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Friday Notes for September 29, 2023

INTERIM CITY MANAGER:

Message from Interim City Manager:

I am grateful to the Honorable Mayor and City Council for considering me for the interim position. I am very impressed with their caring attitude and professionalism in working for the good of the City. I am also indebted to the City Staff that have allowed me into their lives most graciously. Their dedication and commitment show well for their departments and the citizens of Corning. Thank you, Tim Potanovic

PUBLIC WORKS:

Community Event/Street Impact:

Corning Tuesday Night Market:

The final Corning Tuesday Night market for 2023 will be occurring on Tuesday October 3, 2023 starting at 5:00pm and going until 8:00pm. Solano Street will be closed between 3^rd Street and 6^th Street for the event. Solano Street closure will begin approximately 4:00pm to prepare for the event and will re-open once the event has finished.

Corning Olive Festival:

The Corning Olive Festival and Car Show will take place on Saturday, October 7, 2023 at Corning Community Park, and Lennox Fields from 10:00am to 4:00pm. There will be no road closures for this event but due to the anticipated attendance be aware of traffic congestion and pedestrians not only on Toomes and Houghton Avenues, but the surrounding side streets as well.

ROADS CLOSED – Kirkwood Road and Columbia Ave. Bridge Replacement:

The Tehama County Public Works Department has awarded a construction contract to Viking Construction Company to replace the Kirkwood Road and Columbia Avenue bridges over Jewett Creek.

The replacement of the existing bridges is necessary to ensure continued safe access to the travelling public. The old bridges will be replaced with wider bridges that meet current standards. The projects will require Kirkwood Road and Columbia Avenue to be closed to through traffic at the bridge locations for the duration of the construction. Access will be maintained to all adjacent properties and detoured routes will be provided.

Construction work and road closures began in late July with a target completion date of December 2023.

Olive View and West Street Schools Connectivity Project:

Builder Solutions, Inc. continues to work on the Olive View and West Street School Projects. The Contractor is trying to limit the impacts of those who are dropping off and picking up students.

RECREATION:

Tuesday Markt, October 3^rd:

Our last market of the year is scheduled for Tuesday, October 3^rd. The Bed Races will be at this Market, they will start at 6:30 on Third Street between Solano & Marin Street. We will have live music by Irish Cement, and a West Coast Monster Truck will be on display along with a Monster Truck bounce house. There will be lots of Venders and good times will be had. We hope to see you there.

Olive Festival:

Corning Recreation will be participating in the Olive Festival and will be doing crafts at our booth so look for us. We will also be holding an Olive Pit Spitting Contest at 1:00 by the band so if you have ever wondered how far you can “spit a pit” come and join us and participate in the contest.

Northside Park Kiddie Playground:

The Kiddie Playground at Northside Park is getting a facelift. The new equipment will include 2 ADA swings, an ADA Carousel, a Sensory Board, and a Play Structure called a double tower with slides. The corner where the carousel will be placed will have poured in place rubber for the flooring to make wheelchair access easier and will be the first of its kind in Corning. Installation has begun and should be completed by the end of next week.

Corning Recreations Holiday Programs:

Corning Recreation has a full lineup of Holiday Happenings. Make sure you are following us on Facebook and Instagram to ensure that you don’t miss out on any of the fun.

BUILDING OFFICIAL:

City of Corning Business Awning Grant Program:

The manufacturing Engineer is working directly with the City’s Plan Check Engineer, and we should have approved plans by the end of the week. The manufacturing of the actual awning should be a quick turn-around following plan approval with installation soon after. Hopefully we will have a more definitive installation date by mid-October.

POLICE DEPARTMENT:

Patrol:

In addition to responding to 153 calls for service, there were 143 officer-initiated incidents, including 205 traffic stops, and a total of 13 officer reports taken. Officers made 2 felony arrests, and issued 5 citations: 4 were infractions, and 1 was parking during the period of September 21, 2023, through September 27, 2023.

Dispatch:

During the period of September 14, 2023 through September 20, 2023, our Dispatch Center received 281 inbound calls for service. In addition, they responded to 24 incoming 911 calls. All calls were answered within 10 seconds of their ring time.

Training:

Officers continue to participate in POST Portal Training and Lexipol Daily Training Bulletins. Other POST online training continues for Patrol and Dispatch personnel.

“The morning had dawned clear and cold, with a crispness that hinted at the end of summer.” — George R.R. Martin

FIRE DEPARTMENT:

Corning Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD) Call Volume:

The Corning Volunteer Fire Department responded to 19 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 13 medicals, 2 traffic collisions, 1 investigation, 1 hazardous condition, and 2 public service.

The Orland, Capy, Artois, Bayliss, Glenn Codora, Ord Bend, and Butte City Volunteer Fire Departments:

The Orland, Capay, Artois, Bayliss, Glenn Codora, Ord Bend and Butte City Volunteer Fire Departments were dispatched to a combined total of 19 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 12 medicals, 1 fire, 1 investigation, 1 hazardous condition, 2 public service, and 2 traffic collisions.

Chief’s Message:

With the cooler weather comes more heaters getting turned on. Please check your carbon monoxide detectors for proper function and the manufacture date. They usually last 7 to 8 years and need to be replaced.

Friday Notes for September 22, 2023

INTERIM CITY MANAGER:

Code Enforcement:
I took a walk today and met with the owner of the property located on the northeast corner of Houghton and Marin Street. This is one of the locations being noticed for blighted conditions. It was noted that the owner was in the process of loading unwanted material into a trailer for removal.

PUBLIC WORKS:

ROADS CLOSED – Kirkwood Road and Columbia Ave. Bridge Replacement:
The Tehama County Public Works Department has awarded a construction contract to Viking Construction Company to replace the Kirkwood Road and Columbia Avenue bridges over Jewett Creek.

Construction work and road closures began in late July with a target completion date of December 2023.

Olive View and West Street Schools Connectivity Project:
Builder Solutions, Inc. continues to work on the Olive View and West Street School Projects. The Contractor is trying to limit the impacts of those who are dropping off and picking up students.

Parks:
This week the Public Works Crew removed the playground equipment at Northside Kiddie Park in anticipation of the arrival of the new play equipment.

PLANNING:

9-19-2023 Planning Commission Meeting:
At Tuesday’s Planning Commission meeting the Commission voted 4-0 (Commissioner Lamb was absent) to approve Use Permit 2023-314 to allow a mobile food vending truck (business) called Wood-Fired Pizza and Indian Food. The mobile truck will be parked at AAA Truck Wash located at 3525 Highway 99W.

RECREATION:

September 21st – 25th Circus:
The Circus Royal Spectacular will be in town from September 21-25 at 1099 Highway 99W. Showtimes are September 21st at 7:30pm, September 22nd at 7:30pm, September 23rd at 5:30 & 7:30pm, September 24th 5:30 & 7:30pm, and September 25th at 7:30pm.

October 3rd Tuesday Night Market:
The next market (last market of the year) is scheduled for October 3rd, at which the bed races will be held. If you want to participate in the races, contact the Corning Chamber of Commerce at info@corningcachamber.org, or call at 530-824-5550 to obtain and fill out your application.

October 7th Olive Festival:
Corning Recreation will be participating in the Olive Festival and will be doing crafts at our booth so look for us. Our “Olive Pit Spitting Contest” will take place at 1:00pm and will be located adjacent to the band location. If you have ever wondered how far you can “spit a pit” come and participate in this contest.

Northside Park:
The North Side Park Kiddie Playground is getting a facelift. Our Public Works Department has been dismantling the playground all week to make way for the new equipment. The installation of the new equipment will start on Monday, September 25th. The new equipment will include 2 ADA swings, an ADA Carousel, a Sensory Board, and a Play Structure called a double tower with slides. The corner where the carousel will be placed will have poured in place rubber for the flooring to make wheelchair access easier and will be the first of its kind in Corning.

POLICE DEPARTMENT:

Patrol:
In addition to responding to 167 calls for service, there were 123 officer-initiated incidents, including 25 traffic stops, and a total of 20 officer reports taken. Officers made 5 misdemeanor arrests, 1 felony arrest, and issued 17 citations: 5 were infractions, 4 were misdemeanors, and 2 were parking during the period of September 14, 2023, through September 20, 2023.

Dispatch:
During the period of September 14, 2023 through September 20, 2023, our Dispatch Center received 274 inbound calls for service. In addition, they responded to 48 incoming 911 calls. All calls were answered within 10 seconds of their ring time.

Training:
Officers continue to participate in POST Portal Training and Lexipol Daily Training Bulletins. Other POST online training continues for Patrol and Dispatch personnel.

“We don’t just sit around and wait for other people. We just make, and we do.” -Arlan Hamilton

FIRE DEPARTMENT:

Corning Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD) Call Volume:
The Corning Volunteer Fire Department responded to 34 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 17 medicals, 4 fires, and 13 public service.

The Orland, Capy, Artois, Bayliss, Glenn Codora, Ord Bend, and Butte City Volunteer Fire Departments:
The Orland, Capay, Artois, Bayliss, Glenn Codora, Ord Bend and Butte City Volunteer Fire Departments were dispatched to a combined total of 13 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 6 medicals, 6 fires, and 1 traffic collision.

Chief’s Message:
Fall is coming, please have your flues, chimneys, and stovepipes cleaned.

Friday Notes September 15, 2023

INTERIM CITY MANAGER:

Code Enforcement at 800 West Street:

Enforced cleanup of blighted property at 800 West Street is now complete. The property has returned to compliance due to the owner’s efforts.

Unfortunately, while attending to the code enforcement at 800 West Street our attention was called to the parcel at 1618 Marin Street where a substantial blight violation, junk, refuge, abandoned vehicles, etc. was observed. Voluntary compliance will be noticed and sought, followed by formal enforcement if necessary.

PUBLIC WORKS:

Crew Work Schedule:

The Public Works Crew has returned to their winter hours of operation (7:00am-3:30pm). The City’s Meter Reader will remain on his regular schedule (8am-4:30pm).

ROADS CLOSED – Kirkwood Road and Columbia Ave. Bridge Replacement:

The Tehama County Public Works Department has awarded a construction contract to Viking Construction Company to replace the Kirkwood Road and Columbia Avenue bridges over Jewett Creek.

Construction work and road closures began in late July with a target completion date of December 2023.

Olive View and West Street Schools Connectivity Project:

Builder Solutions, Inc. continues to work on the Olive View and West Street School Projects. The Contractor is trying to limit the impacts of those who are dropping off and picking up students.

Water Leaks:

City staff fixed a couple water leaks in town; one on El Paso Avenue and one in alley at Hoag Street.

Staff is aware of leaks on Donnovan Avenue and Fig Lane. The leak on Donnovan Avenue is currently being fixed, once that leak is fixed staff will work on Fig Lane.

PLANNING:

Grocery Outlet & Dutch Bros:

The City Council approved the lot split for Grocery Outlet and Dutch Bros., so Staff is processing the final Map for recordation.

RECREATION:

September 21^st – 25^th Circus:

The Circus Royal Spectacular will be in town from September 21-25 at 1099 Highway 99W. Showtimes are September 21^st at 7:30pm, September 22^nd at 7:30pm, September 23^rd at 5:30 & 7:30pm, September 24^th 5:30 & 7:30pm, and September 25^th at 7:30pm.

October 3^rd Tuesday Night Market:

The next market (last market of the year) is scheduled for October 3^rd, at which the bed races will be held. If you want to participate in the races, contact the Corning Chamber of Commerce at info@corningcachamber.org, or call at 530-824-5550 to obtain and fill out your application.

October 7^th Olive Festival:

Corning Recreation will be participating in the Olive Festival and will be doing crafts at our booth so look for us. Our “Olive Pit Spitting Contest” will take place at 1:00pm and will be located adjacent to the band location. If you have ever wondered how far you can “spit a pit” come, take part in this contest.

Fall Recreation Classes:

Fall classes are in full swing, and we just opened another round of dance and tumbling. We are consistently looking for instructors to teach classes so if you or you know someone that likes to teach youth, please send them our way.

Paint Parties:

We have some fun Paint Parties planned so keep an eye on our Facebook page for registration to open for those.

Rodgers Theater Rental:

If you are interested in renting Rodgers Theater for an event taking place after January 1, 2024, you can contact the City at cmeeds@corning.org for details. Events taking place prior to January 1, 2024 must be scheduled through the Corning Community Foundation.

POLICE DEPARTMENT:

Patrol:

In addition to responding to 139calls for service, there were 110 officer-initiated incidents, including 39 traffic stops, and a total of 16 officer reports taken. Officers made 5 misdemeanor arrests, and issued 17 citations: 9 were infractions, 4 were misdemeanors, and 4 were parking during the period of September 7, 2023 through September 13, 2023.

Dispatch:

During the period of September 7, 2023 through September 13, 2023 our Dispatch Center received 263 inbound calls for service. In addition, they responded to 34 incoming 911 calls. All calls were answered within 10 seconds of their ring time.

Training:

Officers continue to participate in POST Portal Training and Lexipol Daily Training Bulletins. Other POST online training continues for Patrol and Dispatch personnel.

“I’ve missed more than 9,000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. Twenty-six times I’ve been trusted to make the game-winning shot and missed. I’ve failed over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.” —Michael Jordan

FIRE DEPARTMENT:

Corning Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD) Call Volume:

The Corning Volunteer Fire Department responded to 17 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 11 medicals, 1 fire, 1 mutual aid fire, 3 public service, and 1 investigation.

The Orland, Capy, Artois, Bayliss, Glenn Codora, Ord Bend, and Butte City Volunteer Fire Departments:

The Orland, Capay, Artois, Bayliss, Glenn Codora, Ord Bend and Butte City Volunteer Fire Departments were dispatched to a combined total of 12 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 9 medicals, and 3 fires.

Chief’s Message:

Please be sure your address or apartment number is highly visible in case of an emergency.
The burn ban is still in effect, wait until there is a substantial rain event and check with the Fire Department before burning.

Friday Notes for September 8, 2023

VACATIONS:

Accounting Manager: Will be on leave Friday & Monday, September 9^th – September 11, 2023.

INTERIM CITY MANAGER:

Code Enforcement:

Progress has been noted at 800 West Street. Noticed clean up, and Owner has agreed to finish tasks no later than September 15^th. In addition, a new property at 185 Solano Street has been found to be in violation of City Code ‘blight conditions’ and will receive a cleanup and nuisance abatement notification.

PUBLIC WORKS:

Crew Work Schedule:

As of Tuesday, September 5^ththe Public Works Crew has returned to their winter hours of operation (7:00am-3:30pm). The Meter Reader will remain on his regular schedule (8am-4:30pm).

ROADS CLOSED – Kirkwood Road and Columbia Ave. Bridge Replacement:

The Tehama County Public Works Department has awarded a construction contract to Viking Construction Company to replace the Kirkwood Road and Columbia Avenue bridges over Jewett Creek.

Construction work and road closures began in late July with a target completion date of December 2023.

Olive View and West Street Schools Connectivity Project:

Builder Solutions Inc has continued to work on the Olive View and West Street projects. The Contractor is trying to limit the impacts to those who are dropping off/picking up students.

RECREATION:

Circus Royal Spectacular:

The Circus Royal Spectacular will be in town from September 21^st through September 25^th at 1099 Highway 99W. Showtimes are September 21^st at 7:30 PM, September 22^nd at 7:30 PM, September 23^rd at 5:30 & 7:30 PM, September 24^th 5:30 & 7:30 PM, and September 25^th at 7:30 PM.

September Tuesday Night Market:

The September Market was held on Tuesday September 5^th. It was a nice evening; thank you to all that helped and a big shout out to the Corning Volunteer Fire Department for the bucket brigade, the kids enjoyed the event.

October Tuesday Night Market:

The next Tuesday Night Market, and last of the year, is scheduled for October 3^rd, which is when the bed races will be held. If you want to participate in the races, contact the Corning Chamber of Commerce at info@corningcachamber.org, or call at 530-824-5550 and fill out your application.

2x2x2 Meeting:

The next 2x2x2 meeting between the City, the Elementary School District, and the Corning Union High School District is scheduled for Monday September 11^th at the High School Library.

POLICE DEPARTMENT:

Patrol:

In addition to responding to 116 calls for service, there were 117 officer-initiated incidents, including 30 traffic stops, and a total of 17 officer reports taken. Officers made 3 misdemeanor arrests, and issued 5 citations: 1 was an infraction, 3 were misdemeanors, and 1 was parking during the period of August 31, 2023 through September 6, 2023.

Dispatch:

During the period of August 31, 2023 through September 6, 2023 our Dispatch Center received 246 inbound calls for service. In addition, they responded to 23 incoming 911 calls. All calls were answered within 10 seconds of their ring time.

Training:

Officers continue to participate in POST Portal Training and Lexipol Daily Training Bulletins. Other POST online training continues for Patrol and Dispatch personnel.

“A fallen leaf is nothing more than a summer’s wave goodbye.”-Unknown

FIRE DEPARTMENT:

Corning Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD) Call Volume:

The Corning Volunteer Fire Department responded to 13 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 10 medicals, 1 fire, and 2 public service.

The Orland, Capay, Artois, Bayliss, Glenn Codora, Ord Bend, and Butte City Volunteer Fire Departments:

The Orland, Capay, Artois, Bayliss, Glenn Codora, Ord Bend and Butte City Volunteer Fire Departments were dispatched to a combined total of 27 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 19 medicals, 1 traffic collision, 3 fires, 1 investigation, 1 hazardous condition, and 2 public service.

Chief’s Message:

The burn ban in the City is still in effect. Please keep your properties neat and clear of debris.

Friday Notes for September 1, 2023

VACATIONS/HOLIDAYS:

Labor Day Holiday: City Hall and the Public Works Corporation Yard will be closed on Monday, September 4^th for the Labor Day Holiday.

INTERIM CITY MANAGER:

Interim City Manager wrote a letter of commendation to three CPD Officers, Fears, Bassett, and McIntyre for their actions in preventing a suicide on the morning of August 29th.

PUBLIC WORKS:

Community Event/Street Impact:

Corning Tuesday Night Market:

The fourth Corning Tuesday Night market will be occurring on Tuesday September 5, 2023 starting at 5:00pm and going until 8:00pm. Solano Street will be closed between 3^rd Street and 6^th Street for the event. Solano Street closure will begin approximately 4:00pm to prepare for the event and will re-open once the event has finished.

ROADS CLOSED – Kirkwood Road and Columbia Ave. Bridge Replacement:

The Tehama County Public Works Department has awarded a Construction Contract to Viking Construction Company to replace the Kirkwood Road and Columbia Avenue bridges over Jewett Creek.

Construction work and road closures began in late July with a target completion date of December 2023.

Olive View and West Street Schools Connectivity Project:

Builder Solutions Inc has continued to work on Olive View and West Street projects. The contractor is trying to limit the impacts of those who are dropping off and picking up students.

Pickleball Practice Wall

City staff started constructing the pickleball practice wall to be installed at the North Side Park Tennis Courts.

Thank you to the Pickleball club for providing the material and money to build the wall.

Water:

Repaired a leak on Fig Lane and in the alley between Marin and South Streets.
The City has approved fire hydrant access to USDA Forest Service to help fight Slide 1 Fire.

RECREATION:

Public Meeting for the Corning City Plaza & Recreation Center:

City staff held an ad hoc/public meeting on Tuesday August 29^th to reveal the site plan for the new Corning City Plaza/Recreation Center, the site plan will be taken to City Council on September 12^th for adoption so that COAR, the design team can start the engineering process and get plans submitted to the building official.

Tuesday Night Market:

Just a reminder the September Tuesday Night Market will be held on Tuesday September 5^th from 5-8 PM between 3^rd and 6^th streets. There is a full line up of Food Trucks, Vendors, Entertainment, and kid’s zone. We look forward to seeing you there.

Planning Commission:

At last week’s Planning Commission meeting, the Planning Commission recommended to the City Council approval of the tentative parcel map for the Grocery Outlet/Dutch Bros lot split. The project will be brought before the City Council at their meeting on September 12^th.

New Subdivision:

The Planning department received a new map for a 14 residential home subdivision off of Blackburn in between North Alex Lane and Marguerite, that is currently being reviewed by the Technical Advisory Committee.

POLICE DEPARTMENT:

Patrol:

In addition to responding to 148 calls for service, a total of 16 officer reports were taken and there were 95 officer-initiated incidents, including 28 traffic stops. Officers made 4 misdemeanor arrests and 3 felony arrests. Officers issued 8 citations: 2 were infractions, 1 was a felony, 4 were misdemeanors, and 1 was parking during the period of August 24, 2023, through August 30, 2023.

Dispatch:

During the period of August 24, 2023, through August 30, 2023, our Dispatch Center received 287 inbound calls for service. In addition, they responded to 28 incoming 911 calls. All calls were answered within 10 seconds of their ring time.

Training:

Officers continue to participate in POST Portal Training and Lexipol Daily Training Bulletins. Other POST online training continues for Patrol and Dispatch personnel.

“We go through our careers and things happen to us. Those experiences made me what I am.”— Thomas Keller

FIRE DEPARTMENT:

Corning Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD) Call Volume:

The Corning Volunteer Fire Department responded to 19 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 12 medicals, 1 traffic collision, 1 fire, 1 mutual aid, and 4 public service.

The Orland, Capy, Artois, Bayliss, Glenn Codora, Ord Bend, and Butte City Volunteer Fire Departments:

The Orland, Capay, Artois, Bayliss, Glenn Codora, Ord Bend and Butte City Volunteer Fire Departments were dispatched to a combined total of 15 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 8 medicals, 4 traffic collisions, 1 fire, and 2 public service.

Chief’s Message:

The new floors in Pryatel Annex at the fire hall are nearing completion, thank you City Council!

Friday Notes for August 25, 2023

VACATIONS/HOLIDAYS:

Labor Day Holiday: City Hall and the Public Works Corporation Yard will be closed on Monday, September 4^th for the Labor Day Holiday.

INTERIM CITY MANAGER:

City Pool Warranty Inspection:

Adams Pool Specialties completed the warranty inspection of the blistering at the shallow end of the larger City Pool at Northside Park. Problems were noted however the warranty status is still to be determined.

PUBLIC WORKS:

ROADS CLOSED – Kirkwood Road and Columbia Ave. Bridge Replacement:

The Tehama County Public Works Department has awarded a Construction Contract to Viking Construction Company to replace the Kirkwood Road and Columbia Avenue bridges over Jewett Creek.

Construction work and road closures began in late July with a target completion date of December 2023.

Olive View and West Street Schools Connectivity Project:

Builder Solutions Inc has continued to work on Olive View and West Street projects. The Contractor is trying to limit the impacts of those who are dropping off and picking up students.

Water:

City Staff performed special water testing on all City Wells for the Environmental Protection Agency.
Water leaks were identified and repaired on Fig Lane and Link Street.

Vandalism:

City Staff repaired bathroom doors at Northside Park that were damaged due to vandalism.
City Staff sand blasted and painted over the graffiti at 4 parks, including Northside Park that were tagged/vandalized.

Maintenance done by City Staff:

Repaired leaking Fire Hydrant on North Street
Repaired a Fire Hydrant on Edith Ave.
Replaced and repaired the concrete in front of a Fire Hydrant on North Street
Performed building maintenance on the Fire Departments building coolers.
Collected Palm fronds from various areas around town.
Maintained Fire safety hazards along the runway and taxiway at the Airport.
Repaired a sprinkler system on Solano Street

RECREATION:

City Pool:

Just a reminder the Corning City pool is open through the 31^st of August. Days/Hours are:

Lap Swim M-F 6:30-7:30 AM
Water Aerobics T/Th 5:00-6:00 PM
Night Swim T/Th 6:30-9:30 PM
Day Swim Saturday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Public Meeting for the Corning City Plaza & Recreation Center:

Staff will be holding a public meeting on Tuesday, August 29^th at 6:00pm in the Corning City Council Chambers located at 794 Third Street, Corning to reveal the draft design for the Corning City Plaza and Recreation Center.

City Art Projects:

Tehama Creatives of Red Bluff came to Corning and finished their art projects painting trash cans throughout Corning Community Park, Lennox Fields, and painting the utility box at the intersection of Highway 99W and South Avenue. The work turned out beautiful; take a look when you get a chance.

Tuesday Night Market:

Staff is busily working with the Chamber of Commerce to hold our next Tuesday Night Market on Tuesday September 5^th on Solano St. from 3^rd to 6^th Streets. We will be having a waterslide so bring your suit and a towel, it will be lots of fun. The Food Vendor line up is looking great and will consist of: Capay’s Harvest, Corning Sweets, Holy Crepe, K & P Kettle Corn, East Coast Foods, GTO Antojitos, Kassalong Thai Cuisine, Yaya’s Tacos, Guzzettis, Churro’s Daisy, Candelario Produce Fruta, Chocolates by Megan.

Fall Classes/Programs:

Fall recreation are open for registration, for information go to:

https://corningrecreation.recdesk.com/Community/program

Promise Neighborhood Grant:

Recreation Staff recently met with Dawna Holiday, Nomlaki Tribe Grant Administrator for the $70,000 Promise Neighborhood Grant. Staff will be scheduling meetings for mid to late September with the School Districts and Counseling Firms to brainstorm ideas on youth recreation programming.

POLICE DEPARTMENT:

Patrol:

In addition to responding to 183 calls for service, a total of 29 officer reports were taken and there were 102 officer-initiated incidents, including 32 traffic stops. Officers made 7 misdemeanor arrests and 3 felony arrests. Officers issued 13 citations, 2 were infractions, and 8 were misdemeanors, and 3 were parking during the period of August 15, 2023, through August 23, 2023.

Dispatch:

During the period of August 15, 2023, through August 23, 2023, our Dispatch Center received 328 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:

Officers continue to participate in POST Portal Training and Lexipol Daily Training Bulletins. Other POST online training continues for Patrol and Dispatch personnel.

“Eventually all things fall into place. Until then, laugh at the confusion, live for the moments, and know EVERYTHING HAPPENS FOR A REASON.”— Albert Schweitzer

Friday Notes for August 18, 2023

VACATIONS/HOLIDAYS:

Robin Kampmann, Public Works/City Engineer Consultant will be on vacation August 16^th – August 22^nd.

PUBLIC WORKS:

ROADS CLOSED – Kirkwood Road and Columbia Ave. Bridge Replacement:

The Tehama County Public Works Department has awarded a construction contract to Viking Construction Company to replace the Kirkwood Road and Columbia Avenue bridges over Jewett Creek.

Construction work and road closures are scheduled to begin July 28, 2023 with a target completion date of December 2023

Olive View and West Street Schools Connectivity Project:

Builder Solutions Inc has started working on Olive View in areas that need to be completed prior to school starting in August, specifically starting on Fig Street at Fig Lane, and working north towards Almond Street.

Mobilization and preliminary striping removal for the West Street project has begun and will pick up as the work at Olive View progresses.

PLANNING:

Rescheduling of Planning Commission Meeting:

The Planning Commission meeting for August has been moved to August 24^th. At that time Staff will be presenting for consideration of approval a Tentative Parcel Map for Grocery Outlet and Dutch Bros to split the parcel in half. We will also be presenting for consideration approval a Conditional Use Permit application for the Liquor Cabinet 1 to allow the use of a deli within their current building.

RECREATION:

Recreation Department Assistance:

One of Corning Recreation’s long-time contracted Recreation Instructors, Jesenia Rodriguez, will be assuming additional duties over the next 10 months. She will be working in and out of the office to assist the Recreation Department fulfill the goals and objectives associated with the new $70,000 Nomlaki Promise Neighborhood Grant. If you need to contact her, you can reach her at jrodriguez@corning.org. Thank you, Jesenia.

Prop 68 Grant Ad-Hoc Committee Meeting:

Staff has completed the initial concept design phase for the Corning Downtown Plaza and Recreation Center. Staff held the first Prop. 68 Grant Corning City Plaza and Recreation Center Ad-Hoc meeting. A Public Meeting will be held on August 29^th at 6:00PM in the City Council Chambers to discuss the project and we encourage the community to join us.

Lights, Camera, Dance Class:

We just wrapped up our first “Lights Camera Dance” class instructed by Bentley Mendoza. She ended her class with a showcase on Tuesday evening so the youth enrolled could show off their dance on stage for their parents. The evening also had a special appearance by Corning Union High School’s Drill Team performing to Boot Scootin Boogy. Staff would like to thank Bentley for bringing this class to Corning, it was well attended, and the kids really enjoyed it. We hope she will be able to instruct more classes in the future.

Fall Classes/Programs:

Fall recreation will be opening for registration today, Friday the August 18^th. We will have a lot of different classes available.

Corning Downtown Plaza & Recreation Center:

We have completed our initial concept design phase for the Corning Downtown Plaza and Recreation Center. There will be a public meeting on August 29^th for the public to preview the design. Following that we plan to take the final design to the City Council for approval on September 12^th.

POLICE DEPARTMENT:

Patrol:

In addition to responding to 145 calls for service, a total of 26 officer reports were taken and there were 107 officer-initiated incidents, including 37 traffic stops. Officers made 7 misdemeanor arrests and 1 felony arrest. Officers issued 8 citations, 2 were infractions, and 5 were misdemeanors, and 1 was parking during the period of August 10, 2023 through August 16, 2023.

Dispatch:

During the period of August 10, 2023 through August 16, 2023 our Dispatch Center received 251 inbound calls for service. In addition, they responded to 37 incoming 911 calls. All calls were answered within 10 seconds of their ring time.

Training:

Officer Hewitt attended Taser Instructor Training. Officers continue to participate in POST Portal Training and Lexipol Daily Training Bulletins. Other POST online training continues for Patrol and Dispatch personnel.

“Anyone can hold the helm when the sea is calm.” Publilius Syrus

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: 17 medicals, and 1 mutual aid fire.

The Orland, Capy, Artois, Bayliss, Glenn Codora, Ord Bend, and Butte City Volunteer Fire Departments:

The Orland, Capay, Artois, Bayliss, Glenn Codora, Ord Bend and Butte City Volunteer Fire Departments were dispatched to a combined total of 13 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 6 medicals, 3 traffic collisions, 1 fire, 2 public service, and 1 investigation.

Chief’s Message:

The curb, street, or front yards are not where discarded furniture belongs, please dispose of it properly. There is NO yard or field burning within the City Limits. Fire season is in full swing, please be fire safe.

Friday Notes for August 11, 2023

VACATIONS/LEAVE:

Public Works/City Engineer Consultant, Robin Kampmann, will be on vacation August 16, 2023, through August 22, 2023.

INTERIM CITY MANAGER

Requests for Pool Season Extension:

Staff has received positive feedback regarding the Council’s approval to extend the City Pool’s days of operation to August 31^st.

I am looking forward to enjoying the Corning Volunteer Fire Department’s Picnic Party at the City Pool.

PUBLIC WORKS:

ROADS CLOSED – Kirkwood Road and Columbia Ave. Bridge Replacement:

The Tehama County Public Works Department has awarded a construction contract to Viking Construction Company to replace the Kirkwood Road and Columbia Avenue bridges over Jewett Creek.

Construction work and road closures began in late July with a target completion date of December 2023.

Olive View and West Street Schools Connectivity Project:

Builder Solutions Inc is working on Olive View and the West Street projects in areas that need to be completed prior to school starting in August. Work will continue after school starts but the contractor will try to limit the impacts of those who are dropping off and picking up students.

Planning & Recreation

As we wind down the summer, the City Pool is scheduled to close on Saturday August 12^th, which is a Free Swim Day thanks to the Corning Volunteer Fire Department. The City Council discussed extending the pool season for 2023 until August 31^st due to having sufficient lifeguards during this time. It was unanimously decided to keep the pool open through August 31^st. The new schedule will be as follows:

Lap Swim M-F 6:30-7:30 AM
Water Aerobics T/TH 5:00-6:00 PM
Night Swim T/TH 6:30-9:30 PM
Day Swim on Saturdays 10:00 AM- 5:00 PM

The Northside Park kiddie playground was approved by council to install rubberized surfacing in the Northwest corner surrounding the ADA Glider that will be installed with the new play equipment this fall. This will be a big accomplishment as the entrance to the ADA glider will be ADA approved and easy for wheelchair access.

City Council approved a $70,000.00 grant from the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians in support of the Corning Recreation Program until June 30, 2024. Goals and Objectives to the grant are as follows: Establishing and sustaining working relationships with the Elementary School Districts, Corning Union High School District, Rancho Tehama Elementary, Paskenta Elementary, and River Cities Counseling to offer a low or no cost activities to the youth.

Corning Recreation has begun Pickleball lesson sessions at the Pickleball Courts located at Northside Park. Aymen Khalil will be instructing the one-hour lessons. There are several to choose from in both youth and adult age groups.

FIRE DEPARTMENT:

Corning Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD) Call Volume:

The Corning Volunteer Fire Department responded to 23 calls for service last week, consisting of: 13 medicals, 4 fires and 6 public service.

Orland, Capay, Artois, Bayliss, Glenn Codora, Ord Bend and Butte City Volunteer Fire Departments:

The Orland, Capay, Artois, Bayliss, Glenn Codora, Ord Bend and Butte City Volunteer Fire Departments were dispatched to a combined total of 22 calls for service last week, consisting of: 6 medicals, 6 fires, 7 traffic collisions and 3 public service.

Chief’s Message:

Stay hydrated and always be fire safe.

POLICE DEPARTMENT:

Patrol:

In addition to responding to 154 calls for service, a total of 19 officer reports were taken and there were 86 officer-initiated incidents, including 24 traffic stops. Officers made 5 misdemeanor arrests and 3 felony arrests. Officers issued 9 citations, 2 were infractions, and 7 were misdemeanors during the period of August 3, 2023, through August 9, 2023.

Dispatch:

During the period of August 3, 2023, through August 9, 2023, our Dispatch Center received 279 inbound calls for service. In addition, they responded to 37 incoming 911 calls. All calls were answered within 10 seconds of their ring time.

Training:

Officers continue to participate in POST Portal Training and Lexipol Daily Training Bulletins. Other POST online training continues for Patrol and Dispatch personnel.

“By knowing that you can fail and making the choice to take the risk you will be setting yourself up for success and not failure.” – Jennifer N. Smith

Friday Notes for August 4, 2023

VACATIONS/LEAVE:

Robin Kampmann, Public Works/City Engineer Consultant will be on vacation August 16^th – August 22^nd.

Steve Lindeman, Public Works Assistant Director will be on vacation August 9^th – August 14^th.

Lisa Linnet, Administrative Services Manager/City Clerk will be out of the office August 7^th – August 11^th.

INTERIM CITY MANAGER:

Requests for Pool Season Extension:

Staff has received multiple requests to allow the City Pool to remain open for specialized swimming access past the routine Summer schedule. After discussion concerning lifeguard availability and predictable hours of operation, Staff will request direction from City Council at next Tuesday’s City Council Meeting regarding extending the pool season use to August 31^st.

Warranty Inspection of City Pool:

Due to the expanding underwater ‘blister’ located in the shallow end of the large pool, the Contractor responsible for resurfacing the entire pool in 2018 was contacted and has scheduled a warranty inspection for August 23^rd.

PUBLIC WORKS:

Community Events:

City Staff has been preparing Yost Park for the 14^th Annual Tucker Mesker Memorial Softball Tournament that is taking place August 4^th – 6^th.

ROADS CLOSED – Kirkwood Road and Columbia Ave. Bridge Replacement:

The Tehama County Public Works Department has awarded a construction contract to Viking Construction Company to replace the Kirkwood Road and Columbia Avenue bridges over Jewett Creek.

Construction work and road closures are scheduled to begin July 28, 2023 with a target completion date of December 2023

Olive View and West Street Schools Connectivity Project:

Mobilization and preliminary striping removal for the West Street project has begun and will pick up as the work at Olive View progresses.

Skate Park/Corning Community Park:

City Staff have continued the installation of solar lights around the basketball courts at the City’s Skate Park. Once this work is complete, Staff will then proceed with installing the new fence around the existing basketball courts at NorthSide Park.

RECREATION:

Free Swim Days:

We have two more Free Swim days left in the season; they are scheduled for August 8^th and August 11^th, and both are sponsored by Delores May. Thank you, Delores.

Corning Downtown Plaza & Recreation Center:

We have completed our initial concept design phase for the Corning Downtown Plaza and Recreation Center. We will be holding an Ad Hoc meeting on August 10^th to discuss the design with the Ad Hoc Committee. We will then proceed to hold a public meeting on August 29^th for the public to preview the design. Following that we plan to take the final design to the City Council for approval on September 12^th.

Tuesday Night Market:

Staff are working with the Chamber of Commerce to prepare for our last two Tuesday Night Markets of the year. On September 5^th it is planned to have a water slide for the community to enjoy as well as a band. The band planned for that night is Victoria Dorazi who has played at Chamber Events in the past.

POLICE DEPARTMENT:

Patrol:

In addition to responding to 159 calls for service, a total of 21 officer reports were taken and there were 79 officer-initiated incidents, including 21 traffic stops. Officers made 9 misdemeanor arrests and 1 felony arrest. Officers issued 6 citations, 1 was an infraction, and 5 were misdemeanors during the period of July 27, 2023 through August 2, 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.

Dispatch:

During the period of July 27, 2023, through August 2, 2023, our Dispatch Center received 285 inbound calls for service. In addition, they responded to 41 incoming 911 calls. All calls were answered within 10 seconds of their ring time.

“In every single thing you do, you are choosing a direction. Your life is a product of choices.”

–Dr. Kathleen Hall

Friday Notes for July 28, 2023

INTERIM CITY MANAGER:

Vacation:

I will be out of the office on Thursday and Friday, July 27^th & 28^th for a pre-planned vacation. I will have my cell phone with me however I am not certain that I will always have cell reception. I have designated Administrative Services Manager/City Clerk Lisa Linnet as acting City Manager during my absence.

Structure Fire:

The structure fire at 800 West Street on Tuesday called attention to violations of Chapter 8 of the Corning Municipal Code; accumulation of hazardous materials, refuse, and debris. A formal abatement notice followed.

PUBLIC WORKS:

ROADS CLOSED – Kirkwood Road and Columbia Ave. Bridge Replacement:

The Tehama County Public Works Department has awarded a construction contract to Viking Construction Company to replace the Kirkwood Road and Columbia Avenue bridges over Jewett Creek.

Construction work and road closures are scheduled to begin July 28, 2023 with a target completion date of December 2023

Olive View and West Street Schools Connectivity Project:

Builder Solutions Inc has set up temporary fencing at Clark Park for their equipment and materials while they work on the project. Work has begun at Olive View in areas that need to be completed prior to school starting in August. Once the critical areas of Olive View are complete, the Contractor anticipates moving to West Street School to also complete specific areas prior to school starting in August.

Downtown Awning Installation Project:

Staff have received an update from the Contractor on this project. The engineered drawing for the first two awnings has been completed and we should anticipate seeing them at the City offices this next week for review. Once approved by the City the awnings will be made and installation to follow.

Skate Park/Corning Community Park:

City staff have continued the installation of solar lights around the basketball courts at the City’s Skate Park. Once this work is complete, Staff will then proceed with installing the new fence around the existing basketball courts at NorthSide Park.

Water Line Repairs:

City Staff have fixed two water leaks this week, one on Peach Street, and the other in the alley between North and Tehama Streets.

Two fire hydrants have been damaged and are currently out of service, they will both be repaired as parts are obtained.

Trainings:

Jeremy and Brett of the Public Works Crew, along with Dan and Sonnie of the Corning Wastewater Treatment Plant Inframark Crew, attended a Sewer Spill Emergency Response Plan (SERP) training this week. This training is a requirement outlined in the City of Corning’s Sewer Spill Emergency Response Plan.

RECREATION:

Jiu Jitsu Classes:

The City has a new recreation class, Jiu Jitsu taught by Clint Lacy. These classes start on Monday July 31^st and both class age groups are full. Clint is excited and ready to start training.

Free Swim Day Program:

Our Free Swim Day Program has been very positive, we are seeing increased attendance at the City Pool with each free swim day. We have 4 more Free Swim Days left this season; those dates are:

August 1^st sponsored by Corning Rotary;
August 3^rd sponsored by Tucker Mesker Memorial Foundation; and
August 8^th and August 11^th. both days sponsored by Delores May.

City Staff is very pleased with this pilot program.

Fall Recreation Programs:

Staff are currently working on the Fall Recreation Programs that will be available for registration very soon, tentatively starting the week of September 11^th. Stay tuned and follow us on Facebook.

POLICE DEPARTMENT:

Patrol:

In addition to responding to 143 calls for service, a total of 14 officer reports were taken and there were 85 officer-initiated incidents, including 26 traffic stops. Officers made 5 misdemeanor arrests and 1 felony arrest. Officers issued 7 citations, 1 was a felony, 2 were infractions, and 4 were misdemeanors during the period of July 20, 2023, through July 26, 2023.

Training:

Officer Valencia attended a Portable Evidential Breath-Alcohol Testing training in Redding. Officers continue to participate in POST Portal Training and Lexipol Daily Training Bulletins. Other POST online training continues for Patrol and Dispatch personnel.

Dispatch:

During the period of July 20, 2023 through July 26, 2023, our Dispatch Center received 254 inbound calls for service. In addition, they responded to 51 incoming 911 calls. All calls were answered within 10 seconds of their ring time.

The wicked flee when no man pursueth: But the righteous are bold as a lion.

Proverbs 28:1

FIRE DEPARTMENT:

Corning Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD) Call Volume:

The Corning Volunteer Fire Department responded to 23 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 10 medicals, 6 fires, 2 public service, and 5 investigations.

The Orland, Capy, Artois, Bayliss, Glenn Codora, Ord Bend, and Butte City Volunteer Fire Departments:

The Orland, Capay, Artois, Bayliss, Glenn Codora, Ord Bend and Butte City Volunteer Fire Departments were dispatched to a combined total of 28 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 12 medicals, 4 traffic collisions, 10 fires, and 2 public service.

Chief’s Message:

Please check your smoke detectors for proper function, they do save lives.

Friday Notes For July 20, 2023

INTERIM CITY MANAGER:

Corning Rotary Meeting Attendance:

I attended the Corning Rotary Club weekly lunch meeting at Rolling Hills Casino. Unwittingly I became the guest speaker and discussed the following:

Recreation Center Project;
The extension of City Water and Sewer Services to the west side of Interstate 5 at Corning Road via a Developer Reimbursement Agreement; and
Illegal Food Vendors in the City Limits.

PUBLIC WORKS:

Olive View and West Street Schools Connectivity Project:

Builder Solutions Inc. have set up temporary fencing at Clark Park to house their equipment and materials while they work on the two school Connectivity Projects. Work is expected to begin on Monday the July 24^th at Olive View School in areas that need to be completed prior to school starting in August. Once the critical areas of Olive View are completed, the Contractor anticipates moving to West Street School to also complete specific areas prior to school starting in August.

Skate Park/Corning Community Park:

City staff have continued the installation of solar lights around the basketball courts at the Skate Park. Once this work is complete Staff will then proceed with installing the new fence around the existing basketball courts at NorthSide Park.

Tree Removal at Skate Park:

PG&E will be removing four (4) large Valley Oaks that are dead or dying along Toomes Avenue just north of the Skate Park. PG&E had declared these trees to be a hazard towards the 12lV lines. It is anticipated that work to remove these trees will start on Monday July 24^th. Toomes Avenue will be closed to through traffic between Blossom Avenue and Fig Lane during the removal of the trees.

Miscellaneous Maintenance Completed by City Public Works Staff:

Raised and replaced a fire hydrant at Olive View School;
Repaired outside lights at the Fire Department Building;
Continual irrigation system repairs in the City Parks and at the Transportation Center.

Water Line Repairs:

City Staff have repaired a water leak on a deteriorating service line located on Fig Lane.

Streets:

City Staff have patched potholes on Toomes Avenue just south of South Avenue, thank you to the members of the City’s Public Works Crew.

Red Door Salon:

Shout out to Mykayla and Johnny Hernandez at Red Door Salon! They have made the north corner of Solano and 4^th Streets look nice; the flowers are beautiful.

RECREATION & PLANNING:

RECREATION:

Free Swim Days:

Our second Free Swim Day sponsored by Ronda Haywood at H & R Block was held on Tuesday, July 18^th. It was another big hit; we had over 200 people enter the pool throughout the day, which is amazing. Thank you again to Ronda. A big thank you to Lisa Lomeli with Chatas Churros who came out and braved the heat to offer free snow cones throughout the afternoon, it was a big success and very much appreciated.

The next Free Swim Day is scheduled for July 25^th and will be sponsored by Marco’s Pizza. We currently have 4 more sponsorships which is amazing, dates and sponsorships are as follows:

August 1^st sponsored by Corning Rotary;
August 3^rd sponsored by Tucker Mesker Memorial Foundation; and
August 8^th and August 11^th sponsored by Delores May.

Thank you again to all of our sponsors.

Donation of 30 Life Jackets:

Century 21 Real Estate donated 30 brand new Life Jackets to the City Pool. The City extends their gratitude to Century 21 Real Estate for this very generous donation.

Kiddie Park Playground Equipment at Northside Park:

The new playground equipment for the Kiddie Park at Northside Park was ordered this week. We were informed that there is a lead time of 11 to 13 weeks therefore we are looking at installation sometime in the fall.

Recreation Programs:

Jiu Jitsu Class:

Staff secured a new local Instructor, Clint Lacy, to begin teaching a Jiu Jitsu class to children and adults starting August 31^st. Currently the kids’ class is full, and the adult class has only 2 openings remaining.

Flag Football and Jr. Giants Baseball & Softball:

We are winding down two of our summer recreation programs, Flag Football and Jr. Giants Baseball & Softball. Both Programs have been a great success and we want to thank everyone that has participated in making them such a success.

Fall Programs:

Staff are currently working on our Fall Programs. They should be available for registration very soon, tentatively starting the week of September 11^th. Stay tuned and follow us on Facebook.

PLANNING:

Food Truck “2 Guys and a Grill” Use Permit 2023-316:

The City’s Planning Commission choose to approve Conditional Use Permit 2023-316 to allow for a Food Truck, “2 Guys and a Grill” to use the AAA Truck Wash Parking Lot located at 3525 Highway 99W to park and serve food. 2 Guys and a Grill currently has the same operation in Redding. They will be serving Mediterranean style food starting July 28^th and you can look them up at www.twoguysfoodtruck.com.

POLICE DEPARTMENT:

Patrol:

In addition to responding to 133 calls for service, a total of 16 officer reports were taken and there were 67 officer-initiated incidents, including 19 traffic stops. Officers made 2 misdemeanor arrests and 4 felony arrests. Officers issued 12 citations, 2 of which were felonies, 8 were infractions, and 2 were parking during the period of July 13, 2023, through July 19, 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.

Dispatch:

During the period of July 13, 2023 through July 19, 2023, our Dispatch Center received 295 inbound calls for service. In addition, they responded to 36 incoming 911 calls. All calls were answered within 10 seconds of their ring time.

“When you have exhausted all possibilities, remember this: you haven’t.”

– Thomas A. Edison

FIRE DEPARTMENT:

Corning Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD) Call Volume:

The Corning Volunteer Fire Department responded to 17 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 14 medicals, 1 mutual aid fire, and 2 traffic collisions.

The Orland, Capy, Artois, Bayliss, Glenn Codora, Ord Bend, and Butte City Volunteer Fire Departments:

The Orland, Capay, Artois, Bayliss, Glenn Codora, Ord Bend and Butte City Volunteer Fire Departments were dispatched to 27 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 8 medicals, 2 traffic collisions, 7 fires, 2 public service, and 3 investigations.

Chief’s Message:

It’s hot, keep hydrated and make sure your pets have shade and plenty of water!!!

Friday Notes for July 14, 2023

TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL

FROM: TIM POTANOVIC, INTERIM CITY MANAGER

DATE: JULY 14, 2023

INTERIM CITY MANAGER:

Prop. 47 Cohort-2 Efficacy Observation Report:

I will be reviewing and completing the second quarter Proposition 47 Cohort Efficacy Observation Report and preparing for the Program Closeout as Tehama County Department of Education will assume the Grant Program oversight.

PUBLIC WORKS:

Olive View and West Street Schools Connectivity Project:

Builder Solutions, Inc has been awarded the bid for both the Olive View and West Street Schools Connectivity Projects. Staff has conducted a pre-construction meeting with the Contractor and work is anticipated to start next week at Olive View in areas that need to be completed prior to school starting in August. Once the critical areas of Olive View are complete the Contractor anticipates moving to West Street School to also complete specific areas prior to school starting in August.

Skate Park/Corning Community Park:

City staff have begun the installation of solar lights around the basketball courts at the Skate Park. Once this work is complete staff will then proceed with installing the new fence around the existing basketball courts at NorthSide Park.

Tree Removal at Skate Park:

RECREATION & PLANNING:

RECREATION:

Princess Tea Party:

The first ever Princess Tea Party is scheduled for July 29^th. Staff did a poll on social media and the community voted on the 2 princesses they wanted to visit, it was narrowed down to Princess Anna and Princess Elsa and the princesses will visit for an hour. They will do a sing along, face painting crafts, a snowball fight, and photos with the attendees and we will serve water, apple juice, and treats. Staff opened registration for 30 and currently we have 19 enrolled.

