CITY MANAGER:
Corning Veterans Memorial Hall Receives $2,000,000 in Federal Funding:
According to a January 30, 2023 press release, Congressman Doug LaMalfa announced that he obtained $2,000,000 in federal funding for the Corning Veterans Memorial Hall Rehabilitation. This project will rehabilitate the Corning Veterans Memorial Hall which was constructed in 1931 to ensure that the area’s local veterans continue to have a meeting place and the general public has access to a common meeting point, providing full benefit to the entire town. Due to age, the facility has a number of structural, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and other defects which limits the use of the facility and threatens its continued operation. The work will also include restoration of walls, windows, and floors to their previous condition, as well as renovation to the building’s kitchen and restrooms.
Thank you to Congressman LaMalfa and all others involved in helping to obtain this much needed federal funding.
PUBLIC WORKS:
Building Demolition – City Plaza & Recreation Center:
PG&E was able to recover from the recent storms quicker than anticipated and has completed the disconnection of existing gas services on the project site. CVE Contracting Group, Inc. will be onsite on Thursday February 2nd to complete the abatement work with a date for demolition to follow shortly.
Electronic Monument Sign:
The Contractor will tentatively be onsite to remove the existing sign and start the installation of the new electronic monument sign on February 15th.
Storm Damage Assessment:
On Wednesday, Staff met with Cal OES, FEMA, and Tehama County Staff to visit and assess the damages from the recent storms. Staff will be working with the Team to prepare preliminary damage assessments for this damage.
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
Patrol:
In addition to responding to 130 calls for service, a total of 23 officer reports were taken and there were 66 officer-initiated incidents, including 44 traffic stops. Officers made 6 misdemeanor arrests and 2 felony arrests. Officers issued 9 citations, of which; 7 were misdemeanors, and 2 were infractions during the period of January 26, 2023, through February 1, 2023.
Training:
Officers continue to participate in POST Portal Training and Lexipol Daily Training Bulletins. Other POST online training continues for Patrol and Dispatch personnel.
“Evil is powerless if the good are unafraid.” -RR-
FIRE DEPARTMENT:
Corning Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD) Call Volume:
The Corning Volunteer Fire Department responded to 18 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 13 medicals, 2 fires, 1 mutual aid fire, 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: 10 medicals, 3 fires, 1 traffic collision, and 3 public service.
Training:
Training for the CVFD consisted of 23 members recertifying their CPR.
Chief’s Message:
With colder temperatures and more heater use, make sure your carbon monoxide detector is working properly. Carbon monoxide is an odorless killer.