CITY MANAGER:
Last Tuesday Night Market for the year is Tuesday, October 1st
Meetings:
- Recreation Commission Meeting: Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at 5:30 p.m.
- 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.
“Drive the speed limit and be on the lookout for our students and youth.”
CITY CLERK:
Commission Appointment:
The Recreation Commission filled its last vacancy. At the last council meeting Ulises Graciano Salas was appointed to the Recreation Commission filling the last vacancy set to expire on 6/30/2025.
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.
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:
Recreation Commission Meeting:
Corning Recreation will be holding a Recreation Commission Meeting on October 2nd at 5:30 PM in the City Council Chambers.
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 Tuesday, October 1st from 5:00 – 8:00 on Solano Street from 3rd to 6th. We will be holding the annual bed races, the Corning Jr. Cardettes will be performing for the first time at 5:30 PM in front of Rodgers Theater
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
Patrol:
In addition to responding to 163 calls for service, there were 52 officer-initiated incidents, including 16 traffic stops, and a total of 36 officer reports taken. Officers made 6 misdemeanor arrests (2 of which were juveniles), 6 felony arrests (4 of which were juveniles), issued 2 infractions, and 1 parking citation, during the period of September 19, 2024, through September 25, 2024.
Dispatch:
During the period of September 19, 2024, through September 25, 2024, our Dispatch Center received 320 inbound calls for service. In addition, they responded to 36 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 27 calls for service last week, they were: 19 medicals, 3 fires, 4 public service and 1 hazardous condition.
Chief’s Message:
The sidewalk and in front of your residence is not a place for discarded furniture.