Agenda — Corning City Council, March 10, 2026

CITY OF CORNING

CITY COUNCIL

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2026

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
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by the City Manager.

D. INVOCATION: Led by Councilor Hargens.

E. PROCLAMATIONS, RECOGNITIONS, APPOINTMENTS, PRESENTATIONS:

F. 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.

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 February 24, 2026, Closed Session and Regular City Council Meeting with any necessary corrections.

3. February 19 to March 4, 2026, Claim Warrant in the amount of $ 344,040.66.

4. March 4, 2026, Business License Report

5. February 2026 Treasurer’s Report

6. February 2026 Wages & Salaries: $ 474,414.47

7. February 2026 Building Permit Valuation Report in the amount of $ 537,747.

8. February 2026 City of Corning Wastewater Operations Summary Report.

9. Consider waiver of special event permit fees for four annual Chamber of Commerce community events.

10. Second reading of Ordinance 717, an amendment to create standards for detached structures.

H. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA:

I. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND MEETINGS: None
J. REGULAR AGENDA:

1. Declare the Corning Community Easter Egg Hunt a community event and consider waiver of special event permit fee for the fifth annual Corning Community Egg Hunt event.

2. Request for Council input and consideration on the proposed water and sewer rate study.

3. Annual Mid-year budget review and general discussion for fiscal year 2025/2026.

4. Approve contract with Beard’s Custom Cabinets, Inc. for the construction and installation of new cabinets in the Police department.

5. Accept the Notice of Completion for the well drilling project with Well Industries, Inc.

K. ITEMS PLACED ON THE AGENDA FROM THE FLOOR:

L. COMMUNICATIONS, CORRESPONDENCE, AND INFORMATION:

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, March 6, 2026

CITY OF CORNING

CITY COUNCIL

CLOSED SESSION MINUTES
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2026

CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
794 THIRD STREET

1. CALL TO ORDER:

The meeting was called to order by Mayor Snow at 5:00 pm.

2. ROLL CALL:

Councilmembers present:

Dave Demo
Shelly Hargens
Lisa Lomeli
Jose “Chuy” Valerio
Mayor- Robert Snow

Absent: None
Staff present: City Manager-Brant Mesker
City Attorney- Collin Bogener

3. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None

4. REGULAR AGENDA:

1. Public Employment (§ 54957)
Title: Police Chief

2. Conference with Real Property Negotiations (54956.8) Property: APN 067-260-082-000
Agency Negotiator: City Manager Brant Mesker
Under Negotiation: Lease
E. ADJOURN TO REGULARLY SCHEDULED CITY COUNCIL MEETING AND REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION:

The closed session was adjourned at 5:14pm. Mayor Snow reported there were no reportable actions.

Item G-2

CITY OF CORNING

CITY COUNCIL

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2026

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
Shelly Hargens
Jose “Chuy” Valerio
Lisa Lomeli
Mayor- Robert Snow

Absent: None
Staff present: City Manager-Brant Mesker
City Attorney- Collin Bogener
City Clerk Rubi Ordaz
Public Works DirectorEli Stanley
City Engineer- Robin Kampmann
Building OfficialBenjamin Mierzwak
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: None F. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR:

Opened and closed at 5:31pm with no comments.

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 February 10, 2026, Closed Session and Regular City Council Meeting with any necessary corrections.

3. Claim Warrant from 2/05 to 02/18/2026 in the amount of $ 297,043.

4. February 18, 2026, Business License Report
Councilor Valerio moved to approve consent items 1-4; Councilor Hargens seconded the motion.

Ayes: Snow, Valerio, Demo, Hargens, Lomeli

Absent: None
Abstain/Opposed: None
Result: Motion was approved by a 5-0 vote
Item G-2
H. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA: None.

I. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND MEETINGS:

1. Ordinance 717, an Ordinance to create standards for detached structures.

Presented by Building Official, Benjamin Mierzwak. Staff is proposing amendments to Chapter

17.50.040 of the Zoning Code to clarify regulations for detached structures on residential properties and add Section 17.50.045 regarding cargo containers. The updates establish standards for detached structures, including setbacks, height limits, size limitations, spacing from the main residence, and privacy considerations. The new section would prohibit cargo containers and similar transport containers in all zoning districts, except for temporary use during moving or construction. Ordinance 717 was reviewed by the Planning Commission on January 20, 2026, and was unanimously recommended for approval by the City Council.

Mayor Snow opened and closed the public hearing at 5:36pm with no comments.

Councilor Hargens moved to adopt the proposed zoning code update and directed the City Clerk to read the Ordinance by title only; Councilor Snow seconded the motion.

Ayes: Snow, Valerio, Demo, Hargens, Lomeli

Absent: None
Abstain/Opposed: None
Result: Motion was approved by a 5-0 vote
J. REGULAR AGENDA:

1. Approve Resolution No. 02-24-2026-01 affirming the city’s commitment to fair treatment and condemning caste-based discrimination.

Presented by City Manager, Brant. Councilmember Valerio requested this item be placed in the agenda. The proposed resolution reaffirms the City of Corning’s commitment to justice, equality, and nondiscrimination by formally denouncing caste-based discrimination. The resolution expresses the City’s support for state and national efforts to address caste-based discrimination through legislation, education, and awareness. It does not create new regulations but serves as a policy statement reinforcing the City’s commitment to fair and equitable treatment in all municipal policies, programs, and services.

Mayra Monarch, who previously requested that this Resolution be placed on the agenda, presented information on caste-based discrimination and shared personal experiences she has faced related to this type of discrimination, explaining why she is seeking the adoption of this Resolution.

Councilor Valerio moved to adopt Resolution No. 02-24-2026-01 affirming the city’s commitment to fair treatment and condemning caste-cased discrimination; Councilor Lomeli seconded the motion.

Ayes: Snow, Valerio, Demo, Hargens, Lomeli

Absent: None
Abstain/Opposed: None
Result: Motion was approved by a 5-0 vote

2. Authorize staff to solicit bids for the 2026 Fourth Street Rehabilitation Project.

Presented by Public Works Director, Eli Stanley. Staff is seeking approval of plans and specifications and authorize staff to advertise and solicit bids for the 2026 Fourth Street Rehabilitation Project, which includes pavement maintenance, rehabilitation, and striping from South Street to Fig Lane. Bids are scheduled to open on April 8, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., after which staff will review submissions and return to Council with a recommendation to award the contract Item G-2
to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The project is funded through $685,000 allocated for street projects in the FY 2025–2026 budget.

Councilor Demo moved to approve plans and specifications and authorize staff to solicit bids for the 2026 Fourth Street Rehabilitation Project; Councilor Valerio seconded the motion.

Ayes: Snow, Valerio, Demo, Hargens, Lomeli

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 Tom- The fire hall hosted the Corning Exchange Club’s event honoring real-life heroes. He congratulated Captain Billy Wooten for CVFD Firefighter of the year for 2025.

M. REPORTS FROM MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS:

Demo: Attended a TCTC meeting. Congratulated Tom on his 35 year pin for the Corning Volunteer Fire Department.

Lomeli: Attended a Chamber of Commerce meeting. Discussed the airport event, Children’s Fair, and Egg Hunt coming up.

Valerio: No meetings.

Hargens: No meetings.

Snow: Attended the awards dinner at the Fire Hall and discussed the bid opening for the Recreation Center going well. Contract award will be coming soon.

N. ADJOURNMENT:

The meeting was adjourned at 6:02pm by Mayor Snow.

Attest:
______________
Rubi Ordaz, City Clerk
Item G-2

M E M O R A N D U M
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR & COUNCIL
FROM: Lori Sims
Accounting Technician
DATE: March 5, 2026
SUBJECT: CASH DISBURSEMENT DETAIL REPORT FOR COUNCIL MEETING:

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

PROPOSED CASH DISBURSEMENTS FOR YOUR APPROVAL CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING:

