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CITY MANAGER:

 BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR NEW BUSINESSES OPENING ALONG SOLANO ST.

I ENCOURAGE EVERYONE TO SUPPORT OUR LOCAL BUSINESSES!!

Meetings:

• Next City Council Meeting: February 25, 2025, at 5:30 p.m.

Miscellaneous:

• City Hall will be closed on Monday, February 17^th for the President’s Day Holiday.
• City Staff and Departments were represented at the Maywood School Career Fair on Thursday.

• The Tuesday Night Market Ad Hoc met this week and will be getting information out to vendors with registration applications early next week.
• We continue to meet with Tyler Technology to progress on the new accounting software project. We will begin phase 2.
• Staff continue to meet with PG&E regarding power and natural gas for the Recreation Center and City Plaza.
• Youth Soccer Organization is doing maintenance on the Lennox Soccer Fields. Soccer fields are to be closed from February 8^th to February 24^th for field maintenance.
• I attended the Chamber of Commerce networking event on Wednesday morning. There was a great turnout, and I look forward to future events.
• Code Enforcement has been actively working on abandoned vehicles and blight.

 

CITY CLERK:

  🤍❤ Happy Valentine’s Day❤❤

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:

 City Pool:

City Staff has started cleaning and preparing the pools for the upcoming pool season.  Minor maintenance at the pools will be completed in the upcoming weeks.

Drainage Ditches:

The Conservation Camp Crew Members are continuing the annual cleaning of the Cities drainage ditches.  They will clear brush and debris from the local streambeds of both Jewett and Burch creeks and the Blackburn Moon Drain.

Almond and Fig Street Rehabilitation Project:

VSS Inc., continues to work on the Almond and Fig Street Rehabilitation Project. City Staff and the Contractor have been working with the schools to limit the impacts of those who are dropping off and picking up students. The current phase of construction is complete with construction resuming by the middle of March.

Transportation Center Roof Replacement Project:

Four Seasons Roofing is continuing the roof replacement project. Construction is anticipated to be complete by March 3^rd.

Items currently out to bid:

3-Year Striping Contract – Bid documents can be obtained through the City’s website at corning.org. All bids are due by 2:00 PM on February 25.

 

BUILDING DEPARTMENT:

25 Inspections performed

6 new permit applications

1 Code Enforcement property is currently being reviewed by Tehama County Courts.

12 Final Inspections Passed

 

RECREATION:

Basketball:

Please note that there will be no Corning Recreation Basketball games this weekend. A makeup game will be scheduled at the end of the season, ensuring the final game falls on March 15th. A big thank you to all the schools for generously providing their facilities!

Volleyball:

We’re excited to kick off our first youth volleyball clinic on Tuesday, February 18th.

New Classes:

In addition, we’ll be introducing three new classes starting in March: Wrestling, Art, and Ballet Folklorico. Be on the lookout for registration details!

 

PLANNING DEPARTMENT:

Housing Element:

Corning 7^th Cycle Draft Housing Element is posted on our website at www.corning.org for review.

Corning City Council adopted the draft 7^th cycle Housing Element at Tuesday’s meeting, staff will be submitting back to the state for a certification which could take up to 60 day’s.

Planning Commission Meeting:

There is a Planning Commission meeting on Tuesday February 18^th at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers, there is one item on the agenda which is a Lot Line Adjustment on Colusa Street.

Mobile Food Vendors:

Staff are currently working on the annual planning reports for the state and updating the mobile food vender yearly permits.

 

POLICE DEPARTMENT:

Patrol:

In addition to responding to 127 calls for service, there were 96 officer-initiated incidents, including 35 traffic stops, and a total of 18 officer reports taken. Officers made 3 misdemeanor arrests and 5 felony arrests (2 of which were juveniles), issued 2 misdemeanor citations, 2 parking citations, and 7 infractions during the period of February 6, 2025, through February 12, 2025.

Dispatch:

During the period of February 6, 2025, through February 12, 2025, our Dispatch Center received 266 inbound calls for service. In addition, they responded to 25 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 19 calls for service last week, they were: 13 medicals, 1 fire, 1 traffic collision and 4 public service.

 Message from the Chief:

Jeff Nelson was awarded the CVFD’s Firefighter of the Year for 2024.  Assistant Chief Nelson put in many hours on emergency calls, training, cooking and other projects at the fire hall.  He also spends countless hours with his first responder therapy dog, Blitz.

 

CITY MANAGER:

 BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR NEW BUSINESSES OPENING ALONG SOLANO ST.

I ENCOURAGE EVERYONE TO SUPPORT OUR LOCAL BUSINESSES!!

Meetings:

• Next City Council Meeting: February 11, 2025, at 5:30 p.m.

Miscellaneous:

• City Hall will be closed on Monday, February 17^th for the President’s Day Holiday.

• The Recreation Ad Hoc Committee met this week to discuss the current state of the project and will begin to discuss programs and budgets for the upcoming fiscal year.
• The Tuesday Night Market Ad Hoc met this week and will be getting information out to vendors.
• Staff continue to finalize the end-of-year reports to meet state and local agency requirements.
• We continue to meet with Tyler Technology to progress on the new accounting software project. We will begin phase 2.
• Staff continue to meet with PG&E regarding power and natural gas for the Recreation Center and City Plaza.
• We met with the Youth Soccer Organization regarding some work to be done on Lennox Soccer Fields. Soccer fields are to be closed from February 8^th to February 24^th for field maintenance.
• I attended a local service provider networking event at the Healthcare District Office.
• Code Enforcement has been actively working on abandoned vehicles and blight.