Free Swim Days:

Our first Free swim day was held on Tuesday and was sponsored by the Tucker Mesker Memorial Foundation. We saw a huge increase in attendance at the pool on that date. The next free swim day is scheduled for July 18^th and is sponsored by Ronda Haywood at H & R Block. We currently have 5 more sponsorships, which is amazing. The City would like to thank all of the sponsors for their generosity. The dates and sponsorships are as follows:

July 18^th sponsored by H&R Block
July 25^th sponsored by Marco’s Pizza;
August 1^st sponsored by Corning Rotary;
August 3^rd sponsored by Tucker Mesker Memorial Foundation; and
August 8^th and August 11^th sponsored by Delores May.

Northside Park Playground Equipment:

The new playground equipment for the kiddie park at Northside Park has been ordered this week. Staff have been informed that there is a lead time of 11 to 13 weeks, so we are looking at the installation taking place sometime this fall.

PLANNING:

Conditional Use Permit:

Staff will taking a Conditional Use Permit to the July 18^th Planning Commission meeting for a Food Truck to be located at 3525 Highway 99W in front of Triple A Truck Wash. The food truck business is named “2 Guys and a Grill” and will be serving Mediterranean fusion food.

POLICE DEPARTMENT:

Patrol:

In addition to responding to 166 calls for service, a total of 14 officer reports were taken and there were 70 officer-initiated incidents, including 33 traffic stops. Officers made 6 misdemeanor arrests and 1 felony arrest. Officers issued 8 citations, 5 of which were misdemeanors and 3 were infractions during the period of July 6, 2023, through July 12, 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.

Dispatch:

During the period of July 6, 2023, through July 12, 2023, our Dispatch Center received 300 inbound calls for service. In addition, they responded to 31 incoming 911 calls. All calls were answered within 10 seconds of their ring time.

“A house divided against itself cannot stand.” Abraham Lincoln

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: 14 medicals, 1 fire, 1 traffic collision, 1 public service, and 1 investigation.

The Orland, Capy, Artois, Bayliss, Glenn Codora, Ord Bend, and Butte City Volunteer Fire Departments:

The Orland, Capay, Artois, Bayliss, Glenn Codora, Ord Bend and Butte City Volunteer Fire Departments were dispatched to 20 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 10 medicals, 2 traffic collisions, 3 fires, 2 public service, 2 investigations, and 1 hazardous condition.

Chief’s Message:

It will be extremely hot this weekend; please hydrate and be very fire safe.

Friday Notes for July 7, 2023

TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL

FROM: TIM POTANOVIC, INTERIM CITY MANAGER

DATE: JULY 7, 2023

INTERIM CITY MANAGER:

Code Enforcement Hearing :

There will be a Code Enforcement Hearing on Tuesday, July 11^th at 3:00pm both for public nuisance abatement (weeds, brush) associated with two properties within the City, one at 1013 Toomes Avenue, and the other at 712 Fifth Street.

Community Introductions:

On my lunch breaks I have enjoyed dining at various Solano Street eateries while making introductions and facilitating questions and comments concerning recruitment and hiring of a permanent City Manager.

Public Works Director Recruitment:

The external advertisement and recruitment for this Public Works Director position has been posted on NEOGOV with the Closing date of August 18, 2023 at 5:00pm. The Job Flyer and application instructions can be found on the City’s website at www.corning.org/jobopportunities.

PUBLIC WORKS:

Olive View and West Street Schools Connectivity Project:

Builder Solutions, Inc has been awarded the bid for both the Olive View and West Street Schools Connectivity Projects.

Streets:

City Staff are continuing to work on paving streets around town.

RECREATION & PLANNING:

RECREATION:

Princess Meet & Greet:

Plans have been made and Chico Princess Parties and Corning Recreation have agreed on a date of July 29^th to hold a Princess meet and greet. Staff did a poll on social media to choose the 2 favorite princesses and it was decided that Anna & Elsa were the favorites. This will be a fun meet and greet that the little ones in the community will remember for a LONG time.

Lights Camera Dance Program:

The new class, “Lights Camera Dance” started this week. We are offering 2 days and both classes are full.

Jr. Giants Program:

Currently Corning Recreation has 90 youth enrolled in our Corning Jr. Giants Program. We have 10 adult volunteer coaches and 16 volunteer helpers. Staff would like to thank the community for stepping up and participating in this Program. The Jr. Giants Foundation provides an excellent opportunity for our local youth, and we are very proud to be a part of it.

Recreation Program Report:

Staff are working on a report for presentation to the City Council at either the meeting on July 25^th or August 8^th. This report will be a review of the first 6 months of the 2023 Recreation Program.

PLANNING:

Grocery Outlet/Dutch Bros. Tentative Map for Lot Split:

The Planning Department received an application for a Tentative Parcel Map to split the Grocery Outlet lot to accommodate the construction of the Dutch Bros. Staff will be working on this, and it will be brought to the Planning Commission in August.

POLICE DEPARTMENT:

Patrol:

In addition to responding to 184 calls for service, a total of 20 officer reports were taken and there were 121 officer-initiated incidents, including 34 traffic stops. Officers made 6 misdemeanor arrests. Officers issued 12 citations, 4 of which were misdemeanors and 8 were infractions during the period of June 29, 2023, through July 5, 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.

Dispatch:

During the period of June 29, 2023, through July 5, 2023, our Dispatch Center received 368 inbound calls for service. In addition, they responded to 31 incoming 911 calls. All calls were answered within 10 seconds of their ring time.

“Remember upon the conduct of each depends the fate of all.” Alexander the Great

FIRE DEPARTMENT:

Corning Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD) Call Volume:

The Corning Volunteer Fire Department responded to 29 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 22 medicals, 5 fires, 1 public service, and 1 hazardous condition.

The Orland, Capy, Artois, Bayliss, Glenn Codora, Ord Bend, and Butte City Volunteer Fire Departments:

The Orland, Capay, Artois, Bayliss, Glenn Codora, Ord Bend and Butte City Volunteer Fire Departments were dispatched to 26 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 9 medicals, 4 traffic collisions, 11 fires, and 2 investigations.

Chief’s Message:

It was a safe 4^th with no fires or injuries from fireworks in the City; thank you!!! Fire danger is rising daily, be careful.

Friday Notes for June 30, 2023

INTERIM CITY MANAGER:

Patrol With Police Chief :

I was invited on routine patrol to ride with Chief Fears on Wednesday afternoon. I observed several homeless encampments that were discussed at prior City Council Meetings. Thank you, Chief Fears!

City Manager Recruitment Update:

City Hall was visited by a representative of Peckham and McKenney, the firm managing the City Manager recruitment. I was encouraged to find out that the recruitment advertisement opened on Monday, June 26th and closes on July 28, 2023 and to date they have received an estimated 15 applications.

Public Works Director Recruitment:

Staff will be moving forward soon with the external advertisement and recruitment for this position.

PUBLIC WORKS:

Olive View and West Street Schools Connectivity Project:

On June 27th, the City Council awarded the Bids for both grant funded projects (Olive View & West Street Schools) to Builder Solutions, Inc., low bidder on both projects. These projects will include removing/replacing portions of surrounding road, drainage inlets, installing new signage/traffic striping, improving pavement markings, and other incidental work.

RECREATION & PLANNING: (Chrissy Meeds is back!!! Yippee… )

RECREATION:

New Park Project Update:

Staff have been in conversations with COAR Staff (Project Design Group) and are starting to get things moving on the Project. Next week soil sampling will be taking place and Staff will start the process of a Map Merger and General Plan Amendment for the property.

Northside Park Playground Equipment:

Recreation Coordinator Chrissy Meeds has been speaking with Kompan Inc. regarding the order for new playground equipment for the Northside Park Kiddie Playground. She was informed that the current shipping lead time is approximately 13 weeks.

New Recreation Classes and Instructors:

Recreation has a couple new classes that are being offered this summer, as well as a new Instructor.

· The City would like to welcome aboard a local by the name of Bentley Mendoza who is going to be instructing a couple of different dance classes to the youth in the community;

· Kinetics Dance in Chico has offered to run a Cheer Camp Class this summer; and

· Chrissy is planning a Princess Party Day this summer so that children can meet their favorite princess in person and have a small tea party.

More details are to come as Chrissy finalizes the details.

Taekwondo:

Recreation Coordinator Chrissy Meeds is trying to find a Taekwondo Instructor to allow continuing the class previously taught by Bryan Gabbard. She will be meeting with someone soon.

Hunters Safety Class:

Corning Recreation held its first Hunters Safety class in the City Council Chamber on Wednesday, June 28th with a total of 10 individuals registered.

Jr. Giants & Flag Football:

Jr. Giants and Flag Football are in full swing. Staff would like to thank Jesenia Rodriguez and Osvaldo Ochoa for getting these two Programs off the ground and running while Recreation Coordinator Chrissy Meeds was out. Chrissy has stated that she honestly would have been sunk without them.

PLANNING:

State Income Limits for 2023:

The California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) has released the official State Income Limits for 2023, which became effective June 6, 2023. Tehama County Median Income is now $83,800.

Staffing Assistance:

Planning Consultant Scott Friend from E-Corp Planning Consultants will be in the office on Tuesdays through the end of July to help City Planner Chrissy Meeds with Planning applications while she focuses on Recreation and the Recreation Center/Plaza.

POLICE DEPARTMENT:

Patrol:

In addition to responding to 140 calls for service, a total of 16 officer reports were taken and there were 68 officer-initiated incidents, including 21 traffic stops. Officers made 6 misdemeanor arrests and 3 felony arrests. Officers issued 7 citations, all of which were misdemeanors during the period of June 22, 2023, through June 28, 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.

Dispatch:

During the period of June 22, 2023, through June 28, 2023, our Dispatch Center received 250 inbound calls for service. In addition, they responded to 30 incoming 911 calls. All calls were answered within 10 seconds of their ring time.

News:

Corning Police Department held interviews for Police Officer Trainees on June 24th for sponsorship to the Butte Law Enforcement Academy. The next Academy Program begins in January 2024.

“We must dare to be great; and we must realize that greatness is the fruit of toil and sacrifice and high courage.” —Theodore Roosevelt

FIRE DEPARTMENT:

Corning Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD) Call Volume:

The Corning Volunteer Fire Department responded to 19 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 16 medicals, 1 fire, and 2 public service.

The Orland, Capy, Artois, Bayliss, Glenn Codora, Ord Bend, and Butte City Volunteer Fire Departments:

The Orland, Capay, Artois, Bayliss, Glenn Codora, Ord Bend and Butte City Volunteer Fire Departments were dispatched to 21 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 13 medicals, 1 traffic collision, 3 fires, 2 public service, 1 hazardous condition, and 1 investigation.

Chief’s Message:

Have a safe and enjoyable 4th of July. Please be aware of fire danger. Remember to hydrate yourself and keep plenty of water for your pets. HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA!!!

Friday Notes for June 23, 2023

TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL

FROM: TIM POTANOVIC, INTERIM CITY MANAGER

DATE: JUNE 23, 2023

________________________________________

CITY MANAGER:

Interim City Manager Report:
It has been almost two weeks on the job, and I appreciate the kind welcome! I was able to shadow Kristina Miller for several days and visited the Fire Hall, Police Department and attended a City Council meeting.

Public Works Director Recruitment:
Interviews for the 2 Public Works Director candidates will be held on Monday afternoon, June 26th. Kudos to Kristina for a job well done!

PUBLIC WORKS:

Water System SCADA Upgrade:
Kevin Tupes and Patterson Electric have started the Citywide water system SCADA upgrade this week. The new system will allow for more control of the water system and an upgraded alarm/notification system when a water emergency occurs.

Olive View and West Street Schools Connectivity Project:
Bids were received for both the Olive View and West Street Schools Connectivity Projects. Staff, along with REY Engineers, will be reviewing the proposals that were received and will be making a recommendation for award to the City Council at this next Council meeting.

Water Repairs:
Public works installed a new water service to a duplex on Link St.
Vandalism:
Three (3) sprinklers at the Skate Park were broken and have since been fixed by City staff.

Streets:
City staff has worked on patching potholes on Almond Street this week.

City Pool:
• The pool is open to the public! The pool schedule can be found at https://www.corning.org/city-pool.
• Registration for summer swim lessons and other water related classes are open and available through the Corning Recreation website.
• Individual and Family season passes for the City Pool are available through the Corning Recreation website.
• The ADA braille bathroom signs have been installed.

POLICE DEPARTMENT:
Patrol:
In addition to responding to 178 calls for service, a total of 17 officer reports were taken and there were 63 officer-initiated incidents, including 27 traffic stops. Officers made 6 misdemeanor arrests and 3 felony arrests. Officers issued 7 citations, 5 of which were misdemeanor, 1 was unclassified and 1 was an infraction during the period of June 15, 2023, through June 21, 2023.

Training:
Dispatch Supervisor Ashley Knight and Administrative Secretary Jennifer Smith attended a two-day long Advanced Social Media workshop in Sacramento. Officers continue to participate in POST Portal Training and Lexipol Daily Training Bulletins. Other POST online training continues for Patrol and Dispatch personnel.

Dispatch:
During the period of June 15, 2023, through June 21, 2023, our Dispatch Center received 321 inbound calls for service. In addition, they responded to 31 incoming 911 calls. All calls were answered within 10 seconds of their ring time.

News:
Chief Fears participated in the 1st Annual Tehama County Law Enforcement Torch Run to raise funds and awareness for Special Olympics Northern California on June 21, 2023. Agency participants and Special Olympics athletes ran from the CHP Red Bluff Headquarters to the Tehama County courthouse on Washington Street.

“Who kept the faith and fought the fight; The glory theirs, the duty ours.” —Wallace Bruce

FIRE DEPARTMENT:

Corning Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD) Call Volume:
The Corning Volunteer Fire Department responded to 16 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 10 medicals, 1 mutual aid fire, 1 public service, 2 investigations, and 2 hazardous conditions.

The Orland, Capy, Artois, Bayliss, Glenn Codora, Ord Bend, and Butte City Volunteer Fire Departments:
The Orland, Capay, Artois, Bayliss, Glenn Codora, Ord Bend and Butte City Volunteer Fire Departments were dispatched to 21 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 9 medicals, 2 traffic collisions, 6 fires, 2 public service, and 2 investigations.

Chief’s Message:
This Sunday, the 25th in the last day to burn in the City limits, a burn ban in the County is also in effect except for agricultural burning.

Friday Notes for June 16, 2023

TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL

FROM: TIM POTANOVIC, INTERIM CITY MANAGER

DATE: JUNE 16, 2023

VACATIONS/LEAVE:

May 11^th – June 26^h: Planner/Recreation Coordinator Chrissy Meeds.

CITY MANAGER:

FY 2023/2024 Budget:

The City Council adopted the FY 2023/2024 budget on June 13th. The FY 2023/2024 Total Projected City-wide Revenues (excluding transfers) is $17,076,854. FY 2023/2024 Total Expenditures (excluding transfers) is $18,976,890.

Interim City Manager Services:

The City Council approved an employment agreement with Tim Potanovic as Interim City Manager.

Public Works Director Recruitment:

Staff will be interviewing two candidates for the position on Monday, June 26^th.

City Awarded $2 Million Grant for a New Water Well:

The City was awarded a $2 million grant for the construction of a new municipal well and other system improvements. This project has been identified within the Capital Improvement Plan without an identified funding source and comes as a great benefit to the City ratepayers.

PUBLIC WORKS:

Jennings Heights Maintenance and Rehabilitation Project:

Work has been completed on the project. The Contractor will be completing the final/punch list items this week.

City Pool:

The pool is open to the public! The pool schedule can be found at: https://www.corning.org/city-pool.
Registration for summer swim lessons and other water related classes are open and available through the Corning Recreation website.
Individual and Family Season Passes for the City Pool are available through the Corning Recreation website.
The pool it fully booked for private party reservations.

Vandalism:

Skate Park: 7 sprinklers have been damaged and will be repaired by City staff.
Clark Park: The cell tower pole located at the park was graffitied, City staff has cleaned the graffiti.

POLICE DEPARTMENT:

Patrol:

In addition to responding to 136 calls for service, a total of 17 officer reports were taken and there were 66 officer-initiated incidents, including 15 traffic stops. Officers made 9 misdemeanor arrests and 1 felony arrest. Officers issued 10 citations, 7 of which were misdemeanor, 1 was parking and 2 were infractions during the period of June 8, 2023, through June 14, 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.

Dispatch:

During the period of June 8, 2023, through June 14, 2023 our Dispatch Center received 305 inbound calls for service. In addition, they responded to 29 incoming 911 calls. All calls were answered within 10 seconds of their ring time.

News:

On June 9 2023 Reynaldo “Rey” Valencia graduated from Butte Law Enforcement Academy, and on June 14, 2023 he was sworn in as a City of Corning Police Officer. Please join us in welcoming him to the Corning Police Department.

“Diplomacy is listening to what the other guy needs. Preserving your own position but listening to the other guy. You have to develop relationships with other people so when the tough times come, you can work together.” ~ Colin Powell

FIRE DEPARTMENT:

Corning Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD) Call Volume:

The Corning Volunteer Fire Department responded to 19 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 11 medicals, 1 fire, 2 traffic collisions, 4 investigations, and 1 hazardous material.

The Orland, Capy, Artois, Bayliss, Glenn Codora, Ord Bend, and Butte City Volunteer Fire Departments:

The Orland, Capay, Artois, Bayliss, Glenn Codora, Ord Bend and Butte City Volunteer Fire Departments were dispatched to 24 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 10 medicals, 4 traffic collisions, 9 fires, and 1 public service.

Chief’s Message:

It is heating up, remember to stay hydrated. Please take care of your pets during the hot weather; plenty of water and shade and remember how hot the pavement can get on their paws.

Friday Notes for June 9, 2023

VACATIONS/LEAVE:

May 11th – June 11h: Planner/Recreation Coordinator Chrissy Meeds.

CITY MANAGER:

FY 2023/2024 Budget:
Staff is finalizing the proposed budget for FY 2023/2024, which will be presented for adoption on June 13th.

City Manager Recruitment
The City Council will consider an agreement with Peckham and McKenney for City Manager recruitment services on June 8th.

Public Works Director Recruitment:
We will be testing two internal candidates for the Public Works Director position.

Final Friday Notes:
As I sit and reflect on the last 7 1/2 years, I am grateful for all that we have accomplished and for the opportunity to lead the City of Corning. The employees and the community have been wonderful to work with. We collectively accomplished a lot. Below are a few of the highlights:
• Successfully led the passage of a ½ cent sales tax measure (Measure A).
• Increased General Fund reserves by approximately $4.8 million.
• Received an $8.5 million Proposition 68 Grant to redevelop an entire City block by constructing a recreation center, City Plaza, splash pad, and amphitheater.
• Received two Active Transportation Program Grants totaling $2.4 million.
• Received two Proposition 47 Board of State and Community Corrections Grants totaling $4.5 million that reduced recidivism by 95% amongst program graduates.
• Utilized American Rescue Plan Act funds to increase economic development by issuing a development reimbursement agreement for a utility extension across Interstate 5.
• Utilized American Rescue Plan Act funds to fund the replacement of thirteen awnings at downtown Corning businesses totaling $250,000.
• Led downtown beautification and pedestrian safety efforts to include decorative streetlights, street signs, landscaping, stamped concrete intersections, and bulb outs.
• Founded Food Truck Tuesday (now Corning Tuesday Market).
• Created a Recreation Program utilizing over $400,000 in Promise Neighborhood Grant funds.

My last day with the City will be June 15th.

PUBLIC WORKS:

Contract Public Works Director/City Engineer Office Hours:
Our Public Works Director/City Engineer will be in the office on Mondays and Wednesdays between the hours of 1:00pm and 5:00pm. If you need to contact her outside of office hours, please email Robin at rkampmann@corning.org, or if it is an urgent matter, please call Public Works Administrative Secretary Tiffany McMillan at (530) 824-7029.

Jennings Heights Maintenance and Rehabilitation Project:
All surfacing work has been completed. The Contractor will return in approximately 2 weeks to complete the striping of the stop bars once the surfacing has had time to set.

Downtown Awning Installation Project:
Staff met with North State Painting and has issued the Notice to Proceed for the Downtown Awning Installation Project. Due to the turnaround time for the engineered drawings and the manufacturing of the awnings we should anticipate seeing the first awnings going up in August. The Contractor will continue to install the awnings as they are being manufactured at a rate of 1-2 a month.

Pest and Weed Control Services:
Bids have been received and opened for both the pest and weed control services this week. Staff will be reviewing the proposals and will be making a recommendation for award for both 3-year contracts at the June 27th council meeting.

City Pool:
• The pool will open to the public on Monday June 12th. The Pool schedule can be found at https://www.corning.org/city-pool.
• Registration for summer swim lessons and other water related classes are open and available through Corning Recreation website.
• Session 1 of swim lesson starts on June 12th; some space is still available in the Parent/Child and Advanced classes. Signups for session one close on June 12th.
• Individual and Family Season Passes for the City Pool are available through the Corning Recreation website.

POLICE DEPARTMENT:
Patrol:
In addition to responding to 143 calls for service, a total of 22 officer reports were taken and there were 96 officer-initiated incidents, including 31 traffic stops. Officers made 5 misdemeanor arrests and 3 felony arrests. Officers issued 13 citations, 7 of which were misdemeanor, 1 was parking and 5 were infractions during the period of June 1, 2023, through June 7, 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.

Corning Tuesday Night Market’s “Hometown Heroes” Event:
Corning Police Department attended the Corning Tuesday Night Market’s “Hometown Heroes” event. Several K9 teams attended, including Sergeant Chris Benson and K9 Rogue from Tehama County Sheriff’s Office, Supervising Probation Officer Rob Duarte and K9 Riggs from Tehama County Probation, Warden Ryan Stephenson and K9 Hondo from the Department of Fish and Wildlife, and Dirk Lambert and K9 Karma from the California Highway Patrol.

Officer David F. Mobilio PAL Scholarship Presentation:
Chief Fears presented the Officer David F. Mobilio PAL Scholarship at Corning Union High School’s Awards Night.

“You will never do anything in this world without courage. It is the greatest quality of the mind next to honor.” —Aristotle

FIRE DEPARTMENT:

Corning Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD) Call Volume:
The Corning Volunteer Fire Department responded to 19 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 16 medicals and 3 mutual aid fires with CalFire.

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: 5 medicals, 4 traffic collisions, 3 fires, 2 public service, and 1 agency assist.

Chief’s Message:
Please be a responsible property owner and maintain your land.

Friday Notes for May 26, 2023

TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL
FROM: KRISTINA MILLER, CITY MANAGER
DATE: MAY 26, 2023

VACATIONS/LEAVE:

May 11^th – June 11^h: Planner/Recreation Coordinator Chrissy Meeds.

CITY MANAGER:

FY 2023/2024 Budget

The FY 2023/2024 Budget is being finalized. We are reviewing the level of staffing and infrastructure improvement that can be accommodated within the General Fund as part of the FY 2023/2024 budget cycle and thereafter. There will be a Special Meeting to present the FY 2023/2024 Budget at 5:00 PM on May 30^th. It is anticipated the City Council will consider adoption of the Budget on June 13^th.

Interim City Manager

I have accepted another position. My last day will be June 15^th. The City is in the process of entering into a contract for interim City Manager services. The interim City Manager will provide services until a permanent City Manager is appointed by the City Council.

City Manager Recruitment

The City is in the process of engaging with a recruiting firm for the City Manager position.

PUBLIC WORKS:

Crew Work Schedule:

The crew will switch to summer hours (6am-2:30pm) Tuesday, May 30, 2023. The meter reader will remain on his regular schedule (8am-4:30pm).

Contract Public Works Director/City Engineer Office Hours:

Our Public Works Director/City Engineer will be in the office on Mondays and Wednesdays between the hours of 1:00pm and 5:00pm. If you need to contact her outside of office hours, please email Robin at rkampmann@corning.org or if it is an urgent matter please call Tiffany at (530) 824-7029.

Jennings Heights Maintenance and Rehabilitation Project:

Work has continued this week on the Jennings Heights Maintenance and Rehabilitation Project. The Contractor has placed the first layer of slurry and rubberized chip this week. The final coat of slurry will be placed next week, after Memorial Weekend. We expect the work to be completed by June 6th.

Street Repairs:

City Staff will be repairing the asphalt on 6^th Ave. between South St. and Marin St.

City Pool:

School Pool Parties start next week on the 30^th and end June 8^th; The pool will open to the public on June 12^th.

Registration for summer swim lessons and other water related classes open and available through Corning Recreation website. https://corningrecreation.recdesk.com/Community/Page?pageId=19160

Individual and Family season passes for the City Pool are available through Corning Recreation website. https://corningrecreation.recdesk.com/Community/Page?pageId=19160

Thank You!

We want to thank the volunteers that spent their weekend at the Senior Center painting the exterior of the building and deep cleaning the interior of the building. We really appreciate the hard work and your time spent making much needed improvements to our Senior Center.

RECREATION & PLANNING:

Planning:

Planning Consultant, Scott Friend of E-Corp, will be providing direct planning services while Christina Meeds is on leave. He will be present in the office on Tuesdays and will be available remotely as needed.

Recreation:

2^nd Grade Swim Lessons were a success! I am grateful we are able to teach approximately 200 students each year how to swim.

Registration for summer session begins June 1^st. Please register at: https://corningrecreation.recdesk.com/Community/program

The City of Corning is offering its first Hunter Safety Course on June 28^th from 5-9 PM. Register online on www.wildlife.ca.gov. Students must be at least 8 years of age to participate.

POLICE DEPARTMENT:

Patrol:

In addition to responding to 136 calls for service, a total of 18 officer reports were taken and there were 81 officer-initiated incidents, including 35 traffic stops. Officers made 3 misdemeanor arrests and 2 felony arrests. Officers issued 3 citations, 2 of which were misdemeanors, and 1 was an infraction during the period of May 18, 2023, through May 24, 2023.

Training:

Officer Garcia completed his Field Training Officer course. Officers continue to participate in POST Portal Training and Lexipol Daily Training Bulletins. Other POST online training continues for Patrol and Dispatch personnel.

Staffing:

Officer Eduardo “Ed” Curiel has been promoted to Sergeant. We received several applications for Police Officer Trainees and applicants were invited to participate in the department’s physical agility course in June.

News:

Chief Fears, Officer Hewitt, and Officer Corry competed in a trap shoot fundraiser with other Law Enforcement agencies against the Nor Cal Jr. Clay Busters. Chief Fears was the guest speaker at the Tehama County Gun Owners monthly meeting. They are a local chapter of the California Rifle and Pistol Association.

Please be safe this Memorial Day weekend. If you choose to drink, please designate a driver.

“Let their remembrance be as lasting as the land they honored.” —Daniel Webster

FIRE DEPARTMENT:

Corning Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD) Call Volume:

The Corning Volunteer Fire Department responded to 23 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 16 medicals, 2 fires, 2 mutual aid fires, 2 investigations, and 1 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 25 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 15 medicals, 1 fire, 6 traffic collisions, 1 mutual aid fire, and 2 public service.

Chief’s Message:

The sidewalk or streets are not for discarded furniture, please use the dump!!!

Friday Notes for May 19, 2023

VACATIONS/LEAVE:
May 11th – June 11h: Planner/Recreation Coordinator Chrissy Meeds.
May 17th – May 22nd: Administrative Service Manager/City Clerk Lisa Linnet.

CITY MANAGER:
FY 2023/2024 Budget
The FY 2023/2024 Budget is being finalized. We are reviewing the level of staffing and infrastructure improvement that can be accommodated within the General Fund as part of the FY 2023/2024 budget cycle and thereafter. There will be a Special Meeting to present the FY 2023/2024 Budget at 5:00 PM on May 30th. It is anticipated the City Council will consider adoption of the Budget on June 13th.
4th Quarter 2022 Sales Tax Receipts:
I met with HdL on May 16th to discuss 4th Quarter 2022 Sales Tax receipts. 4th Quarter 2022 sales tax receipts are down 2.4% or $24,734 as compared to 4th Quarter 2021. This is primarily due to a decline in sales tax from fuel and service stations not being fully offset by an increase in auto sales. In the rest of the state fuel and service station revenue is up 7.5% and auto sales are up 12.5% in 4th quarter 2022 as compared to 4th quarter 2021. HdL estimates sales tax will decrease 2.1% or by $85,000 in FY 2023/2024 as compared to FY 2022/2023. Measure A revenue is projected to decrease 4.0% or by $59,000 in FY 2023/2024 as compared to FY 2022/2023.
2x2x2 Meeting with Local School Districts
Councilmembers Valerio and Hargens met with School Board Trustees from the Corning Elementary and High School Districts on May 16th.

PUBLIC WORKS:
National Public Works Week:
The week of May 21st – 27th is National Public Works Week! We would like to thank our Public Works Staff for all their hard work on maintaining our streets, water system, sewer system, City buildings and parks. Their hard work and dedication to the City of Corning is invaluable and allows our community to function daily. Thank You!!
Contract Public Works Director/City Engineer Office Hours:
The City’s contract Public Works Consultant/City Engineer Robin Kampmann will be in the office on Mondays and Wednesdays between the hours of 1:00pm and 5:00pm. If you need to contact her outside of office hours, please email her at rkampmann@corning.org. If it is an urgent matter requiring immediate attention, please call Tiffany McMillan at (530) 824-7029.
Jennings Heights Maintenance and Rehabilitation Project:
Work has continued this week on the Jennings Heights Maintenance and Rehabilitation Project. The Contractor will place slurry this week. We expect the work to be completed early next month.

City Pool:
• Registration for summer swim lessons and other water related classes are open and available through the Corning Recreation website at:
https://corningrecreation.recdesk.com/Community/Page?pageId=19160
• Individual and Family Season Passes for the City Pool are available through Corning the Recreation website at: https://corningrecreation.recdesk.com/Community/Page?pageId=19160
Water line Repairs:
• City Staff repaired the water service leak on West Street and a water leak in the alley of 1580 Butte Street.

Training:
• Dom is in Pleasanton this week for a two-day Water Distribution Certification Review course in preparation of him taking the test for certification.
• Dom and Wayne will be in Chico for a two-day training next week, May 24th & 25th, for a Certified Pool Operator (CPO) course. This is the certification required for proper testing and maintenance of the City pool.
Vandalism:
Sprinklers at the Skate Park/Lennox Fields were damaged this week by vandals. Staff had the parts to quickly make the repairs.

RECREATION & PLANNING:

Planning:
The Planning Commission approved two use permits for mobile vendors at its meeting on May 16th.
Recreation
2nd Grade Swim Lessons are in full swing. Ironically, this is the first-year lessons have not been hampered by rain. I would like to thank the Corning Elementary and High School Districts for their collaboration and cooperation. It takes a team effort to pull this program off!

POLICE DEPARTMENT:

Patrol:
In addition to responding to 150 calls for service, a total of 21 officer reports were taken and there were 85 officer-initiated incidents, including 39 traffic stops. Officers made 5 misdemeanor arrests and 4 felony arrests. Officers issued 9 citations, 4 of which were misdemeanors, 3 were infractions, and 2 were unclassified during the period of May 11, 2023, through May 17, 2023.
Training:
Officer Garcia completed SWAT Training. Officers continue to participate in POST Portal Training and Lexipol Daily Training Bulletins. Other POST online training continues for Patrol and Dispatch personnel.
News:
School Resource Officer Hewitt attended the Tehama County Special Olympics along with many other agencies and businesses. Sergeant White, along with office Corry and K-9 Blaze, have moved on to their new positions with Tehama County Sheriff’s Office. We are accepting applications for Police Officer Trainee positions until May 21, 2023, at 5pm. We have pre-scheduled physical agility testing for current Police Officer Trainee applicants for June 10, 2023. We are also continuously accepting applications for Lateral Police Officers. Applications and job descriptions are available at: https://www.corning.org/job-opportunities/. The City has contracted with NeoGov to ease the application and recruitment process.
“A gem cannot be polished without friction, nor a man perfected without trials.” ~Marcus Annaeus Seneca

FIRE DEPARTMENT:

Corning Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD) Call Volume:
The Corning Volunteer Fire Department responded to 25 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 14 medicals, 4 fires, 2 traffic collisions, and 5 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 26 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 14 medicals, 4 fires, 4 traffic collisions, 2 investigations, and 2 public service.
Chief’s Message:
Hot weather is here, stay hydrated. Field mowing has begun and will continue through the first week of June.

Friday Notes for May 12, 2023

TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL

FROM: KRISTINA MILLER, CITY MANAGER

DATE: MAY 12, 2023

VACATIONS/LEAVE:

May 11th – June 11th: Planner/Recreation Coordinator Chrissy Meeds.

May 12th – May 15th: Fire Chief Tom Tomlinson.

May 17th – May 22nd: Administrative Service Manager/City Clerk Lisa Linnet.

CITY MANAGER:

Capital Improvement Plan and Measure A Priorities
The City Council approved the Capital Improvement Plan and Measure A priorities on May 9th.

FY 2023/2024 Budget
The FY 2023/2024 Budget is being finalized. We are reviewing the level of staffing and infrastructure improvement that can be accommodated within the General Fund as part of the FY 2023/2024 budget cycle and thereafter. I anticipate presenting the budget to the City Council on June 13th.

Prop 47 Restore Program Reporting
The quarterly report is being finalized and will be submitted to the Board of State and Community Corrections.

Upcoming Meetings:

May 16th:
• HdL will provide an update of the 4th Quarter 2022 Sales Tax receipts.
• There will be a meeting between the City and the School District .
• There will be a Planning Commission meeting at 6:30pm.

May 17th: I will be attending the Cal Cities Executive Committee meeting.

PUBLIC WORKS:

Contract Public Works Director/City Engineer Office Hours:
Starting on May 15th, the City’s contract Public Works Consultant/City Engineer Robin Kampmann will be in the office on Mondays and Wednesdays between the hours of 1:00pm and 5:00pm. If you need to contact her outside of office hours, please email her at rkampmann@corning.org. If it is an urgent matter requiring immediate attention, please call Tiffany McMillan at (530) 824-7029.

Jennings Heights Maintenance and Rehabilitation Project:
Work has continued this week on the Jennings Heights Maintenance and Rehabilitation Project. City Staff will be working on the preliminary repair work prior to the Contractor completing the concrete work. Portions of the roadway are currently closed with detours provided. We expect the work to be completed early next month.

City Pool:
• Second grade swim lessons begin next week on May 15th followed by school pool parties the week of May 29th. The pool will be open to the public on June 12th.
• Registration for summer swim lessons and other water related classes are open and available through the Corning Recreation website at:
https://corningrecreation.recdesk.com/Community/Page?pageId=19160
• Individual and Family Season Passes for the City Pool are available through Corning the Recreation website at: https://corningrecreation.recdesk.com/Community/Page?pageId=19160

Water line Repairs:
• City Staff were notified of a water service leak on Marguerite Avenue and the leak has been repaired.
• City Staff were notified of a water service leak on West Street, USA has been called and repairs are scheduled for this week.

RECREATION & PLANNING:

Planning:
The Planning Commission will meet on May 16th. There are two Public Hearings being held for two Use Permits in the Highway Specific Zone. Use Permit 202-312 is for an Indian Food Truck located in the parking lot of Royal Truck Wash. Use Permit 2023-313 is for El Taco Asado to vend from the parking lot located at 1515 Highway 99W.

POLICE DEPARTMENT:

Patrol:
In addition to responding to 142 calls for service, a total of 14 officer reports were taken and there were 70 officer-initiated incidents, including 35 traffic stops. Officers made 3 misdemeanor arrests and 3 felony arrests. Officers issued 5 citations, 4 of which were misdemeanors and 1 was an infraction during the period of May 4, 2023, through May 10, 2023.

Training:
• Chief Fears participated in Corning Union High School’s Senior class exit interviews on May 10th.
• Dispatcher Duncan attended the CLETS: Train the Trainer course May 9-10th.
• Officers continue to participate in POST Portal Training and Lexipol Daily Training Bulletins. Other POST online training continues for Patrol and Dispatch personnel.

¡No puedes tapar el sol con un dedo!
“You cannot block the sun with one finger”

FIRE DEPARTMENT:

Corning Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD) Call Volume:

The Corning Volunteer Fire Department responded to 24 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 19 medicals, 2 traffic collisions, and 3 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: 11 medicals, 2 traffic collisions, 1 investigation, and 1 public service.

Chief’s Message:
The weather is turning fast, please mow those weeds before they get too dry.

Friday Notes for May 5, 2023

VACATIONS/LEAVE:

May 11th – June 9th: Planner/Recreation Coordinator Chrissy Meeds.

May 17th – May 22nd: Administrative Service Manager/City Clerk Lisa Linnet.

CITY MANAGER:

California Air Resources Board Ban on Sale of Medium and Heavy-Duty Trucks Beginning 2036:
In addition to the California Air Resources Board 2035 ban on new sales of gas-powered cars, starting in 2036, no new fossil-fueled medium-duty and heavy-duty trucks may be sold in the State. Large trucking companies also must convert to electric or hydrogen models by 2042. The gradual conversion to zero emission models only applies to fleets that are owned or operated by companies with 50 or more trucks or $50 million or more in annual revenue, and federal agencies, including the U.S. Postal Service. Included are trucks weighing 8,500 lbs. or more and delivery van vehicles. Since the City is very dependent on fuel and truck sales, it should work diligently to diversify and expand its sales tax base.

Proposition 47 Cohort 2 Restore Program Extension:
The City Council at its meeting on May 9th will consider extending the term of the agreements with Empower Tehama, Job Training Center, Tehama County Health Services Agency, and Center for Evaluation and Research through August 31, 2023. The Restore Program consists of case coordination, therapy, substance use treatment, job training, paid work experience, and housing assistance to those individuals ages 18-30 that have been cited. Tehama County Department of Education is the Lead Agency for the third cycle (Cohort 3) of grant funding.

Upcoming Meetings:

May 8th & 11th: Sacramento Valley Division Elected Officials and City Manager’s Meeting.

May 10th: 3CORE is hosting a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Meeting.

PUBLIC WORKS:

Jennings Heights Maintenance and Rehabilitation Project:
Work has continued this week on the Jennings Heights Maintenance and Rehabilitation Project. The Contractor will be completing the concrete work and portions of the roadway have been closed with detours provided. City Staff will be working on the preliminary repair work.

City Pool:
• Second grade swim lessons are scheduled for the week of May 15th followed by school pool parties the week of May 29th. The pool will be open to the public on June 12th.
• Registration for summer swim lessons and other water related classes are open and available through the Corning Recreation website.
• Individual and Family Season Passes for the City Pool are available through the Corning Recreation website.

Fire Season Preparation:
Public Works Staff have continued to mow and place fire breaks on City property to prepare for this upcoming fire season. We anticipate finishing this work next week.

Corning Gateway Sign:
Staff are reviewing available options to repair/replace the existing fire damaged Corning Gateway Sign located adjacent to I-5 at the southern end of the City Limits. Staff will be compiling viable options for presentation to the City Council at an upcoming Council Meeting to obtain their direction.

RECREATION & PLANNING:

RECREATION:

Tuesday Night Market:
WOW what a Tuesday Night Market, I hope you were able to attend. Corning Recreation and the Chamber of Commerce would like to send a sincere “Thank you” to all of our vendors and the community, what a wonderful time. The #corning500 was a huge hit, we had racers in all three of our age groups (2-4, 5-6, & 7-9). Thank you to all who participated. The individuals/groups below helped made this event such a success and it could not have been done without you. A special thank you goes out to:
• Chief Fears and Officer Ross from the Corning Police Department for flagging and handing out the fun citations;
• Corning Volunteer Fire Department for standing by in case of an emergency;
• PAL Mentoring for all your help with Pit Crewing and everything else you do, you are appreciated,
• Harvest Christian Church for having a hydration and snack booth available for our little racers, and last but not least;
• To our Public Works crew that helped with all of the setup.

The next market is planned for Tuesday June 6th and the theme is “Hometown Hero’s”.

Jr. Giants Registration:
Jr. Giants registration is now open. To register, go to gojrgiants.org to find out more about this amazing League. It is FREE to register and play, it is co-ed, it starts in June, and there is no pressure, only lots of fun. We are looking for volunteer coaches, if you are interested, please contact Christina Meeds at cmeeds@corning.org. Registration closes on May 31st.

Flag Football Registration:
Flag Football registration is coming to a close; registered while you still can. Registration closes on Friday May 12th.

Swim Lessons, Adult Lap Swim, and Water Aerobics:
Registration will open on April 30, 2023 for Swim Lessons, Adult Lap Swim, and Water Aerobics.

POLICE DEPARTMENT:

Patrol:
In addition to responding to 143 calls for service, a total of 25 officer reports were taken and there were 101 officer-initiated incidents, including 41 traffic stops. Officers made 11 misdemeanor arrests and 4 felony arrests. Officers issued 13 citations, 10 of which were misdemeanors, 2 were infractions, and 1 was parking during the period of April 27, 2023, through May 3, 2023.

Training:
Officer Garcia began his two-week long SWAT training on May 1st. Chief Fears will be attending an NCCSIF Police Risk Management Committee meeting and training on May 4, 2023 in Rocklin. Officers continue to participate in POST Portal Training and Lexipol Daily Training Bulletins. Other POST online training continues for Patrol and Dispatch personnel.

Presentations:
Chief Fears spoke at the Maywood Women’s Club on May 3, 2023.

May 10th Police Officers’ Memorial Ceremony:
The Corning Police Department will be attending and participating in the Peace Officers’ Memorial Ceremony on May 10, 2023 at High Point Assembly, located at 625 Luther Road in Red Bluff. We invite the public to attend, the ceremony begins at 7 pm.

“Intellectuals solve problems. Geniuses prevent them.” AE

FIRE DEPARTMENT:

Corning Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD) Call Volume:
The Corning Volunteer Fire Department responded to 8 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 4 medicals, 2 fires, 1 traffic collision, and 1 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 14 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 7 medicals, 2 fires, 2 traffic collisions, 1 investigation, 1 hazardous condition, and 1 public service.

Chief’s Message:
Weed abatement has begun, please clear your lots before they dry up and become a fire hazard.

Friday Notes for April 28, 2023

TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL

FROM: KRISTINA MILLER, CITY MANAGER

DATE: APRIL 28, 2023

CITY MANAGER:

I-5 Feasibility Study:

Mayor Robert Snow, Vice-Mayor Demo, Planning Commissioner Diana Robertson, and I met with the consulting team conducting the Interstate 5 Feasibility Study on April 24^th. I look forward to receiving the results of the study. The study is being produced utilizing grant funding and will assist the City in future economic development grants.

Proposition 47 Cohort 2 Restore Program:

The City received an extension of the Prop 47 Program to allow it to expend remaining funds. Contract amendments for the Tehama County Health Services Agency, Job Training Center, and Empower Tehama will be considered by the City Council on May 9^th. We expect the grant to be fully expended by August 31^st. The Tehama County Department of Education (TCDE) will continue the Restore Program utilizing Proposition 47 Cohort 3 funding. I am grateful TCDE is willing to assume this important work.

Public Safety Unit Negotiations:

The City Council will consider ratifying the Memorandum of Understanding with the Public Safety Unit at its May 9^th City Council meeting. The proposed Agreement provides for a 10% salary increase in Year 1, and a 3-5% salary increase in Years 2 and 3 each based on a consumer price index.

PUBLIC WORKS:

Jennings Heights Maintenance and Rehabilitation Project:

Work has started this week on the Jennings Heights Maintenance and Rehabilitation Project. The Contractor will be completing the concrete work, potentially closing portions of the roadway, and providing detours while City Staff will be working on the preliminary repair work.

Water Line Repairs:

City Staff have located a water leak in the alley of Walnut and Chestnut Streets between East and 1^st USA has been called and staff has scheduled the repairs for this week.
On Thursday of this week a water leak was located in the Rio Mesa Court area; it was repaired within a few hours of detection.
Another leak was located at Houghton and Butte Street which will be repaired as schedule allows.

City Pool:

The pool has passed the County inspection and is ready for use. Second grade swim lessons are scheduled for the week of May 15^th followed by school pool parties the week of May 29th. The pool will be open to the public on June 12^th.
New and returning lifeguards have started their American Red Cross Lifeguard and Water Safety Instructor trainings.
Registration for summer swim lessons and other water related classes opens on 4/30/23.
Individual and Family season passes for the City Pool are available starting 4/30/23 through Corning Recreation website.

Community Event/Street Impact:

Corning Tuesday Night Market:

The second Corning Tuesday Night market will be occurring on Tuesday May 2, 2023 starting at 5:00pm and going until 8:00pm. Solano Street will be closed between 3^rd Street and 6^th Street for the event. Solano Street closure will begin approximately 4:00pm to prepare for the event and will re-open once the event has finished.

Fire Season Preparation:

Public Works Staff have started to mow and place fire breaks on City property to prepare for this upcoming fire season. This work will take a couple of weeks to complete.

RECREATION & PLANNING:

RECREATION:

Tuesday Night Market:

The next Corning Tuesday Night Market is scheduled for Tuesday May 2^nd; we will be celebrating Mother’s Day and Cinco De Mayo. Planned activities for the event are:

Local DJ, C-Los Entertainment will play a mix of music including Spanish music.
Corning High School Ballet Folklorico Dancers will be performing at 6:00pm and Corning Ballet Folklorico will be performing at 7:00pm.
“#corning500”: A carboard box foot race, with 3 separate age groups (2-4, 5-6, and 7-9) participating. The local elementary kindergarten classes will be involved, and the Corning Police Department will be flagging the event and giving out kid citations. The Police Activities League (PAL) will be the PIT crews for the racers, and Harvest Christian Center will be running a hydration and snack booth. Come out and cheer on your favorite racers.
There will be a pretty photo opportunity set up at the Chamber of Commerce office for a photo with your mom; and
Mother’s Day crafts at the Corning Recreation table.

Jr. Giants Registration:

Jr. Giants registration is now open. To register, go to gojrgiants.org to find out more about this amazing League. It is FREE to register and play, it is co-ed, it starts in June, and there is no pressure, only lots of fun. We are looking for volunteer coaches, if you are interested, please contact Christina Meeds at cmeeds@corning.org.

Swim Lessons, Adult Lap Swim, and Water Aerobics:

Registration will open on April 30, 2023 for Swim Lessons, Adult Lap Swim, and Water Aerobics.

POLICE DEPARTMENT:

Patrol:

In addition to responding to 139 calls for service, a total of 19 officer reports were taken and there were 105 officer-initiated incidents, including 25 traffic stops. Officers made 5 misdemeanor arrests and 2 felony arrests. Officers issued 4 citations, all of which were misdemeanors during the period of April 20, 2023, through April 26, 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.

Staffing:

With the impending loss of Officers to other agencies, Corning Police Department is now accepting applications for Sponsored Trainees to attend the January 2024 Butte Police Academy. We are also accepting applications for Lateral Police Officers.

“Three Simple Rules In Life: 1. If you don’t GO after what you want, you’ll never have it. 2. If you don’t ASK, the answer will always be NO. 3. If you don’t step forward, you’ll always be in the same place.”

FIRE DEPARTMENT:

Corning Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD) Call Volume:

The Corning Volunteer Fire Department responded to 27 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 17 medicals, 2 fires, 1 traffic collision, 5 public service, and 2 investigations.

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: 8 medicals, 2 fires, 3 traffic collisions, 1 investigation, and 3 public service.

Chief’s Message:

Please be a good neighbor and citizen and keep your yard area clear of weeds and debris.

Friday Notes for April 21, 2023

CITY MANAGER:

Fiscal Year 2023/20024 Budget and Capital Improvement Plans:
The budget process is underway. I have been meeting with Department Heads this past week to discuss their budget proposals.

Proposition 47 Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) Restore Program Extension:
The BSCC approved an extension to allow jurisdictions to fully spend their grant funds. As such, staff are amending contracts with the Job Training Center, Empower Tehama, the Tehama County Health Services Agency, and the Center for Evaluation and Research to extend the Program until funds are fully expended or through December 31, 2023.

Meetings:
• April 20, 2023: I attended the Northern California Cities’ Self Insurance Fund Board Meeting.
• April 24, 2023: I-5 Feasibility Study Meeting and tour.
• April 25, 2023: Prop 47 Board of State and Community Corrections Meeting.
• April 26, 2023: Groundwater Commission Meeting.

PUBLIC WORKS:

Jennings Heights Maintenance and Rehabilitation Project:
• This week signs have been posted and residents in the area have been notified that work will start next week.

Water Line Repairs:
• City Staff have located two (2) water service line leaks; one on Herbert Avenue, and one on Houghton Avenue at Butte Street. USA has been called and Staff have scheduled the repairs for this week.

• The water leak on Fig Street has been repaired.

City Pool:
• Reservations for private pool parties are open. Reservations are available for every Saturday (6pm – 9pm only) & Sunday (12pm -3pm; 3pm – 6pm; and 6pm to 9pm) starting June 17th through August 6th.

• City Staff have started cleaning and preparing the pools for the upcoming pool season. Minor pool maintenance will be completed in the upcoming weeks.

RECREATION & PLANNING:

RECREATION:

Tuesday Night Market:
The next Corning Tuesday Night Market is scheduled for Tuesday May 2nd; we will be celebrating Mother’s Day and Cinco De Mayo. Planned activities for the event are:

• Local DJ, C-Los Entertainment will play a mix of music including Spanish music.

