help housing program and authorize the Mayor to sign and submit the letter to Representative Doug LaMalfa.

CITY OF

CORNING
City of Corning
794 Third St. Corning, CA 96021 (530) 824-7029

OME OF THE QUEEN OLI
February 5, 2025
The Honorable Representative Doug LaMalfa
U.S. House of Representatives
Washington, DC 20515
Dear Representative LaMalfa:

We ask that you support generous funding for the USDA Rural Development mutual self-help housing program. It is the only program that creates affordable, quality homeownership opportunities for entry level families in many of our small rural towns and unincorporated areas. Buying a home has become increasingly difficult to obtain, especially in the aftermath of the multiple wildfires that our area has endured in the last few years, including the Carr Fire, Camp Fire, the North Complex Fire, the Dixie Fire, and the Park Fire. Loss of vital housing stock has increased rents and moved homeownership out of reach for lower and middle- income families looking to buy their first home and develop roots in our community.

We strongly support CHIP's work over the last 40 years creating homes for the hard-working people in our region. CHIP's mutual self-help housing program has created and sustained thousands of jobs, revitalized hundreds of neighborhoods, and increased revenue for our rural towns and farming communities. For the homebuyers, the program provides housing stability, economic mobility, and the opportunity to build a true community from the ground up.

We understand that funding for the mutual self-help housing program has been cut, and fewer families in our region have the opportunity to partner with CHIP and USDA to build their own home. We strongly urge you to increase funding for this remarkable program and allow CHIP and other similar organizations across the county to continue with this essential work.

Thank you in advance for your consideration and support, Robert Snow, Mayor
BUILDING 824-7027 • PLANNING 824-7036 • CITY MANAGER 824-7034 • CITY CLERK 824-7033 • FINANCE 824-7020 PUBLIC WORKS 824-7025 • POLICE DEPARTMENT 824-7000 • FIRE DEPARTMENT 824-7044 ITEM NO: J-4

APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH
SOPHIA R. MEYER LAW, P.C. AS

SPECIAL COUNSEL FOR LABOR

NEGOTIATIONS
February 11, 2025
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS
FROM: BRANT MESKER, CITY MANAGER
SUMMARY:

The current Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Corning and the four employee bargaining units (Dispatchers, Management, Miscellaneous, Public Safety) will expire December 31, 2025.

In the interest of completing negotiations timely, the request to contact and utilize Sophia R. Meyer of Sophia R. Meyer Law, P.C. to represent the City as special counsel and perform all duties as assigned in regard to Labor Negotiations for successor MOUs for the Public Safety, Management, Miscellaneous and Dispatchers Unions on behalf of the City.

RECOMMENDATION:

MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH SOPHIA R. MEYER, P.C.

TO REPRESENT THE CITY AS SPECIAL COUNSEL AND PERFORM ALL DUTIES AS

ASSIGNED IN REGARD TO LABOR NEGOTIATIONS FOR SUCCESSOR MOUS FOR THE

PUBLIC SAFETY, MANAGEMENT, MISCELLANEOUS AND DISPATCHERS UNIONS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN THE CONTRACT.

LEGAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN
CITY OF CORNING AND SOPHIA R. MEYER LAW, P.C.

THIS AGREEMENT for legal services is entered into by and between City of Corning, [a political subdivision of the State of California] ("City"), and Sophia R. Meyer Law, P.C. ("Law Firm"), effective February 12, 2025 ("the Effective Date").

SECTION 1. SERVICES. Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement, Law Firm shall provide to CITY the services described in the Scope of Work attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit A at the time and place and in the manner specified therein. In the event of a conflict in or inconsistency between the terms of this Agreement and Exhibit A, the Agreement shall prevail.

1.1 Terms of Services. The term of this Agreement shall begin on the Effective Date and shall end upon the completion of the scope of work to the satisfaction of the CITY. Law Firm shall complete the work described in Exhibit A prior to that date, unless the term of the Agreement is otherwise terminated, as provided for in Section 7. The time provided to Law Firm to complete the services required by the Agreement shall not affect the CITY right to terminate the Agreement, as provided for in Section 7.1.

1.2 Standard of Performance Law Firm shall perform all services required pursuant to this Agreement in the manner and according to the standards observed by a competent practitioner of the profession in which Law Firm is engaged in the State of California. Law Firm shall prepare all work products required by this Agreement in a substantial, first-class manner and shall conform to the standards of quality normally observed by a person practicing in Law Firm's profession.

