THE CITY OF CORNING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER
CITY OF CORNING
CITY COUNCIL
CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
TUESDAY, MAY 13, 2025
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
794 THIRD STREET
A. CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 5:00pm by Mayor Snow.
B. ROLL CALL:
Councilmembers present:
Jose “Chuy” Valerio
Shelly Hargens
Dave Demo
Lisa Lomeli
Mayor- Robert Snow
Absent:
Staff present: City Manager Brant Mesker
City Attorney Collin Bogener
C. PUBLIC COMMENTS: No comments
D. REGULAR AGENDA:
1. Conference with Real Property Negotiations (54956.8) Property: APN 073-120-082
Agency Negotiator: City Manager Brant Mesker
Under Negotiation: Lease
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: Ended the closed session at 5:18pm. Mayor Snow stated there were no reportable actions.
THE CITY OF CORNING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER
CITY OF CORNING
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
TUESDAY, MAY 13, 2025
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
794 THIRD STREET
A. CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 5:30pm 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
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by the City Manager.
D. INVOCATION: Led by Councilor Hargens.
E. PROCLAMATIONS, RECOGNITIONS, APPOINTMENTS, PRESENTATIONS:
1. Proclamation: National Public Works Week May 18 through May 24, 2025. Present to accept the Proclamation is Public Works Director Eli Stanley.
City Clerk, Rubi, read the Proclamation. Mayor Snow thanked the Public Works crew for all they do to keep our city running efficiently.
A second Proclamation was read for National Police Week. Mayor Snow thanked the Police Department for all that they do. City Clerk, Rubi, read the Proclamation. Chief Bassett was there to accept the Proclamation.
F. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR:
Corning Resident- He is concerned about the fire containment regulations for the City of Corning.
Insurance coverage on his property is becoming difficult due to the high fire hazard zone he lives in. He is also frustrated with the way the water is charged. Winter months need to be considered since water usage isn’t used as much. Council directed him to come in to City Hall to discuss this issue and possible place it on the agenda to discuss it further.
Corning Resident- Would like an update on the Marin St. house. Also, would like extra patrol on Hoag St due to her car being broken in to 3 times already since January. She was advised to call the Police Department to request the extra patrol, and was given a brief update on the Marin St. house.
THE CITY OF CORNING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER Closed public comment at 5:45pm
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 April 22, 2025, regular and closed session City Council meeting with any necessary corrections.
3. May 7, 2025, Claim Warrant in the amount of $ 400,595.32
4. May 7, 2025, Business License Report
5. April 2025 Treasurer’s Report
6. April 2025 Wages & Salaries: $456,58.33
7. April 2025 Building Permit Valuation Report in the amount of $446,609
8. March 2025 City of Corning Wastewater Operations Summary Report.
9. Adopt Resolution No. 05-13-2025-01 a Resolution adopting the required Cal OES City designation of applicant’s agent for non-state agencies.
10. Consider dissolving the Tuesday Night Market Ad-Hoc Committee
11. Authorize Public Works to declare equipment surplus and dispose of the items in the best interest of the city.
Councilor Valerio moved to approve consent items 1-11; 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:
I. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND MEETINGS:
J. REGULAR AGENDA:
1. Approve recommendation by the City Library Commission to utilize the remaining balance of the City Ridell Trust Fund to aid in the purchase of shelving.
Presented by City Manager, Brant. During the Library Remodel Project the original shelving was not retained, and now the Friends of the Library are requesting assistance with paying for the new shelves. The shelves’ price is estimated to be between $88,000 to $108,000. They have funds to cover most of the shelving but would like to use the remaining funds from the Ridell Trust towards the purchase of these new shelves.
Robert- Why were shelving not conserved? Laura Calkins clarified they were not ADA compliant or earthquake proof.
Demo-Will you raise enough? Laura stated they already had a down payment. Brant recommended that if they do approve the funds they use it as the last payment.
Councilor Demo moved to approve utilizing the remaining funds to aid in the purchase of new shelving from the City Ridell Trust Funds and that payment be made as the final payment for purchase; 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
THE CITY OF CORNING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER Ms. Lomeli left the Council meeting at 5: 53pm
2. Informational presentation and direction from Council regarding PG&E utility relocation for the City Recreation Center and Community Plaza Project.
Presented by City Manager, Brant. PG&E reviewed the City of Corning’s Recreation Center and City Plaza plans which require the relocation of four overhead electric distribution poles. The full cost of relocating the poles will be covered by PG&E. They plan to relocate the overhead utilities along the south side of Marin Street and is asking for the City to provide a notice to proceed and to assist with the encroachment permit process.
Formal action was not necessary. City Council recommended to move forward with the notice to proceed.
3. Presentation and provide direction on proposed funding allocations, prioritize projects for inclusion of the fiscal year 2025/26 budget and approve fiscal year 2025/26 capital improvement priorities.
Presented by City Manager, Brant. Staff has presented their FY 2025/2026 Capital Improvement Plan project proposals. The project proposals are combined from all four departments: Fire, Police, Public Works, and Admin/Finance. Staff is seeking guidance on priority spending during the upcoming fiscal year for projects. Brant presented all the projects for each department and asked for feedback on what they should prioritize mainly on the street projects since there are 4 that are being proposed. Mayor Snow gave priority to 4th Avenue for the beginning of the fiscal year, and they could review funds at the mid-year budget and see if they can continue to 5th Avenue. Council agreed that Colusa St and Yolo St. street projects should be done at the same time and not prioritize one of the other. Mayor Snow suggested to fund the Pool project out of Measure A along with grant money we can obtain since it’s overdue for maintenance and it will reduce risk liability issues in the future.
Councilor Hargens moved to review and provide direction on the proposed Measure A funding allocations and prioritize projects for inclusion in the fiscal year budget, and approve the fiscal year 2025/2026 Capital Improvement priorities ; Councilor Valerio seconded the motion.
Ayes: Snow, Demo, Valerio, and Hargens
Absent: Lomeli
Abstain/Opposed: None
Result: Motion was approved by a 4-0 vote with Lomeli absent K. ITEMS PLACED ON THE AGENDA FROM THE FLOOR:
L. COMMUNICATIONS, CORRESPONDENCE, AND INFORMATION:
M. REPORTS FROM MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Demo- Had no meetings.
Valerio-Corning in the Morning will be held at Mechanics Bank on May 14th. The Rotary Ribbon Cutting at North Side Park on May 15th at 3:30pm.
Hargens- Had a Tehama County Landfill meeting and discussed general items.
Snow-No meetings. He spoke with the Tehama County Supervisors and was glad that the boat ramp was cleared and opened at Woodson Bridge.
N. ADJOURNMENT: 6:38pm
Attest:
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City Clerk, Rubi Ordaz