THE CITY OF CORNING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER
CITY OF CORNING
CLOSED SESSION MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 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
Lisa Lomeli
Mayor- Robert Snow
Absent: Dave Demo, Shelly Hargens
Staff present: City Manager Brant Mesker
City Attorney Collin Bogener
Public Works Director Eli Stanley
Planner/Rec Coordinator
Christina Meeds
Fire Chief Tom Tomlinson
Police Chief Craig Bassett
City Clerk Rubi Ordaz
Building Official Kale Graham
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by the City Manager.
D. INVOCATION: Led by Mayor Snow.
E. PROCLAMATIONS, RECOGNITIONS, APPOINTMENTS, PRESENTATIONS:
F. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR:
Delores May- Thanked Fire Chief Tom for hosting the Police and Firefighter awards night at the Fire Hall. Also, thanked all who attended. She also commented that the parking situation in front of West Street School has gotten better.
Brooke Smith-Thanked the city for replacing the electrical panel at the Senior Center. The same board members were reelected, and there is a lot of activities coming to the Senior Center.
6:23 pm reopened public comments.
Corning resident is concerned of an abandoned home on Marin Street causing safety issues.
City Attorney, Collin, clarified that the city is working on dealing with this issue.
THE CITY OF CORNING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER Closed public comment at 6:27pm
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 February 11, 2025, regular and closed session City Council meeting with any necessary corrections.
3. February 19, 2025, Claim Warrant in the amount of $ 257,649.19
4. February 19, 2025, Business License Report
Councilor Valerio moved to approve consent items 1-4; Councilor Snow seconded the motion.
Ayes: Snow, Lomeli, and Valerio
Absent: Demo, Hargens
Abstain/Opposed: None
Result: Motion was approved by a 3-0 vote with Demo and Hargens absent H. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA:
I. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND MEETINGS:
J. REGULAR AGENDA:
1. Appoint a city representative to the Tehama County Indian Gaming Local Community Benefit Committee
Presented by City Manager Brant Mesker. Staff was contacted by Deputy Clerk Mary DiMaggio regarding an update to the Indian Gaming Local Community Benefit Committee roster. The existing roster was outdated. She was given an updated roster reflecting the current representatives, Robert Snow and Rubi Ordaz. to ensure compliance with SB 621, Council must appoint one additional representative to the committee.
Councilor Valerio moved to appoint Lisa Lomeli as a representative to the Indian Gaming Local Community Benefit Committee; Councilor Snow seconded the motion.
Ayes: Snow, Lomeli, and Valerio
Absent: Demo, Hargens
Abstain/Opposed: None
Result: Motion was approved by a 3-0 vote with Demo and Hargens absent
2. Appointment of City Clerk and City Treasurer
Presented by City Manager, Brant Mesker. Based on the election results from November 5, 2024, voters approved Measure O, which amended sections 2.08.010 and 2.08.030 of the Corning Municipal Code to make the positions of City Clerk and City Treasurer to appointive. It is recommended to make do the formal appointment to these positions to follow through with the passing of Measure O.
Councilor Snow moved to appoint Laura Calkins as City Treasurer and Rubi Ordaz as City Clerk in accordance with Ordinance Number 712, effective February 13, 2025; Councilor Valerio seconded the motion.
THE CITY OF CORNING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER Ayes: Snow, Lomeli, and Valerio
Absent: Demo, Hargens
Abstain/Opposed: None
Result: Motion was approved by a 3-0 vote with Demo and Hargens absent
3. Approve the notice of completion and authorize the release of retention funds to Synergy builders for the City of Corning Library remodel project Presented by Public Works Director, Eli Stanley. The Library remodel project is complete and has been inspected and approved by City Staff. Staff is requesting approval of the Notice of Completion for the project and authorize staff to file and record it with the Tehama County Clerk and Recorder. Also, authorize the release of the retention funds in the amount of $11, 218.86 to Synergy Builders. Brant Mesker added they have done a soft opening. It is now up to the County to continue with operational needs.
Julie Johnsons asked about a grand opening. Brant stated he had made it known he would like a grand re opening. Also, asked about a public notice asking for volunteers that she was given to post in the newspaper.
Councilor Valerio moved to accept and direct the Public Works Director to sign the Notice of Completion and authorize City Clerk to file notice with Tehama County for recording; and authorize the release of retention funds to synergy builders in the amount of $11,218.86; Councilor Lomeli seconded the motion.