A. Cash Disbursements Ending 03-04-2026 $344,040.66
GRAND TOTAL $344,040.66
Item: G-3
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Check Report
City of Corning, CA By Check Number
Date Range: 02/19/2026 - 03/04/2026
Vendor Number Vendor Name Payment Date Payment Type Discount Amount Payment Amount Number Bank Code: AP-AP Bank Code
HOM03 HOME DEPOT 02/23/2026 Regular 0.00 476.13 40542
ATT15 AT&T MOBILITY 02/23/2026 Regular 0.00 1,076.57 40543 ATK04 ATKIN, LACEY 02/23/2026 Regular 0.00 1,280.00 40544 MIE00 BENJAMIN MIERZWAK 02/23/2026 Regular 0.00 510.00 40545 HIL00 DANIELLE M. HILL 02/23/2026 Regular 0.00 30.00 40546 HOU02 MICHELLE HOUBEN 02/23/2026 Regular 0.00 30.00 40547 MOO07 MOORE & BOGENER, INC. 02/23/2026 Regular 0.00 7,776.00 40548 PGE01 PG&E 02/23/2026 Regular 0.00 1,642.21 40549
VER02 VERIZON WIRELESS 02/23/2026 Regular 0.00 228.06 40550 WEL06 WELLS FARGO VENDOR FINANCIAL SVCS, LLC 02/23/2026 Regular 0.00 1,782.10 40551 SAN16 ALMA SANCHEZ 02/23/2026 Regular 0.00 300.00 40552 AQU00 AQUA-METRIC SALES COMPANY 02/23/2026 Regular 0.00 2,068.12 40553 PGE01 PG&E 02/23/2026 Regular 0.00 33,330.98 40554
USA01 USA BLUE BOOK 02/23/2026 Regular 0.00 375.34 40555 ADP00 ADP, INC. 02/24/2026 Regular 0.00 532.44 40556
BEN01 BENBOW, W.B. 02/24/2026 Regular 0.00 840.00 40557 ROD00 CESAR RODRIGUEZ 02/24/2026 Regular 0.00 240.00 40558 COR07 CORBIN WILLITS SYSTEMS, INC. 02/24/2026 Regular 0.00 876.55 40559 NOR15 NORTHERN CALIFORNIA GLOVE 02/24/2026 Regular 0.00 153.13 40560 PAC29 PACE ANALYTICAL SERVICES, LLC 02/24/2026 Regular 0.00 256.00 40561 PGE2B PG&E 02/24/2026 Regular 0.00 277.70 40562
MEY01 SOPHIA R. MEYER LAW, P.C. 02/24/2026 Regular 0.00 17,954.20 40563 WCP00 WEST COAST PAPER CO INC 02/24/2026 Regular 0.00 451.03 40564 ADP00 ADP, INC. 02/26/2026 Regular 0.00 542.32 40565
COM01 COMPUTER LOGISTICS, INC 02/26/2026 Regular 0.00 4,030.06 40566 GRA02 GRAINGER, W.W., INC 02/26/2026 Regular 0.00 14.30 40567 HUN03 HUNTERS SERVICES INC. 02/26/2026 Regular 0.00 1,604.08 40568 LAM05 LAMB UNLIMITED GENERAL ENGINEERING 02/26/2026 Regular 0.00 21,704.70 40569 LNC01 LN CURTIS & SONS 02/26/2026 Regular 0.00 887.26 40570 COR2A TERESA LAMB 02/26/2026 Regular 0.00 85.00 40571
ULI00 ULINE 02/26/2026 Regular 0.00 145.44 40572
WAL11 WALBERG INC. 02/26/2026 Regular 0.00 9,656.43 40573 WEL00 WELL INDUSTRIES INC. 02/26/2026 Regular 0.00 130,600.00 40574 MEY00 MEYER'S POLICE K-9 TRAINING, LLC 02/27/2026 Regular 0.00 200.00 40575 PAC29 PACE ANALYTICAL SERVICES, LLC 02/27/2026 Regular 0.00 366.00 40576 ROD10 RODRIGUEZ, JESENIA 02/27/2026 Regular 0.00 288.15 40577 ADA04 ADAMS ASHBY GROUP, INC. 03/02/2026 Regular 0.00 2,500.00 40578 COR09 CORNING CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 03/02/2026 Regular 0.00 1,000.00 40579 SMI02 JARED THOMAS SMITH 03/02/2026 Regular 0.00 54.70 40580 PGE2A PG&E 03/02/2026 Regular 0.00 62.66 40581
SCH16 SCHLERETH, DAYMON WAYNE 03/02/2026 Regular 0.00 104.70 40582 AIR00 AIRGAS USA, LLC 03/04/2026 Regular 0.00 103.52 40583 ATT15 AT&T MOBILITY 03/04/2026 Regular 0.00 56.32 40584 COR08 CORNING LUMBER CO INC 03/04/2026 Regular 0.00 821.27 40585 COR11 CORNING SAFE & LOCK 03/04/2026 Regular 0.00 74.35 40586 DM001 DM-TECH 03/04/2026 Regular 0.00 119.90 40587
INF00 INFRAMARK, LLC 03/04/2026 Regular 0.00 80,376.50 40588 SCH01 LES SCHWAB TIRE CENTER 03/04/2026 Regular 0.00 57.16 40589 MEY00 MEYER'S POLICE K-9 TRAINING, LLC 03/04/2026 Regular 0.00 400.00 40590 MGT01 MGT IMPACT SOLUTIONS, LLC 03/04/2026 Regular 0.00 1,100.00 40591 NAP01 NAPA AUTO PARTS 03/04/2026 Regular 0.00 199.27 40592 PEN01 PENDERGRAFT, JAMES CURTIS 03/04/2026 Regular 0.00 550.00 40593 PGE04 PG&E 03/04/2026 Regular 0.00 1,228.73 40594
PGE2A PG&E 03/04/2026 Regular 0.00 330.66 40595
Item: G-3
Check Report Date Range: 02/19/2026 - 03/04/2026
3/4/2026 3:01:47 PM Page 2 of 3
Vendor Number Vendor Name Payment Date Payment Type Discount Amount Payment Amount Number PGE2B PG&E 03/04/2026 Regular 0.00 380.88 40596
VAL11 VALLEY PACIFIC PETROLEUM SERVICE, INC. 03/04/2026 Regular 0.00 8,030.60 40597 VAL07 VALLEY VETERINARY CLINIC, INC. 03/04/2026 Regular 0.00 55.00 40598 VES00 VESTIS GROUP, INC. 03/04/2026 Regular 0.00 414.08 40599 AMA02 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC. 03/04/2026 Regular 0.00 2,249.51 40600 KNI00 KNIFE RIVER CONSTRUCTION 03/04/2026 Regular 0.00 1,160.55 40601 Regular Checks
Manual Checks
Voided Checks
Discount
Payment
Payment Type Count
Bank Code AP Summary
Bank Drafts
EFT's
60 0
0 0
0 0.00

0.00 0.00

0.00 0.00
60 0.00
Payment
344,040.66

0.00 0.00

0.00 0.00
344,040.66
Payable
Count
73 0
0 0
0 73
Item: G-3
Check Report Date Range: 02/19/2026 - 03/04/2026
3/4/2026 3:01:47 PM Page 3 of 3
All Bank Codes Check Summary
Payment Type Discount
Payment
Count Payment
Payable
Count
Regular Checks
Manual Checks
Voided Checks
Bank Drafts
EFT's
60 0
0 0
0 0.00

0.00 0.00

0.00 0.00
60 0.00
344,040.66

0.00 0.00

0.00 0.00
344,040.66
73 0
0 0
0 73
Fund Name Period Amount
Fund Summary
000 Pooled Cash 2/2026 242,610.30
000 Pooled Cash 3/2026 101,430.36
344,040.66
Item: G-3

Date..: Mar 4, 2026 CITY OF CORNING Page.: 1
Time..: 2:57 pm NEW BUSINESSES FOR CITY COUNCIL List.: NEWB Run by: LORI SIMS Group: WTFMBM
Business Name Address CITY/STATE/ZIP Business Desc Bus Start Date ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CHRIS JAEGER CONST. 440 BUNCE RD YUBA CITY, CA 95991 BACKFLOW TESTING 03/02/26 Item: G-4
Item: G-5

CITY OF CORNING
TREASURER’S REPORT
FEBRUARY 2026

AGENCY BALANCE RATE
Local Agency Investment Fund $ 17,145,663.00 4.20%
Respectfully submitted:

Laura L. Calkins
City Treasurer
Item No. : G-6

MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Council members
FROM: Khrystie Shoemaker
Assistant Finance Director
DATE: March 2, 2026
SUBJECT: February 2026 wages & salaries total for the
Tuesday March 10, 2026, Council Meeting
Disbursements for your approval consist of the following:

A. Payroll Date 02-05-2026 $ 197,265.73
B. Payroll Date 02-20-2026 $ 208,276.15
C. January end of the month p/r liabilities $ 68,872.59

GRAND TOTAL $ 474,414.47
2/1/2026
- Permit # Permit
Date
Main Status Parcel # Parcel
Address
Permit Type Project Cost
26039 2/25/2026 ISSUED 073-072-
001-000
707 MARIN ST Solar $43,000
26038 2/24/2026 Cancelled 089-050-
015-000
23480 I ST Mechanical $20,316
26037 2/24/2026 ISSUED 071-250-
044-000
1840

MANZANILLO
LN
Mechanical $8,500
26036 2/23/2026 Waiting for
Information/Plans
071-045-
010-000
304 SIXTH ST Building $316,000
26035 2/23/2026 ISSUED 073-212-
020-000
542 STANMAR
DR
Electrical $12,500
26034 2/11/2026 ISSUED 071-124-
004-000
1503 SOLANO
ST
Building $20,000
26033 2/11/2026 Waiting for
Information/Plans
071-062-
005-000
2155 COLUSA
CIR
Mechanical $20,983
26032 2/10/2026 Finaled 071-122-
012-000
1614 MARIN
ST
Plumbing $3,500
26031 2/9/2026 ISSUED 071-053-
001-000
305 FIFTH ST Electrical $3,800
26030 2/9/2026 ISSUED 071-280-
024-000
1541 FIG LN Plumbing $1,500
26029 2/9/2026 ISSUED 071-062-
044-000
510 Toomes
Ave
Building $8,098
26028 2/6/2026 ISSUED 071-271-
005-000
1448 FIFTH
AVE
HVAC $13,000
26027 2/5/2026 ISSUED 087-100-
079-000
3595 HWY
99W County
CA
Building $10,000
26026 2/2/2026 Finaled 071-053-
001-000
305 FIFTH ST Building $9,550
26025 2/2/2026 ISSUED 071-310-
011-000
1472

MEADOWBRO
OK
Solar $47,000
$537,747
Total
Records:

Monthly Permit Report
Page: 1 of 1
Item: G-7

ITEM NO: G-9

CONSIDER WAIVER OF SPECIAL EVENT

PERMIT FEES FOR FOUR ANNUAL

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE COMMUNITY
EVENTS IN 2026
MARCH 10, 2026
TO: HONORABLE MAJOR AND COUCILMEMBERS
FROM: BRANT MESKER, CITY MANAGER

ELIJAH STANLEY, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
SUMMARY:

The Corning Chamber of Commerce is requesting fee waivers for four annual 2026 community events requiring street closures and/or use of City facilities: Trick or Treat Street (October 30), Veterans Day Parade (November 11), Hometown Christmas Parade (December 5), and the Oliver Festival & Car Show (October 10). Please see the attached letter City Staff received from the Corning Chamber of Commerce.

BACKGROUND:

The Chamber annually hosts these longstanding community events. Trick or Treat Street and the Veterans Day Parade do not charge participants fees. The Hometown Christmas Parade collects registration fees that are used for the first place cash awards in five categories.

The Olive Festival & Car Show, held at Lennox Fields and Corning Community Park, includes vendor booth fees that are used to offset event expenses such as advertising, portable restrooms, entertainment, prizes, shuttle service, and related supplies.

RECOMMENDATION:

MAYOR AND COUNCIL:
• APPROVE WAIVER OF SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT FEES FOR FOUR ANNUAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE COMMUNITY EVENTS IN 2026.
1110 Solano Street, Corning, CA 96021 ~ (530) 824-5550
[email protected] Corning Chamber of Commerce
February 11, 2026
Dear Mayor Robert Snow and Corning City Council,
We appreciated the special event fee waivers last year, and it is now that time once again when the Chamber respectfully requests the waivers for street closures for the Annual Trick or Treat Street event on Friday, October 30, the Annual Veterans Day Parade, in collaboration with the VFW Post 4218, on Wednesday, November 11, and the Annual Hometown Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 5, 2026.

