CITY MANAGER:
Meetings:
- City Council Meeting: October 8, 2024, at 6:30 p.m.
- Planning Commission Meeting: October 15, 2024, at 6:30 p.m.
Miscellaneous:
- A special thank you to all staff. Staff have been doing a tremendous job with the everyday tasks as well as taking on new projects. There is a lot going on right now. We are very thankful for the team we have and the work they are doing. They are an asset to the community and should be recognized for the work they are doing.
- I met with the Olive Grove Apartment Key Stakeholders to discuss concerns and issues at the complex.
- Staff and I continue to meet regarding possible new development projects.
- Staff continues to work with Adams Ashby Group to submit a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). This grant funding would be for the Recreation Center and City Plaza. The NOFA was released on Friday, August 30th. Subsequent meetings have been scheduled to prepare for the grant, a final list of qualifying items will be presented at the October 8th City Council Meeting.
- At the most recent City Council Meeting, the water valve replacement project and street project were approved. Staff will work to get these projects underway.
CITY CLERK:
Commission Vacancies:
Airport Commission – 1 vacant position
Library Commission – 2 vacant positions
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:
Items currently out to bid:
One (1) Articulating Boom Lift—Bid documents can be obtained through the City’s website at corning.org. All bids are due by 1:30 PM on October 22.
City of Corning Library Remodel – Bid documents can be obtained through the City’s website at corning.org. All bids are due by 1:30 PM on October 30.
Closed Bids:
Bidding has closed for two (2) New F-150/Half Ton Regular Cab 4×2 pickups. The city received two (2) total bids. The procurement will be awarded to the lowest competent bidder at the Council meeting on October 8.
Hydrant Replacement:
The Public Works Crew worked with the Fire Department to identify Fire Hydrants needing replacement. As they work on replacing them, temporary water shutoffs will be in the surrounding areas. Notifications will be distributed prior to any water shutoffs.
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 12th.
RECREATION:
Tuesday Night Market:
A big Thank you to everyone that has made the 2024 Tuesday Night Market Season so successful, we appreciate you all!
Corning Recreation Basketball:
Youth Basketball registration is open for youth K – 8 We will hold a draft on December 7th and the season will start in the middle of January. The registration deadline is Nov. 30.
Paint Party:
Corning Recreation has partnered with Belle & Brush to bring to the community some very creative paint parties, our first one is scheduled for October 26th at 5:30 PM at Rodgers Theater. Register today at https://corningrecreation.recdesk.com/Community/program
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
Patrol:
In addition to responding to 164 calls for service, there were 75 officer-initiated incidents, including 18 traffic stops, and a total of 28 officer reports taken. Officers made 6 misdemeanor arrests, 4 felony arrests, issued 7 infractions, 4 misdemeanor citations, and 5 parking citations, during the period of September 26, 2024, through October 2, 2024.
Dispatch:
During the period of September 26, 2024, through October 2, 2024, our Dispatch Center received 330 inbound calls for service. In addition, they responded to 43 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.
Meetings:
Chief Bassett and Admin Smith attended the Annual Supplemental Law Enforcement Oversight Committee Meeting in Red Bluff.
News:
It’s National Breast Cancer Awareness month so you might see our officers, dispatchers, and CSO’s out and about wearing our throwback pink patch on their uniforms. Early detection saves lives! Get your screenings done!
FIRE DEPARTMENT:
Corning Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD) Call Volume:
The Corning Volunteer Fire Department responded to 21 calls for service last week, they were: 15 medicals, 5 fires and 1 public service.
Training: Training consisted of testing 1000 feet of large diameter hose (5”) from Truck 3
Chief’s Message:
The heat is back on, be fire safe and stay hydrated!