Friday Notes
HOLIDAYS:
- Monday, January 3, 2023: City Hall, City’s Finance Department, and the City’s Public Works Corporation Yard will be closed for the New Year’s Holiday.
VACATIONS:
- December 22nd – January 3rd: City Engineer/Public Works Consultant Robin Kampmann.
- December 22nd – January 3rd: Planner II/Recreation Coordinator Christina Meeds.
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.
Rodger’s Property Escrow Closure:
Escrow closed on December 27, 2022 for the purchase of the Rodger’s property on the northwest corner of 4th and Marin Street.
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 New Year from the Public Works Department!
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
Patrol:
In addition to responding to 106 calls for service, a total of 11 officer reports were taken and there were 81 officer-initiated incidents, including 25 traffic stops. Officers made 5 misdemeanor arrests and 2 felony arrests. Officers issued 6 citations, of which; 4 were misdemeanors, 1 was an infraction, and 1 was parking during the period of December 22, 2022, through December 28, 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.
Staffing:
With the recent departure of Ron Robbins, Corning Police Department will be recruiting for a new full-time Community Service Officer. The City’s Police Department is also sponsoring Police Trainee Rey Valencia to the 151st Butte College Law Enforcement Academy beginning on January 3, 2023.
“Fear is normal. Every person feels fear at some point. Step aggressively towards your fear – that is the step into bravery.” –JW
FIRE DEPARTMENT:
Corning Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD) Call Volume:
The Corning Volunteer Fire Department responded to 20 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 15 medicals, 1 hazardous condition, and 4 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 15 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 7 medicals, 6 fires, and 2 traffic conditions.
Chief’s Message:
Burn Permits are required to burn in the City Limits and the Permit is limited to burning yard trimmings only.
Have a safe and happy 2023!