• Corning High School Ballet Folklorico Dancers will be performing at 6:00pm and Corning Ballet Folklorico will be performing at 7:00pm.

• “#corning500”: A carboard box foot race, with 3 separate age groups (2-4, 5-6, and 7-9) participating. The local elementary kindergarten classes will be involved, and the Corning Police Department will be flagging the event and giving out kid citations. The Police Activities League (PAL) will be the PIT crews for the racers, and Harvest Christian Center will be running a hydration and snack booth. Come out and cheer on your favorite racers.

• There will be a pretty photo opportunity set up at the Chamber of Commerce office for a photo with your mom; and

• Mother’s Day crafts at the Corning Recreation table.

Swim Lessons, Adult Lap Swim, and Water Aerobics:
Registration will open on April 30, 2023 for Swim Lessons, Adult Lap Swim, and Water Aerobics.

Career Faire at Maywood Middle School:
Corning Recreation, as well as the Police and Fire Chiefs participated in the Career Faire on Thursday, April 20th at Maywood Middle School.

PLANNING:

April 18th Planning Commission Meeting:
The Planning Commission approved adoption of the four (4) Factual Subfindings & Legal Findings and revoked Use Permit 2022-301. This Use Permit allowed Permittee to establish a residence and two businesses in an Industrial Zone located at 1577 Second St.

The Commission’s decision to revoke this Use Permit was based upon the Permittee’s non-compliance with the Permit’s 18 Conditions of Approval, all of which were to be completed within 12 months of Permit issuance. As a result of the permit revocation, the Commission provided the Permittee 30-days in which to vacate the now non-compliant residential and business uses of building. He was informed that he could apply for a Use Permit for the Towing business at that location as it is an allowable use within the Industrial Zone. The Permittee has been informed of his right to appeal this action and of the process.

POLICE DEPARTMENT:

Patrol:
In addition to responding to 129 calls for service, a total of 20 officer reports were taken and there were 104 officer-initiated incidents, including 40 traffic stops. Officers made 5 misdemeanor arrests and 3 felony arrests. Officers issued 10 citations, of which; 5 were misdemeanors and 5 were infractions during the period of April 13, 2023, through April 19, 2023.

Training:
Officer Ross attended Portable Evidential Breath Test (PEBT) training with the Department of Justice in Redding. Officers continue to participate in POST Portal Training and Lexipol Daily Training Bulletins. Other POST online training continues for Patrol and Dispatch personnel.

Staffing:
Officer Dannette Ross and Dispatcher Gabriella Gutierrez have completed their Field Training Program and are operating in a solo status.

With the impending loss of Officers to other agencies, Corning Police Department will be accepting applications for Sponsored Trainees to attend the January 2024 Butte Police Academy.

“With the courage to begin and the discipline to endure, victory becomes a matter of time.” WM

FIRE DEPARTMENT:

Corning Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD) Call Volume:
The Corning Volunteer Fire Department responded to 16 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 135 medicals, 1 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 19 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 13 medicals, 3 fires, 1 traffic collision, 1 hazardous material, and 1 public service.

Chief’s Message:
Please mow and keep your properties clear of weeds before they dry out and become a fire hazard.

Friday Notes for April 14, 2023

CITY MANAGER:

Fiscal Year 2023/20024 Budget and Capital Improvement Plans:
The budget process is underway. I will be meeting with Department Heads beginning the week of April 17th to discuss their budget proposals.

Upcoming Meetings:
April 20, 2023: I will be attending the Northern California Cities’ Self Insurance Fund Board Meeting.

PUBLIC WORKS:

New Public Works Mechanics Truck:
Public Works received their new Mechanics Truck which had been back ordered from Corning Ford.

RECREATION & PLANNING:

RECREATION:

Tuesday Night Market:
The next Corning Tuesday Night Market is scheduled for Tuesday May 2nd; we will be celebrating Mother’s Day and Cinco De mayo. Planned activities for the event are:

• We have secured local DJ C-Los Entertainment who plans to play a mix of music including Spanish music.

• The Corning High School Ballet Folklorico Dancers will be performing at 6:00pm and the Corning Ballet Folklorico will be performing at 7:00pm.

• The “#corning500” event is planned for this Tuesday Night Market; this event consists of a carboard box race, with 3 separate age groups (2-4, 5-6, and 7-9) participating. The local elementary kindergarten classes will be involved, and the Corning Police Department will be flagging the event and giving out kid citations. The Police Activities League (PAL) will be the PIT crews for the racers, and Harvest Christian Center will be running a hydration and snack booth. Come out and cheer on your favorite racers.

• There will be a pretty photo opportunity set up at the Chamber of Commerce office for a photo with your mom; and

• Mother’s Day crafts at the Corning Recreation table.

Spring Recreation Classes:
Spring recreation classes started this week providing community children all sorts of fun opportunities. We are off and running with great enrollment totals.

Jr. Giants Registration:
Jr. Giants registration is now open, to register, go to gojrgiants.org to find out more about this amazing League. It is FREE to register and play, it is co-ed, it starts in June, and there is no pressure, only lots of fun.

Hunter Safety Classes:
I have been working with Ben Mhyre, Lee Morgan, and Liz Gregory from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife to offer Hunter Safety classes through the Recreation Program. We have decided on the date of June 28th; stay tuned for more details. It will be the first in person class offered in our area in 3 years due to COVID.

PLANNING:

April 18th Planning Commission Meeting:
The Planning Commission will meet next Tuesday regarding the proposed revocation of Use Permit 2022-301 due to non-compliance with the associated Conditions of Approval. The Use Permit allowed the establishment of a residence in an M-1 Industrial Zone subject to 18 Conditions of Approval. The applicants have not been able to meet their Conditions within the allotted one-year timeframe.

POLICE DEPARTMENT:

Patrol:
In addition to responding to 136 calls for service, a total of 19 officer reports were taken and there were 79 officer-initiated incidents, including 25 traffic stops. Officers made 3 misdemeanor arrests and 2 felony arrests. Officers issued 4 citations, of which; 2 were misdemeanors, 1 was an infraction, and 1 was parking during the period of April 6, 2023, through April 12, 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.

“You may have to fight a battle more than once to win it.” M.T.

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: 15 medicals, 1 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 20 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 7 medicals, 3 fires, 6 traffic collisions, 1 investigation, and 3 public service.

Chief’s Message:
Grass and weeds are growing fast, please keep yours under control.

Friday Notes for April 7, 2023

VACATIONS:

• April 7th 10th: Public Works Consultant/City Engineer will be on vacation.

CITY MANAGER:

Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus Round 1 Program (CDBG CV-1):
The City coordinated its CDBG CV-1 funds with the County of Tehama to, amongst other things, develop a Microbusiness Grant Program. I am pleased to report that 13 of the 27 grants funded were from Corning totaling $32,500.

Upcoming Meetings:
April 11, 2023: I will be meeting with Waste Management to receive further information about a request for a letter of support for a grant to construct a compost facility in Anderson.

April 12, 2023: Administrative Services Manager Lisa Linnet and I will be meeting with Housing Tools regarding Community Development Block Grant Strategic Planning.

PUBLIC WORKS:

Community Event:
The Corning Community Egg Hunt will take place this Saturday, April 8, 2023 at Clark Park from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. There will be no road closures for this event but due to the anticipated attendance, be aware of traffic congestion and pedestrians, not only on Fig Lane but the surrounding streets as well.

Jennings Heights Maintenance and Rehabilitation Project:
Due to the wet weather, the start date for the Jennings Heights Maintenance & Rehab Project has been pushed back a couple of weeks. A pre-construction meeting with the Contractor is scheduled for April 17th. After the pre-construction meeting Staff will have a confirmed start date and construction schedule.

Water Line Repairs:
City Staff has located two (2) water service line leaks, one on Herbert Avenue and one on Fig Street. USA has been called and Staff has scheduled the repairs for this week.

RECREATION & PLANNING:

RECREATION:

Corning Tuesday Night Market:
The first Corning Tuesday Night Market was held on Tuesday April 4th and was well attended by Vendors, Food Trucks, and Community members. It was the biggest Tuesday Night Market to date! Hats off to all of the City Departments that contributed to the event and a big “thank you” to our event co-chairs, Corning Chamber of Commerce and Marie Brayman for their help with these events. Corning Recreation’s CDK (Corning Dance Kids) performed for the first time and did a great job.

The next Market will be on Tuesday May 2nd and will be celebrating Mother’s Day and Cinco De Mayo.

Spring Recreation Classes:
Spring Recreation classes begin next week. This Spring the Recreation Program will be offering the most classes it has ever offered. If you have not registered for a class yet, log on to www.corning.org to see what classes are still available before it’s too late.

Jr. Giants Baseball & Softball Program:
The City has teamed up with the San Francisco Giants to offer a Jr. Giants Baseball and Softball Program that is FREE to all kids. This Program’s Season will begin in June so get those registrations in soon.

PLANNING:

Annual Housing Reports:
Planner II Chrissy Meads has completed and sent the Annual housing reports to OPR (Office of Planning and Research) and HCD (Housing and Community Development). The reports will be on the next Council agenda for adoption.

POLICE DEPARTMENT:

Patrol:
In addition to responding to 126 calls for service, a total of 20 officer reports were taken and there were 92 officer-initiated incidents, including 17 traffic stops. Officers made 3 misdemeanor arrests and 1 felony arrest. Officers issued 4 citations, of which; 2 were misdemeanors, 1 was an infraction, and 1 was parking during the period of March 30, 2023, through April 5, 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.

“Trust me my friend. I see you. You’re doing what others are afraid to do. Don’t quit. I believe in you.”

FIRE DEPARTMENT:

Corning Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD) Call Volume:
The Corning Volunteer Fire Department responded to 17 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 11 medicals, 1 investigation, 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 19 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 18 medicals and1 investigation.

Chief’s Message:
Thank you to all the residents who keep their properties clean and void of debris. Keep Corning clean!!!

Friday Notes for March 31, 2023

TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL

FROM: KRISTINA MILLER, CITY MANAGER

DATE: MARCH 31, 2023

VACATIONS:

April 7^th 10^th: Public Works Consultant/City Engineer will be on vacation.

CITY MANAGER:

Downtown Corning Awning Grant Program:

The City Council awarded the contract to North State Painting in the amount of $223,500 to install awnings at 13 locations in downtown Corning. 3CORE is in the process of receiving signed Grant Agreements from the grantees. The Awning Grant Program is being funded with American Rescue Plan Act funds.

Waste Management Rate Increase Request:

The City Council approved a 10.89% rate increase request, which for residential customers with a 96-gallon cart amounts to $2.79 per month. Should residents have excess capacity, they may choose to downsize their current 96-gallon cart to a 64-gallon cart at $26.14 per month for a monthly savings of $2.25. Senior Rates will increase by $1.39 to $14.19 per month.

Public Safety Unit Labor Negotiations:

Mediation is scheduled for April 6^th.

Upcoming Meetings:

March 30^th: As President of the Sacramento Division of City Managers, I will be attending the statewide City Managers Division Executive Committee.
March 31^st: I will be attending the Sacramento Division Membership Meeting.

PUBLIC WORKS:

Community Event/Street Impact:

Corning Tuesday Night Market:

The first of 5 Corning Tuesday Night markets will be occurring on Tuesday April 4, 2023 starting at 5:00pm and going until 8:00pm. Solano Street will be closed between 3^rd Street and 6^th Street for the event. Solano Street closure will begin approximately 4:00pm to prepare for the event and will re-open once the event has finished.

RECREATION & PLANNING:

RECREATION:

Corning Tuesday Night Market Dates:

The Corning Tuesday Night Market dates have been set and are as follows:

April 4, May 2, June 6, September 5, and October 2^nd from 5:00pm to 8pm.

Events will take place on Solano Street between 4^th street and 6^th street and will feature, Food Trucks, Live Music, a Beer and Wine Garden, Vendors, a Kids Zone and more.

April 4^th Corning Tuesday Night Market:

We have a couple fun exciting things planned, for the upcoming Tuesday Night Market on April 4^th. We have a special appearance by the one and only Easter Bunny; a 4-H petting zoo; Ace Hardware will be participating in our event and have vegetable starts and flowers onsite from their store located on South Avenue; and Corning Recreations newest Dance Krew, CDK will be performing their newest routine, plus much, much more. We hope that the weather will be conducive.

POLICE DEPARTMENT:

Patrol:

In addition to responding to 117 calls for service, a total of 25 officer reports were taken and there were 78 officer-initiated incidents, including 23 traffic stops. Officers made 6 misdemeanor arrests and 6 felony arrests. Officers issued 13 citations, of which; 5 were misdemeanors, 3 were infractions, and 5 were parking during the period of March 23, 2023, through March 29, 2023.

Training:

Sergeant Portillo attended a Sexual Assault Investigation training. Officers continue to participate in POST Portal Training and Lexipol Daily Training Bulletins. Other POST online training continues for Patrol and Dispatch personnel.

“Good leadership consists of showing average people how to do the work of superior people.” John D. Rockefeller

FIRE DEPARTMENT:

Corning Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD) Call Volume:

The Corning Volunteer Fire Department responded to 14 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 12 medicals, 1 fire, and 1 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 12 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 8 medicals, 1 traffic collision, 1 fire, 1 investigation, and 1 agency assist.

Friday Notes March 24, 2023

VACATIONS:

• March 24th 31st: Planner II/Recreation Coordinator Chrissy Meeds will be on vacation.

CITY MANAGER:

Downtown Corning Awning Request for Proposals:
Bids were due Friday, March 17th; one Bid was received from North State Painting. Staff is seeking City Council award at the March 28th City Council Meeting.

Waste Management Rate Increase Request:
The City Council will consider a rate increase request for garbage, recycling, and yard waste services at the during the Public Hearing at the March 28th City Council meeting. Public Notices have been mailed out to all property owners as required by law. If approved, the new rates will go into effect April 1st.

Groundwater Commission Meeting:
At the March 22nd Groundwater Commission Meeting, the Commission, following a lengthy public comment period and subsequent discussion, directed Staff to look at existing data and groundwater recovery from this past winter to create management areas that would be subject to a well moratorium. These areas are anticipated to be west and south of Corning. Other areas where there are not issues with wells going dry would not be subject to the moratorium. Ultimately the decision of a well moratorium would be decided by the Tehama County Flood Control and Water Conservation Board. The Groundwater Commission is an advisory recommending body in this matter. The meeting agenda and audio can be found at: http://tehamacountyca.iqm2.com/Citizens/Default.aspx

Northern California Cities’ Self Insurance Fund (NCCSIF) Claims Committee:
Sidewalk liability concerns remain a significant issue. NCCSIF will provide training to member cities to minimize this liability.

Upcoming Meetings:
• March 30th: As President of the Sacramento Division of City Managers, I will be attending the statewide City Managers Division Executive Committee.
• March 31st: I will be attending the Sacramento Division Membership Meeting.

PUBLIC WORKS:

Olive View and West Street School ATP Safe Routes to School Projects:
Public Works Staff in conjunction with our consultant R.E.Y. Engineers have submitted the request for allocation of construction funding applications to Caltrans for allocation at the May 2023 CTC meeting. The goal of these projects is to obtain funding in late May/early June and complete construction through the summer months.

Jennings Heights Maintenance and Rehabilitation Project:
The Notice of Award has been issued to the Contractor for this project. Depending on the weather and in anticipation of warmer weather in the near future, the Contractor has tentatively scheduled the project to start the week of April 17th. Staff will work with the Contractor to verify the start date the closer we get to that date.

Corporation Yard Vandalism/Theft:
Over the weekend the Corporation Yard was broken into, and many items were stolen including, but not limited to, the catalytic converters off 2 trucks, a variety of small hand tools/equipment and landscaping equipment.

Water System SCADA Upgrade:
As budgeted in the FY22/23 budget, Staff have started the process of upgrading our water system Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) equipment for our well sites. The work will include new software, new SCADA equipment, a new SCADA server/computer, and a new backup generator that operates our SCADA system when the power goes out.

RECREATION & PLANNING:

RECREATION:

Corning Tuesday Night Market Dates:
The Corning Tuesday Night Market dates have been set and are as follows:
• April 4, May 2, June 6, September 5, and October 2nd from 5:00pm to 8pm.

Events will take place on Solano Street between 4th street and 6th street and will feature, Food Trucks, Live Music, a Beer and Wine Garden, Vendors, a Kids Zone and more.

April 4th Corning Tuesday Night Market:
We have a couple fun exciting things planned, for the upcoming Tuesday Night Market on April 4th. We have a special appearance by the one and only Easter Bunny; a 4-H petting zoo; Ace Hardware will be participating in our event and have vegetable starts and flowers onsite from their store located on South Avenue; and Corning Recreations newest Dance Krew, CDK will be performing their newest routine, plus much, much more.

Recreation Parent Code of Conduct Policy:
The new “Recreation Parent Code of Conduct” has been added to our registering software. When parents sign their children up for a class that form will now need to be signed.

POLICE DEPARTMENT:

Patrol:
In addition to responding to 140 calls for service, a total of 35 officer reports were taken and there were 93 officer-initiated incidents, including 23 traffic stops. Officers made 6 misdemeanor arrests and 8 felony arrests. Officers issued 9 citations, of which; 7 were misdemeanors, 1 infraction, and 1 was parking during the period of March 16, 2023, through March 22, 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.

“Do not be afraid.”

FIRE DEPARTMENT:

Corning Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD) Call Volume:
The Corning Volunteer Fire Department responded to 14 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 11 medicals, 1 fire, 1 traffic collision, and 1 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 6 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 2 medicals, 1 traffic collision, 2 investigations, and 1 public service.

Chief’s Message:
Spring is coming and the weeds are growing fast!!! Please be a good resident and neighbor and keep your properties neat and clean.

Friday Notes for March 17, 2023

TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL

FROM: KRISTINA MILLER, CITY MANAGER

DATE: MARCH 17, 2023

Happy St. Paddy’s Day!

VACATIONS:

March 16^th – 17^th: City Manager Kristina Miller will be taking time off to spend with her family.
March 24^th 31^st: Planner II/Recreation Coordinator Chrissy Meeds will be on vacation.

CITY MANAGER:

Labor Negotiations:

Mediation was held on March 15^th between the City representatives and the Public Safety unit; both parties will meet for another mediation session on April 6^th.

Annual Financial Statements:

The City’s annual financial statements were presented at the March 14^th City Council meeting.

Mid-Year Budget Review:

The Mid-Year Budget Review was presented at the March 14^th City Council meeting.

Downtown Corning Awning Requests for Proposals:

Bids are due Friday March 17^th.Bid award is tentatively scheduled for the March 28^th City Council meeting.

Waste Management Rate Increase Request:

The City Council will consider a rate increase request for garbage, recycling, and yard waste services. Public notices have been sent out to all property owners, as required by law. If approved, the new rates will go into effect April 1^st.

Sacramento Valley Division Elected Officials Meeting:

I attended Sacramento Valley Division Elected Officials meeting as the City Manager member on March 13^th.

Upcoming Meetings:

March 22^nd: I will be attending a Groundwater Commission meeting.
March 23^rd: I will be attending a Northern California Cities’ Self Insurance Fund Claims Committee and Executive Committee meeting.

PUBLIC WORKS:

Storm Cleanup:

Public Works Staff is working as quickly as possible addressing storm cleanup. First priority has been given to areas where public safety is a concern, followed by areas that restrict drainage that could potentially result in flooding if additional rain is received. Please be patient as our crews work through these items and ultimately get to the smaller cleanup work.

New LED Message Board Application:

The application for adding qualifying community events to the new LED Message Board has been added to the City website for community use.

Sewer Reminder:

It is important to remind residents that the only thing that should be flushed down the toilet is toilet paper. Flushable wipes, paper towels and baby wipes are not flushable and should be thrown in the trash. When these items are flushed down our toilets that can very easily create blockages in the City sewer lines and also make the treatment of waste at our Wastewater Treatment Facility much more difficult and costly.

RECREATION & PLANNING:

RECREATION:

Corning Tuesday Night Market Dates:

The Corning Tuesday Night Market dates have been set and are as follows:

April 4, May 2, June 6, September 5, and October 2^nd from 5:00pm to 8pm.

Events will take place on Solano Street between 4^th street and 6^th street and will feature, Food Trucks, Live Music, a Beer and Wine Garden, Vendors, a Kids Zone and more.

April 4^th Corning Tuesday Night Market:

Recreation Parent Code of Conduct Policy:

Thank you to the Corning City Council for approving the Recreation Department’s “Parent Code of Conduct”. Recreation Coordinator Chrissy Meeds will begin working with our recreation software company to get the form loaded onto the platform so parents will sign it when they register their children for a recreation class.

Recreation Programs:

Spring Recreation opened last week, and we have a strong start which is great. We are offering a few New Classes such as: Wayne Webster is teaching an Internet Safety Class; Jesenia will be running a Little Athletes class to introduce kids ages 3-6 to sports; and we are also offering 3 new Art Programs.

Below are some of the many classes now open for registration:

Flag Football
Jr. Giants: Registration will open on April 3^rd.

PLANNING:

Reports:

Planner II Chrissy Meeds has completed work on the yearly reports for the Housing & Urban Development Department and the Office of Planning Research that are due April 1^st. Ms. Meeds will present these reports to the City Council at the first meeting in April.

POLICE DEPARTMENT:

Patrol:

In addition to responding to 148 calls for service, a total of 22 officer reports were taken and there were 103 officer-initiated incidents, including 13 traffic stops. Officers made 4 misdemeanor arrests and 2 felony arrests. Officers issued 6 citations, of which; 4 were misdemeanors, 1 infraction, and 1 was parking during the period of March 9, 2023, through March 15, 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.

“Be sure you put your feet in the right place, then stand firm.” Abraham Lincoln

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 fire, 2 traffic collisions, 1 public service, and 1 investigation.

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 16 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 8 medicals, 4 traffic collisions, 2 fires, 1 agency assist, and 1 water rescue.

Chief’s Message:

Spring is coming, lets keep our lawns and properties nice and clear of debris.

Friday Notes for March 10, 2023

VACATIONS:

• March 16th – 17th: City Manager Kristina Miller will be taking time off to spend with her family.
• March 24th 31st: Planner II/Recreation Coordinator Chrissy Meeds will be on vacation.

CITY MANAGER:

Request for Proposals for a Development Reimbursement Agreement to Extend Water & Sewer to the west side of Interstate 5:
At next Tuesday’s City Council meeting, the City Council will consider issuance of the Request for Proposals (RFP’s) for a Development Reimbursement Agreement to extend water and sewer infrastructure to the west side of Interstate 5

Public Safety Unit Negotiations:
Mediation with the Public Safety Unit is scheduled for Wednesday, March 15th.

Upcoming Meetings:
• March 13: I will be attending the Sacramento Valley Division Board Meeting.

PUBLIC WORKS:

Water Meter Replacement:
Staff has purchased 97 new water meters with capital improvement funds budgeted this fiscal year for water meter replacement. The new meters will be installed on Route #305 including the following areas: Meadowbrook Lane; 4th Avenue; and Chicago Avenue between Fig Lane and South Streets; the south side of Hickory Street between 2nd Street and Pear Street; and the entire block between Hickory Street, Fig Lane, Peach Street and Pear Street.

Lifeguard and Pool Manager Seasonal Positions:
The City is currently looking for lifeguards and a pool manager for this upcoming pool season. Applications can be found on the City’s website at www.corning.org if interested. Closing date/time for applications is March 17th at 5pm.

Water Main Repairs:
Staff was able to make the repair to the water main on Solano Street adjacent to the Blackburn Moon Drainage.

RECREATION & PLANNING:

RECREATION:

Corning Tuesday Night Market Dates:
The Corning Tuesday Night Market dates have been set and are as follows:
• April 4, May 2, June 6, September 5, and October 2nd from 5:00pm to 8pm.

Events will take place on Solano Street between 4th street and 6th street and will feature, Food Trucks, Live Music, a Beer and Wine Garden, Vendors, a Kids Zone and more.

Recreation Parent Code of Conduct Policy:
Recreation Coordinator Chrissy Meeds has completed a proposed Parent Code of Conduct Policy that will be presented to the City Council for review and adoption at next Tuesday’s City Council Meeting.

Recreation Programs:
Staff is currently working on the opening of Spring class registrations. Below are some of the many classes now open for registration:
• CO-ED Flag Football
• Jr. Giants: The City have received their fliers, posters, and banners. Registration will open on April 3rd.

PLANNING:

Reports:
Planner II Chrissy Meeds continues work on the yearly reports for the Housing & Urban Development Department and the Office of Planning Research that are due April 1st, they are close to being completed.

POLICE DEPARTMENT:

Patrol:
In addition to responding to 103 calls for service, a total of 19 officer reports were taken and there were 73 officer-initiated incidents, including 18 traffic stops. Officers made 3 misdemeanor arrests and 1 felony arrest. Officers issued 9 citations, of which; 3 were misdemeanors, 1 unclassified, and 5 were parking during the period of March 2, 2023, through March 8, 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.

News:
Over the last week, several Officers, the Chief, and our Dispatchers participated in two school events. First, they celebrated Read Across America by reading their favorite children’s books to local school children and then participated in serving breakfast for National School Breakfast Week.

“Unity is strength… when there is teamwork and collaboration, wonderful things can be achieved.” -MS

FIRE DEPARTMENT:

Corning Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD) Call Volume:
The Corning Volunteer Fire Department responded to 24 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 12 medicals, 2 fires, 1 traffic collision, and 9 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 12 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 5 medicals, 1 traffic collision, 5 fires, and 1 public service.

Chief’s Message:
More rain is on the way; sand and sand bags are available at the City Fire Hall located at 814 5th Street.

Friday Notes for March 3, 2023

CITY MANAGER:

Annual Financial Statements:
The City’s Annual Financial Statements will be presented at the March 14th City Council meeting. Don Reynolds who conducts the annual audit was not available to attend the February 28th City Council meeting.

Mid-Year Budget Review:
The Mid-Year Budget Review will be presented at the March 14th City Council meeting.
Unfunded Accrued Pension Liability (UAL):
CalPERS returned -7.5% in investment earnings for FY 2021/22, dropping its funding levels from 82% to 71%. This came on the heels of a 21.3% earnings year in FY 2020/21, effectively giving back the progress made by CalPERS in FY 2020/21. While the benefit (UAL reduction) of the 21.3% return year slightly outweighs the impact (UAL increase) of the negative 7.5% returns, the recent reduction of the discount rate from 7.0% to 6.8% largely offsets any remaining benefit from FY 2020/21. As a result, our annual UAL payments are expected to increase from $600,000 to $1,000,000 in 2029. If fiscal year 2022/23 returns continue to be less than the discount rate our UAL annual payment will increase even further.
I am working with NHA Advisors to prepare a presentation to the City Council.

Awning Requests for Proposals
A mandatory pre-bid walk was held on March 1st.

Upcoming Meetings:
• March 8th: I will be attending a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) Committee Meeting; and
• March 9th: I will be attending the Sacramento Valley Division City Managers Meeting.

PUBLIC WORKS:

Demolition of Buildings on New Park Site:
Demolition has begun on all of the existing buildings located on the new park site across south of City Hall (block between Solano Street and Marin and Third and Fourth Streets. We anticipated completion of this demolition by the end of next week.

Lifeguard and Pool Manager Seasonal Positions:
The City is currently looking for lifeguards and a Pool Manager for this upcoming pool season. Applications can be found on the City website if interested.

Water Main Repairs:
Staff is working on making service line repairs at two locations, Rio Vista Court and the corner of 1st Street and Marin.

RECREATION & PLANNING:

RECREATION:

Corning Tuesday Night Market Dates:
The Corning Tuesday Night Market dates have been set and are as follows:
• April 4, May 2, June 6, September 5, and October 2nd from 5:00pm to 8pm.
Events will take place on Solano Street between 4th street and 6th street and will feature, Food Trucks, Live Music, a Beer and Wine Garden, Vendors, a Kids Zone and more.

Recreation Programs:
Corning Recreation has started an extra round of Tiny Tumblers and Gymnastics classes with a strong enrollment, along with the CDK class, CDK=Corning Dance Kids, they will be performing at our first Tuesday night market on April 4th.
• CO-ED Flag Football registration is opened and is seeing a good enrollment.
• Get ready for Drill Team Class also has a good enrollment.
• Basketball is still going strong and has only have a few weeks of games left. Spring registration should be opening up within the next week.
• Internet Safety Class provided by STEM Instructor Wayne Webster will be offered.
• Art classes are planned for this spring; and
• Little Athletes is another new class starting this spring as an introductory sports class for kids ages 3-6.
• Jr. Giants: Recreation Coordinator Chrissy Meeds is still working with the Jr. Giants Foundation to get everything ready to open registration the beginning of April.

PLANNING:

Mobile Vendors:
Every Mobile Vendor contacted have complied with the requirements of the new Ordinance. City Planner II Chrissy Meeds will be completing their Permits .

Reports:
Planner II Chrissy Meeds is continually working on the yearly reports for the Housing & Urban Development Department and the Office of Planning Research; these reports are due on April 1st.

POLICE DEPARTMENT:

Patrol:
In addition to responding to 131 calls for service, a total of 23 officer reports were taken and there were 73 officer-initiated incidents, including 28 traffic stops. Officers made 3 misdemeanor arrests and no felony arrests. Officers issued 6 citations, of which; 1 was a misdemeanor, 3 were infractions, and 1 was parking during the period of February 23, 2023, through March 1, 2023.

Training: Chief Fears and Sergeant White attended a Stress Management: Police Under Pressure Training, and Officer McIntyre is currently attending a Gang Investigations Course. Officers continue to participate in POST Portal Training and Lexipol Daily Training Bulletins. Other POST online training continues for Patrol and Dispatch personnel.

News: The Corning Police Department was the recipient of a $15,000 Officer Wellness & Mental Health Grant from the Board of State and Community Corrections. With this Grant, gym equipment and books will be purchased to benefit both physical fitness and mental wellbeing. In addition, the Department will be purchasing a 3-year subscription to CordicoShield, which is a wellness app that will be offered to all Corning Police Department personnel. The app supports both physical and mental wellness, along with immediate access to Crisis Alert 24/7. This app can also be tailored specifically for the Corning Police Department’s needs and to the needs of its individual employees. We look forward to utilizing all services available to better assist the citizens of Corning, including the possibility of Chaplain services.

“There is no growth in the comfort zone.”- JW

FIRE DEPARTMENT:

Corning Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD) Call Volume:
The Corning Volunteer Fire Department responded to 19 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 13 medicals, 1 traffic collision, 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 17 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 10 medicals, 4 traffic collisions, 1 fire, and 1 hazardous condition.

Friday Notes for February 24, 2023

TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL

FROM: KRISTINA MILLER, CITY MANAGER

DATE: FEBRUARY 24, 2023

CITY MANAGER:

New City Building Official:

I happy to welcome our City’s new full time Building Official Kale Graham to our Staff. Kale fills the position previously held by Dan Redding who retired in September. Kale has worked for the City previously on a part-time basis serving as a part-time Building Inspector when former Building Official Dan Redding was out for a time. Welcome aboard Kale.

Groundbreaking Ceremony:

A Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Proposition 68 Recreation Center and City Plaza Project will be held at 3PM on February 27^th. Demolition of the entire City block will begin on February 28^th. This is exciting!

Annual Financial Statements:

The City’s Annual Financial Statements will be presented at the March 14^th City Council meeting. Don Reynolds who conducts the annual audit is not available to attend the February 28^th City Council meeting.

Public Safety Unit Negotiations:

Currently the City is in active negotiations with the Public Safety Unit and are at impasse. Mediation is scheduled for mid-March. I am concerned inaccurate information is being communicated to the public. Traditionally the City has provided higher total pay and better benefits than Tehama and Glenn County. The City’s most recent offer continues to do so. Further, the City approved the hiring of an additional police officer and the promotion of a fourth sergeant as part of the fiscal year 2022/2023 budget cycle. The Sergeant position has already been filled. We also have one recruit in the Police Academy for the new police officer position. There are no other vacancies for sworn personnel.

Community Development Block Grant Funds CV 2 and 3

I will be meeting with the State on February 27^th regarding the CDBG CV 2 and 3 Subsistence Assistance Program. The State is requesting 80% of the funds be expended by June 2023. There is a possibility we will need to disencumber a portion of the funds.

Awning Requests for Proposals:

A mandatory Pre-Bid Walk will be held on March 1^st.

PUBLIC WORKS:

Building Demolition – City Plaza & Recreation Center:

CVE Contracting Group, Inc. will be onsite on Tuesday, February 28th to start the building demolition for the City Plaza and Recreation Center. A groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled for Monday, February 27^th at 3pm.

Vandalism of City Properties:

The restroom doors at the Skate Park and Woodson Park were both damaged this week. Staff has repaired the doors at both locations.

Water Main Repairs:

Staff is aware of the water main leak on Solano Street. USA has been notified and as soon as the incoming storm passes staff will be making the repair.

RECREATION & PLANNING:

RECREATION:

Corning Tuesday Night Market Dates:

The Corning Tuesday Night Market dates have been set and are as follows:

April 4, May 2, June 6, September 5, and October 2^nd from 5:00pm to 8pm.

Events will take place on Solano Street between 4^th street and 6^th street and will feature, Food Trucks, Live Music, a Beer and Wine Garden, Vendors, a Kids Zone and more.

PLANNING:

Mobile Vendors:

Mobile Vendors that have not complied with the requirements of the amended Municipal Code have received warning letters informing them that they have until Friday, February 24^th to comply or they risk being shut down.

POLICE DEPARTMENT:

Patrol:

In addition to responding to 127 calls for service, a total of 17 officer reports were taken and there were 86 officer-initiated incidents, including 37 traffic stops. Officers made 6 misdemeanor arrests and 6 felony arrests. Officers issued 12 citations, of which; 6 were misdemeanors, 4 were infractions, and 2 were parking during the period of February 16, 2023, through February 22, 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.

Law Enforcement and Fire Recognition Dinner:

Staff from the Corning Police Department will be attending the Corning Exchange Club dinner and First Responders Awards ceremony on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at the Corning Veterans Memorial Hall. The Officer of the Year award will be presented to Sergeant Kylee Stroing.

“When you can’t make them see the light, make them feel the heat.” Ronald Reagan

FIRE DEPARTMENT:

Corning Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD) Call Volume:

The Corning Volunteer Fire Department responded to 15 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 8 medicals, 1 mutual aid (aircraft down), 2 mutual aid fires, 1 fire, 2 investigations, and 1 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: 9 medicals, 4 fires, 1 traffic collision, and 1 investigation.

Chief’s Message:

Please be a responsible neighbor and keep your yards mowed and clear of debris and discarded furniture.

Friday Notes February 17, 2023

TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL

FROM: KRISTINA MILLER, CITY MANAGER

DATE: FEBRUARY 17, 2023

CITY MANAGER:

Request for Proposals for Water and Sewer:

The City Council will be asked to consider issuing the Water and Sewer Extension Development Reimbursement Agreement Requests for Proposals at the February 28^th City Council meeting.

Annual Financial Statements:

The City’s Annual Financial Statements are being finalized and will be presented at an upcoming City Council meeting.

Mid-Year Budget Review

I hope to present the Mid-Year Budget Review to the City Council on February 28th.

Meetings:

February 13^th: I attended the Sacramento Valley Division Cal Cities’ meeting.

February 16^th: I attended a Northern California Cities’ Self Insurance Fund (NCCSIF) Claims Committee and California Product Stewardship Council Board Meeting.

PUBLIC WORKS:

Jennings Heights Maintenance and Rehabilitation Project:

We received 4 bids for the Jennings Heights Maintenance and Rehabilitation Project. Staff will be making a recommendation to award the contract at the next City Council meeting on February 28, 2023.

RECREATION & PLANNING:

RECREATION:

Corning Tuesday Night Market Dates:

The Corning Tuesday Night Market dates have been set and are as follows:

April 4, May 2, June 6, September 5, and October 2^nd from 5:00 -8:00pm.

Events will take place on Solano Street between 4^th street and 6^th street and will feature, Food Trucks, Live Music, Beer and Wine Garden, Vendors, Kids Zone and more.

Dance and Gymnastic Classes:

Kinetics (City’s contract Dance and Gymnastic Instructor) and Recreation Coordinator Chrissy Meeds are working on a schedule to possibly offer on-going dance and gymnastic classes. Those classes are by far the most requested classes.

PLANNING:

February Planning Commission Meeting:

There will be two staff items presented at the February 21, 2023 Planning Commission Meeting. The first is a Lot Line Adjustment, and the second is an underground fiber optic telecommunications line installation on Marin Street at Hoag Street for the Corning Elementary School Communication Tower.

Mobile Vendors:

Mobile Vendors that have not complied with the requirements of the amended Code will all be receiving letters this week.

Planning Department Reports:

The Planning Department is working on the required yearly reports that are to be submitted to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and the Office of Planning and Research (OPR). These reports are due on April 1^st.

POLICE DEPARTMENT:

Patrol:

In addition to responding to 137 calls for service, a total of 24 officer reports were taken and there were 81 officer-initiated incidents, including 55 traffic stops. Officers made 6 misdemeanor arrests and 3 felony arrests. Officers issued 11 citations, of which; 7 were misdemeanors, 3 were infractions, and 1 was parking during the period of February 9, 2023, through February 15, 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.

“Try and fail, but never fail to try.”

FIRE DEPARTMENT:

Corning Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD) Call Volume:

The Corning Volunteer Fire Department responded to 15 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 10 medicals, 1 mutual aid fire, 1 investigation, 1 hazardous material, 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: 4 medicals, 2 fires, 4 traffic collisions, 1 hazardous material, and 6 public service.

Chief’s Message:

The Corning Volunteer Fire Department Fire Fighter of the year for 2022 is Doug Lima.

Friday Notes February 10, 2023

TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL

FROM: KRISTINA MILLER, CITY MANAGER

DATE: FEBRUARY 10, 2023

CITY MANAGER:

Request for Proposals for Water and Sewer:

The City Council will be asked to consider issuing the Water and Sewer Extension Development Reimbursement Agreement Requests for Proposals at the February 28^th City Council meeting.

Request for Proposals for Awning Grant Program:

The City Council will be asked to consider issuing a Requests for Proposals for awnings to be replaced at downtown Corning businesses at the February 14^th City Council meeting.

Annual Financial Statements:

The City’s annual financial statements are being finalized and will be presented at an upcoming City Council meeting.

Mid-Year Budget Review:

I hope to present the Mid-Year Budget Review to the City Council on February 28th.

Proposition 47 Restore Program Grant Extension:

The City received a one-year extension of its Cohort 2 Proposition 47 Grant that funds case coordination, therapy, substance use treatment, housing assistance, workforce development, and paid work experience for clients ages 12-30 who meet the grant guidelines. A contract amendment is being drafted that allows a budget modification for each Contractor.

Corning Union High School District Strategic Planning Session:

I attended a Strategic Planning session on February 9^th.

Upcoming Meetings:

I will be attending the Sacramento Valley Division Cal Cities’ meeting on February 13^th.

I will also be attending a Northern California Cities’ Self Insurance Fund Claims Committee and California Product Stewardship Council Board meeting on February 16^th.

PUBLIC WORKS:

Electronic Monument Sign:

The Contractor is scheduled be onsite to remove the existing sign and start the installation of the new electronic monument sign on Tuesday February 14^th.

Jennings Heights Maintenance and Rehabilitation Project:

Staff will be opening bids for the Jennings Heights Maintenance and Rehabilitation Project on Monday February 13^th.

RECREATION:

Art Boxes:

Another Art Box has been completed, specifically the cardinal at the intersection of Solano Street and Marguerite Avenue. Thank you to Caidee Johnson for completing this project, she will be working on one of the trash cans at the soccer field next.

Jr. Giants Program:

Jesenia has been attending many zoom meetings for the Jr. Giants League that Corning Recreation will be running this summer. These meetings are to teach her about the Program and how it runs. We are very excited to bring this Program to the youth of our community.

Corning Tuesday Night Market:

The first planning meeting was held to discuss the Corning Tuesday Night Markets. We have set the dates; the first Market will be on April 4^th. We will be announcing the details on social media soon.

Youth Basketball:

We have ended our Youth Basketball registration with 110 youth participating in the Program, which is amazing, they play every Saturday and seem to be having so much fun. Big “Thank You’ s” go out to so many people that help make this Program run….all of the coaches, the referee’s, the parents and so many more, we couldn’t do it without you.

Woodson Bridge Estates Recreation Programs:

Recreation Coordinator Christina Meeds is working with the Manager of Woodson Bridge Estates to possibly offer some classes in their meeting room for the residents of the Park.

PLANNING:

Mobile Vendor Letters:

Planning will be working on Mobile Vendor letters as we had about half of our mobile vendors comply with their deadline.

Annual Planning Reports:

Planning is also working on the yearly reports that need to be submitted to California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and Office of Planning and Research (OPR) that are due on April 1^st.

POLICE DEPARTMENT:

Patrol:

In addition to responding to 118 calls for service, a total of 14 officer reports were taken and there were 81 officer-initiated incidents, including 42 traffic stops. Officers made 5 misdemeanor arrests and 2 felony arrests. Officers issued 18 citations, of which; 6 were misdemeanors, 10 were infractions, and 2 were parking during the period of February 2, 2023, through February 8, 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.

“Leadership is practiced not so much in words as in attitude and in actions.” H.S.G.

FIRE DEPARTMENT:

Corning Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD) Call Volume:

The Corning Volunteer Fire Department responded to 17 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 11 medicals, 2 fires, 1 traffic collision, 1 hazardous condition, 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 14 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 8 medicals, 1 fire, and 5 traffic collisions.

Chief’s Message:

Grass is growing, please keep your properties clean and mowed down.

Friday Notes February 3, 2023

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 2^nd 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 15^th.

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.

Friday Notes January 27, 2023

TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL

FROM: KRISTINA MILLER, CITY MANAGER

DATE: JANUARY 27, 2023

CITY MANAGER:

Annual Debt Transparency Report:

California Government Code Section 8855(k) requires State and local issuers to submit an Annual Debt Transparency Report for any issue of debt for which they have submitted a Report of Final Sale on or after January 21, 2017. The Annual Debt Transparency Report for the water and sewer refinancing was completed and submitted on January 24, 2022.

Labor Negotiations:

The City of Corning ratified the Memorandum of Understanding with the Management and Miscellaneous Bargaining Units for the period of January 1, 2023-December 31, 2025. Labor negotiations with the Public Safety unit were held on January 23^rd and 25^th.

Waste Management Rate Increase:

The Proposition 218 noticing for the Waste Management rate increase is being sent out in February. Pursuant to the Agreement between Waste Management and the City, there will be a 10.89% increase this year. For the average 96-gallon cart customer, rates will increase $2.79 per month. Those that do not utilize even close to their 96-gallon capacity may consider switching to a 64-gallon cart. Doing so will save customers $2.25 per month.

Proposition 47 Cohort 2:

I will be submitting the Proposition 47 Cohort 2 quarterly report to the Board of State and Community Corrections. I participated in a project director call on January 24^th. I will also be meeting with our grant implementation team to discuss a budget modification for the Cohort 2 extension. The grant will be extended through December 31, 2023.

City and School Districts Collaboration Meeting:

Two Council members and I will be meeting with two board members each from the Corning Elementary School District Board and Corning Union High School District Board on February 2^nd.

PUBLIC WORKS:

Building Demolition – City Plaza & Recreation Center:

Unfortunately, with the recent storm activity, PG&E has rescheduled the disconnect of the existing gas services on the project site to February 25^th – February 27^th. CVE Contracting Group, Inc. will be onsite on Monday, January 30^th to complete the abatement work but will postpone the actual demolition of the building until after PG&E has completed the disconnection work.

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 15^th.

RECREATION:

Youth Basketball League:

Corning Recreation had our first meeting for Youth Basketball last Saturday and we had a great turnout, it should be a really fun season.

Jr. Giants League:

Jesenia has been attending many Zoom Meetings for the Jr. Giants League that Corning Recreation will be sponsoring this summer. These meetings are to teach her about the Program and how it operates.

Seeking Dance Instructor:

Corning Recreation is in search of a Dance Instructor for Tuesday and Thursday classes; please spread the word. The deadline to apply is January 31^st.

Art Utility Boxes:

One of the utility Art Boxes have been completed. It is the low rider cars at the intersection of Solano and Highway 99W. Thank you to Abdiel Campillo for completing this project.

PLANNING:

Queen Olive Galleria:

Staff has almost completed all comments on the Queen Olive Galleria and will be sending those back to the Applicant to address before moving forward.

Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA):

Christina Meeds and I met with representatives from the State Department of Housing and Community Development and Tehama County City Planners to discuss the 7^th Cycle of Regional Housing Needs Allocation prepared by the State for us. The City of Corning’s allocated numbers have increased to: Very Low Income: 54; Low Income: 26; Moderate Income: 32; and Above Moderate Income: 94, for a combined total of 206. The State’s RHNA report has determined that the City of Corning, during the 7^th Cycle, should have housing construction growth at a minimum, to accommodate these need and must zone for such.

A meeting with Tehama County Planners will be held on Monday to discuss a possible appeal of these numbers, as the State is redistributing 40% of the County’s regional housing needs to the Cities of Red Bluff, Corning, and Tehama.

AAA Truck Wash:

AAA Truck Wash has applied for a Use Permit to install one more bay for the wash station.

POLICE DEPARTMENT:

Patrol:

In addition to responding to 123 calls for service, a total of 22 officer reports were taken and there were 73 officer-initiated incidents, including 42 traffic stops. Officers made 9 misdemeanor arrests and 1 felony arrest. Officers issued 11 citations, of which; 6 were misdemeanors, 3 were infractions, and 1 was parking during the period of January 19, 2023, through January 25, 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.

“I’m a true believer in the strength of teamwork, in the power of dreams, and the absolute necessity of a support structure.” J.P.

FIRE DEPARTMENT:

Corning Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD) Call Volume:

The Corning Volunteer Fire Department responded to 15 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 12 medicals, 1 fire, 1 investigation, and 1 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 24 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 13 medicals, 6 fires, and 5 traffic collisions.

Friday Notes January 20, 2023

TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL

FROM: KRISTINA MILLER, CITY MANAGER

DATE: JANUARY 20, 2023

CITY MANAGER:

Mid-Year Budget Review:

I hope to present the mid-year budget review at the February 14^th City Council meeting.

Bargaining Unit Negotiations:

Bargaining Unit negotiations will resume with the Public Safety Bargaining Unit on January 23^rd. The City Council will consider ratification of the Memorandum of Understanding with the Dispatch and Miscellaneous Bargaining Units at the January 24^th City Council meeting.

Meetings with Waste Management

I met with Waste Management to discuss the 2023 Public Education and Outreach Plan focusing on outreach that will increase recycling in the community. I will also be meeting with Waste Management to verify revenue for the annual rate adjustment on January 20^th.

Fee Study Discussion:

The discussion of increasing fees will be delayed. Due to emergency events, I have not had adequate time to compile all of the information into revised recommendations for the Council to consider.

Building Official Job Offer:

A Candidate has been selected and job offer extended. We hope to have a full-time Building Official onboard by the mid February.

PUBLIC WORKS:

Storm Damage:

Significant damage as a result of the last storm that moved through our area on Saturday, January 14^this being addressed by City Staff as quickly as possible. First priority has been given to areas where public safety is a concern followed by areas that restrict drainage that could result in flooding if additional rain is received. Please be patient as our crews work through these items and ultimately get to the smaller cleanup work.

Building Demolition – City Plaza & Recreation Center:

We are still on track for PG&E to disconnect the gas services on the project site starting January 23^rd continuing through January 27^th. Once the disconnection is complete CVE Contracting Group, Inc. will start their demolition, tentative start date is January 30^th.

RECREATION:

Youth Basketball League:

Corning Recreation will begin the new Youth Basketball League this Saturday. We are really looking forward to it.

Corning Little League:

Corning Little League has turned in their field reservation for Yost and Clark Parks to begin their season on February 1^st.

Seeking Dance Instructor:

Corning Recreation is in search of a Dance Instructor for Tuesday and Thursday classes; please spread the word.

PLANNING:

New Mobile Vending Ordinance:

The new Mobile Vending Ordinance is in effect; Vendors had until January 13^th to turn in application packets; to date we have received about half. Staff will be discussing the next move for those that have not turned in their packets.

POLICE DEPARTMENT:

Patrol:

In addition to responding to 115 calls for service, a total of 21 officer reports were taken and there were 81 officer-initiated incidents, including 57 traffic stops. Officers made 12 misdemeanor arrests and no felony arrests. Officers issued 16 citations, of which; 11 were misdemeanors, 3 were infractions, and 2 were parking during the period of January 12, 2023, through January 18, 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.

“It is really easy for someone to sit on the sidelines and criticize you, when they are not even in the game.”

FIRE DEPARTMENT:

Corning Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD) Call Volume:

The Corning Volunteer Fire Department responded to 9 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 6 medicals, 1 fire, 1 multiple hazardous condition, and 1 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 19 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 11 medicals, 2 mutual aid medicals, 2 traffic collisions, 1 mutual aid fire, and 3 hazardous conditions.

Chief’s Messages:

Great job Public Works and Fire Volunteer Staff for all that you did during the stormy weekend.

