CITY MANAGER:
Career Opportunity:
- Accounting Technician – Applications due no later than Friday, August 2nd at 5:00 p.m.
Request for Proposals:
- Audit Services: Proposals due no later than 5:00 p.m. on August 9, 2024.
Miscellaneous:
- Staff continue to work with developers on both residential and commercial developments.
- Staff continue to work on the Library Remodel Project. We are hopeful to have this project out to bid in the coming months.
- Bid documents for the road improvement project around the Olive View School area are anticipated to be completed at the end of the month. 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.
- I met with the Red Bluff/Tehama County Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Director Dave Gowan regarding economic development in the Corning area and the Tehama County Economic Development role county wide.
- I met with Corning Chamber of Commerce on Thursday along with ChicoStart Director to discuss economic development and entrepreneurial empowerment in Corning.
- I have offered the Rodeo Grounds Facility to the Tehama County Sheriff Emergency Operations if there is a need to use it for large animal evacuations.
- Staff and I met with our local insurance broker to review insurance and coverages for the fiscal year.
- Police Department Officers will likely assist with Park Fire mutual aid in the coming days. STAY SAFE!
BE ACTIVE IN YOUR COMMUNITY, GET INVOLVED, MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
CITY CLERK:
Commission Vacancies:
The City’s Airport, Recreation, and Library Commissions each have 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 has been 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.
Tree Trimming:
Abror Pro’s continues to trim City Palm and Street Trees throughout town as part of their 3-year Tree Trimming Contract.
PLANNING:
7th Cycle Housing Element Update:
The City’s 7th Cycle Housing Element has been posted for review at www.corning.org. If you have any comments, please email cmeeds@corning.org.
RECREATION:
Fun Run:
The Corning Recreation Department held their first ever Fun Run, “Christmas in July “partnering with American Fit Chix and it was an absolute blast. It was held on Saturday at Northside Park for kids ages 2-16, the kids were split up into three age groups and ran the obstacle course as groups, obstacles included gunnysack hop, fitness stations (ie: high knees, push-ups etc.), a water balloon obstacle, a slip and slide, and so much more. Leis with wooden medals were given to all kids that crossed the finish line by Santa in Board Shorts. The Corning Recreation Department would like to thank American Fit Chix for partnering with us, we would also like to thank the Corning Manta Rays Swim Team, for holding a pancake breakfast that morning along with Corning Sweets for having snow cones available and SB’s Lemonade for their fresh squeezed lemonade. Last but definitely not least, the Corning Volunteer Fire Department for always creating a fun environment and keeping the kids cool while competing. Watch for our next fun run event coming in October.
Free Swim Days August 1st & August 3rd:
We hope you are having a great summer and enjoying the City Pool. We have two more FREE Swim Days; they will be Thursday, August 1st sponsored by the Tucker Mesker Tournament, and Saturday, August 3rd sponsored by Corning Sweets. As a reminder the City Pool will close on Friday August 9th.
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
Patrol:
In addition to responding to 127 calls for service, there were 57 officer-initiated incidents, including 31 traffic stops, and a total of 18 officer reports taken. Officers made 4 arrests, 3 felony arrests, issued 5 misdemeanor citations, 2 parking citations, and 3 infractions during the period of July 18, 2024, through July 24, 2024.
Dispatch:
During the period of July 18, 2024, through July 24, 2024, our Dispatch Center received 273 inbound calls for service. In addition, they responded to 42 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.
Staffing:
We are currently recruiting for one Lateral Police Officer and Police Officers. Get your applications in now! Visit www.corning.org/job-opportunities for more information.
FIRE DEPARTMENT:
Corning Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD) Call Volume:
The Corning Volunteer Fire Department responded to 14 calls for service last week, they were: 11 medicals, and 3 public service.
Chief’s Message:
Please be fire safe!