CITY MANAGER:
Tehama County Job Fair – At Rodgers Theater – September 10th at 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. hosted by the Tehama County Job Training Center
Meetings:
- City Council Meeting: September 10, 2024, at 6:30 p.m.
Miscellaneous:
- I would like to welcome Officer Barry to the City of Corning. He will be sworn in on Monday morning.
- September 14, 2024, there is a Free Passenger Tire Collection event from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Corning Park and Ride at the corner of 3rd and Solano Streets.
- Our new Accounting Technician is expected to start Monday, September 16th.
- Bid documents for the road improvement project around the Olive View School area are complete and have been posted to the public for bid. All bids must be received no later than September 17, 2024, at 2:00 p.m.
- Staff continues to work with Adams Ashby Group to submit a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). This grant funding would be for the Recreation Center and City Plaza. The NOFA was released on Friday, August 30th. Subsequent meetings have been scheduled to prepare for the grant.
- Carrie Ferchaud, Executive Director of the Job Training Center and I continue to have had ongoing conversations regarding Employment and Business Services. We are working on a rapid response effort as a result of the Andersen and Sons (Vina, Ca) layoffs. Please visit corning.org and follow the Layoff and Business Services Link. A series of times have been scheduled in the City Council Chamber for Andersen and Sons services enrollment.
- Carrie and her team are doing a phenomenal job to help the residents of Corning. They are holding a series of sessions in the City Council Chambers and the Job Fair mentioned above.
- The work to replace four water heaters through a first come first serve basis program managed by the California Public Utilities Commission is wrapping up. These customer incentives come from California ratepayers funding and is made available under this program until funding is depleted or otherwise directed by the CPUC. The four new water heaters will be installed at the Sr. Center and Transportation Center (Café, PAL, & waiting area).
- Staff is working to award the RFP for Audit Services. Contract negotiations are happening. The contract will come before Council for approval at a future meeting.
CITY CLERK:
Commission Vacancies:
The City’s Airport, Recreation, and Library Commissions each have a 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:
Work Schedule:
The Public Works crew has returned to their winter hours of operation (7:00am-3:30pm). The meter reader will remain on his regular schedule (8:00am-4:30pm).
Water Leaks:
With the hot weather water leaks continue to pop up. The Public Works Crew are working diligently to address each one as they come up.
Hydrant Replacement:
The Public Works Crew worked with the Fire Department to identify Fire Hydrants in need of replacement. As they work on replacing them there will be temporary water shut offs in the surrounding areas. Notifications will be distributed prior to any water shut offs.
PLANNING:
7th Cycle Housing Element Update:
Our 7th cycle, Housing Element was submitted to the state for a 60-day review period on Monday August 12th.
RECREATION:
Tuesday Night Market:
Thank you to everyone involved for a wonderful Tuesday Night Market, it was a hot one but very enjoyable with a handful of new vendors. Our next and last market is scheduled for October 1st and we will be holding the annual bed race. Get those teams put together and come out to beat the defending champions. Contact the Chamber of Commerce.
Corning Recreation Classes:
Corning Recreation is working on planning this year’s Basketball season…Are you ready?
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
Patrol:
In addition to responding to 131 calls for service, there were 73 officer-initiated incidents, including 23 traffic stops, and a total of 19 officer reports taken. Officers made 3 misdemeanor arrests, 6 felony arrests, issued 3 infractions and 3 parking citations, during the period of August 29, 2024, through September 4, 2024.
Dispatch:
During the period of August 29, 2024, through September 4, 2024, our Dispatch Center received 313 inbound calls for service. In addition, they responded to 46 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 almost fully staffed! We have hired our second and final Lateral Police Officer. Officer Barry started his career with us on September 1, 2024. Please welcome him to the community!
FIRE DEPARTMENT:
Corning Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD) Call Volume:
The Corning Volunteer Fire Department responded to 31 calls for service last week, they were: 24 medicals, 3 fires, 1 traffic collision, 2 public service and 1 hazardous condition
Chief’s Message:
The burn ban is still in effect. No burning allowed; everything is still very dry!!!!