City Council Meeting October 10, 2023 – Closed Session and Regular Meeting

CLOSED SESSION AGENDA

 

This is an Equal Opportunity Program; Federal Law prohibits discrimination.  Complaints of discrimination may be filed with the Secretary of Agriculture, Washington, D.C. 20250.

 

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Title VI.  If you need special assistance or translation services to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at 530/824-7033 or via email at  llinnet@corning.org.  Notification in advance of the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting.

 

• CALL TO ORDER: 5:30 p.m.

 

• ROLL CALL: Council:   Dave Demo

Jose “Chuy” Valerio

                                                              Shelly Hargens

                                                              Lisa Lomeli

Mayor:      Robert Snow

 

The Brown Act requires that the Council provide the opportunity for people in the audience to briefly address the Council on the subject(s) scheduled for tonight’s closed session.  Is there anyone wanting to comment on the subject(s) the Council will be discussing in closed session?  If so, please come to the podium, identify yourself and give us your comments.

 

• PUBLIC COMMENTS:

 

• REGULAR AGENDA:

 

1. Public Employment (Pursuant to Government Code § 54957)

Title: City Manager

 

2. Conference with Labor Negotiators (§54957.6)
   • Agency designated representative: City Manager Brant Mesker
   • Employee Organization: Operating Engineers Union Local No. 3

 

• ADJOURN TO REGULARLY SCHEDULED CITY COUNCIL MEETING AND REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION: 6:30 p.m.

 

 

CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA

 

 

This is an Equal Opportunity Program; Federal Law prohibits discrimination.  Complaints of discrimination may be filed with the Secretary of Agriculture, Washington, D.C. 20250.

 

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Title VI.  If you need special assistance or translation services to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at 530/824-7033 or via email at  llinnet@corning.org.  Notification in advance of the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting.

 

• CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 p.m.

 

• ROLL CALL: Council:   Dave Demo

Jose “Chuy” Valerio

                                                                                                            Shelly Hargens

                                                                                                            Lisa Lomeli

Mayor:      Robert Snow

 

• PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by the City Manager.

 

• INVOCATION: Led by Councilor Hargens.

 

• PROCLAMATIONS, RECOGNITIONS, APPOINTMENTS, AND PRESENTATIONS:

 

• Proclamation:  October 19^th – 21^st, 2023 Western Open Fiddle Days.  Present to accept the Proclamation will be Tex Ash and members of the Wester Open Fiddlers.

 

• PUBLIC COMMENTS AND BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR:

 

1. CONSENT AGENDA: It is recommended that items listed on the Consent Agenda be acted on simultaneously unless a Councilmember or members of the audience request separate discussion and/or action.

 

2. Waive reading, except by title, of any Ordinance under consideration at this meeting for either introduction or passage, per Government Code Section 36934.

 

3. Approve the Minutes of the September 26, 2023 City Council Closed Session and Regular Meetings with any necessary corrections.

 

4. October 5, 2023 Claim Warrant in the amount of $215,403.40.

 

5. October 5, 2023 Business License Report.

 

6. September 2023 Wages & Salaries: $391,941.27.

 

7. September 2023 Treasurer’s Report.

 

8. September 2023 Building Permit Valuation Report in the amount of $1,416,432.

 

9. September 2023 City of Corning Wastewater Operations Summary Report.

 

10. Approve changing the established quarterly Airport Commission Meeting start time from 6:30pm to 5:30pm.

 

11. Authorize payment of Invoice #3 to Builder Solutions, Inc. in the amount of $91,414.30 for the West Street School Connectivity Project.

 

12. Authorize payment of Invoice #3 to Builder Solutions, Inc. in the amount of $50,481.40 for the Olive View School Connectivity Project.

 

• ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA:

 

• PUBLIC HEARINGS AND MEETINGS:

 

1. REGULAR AGENDA:

 

 

13. Approve Task Order “E” in the amount of $86,565 to Armstrong Consultants, Inc. for Professional Services for the Runway 17/35 PAPI System Project under Airport Engineering Services Contract 2019-6 and funded 90% with FAA Grant Funds and a 10% required City matching funds.

 

14. Approve the proposed salary percentage increase to the salary scale for the positions of City Manager and Public Works Director

 

15. Authorize Staff to solicit “Request for Proposals” (RFP’s) for Professional Services to assist with the Housing Element Update.

 

16. Review and approve the request for the 5-day use of City Property for a synthetic Ice Rink

 

17. Review and adopt the conceptual design provided by COAR Design Group for the Corning City Plaza & Recreation Center Project or provide Staff direction on project design & funding options.

 

18. Declare City folding machine as excess property, authorize machine disposal, and authorize purchase of new folding/inserting machine from North Valley Business Products at $6,110 with an annual maintenance agreement fee of $615.

 

• ITEMS PLACED ON THE AGENDA FROM THE FLOOR:

 

• COMMUNICATIONS, CORRESPONDENCE, AND INFORMATION:

 

 

• REPORTS FROM MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS: City Councilmembers will report on attendance at conferences/meetings reimbursed at City expense (Requirement of Assembly Bill 1234).

 

Demo:

Valerio:

Hargens: 

Lomeli:  

Snow: 

 

• ADJOURNMENT:  

 

 

POSTED:  FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2023