THE CITY OF CORNING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER
CITY OF CORNING
CITY COUNCIL
CLOSED SESSION MINUTES
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2025
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
794 THIRD STREET
A. CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Snow at 4:30pm.
B. ROLL CALL:
Councilmembers present:
Dave Demo
Lisa Lomeli
Shelly Hargens
Mayor- Robert Snow
Absent: Jose “Chuy” Valerio
Staff present: City Manager-Brant Mesker
City Attorney- Collin Bogener
Assistant Finance DirectorKhrystie Shoemaker
C. PUBLIC COMMENTS: No audience present.
D. REGULAR AGENDA:
1. Conference with labor negotiator pursuant to section 54957.6:
Agency Negotiator: Sophia R. Meyer, Labor Relations Consultant Bargaining Units: Management, Public Safety, Dispatcher, and Miscellaneous
2. Conference with Real Property Negotiators – FBO (Fixed Base Operator) Contract Review, Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: Corning Municipal Airport
Agency Negotiator: City Manager Brant Mesker
Under Negotiation: Terms of agreement
3. Conference with Real Property Negotiators – Grazing Lease Review Government Code Section 54956.8
Property APN: 075-020-023, 075-020-004, 067-260-080, 067-260-079, 067-260- 019, 067-260-077
Agency Negotiator: City Manager Brant Mesker
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of lease
4. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation (§ 54956.9) Name of Case: City of Corning v. Chandler, Case No. 25CI-000106
5. Conference with Real Property Negotiators – Real Property Review Government Code Section 54956.8
Under Negotiation: Review of existing property agreements related to City owned properties.
Property APN: 075-080-029, 075-080-029, 071-135-008, 071-177-013
THE CITY OF CORNING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER
6. 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:
The closed session was adjourned at 5:27pm. Mayor Snow reported there were no reportable action and gave directions to staff.
CITY OF CORNING
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2025
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
794 THIRD STREET
A. CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Snow at 5:30pm.
B. ROLL CALL:
Councilmembers present:
Dave Demo
Lisa Lomeli
Shelly Hargens
Jose “Chuy” Valerio
Mayor- Robert Snow
Absent: None
Staff present: City Manager-Brant Mesker
City Attorney- Collin Bogener
City Clerk Rubi Ordaz
Public Works Director Eli Stanley
City Engineer-Robin Kampmann
Fire Chief Tom Tomlinson
Police Chief Craig Bassett
Building OfficialBenjamin Mierzwak
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by the City Manager.
D. INVOCATION: Led by Councilor Hargens.
E. PROCLAMATIONS, RECOGNITIONS, APPOINTMENTS, PRESENTATIONS: None F. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR: No comments from the public.
THE CITY OF CORNING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER 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 September 23, 2025, Closed Session and Regular City Council Meeting with any necessary corrections.
3. October 8, 2025, Claim Warrant in the amount of $ 538,190.48
4. October 8, 2025, Business License Report
5. September 2025 Treasurer’s Report
6. September 2025 Wages & Salaries: $481,578.52
7. September 2025 Building Permit Valuation Report in the amount of $478,310
8. September 2025 City of Corning Wastewater Operations Summary Report.
9. Approval of the second amendment to the City Manager Employment Agreement.
10. Amendment to Corning Municipal Code sections 13.08.150 and 13.04.430 of the Corning Municipal Code to allow charges for delinquent charges for sewer and water service to become special assessments (2nd reading & adoption)
11. Approval of grant funds in the amount of $2,000 from Paskenta Nomlaki Foundation to purchase Jr. Cardette team uniforms
Councilor Valerio moved to approve consent items 1-11; Councilor Hargens seconded the motion.
Ayes: Snow, Valerio Demo, Lomeli, 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. Authorize the Police Department to declare two police vehicles as surplus.
Presented by Police Chief Craig Bassett. The Police Department is requesting authorization to declare two aging vehicles a 2009 Ford Crown Victoria and a 2013 Ford Taurus as surplus. Both vehicles are no longer serviceable due to significant mechanical issues and are not costeffective to repair. Upon approval, the department will dispose of them through public auction or scrap.
Councilor Demo moved to authorize the Police Department to declare two police vehicles as surplus and dispose of in the best interest to the city; Councilor Hargens seconded the motion.
Ayes: Snow, Valerio Demo, Lomeli, Hargens
Absent: None
Abstain/Opposed: None
Result: Motion was approved by a 5-0 vote
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement with CR Contracting in the not to exceed amount of $228,659.50 for the pavement rehabilitation project at the Corning Municipal Airport.
Presented by Public Works Director, Eli Stanley. The City of Corning received FAA Airport Improvement Program (AIP) funding for Project No. 3-06-0053-014-2025, which involves crack sealing, seal coating, new markings, and updated taxiway signage at Runways 17/35, Taxiways A–D, and the North Aircraft Parking Apron. The project was publicly bid, and CR Contracting
THE CITY OF CORNING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER submitted the lowest responsive bid of $228,659.50. The FAA Grant Agreement for $305,633, providing 95% funding, was executed on September 23, 2025, with the City covering the 5% local match in the FY 2025/26 budget.
Audience members asked about other areas of the airport. City Engineer, Robin, clarified this grant was very specific as to what could be done, and the city has to follow the directions in order to receive the funding.
Councilor Demo moved to approve the plans and specifications for the Pavement Rehabilitation Project at the Corning Municipal Airport and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement with CR Contracting in the not to exceed amount of $228,659.50; Councilor Valerio seconded the motion.
Ayes: Snow, Valerio Demo, Lomeli, Hargens
Absent: None
Abstain/Opposed: None
Result: Motion was approved by a 5-0 vote
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement with Pacific Underground Services in an amount not to exceed $192,420.50 for the Airport PAPI Project.
Presented by Public Works Director, Eli Stanley. The City of Corning received FAA Airport Infrastructure Grant (AIG) funding under the IIJA for Project No. 3-06-0053-013-2025 to repair the airport’s Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) system, which guides pilots during final approach. The project was publicly bid, and Pacific Underground Services submitted the lowest responsive bid of $192,420.50. The FAA Grant Agreement for $298,096, providing 95% funding, was executed on September 9, 2025, with the City covering the 5% local match in the FY 2025/26 budget. Staff requests a budget increase to $298,096 to align with the grant amount.
Audience member asked when the NOTAMS will be changed since they are marked as no PAPI’s being available for one of the runways at the airport right now. City Engineer, Robin, clarified that due to the settlement they can’t be considered as fully functional. Once the PAPI is done the FAA will test flight it and update the NOTAMS.
Councilor Demo moved to approve the plans and specifications for the Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) Repair Project at the Corning Municipal Airport and increase budget line item 620-8501-8114 to the grant amount of $298,096 and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement with Pacific Underground Services in the not to exceed amount of $192,420.50; Councilor Valerio seconded the motion.
Ayes: Snow, Valerio Demo, Lomeli, 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: Fire Chief announced the burn ban has been lifted. You may obtain a burn permit now.
M. REPORTS FROM MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Demo: No meetings.
Lomeli: No meetings.
Valerio: Thanked the Chamber of Commerce, City Hall, Corning High School for all the weekend events.
THE CITY OF CORNING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER Hargens: Attended a Tehama County landfill meeting. The Household Hazardous Waste program held once a month in Corning may go away if it is not utilized.
Snow: Thanked all staff for helping run all the events this last week. They were all great.
N. ADJOURNMENT: 5:51pm
Attest:
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Rubi Ordaz, City Clerk