There are no participation fees for Trick or Treat Street or the Veterans Day Parade.

There is a registration fee for the Hometown Christmas Parade, however, this goes back directly into the First Place cash awards in the five categories.

The other event we submit a Special Event Application for is the Annual Olive Festival & Car Show, which is held in two City Parks, Lennox Fields, and Corning Community Park. And this year will be held on Saturday, October 10.

As with the Christmas Parade, there are vendor booth fees, which again go directly towards paying all the festival expenses, including advertising, porta-potty rental, 2 bounce houses, dining tent, car show category prizes and plaques, 2 live bands, the TRAX shuttle, supplies and more.

As a small non-profit, it would be a significant expense to pay this fee multiple times a year for the 4 events that require either street closure or use of the city parks.

Thank you once again for your consideration for these fee waivers.

I’m happy to answer any questions, Tuesday – Friday, 10AM – 4PM, Marie Brayman – Administrator
Corning Chamber of Commerce
(530) 824-5550 - [email protected]
ITEM NO: G-10
ORDINANCE 717,

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
CHAPTER 17.50.040 TO CREATE

STANDARDS FOR DETACHED
STRUCTURES. (2nd Reading)
MARCH 10, 2026
TO: CORNING CITY COUNCIL
FROM: CHRISTINA MEEDS, PLANNER II

BRANT MESKER, CITY MANAGER
DESCRIPTION:

The City seeks to amend Chapter 17.50.040 to provide clarity on a detached structure to ensure authority for the City and add 17.50.045 – Cargo Containers The proposed amendment to the Zoning Code focuses on detached structures to residential properties:
• Side and rear setbacks for the detached structure shall be no less than 3-feet. • Any overhang for the detached structure shall be no more than 2-feet. • The detached structure must not exceed one story in height with a maximum height of 15-feet.
• The detached structure may not occupy more than fifty percent of the rear yard area.
• Each property is permitted only one detached structure, unless otherwise allowed by the Planning Department.
• All detached structures must be at least eight feet from primary residence or any accessory dwelling unit.
• Windows and doors on the detached structure shall not be oriented in a manner that allows direct visibility into the neighboring property The addition of 17.50.045 – Cargo Containers will be to prohibit cargo containers, portable storage containers, semi-trailers, or any other container that is designed to be moved by semi-truck, train or vessel in any zoning district. This will not apply to any temporary use during moving or construction.

No properties will be rezoned as part of this process; the Zoning Map is not proposed to be changed.

Ordinance 717 was presented to the Planning Commission at a regular scheduled meeting on January 20th, 2026, and in a unanimous vote it was recommended to be approved by City Council.

Ordinance 717 was presented to the City Council at a regularly scheduled meeting on February 24, 2026, and was approved in a unanimous vote.

ACTION:

MAYOR AND COUNCIL:

ACCEPT AND ADOPT THE SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE 717, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 17.50.040 SETTING STANDARDS FOR DETACHED STRUCTURES.

ORDINANCE NO. 717

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORNING REGULATING THE CONSTRUCTION

OF UNINHABITATED, DETACHED STRUCTURES IN THE

CITY OF CORNING RECITALS
WHEREAS, Chapter 17.50 of the Corning Municipal Code sets forth the regulations within the City of Corning for detached, uninhabited structures, including height and setback requirements; and
WHEREAS, the City seeks to amend Chapters 17.50 to provide further clarity as to the application of the structures referenced in the requirements to ensure clear regulatory authority for the City and the ability of a homeowner to utilize most of their residential property.

NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORNING DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. Section 17.50.040 of Chapter 17.50 of Title 17 is hereby repealed and replaced as follows:

17.50.040 - Detached structure.

A detached structure, including but not limited to a garage, shed, shop, gazebo, shade structure and/or other uninhabited improvement is permitted on a property, subject to the following provisions:

1. Side and rear setbacks for the detached structure shall be no less than 3-feet.

2. Any overhang for the detached structure shall be no more than 2-feet.

3. The detached structure must not exceed one story in height with a maximum height of 15-feet.

4. The detached structure may not occupy more than fifty percent of the rear yard area.

5. Each property is permitted only one detached structure, unless otherwise allowed by the Planning Department.

6. All detached structures must be at least eight feet from primary residence or any accessory dwelling unit.

7. Windows and doors on the detached structure shall not be oriented in a manner that allows direct visibility into the neighboring property
Section 2. Section 17.50.045 of Chapter 17.50 of Title 17 is hereby enacted as follows:

17.50.45- Cargo containers
There shall be no cargo containers, portable storage containers, semi-trailers, or any other container that is designed to be moved by semi-truck, train or vessel in any zoning district. This section does not apply to any temporary use during moving or construction when an encroachment permit has been issued by the city. For purposes of this section, temporary is defined as any use that occurs for 30-days or less.

Section 4. Severability.

If any section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance, or its application to any person or circumstance, is for any reason held to be invalid or unenforceable, such invalidity or unenforceability shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining sections, subsections, subdivisions, paragraphs, sentences, clauses or phrases of this Ordinance, or its application to any person or circumstance. The City Council of the City of Corning hereby declares that it would have adopted each section, subsection subdivision paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase hereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more other sections, subsections subdivisions paragraphs, sentences, clauses or phrases hereof be declared invalid or unenforceable.

Section 5. CEQA. The City of Corning finds that this Ordinance is not a “project” according to the definition set forth in the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), and, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines sections 15060(c)(2) (the activity will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment) and 15061(b)(3) (there is no possibility the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment), the adoption of this ordinance is therefore not subject to the provisions requiring environmental review.

I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing ordinance was introduced and read by the City Council of the City of Corning at a regular meeting on the 24th day of February 2026, and was duly read and adopted at a regular meeting on the 10th day of March 2026, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

________________________________
Robert Snow, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Rubi Ordaz, City Clerk
ITEM NO: J-1

DECLARE THE CORNING COMMUNITY

EASTER EGG HUNT A COMMUNITY EVENT

AND CONSIDER WAIVER OF SPECIAL

EVENT PERMIT FEE FOR THE FIFTH

ANNUAL CORNING COMMUNITY EGG

HUNT EVENT
MARCH 10, 2026
TO: HONORABLE MAJOR AND COUCILMEMBERS
FROM: BRANT MESKER, CITY MANAGER

ELIJAH STANLEY, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
SUMMARY:

Staff received a request from Lisa Lomeli for the City Council to approve a waiver of the special event permit fee for the use of Clark Park for the annual Corning Community Egg Hunt. The event is scheduled to take place on March 28, 2026. This is a community-based event that benefits local children by providing a safe, family-friendly, and inclusive event to hunt for Easter eggs at no cost.

Ms. Lomeli has requested a $500 donation from the city. This request has been approved in prior years.

To support such an event, the City Council must declare community benefit, otherwise, the donation would be considered a gift of public funds. This will be the fifth (5th) year the event will be held, and the event is being heavily advertised within the community. Past events have proven to have a large attendance. Event organizers anticipate up to, if not more than 1,500 youth in the community to attend.

FINANCIAL:

There are adequate funds within Community Events Materials and Supplies budget line item # 001-6150-3190 to support this request. Typically, this line item is used to support Food Truck Tuesday event costs.

RECOMMENDATION:

MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL:
1) APPROVE WAIVER OF SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT FEE FOR THE ANNUAL CORNING COMMUNITY EGG HUNT EVENT TO BE HELD ON MARCH 28, 2026; AND 2) DECLARE THE CORNING COMMUNITY EASTER EGG HUNT A COMMUNITY EVENT; AND
a) REQUEST THE CITY TO BE RECOGNIZED AS A DONOR TO THE EVENT; AND
b) AUTHORIZE THE DONATION WITH THE REQUIREMENT THAT PURCHASE

RECEIPTS SHOWING THE USE OF THE DONATED FUNDS BE PRESENTED TO THE CITY.

SUMMARY:

The City Council is being asked to review the draft Water and Sewer Rate Study recommendations and provide direction on the proposed water and sewer rate schedules. The information will be presented by the City’s consultant, Alison Lechowicz, with the firm LT Municipal Consultants.

BACKGROUND:

The City of Corning provides water and sewer service to a population of about 8,000 people via approximately 2,400 active water connections and 2,100 active sewer connections. Water and sewer services are funded entirely through monthly rates paid by customers. Water and sewer rates were last adjusted on July 1, 2025. Water rates were increased by 10% and sewer rates were increased by 5%. The City Council has the authority to approve rate changes when necessary to ensure the financial stability of the Water and Sewer Enterprise Funds. The rate change and rate study process is governed by Proposition 218, which was added to the California Constitution in 1996. All propertyrelated fees including water and sewer service fees must meet Proposition 218’s requirements for calculating, documenting, and adopting fees. The proposed water and sewer rates will also be subject to a majority protest public hearing anticipated to be held in June 2026.

ANALYSIS:

The City’s consultant, LT Municipal Consultants (LTMC) has prepared an initial proposal for a 5-year rate structure that will help address the needs of the water and sewer systems. LTMC used projected operating costs and capital improvement plan projections to develop a 5-year rate structure that would support the needs of each utility and maintain adequate debt coverage for existing debt obligations.

Currently, the City may be out of compliance with the rate covenant requirement as part of the 2017 refunding bonds.

In addition to funding operating costs and debt service, it is recommended that the City raise rates to fund about $1.5M of water system capital projects over the next five years consisting of:
 Meter replacements ($125,000)
 Fire Hydrant replacements ($100,000)
 Well Maintenance ($412,700)
 Main Replacements ($735,000)
 Cross Connection Control Hazard Assessment ($125,000) Sewer system capital projects total $2.6 million and consist of:
 $835,000 of wastewater treatment plant upgrades: Oxidation Ditch Aerator, Gravity Thickener, rehab of sludge drying beds
 $1.4M of collection system improvements: pipelines and manholes  $355,000 of other projects: main extensions, CCTV, lift station repairs The rate study also proposes rate structure adjustments to better comply with Proposition 218 requirements and recent court rulings.