Friday Notes January 13, 2023

TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL
FROM: KRISTINA MILLER, CITY MANAGER
DATE: JANUARY 13, 2023

CITY MANAGER:
Mid-Year Budget Review:
I will be meeting with all Department Heads the week of January 16th as part of the mid-year budget review process. I will be meeting with HdL regarding 3rd quarter 2022 sales tax receipts on January 26th.
Proposition47 Project Restore Transition Meeting
I will be meeting with Tehama County Department of Education as we transition for them to lead the third cycle of the grant on January 18th.
Bargaining Unit Negotiations:
Bargaining Unit negotiations will resume with the Public Safety and Management Bargaining Units on January 13th.
Sacramento Valley Division City Manager’s Meeting:
I will be attending the Sac Valley Division City Manager’s Meeting in Roseville on January 12th.

PUBLIC WORKS:
Building Demolition – City Plaza & Recreation Center:
PG&E has been issued an encroachment permit to disconnect the gas services on the project site starting January 23rd continuing through January 27th. Once the disconnection is complete CVE Contracting Group, Inc. will start their demolition, tentative start date of January 30th.
Upcoming Wet Weather:
With the continuing wet weather sandbags are available at the Corning Volunteer Fire Department located at 814 Fifth St. Get your bags at the Fire Department and the sand is across the street to fill the bags with. Please drive with caution as we do have areas within the City that experience isolated flooding.
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 through mid-January.
Pickleball/Tennis Court Surfacing:
City Staff has contacted the contractor regarding the bubbles in the new court surface. The bubbles are a result of a new coating being placed on old concrete where there is no vapor barrier. This is typical with new coatings because the surface is sealed entirely now. Due to the wet weather there is nothing that can be done right now but we can revisit this in the spring.

PARKS AND RECREATION:
Recreation Instructors:
Corning Recreation, contracted with a new instructor, her name is Stephanie Zagal. She will be running our new exercise program, which is open and ready for registrations.

We have found our Jr. Giants coordinator, Jesenia Rodriguez, who will be moving back to Corning this month and running that program alongside Christina Meeds. We are very excited to bring this program to our Corning families.

Promise Neighborhood Grant:
With the Promise Neighborhood grant coming to a close as of December 31, 2022, staff are working on the end of the year and the end of the grant reporting. From here on, all recreation program costs will be supported by the General Fund. I would like to thank the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians for securing and managing these federal funds over the last five years.
Public Art:
Our public art program has come to a temporary halt due to inclement weather. All of the artists have contacted the City to let us know they will finish them up when there’s a break in the weather.

PLANNING:
Planning Commission Meeting Canceled:
There will not be a Planning Commission meeting on January 17th due to a lack of agenda.
Queen Olive Galleria Project:
Staff are in the process of reviewing the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Queen Olive Galleria project and have also sent it to E-Corp for the third-party review.

POLICE DEPARTMENT:
Patrol:
In addition to responding to 118 calls for service, a total of 16 officer reports were taken and there were 71 officer-initiated incidents, including 30 traffic stops. Officers made 11 misdemeanor arrests and 8 felony arrests. Officers issued 10 citations, of which; 7 were misdemeanors, 1 was an infraction, and 2 were parking during the period of January 5, 2023, through January 11, 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.
“Courage does not always roar, sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, “I will try again tomorrow.”” -m.a.r

FIRE DEPARTMENT:
Corning Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD) Call Volume:
The Corning Volunteer Fire Department responded to 17 calls for service last week, they were: 12 medicals, 2 fires, 1 traffic collision, 1 investigation and 1 hazardous condition
The Glenn County Volunteer Fire Departments Call Volumes:
The Orland, Capay, Artois, Bayliss, Ord Bend, Glenn Codora and Butte City Volunteer Fire Departments were dispatched to 16 calls for service last week, they were: 10 medicals, 2 fires, 1 traffic collision and 3 hazardous condition.
Chief’s Messages:
• The CVFD officers for 2023 are 1st Assistant Chief Daymon Schlereth, 2nd Assistant Chief Jeff Nelson and Captains Jared Smith, Billy Wooten and Parker Johnson.
• Sandbags and sand are available at the City Fire Department.

Friday January 6, 2023

VACATIONS/LEAVE:
• January 5th- 9th Administrative Services Manager/City Clerk Lisa Linnet.

CITY MANAGER:

Mid-Year Budget Review:
I am in the process of completing the mid-year budget review and hope to present the findings at the first City Council Meeting in February.

Proposition 68 Recreation Center and City Plaza:
Staff interviewed the two applicants for architectural design services. Construction costs have increased significantly since the time of grant submittal. Staff will be discussing options with the selected Consultant and the State to minimize costs while still meeting the goals of the Grant.

Bargaining Unit Negotiations:
Bargaining Unit negotiations will resume with the Public Safety and Management Bargaining Units on January 13th

Sacramento Valley Division City Manager’s Meeting:
I will be attending the Sac Valley Division City Manager’s Meeting in Roseville on January 12th. As President of the City Manager’s Division, I will also attend the Sacramento Valley Division City Council Members meeting on January 9th.

PUBLIC WORKS:

Loss in Water Pressure/Boil Water Notice:
The City SCADA system went down temporarily on Wednesday morning causing a portion of the City to lose water pressure. A boil water notice was put into effect for those residents affected by the loss in pressure. All effected residents were notified of the order via a notice posted to their front doors. The boil water notice is a precaution and will be in effect until we received lab results confirming our water is safe to drink.

Upcoming Wet Weather:
With the upcoming wet weather sandbags are available at the Corning Volunteer Fire Department located at 814 Fifth St. Get your bags at the Fire Department and the sand is across the street to fill the bags with. Please drive with caution as we do have areas within the City that experience isolated flooding.

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 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 will start mid to late January with a 2-week construction time.

RECREATION:

Corning Youth Basketball:
Corning Youth Basketball will begin January 21st, we are all very excited and looking forward to the season.

Recreation Winter Session:
Corning Recreation Winter Session begins on Monday, you still have time to register if you haven’t yet.

PLANNING:

Queen Olive Galleria Project:
Staff received the Administrative Draft Review CEQA document of the Queen Olive Galleria Project and will be reviewing that document.

POLICE DEPARTMENT:

Patrol:
In addition to responding to 115 calls for service, a total of 16 officer reports were taken and there were 64 officer-initiated incidents, including 14 traffic stops. Officers made 8 misdemeanor arrests and 2 felony arrests. Officers issued 14 citations, of which; 10 were misdemeanors, 2 were infractions, and 2 were parking during the period of December 29, 2022, through January 04, 2023.

Training:
Officers continue to participate in POST Portal Training and Lexipol Daily Training Bulletins. OtherPOST online training continues for Patrol and Dispatch personnel. Police Trainee, Rey Valencia started Butte College Police Academy on January 3, 2023.

“Stop dreaming about your bucket list and start living it.”-AW

FIRE DEPARTMENT:

Corning Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD) Call Volume:
The Corning Volunteer Fire Department responded to 17 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 12 medicals, 1 traffic collision, 2 investigations, 1 hazardous condition, and 1 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 19 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 14 medicals, 1 fire, 2 traffic collisions, 1 investigation, and 1 hazardous condition.

Chief’s Messages:
• Happy New Year! This is a good time to check your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide
detectors for proper function.
• Sandbags, sand, and shovels are available at the City Fire Department.

Friday December 30, 2022

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 22^nd – January 3^rd: City Engineer/Public Works Consultant Robin Kampmann.
December 22^nd – January 3^rd: 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 4^thand 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 151^st 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!

Friday December 23, 2022

TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL

FROM: KRISTINA MILLER, CITY MANAGER

DATE: DECEMBER 23, 2022

HOLIDAYS:

Friday, December 23^rd, and Monday December 26^th: City Hall, City’s Finance Department, and the City’s Public Works Corporation Yard will be closed for the Christmas Holiday.

VACATIONS:

December 22^nd – January 3^rd: City Engineer/Public Works Consultant Robin Kampmann.
December 22^nd – January 3^rd: Planner II/Recreation Coordinator Christina Meeds.
December 27^th – December 30^th: City Manager Kristina Miller.

CITY MANAGER:

Remote Meetings -Assembly Bill 2449 (AB 2449):

Building Official Interviews:

Interviews for the Building Official position were held on Monday December 19^th.

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:

Building Demolition – City Plaza & Recreation Center:

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 9^th. 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 20^th 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.

Friday December 16, 2022

TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL

FROM: KRISTINA MILLER, CITY MANAGER

DATE: DECEMBER 16, 2022

HOLIDAYS:

Friday, December 23^rd, and Monday December 26^th: City Hall, City’s Finance Department, and the City’s Public Works Corporation Yard will be closed for the Christmas Holiday.

CITY MANAGER:

Awning Grant Program:

At the December 13^th City Council meeting the City Council approved extending the Awning Grant Program to West Street. Previously the Grant Program was limited to being on Solano Street between 3^rd and 6^th Streets and to the alleyways on each side.

Proposition 47 Cohort 2 Restore Program:

As you may be aware, the Tehama County Department of Education was awarded $6 million as the lead agency for Cohort 3. The City of Corning was the lead agency for the past two funding cycles. This cycle of funding expands the Restore Program further, which provides case coordination, substance use treatment, therapy, housing assistance, workforce training and paid work experience to those ages 12-35 that have committed an offense. On December 14^th I met with the Tehama County Department of Education to coordinate the transition as lead agencies and discuss the Cohort 2 extension through December 2023.

User Fee Study:

There was a study session to review City User Fees on December 13^th. Some of the fees have not been raised in over 17 years. The City Council directed Staff to compare user fees with other nearby cities. The City Council will provide feedback for consideration at the January 24^th City Council meeting.

Bargaining Unit Negotiations:

On December 20^th we will meet for bargaining unit negotiations.

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.

Building Demolition – City Plaza & Recreation Center:

City Staff has obtained all required contract documents and has scheduled a preconstruction meeting with CVE Contracting Group, Inc. for next Wednesday December 21^st. During this meeting a project start date and schedule will be reviewed.

RECREATION:

Winter Recreation Classes:

Winter recreation classes are open for registration with classes starting the week of January 9^th. We will be offering a new program this winter called Internet safety.

Basketball Registration:

Basketball registration has closed with a total number of 97 youth enrolling to play. This far exceeded the goal Chrissy had set. To say we are excited for the upcoming season would be an understatement.

Christmas Dance Recital & Breakfast with Santa:

The Christmas Dance Recital and Breakfast with Santa were both very successful and we all had a wonderful time. Thank you again to Corning Rotary and New Life Assembly for all their help and support. We were already looking forward to, planning next year’s event.

PLANNING:

December 20^th Planning Commission Meeting:

At the Tuesday, December 20^th Planning Commission Meeting, the Commission will review the application and make a recommendation on a Use Permit sought by Jesse Lopez of Laurel Ag and Water to use a field to their north as a storage yard. At the same time, Mr. Lopez is seeking a Variance to allow installation of chain link fencing with slats rather than the fencing options that are listed within the City Code.

On the Agenda also for review and recommendation are a Use Permit application from Sonny Singh to re-open the California Inn, and a Variance application to encroach into a side-yard setback to install a covered carport.

POLICE DEPARTMENT:

Patrol:

In addition to responding to 131 calls for service, a total of 19 officer reports were taken and there were 48 officer-initiated incidents, including 5 traffic stops. Officers made 2 misdemeanor arrests and 2 felony arrests. Officers issued 4 citations, of which; 2 were misdemeanors, 1 was an infraction, and 1 was parking during the period of December 08, 2022 through December 14, 2022.

Training:

Corning Police Department Dispatcher Dannette Ross, graduated from the 150^th Butte Law Enforcement Academy on December 9, 2022. She was sworn in and began her Field Training on Monday, December 12, 2022, as a Police Officer with the Department. We are proud to welcome Dannette in her new role.

“Life without passion is just going through the motions.”

FIRE DEPARTMENT:

Corning Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD) Call Volume:

The Corning Volunteer Fire Department responded to 23 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 18 medicals and 5 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 22 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 15 medicals, 3 investigations, 1 traffic collision, 1 fire, 1 hazardous condition, and 1 public service.

Chiefs Messages:

The Corning volunteer Fire Department would like to thank the residents, businesses, Corning Schools, and the Nomlaki Tribe for all of their extremely generous donations for our Christmas Basket Program.

Friday December 9, 2022

TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL

FROM: KRISTINA MILLER, CITY MANAGER

DATE: DECEMBER 9, 2022

HOLIDAYS:

Friday, December 23^rd, and Monday December 26^th: City Hall, City’s Finance Department, and the City’s Public Works Corporation Yard will be closed for the Christmas Holiday.

CITY MANAGER:

New Council Member, Lisa Lomeli:

Please join me in welcoming Lisa Lomeli to the City Council. City Attorney Collin Bogener and I reviewed the Brown Act with Mrs. Lomeli. I will also be meeting with her on December 12^th to bring her up to speed on current projects and issues.

Awning Grant Program:

At the December 13^th City Council meeting the City Council will consider extending the Awning Grant Program to West Street. Previously the Grant Program was limited to being on Solano Street between 3^rd and 6^th Streets and to the alleyways on each side.

Bargaining Unit Negotiations:

City Labor Negotiator Greg Einhorn, Administrative Services Manager Lisa Linnet, and I met with all four Employee Bargaining Units on December 6^th. We have another meeting scheduled for December 20^th.

Sacramento Valley Division City Managers Group:

As President, I hosted the monthly meeting whereby nineteen City Manager’s attended to hear about how the Proposition 47 Grant Program can be used to address recidivism and homelessness in communities. The next meeting will be held in-person in Roseville on January 12^th.

City’s Employee Holiday Luncheon:

The City’s Employee Holiday Luncheon will be Friday, December 9^th at noon. All City Council Members and employees are welcome to attend. The luncheon will be at the Fire Hall. A white elephant gift exchange will be held (participation is voluntary), there is a $20 gift limit.

Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Development Reimbursement Agreement to Extend Water and Sewer Infrastructure to the Westside of Interstate 5:

I am working on the RFQ whereby developers will compete to receive a Development Reimbursement Agreement to extend water and sewer services to the westside of Interstate 5. The goal is to have the RFQ ready for the January 10^th City Council meeting.

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.

Pickleball/Tennis Court Surfacing:

City Staff is aware of the bubbles in the new court surface and has contacted the Contractor that completed the resurfacing. An update will be given once a response is received.

Drainage Ditches:

Crew Members from Salt Creek Conservation Camp are continuing the annual cleaning of the Cities drainage ditches. They will clear brush and debris from the local streambeds of both Jewett and Burch creeks and the Blackburn Moon Drain.

Jennings Heights Roadway Resurfacing:

Staff has been advised to wait until after the new year to advertise for construction bids on this project due to the fluctuation of the resurfacing materials. Plans and Specifications will be presented at the January 10^th City Council Meeting and advertisement will immediately follow.

West Street School and Olive View School ATP Projects:

Plans and specifications are currently at 95% and utility companies have been notified for utility certification. Once the Consultant received utility certifications back the right of way certification can be completed and an application for construction funding can be submitted. We anticipate construction this upcoming spring.

RECREATION:

Breakfast with Santa Program:

Breakfast with Santa is this weekend, and we couldn’t be happier. A huge “Thank You” goes out to Maywood Middle School Teacher Kelly Hallman for helping Chrissy Meeds gather 4 students to help us out in return for Community Service Certificates.

Letters to Santa Program:

Letters from Santa will begin going out next week. We currently have over 40 letters to write with more to come in this weekend.

Winter Recreation Classes:

Winter Recreation Classes are open for registration with classes starting the week of January 9^th. We will be offering a new program this winter called Internet safety.

QR Code for Recreation Class Registration:

Corning Recreation has made it easier to register for classes by scanning the QR code.

POLICE DEPARTMENT:

Patrol:

In addition to responding to 130 calls for service, a total of 23 officer reports were taken and there were 61 officer-initiated incidents, including 20 traffic stops. Officers made 9 misdemeanor arrests and 2 felony arrests. Officers issued 13 citations, of which 9 were misdemeanors, 1 infraction, and 3 were parking during the period of December 01, 2022, through December 07, 2022.

Training:

Officers continue to participate in POST Portal Training and Lexipol Daily Training Bulletins. Other POST on-line training continues for Patrol and Dispatch personnel.

“Life is never made unbearable by circumstances, but only by a lack of meaning and purpose.” — VF

FIRE DEPARTMENT:

Corning Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD) Call Volume:

The Corning Volunteer Fire Department responded to 25 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 17 medicals, 1 fire, 2 traffic collision, 1 vehicle fire, 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 17 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 11 medicals, 4 traffic collisions, and 2 public service.

Chiefs Messages:

Corning Volunteer Fire Department would like to thank the community for their great turnout at the spaghetti dinner.

Next Thursday, December 15^th is the annual gift-wrapping party beginning at 5:30pm.

Friday December 2, 2022

TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL
FROM: KRISTINA MILLER, CITY MANAGER
DATE: DECEMBER 2, 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 Christmas.

CITY MANAGER:

Dry Well Water Distribution Services:
The Tehama County Chief Administrator and I agreed to extend water distribution services three days per week (Mondays, Wednesday, and Fridays) through December 31st. The County is supplying the staff to provide the water and the City of Corning is performing all scheduling and billing services.

The Tehama County Board of Supervisors approved an Agreement with North Valley Community Foundation to initiate a water delivery program to those with dry wells. The Program will include, installing storage tanks and pumps, hauling water, and providing bottled water for drinking. I am hopeful the Program will be up and running around the first of the year. At that point, the City will stop its Program. I am grateful to the County for moving forward with this grant.

Public Information Officer Training
Vice Mayor Demo and I attended a Public Information in an All-Hazards Event Training on November 29th and 30th. The training taught us best public information response methods in the event of a major disaster.

CITY CLERK:

Election Results:
The City Clerk received the “Final Official Report” on the recent City Elections yesterday afternoon. The following is declared to be the Official Count of the Precinct votes cast:

Total number of votes cast: 2,181

Robert E. Snow., Mayor 1,530
Unresolved Write-in Votes, Mayor 0

David L. Demo, City Council Member 616
Karen S. Burnett, City Council Member 258
Timothy D. Moran, City Council Member 124
Jessica A. Brooke, City Council Member 243
Lisa “Chata” Lomeli, City Council Member 504
Brooke C. Smith, City Council Member 436
Unresolved Write-in Votes, City Council Member 0

A special City Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at 6:30pm at which time the City Council will be presented a Resolution accepting the Canvass of Votes and Results of the Municipal Election held on November 8th, and the Mayor and new City Council Members will take their Oath of Office.

PUBLIC WORKS:

Community Events/Street Impact:
• The Corning Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the annual Hometown Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 3rd beginning at Corning City Hall at 5:30pm. The procession will go west bound on Solano Street to Houghton Avenue. Solano Street closure will begin at approximately 5:00pm to prepare for the parade and will re-open once the parade has finished.
• The Corning Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a Shop Solano & Hometown Craft Fair on Solano Street on Saturday, December 3rd from 10:00am to 2:00pm. The event will take place on the sidewalk adjacent to the downtown businesses. Traffic will not be interrupted for this event.

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.

Water Main/Service Repairs:
City Staff has located and fixed the water service leaks on Toomes Avenue and Fig Lane.

Drainage Ditches:
The Salt Creek Conservation Camp Crew Members are continuing the annual cleaning of the Cities drainage ditches. They will clear brush and debris from the local streambeds of both Jewett and Burch Creeks and the Blackburn Moon Drain.

Public Works Crew:
Christmas banners and lights have been hung up along Solano Street. The tree lights have been hung in anticipation of the tree lighting after the parade. Thank you to the crew for their decorating and the Fire Department for the use of the ladder truck to assist with the tree lights.

Electronic Monument Sign:
We have received notification that our new LED monument sign to replace the existing sign at the Transportation Center is anticipated to ship on December 5th. The installing Contractor has been issued the Building Permit and as soon as the sign is delivered installation will occur.

RECREATION:

Utility Box Painting:
The artists have begun painting their projects. Most of the utility boxes have been primed; they will possibly be delayed due to the incoming storm. We are very excited to see the outcome.

Breakfast with Santa Program:
Staff is preparing for our first ever Breakfast with Santa Program. A huge “Thank You” goes out to Maywood Middle School Teacher Kelly Hallman for helping Chrissy Meeds gather 4 students to help us out in return for Community Service Certificates.

Letters to Santa Program:
The City’s “Letter to Santa” Program has been a big success; we are receiving a steady stream of letters. Replies from Santa will be sent out the week of December 12th.

Jr. Giants Baseball/Softball Program:
Corning Recreation is looking for an Instructor to run a new summer Jr. Giants Baseball/Softball Program. The City is looking forward to bringing this League back to our City. The Program provides boys and girls within the Community an opportunity to participate, regardless of whether they have played a sport in the past, feel they are not good enough to play, or have family financial limitations. This Program is free for all youth and all equipment and uniforms are given to the kids with no obligation. This League will not interfere with any other Corning sport leagues as the season falls in the middle of all other League activities and runs from June to August.

PLANNING:

Laurel Ad and Water Expansion Project:
Staff received an updated comment letter from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife regarding the Laurel Ag and Water Expansion Project. Therefore, we can now move forward; the Public Hearing for the Project will be presented at the December 20th Planning Commission Meeting.

POLICE DEPARTMENT:

Patrol:
In addition to responding to 111 calls for service, a total of 20 officer reports were taken and there were 65 officer-initiated incidents, including 20 traffic stops. Officers made 3 misdemeanor arrests and 1 felony arrest. Officers issued 8 citations, of which; 1 was a felony, 3 were misdemeanors, 3 were infractions, and 1 was parking during the period of November 24, 2022, through November 30, 2022.

New Dispatcher:
New Police Department dispatcher, Gabriella Gutierrez started on Sunday, November 27th and has begun training.

Hometown Christmas:
The Corning Police Department looks forward to seeing everyone at the Hometown Christmas on Saturday December 3rd.

“You don’t need anyone’s permission to chase your dreams.”

FIRE DEPARTMENT:

Corning Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD) Call Volume:
The Corning Volunteer Fire Department responded to 25 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 19 medicals, 1 fire, 2 traffic collision, and 3 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 20 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 8 medicals, 5 fires, 4 traffic collisions, 1 investigation, and 2 public service.

Chiefs Messages:
• Corning Volunteer Fire Department will be hosting a spaghetti dinner the evening of Hometown Christmas (December 3rd) from 4pm to 8pm; cost is $10/per person.

• Firefighters are now selling raffle tickets for the annual Christmas Basket Program. Tickets are $5 each.

Friday November 25, 2022

THE CITY OF CORNING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER
THE CORNING FRIDAY NOTES
TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL
FROM: KRISTINA MILLER, CITY MANAGER
DATE: November 25, 2022

HOLIDAYS:
• Thursday and Friday, November 24th and 25th: City Hall, City’s Finance Department, and the City’s Public Works Corporation Yard will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday.

THERE WILL BE NO DEPARTMENT REPORTS THIS WEEK DUE TO THE THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY.

FROM ALL OF US AT CITY HALL, WE HOPE YOU ALL HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY THANKSGIVING.

Friday November 18, 2022

TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL
FROM: KRISTINA MILLER, CITY MANAGER
DATE: November 18, 2022
________________________________________

HOLIDAYS:

• Thursday and Friday, November 24th and 25th: City Hall, City’s Finance Department, and the City’s Public Works Corporation Yard will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday.

VACTIONS:
• November 21st – November 25th: Planner II/Recreation Coordinator Christina Meeds
• November 23rd – November 25th: City Engineer/Public Works Consultant Robin Kampmann.

CITY MANAGER:

Bargaining Unit Negotiations:
City Negotiator Greg Einhorn, Administrative Services Manager Lisa Linnet, and I met with all four bargaining units on November 14th. We are scheduled to meet again Monday, November 28th.

Compensation to Solano Street Businesses for Extended Road Closure:
Sixteen businesses qualified for $3,000 in assistance as a result of the extended road closure. A Notice was sent to the businesses along with an Agreement to return to the City by December 16th. Finance staff need to issue the checks by the end of the calendar year.

Upcoming Meetings:

November 15th – 18th : I am attending the California Public Employers Labor Relations Association Conference.

PUBLIC WORKS:

Leaf Pick Up:
The Crew will begin leaf pickup 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.

Water Main/Service Repairs:
City Staff has located and fixed the water service leak on Marguerite Avenue.

Drainage Ditches:
The Conservation Camp Crew Members have started the annual cleaning of the Cities drainage ditches. The will clear brush and debris from the local streambeds of both Jewett and Burch Creeks and the Blackburn Moon Drain.

RECREATION:

Breakfast with Santa Program:
The registration for the “Breakfast with Santa Program” has ended. There are over 50 kids that will be having breakfast with Santa. We are so excited to have this Program and plan to continue to grow it in the future.

Jr. Giants Baseball/Softball Program:
Corning Recreation is looking for an Instructor to run a new summer Jr. Giants Baseball/Softball Program. The City is looking forward to bringing this League back to our City. The Program provides boys and girls within the Community an opportunity to participate, regardless of whether they have played a sport in the past, feel they are not good enough to play, or family financial limitations. This Program is free for all youth and all equipment and uniforms are given to the kids with no obligation. This League will not interfere with any other Corning sport leagues as the season falls in the middle of all other League activities and runs from June to August.

PLANNING:

November 15th Planning Commission Meeting:
At the November 15 Planning Commission meeting the Commission approved Use Permit 2022-309 submitted by Kartar Singh. This Permit allows the establishment of a commercial kitchen to prepare Indian food for a “To-Go Orders Only” business located within his established business, the Liquor Warehouse, located at 3070 Highway 99W.

POLICE DEPARTMENT:

Patrol:
In addition to responding to 140 calls for service, a total of 23 officer reports were taken and there were 80 officer-initiated incidents, including 26 traffic stops. Officers made 8 misdemeanor arrests and 3 felony arrests. Officers issued 10 citations, of which; 8 were misdemeanors, 1 was an infraction during the period of November 10, 2022, through November 16, 2022.

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: 14 medicals, 3 fires, 1 traffic collision, 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 17 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 4 medicals, 11 fires, 1 traffic collision, and 1 public service.

Chiefs Messages:
• Have a safe and Happy Thanksgiving, be careful if you are deep frying your Turkey.

• Things are beginning to dry out again, hope for rain.

• Keep an eye on your permitted fires.

Friday November 11, 2022

TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL
FROM: KRISTINA MILLER, CITY MANAGER
DATE: November 11, 2022
________________________________________

HOLIDAYS:
• Friday, November 11th: City Hall, City’s Finance Department, and the City’s Public Works Corporation Yard will be closed for the Veterans Day Holiday.

• Thursday and Friday, November 24th and 25th: City Hall, City’s Finance Department, and the City’s Public Works Corporation Yard will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday.

VACTIONS:
• November 8th – 15th: City Engineer/Public Works Consultant Robin Kampmann:
• November 21st – 25th: Planner II/Recreation Coordinator Christina Meeds:

CITY MANAGER:

Bargaining Unit Negotiations:
City Negotiator Greg Einhorn, Administrative Services Manager Lisa Linnet, and I met with all four bargaining units on November 1st. We are scheduled to meet again November 14th.

Upcoming Meetings:

November 15th – 18th : I will be attending the California Public Employers Labor Relations Association Conference.

PUBLIC WORKS:

Leaf Pick Up:
Public Works Staff anticipates starting the leaf pick up program mid-November. Until then please do not pile your leaves in the roadway as we are anticipating rain and need to keep the gutters and storm drains clear.

RECREATION:

Basketball Registration:
Youth Basketball registration is open Please help us spread the word. We are very excited to have the opportunity to bring Youth Basketball back to the kids in our community.

Public Art Program:
The City has received three (3) of signed Public Artist Agreements back along with approved paint. These Artists have been given the go ahead to start their projects.

Breakfast with Santa Program:
Please spread the word about the “Breakfast with Santa Program”. The Program takes place on December 10th with limited registration available, costs $10 per person and you receive the following:
Breakfast with Santa; A story read by Mrs. Claus;
One free book per person; Participation in making a craft.

Jr. Giants Baseball/Softball Program:
Corning Recreation is looking for an Instructor to run a new summer program, the Jr. Giants Baseball/Softball Program. The City is looking forward to bringing this League back to our City. The Program provides boys and girls within the Community an opportunity to participate, regardless of whether they have played a sport in the past, feel they are not good enough to play, or family financial limitations. This Program is free for all youth and all equipment and uniforms are given to the kids with no obligation. This League will not interfere with any other Corning sport leagues as the season falls in the middle of all other League activities and runs from June to August.
PLANNING:

Laurel Irrigation Project:
The Laurel Irrigation Project has hit a snag with California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW). There is a meeting scheduled with CDFW on Monday, November14th at the site to try to find a solution; stay tuned.

November 15th Planning Commission Meeting:
Use Permit 2022-309 from Mr. Katar Singh will be presented at next week’s Planning Commission Meeting. Mr. Singh proposes to establish a commercial kitchen serving “ To-go Orders” only within his established business, the Liquor Warehouse, located at 3070 HWY 99W.

Happy Veterans Day, thank you to all who have served and continue to serve.

POLICE DEPARTMENT:

Patrol:
In addition to responding to 142 calls for service, a total of 22 officer reports were taken and there were 67 officer-initiated incidents, including 9 traffic stops. Officers made 4 misdemeanor arrests and 4 felony arrests. Officers issued 14 citations, of which; 6 were misdemeanors, 1 was a felony, 2 were infractions, and 5 were parking during the period of November 3, 2022, through November 9, 2022.

FIRE DEPARTMENT:

Corning Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD) Call Volume:
The Corning Volunteer Fire Department responded to 15 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 13 medicals 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 20 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 8 medicals, 2 fires, 6 traffic collisions, 2 investigations, and 2 hazardous situations.

Chiefs Messages:
• Ticket sales for the Volunteers Christmas Basket Program has begun, we will be coming door to door in the evenings asking for donations.

• Celebrate Veteran’s Day by thanking a Vet for their service.

Friday November 4, 2022

TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL
FROM: KRISTINA MILLER, CITY MANAGER
DATE: November 4, 2022
________________________________________

VACTIONS:
• City Engineer/Public Works Consultant Robin Kampmann: November 8th – November 15th
• Finance Manager Mary Brimm: November 21st – 25th

Property Purchase:
The City is finalizing the purchase of the parcel located on the northwest corner of Marin and 4th Streets to be converted into a public parking lot. The City Council will consider approval of the Vacant Land Purchase Agreement on November 10th.

HdL 2nd Quarter 2022 Sales Tax Results:
The 2nd Quarter 2022 sales tax revenue is up for fuels/ service stations, business and industry, and the State and County Pools and down for autos and transportation, restaurant and hotels, food and drugs, and buildings and construction. Overall net 2nd Quarter 2022 sales tax came in 3.4% or $32,166 higher than 2nd Quarter 2021. The City budgeted a 5.0% increase to sales tax in FY 2022/2023. Based on two quarters of sales tax receipts we may fall short in meeting budgeted sales tax budget projections of $3,850,000 by approximately $175,000.

Our two largest sales tax generators are projected to be down in FY 2023/2024. Statewide HdL expects fuel and service station revenue to be down 7.7% in FY 2023/24. Autos/Transportation are also expected to be down 3.0% in FY 2023/2024.

Bell Carter Tour:
Bell Carter gave an informative tour to legislator representatives, 3Core and myself on November 2nd to better understand economic drivers in the Corning area.

Upcoming Meetings:
November 9th: I will be attending a 3CORE CEDS Strategy Meeting.

November 10th: I will be hosting the Sac Valley Division City Manager’s Meeting.

PUBLIC WORKS:

Community Event/Street Impact:
• Corning High Turkey Trot will be on Saturday November 5, 2022. North Street between 1st Street and Marguerite Avenue will be closed beginning at 7am until approximately 11am. They will also be using additional areas surrounding the High School, but additional road closures will not occur.

Water Main/Service Repairs:
• Staff is aware of the water leak on Marguerite Avenue and has been actively trying to locate the exact location of the leak. Once the source is determined staff will continue with the repair.
• Staff has made repairs to 2 service lines this week in the alley on McKinley and the alley on 4th Street.

RECREATION:

Youth Basketball:
Youth Basketball registration is open; please help us spread the word. We are very excited to have the opportunity to bring Youth Basketball back to the kids in our community.

Breakfast with Santa Program:
Please spread the word about the “Breakfast with Santa Program”. The Program takes place on December 10th with limited registration available, costs $10 per person and you receive the following:
• Breakfast with Santa;
• A story read by Mrs. Claus;
• One free book per person; and
• Participation in making a craft.

POLICE DEPARTMENT:

Patrol:
In addition to responding to 140 calls for service, a total of 29 officer reports were taken and there were 73 officer-initiated incidents, including 30 traffic stops. Officers made 7 misdemeanor arrests and 2 felony arrests. Officers issued 12 citations, of which; 6 were misdemeanors, 1 was a felony, 1 was an infraction, and 4 were parking during the period of October 27, 2022, through November 2, 2022.

FIRE DEPARTMENT:

Corning Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD) Call Volume:
The Corning Volunteer Fire Department responded to 30 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 21 medicals, 2 traffic collisions, 2 mutual aid fires, 1 investigation, 2 hazardous conditions, 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 22 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 11 medicals, 4 fires, 2 traffic collisions, 3 investigations, and 2 hazardous conditions.

Chiefs Messages:
• The rain is good, but the burn ban is not yet lifted.

Friday October 28, 2022

TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL
FROM: KRISTINA MILLER, CITY MANAGER
DATE: October 28, 2022
________________________________________

CITY MANAGER:
FEE Study:
Revenue Cost Specialists (RCS) will present the fee study at the November 22nd City Council meeting. RCS will present the cost of providing services that do not benefit the general public. Current fees have not been increased in many years and there has been no annual adjustment due to inflation. I anticipate some of the proposed fees will be adjusted downward from what is proposed. That being said, if the fees are not adjusted whatsoever, they will continue to be subsidized by the General Fund. This means there will be less funding for general city purposes, such as to support street maintenance, additional staffing, equipment replacement, strategic planning goals etc.

COMPENSATION FOR SOLANO STREET BUSINESSES:
Staff will be contacting Solano Street Businesses impacted by the road closure in the areas of Solano Street from 3rd to 6th streets and on side streets to the alleyways this week. Businesses that are open at least twenty hours per week are eligible for $3,000 in compensation.

PUBLIC WORKS:
Community Event/Street Impact:
• Treat Street will be on Monday October 31, 2022 from 2:00pm to 5:00pm. Solano Street will be closed form 1:30pm to approximately 5:30pm for the event between 3rd Street and 6th Street for the safety of the participants

Pickleball Courts:
The damaged pickleball net cranks have been replaced. Please use caution and don’t overtighten the nets.

Leaf Pick Up:
Public Works Staff anticipates starting the leaf pick up program mid-November. Until then please do not pile your leaves in the roadway, we need to keep the gutters and storm drains clear if we do receive any rain.

PLANNING:
Lodi Ag & Water:
The comment period for Lodi Ag and Water’s Environmental Document ends on Thursday October 27th.

RECREATION:
Public Art Program:
The City Council has chosen the artists for the Public Art Program, the winners are as follows:
• Phillip Moller is painting “California Poppies” on the box at Hwy. 99W & South Avenue.
• Abdiel Campillo is painting “Low rider cars” on the box at Hwy. 99W & Solano Street.
• Whitney Manning is painting “Mental Health Awareness” on the box at Solano Street & Toomes Avenue.
• Ruth Myhre is “Old Maywood Hotel” painting on the box at Solano & 6th Streets.
• Caidee Johnson is painting “Olive trees with a Cardinal” on the box at Solano Street & Marguerite Avenue.
Congratulations to all.

Youth Basketball:
Youth Basketball registration is open, please help us spread the word. We are very excited to have the opportunity to bring Youth Basketball back to the kids in our Community.

City Hall Favorite Pumpkin Contest:
Don’t forget to stop by City Hall on Monday, October 31st and vote for your favorite decorated pumpkin during Treat Street.

Breakfast with Santa Program:
Please spread the word about our $10 per person “Breakfast with Santa Program”. The Program takes place on December 10th with limited registration available and consists of the following:
• Breakfast with Santa;
• A story read by Mrs. Claus;
• One free book per person; and
• Participation in making a craft.

POLICE DEPARTMENT:
Patrol:
In addition to responding to 157 calls for service, a total of 23 officer reports were taken and there were 90 officer-initiated incidents, including 24 traffic stops. Officers made 5 misdemeanor arrests and 6 felony arrests. Officers issued 21 citations, of which; 10 were misdemeanors, 4 were infractions, 6 were parking, and 1 animal during the period of October 20, 2022, through October 26, 2022.

FIRE DEPARTMENT:
Corning Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD) Call Volume:
The Corning Volunteer Fire Department responded to 19 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 15 medicals, 1 mutual aid fire, 1 investigation, 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 28 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 9 medicals, 7 fires, 1 vehicle fire, 8 traffic collisions, 2 investigations, and 1 hazardous condition.

Chiefs Messages:
• Have a safe and fun Halloween!
• Other than permitted agricultural burns, the burn ban is still in effect in Corning and the County.

Friday October 21, 2022

TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL
FROM: KRISTINA MILLER, CITY MANAGER
DATE: October 21, 2022
________________________________________

CITY MANAGER:

PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC PUBLIC SAFETY POWER SHUT-OFF (PSPS) EVENT:
Portions of Corning may be shut off due to a PSPS Event beginning Saturday at 9:00am and ending on Sunday around 5:00pm.

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES:
The City Council will consider issuance of a Request for Qualifications for Architectural Services to design the Recreation Center, City Plaza, and Amphitheater.

BARGAINING UNIT NEGOTATIONS:
Bargaining Unit Negotiations were held with all four Units on October 18th. We will meet again on November 1st.

2nd QUARTER 2022 SALES TAX RESULTS:
I will be meeting with HdL on Friday, October 21st to discuss the second quarter 2022 Sales Tax results.

PUBLIC WORKS:

Community Event/Street Impact:
• A Movie in the Park will take place this Saturday, October 22, 2022 at Northside Park, 1414 Colusa Street. The movie will begin at approximately 8:30 p.m. (dusk).
• Treat Street will be on Monday, October 31, 2022 from 2:00pm to 5:00pm. Solano Street will be closed form 1:30pm to approximately 5:30pm for the event between 3rd Street and 6th Street for the safety of the participants.

Water Main/Service Repairs:
• Multiple water service lines have been repaired this week by staff.
• Staff is aware of the water leak on Marguerite Avenue and has been actively trying to locate the exact location of the leak. Once the source is determined staff will continue with the repair.

PLANNING:

October 18, 2022 Planning Commission Meeting:
At the Tuesday, October 18, 2022 Planning Commission Meeting, the Commission heard a presentation by Mark Teague of Place works on the draft updated Municipal Services Review. The same presentation will be presented at the October 25, 2022 City Council Meeting for Council action.

Also on the Planning Commission Agenda was Conditional Use Permit 2022-307 for AAA Truck Wash to establish a new use within their existing building. The use would be for a passenger vehicle tire and oil change shop. The Planning Commission approved the use.

RECREATION:

Public Art Program:
The Public Art Program deadline was on Monday October 17th. Staff received 5 applications, The applications will be presented to the City Council at the City Council Meeting on Tuesday, October 25, 2022.

Youth Basketball:
Youth Basketball registration is open. Please help us spread the word. We are very excited to have the opportunity to bring Youth Basketball back to the kids in our community.

POLICE DEPARTMENT:

Patrol:
In addition to responding to 17246 calls for service, a total of 280 officer reports were taken and there were 92 officer-initiated incidents, including 17 traffic stops. Officers made 10 misdemeanor arrests and 3 felony arrests. Officers issued 14 citations, of which; 9 were misdemeanors, 12 was a felony, 1 was an infraction, and 3 were parking during the period of October 136, 2022, through October 19, 2022.

FIRE DEPARTMENT:

Corning Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD) Call Volume:
The Corning Volunteer Fire Department responded to 17 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 12 medicals, 3 fires, 1 traffic collision, and 1 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 21 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 9 medicals, 3 fires, 5 traffic collisions, 1 hazardous condition, 2 investigations, and 1 public service.

Chiefs Messages:
Burn ban is still in effect, hope for rain.

Friday October 13, 2022

TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL
FROM: KRISTINA MILLER, CITY MANAGER
DATE: October 14, 2022
________________________________________

CITY MANAGER:
PROPERTY PURCHASE:
The City is finalizing the purchase of the parcel located on the northwest corner of Marin and 4th Streets to be converted into a public parking lot.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM INCOME:
There is an option to utilize remaining Community Development Block Grant Program Income funds for capital improvement projects. Staff are reviewing the best options to utilize the funds within program guidelines to make a recommendation to City Council.

CDBG CV 2 and 3 CORONAVIRUS ROUND 2 AND 3:
A Special meeting will be held on Monday October 17th for the City Council to consider expanding the use of funds for both utility payment and rental assistance. A significant amount of funds will be returned to the State if we do not expand the Program.

COMPENSATION FOR DOWNTOWN CORNING BUSINESSES:
A Special meeting will be held on Monday October 17th for the City Council to consider providing some funding to downtown Corning businesses due to the extended closure of Solano St.

FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ACT REIMBURSEMENT:
We received our first reimbursement for COVID-related expenditures in the amount of $11,119.26. We should be receiving a second reimbursement in the amount of $12,658 shortly.

BARGAINING UNIT NEGOTATIONS:
Negotiations with all four bargaining units will begin October 18th.

MEETING WITH SCHOOL DISTRICTS:
Mayor Robert Snow and Councilmember Valerio will be meeting with School Board Members and their respective Superintendents for what will be a quarterly meeting on October 18th. The purpose of the meeting is to keep each other apprised and improve interrelationships.

OTHER UPCOMING MEETINGS:

• Monday, October 17th: The Pre-Bid Walk for the demolition of the entire block for the Proposition 68 Recreation Center and City Plaza Project.

• Tuesday, October 18th: A quarterly meeting with 3CORE and a CalRecycle inspection will be conducted. I will also attend a Proposition 47 Restore Meeting.

• Thursday, October 20th: A Northern California Cities Self Insurance Fund meeting; and I will also be meeting with the Soccer League.

• Friday, October 21st: I will be meeting with HdL (Hinderliter de Llamas & Associates) regarding second quarter 2022 sales tax results.

PUBLIC WORKS:
Upcoming Public Works Staff Vacations:
• City Public Works/Engineering Consultant Robin Kampmann will be on vacation Wednesday, October 12th, she will be returning on Monday, October 17th.

Solano Street Improvement Project:
The striping of Solano Street has been completed and the Street was opened late afternoon on Wednesday, October 12th.

Water Leaks:
The Public Works Crew is stretched pretty thin, in addition to their normally scheduled tasks, they are currently responding to numerous water leaks throughout the City; specifically at the following locations:
• 1964 Elizabeth Ave.
• 1273 West Street;
• Ascolano Court;
• Marguerite at Solano St.; and
• Cassandra Circle.

Public Works Secretary Recruitment:
Interviews will be held October 17th.

Parking Lot Lights at Lennox Fields:
Staff have contacted an electrician and repairs will be made when their schedule allows.

PLANNING:
Municipal Services Review:
Staff has received the final draft of the Municipal Services Review (MSR). The Planning Commission will be reviewing the document next week at the meeting on October 18th. It will be presented to the City Council at the October 25th meeting for review. Mark Teague of Place works will be giving a short presentation via zoom at both meetings.

AAA Truck Wash Use Permit 2022-307:
Use Permit 2022-307 will be introduced at next Tuesday’s Planning Commission meeting. If approved, the proposed Use Permit will allow the owners of AAA Truck Wash to establish a vehicle tire and oil change within the existing building.

RECREATION:
Fall Recreation Programs:
Fall Recreation is off to a good start, we have a bunch of full classes which is wonderful to see. Our dance/gymnastics instructor is injured, we wish her the best on her recovery. Kinetics is working with us to fill this void.

We are offering a mommy and me Halloween paint party that will be held at the Corning Senior Center on October 28th at 5:30pm.

Youth Basketball:
Youth Basketball registration opens next week. We have a few elementary schools that will be allowing us to drop off flyers for the kids to take home, we appreciate them allowing us to do this as sometimes it is difficult to reach youth and parents if they do not have social media. We are very excited to have the opportunity to bring “Youth Basketball” back to the kids in our community.

POLICE DEPARTMENT:
Patrol:
In addition to responding to 146 calls for service, a total of 20 officer reports were taken and there were 103 officer-initiated incidents, including 35 traffic stops. Officers made 10 misdemeanor arrests. Officers issued 17 citations, of which; 12 were misdemeanors, 2 were infractions, and 3 were parking during the period of October 6, 2022, through October 12, 2022.

FIRE DEPARTMENT:
Corning Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD) Call Volume:
The Corning Volunteer Fire Department responded to 28 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 20 medicals, 4 mutual aid fires, 1 traffic collision, 1 mutual aid fire, 1 investigation, 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 10 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 6 medicals, 2 fires, and 2 investigations.

Chiefs Messages:
Next week is National Fire Prevention Week. This year’s slogan is “Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape.” Please check your smoke alarms and practice 2 safe escapes from your home with the whole family. Also, establish a safe meeting place to come together if you get separated in a fire.

Friday Notes October 7, 2022

TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL

FROM: KRISTINA MILLER, CITY MANAGER

DATE: October 7, 2022

CITY MANAGER:

Building Official Recruitment:

The City will begin recruitment for a new Building Official with a tentative closing date of December 2^nd at 5:00 PM. Applications are submitted online. The job flyer can be found at: https://www.corning.org/documents/building-official-job-flyer/

Public Works Secretary Recruitment:

Interviews will be held October 17^th.

Proposition 47 Cohort 2 Comprehensive Monitoring Visit (Mini-Audit):

Accounting Manager Mary Brimm and I are preparing for a Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) Proposition 47 Cohort 2 mini-audit for the Tehama County Restore Program administered by the City. The City passed the last audit in 2021. At the time the BSCC was impressed with our record keeping.

Sacramento Valley Division City Manager’s Meeting:

The Sacramento Valley Division City Manager’s meeting is scheduled for Thursday, October 13^th.

PUBLIC WORKS:

Upcoming Public Works Staff Vacations:

Public Works/City Engineer Consultant, Robin Kampmann, will be off on Wednesday, October 12^th.

Solano Street Improvement Project:

The Solano Street Improvement Project is anticipated to be complete this upcoming week. The remaining items to complete include the following: Pedestrian lighting, striping, and the completion of the installation of the traffic signal detection loops at 6^th and Solano Street.

Community Event/Street Impact:

Corning High School Homecoming: The Homecoming Parade will be Friday, October 7, 2022. The parade will commence at the corner of Third and Solano and end at Toomes and Solano. Solano Street will be closed from 3:00pm to 4:30pm. The floats will line up along Marin Street prior to the Parade and the Parade will begin at 3:00pm.
Corning Olive Festival & Car Show: The Corning Olive Festival and Car Show will take place this Saturday, October 8, 2022 at Corning Community Park, and Lennox Fields from 10:00am to 4:00pm. There will be no road closures for this event but due to anticipated attendance be aware of traffic congestion and pedestrians not only on Toomes and Houghton Avenues, but the surrounding side streets as well.

Parking Lot Lights at Lennox Fields:

Staff is aware that the parking lot lights at Lennox Fields are not working properly. A Technician has been contacted and they will be performing an assessment for repair.

Vandalism of City Properties:

The buildings at the pool were vandalized this week with graffiti. Staff was quickly able to clean it up.

Public Works Hydrovac Excavator Trailer:

Staff received training this week on the operation of the new Hydrovac Excavator Trailer. This piece of equipment will allow Public Works Staff to safely excavate around the existing utilities while making water line repairs.

RECREATION:

Tuesday Night Market:

Phewwww; what a Tuesday Night Market. We feel we went out with a bang for the 2022 season. We learned a lot, had a lot of fun, met a bunch of new people, and will be back better next year. Thank you to our wonderful community.

Olive Festival:

Corning Recreation will have a booth at the Olive Festival on Saturday where we will be doing Halloween and Olive themed crafts. Robotics Instructor Wayne Webster plans to be at the booth from 11:00am to 1:00pm booth to give robot/drone demonstrations.

Breakfast with Santa:

In conjunction with Corning Rotary, New Life Assembly and Corning Library, Corning Recreation will be holding a “Breakfast with Santa” event on December 10. Families can sign up through Rec-Desk at $10.00 per person. The Program consists of a delicious breakfast in the council chambers consisting of pancakes, scrambled Eggs, sausage, and juice with Santa Claus, photos with Santa, followed by a story at the Library read by Mrs. Claus. While at the Library they will participate in Holiday crafts and write a letter to Santa. All proceeds made will go towards 2023 Recreation class scholarships. A huge Thank you to Corning Library, Corning Rotary and New Life Assembly, your contributions and support are appreciated beyond words.

Santa Program:

Corning Recreation will also be sponsoring a Letter from Santa Program. The Program consists of a form to be completed by the parents and either e-mailed or dropped into our “North Pole” mailbox located at City Hall. Upon receipt, the children will receive then a letter from Santa in December.

HAPPY HOMECOMING, GO CARDS!!!

