CITY OF CORNING
CITY COUNCIL
CLOSED SESSION MINUTES
TUESDAY, JULY 28, 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, Lisa Lomeli, Shelly Hargens Mayor: Robert Snow
C. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None
D. REGULAR AGENDA:
1. Conference with Labor Negotiators (Gov. Code § 54957.6) Agency Representatives: Brant Mesker
Employee Organization: Public Safety Unit
2. Conference with Labor Negotiators (Gov. Code § 54957.6) Agency Representatives: Brant Mesker
Employee Organization: Dispatch Unit
E. ADJOURN TO REGULARLY SCHEDULED CITY COUNCIL MEETING AND REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION:
The closed session was adjourned at 5:12pm. Mayor Snow stated there were no reportable actions.
CITY OF CORNING
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, JULY 28, 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: None F. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR:
City Manager, Brant, made a clarification that due to a software change in the finance department the consent agenda will now show monthly reports for business licenses as well as the check reports. The next meeting will show these reports.
G. CONSENT AGENDA: None
H. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA: None
I. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND MEETINGS:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 07-28-2026-01 declaring intent to levy and collect annual assessments for the City of Corning Landscaping and Lighting district 1, zone 1 Presented by City Engineer, Robin Kampmann. Annually, the City Council must approve the Landscaping and Lighting District No. 1, Zone 1 assessment for Blackburn Estates. The Engineer's Report recommends no change to the annual assessment, which will remain at $63.08 per residential parcel for Fiscal Year 2026/2027.
Opened and Closed the Public Hearing at 5:35pm with no comments.
Councilor Demo moved to approve the engineers report and adopt resolution no 07-28-2026-01 setting the fiscal year 2026/2027 assessment at $63.08 per parcel for landscaping and lighting district 1, zone 1; Councilor Valerio seconded the motion.
Ayes: Snow, Valerio, Demo, Lomeli, Hargens
Absent: None
Abstain/Opposed: None
Result: Motion was approved by a 5-0 vote
2. Adopt Resolution No. 07-28-2026-02 declaring intent to levy and collect annual assessments for the City of Corning Landscaping and Lighting district 1, zone 2 Presented by City Engineer, Robin Kampmann. Annually, the City Council must approve the Landscaping and Lighting District No. 1, Zone 2 (Stonefox Subdivision) assessment. The Engineer's Report recommends no change to the annual assessment, which will remain at $91.00 per residential parcel for Fiscal Year 2026/2027.
Opened and Closed the Public Hearing at 5:36pm with no comments.
Councilor Hargens moved to approve the engineers report and adopt resolution no. 07-28-2026- 02 setting the fiscal year 2026/2027 assessment at $91 per parcel for landscaping and lighting district 1, zone 2; Councilor Demo seconded the motion.
Ayes: Snow, Valerio, Demo, Lomeli, Hargens
Absent: None
Abstain/Opposed: None
Result: Motion was approved by a 5-0 vote
3. Adopt Resolution No. 07-28-2026-03 declaring intent to levy and collect annual assessments for the City of Corning Landscaping and Lighting district 1, zone 3 Councilman Valerio recused himself from this item due to a potential conflict of interest.
Presented by City Engineer, Robin Kampmann. Annually, the City Council must approve the Landscaping and Lighting District No. 1, Zone 3 (SHHIP Blossom Avenue Development) assessment. The attached Engineer's Report recommends no change to the annual assessment, which will remain at $142.10 per residential parcel for Fiscal Year 2026/2027.
Opened and Closed the Public Hearing at 5:38pm with no comments.
Councilor Demo moved to approve the engineers report and adopt resolution no. 07-28-2026-03 setting the fiscal year 2026/2027 assessment at $142.10 per parcel for landscaping and lighting district 1, zone 3; Councilor Lomeli seconded the motion.
Ayes: Snow, Demo, Lomeli, Hargens
Absent: None
Abstain/Opposed: None
Recused: Valerio
Result: Motion was approved by a 4-0 vote with Valerio recused.
4. Adopt Resolution No. 07-28-2026-04 declaring intent to levy and collect annual assessments for the City of Corning Landscaping and Lighting district 1, zone 4 Councilwoman Hargens recused herself from this item due to a potential conflict of interest.
Presented by City Engineer, Robin Kampmann. Annually, the City Council must approve the Landscaping and Lighting District No. 1, Zone 4 (Salado Orchard Apartment Project) assessment. The attached Engineer's Report recommends no change to the annual assessment, which will remain at $4,772.90 for the single parcel for Fiscal Year 2026/2027.
Opened and Closed the Public Hearing at 5:41pm with no comments.