 

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:

Library Remodel:

The Corning Library Remodel Project is nearing completion, with furniture being moved back in.

Almond and Fig Street Rehabilitation Project:

VSS Inc., continues to work on the Almond and Fig Street Rehabilitation Project. City Staff and the Contractor have been working with the schools to limit the impacts of those who are dropping off and picking up students. The current phase of construction is complete with construction resuming by the middle of March.

Transportation Center Roof Replacement Project:

Four Seasons Roofing has begun the roof replacement project. Construction is anticipated to be complete by February 24^th.

Items currently out to bid:

3-Year Striping Contract – Bid documents can be obtained through the City’s website at corning.org. All bids are due by 2:00 PM on February 25.

 

BUILDING DEPARTMENT:

12 Inspections performed

6 new permit applications

1 Code Enforcement property nearing completion of the receivership process.

2 Code Enforcement property clearance process.

3 New business Certificate of Occupancies issued

• La Zacatecana Boutique – 1414 Solano St
• Infinity Gift & Cash for Gold Shop – 1317 Solano St
• Favela’s Beauty Salon – 1307 Solano St

 

RECREATION:

Paint & Sip

Join us this Friday, February 7th at Yaya’s Tacos for a fun and relaxing paint and sip event! (Pre-registration is required).

Volleyball Clinic:

We’re excited to offer two youth volleyball clinics, starting February 18th! Registration is now open, so be sure to sign up soon and get in on the action.

Soccer Fields:

Lennox Soccer Fields Closure: Please note that the Lennox soccer fields will be closed from February 8th – 24th for maintenance.

Tuesday Night Market:

Our Tuesday Night Market dates for the 2025 season!

Mark your calendars for:

April 1st: Easter theme featuring the famous Corning Easter Bunny!

May 6th: Celebrate Cinco De Mayo, plus enjoy the CUHS Art Show in the theater.

June 3rd: Get ready for the 3rd Annual Cardboard Box Car Race

September 2nd: Celebrate our Hometown Heroes.

October 7th: Bed Races

Stay tuned for more details, we look forward to seeing you at these events!

 

PLANNING DEPARTMENT:

Accessory Dwelling Unit Program:

Staff is working on a new Accessory Dwelling Unit flow program and updates to the ordinance which took effect on January 1, 2025.

Housing Element:

At the upcoming City Council meeting on February 11^th, there will be a presentation on the 7^th Cycle Housing Element and a request for the City Council to adopt it.

Corning 7^th Cycle Draft Housing Element is posted on our website at www.corning.org for review.

Mobile Food Vendors:

Staff is currently working on the annual planning reports for the state and update the mobile food vender yearly permits.

 

POLICE DEPARTMENT:

Patrol:

In addition to responding to 121 calls for service, there were 119 officer-initiated incidents, including 50 traffic stops, and a total of 16 officer reports taken. Officers made 3 misdemeanor arrests and 2 felony arrests, issued 4 misdemeanor citations, 1 parking citation, and 10 infractions during the period of January 30, 2025, through February 5, 2025.

Dispatch:

During the period of January 30, 2025, through February 5, 2025, our Dispatch Center received 228 inbound calls for service. In addition, they responded to 30 incoming 911 calls. All calls were answered within 10 seconds of their ring time.

Training:

Sergeant Curiel attended a Supervisory Course, Detective McIntyre attended a Homicide Investigation course, Dispatcher Hudson attended an Active Shooter Situations course.

News:

K9 Officer Ross and K9 Ghost officially started their 5-week Handler’s Course.

 

FIRE DEPARTMENT:

Corning Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD) Call Volume:

The Corning Volunteer Fire Department responded to 20 calls for service last week, they were: 14 medicals, 3 investigations, 2 public service and 1 agency assist with CPD.

Message from the Chief:

• Sand and sandbags are available at the Fire Hall, 814 5^th

 

• Please be sure your addresses are visible from the street, so emergency personnel can find your residence.

CITY MANAGER:

Meetings:

• Next City Council Meeting: January 28, 2025, at 5:30 p.m.

Miscellaneous:

• I met with Tehama County Administrators on Thursday to collaborate, share information and initiatives.
• Staff is finalizing the asset inventory list that will be updated annually this inventory list will benefit the annual insurance renewal process.
• Staff continue to finalize the end of year reports to meet state and local agency requirements.
• We continue to meet with Tyler Technology to progress on the new accounting software project. We expect this to be a six to nine month process.
• Staff meet with the Tuesday Night Ad Hoc Committee on Thursday to start discussing plans for 2025 and future visions.
• We met with PG&E regarding power and natural gas for the Recreation Center and City Plaza on Friday.

 

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:

Drainage Ditches:

The Conservation Camp Crew Members are continuing the annual cleaning of the Cities drainage ditches.  They will clear brush and debris from the local streambeds of both Jewett and Burch creeks and the Blackburn Moon Drain.

Library Remodel:

The Corning Library Remodel Project is nearing completion, with furniture soon to be moved back in.

Almond and Fig Street Rehabilitation Project:

VSS Inc., continues to work on the Almond and Fig Street Rehabilitation Project. City Staff and the Contractor have been working with the schools to limit the impacts of those who are dropping off and picking up students. The current phase of construction is complete with construction resuming by the middle of March.

Transportation Center Roof Replacement Project:

Four Seasons Roofing has begun the roof replacement project. Construction is anticipated to be complete by February 24^th.

Items currently out to bid:

3-Year Striping Contract – Bid documents can be obtained through the City’s website at corning.org. All bids are due by 2:00 PM on February 25.