1.3 Assignment of Personnel. Law Firm shall assign only competent personnel to perform services pursuant to this Agreement. In the event that CITY, in its sole discretion, at any time during the term of this Agreement, desires the reassignment of any such persons, Law Firm shall, immediately upon receiving notice from CITY of such desire of CITY, reassign any such persons. Sophia R. Meyer is assigned as the primary contact and she will be assisted by Cashel C. White. Law Firm shall not change the primary contact or primary service provider without CITY's written consent.

1.4 Time. Law Firm shall devote such time to the performance of services pursuant to this Agreement as may be reasonably necessary to meet the standard of performance provided in Section 1.2 above and to satisfy Law Firm's obligations hereunder.

SECTION 2. COMPENSATION. CITY hereby agrees to pay Law Firm a sum not to exceed the amounts described in Exhibit B, notwithstanding any contrary indications that may be contained in Law Firm's proposal, for services to be performed and reimbursable costs incurred under this agreement. In the event of a conflict between this Agreement and Law Firm's proposal 1 regarding the amount of compensation, the Agreement shall prevail. CITY shall pay Law Firm for services rendered pursuant to this Agreement at the time and in the manner set forth herein.

The payments specified below shall be the only payments from CITY to Law Firm for services rendered pursuant to this Agreement. Law Firm shall submit all invoices to CITY in the manner specified herein. Except as specifically authorized by CITY, Law Firm shall not bill CITY for duplicate services performed by more than one person.

Law Firm and CITY acknowledge and agree that compensation paid by the CITY to Law Firm under this Agreement is based upon Law Firm's estimated costs of providing the services required hereunder, including salaries and benefits of employees and subcontractors of Law Firm. Consequently, the parties further agree that compensation hereunder is intended to include the cost of contributions to any pensions and/or annuities to which the Law Firm and its employees, agents, and subcontractors may be eligible. CITY therefore has no responsibility for such contributions beyond compensation required under this Agreement.

2.1 Invoices. Law Firm shall submit invoices, not more often than once a month during the term of this Agreement, based on the cost for services performed and reimbursable costs incurred prior to the invoice date. Invoices shall contain the following information:
• The beginning and ending dates of the billing period; • A Task Summary containing the original contract amount, the amount of prior billings, the total due this period, the balance available under the Agreement, and the percentage of completion;
• For each work item in each task, a copy of the applicable time entries or time sheets shall be submitted showing the name of the person doing the work, the hours spent by each person, a brief description of the work, and each reimbursable expense; and
• The total number of hours of work performed under the Agreement by each person employed by Law Firm.

2.2 Monthly Payment. CITY shall make monthly payments, based on invoices received, for services satisfactorily performed, and for authorized reimbursable costs incurred. CITY shall have 30 days from the receipt of an invoice that complies with all of the requirements above to pay Law Firm.

2.3 Total Payment. CITY shall pay for the services to be rendered by Law Firm pursuant to this Agreement. CITY shall not pay any additional sum for any expense or cost whatsoever incurred by Law Firm in rendering services pursuant to this Agreement. CITY shall make no payment for any extra, further, or additional services pursuant to this agreement.

In no event shall Law Firm submit any invoice for an amount in excess of the maximum amount of compensation provided above either for a task or for the entire Agreement, unless the 2 Agreement is modified prior to the submission of such invoice by a properly executed change order or amendment approved by the CITY.

2.4 Fees. Fees for work performed by Law Firm on an hourly basis shall not exceed the amounts shown on the Compensation Schedule attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit B.

2.5 Reimbursable Expenses. Reimbursable expenses are specified in Exhibit B, and expenses not listed in Exhibit B are not chargeable to the CITY.

2.6 Payment of Taxes. Law Firm is solely responsible for the payment of employment taxes incurred under this Agreement and any similar federal or state taxes.

2.7 Payment upon Termination. In the event that the CITY or Law Firm terminates this Agreement pursuant to Section 7 of this Agreement, the CITY shall compensate the Law Firm for all outstanding costs and reimbursable expenses incurred for work satisfactorily completed as of the date of written notice of termination. Law Firm shall maintain adequate logs and timesheets in order to verify costs incurred to that date.

2.8 Authorization to Perform Services. Except as expressly provided in the Agreement, Law Firm is not authorized to perform any services or incur any costs whatsoever without receipt of authorization from the CITY's Manager or her designee.

SECTION 3. FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT. Except as set forth herein, Law Firm shall, at its sole cost and expense, provide facilities and equipment that may be necessary to perform the services required by this Agreement. CITY shall make available to Law Firm only the facilities and equipment listed in this section, and only under the terms and conditions set forth herein.

