Item No.: G-2b
THE CITY OF CORNING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER
CITY OF CORNING
SPECIAL
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, JULY 22, 2025
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
794 THIRD STREET
A. CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 5:30pm by Mayor Snow.
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
City Clerk Rubi Ordaz
Public Works Director Eli Stanley
Fire Chief Tom Tomlinson
Police Chief Craig Bassett
Building Official Ben Mierzwak
City Engineer Robin Kampmann
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by the City Manager.
C. INVOCATION: Led by Councilor Hargens
D. PROCLAMATIONS, RECOGNITIONS, APPOINTMENTS, PRESENTATIONS: None E. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR:
Paul Freund, Manager for Tehama County Solid Waste Management, announced a couple of events coming up: The influence of recycling at the Corning Library and Swap Shop at the Tehama County Landfill.
F. REGULAR AGENDA:
1. Approve plans and specifications and authorize staff to solicit bids for the City of Corning City Plaza Project.
Presented by City Manager, Brant Mesker. Staff is looking to move forward with the City Plaza Project. Council would need to approve the plans and specifications and authorize the solicitation of bids for the $10.15 million City Plaza Project, which includes a new recreation center, community park with water features, amphitheater, and other amenities. The project is funded through Proposition 68, CDBG, and local funds, and meets State grant requirements for accessibility, cultural representation, and community use.
Item No.: G-2b
THE CITY OF CORNING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER Councilor Demo moved to approve the plans and specifications for the City of Corning City Plaza project and authorize staff to advertise and solicit bids for construction. Councilor Snow seconded the motion.
Ayes: Snow, Demo, Lomeli, Valerio, and Hargens
Absent: None
Abstain/Opposed: None
Result: Motion was approved by a 5-0 vote
Moved to the regular meeting at 5:35pm
K. ITEMS PLACED ON THE AGENDA FROM THE FLOOR: Addressed at the regular meeting.
L. COMMUNICATIONS, CORRESPONDENCE, AND INFORMATION: Addressed at the regular meeting.
M. REPORTS FROM MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS: Addressed at the regular meeting.
N. ADJOURNMENT: Special meeting adjourned at 5:35pm and moved on to the regular meeting.
Attest:
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City Clerk, Rubi Ordaz