“The most important office, and the one which all of us can and should fill, is that of private citizens” – Louis Brandeis.
Meetings:
- Planning Commission Meeting: CANCELED – July 15, 2025
- City Council Meeting: July 22, 2025, at 5:30 p.m.
CITY MANAGER:
Miscellaneous:
- Our CPA was on site Monday and Tuesday this week. The focus was on preparing to close the books for last fiscal year and the implementation of new accounting software.
- Work to repair the snack bar at Yost Park. Please avoid and stay clear of the construction area during this time.
- Staff continue to work with developers on residential and commercial developments.
- Code Enforcement has been active in sending out notices of violation letters and making in person visits.
- Water and Sewer rates will be increasing effect July 1st. This increase was approved by Resolution in August 2024.
- As part of the new finance software implementation, efforts to streamline the utility billing process will be made. This may alter the time of month you receive your water and sewer bill. Please continue to pay your water and sewer bill upon receipt.
CITY CLERK:
Yard Sale Permits Issued:
- 1610 Butte St. July 11th and 12th
Commission Vacancies:
Airport Commission – 2 vacant positions
Library 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.
BUILDING DEPARTMENT:
This week, the Building Division received six permit applications. Through inspections, the division finalized three residential solar projects, a residential HVAC system, and a commercial demolition permit.
The Building Official attended the Shasta Cascade Chapter meeting of the International Code Council. Topics discussed included AB 261 (Fire Safety and Fire Hazard Severity Zones), updates from the State Fire Marshal, AB 130 Housing, and Cal Fire’s interpretation of deck requirements in the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI). The session was highly educational and timely, as the triennial code adoption is set to occur this coming year.
AB 130 Housing includes recent amendments focused on improving permit efficiency, reducing barriers to housing production, and encouraging better coordination between state and local agencies. These changes will influence how local jurisdictions process permits and support new housing initiatives.
The Building Division continues to work to educate contractors and residents on standardized inspection request procedures. Inspection requests made be prior to 4:30 PM will be scheduled for the next business day.
To request an inspection, please call the Building Division at (530) 824-7027 or email bmierzwak@corningca.gov.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT:
Streets:
The pedestrian crossing at Solano and West Street has been repaired and is now fully operational.
Water Quality Report 2024:
- The 2024 Water Quality Report/Consumer Confidence Report has been completed for the City of Corning water system. A copy of the report can be found here
https://www.corning.org/documents/water-quality-report-2024/
Items currently out to bid:
Corning Well Project – Bid documents can be obtained through the City’s website at https://www.corning.org/project-bid-opportunities/ or www.publicpurchase.com. All bids are due by 2:00 PM on July 30.
RECREATION DEPARTMENT:
Recreation Registration – Our new Recreation Website is now live! Go to http://www.Corning.org or scan the QR code below to register at the new platform.
Summer Classes in session:
- Beginning Ballet – Tuesdays | 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Location: Rodgers Theater
- Ballet 1 – Tuesdays | 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Location: Rodgers Theater
- Beginning Tumbling – Fridays | 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Location: Rodgers Theater
- Tumbling 1 – Fridays | 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Location: Rodgers Theater
- Corning Flag Football – Thursdays | 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM Location: Corning High School Soccer Fields
- HIIT – Tues/Wed | 5:00AM – 6:00 AM & 6:00AM – 7:00AM Location: Rodgers Theater
- Hip – Hop Dance – Wednesdays | 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM for 3-7yrs & 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM for 8-12 yrs Location: Rodgers Theater
- Wrestling – Tuesdays & Thursdays | 3:15 PM – 4:30 PM Location: Pals Room
- Jiu Jitsu – Mon/Wed/Fri | 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM for 5yrs- 13yrs & 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM for 14 yrs and up Location: Pals Room
- Swim Classes & Pool Reservations – Days and times vary – For full details and to register, visit our website: https://corningrecreation.recdesk.com/Community/Program
Save the Dates for the 2025 Tuesday Night Market:
September 2nd: Hometown Heroes
October 7th: Bed Races
Thank you for your continued support of Corning Recreation. We look forward to seeing you at these exciting upcoming events.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT:
The comment period for the Queen Olive project has come to an end with only two comments being received, very minor, we will plan to move forward with this project and calendar it for the August 19th Planning Commission meeting.
The newest map for the TK Ranch subdivision of 61 new homes has been reviewed and the project will need an updated Initial Study, Staff is waiting for a response back from the engineer.
We have received the improvement plans for The Falcon Subdivision.
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
Patrol:
In addition to responding to 171 calls for service, there were 119 officer-initiated incidents, including 59 traffic stops, and a total of 22 officer reports were taken. Officers made 10 misdemeanor arrests, 1 felony arrest, issued 5 misdemeanor citations, 1 unclassified, and 1 infraction during the period of July 2, 2025, through July 8, 2025.
Dispatch:
During the period of July 2, 2025, through July 8, 2025, our Dispatch Center received 343 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:
Officer Hewitt attended a Taser Instructor training course in Hanford. 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 21 calls for service last week, they were: 12 medicals, 6 fires, 2 public service and 1 investigation.
There were no fireworks caused fires in the City of Corning on the 4th of July.
Message from the Chief:
Very hot this weekend, stay hydrated and be very careful when you mow any dry grass-start early!!