CITY shall furnish physical facilities such as desks, filing cabinets, and conference space, as may be reasonably necessary for Law Firm's use while consulting with CITY employees and reviewing records and the information in possession of the CITY. The location, quantity and time of furnishings those facilities shall be in the sole discretion of the CITY. In no event shall the CITY be obligated to furnish any facility that may involve incurring any direct expense, including but not limited to computer, long distance telephone or other communication charges, vehicles, and reproduction of facilities.

SECTION 4. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS. Before beginning any work under this Agreement, Law Firm, at its own cost and expense, shall procure and maintain professional malpractice insurance in the amount of not less than $2 million per occurrence throughout the term of this Agreement. Law Firm shall provide proof satisfactory to CITY of such insurance that meets the requirements of this section and under forms of insurance satisfactory in all respects to the CITY, and that such insurance is in effect prior to commencing work under this Agreement. Law Firm shall maintain the insurance policy required by this section throughout the 3 term of this Agreement. Verification of the required insurance shall be submitted and made part of this Agreement prior to execution.

4.1 Variation. Law Firm may request the CITY to approve a variation in the insurance requirements, upon a determination that the coverage, scope, limit, and form of such insurance is either not commercially available, or that the CITY's interests are otherwise fully protected.

CITY may grant or deny any such request in its sole discretion.

4.2 Notice of Reduction in Coverage. In the event that any coverage required by this section is reduced, limited, or materially affected in any other manner, Law Firm shall provide written notice to CITY at Law Firm's earliest possible opportunity and in no case later than five says after Law Firm is notified of the change in coverage.

4.3 Remedies. In addition to any other remedies CITY may have if Law Firm fails to provide or maintain any insurance policies or policy endorsements to the extent and within the time herein required, CITY may, at its sole option, exercise any of the following remedies, which are alternatives to other remedies CITY may have and are not the exclusive remedy for Law Firm's breach:

4.3.1 Order Law Firm to stop work under this Agreement or withhold any payment that becomes due to Law Firm hereunder, or both stop work and withhold any payment, until Law Firm demonstrates compliance with the requirements hereof; and/or

4.3.2 Terminate this Agreement.

SECTION 5. STATUS OF LAW FIRM.

5.1 Independent Contractor. At all times during the term of this Agreement, Law Firm shall be an independent contractor and shall not be an employee of CITY. CITY shall have the right to control Law Firm insofar as the results of Law Firm's services rendered pursuant to this Agreement and assignment of personnel pursuant to Subparagraph 1.3; however, otherwise CITY shall not have the right to control the means by which Law Firm accomplishes services rendered pursuant to this Agreement. Notwithstanding any other CITY, state, or federal policy, rule, regulation, law, or ordinance to the contrary, Law Firm and any of its employees, agents, and subcontractors providing services under this Agreement shall not qualify for or become entitled to, and hereby agree to waive any and all claims to any compensation, benefit, or any incident of employment by CITY, including but not limited to eligibility to enroll in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) as an employee of CITY and entitlement to any contribution to be paid by CITY of employer contributions and/or employee contributions for PERS benefits.

5.2 Law Firm, Not Agent. Except as CITY may specify in writing or as provided by law, Law Firm shall have no authority, express or implied, to act on behalf of CITY in any 4 capacity whatsoever as an agent. Law Firm shall have no authority, express or implied, pursuant to this Agreement to bind CITY to any obligation whatsoever.

5.3 California Tort Claims Act. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions, should Law Firm or any of its attorneys, professionals, or staff be named as parties to any civil action or administrative proceedings brought by any third party, based on advice Law Firm or such individuals have given to CITY or actions they have taken on behalf of the CITY, the CITY shall defend and indemnify Law Firm and such individuals in the same manner in which it must defend CITY Employees pursuant to the California Tort Claims Act, California Government Code section 810 et seq. However, the CITY shall have no duty to defend or indemnify Law Firm or any of its attorneys, professionals, or staff if the advice given or actions taken did not occur within the course and scope of their duties under this Agreement, or if such advice given or actions taken were inconsistent with the Rules of Professional Conduct or constituted malpractice.

SECTION 6. LEGAL REQUIREMENTS

6.1 Governing Law. The laws of the State of California shall govern this Agreement.

6.2 Compliance with Applicable Law. Law Firm and any subcontractors shall comply with all laws applicable to the performance of the work hereunder.