Ayes: Snow, Lomeli, and Valerio
Absent: Demo, Hargens
Abstain/Opposed: None
Result: Motion was approved by a 3-0 vote with Demo and Hargens absent
4. Approve change order #2 & change order #3 for Four Seasons Roofing and allow staff to allocate necessary funds during the mid-year budgeting process.
Presented by Public Works Director, Eli Stanley. Staff has received two (2) change order requests from Four Seasons Roofing for the Transportation Center Reroof Project: Change Order#2 in the amount of $15,829.86 for the scope of work: Dry rot repairs to beams, decking, and fascia across the roof. Change Order #3 in the amount of $2,300.00 for the scope of work:
Installation of 12-inch pan metal at the metal crickets on the roof to mitigate potential water penetration. The overall contract value increased to $164,711.48.
Councilor Valerio moved to approve change order #2 & change order #3 in the amount of $18,129.86 for Four Season Roofing and authorize staff to allocate an additional $4,711.48 in the mid- year budgeting process for a total contract not to exceed amount of $164,711.48; Councilor Snow seconded the motion.
Ayes: Snow, Lomeli, and Valerio
Absent: Demo, Hargens
Abstain/Opposed: None
Result: Motion was approved by a 3-0 vote with Demo and Hargens absent
5. Approve plans and specifications to authorize staff to solicit bids for the 2025 Tehama Street Rehabilitation project.
Presented by Public Works Director, Eli Stanley. Staff is requesting for Council to approve the plans and specifications and authorize staff to seek bids for the 2025 Tehama Street Rehabilitation project. The project consists of pavement maintenance, rehabilitation, and striping on Tehama Street from 3rd street to Houghton Avenue.
THE CITY OF CORNING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER Councilor Valerio moved to approve plans and specifications and authorize staff to solicit bids for the 2025 Tehama Street Rehabilitation Project; Councilor Lomeli seconded the motion.
Ayes: Snow, Lomeli, and Valerio
Absent: Demo, Hargens
Abstain/Opposed: None
Result: Motion was approved by a 3-0 vote with Demo and Hargens absent
6. Annual mid-year budget review and general discussion for the fiscal year 2024/2025 Presented by City Manager, Brant Mesker. Staff was tasked with the review and presentation of the mid-year budget update. Brant presented an overview of the current budget from July 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024 as well as the proposed budget adjustments due to higher than anticipated cost mainly in electricity.
Councilor Snow moved to approve the proposed budget adjustments as depicted in exhibit a; Councilor Valerio seconded the motion.
Ayes: Snow, Lomeli, and Valerio
Absent: Demo, Hargens
Abstain/Opposed: None
Result: Motion was approved by a 3-0 vote with Demo and Hargens absent
7. Staff update regarding the Recreation Center and City Plaza project Presented by City Manager, Brant Mesker. Mr. Mesker provided an update on where the Recreation Center and City Plaza Project stand at financially and details before they can begin to build.
Gary Strack asked if there is a deadline for the project? Per Brant Prop 68 has a deadline at the end of 2026. Gary also asked how a bond would be handled if they decided to take that route.
Brant clarified that a Municipal bond will be more like a loan not like the school bonds that need to go to elections. The best option would be selected if it came to that.
Brooke Smith asked what does the start date look like? Brant-They are waiting on the CDBG and PG&E before they can set a date.
Ross- What dollar figure does the city have already for this project. The remaining balance from Prop 68 has been awarded after some expenses the city has a little over 7 million left in that fund.
Chief Bassett-Will this park bring in revenue? Brant- Not necessarily the goal would be that the revenue from the recreation classes to cover the expense of staff and programs.
Result: No action was required. Informational presentation only.
K. ITEMS PLACED ON THE AGENDA FROM THE FLOOR:
L. COMMUNICATIONS, CORRESPONDENCE, AND INFORMATION:
M. REPORTS FROM MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Snow: Attended the soft opening of the Corning Food Center. A grand opening will be announced in the future. Congratulations to the Girls Wrestling team, 3 times defending champions.
Demo: Absent
Lomeli: Attended the Community Action Agency meeting.
THE CITY OF CORNING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER Valerio: There will be a Ribbon Cutting at 10 am for the Free Little Library on the 26th at 150 Solano Street. Attended soft opening of the Corning Food Center.
Hargens: Absent
N. ADJOURNMENT: 6:29pm
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Rubi Ordaz, City Clerk