POLICE DEPARTMENT:

Patrol:

In addition to responding to 132 calls for service, a total of 18 officer reports were taken and there were 55 officer-initiated incidents, including 8 traffic stops. Officers made 6 misdemeanor arrests. Officers issued 4 citations, of which; 3 were misdemeanor, and 1 was parking during the period of September 29, 2022, through October 5, 2022.

FIRE DEPARTMENT:

Corning Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD) Call Volume:

The Corning Volunteer Fire Department responded to 23 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 17 medicals, 1 fire, 2 traffic collisions, 1 mutual aid fire, 2 hazardous conditions and 1 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 13 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 4 medicals, 7 traffic collisions, 1 fire, and 1 public service.

Chiefs Messages:

Enjoy the Olive Festival and Homecoming.

Friday September 30, 2022

TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL

FROM: KRISTINA MILLER, CITY MANAGER

DATE: September 30, 2022

CITY MANAGER:

Building Official Recruitment:

The City will begin recruitment for a new Building Official with a tentative closing date of December 2^nd at 5:00 PM.

North Side Park Pickleball and Indoor Style Soccer:

The pickleball gears on two of the courts are already damaged from being put up and down, so the nightly removal of the nets cannot continue. The City Council provided direction to Staff to look into the costs of installing a new 6’ tall fence around the existing basketball court at Northside Park. The soccer players could then utilize this court, which also has lighting, instead of the tennis/pickleball courts. To accommodate those that utilize the basketball courts in the evening hours under the lights, Staff would recommend installing new solar lights at the basketball courts at Community Park (Skate Park). This will allow for these courts that are not currently used in the evening due to no light to be usable. I spoke with three of the basketball players at Northside Park to make sure they were okay with the option proposed. The teens liked the idea of playing at the newer Park and seemed excited that the City may be willing to install lights on the basketball courts there. They asked that the backboards be changed out to be similar in function to the ones at Northside Park. Apparently, the backboards at the Skate Park are “two bouncy”. I agreed that this is definitely something the City could do to try to mediate between all the park users. I let them know I would be out again on another night so that I could hopefully also talk with the soccer players; they were not there at the time.

When the new Recreation Center is built, time will be designated for indoor soccer and basketball. At that point they will have a beautiful facility for their use.

Prop 68 Park Development and Community Revitalization (Recreation Center and City Plaza Project):

The City Council approved the Bid Specifications to demolish the entire City block between 3^rd and 4^th Streets, and Solano and Marin Streets.

PUBLIC WORKS:

Public Works Staff Vacations:

Public Works/City Engineer Consultant, Robin Kampmann, will be at a conference the week of September 25^th thru October 1^st.

PLANNING:

Laurel Ag & Water Initial Study Mitigated Negative Declaration:

The Laurel Ag & Water Initial Study Mitigated Negative Declaration has begun the circulation process. The 30-day process started September 28^th and will continue until October 27^th. There is a copy on our website and a copy at the front counter of City Hall.

RECREATION:

New Benches at Clark Park:

Public Works has installed 3 new 6-foot benches within the fenced in play area at Clark Park.

Craft Events:

Corning Recreation will have a booth at the Tuesday Night Market and will be doing a Halloween craft on Tuesday night. At the Olive Festival on Saturday, we will be doing some olive crafts.

Youth Basketball:

Staff and Noah Zoppi have secured the gymnasium at Maywood school for the Youth Basketball Program. Staff will be working with the Corning High School Staff to employ students to referee and possibly coach. We will also be looking for volunteers.

Tuesday Night Market:

The last Tuesday Night Market is scheduled for Tuesday, October 4^th from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Due to road construction, Staff is preparing to shift the event east towards Third Street. At this event, the historical “Corning does it bedder, Bed Races” will be brought back. The race will take place on Third Street, from Solano Street to Marin Street. This will be a fun event and we hope to see everyone there. The locations of Vendors will be as follows:

Food Vendors will line up on Solano Street between Third and Fourth Streets;
Artesian Vendors will be placed on the empty lot that faces Third Street by the old Ford Dealership at the corner of Third and Solano Street;
A live Band will be set up in the Transportation Center Parking Lot;
The Beer and Wine Garden will be open at Rodger’s Theater; and
The big pop-up tent with tables will be placed at the intersection of Fourth and Solano Streets.

POLICE DEPARTMENT:

Patrol:

In addition to responding to 127 calls for service, a total of 21 officer reports were taken and there were 83 officer-initiated incidents, including 19 traffic stops. Officers made 6 misdemeanor and 7 felony arrests. Officers issued 12 citations, of which; 7 were misdemeanor, 1 felony, and 2 were parking during the period of September 22, 2022, through September 28, 2022.

FIRE DEPARTMENT:

Corning Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD) Call Volume:

The Corning Volunteer Fire Department responded to 21 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 14 medicals, 3 fires, 1 traffic collision, 1 mutual aid fire, 1 investigation, and 1 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 19 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 11 medicals, 3 traffic collisions, 1 fire, 3 public service, and 1 hazardous condition.

Chiefs Messages:

The Burn Ban is still in effect in the City, hope for rain.
Please make sure your smoke alarms are working, they do save lives.

Friday September 23, 2022

TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL

FROM: KRISTINA MILLER, CITY MANAGER

DATE: September 23, 2022
________________________________________

CITY MANAGER:
Public Works Secretary Recruitment:
The City is recruiting for a Public Works Secretary. Applications are due by September 23rd at 5:00 PM. Applications can be found at: https://www.corning.org/job-opportunities/.

Building Official Recruitment:
The Building Official, Dan Redding, has provided notice of his intention to retire October 14, 2022.

Awning Grant Program:
The Awning Grant Program application is live on the City website. Applications will begin to be accepted on October 1st. The application is available in Spanish and English. We have received numerous calls from interested businesses.

Northern California Cities’ Self Insurance Fund Executive and Claims Committee:
I attended the meeting whereby the Executive Committee made a recommendation to continue with the issuance of a Requests for Proposals (RFP) for Workers’ Compensation and Liability Third Party Administration Services.

PUBLIC WORKS:
Upcoming Public Works Staff Vacations:
• Public Works/City Engineer Consultant, Robin Kampmann, will be at a conference the week of September 25th thru October 1st.

Solano Street Improvement Project:
The Solano Street Improvement Project has started again at the 5th Street and 6th Street intersections. The Project has been slightly delayed due to the rain. Solano Street will remain closed to thru traffic between 3rd Street and West Street until October 7th. Local business on Solano Street and the adjacent cross streets are open for business. Please be considerate of the limited parking spaces in the area and leave those spaces for the downtown business customers if possible.

Solano Street Decorative Street Lights:
Staff has looked into the feasibility of getting irrigation water to the proposed decorative street light locations for the potential of future hanging planters. Since the proposed lights are surface mounted and do not required excavation at this time staff has determined that the irrigation can be tied into the existing irrigation at the tree wells and extended without causing damage to the existing concrete.

Pickleball Courts:
The nets, including the poles at the Pickleball courts are being removed by citizens that are wanting to use the court area for “indoor” type soccer in the evenings under the lights. Unfortunately, the gears to tighten the nets have been broken in the process resulting in Staff not being able to fully tighten the nets and obtain legal net heights. Please be patient as Staff tries to located replacement parts to make the repairs.

Water Leaks:
• City Staff is continuing to repair multiple water leaks throughout the City as they are discovered.
• A water main break was discovered late at night at the intersection of Marguerite Avenue/Fig Lane on Thursday September 15th. City Staff responded immediately and worked through the night to make the repair to the cracked main line.

Vandalism of City Properties:
• The Concession Stand at Clark Park was vandalized this week with graffiti. Staff will need to sandblast the walls to remove the graffiti.

Public Works Hydrovac Excavator Trailer:
Staff was able to locate a new Hydrovac Excavator Trailer as approved in the FY22/23 Budget under a Sourcewell Contract. The new Hydrovac Excavator was delivered this week and will be put to good use by our Public Works Staff to safely excavate around the existing utilities while making water line repairs.

PLANNING:
September 20th Planning Commission Meeting:
At the September 20th Planning Commission meeting the Commission approved the following:

• A Conditional Use Permit for Adriana Valdovinos to open Pinchi’s Taco’s Food Truck to be located in the Liquor Warehouse Parking Lot;

• A recommendation to the City Council to adopt Ordinance 702 associated with a new State Law which allows for Urban Lot Splits and Two -Unit Development;

• A recommendation to City Council to adopt Ordinance 703 which will allow for broader commercial uses within the Highway 99W Specific Plan area.

Ordinances 702 and 703 will be presented to the City Council at the October 11th meeting.

Municipal Services Review:
Staff will be meeting with Mark Teague of Placeworks to go over the final details on the MSR. Staff will be researching the possibility of residential design guidelines.

RECREATION:
Youth Basketball:
Staff is meeting with Noah Zoppi on Friday to tour the Woodson School Gymnasium for our upcoming Youth Basketball League.

October 4th Tuesday Night Market:
Staff is working on our last Tuesday Night Market scheduled for Tuesday October 4th. Due to road construction, Staff is preparing to shift the Event towards Third Street. This Event will be bringing back a historical event, the “Corning does it bedder, Bed Races”. The race will take place along Third Street from Solano Street to Marin Street. Staff will have all details in next week’s Friday Notes.

POLICE DEPARTMENT:
Patrol:
In addition to responding to 121 calls for service, a total of 17 officer reports were taken and there were 55officer-initiated incidents, including 18 traffic stops. Officers made 2 misdemeanor and 2 felony arrests. Officers issued 6 citations, of which; 3 infractions during the period of September 15, 2022, through September 21, 2022.

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: 14 medicals, 2 fires, 1 traffic collision, and 1 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 16 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 3 medicals, 3 traffic collisions, 5 fires, and 5 hazardous conditions.

Chiefs Messages:
• The Burn Ban is still in effect in the City.
• Please clean your chimneys and flues now before you need them.

Friday September 16, 2022

TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL

FROM: KRISTINA MILLER, CITY MANAGER

DATE: September 16, 2022

CITY MANAGER:

Awning Grant Program:

The Awning Grant Program application will be live on the City website today. Applications will begin to be accepted on October 1^st. The application will be available in Spanish and English.

Fee Study:

City Staff are finalizing the Fee Study with Revenue Cost Specialists to present to the City Council. Revenue Cost Specialists analyzed the current City cost to provide services that impose a specific benefit granted to the payor that is not provided to those not charged. For example, Building Permits. Fees can also be assessed for the reasonable regulatory costs to a local government for licenses and permits, etc. The fee cannot be more than necessary to cover the reasonable cost of the service. Many of our fees have not been increased in more than fifteen years. The cost of inflation alone would warrant their increase. It is important to recognize that if funding is not covered 100% by the fees, it is then subsidized by the General Fund preventing those funds from being used to fund other City services (i.e., Police, Fire, Roads, Recreation, etc.) that are important to residents. The City Council will have the opportunity to adjust the fees proposed where they see fit.

Upcoming Meetings:

September 22, 2022: There will be a Northern California Cities’ Self Insurance Fund Executive and Claims Committee meeting.

PUBLIC WORKS:

Solano Street Improvement Project:

The Solano Street Improvement Project has started again at the 5^th Street and 6^th Street intersections. Solano Street will be closed to thru traffic between 3^rd Street and West Street until September 23^rd. Local business on Solano Street and the adjacent cross streets are open for business. Please be considerate of the limited parking spaces in the area and leave those spaces for the downtown business customers if possible.

Water Leaks:

City Staff is continuing to repair multiple water leaks throughout the City as they are discovered.

Vandalism of City Properties:

The restrooms at the Skate Park were vandalized this week. Staff has completed the cleaning off/removal of the graffiti.

PLANNING:

September 20^th Planning Commission:

Staff will be presenting three items which are:

An Ordinance associated with SB 9, a new State Law to increase housing;
Staff has been working on amending the CH-CDBZ (CH = Highway Service Commercial District), (CBDZ = Corning Business Development Zone) Zoning District and removing the CH completely to allow for added commercial type property to develop along the HWY 99W corridor; and
A Use Permit for Adriana Valdovinos to open a Food Truck in the Liquor Warehouse parking lot.

RECREATION:

Fall Class Registration:

Corning Recreation Fall Class Registration is open, classes start the week of October 10^th. All of the dance classes will end with a Holiday Dance Recital on December 7^th.

Youth Basketball Program Update:

Staff has taken another step towards completing a youth Basketball program, A facilities Use Form has been sent in along with insurance and we are eagerly awaiting a reply.

Public Art Program:

The Public Art Program that has been recently approved was sent out to the Corning Union High School Art Department and will be live on the website on Friday.

Scholastic Literacy Partnership Program:

Corning Recreation was recently approved with the Scholastic Literacy Partnership Program and can now order books for our “Little Readers Program” at a reduced rate.

Corning Recreation’s Holiday Line-Up:

Corning Recreation’s holiday line up is looking very exciting. The Line-up currently includes the following:

We are hoping to have a surprise for everyone at Trick or Treat Street this year;
Three (3) “Mommy and Me” holiday paint nights in the works;
We are planning a “Letters from Santa” Program;
We are working on a Breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus Program;
A Christmas Craft Class; and
The Holiday Dance recital is scheduled for December 7^th.

Stay tuned for all the details.

POLICE DEPARTMENT:

Patrol:

In addition to responding to 127 calls for service, a total of 26 officer reports were taken and there were 102 officer-initiated incidents, including 28 traffic stops. Officers made 6 misdemeanor and 5 felony arrests. Officers issued 19 citations, of which; 8 were misdemeanors, 5 were infractions, 1 felony, and 5 were parking during the period of September 8, 2022, through September 14, 2022.

Training:

Officers continue to participate in POST Portal Training and Lexipol Daily Training Bulletins. Other POST on-line training continues for Patrol and Dispatch personnel.

FIRE DEPARTMENT:

Corning Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD) Call Volume:

The Corning Volunteer Fire Department responded to 32 calls for service last week, they were: 24 medicals, 1 fire, 1 mutual aid fire, 1 mutual aid traffic collision, 2 investigations, and 3 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, 2 traffic collisions, 3 fires, 1 investigation, and 1 public service.

Friday September 9, 2022

TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL

FROM: KRISTINA MILLER, CITY MANAGER

DATE: September 9, 2022

CITY MANAGER:

Public Works Secretary Recruitment:

The City is recruiting for a Public Works Secretary. Applications are due by September 23^rd at 5:00 PM. Applications can be found at: https://www.corning.org/job-opportunities/.

Sacramento Valley Division City Manager’s Meeting:

I will be hosting the meeting where Gaeta Phillips will provide City Manager’s advice on recruitment and retention.

Solano Streetscape:

The AB 109 Woodshop Program will be rehabilitating the benches and trash receptacles along Solano Street in the streetscape area. The Public Works Crew will refresh existing landscaped areas within the streetscape area.

Upcoming Meetings:

September 12^th: There will be an awning grant kick-off meeting with 3Core.

September 14^th: I will be attending a 3Core Community Economic Development Strategy meeting.

September 15^th: There will be a City Manager’s/County Administrator’s meeting.

PUBLIC WORKS:

Public Works Crewmembers:

Public Works Crewmembers will return to their winter hours of operation on Monday September 12th. Their workday will begin at 7:00 am and end at 3:30 pm. The Meter Reader/Maintenance Worker will continue his working hours of 8:00 am until 4:30 pm.

Solano Street Improvement Project:

The Solano Street Improvement Project has started again at the 5^th Street and 6^th Street intersections. Solano Street will be closed to thru traffic between 3^rd Street and West Street until September 23^rd. Local business on Solano Street and the adjacent cross streets are open for business. Please be considerate of the limited parking spaces in the area a leave those spaces for the downtown business customers if possible.

Water Leaks:

City Staff is continuing to repair multiple water leaks throughout the City as they are discovered.

City Well Update:

We currently have one of our smaller producing City wells offline due to lack of water. The pump is set at a level that is significantly higher than the ultimate depth of the well casing and the measured water level. Lowering the pump is achievable. A Contractor is scheduled for September 15^th to start the work on this well. City Staff is regularly monitoring the water level at all City wells, even though the levels are lower than normal there are no significant concerns at this time.

PLANNING:

Magnolia Meadows Subdivision:

C.H.I.P. is planning to start marketing the Magnolia Meadows Subdivision, in October we do not expect any building to take place before the beginning of the year.

Magana Tentative Map/Public Art Program:

The Magana Tentative final map will be discussed at the Sept. 13^th City Council meeting along with a proposed new Public Art Program.

RECREATION:

Magnolia Meadows Subdivision:

C.H.I.P. is planning to start marketing the Magnolia Meadows Subdivision, in October we do not expect any building to take place before the beginning of the year.

Magana Tentative Map/Public Art Program:

The Magana Tentative final map will be discussed at the Sept. 13^th City Council meeting along with a proposed new Public Art Program.

Fall Recreation Class Registration:

Corning Recreation Fall Class Registration opens this Friday with classes starting the week of October 10^th. All of the dance classes will end with a Holiday Dance Recital on December 7^th.

Pickleball:

Corning’s Pickleball courts have been added to the app, Gametime Scheduler, which is an app strictly for Pickleball so travelers can look up where the closest courts are.

Recreations Mid-Year Report:

Staff is currently working on the recreation’s midyear report, I will share it, if you’d like when I have it completed.

October Circus:

Staff has been contacted by Circus Royal Spectacular; they plan to hold their circus in Corning at the end of October in the empty lot off Highway 99W at Corona Ave. I will pass along more details as they come in.

Youth Basketball Program:

Staff has been in the early stages of creating a Youth Basketball Program, stay tuned for more details.

FIRE DEPARTMENT:

Corning Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD) Call Volume:

The Corning Volunteer Fire Department responded to 32 calls for service last week, they were: 23 medicals, 1 fire, 1 investigation, and 7 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 24 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 9 medicals, 2 traffic collisions, 9 fires, 3 investigation, and 1 hazardous material.

Friday September 2, 2022

TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL
FROM: KRISTINA MILLER, CITY MANAGER
DATE: September 2, 2022

HOLIDAYS:
September 5th: Labor Day Holiday, City Hall and Corporation Yard will be closed.

CITY MANAGER:

Tehama County COVID-19 Micro Business Assistance Grant:
CalOSBA has allocated $82,382 to assist qualified microbusinesses in Tehama County that have been significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic with grants in the amount of $2,500 to each eligible microbusinesses that is selected. To find out more information and to apply please visit: www.tehamabusinessresourcehub.org.

Public Works Secretary Recruitment:
The City is recruiting for a Public Works Secretary. Applications are due by September 23rd at 5:00 PM. Applications can be found at: https://www.corning.org/job-opportunities/.

PUBLIC WORKS:

Solano Street Improvement Project:

The Solano Street Improvement Project has started again at the 5th Street and 6th Street intersections. Solano Street will be closed to thru traffic between 3rd Street and West Street until September 23rd. Local business on Solano Street and the adjacent cross streets are open for business. Please be considerate of the limited parking spaces in the area and leave those spaces for the downtown business customers, if possible.

Water Leaks:

The City is aware of multiple water leaks throughout the city and staff is working as quickly as possible to make the repairs. The increase in leaks is associated with the water system being over pressurized this last weekend causing older lines to fail.

City Well Update:

We currently have one of our smaller producing City wells offline due to lack of water. The pump is set at a level that is significantly higher than the ultimate depth of the well casing and the measured water level. Lowering the pump is achievable. A contractor has been contacted and work is scheduled the 3rd week of September. City Staff is regularly monitoring the water level at all City wells. Even though the levels are lower than normal there are no significant concerns at this time.

Water Usage Outside City Limits:

In August, we have provided 26,179 gallons of water to County residents that have dry wells. This amount has increased by approximately 12,000 gallons from June. Currently the City has 41 County residents that are located within 5 miles of City Hall that are approved to purchase City Water. This is an increase of 8 new residents signing up since June. Of these 41 County residents, 10 purchased water in August, an increase from previous months with most coming at least three days per week to collect water. The average customer is purchasing 2,618 gallons of water per month.

RECREATION:

Corning Tuesday Night Market:
The September Tuesday Night Market is being cancelled due to the construction on Solano Street, currently we are planning a fun October 4th Tuesday Night Market.

Parks:

Red Cinder Sand was laid at the Volleyball Court at Northside Park on Wednesday. Public Works will be installing a volleyball net next. Thank you to the crew for all their hard work.
The Proposition 68, Per Capita signs have been installed at all three parks (Children’s Park, Northside Park- Pickleball Courts, and Clark Park Playground). Staff will be meeting with a representative of the grant program on Friday to complete the final inspections on the parks. This is required for reimbursement of the Per Capita Grant Funds.

Fall Classes:
Fall classes will begin in October and run through the week before Thanksgiving. We have some fun specialty classes planned for the month of December.

PLANNING:

Magnolia Meadows:
C.H.I.P. is planning to start marketing the Magnolia Meadows Subdivision, we do not expect any building to take place before the beginning of the year.

Laurel Irrigation:

Staff received a draft Initial Study Mitigated Negative Declaration on the Laurel Irrigation Expansion project. Staff internally provided comments to Diaz and Associates.
Red Cinder Sand was laid at the Volleyball Court at Northside Park on Wednesday, Public Works will be installing a volleyball net next. Thank you to the crew for all their hard work.

The Prop 68, Per Capita signs have been installed at all three parks (Children’s Park, Northside Park- Pickleball Courts, and Clark Park Playground) and staff will be meeting with Lydia from the State of California on Friday to do the final inspections on the parks for reimbursement of the Per Capita Grant Funds.

Queen Olive Galleria:

Staff met with CalTrans and the Queen Olive Galleria environmental consultants. It is clear that CalTrans will require the wet utilities to be bored and jacked.

POLICE DEPARTMENT:

Patrol: In addition to responding to 191 calls for service, a total of 38 officer reports were taken and there were 110 officer-initiated incidents, including 38 traffic stops. Officers made 10 misdemeanor and 5 felony arrests. Officers issued 15 citations, of which; 9 were misdemeanors, 4 were infractions and 2 were parking during the period of August 23, 2022, through August 30, 2022.

Training: Officers continue to participate in POST Portal training and Lexipol Daily Training Bulletins. Other POST on-line training continues for Patrol and Dispatch personnel.
“If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door.”

FIRE DEPARTMENT:

Corning Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD) Call Volume:
The Corning Volunteer Fire Department responded to 21 calls for service last week, they were: 16 medicals, 1 fire, 1 mutual aid fire and 3 public service.
The Glenn County Volunteer Fire Departments Call Volumes:
The Orland, Capay, Artois, Bayliss, Ord Bend, Glenn Codora and Butte City Volunteer Fire Departments responded to 15 calls for service last week, they were: 6 medicals, 3 fires, 1 traffic collision, 2 public service and 3 investigations.

Chief’s Message:

A heat wave is back, be careful with physical activity and stay hydrated!!

Friday August 26, 2022

TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL

FROM: KRISTINA MILLER, CITY MANAGER

DATE: August 26, 2022

STAFF VACATIONS:
August 24th – September 5th: Administrative Assistant/City Clerk Lisa Linnet will be on vacation.
HOLIDAYS:
September 5th: Labor Day Holiday, City Hall and Corporation Yard will be closed.

CITY MANAGER:

Awning Grant Program:
The City Council approved the Awning Grant Program Guidelines and an Agreement with 3CORE to implement the Grant Program at its meeting on August 23rd.

Groundwater Commission Meeting:
I participated in the Tehama County Groundwater Commission meeting on August 24th. The Commission approved the 2023 meeting schedule with meetings continuing during the working day. I suggested meetings be held in the evenings to allow a Corning City Council member to sit on the Commission and allow the working public the option to attend the meetings. Should the Groundwater Sustainability Agency regulations governing new and replacement wells not prove to work as we hope, it would take two years of data for action to begin within the Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP). The goal of the GSP is to provide water sustainability over the long-term.

Small Community Drought Relief Grant Program:
I spoke with a representative from the Department of Water Resources about our application to extend the City waterline to areas in the unincorporated County of Tehama where residential dry wells are present. She indicated our application is still in the cue, but since we are requesting a significant amount of funding other smaller projects in other communities have been funded.

California Air Resources Board (CARB) New Proposed Rules:
New proposed rules proposed by CARB if approved will require 45% of all new passenger vehicles that auto companies offer for sale starting in 2026 to be zero-emission -basically electric, plug-in hybrid or fuel cell. The proposed rules will ramp up to 68% by 2030 and 100% by 2035. It is critical the City diversify its economic tax base as the City will likely lose significant fuel sales tax in the coming years.

CalPERS Pension Returns:
The California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) recently announced a preliminary -6.1% net return on investments for the 12-month period ending on June 30, 2022. This is CalPERS’ first loss since the global financial crisis of 2009, which was also driven by tumultuous global markets.
The negative return, combined with CalPERS’ 6.8% discount rate, led to a roughly 9% drop in the pension fund’s estimated overall funded status. As a result, employer contributions are expected to increase in the coming years beginning in 2024-2025. Rates will initially go down after last year’s strong return of 21% before going back up to current rates or higher in the fiscal year that follows. Statewide cities’ can expect employer rates for their miscellaneous plans to increase about 2-4% in fiscal year 2024-25. Safety plan employer rates may increase between 4 and 6%. I will be reviewing how the statewide returns affect our Plans locally and provide a report to the City Council.

PUBLIC WORKS:

Solano Street Improvement Project:
The Solano Street Improvement Project has started again at the 5th Street and 6th Street intersections. Solano Street will be closed to thru traffic between 3rd Street and West Street until
September 23rd. Local business on Solano Street and the adjacent cross streets are open for business. Please be considerate of the limited parking spaces in the area a leave those spaces for the downtown business customers if possible.

Yost Park and Clark Park Field Lighting:
The Contractor started replacing the field lights and ballasts that are currently not working at Yost Park this week and will continue to the Clark Park fields once they have completed Yost Park.

Electronic Monument Sign:
We have received notification that our new LED monument sign to replace the existing sign at the transportation center has been put into production. The installing contractor has been issued the building permit and as soon as the sign is delivered, installation will occur.

RECREATION:

Corning Tuesday Night Market:
The September Tuesday Night Market is being cancelled due to the construction on Solano Street, currently we are planning a fun October 4th Tuesday Night Market.

Recreation Contest:
Corning Recreation is currently holding an online, social media contest where a child can win a free Fall class by sending in a photo of their favorite recreational activity. Deadline is September 1 with the winner being announced by random drawing on September 2nd.

Fall Classes:
Fall classes will begin in October and run through the week before Thanksgiving. We have some fun specialty classes planned for the month of December.

POLICE DEPARTMENT:

Patrol: In addition to responding to 136 calls for service, a total of 31 officer reports were taken and there were 103 officer-initiated incidents, including 57 traffic stops. Officers made 9 misdemeanor and 5 felony arrests. Officers issued 14 citations, of which; 9 were misdemeanors, 3 were infractions and 2 were parking during the period of August 18, 2022, through August 24, 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.

“You always pass failure on the way to success.”

FIRE DEPARTMENT:

Corning Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD) Call Volume: The Corning Volunteer Fire Department responded to 18 calls for service last week, they were: 12 medicals, 3 fires, 2 public service and 1 investigation.
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 28 calls for service last week, they were: 12 medicals, 8 fires, 4 traffic collisions, 3 public service and 1 hazardous condition.
Chief’s Message:
Please check smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, they do save lives!!

Friday August 19, 2022

TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL

FROM: KRISTINA MILLER, CITY MANAGER

DATE: August 19, 2022

STAFF VACATIONS:

August 9^th – August 21^st: Public Works/City Engineer Consultant Robin Kampmann will be on vacation August 9^th through August 21, 2022.

August 24^th – September 5^th: Administrative Assistant/City Clerk Lisa Linnet will be on vacation.

HOLIDAYS:

September 5^th: Labor Day Holiday, City Hall and Corporation Yard will be closed.

CITY MANAGER:

Awning Grant Program:

The City Council will consider the Awning Grant Program Guidelines and an Agreement with 3CORE to implement the Grant Program.

League Agreements:

Recreation Coordinator Christina Meeds, and I met with the leagues this week to negotiate an Agreement for use of City facilities and parks.

Fixed Based Operator for the Airport:

The City Council will consider a Fixed Based Operator and Facility Lease Agreement with Cutterbilt Aero Services at the August 23rd City Council Meeting.

Memorandum of Understanding for the County to staff Water Distribution for Unincorporated County Residents whose Wells are Dry:

The Tehama County Board of Supervisors approved an MOU revised by City Attorney Collin Bogener, to provide mutual indemnification on August 16^th. The County Employee will be trained next week and will provide up to 2 hours of service per day.

Lead and Asbestos Testing:

Lead and Asbestos testing were completed this week by Alliance Environmental for the buildings the City purchased as part of the Proposition 68 Park Development and Community Revitalization Grant. The testing and removal procedures is necessary before the City can issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for demolition of the buildings. I expect to receive the results within two weeks and the report approximately a week thereafter. In the meantime, staff is drafting the RFP.

CITY CLERK:

Official City Candidates for Mayor and City Council for the November 8^th Elections:

Mayor: Robert Snow (Incumbent) City Council: Dave Demo (Incumbent)

Karen Burnett (Incumbent)

Jessica Brooke

Timothy Moran

Lisa Lomeli

Brooke Smith

PUBLIC WORKS:

Solano Street Improvement Project:

Contract Change Order #2 for the Solano Street Improvement Project was approved at an Emergency City Council Meeting held on Thursday, August 18^th. Staff expects work to begin on the 5^th and 6^th Street intersections next week.

PLANNING:

August 16^th Planning Commission Meeting:

Planning Commission approved a recommendation on the Tentative Map for the lot split at First and Chestnut. Staff will prepare all paperwork for presentation to the City Council at the September 13^th City Council Meeting.

RECREATION:

September 6^th Tuesday Night Market Cancelled:

The September Tuesday Night Market is being cancelled due to the construction on Solano Street. Currently we are planning a fun October Tuesday Night Market.

Recreation Department Storage Unit:

Due to the possibility of a new Airport Fixed Base Operator taking over at the Airport in September, Staff has rented a storage unit for the Recreation supplies previously stored there. The Public Works Crew will be moving all of the Recreation items to the new storage unit.

New Shade Cloth at Northside Park Tennis/Pickleball Courts:

Public Works have installed the new shade cloths on the fencing surrounding the Tennis/Pickleball Courts at Northside Park. A big “Thank you” to the City’s Public Works Department.

Corning Recreation’s Free Fall Class Contest:

Corning Recreation is currently holding an online, social media contest whereas a child can win a free “Fall Class” by sending in a photo of their favorite recreational activity. Deadline is September 1^st with the winner being announced on September 2^nd.

Fall Recreation Classes:

Fall classes will begin in October and run through to the week before Thanksgiving. We have some fun specialty classes planned for the month of December.

POLICE DEPARTMENT:

Patrol:

In addition to responding to 132 calls for service, a total of 23 officer reports were taken and there were 82 officer-initiated incidents, including 29 traffic stops. Officers made 10 misdemeanor and 2 felony arrests. Officers issued 13 citations, of which; 12 were misdemeanors, and 1 was parking during the period of August 11, 2022, through August 17, 2022.

Training:

Officers continue to participate in POST Portal Training and Lexipol Daily Training Bulletins. Other POST on-line training continues for Patrol and Dispatch personnel.

Do it now. Sometimes “LATER” becomes “NEVER”

FIRE DEPARTMENT:

Corning Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD) Call Volume:

The Corning Volunteer Fire Department responded to 27 calls for service last week, they were: 23 medicals, 2 mutual aid fires, 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 19 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 5 medicals, 3 traffic collisions, 9 fires, 1 investigation, and 1 public service.

Chief’s Message:

Please be water safe, don’t wash sidewalks or driveways. Also, School is starting, drive carefully and watch for children walking on, or crossing streets.

Friday August 12, 2022

TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL

FROM: KRISTINA MILLER, CITY MANAGER

DATE: August 12, 2022

STAFF VACATIONS:

August 9^th – August 21^st: Public Works/City Engineer Consultant Robin Kampmann will be on vacation August 9^th through August 21, 2022.

August 24^th – September 5^th: Administrative Assistant/City Clerk Lisa Linnet will be on vacation.

CITY MANAGER:

Queen Olive Galleria:

City Attorney, Collin Bogener, and I meet with the proponents of the Queen Olive Galleria. They have hired a new environmental consultant, revised the project description, and are working to provide a revised Initial Study to the City. Meetings are being scheduled with the County of Tehama and CalTrans to assess whether boring under Interstate 5 will be required and the realignment of Barham Road.

1^st Quarter 2022 Sales Tax Results:

I met with HdL in regard to 1^st Quarter 2022 sales tax receipts. 1^st Quarter 2022 sales tax receipts are down $33,882 from the 1^st quarter of 2021 due to decreases in autos and transportation not being offset by increases in fuels and service stations. Autos and transportation are down $108,985 or 25.6% as compared to the 1^st quarter of 2021. If this trend continues the City can expect to receive about $226,000 less sales tax than is budgeted for FY 2022/2023.

Fixed Based Operator for the Airport:

The City Council will consider a fixed based operator and facility lease agreement with Cutterbilt Aero Services at the August 23rd City Council meeting.

CITY CLERK:

Dates for City Nominations for Mayor and City Council for the November 8^th Elections:

The regular biennial election of City of Corning Mayor and Council Members (2) will take place on November 8, 2022. Filing dates for these offices closes today at 5:00 p.m. with no extension as all incumbents have filed. As stated, the City Mayor (currently Robert Snow), and two members of the City Council (Dave Demo and Karen Burnett) are up for election this year. Currently there is one Candidate for Mayor (Incumbent Robert Snow). The Candidates as of this posting for City Council are as follows: David Demo (Incumbent); Karen Burnett (Incumbent); Jessica Brooke, Timothy Moran, Lisa Lomeli, and Brooke Smith. There is one individual that still has papers out and has until 5:00 p.m. today to get them in.

PUBLIC WORKS:

Solano Street Improvement Project:

The Solano Street Improvement Project will continue at the 5^th Street and 6^th Street intersections within the next couple of weeks. Staff is currently working with the Contractor on a change in construction type/method due to the inconsistent soil type encountered during the 4^th Street construction. As soon as a plan and cost are approved, the construction will resume.

Yost and Clark Parks Field Lighting:

A Contractor will be replacing the field lights and ballasts that are currently not working at both the Yost Park and Clark Park fields starting this upcoming week.

City Pool Closes Today for the Season:

The Corning City Pool officially closes for the season today.

PLANNING:

August 16^th Planning Commission Meeting:

Staff plans to introduce the Tentative Map for the lot split at Chestnut and First Street at the Planning Commission meeting on August 16.

RECREATION:

September 6^th Tuesday Night Market Cancelled:

The September Tuesday Night Market is being cancelled due to the construction on Solano Street. Currently we are planning a fun October Tuesday Night Market.

New League Agreements:

Staff will be meeting with League presidents from Corning Little League, Corning Football, Corning Manta Rays and Corning Soccer next week to introduce and discuss new League Agreements.

POLICE DEPARTMENT:

Patrol:

In addition to responding to 117 calls for service, a total of 24 officer reports were taken and there were 97 officer-initiated incidents, including 31 traffic stops. Officers made 10 misdemeanor and 3 felony arrests. Officers issued 15 citations, of which; 11 were misdemeanors, and 4 were infractions during the period of August 4, 2022, through August 10, 2022.

Training:

Officers continue to participate in POST Portal Training and Lexipol Daily Training Bulletins. Other POST on-line training continues for Patrol and Dispatch personnel.

“Trust that everything happens for a reason, even when you’re not wise enough to see it.”

FIRE DEPARTMENT:

Corning Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD) Call Volume:

The Corning Volunteer Fire Department responded to 24 calls for service last week, they were: 16 medicals, 4 fires, 3 public service, and 1 investigation.

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 11 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 7 medicals, 3 traffic collisions, and 1 fire.

Friday August 5, 2022

TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL

FROM: KRISTINA MILLER, CITY MANAGER

DATE: August 5, 2022

STAFF VACATIONS:

July 29^th – August 5^th: City Manager Kristina Miller will be on vacation.

August 9^th – August 21^st: Public Works/City Engineer Consultant Robin Kampmann will be on vacation August 9^th through August 21, 2022.

August 24^th – September 5^th: Administrative Assistant/City Clerk Lisa Linnet will be on vacation.

CITY MANAGER:

Acting City Manager:

Chief Fears will be acting City Manager during my vacation from July 29^th to August 5^th.

County Dry Wells:

The City continues to offer water to unincorporated County residents with dry wells as approved by the City Council. I asked the County of Tehama to assist in staffing the hydrant in order to relieve the public works crew member to other City tasks. The County is drafting a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to allow this cooperation. We received word on Thursday, August 4th that we should have the MOU for review later that day. As the City Attorney is on vacation this week, if the MOU is received by Friday, August 5th, in the interest of time, we will be agendizing this item for City Council consideration at the August 9th meeting. We will send it to the City Attorney for review upon receipt so he can provide Council with his recommendation at the August 9^th City Council Meeting.

CITY CLERK:

Dates for City Nominations for Mayor and City Council for the November 8^th Elections:

The regular biennial election of City of Corning Mayor and Council Members (2) will take place on November 8, 2022. Filing dates for these offices will open on July 18, 2022 and close on August 12, 2022. If any incumbent fails to file during the nomination period, there will be a five-day extension through 5:00 p.m. on August 17, 2022 for anyone other than the incumbent officer. As stated, the City Mayor (currently Robert Snow), and two members of the City Council (Dave Demo and Karen Burnett) are up for election this year. The Mayor is a 2-year term; and the City Council term is 4-years.

PUBLIC WORKS:

Solano Street Improvement Project:

Yost Park and Clark Park Field Lighting:

A Contractor will be replacing the field lights and ballasts that are currently not working at both the Yost Park and Clark Park fields starting this upcoming week.

Parks Truck:

We have received delivery of our new “Parks” truck that was ordered in March.

PLANNING:

New Single-Family Subdivision:

Staff has received a preliminary application for a 31 single family unit subdivision.

Cellular Unit Application:

Staff has received an application for an unmanned cellular unit for Clark Park area.

August 16^th Planning Commission Meeting:

Staff plans to introduce the tentative map for the lot split at Chestnut and First Street at the Planning Commission meeting on August 16.

Mobile Vending Ordinance:

Staff will be introducing the New Mobile Vending Ordinance #699 at the City Council meeting on August 9^th.

RECREATION:

Letters from Santa:

Corning Recreation will be doing a Letter from Santa this holiday season.

Winter Basketball League:

Recreation staff is working on putting together a youth Basketball league for this upcoming Winter program.

POLICE DEPARTMENT:

Patrol:

In addition to responding to 138 calls for service, a total of 23 officer reports were taken and there were 101 officer-initiated incidents, including 24 traffic stops. Officers made 7 misdemeanor and 2 felony arrests. Officers issued 20 citations, of which; 8 were misdemeanors, 6 were parking and 6 were infractions during the period of July 28, 2022, through August 3, 2022.

Training:

Officers continue to participate in POST Portal Training and Lexipol Daily Training Bulletins. Other POST on-line training continues for Patrol and Dispatch personnel.

“Don’t let the hard days win.”

FIRE DEPARTMENT:

Corning Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD) Call Volume:

The Corning Volunteer Fire Department responded to 21 calls for service last week, they were: 16 medicals, 1 mutual aid fire, 1 traffic collision, 2 public service, and 1 investigation.

The Glenn County Volunteer Fire Departments Call Volumes:

Friday July 29, 2022

TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL

FROM: KRISTINA MILLER, CITY MANAGER

DATE: July 29, 2022

STAFF VACATIONS:

July 29^th – August 5^th: City Manager Kristina Miller will be on vacation.

August 2^nd: Assistant Public Works Director Steve Lindeman will be off on Tuesday, August 2, 2022.

August 9^th – August 21^st: Public Works/City Engineer Consultant Robin Kampmann will be on vacation August 9^th through August 21, 2022.

August 24^th – September 5^th: Administrative Assistant/City Clerk Lisa Linnet will be on vacation.

CITY MANAGER:

Acting City Manager:

Chief Fears will be acting City Manager during my vacation from July 29^th to August 5^th.

Dry wells:

I still have not received notice as to whether the City’s application to extend the municipal water system into the unincorporated County is funded. More funding was requested statewide than is available.

The County of Tehama will be submitting an application to the California Department of Water Resources to provide tanks, pumps, and hauled water to residents whose wells have gone dry. Logistics are still being worked out. I hope the application is submitted soon.

CITY CLERK:

Dates for City Nominations for Mayor and City Council for the November 8^th Elections:

The regular biennial election of City of Corning Mayor and Council Members (2) will take place on November 8, 2022. Filing dates for these offices will open on July 18, 2022 and close on August 12, 2022. If any incumbent fails to file during the nomination period, there will be a five-day extension through 5:00 p.m. on August 17, 2022 for anyone other than the incumbent officer. As stated, the City Mayor (currently Robert Snow), and two members of the City Council (Dave Demo and Karen Burnett) are up for election this year. The Mayor is a 2-year term; and the City Council term is 4-years.

PUBLIC WORKS:

Solano Street Improvement Project:

Water and Sewer Service Repairs:

Staff is aware of the following water service leaks. Both have been called in for USA and once they are clear staff will be making the repairs.

Dolla Court
Center Street at West Street

PLANNING:

SB-9 Ordinance:

Staff is preparing an Ordinance that will bring the City into compliance with State Law as a result of the new SB-9 regulations which took effect in January 2022. The proposed Ordinance will be introduced to the Planning Commission in August.

Ordinance 699 – Mobile Vending:

Staff has incorporated the recommended changes by the Planning Commission and is preparing Ordinance 699, the Mobile Vending Ordinance, for introduction to the Corning City Council on August 9^th with the Planning Commission’s recommendation.

RECREATION:

Summer Programs:

Summer recreation classes are in full swing and going along great. We are starting another round of adult aerobic classes, and we have a wonderful Paint Party planned for August 11 called Back to School Paint class. We are also accepting registrations for a kid’s sports camp starting in early August.

POLICE DEPARTMENT:

Patrol:

In addition to responding to 121 calls for service, a total of 28 officer reports were taken and there were 72 officer-initiated incidents, including 18 traffic stops. Officers made 7 misdemeanor and 6 felony arrests. Officers issued 14 citations, of which; 10 were misdemeanors, 3 were parking and 1 was an infraction during the period of July 21 30, 2022, through July 27, 2022.

FIRE DEPARTMENT:

Corning Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD) Call Volume:

The Corning Volunteer Fire Department responded to 25 calls for service last week, they were: 12 medicals, 3 fires, 4 mutual aid fires with CALFIRE/Tehama County, 4 public service, and 2 investigations.

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: 9 medicals, 3 fires, 3 traffic collisions, and 2 public service.

Fire Chief’s Message:

Just a few simple ways to conserve water:

Shorten your showers by 1 minute;
Make sure your dishwasher is completely full before operating; and
Do full loads of laundry.

Friday Notes July 22, 2022

TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL

FROM: KRISTINA MILLER, CITY MANAGER

DATE: July 22, 2022

STAFF VACATIONS:

July 21^st – July 22^nd: City Manager Kristina Miller will be on vacation.

July 29^th – August 5^th: City Manager Kristina Miller will be on vacation.

August 9^th – August 21^st: Public Works/City Engineer Consultant Robin Kampmann will be on vacation August 9^th through August 21, 2022.

July 26^th and August 2^nd: Assistant Public Works Director Steve Lindeman will be off on Tuesday July 26, 2022 and Tuesday August 2, 2022.

August 24^th – September 5^th: Administrative Assistant/City Clerk Lisa Linnet will be on vacation.

CITY MANAGER:

Police Department IT Services:

Chief Fears and I met with Computer Logistics regarding Police Department IT needs with the departure of long-time employee Tom Watson. Computer Logistics is drafting a proposal for work previously performed by Tom Watson that is not covered within our existing Agreement. Chief Fears and I are exploring various staffing configurations that will meet the needs of the Police Department and City Hall.

Grant Management Services:

Housing Tools, the City’s Grant Administration Consultant, is interested in a one-year extension of the existing Agreement. A scope of work is being drafted for Housing Tools to provide grant administration services for the Proposition 68 Park Development and Community Revitalization Grant. Staff budgeted $30,000 in this fiscal year’s budget to support the grant administration services.

Proposition 68 Park Development and Community Revitalization Grant (Recreation Center and City Plaza Grant):

The City Council will be asked to consider a professional services agreement with Alliance Environmental Services for lead and asbestos testing of all buildings to be demolished at the July 26th City Council meeting.

Proposition 47 Cohort 2 (Restore Program):

The City administers a $3.5 M Board of State and Community Corrections Proposition 47 Cohort 2 Grant that provides case coordination, therapy, substance use treatment, housing assistance, and an advocate for those that are 12-26 in age that reside in Tehama County. The Agreement will be extended for a one-year period through December 31, 2023.

The Tehama County Department of Education is proposed to be awarded a $6M Grant to implement the third cycle of the Proposition 47 Restore Program. The City will no longer be the lead agency for Cohort 3. A big congrats goes to the Cohort 3 Team!

A Restore Proposition 47 Quarterly Advisory Meeting was held on July 20^th.

3 CORE Receives United States Department of Agriculture Grant:

3Core was awarded a $60,000 USDA Grant for an Interstate 5 Feasibility Study for Corning and Orland. This Grant will be helpful in identifying economic development opportunities and other sources of revenue to the City as the State transitions to electric vehicles. The City currently receives about $1M each year in fuel sales tax. As the State transitions to electric vehicles, there is significant potential the City will lose a significant revenue source. 3Core will administer the Grant on behalf of the City.

PUBLIC WORKS:

Community Event: A Movie in the Park will take place this Saturday, July 23, 2022 at the Northside Park, 1414 Colusa Street. The movie will begin at approximately 8:30 p.m. (dusk).

PLANNING:

June 19^th Planning Commission Meeting:

The new Mobile Vending Ordinance 699 was introduced to the Planning Commissioners. A number of affected Vendors were present in the audience as well other members of the Community. By a 4-0 vote, the Commission approved a recommendation of approval to the Corning City Council for Ordinance 699 with a specified change allowing existing Mobile Vendors with a City Business License to be “Grandfathered” in and excused from the required 200-foot distance from a permanent facility. However, should the existing business ownership change in any way they would become subject to the terms of the new Ordinance. Staff is currently updating the proposed Ordinance 699 with the changes requested by the Commission. The updated draft Mobile Vending Ordinance 699 will then be published to meet the 10-day noticing period required by law prior to presentation and introduction to the City Council hopefully at the first meeting in August (August 9^th).

Heritage RV Park:

Also at the July 19^th Meeting, the Planning Commission approved the amendments to the Heritage RV Park’s Conditional Use Permit No. 2020-293 and extended the Use Permit for another year.

Upcoming Planning Projects:

Lot Split Tentative Map at the southwest corner of 820 Chestnut St. will be presented for review and possible action by the Planning Commission at the August Meeting;
Legal Counsel has prepared a new Ordinance to comply with the latest SB-9 State legislation that will possibly to be introduced at the August Planning Commission Meeting.

Municipal Services Review (MSR):

Staff continues their work with Mark Teague on the current MSR and hopes to have it completed and ready to present soon.

RECREATION:

Summer Programs:

Corning Recreation is in full swing with our summer program. All is going well, and classes have great attendance. We have just released registration for another round of Adult Aerobics Classes.

POLICE DEPARTMENT:

Patrol:

In addition to responding to 156 calls for service, a total of 22 officer reports were taken and there were 57 officer-initiated incidents, including 21 traffic stops. Officers made 5 misdemeanor and 2 felony arrests. Officers issued 11 citations, of which; 10 were misdemeanors, and 1 was an infraction during the period of July 14, 2022, through July 20, 2022.

Training:

Officers continue to participate in POST Portal Training and Lexipol Daily Training Bulletins. Other POST on-line training continues for Patrol and Dispatch personnel.

“Celebrate endings-for they precede new beginnings”

FIRE DEPARTMENT:

Corning Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD) Call Volume:

The Corning Volunteer Fire Department responded to 26 calls for service last week, they were: 20 medicals, 1 fire, 1 mutual aid fire, 1 traffic collision, 1 mutual aid traffic collision, 1 public service, and 1 investigation.

The Glenn County Volunteer Fire Department Call Volumes:

The Orland, Capay, Artois, Bayliss, Glenn Codora, Ord Bend and Butte City Volunteer Fire Departments were dispatched to 23 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 15 medicals, 3 fires, 3 traffic collisions, 1 public service, and 1 hazardous condition.

Fire Chief’s Message:

It’s hot, take care of your pets and please don’t walk them on hot pavement. Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.