 

BUILDING DEPARTMENT:

This year’s Construction Trades Day, which introduces students in 8^th-12^th Grade to career opportunities in Construction, Design, Heavy Equipment Operating, etc.; was attended by both students, as well as the Building Official from Corning.

• 29 Inspections performed
• 8 new permit applications
• 1 Code Enforcement property nearing completion of the receivership process.

 

RECREATION:

Volleyball:

Corning Recreation is offering a new class for youth starting February 18^th we have two Volleyball clinics, registration is open.

Daddy/Daughter Dance:

Corning Recreation will be holding their first Daddy/Daughter Dance on January 31st at Rodgers Theater, we will dance to the sounds of DJ Carlo Medrano. It’s sure to be an exciting evening.

Basketball:

Corning Recreation Basketball will be starting on Saturday and continuing into March. We are ready to play! The K-2nd group will be at Richfield School and the 3rd-8^th grade group will be at West Street for the first two weeks then we will bounce up to the Corning High School for the remainder of the season. Thank you to all the schools for helping us with the facilities.

City Pool:

We are currently hiring our 2025 Pool Staff, Pool Manager, Assistant Manager and Lifeguards apply here https://www.corning.org/seasonal-lifeguard-application-form/ it will be open until January 31^st.

 

PLANNING DEPARTMENT:

Tehama County Multi Jurisdiction Hazard Mitigation Plan

The Tehama County Multi Jurisdiction Hazard Mitigation Plan has been updated and is on the City of Corning website for review and comments, the comment period is open until January 31^st.

Housing Element:

The Corning Planning Commission heard a presentation on the 7th cycle Housing Element on Tuesday night, the commission voted 4-0 to recommend the Corning City Council adopt the Draft Housing Element at the February 11th meeting.

Corning 7th Cycle Draft Housing Element is posted on our website at www.corning.org for review.

Use Permit 2025-333:

The Corning Planning Commission approved Conditional Use Permit 2025-333 which proposes to establish a residence above a commercial business located at 1312 Solano St.

Mobile Food Vendors:

Staff is currently working on the annual planning reports for the state and update the mobile food vender yearly permits.

 

POLICE DEPARTMENT:

Patrol:

In addition to responding to 141 calls for service, there were 119 officer-initiated incidents, including 18 traffic stops, and a total of 27 officer reports taken. Officers made 8 misdemeanor arrests and 3 felony arrests, issued 5 misdemeanor citations and 1 infraction during the period of January 16, 2025, through January 22, 2025.

Dispatch:

During the period of January 16, 2025, through January 22, 2025, our Dispatch Center received 266 inbound calls for service. In addition, they responded to 35 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:

Department responded to 25 calls for service last week, they were: 21 medicals, 3 public service and 1 investigation.

Message from the Chief:

Please keep your properties clean of trash and debris.

CITY MANAGER:

Meetings:

• Next City Council Meeting: January 28, 2025, at 5:30 p.m.

Miscellaneous:

• City Hall will be closed on Monday, January 20^th, 2025, Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday.
• I met with Tehama County Administrators on Thursday to collaborate, share information and initiatives.
• Staff is finalizing the asset inventory list that will be updated annually.
• I met with Heritage Insurance representatives regarding property policies and city assets.
• I met with the Nomlaki Tribe Chairman and Vice Chairwomen on Thursday this week. We discussed 2024 accomplishments and upcoming projects as well as vision for the future.
• Staff continue to finalize the end of year reports to meet state and local agency requirements.
• We had a kickoff meeting for the new accounting software project. We expect this to be a six to nine month process.
• Finalizing the required documents and paperwork for the past FEMA Flooding projects for Winter 2022 flood damage. Upon completion, we can expect funds to be sent and projects to be completed.
• Staff is finalizing the newly created ad hoc agendas and have scheduled the first meetings.
• The new copy machines and printers were delivered and deployed this week.
• We have a meeting scheduled next week with PG&E regarding power for the Recreation Center and City Plaza.

 

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:

Drainage Ditches:

The Conservation Camp Crew Members are continuing the annual cleaning of the Cities drainage ditches. They will clear brush and debris from the local streambeds of both Jewett and Burch creeks and the Blackburn Moon Drain.

Library Remodel:

The Corning Library is closed as construction for the Library Remodel Project has begun. Construction is anticipated to be complete by January 24th.

Almond and Fig Street Rehabilitation Project:

VSS Inc., continues to work on the Almond and Fig Street Rehabilitation Project. City Staff and the Contractor have been working with the schools to limit the impacts of those who are dropping off and picking up students. The current phase of construction is complete with construction resuming by the middle of March.

Transportation Center Roof Replacement Project:

Four Seasons Roofing has begun the roof replacement project. Construction is anticipated to be complete by February 24th.

Items currently out to bid:

3-Year Striping Contract – Bid documents can be obtained through the City’s website at corning.org. All bids are due by 1:30 PM on February 4.

 

BUILDING DEPARTMENT:

• 20 Inspections performed
• 5 new permit applications
• 4 Permits issues
• 1 Code Enforcement case sent before Judge for approval for receivership.

 

RECREATION:

Volleyball:

Corning Recreation is offering a new class for youth starting February 18^th we have two Volleyball clinics, registration is open.

Daddy/Daughter Dance:

Corning Recreation will be holding their first Daddy/Daughter Dance on January 31st at Rodgers Theater, we will dance to the sounds of DJ Carlo Medrano. It’s sure to be an exciting evening.

