THE CITY OF CORNING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER
CITY OF CORNING
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL
CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
TUESDAY, APRIL 22, 2025
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
794 THIRD STREET
A. CALL TO ORDER: 5:00 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 subject(s) scheduled for tonight’s closed session. Is there anyone wanting to comment on the subject(s) 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 Real Property Negotiations (54956.8) Property: APN 067-260-077-000
Agency Negotiator: City Manager Brant Mesker
Under Negotiation: Purchase
2. 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:
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
TUESDAY, APRIL 22, 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
THE CITY OF CORNING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by the City Manager.
D. INVOCATION: Led by Councilor Hargens.
E. PROCLAMATIONS, RECOGNITIONS, APPOINTMENTS, PRESENTATIONS:
1. Proclamation: Tehama County Peace Officers’ Memorial Day. Present to accept the Proclamation will be Pat Hurton, retired CHP Sergeant.
2. Proclamation: May 2025 as Older American’s Month. Present to accept the Proclamation will be Elaine Benwell, Corning Healthcare Districts Elder Services Program Manager.
3. Proclamation: April 24, 2025, as General Federation of Women’s Clubs “Federation Day” in the City of Corning. Present to accept the Proclamation will be Club President, Jenell Cook, and members of the Maywood Woman’s Club.
A. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR: If there is anyone in the audience wishing to speak on items not already set on the agenda, please come to the podium, and briefly identify the matter. To ensure that all members of the public have an equal 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.
B. 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 April 8, 2025, regular and closed session City Council meeting with any necessary corrections.
3. April 16, 2025, Claim Warrant in the amount of $ 248,777.32
4. April 16, 2025, Business License Report
C. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA:
D. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND MEETINGS:
E. REGULAR AGENDA:
1. Consider waiver of special event permit fee for the Corning Around the World event to be held on June 14, 2025.
2. Adopt Resolution No. 04-22-2025-01, a Resolution finding that the issuance of a liquor license to Corning Food Center is a “public convenience or necessity.”
3. Direction from Council regarding liability limits for the EAA Young Eagles event.
4. Adopt Resolution No. 04-22-2025-02, a Resolution authorizing an application to the Home Program for Pacific West Communities, Inc. to build a 24-unit apartment complex.
5. Approve Task Order No. 9 under engineering contract 208-07 for the 2024/2025 well and system expansion project with NorthStar Engineering
K. ITEMS PLACED ON THE AGENDA FROM THE FLOOR:
THE CITY OF CORNING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER L. COMMUNICATIONS, CORRESPONDENCE, AND INFORMATION:
1. Thirty-two trees to be planted through the Butte Environmental Council Trees PLEASE program at Clark Park, Northside Park, Children’s Park, and Lennox Fields.
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, April 18, 2025
POSTED: Friday, February 21, 2025
PROCLAMATION
MAY 7, 2025
TEHAMA COUNTY PEACE OFFICERS’
MEMORIAL DAY
WHEREAS, in 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a Proclamation which designated May 15 as Peace Officers’ Memorial Day and the week in which that date falls as Police Week; and
WHEREAS, of all the promises America offers, none is more precious or more elusive than the right to be free from crime and violence.
WHEREAS many dedicated men and women have chosen Law Enforcement as a career and face extraordinary risk and danger daily to preserve our freedoms and security.
WHEREAS, in conjunction with the observance of National Peace Officer Week and California Peace Officers’ Memorial Day, May 7, 2025, will be observed as Tehama County Peace Officers’ Memorial Day in commemoration of those noble Officers who have tragically sacrificed their lives in the line of duty; and WHEREAS this day of special observance provides all citizens of Tehama County and the City of Corning the opportunity to appreciate the heroic men and women who have dedicated their lives to preserving public safety.
NOW, THEREFORE I, Robert Snow, as Mayor of the City of Corning, do hereby proclaim, in conjunction with National Police Officer Week and California Peace Officers’ Memorial Day, Wednesday, May 7, 2025, to be observed in the City of Corning as Tehama County Peace Officers’ Memorial Day.
I DO FURTHER PROCLAIM that City Hall, and the Transportation Center flags will be flown at half-staff on this day in honor of all Peace Officers killed in the line of duty.
