CITY MANAGER:
Meetings:
- Planning Commission Meeting: August 20, 2024, at 6:30 p.m.
- Library Commission Meeting: August 22, 2024, at 3:00 p.m.
- City Council Meeting: August 27, 2024, at 6:30 p.m.
Miscellaneous:
- I attended the Tehama County Realtors Association meeting regarding the PATH Center and Homelessness on Monday evening in Red Bluff. There were about 50 individuals in attendance.
- At the next City Council Meeting on August 27, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. we will have a CDBG Public Hearing. This grant application opportunity for the Recreation Center and City Plaza Project.
- Interviews for the Accounting Technician position were held on Thursday, August 15, 2024.
- The Audit Services RFP closed last week. We received two responses. Staff will review the responses in the coming days.
- Staff continue to work with developers on both residential and commercial developments. Conversations have taken place regarding the potential developments west of I-5.
- Staff continue to work on the Library Remodel Project. Design is very close to completion, we have a Library Commission meeting scheduled for Thursday, August 22, 2024, to finalize plans.
- Bid documents for the road improvement project around the Olive View School area are complete and approved by the City Council along with the authorization to go out to bid. We will work with the School District regarding bidding and construction.
- Staff is working with Adams Ashby Group to submit a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). This grant funding would be for the Recreation Center and City Plaza. We are currently waiting for the NOFA to be released As mentioned above we will host a public hearing on August, 27, 2024.
- I met with Carrie Ferchaud, Executive Director of the Job Training Center and have had ongoing conversations regarding a resource center in the City of Corning. We are working on a rapid response effort as a result of the Andersen and Sons (Vina, Ca) layoffs. A press release will go out by the end of the week. More information to come on this topic as it is dynamic and developing.
A community is a group of people that agree to grow together!
CITY CLERK:
Commission Vacancies:
The City’s Airport, Recreation, and Library Commissions each have a vacant position. If interested, please complete an application at https://www.corning.org/documents/commission-application/ and submit it to City Clerk Rubi Ordaz at rordaz@corning.org. All commissions meet quarterly on specified days the first week of the month in January, April, July, and October.
PUBLIC WORKS:
Water:
With the hot weather water leaks continue to pop up. The Public Works Crew are working diligently to address each one as they come up.
Hydrant Replacement:
The Public Works Crew worked with the Fire Department to identify Fire Hydrants in need of replacement. As they work on replacing them there will be temporary water shut-offs in the surrounding areas. Notifications will be distributed prior to any water shut-offs.
Street Projects:
The Public Works Crew is performing road maintenance in the area of Almond Street and Fig Street to prepare for an upcoming street project. As a result, there may be minor traffic delays.
PLANNING:
7th Cycle Housing Element Update:
Our 7th cycle, Housing Element was submitted to the state for a 60-day review period on Monday, August 12, 2024.
Planning Commission:
The upcoming Planning Commission Meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 20th at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. On the agenda is a Conditional Use Permit for Better Choice Realty to install a digitalized sign for advertising purposes, and the possibility of changing the meeting time to 5:30 p.m.
RECREATION:
Tuesday Night Market:
It’s almost time to start the Tuesday Night Markets back up, the next one is scheduled for Tuesday September 3rd, we hope you can join us.
Neighborhood Promise Grant
Corning Recreation was awarded the Promise Neighborhood $70,000.00 grant to help with programming for the 24/25 fiscal year. We are so very grateful for this opportunity.
Corning Jr. Cardettes:
The Corning Jr. Cardette program will start up again on Wednesday, we have several performances lined up the Cardettes throughout the fall and winter, watch for them on our social media pages.
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
Patrol:
In addition to responding to 127 calls for service, there were 67 officer-initiated incidents, including 16 traffic stops, and a total of 24 officer reports taken. Officers made 5 misdemeanor arrests, 1 felony arrest, issued 3 misdemeanor citations, 1 parking citation, and 3 infractions during the period of August 8, 2024, through August 14, 2024.
Dispatch:
During the period of August 8, 2024, through August 14, 2024, our Dispatch Center received 320 inbound calls for service. In addition, they responded to 35 incoming 911 calls. All calls were answered within 10 seconds of their ring time.
Training:
All Officers continue to participate in POST Portal Training and Lexipol Daily Training Bulletins. Other POST online training continues for Patrol and Dispatch personnel.
News:
We have introduced our new patch to the community! BOLO for the new patch on uniforms, vehicles, and our social media. We will gradually be transitioning away from the old patch so the community may see both patches for the time being.
FIRE DEPARTMENT:
Corning Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD) Call Volume:
The Corning Volunteer Fire Department responded to 19 calls for service last week, they were: 13 medicals, 2 fires, 1 traffic collision and 3 public service.
CVFD Engine:
We have an engine doing station coverage for CALFIRE while their engines are working the Camp Fire
Chief’s Message:
- Please be sure your address is clear and visible so emergency vehicles can find your residence.
- Make sure your smoke alarms are functioning properly, they do save lives!