Basketball:

Corning Recreation Basketball will be starting on Saturday and continuing into March. We are ready to play! The K-2nd group will be at Richfield School and the 3rd-8^th grade group will be at West Street for the first two weeks then we will bounce up to the Corning High School for the remainder of the season. Thank you to all the schools for helping us with the facilities.

City Pool:

We are currently hiring our 2025 Pool Staff, Pool Manager, Assistant Manager and Lifeguards apply here https://www.corning.org/seasonal-lifeguard-application-form/ it will be open until January 31^st.

 

PLANNING DEPARTMENT:

Tehama County Multi Jurisdiction Hazard Mitigation Plan

The Tehama County Multi Jurisdiction Hazard Mitigation Plan has been updated and is on the City of Corning website for review and comments, the comment period is open until January 31^st.

Housing Element:

Corning 7^th Cycle Draft Housing Element is posted on our website at www.corning.org for review. At the Planning Commission meeting on January 21^st at 6:30 there will be a presentation given on the Housing Element; this meeting is open to the public.

 

POLICE DEPARTMENT:

Patrol:

In addition to responding to 129 calls for service, there were 168 officer-initiated incidents, including 36 traffic stops, and a total of 24 officer reports taken. Officers made 7 misdemeanor arrests (2 of which were juveniles) and 3 felony arrests, issued 5 parking citations, and 4 misdemeanor citations, and 4 infractions during the period of January 9, 2025, through January 15, 2025.

Dispatch:

During the period of January 9, 2025, through January 15, 2025, our Dispatch Center received 243 inbound calls for service. In addition, they responded to 41 incoming 911 calls. All calls were answered within 10 seconds of their ring time.

Training:

Officer Ellena attended an Interview and Interrogation training in Sacramento. 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 28 calls for service last week, they were: 21 medicals, 4 fires, 1 public service, 1 investigation and 1 task force engine to Los Angeles.

2024 Recap:

In 2024 The CVFD responded to 1165 incidents these included, 531 medicals, 394 public service, 26 traffic collisions, 109 hazards/investigations, 57 fires and 48 cancelled in route.

Volunteer Firefighters:

The Volunteers also spent hundreds of hours at city events, parades, job fairs and trainings!

 

CITY MANAGER:

Happy New Year! Wishing everyone the best in 2025!

Meetings:

• Next City Council Meeting: January 14, 2025, at 5:30 p.m.

Miscellaneous:

• City Hall will be closed on Monday, January 20^th, 2025, Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday.
• I attended the 25^th Annual Economic Forecast Conference at CSU, Chico.
• Staff is finalizing the asset inventory list that will be updated annually.
• Staff continue to finalize the end of year reports to meet state and local agency requirements.
• We look forward to kicking off the new accounting software project. A kickoff meeting is scheduled for next week.
• Met with Corning High School Superintendent regarding future plans and projects.
• Finalizing the required documents and paperwork for the past FEMA Flooding projects for Winter 2022 flood damage. Upon completion, we can expect funds to be sent and projects to be completed.
• As we close out a successful 2024, the City of Corning remains dedicated to building on this year’s successes. Our accomplishments this year—ranging from improving processes to strengthening our teams, assets, and equipment—reflect the adaptability and progressive mindset of our staff. Starting 2025 fully staffed will position us for even greater achievements. We look forward to advancing our goals, embracing change, and delivering meaningful progress for our community.

 

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:

Christmas Tree Disposal:

 A wood waste bin is available in front of the City Corporation Yard located at 1106 Butte Street for free disposal of live Christmas Trees only. Please remove all decorations. This service will be available through mid-January, approximately January 15^th it will be removed.

Leaf Pick Up:

The Public Works Staff will continue leaf pick until Friday January 17^th. Leaf piles must not have branches, brush, or other debris or they will not be removed.  Please make sure leaves are not blocking gutters preventing water flow.

Drainage Ditches:

The Conservation Camp Crew Members are continuing the annual cleaning of the Cities drainage ditches.  They will clear brush and debris from the local streambeds of both Jewett and Burch creeks and the Blackburn Moon Drain.

Library Remodel:

The Corning Library is closed as construction for the Library Remodel Project has begun. Construction is anticipated to be complete by January 24^th.

Almond and Fig Street Rehabilitation Project:

VSS Inc., continues to work on the Almond and Fig Street Rehabilitation Project. City Staff and the Contractor have been working with the schools to limit the impacts of those who are dropping off and picking up students. The current phase of construction is complete with construction resuming by the middle of March.

Transportation Center Roof Replacement Project:

Four Seasons Roofing will begin the roof replacement project January 13^th. Construction is anticipated to be complete by February 24^th.

 

BUILDING DEPARTMENT:

• 17 Inspections performed
• 5 new permit applications
• 3 New Code Enforcement cases resolved
• Corning Foods Certificate of Occupancy has been issued. Their opening date is TBD by ownership.

 

RECREATION:

Daddy/Daughter Dance:

Corning Recreation will be holding their first Daddy/Daughter Dance on January 31st at Rodgers Theater, we will dance to the sounds of DJ Carlo Medrano. It’s sure to be an exciting evening.

Basketball:

Corning Recreation Basketball will be starting on January 18^th and continuing into March we are ready to play.

 City Pool:

We are currently hiring our 2025 Pool Staff, Pool Manager, Assistant Manager and Lifeguards apply here https://www.corning.org/seasonal-lifeguard-application-form/ it will be open until January 31^st.

 

PLANNING DEPARTMENT:

Tehama County Multi Jurisdiction Hazard Mitigation Plan

The Tehama County Multi Jurisdiction Hazard Mitigation Plan has been updated and is on the City of Corning website for review and comments, the comment period is open until January 31^st. There will be a brief presentation at the Corning City Council meeting on January 14^th at 5:30.