ITEM NO: J-2

REQUEST FOR COUNCIL

INPUT AND CONSIDERATION

ON THE PROPOSED WATER

AND SEWER RATE STUDY
MARCH 10, 2026
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: BRANT MESKER, CITY MANAGER
Currently, water customers are charged a base fee by meter size that includes the first 4,000 gallons of usage, with additional usage billed at a volume rate per 1,000 gallons. It is proposed that water meter fees no longer include any usage, and all water consumption instead be billed at the volume rate. This change benefits low water users who consume less than 4,000 gallons each month. It is also proposed that the 5/8” meter size, 3/4” meter size, and 1” meter size be combined into one category as the 1” meter size is the standard for new residential construction in California.

Sewer customers are currently charged flat monthly fees based on land use type. Many rate categories have either no customers or very few. It is proposed that the sewer rate structure be simplified by grouping customers into categories based on typical usage and wastewater strength.

Residential customers would be classified as single-family, multifamily, or mobile home, where multifamily and mobile home customers would be charged at a lower rate than single family customers due to lower average sewer flow. Commercial customers would be categorized as low, medium, or high strength users based on business type and typical flow and pollutant characteristics. Under the proposed rates, residential sewer customers would continue to pay a fixed monthly fee. Commercial sewer customers would pay a base fee that includes the first 5,000 gallons of usage, with an excessive flow charge applied to usage above 5,000 gallons.

The proposed rates for each utility are as follows:

Proposed Water Rates
Current Proposed
Jul 1, 2025 Jul 1, 2026 Jul 1, 2027 Jul 1, 2028 Jul 1, 2029 Jul 1, 2030 Meter Size Varies 13% 13% 13% 13%
5/8” & 3/4” $27.39 $31.11 $35.15 $39.72 $44.88 $50.71
1” $51.40 $31.11 $35.15 $39.72 $44.88 $50.71

1.5” $84.29 $62.22 $70.31 $79.45 $89.78 $101.45
2” $134.78 $99.55 $112.49 $127.11 $143.63 $162.30
3” $198.00 $199.10 $224.98 $254.23 $287.28 $324.63
4" $198.00 $311.10 $351.54 $397.24 $448.88 $507.23
6” $387.60 $622.20 $703.09 $794.49 $897.77 $1,014.48

USE OVER FIRST
4,000 GALLONS ALL USE ($/1,000 gallons)
Volume Rate
($/1,000
gallons)
$2.14* $2.49 $2.81 $3.18 $3.59 $4.06
*Cost of each additional 1,000 gallons used per month above the base 4,000 gallons.

Proposed Monthly Sewer Rates
Current Proposed
Customer Class
Base
Fee Customer Class
Jul 1,
2026
Jul 1,
2027
Jul 1,
2028
Jul 1,
2029
Jul 1,
2030
Fixed Charges Fixed Charges Varies 18% 10% 10% 5%
Residential (per dwelling) Residential (per dwelling; fixed charge only) Single Family $49.34 Single Family $58.45 $68.95 $75.85 $83.45 $87.60 Multifamily $49.34 Multifamily $40.92 $48.27 $53.10 $58.42 $61.32 Mobile Home $49.34 Mobile Home $40.92 $48.27 $53.10 $58.42 $61.32 Schools (per student) Schools (per student; fixed charge only) Elementary & Middle $1.73 Elementary & Middle $1.75 $2.07 $2.28 $2.51 $2.64 High School $3.37 High School $3.51 $4.14 $4.55 $5.01 $5.26 Non-residential Non-residential (includes the first 5,000 gallons of sewer flow) The City has over 40
non-residential
customer rates
Varies
Low Strength $47.95 $56.55 $62.20 $68.45 $71.85
Domestic Strength $58.45 $68.95 $75.85 $83.45 $87.60
High Strength $93.50 $110.30 $121.35 $133.50 $140.15
Non-residential Excessive Flow Non-residential Excessive Flow ($/1,000 gallons above first 5,000 gallons) None currently Low Strength $9.59 $11.31 $12.44 $13.69 $14.37 Domestic Strength $11.69 $13.79 $15.17 $16.69 $17.52
High Strength $18.70 $22.06 $24.27 $26.70 $28.03
Residential and school customers are proposed to pay fixed charges only and will not be subject to excessive flow rates.

Non-residential fixed charges include the first 5,000 gallons of monthly sewer flow. Sewer flow for each non-residential customer will be estimated as the average metered winter water usage from December to February. Flow above the first 5,000 gallons will be subject to excessive flow rates.

Non-residential classifications:

Staff respectfully recommend that the City Council move forward with one of the following options:

1. The City Council can direct staff to move forward by formalizing new rates as proposed above.

The rate consultant will draft a rate study report describing the rates as proposed and begin the Proposition 218 public notification process.

2. The City Council can direct staff to make changes to rate structure as proposed. The rate consultant will return on April 14 with revised results for the City Council to review and formalize the revised rates into a draft rate study report.

3. The City Council can elect not to move forward with new rates on the Water or Sewer System.

This would require adjustments of either operational costs or capital costs to keep the system operating with the required net income to support debt service obligations.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Water and Sewer Draft Tables

WATER AND SEWER DRAFT TABLES
Table 1: Prior and Current Water Rates
Meter Size 7/1/2022 9/1/2024 7/1/2025
+10% +10%
5/8” & 3/4” $22.64 $24.90 $27.39
1” $42.48 $46.73 $51.40

1.5” $69.66 $76.63 $84.29
2” $111.39 $122.53 $134.78
3” $163.64 $180.00 $198.00
4" [1] $163.64 $180.00 $198.00
6” $320.33 $352.36 $387.60
*Cost of each additional
1,000 gallons used per
month above the base
4,000 gallons.

$/1,000 gallons $1.77 $1.95 $2.14
Note: The rates included in the table were adopted by a Resolution of the City Council on August 13, 2024
1 - 4" Fees are not included in Resolution No. 08-13-2024-01. The rates shown here are estimated based on the 4" meters included in the City's billing data, which indicates that 3" and 4" meters are billed the same rates.

Table 2: Projected Water Rate Revenues, FY2025/26
FY2025/26

FIXED CHARGES
Meter Size No. of Meters
Monthly
Rate
Total
Revenues % of Total
5/8 & 3/4" 1,812 $27.39 $595,568 53.6%
1" 515 $51.40 $317,652 28.6%

1.5" 19 $84.29 $19,218 1.7%
2" 48 $134.78 $77,633 7.0%
3" 23 $198.00 $54,648 4.9%
4" 4 $198.00 $9,504 0.9%
6" 8 $387.60 $37,210 3.3%
Total Fixed Revenues 2,429 $1,111,433 100.0%

VARIABLE CHARGES
Annual
Consumption
(1,000 gallons)
Rate per
1,000
gallons
Total
Revenues % of Total
Base (Unbilled) Use: 0-4,000
gallons 94,117 $0.00 $0 0.0%
Billed Use: 4,000 gallons+ 449,460 $2.14 $961,844 100.0% Total Usage Charges 543,577 $961,844 100.0%