Councilor Demo moved to approve the engineers report and adopt resolution no. 07-28-2026-04 setting the fiscal year 2026/2027 assessment at $4,772.90 per parcel for landscaping and lighting district 1, zone 4; Councilor Snow seconded the motion.
Ayes: Snow, Demo, Lomeli, Valerio
Absent: None
Abstain/Opposed: None
Recused: Hargens
Result: Motion was approved by a 4-0 vote with Hargens recused.
5. Adopt Resolution No. 07-28-2026-05 declaring intent to levy and collect annual assessments for the City of Corning Landscaping and Lighting district 1, zone 5 This item was switched to be the 6th item on the agenda since Councilwoman Hargens had to recuse herself from item 4 and 6. When she returned, they addressed this item.
Presented by City Engineer, Robin Kampmann. Annually, the City Council must approve the Landscaping and Lighting District No. 1, Zone 5 (Magnolia Meadows Subdivision) assessment.
The attached Engineer's Report recommends no change to the annual assessment, which will remain at $128.00 per residential parcel for Fiscal Year 2026/2027.
Opened and Closed the Public Hearing at 5:47pm with no comments.
Councilor Hargens moved to approve the engineers report and adopt resolution no. 07-28-2026- 05 setting the fiscal year 2026/2027 assessment at $128 per parcel for landscaping and lighting district 1, zone 5; Councilor Demo seconded the motion.
Ayes: Snow, Valerio, Demo, Lomeli, Hargens
Absent: None
Abstain/Opposed: None
Result: Motion was approved by a 5-0 vote
6. Final tract map 2026-01 accept final map for Salado Orchards Phase II, Toomes avenue; APN 071-020-074 and authorize an amended regulatory agreement and partial reconveyance with Corning Pacific.
Councilwoman Hargens recused herself from this item due to a potential conflict of interest.
Presented by Planner, Christina Meeds. The Final Tract Map for Tentative Tract Map 2026-01 has been completed and meets the remaining condition of approval by including the required agricultural operations disclosure. The map substantially conforms to the approved tentative map and is ready for recording. City Attorney, Collin, is also asking to approve an amendment to the existing regulatory agreement and a partial reconveyance of the deed of trust to allow Phase 2 of the development to proceed while retaining the HOME loan encumbrance on the Phase 1 parcel.
Opened and Closed the Public Hearing at 5:45pm with no comments.
Councilor Demo moved to Accept the final Tract Map 2026-01 and authorize the City Clerk to certify the acceptance on the final Map and approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an Amended Regulatory Agreement and Partial Reconveyance; Councilor Valerio seconded the motion.
Ayes: Snow, Demo, Lomeli, Valerio
Absent: None
Abstain/Opposed: None
Recused: Hargens
Result: Motion was approved by a 4-0 vote with Hargens recused.
J. REGULAR AGENDA:
1. Request City Council direction on extension of pool season to August 29, 2026 Presented by Christina Meeds. Staff recommends extending the City Pool season for an additional three weeks through August 29, 2026, using a modified schedule based on lifeguard availability. To encourage public use and reduce staffing demands, staff also recommends waiving all pool fees during the extension. The estimated cost of the extended season is approximately $13,000, and a mid-year budget adjustment may be requested if approved.
Councilor Hargens moved to authorize the City Pool to remain open through August 29, 2026, following the aforementioned schedule; and directed staff on fees during the extended pool season; Councilor Valerio seconded the motion.
Ayes: Snow, Valerio, Demo, Lomeli, Hargens
Absent: None
Abstain/Opposed: None
Result: Motion was approved by a 5-0 vote
2. Approve agreement with Bickley’s Air Conditioning & Heating for the HVAC unit replacement at the Corning Library for $25,895.
Presented by Public Works Director, Eli Stanley. The HVAC unit serving the Corning Library has reached the end of its useful life and requires replacement. Staff obtained three informal quotes and recommends awarding the project to Bickley's Air Conditioning & Heating, the lowest responsive bidder, for $25,895.00. The project is within the approved $30,000 FY 2026/2027 budget and complies with the California Uniform Construction Cost Accounting Act requirements for informal bidding.
Councilor Hargens moved to approve agreement with Bickley’s Air Conditioning & Heating for the HVAC unit replacement at the corning library for $25,895.00; and authorize the City manager to execute the agreement; Councilor Valerio seconded the motion.