Housing Element:

Corning 7^th Cycle Draft Housing Element is posted on our website at www.corning.org for review. At the Planning Commission meeting January 21^st at 6:30 there will be a presentation given on the Housing Element; this meeting is open to the public.

 

POLICE DEPARTMENT:

Patrol:

In addition to responding to 113 calls for service, there were 151 officer-initiated incidents, including 40 traffic stops, and a total of 22 officer reports taken. Officers made 5 misdemeanor arrests and 2 felony arrests, issued 4 parking citations, and 6 misdemeanor citations, and 4 infractions during the period of January 2, 2025, through January 8, 2025.

Dispatch:

During the period of January 2, 2025, through January 8, 2025, our Dispatch Center received 266 inbound calls for service. In addition, they responded to 19 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: 22 medicals, 2 traffic collisions and 1 investigation.

Happy New Year, good time to check your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and practice your escapes in case of fire!!!!

CITY MANAGER:

“A community is only as strong as the story it tells.”

Meetings:

• Next City Council Meeting: January 14, 2024, at 5:30 p.m.

Miscellaneous:

• There are a number of events scheduled for the holiday season. Be sure to check out the City of Corning Recreation and Chamber of Commerce webpages and social media.
• City Hall will be closed on Tuesday, December 24^th and Wednesday, December 25^th for the Christmas Holiday.
• City Hall will be closed on Wednesday, January 1^st, 2025, New Years Day Holiday.
• The 2^nd City Council Meeting in the Month of December (12/24/24) has been canceled.
• Thank you to the Corning Chamber of Commerce and Public Works Department for their efforts to decorate the town in preparation for the Holiday Season and Events.
• Finance Department Staff will begin to work on the finance software upgrade.
• Staff continue work on a number of projects.

 

ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORNING, MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!

 

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.

Feliz Navidad y Prospero Año Nuevo!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

 

PUBLIC WORKS:

Christmas Tree Disposal:

 A wood waste bin is available in front of the City Corporation Yard located at 1106 Butte Street for free disposal of live Christmas Trees only. Please remove all decorations. This service will be available through mid-January.

Leaf Pick Up:

The Public Works Staff will continue leaf pick up as time allows. Leaf piles must not have branches, brush, or other debris or they will not be removed.  Please make sure leaves are not blocking gutters preventing water flow.

Drainage Ditches:

The Conservation Camp Crew Members are continuing the annual cleaning of the Cities drainage ditches.  They will clear brush and debris from the local streambeds of both Jewett and Burch creeks and the Blackburn Moon Drain.

Library Remodel:

The Corning Library is closed as construction for the Library Remodel Project has begun. Construction is anticipated to be complete by January 22^nd.

Almond and Fig Street Rehabilitation Project:

VSS Inc., continues to work on the Almond and Fig Street Rehabilitation Project. City Staff and the Contractor have been working with the schools to limit the impacts of those who are dropping off and picking up students. The current phase of construction is complete with construction resuming by the middle of March.

Transportation Center Roof Replacement Project:

Four Seasons Roofing will begin the roof replacement project January 6^th. Construction is anticipated to be complete by February 17^th.

Happy Holidays from the Public Works Department!

 

BUILDING DEPARTMENT:

• 12 Inspections performed
• 6 new permit applications
• 4 Perm its issued
• 2 New Code Enforcement cases resolved
• 11 Business Licenses issued in December

 

RECREATION:

Dance Recital:

The Corning Recreation Dance Recital was held on Monday evening. We had 4 groups of dancers and each and every one of them did a great job, we streamed it live on Facebook, you can go back and watch it if you’d like.

Running Club:

Corning Rec is holding its first ever run. It will be 2.2 miles held on New Year’s Day Check in will be at 8:00am and the run will start at 9:00am at City Hall. We will run through the streets of Corning in our 2025 New Year’s swag to bring a fresh new start to the year. Join us by registering at www.corning.org

Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

 

PLANNING DEPARTMENT:

Housing Element:

The edited version of the 7^th cycle Housing Element will be posted to the website by this weekend, please review.

 

POLICE DEPARTMENT:

Patrol:

In addition to responding to 110 calls for service, there were 71 officer-initiated incidents, including 19 traffic stops, and a total of 14 officer reports taken. Officers made 2 misdemeanor arrests (1 of which was a juvenile), 2 felony arrests, issued 1 parking citation, and 3 misdemeanor citations during the period of December 12, 2024, through December 18, 2024. 

Dispatch:

During the period of December 12, 2024, through December 18, 2024, our Dispatch Center received 246 inbound calls for service. In addition, they responded to 38 incoming 911 calls. All calls were answered within 10 seconds of their ring time.

Training:

Dispatcher Hudson attended a Dispatch Priming course in Vacaville. All Officers continue to participate in POST Portal Training and Lexipol Daily Training Bulletins. Other POST online training continues for Patrol and Dispatch personnel.

CPD Tips

A few holiday season reminders from CPD:

• Keep all doors locked and windows closed while in or out of your vehicle.
• Do not leave gifts or other valuables in plain sight in your vehicle; it is an unnecessary temptation for thieves.
• Always be aware of your surroundings.
• Avoid overloading yourself with packages whether on your person or in your vehicle.

 

FIRE DEPARTMENT:

Corning Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD) Call Volume:

The Corning Volunteer Fire Department responded to 29 calls for service last week, they were: 23 medicals, 1 fire, 2 traffic collisions, 1 public service and 2 investigations.

Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser:

The CVFD would like to thank our awesome community for their amazing generosity.  Besides multiple donations for our Christmas basket program, you also attended our spaghetti dinner and street donations to a grand total of $4500.00 to the Phommathep family.

Have a safe and wonderful Christmas season!!!

CITY MANAGER:

“It is only with community engagement that it is possible to achieve and accelerate progress toward the goal.”

Special thanks to all those involved and in attendance at the Christmas Parade, Spaghetti Dinner, Breakfast with Santa. It was an enjoyable day full of events in Corning!

Meetings:

• Next City Council Meeting: January 14, 2024, at 5:30 p.m.

Miscellaneous:

• There are a number of events scheduled for the holiday season. Be sure to check out the City of Corning Recreation and Chamber of Commerce webpages and social media.
• City Hall will be closed on Tuesday, December 24^th and Wednesday, December 25^th for the Christmas Holiday.
• City Hall will be closed on Wednesday, January 1^st, 2025, New Years Day Holiday.
• The 2^nd City Council Meeting in the Month of December (12/24/24) has been canceled.
• Thank you to the Corning Chamber of Commerce and Public Works Department for their efforts to decorate the town in preparation for the Holiday Season and Events.
• There were about 50 people in attendance at the bench dedication on Monday, December 9^th at the Flournoy Community Park. Thank you, Delores May, for your countless contributions to the community of Corning for many years.
• I attended the NCCSIF Board of Directors meeting on Thursday in Rocklin.

ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORNING, MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!

 

CITY CLERK:

Congratulations to all the elected officials from the November 5^th Elections. Also Measure O passed! An Ordinance was taken to the Council Meeting for its first reading to amend the current Ordinance where City Clerk and Treasurer were elected position.

City of Corning Mayor

Robert E. Snow

City of Corning Member of the City Council

Jose “Chuy” Valerio,

Michele “Shelly” Hargens

City of Corning Treasurer

Laura L. Calkins

City of Corning City Clerk

Rubi Ordaz

 

Commission Vacancies:

Airport Commission – 1 vacant position

Library Commission – 2 vacant positions

Recreation Commission – 1 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:

Leaf Pick Up:

The Public Works Staff will continue leaf pick up as time allows. Leaf piles must not have branches, brush, or other debris or they will not be removed.  Please make sure leaves are not blocking gutters preventing water flow.

Drainage Ditches:

The Conservation Camp Crew Members are continuing the annual cleaning of the Cities drainage ditches.  They will clear brush and debris from the local streambeds of both Jewett and Burch Creeks and the Blackburn Moon Drain.

Library Remodel:

The Corning Library is closed as construction for the Library Remodel Project has begun. Construction is anticipated to be complete by January 22^nd.

Almond and Fig Street Rehabilitation Project:

VSS Inc., continues to work on the Almond and Fig Street Rehabilitation Project. City Staff and the Contractor have been working with the schools to limit the impacts of those who are dropping off and picking up students. The current phase of construction is complete with construction resuming by the middle of March.

Transportation Center Roof Replacement Project:

Four Seasons Roofing will begin the roof replacement project January 6^th. Construction is anticipated to be complete by February 17^th.

 

RECREATION:

Christmas Dance Recital:

Corning Recreation will be holding our annual Christmas Dance Recital this coming Monday, December 16^th at 5:30pm at Rodger’s Theater. Performances will include our Baby Ballet Class, Dance to Impress Class, The Jr. Cardettes and special guests, The Corning High School Drill Team.

Breakfast with Santa:

The Breakfast with Santa program was great, thank you to Corning Rotary and New Life for their partnership in this program. This year we served over 100 meals. Thank you also goes out to Starbucks for donating coffee for the adults, Corning Library for offering a craft for the kids to do and joining us this year First 5, they handed out books to all the children and had a craft available. Thank you to our volunteers (our elves) for all their help.

Jr. Cardettes:

The Jr. Cardettes did an excellent job marching in the Christmas parade and sing along with the Corning Union High School choir at the tree lighting. They also were the special guest at the Corning Chamber Mixer on Thursday and got to perform for the audience.

Running Club:

Corning Rec is holding its first ever run. It will be 2.2 miles held on New Year’s Day Check in will be at 8:00 am and the run will start at 9:00 at City Hall. We will run through the streets of Corning in our 2025 New Year’s swag to bring a fresh new start to the year. Join us by registering at www.corning.org

 

PLANNING DEPARTMENT:

Housing Element:

The edited version of the 7^th cycle Housing Element will be posted to the website by this weekend, please review.

 

POLICE DEPARTMENT:

Patrol:

In addition to responding to 121 calls for service, there were 154 officer-initiated incidents, including 56 traffic stops, and a total of 30 officer reports taken. Officers made 4 misdemeanor arrests (1 of which was a juvenile), 3 felony arrests, issued 18 parking citations, 6 infractions, and 2 misdemeanor citations during the period of December 5, 2024, through December 11, 2024.

Dispatch:

During the period of December 5, 2024, through December 11, 2024, our Dispatch Center received 262 inbound calls for service. In addition, they responded to 27 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 happy to report that we are fully staffed! We have the Chief, 4 Sergeants, 6 full time patrol Officers (plus 1 K-9 in training), 2 CSO’s, 1 Detective, 1 School Resource Officer/patrol Officer, 1 Admin Secretary, 4 Dispatchers, and 1 Dispatch/Records Supervisor. Thank you to our community for all of your support!

 

FIRE DEPARTMENT:

Corning Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD) Call Volume:

The Corning Volunteer Fire Department responded to 18 calls for service last week, they were: 13 medicals, 1 fire, 1 traffic collision, 1 public service and 2 investigations.