6.3 Other Governmental Regulations. To the extent that this Agreement may be funded by fiscal assistance from another governmental entity, Law Firm and any subcontractors shall comply with all applicable rules and regulations to which CITY is bound by the terms of such fiscal assistance program.

6.4 Licenses and Permits. Law Firm represents and warrants to CITY that Law Firm and its employees, agents, and any subcontractors have all licenses, permits, qualifications, and approvals of whatsoever nature that are legally required to practice their respective professions.

Law Firm represents and warrants to CITY that Law Firm and its employees, agents, any subcontractors shall at their sole cost and expense, keep in effect at all times during the term of this Agreement any licenses, permits, and approvals that are legally required to practice their respective professions. In addition to the foregoing, Law Firm and any subcontractors shall obtain and maintain during the term of this Agreement valid business licenses from CITY.

6.5 Nondiscrimination and Equal Opportunity. Law Firm shall not discriminate, on the basis of a person's race, religion, color, national origin age, physical or mental handicap or disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, or sexual orientation, against any employee, applicant for employment, subcontractor, bidder for a subcontract, or participant in, recipient of, or applicant for any services or programs provided by Law Firm under this Agreement. Law Firm shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, policies, rules, and 5 requirements related to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in employment, contracting, and the provision of any services that are the subject of this Agreement.

SECTION 7. TERMINATION AND MODIFICATION.

7.1 Termination. CITY may cancel this Agreement at any time and without cause upon written notification to Law Firm.

Law Firm may cancel this Agreement upon thirty (30) days written notice to CITY and shall include in such notice the reasons for cancellation.

In the event of termination, Law Firm shall be entitled to compensation for services performed to the effective date of termination; CITY, however, may condition payment of such compensation upon Law Firm delivering to CITY any or all documents, photographs, computer software, video and audio tapes, and other materials provided to Law Firm or prepared by or for Law Firm or the CITY in connection with this Agreement.

7.2 Amendments. The parties may amend this Agreement only in writing and signed by all parties.

7.3 Assignment and Subcontracting. CITY and Law Firm shall recognize and agree that this Agreement contemplates personal performance by Law Firm and is based upon a determination of Law Firm's unique personal competence, experience, and specialized personal knowledge. Moreover, a substantial inducement to CITY for entering into this Agreement was and is the professional reputation and competence of Law Firm. Law Firm may not assign the Agreement or any interest therein without the prior written approval of the Contract Administrator. Law Firm shall not subcontract any portion of the performance contemplated and provided herein, other than to the subcontractors noted in the proposal, without prior written approval of the Contract Administrator.

7.4 Survival. All obligations arising prior to the termination of this Agreement and all provisions of this Agreement allocating liability between CITY and Law Firm shall survive the termination of this Agreement.

7.5 Options Upon Breach by Law Firm. If Law Firm materially breaches any of the terms of this Agreement, CITY's remedies shall include, but not be limited to the following:

7.5.1 Immediately terminate the Agreement;

7.5.2 Retain the plans, specifications, memoranda, correspondence, and any other work product prepared by Law Firm pursuant to this Agreement; or 6 7.5.3 Retain a different Law Firm to complete the work described in Exhibit A not finished by Law Firm.

SECTION 8. KEEPING AND STATUS OF RECORDS.

8.1 Records Created as Part of Law Firm's Performance. All reports, data, maps, models, charts, studies, photographs, memoranda, plans, specifications, records, files or any other documents or materials, in electronic or any other form, that Law Firm prepares or obtains pursuant to this Agreement and that relate to the matters covered hereunder shall be the property of the CITY. Law Firm hereby agrees to deliver those documents to the CITY upon termination of the Agreement. It is understood and agreed that the documents and other materials, including but not limited to those described above, prepared pursuant to this Agreement are prepared specifically for the CITY and are not necessarily suitable for any further or other use.

8.2 Law Firm's Books and Records. Law Firm shall maintain any and all ledgers, books of account, invoices, vouchers, canceled checks, and other records or documents evidencing or relating to charges for services or expenditures and disbursements charged to the CITY under this Agreement for a minimum of three (3) years, or for any longer period required by law, from the date of final payment to the Law Firm to this Agreement.

8.3 Inspection and Audit of Records. Any records or documents that Section 8.2 of this Agreement requires Law Firm to maintain shall be made available for inspection, audit, and/or copying at any time during business hours, upon oral or written request of the CITY.

SECTION 9. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS.