Friday Notes July 15, 2022

TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL

FROM: KRISTINA MILLER, CITY MANAGER

DATE: July 1, 2022

CITY MANAGER:
Rodgers Theatre Marquee
For safety reasons the Corning Community Foundation can no longer change out the messages on the marquee. The Public Works crew will be responsible for changing out the messages until improvements can be made to the marquee. Staff is drafting a Rodgers Theatre Marquee Usage Policy for City Council consideration. It takes two employees 45 minutes to change a message on the marquee.
Ice Cream Social
Council members are invited to attend the City-wide Ice Cream Social at the Fire Department on July 29th from 12:30-1:30 PM. I serve employees and council members an ice cream sundae or rootbeer float during the event to thank them for their public service.
I led a Sacramento Valley City Managers Division meeting as President on July 14th. I attended a Northern California Cities’ Self Insurance Fund meeting on July 14th.
Upcoming Meetings
Chief Fears and I will be meeting with Computer Logistics regarding Police Department IT needs with the departure of long-time employee Tom Watson on July 15th.
I will be meeting with Housing Tools on July 19th regarding grant management services for the City as approved with the FY 2022-2023 budget.
There will be a Restore Proposition 47 Quarterly Advisory Meeting on July 20th.
I will be taking Friday July 22nd off. I will also be taking off July 29th- August 5th for a family summer vacation.

PUBLIC WORKS:
Solano Street Improvement Project:
The Solano Street Improvement Project will continue this upcoming week at the 4th Street intersection. Solano Street at this intersection will remaining closed to thru traffic, please expect localized detours within the work area. Access to all businesses within the work area will be maintained.
Caltrans Project – Champlin Slough:
SR 99 south of Los Molinos at the Champlin Slough Bridge is anticipated to be re-opened to thru traffic this Friday July 15th.
Public Works Staffing:
Our part-time public works employee Wayne Spencer has accepted the full-time position that was approved by City Council as part of the FY2022/2023 budget. We are excited to have Wayne on as a full-time employee.
Yost Park Field Lighting:
Public Works staff was able to locate and fix the problem that was causing the entire bank of field lighting to be out at the Yost Park field.

PLANNING:
Mobile Vending Ordinance:
The mobile vending Ordinance is complete and will be introduced to the Planning Commission on July 19th.
Heritage RV Park
An extension and minor amendments to Conditional Use Permit 2020-293 Heritage RV Park will also be considered on July 19th.
RECREATION:
This week our first ever Field Hockey Recreation class has begun. It is proving to be a good class.

This Saturday July 16th will be our last Flag Football game. The coaches are going to have a scrimmage against each other after the kids are done, I’m sure it will be something to see. Games are held at the High School soccer fields at 9:00 & 10:00 AM. The coaches’ game should begin at 11:00 AM, if you want to watch. I want to send a big shout out to Levi Ross for taking on the task of running this program along with some fine young high schoolers playing the role as coaches and referees – Thank you.

Summer recreation classes have begun. The Robotics class has some cool new Robots and Drones they will be using. Dance, Gymnastics, Hip Hop, Tumble, Cheer etc. all will start next week at Rodger’s Theatre. They also have a few new pieces of equipment to use in those classes as well.

We plan to run another adult aerobics class in August, our instructor is on vacation right now.

POLICE DEPARTMENT:
Patrol: In addition to responding to 139 calls for service, a total of 17 officer reports were taken and there were 72 officer-initiated incidents, including 22 traffic stops. Officers made 1 misdemeanor and 5 felony arrests. Officers issued 5 citations, of which; 3 were misdemeanors, and 2 were infractions during the period of July 8, 2022, through July 14, 2022.
Training: Officers continue to participate in POST Portal training and Lexipol Daily Training Bulletins. Other POST on-line training continues for Patrol and Dispatch personnel.

“The bad news is time flies. The good news is you’re the pilot”

FIRE DEPARTMENT:
Corning Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD) Call Volume:
The Corning Volunteer Fire Department responded to 27 calls for service last week, they were: 20 medicals, 1 fire, 3 traffic collisions, 1 public service and 2 investigations.
The Glenn County Volunteer Fire Department 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 were: 11 medicals, 1 fire, 1 traffic collision and 2 public service.
Fire Chief’s Message:
Stay cool and hydrated!!

Friday Notes July 8, 2022

TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL

FROM: KRISTINA MILLER, CITY MANAGER

DATE: July 8, 2022

CITY MANAGER:

Groundwater Commission Meeting:

I attended a Tehama County Groundwater Commission meeting whereby there was a public hearing to receive and present public comments on the proposed Groundwater Sustainability regulations and to discuss the proposed regulations governing new and replacement agricultural and domestic wells and appeals. Due to increasing pressure on groundwater resources and the potential for agricultural pumping to influence domestic wells within their sphere of influence, this regulation will require screening below and sealing between the aquifer levels for the two types of wells. The regulation further requires minimum depths only for domestic wells, in order to be more sustainable during extended dry periods. This will place a necessary access priority on wells used for potable water. The proposed regulations can be found at:

http://tehamacountyca.iqm2.com/Citizens/FileOpen.aspx?Type=1&ID=2996&Inline=True

Economic Development:

I met with Supervisors Bill Moule and John Leach as to the City’s interest in revamping the Tehama County Economic Development Corporation (TCEDC) to retain, expand, and attract businesses to Tehama County and the cities of Red Bluff and Corning. The cities of Red Bluff and Corning are each requested to contribute $50,000 per year sustainably. The County is proposing to contribute $70,000 per year.

I will be meeting with the North State Planning and Development Collective (NSPDC) and 3CORE, Inc. regarding the Community Economic Resiliency Fund (CERF) process in the North State region on July 8^th. I should have more information after the meeting.

Upcoming Meetings:

July 14^th: I will be leading the Sacramento Valley City Manager’s monthly meeting on July 14^th. I was nominated President for this fiscal year.

July 14^th: I will be attending the Northern California Cities’ Self Insurance Fund Executive Committee Meeting.

CITY CLERK:

Dates for City Nominations for Offices in the November 8^th Elections:

PUBLIC WORKS:

Solano Street Improvement Project:

The Solano Street Improvement Project will continue this upcoming week at the 4^th Street intersection and shift to the 5^th Street intersection by the end of the week. Please expect intermittent delays in traffic and localized detours within the work area. Access to all businesses within the work area will be maintained.

Caltrans Project – Champlin Slough:

SR 99 south of Los Molinos at the Champlin Slough Bridge continues to be fully closed to through traffic. The detour for this project will be South Avenue but increased traffic has been noticed on other routes. Please anticipate an increase of traffic in this area and plan accordingly if you travel in the Los Molinos area.

Water Quality Report 2021:

The 2021 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-2021/.

Water Usage Outside City Limits:

In June, we have provided 14,395 gallons of water to County residents that have dry wells. This amount has increased from May. Currently the City has 33 County residents that are located within 5 miles of City Hall that are approved to purchase City Water. We have not had any new residents sign up since October but there has been an increase in interest this last month. Of these 33 County residents, 8 purchased water in June, consistent with previous months. The average customer is purchasing 1,799 gallons of water per month.

PLANNING/RECREATION:

PLANNING:

Mobile Vending Ordinance:

The mobile vending Ordinance is complete and will be introduced to the Planning Commission on July 19^th.

RECREATION:

Clark Park Holistic Playground:

The crew members in the County’s AB 109 Program have been wonderful to work with; they came to Corning on Tuesday and Wednesday and pretty much finished the painting of the Holistic Playground at Clark Park. Public Works is planning to get the triple hoop pole installed so that we can open the playground on Friday, July 8^th.

POLICE DEPARTMENT:

Patrol:

In addition to responding to 149 calls for service, a total of 25 officer reports were taken and there were 126 officer-initiated incidents, including 42 traffic stops. Officers made 9 misdemeanor and 6 felony arrests. Officers issued 21 citations, of which; 13 were misdemeanors, 2 were parking and 6 were infractions during the period of June 30, 2022, through July 6, 2022.

Training:

Officers continue to participate in POST Portal Training and Lexipol Daily Training Bulletins. Other POST on-line training continues for Patrol and Dispatch personnel.

Chief’s Message:

Due to the temporary closure of Hwy 99E the City is experiencing a large influx of traffic on South Avenue as well as Solano Street. The Police Department asks that you allow yourself more time in your travels, obey all traffic laws and be courteous to others on the roadway.

“Know your worth and never settle for less than you deserve.”

FIRE DEPARTMENT:

Corning Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD) Call Volume:

The Corning Volunteer Fire Department responded to 14 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 9 medicals, 1 fire, 2 mutual aid fires, 1 public service, and 1 investigation.

The Glenn County Volunteer Fire Department Call Volumes:

The Orland, Capay, Artois, Bayliss, Glenn Codora, Ord Bend, and Butte City Volunteer Fire Departments were dispatched to a combined total of 23 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 10 medicals, 6 traffic collisions, 4 fires, 2 public service, and 1 hazardous condition.

Fire Chief’s Message:

There were zero fires or injuries reported in the City Limits over the July 4^th weekend.

Friday Notes July 1, 2022

TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL

FROM: KRISTINA MILLER, CITY MANAGER

DATE: July 1, 2022

CITY MANAGER:

Unincorporated County Residents with Dry Wells:

The City will continue to provide water to unincorporated County residents with dry wells that live within five miles of the City of Corning. The usage and administration fees will continue to be assessed. Those with dry wells must sign up at City Hall and then schedule an appointment to pick up water.

Those with dry wells may also access water at Ridgeway or Mill Creek Parks free of charge. There is no pre-registration. A sign-in sheet is at the location. Gates to the parks close at 9:00 PM.

RCAC Household Water Well Loan can be found at: https://www.rcac.org/lending/household-water-well-septic-loans/ It is a low interest loan to construct, refurbish or replace individual water well. You must own and occupy the home. There are income limits.

The County will be applying for a Department of Water Resources Grant in collaboration with North Valley Community Foundation to provide tanks and hauled water to those with dry wells.

CITY CLERK:

Dates for City Nominations for Offices in the November 8^th Elections:

The regular biennial election of City of Corning Mayor and Council Members (2) will take place on November 8, 2022. Filing dates for these offices will open on July 18, 2022 and close on August 12, 2022. If any incumbent fails to file during the nomination period, there will be a five-day extension through 5:00 p.m. on August 17, 2022 for anyone other than the incumbent officer. As stated, the City Mayor (currently Robert Snow), and two members of the City Council (Dave Demo and Karen Burnett) positions are up for election this year. The Mayor is a 2-year term; and the City Council term is 4-years.

PUBLIC WORKS:

Solano Street Improvement Project:

The Solano Street Improvement Project will start construction on July 5^th at the 4^th Street intersection. Please expect intermittent delays in traffic and localized detours within the work area. Access to all businesses within the work area will be maintained.

Caltrans Project – Champlin Slough:

Water Quality Report 2021:

The 2021 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-2021/.

PLANNING/RECREATION:

PLANNING:

Mobile Vending Ordinance:

The mobile vending ordinance is complete and will be introduced to the Planning Commission on July 19^th.

RECREATION:

Clark Park Holistic Playground:

Staff has made the decision to have the AB109 Program Workers help to finish up the painting at Clark Park, they will begin on Wednesday morning. Sorry, this is a left over from last week, we had to reschedule for this next week.

Children’s Park:

The Children’s Park Playground equipment has been installed and a big “Thank you” to the Public Works Crew and Tehama County Probation for getting the wood chips spread throughout the Park so that we could re- open to the public.

Pickleball:

The Pickleball Courts were completed this week and we had a wonderful ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday, June 29th where we had about 10 local and distant pickleball players show up to break in the new courts.

Corning Recreation will be offering lessons to learn how to play in the very near future.

Field Hockey Class:

Corning Recreation is also offering a new class this summer, Field Hockey. Class will begin on July 11^th, please spread the word.

Pool Parties:

The pool has officially booked all available openings for Pool parties.

Planner II/Recreation Coordinator Message: Have a safe and Happy 4^th of July!

POLICE DEPARTMENT:

Patrol:

In addition to responding to 113 calls for service, a total of 18 officer reports were taken and there were 99 officer-initiated incidents, including 31 traffic stops. Officers made 13 misdemeanor and 7 felony arrests. Officers issued 18 citations, of which; 8 were misdemeanors, 3 were parking and 7 were infractions during the period of June 23, 2022, through June 29, 2022.

Training:

Officers continue to participate in POST Portal Training and Lexipol Daily Training Bulletins. Other POST on-line training continues for Patrol and Dispatch personnel.

Chief’s Message:

Due to the temporary closure of Hwy 99E the city is experiencing a large influx of traffic on South Avenue as well as Solano Street. The Police Department askes that you allow yourself more time in your travels, obey all traffic laws and be courteous to others on the roadway.

“Appreciation is the currency of success.”

FIRE DEPARTMENT:

Corning Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD) Call Volume:

The Corning Volunteer Fire Department responded to 23 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 12 medicals, 7 fires, 3 public service, and 1 investigation.

The Glenn County Volunteer Fire Department Call Volumes:

The Orland, Capay, Artois, Bayliss, Glenn Codora, Ord Bend, and Butte City Volunteer Fire Departments were dispatched to a combined total of 30 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 14 medicals, 4 traffic collisions, 11 fires, and 1 public service.

Fire Chief’s Message:

HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA!!! Enjoy the 4^th of July and please be fire safe.

Friday Notes June 24, 2022

TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL

FROM: KRISTINA MILLER, CITY MANAGER

DATE: June 24, 2022

CITY MANAGER:

FY 2022/2023 Budget:

I will present the FY 2022/2023 budget providing an option to hire additional personnel as follows:

Full-Time Maintenance Worker/Meter Reader

Police Officer

Police Officer promoted to Sergeant

Contracted Grant Administrator

Garbage and Recycling:

The City Council will consider via a Public Hearing a garbage rate increase of 5.47% at the City Council meeting on June 28, 2022. The increase for residential customers with 96-gallon service will be from $24.27 to $25.60 per month, an increase of $1.33. Should residents have excess capacity, they may choose to downsize their current 96-gallon cart to a 64-gallon cart at $23.57 per month, for a monthly savings of $2.03.

The trial period for implementing Smart Truck was completed on June 20^th. Residents may now be charged after three warnings for overages and contamination. Residents who find their recycling cart full may call Waste Management to receive a second recycling cart free of charge

Mobile Vending Ordinance:

Staff are working to develop a proposed Mobile Vending Ordinance.

CITY CLERK:

Dates for City Nominations for Offices in the November 8^th Elections:

The regular biennial election of City of Corning Mayor and Council Members (2) will take place on November 8, 2022. Filing dates for these offices will open on July 18, 2022 and close on August 12, 2022. If any incumbent fails to file during the nomination period, there will be a five-day extension through 5:00 p.m. on August 17, 2022 for anyone other than the incumbent officer. As stated, the City Mayor (currently Robert Snow), and two members of the City Council (Dave Demo and Karen Burnett) positions are up for election this year. The Mayor is a 2-year term; and the City Council term is 4-years.

PUBLIC WORKS:

Caltrans Project – Champlin Slough:

Solano Street Repair Project:

The Solano Street Repair Project is still on track to start construction on July 5^th. As we get closer to the start date additional information will be posted regarding traffic delays and/or anticipated closures.

Northside Park Tennis Courts:

First Serve Productions continued their work at the Northside Park tennis courts this week. To stay on schedule, they are still planning on working on Saturday June 25^th. The project is scheduled to be completed by June 30^th.

Solano Street Sidewalks:

City Staff, in conjunction with our on-call concrete contractor will be installing new sidewalk along the north side of Solano Street between Dollar General and Marguerite Avenue where sidewalk currently is not located. This project is anticipated to fill the gaps where concrete sidewalk is not located to provide an accessible path of travel along the northern side of Solano Street. The project will start by placing sidewalk in the locations that existing curb and gutter is located and then proceed to the areas where curb, gutter and sidewalk needs to be installed. The project will be phased over the next couple of months.

Water Quality Report 2021:

The 2021 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-2021/.

PLANNING/RECREATION:

PLANNING:

June 21^st Planning Commission Meeting:

At the June 21^st Planning Commission Meeting the Commission approved a recommendation to City Council to approve a 2-year extension on the Magnolia Meadows Tentative Map. Staff will present this recommendation to the City Council at the July 12^th City Council Meeting.

Mobile Vending Ordinance:

Staff is diligently working with the City Attorney on the Mobile Vending Ordinance and plans to introduce it to the Planning Commission in July. Upon conclusion of Planning Commission review and approval, it will be presented and recommended for final approval and adoption by the City Council.

Solano Street Storefronts:

The Solano Street Storefronts continue to move forward in their improvement. Staff is very pleased with the progress.

RECREATION:

Clark Park Holistic Playground:

Staff has made the decision to enlist the services of the County’s AB109 Program Workers to finish up the painting at Clark Park Holistic Playground; they will begin on Tuesday morning.

Children’s Park (Edith Avenue):

The new playground equipment has been installed at Children’s Park. The wood chips are scheduled to be delivered on Monday morning at 8:30am and workers with the County’s AB109 Program will be spreading those woodchips throughout the playground. Once that is complete the City will re-open the playground to the public.

Summer Class Programs:

Corning’s Summer Recreation Class Programs will begin next week. The City is offering two new classes: Gymnastics for Older Youth and a Cheer Class; the enrollment numbers for both classes so far are good. Additionally, Staff is looking into offering a Ceramics Class. For this class Staff will be seeking authorization from the Senior Center Board to allow the use of the building for the class. Staff will also be approaching the Recreation Grant Administrator to obtain approval to purchase some spinning wheels in support of this class.

Staff has recently purchased a landing mat for our gymnastic classes to ensure safer landings, and a cartwheel mat to help with cartwheels.

STEM (Fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Classes move from Maywood School to City Hall Council Chambers:

As a result of class supplies/equipment disappearing at the current location, the decision was made to relocate the classes to the City’s Council Chambers to ensure Staff’s ability to better control/monitor the supplies/equipment for the various classes. We are currently in the process of moving the various STEM classes from Maywood Middle School to the City’s Council Chambers. The

biggest hurdle in doing this is having to purchase the electronics (I Pad’s) in order to hold the classes in the City Council Chambers; however, Staff is currently working towards obtaining the required equipment.

Recreation News Article in Red Bluff Daily Newspaper:

See attached article on the Corning Recreation Department that is attached to the Friday Notes. Great Job Chrissy! Article can be read here -> Red Bluff Daily News

POLICE DEPARTMENT:

Patrol:

In addition to responding to 113 calls for service, a total of 28 officer reports were taken and there were 108 officer-initiated incidents, including 40 traffic stops. Officers made 13 misdemeanor and 2 felony arrests. Officers issued 20 citations, of which; 13 were misdemeanors,5 were parking and 2 were infractions during the period of June 16, 2022, through June 22, 2022.

Training:

Officers continue to participate in POST Portal Training and Lexipol Daily Training Bulletins. Other POST on-line training continues for Patrol and Dispatch personnel.

Chief’s Message:

Due to the temporary closure of Hwy 99E, the City is experiencing a large influx of traffic on South Avenue as well as Solano Street. The Police Department asks that you allow yourself more time in your travels, obey all traffic laws, and be courteous to others on the roadway.

“Don’t just work hard, work smart.”

FIRE DEPARTMENT:

Corning Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD) Call Volume:

The Corning Volunteer Fire Department responded to 9 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 8 medicals, and 1 mutual aid fire.

The Glenn County Volunteer Fire Department Call Volumes:

The Glenn County Volunteer Fire Departments were dispatched to a combined total of 19 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 6 medicals, 7 traffic collisions, and 6 fires.

Fire Chief’s Message:

It is heating up, stay hydrated and drink plenty of water.

Corning helps youth find joy, passion in life

PUBLISHED: June 22, 2022 at 5:47 p.m. | UPDATED: June 22, 2022 at 5:48 p.m.

For love of the game.

That brilliant slogan was printed on the front of every Chico Area Recreation District jersey from the time my son began flag football in second grade until his final eighth grade co-ed volleyball game played in the CARD fieldhouse or inside Marsh Junior High’s gym, filled with its trademark stuffed alligators.

So when I saw the more than 60 photos of Corning’s brand new flag football league published by the city of Corning Recreation Department this weekend, I smiled a bunch.

I smiled because an entire age group of kids have an opportunity most Corning kids a generation ago and beyond never got to experience.

In the early 2000s, my country neighbor (who we’ll leave anonymous because we’ve all moved on from our beef with City Hall) organized a group of Corning and surrounding area (Richfield, Kirkwood, Capay) residents to rally the city to form a Rec League and hire a coordinator like the neighboring town of Orland. He put the item on the City Council agenda, advertised it at the local elementary schools and made sure lots of parents came to appeal to the mayor and City Council why our town needed more than just parent-run youth soccer and little leagues.

For at least an hour, parents approached the lectern and asked the city to set aside funds to create recreation programs for kids. Some testified about bringing their kids to Orland for flag football or Chico for other recreational opportunities outside of sports.

A handful of parents told the council their kids couldn’t participate in out of town leagues due to work schedules and transportation struggles.

The public discussion concluded with my neighbor and leader of our movement passionately pleading for the council to offer more than just the city swimming pool for Corning’s youth.

As if it were yesterday, I can still remember the Corning mayor’s response. He looked at us with a straight face and reminisced about his days as a kid in Corning. He told us how his mom would make him breakfast or lunch – a peanut butter and jelly sandwich – and send him off to play in the neighborhood or at the city pool.

And then he respectfully told our organizer and everyone who lived outside the city limits that our voices didn’t hold the same weight because we lived outside Corning proper.

Those words were hard to accept in 2007-ish and almost as hard to accept now. Many of us were so upset, we made an informal pact not to shop for groceries or gas or cars in Corning because we didn’t count.

Looking back, that was probably a childish response. But in the early 2000s, Corning was transitioning from a rural community where generations of families were proud to call her home, into a small city of first generation residents unfamiliar with the proud traditions and character of its past.

Thankfully, today’s Corning City Council understands the importance of developing its young people. The council has children and grandchildren attending local schools and recognizes the need for kids to find a passion early in life.

The Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians also deserves credit. They are administrators of a Promise Neighborhood Grant that made it possible for the city to develop a recreation program for kids ages 1 to 18 years old.

Corning Recreation even offers a leadership program for high school students to earn community service hours. High school students can volunteer in recreation classes and help instructors.

Youth Photography with the talented Ivan Rojas begins on July 7. Summer dance classes, including baby ballet for ages 2 to 5, hip hop tumble, cheerleading, gymnastics and even hip hop dance for ages 7 to 14 are all available this summer. These are great ways to stay out of the heat and learn something new, if you ask me.

On June 27, Tiny Tots readers for ages 1 to 4, begins. There’s also Taekwondo and so much more. Check out www.corning.org to register. I think they’ll take you in their program, even if you don’t live inside the city limits of Corning – wink, wink.

Hats off to you, Corning, for helping kids find a love for the game of life.

Shanna Long is a fourth generation journalist and former editor of the Corning Daily Observer. She and her husband reside in Corning and farm almonds, walnuts and prunes. She can be reached at sjolong@gmail.com, instagram @sjolong.

Friday Notes June 17, 2022

TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL

FROM: KRISTINA MILLER, CITY MANAGER

DATE: June 17, 2022

CITY MANAGER:

FY 2022/2023 Budget:

I presented the FY 2022/2023 budget providing an option to hire additional personnel as follows:

Full-Time Maintenance Worker/Meter Reader
Police Officer
Police Officer promoted to Sergeant
Contracted Grant Administrator

Should this budget be approved the General Fund Reserves will decrease by $326,378 at fiscal year end June 30, 2023. The decrease in reserves is primarily due to one-time projects such as the fix of Solano Street, the set aside of funds for the replacement of the City’s finance software, roof replacement at the Transportation Center, and playground replacement at Northside Park, etc.

CITY CLERK:

Dates for City Nominations for Offices in the November 8th Elections:
The regular biennial election of City of Corning Mayor and Council Members (2) will take place on November 8, 2022. Filing dates for these offices will open on July 18, 2022 and close on August 12, 2022. If any incumbent fails to file during the nomination period, there will be a five-day extension through 5:00 p.m. on August 17, 2022 for anyone other than the incumbent officer. As stated, the City Mayor (currently Robert Snow), and two members of the City Council (Dave Demo and Karen Burnett) positions are up for election this year. The Mayor is a 2-year term; and the City Council term is 4-years.

PUBLIC WORKS:

Caltrans Project – Champlin Slough:

SR 99 south of Los Molinos at the Champlin Slough Bridge continues to be fully closed to through traffic. The detour for this project will be South Avenue. Please anticipate an increase of traffic in this area and plan accordingly if you travel in the Los Molinos area.

Solano Street Repair Project:

The Solano Street Repair Project is tentatively scheduled to start construction on July 5th. As we get closer to the start date additional information will be posted regarding traffic delays and/or anticipated closures.

Northside Park Tennis Courts:

The resurfacing of the Northside Park tennis courts, including the installation of 4 new pickleball courts in the place of the eastern tennis court, started this week. To expedite the project the Contractor will be working Saturday June 18th and Saturday June 25th. The project is scheduled to be completed by June 30th.

Water Usage Outside City Limits:

In May, we have provided 11,650 gallons of water to County residents that have dry wells. This amount has slightly increased from April. Currently the City has 33 County residents that are located within 5 miles of City Hall that are approved to purchase City Water. We have not had any new residents sign up since October. Of these 33 County residents, 7 purchased water in May, consistent with previous months. The average customer is purchasing 1,664 gallons of water per month.

PLANNING/RECREATION:

PLANNING:

June 21st Planning Commission Meeting:
The June Planning Commission Meeting will be held at 6:30pm. on Tuesday the 21st. At this meeting Staff will be asking the Planning Commission to recommend a 2-year map (Tentative Map) extension for Jason Abel’s Magnolia Meadows Project. Currently he is waiting on PG&E to finish their portion of the work which is tentatively scheduled for late July.
Food Vendors:
Staff has received multiple complaints regarding non-compliant food vendors popping up in residential neighborhoods and on Solano Street. Staff has forwarded this information to the Tehama County Environmental Health Department, and they will be taking care of the problem.

RECREATION:

New Playground Equipment at Clark Park:
The new playground equipment at Clark Park has been installed and the new painted playground is in progress. We only had about 5 volunteers show up on Saturday to paint. There is a lot of painting required and we could not finish before the heat started to impact us. Chrissy Meeds is currently working on planning another paint day to complete the project. Until the painting is done the playground will remain closed as the concrete needs to stay as clean as possible.
Adult Recreation Classes:
The adult classes being offered through the Recreation Department are going very well. A lot of the registrants for the Aerobics class are asking to have the class again and more frequently, Chrissy Meeds will be working with the Instructor to see if the City will be able to provide additional classes.
Flag Football:
Flag Football is going strong, Staff would like to thank Levi Ross for all of his hard work on this program, the Recreation Department couldn’t have done it without him.
Possible New Programs:
Chrissy Meeds is working on offering a couple of new programs to the youth of the community and will keep everyone posted on the progress.

POLICE DEPARTMENT:
Patrol:
In addition to responding to 135 calls for service, a total of 35 officer reports were taken and there were 137 officer-initiated incidents, including 84 traffic stops. Officers made 12 misdemeanor and 8 felony arrests. Officers issued 27 citations, of which; 12 were misdemeanors,4 were parking and 11 were infractions during the period of June 9, 2022, through June 15, 2022.
Training:
Officers continue to participate in POST Portal Training and Lexipol Daily Training Bulletins. Other POST on-line training continues for Patrol and Dispatch personnel.
Chief’s Message:
Due to the temporary closure of Hwy 99E, the City is experiencing a large influx of traffic on South Avenue as well as Solano Street. The Police Department asks that you allow yourself more time in your travels, obey all traffic laws and be courteous to others on the roadway.

“Concentrate on counting your blessings and you’ll have little time to count anything else.”

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: 17 medicals, 2 fires, and 1 hazardous condition.

The Orland, Artois, Bayliss, Capay, and Glenn Codora Volunteer Fire Department Call Volumes:

The Orland, Artois, Bayliss, Capy, and Glenn Codora Volunteer Fire Departments were dispatched to a combined total of 28 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 7 medicals, 14 fires, 6 traffic collisions, and 1 public service.

Fire Chief’s Message:
Please be a responsible and good neighbor and keep your properties cleaned up. HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!

Friday Notes June 10, 2022

TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL

FROM: KRISTINA MILLER, CITY MANAGER

DATE: June 10, 2022

CITY MANAGER:

FY 2022/2023 Budget:

Staff is finalizing the proposed budget for FY 2022/2023 which will be presented on June 14^th for informational purposes. During the June 14^th meeting the City Council will be able to recommend changes as it sees fit for final presentation and adoption at the June 28^th City Council meeting.

PUBLIC WORKS:

Caltrans Project – Champlin Slough:

Water and Sewer Service Repairs:

The water service leak in the alley behind Bob’s Tires has been repaired.

Clark Park Playground:

The installation of the new play structure at Clark Park in the old tennis court area has been completed. Painting of the play area around the play structure will start this Friday and continue through Saturday.

PLANNING/RECREATION:

PLANNING:

Corner Storefront on Fifth and Solano Street:

If you haven’t seen the former M & M Auto Parts Store on the southeast corner of Fifth & Solano Street, it is getting a face lift. The City is very excited about the improvements to this building as well as other store fronts along our downtown corridor. Progress is slowly being made and our downtown is beginning to shine. We thank our Solano Street business/property owners for taking pride in our downtown. This not only improves the appearance of our town, but it hopefully will also improve business activity.

Training:

City Planner Christina Meeds attended a Subdivision Map Act Class on Friday, May 27^th which she found very informative.

RECREATION:

Clark Park Playground & Holistic Playground Painting:

The new playground equipment replacing a portion of the former Tennis Courts at Clark Park has been installed.

The painting of the Holistic Playground covering the remaining portion of the courts will be taking place this weekend. Friday, June 10^th from 7:30 a.m. to Noon we will be stenciling the outline of the Holistic Playground, then on Saturday, June 11^th from 7:30 a.m. to noon we will begin painting the Holistic Playground. We had to change the times due to the hot weather forecast and the excessive heat watch. If the playground does not get completed, then Dusty Jobe with the PAL group will come on Monday afternoon to finish it up. We hope to open the play area up early next week. We would love to have any volunteers to help on either day. The Rotary Club will be there to feed us. 😊

Children’s Park:

The new playground at Children’s Park on Edith Avenue is scheduled to arrive and start installation on June 15^th; it should be completed the following week. Following the installation completion, the City will be working with the County’s AB 109 Crew to install the wood fiber.

Flag Football:

Flag Football begins on Saturday, June 11^th. The first practice was held on Monday, June 6^th and the kids appeared to have had a great time. Participants will play every Saturday morning at the High School Soccer Fields from 9-11 a.m. through 7/16/22. Please come out and watch them.

Adult Aerobics:

Our Adult Aerobics classes started this week, we have a total of 38 adults registered and so far, they are having a great time. Our Adult Photography will start this week as well.

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: 14 medicals, 1 traffic collision, 1 investigation, and 6 public assists.

The Orland, Artois, Bayliss, Capay, and Glenn Codora Volunteer Fire Department Call Volumes:

The Orland, Artois, Bayliss, Capy, and Glenn Codora Volunteer Fire Departments were dispatched to a combined total of 24 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 10 medicals, 3 fires, 3 traffic collisions, 2 investigations, 3 hazardous conditions, and 3 public service.

Fire Chief’s Message:

The burn ban is in effect for all of Tehama County except for agricultural burns on designated burn days. It is warming up, stay hydrated.

Friday Notes June 3, 2022

TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL

FROM: KRISTINA MILLER, CITY MANAGER

DATE: June 3, 2022

VACATIONS:

May 31^st – June 6^th: Planner 2/Recreation Coordinator Christina Meeds will be on vacation.

June 3^rd – June 8^th: Administrative Secretary Neasha Battiato will be on vacation.

CITY MANAGER:

FY 2022/2023 Budget:

Queen Olive Galleria:

City Attorney Collin Bogener and I met with the Queen Olive Galleria Developers. They will be providing a solid California Environmental Quality Act document for 3^rd party review and a deposit in the amount of $7,500 to support the review.

Awning Grant Program:

The grant program is being developed in coordination with 3CORE.

CITY CLERK:

June Elections:

For those voting by mail, the County Elections Department has a ballot drop box located at Corning City Hall just inside the door. The drop box is available during normal business hours and the County collects the ballots three times a week.

PUBLIC WORKS:

Caltrans Project – Champlin Slough:

Caltrans has released a public announcement that he Champlin Slough Bridge Replacement Project, located south of Los Molinos. SR 99 will be fully closed to through traffic for seven weeks starting June 1, 2022. The detour for this project will be South Avenue. Please anticipate an increase of traffic in this area and plan accordingly if you travel in the Los Molinos area.

Crew Work Schedule:

The crew is now working summer hours (6am-2:30pm). The Meter Reader has remained on his regular schedule (8am-4:30pm).

Water and Sewer Service Repairs:

A water service leak on Hwy 99 adjacent to Jack in the Box has been repaired.
An additional water leak has been discovered in the alley behind Bob’s Tires, once the area is cleared by USA the crew will make the repair.

Clark Park Playground:

The Contractor will begin the installation of the new play structure at Clark Park in the old tennis court area has started. The installation will continue into this upcoming week.

POLICE DEPARTMENT:

Patrol:

In addition to responding to 155 calls for service, a total of 33 officer reports were taken and there were 97 officer-initiated incidents, including 57 traffic stops. Officers made 14 misdemeanor and 1 felony arrests. Officers issued 22 citations, of which; 13 were misdemeanors, and 9 were infractions during the period of May 26, 2022, through June 1, 2022.

Training:

Officers continue to participate in POST Portal training and Lexipol Daily Training Bulletins. Other POST on-line training continues for Patrol and Dispatch personnel.

“All your dreams can come true if you have the courage to pursue them.”

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: 15 medicals, 4 fires, and 3 public assists.

The Orland and Capay Volunteer Fire Department Call Volumes:

The Orland and Capay Volunteer Fire Departments were dispatched to a combined total of 20 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 10 medicals, 3 fires, and 4 investigations.

Fire Chief’s Message:

The burn ban is now in effect in the City and County until measurable rain occurs in the fall.

Friday Notes May 27, 2022

TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL

FROM: KRISTINA MILLER, CITY MANAGER

DATE: May 27, 2022

VACATIONS:

May 31^st – June 6^th: Planner 2/Recreation Coordinator Christina Meeds will be on vacation.

June 1^st: City Manager Kristina Miller will be taking the morning off for her daughter’s graduation for Kindergarten.

June 3^rd – June 8^th: Administrative Secretary Neasha Battiato will be on vacation.

CITY MANAGER:

FY 2022/2023 Budget:

The focus of next week will be finalizing the budget for FY 2022/2023.

Proposition 68 Park Development and Community Revitalization Grant:

Staff is working with the remaining three tenants for the Foley property as to their relocation. All other tenants have vacated the building. Staff is currently working on acquiring the required lead and asbestos testing, as well as the “Request for Proposals” for the professional services for the lead/asbestos abatement; building demolition; and project design services.

PUBLIC WORKS:

Caltrans Project – Champlin Slough:

Caltrans has released a public announcement that he Champlin Slough Bridge Replacement Project, located south of Los Molinos will be starting on May 23^rd. Preliminary work will begin on May 23^rd, with nightly one-way traffic control. SR 99 will be fully closed to through traffic tentatively on June 6th for seven weeks. The detour for this project will be South Avenue. Please anticipate an increase of traffic in this area and plan accordingly if you travel in the Los Molinos area.

Wastewater Treatment Plant:

The California Regional Water Quality Control Board has adopted the updated Waste Discharge Permit for the City of Corning’s Wastewater Treatment Plant. The new permit is valid June 1, 2022 and expires on May 31, 2027.

Crew Work Schedule:

The crew will switch to summer hours (6am-2:30pm) Wednesday, June 1, 2021. The City’s Meter Reader will remain on his regular schedule (8am-4:30pm).

Water and Sewer Service Repairs:

The water leak on Yolo Street has been repaired.

Clark Park Playground:

The Contractor will begin the installation of the new play structure at Clark Park in the old tennis court area this next week with the painting of the play area surrounding the structure to soon follow. We are looking for organizations to volunteer to help paint on June 11^th.

PLANNING/RECREATION:

PLANNING:

2022 Median Income Limits:

The 2022 Median Income Limits have recently been announced and Tehama County’s median income limits have increased from $70,700 to $80,300.

Training:

Friday, May 27^th City Planner Christina Meeds will be attending a Subdivision Map Act Class.

RECREATION:

Clark Park Playground Equipment:

The Playground equipment for the Clark Park tennis court area has arrived and is still on schedule to start installment Tuesday, May 31^st. It is anticipated to take approximately a week for completion. The remaining tennis court area will be a painted-on playground (Holistic Playground) and is scheduled to start on June 10^th with the outlining and finish up on June 11^th with the community event paint party.

Summer Recreation Programs:

Summer Recreation Registration will be opening very soon. Class starting dates vary, beginning at the end of June through start of July.

Flag Football Starts:

Flag Football begins the season with the first practice on June 6^th. The first game is scheduled for Saturday, June 11

POLICE DEPARTMENT:

Patrol:

In addition to responding to 138 calls for service, a total of 20 officer reports were taken and there were 78 officer-initiated incidents, including 36 traffic stops. Officers made 8 misdemeanor and 2 felony arrests. Officers issued 12 citations, of which; 6 were misdemeanors, 3 were infractions, 1 was unclassified and 2 were parking during the period of May 19, 2022, through May 25, 2022.

Training:

Officers continue to participate in POST Portal Training and Lexipol Daily Training Bulletins. Other POST on-line training continues for Patrol and Dispatch personnel.

“You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.”

FIRE DEPARTMENT:

Corning Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD) Call Volume:

The Corning Volunteer Fire Department responded to 25 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 15 medicals, 1 fire, 3 mutual aid fires, 4 public service, 1 investigation, and 1 hazardous condition.

The Orland, Capay, Artois, Glenn Codora, and Butte City, Volunteer Fire Department Call Volumes:

The Orland, Capay, Artois, Bayliss, Ord Bend, and Butte City Volunteer Fire Departments were dispatched to a combined total of 31 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 9 medicals, 7 fires, 9 mutual aid fires, 2 traffic collisions, 3 hazardous conditions, and 1 investigation.

Chief’s Message:

Remember, Memorial Day is a day for remembrance and thanks for all of our fallen Veterans.

Friday Notes May 13, 2022

TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL

FROM: KRISTINA MILLER, CITY MANAGER

DATE: May 13, 2022

CITY MANAGER:

Capital Improvement Plan:

The City Council approved the Capital Improvement Plan and Measure A priorities as presented on May 10^th.

FY 2022/2023 Budget:

The FY 2022/2023 Budget is being finalized. We are reviewing the level of staffing and infrastructure improvement that can be accommodated within the General Fund as part of the FY 2022/2023 budget cycle and thereafter. I anticipate presenting the budget to the City Council on June 14^th.

Proposition 68 Park Development and Community Revitalization Grant:

The City should close escrow on all three properties very soon. Once escrow closes, staff will work on lead and asbestos testing and abatement, demolition, and design.

PUBLIC WORKS:

National Public Works Week:

The week of May 15^th – 21^st is National Public Works Week! We would like to thank our Public Works Staff for all their hard work on maintaining our streets, water system, sewer system, City buildings and parks. Their hard work and dedication to the City of Corning is invaluable and allows our community to function daily. Thank You!!

City Pool:

The pool has passed the County inspection and is ready for use. Second grade swim lessons are planned for the week of May 16^th followed by school pool parties the week of May 23^rd. The pool will be open to the public on June 6^th.

Water and Sewer Service Repairs:

All known water and sewer service repairs have completed by staff.

Staff Vacations:

Robin Kampmann will be on vacation from May 17^th thru May 22^nd. Jennifer or Steve will be handling Public Works related issues while she is out.

PLANNING/RECREATION:

PLANNING:

May 17^th Planning Commission Meeting:

The Planning Commission meeting to be held on Tuesday May 17^th will be to consider approval of an alcohol sales and consumption Permit for the Los Costenos Restaurant located at 1510 Solano Street

Lincoln Avenue Lot Merger:

The Planning Department has reviewed, approved, and sent for recording a lot merge of two parcels located on Lincoln Avenue to enable the owners to build a larger square foot home.

Conditional Use Permit Files:

The Planning Department is currently reviewing and cataloging the City’s current and historical Conditional Use Permit files.

RECREATION:

June 11^th Weekend Holistic Playground Paint Party at Clark Park:

The Holistic Playground Paint Party at Clark Park is scheduled for the weekend of June 11^th, more details to come soon.

Adult Exercise Classes:

Corning Recreation opened up registration for two adult exercise classes; one is a low impact aerobics/yoga, and the other is a high impact training. Both classes are being offered on Monday’s and Thursday’s starting June 6th and running through the month of June.

POLICE DEPARTMENT:

Patrol:

In addition to responding to 152 calls for service, a total of 25 officer reports were taken and there were 93 officer-initiated incidents, including 41 traffic stops. Officers made 9 misdemeanor and 3 felony arrests. Officers issued 20 citations, of which; 8 were misdemeanors, 8 were infractions and 4 were parking during the period of May 5, 2022, through May 11, 2022.

Training:

Officers continue to participate in POST Portal Training and Lexipol Daily Training Bulletins. Other POST on-line training continues for Patrol and Dispatch personnel.

“Keep going, keep growing.”

FIRE DEPARTMENT:

Corning Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD) Call Volume:

The Corning Volunteer Fire Department responded to 23 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 17 medicals, 1 fire, 1 mutual aid fire, 1 traffic collision, 2 public service, and 1 investigation.

The Orland, Capay, Artois, Glenn Codora, and Butte City, Volunteer Fire Department Call Volumes:

The Orland, Capay, Artois, Glenn Codora, and Butte City Volunteer Fire Departments were dispatched to a combined total of 17 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 10 medicals, 1 fire, 3 traffic collisions, 1 investigation, and 2 hazardous conditions.

Chief’s Message:

Please check your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, they do save lives.

Friday Notes May 6, 2022

TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL

FROM: KRISTINA MILLER, CITY MANAGER

DATE: May 6, 2022

CITY MANAGER:

Capital Improvement Plan:

The FY 2022/2023 Capital Improvement Plan will be presented to the City Council at the May 10^th City Council meeting.

FY 2022/2023 Budget Preparation:

The FY 2022/2023 Budget is being prepared along with a 3-5 year budget projection.

Fee Study:

Staff will be meeting with Revenue Cost Specialists to review and finalize items in the fee study to present to the City Council in the July timeframe.

Dry Wells Discussion:

I will be meeting with the County Administrator and Red Bluff City Manager to prepare for how residents with dry wells access water this summer.

PUBLIC WORKS:

Airport Use:

The Department of Water Resources (DWR) is currently conducting aerial surveys of ground water basins with a large loop-antennae tethered below a helicopter in the north state. They are utilizing the Corning Airport for landing and fueling operations off and on this week. The survey will be flown in grid patterns as low as 100’ above the ground to the tethered antennae.

More information of the study and an associated video is provided in the link below:

Airborne Electromagnetic (AEM) Surveys (ca.gov)

Water Usage Outside City Limits:

In April, we have provided 9,795 gallons of water to County residents that have dry wells. This amount has been stayed consistent since January. Currently the City has 33 County residents that are located within 5 miles of City Hall that are approved to purchase City Water. We have not had any new residents sign up since October. Of these 33 County residents, 7 purchased water in April, consistent with previous months. The average customer is purchasing 1,399 gallons of water per month.

PLANNING/RECREATION:

RECREATION:

Flag Football Signups:

Corning Flag Football signups have closed. The first session will have 56 boys and girls from our community participating.

May 3^rd Corning Tuesday Evening Market:

The second Tuesday Market was held on Tuesday May 3^rd. There were over 50 vendors with a steady stream of patrons visiting the market throughout the evening. We had great attendance from Orland Raceway Track with 11 Race cars, Safety Crew, Track officials and race car drivers allowing the kids to sit in and on the cars, etc. We had lots of gardeners in attendance with an abundance amount flowers, fruits and vegetables. It was a very nice and relaxing evening. Now we are on a short break until the next Market which will take place on September 6^th. We are in hopes of having a chili cook off at this event.

June 11^th Weekend Holistic Playground Paint Party at Clark Park:

The Holistic Playground Paint Party at Clark Park is scheduled for the weekend of June 11^th, more details to come soon.

Children’s Park Equipment Installation:

Public Works Assistant Director Steve Lindeman and Recreation Coordinator Christina Meeds held a Pre-Construction Meeting with Kompan Commercial Playground Equipment. They discussed on the timeline for receiving and installing the playground equipment at Children’s Park. Everything is prepped and ready for the new play structure; we have been informed we should expect delivery in approximately 2 weeks.

POLICE DEPARTMENT:

Patrol:

In addition to responding to 126 calls for service, a total of 20 officer reports were taken and there were 92 officer-initiated incidents, including 53 traffic stops. Officers made 9 misdemeanor and 3 felony arrests. Officers issued 17 citations, of which; 8 were misdemeanors, 6 were infractions and 3 were parking during the period of April 28, 2022, through May 4, 2022.

Training:

Officers continue to participate in POST Portal Training and Lexipol Daily Training Bulletins. Other POST on-line training continues for Patrol and Dispatch personnel.

“The only impossible journey is the one you never begin.”

FIRE DEPARTMENT:

Corning Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD) Call Volume:

The Corning Volunteer Fire Department responded to 17 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 15 medicals, and 2 fires.

The Orland, Capay, Artois, Butte City, Bayless, Glenn Codora Volunteer Fire Department Call Volumes:

The Orland, Capay, Artois, Bayless, Glenn Codora, Ord Bend, and Butte City Volunteer Fire Departments were dispatched to a combined total of 28 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 15 medicals, 6 fires, 4 traffic collisions, 1 public service, and 2 investigations.

Chief’s Message:

Fire season is already upon us, please mow dry grass early and be careful. Be water wise.

Friday Notes April 29, 2022

TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL

FROM: KRISTINA MILLER, CITY MANAGER

DATE: April 29, 2022

CITY MANAGER:

Waste Management Rate Increase:

After review of Waste Management’s books to verify the calculation methodology on April 26^th, the Proposition 218 noticing will be sent out to Corning property owners informing them of a proposed rate increase in the amount of 5.47%. A 94-gallon residential cart will increase from $24.27 to $25.60 per month.

Northern California Cities’ Self Insurance Fund (NCCSIF):

I attended a Northern California Cities’ Self Insurance Fund (NCCSIF) meeting on April 21^st in Rocklin, CA. During the meeting board members voted to approve a one-year extension with Sedgwick, the third-party administrator for Workers’ Compensation claims, and to issue an RFP.

PUBLIC WORKS:

Community Event/Street Impact:

Corning Tuesday Night Market:

Corning Tuesday Night Market will be occurring on this upcoming Tuesday, May 3, 2022 starting at 5:00pm and going until 8:00pm. Solano Street will be closed between 3^rd Street and 6^th Street for the event. Solano Street closure will begin at approximately 4:00pm to prepare for the event and will re-open once the event has finished.

Water and Sewer Service Repairs:

Staff is aware of 6 water service leaks throughout the City and are addressing them as fast as we can.
Staff is also aware of 2 sewer service laterals that need to be repaired and will be addressing them as staff is available.

Fire Season Preparation:

Public Works Staff has continued to mow and place fire breaks on City property to prepare for this upcoming fire season. We anticipate finishing this work next week.

PLANNING/RECREATION:

RECREATION:

Flag Football Signups:

We currently have up to 40 players for Corning Flag Football. The community has through the weekend to register. Spread the word if you know anyone that might be interested, it is CO-ED.

May 3^rd Corning Tuesday Evening Market:

The next Tuesday Night Market is this Tuesday, May 3^rd, it will be the perfect timing to do some Mother’s Day shopping. The newest nursery, Golden State Greenhouse will be in attendance with their beautiful hanging baskets, Corning Recreation will be doing a fun Mother’s Day craft at our table (thank you Karen), Glenn County Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer any of your gardening questions, and Orland Raceway will be displaying numerous race cars to check out. These are just a few of the highlights of the event, there will be so much more. Come join us, you don’t want to miss out.

June 11^th Weekend Holistic Playground Paint Party at Clark Park:

The Holistic Playground Paint Party at Clark Park is scheduled for the weekend of June 11^th, more details to come soon.

POLICE DEPARTMENT:

Patrol:

In addition to responding to 120 calls for service, a total of 17 officer reports were taken and there were 86 officer-initiated incidents, including 43 traffic stops. Officers made 8 misdemeanor and 3 felony arrests. Officers issued 14 citations, of which; 9 were misdemeanors, and 5 were infractions during the period of April 7, 2022, through April 13, 2022.

Training:

Officers continue to participate in POST Portal Training and Lexipol Daily Training Bulletins. Other POST on-line training continues for Patrol and Dispatch personnel.

“Your success will be determined by your own confidence and fortitude.”

FIRE DEPARTMENT:

Corning Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD) Call Volume:

The Corning Volunteer Fire Department responded to 14 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 7 medicals, 1 fire, 1 traffic collision, 2 investigations, and 3 public service.

The Orland, Capay, Artois, Butte City, Bayless, Glenn Codora Volunteer Fire Department Call Volumes:

The Orland, Capay, Artois, Butte City, Bayliss, Glenn Codora Volunteer Fire Departments were dispatched to a combined total of 29 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 13 medicals, 8 fires, 3 traffic collisions, 4 public service, and 1 investigation.

Chief’s Message:

The Corning Volunteer Fire Department and the City of Corning lost a beloved member of the Community this past week. Rest in Peace Chief Pryatel, you were a great friend, mentor, teacher, and inspiration to us all.

