TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL
FROM: KRISTINA MILLER, CITY MANAGER
DATE: DECEMBER 23, 2022
HOLIDAYS:
- Friday, December 23rd, and Monday December 26th: City Hall, City’s Finance Department, and the City’s Public Works Corporation Yard will be closed for the Christmas Holiday.
VACATIONS:
- December 22nd – January 3rd: City Engineer/Public Works Consultant Robin Kampmann.
- December 22nd – January 3rd: Planner II/Recreation Coordinator Christina Meeds.
- December 27th – December 30th: City Manager Kristina Miller.
CITY MANAGER:
Remote Meetings -Assembly Bill 2449 (AB 2449):
Due to AB 2449, the City will no longer be offering the option to remote into City Council meeting because if we do so and there is an internet connectivity issue no decisions can be made until the connection is restored. Council members can use “just cause” for remoting in two times per year for childcare or caregiving, a contagious illness, a need related to a physical or mental disability, or travel while on official City business. Council members should let me know as soon as they are aware of the need to remote in, as there are specific requirements the City must follow.
Building Official Interviews:
Interviews for the Building Official position were held on Monday December 19th.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
PUBLIC WORKS:
Leaf Pick Up:
Leaf pickup will continue 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.
Christmas Tree Disposal:
A wood waste bin will be 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 starting this week and will continue through mid-January.
Building Demolition – City Plaza & Recreation Center:
City Staff met with CVE Contracting Group, Inc. We are currently waiting for PG&E to complete the electric and gas service disconnections, but it is anticipated that the building demolition on the block located on the south side of Solano St. directly across from City Hall will start mid to late January with a 2-week construction time.
Happy Holidays from the Public Works Department!
RECREATION:
Winter Recreation Classes:
Winter recreation classes are open for registration with classes starting the week of January 9th. We will be offering a new program this winter called Internet safety.
Jr. Giants:
The City of Corning Recreation Department has been approved to become a Jr. Giants team. Staff is currently looking for a Program Manager.
PLANNING:
Planning Commission Meeting:
At the Tuesday, December 20th Planning Commission meeting, the Commission denied the Variance for the carport, approved the Use Permit for California Inn, and approved the Use Permit and Variance for Laurel Water and Ag.
The Planning Department wishes everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
Patrol:
In addition to responding to 109 calls for service, a total of 23 officer reports were taken and there were 81 officer-initiated incidents, including 24 traffic stops. Officers made 8 misdemeanor arrests and 4 felony arrests. Officers issued 12 citations, of which; 7 were misdemeanors, 1 felony, and 4 were parking during the period of December 15, 2022, through December 21, 2022.
Training:
Officers continue to participate in POST Portal Training and Lexipol Daily Training Bulletins. Other POST online training continues for Patrol and Dispatch personnel.
Community Service Officer:
December 22, 2022 was Community Service Officer Ron Robbins last day with Corning Police Department. He will be missed, but we wish him the best in his new career.
“The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear.” – Buddy the Elf
FIRE DEPARTMENT:
Corning Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD) Call Volume:
The Corning Volunteer Fire Department responded to 22 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 17 medicals, 1 fire, 2 investigations, and 2 public service.
The Glenn County Volunteer Fire Departments Call Volumes:
The Orland, Capay, Artois, Bayliss, Glenn Codora, Ord Bend and Butte City Volunteer Fire Departments were dispatched to 17 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 14 medicals, 1 investigation, 1 fire, and 1 public service.
Christmas Food Baskets & Toy Baskets:
Last week the Corning Volunteer Fire Department delivered 79 food and toy baskets to less fortunate families in Corning.
The Corning Volunteer Fire Department would like to wish everyone a safe and Merry Christmas.