CITY MANAGER:
Meetings:
- City Council Meeting: September 24, 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 attended the Tehama County Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday, to advocate for the City of Corning and Economic Development
- I met with the PATH Shelter team on Thursday regarding services and outreach in Corning.
- Staff and I met with Tehama County Staff regarding possible commercial developments, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and fire and law enforcement communications.
- I met with Red Bluff City Manager on Friday to collaborate and information share.
- 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.
“Drive the speed limit and be on the lookout for our students and youth.”
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:
- 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 on September 25.
- 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.
Almond and Fig Street Rehabilitation Project:
Bidding has closed, and the City received five (5) total bids. The project will be awarded to the lowest responsive bidder at the Council meeting on September 24.
Solano Street Valve Project:
Bidding has closed, and the City received two (2) total bids. The project will be awarded to the lowest responsive bidder at the Council meeting on September 24.
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:
Mobile Food Truck Vendors:
We have been receiving numerous complaints on the food vendors in our area not following the city code. Warning letters with a copy of the code were mailed out on Tuesday, September 17th.
Digital Signs:
The Planning Department continues to work on a digital sign ordinance and is scheduled to bring a discussion item to the Planning Commission in October
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:
Corning Recreation Basketball:
Youth Basketball registration will be opening on the 1st of October. We will be opening the program up to kindergarteners this year.
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
Tuesday Night Market:
Our final Tuesday Night Market for the 2024 year is right around the corner. Join us Tuesday October 1st from 5:00 – 8:00 Downtown Corning on Solano Street from 3rd to 6th. We will be holding the annual bed races, if you have not gotten your team together, time is running out. Also, this will be the Corning Jr. Cardettes first performance of the year, if you would like to come support them, they will perform at 5:30 on Solano St in front of Rodgers Theater.
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
Patrol:
In addition to responding to 161 calls for service, there were 82 officer-initiated incidents, including 11 traffic stops, and a total of 26 officer reports taken. Officers made 11 misdemeanor arrests (3 of which were juveniles), 1 felony arrest, issued 4 infractions, 3 misdemeanor, and 6 parking citations, during the period of September 12, 2024, through September 18, 2024.
Dispatch:
During the period of September 12, 2024, through September 18, 2024, our Dispatch Center received 292 inbound calls for service. In addition, they responded to 28 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.
FIRE DEPARTMENT:
Corning Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD) Call Volume:
The Corning Volunteer Fire Department responded to 25 calls for service last week, they were: 20 medicals, 4 public service and 1 investigation
Chief’s Message:
The burn ban is still in effect!!