Friday Notes April 22, 2022

TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL

FROM: KRISTINA MILLER, CITY MANAGER

DATE: April 22, 2022

CITY MANAGER:

Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Budget:

I met with Department Heads regarding their fiscal year 2022/2023 budget proposals on April 18^th.

Proposition 47 Cohort 2 Restore Program:

On April 20^th I facilitated a Proposition 47 Cohort 2 Quarterly Advisory meeting. Tehama County Department of Education has agreed to lead the Cohort 3 Grant.

Waste Management Smart Truck:

Waste Management is in the initial stages of implementing its Smart Truck technology. There is a 10% threshold for recycling or yard waste to be deemed contaminated. Lids open 12 inches or more are subject to overage fees. Residents and commercial accounts will start receiving warnings of contamination or overfilled carts. These warnings will turn to fines after 3 warnings. If residents are finding their recycling cart full, they should order a second recycling cart by calling 800-479-8101 or the local service number at 530-824-4690. It is included with their service at no additional cost. Residents should not place bags full of recyclables in their recycling cart. Doing so will be considered contamination. They should empty their bag of recyclables directly into their recycling cart and then place the empty bag in their trash cart.

Upcoming Meetings:

April 21^st: I will be attending a Northern California Cities’ Self Insurance Fund (NCCSIF) meeting in Rocklin, CA.
April 21^st: I will also be attending a California Product Stewardship Council Board meeting.
April 27^th: I will be attending a Groundwater Commission meeting. I will also be meeting with City/County Administrators about what to expect and plan for in terms of dry wells this upcoming summer the same day.

PUBLIC WORKS:

ATP – Safe Routes to School Projects:

The design engineer, REY Engineers has submitted 60% plans for both the Olive View and West Street Schools Safe Routes to School Projects. Staff will be reviewing these in the upcoming weeks and will provide comments to the Consultant to continue the preparation of Plans and Specifications. Funding for the construction of these projects is programed in FY22/23.

Solano Street Intersection Improvements:

The Solano Street Intersection Improvement Project is currently out for construction bids. The bids are due back to City Hall on April 27, 2022.

Fire Season Preparation:

Public Works Staff has started to mow and place fire breaks on City property to prepare for this upcoming fire season. This work will take a couple of weeks to complete.

PLANNING/RECREATION:

PLANNING:

April 19^th Planning Commission Meeting:

The Corning Planning Commission approved Conditional Use Permit 2022-302 allowing the sale of Beer and Wine in an existing building located at 1301 Solano St.

Solano Street Building Improvements:

We are starting to see changes/improvements to some of the buildings located on Solano Street and hope this trend continues.

RECREATION:

Flag Football Signups:

We are winding down our Corning Flag Football signups. Currently we are at 32 players and hope to get some of those last-minute sign ups in the last week of April.

May 3^rd Corning Tuesday Evening Market:

The Chamber and staff are working diligently on the next Corning Tuesday Evening Market scheduled for May 3^rd from 5-8 PM. As of now, all is looking good for another successful event!

June 11^th Weekend Holistic Playground Paint Party at Clark Park:

The Holistic Playground Paint Party at Clark Park is scheduled for the weekend of June 11^th. More details will be provided in future Friday Notes once all details are finalized.

POLICE DEPARTMENT:

Patrol:

In addition to responding to 123 calls for service, a total of 15 officer reports were taken and there were 61 officer-initiated incidents, including 19 traffic stops. Officers made 7 misdemeanor and 1 felony arrests. Officers issued 8 citations, of which; 6 were misdemeanors, and 2 were parking during the period of April 14, 2022, through April 20, 2022.

FIRE DEPARTMENT:

Corning Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD) Call Volume:

The Corning Volunteer Fire Department responded to 24 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 19 medicals, 3 fires, 1 mutual aid fire, and 1 public service.

The Orland, Capay, Artois, Butte City, Bayless, Glenn Codora, and Ord Bend Volunteer Fire Department Call Volumes:

The Orland, Capay, Artois, Butte City, Bayliss, Glenn Codora, and Ord Bend Volunteer Fire Departments were dispatched to a combined total of 22 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 16 medicals, 3 fires, 2 traffic collisions, and 1 investigation.

Friday Notes April 15, 2022

TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL

FROM: KRISTINA MILLER, CITY MANAGER

DATE: April 15, 2022

CITY MANAGER:

FY 2022/23 Budget and Capital Improvement Program:

Staff budget proposals for fiscal year 2022/2023 are due April 15^th. I will be meeting with the Departments to discuss their budget proposals beginning the week of April 18^th. The budget is in the initial stages of development.

Sacramento Regional City Managers Meeting:

I attended the Sacramento Division City Managers meeting on April 14^th where amongst other items discussed we toured the pallet shelters in Chico and discussed legal options available to cities experiencing significant issues with homeless populations.

I attended the Regional Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) meeting on April 14^th.

On April 20^th there will be a Proposition 47 Cohort 2 Quarterly Advisory meeting. Tehama County Department of Education has agreed to lead the Cohort 3 Grant.

PUBLIC WORKS:

Community Event:

The Jayden Jamboree Egg Hunt will take place this Saturday April 16, 2022 at the Corning Community Park from 11:00am to 1:00pm. There will be no road closures for this event but due to anticipated attendance be aware of traffic congestion and pedestrians not only on Toomes Avenue and Houghton Avenue, but the surrounding side streets as well.

Fire Season Preparation:

Public Works Staff will be starting to mow and place fire breaks on City property to prepare for this upcoming fire season. This work will take a couple of weeks to complete.

PLANNING/RECREATION:

PLANNING:

Burger King Remodel:

Burger King will be submitting plans for a significant remodel of their current building in Corning.

RECREATION:

Clark Park Holistic Playground:

Jan Reale from Holistic Playgrounds has delivered our map of what the Painted Playground at Clark Park will look like. If you would like to see it, it can be seen at City Hall; we are very excited about it. Christina Meeds will be getting a definitive time frame for the playground equipment install so we can start planning and preparing for the big paint party. 😊

Recreation Classes:

Spring Recreation classes will begin next week, the registration has really picked up in the last week and most classes are full or close to being full.

May 3^rd Tuesday Night Market:

Christina Meeds is working closely with Christina at the Chamber of Commerce to prepare for our 2^nd Tuesday Night Market scheduled for May 3^rd from 5-8 PM.

POLICE DEPARTMENT:

Patrol:

In addition to responding to 125 calls for service, a total of 24 officer reports were taken and there were 61 officer-initiated incidents, including 26 traffic stops. Officers made 15 misdemeanor and 2 felony arrests. Officers issued 16 citations, of which; 14 were misdemeanors, and 2 were infractions during the period of April 7, 2022, through April 13, 2022.

Training:

Officers continue to participate in POST Portal Training and Lexipol Daily Training Bulletins. Other POST on-line training continues for Patrol and Dispatch personnel.

“Strive for perfection…but settle for excellence.”

FIRE DEPARTMENT:

Corning Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD) Call Volume:

The Corning Volunteer Fire Department responded to 19 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 14 medicals, 3 mutual aid fires with CALFIRE, 1 fire, and 1 public service.

The Orland, Capay, Artois, Glenn Codora, and Ord Bend Volunteer Fire Department Call Volumes:

The Orland, Capay, Artois, Glenn Codora, and Ord Bend Volunteer Fire Departments were dispatched to a combined total of 30 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 6 medicals, 11 fires, 6 traffic collisions, 6 power line hazards, and 1 public service.

Chief’s Message:

Weeds are drying fast. Please mow your properties. Please test or buy new smoke alarms – they do save lives.

Friday Notes April 8, 2022

TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL

FROM: KRISTINA MILLER, CITY MANAGER

DATE: April 8, 2022

CITY MANAGER:

Strategic Planning:

A Strategic Planning Workshop was held at 9 AM on April 2^nd. Scott Winter and I will be developing measurable goals to present to the Council within the next few weeks.

FY 2022/23 Budget and Capital Improvement Program:

Department Capital Improvement Program proposals are due April 11^th and budget proposals for fiscal year 2022/2023 are due April 15^th. I will be meeting with the Departments to discuss their budget proposals beginning the week of April 18^th.

Water Shut-Offs are Coming Soon!:

The City has received payment from roughly half of the residents with back due water/sewer bills, but there are still roughly 80 customers whose water will be shut off soon for lack of payment. Water shut offs will occur beginning April 19th.

It is critical for residents with back due amounts to come current, apply for the utility payment assistance detailed below, or apply for a payment program (if they qualify). Please see below. If a customer applies for the Utility Payment Assistance Grant Program, water will not be shut-off while the application is being processed.

Some City residential water users will receive a credit on their past due amounts for their water bill as a result of funding the City received from the State of California Water Arrearage Grant Program. Most will still owe back due amounts. A payment program will be offered per the City’s Administrative Policy for Utility Billing adopted by Resolution 01-14-2020-01 on January 14, 2020. To qualify for a payment plan you must:

Submit a letter from a primary health provider that discontinuation of water would pose a serious threat;
Must be on public assistance as described; and
Be willing to enter into an alternative payment schedule.

Letters notifying those who received the credit along with options to pay the remaining amounts due have been sent. The process for water shut offs will begin. This new process may be news to some, as this Policy was approved at the beginning of the COVID-19 Pandemic. What was formerly known as “Promissory Notes to Pay” will no longer be accepted.

Utility Payment Assistance Grant Program:

Applications are starting to come in. If you were impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic and owe late payments for water, sewer, internet, or PG&E, please visit www.corning.org to check if you qualify and to access the application. You must live within Corning City Limits to apply. First come, first served. Apply now!

PUBLIC WORKS:

Solano Street Audible Push Buttons:

Installation of the audible push buttons has been completed along Solano Street at Edith Avenue, 6^th Street, and Toomes Avenue. We are currently waiting on equipment to complete the installation at Marguerite Avenue but once it arrives the installation will be scheduled.

City Pool:

City Staff has started cleaning and preparing the pools for the upcoming pool season. Minor maintenance at the pools will be completed in the upcoming weeks.

PLANNING/RECREATION:

RECREATION:

Corning Tuesday Night Market:

The first Corning Tuesday Night Market was very successful, thank you to everyone involved for making the fun community event so successful. We are already planning for the May 3^rd Event.

Spring Recreation Classes:

Spring Class Registration is now open, including Flag Football sign ups.

FIRE DEPARTMENT:

Corning Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD) Call Volume:

The Corning Volunteer Fire Department responded to 21 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 13 medicals, 1 traffic collision, 3 fire, 2 public service, and 2 investigations.

The Orland, Capay, Artois, Bayliss, Glenn Codora, Ord Bend, and Butte City Volunteer Fire Department Call Volumes:

The Orland, Capay, Artois, Bayliss, Glenn Codora, Ord Bend, and Butte City Volunteer Fire Departments were dispatched to a combined total of 16 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 7 medicals, 2 fires, 2 traffic collisions, 4 public service, and 1 investigation.

Chief’s Message:

Please keep your grass and weeds low, as fire season starts earlier every year.

Friday Notes April 1, 2022

TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL

FROM: KRISTINA MILLER, CITY MANAGER

DATE: April 1, 2022

CITY MANAGER:

Water Shut-Offs are Coming Soon!:

As a reminder, it is critical for residents with back due amounts to come current, apply for the utility payment assistance detailed below, or apply for a payment program (if they qualify). Please see below. The process for water-shut offs is beginning. If a customer applies for the Utility Payment Assistance Grant Program, water will not be shut-off while the application is being processed.

Submit a letter from a primary health provider that discontinuation of water would pose a serious threat;
Must be on public assistance as described; and
Be willing to enter into an alternative payment schedule.

Letters notifying those who received the credit along with options to pay the remaining amounts due have been sent. The process for water shut offs will begin. This new process may be news to some, as this policy was approved at the beginning of the COVID-19 Pandemic. What was formerly known as “promissory notes to pay” will no longer be accepted.

Utility Payment Assistance Grant Program:

Strategic Planning:

A Strategic Planning Workshop will be held at 9 AM on April 2^nd. During the Workshop the City will develop a snapshot of the State of the City landscape with community input, and produce strategic directions, priorities, and goals with metrics. I strongly encourage public participation in this Workshop. A flyer will be distributed on social media promoting the Workshop. The Workshop will be facilitated by Scott Winter. Mr. Winter has facilitated strategic planning for the City of Chico, City of Live Oak, City of Wheatland, and Butte Community College.

Capital Improvement Plan and Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Budget:

The Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Capital Improvement Plan and Budget are being developed.

Meeting with 3CORE:

I met with representatives of 3 CORE about economic development initiatives in Corning and about details regarding the Downtown Corning Awning Grant Program. A formal proposal to manage the Grant Program is being provided by 3CORE.

PUBLIC WORKS:

Community Event/Street Impact: Corning Tuesday Night Market:

The first of 4 Corning Tuesday Night markets will be occurring on Tuesday April 5, 2022 starting at 5:00pm and going until 8:00pm. Solano Street will be closed between 3^rd Street and 6^th Street for the event. Solano Street closure will begin approximately 4:00pm to prepare for the event and will re-open once the event has finished.

Water Main/Service Repairs:

The fire hydrant at the intersection of 1^st Street and Blackburn Avenue is leaking. Staff has turned off the water supply to the hydrant and will be repairing the hydrant as staff is available.
A water leak has been found on Fig Lane, a USA has been called in and work will proceed once the USA has been cleared.

PLANNING/RECREATION:

PLANNING:

Municipal Services Review:

Staff has received a draft copy of the Municipal Services Review (MSR) and has distributed it out to the department heads for review. Once the final draft has been completed Staff will prepare it for presentation to the City Council for adoption.

Annual Housing Element:

Christina Meeds has completed the annual Housing Element Report for HCD (Housing and Community Development) and OPR (Office of Planning and Research) annual reporting, both are due on April 1st. They are available in the office if you would like to review them.

RECREATION:

April 5^th Tuesday Night Market:

We currently have a total of 42 vendors for the April 5^th Tuesday Night Market; 13 of them are food vendors and the remainder are informational and or retail. Plan to spend your evening with us at this fun family event on Tuesday, April 5, 2022 from 5 to 8pm on Solano St. between 3^rd & 6^th Streets. The Easter Bunny will be present and other attractions/activities available will be:

A double slide scheduled for the bounce house;
An Easter craft planned at the recreation table;
A raffle at the Chamber table;
Beer and Wine Garden in Rogers Theater; and
The Ballet Folkloric group from the Corning Union High School will be performing along with so much more.

Lifeguard Interviews:

Lifeguard interviews are scheduled for Monday April 4.

Recreation Classes:

Spring recreation class registrations opened Monday. It’s a little slow right now but I think there are a lot of kids playing Baseball and Soccer.

POLICE DEPARTMENT:

Patrol:

In addition to responding to 160 calls for service, a total of 23 officer reports were taken and there were 107 officer-initiated incidents, including 51 traffic stops. Officers made 10 misdemeanor and 3 felony arrests. Officers issued 10 citations, of which; 10 were misdemeanors during the period of March 23, 2022, through March 30, 2022.

Training:

Officers continue to participate in POST Portal Training and Lexipol Daily Training Bulletins. Other POST on-line training continues for Patrol and Dispatch personnel.

“You can do anything you set your mind to.”

FIRE DEPARTMENT:

Corning Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD) Call Volume:

The Corning Volunteer Fire Department responded to 16 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 12 medicals, 1 traffic collision, 1 fire, 1 agency assist with TCSO, and 1 public service.

The Orland, Artois, and Butte City Volunteer Fire Department Call Volumes:

The Orland, Artois, and Butte City Volunteer Fire Departments were dispatched to a combined total of 13 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 8 medicals, 4 fires, and 1 public service.

Chief’s Message:

Grass and weeds are growing. Please be a good neighbor and take care of your properties.

Friday Notes March 25, 2022

TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL

FROM: KRISTINA MILLER, CITY MANAGER

DATE: March 25, 2022

CITY MANAGER:

Water Arrearage Grant Program:

Some City residential water users will receive a credit on their past due amounts for their water bill, as a result of funding the City received from the State of California Water Arrearage Grant program. Most will still owe back due amounts. A payment program will be offered per the City’s Administrative Policy for Utility Billing adopted by Resolution 01-14-2020-01 on January 14, 2020. To qualify for a payment plan you must 1. submit a letter from a primary health provider that discontinuation of water would pose a serious threat; 2. must be on public assistance as described; and 3. be willing to enter into an alternative payment schedule. Letters notifying those who received the credit along with options to pay the remaining amounts due have been sent. The process for water shut-offs will begin. This new process may be news to some, as this policy was approved at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. What was formerly known as “promissory notes to pay” will no longer be accepted.

Utility Payment Assistance Grant Program
Applications are starting to come in. If you were impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and owe late payments for water, sewer, internet, or PG&E, please visit www.corning.org to check if you qualify and to access the application. You must live within Corning city limits to apply. First come first-served. Apply now!

Strategic Planning
A Strategic Planning Workshop will be held at 9 AM on April 2nd. During the workshop the City will develop a snapshot of the State of the City landscape with community input, and produce strategic directions, priorities and goals with metrics. I strongly encourage public participation in this workshop. A flyer will be distributed on social media promoting the workshop. The workshop will be facilitated by Scott Winter. Mr. Winter has facilitated strategic planning for the City of Chico, City of Live Oak, City of Wheatland, and Butte Community College.

Groundwater Commission Meeting
There will be s special Groundwater Commission meeting on March 30, 2022 at 8:30 AM. The agenda can be accessed at https://tehamacountyca.iqm2.com/. The meeting will be held at the Tehama County Board of Supervisors Chambers 727 Oak St. Red Bluff. I have a conflict and will not be in attendance.

PUBLIC WORKS:

Pool Manager & Assistant Manager Applications:
The Application submittal deadline has been extended for the Pool Manager and Assistant Pool Manager positions. Applications can be found on the City website.

Solano Street Audible Push Buttons:
Installation started this week at the intersection of Edith and Solano Streets. Staff will continue to work with Caltrans to complete the install of audible crossing push buttons at the remaining signalized intersections along Solano Street in the upcoming weeks.

Public Works Staffing:

We would like to welcome Wayne Spencer back to the Public Works Team! Wayne has returned to the part time landscaping position and will be maintaining City properties and Landscape and Lighting Districts. Wayne will be working full time hours for the next couple of months to help fill the staffing gaps and to assist the crew where needed.

PLANNING/RECREATION:
PLANNING:
Municipal Services Review:
Staff has received the draft copy of the Municipal Services Review (MSR) and distributed it to City Department Heads for final review. Upon completion of this final review, Staff will prepare the final document for presentation to the City Council.
Housing Element:
Staff is currently working on the annual Housing Element Report for HCD (Housing and Community Development) and OPR (Office of Planning and Research) annual reporting, both are due in April. Once completed, they will be available for review.
RECREATION:
Tuesday Night Market:
Corning Tuesday Night Market has quite the lineup scheduled, so mark your calendars for Tuesday, April 5th from 5-8PM. You are not going to want to miss out on the fun evening planned in downtown Corning.
Clark Park Holistic Playground:
The Holistic playground quote has been approved by Council and Staff will be working closely with Holistic Playgrounds and Park Planet on the remodel of the Tennis Courts at Clark Park.
City Pool Staff Interviews:
Interviews have been scheduled for the next two weeks.
Spring Recreation Class Registration:
Registration for Spring Recreation Classes will be opening next week with classes beginning the week of April 18th.

POLICE DEPARTMENT:
Patrol:
In addition to responding to 158 calls for service, a total of 31 officer reports were taken and there were 125 officer-initiated incidents, including 49 traffic stops. Officers made 12 misdemeanor and 4 felony arrests. Officers issued 15 citations, of which; 10 were misdemeanors, 2 were infractions, 3 were parking during the period of March 16, 2022 through March 23, 2022.
Training:
Officers continue to participate in POST Portal training and Lexipol Daily Training Bulletins. Other POST on-line training continues for Patrol and Dispatch personnel.
“When you’re feeling tired, keep going. That’s the only way to truly get stronger.”

FIRE DEPARTMENT:
Corning Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD) Call Volume:
The Corning Volunteer Fire Department responded to 17 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 13 medicals, 2 fires, and 2 public service.
The Orland, Capay, Artois, Bayliss, Glenn Codora, Ord Bend, and Butte City Volunteer Fire Department Call Volumes:
The Orland, Capay, Artois, Bayliss, Glenn Codora, Ord Bend, and Butte City Volunteer Fire Departments were dispatched to a combined total of 23 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 13 medicals, 7 fires, 1 public service, and 2 investigations.

Friday Notes March 18, 2022

TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL

FROM: KRISTINA MILLER, CITY MANAGER

DATE: March 18, 2022

CITY MANAGER:

Water Arrearage Grant Program:

Submit a letter from a primary health provider that discontinuation of water would pose a serious threat;
Must be on public assistance as described; and
Be willing to enter into an alternative payment schedule.

Letters notifying those who received the credit along with options to pay the remaining amounts due have been sent. The process for water shut-offs will begin. This new process may be news to some, as this policy was approved at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. What was formerly known as “promissory notes to pay” will no longer be accepted.

Utility Payment Assistance Grant Program

Very few applications have been received to date. If you were impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic and owe late payments for water, sewer, internet, or PG&E, please visit www.corning.org to check if you qualify and to access the application. You must live within Corning City Limits to apply. First come first served. Apply now!

Strategic Planning

A Strategic Planning Workshop will be held at 9 AM on April 2^nd. During the workshop the City will develop a snapshot of the State of the City landscape with community input, and produce strategic directions, priorities, and goals with metrics. I strongly encourage public participation in this workshop. The workshop will be facilitated by Scott Winter. Mr. Winter has facilitated strategic planning for the City of Chico, City of Live Oak, City of Wheatland, and Butte Community College.

Solano Street Corrections

The City Council will consider approval of Specifications, Plans, and Bid documents for the correction of work completed in 2016 to Solano Street between 4^th and 6^th streets.

COVID-19 Updates

COVID-19 case rates and the positivity rate are low.

Upcoming Meetings

March 17, 2022: I will be attending a City Managers’/Administrators meeting.
March 18, 2022: I will be attending an Everett Freeman Governing Board meeting.
March 23, 2022: I will attend a Groundwater Commission meeting.
March 24, 2022: I will be attending a Northern California Cities’ Self-Insurance Fund meeting.

PUBLIC WORKS:

Street Surveys:

NorthStar has started the topographic surveys this week and will finish on Monday at the Clark Park Parking Lot and the Jennings Heights area.

Solano Street Audible Push Buttons:

Staff will be working with Caltrans to install the audible crossing push buttons at the signalized intersections along Solano Street. The work is tentatively scheduled to start this upcoming week.

PLANNING/RECREATION:

PLANNING:

Training:

On Friday March 18^th, Planner II/Recreation Coordinator Christina Meeds will be attending an Annual Planning Laws Conference on via zoom, subjects addressed will be Land Use, Environmental Law, and Real Estate.

Housing Element Report:

Christina Meeds is currently working on the annual Housing Element Report for HCD (Housing and Community Development) and OPR (Office of Planning and Research). This annual reporting is due in April; once completed they will be available for public review.

RECREATION:

Tuesday Night Market:

Corning’s Tuesday Night Market has quite the lineup scheduled. You are not going to want to miss out on the fun evening planned in downtown Corning so mark your calendars for next Tuesday, April 5^th from 5-8PM.

Playground Equipment Replacement:

The targeted dates for the installation of new playground equipment at two City Parks is as follows:

Children’s Park is tentatively scheduled for the end of April; and
Clark Park is tentatively scheduled for early May.

You may notice caution tape around these two areas during the construction period as Public Works is preparing the grounds for the installation.

City Pool Season Update:

The City is currently seeking a Pool Manager and Assistant Manager for the 2022 Summer Season. At this time, the City is unable to determine whether we will have the ability to extend this year’s pool season. An update will be provided in the coming weeks when staff finalizes and confirms pool staffing levels for the summer.

POLICE DEPARTMENT:

Patrol:

In addition to responding to 175 calls for service, a total of 44 officer reports were taken and there were 131 officer-initiated incidents, including 67 traffic stops. Officers made 20 misdemeanor and 3 felony arrests. Officers issued 31 citations, of which; 17 were misdemeanors, 6 were infractions, 8 were parking during the period of March 9, 2022, through March 16, 2022.

Training:

Officers continue to participate in POST Portal Training and Lexipol Daily Training Bulletins. Other POST on-line training continues for Patrol and Dispatch personnel.

“Focus on the outcome not the obstacle.”

FIRE DEPARTMENT:

Corning Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD) Call Volume:

The Corning Volunteer Fire Department responded to 17 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 12 medicals, 1 mutual aid traffic collision, and 4 public service.

The Orland, Capay, Artois, and Bayliss Volunteer Fire Department Call Volumes:

The Orland, Capay, Artois, and Bayliss Volunteer Fire Departments were dispatched to a combined total of 17 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 6 medicals, 3 fires, 4 traffic collision, 2 public service, 1 hazardous condition, and 1 investigation.

Friday Notes March 11, 2022

TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL

FROM: KRISTINA MILLER, CITY MANAGER

DATE: March 11, 2022

CITY MANAGER:

Business Assistance:

City Staff met to discuss measures that would make the process of starting a new business in Corning easier. A few key items are being worked on as follows:

The Building Official will compile a list of items that generally need to be completed as part of a Fire, Life and Safety, Inspection along with general items that cause a Fire, Life, and Safety Inspection to fail. Of importance to note, there are always exceptions based on the type of business proposed.
A flow chart of the process to start a new business is being created and will be placed on the City website.
The Building Official will perform an on-site review of ADA bathroom requirements within the Downtown Solano Street Historical District between 3^rd and 6^th Streets. The applicant will be required to provide a detailed written description of the proposed business in advance, as the requirements depend on many factors (including, but not limited to: Type of business, capacity, size, etc.). The City cannot perform structural inspections, nor can the City engineer the project on behalf of the applicant.

This will hopefully alleviate some of the stress for new business owners.

FEMA Reimbursement of Expenditures Responding to the COVID-19 Pandemic:

One project has been approved, one other is being rejected for further documentation, and one more needs to be submitted. This reporting takes a considerable amount of effort. I would like to thank the Finance Department for their diligence.

Utility Payment Assistance Grant Program:

If you were impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic and owe late payments for water, sewer, internet, or PG&E, please visit www.corning.org to check if you qualify and to access the application. You must live within Corning City Limits to apply. First come first served. Apply now!

COVID-19 Updates:

You can schedule a vaccination by accessing MyTurn: https://myturn.ca.gov/. If you do not have access to the internet, you may call (833) 422-4255.

PUBLIC WORKS:

Street Surveys:

NorthStar will be performing drone topographic surveys starting late next week and continuing into the following week for the upcoming street projects. Locations include Clark Park Parking Lot and the Jennings Heights area.

PLANNING/RECREATION:

PLANNING:

City Mobile Vending Policy:

Staff is working on the City’s Mobile Vending Policy as directed by the Planning Commission and gathering information to present at the March 15, 2022 Planning Commission meeting.

Vacant Storefront Code Compliance:

Friday March 11^th is the Code compliance deadline for owners of the vacant storefronts between 3^rd and 6^th Streets. Staff has received responses from all of the owners to the City’s notices. They are all willing to comply; some of the buildings are currently for sale or for rent, and some have recently sold. Staff will be reaching out to the new owners of properties recently sold to ensure that they are aware of the City’s Ordinance on relating to vacant buildings.

RECREATION:

Recreation Programs:

Recreation is in between classes right now. We are running some different classes which are showing a great turn out. The Flag Football signups are trickling in slowly and we are trying to get the word out about the Program; please help us spread the word.

Corning Tuesday Night Market:

We have been receiving quite a few vendor applications back for the first Tuesday night Market scheduled for April 5^th at 5:00 p.m.

Don’t forget to Spring forward this weekend.

POLICE DEPARTMENT:

Patrol:

In addition to responding to 157 calls for service, a total of 31 officer reports were taken and there were 98 officer-initiated incidents, including 41 traffic stops. Officers made 18 misdemeanor and 3 felony arrests. Officers issued 25 citations, of which; 15 were misdemeanors, 2 were infractions, 1 was animal and 7 were parking during the period of March 2, 2022, through March 9, 2022.

Training:

Officers continue to participate in POST Portal Training and Lexipol Daily Training Bulletins. Other POST on-line training continues for Patrol and Dispatch personnel.

“The real winners in life are the people who look at every situation with an expectation that they can make it work or make it better.”

FIRE DEPARTMENT:

Corning Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD) Call Volume:

The Corning Volunteer Fire Department responded to 14 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 9 medicals, 1 fire, 1 traffic collision, 2 public service, and 1 investigation.

The Orland, Capay, Artois, Bayliss, Glenn Codora, Ord Bend, and Butte City Volunteer Fire Department Call Volumes:

The Orland, Capay, Artois, Bayliss, Glenn Codora, Ord Bend, and Butte City Volunteer Fire Departments were dispatched to a combined total of 18 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 7medicals, 5 fires, 3 traffic collision, and 3 public service.

Chief’s Message:

Again, it is drying out, please maintain your properties before the weeds dry completely out. Please be water wise.

Friday Notes March 4, 2022

TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL

FROM: KRISTINA MILLER, CITY MANAGER

DATE: March 4, 2022

CITY MANAGER:

Strategic Planning:

A proposal for a strategic planning process is being developed. I hope to present a proposed agreement with Winter Consulting to lead the strategic planning process on March 22^nd. The purpose of the strategic planning process is to identify the vision of the City and overall goals that can be used by the City Council to drive policy and budgetary decisions. The strategic planning process will not be completed in time to incorporate into the FY 2022/2023 budget. Budgetary adjustments in line with the adopted Strategic Plan can be looked at thereafter as part of the mid-year budget review.

Utility Payment Assistance Grant Program:

COVID-19 Updates:

You can schedule a vaccination by accessing MyTurn: https://myturn.ca.gov/. If you do not have access to the internet, you may call 1(833) 422-4255.

California Department of Public Health has stated that masking is no longer required in public settings, but strongly recommended.

PUBLIC WORKS:

Water Main/Service Repairs:

The 4” water line that feeds the Clark Park irrigation system has been repaired.
A water leak in the 2” service line located in the alley between the 1500 block of Solano Street and Yolo Street.

Vandalism:

Staff has been busy cleaning up graffiti at multiple parks this week.

Theater Repairs:

Staff has completed the tile repairs on the exterior of the theater building.

Lennox Field Maintenance:

Field maintenance including aeration and fertilizing of the field has been started by City staff.

Part-Time Public Works Landscape and Maintenance Worker:

The City is currently looking for a part-time Landscape and Maintenance Worker. This employee would be responsible for performing all landscape maintenance at City buildings and within the Landscape and Lighting Districts. Applications can be found on the City website.

PLANNING/RECREATION:

PLANNING:

City Mobile Vending Policy:

Staff is working on the City’s Mobile Vending Policy as directed by the Planning Commission and gathering information to present at the March 15, 2022 Planning Commission meeting.

Residential Use Permit Application:

Staff has received a Use Permit Application to establish a residence in a light industrial zone which will be presented at the March 15, 2022 Planning Commission Meeting.

RECREATION:

April 4, 2022 Corning Market:

City Staff is working with the Corning Chamber of Commerce to obtain Vendors for the first Corning Tuesday Night Market to be held on April 4, 2022.

Co-Ed Youth Flag Football League Registration:

Corning Recreation is sponsoring Corning’s first ever Co-Ed Youth Flag Football League. Registration is now open and can be accessed at www.corning.org. Must be a City resident and the fee is $40. Please help spread the word.

St. Patrick’s Paint Party:

Corning Recreation will be hosting a Mommy and Me St. Patrick’s Paint Party on March 16^th at 5:30 p.m. at the Corning Senior Center. You can register for the class online at www.corning.org, fee is $30; $15 for an extra child.

POLICE DEPARMENT:

Patrol:

In addition to responding to 183 calls for service, a total of 38 officer reports were taken and there were 95 officer-initiated incidents, including 41 traffic stops. Officers made 8 misdemeanor and 7 felony arrests. Officers issued 17 citations, of which; 11 were misdemeanors, 3 were infractions, and 3 were parking during the period of February 23, 2022, through March 2, 2022.

Training:

Officers continue to participate in POST Portal Training and Lexipol Daily Training Bulletins. Other POST on-line training continues for Patrol and Dispatch personnel.

“Focus on being productive instead of busy.”

FIRE DEPARTMENT:

Corning Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD) Call Volume:

The Corning Volunteer Fire Department responded to 10 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 6 medicals, 1 mutual aid fire, 1 public service, and 2 investigations.

The Orland, Capay, Artois, Bayliss, Glenn Codora Volunteer Fire Department Call Volumes:

The Orland, Capay, Artois, Bayliss, Glenn Codora Volunteer Fire Departments were dispatched to a combined total of 17 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 9 medicals, 5 fires, 1 traffic collision, 1 public service, and 1 investigation.

Chief’s Message:

Please be water wise.

Friday Notes February 25, 2022

TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL

FROM: KRISTINA MILLER, CITY MANAGER

DATE: February 25, 2022

CITY MANAGER:

Annual Financial Statements:

The City’s annual Financial Statements were reviewed and accepted by the City Council at the February 22^nd City Council meeting. During the meeting, I reported the General Fund balance (including Measure A) on June 30, 2021 as $4,723,051.

Mid-Year Budget Review:

I presented the Mid-Year Budget Review to the City Council on February 22nd. General Fund Revenue was approved to be increased by $583,500 primarily due to increases in Sales Tax and Transient Occupancy Tax receipts. General Fund budgeted expenditures were approved to be increased by $586,847, which is primarily due to General Fund and Grant-funded improvements to City parks, including the parking lot at Clark Park.

Utility Payment Assistance Grant Program:

If you were impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic and owe late payments for water, sewer, Internet, or PG&E, please visit www.corning.org to check if you qualify and access the application. You must live within Corning City Limits to apply.

COVID-19 Updates:

You can schedule a vaccination by accessing MyTurn: https://myturn.ca.gov/. If you do not have access to the internet, you may call 1(833) 422-4255.

PUBLIC WORKS:

Water Main/Service Repairs:

City Staff is still waiting on the parts to finish the 4” water line repair that feeds the Clark Park irrigation system.

Part-Time Public Works Landscape and Maintenance Worker:

The City is currently looking for a part-time landscape and maintenance worker. This employee would be responsible for performing all landscape maintenance at City buildings and within the landscape and lighting districts. Applications can be found on the City website.

PLANNING/RECREATION:

PLANNING:

Mobile Vending/Food Trucks:

At the direction of the Planning Commission, Staff has been gathering/comparing Mobile Vending Policy information currently used in other jurisdictions for discussion and possible inclusion in the City’s Policy. The information gathered is to be presented to the Commission at the March 15^th Planning Commission meeting.

Use Permit Application:

Staff has received a Use Permit Application to establish a residence in a Light Industrial Zone on Second Street near Fig Lane. This application will be presented at the March 15, 2022 Planning Commission meeting.

RECREATION:

Corning Tuesday Night Market:

The Food Truck Tuesday Events has been combined with the Corning Chamber of Commerce Farmer’s Market and will now be called Corning Tuesday Night Market. The scheduled dates for the Events are April 5^th; May 3^rd; September 6^th; and October 4^th. The event planning has begun. The new look and name for the Food Truck Events has been published to social media.

Recreation Classes:

Corning Winter Recreation is wrapping up. Instructors will be taking the month of March off with classes resuming in the Spring (mid-April).

POLICE DEPARTMENT:

Patrol:

In addition to responding to 129 calls for service, a total of 28 officer reports were taken and there were 110 officer-initiated incidents, including 40 traffic stops. Officers made 8 misdemeanor and 8 felony arrests. Officers issued 15 citations, of which; 6 were misdemeanors, 4 were infractions, 1 was unclassified and 4 were parking during the period of February 16, 2022, through February 23, 2022.

Training:

Officers continue to participate in POST Portal Training and Lexipol Daily Training Bulletins. Other POST on-line training continues for Patrol and Dispatch personnel.

“Quality means doing it right when no one is looking.”

FIRE DEPARTMENT:

Corning Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD) Call Volume:

The Corning Volunteer Fire Department responded to 14 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 6 medicals, 2 mutual aid fire, 1 traffic collision, 2 public service, and 3 investigations.

The Orland, Capay, Artois, Bayliss, Glenn Codora, Ord Bend, and Butte City Volunteer Fire Department Call Volumes:

The Orland, Capay, Artois, Bayliss, Glenn Codora, Ord Bend, and Butte City Volunteer Fire Departments were dispatched to a combined total of 27 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 14 medicals, 7 fires, 3 traffic collisions, 1 public service, and 2 investigations.

Friday Notes February 18, 2022

TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL

FROM: KRISTINA MILLER, CITY MANAGER

DATE: February 18, 2022

FEBRUARY CITY HOLIDAYS:

Monday, February 21st: President’s Day.

CITY MANAGER:

Utility Payment Assistance Grant Program:

The Community Development Block Grant CV 2-3 Utility Payment Assistance Grant Program is now accepting applications. If you were financially impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic and owe late payments for water, sewer, internet, or PG&E please visit www.corning.org to check if you qualify and to access the application. You must live within Corning City Limits to apply.

Olive Grove Apartments:

The apartments at the corner of Fig Lane and 99W (known as The Olive Grove Apartments) are currently accepting applications for 16 General Low-Income units and 15 “No Place like Home” units.

The 15 “No Place like Home” units are the Permanent Supportive Housing units. To qualify for those units, call 211 to schedule an assessment through Tehama County’s Coordinated Entry System. I would like as many as possible of the “No Place like Home” units to be rented to Corning homeless to get them housed. Otherwise, the units could end up housing residents from outside Corning. Please help assist in getting the word out.

The 16 units remaining are for the general public. Please complete every box in the application. If there is a box missed, then that application is placed at the bottom of the pile. The application is available at City Hall. You will soon be able to access the application by visiting http://www.rchdc.org/.

COVID-19 Updates:

According to Tehama County Public Health, as of February 14th, the positivity rate had decreased to 16% and the case rate was 63.3/100,000. There have been three deaths in the last seven days. All three were unvaccinated. Currently 19 individuals are hospitalized. You can schedule a vaccination by accessing MyTurn: https://myturn.ca.gov/. If you do not have access to the internet, you may call 1(833) 422-4255.

Annual Financial Statements;

The City’s annual financial statements will be presented at the February 22^nd City Council meeting.

Mid-Year Budget Review;

I will present the Mid-Year Budget Review to the City Council on February 22nd.

PUBLIC WORKS:

Water Usage Outside City Limits:

In January, we have provided 9,236 gallons of water to County residents that have dry wells. This amount has been slowly decreasing since November. Currently the City has 33 County residents that are located within 5 miles of City Hall approved to purchase City Water. We have not had any new residents sign up since October. Of these 33 County residents only 7 purchased water in January, again fewer than in December. The average customer is purchasing 1,319 gallons of water per month.

PLANNING/RECREATION:

PLANNING:

Corning Crossroads Map Extension:

The Corning Crossroads map extension was approved by the Planning Commission with no changes on February 15, 2022.

Electric Vehicle Charging Station Ordinance 697:

The proposed Ordinance (Ordinance No. 697) relating to Electric Vehicle Charging Stations presented to the City’s Planning Commission on February 15, 2022 was approved for recommendation of approval by the City Council. The Ordinance will be introduced for first reading and consideration by the City Council at the March 8^th City Council meeting.

Mobile Vending/Food Trucks:

The Planning Commission at the February 15^th Planning Commission Meeting directed City Staff to review associated Mobile Vending/Food Truck Codes of other cities of similar size for possible improvements and enforcement aids that could possibly be incorporated into our existing Code.

Vacant Store Front Code Enforcement:

Staff is receiving positive feedback on the vacant storefront letters that were sent out.

RECREATION:

Food Truck Tuesday Events:

Staff is gathering information for the upcoming Food Truck Events. The first event will be scheduled for April 5^th, 2022. Staff is working with the Chamber of Commerce to combine the Farmer’s Market along with the Food Truck Events this year. Stay tuned.

POLICE DEPARTMENT:

Patrol:

In addition to responding to 185 calls for service, a total of 38 officer reports were taken and there were 111 officer-initiated incidents, including 46 traffic stops. Officers made 15 misdemeanor and 3 felony arrests. Officers issued 23 citations, of which; 13 were misdemeanors, 3 were infractions, 2 were unclassified and 5 were parking during the period of February 9, 2022, through February 16, 2022.

Training:

Officers continue to participate in POST Portal Training and Lexipol Daily Training Bulletins. Other POST on-line training continues for Patrol and Dispatch personnel.

“Forget the mistakes, remember the lesson.”

FIRE DEPARTMENT:

Corning Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD) Call Volume:

The Corning Volunteer Fire Department responded to 23 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 19 medicals, 1 mutual aid fire, 2 mutual aid, and 1 City traffic collision.

The Orland, Capay, Artois, Bayliss, Glenn Codora Volunteer Fire Department Call Volumes:

The Orland, Capay, Artois, Bayliss, Glenn Codora Volunteer Fire Departments were dispatched to a combined total of 20 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 8 medicals, 3 fires, 5 mutual aid fires, 2 traffic collisions, 1 public service, and 1 hazardous condition.

Chief’s Messages:

Please conserve your water and keep your property clear of brush and debris.
Please keep your weeds mowed before it dries out too much and HOPE FOR RAIN!

Friday Notes February 11, 2022

TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL

FROM: KRISTINA MILLER, CITY MANAGER

DATE: February 11, 2022

FEBRUARY CITY HOLIDAYS:

Monday, February 21st: President’s Day.

CITY MANAGER:

COVID-19 Updates:

According to Tehama County Public Health on February 7th, the positivity rate had decreased to 22.7% and the case rate was 83.3/100,000. There have been two deaths in the last seven days, both were unvaccinated. There are currently 23 individuals hospitalized.

Per Cal OSHA, as of Feb 15th fully vaccinated employees will no longer be required to wear a mask indoors (unless they are on a modified quarantine that allows them to continue to work as long as they wear a mask, test at day 5, and continue to be asymptomatic). Unvaccinated employees must continue to mask indoors.

Annual Financial Statements:

The City’s annual financial statements are being finalized and will be presented at the February 22^nd City Council meeting.

Mid-Year Budget Review:

I hope to present the Mid-Year Budget Review to the City Council on February 22nd.

PUBLIC WORKS:

Water Main/Service Repairs:

City Staff has started the repair of the 4” main line that feeds the Clark Park sprinklers, water has been restored to the restroom and concession stand but we are currently waiting on parts to complete the repair to the fields. Staff is also aware of leaks within the alley by the Fire Station and on Houghton Avenue. Once these locations have been cleared by USA the repairs will be scheduled.

Vandalism:

Significant vandalism has occurred throughout the City including the following:

Yost Park – graffitied with paint on the main building and on the 3^rd base line bleachers.
Northside Park – a vehicle drove on the grass leaving deep ruts and the outside of the bathrooms were tagged with graffiti.
Corning Community Park – seven sprinkler heads were broken around the gazebo area and the two ADA accessible drinking fountains were kicked in and push buttons were broken.

Reports of additional vandalism on private property have been received. Staff has prioritized the cleaning up of the vandalism and will continue to address as quickly as possible.

PLANNING/RECREATION:

PLANNING:

Vacant Storefront Code Enforcement Letters:

Commercial Code Violation letters have been sent to the owners of vacant store fronts located between Third and Sixth Streets in association with violations of Corning Municipal Code Chapter 8.24, Long Term Boarded and Vacant Building. The required abatement deadline is March 11^th.

February 15^th Planning Commission Meeting:

At the Planning Commission meeting on Tuesday February 15^th Staff will be introducing the Electric Car Charging Station Ordinance with an associated checklist. Also on the Agenda will be a request for an extension on the Corning Crossroads Map, as well as discussion and direction relating to the existing Mobile Vendor Ordinance within the City.

RECREATION:

CUHS Girls Softball Tournament:

There will be a Co-Ed Softball Tournament held at Yost Park this weekend to benefit the Corning Union High School Girls Softball team.

Co-Ed Flag Football:

Co-Ed Flag Football is coming together we plan to have registration open on March 1^st, so flyers will start circulating very soon.

PAL Opportunities:

Chrissy met with Dusty Jobe from PAL to discussing the possibility of bringing some summer Recreation opportunities to our youth this summer.

Swim Lessons:

Chrissy is starting to work on scheduling the free 2^nd grade swim lessons. The City will have 9 classes this year.

Children’s and Clark Park Playground Equipment:

The Children’s Park and Clark Park Playground equipment have all been ordered with lead times of 12 – 14 weeks.

POLICE DEPARTMENT:

Patrol:

In addition to responding to 176 calls for service, a total of 30 officer reports were taken and there were 98 officer-initiated incidents, including 48 traffic stops. Officers made 8 misdemeanor and 9 felony arrests. Officers issued 22 citations, of which; 9 were misdemeanors, 4 were infractions, 1 was a felony and 8 were parking during the period of February 2, 2022, through February 9, 2022.

Training:

Officers continue to participate in POST Portal Training and Lexipol Daily Training Bulletins. Other POST on-line training continues for Patrol and Dispatch personnel.

“The big secret in life is that there is no big secret. Whatever your goal, you can get there if you’re willing to work.”

FIRE DEPARTMENT:

Corning Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD) Call Volume:

The Corning Volunteer Fire Department responded to 31 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 24 medicals, 2 fires, 3 public service, and 2 investigations.

The Orland, Capay, Artois, Bayliss, Glenn Codora, and Butte City Volunteer Fire Department Call Volumes:

The Orland, Capay, Artois, Bayliss, Glenn Codora, Ord Bend, and Butte City Volunteer Fire Department were dispatched to a combined total of 28 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 12 medicals, 6 fire, 5 traffic collisions, 2 public service, and 3 investigations.

Friday Notes February 4, 2022

TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL

FROM: KRISTINA MILLER, CITY MANAGER

DATE: February 4, 2022

FEBRUARY CITY HOLIDAYS:

February 21st 2022

CITY MANAGER:

City Hall Reopened/Finance Dept. Remains Closed:

City Hall has reopened. The Finance Department remains closed. I anticipate it will reopen in the next week. We remain eager to serve the public. You can pay all invoices online at www.corning.org or through the mail slot in front of Finance.

Meetings:

February 2^nd – 4^th: I will be attending the City Manager’s Department Meeting.

PUBLIC WORKS:

Water Main/Service Repairs:

City Staff has repaired the water service leaks at Palm and Houghton. The 4” main line that feeds the Clark Park sprinklers has ruptured, staff has isolated the line and will proceed it the repair once it has been cleared by USA and the area is dry enough to access without causing damage.

PLANNING/RECREATION:

PLANNING:

New Electric Vehicle Charging Station Ordinance 697

Staff is preparing an Ordinance to comply with State Assembly Bill 1236 that will be presented to the Planning Commission at the February 15^th, 2022 Planning Commission meeting for recommendation to City Council.

Tentative Tract Map 18-1000:

Corning Crossroads Project Developer, Mr. Warren Hughes has applied for a two-year extension on Tentative Tract Map 18-1000. This will be presented at the February 15^th Planning Commission meeting for consideration as well.

RECREATION:

Part-time Recreation Contractor:

The City has received approval by the Promise Neighborhood Recreation Grant Administrator to hire a part-time Contractor to assist with some of the recreation responsibilities. Staff has chosen long time recreation instructor Jesenia Rodriguez to fill this position. Jesenia will be doing most of the outreach to the youth at the schools and helping put together the youth football and basketball leagues.

Yearend Report:

Corning Recreation has completed the yearend report. The goal set for the year of 2021 was to increase enrollment to 500 youth, we exceeded that enrollment with 811. We were also to increase our social media following; and at the end of 2020 we had 1,143 Facebook followers, we currently sit at 1,800 plus followers.

Corning Little League:

Corning Little League will begin using Clark Park starting this Friday, February 4^th. The League will continue using the field Monday – Saturday through June 2022.

POLICE DEPARTMENT:

Patrol:

In addition to responding to 113 calls for service, a total of 28 officer reports were taken and there were 91 officer-initiated incidents, including 40 traffic stops. Officers made 13 misdemeanor and 4 felony arrests. Officers issued 19 citations, of which; 11 were misdemeanors, 2 were infractions, 1 was a felony and 5 were parking during the period of January 26, 2022, through February 1, 2022.

Training:

Officers continue to participate in POST Portal Training and Lexipol Daily Training Bulletins. Other POST on-line training continues for Patrol and Dispatch personnel.

“If you get tired learn to rest, not to quit.”

FIRE DEPARTMENT:

Corning Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD) Call Volume:

The Corning Volunteer Fire Department responded to 19 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 18 medicals, and 1 mutual aid fire.

The Orland, Capay, Artois, Bayliss, Glenn Codora, and Butte City Volunteer Fire Department Call Volumes:

The Orland, Capay, Artois, Bayliss, Glenn Codora, and Butte City Volunteer Fire Department were dispatched to a combined total of 26 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 12 medicals, 9 fire, 2 traffic collisions, 1 hazardous condition, and 2 illegal burns.

Chief’s Message:

Unfortunately, things are drying out, be careful when you burn.