Miscellaneous:

• Busy holiday season, please be safe!
• Please make sure your address is very visible from the street so emergency vehicles can find your residence!!!

Click here to View the Plan Update for 2024

You can also view instructions on how to submit feedback here!

CITY MANAGER:

Saturday is the Corning Volunteer Fire Department Spaghetti Feed and the Corning Lighted Christmas Parade followed by the tree lighting!

• There are a number of events scheduled for the holiday season. Be sure to check out the City of Corning Recreation and Chamber of Commerce webpages and social media.

Meetings:

• City Council Meeting: December 10, 2024, at 5:30 p.m.

Miscellaneous:

• City Hall will be closed on Tuesday, December 24^th and Wednesday, December 25^th for the Christmas Holiday.
• City Hall will be closed on Wednesday, January 1^st, 2025, New Years Day Holiday.
• The 2^nd City Council Meeting in the Month of December (12/24/24) has been canceled.
• All City Council Meetings will now begin at 5:30pm. We hope to see you there.
• Leaf pick up is happening!
• Thank you to the corning Chamber of Commerce and Public Works Department for their efforts to decorate town in preparation for the Holiday Season and Events.
• The City will be having a bench dedication on Monday, December 9^th at 10:30am at the Flournoy Community Park. Thank you, Delores May, for you countless contributions to the community of Corning for many years.

 

CITY CLERK:

 Elections:

Tehama County Elections Department has released the Final Official Report from the November 5^th Elections. You can view it here:

https://www.tehama.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Final-Official-Report.pdf

The elected officials will do their Oath at the December 10^th Council Meeting along with a Resolution accepting the canvass of votes and results of the municipal election.

 Commission Vacancies:

Airport Commission – 1 vacant position

Library Commission – 2 vacant positions

Recreation Commission – 1 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.

 

BUIILDING DEPARTMENT:

Permit Report:

• 8 Inspections performed
• 6 new permit applications
• 6 Permits issued
• 2 New Code Enforcement cases underway

 

PUBLIC WORKS:

Community Event/Street Impact:

The Corning Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the annual Hometown Christmas Parade this Saturday, December 7^th beginning at the Veterans Hall at 5:30pm.  The procession will go east bound on Solano Street and end at Third Street with the lighting of the Christmas Tree. Solano Street closure will begin approximately 5:00pm to prepare for the parade and will re-open once the parade has finished.

Leaf Pick Up:

The Public Works Staff will continue leaf pick up as time allows. Leaf piles must not have branches, brush, or other debris or they will not be removed.  Please make sure leaves are not blocking gutters preventing water flow.

Drainage Ditches:

The Conservation Camp Crew Members are continuing the annual cleaning of the Cities drainage ditches.  They will clear brush and debris from the local streambeds of both Jewett and Burch creeks and the Blackburn Moon Drain.

Library Remodel:

The Corning Library is closed as construction for the Library Remodel Project has begun. Construction is anticipated to be complete by January 22^nd

Almond and Fig Street Rehabilitation Project:

VSS Inc., continues to work on the Almond and Fig Street Rehabilitation Project. City Staff and the Contractor have been working with the schools to limit the impacts of those who are dropping off and picking up students. The current phase of construction is complete with construction resuming by the middle of March.

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.

 

RECREATION:

Basketball:

Youth Basketball registration just closed, and we have a record number of players this year.  We will hold a draft on December 8^th and the season will start in the middle of January. Looking forward to a great season.

Breakfast with Santa:

The Recreation department is gearing up for our 3^rd annual Breakfast with Santa, this Saturday morning, a big Thank you to Corning Rotary and New Life Church for their partnership, we currently have 57 youth register to come have breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus.

Jr. Cardettes:

The Corning Jr. Cardettes will be walking in the Hometown Christmas Parade and then teaming up with the Corning Union High School Choir to lead the community in some Christmas Carols.

The team has also been invited to perform at the Corning Chamber of Commerce Christmas Mixer on December 12^th at 6:30, which we are looking forward to.

Perfect Attendance:

Corning Recreation has teamed up with the Corning Elementary School District to offer Free Class Certificates to 2 “randomly drawn” youth from each school that have been awarded Perfect Attendance. We handed out those certificates on Thursday, Look for the photos on Facebook.

Running Club:

Corning Rec is holding its first ever run. It will be 2.2 miles held on New Year’s Day Check in will be at 8:00 am and the run will start at 9:00am at City Hall. We will run through the streets of Corning in our 2025 New Year’s swag to bring a fresh new start to the year. Join us by registering at www.corning.org

 

PLANNING DEPARTMENT:

Agenda Items:

The next Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday December 10^th the Planning Department will be taking Ordinance 711 (Digital Sign Regulations) for a first reading, and an appeal from Teresa Livingston on the denial of her use permit for a Food Truck, located on the south side of the previous Glass Blowers.

 

POLICE DEPARTMENT:

 Patrol:

In addition to responding to 134 calls for service, there were 109 officer-initiated incidents, including 43 traffic stops, and a total of 25 officer reports taken. Officers made 9 misdemeanor arrests (1 of which was a juvenile), 5 felony arrests (1 of which was a juvenile), issued 1 felony citation, 2 infractions, and 5 misdemeanor citations during the period of November 28, 2024, through December 4, 2024.

Dispatch:

During the period of November 28, 2024, through December 4, 2024, our Dispatch Center received 276 inbound calls for service. In addition, they responded to 29 incoming 911 calls. All calls were answered within 10 seconds of their ring time.