TOTAL WATER SALES REVENUES COMPARISON
Total
Revenues % of Total
Fixed Charges $1,111,433 54%
Usage Charges $961,844 46%
Total Water Sales Revenues (LTMC Projection) $2,073,277 100% Total Water Sales - City Projection (Budget) $1,970,000 $ Difference -$103,278
Table 3: Projected Sewer Rate Revenues, FY2025/26
PROJECTED FY2025/26
User Group
No. of
Customers
No. of
Units
Monthly
Rate
Total
Revenues
% of
Total
1 Single Residential 1719 1,962 $49.34 $1,161,661 44.2% 3 Multi-Residential 169 961 $49.34 $568,989 21.6%
5 Mobile Homes 3 128 $49.34 $75,786 2.9%
7 Elementary Schools 5 1,893 $1.73 $39,299 1.5%
8 Nursery Schools 1 62 $1.73 $1,287 0.0%
9 High School 4 1,053 $3.37 $42,583 1.6%
10 Catering Business 0 0 $9.40 $0 0.0%
11 Hospital-Clinic 0 0 $41.70 $0 0.0%
12 Resthome (No Resid) 2 10 $19.58 $2,350 0.1%
13 Resthome-Residence 1 6 $19.58 $1,410 0.1%
14 Restaurant & 2 Business 1 15 $9.40 $1,692 0.1%
15 Restaurant w/meter 21 239 $9.40 $26,959 1.0%
16 Restaurant & 1 business 0 0 $9.40 $0 0.0%
17 Bakeries & Deli 0 0 $12.16 $0 0.0%
18 Car/Truck Wash 7 1,775 $8.42 $179,346 6.8%
19 Truck Stop 4 647 $8.42 $65,373 2.5%
21 Motel w/o Kitchen 8 285 $11.74 $40,151 1.5%
22 Motel w/Kitchen 1 8 $17.82 $1,711 0.1%
24 R.V. Park 1 92 $11.74 $12,961 0.5%
25 Gas Station (Only) 1 1 $82.25 $987 0.0%
27 Market/Gas Station 13 5 $99.87 $5,992 0.2%
29 Beauty Shop 1 1 $49.34 $592 0.0%
30 Residencial & Beauty Shop 0 0 $98.68 $0 0.0%
31 Barber 0 0 $49.34 $0 0.0%
33 Theater 0 0 $152.72 $0 0.0%
35 Bowling Alley w/Restaurant 1 8 $9.40 $902 0.0%
36 Shops-Offices-Resid. 3 5 $49.34 $2,960 0.1%
37 Shops Offices Single 81 127 $49.34 $75,194 2.9%
38 Shops-Offices Multi. 15 58 $49.34 $34,341 1.3%
39 Dry Cleaners 0 0 $10.76 $0 0.0%
41 Laundromat 2 43 $21.56 $11,125 0.4%
43 Mortuary & House 1 1 $280.39 $3,365 0.1%
45 Bars 0 0 $119.45 $0 0.0%
47 Florist 0 0 $6.67 $0 0.0%
49 Nursery (Plants) 1 1 $184.07 $2,209 0.1%
50 Market/add. connections 1 8 $8.42 $808 0.0%
51 Markets-General 2 194 $8.42 $19,602 0.7%
52 Church w/School 2 67 $1.73 $1,391 0.1%
53 Church w/o Parsonage 13 13 $49.34 $7,697 0.3%
54 Church w/ Parsonage 6 6 $98.68 $7,105 0.3%
55 Veteran's Hall 1 1 $87.12 $1,045 0.0%
57 Civic Building 2 2 $49.34 $1,184 0.0%
59 Veterinarian Hosp. 1 1 $131.22 $1,575 0.1%
81 Bar + Residence 0 0 $168.79 $0 0.0%
83 Bar/Residence/Restaurant 0 0 $168.79 $0 0.0%
84 Restaurant +3 Business 3 120 $148.01 $213,134 8.1%
85 Beauty shops (3 sewers) 1 1 $148.01 $1,776 0.1%
86 Barb/Beau/Bak/Rest 1 4 $12.16 $584 0.0%
90 Heavy Commercial 4 315 $3.37 $12,739 0.5%
97 Hvy Comm & Domestic 1 31 $3.37 $1,254 0.0%
Total Revenues 2,104 10,149 $2,629,118 100.0%
Table 4: Water Capital Improvements
Project Name Description FY2026/27 FY2027/28 FY2028/29 FY2029/30 FY2030/31 5-Year Total
Rate Funded Projects
Meter Replacement 100 meters annually $25,000 $25,000 $25,000 $25,000 $25,000 $125,000 Fire Hydrant Replacement 4 hydrants annually $20,000 $20,000 $20,000 $20,000 $20,000 $100,000 Well No. 002 Flow meter replacement,
pump house, backup
generator
$0 $0 $347,000 $0 $0 $347,000
Well No. 003 Motor/valve controls $0 $10,000 $0 $0 $0 $10,000 Well No. 008 Pump house cooling $0 $14,700 $0 $0 $0 $14,700 Well No. 009 Flow meter replacement $0 $11,000 $0 $0 $0 $11,000 Well No. 010 Flow meter replacement
& pump house cooling $0 $30,000 $0 $0 $0 $30,000
8" Main Replacement Fig Lane from Clark Park
to Pear Street $0 $0 $0 $525,000 $0 $525,000
1" Main Replacement w/8"
Loop
Fig Street at Solano
Street to Marguerite Ave $0 $210,000 $0 $0 $0 $210,000
Cross Connection Control Hazard Assessment $25,000 $25,000 $25,000 $25,000 $25,000 $125,000 Total Rate Funded Projects $70,000 $345,700 $417,000 $595,000 $70,000 $1,497,700 Grant Funded Projects
Decommission Well No. 005 $52,500 $0 $0 $0 $0 $52,500
Replacement of Well No. 005 Improves water supply $3,000,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $3,000,000 Total Grant Funded Projects $3,052,500 $0 $0 $0 $0 $3,052,500 Table 5: Water Cash Flow
Budget Projected: Prop 218 Period
FY2025/26 FY2026/27 FY2027/28 FY2028/29 FY2029/30 FY2030/31 Rate Increase 15% 13% 13% 13% 13%
Date of Rate Change Jul 1, 2025 Jul 1, 2026 Jul 1, 2027 Jul 1, 2028 Jul 1, 2029 Jul 1, 2030 Beginning Fund Balance $1,115,900 $972,200 $959,200 $859,900 $1,051,700 $1,322,300

REVENUES
Water Rate Revenues 1,980,500 2,277,600 2,573,700 2,908,300 3,286,400 3,713,600 Connection Fees 6,000 6,000 6,000 6,000 6,000 6,000
Interest Earning & Other 4,500 4,500 4,500 4,500 4,500 4,500 Total Revenues 1,991,000 2,288,100 2,584,200 2,918,800 3,296,900 3,724,100

EXPENSES
Operating Expenses
Salaries & Benefits 755,800 797,400 841,300 887,600 936,400 987,900 Materials & Supplies 121,000 127,700 134,700 142,100 149,900 158,100 Repairs & Maintenance 89,100 94,000 99,200 104,700 110,500 116,600 Utilities 478,900 505,200 533,000 562,300 593,200 625,800 Insurance 154,900 163,400 172,400 181,900 191,900 202,500 Contractual Services 133,000 140,300 148,000 156,100 164,700 173,800 Rents 1,000 1,100 1,200 1,300 1,400 1,500
Other 109,400 115,400 121,700 128,400 135,500 143,000
Subtotal Operating 1,843,100 1,944,500 2,051,500 2,164,400 2,283,500 2,409,200 Net Operating Revenues 147,900 343,600 532,700 754,400 1,013,400 1,314,900 Non-Operating Expenses
Rate Funded Projects 0 70,000 345,700 417,000 595,000 70,000 Debt Service 291,600 286,600 286,300 145,600 147,800 144,800 Subtotal Non-Operating 291,600 356,600 632,000 562,600 742,800 214,800 Total Expenses 2,134,700 2,301,100 2,683,500 2,727,000 3,026,300 2,624,000 Total Net Revenues (143,700) (13,000) (99,300) 191,800 270,600 1,100,100 Ending Fund Balance $972,200 $959,200 $859,900 $1,051,700 $1,322,300 $2,422,400 Target Reserve Balance [1] 1,713,200 1,758,900 1,812,100 1,727,800 1,789,600 1,849,400 Target Met? no no no no no yes
Debt Service Coverage 0.51 1.20 1.86 5.18 6.86 9.08
1 - 50% of operating expenses + annual debt service cost + $500,000 of emergency capital funding Table 6: Water Cost Allocation
Operating Expenses
Projected
FY2026/27
Meters & Cust. Serv.
(Meter Fee)
Base & Extra
(Volume Rate)
Salaries & Benefits [1] $797,400 46.1% 53.9%
Materials & Supplies [2] $127,700 7.0% 93.0%
Repairs & Maintenance $94,000 0.0% 100.0%
Utilities $505,200 0.0% 100.0%
Insurance $163,400 100.0% 0.0%
Contractual Services $140,300 100.0% 0.0%
Rents $1,100 100.0% 0.0%
Other [3] $115,400 38.2% 61.8%
Total Operating Expenses $1,944,500 $725,441 $1,219,059

37.3% 62.7%
Additional Funding for Capital
Improvements, Debt Coverage, and
Accumulation of Reserves
$333,100 $333,100 $0
FY2026/27 Revenue Requirement $2,277,600 $1,058,541 $1,219,059 2,836 489,219
Units of Service Meter Eqv 1,000 gal
Rate $31.11 $2.49
$Meter Eqv/Month $/1,000 gal
1 – Water Enterprise staffing costs designated as finance, administration, and City general are allocated to meters & customer service
2 – Office supplies are allocated to meters & customer service 3 – Miscellaneous expenses designated as finance, administration, and City general are allocated to meters & customer service
Table 7: Meter Equivalents
Meter
Size
Number of
Meters [1]
Safe Operating
Capacity (gpm)
[2]
Meter
Ratio
Proposed Meter
Equivalents
Up to 1" 2,327 50 1.00 2,327

1.5" 19 100 2.00 38
2" 48 160 3.20 154
3" 23 320 6.40 147
4" 3 500 10.00 30
6" 7 1,000 20.00 140
2,427 2,836
gpm – gallons per minute
1 - The number of meters is taken from the City's billing data from July 2025. 2 - AWWA Manual M1, Table B-2. Safe maximum operating capacity by meter type, per current AWWA standards, in gallons per minute (gpm).

Table 8: FY2026/27 Meter Fees
Meter Size
Meter
Ratio
FY2026/27
Meter Fee
Up to 1" 1.00 $31.11

1.5" 2.00 $62.22
2" 3.20 $99.55
3" 6.40 $199.10
4" 10.00 $311.10
6" 20.00 $622.20
Table 9: Proposed Water Rates
Current Proposed
7/1/2025 7/1/2026 7/1/2027 7/1/2028 7/1/2029 7/1/2030
Meter Size Varies 13% 13% 13% 13%
5/8” & 3/4” $27.39 $31.11 $35.15 $39.72 $44.88 $50.71
1” $51.40 $31.11 $35.15 $39.72 $44.88 $50.71

USE OVER FIRST
4,000 GALLONS ALL USE ($/1,000 gallons)
Volume
Rate $2.14* $2.49 $2.81 $3.18 $3.59 $4.06
*Cost of each additional 1,000 gallons used per month above the base 4,000 gallons.

Table 10: Example Rate Impacts on a Single Family Customer using 12,000 gallons per month Current Proposed
# of
Units Rate
Total
Charges
# of
Units Rate
Total
Charges
Meter Fee 1 X $27.39 $27.39 Meter Fee 1 X $31.11 $31.11 Volume Rates Volume Rates
0 to 4,000 gals 4 X $0.00 $0.00
Above 4,000 gals 8 X $2.14 $17.12 All Use 12 X $2.49 $29.88 $44.51 $60.99
37%
Table 11: Sewer Capital Improvement Plan
Project Name Description FY2025/26 FY2026/27 FY2027/28 FY2028/29 FY2029/30 FY2030/31 5-Year Total Wastewater Treatment Plant
EQ Basin Crack Seal Cracks in EQ basin need to be sealed $15,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Oxidation Ditch Aerator
Replacement
New motor and aerators for OD $0 $0 $300,000 $0 $0 $0 $300,000 Gravity Thickener
Rehabilitation
Drain, Clean, Repair and Repaint
Thickener $0 $0 $0 $0 $300,000 $0 $300,000
Influent Flow Meter Repair/Replacement of Flow Meter $0 $15,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $15,000 Sludge Drying Beds Rehabilitation of beds as needed $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $150,000 $150,000 EQ Check Valve Replacement Inframark getting quotes $0 $0 $20,000 $0 $0 $0 $20,000 Admin Building Misc. repairs such as roof, windows,
A/C, etc. $0 $0 $50,000 $0 $0 $0 $50,000
Total WWTP Projects $15,000 $15,000 $370,000 $0 $300,000 $150,000 $835,000

Collection System
Smoke Testing/I&I/Sanitary
Sewer Evaluation Study
Study to focus repairs where needed $0 $300,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $300,000 Sewer Lining/Repair Program Lining and/or repairing of sanitary sewer lines $0 $0 $200,000 $200,000 $200,000 $200,000 $800,000 Manhole Repair Program Lining and/or repairing of manholes $0 $0 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $200,000 Sewer Main Repair -
Divisadero Ave.