This Proclamation will also be posted at the Corning Police Department for all to see.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set
my hand and caused the Great Seal of the
City of Corning to be affixed this 22nd day of
April 2025.
________________________________
Robert Snow, Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________
Rubi Ordaz, City Clerk
Item No.: E-1
PROCLAMATION
OLDER AMERICANS’ MONTH 2025
WHEREAS the theme for Older Americans Month 2025 is Flip the Script on Aging; WHEREAS the City of Corning is home to a growing number of older Americans who are an important part of our community; and
WHEREAS the Corning Healthcare District Elder Services Program is committed to serving the older population in Corning and south Tehama County; and WHEREAS we believe that aging is not a limitation, but a journey filled with purpose, meaning, and connection; and
WHEREAS we acknowledge that older adults possess a wealth of experience that strengthens and enriches our community; and
WHEREAS we affirm that Older Americans Month is a time to:
• Recognize the contributions of older adults
• Identify aging trends
• Challenge stereotypes and dispel misconceptions
• Highlight opportunities for older adults to stay active and engaged NOW, THEREFORE I, Robert Snow, as Mayor of the City of Corning, do hereby proclaim May 2025 to be Older Americans Month in the City of Corning. I urge every resident to Flip the Script on Aging and help to foster an age-friendly community by celebrating our older adults and honoring their vital contributions.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have
hereunto set my hand and caused the
Great Seal of the City of Corning to be
affixed this 22nd day of April 2025.
________________________________
Robert Snow, Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________
Rubi Ordaz, City Clerk
Item No.: E-2
PROCLAMATION
APRIL 24, 2025
GENERAL FEDERATION OF WOMEN’S CLUBS FEDERATION DAY
IN THE CITY OF CORNING
WHEREAS, the General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC) was organized on April 24, 1890, and duly chartered by President William McKinley and the United States Congress on March 2, 1901; and
WHEREAS the General Federation of Women’s Clubs is one of the world’s largest and oldest non-denominational women’s volunteer service organizations, with members in fifty states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and twenty countries.
WHEREAS the GFWC provides opportunities to develop personal leadership skills, study issues and educate the public, commemorate women’s history, and participate in constructive public service, thus continuing the commitment to community improvement.
WHEREAS the Maywood Woman’s Club of Corning; the oldest in the Shasta District of the California Federation of Women’s Clubs, continues to be an excellent example of the contributions made by Women’s Clubs. Since the Clubs founding on September 27, 1898, it has actively participated in such events as the women’s suffrage movement, planning and fund raising to build and furnish Woodson Park with trees, tables, and swing sets, founding of the Maywood Colony Library, and by 1908 forming the Corning Library Association to help bring the Carnegie Library to the Community. In 1903 the Club tackled the need for Corning’s first High School followed by their leadership in the successful Bond Issue to build the Grammar School.
WHEREAS, the example set by the Maywood Woman’s Club and their members, both past and present, illustrate the importance and impact that leadership from Community Service Clubs provides toward the continued enhancement of our communities.
WHEREAS the General Federation of Women’s Clubs will celebrate April 24, 2025, as GFWC Federation Day, commemorating more than a century of volunteer service to their communities, and the Maywood Woman’s Club will celebrate the 123rd anniversary of their Charter, established on April 2, 1902, with the California Federation of Women’s Clubs.
NOW, THEREFORE I, Robert Snow, as Mayor of the City of Corning, do hereby proclaim April 24, 2025, as General Federation of Women’s Clubs “Federation Day” in the City of Corning. I congratulate the Maywood Woman’s Club on their 123rd anniversary of their April 2, 1902, Charter with the California Federation of Women’s Clubs. I thank members, both past and present, for their numerous influential contributions to our community.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my
hand and caused the Great Seal of the City of
Corning to be affixed this 22nd day of April 2025.
