Brooke Smith. For Corning City Council

12/04/2024

Well it official, my bid for city council has come up short! I’m saddened that I will not beable to serve my community in the way I had hoped to. But I know everything happens for a reason and I’m not planning on going away!

Thank you to everyone that helped support me thru these last couple of months! Either thru good thoughts or votes on paper I appreciate it! And like I said I still will continue to be involved so please engage me if you have a question or a concern that I can possible be of help in finding a solution for.

I am hoping to get a form of an ethics committee in place to help deal with some of the more “unethical” things that sometimes come up in our daily dealings with our city government and officials. I absolutely don’t think that things like telling people to vote incorrectly as an elected official is right!! And perhaps if people are called out on these kinds of behavior it can help things run more smoothing and transparent!

Meanwhile, get involved, even a small amount of involvement makes a difference! Thank you all again!

11/05/2024

There is nothing this girl needs more than this 10’ Bumble, except to get everyone out voting tomorrow! This is such an important election on so many levels! So unless you have already early voted or sent that ballot in, be like Mr Bumble and bounce your way to your local polling place and let’s make history!! For some reason I love going to vote in person, have since I could vote when I turned 18! Although it’s taken a few years to understand how precious that choice is, it is something I do proudly!!

Like I’ve said before I’m ready to go to work and help to continue to make our little town the best place to call home!! Thank you all for your support, in so many ways! And the positive thoughts are a game changer for sure!

11/03/2024

Hard work and being consistent! Both great virtues but can be hard to do! I have learned so much this last 2 years and I’m so ready to put my hard work into motion! Voting is only a couple days away! Please go and make great choices for our city and our country! Let’s make this hard work pay off!!

10/22/2024

City council meeting tonight at a new time of 5:30. All meeting will be at this time now unless there is a closed session meeting. There are a few things on the adenda tonight that could be of interest. Come on down and be a part of what is happening in our city!

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2024

CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS

794 THIRD STREET

This is an Equal Opportunity Program. Discrimination is prohibited by Federal Law. Complaints of discrimination may be filed with the Secretary of Agriculture, Washington, D.C. 20250.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Title VI. If you need special assistance or translation services to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (530) 824-7033 or via email at [email protected]. Notification in advance of the meeting will enable the city to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting.



CALL TO ORDER: 5:30 p.m.

ROLL CALL:

Council:

Dave Demo

Jose “Chuy” Valerio

Shelly Hargens

Lisa Lomeli

Mayor: Robert Snow



PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by the City Manager.

INVOCATION: Led by Councilor Hargens.

PROCLAMATIONS, RECOGNITIONS, APPOINTMENTS, PRESENTATIONS:

Proclamation: October 20-26th, 2024 Western Open Fiddle Days. Present to accept the Proclamation will be Kathy and members of the Western Open Fiddlers.
PUBLIC COMMENTS AND BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR:

CONSENT AGENDA: It is recommended that items listed on the Consent Agenda be acted on simultaneously unless a Councilmember or members of the audience request separate discussion and/or action.

Waive reading, except by title, of any Ordinance under consideration at this meeting for either introduction or passage, per Government Code Section 36934.
Waive the reading and approve the Minutes of the October 8, 2024, City Council Closed Session & regular meeting with any necessary corrections.
October 16, 2024, Claim Warrant in the amount of $ 315,317.62
October 16, 2024, Business License Report
Approve waiver of special event permit fee for the Veteran’s Day Parade event on November 9, 2024
Approve waiver of special event permit fee for the Trunk or Treat event on October 26, 2024
Approve waiver of special event permit for the annual Turkey Trot event to be held November 16, 2024.
Approve waiver of special event permit fee for the Hometown Christmas Parade event to be held December 7, 2024.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA:

PUBLIC HEARINGS AND MEETINGS:

REGULAR AGENDA:

Approve cancellation of the December 24, 2024, City Council meeting due to the Christmas holiday
Approve Tentative Tract Map 2024-1002, Subdivide an approximately 7-acre parcel and create 28 single family residential parcels in an R-1-8 zoning designation and adopt a CEQA Section 15183 exemption
Award purchase of one new articulating boom lift to Cresco Equipment Rentals in the amount of $134,369.21
Consideration of renaming Yost Park
Informational presentation and provide direction on as related to cannabis retail within the city
Authorize filling the Police Detective Position with an in-house candidate and filling the officer’s vacancy
Approve budget adjustment in the net general fund amount of $54,462
ITEMS PLACED ON THE AGENDA FROM THE FLOOR:

COMMUNICATIONS, CORRESPONDENCE, AND INFORMATION:

REPORTS FROM MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS: City Councilmembers will report on attendance at conferences/meetings reimbursed at City expense (Requirement of Assembly Bill 1234).