Ayes: Snow, Valerio, Demo, Lomeli, Hargens
Absent: None
Abstain/Opposed: None
Result: Motion was approved by a 5-0 vote
3. Authorize the agreement with Flock Group Inc. for a new LPR System.
Presented by Police Chief, Eduardo Curiel. The Police Department requests approval of a threeyear agreement with Flock Group, Inc. for a new License Plate Reader (LPR) system to replace its outdated equipment. The upgraded system will enhance public safety by providing real-time alerts, improving investigations, and supporting information sharing with regional law enforcement partners. The first year is budgeted at $10,000 following a 60-day no-cost trial, with the total three-year contract not to exceed $36,000. Staff has also applied for grant funding to help offset future costs.
Members from the community voiced their concerns about the cost to infringement on their privacy rights, and security threats. Other members of the community were in favor due to its reliability and protection it offers citizens.
Councilor Demo moved to authorize the agreement with Flock Group INC. for new LPR system and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract digitally; and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement; Councilor Hargens seconded the motion.
Ayes: Snow, Valerio, Demo, Hargens
Absent: None
Abstain/Opposed: Lomeli
Result: Motion was approved by a 4-1 vote with Lomeli opposing.
4. Authorize staff to seek bids for the resurfacing of the large city pool.
Presented by Public Works Director, Eli Stanley. Staff requests authorization to solicit bids for the resurfacing of the City's Large Pool following the close of the 2026 pool season. The project will preserve the pool's structural integrity, improve public safety, and ensure continued compliance with health standards. The project is supported by $150,000 budgeted in FY 2026/2027 and a $50,000 grant from the McConnell Foundation.
Councilor Demo moved to authorize staff to seek bids and approve the project specifications for the resurfacing of the large city pool; Councilor Valerio seconded the motion.
Ayes: Snow, Valerio, Demo, Lomeli, Hargens
Absent: None
Abstain/Opposed: None
Result: Motion was approved by a 5-0 vote
5. Approve the Settlement Agreement with the California Regional Water Quality Control Board, Central Valley Region and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.
Councilwoman Lomeli stepped out of the Council Chambers during this item for personal reasons. She returned in time for item 6.
Presented by Public Works Director, Eli Stanley. The City has reached a proposed settlement with the Central Valley Water Board to resolve a Notice of Violation issued in 2024. By completing more than $442,000 in wastewater treatment improvements, the City has exceeded the required compliance project amount, resulting in the suspension of the $24,000 administrative civil liability. Staff recommends approval of the Stipulated Order to formally resolve the matter with no fiscal impact to the City.
Councilor Demo moved to approve the settlement agreement with the California Regional Water Quality Control Board, Central Valley Region; and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement; 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.
6. Accept Notice of Completion for the Runway Rehabilitation Project with CR Contracting LLC.
Presented by Public Works Director, Eli Stanley. The Runway Rehabilitation Project has been completed, inspected, and approved by City staff. Staff recommends accepting the Notice of Completion, authorizing its recording with the Tehama County Clerk and Recorder, and releasing $7,019.73 in retention funds to the contractor. The project was completed within the approved $228,659.50 contract amount and was primarily funded through a 95% FAA grant.
Councilor Demo moved to accept and direct the Public Works Director to sign the Notice of Completion and authorize City Clerk to file notice with the Tehama County for recording; Councilor Valerio seconded the motion.
Ayes: Snow, Valerio, Demo, Lomeli, Hargens
Absent: None
Abstain/Opposed: None
Result: Motion was approved by a 5-0 vote
7. Approve Task Order No. 13 under Engineering Contract 2018-07 for the 5th Street Rehabilitation Project in the amount of $54,000 to NorthStar Engineering.
Presented by Public Works Director, Eli Stanley. Staff requests approval of Task Order No. 13 with NorthStar Engineering to provide engineering, surveying, design, project management, and bidding support services for the 5th Street Rehabilitation Project under the existing Engineering Services Agreement. Funding for the project was included in the FY 2026/2027 budget with $685,000 allocated for the rehabilitation.
Councilor Demo moved to approve Task Order “13” to NorthStar engineering in the amount of $54,000.00 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, Lomeli, Hargens
Absent: None
Abstain/Opposed: None
Result: Motion was approved by a 5-0 vote
K. ITEMS PLACED ON THE AGENDA FROM THE FLOOR: None
L. COMMUNICATIONS, CORRESPONDENCE, AND INFORMATION: None M. REPORTS FROM MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Demo: Attended a TCTC meeting.
Lomeli: No meetings
Valerio: No meetings but did want to mention that the community should support the school farm on Marguerite. They have fresh fruits and vegetables for sale.
Hargens: No meetings but did mention that the lifeguards did a great job this season.
Snow: No meetings.
N. ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Snow adjourned the meeting at 6:43pm.
Attest:
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Rubi Ordaz, City Clerk