CITY MANAGER:
Meetings:
- City Council Meeting: September 24, 2024, at 6:30 p.m.
Miscellaneous:
- September 14, 2024, there is a Free Passenger Tire Collection event from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Corning Park and Ride at the corner of 3rd and Solano Streets.
- Our new Accounting Technician is expected to start Monday, September 16th.
- Bid documents for the road improvement project around the Olive View School area are complete and have been posted to the public for bid. All bids must be received no later than September 17, 2024, at 2:00 p.m.
- 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.
- There was a good turnout for the Job Fair at the Rodgers Theater put on by the Tehama County Job Training Center on Tuesday, September 10th. Corning High School Students had the opportunity to attend this event. Special thank you to David Whitten and Caltronics Business Systems for the delivery and use of a copy machine for all to use at this event at no cost.
- The work to replace four water heaters through a first come first serve basis program managed by the California Public Utilities Commission is complete. This resulted in four new water heaters at city owned facilities. These customer incentives come from California ratepayers funding and is made available under this program until funding is depleted or otherwise directed by the CPUC. The four new water heaters will be installed at the Sr. Center and Transportation Center (Café, PAL, & waiting area).
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CITY CLERK:
Commission Vacancies:
The City’s Airport, 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:
Items currently out to bid:
- Almond and Fig Rehabilitation Project – Bid documents can be obtained through the City’s website at corning.org. All bids are due by 2:00 PM September 17.
- Two (2) New F-150/1500/Half Ton 4x 2 Regular Cab Pickups – Bid documents can be obtained through the City’s website at corning.org. All bids are due by 1:30 PM September 25.
- Solano Street Valve Project – Bid Documents can be obtained through the Public Works Director, Elijah Stanley. All bids are due by 2:00 PM September 18.
Sidewalk:
The crew repaired a stretch of sidewalk on West Street and fixed a water leak on Solano St, the sidewalk will be closed in this area until early next week.
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.
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.
Sphere of Influence Boundary Map Resolution:
A resolution for the Municipal Services Review submit to the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) was approved at Tuesday’s City Council meeting. This will allow the city to annex property into the City limits as needed.
RECREATION:
Corning Recreation Classes:
Fall recreation is getting started this week and next, we have a full line up of classes available for all ages, hope to see you in class.
Rodger’s Theater:
Staff will be working with Public Works to clean out the poster windows at Rodgers theater over the next couple weeks and updating the posters, we have invited the Chamber to add a poster regarding upcoming events along with Corning Union High School, we are excited for this partnership to allow the community to view upcoming events in the area.
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
Patrol:
In addition to responding to 127 calls for service, there were 90 officer-initiated incidents, including 30 traffic stops, and a total of 13 officer reports taken. Officers made 2 misdemeanor arrests, 3 felony arrests (2 of which were juveniles), issued 6 infractions, 4 misdemeanor, and 10 parking citations, during the period of September 5, 2024, through September 11, 2024.
Dispatch:
During the period of September 5, 2024, through September 11, 2024, our Dispatch Center received 258 inbound calls for service. In addition, they responded to 26 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:
Corning Police Department is almost fully staffed! We have hired our second and final Lateral Police Officer. Officer Barry started his career with us on September 1, 2024. Please welcome him to the community!
FIRE DEPARTMENT:
Corning Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD) Call Volume:
The Corning Volunteer Fire Department responded to 17 calls for service last week, they were: 13 medicals, 2 fires and 2 public service.
Chief’s Message:
Please keep your properties clear of debris and dry vegetation.