Demo:

Lomeli:

Hargens:

Valerio:

Snow:

ADJOURNMENT:

POSTED: Friday, October 18, 2024

10/22/2024

Well we are a few short weeks away from the 2024 election! And I’m so thankful because I’m ready to get to work!
And I’m getting weary of people and their not so great campaigning ethics! I know people like to vote for what they think they see, but if you actually dig a bit into what people really do, it’s minimal, it’s biased and it’s hypocritical! Ive always been a, you get what you see kind of person, I follow rules and try to make good choices that benefit as many people as it can! What I say to your face is what I will say when I turn my back to talk to the person behind me! And I have found out sadly that as much as someone smiles to your face and tells you what they want you to hear, they will tell a whole new story to the next person in line!
Try to know who you’re electing, it truly makes a difference! And thank you for caring enough about our city and our country to put your 2 cents in!

10/18/2024

Here are the 5 questions posed to all City of Corning candidates by the Red Bluff Daily News. I was the only one to respond. 5 different questions were posed to the Red Bluff Council candidates also! I think 4 out of the 5 answered. Here is my questions and answers! Remember voting is right around the corner! If you have any questions about the questions or my answers, please reach out!

Corning Candidate Brooke Smith
Brooke Smith Candidate for Corning City Council
By RICK SILVA | [email protected] | Red Bluff Daily News
PUBLISHED: October 12, 2024 at 2:14 a.m.

The Red Bluff Daily News recently contacted eight council candidates in Corning and Red Bluff to a series of questions posed to all candidates. The Daily News received responses from five of the eight candidates, and we now publish those 5 responses.

1. Talk about infrastructure is a constant in town. Which aspect of infrastructure requires greater attention and how would you improve it?

It’s talked about constantly because just like owning a home, it’s a constant venture in up keep and maintenance. The city has put into place several plans for infrastructure improvement, and I know our water system is approaching a critical point, so I think it’s the next big thing worked on!

2. What do you think of the unhoused? How should the city approach this topic?

I am sympathetic to the unhoused, that is not a great place to be. But there are many aspects that 50 words don’t come close to covering this issue. I think we need more “help up” and not “ hand out” programs. And more aspects of mental health and addiction programs.

3. Even if you disagree, describe how you would cooperate and communicate with other council members?

It’s ok to disagree, as long as you can talk about it. Best ideas come from that kind discourse! And not being afraid to be honest when issues or ideas are personally or morally causing you an issue.

4. What is the function of public safety and what duty does the council have to it?

Public safety is about physical and educational action and awareness! The city council has a huge part in approving ordinances and protocols for safety and funding plans for our law enforcement and fire departments. Public works also take on many tasks to ensure public safety!

5. The project for Corning City Plaza is in progress. How will you ensure that the city can complete this and other significant public works?

By having our ducks in order, like having our 7th cycle house plan up to date, it qualifies us for some great grant opportunities! Which will help, to ensure that project being completed! Other large plans, can benefit from that also, and strategic budgeting!

10/15/2024

Friday nites for the city! These come out every Friday and are a great way to see what is happening and what is coming up! It’s a great way to stay in the loop! Also, all city council meeting will now be held at 5:30pm instead of 6:30pm. Still on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month! Would love to see some friendly faces at meetings! 🙂 Also, Voting is just weeks away!

https://www.corning.org/friday-notes-for-october-11-2024/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR1_iO_PTLDZTdIM3OMFL_DdOptMBqPfH0hkvv4Rx1_atmM_bZQhE8Po_OY_aem_iFKm0fGm-jRJS76Il8aSPQ

CITY MANAGER: Olive Festival & Car Show – Saturday, October 12th at Lennox Park Meetings: Planning Commission Meeting: October 15, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. City Council Meeting: October 22, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. Miscellaneous: Lori Sims achieved 20 years of service to the City of Corning on Friday. Thank y...

10/06/2024

This Monday at 5:30 to 7:00pm come and get a feel for the candidates running for a few different positions in Corning! Voting is a great right please take full advantage of it to help elect people that want to actually help and try to make things better, and not the same ole just existing! Look forward to see you there!!

10/06/2024

Fall is in the air 🍁 or at least it’s trying!! City council meeting on Tuesday the 8th at 6:30! This will be the last 6:30 meeting, after this point meeting times with start at 5:30. One reason this was done was to hopefully help encourage people to attend more meetings! We know everyone is busy but there can be a lot of information and things that are important to life in Corning, and without attending sometimes it’s hard to know what’s going on! Or bring up something that needs to go on!

Here is the agenda for Tuesday nights meeting! One item to be discussed is the bring back the K-9 program for the police dept! Which I personally think is a great addition to our ever improving police dept! Love to see you all there!

Date and time: 2024-10-08 06:30 pmLocation: Corning City HallDepartment: City Council Agenda CALL TO ORDER: 6:00m. ROLL CALL: Council: Dave Demo Jose “Chuy” Valerio Shelly Hargens Lisa Lomeli Mayor: Robert Snow The Brown Act requires that the Council provide the opportunity for persons in .....

10/01/2024

Went and recorded my candidates statement today at the action news station in chcio! It will
Air a few times but you can also access it by going to the station website and locating the “your vote, your future” tab on the drop down menu! With only 90 seconds I had to talk fast!! But it says exactly how I feel about running for city council! I am dedicated for sure!!

Here is Brooke Smith's candidate statement.

08/28/2024

Let’s give this a go!!!! Thank you all for coming to my page and supporting me!!!