Collapsed/egg shaped line needs
repair $0 $125,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $125,000
Total Collection System
Projects $0 $425,000 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 $1,425,000

City Identified Projects
Future Improvements to Sewer Lift Station $0 $15,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $15,000 Replace Generator at Sewer Lift Station $90,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 CCTV Sewer Lines Every 8
Years $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $60,000 $60,000
Sewer Main Extension - Marguerite Ave and 1st St. $0 $0 $0 $0 $140,000 $140,000 $280,000 Total City Identified Projects $90,000 $15,000 $0 $0 $140,000 $200,000 $355,000

Total Rate Funded Projects $105,000 $455,000 $620,000 $250,000 $690,000 $600,000 $2,615,000 Table 12: Sewer Cash Flows
Budget Projected: Prop 218 Period
FY2025/26 FY2026/27 FY2027/28 FY2028/29 FY2029/30 FY2030/31 Rate Increase 0% 20% 18% 10% 10% 5%
Date of Rate Change Jul 1, 2025 Jul 1, 2026 Jul 1, 2027 Jul 1, 2028 Jul 1, 2029 Jul 1, 2030 Beginning Fund Balance $2,275,800 $1,947,100 $1,609,900 $1,482,300 $1,953,000 $2,203,100

REVENUES
Sewer Rate Revenues 2,346,000 2,815,200 3,321,900 3,654,100 4,019,500 4,220,500 Connection Fees 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000
Interest Earning & Other 18,500 11,500 11,500 11,500 11,500 11,500 Total Revenues 2,367,500 2,829,700 3,336,400 3,668,600 4,034,000 4,235,000

EXPENSES
Operating Expenses
Salaries & Benefits 579,800 611,700 645,300 680,800 718,200 757,700 Materials & Supplies 52,300 55,200 58,200 61,400 64,800 68,400 Repairs & Maintenance 40,200 42,400 44,700 47,200 49,800 52,500 Utilities 298,700 315,100 332,400 350,700 370,000 390,400 Insurance 169,000 178,300 188,100 198,400 209,300 220,800 Contractual Services 877,600 925,900 976,800 1,030,500 1,087,200 1,147,000 Rents 1,300 1,400 1,500 1,600 1,700 1,800
Other 242,300 255,600 269,700 284,500 300,100 316,600
Subtotal Operating 2,261,200 2,385,600 2,516,700 2,655,100 2,801,100 2,955,200 Net Operating Revenues 106,300 444,100 819,700 1,013,500 1,232,900 1,279,800 Non-Operating Expenses
Capital Projects 105,000 455,000 620,000 250,000 690,000 600,000 Debt Service Total 330,000 326,300 327,300 292,800 292,800 292,500 Subtotal Non-Operating 435,000 781,300 947,300 542,800 982,800 892,500 Total Expenses 2,696,200 3,166,900 3,464,000 3,197,900 3,783,900 3,847,700 Total Net Revenues (328,700) (337,200) (127,600) 470,700 250,100 387,300 Ending Fund Balance $1,947,100 $1,609,900 $1,482,300 $1,953,000 $2,203,100 $2,590,400 Target Reserve Balance [1] $1,960,600 $2,019,100 $2,085,700 $2,120,400 $2,193,400 $2,270,100 Target Met? no no no no yes yes
Debt Service Coverage 0.32 1.36 2.50 3.46 4.21 4.38
1 - 50% of operating expenses + annual debt service cost + $500,000 of emergency capital funding Table 13: Proposed Commercial Sewer Categories
Strength Category Land Uses
Low Retail, offices, civic and professional buildings, florist, and nursery (plants)
Medium/Domestic [1] Schools, hospitals, medical offices, rest homes, truck stops, car washes, motels, hotels, R.V. park, gas station (only), beauty shop, barber shop, dry cleaners, laundromat, churches, meeting halls, veterinary hospitals, and heavy commercial
High [2] Catering businesses, restaurants, bars, bakeries, delis, markets with food prepared onsite, theaters, bowling alleys, mortuaries 1 – markets without grease traps
2 – markets with grease traps
Table 14: Estimated Sewer Flows and Strength Factors
Customer Class
Dwelling Units,
Accounts or
Students
Monthly
Flow (1,000
gallons)
Total Annual Flow
(1,000 gal) [1]
BOD
(mg/l)
TSS
(mg/l)
Factor
[2]
Weighted
Flow (1,000
gal)
Residential
Single Family 1,962 5.0 117,720 200 200 1.00 117,720
Multifamily 961 3.5 40,362 200 200 1.00 40,362
Mobile Home 128 3.5 5,376 200 200 1.00 5,376
Commercial
Low Strength 102 22,478 110 110 0.82 18,432
Medium Strength 68 41,443 200 200 1.00 41,443
High Strength 43 5,263 500 500 1.60 8,421
Schools (Students) Students
Elementary 1,968 4,310 200 200 1.00 4,310
High School 1,070 4,687 200 200 1.00 4,687
241,639 240,751
MGD 0.662
1 - Estimated based on January 2025 water use extrapolated to 12 months 2 - 60% flow, 20% BOD, 20% TSS
Table 15: FY2026/27 Flow Rate Calculation
FY2026/27 Revenue Requirement $2,815,200
Weighted Flow 240,751
Rate (domestic strength) $/1,000 gal $11.69
Commercial Class Strength Factor Rate ($/1,000 gal)
Low Strength 0.82 $9.59
Medium Strength 1.00 $11.69
High Strength 1.60 $18.70
Table 16: FY2026/27 Sewer Base Fee Calculation
Class
Flow Rate
($/1,000
gallons)
Amount
included in
base fee
FY2026/27
Base Fee
Residential (1,000 gal)
Single Family $11.69 x 5 $58.45
Multifamily $11.69 x 3.5 $40.92
Mobile Home $11.69 x 3.5 $40.92
Commercial
Low Strength $9.59 x 5 $47.95
Medium/Domestic Strength $11.69 x 5 $58.45
High Strength $18.70 x 5 $93.50
Elementary & Middle School Student [1] $1.75
High School Student [1] $3.51
1 - Based on 10 gallons of domestic strength flow per student per day over the course of the calendar year for high school students and 5 gallons per day per student for elementary and middle school students
Table 17: Proposed Monthly Sewer Rates
Current Proposed
Customer Class
Base
Fee Customer Class
Jul 1,
2026
Jul 1,
2027
Jul 1,
2028
Jul 1,
2029
Jul 1,
2030
Fixed Charges Fixed Charges Varies 18% 10% 10% 5%
Residential (per dwelling) Residential (per dwelling; fixed charge only) Single Family $49.34 Single Family $58.45 $68.95 $75.85 $83.45 $87.60 Multifamily $49.34 Multifamily $40.92 $48.27 $53.10 $58.42 $61.32 Mobile Home $49.34 Mobile Home $40.92 $48.27 $53.10 $58.42 $61.32 Schools (per student) Schools (per student; fixed charge only) Elementary & Middle $1.73 Elementary & Middle $1.75 $2.07 $2.28 $2.51 $2.64 High School $3.37 High School $3.51 $4.14 $4.55 $5.01 $5.26 Non-residential Non-residential (includes the first 5,000 gallons of sewer flow) The City has over 40
non-residential
customer rates
Varies
Low Strength $47.95 $56.55 $62.20 $68.45 $71.85
Domestic Strength $58.45 $68.95 $75.85 $83.45 $87.60
High Strength $93.50 $110.30 $121.35 $133.50 $140.15
Non-residential Excessive Flow Non-residential Excessive Flow ($/1,000 gallons above first 5,000 gallons) None currently Low Strength $9.59 $11.31 $12.44 $13.69 $14.37 Domestic Strength $11.69 $13.79 $15.17 $16.69 $17.52
High Strength $18.70 $22.06 $24.27 $26.70 $28.03
Residential and school customers are proposed to pay fixed charges only and will not be subject to excessive flow rates.

Non-residential classifications:

Low strength - Retail, offices, civic and professional buildings, florist, and nursery (plants) Medium strength - Schools, hospitals, medical offices, rest homes, truck stops, car washes, motels, hotels, R.V. park, gas station (only), beauty shop, barber shop, dry cleaners, laundromat, churches, meeting halls, veterinary hospitals, heavy commercial, markets without grease traps High strength - Catering businesses, restaurants, bars, bakeries, delis, markets with food prepared onsite, theaters, bowling alleys, mortuaries, markets with grease traps
Table 18: Combined Bill Impacts
Current Proposed %
# of
Units Rate
Total
Charges
# of
Units Rate
Total
Charges Increase
Meter Fee - 5/8" 1 X $27.39 $27.39
Meter Fee -
5/8" 1 X $31.11 $31.11
Volume Rates Volume Rates
0 to 4,000 gals 4 X $0.00 $0.00
Above 4,000 gals 8 X $2.14 $17.12 All Use 12 X $2.49 $29.88 Total Water Bill $44.51 Total Water Bill $60.99 37%
Sewer Bill $49.34 $58.45 18%
Total Monthly Bill (Water + Sewer) $93.85 Total Monthly Bill (Water + Sewer) $119.44 27% Table 19: Combined 5-Year Bill Impacts
Current Jul 1, 2026 Jul 1, 2027 Jul 1, 2028 Jul 1, 2029 Jul 1, 2030 Water Bill (12,000 gals) $44.51 $60.99 $68.87 $77.88 $87.96 $99.43 Sewer Bill $49.34 $58.45 $68.95 $75.85 $83.45 $87.60
Total Bill $93.85 $119.44 $137.82 $153.73 $171.41 $187.03 $ Increase $25.59 $18.38 $15.91 $17.68 $15.62
% Increase 27% 15% 12% 12% 9%

ITEM NO: J-3

ANNUAL MID-YEAR BUDGET

REVIEW AND GENERAL
DISCUSSION-FY 2025/2026
March 10, 2026
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: BRANT MESKER, CITY MANAGER
SUMMARY:

The City Manager and staff are tasked with the review and presentation of the mid-year budget update to the City Council with the various budget developments and monitoring duties to include, providing the Council with mid-year budget analysis and adjustments. This is a good practice to keep the Council aware of the city budget and how departments are adhering to the adopted budget at the midpoint in the year, December 31, 2025. Also, it is generally at this time of year that the next fiscal year budget planning process begins. This review should be done with an eye on current factors such as the economy, priorities that have taken policy action through this point in the year. These objectives will help to guide the compilation of the new fiscal year budget. There may be specific challenges that have come up during the year where the City has or wishes to direct funding towards. The aforementioned items are merely suggestions and simply to help the Council consider and reflect.