9.1 Attorney's Fees. If a party to this Agreement brings any action, including an action for declaratory relief, to enforce or interpret the provision of this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to reasonable attorneys' fees in addition to any other relied to which that party may be entitled. The court may set such fees in the same action or in a separate action brought for that purpose.

9.2 Venue. In the event that either party brings any action against the other under this Agreement, the parties agree that trial of such action shall be vested exclusively in the Superior Court for the Shasta County.

9.3 Severability. If a court of competent jurisdiction finds or rules that any provision of this Agreement is invalid, void, or unenforceable, the provisions of this Agreement not so adjusted shall remain in full force and effect. The individuality in whole or in part of any provision of this Agreement shall not void or affect the validity of any other provisions of this Agreement.
7 9.4 No Implied Waiver of Breach. The waiver of any breach of a specific provision of this Agreement does not constitute a waiver of any other breach of that term or any other term of this Agreement.

9.5 Successors and Assigns. The provisions of this Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and shall apply to and bind the successors and assigns of the parties.

9.6 Conflict of Interest. Law Firm may serve other clients, but none whose activities within the corporate limits of CITY or whose business, regardless of location, would place Law Firm in a "conflict of interest," as that term is defined in the rules of professional responsibility governing Law Firm's professionalism, unless such conflict may be waived by CITY and CITY chooses to waive such conflict in writing.

Law Firm shall not employ any CITY official in the work performed to this Agreement.

No officer or employee of CITY shall have any financial interest in this Agreement that would violate California Government Code Sections 1090, et seq.

Law Firm hereby warrants that it is not now, nor has it been in the previous twelve (12) months, an employee, agent, appointee, or official of the CITY. If Law Firm was an employee, agent, appointee, or official of the CITY in the previous twelve months, Law Firm warrants that it did not participate in any manner in the forming of this Agreement. Law Firm understands that, if this Agreement is made in violation of Government Code §1090 et seq., the entire Agreement is void and Law Firm will not be entitled to any compensation for services performed pursuant to this Agreement, including reimbursement of expenses, and Law Firm will be required to reimburse the CITY for any sums paid to the Law Firm. Law Firm understands that, in addition to the foregoing, it may be subject to criminal prosecution for a violation of Government Code § 1090 and, if applicable, will be disqualified from holding public office in the State of California.

9.8 Solicitation. Law Firm agrees not to solicit business at any meeting, focus group, or interview related to this Agreement either orally or through any written materials.

9.9 Notices.

Any written notices to Law Firm shall be sent to:

Sophia R. Meyer Law, P.C.

Attn: Sophia R. Meyer
2070 Court Street,
Redding, CA 96002
Any written notices to CITY shall be sent to:

City Manager
Attn: Brant Mesker
8 794 Third Street
Corning, CA 96021

9.10 Integration. This Agreement, including the attachments, represents the entire and integrated agreement between CITY and Law Firm and supersedes all prior negotiations representations, or agreements, either written or oral.

9.11 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which shall be an original and all of which together shall constitute one agreement.

9.12 Authorized Signature. Each person and party signing this Agreement warrants that he/she has the authority to execute this Agreement on behalf of the principal and that the party will be bound by such signature.

The parties have executed this Agreement as of the Effective Date.

CITY LAW FIRM
City of Corning, Sophia R. Meyer Law, P.C.

A political subdivision of the state of California
By: By:

Brant Mesker, City Manager Sophia R. Meyer, Owner

EXHIBIT A
Scope of Work
The following services shall be provided under this Agreement:

Represent the CITY as special counsel and perform all duties as assigned in regard to Labor Negotiations for successor MOUs for the Public Safety, Management, Miscellaneous and Dispatchers Unions on behalf of the CITY. 10 Exhibit B

COMPENSATION
CITY shall compensate Law Firm as follows:

Other Services
Attorney Rate $200.00/hour
Paralegal $ 85.00/hour
Costs and Expenses
Travel expenses Best available rate for
overnight stays and IRS rate
for travel.

Necessary costs incurred for the following:
• Court filing fees
Attorney services (includes services of process fees, arbitrators, and mediators) Messenger services
• Westlaw research outside of our prepaid service fee
• Fed-ex, OnTrac Overnight, o other one-day delivery services • Reasonable travel expenses and parking fees for court appearances, dispositions, arbitrations, mediations, and other necessary appointments Actual costs for large reproduction projects if performed by an outside service, or $0.10 per page if performed in-house
• Any other expenses not listed above that becomes necessary for the successful resolution of a particular matter, upon approval of the City Council. 11