Friday Notes January 28, 2022

TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL
FROM: KRISTINA MILLER, CITY MANAGER
DATE: January 28, 2022

CITY MANAGER

Mid-Year Budget and Annual Financial Statements

The Annual Financial Statements are being finalized. I plan to present both the annual financial statements and mid-year budget at a City Council meeting in February. Overall outlook is positive.

I attended the Tri Counties Economic Forecast Conference virtually on January 27th. Accommodations and restaurants are still down 14% and 5%, respectively nationwide due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Most other industries are recovering or have recovered. These two industries are also experiencing more difficulties hiring and retaining employees.

I will be out of the office February 2-4 attending the City Manager’s Department Meeting.

RECREATION

The City is currently seeking three volunteers to sit on the Proposition 68 Recreation Center and City Plaza Ad-Hoc Committee. You can apply by visiting: https://www.corning.org/application-for-ad-hoc-committee/. This is not a paid position. Ad-Hoc Committee members will provide input on the new Recreation Center and City Plaza. More information can be found on the City Recreation Facebook page. It has been advertised on local social media pages and shared with the Jr. High and High School. Applications are due February 11th. The City Council will consider appointments at the February 22nd City Council meeting.

Winter Recreation is in full swing with 85 youth enrolled. Staff is working on the details for the Flag Football league.

POLICE DEPARTMENT

Patrol: In addition to responding to 138 calls for service, a total of 30 officer reports were taken and there were 119 officer-initiated incidents, including 39 traffic stops. Officers made 8 misdemeanor and 5 felony arrests. Officers issued 23 citations, of which; 9 were misdemeanors, 2 were infractions, and 12 were parking during the period of January 19, 2022, through January 26, 2022.

Training: Officers continue to participate in POST Portal training and Lexipol Daily Training Bulletins. Other POST on-line training continues for Patrol and Dispatch personnel.

“Good health is the best wealth.”

FIRE DEPARTMENT

The Corning Volunteer Fire Department responded to 22 calls for service last week, they were: 15 medicals, 2 mutual aid fires, 1 traffic collision, 2 public service and 2 hazardous conditions.

The Orland, Capay, Butte City, Ord Bend and Glenn Codora Volunteer Fire Departments were dispatched to 21 calls for service last week, they were: 8 medicals, 3 fires, 6 traffic collisions, 2 public service, 1 hazardous condition and 1 investigation.

Please keep your properties neat and clear of brush and debris.

Friday Notes January 21, 2022

TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL
FROM: KRISTINA MILLER, CITY MANAGER
DATE: January 21, 2022

CITY MANAGER:
City Hall is currently closed due to a number of staff out as a result of quarantine or isolation orders. We remain eager to serve the public. You may still reach a staff person by calling 530-824-7029. You can pay all invoices online at www.corning.org or through the mail slot in front of Finance. I plan to reopen City Hall and Finance as soon as possible.
Third Quarter 2021 Sales Tax Results

Third quarter 2021 sales tax as compared to the third quarter of 2020 look good. Decreases in auto sales were offset by increases in fuel sales tax. The mid-year budget review will be presented at a February City Council meeting. Overall, the City budget and General Fund finances look good.

Proposition 47 Cohort 2 Restore Program Quarterly Meeting
A quarterly meeting was held on January 19th. We are still experiencing issues with a lack of participation in the adult portion of the Restore program due to COVID-19. On a positive note, the Tehama County Department of Education has agreed to be the lead agency for the application for the next cycle (Cohort 3).
Meeting with Waste Management

I will be finalizing the 2022 Corning Diversion, Public Education and Outreach Plan with Waste Management on January 21st.

PUBLIC WORKS:
Water Main/Service Repairs:
City Staff is aware of water leaks that have been located through the City. Due to limited staff, leaks have been marked for USA and when the crew returns repairs will be made.

POLICE DEPARTMENT
Patrol: In addition to responding to 147 calls for service, a total of 16 officer reports were taken and there were 46 officer-initiated incidents, including 7 traffic stops. Officers made 2 misdemeanor and 2 felony arrests. Officers issued 4 citations, of which; 1 was a misdemeanor, 1 was an and infraction, and 2 were parking during the period of January 12, 2022, through January 19, 2022.

Training: Officers continue to participate in POST Portal training and Lexipol Daily Training Bulletins. Other POST on-line training continues for Patrol and Dispatch personnel.

“Focused, hard work is the real key to success.”

FIRE DEPARTMENT
The Corning Volunteer Fire Department responded to 27 calls for service last week, they were: 22 medicals, 1 false alarm fire and 4 public service.

The Orland, Artois, Bayliss and Ord Bend Volunteer Fire Departments were dispatched to 19 calls for service last week, they were: 8 medicals, 3 fires, 5 traffic collisions, 1 public service and 2 investigations.

Please teach your children fire escape routes from your residence.

Friday Notes January 14, 2022

TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL
FROM: KRISTINA MILLER, CITY MANAGER
DATE: January 14, 2022

JANUARY CITY HOLIDAYS:
Monday January 17, 2022 Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday

CITY MANAGER:
City Hall is currently closed due to a number of staff out as a result of quarantine or isolation orders. You
may still reach a staff person by calling 530-824-7029. You can pay all invoices online at
www.corning.org or through the mail slot in front of Finance.

PUBLIC WORKS:
Inframark One-Year Contract Extension
The City Council approved a one-year contract extension with wastewater treatment plant operator,
Inframark.
New Monument Sign at Transportation Center:
The City Council directed staff to pursue replacement of the Transportation Center sign with a new
Monument Sign LED with a display.
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 through January 17th.

POLICE DEPARMENT:
Patrol: In addition to responding to 132 calls for service, a total of 26 officer reports were taken and
there were 49 officer-initiated incidents, including 10 traffic stops. Officers made 2 misdemeanor and 4
felony arrests. Officers issued 4 citations, of which; 1 was a misdemeanor, 1 was animal, 1 was a felony,
and 1 was unclassified during the period of January 7, 2022, through January 13, 2022.

Training: Officers continue to participate in POST Portal training and Lexipol Daily Training Bulletins.
Other POST on-line training continues for Patrol and Dispatch personnel.

“The greatest wealth is health.”

FIRE DEPARTMENT:
The Corning Volunteer Fire Department responded to 11 calls for service last week, they were: 5
medicals, 2 fires, and 4 public service.

The Orland, Capay, Artois, Bayliss, Glenn Codora, Ord Bend and Butte City Volunteer Fire Departments
were dispatched to 11 calls for service last week, they were: 8 medicals, 2 traffic collisions and 1 public
service.

The total call volume for The CVFD in 2021 was 1,153 calls for service.

The total call volume dispatched for the above Glenn County Fire Departments were 1,079 calls for
service in 2021.

Please have 2 fire escape routes from your residence and have a family gathering point well away from
the fire.

RECREATION:
We currently have 78 youth enrolled in our Winter programs. Staff had a meeting with Coach Studer,
Corning High School Football coach, regarding a Flag Football program. Coach Studer seemed to be
accepting of it and will allow us to recruit (from his players) to become coaches, referees and helpers in
the Flag Football program. Levi Ross and I are working on the Flag Football program details.

The City Council approved the development of a Proposition 68 Recreation Center and City Plaza Ad-
Hoc Committee and appointed Vice Mayor Demo and Council member Hargens to the committee. Two
Recreation Commissioners and three members of the public-at-large will be appointed as well. If you are
interested in participating as a public member-at-large, please stay tuned for the application process or
email cmeeds@corning.org to express your interest. The application will be posted on the City Facebook
page once available.

The City Council approved new playground equipment to be installed at Children’s Park. The City
Council also directed staff to issue a request for proposals to resurface the tennis courts at Northside
Park to create one tennis court and four pickleball courts.

PLANNING:
Corning Crossroads submitted an application for a parcel map extension, which will be presented to the
Planning Commission in February.

The TK Ranch property sold to a new developer. The approved map will expire in September of this
year, so I sent a letter to the new property owner as a friendly reminder.

(HCD) has revised the State Income Limits for 2021, which became effective January 1, 2022. The
revision is in response to Chapter 354, Statute of 2021 (AB 1043), which adds section 50063.5 to the
Health and Safety Code and defines a new income category: acutely low-income. California’s acutely
low-income households are defined as households whose income does not exceed 15-percent of the
area median income, adjusted for family size.

There will not be a Planning Commission Meeting on January 18, 2022.

Friday Notes January 7, 2022

TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL
FROM: KRISTINA MILLER, CITY MANAGER
DATE: January 7, 2022

CITY MANAGER:

Proposition 68 Park Development and Revitalization Grant:
Christina Meeds, Recreation Coordinator and I met with realtor, Collette Glattfelder, on January 4th to begin property negotiations. I also received clarification from the State that an entirely new appraisal will not be required unless requested by the current owners. We will be required to have a 3rd party review of the appraisal by a licensed appraiser.

Upcoming Meetings:
I have a meeting with 3CORE on January 6th.
I will be attending a Special Executive Committee meeting of the Northern California Cities’ Self Insurance Fund meeting on January 13th.
As Vice-Chair I have a Regional Sacramento Division City Manager’s Meeting on January 13th.

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 through January 17th.

Water Usage Outside City Limits:
In December, we provided 11,445 gallons of water to County residents that have dry wells. This amount is just over half of what was sold in November. Currently the City has 33 County residents, that are located within 5 miles of City Hall, that are approved to purchase City Water. We have not had any new residents sign up since October. Of these 33 County residents 9 purchased water in December. The average customer is purchasing 1,271 gallons of water per month. We are currently not providing water to the Paskenta Water District as their water source is still providing adequate water.

POLICE DEPARTMENT:

Patrol: In addition to responding to 164 calls for service, a total of 28 officer reports were taken and there were 70 officer-initiated incidents, including 31 traffic stops. Officers made 15 misdemeanor and 0 felony arrests. Officers issued 20 citations, of which; 12 were misdemeanors, 8 were infractions during the period of December 29, 2021, through January 5, 2022.

Training: Officers continue to participate in POST Portal training and Lexipol Daily Training Bulletins. Other POST on-line training continues for Patrol and Dispatch personnel.

“Not all storms come to disrupt your life, some come to clear your path.”

FIRE DEPARTMENT:

The Corning Volunteer Fire Department responded to 19 calls for service last week, they were: 15 medicals, 1 mutual aid fire, 1 traffic collision, 1 public service and 1 investigation.

The Orland, Artois, and Glenn Codora Volunteer Fire Departments were dispatched to 12 calls for service last week, they were: 7 medicals, 2 fires, 2 traffic collisions and 1 hazardous condition.

Happy New Year. Please check your smoke alarms, they do save lives!!!

Thank you to all the residents, businesses and schools that donated to our Christmas basket program this year. It was a huge success and we delivered to 95 families, the most ever.

RECREATION:

Lots of new stuff happening this upcoming year regarding parks…
Children’s Park will be getting new play equipment very soon. I plan to bring two options to the Council meeting on Tuesday January 11th for a final decision.
Northside Park’s Request for Proposal will be presented at the January 11th City Council meeting as well.
Clark Park Tennis Court area playground is coming along. The plan is to remove the concrete and install a playground in the back southwest corner. A painted-on playground is proposed for the remainder of the concrete. I’m hoping to bring a proposal to the City Council on January 25th.

Corning Recreation’s Dance Recital was a HUGE hit. We had standing room only and the kids did an amazing job performing.

Winter recreation enrollment is open, and classes start next week. Currently there are 53 youth enrolled.
Happy New Year!!!

JANUARY CITY HOLIDAYS:
Monday January 17, 2022 Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday

Friday Notes December 23, 2021

TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL
FROM: KRISTINA MILLER, CITY MANAGER
DATE: December 24, 2021

DECEMBER CITY HOLIDAYS:
• December 24th & 27th (Friday and Monday) Christmas
• January 3rd New Year’s Holiday
As a result of the upcoming holidays, there will be no Friday Notes provided on December 31, 2021.

CITY MANAGER:

COVID-19

California Department of Public Health and the Centers for Disease Control indicate a booster shot is the best line of defense against the omicron variant. To schedule a first, second, or third dose, please visit: https://myturn.ca.gov/.
Prop 68 Park Development and Community Revitalization Grant
Staff received confirmation from all three property owners they are still interested in selling their properties to the City for the new Recreation Center and City Plaza. The City received the notice to proceed, which allows the City to begin incurring expenses. Staff is waiting for clarification from the State as to whether a new appraisal will be required. Other related work is being performed as well.
Have a Safe and Festive Holiday with your loved ones and family!

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 through mid-January.
Happy Holidays from the Public Works Department!

POLICE DEPARMENT:

Patrol

In addition to responding to 164 calls for service, a total of 22 officer reports were taken and there were 79 officer-initiated incidents, including 24 traffic stops. Officers made 9 misdemeanor and 1 felony arrests. Officers issued 14 citations, of which; 8 were misdemeanors, 4 was an infraction and 2 were parking during the period of December 15, 2021, through December 22, 2021.

Training
Officers continue to participate in POST Portal training and Lexipol Daily Training Bulletins. Other POST on-line training continues for Patrol and Dispatch personnel.
“Count your blessings, not your troubles.”

FIRE DEPARTMENT:

The Corning Volunteer Fire department responded to 20 calls for service last week, they were: 17 medicals, 1 traffic collision, 1 investigation and 1 hazardous condition.

The Orland, Capay, Artois and Ord Bend Volunteer Fire Departments were dispatched to 16 calls for service last week, they were: 12 medicals, 2 fires, 1 public service and 1 hazardous condition.

Thanks to all businesses, individuals, schools and volunteers that helped make our 2021 Christmas Basket program a great success!!!

Merry Christmas and a joyous New Year!!!

Friday Notes December 17, 2021

TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL

FROM: KRISTINA MILLER, CITY MANAGER

DATE: December 17, 2021

DECEMBER CITY HOLIDAYS:
• December 24th & 27th (Friday and Monday) Christmas
• January 3rd New Year’s Holiday

PLANNING/RECREATION:
Our first Christmas Dance Recital will be held on Wednesday December 22 at 5:00 PM at Rogers Theater.
I am building the Winter Recreation Class schedule. I am also putting together some Summer Camp programs with funding potentially supported by the Corning Elementary School District.
We are currently working on a couple ordinances for new land use laws that will take effect after the first of the year.

CITY MANAGER:

COVID-19 Water Arrearages Grant
It looks promising that our Water Arrearages Grant application will be accepted. This will reimburse the City for bad water debt for a portion of the pandemic. As it only covers a portion of the period of the pandemic, it will not resolve all City bad water and sewer debt. I expect a grant to be offered in February 2022 that will allow the City to be reimbursed for its sewer debt for the same time period.
At the December 14th City Council meeting the City Council authorized the placement of liens for bad water/sewer debt that is greater than 90 days and over $200. If the City receives funding from the aforementioned grants, the City will remove the liens.

COVID-19
The new California Department of Public Health requirement is for universal masking indoors statewide December 15, 2021 January 15, 2021 regardless of vaccination status. I was told this was to get us through the holiday season without inundating hospitals, as a result of the omicron variant. As the CalOSHA temporary standards requires employers to follow orders issued by CDPH, this is a Cal OSHA requirement. Please see: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/COVID-19/guidance-for-face-coverings.aspx for more information and exceptions.

PUBLIC WORKS:

Wet Weather:
Another large storm is anticipated for this upcoming week with high winds and significant rainfall and the potential for isolated flooding. Please slow down and use caution during these wet conditions.

POLICE DEPARTMENT:
Patrol: In addition to responding to 150 calls for service, a total of 28 officer reports were taken and there were 57 officer-initiated incidents, including 14 traffic stops. Officers made 7 misdemeanor and 1 felony arrests. Officers issued 10 citations, of which; 4 were misdemeanors, 1 was an infraction and 5 were parking during the period of December 8, 2021, through December 15, 2021.

Training: Officers continue to participate in POST Portal training and Lexipol Daily Training Bulletins.
Other POST on-line training continues for Patrol and Dispatch personnel.

“Mindset is everything.”

FIRE DEPARTMENT:
The Corning Volunteer Fire Department responded to 25 calls for service last week, they were: 21 medicals, 1 fire, 2 traffic collisions and 1 public service.

The Orland, Capay, Artois, Bayliss, Glenn Codora, Ord bend and Butte City Volunteer Fire Departments were dispatched to 22 calls for service last week, they were: 12 medicals, 7 fires, 2 traffic collisions and 1 public service.

Have a fantastic Christmas!!!!!!

Friday Notes December 10, 2021

TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL

FROM: KRISTINA MILLER, CITY MANAGER

DATE: December 10, 2021

NOVEMBER/DECEMBER CITY HOLIDAYS:
• December 10th: Employee Christmas Luncheon 12pm to 1:30pm.
• December 24th & 27th (Friday and Monday) Christmas

PLANNING/RECREATION:

City Recreation Center, City Plaza, Amphitheater, and Splash Pad Awarded for Funding
The City is excited to announce it was awarded $8.5 million in funding from the California Department of Parks and Recreation Proposition 68 Round 4 Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program to construct a recreation center, splash pad, and City Plaza on 1.79 acres across from Corning City Hall on the southside of Solano Street between 3rd and 4th streets.
The Recreation Center and City Plaza will act as a catalyst to revitalize downtown, create a sense of place for community events and activities, and provide recreational opportunities for residents. The project will also incorporate a visual element to educate the community about the history of Corning and its Indigenous people. In addition, the Project allow the City to expand its current recreation program offerings, which the City currently cannot offer due to a lack of facilities.The Recreation Center and City Plaza will be constructed to LEED standards, comply with CalGreen requirements, and contain drought tolerant and native landscaping.
I am extremely grateful to the City Council and community residents that provided their valuable input during nine community meetings and for staff in their ability to put those ideas to paper.
A total of 468 grant applications were submitted with 112 projects being funded. More information can be found at: https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=29939.

CITY MANAGER:

Groundwater Commission Meeting
I attended the Groundwater Commission meeting on December 8th, whereby the Commission recommended the Groundwater Sustainability Plans (GSP) for the Corning, Red Bluff, Bowman, Los Molinos, and Antelope Subbasins for approval. The Flood Control and Water Conservation District will consider approval of all of the GSPs on December 20th at 11:00 AM at the Tehama County Board of Supervisors Chambers 727 Oak St. Red Bluff, CA 96080.

COVID-19 Childhood Vaccine Clinic
Tehama County Public Health will be hosting a special vaccination clinic at the Red Bluff Community Center, 1500 S. Jackson St. Red Bluff, CA for children with a holiday theme, including the presence of Santa on December 17th. Kids will get a chance to take pictures with Santa, participate in Christmas crafts, eat healthy snacks and get a toothbrush kit after being vaccinated. Vaccinations are available 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Santa will be present 1-5 PM.
Pfizer vaccines are available for children ages 5-11. The pediatric Pfizer vaccine is one-third the dose of the adult Pfizer vaccine. Public Health said the Food and Drug Administration has determined that the pediatric Pfizer vaccine is safe and effective for children 5-11 and has authorized its use under an emergency use agreement.

Upcoming Meetings
I will be attending a Comprehensive Economic Development CEDS implementation meeting on December 10th.
I will be attending an Opportunity Zone meeting with 3Core on December 9th.
As Chair, I will be attending a California Product Stewardship Council Board meeting on December 10th.

PUBLIC WORKS:

City Surplus Equipment
The 1996 444G John Deere Wheel Loader that Council approved to surplus and sell will be up for auction on December 11th at www.BidCal.com

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.

Woodson Park Tree Removal
Staff has started the removal of the trees required for the security camera project within the park.

POLICE DEPARTMENT:

Patrol
In addition to responding to 153 calls for service, a total of 31 officer reports were taken and there were 74 officer-initiated incidents, including 19 traffic stops. Officers made 7 misdemeanor and 4 felony arrests. Officers issued 10 citations, of which; 7 were misdemeanors, and 3 were parking during the period of December 1, 2021, through December 8, 2021.

Training
Officers continue to participate in POST Portal training and Lexipol Daily Training Bulletins. Other POST on-line training continues for Patrol and Dispatch personnel.

“I didn’t get there by wishing for it or hoping for it, but by working for it.”

FIRE DEPARTMENT:

The Corning Volunteer Fire Department responded to 14 calls for service last week, they were: 10 medicals, 1 traffic collision, 1 mutual aid fire, 1 public service and 1 investigation.
The Orland and Artois Volunteer Fire Departments were dispatched to 9 calls for service last week, they were: 6 medicals, 2 traffic collisions and 1 fire.

Chief’s Note: Safely enjoy the Holiday Season, be fire safe and check your smoke alarms.

Friday Notes December 3, 2021

TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL

FROM: KRISTINA MILLER, CITY MANAGER

DATE: December 3, 2021

NOVEMBER/DECEMBER CITY HOLIDAYS:

December 10^th: Employee Christmas Luncheon 12pm to 1:30pm.
December 24^th & 27^th (Friday and Monday) Christmas

CITY MANAGER:

Time Clock System Implementation:

The new time clock system is being rolled out as we speak. Department Heads were trained on the new Time Clock system on December 2^nd. All staff will be trained thereafter. We anticipate this will provide greater payroll accuracy, greater accuracy of time spent by funding source, and streamline the payroll process and scheduling.

Meeting with Shasta College:

I met with Andrew Fields of Shasta College about increasing access to Shasta College and any potential for a campus in Corning. At this time Shasta College is not looking to expand to Corning. He understands the transportation challenges for Corning youth who do not have access to a vehicle. At this time there is also no effort to provide bus service to the Shasta College main campus or to the Tehama Campus in Red Bluff. Mr. Fields is interested in increasing access through online options in combination with learning hubs. We explored where those learning hubs could be located without a large investment in infrastructure. We also discussed increased marketing and the importance of a visual presence in Corning.

Proposition 47 Cohort 2 Restore Program Meeting:

I facilitated a meeting with the District Attorney on December 2^nd to increase the number of clients and attendance in the Restore Program.

Meetings:

December 2^nd: I attended a Northern California Cities’ Self Insurance Fund Executive Committee.

December 8^th: I will be attending a Groundwater Commission.

December 9^th: I will also be attending a Sac Valley City Manager’s meeting.

PUBLIC WORKS:

Community Events/Street Impact:

The Corning Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the annual Hometown Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 4th beginning at Corning City Hall at 6:00pm. The procession will go west bound on Solano Street to Houghton Avenue. Solano Street closure will begin at approximately 5:00pm to prepare for the parade and will re-open once the parade has finished.

City Surplus Equipment:

The 1996 444G John Deere Wheel Loader that Council approved to surplus and sell will be up for auction on December 11^th at www.BidCal.com.

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.

Vandalism of City Properties:

Multiple City Parks have been vandalized with graffiti, including the Skate Park, Soccer Park, Woodson Park and Northside Park. Staff has diligently tried to keep up with the cleanup of the graffiti.

Message Signs:

Per the direction of the City Council, Staff has been gathering information on portable and permanent message boards. Once all information is obtained Staff will be bringing this item to Council for direction.

Public Works Crew:

Christmas banners and lights have been hung up along Solano Street. The tree lights have been hung in anticipation of the tree lighting after the parade. Thank you to the crew for their decorating and the Fire Department for the use of the ladder truck to assist with the tree lights.

Water Usage Outside City Limits:

In November, we have provided 19,075 gallons of water to County residents that have dry wells. This amount has slowly been declining since September. Currently the City has 33 County residents, that are located within 5 miles of City Hall, that are approved to purchase City Water. We have only had one new resident sign up since September. Of these 33 County residents, only 10 purchased water in November. The average customer is purchasing 1,908 gallons of water per month. We are currently not providing water to the Paskenta Water District as their water source is still providing adequate water.

Voluntary Water Conservation Program:

We still have not received enough rain to significantly impact the water table and many of our neighbors are still without water. Please continue to do your part in conserving water.

PLANNING/RECREATION:

PLANNING:

Planning Presentation:

Christina Meeds is in the process of preparing an end of the year and a looking forward to 2022 Planning presentation. Hoping to have it ready in January or February.

RECREATION:

Prop 68 Per Capita Grant:

All documents have been submitted for the noncompetitive Prop 68 Per Capita Grant in the amount of $177,952.

Children’s Park (Edith Ave.) Playground Equipment:

Christina Meeds is currently working with Play Craft and Kompan to obtain quotes for new playground equipment for Children’s Park.

Northside Park Pickleball Court RFP:

Staff will be preparing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the incoming pickleball courts at Northside Park.

Holiday Dance Classes:

Corning Recreation is having a very successful Holiday Class Session, Holiday Dance classes are completely full, recitals are scheduled for December 22^nd.

Winter Session will begin in mid-January. We plan to bring art back, a new cheerleading class is being created, and Staff is planning to create a Flag Football League which is in the very beginning stages.

POLICE DEPARTMENT:

Patrol:

In addition to responding to 133 calls for service, a total of 19 officer reports were taken and there were 91 officer-initiated incidents, including 31 traffic stops. Officers made 6 misdemeanor and 1 felony arrests. Officers issued 14 citations, of which; 8 were misdemeanors, 2 were parking, and 4 were infractions during the period of November 24, 2021 through December 1, 2021.

Training:

Officers continue to participate in POST Portal training and Lexipol Daily Training Bulletins. Other POST on-line training continues for Patrol and Dispatch personnel.

“Magic is believing in yourself. If you can make that happen, you can make anything happen”

FIRE DEPARTMENT:

Corning Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD) Call Volume:

The Corning Volunteer Fire Department responded to 14 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 10 medicals, 1 fire, 2 public service, and 1 investigation.

The Orland, Capay, Artois, Bayliss, Glenn Codora, Ord Bend, and Butte City Volunteer Fire Department Call Volumes:

The Orland, Capay, Artois, Bayliss, Glenn Codora, Ord Bend, and Butte City Volunteer Fire Department were dispatched to a combined total of 20 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 14 medicals, 1 fire, 3 traffic collisions, 1 public service, 1 investigation.

Chief’s Note: Enjoy the Holiday Season and please be safe.

Friday Notes November 26, 2021

TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL

FROM: KRISTINA MILLER, CITY MANAGER

DATE: November 26, 2021

NOVEMBER/DECEMBER CITY HOLIDAYS:

November 25^th & 26^th (Thursday & Friday) Thanksgiving
December 24^th & 27^th (Friday and Monday) Christmas

CITY MANAGER:

COVID-19 in Tehama County:

Cases of COVID-19 are decreasing in Tehama County with six new cases (8,675 total Tehama County confirmed cases to date), 2 new deaths (129 total to date in Tehama County), currently 5 hospitalized patients, and 4 ICU beds available in Tehama County hospital(s).

City Staff applied for reimbursement from FEMA for costs responding to the pandemic. The primary expenses allowed to be reimbursed are PPE, plexiglass, and sanitization costs.

State of California Small Community Drought Relief Program:

City Staff submitted a State of California Small Community Drought Relief Program grant application to potentially install new City well(s) and extend the City water system to areas with dry wells. Under the terms of the Grant, $192 million is available statewide on a first-come first-served basis. I received notice that we are in the next layer of review. I will continue to provide updates as they become available.

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.

Vandalism of City Properties:

The Soccer Park was tagged with Graffiti. City Staff has already cleaned up the Graffiti.

Voluntary Water Conservation Program:

We still have not received enough rain to significantly impact the water table and many of our neighbors are still without water. Please continue to do your part in conserving water.

City Staff wishes all a safe and happy Thanksgiving

Friday Notes November 19, 2021

TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL

FROM: KRISTINA MILLER, CITY MANAGER

DATE: November 19, 2021

NOVEMBER/DECEMBER CITY HOLIDAYS:

November 25^th & 26^th (Thursday & Friday) Thanksgiving
December 24^th & 27^th (Friday and Monday) Christmas

CITY MANAGER:

COVID-19 in Tehama County:

Cases of COVID-19 are decreasing in Tehama County and are averaging thirteen (13) per day. Jayme Bottke, Executive Director of the Tehama County Health Services Agency, is cautiously optimistic as other parts of the State are increasing and Tehama County tends to lag behind.

St. Elizabeth Community Hospital is no longer using surge beds.

City Staff applied for reimbursement from FEMA for costs responding to the pandemic. The primary expenses allowed to be reimbursed are PPE, plexiglass, and sanitization costs.

2nd Quarter 2021 Sales Tax Results:

Good news! Sales tax receipts for the 2^nd quarter of CY 2021 came in $140,800 higher than anticipated.

State of California Small Community Drought Relief Program:

PUBLIC WORKS:

Community Events/Street Impact:

Corning High Turkey Trot will be on Saturday November 20, 2021. North Street between 1^st Street and Marguerite Avenue will be closed beginning at 7am until approximately 11am. They will also be using additional areas surrounding the High School, but additional road closures will not occur.

Leaf Pick Up:

The crew began leaf pick up this week and 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.

Water Main/Service Repairs:

City Staff has fixed two water leaks this week, one in Palm Avenue and one behind Bob’s Tire.

Drainage Ditches:

The Conservation Camp Crew Members will continue the annual cleaning of the Cities drainage ditches. They will clear brush and debris from the local streambeds of both Jewett and Burch creeks and the Blackburn Moon Drain.

PLANNING/RECREATION:

PLANNING:

Planning Commission Meeting:

The Planning Commission approved both Use Permits allowing for beer and wine sales at Yaya’s Tacos and La Hacienda restaurants.

Code Enforcement:

Code Enforcement is starting on the empty store fronts along Solano Street. Letters went out this week for those located on the block between 4^th and 5^th streets. Staff is preparing letters for the block between 5^th and 6^th streets to go out next week.

RECREATION:

Holiday Dance Classes:

Corning Recreations Holiday Dance classes are completely full, we plan to have recitals on December 22^nd; mark your calendars.

POLICE DEPARTMENT:

Patrol:

In addition to responding to 157 calls for service, a total of 22 officer reports were taken and there were 76 officer-initiated incidents, including 24 traffic stops. Officers made 8 misdemeanor and 1 felony arrests. Officers issued 21 citations, of which; 8 were misdemeanors, 10 were parking, and 3 were infractions during the period of November 10, 2021, through November 17, 2021.

Training:

Officers continue to participate in POST Portal Training and Lexipol Daily Training Bulletins. Other POST on-line training continues for Patrol and Dispatch personnel.

“Your success and happiness lie in you.”

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: 14 medicals, 1 mutual aid traffic collision, 2 public service, and 1 gas hazard.

The Orland, Artois, Butte City, and Ord Bend Volunteer Fire Department Call Volumes:

The Orland, Artois, Butte City, and Ord Bend Volunteer Fire Departments were dispatched to a combined total of 17 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 9 medicals, 2 traffic collisions, 2 fires, 2 public service, 1 hazardous condition, and 1 false alarm.

Chief’s Note: Happy Thanksgiving. Relax and enjoy time with your families.

Friday News November 12, 2021

TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL

FROM: KRISTINA MILLER, CITY MANAGER

DATE: November 12, 2021

NOVEMBER/DECEMBER CITY HOLIDAYS:

November 12^th (Friday) Veterans Day Holiday for City Employees
November 25^th & 26^th (Thursday & Friday) Thanksgiving
December 24^th & 27^th (Friday and Monday) Christmas

VACATIONS:

November 9^th – 16^th: Robin Kampmann, City Engineer/Public Works Consultant.

CITY MANAGER:

COVID-19 in Tehama County:

In Tehama County, 87% of deaths due to COVID-19 are unvaccinated, 3% partially vaccinated, 6% fully vaccinated, and 4% the vaccination status was unknown. Tehama County ranks as the third lowest County vaccinated. More information about vaccinations and vaccine safety can be found at: https://covid19.ca.gov/vaccines/.

Vaccines are now approved under emergency use for youth ages 5-11. You can now schedule a vaccination at https://myturn.ca.gov/.

LHI (https://lhi.care/covidtesting) is offering COVID-19 testing Monday through Friday at the Red Bluff Community Center due to high demand.

Corning Subbasin Advisory Board Meeting:

The Corning Subbasin Advisory Board met on November 10^th and made a recommendation the Groundwater Sustainability Agency Boards adopt the Corning Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP). While the final amended document was not yet available, I was told changes requested by the City were made.

The Tehama Groundwater Commission will meet on December 8th to consider making a recommendation of adoption to the Tehama Groundwater Sustainability Agency which meets December 20th. The Corning Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Agency meets December 8th and could adopt the GSP at that meeting.

Once adopted a series of meetings will be held to determine long-term funding to implement the GSP. The first annual report is due to the California Department of Water Resources on April 1, 2022.

Thank you to all Veterans, both past and present, for your service and sacrifices.

PUBLIC WORKS:

Community Event/Street Impact:

Veteran’s Day Parade:

David Blanchard VFW Post 4218 will be hosting the annual Veterans Day Parade on Thursday, November 11th beginning at Corning City Hall at 11:00am. The procession will end at the Veteran’s Memorial Hall at the corner of Solano Street and Houghton Avenue. Solano Street closure will begin approximately 10:30am to prepare for the parade and will re-open once the parade has finished.

Water Discharge on Hwy. 99W:

Public Works will be discharging water on Highway 99W north of Loleta Avenue as part of the required maintenance process. This will continue for roughly two weeks as required to flush system.

Drainage Ditches:

Leaf Pick Up:

The City’s Leaf Pick-up Program begins Monday, November 15^th; Public Works Staff will pick leaves up as their work schedules allow. Raked leaves should be placed into a narrow width pile on the street side of the gutters, please do not rake leaves into the gutters as doing so will obstruct drainage and clog the storm drains. Bagged leaves will not be picked up. Please do not pile your leaves in the roadway prior to November 15^th as we are anticipating rain and need to keep the gutters and storm drains clear.

Voluntary Water Conservation Program:

Although the weather is cooling off and fall is feeling more apparent, we still have not received measurable amounts of rain. Please continue to do your part in conserving water.

PLANNING/RECREATION:

PLANNING:

Planning Commission Meeting:

Staff will be presenting two applications for ABC (Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control) Licenses

Code Enforcement:

Code Enforcement is starting on the empty store fronts along Solano, specifically the block between 4^th and 5^th streets. Letters went out this week to the affected property owners.

RECREATION:

Holiday Classes:

Holiday Dance classes started this week and plan on having recitals on December 22^nd; mark your calendars.

New Playground Equipment:

Staff has been working with Park Planet to prepare a site plan for the new playground equipment that will be installed at the Children’s Park Playground on Edith Avenue. The site plan and proposed equipment will be presented to the City Council at the November 23^rd City Council Meeting.

POLICE DEPARTMENT:

Patrol:

In addition to responding to 145 calls for service, a total of 23 officer reports were taken and there were 97 officer-initiated incidents, including 43 traffic stops. Officers made 10 misdemeanor and 2 felony arrests. Officers issued 25 citations, of which; 8 were misdemeanors, 9 were parking, and 8 were infractions during the period of November 3, 2021, through November 10, 2021.

Training:

Officers continue to participate in POST Portal Training and Lexipol Daily Training Bulletins. Other POST on-line training continues for Patrol and Dispatch personnel.

“One day or day one. You decide.”

FIRE DEPARTMENT:

Corning Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD) Call Volume:

The Corning Volunteer Fire Department responded to 12 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 10 medicals, 1 traffic collision, and 1 public service.

The Orland, Artois, and Butte City Volunteer Fire Department Call Volumes:

The Orland, Artois, and Butte City Volunteer Fire Departments were dispatched to a combined total of 8 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 3 medicals, 4 traffic collisions, and 1 standby.

Chief’s Note:

The burn ban is over. With a Permit you can burn leaves and brush only, but NOT on City Streets. Burn Permits are available at the Corning Volunteer Fire Station located at 814 5^th Street between the hours of 7:30am and 5:30pm daily.

Friday Notes November 5, 2021

TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL

FROM: KRISTINA MILLER, CITY MANAGER

DATE: November 5, 2021

NOVEMBER/DECEMBER CITY HOLIDAYS:

November 12^th (Friday) Veterans Day Holiday for City Employees
November 25^th & 26^th (Thursday & Friday) Thanksgiving
December 24^th & 27^th (Friday and Monday) Christmas

VACATIONS:

November 9^th – 16^th: Robin Kampmann, City Engineer/Public Works Consultant

CITY MANAGER:

COVID-19 in Tehama County:

Booster doses are available for more and more types of people and for all vaccine types. All City employees are eligible for a booster dose. Please visit https://myturn.ca.gov/ to schedule an appointment for your first, second, or booster dose. There are same day appointments available in Corning. Tehama County ranks as the third lowest county vaccinated. More information about vaccinations and vaccine safety can be found at: https://covid19.ca.gov/vaccines/.

Vaccines are now approved under emergency use for youth ages 5-11. You should soon be able to schedule a vaccination at https://myturn.ca.gov/.

LHI (https://lhi.care/covidtesting) is offering COVID-19 testing Monday through Friday at the Red Bluff Community Center due to high demand.

Northern California Cities’ Self Insurance Fund (NCCSIF) Meeting:

I attended a long-term planning and Board meeting for NCCSIF on Wednesday October 27^th in Rocklin. During the meeting the Board decided on long-term strategies to improve the liability, property, and workers compensation insurance pools. The number of cyber claims is increasing industry-wide and it is becoming increasingly difficult to obtain cyber coverage. There will be a NCCSIF Claims Committee meeting on November 9^th.

Feral Cat Program:

Staff met to discuss options for the Feral Cat Program. Further research and a survey to residents will be conducted prior to being presented to City Council.

Prop 47 Restore Program:

Restore Program stakeholders, including the District Attorney’s office, will be meeting to improve the referral process on November 4^th.

PUBLIC WORKS:

Community Event/Street Impact:

Veteran’s Day Parade:

David Blanchard VFW Post 4218 will be hosting the annual Veterans Day Parade on Thursday, November 11th beginning at Corning City Hall at 11:00am. The procession will end at the Veteran’s Memorial Hall at the corner of Solano Street and Houghton Avenue. Solano Street closure will begin approximately 10:30am to prepare for the parade and will re-open once the parade has finished.

Drainage Ditches:

Leaf Pick Up:

Public Works Staff anticipates starting the leaf pick up program mid-November. Until then please do not pile your leaves in the roadway as we are anticipating rain and need to keep the gutters and storm drains clear.

Voluntary Water Conservation Program:

Although the weather is cooling off and fall is feeling more apparent, we still have not received measurable amounts of rain. Please continue to do your part in conserving water.

POLICE DEPARTMENT:

Patrol:

In addition to responding to 154 calls for service, a total of 29 officer reports were taken and there were 97 officer-initiated incidents, including 43 traffic stops. Officers made 12 misdemeanor and 1 felony arrests. Officers issued 29 citations, of which; 12 were misdemeanors, 5 were parking, and 12 were infractions during the period of October 27, 2021, through November 3, 2021.

Training:

Officers continue to participate in POST Portal Training and Lexipol Daily Training Bulletins. Other POST on-line training continues for Patrol and Dispatch personnel.

“You are the greatest project you will ever work on.”

FIRE DEPARTMENT:

Corning Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD) Call Volume:

The Corning Volunteer Fire Department responded to 25 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 21 medicals, 2 fires, 1 traffic collision, and 1 public service.

The Orland, Capay, and Bayliss Volunteer Fire Department Call Volumes:

The Orland, Capay, and Bayliss Volunteer Fire Departments were dispatched to a combined total of 20 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 13 medicals and 7 traffic collisions.

Chief’s Note:

The Department will be beginning their Christmas Basket Program ticket sales soon.
Please have working smoke detectors in your residence – they save lives!!!

Friday Notes October 29, 2021

TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL

FROM: KRISTINA MILLER, CITY MANAGER

DATE: October 29, 2021

CITY MANAGER:

COVID-19 in Tehama County:

According to Tehama County Public Health, St. Elizabeth Community Hospital is still full, but the number of COVID-19 patients is decreasing. The ICU is still full, and they are still transferring patients to the med surge facility in Shasta County. Of the 110 verified deaths from COVID-19, 87% were unvaccinated, 3% were partially vaccinated, 6% fully vaccinated, 4% were unknown. COVID-19 infections seem to be plateauing, but not dipping.

Booster doses are available for more and more types of people and for all vaccine types. Please visit https://myturn.ca.gov/ to schedule an appointment for your first, second, or third dose. There are same day appointments available. Tehama County ranks as the third lowest county vaccinated. More information about vaccinations and vaccine safety can be found at: https://covid19.ca.gov/vaccines/.

LHI (https://lhi.care/covidtesting) is offering COVID-19 testing Monday through Friday at the Red Bluff Community Center due to high demand.

Feral Cat Program:

Staff will be meeting on November 3^rd to discuss potential options for the feral cat program. Background research is being conducted in advance of the meeting.

Prop 47 Restore Program:

Restore Program stakeholders will be meeting to improve the referral process on November 4^th.

Meetings:

Northern California Cities’ Self Insurance Fund Meeting:

I attended a long-term planning meeting for NCCSIF on Wednesday October 27^th in Rocklin.

Tehama County Groundwater Commission Meeting:

I also attended the Tehama County Groundwater Commission Meeting on October 27^th. The Groundwater Sustainability Plans are scheduled to be considered for approval in December. More information about the Corning Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Plan can be found at: https://www.corningsubbasingsp.org/.

PLANNING/RECREATION:

PLANNING:

Queen Galleria Project:

ECorp has completed the process of the 3^rd party peer review on the ISMND (Initial Study Mitigated Negative Declaration) for the Queen Galleria project and we have scheduled a meeting to go over the comments for November 9^th.

RECREATION:

Holiday Classes:

We kicked off our Holiday classes on Wednesday evening with a Halloween Mommy and Me Paint night, see attached photo. We have 3 different holiday dance classes scheduled and all 3 will have recitals on the evening of December 22^nd, so mark your calendars. We will also be offering another mommy and me Christmas paint night, and a Santa’s workshop Christmas Craft class.

PUBLIC WORKS:

Community Event/Street Impact:

Treat Street will be on Friday October 29, 2021 from 2:00pm to 5:00pm. Solano Street will be closed from 1:30pm to approximately 5:30pm for the event between 3^rd Street and 6^th Street for the safety of the participants.

Drainage Ditches:

The Conservation Camp Crew Members have started the annual cleaning of the city’s drainage ditches. They will clear brush and debris from the local streambeds of both Jewett and Burch creeks and the Blackburn Moon Drain.

Vandalism of City Properties:

The Soccer Park sign was tagged again with Graffiti.

Voluntary Water Conservation Program:

Although the weather is cooling off and fall is feeling more apparent, we still have not received measurable amounts of rain. Please continue to do your part in conserving water.

POLICE DEPARTMENT:

Patrol:

In addition to responding to 163 calls for service, a total of 18 officer reports were taken and there were 66 officer-initiated incidents, including 16 traffic stops. Officers made 3 misdemeanor and 2 felony arrests. Officers issued 16 citations, of which; 3 were misdemeanors, 6 were parking, 6 were infractions and 1 was animal during the period of October 20, 2021, through October 27, 2021.

Training:

Officers continue to participate in POST Portal Training and Lexipol Daily Training Bulletins. Other POST on-line training continues for Patrol and Dispatch personnel.

“Be epic this week.”

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, 2 fires, 1 mutual aid fire, and 2 public service.

The Orland, Butte City and Bayliss Volunteer Fire Department Call Volumes:

The Orland, Butte City, and Bayliss Volunteer Fire Departments were dispatched to a combined total of 25 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 16 medicals, 1 fire, 6 traffic collisions, 1 hazardous condition, and 1 public service.

Chief’s Note:

The City burn ban has lifted. You can get a burn permit at the Fire Hall between 8am and 5pm.

Friday Notes October 22, 2021

TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL

FROM: KRISTINA MILLER, CITY MANAGER

DATE: October 22, 2021

CITY MANAGER:

Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF):

I submitted all required financial reporting to the California Department of Finance for CRF Funds received from the State. The funds were used as follows:

COVID-19 Business Assistance Grants	$ 83,715.00
Supplies to aid restaurants in their transition to outdoor dining	$ 7,949.33
Four months of Online payment fees. In order to encourage compliance with the stay-at-home order and encourage business to continue, the City allowed online payments of water, sewer, and building permits.	$ 2,880.54
Total:	$ 94,544.87

Federal Emergency Management Act (FEMA) Requests for Reimbursements:

City Staff began to submit reports for FEMA reimbursements for costs responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. The majority of eligible expenses are for personal protective equipment, cleaning/disinfection supplies and costs, and Plexi-glass barriers.

COVID-19 in Tehama County:

LHI (https://lhi.care/covidtesting) is offering COVID-19 testing Monday through Friday at the Red Bluff Community Center due to high demand. Tehama County ranks as the third lowest County vaccinated. Vaccinations can be scheduled at: https://myturn.ca.gov/. More information about vaccinations and vaccine safety can be found at: https://covid19.ca.gov/vaccines/.

Senate Bill 1383 Organics:

Red Bluff City Manager Rick Crabtree, Tehama City Clerk Carolyn Steffan, and I met with Tehama County Solid Waste Management Agency Manager Rachel Ross to review SB 1383 ordinances and policies. The City will be responsible for enforcement of the Ordinance and the issuance of fines for non-compliance. The first reading of the Ordinance will be considered at the November 9, 2021 City Council Meeting.

Corning Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Plan (Corning GSP) Meeting:

Robin Kampmann and I met with Staff and provided verbal comments and concerns regarding the proposed Corning GSP. We will be formulating our comments in writing, which primarily concern proposed projects and funding responsibilities.

PLANNING/RECREATION:

PLANNING:

Queen Galleria Project:

ECorp is in the process of doing the 3^rd party peer review on the ISMND (Initial Study Mitigated Negative Declaration) for the Queen Galleria Project located on the southwest side of I-5 at South Avenue.

RECREATION:

Recreation Classes:

Most of our Fall Recreation classes will be finishing up this next week. We have put together some Holiday classes to run through the months of November and December and will be having a dance recital evening on December 2^nd; more on that to come later.

Prop 68 Per Capita Grant:

Staff is starting preparation for submitting the Prop 68 Per Capita Grant ($177,952); this is a non-competitive grant. Applications are due by the end of 2021.

Funds from this Grant will be utilized, along with the Council allocated Capital Improvement Funding from Measure A in the amount of $59,548 for the following:

Woodson Park bathroom renovation ($75,000);
Playground replacement equipment at Edith Avenue Park ($42,500); and
Reconstruction/replacement of Tennis Courts with addition of Pickle Ball Court at Northside and/or Clark Parks ($120,000).

PUBLIC WORKS:

Community Event/Street Impact:

Treat Street will be on Friday October 29, 2021 from 2:00pm to 5:00pm. Solano Street will be closed form 1:30pm to approximately 5:30pm for the event between 3^rd Street and 6^th Street for the safety of the participants.

Public Works Staffing:

We would like to welcome Favian Castrejon to the Public Works Team! Favian has accepted the Part-time Landscaping and Maintenance position and will be maintaining City properties and the Landscape and Lighting Districts.
At this time staff will be holding off on hiring for the two Temporary Public Works Positions approved by Council until next spring when staff can utilize the assistance.

Vandalism of City Properties:

Miscellaneous locations throughout the Soccer Park have been tagged with Graffiti. Staff has removed the graffiti.
The Senior Center was also tagged with Graffiti. Staff is working on matching the building paint color and will be painting over the graffiti in the upcoming days.

Water Main/Service Repairs:

A water main leak on Fig Lane adjacent to Clark Park was repaired by City Staff.

Voluntary Water Conservation Program:

Although the weather is cooling off and fall is feeling more apparent, we still have not received measurable amounts of rain. Please continue to do your part in conserving water.

POLICE DEPARTMENT:

Patrol:

In addition to responding to 134 calls for service, a total of 12 officer reports were taken and there were 59 officer-initiated incidents, including 14 traffic stops. Officers made 3 misdemeanor and 2 felony arrests. Officers issued 5 citations, of which; 2 were misdemeanors, 2 were parking, and 1 was a felony during the period of October 13, 2021, through October 20, 2021.

Training:

Officers continue to participate in POST Portal Training and Lexipol Daily Training Bulletins. Other POST on-line training continues for Patrol and Dispatch personnel.

“Every day is a second chance.”

FIRE DEPARTMENT:

Corning Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD) Call Volume:

The Corning Volunteer Fire Department responded to 26 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 23 medicals, 1 fire, and 2 public service.

The Orland, Capay, Artois, Bayliss, Glenn Codora, Ord Bend, and Butte City Volunteer Fire Department Call Volumes:

The Orland, Capay, Artois, Bayliss, Glenn Codora, Ord Bend, and Butte City Volunteer Fire Departments were dispatched to a combined total of 27 calls for service last week, they consisted of: 10 medicals, 13 fires, 3 traffic collisions, and 1 public service.

Chief’s Note:

The City burn ban will lift when CALFIRE lifts theirs in the County. No burning leaves on City streets.

Smoke Alarms save lives!!!

Drug Drop Off Saturday, October 22, 2021

You can drop off any unwanted pharmaceuticals at the Corning Police Department on Saturday the 21st of October. Our friendly representatives will be available from 11 am to 1 pm.

If you can’t come by then, you can always bring any unwanted drugs and deposit them in the kiosk in our lobby, open during business hours. All drugs are safely disposed of without harm to the environment.

If you have any questions, you can contact Neasha Battiato at 530-824-7015.

Syringes may be dropped off at the Corning Fire Department.

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