_____________________________________
Robert Snow., Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________
Rubi Ordaz, City Clerk
Item No.: E-3
CITY OF CORNING
CLOSED SESSION MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, APRIL 8, 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:
Mayor- Robert Snow
Lisa Lomeli
Dave Demo
Chuy Valerio
Shelly Hargens joined the meeting at 5:02pm
Absent: None
Staff present:
City Manager Brant Mesker
City Attorney Collin Bogener
C. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None
D. REGULAR AGENDA:
1. Conference with labor negotiator pursuant to section 54957.6:
Agency Negotiator: Sophia R. Meyer, Labor Relations Consultant Management Bargaining Unit, Miscellaneous Bargaining Unit, Public Safety Bargaining Unit, and Dispatch Bargaining Unit
E. ADJOURN TO REGULARLY SCHEDULED CITY COUNCIL MEETING AND REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION: The closed session ended at 5:35pm. Mayor Snow stated there were no reportable actions.
Item No.: G-2
THE CITY OF CORNING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, APRIL 8, 2025
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
794 THIRD STREET
A. CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 5:35 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
Planner/Rec. Coordinator Christina Meeds
Fire Chief Tom Tomlinson
Police Chief Craig Bassett
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by the City Manager.
D. INVOCATION: Led by Councilor Hargens.
E. PROCLAMATIONS, RECOGNITIONS, APPOINTMENTS, PRESENTATIONS:
1. Proclamation: Child Abuse Prevention Month. Present to accept the Proclamation will be Holly Rhoads, Program Manager for Early Learning Programs and Services.
Mayor Snow presented the Proclamation to Holly Rhoads and Jane Gutierrez, Child Abuse Prevention Coordinators for Tehama County. City Clerk, Rubi, read the Proclamation. Holly and Jane invited the community to the Flag Raising on April 25 at 10:30 am at the City Hall flagpole.
2. Proclamation: Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Present to accept the Proclamation will be Susana Reyes, Empower Tehama Bilingual Legal Advocate.
Mayor Snow presented the Proclamation to Bilingual Legal Advocate, Susana Reyes. City Clerk, Rubi, read the Proclamation. Susana provided information regarding sexual assault awareness.
Also, they will have an exhibit of survivor’s story at Banner Bank for the Corning in the Morning event from 7:30-8:30am on April 9th. Mayor Snow added that as a community member if you see something say something. It takes a community to do our part.
F. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR:
THE CITY OF CORNING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER EAA Member-She would like for the Young Eagle event to be held at the Corning Airport.
They’ve been doing it for 30 years. They moved the event to Red Bluff since the city required more on the liability insurance.
City Manager Brant said the liability insurance requirement came from NCCSIF based on the level of risk of the event. NCCSIF/Alliant are the ones that recommend the two million in coverage. Our airport is set up differently from other airports so our safety guidelines and liabilities will be different.
Mayor Snow stated they would talk to staff and if it needs to be addressed it will be agendized to discuss at a Council meeting.
Julie - Would like the way sign at Taco Bell to be addressed. It needs to be repaired.
Chrissy Meeds- The Recreation Department was awarded the Health Hero Award at the Board of Supervisors meeting.
Judy Turner- Thanked staff for advertising the Book Sale across the street from City Hall. The Friends of the Library will have many books for sale.
Closed @ 5:55pm
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 March 25, 2025, regular and closed session City Council meeting with any necessary corrections.
3. April 2, 2025, Claim Warrant in the amount of $ 131,535.93
4. April 2, 2025, Business License Report
5. March 2025 Treasurer’s Report
6. March 2025 Wages & Salaries: $464,602.57
7. March 2025 Building Permit Valuation Report in the amount of $386,784
8. March 2025 City of Corning Wastewater Operations Summary Report.
Councilor Valerio moved to approve consent items 1-8; 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. Approve appointment of Vickie Linnet to fill one of the two vacancies on the city’s Library Commission and withdraw Sandy Sehorn’s resignation letter.
Presented by Brant Mesker. He reviewed Vickie Linnet’s Library Commission application and would like to recommend her to be appointed to the Commission to fill one of two vacancies. He also would like Council to accept Sandy Sehorn’s request to stay on the Library Commission and withdraw her previous letter of resignation for January 1, 2025. This would leave one seat open, but the last position must live within the city limits.