As part of the mid-year budget, included is a request to amend the Position Allocation List (PAL) to accommodate staffing at the pool this summer. There is no anticipated increase in costs associated with the number of Lifeguards hired but allows for increased flexibility in staffing of the pool this summer.

APPROVED BUDGET FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026 SUMMARY:
• FY 2024/2025 Total Projected City-wide Revenues: $23,953,919. • FY 2024/2025 Total Expenditures: $28,175,995.
• Anticipated General Fund Revenues/Transfers-In and Measure A Revenues will total $7,072,700 and $1,050,000, respectively.
• Anticipated General Fund and Measure A Budgeted Expenditures to be: $7,289,304 and $1,270,846, respectively.
• The proposed budget projects General Fund and Measure A Reserves will decrease by $218,772 and $271,486, respectively during FY 2025-2026.

MIDYEAR AT A GLANCE:

The following information, unless noted, is a review from July 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025.

Key Revenues Year to Date (6 Month Totals):

Percent Percent
FY Of FY Of
2023-24 Prior Year 2024-25 Prior Year
Measure A 650,368 94.4% 605,861 93.2%
Sales Tax 1,818,505 96.0% 1,585,679 87.2%
T.O.T. 285,699 104.9% 333,529 116.7%
* It should be noted that a Property Tax is also a key revenue source and received in January. Property Tax in the amount of $540,417 was received at end of January ($521,209 last year).

Overall Expense to Budget Year to Date (All Funds):

YTD (6Mo) Actual
Fiscal Yr 24/25
Expenses
Working Budget
Fiscal Yr 24/25
9,130,757
YTD(6Mo) Actual
Fiscal Yr 25/26
Expenses
7,896,036
23,950,579
Working Budget
Fiscal Yr 2025
28,175,995
A review of Department expenditure reports at the mid-year point (July 1-December 31) was conducted. Expenditures are lower than previous year’s trends. This is believed to appear lower due to timing of invoices being received and paid for and some larger projects that will be starting in the first part of 2026 calendar year. Best example is the new well project invoices were paid after 12/31/2025. These invoice alone would bring the six-month expenditures to previous year’s trends.

In general terms, expenditures are about where we expect them to be, except for the following instances displayed in Exhibit A.

Major Fund Balances Review (6/30/2025 Totals):

General
Fund
General
Fund
Contingency Measure A ARPA
Police
Capital
Replacement
Fire Capital
Replacement
Public Works
Capital
Replacement
3,856,196 625,000 2,278,420 1,725,855 600,289 1,141,777 1,166,663 IN SUMMARY:

The City Council does have discretion over how General Fund revenues are expended, the performance of the General Fund is the heart of the Mid-Year Budget Review. Sales tax generates a significant part of the City General Fund; therefore decreases/increases in sales tax can seriously affect the budget. Additionally, since Corning was traditionally the home of three large Travel Centers (Truck stops), historically the City has been heavily reliant on sales tax from fuel sales and auto sales. Staff continue to work with HDL to monitor and project sales tax revenues for the City of Corning.

The Sewer and Water System accounts are regarded as “Enterprise Accounts”. Those revenues may only be used for operating and maintaining the sewer and water system. It should be noted that a sewer and water rate study has commenced with plans to implement new rates starting July 1, 2026, with the anticipation of a rate increase to ensure there is sufficient funding for the operations of such systems. Previous rate increases have proven to be a benefit to the funds but not in an amount to sustain the enterprise funds into the future. Infrastructure upgrades and work is necessary on the water and sewer systems.

Our largest single expense is employee wages and benefits (personnel costs). This is common amongst local governments. With employee contracts/memorandum of understandings (MOU) negotiations commencing again soon, we cannot anticipate future budget effects of salary and benefits.

The Recreation Center and City Plaza project will remain a priority. Staff has worked to reduce the cost and received additional funding through the CDBG grant which led to the recent contract award of the project. Staff will closely monitor construction cost as the project commences.

The fund balances referenced above are necessary to provide stability within the City during an economic downturn. The City should examine City priorities (what is the long-term vision), long-term employment and facility needs of the City. Currently the City does not set aside any funds for the replacement of buildings.

The City is in a much better fiscal condition because of Measure A Revenue. Continuing the strategic planning process to focus efforts and budget priorities on improvements of value to the community, while keeping in mind existing staffing and workload levels. Recent efforts and priorities continue to be public safety, roads, equipment, vehicles, recreation, and parks.

Exhibit A attached reflects the necessary budget adjustments.

Exhibit B attached reflects the requested Position Allocation List (PAL) RECOMMENDATION:

MAYOR AND COUNCIL:
• MID-YEAR BUDGET REPORT AND DISCUSSION AND,
• APPROVE THE PROPOSED BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS AS DEPICTED IN EXHIBIT A,

AND AUTHORIZE STAFF TO MAKE NECESSARY CHANGES AND,
• APPROVE THE AMENDED POSITION ALLOCATION LIST (EXHIBIT B). 001-4300-6261 Building Professional Services 20,000 26,500 6,500 Building Official/Plan Review Contract & ADU Plans 001-3001-5002 Recreation Part-time Salaries 36,200 46,200 10,000 Program Growth & New Programs Added Police Salaries 65,000 Anticipated Payouts for Comp, Sick Vacation Time Banks 001-1400-6474 Legal Svcs Legal Services 1,500 19,500 18,000 Employee Relations 001-1500-6357 Finance Equiptment Maint. 15,000 22,500 7,000 Software Implementation 610-1500-6357 Finance Equiptment Maint. 13,500 20,500 7,000 Software Implementation 630-1500-6357 Finance Equiptment Maint. 13,500 20,500 7,000 Software Implementation 001-3200-6101 Pool Materials & Supplies 32,000 42,000 10,000 Chlorine Cost Increase 630-7101-6101 Water Materials & Supplies 60,000 70,000 10,000 Well/Waer Line Repairs 001-4600-6358 Building Maint. Building Maint. 10,000 13,000 3,000 Senior Center & Library HVAC 001-4200-6261 Engineering Profesional Services 6,000 12,000 6,000 Project engineering 149,500
125,500
17,000
7,000
Grand Total
Total General Fund Budget Adjustments
Total Water Fund (630/383) Budget Adjustments
Total Sewer Fund (610/381) Budget Adjustments
EXHIBIT A: Proposed EXPENSE Mid-Year Budget Adjustments Expenses Department Description
Approved
Budget FY
2025-2026
Proposed Mid
Year Budget
Adjustments
$ Change Explanation
# Allocated # Funded
1 1
1 0
2 2
1 1
1 1
1 1
1 1
1 0
1 0
1 1
1 1
Recreation Instructor-Part time 30 30
1 0
1 0
1 1
Fire Department
1 1
4 4
2 0
Police Department
1 1
2 2
1 0
1 1
1 1
1 1
4 4
7 7
4 4
1 0
Public Works
1 1
1 1
1 1
1 1
2 2
1 1
14 14
4 4
6 6
1 1
1 1
1 1
Public Works Director
Water Meter Reader / Maintenance Worker
3/10/2026
Lifeguard I
Maintenance Worker I
Pool Manager
Lifeguard II
Equipment Mechanic
Equipment Operator
Landscape Maintenance Worker - Part time
Fire Dispatch
Assistant Public Works Director
Administrative Secretary - PW
Assistant Pool Manager
Police Dispatcher
Community Service Officer
Police Trainee
Police Detective
Police Officer
Police Sergeant
Community Service Officer - Part time
Police Chief
Hearing Officer- Part time
Planner I / Recreation Coordinator I
Planner II / Recreation Coordinator II
Police Communications Supervisor
Administrative Secretary - PD
Fire Dispatch- Part time
Fire Chief
Planning Director
Senior Accounting Technician
City Treasurer
Recreation Coordinator
Administration

CITY OF CORNING
Position Allocation
Assistant Finance Director
Building Official
FY 2025/2026
City Manager
Accounting Assistant
Accounting Technician
Administrative Services Manager/City Clerk
Accounting Manager

EXHIBIT B
ITEM NO: J-4
APPROVE CONTRACT WITH BEARD’S
CUSTOM CABINETS, INC. FOR THE

CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION

OF NEW CABINETS IN THE AMOUNT
OF $24,082.28
March 10, 2026
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: BRANT MESKER, CITY MANAGER

CRAIG BASSETT, CHIEF OF POLICE
SUMMARY:

The Corning Police Department is remodeling the multifunctional room and server/supply room in Dispatch. The spaces were previously used as a combined kitchenette, restroom, and locker room. The second room was a combined server, filing, and storage room. Bids were received from three contractors; the lowest bid being from Beard’s Custom Cabinets for $24,082.28.

The entire project is being funded by the Cal Cops Grant, at no cost to the City.

All funds must be expended in the 25/26 Fiscal Year. Corning Police Department is requesting City Council approval to contract with Beard’s Custom Cabinets, Inc.

FINANCIAL:

The City of Corning Police Department was approved to accept unencumbered funds from the Cal Cops Grant in the amount of $48,952.99 at the November 25, 2025 City Council meeting.

RECOMMENDATION:

MAYOR AND COUNCIL APPROVE:
• APPROVE THE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN A CONTRACT WITH BEARD’S CUSTOM CABINETS, INC. FOR THE

CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION OF NEW CABINETS IN THE
AMOUNT OF $24,082.28.