Training:

Sergeant Squier attended a Less Lethal Instructor Course in Turlock. 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 happy to report that we are fully staffed! We have the Chief, 4 Sergeants, 6 full time patrol Officers (plus 1 K-9 in training), 2 CSO’s, 1 Detective, 1 School Resource Officer/patrol Officer, 1 Admin Secretary, 4 Dispatchers, and 1 Dispatch/Records Supervisor. Thank you to our community for all of your support!

 

FIRE DEPARTMENT:

 Corning Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD) Call Volume:

The Corning Volunteer Fire Department responded to 28 calls for service last week, they were: 20 medicals, 4 fires, 3 public service and 1 investigation.

Christmas Raffle Tickets:

The CVFD is still selling tickets to help fund our Christmas basket program.

Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser:

            Enjoy a spaghetti dinner before, during or after the Downtown Christmas Parade this Saturday at the Fire Hall.  Serving spaghetti, salad and bread from 4:30 until 8:00 for just $10.00. Proceeds to the Phommathep family.

CITY MANAGER:

Leaf pick up is happening!

Thank you to our Public Works crew who worked diligently through the wet weather to reduce water ponding and flooding in areas.

Events:

• There are a number of events scheduled for the holiday season. Be sure to check out the City of Corning Recreation and Chamber of Commerce webpages and social media.

Meetings:

• City Council Meeting: November 26, 2024, at 5:30 p.m.

Miscellaneous:

• City Hall will be closed on Thursday, November 28^th and Friday, November 29^th for the Thanksgiving Holiday.
• The 2^nd City Council Meeting in the Month of December (12/24/24) has been canceled.
• All City Council Meeting will now begin at 5:30pm. We hope to see you there.
• Staff continues to work on finalizing changes on the updated Housing element. These are changes required by the State.
• Met with Red Bluff City Manager Tom Westbrook and Tehama City Administrator Carolyn Steffan.

 

CITY CLERK:

Elections:

Tehama County Elections Department has released the 5^th unofficial report on processed ballots. There is still a little over 9,000 ballots that are unprocessed. You can see the unofficial report here: https://www.tehama.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/5th-Unofficial-Report.pdf

There should be an update later today with another unofficial report. You can view it directly on their website https://www.tehama.gov/government/departments/elections/

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.

 

BUIILDING DEPARTMENT:

Permit Report:

• 23 Inspections performed
• 7 new permit applications
• 11 Permits issued

Business Permits:

• The new Corning Food Center has brought in a new project coordinator. The project is now advancing well.
• The TA site has submitted all documents for removing all possibly hazardous materials and is taking steps to ensure future safety.

 

PUBLIC WORKS:

Leaf Pick Up:

The Public Works Staff will continue leaf pick up as time allows. Leaf piles must not have branches, brush, or other debris or they will not be removed.  Please make sure leaves are not blocking gutters preventing water flow.

Drainage Ditches:

The Conservation Camp Crew Members are continuing the annual cleaning of the Cities drainage ditches.  They will clear brush and debris from the local streambeds of both Jewett and Burch creeks and the Blackburn Moon Drain.

Water:

City Staff recently conducted an inventory of all water service lines, which is the pipe that connects your home, building, or other structure to the water main. The purpose of the inventory is to identify the material of these service lines and fittings, including the customer-owned side of the water service line.

Staff sent out notices to residents that have service lines that have been identified as an unknow material. Staff have started field inspections on all service lines of unknown material to identify the material classification and expect this process to be completed by December 2025.

Almond and Fig Street Rehabilitation Project:

VSS Inc., continues to work on the Almond and Fig Street Rehabilitation Project. City Staff and the Contractor have been working with the schools to limit the impacts of those who are dropping off and picking up students. The current phase of construction is anticipated to be complete by December 6th with construction resuming by the middle of March.

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.

 

RECREATION:

Running Club:

Corning Recreation is holding its first ever run. It will be 2.2 miles and held on New Year’s Day. Check in will be at 8:00am and the run will start at 9:00am at City Hall. We will run through the streets of Corning in our 2025 New Year’s swag to bring a fresh new start to the year. Join us by registering at www.corning.org

Basketball:

Youth Basketball registration is open for youth K – 8 We will hold a draft on December 8^th and the season will start in the middle of January. The registration deadline is December 1st.

Holiday Season:

We are gearing up for the Holiday season, we have the popular Santa Letter Program, Breakfast with Santa, Christmas Craft Workshop, and few other things happening this holiday season. Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram, so you don’t miss out on all the fun.

 

POLICE DEPARTMENT:

 Patrol:

In addition to responding to 142 calls for service, there were 95 officer-initiated incidents, including 44 traffic stops, and a total of 30 officer reports taken. Officers made 3 misdemeanor arrests, 4 felony arrests, issued 4 parking citations, 2 infractions, and 3 misdemeanor citations during the period of November 13, 2024, through November 20, 2024.

 Dispatch:

During the period of November 13, 2024, through November 20, 2024, our Dispatch Center received 303 inbound calls for service. In addition, they responded to 33 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 thrilled to announce that our new K9 has arrived and has been paired with Officer Ross. They will begin their training soon. We look forward to seeing their progress and keeping everyone updated!

 

FIRE DEPARTMENT:

Corning Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD) Call Volume:

The Corning Volunteer Fire Department responded to 19 calls for service last week, they were: 16 medicals, 2 fires and 1 public service.

Sandbag filling station:

Sandbags are available at the fire hall, 814 5th Street. You will be provided with bags and a shovel. The sand is across the street in the empty lot. There is no charge, but you will need to fill up your own bags.