CITY OF CORNING
CITY COUNCIL
CLOSED SESSION MINUTES
TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2026
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
794 THIRD STREET
A. CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Snow at 5:00pm.
B. ROLL CALL:
Council: Dave Demo, Chuy Valerio, Shelly Hargens, and Lisa Lomeli Mayor: Robert Snow
C. PUBLIC COMMENTS: No comments.
D. REGULAR AGENDA:
1. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation - Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to § 54956.9(b): (one case- worker’s compensation)
E. ADJOURN TO REGULARLY SCHEDULED CITY COUNCIL MEETING AND REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION:
The closed session was adjourned at 5:08pm. Mayor Snow reported that direction was given to staff.
Item: G-2
CITY OF CORNING
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 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:
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:
1. Proclamation: April 2026 – Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Present to accept the Proclamation will be Empower Tehama’s Bilingual Legal Advocate, Susana Reyes.
Susana provided some information regarding sexual assaults. She also stated that Empower Tehama now has two offices and one is located in Corning.
2. Proclamation: April 2026 – Child Abuse Prevention Month. Present to accept the Proclamation will be a member of Tehama County 4 Kids.
Jane Gutierrez invited the community to the Children’s Memorial Flag Raising at City Hall on April 24th at 10:00am.
3. Proclamation: April 24, 2026 – General Federation of Women’s Clubs “Federation Day” in the City of Corning. Present to accept the Proclamation will be Club President, Jenell Cook, and members of the Maywood Woman’s Club.
Jenell shared the many ways the Maywood Woman’s Club contributes to the community.
F. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR: 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 March 24, 2026, Regular City Council Meeting with any necessary corrections.
3. March 19 to April 8, 2026, Claim Warrant in the amount of $ 578,731.63.
4. April 9, 2026, Business License Report
5. March 2025 Treasurer’s Report
6. March 2026 Wages & Salaries: $ 480,996.09
7. March 2026 Building Permit Valuation Report in the amount of $ 10,390,709.
8. March 2026 City of Corning Wastewater Operations Summary Report.
Councilor Valerio moved to approve consent items 1-8; 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. Hirday Singh Tentative Tract Map 24-1001 – 2 year extension, Shaan estates; to create 14 single-family residential parcels on the north side of Blackburn Ave. and approx. 140 feet east of Marguerite Ave.
Presented by Planner, Christina Meeds. The application requests a 2-year extension for Tentative Tract Map 24-1001, which would allow the project to remain valid within the allowable 6-year extension period (through March 19, 2030). The project proposes creating 14 singlefamily residential parcels in an R-1 zoning district. Originally approved in 2007 with a Mitigated Negative Declaration, the map expired in 2016. The applicant resumed the project in 2023, submitted an updated map (Shaan Estates), and staff prepared an addendum to the prior environmental document. On March 17, 2026, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the 2-year extension.
Opened Public Hearing: 5:49pm
Closed Public Hearing: 5:49pm with no comments.
Councilor Demo moved to approve a two-year extension for Tentative Tract Map No. 24-1001; Approve Tentative Tract Map 24-1001; and adopt the required findings and conditions of approval, specifically:
1. Adopt the four (4) findings as presented; and
2. Adopt the forty-seven (47) recommended conditions of approval.
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
J. REGULAR AGENDA:
1. Resolution No. 04-14-2026-01 declaring support for California Cities Week, April 16-25, 2026.
Presented by City Manager, Brant Mesker. California Cities Week highlights the vital role cities play in delivering essential services and engaging communities, with over 80% of Californians relying on local government for public safety, infrastructure, and programs. The resolution designates April 19–25, 2026, as California Cities Week in Corning, aiming to promote awareness of City services, encourage public participation, and support transparency and community engagement, aligning with cities statewide in recognizing the importance of local government.
Councilor Hargens moved to adopt Resolution No. 04-14-2026-01, declaring April 19 through April 25, 2026, as California Cities Week in the City of Corning and encouraging community participation and civic engagement.; 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
2. Approval of Fire Repeater purchase agreement and Memorandum of Understanding with Corning Union Elementary School District.
Item: G-2
Presented by Fire Chief, Tom Tomlinson. The City is proposing the purchase and installation of a new radio repeater system to address communication coverage gaps that could impact emergency response and firefighter safety. The project will be completed in coordination with Silke Communications Solutions and installed on an existing tower at 821 Hoag Street through partnership with the Corning Union Elementary School District. Staff is requesting authorization to bypass formal bidding under Section 3.1.082(A)(6) to work with a qualified vendor already familiar with the equipment, allowing for faster, more efficient, and cost-effective implementation.
The project is funded with $22,000 from the FY 2025/2026 Fire Department Capital Improvement Budget.
Councilor Demo moved to approve; 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
3. Approve agreement with R&R Horn Contractors, Inc. for the Fourth Street resurfacing project.
Presented by Public Works Director, Eli Stanley. On April 8, 2026, the City received seven bids for the Fourth Street Resurfacing Project, which includes pavement maintenance, rehabilitation, and striping from South Street to Fig Lane. R&R Horn Contractors, Inc. submitted the lowest responsive bid at $445,493, and staff recommends awarding the contract to them. The project is fully funded under the FY 2025/26 budget, with $685,000 allocated for street maintenance, which adequately covers the project cost.
Councilor Hargens moved to approve agreement with R&R Horn Contractors, Inc. for the Fourth Street Resurfacing Project in the amount of $445,493.00; and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract; and authorize the City Manager to execute change orders not to exceed 10% of the overall contract price. 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
4. Approve Task Order No. 12 under Engineering Contract 2018-07 for the Yolo & Colusa Street Resurfacing Project.
Presented by Public Works Director, Eli Stanley. Staff is requesting approval of Task Order 12 with NorthStar Engineering to provide project management, surveying, design, and bidding support for the Yolo and Colusa Street Resurfacing Project under the existing 2018 engineering services agreement. The work includes aerial topographic surveying, preparation of design plans, and assistance during the bidding process. The project is funded in the FY 2025/26 budget with a total allocation of $262,706 for both streets.
Councilor Demo moved to Approve Task Order “12” to Northstar Engineering in the amount of $33,165.00 for professional services for engineering/survey services under Engineering Services Contract 2018-07; and Authorize the City Manager to sign the Task Order. Councilor Valerio seconded the motion.
Ayes: Snow, Valerio, Demo, Hargens, Lomeli
Absent: None
Abstain/Opposed: None
Item: G-2
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 and two members of CVFD will be driving the Brockway fire truck at the Red Bluff Round-up Parade.
M. REPORTS FROM MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Demo: Attended a Senior Center meeting. They have a lot of activities going on.
Lomeli: The Community Easter Egg Hunt was a success as well as the Children’s Fair. They hope to be able to host it in Corning every other year. Corning in the Morning will be hosted at City Hall on April 23rd. On April 25 the Chamber will have a Snow Cone and book giveaway event.
Valerio: No meetings.
Hargens: Attended a Tehama County Landfill meeting, and shared that there is a lot of items that are diverted from the landfill that are still in usable condition.
Snow: Mentioned that the opening Tuesday Night Market had a good turnout as well as the groundbreaking for the City Plaza and Recreation Center.
N. ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 6:14pm by Mayor Snow.
Attest:
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Rubi Ordaz, City Clerk
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