Councilor Hargens moved to appoint Vickie Linnet to the Library Commission effective immediately to fill the vacancy that expires June 30, 2025, and withdraw Sandy Sehorn’s
THE CITY OF CORNING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER resignation letter allowing her to continue serving her term through June 30, 2027; 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. Award bid for the Tehama Street Rehabilitation Project to VSS International in the amount of $453,211.
Presented by Public Works Director, Eli Stanely. Staff received nine (9) formal bids for the Tehama Street Rehabilitation Project. The project consists of pavement maintenance, rehabilitation, and striping on Tehama Street from 3rd Street to Houghton Avenue. Staff would like approval to award the project to VSS International.
Councilor Demo moved to award the bid and authorize the City Manager to sign the contract for the Tehama Street Rehabilitation project to VSS International in the amount of $453,211.00; and authorize the City Manager to execute change orders not to exceed 10% of the overall contract price; 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
3. Adopt Resolution No. 04-08-2025-01 a Resolution finding that the issuance of a liquor license to The Vault located at 1124 Solano St. is a “public convenience or necessity” Presented by City Attorney, Collin. Current law limits the amount of liquor licenses per city based on their population unless there may be a public convenience or necessity. At that point the City would need to determine the license be approved with a Resolution finding that public convenience or necessity would be served by the issuance of a Liquor License to Ruth Myhre.
This would be the 10th license for beer and wine and not hard alcohol within the city limits.
Lomeli- She questioned if there would be a conflict due to the park being built across the street.
Chrissy clarified that ABC regulates that. Our city code doesn’t have anything regulating proximity to a public park.
A community member asked what type of business is being operated there. Mayor Snow clarified the alcohol license request is probably for the paint and sips she will be doing.
Councilor Demo moved to adopt Resolution No. 04-08-2025-01 a Resolution finding that the issuance of a liquor license to Ruth Myhre, The Vault & Company is a “public convenience or necessity; and direct staff to issue a letter to ABC informing them of City Council findings; 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
4. Accept the Notice of Completion and authorize release of retention funds to Four Seasons Roofing for the Transportation Center Roof Project.
Presented by Public Works Director, Elijah Stanley. The Transportation Center Roof project is complete and has been inspected by City Staff. Staff has requested that Council accept the Notice of Completion for the project and authorize Staff to file and record a Notice of Completion with the
THE CITY OF CORNING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER Tehama County Clerk and Recorder. Also, authorize the release of the Retention Funds in the amount of $7,019.73 to Four Seasons Roofing 30 days following the signed Notice of Completion.
Councilor Hargens moved to accept and direct the Public Works Director to sign the Notice of Completion, and authorize the City Clerk to file the notice with Tehama County for recording; and authorize the release of retention funds to Four Seasons Roofing in the amount of $7,019.73; 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
5. Approve Task Order No. 8 under Engineering Contract 208-07 for the 2024/2025 street projects on Toomes & Loleta Ave. in the amount of $44,194 to Northstar Engineering for City Engineer/Surveyor Services
Presented by Public Works Director, Eli Stanley. Staff is requesting Council to approve Task Order “8” (TO-8) for NorthStar engineering to provide professional services for City Engineer/Surveyor services for the Street Projects on Toomes Avenue, from Loleta Avenue to Fig Lane, and Loleta Avenue from Highway 99 West to Toomes Avenue under the Engineering Services Agreement 2018-07.
Brant Mesker- Added that the survey would be beneficial. This road needs to be repaired. If the project comes out to more than we have budgeted then it can be pushed to the next fiscal year.
This would be our third street project this fiscal year.
Councilor Demo moved to approve task order “8” to Northstar engineering in the amount of $44,194 for professional services for engineering/survey services under engineering services contract 2018-07; and authorize the city manager to sign the task order authorization; 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
Demo: No Meetings
Lomeli: No Meetings
Valerio: Chamber of Commerce Corning in the Morning is teaming up with Empower Tehama for this event. It will be on April 9th at 7:30am at Banner Bank.
Hargens: Attended a Tehama County Landfill meeting, Paul Freund is the new Manager.
N. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Snow adjourned the meeting at 6:15pm Attest:
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Rubi Ordaz, City Clerk