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THE CITY OF CORNING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER
CITY OF CORNING
CLOSED SESSION MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, MARCH 11, 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:
Jose “Chuy” Valerio
Shelly Hargens
Dave Demo
Mayor- Robert Snow
Absent: Lisa Lomeli
Staff present: City Manager Brant Mesker
City Attorney Collin Bogener
C. PUBLIC COMMENTS: No comments.
D. REGULAR AGENDA:
1. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation - Initiation of litigation pursuant to § 54956.9(c): (Three cases) E. ADJOURN TO REGULARLY SCHEDULED CITY COUNCIL MEETING AND REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION: Ended the closed session at 5:20pm. Mayor Snow stated there were no reportable actions.
Item No.: G-2
THE CITY OF CORNING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER
CITY OF CORNING
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, MARCH 11, 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:
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
Police Chief Craig Bassett
Building Official Kale Graham
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by the City Manager.
D. INVOCATION: Led by Councilor Hargens.
E. PROCLAMATIONS, RECOGNITIONS, APPOINTMENTS, PRESENTATIONS:
1. Proclamation: Recognition of the Corning Cardinals 2024/2025 girls wrestling team for their exceptional achievement during the season.
Present to accept the Proclamation will be the Corning Cardinals girls wrestling team.
City Manager thanked the girls wrestling team for attending the meeting as they have shown strong dedication to achieve their success. City Clerk, Rubi Ordaz, read the proclamation. Mayor Snow presented the Proclamation to Coach Josh Jackson and members of the wrestling team.
Coach Jackson thanked the Council members and staff for their recognition to the team. Mayor Snow called for a recess at 5:36pm so the girls could get a group picture.
Resumed meeting at 5:40pm
F. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR:
Corning resident- Spoke at a previous meeting regarding the nuisance home on Marin St. she wanted to follow up and ask if the abatement was approved and if there was a timeline staff could provide.
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THE CITY OF CORNING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER City Attorney, Collin, confirmed that the abatement was approved, but could not provide a timeline at the moment.
Closed public comment at 5:43pm
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 February 25, 2025, regular and closed session City Council meeting with any necessary corrections.
3. March 5, 2025, Claim Warrant in the amount of $ 289,625.01
4. March 5, 2025, Business License Report
5. February 2025 Treasurer’s Report
6. February 2025 Wages & Salaries: $465,933.26
7. February 2025 Building Permit Valuation Report in the amount of $196,550
8. February 2025 City of Corning Wastewater Operations Summary Report.
9. Approve waiver of Special Event Permit for the Healthy Families Tehama Parent Group event to be held April 11, 2025.
Councilor Valerio moved to approve consent items 1-9; 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. 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 and a third representative was appointed at the last council meeting. A replacement for Rubi must be appointed due to their bylaws indicating the representative should be an elected official, and since the last council meeting Rubi has changed to appointed and not elected.
Councilor Demo moved to appoint, himself, as a representative to the Indian Gaming Local Community Benefit Committee; 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
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2. Award three-year pavement striping/removal contract to Darren Taylor Construction Presented by Public Works Director, Eli Stanley. On Tuesday, February 25, 2025, the city received one formal bid for the three-year street striping contract. A second submittal was received and was determined unresponsive. Staff is looking to get approval to award the bid to Darren Taylor Construction who has been the overall lowest responsive and responsible bidder.
Councilor Demo moved to award the three-year contract to Darren Taylor Construction for pavement striping and removal services and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract; Councilor Valerio seconded the motion.
Ayes: Snow, Demo, Lomeli, Valerio, and Hargens
Absent: None
Abstain/Opposed: None
Result: Motion was approved by a 5-0 vote
K. ITEMS PLACED ON THE AGENDA FROM THE FLOOR: None
L. COMMUNICATIONS, CORRESPONDENCE, AND INFORMATION: None M. REPORTS FROM MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Snow: No meetings but attended a service for a well-known community member. He reminded the community to reach out to family and other community members as you never know when they will be gone.
Demo: Attended a TCTC meeting. They discussed the round about that is being planned at the intersection at South Avenue and Highway 99E.
Valerio: The 2
nd annual Corning Around the World event hosted by Better Choice, Corning Rotary, and Solano St. Liquor is being planned for June 14th to help promote downtown businesses.
Hargens: Attended a Tehama County Landfill meeting. Discussed carpet and mattress recycling program updates. They will have interviews for the landfill manager in the next week.
Lomeli: No meetings.
N. ADJOURNMENT: 5:52 pm
Attest:
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Rubi Ordaz, City Clerk