Attachments:
 Buildwise Supply Estimate
 Cabinet Specialties Estimate
 Beards Cabinets Quote
 Agreement
Total Cost of cabinets
and labor: $34,388.93

AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT IS MADE AND ENTERED INTO as of this 10 day of March 2026, by and between the City of Corning, a Municipal Corporation, hereinafter referred to as “City” and Beard’s Custom Cabinets, INC. hereinafter referred to as “Contractor”. It is hereby agreed by and between the parties that Contractor shall furnish and install casework in the Police Department Kitchen and Copy Room, as hereinafter more particularly described hereafter.

1. CONTRACTOR’S OBLIGATION:
a. Contractor shall, safely furnish and install the casework as outlined in the proposal as referend as Exhibit B. Such improvement shall be done safely and in a workmanlike manner with the materials approved and as indicated herein. The City reserves unto itself the right to reject any or all performance hereunder and to require touch-up and/or followup services to the City’s satisfaction and without further compensation. b. Contractor shall, during the term of this Contract, maintain a valid City of Corning Business License.

2. COMPENSATION / TERM
For those services as outline in Exhibit B.
a. hereto the City shall pay to Contractor an amount not to exceed of $24,082.28 unless terminated under Section 3.
b. City will pay Contractor, upon completion of the project. However, should performance not be satisfactory as determined by the Chief of Police, as hereinafter specified, the City may retain and use such funds as the Chief of Police deems appropriate for purposes of ensuring proper performance and/or hiring other general engineering companies to complete to the City’s satisfaction the contract.

3. TERMINATION:

Should contractor fail to perform satisfactorily as herein set forth, City reserves to itself the right to cancel any remaining portion of said contract upon thirty days written notice to Contractor, by notice in writing provided to Contractor at his usual place of business. Should Contractor breach any of the terms and conditions of this contract, or violate any laws, especially those relative to negligent behavior that puts the public at risk, the City reserves unto itself the right to direct Contractor to immediately cease performance and then terminate this contract thereafter, upon thirty days written notice, and pay contractor such amounts as he may then be entitled to on a pro-rata basis (pro-rated according to amount of work satisfactorily completed).

4. PAYMENTS:

The acceptance of the final payment by the Contractor shall constitute a waiver of all claims by him.

5. SUSPENSION OF WORK:

The Chief of Police shall have authority to suspend the work wholly or in part for such period as he may deem necessary to investigate complaints regarding improper or unsafe use of equipment.

6. AUTHORITY OF CHIEF OF POLICE:

The Chief of Police shall be the City’s representative in deciding any and all questions that may arise as to the quality or acceptability of the work performed, all questions that arise as to the acceptable fulfillment of the contract on the part of the Contractor, and all questions as to claims and compensation. The City Manager also is authorized to act as the City’s representative at any time with respect to this agreement. Contractor is an independent contractor; therefore the City will not be supervising the work performed or directing Contractor how to do his work but will be expecting the Contractor to perform all work agreed upon in a safe and professional manner according to the terms of this agreement.

7. LAWS TO BE OBSERVED:

The Contractor shall keep himself fully informed of all State, Federal and Municipal Ordinances and/or regulations of the City of Corning which in any manner affect those engaged in or employed in the work, or the materials used in the work, or which in any way affect the conduct of the work and of all such orders and decrees of bodies or tribunals having any jurisdiction or authority over the same. Contractor must comply with all provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act and of the California Labor Code which includes the requirements of the prevailing wage laws and the obligation to register with the Department of Industrial Relations.

8. PREVAILING WAGE:

Pursuant to Section 1770 et seq. of the Labor Code the Contractor for the work will be required to pay, at least, the general prevailing wage rates as determined by the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations of the State of California. Questions pertaining to the general prevailing wage rates should be directed to the Division of Labor Statistics and Research, P.O. Box 603, San Francisco, CA 94101. A failure to pay the required prevailing wage may result in a penalty through forfeiture as set forth in Labor Code section 1775.

9. LABOR DISCRIMINATION:

No discrimination shall be made in the employment of persons in this project because of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical handicap, medical condition, marital status or sex of such persons. Violation of this section shall subject Contractor to penalties referenced in Section 1735 of the Labor Code.

10. RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGES:

Neither the City of Corning, the City Council, nor the City Staff, shall be responsible or accountable in any manner for any loss or damage that may happen during the work or any part thereof; or for any materials or equipment used in performing the work; or for injury or damage to any person or persons, either workers or the public; or for damage to adjoining property from any cause whatsoever.

10. LIABILITY INSURANCE:

The Contractor shall secure and maintain in full force and effect, during the term of this agreement and for one year thereafter, a valid comprehensive public liability and property damage insurance policy listing the City as additional insured in the following amounts:
a. $2,000,000.00 for death or injury to any person arising out of any incident or accident; b. $50,000.00 for property damage arising out of any one incident or accident.

11. WORKMAN’S COMPENSATION INSURANCE:

Contractor at all times shall keep fully insured, at his own expense, all persons employed by him in connection with this Agreement as required by Workman’s Compensation and Insurance (California Labor Code Section 3200 et seq.), and shall hold the City free and harmless from all liabilities that may arise by reason of the injuries to any of the employees of the Contractor who are injured while performing at work any labor necessary to carry out the provisions of this agreement.

12. CERTIFICATION OF INSURANCE AND CANCELLATION THEREOF:

The Contractor shall keep on file with the City a Certificate of Insurance duly executed by the Contractor’s insurance carrier or carriers, which shall serve as evidence of the continued existence of said insurance policies. The Contractor’s insurance carriers shall be required to give the City thirty (30) days written notice prior to the cancellation of the Contractor’s Insurance.

13. INDEMNITY, DEFENSE AND HOLD HARMLESS:

The Contractor shall indemnify, defend and save harmless the City of Corning, the City Council, and the City Staff from any suits, claims, liability, loss, damages, fines, penalties, settlements or actions brought by any person or entity for, or on account of, any injuries or damage arising from, or related to in any way, the work performed, or not performed, as set forth in this contract no matter how removed. The City may retain so much of the money due the Contractor as shall be considered necessary until disposition has been made of such suits or claims for damages as aforesaid.

Any defense obligation arising from this contract requires retention of qualified legal counsel of no less than five years of experience in the area of contract litigation.

14. ACCIDENTS:

The Contractor shall provide at the site of the project such equipment and medical facilities as are necessary to supply first aid service to anyone who may be injured in connection with the work.

The Contractor must promptly report in writing to the city all accidents whatsoever arising out of, or in connection with the performance of the work, whether on or adjacent to the job site, which caused death, personal injury, or property damages, giving full details and statements of witnesses. In addition, if death or serious injuries or serious damages are caused, the accident shall be reported to the City immediately by telephone or messenger.

15. SAFETY:

In accordance with generally accepted practices, the Contractor will be solely and completely responsible for the conditions of the job site(s), including safety of all persons and property during the performance of the work. This requirement will apply continuously and not be limited to normal working hours.

16. CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT:

Contractor agrees to perform the services on Saturday, February 7th, between the hours of 7:00 a.m., and 6:00 p.m., on any day.

17. NON-EMPLOYEE STATUS:

Contractor agrees and affirms that nothing in this agreement causes or creates an employer/employee relationship between City and Contractor.

CERTIFICATION
CITY:

By: ______________________________ Dated_______________________ Brant Mesker, City Manager
CONTRACTOR:
________________________________
By (signature) Contractor
________________________________ .

By and Title (printed)
.
_________________ Address
Date
.

E-Mail Address Telephone Number

ITEM NO.: J-5

ACCEPT THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION

FOR THE WELL DRILLING PROJECT
WITH WELL INDUSTRIES, INC.

March 10, 2026
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS
FROM: BRANT MESKER, CITY MANAGER

ELIJAH STANLEY, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
SUMMARY:

The Well Drilling Project is complete and has been inspected and approved by City Staff. As such, staff requests the following: City Council accept the Notice of Completion for the project, authorize Staff to file and record a Notice of Completion with the Tehama County Clerk and Recorder.

The Notice of Completion is attached for Council review.

BACKGROUND:

On August 26, 2025, City Council awarded the Well Drilling Project to Well Industries, Inc. with a base bid of $995,190.00 and authorized the City Manager to approve change orders up to 10% of the contract amount. There were a total of three (3) changes totaling $38,516.00, bringing the final cost of the project to $1,033,706.00.

FINANCIAL:

The City of Corning Well Project is funded through Funding Agreement No. 460015659 with the State of California Department of Water Resources under the Small Community Drought Relief Program, in the amount of $2,000,000. Below is a breakdown of how these funds will be allocated:

Design $531,268.00
Waterline Project $434,094.00
Well Project $1,033,706.00
Total: $1,999,068
RECOMMENDATION:

THAT MAYOR AND COUNCIL:
• ACCEPT AND DIRECT THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR TO SIGN THE NOTICE OF

COMPLETION AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY CLERK TO FILE NOTICE WITH THE TEHAMA COUNTY FOR RECORDING.

WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO:

City of Corning
794 Third Street
Corning, CA 96021

NOTICE OF COMPLETION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT:

1. The undersigned is owner or agent of the owner of the interest or estate stated below in the property hereinafter described.

2. The full name and address of the undersigned owner is City of Corning, 794 Third Street, Corning, CA 96021.

3. There was completion of the 2025/2026 Corning Well Drilling Project #028-2025CC, a project consisting of drilling a 800 foot well as part of the City’s SCDRP Grant Project in Corning, CA.

4. The work has been completed and is suitable to be put into use as of March 4, 2026, and has therefore been accepted for ownership and operation by The City Council of the City of Corning at a Regular Council Meeting on March 10, 2026.

5. The name of the General Contractor is: Well Industries Inc., 3282 CA-32, Chico, CA 95963, under a contract dated August 26, 2025.

6. The property herein referred to is situated in the City of Corning, Tehama County, and State of California.

March 10, 2026, Signature of Agent of Owner: _____________________________ Date Elijah Stanley, Director of Public Works
Verification for Non-Individual owner: I, the undersigned, declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that I am the Public Works Director of the aforesaid interest or estate in the property described.

In the above notice; that I have read the said notice, that I know and understand the contents thereof, and that the facts stated therein are true and correct.

March 10, 2026 ____________________________________
Elijah Stanley
Director of Public Works
City of Corning, Corning, CA

Corning City CouncilMarch 10, 2026

Corning City Council
March 10, 2026