CITY OF CORNING
CITY COUNCIL
CLOSED SESSION MINUTES
TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 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
Mayor: Robert Snow
Absent: Lisa Lomeli
C. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
D. REGULAR AGENDA:
1. Public employment: City Manager performance review pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)
E. ADJOURN TO REGULARLY SCHEDULED CITY COUNCIL MEETING AND REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION:
The closed session was adjourned at 5:29pm. Mayor Snow reported that there were no reportable actions.
CITY OF CORNING
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 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
Absent: Lisa Lomeli
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:
Brant Mesker welcomed Chief Curiel to his first Council meeting as the new Chief of Police.
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 May 26, 2026, Regular City Council Meeting with any necessary corrections.
3. May 21 – June 03, 2026, Claim Warrant in the amount of $ 353,821.72.
4. June 3, 2026, Business License Report
5. May 2026 Treasurer’s Report
6. May 2026 Wages & Salaries: $ 499,005.91
7. May 2026 Building Permit Valuation Report in the amount of $ 268,618.
8. May 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
Absent: Lomeli
Abstain/Opposed: None
Result: Motion was approved by a 4-0 vote with Lomeli absent
H. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA: None
I. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND MEETINGS:
1. Annual workforce vacancy, recruitment, and retention report Presented by Admin. Services Manager, Rubi Ordaz. Assembly Bill 2561 requires local agencies to annually report on job vacancies and recruitment and retention efforts at a public hearing. As of June 1, 2026, the City has no vacant positions, reflecting a 0% vacancy rate. To maintain this stability, the City utilizes strategies such as competitive compensation and employee development.
Mayor Snow opened and closed the public hearing at 5:35pm with no comments.
Councilor Demo moved to receive and file the required notice of job vacancies list; Councilor Hargens seconded the motion.
Ayes: Snow, Valerio, Demo, Hargens
Absent: Lomeli
Abstain/Opposed: None
Result: Motion was approved by a 4-0 vote with Lomeli absent J. REGULAR AGENDA:
1. Presentation of Fiscal Year 26/27 Program of Service and Annual Budget Presented by City Manager, Brant Mesker. The proposed FY 2026/2027 budget outlines the City’s plan to maintain full services while addressing rising costs and relatively flat revenues.
General Fund and Measure A revenues remain key funding sources, supporting operations, public safety, and capital projects. The budget includes targeted investments in infrastructure, equipment, and community services, while projecting modest decreases in reserves. Overall, the City emphasizes fiscal caution, long-term sustainability, and continued investment in essential services and facilities.
Councilor Hargens moved to approve the fiscal year 2026-2027 Budget; Councilor Demo seconded the motion.
Ayes: Snow, Valerio, Demo, Hargens
Absent: Lomeli
Abstain/Opposed: None
Result: Motion was approved by a 4-0 vote with Lomeli absent
2. Adopt Resolution No. 06-09-2026-01 adopting the fiscal year 26/27 street project list that will utilize SB1 funding; The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017.
Presented by Public Works Director, Eli Stanely. SB1 provides funding to support local street maintenance and rehabilitation, requiring the City to annually adopt a project list to receive funds. For FY 2026/2027, the City of Corning plans to use these funds for the Fifth Street rehabilitation project. The City must also meet a minimum maintenance spending requirement to remain eligible. Adoption of the resolution will approve the project list and allow the City to receive and use SB1 funding for street improvements.
Councilor Demo moved to adopt Resolution No. 06-09-2026-01 adopting the Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Street Project list that will utilize SB1 funding; The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017; Councilor Valerio seconded the motion.
Ayes: Snow, Valerio, Demo, Hargens
Absent: Lomeli
Abstain/Opposed: None
Result: Motion was approved by a 4-0 vote with Lomeli absent
3. Approve Change Order No. 1 with Lamb Unlimited for installation of three (3) traffic calming speed tables on Toomes Ave. at no additional cost.
Presented by Public Works Director, Eli. The City Council previously approved a contract for the Toomes and Loleta Avenue Rehabilitation Project. Staff now recommends approving a no-cost change order to add three traffic calming speed tables on Toomes Avenue to improve safety.
This change expands the project scope but does not increase the contract amount, resulting in no fiscal impact.
Mayor Snow was not in favor of speed tables and suggested citizens utilize the police department to handle driver’s speeding down Toomes or Loleta. Councilmember Hargens also mentioned she lives near an intersection that has a speed table and drivers will still speed through it. Engineer Robin Kampmann suggested that from an engineer’s perspective in order for vehicles to maintain the 35mph through that zone there would need to be five speed tables, so putting three could be ineffective.
Councilor Valerio moved to approve Change Order No. 1 with Lamb Unlimited General Engineering for installation of three (3) traffic calming speed tables on Toomes Avenue at no additional cost; however, the motion failed due to lack of a second
4. Consideration and approval of the removal of service weapon from inventory and present to Police Chief Bassett, Retired.
Presented by City Manager, Brant Mesker. Staff is requesting approval to remove a service weapon from inventory and present it to Craig Bassett in recognition of his 30 years of service.
This is a customary gesture for retiring peace officers, and the transfer complies with state law.
The Police Department has confirmed the inventory can accommodate this action.
Councilor Demo moved to approval of the removal of service weapon from inventory and present to Police Chief Craig Bassett, retired; Councilor Hargens seconded the motion.
Ayes: Snow, Valerio, Demo, Hargens
Absent: Lomeli
Abstain/Opposed: None
Result: Motion was approved by a 4-0 vote with Lomeli absent K. ITEMS PLACED ON THE AGENDA FROM THE FLOOR: None
L. COMMUNICATIONS, CORRESPONDENCE, AND INFORMATION: The Fire Department will be holding a Battle of the Badges blood drive on June 20th from 10am to 3:30pm.
M. REPORTS FROM MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Demo: Attended a Senior Center meeting. They discussed the needs of the Senior Center and fundraiser ideas.
Lomeli: Absent.
Valerio: Did not attend any meetings.
Hargens: Attended two Tehama County Landfill meetings. Also, mentioned that the City Pool is now open and that the community should check out all the great activities offered.
Snow: Did not attend any meetings.
N. ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 6:35pm by Mayor Snow.
Attest:
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Rubi Ordaz, City Clerk